Dwight ’65

Dwight 1965 | Laurel Axelrod Spielberg | Sherry Axelrod Greenwald | William D. Axelrod

D-E expresses sympathy to the family of Laurel Axelrod Spielberg, who passed away on May 8, 2020. Laurel fought a courageous battle with ovarian cancer and endured close to 30 surgeries.

After graduating from Dwight in 1965, Laurel embarked on an impressive academic and professional career. She achieved her BA in Sociology from Douglas College, Rutgers University (1969); her MA from University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration (1971); her MPH (Masters of Public Health) from Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health (1976); and her DrPH (Doctor of Public Health) from Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health (1981).

Professionally, Laurel worked as a Medical Social Worker and moved into public health as an epidemiologist/faculty/program director in academe and public health departments in both Canada and United States.

Laurel is survived by her husband, Stephen P. Spielberg, MD, PhD, and her sons David Spielberg, MD and Jeffery Spielberg and daughter in law Caroline Spielberg; as well as her siblings, Sherry Axelrod Greenwald ’68and William D. Axelrod ’73.

Schedule of Upcoming D-E Alumni and Community Events

Save the Dates!

November 28 – Dec 22, 2023

Blue & Gold Community Challenge
25 Days… 400 Donors… Unlock $50,000 for D-E!

February 1, 2024

Deadline for submission of Class Notes to our next magazine!
Email alumninews@d-e.org

April 27, 2024

Bulldog Bash
A Special Fundraiser Event to Benefit Financial Aid, on D-E’s Leggett Field!
Featuring The RUBIX KUBE Band!

May 23, 2024

Young Alumni BBQ for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 on Leggett Field
Senior Class Panel with Young Alumni
Speed Networking with Alumni

October 18 – October 20, 2024

Reunion Weekend for all alumni and faculty
With special milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9.

* Note: All dates and events are subject to change. Scan the QR code or visit d-e.org/alumni for the most current details! *

GET INVOLVED! CLASS CAPTAINS AND REPS NEEDED!

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CALLING FOR ALUMNI NEWS!

We want to hear from you! We are already gathering stories and photos for the next issue of D-E Alumni Class Notes. If you would like to submit your news and possibly a digital photo for the Class Notes section, we ask that you e-mail alumninews@d-e.org no later than February 1, 2024. Take a moment and tell us what’s new with you… education, career, travel, marriage, family, D-E friends etc.