Claremont resident named director of alumni relations at Western U in Pomona

Claremont resident Russel Heskin has been named director of alumni relations at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona. Heskin most recently served four years as associate director of alumni relations for Pomona College in Claremont. As Western University's director of alumni relations, Heskin will be tasked with promoting alumni services and programs on and off campus. His first day will be Oct. 6. Information: Visit www.westernu.edu.