A Mission-Inspired Community Leading in Singapore
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Magazine Volume 3, Issue 5 l Fall 2013 A Mission-Inspired Leading Community in Singapore FALL 2013 1 FEATURES 12 A Mission-Inspired Community: Marian University alumni reflect on the impact of the Mission and Core Values The Marian University experience has been inspiring students, faculty, staff and alumni for more than 75 years, and continues to do so through Marian’s mission-focused community. 18 Leading in Singapore: Doctoral student shares passion with students around the world A lifelong educator, Dr. Darin Fahrney, ‘04/‘13, shares Marian’s Mission through his role as a principal at the Singapore American School. UNivERSITY NEWS 5 Transitioning to campus: Orientation Weekend helps introduce Marian community 6 Hydration centers aid in sustainability efforts 7 Trustees member inspired by the future 8 Inspired to comfort, donating to heal 9 Marian in the News 22 Student News 24 Organizations partner to improve facilities 25 Marian inducts four to Athletic Hall of Fame ALUMNI NEWS 17 Alumni Spotlight: Eric Sanchez ‘04 26 Fifth Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing 27 Alumni reconnect at Wrigley Field Supporting a good cause: Fond du Lac Habitat for Humanity 28 Class Notes ANNual REPORT 30 Financials 33 Donor Report ON THE COVER: Students enjoy the fall leaves on Marian’s campus. Photo by: Jason Jones Heather Bunge of Adell, Wis., receives her Marian University pin from Interim President Robert Fale during the Opening Pinning Ceremony on Friday, August 23. 2 MARIAN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FALL 2013 3 Marian University Magazine chronicles President’s Message this university’s commitment to community, Transitioning to campus learning, service, social justice and spiritual Dear Friend of Marian University, traditions across the generations. Marian Orientation Weekend helps introduce students to Marian community University was founded and is sponsored The fall season marks a time of new beginnings, new a deeper connection to the community,” said Krueger. by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, Thank you for your experiences and the transition into colorful autumn “Through this immersion experience, students Fond du Lac, Wis. continued support of days before the cold winter sets in. At Marian recognize a greater purpose and are able to invest Marian University! I think University, the beginning of the academic year is filled their talents into the future.” you will find the mission Interim President with excitement and new transitions, especially for inspired stories within the Robert Fale this year’s Class of 2017 during orientation weekend Through service, students bridge the gap between pages of this edition of held August 23–26. Marian University and the opportunities that await the Marian Magazine them in the greater Fond du Lac community, compelling, and evidence Vice President of “From the first moment on campus, new students especially as they look ahead to success in their of our commitment to Enrollment Management are welcomed into the Marian family and engage in first year of college life. offer excellence in Stacey Akey ‘92/’96 the Mission and Core Values — it’s what makes the education. Marian experience unique,” said Jennifer Krueger, First-Year Success Office of University Relations director of the First-Year Studies program. “The With the orientation weekend behind them, students My own story is that I am Lisa Kidd, Director transition to an independent college lifestyle for some begin to engage in the Marian community through inspired by the Gospel Angie Mies, Desktop Publisher students is difficult, yet orientation weekend is the Mission and Core Values. to serve. Having served Kim Schuenemann ‘12, centered on making students feel at home and part and retired as President University Writer of the community.” “The First-Year Experience plants the seed for the and CEO of Agnesian future leaders of Marian and our world,” said Krueger. HealthCare in Fond du Lac — another institution sponsored by the Editorial Contributors Learning the Campus “They may not know it on the first day, but Marian Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes — it has been easy for me Luke Pattarozzi Although coming to campus for an academic students continue to live the Mission and leave to adopt as my own the Mission and Core Values of Marian and to purpose, orientation weekend seeks to inspire a legacy of success in their wake.” embrace this ministry of education. students to learn about Marian’s academic resources, Contributing photographers student engagement opportunities and its values- Jeff Kernen In the coming year, I will focus on a few vital areas as directed by based community. the Board of Trustees. Working collaboratively with the staff and Lisa Kidd faculty, we will work to move forward in the following areas: Luke Pattarozzi “Marian’s Core Value of Community is a significant student experience, strategic plan implementation, paying Kelsey Beine ‘13 part of orientation weekend. Student leaders emulate careful attention to our finances, preparation for our accreditation Jordan Dykstra ‘13 the mission of the university and engage first-year reaffirmation visit in 2015–16 and building relationships across Miles Qualmann ‘16 students in making a smooth transition through the university community. The Trustees will also be engaged in a community-building activities,” said Krueger. national search for the new president of Marian University through Contact us: “Orientation sets the stage for making a process which will include broad participation of the Office of University Relations lifelong connections.” university constituencies. Marian University 45 S. National Ave. For the four days of orientation, students are Our mission is to educate; simple to say, but tough to do without Fond du Lac, WI 54935-4699 assigned a student mentor who leads them your commitment. For that commitment, we are grateful. Enjoy (920) 923-7602 throughout orientation, and accompanies them your copy of the Marian University Magazine. [email protected] throughout their first year at Marian. The First-Year Studies Program, with support from the Residence Sincerely, Share your news! Life staff, works to make the campus come alive for [email protected] first-year students, whether through finding classrooms or assisting with a question about facebook.com/MarianUniversityWI classes, financial aid, housing contracts or Marian’s dining options. twitter.com/marian_wi youtube.com/marianuniversitywi Service to the Community Robert A. Fale Apart from team building activities, students engage in linkedin.com/company/477577 Interim President a service project within the local community and serve several organizations and agencies in Fond du Lac. © Copyright 2013, Marian University Wisconsin “Students are able to live the mission, as they make 4 MARIAN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FALL 2013 5 Inspired by Conservation Board of Trustees member: Hydration centers Profile The phrase “Going Green” is one have been saved. These around campus aid Name: John Korb that resonates with individuals efforts are truly aligned with JOHN KORB from around the world, as we our Mission and Core Values, in the goal of Company: Wells Fargo Advisors, hope to make our time here on as well as with Catholic reducing the plastic Leading with passion, inspiring the future LLC, Fond du Lac, Wis. earth as good and beneficial as Social Teachings.” With more than 50 years of leadership we can. Marian University has waste of Hometown: Fond du Lac, Wis. experience in investment banking, John implemented several Currently, Marian has four water bottles Korb, of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Education: Bachelor’s degree environmental initiatives to hydration centers located in the and a member of the Marian University from Marquette University reduce its impact on the natural Administration Building, Sadoff Board of Trustees, has been inspiring world, including the newly Science Building and Cardinal On the Job Duties: As a the Fond du Lac community through installed hydration centers Meyer Library. Wells Fargo advisor, Korb assists his passion for leadership and around campus. clients with financial services and “Our work has saved more than The Sustainability Committee is development. resources that meet their goals, The Sustainability Committee has 25,000 bottles and counting since continuing to incorporate new while utilizing financial strategies been working to reduce Marian’s their installation last fall,” said efforts to make Marian more “I enjoy being involved in the Fond du to provide the greatest benefit with carbon footprint, and promote Candee. “We hope to install more conservative and sustainable, and Lac community, with Marian University their investments. green, sustainable efforts in all hydration centers in the near to educate the community in how and St. Mary’s Springs,” said Korb. Volunteerism: “Since 1961, I’ve facets of campus life. In an effort future, so as to continue to meet each of us can do our part to take “I’ve always been close with the been heavily involved in the Fond to conserve, the hydration centers our goals of becoming a care of our world. Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, sustainable community.” especially being an du Lac community, ranging from around campus aid in this goal committees within different of reducing the plastic waste of “The Marian community strongly alumnus of St. Mary’s In addition to the new hydration service organizations, to being water bottles, while increasing supports these efforts,” said Springs High School.” centers,