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Winter 1993

UMM to You: Winter 1993

University of Minnesota, Morris Alumni Association

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Winter 1993 A publication for alumni and friends of the University of Minnesota, Morris

UMM Cited in Fiske's 1993 Guide to Colleges

The University of Minnesota, Morris has colleges are an alternative to both pri­ Colleges of Charleston, *Evergreen, with its ties to the larger Minnesota uni­ been identified in Fiske's 1993 Guide to vate liberal arts colleges and state *Mary Washington, *UMM, *New Col­ versities, low tuition, and sharp students, Colleges as one of the ten public liberal flagship universities. He also states that lege, *UNCA, Northeast Missouri, *St. there's little on Morris's horizon to stop it arts colleges/universities featuring "qual­ public liberal arts colleges have made Mary's of Maryland, SUNY-Geneseo, from getting better and better." ity liberal arts at a public school price." great strides in the quality of arts and and Trenton State. As one of the six smaller schools identi­ science programs and now offer small Fiske cites the "single-minded pursuit of fied, UMM is included as an educational classes and outstanding faculties in the According to Fiske, UMM "boasts an liberal education" as evidenced in the institution that would "make anyone's desirable settings. intimate environment and one of the PROSPER and Undergraduate Re­ list of the best public colleges in the most aggressively liberal curriculums in search Opportunities Programs, the nation." The ten public liberal arts colleges/uni­ these United States." The school has orientation programs and the Academic versities he chose (which include the six "evolved into the jewel in the crown of Assistance Center among other merits. Fiske declares that public liberal arts smaller schools as indicated by *) are the Minnesota state school system. And

Fall Enrollment Picture Shows Increase for Students of Color

Fall enrollment for students of color at "We at UMM are disproving a common the importance of diversity." total enrollment by students of color. UMM reached 10.9 percent, the highest national belief, that liberal arts colleges Overall, significant progress has been level in UMM's history. The new figure in rural areas will not be able to recruit UMM's success is in keeping with the made as University-wide enrollment by represents a 16 percent increase from minority students," comments Chancel­ University's objective of increasing the students of color has increased from 6.2 the previous year, and represents the lor David Johnson. "An increase of 16 population of students of color to at least percent in 1987 to 8.9 percent in 1992. highest minority student enrollment rate percent in one year in our minority en­ 10 percent of the student body. The in the University system. In all, 21 O rollment could only happen with the com­ Twin Cities campus also achieved the students of color are enrolled at UMM. mitment one finds across our campus to University's target with 10.1 percent of

Minority Student Program Alumni Association Inaugurated at UMM During Homecoming Weekend

History was made at UMM on October involvement will give these students a 23 with the formal inauguration of the path to follow to achieve success at Minority Student Program (MSP) Alumni UMM and to continue their involvement Association, a network of alumni of color as alumni after they graduate. I feel very founded within the auspices of the UMM fortunate to be a part of this effort." Alumni Association. According to the group's statement of "We are proud and excited about our purpose, "The UMM Minority Student group," states MSP Director Bill Stewart. Program Alumni Association is a com­ "This has been in discussion for many ponent of the UMM Alumni Association. years, and we are eager to move for­ It exists to promote the general welfare ward toward our vision." of minority students by assisting in the recruitment of minority faculty, staff and Working with alumni leadership from the students, by serving as mentors and UMM Alumni Association and MSP role models for minority students, devel­ alumni, Stewart and Alumni Relations oping employment resources, and Director Maddy Maxeiner will coordi­ participating in the UMM Alumni nate a series of efforts during the coming Association's Annual Alumni Career year to launch the new group. "Our first -Fair." MSP Alumni and current students gathered at UMM during Homecoming Weekend to step is to welcome all interested alumni celebrate the founding of an alumni network for students of color. Pictured with MSP to participate," indicates Maxeiner. "We Director Bill Stewart (far left) are: front row, Jeffery Robinson ('94), Maribel Ruiz ('93), In welcoming the MSP Alumni Associa­ will next concentrate on channelling the Veronica Burt ('89), Michael Rodriguez ('89), and Reginald Hamilton ('90); back row, tion, a statement read by Alumni particular interests and energies of MSP Marvin Scott ('94), Jason Bolden ('94), David Kelly ('95), Joel Kennedy ('88), Emmily Association President Ron Jost states, alumni toward making a positive impact Stokes ('93) and Robert Sharp ('83). "Whereas alumni of the Minority Stu­ on current students' needs at UMM." dent Program share a distinct history, sion in the Minority Resource Center Fuller ('89) member of the UMM Alumni and are especially able to offer personal The group's formation was officially rec­ focusing on the educational and social Association Board of Directors and guidance, assistance, and examples of ognized during the annual meeting of concerns of UMM students of color. The founding member of the MSP Alumni achievement to all University students the UMM Alumni Association held Fri­ discussion was well-attended by alumni, Association. "The students are inter­ but particularly to current students of day of Homecoming Weekend. A students, and staff. ested in what we have to say, because color, the UMM Alumni Association statement of purpose and resolution we come from similar backgrounds and wishes to honor them in their potential to were read and unanimously approved "It is invigorating to see how apprecia­ can apply our Morris experiences to our serve as resources to the campus com­ by those present. The inauguration was tive the students are of our alumni professional lives. We need to rely on munity of the University oi Minnesota, preceded by an afternoon panel discus- connections to UMM," observes Aleisha each other as resources. Hopefully, our Morris." . From the President: Ron Jost ('69) Phonathon Nets News and Pledges

The Class Agent Program is off to a serving the academic and, where ap­ great start. The first class agent plicable, athletic accomplishments of phonathon was a success both in this University. Alums want to see the C term s of funds pledged and the oppor­ goals achieved in the classroom and in tunity for alums to communicate with the field of sports not just maintained their fellow classmates. The details of but also improved upon. The pride in the pledges are noted in the adjacent UMM transcends many different inter­ Fa article; I would rather comment on the est groups ranging from the pure aca­ other aspects of the phonathon, such demics to those who savor the extra­ VOLi as communicating with fellow alumni curricular activities. Regardless of your and discussing their concerns and motive, UMM needs your involvement, The ideas for the future of UMM. and the effort displayed in the plete phonathon was greatly appreciated. 11 0\1 The purpose of the Class Agent Pro­ inm for f1 gram is to select individuals from the Speaking of involvement, some acco­ Inter< graduating classes to serve as liaisons lades are in order for the planners and 5-7rr between their fellow classmates and participants in this year's Alumni Ca­ team the alumni Board to encourage involve­ reer Fair held during Homecoming. This Mike Murphy ('70), Barb Hippe ('78) and Long-time-no-see! Linda Olsund ('67) and recor ment in UMM--not only for financial event has gotten bigger and better Steve Sicheneder ('70) compare notes. Chris Henningson ('67) greet each other. recor support, but for participation in campus every year. The alumni support was Blaini caree affairs and alumni activities held fantastic and to be able to have the The first Class Agents alumni phonathon UMM Alumni Association President Ron throughout this country and abroad. Career Fair in the new Student Center three brought alumni together over the wires Jost ('69), Lee Temte ('69), Dick Slieter years was especially memorable. We are to update information, exchange news, ('70), Mike Murphy ('70), Steve Shet As the alumni body continues to grow, looking forward to next year. and raise pledges for the Alumni Annual Sicheneder ('70), Ed Caillier ('75), Ann recon we need a vehicle by which the con­ Fund. The phonathon was held Novem­ Klauda ('76), Ken Paulsen ('77), Barb Sheil, nection to UMM can be maintained. One final illustration of involvement ber 11 and 12 atAmeriData in Plymouth, Fjoseide ('78), Barb Hippe ('78), Lee middl The Class Agent concept has been was displayed at the Homecoming re­ Minn., through the hospitality of David Erickson ('80), Marian Blattner ('81), playel very successful at other institutions and ception in the Minority Resource Cen­ Anderson ('85), Senior Account Repre­ Kelly and Russ Swanson ('83), Christi seasc have judging by our inaugural event with the ter. A group of minority alumni partici­ sentative at AmeriData. Hansen ('87), Jason Haugland ('87), hope phonathon, we are well on our way. pated in a question and answer ses­ Norma Reker ('87), Cathy Condon ('87), sion for the benefit of the students. The Thirty alumni completed over 400 calls Peggy LaHammer ('88), Lisa Rieke­ F007 During the evening that I participated in dialogue was very impressive. This is over the course of the two ~venings, Zollner ('88), Renae Steiner ('88), Tim the phonathon, I was impressed by two what being an alumnus is all about: netting $8,530 in pledges. Ninety-two Gregory ('89), Alana Christensen ('91 ), The•~ things. First of all, the Class Agents the giving of time and resources back new donors contributed over $2,255. In Rick Hoffman ('91 ), Kevin Timmins ('91), regul, and their fellow volunteers were enthu­ to the University so those students who addition, the calls yielded address up­ Ben Bauman ('92), and Henry Halvorson beloc siastic about being involved in a worth­ follow are able to benefit from your dates and class notes, re-kindled ('92). Special thanks also go to Class gradu while event and were looking forward experience. The exchanging of ideas personal friendships, and in a few in­ Agents Jeanne Baker Driscoll ('69) in Marc pletec to the opportunity to talk to some of and connecting with students is crucial stances paved the way for networking New York City, and Kim Jones ('92) in touch their former classmates. Second, I to their success. Also, there is a certain connections. Chicago, Ill., fortheirlong-distancehelp. was encouraged by the expression of amount of personal pride that as alumni orabh nior C support for UMM by my classmates. we are "paying back" for the education Thanks to theJollowingvolunteers (Class And to all alums who responded when retur~ There was a genuine interest in pre- we received as students. Agents names in bold): Chris we called, thank you for supporting UMM andN Henningson ('67), Linda Oslund ('67), and a strong Alumni Association! Class Notes Ch

CLASSOF'64 Morris area this summer. sity. She is currently employed by Prairie a second trip to South America. Christi Community Waivered Services as director nesotai Ronald Larson is teaching vocal music at CLASSOF'66 for community support programs. Sherry Barry Stewart has worked for Control Data She livE the high school in Waconia, Minn., where he resides in Hancock, Minn. since 1972; he is also a project engineer for resides with his wife, Elaine. They recently Gary Coleman died on August 15, 1991. Ceridian. He and his wife, Linda, have two Michae celebrated the birth of their first grandson. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Coleman, Michael Grupa has been with the Minne­ children, Adam, 20, and Stephanie, 15. The of Little who resides in Park River, N.D. sota Department of Natural Resources since family resides in Minnetonka, Minn., and is teacher Keith Redfield was recently appointed to 1971, in the administrative office's enforce­ very involved in parish ministry. and Joa the position of superintendent for the CLASS Of '67 ment division. He has a 16-year-old daugh­ an early Ortonville (Minn.) school district. ter, and lives in St. Bonifacius, Minn. Donald Vegoe has worked for the H.B. Alice (Kingsley) Gronlund is teaching K-6 Fuller Company for 20 years, presently in Timott~ CLASS OF '65 grade music · at the parochial school in Mary Kowles is living in Minneapolis, and is their marketing division. He is a strong, live in P Wadena, Minn., where she also gives pri­ a full-time homemaker. She and her hus­ enthusiastic proponent of a liberal arts edu­ Data; C Robert and Linda (Bennett) ('66) Espelien vate piano lessons. She and her husband, band, John, have four children, ages 19, 23, cation. Donald and his wife, Sharon, have are living in Forest Lake, Minn. They have Les, have two daughters, Jodee ('91), and 25 and 27. two sons, age 19 and 13, and live in St. Paul. Jeffrey three children. Robert is the assistant prin­ Anjanette, currently a sophomore here. Minne54 cipal at the Forest Lake school district's Brian Lokkesmoe is a civil engineer for the CLASSOF'71 is curreI Cynthia (Babb) Janssen is living in Jordan, Southwest Junior High; Linda also works for Minneapolis department of public works, di­ campaii that school system. Minn. She has three children: Brian, who will vision of engineering operations. He is mar­ Mary (Marthaler) and Donald Beckering in Minni be graduating this fall from the University of ried, has two children in junior high school, are living in Minnetonka, Minn., with their Larry and Louann (Barsness) Hanson re­ Minnesota; Eric, currently a student at and lives in Plymouth, Minn. three children, Lisa, Ann and Adam. Mary is Jana Le side in Hugo, Minn. Larry is an attorney with Normandale Community College; and Cindy, an instructional assistant with the Hopkins John Et Moore, Costello & Hart, and Louann works a teacher at Jordan elementary. Charles Lueck is now a pilot with Northwest schools. Don does hazardous waste com­ Shewo for the Forest Lake school system. Airlines, having been with North Central and pliance training at Hennepin Technical Col­ and cur Raymond Rossberg is working as a com­ Republic Airlines as a DC1 O first officer. He lege, and is a firefighter for the city of Hopkins. Kathleen (Struckmann) Johnson is the puter consultant. He is self-employed, living and his wife, Deborah (Rosdahl) ('76) have Karen I owner of Press Publications in White Bear in Eden Prairie, Minn. three children, and live in Lakeville, Minn. RoseAnn Faber has worked for the announ Lake, Minn., along with her husband, Gene. Deborah teaches in Farmington. Governor's Planning Council on Develop­ Sarah.I They publish seven weekly newspapers, CLASS OF '69 mental Disabilities since 1975, a watchdog 12oum with Kathleen also assisting in sales man­ Marlys Mrnak recently received her master's and advocacy agency for people with severe nity lea agement. The Johnsons are very involved Carter and Rose (Till) ('71) Christie live in degree in education from St. Cloud State disabilities. She is also active with the Na­ schools internationally, hosting professionals from Prior Lake, Minn., and both are in education. University, specializing in curriculum and tional Federation for the Blind. After leaving with ES other countries attending seminars here, Carter works for the Burnsville schools, and instruction. UMM, she earned her Master of Social Work and in the last 22 years, hosting 26 interna­ is in the Ph.D. program at St. Thomas. Rose degree at the University of Illinois. Rod Ri tional students. Gene has also taught jour­ is at the high school in Prior Lake. Sandra Spillman Toombs and her hus­ Technic nalism in the former Czechoslovakia, Roma­ band, Steven, are living in Rosemount, Minn., Barbara (Murphy) Kampmeier ('66) is fin­ buildin~ nia and the South Pacific. CLASSOF'70 with their two children, Adam and Laura. ishir;ig graduate work at the University of year-an She travelled to Peru in 1990 with Steven Wisconsin, River Falls, in communication ternshiJ George Shoemaker is project engineer for Sherry (Fischer) Beyer completed the and Adam to adopt Laura, a process de­ disorders, and expects to graduate this sota, wI the State of Alaska Department of T ranspor­ master's degree program in psychology last scribed as a "significant hassle,• but one that spring. She and her husband, Donald ('66), ration c tation. He lives in Nome, and visited the August from New Mexico Highlands Univer- obviously had a happy ending and included reside in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. everyo1

page2 UMM To You, Winter 1993 UMMTc Chancellor's Choice: Dave Johnson Legacy of Alumni Students at UMM

Often I'm stopped by an alum, parent or Women's volleyball coach Sheila Perkins colleague from another campus with a and team can tell of a great season, of direct question, "How are things going enthusiastic audiences here. When people for Morris?" Sometimes that question question our athletic program--and there is just politeness, the equivalent of a are such questions--it's nice to be able to speak of volleyball. It is a way to reinforce fast "How are you?" But more often I a new reality: our women's sports are as think it's a serious query, coming as it important as our men's. does from people whose lives are so intertwined with this place. I think the HFA was packed this week. When Doc best way I can answer the question is to Carlson's four big jazz groups and the take you through the last ten or so days, smaller ensembles perform, people line up to tell you of developments here which early. The theatre was regaled by the fill this snowy mid-November. vitality and sheer aerobic effort of a London and New York favorite, Sounds Off, an­ other tribute to George Fosgate and Tap Economist Changhee Chae's funeral was a Payne's imaginative directing and sets. sad day, so short a time from when we The Sunday afternoon audience at senior learned of his cancer. A large group from Tony Olson's recital gave him a standing here attended his funeral at the Korean ovation. Tonight the student-organized Church in Brooklyn Center. He loved this orchestra will perform. Like a club sport, place; he was encouraged by response to orchestra is a group the University cannot fund. Nonetheless, we have enthusiastic research he'd begun as a Ph.D. student in Fall orientation brought the sons and daughters of alumni to UMM's freshman class. string players with a strong will to perform. one of the nation's most formidable eco­ Pictured on the mall are: front row, Susan Kaess ('93), Cheryl Retrum ('66), Marilyn nomics departments, Columbia's. But, I Chalupnik, Valerie Kepner ('96), Renee Einerwold ('90); back row, Renee Kaess ('96), reflected, he died knowing that some months It's important that a college receive support Ron Kaess ('68), John Retrum ('96), Karyn Nielson ('96), Martin Pansch ('96), Emil from its local business community. Fund earlier he'd represented us in a visit to the Chalupnik ('67), Jason Chalupnik ('96), Randy Einerwold ('96). In all, at least 15 Development Director Vivian Heltemes is Japanese institution with which we'll be freshmen have parents who attended UMM. exchanging students, another harbinger of conducting the most organized and per­ the internationalism he personified and ad­ sonalized fund raising drive we've ever had. vocated for this place. It's already gratifying to see the high per­ centage of firms giving something in a 1993 PHI MU DELTA REUNION Two groups of students have brought home community hard hit by agricultural reces­ OCTOBER 15-17, 1993 high evaluations. Six were at the meeting of sion and demographic drain. Vivian talks the prestigious Bush Foundation, a pro­ persuasively to them about the importance gram featuring professors who have ben­ of establishing a pattern of giving to UMM. Join us during Homecoming Weekend! efited from Bush grants. The UMM group organized by geologist Peter Whelan did it From the Alumni Career Fair on Friday, October 15 through the So how are we doing at UMM? Well, differently; they talked about experiences Eye Opener Breakfast, Sunday, October 17, we'll gather next in classes here with faculty who had Bush I think we're doing pretty well. I think support. Meanwhile, Ken Hodgson's choir these little vignettes of ten days in year for a grand time! Details on the PMD Reunion '93 will follow cracked the invitation list to perform before November are appropriate answers to in UMM To You and in future Class Agent newsletters. For now, the regional meeting of the American Cho­ the questions you rightfully ask. You hold October 15-17, 1993, for a new gathering of old friends! ral Directors' Association, this in the Upper who read UMM To You, your concern, Midwest where choral music is as competi­ your support, are our lifeline. tive as wrestling in Oklahoma or Iowa. Phi Mu Delta Fraternity

Class Notes

CLASSOF'72 Brian Speese has been promoted to the Nancy (Gladson) and David Houtkooper CLASS OF '75 adoptions unit of Hennepin County's social ('76) are living in Lakeville, Minn., with their Vicki Ahrens Perri wrote, "I left Hennepin services division. two children, ages nine and 12. Nancy Dennis Crumb has begun a career change. Technical College after more than 19 years teaches science at Richfield high, where she Formerly in mortgage banking, he is cur­ of service to open my own speaking, train­ Diane (Peterson) Winter is self-employed, is currently working with a new curriculum. rently enrolled at United Theological Semi­ ing, and consulting company called the farming with her husband, Jerome, near nary in New Brighton, Minn., to join the 'People Coach.' I have presented in more Morris. David Jokinen was recently appointed to pastorate as an ordained minister. than ten states, thus far, on customer service the faculty of Denison University in Granville, strategies and personal development skills." CLASSOF'74 Ohio, as an assistant professor of art. He Kathleen Franey is working as a planner for Vicki is based in Plymouth, Minn. earned two master's degrees from the Uni­ Hennepin County, a position she has held for Margaret "Peggy" (Callahan) Gagnon versity of Iowa, and has exhibited his art the past three years. She recently bought Marjory Delphey is working as an account teaches language arts and forensics at Jack­ work in a number of galleries. and moved into a new home in Minneapolis. manager and technical manager for Com­ son Hole High School in Jackson, Wyo., puter Intelligence, a software services com­ where she lives with her husband, Stephen Linda Kampmeier and her husband, Tim, David and Shellie (Wiliams) Kyllo are liv­ pany. She resides in Cary, N.C. ('81), and family. She writes, "We have been proudly announced the birth of their son, ing in Eagan, Minn., where David is a physi­ here for two years after going to graduate Mackenzie Donald, last May 9. He weighed cian, and Kelly is both a full-time mother and James Jurgenson joined the University of school in Pocatello, Idaho. We have two 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches part-time bookkeeper. They have three chil­ Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls faculty as assis­ daughters (12 and 11 years) and one son (9 long. The family lives in Chokio, Minn. dren, Anna, 9, Billy, 6, and Susie, 2 1/2. tant professor of biology. He is specializing years). I'm a state officer for the Wyoming in molecular biology and recombinant DNA Speech Coaches Association, and our team Susan Kristoffersen Rypka was awarded CLASS OF'77 technology. won the state tournament in 1992." The the Associate in Underwriting designation team wasn't alone in receiving state honors. and diploma by the Insurance Institute of Elaine Johnson recently finished her CLASSOF'73 Peggy was named Wyoming State Speech America for successfully completing the four master's degree in counseling psychology at Coach of the Year for 1992 in all categories. national examinations necessary for the des­ St. Mary's in Winona, Minn. She works for Judy Wartman Schmidt Blair writes, "While ignation. Sue is a commercial insurance the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale I am waiting for my suit against the Anchor­ Steven Gilbertson was selected to be in the underwriter for Federated Mutual Insurance schools, as well as the Lakewood Counsel­ age School District, I am working as a coun­ 1992-93 Who's Who in the Midwest. He has Company in Owatonna, Minn. She is an ing Center. Elaine resides in Shoreview. selor at Covenant House Alaska, a crisis been working as a long-term substitute in active member of the American Association shelter for homeless, runaway and throw­ elementary physical education for the Roch­ of University Women, and is treasurer of CLASS OF '78 away teens, which is at the same time re­ ester (Minn.) schools. Last June he married Graduate Women Investors, a local invest­ warding and heartbreaking. My husband, Jayne Rock, an instructor at Riverland Tech­ ment club. She writes that "she and her Sandra Johnson wrote us recently: "I'm Mike, is project engineer for the Anchorage nical College, also in Rochester. The couple husband live in Owatonna with permission currently working as a psycho (no jokes!) Regional Landfill, and my daughter, Paige, a resides in Winona. from the cat, Showflake." therapist with children who've been neglected graduate student at Boston University's or abused and their parents. The Family School ofTheology." Dale Hiland is attending graduate school at Nick Wolff was named Outstanding Agent Place program is one part of my agency, St. South Dakota State University in Brookings. of the Year by the American Family Insur­ David's School for Child Development and Lon Erickson is working for the Minnesota He is in the counseling and human resource ance district office. He was honored at the Family Services, Minnetonka, Minn. Last State Lottery as a manager in systems pro­ development program, and is doing an in­ company's convention in Hawaii. Nick and May I had the opportunity to spend two gramming. He and his wife have two daugh­ ternship at the East Central Mental Health his wife, Nancy, live in Morris. weeks in El Salvador after several years of ters, ages 13 and 16, and live in St. Paul. Center, also in Brookings. political activism in support of the Salva­ doran popular movement.•

UMM To You, Winter 1993 page3 New Program Provides Research, New UMM License Plates To Earn Administrative Opportunities Scholarship Funds by Cherton Underwood ('94) The partnerships have been granted in Students have been very excited about Alumni living in Minnesota will have the a wide variety of disciplines. At this their partnerships. Rebecca Sowada chance next year to display their alle­ Part of UMM's ongoing mission as a writing there are ten MAP students in ('94), a mathematics major, is working giance to UMM through the Minnesota liberal arts college is to provide special Social Sciences, eight in Humanities, with Professor Eric Klinger on number Academic Excellence License Plate educational opportunities for students. theory, while Jon Houtman ('94), is work­ Scholarship Program. One such opportunity is the newly formed ing with Associate Professor Kenneth Morris Academic Partners program Hodgson in managing the UMM's Con­ Legislation authorizing the Minnesota (MAP), which grants fifty-three academi­ Since the article you are cert Choir. Doug Frazey ('94) reports Department of Public Safety to issue cally talented juniors a year-long, non­ reading is about the Morris that he is working with Professor Sun special license plates for Minnesota's renewable stipend of $1500. Academic Partner program, Kahng on "a study of capital markets in four-year public and private higher edu­ we decided to introduce our the Western European community". He cation institutions will provide $25 annu­ "My vision," said Chancellor David John­ own MAP student, Cherton states that the work is "challenging" and ally to each institution for each plate son, was that "at about the junior year, Underwood. that he is very excited about going to sold. Selected students from Minnesota our most promising students should be Europe in order to do some research high schools will receive full-tuition schol­ taken into collaboration with professors" arships for four years, providing they Cherton is a junior from and gather information. He'll be at the and encouraged to pursue scholarly University of Edinborough in Scotland maintain acceptable academic progress. Chicago, Ill., who is majoring goals. Johnson felt that the junior year for a quarter. was the best time at which to be involved in Theatre Arts and English. The UMM plates will show a colorful in a program such as this, because the She hopes to get secondary Lori Ann Lentsch ('94) is working with version of the UMM Cougar mascot, students have developed their disciplin­ teaching certification in both Assistant Professor Nancy Carpenter in and will bear the words "University of Jen tion ary skills more fully than freshmen or these subjects. She plans to Minnesota" with the word "Morris" ap­ the organic chemistry lab. She is help­ stud sophomores, but are not yet focused on graduate in '94, after which ing the professor to reorganize the lab pearing underneath the Cougar. graduation and finding a career. He she'll pursue a career in experiments that the students will do, as further stated that the program would education. well as repairing some of the older in­ The special UMM plates will tentatively allow faculty and staff to begin working struments in the lab. She says that her be available in 1993 through the Depart­ on projects that they would not other­ ment of Public Safety. Further informa­ Ms. Underwood will serve as work has been "lots of library research wise have time for, as well as providing so far," but during spring quarter it will tion will follow in the next issue of UMM a researcher and writer for benefits for the students. become a much more 'hands-on' pro­ To You. UMM To You . You will be cess. One of the benefits that the program seeing more of her work provides, besides the opportunity to work throughout the coming year. 'The MAP is an important and positive with a faculty member, is financial assis­ step," notes Chancellor Johnson. "Even tance. The partnerships are assigned though the resources are precious right 1993 on a need-blind basis, so that students twenty-two in Science and Mathemat­ now, we believe that providing paid re­ who might not otherwise receive finan­ ics, two in Education, and eight in ad­ search and academic experiences for cial aid are eligible to participate. How­ ministrative areas such as Continuing students is a new investment that we Homecoming ever, students are required to have a Education, the Career Center and Alumni must make. Opportunities for students GPA of at least 3.0 when selected, and Relations. Some of the partnerships will to work closely with faculty is indeed an October 15-17 should be pursuing a major appropriate be assigned later in the year. important educational priority." Thei to the project. total care. Minn Class Notes Cl

Nanette (Bonhiver) and Kent Malcomson Science degree in general education from F. Douglas Watson lives in Edina, Minn. He lions analyst. Steven lives in St. Paul. are living in St. Louis Park, Minn. Nanette is the University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point and his wife, Mary have two children, Billy, CLAl a certified veterinary technician and works at last August. age four, and Laura, age 3. Douglas is a tax CLASS OF'82 the Lyndale Animal Hospital. Kent is a manager for the international operation of Mich partner at Coplin Physical Therapy. CLASS OF '80 Arthur Andersen and Company. Carole Arcand is a systems analyst for 3M. son; She and her husband, Neil Langer ('77), Com1 Susan Von Mosch began working as assis­ Deborah (Korell) Adams lives in Plymouth, Alan Wilts married Barbara Schulte last have a four-and-a-half year old daughter, Colle! tant state auditor for research for the Minne­ Minn., with herfamily. She and her husband, July 18. Alan is a scientist at the USDA Soils Etta Langer; the family resides in White Bear Grov1 sota State Auditor office in October. She and Steve, have two children, Dina and Carly, Lab in Morris, and Barbara teaches elemen­ Lake, Minn. their r her staff do policy research and reporting on ages seven and four, and are expecting tary music in Willmar, Minn. local government financial issues. She cur­ another child. Deborah works in sales for Anne (Kubesh) Corrigan began working Peter rently resides in St. Paul. First Bank Systems in Minneapolis, and Steve CLASS OF '81 last summer as an artist at lngleman De­ ter, E1 is a sales manager for Baldwin & Mattson, a signs, Inc., in Hutchinson, Minn. Lake, CLASS OF '79 food brokerage firm. Marian Blattner and her husband, Mark for tht Lofthus, proudly announced the birth of their Jonna Crosby-Gerdes and Randall Gerdes Kathleen BemmP.ls lives in Minneapolis Colin and Jill (Steiner) ('78) Chisholm first child, Emma Petrina Blattner Lofthus on have two children, Katie, age 3 1/2, and Kathi and works as a supervisor at Northland shared the following: Colin is working for the May 2. Ryan, ten months. Randall works for Pad­ Guy, I Aluminum Products, a cookware manufac­ U.S. Postal Service; Jill is an adult education dock Laboratories, and Jonna is with Group Resol turing company. teacher with the Frogtown Family Resource Marla (Frederick) and Philip Coffin are Health, Inc. They live in Richfield, Minn. traine Center, and is finishing up a master's degree living in St. Paul. Marla is working for the Terry Benson works as a program supervi­ in education. They live in St. Paul. Ramsey County Hospital's business office, Gregory Foley works for Gilbert Construc­ Debb sor for Mount Olivet Rolling Acres, a residen­ and Philip is with Harvest States Coop in tion Company; he lives in Champlin, Minn. proud tial facility for disabled adults. He resides in Tracy Fredin and Debra Petersen ('81) transport management. ter, Tl Minneapolis. · proudly announced the birth of their daugh­ Steven and Annette ('83) llkka have two ingse ter Taylor Holway Fredin, born May 26. Cynthia (Schroeder) Drake is currently children, Emily and Anthony, ages five and broth Janet (Fritz) and Gary Frogner are living in participating in a program at the University of three, and live in Oakdale, Minn. Steven Hoffrr White Bear Lake, Minn. Janet is an account­ Susanne (Speiser) Prouty proudly an­ Minnesota, Twin Cities, in civil engineering, works at 3M; Annette is with the North St. Refuf ing analyst for Northwest Airlines, and Gary nounced the adoption of her new son, Brian, specializing in transportation. She is pursu­ Paul-Oakdale-Maplewood schools. is a taper for Custom Drywall. They have two who joined the family last January in their ing a master's degree in civil engineering. Nanc children, Justin, 6 1/2, and Amanda, 4 1/2. Lino Lakes, Minn., home. Susanne works Her husband, Charles ('81), was promoted Denise (Johnson) and Joseph Otterstetter schoc for the University of Minnesota Veterinary last summer to manager in corporate pur­ updated us as follows: Denise is a teacher Margaret Kearnes is principal and teacher Clinic. chasing for Northwest Airlines. with the Apple Valley-Rosemount schools, Kathi at the Hylandale SDA Elementary School in and Joseph works for 3M; they have two John, Rockland, Wis. Patricia (Larson) and Douglas Turgeon Gary Hogle recently started a new busi­ children, Sara and Christopher, ages four and~ are living in Centerville, Minn. They have ness, Twin Pines Industries, instituting hy­ and one, and reside in St. Paul. North Mark Koehn is currently working for the two children, Coleman and Aurora, ages 11 droponics technologies. Gary resides in syste1 Newton, Kastner & Remmel law firm as an and four. Patricia is director of the Little Scandia, Minn. Gerald and Jane (Roettger) ('84) Taffe are Lino I associate attorney. He lives in Mountain Lambs Preschool, and serves as chairper­ living in Maple Grove, Minn. Gerald works View, Calif. son of the North Metro Recreation Commis­ Steven Quaal completed a Master of Sci­ for the State Bank of Long Lake, and Jane is Terr1 sion. Douglas is supervisor of the organic ence degree in software design at St. Tho­ with Gerieral Mills, Inc. Midd, Joseph Wendolek received his Master of lab in the Minnesota Department of Health. mas. He's now a Northwest Airlines applica- their Septe page4 UMM To You, Winter 1993 UMM EXTRA!! -- Class Notes -- EXT1RA!! -- Class Notes -- EXTRA!!

CLASS OF '89 Monica Lenneman is a department manager injection moldings. He lives in Brooklyn Cen­ CLASS OF '91 February in Lima, Peru. They met in London for the Wohl Shoe Company in Roseville, ter. while she was student teaching and Luis was Krista Dalager moved to Illinois last July to Minn. She resides in Albertville. Carolyn Baird teaches high school Spanish in a master's course in finance. After working work. She plans to return to school for an John DeRung received his Master of Science for the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop school dis­ in Lima for a year, they have now relocated to accounting degree and then sit for the CPA Mark Loch sent in the following: "I am a degree in computer science from Michigan trict in Winthrop, Minn., where she resides. the Twin Cities area. exam. certified medical technologist and working at a Technological University in Houghton, Mich., small rural hospital in Onamia, Minn. I'm also last summer. He is currently teaching com­ Patricia Berg writes, "I recently obtained a full Linda Juusola works as a part-time social Sharon D'Amico is attending Hamline Uni­ thinking about going on for more schooling in puter science courses here at UMM, residing time teaching position in Rexburg, Idaho, and studies teacher for the high school in versity law school and is a guardian ad litem the future." in Morris with his wife, Wendy (Youngerberg). am loving it. I am also engaged to Patrick Minnewaska where she also coaches swim­ for Ramsey County Juvenile Court. Sharon Dahlquist and am doing great! Morris always ming. has worked as a volunteer at the Upper Mid­ Janelle Schwager! married David Tritz in Craig Feigum announced his engagement to be a great place in my mind, but now 'spud­ west American Indian Center in Minneapolis, October 1990. They live and farm in rural Michelle Anderson of Minneapolis. He re­ land' is my home!" Sara Kerr and Kristen Zschomler wrote us and is currently working as an intern for the Dumont, where Jeanelle teaches piano . cently relocated to Andover, Minn. that they "are spreading the word 'Interna­ Children's Defense Fund in St. Paul. William Breiter is currently in the master's tional Amnesty' through South Dakota, Iowa, Dan and Karen Stifter are living in Aitkin, Diane Heid wrote us that she graduated from program at the University of Minnesota, Twin and Minnesota. In addition Kris is the outreach Mark Dittman wrote us recently with an up­ Minn., where Dan is teaching and coaching at the University of Minnesota School of Medical Cities in soil science. He and his wife, Beth coordinator for the Institute of Minnesota Ar­ date: "I am presently working for the Star the high school, and Karen is taking care of Technology in October. She has now begun (Schumacher) ('92), live in St. Paul. chaeology, and Sara, besides getting into Tribune as a sales assistant for obituaries and their seven-month-old son, Levi. her career as a medi1cal technologist at St. trouble, is going to grad school at SUNY­ legal notices. I live in Minneapolis with my Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minn. Mark Ciampone dropped us this delightful Binghamton ... eventually.'' Both live in Minne­ wife, Joan." Elizabeth Wilson is living in Albuquerque, note: "Not married, not engaged, still in school apolis. N.M., working as a field manager for Reader's Joe Hoopman is currently working on his (second-year master of science student in Karla J.oyce will soon be starting her own Digest. She adds, "I'm incredibly fortunate! I master's degree in library science at the Uni­ geology at the University of Cincinnati), still Samantha Mattson married Tom Guion of practice in Shoreview, Minn., as achiropracter. work out of my home in Albuquerque although versity of Wisconsin in, as he puts it, " ...'quaint' broke!" Eden Prairie, Minn., September 19. Both are A graduate of the Northwestern School of the home office is on the East Coast!" Madison.'' working in Detroit Lakes where they also re­ Chiropractic, she currently lives in New Kristin Dalen and Jeffrey Bard ('90) an­ side. Brighton. Donavan Zammert and Stacy Heck were Dean Larson and Marlene Hubbell were nounced their engagement and are planning a married last February 21. Stacy is a student in married on June 6. Marlene is a regional July 24 wedding. Kristin is a law school Dan Maus lives in Edina, Minn., and works for Paula Koplin and Tony Keelin were married the cosmetology department at Willmar Tech­ services director with Focus Homes, Inc., in student at the University of Minnesota, Twin General Mills as a machine design engineer. on August 29 in Aberdeen, S.D., where they nical College, and Donavan works as the Buffalo, Minn., and Dean works as a special Cities. now reside. Paula works for the Student Loan vaccine production supervisor for the Willmar asset coordinator with Farm Credit Services in Terrence Osterman and Tammy Lemke ('92) Finance Corporation, and Tony is director of Poultry Company. Minneapolis. They reside in Monticello. Marin Fynboh announced her engagement were married on October 24. Tammy is cur­ marketing for Super 8 Motels, Inc. to Dan Howe, and plans an August 14 wed­ rently working for ITT Financial Services in CLASS OF '90 Valerie Palmer was nominated last school ding. She is currently working for District 6 of Moline, 111.,and Terry is a student at Palmer Steve Lang joined the University of South year for the Sallie Mae Outstanding First Year the City of St. Paul, where she also resides. College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Dakota's university relations staff as a full-time Safia Ahsan is now living in Pittsburgh, work­ Teacher Award. Atthat time she was teaching information specialist, and will be responsible ing on an MBA at Carnegie Mellon University. in Miami, Ariz., but has since joined the Bendix Erica Gaarder is living in Fargo, N.D., and is Anne Polusny writes from Minneapolis, "I've for writing news and feature stories, editing Elementary School staff in Allendale, Minn. employed by the Clay County Social Services started my second and last year of graduate and design of the Aviso, a USO faculty and Cherie Bogeman is a sales representative for in Moorhead, Minn., as a financial worker. school for a master's degree in counseling.'' staff publication, and will assist with the layout the San Jose Regional Office of Northwestern Mary Patrick completed a master's in educa­ and design of Foundation and Alumni Asso­ National Life. She lives in Pleasanton, Calif. tion at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Rick Hoffman is an accountant for the Norwest Jennifer Thiesse has begun the master's ciation publications. Steve has more than 25 last year, and is now enrolled at the William Bank payroll department in Minneapolis. He degree program at Mankato State University years' experience in community journalism Mike Boster is employed as project manager Mitchell College of Law in Minneapolis. Mary lives in Little Canada, Minn. in rehabilitative counseling, and will graduate and university relations work; he is also a for Professional Technologies in Ham Lake, resides in Plymouth, Minn. in June 1993. newspaper columnist and free-lance writer. Minn., a maker of models, prototypes, and Sherry Jennissen married Luis Hermoza last . .. more

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Karen (Weiher) and Dirk Thompson are now University of Minnesota in the department of cal education at the junior high school in ington, DC, where she now lives. Shawn Rosen is currently employed by Group living in Philadelphia where Karen works as an surgery. I assist in the production of an immu­ Willmar, Minn. Health, Inc., in Minneapolis. She lives in associate manger for Lerner New York, and nosuppressant for transplant patients." Andrea Nordaune is teaching junior and se­ Hopkins, Minn. Dirk attends graduate school at Drexel Univer­ Malcolm Houle is the director of bands for the nior high Spanish for the Quincy schools in sity in biomedical engineering. Melanie Dahlin and Curtis Compton were Lahaina intermediate school in Lahaina, Ha­ Quincy, Ill., where she now resides. Stephanie Rust and Todd Breuer are plan­ married last July 18, with Kristen Sigrist and waii, where he now resides. ning a May 1993 wedding. Stephanie is work­ Mark Turner has taken a new position with the Andrea Nordaune serving as attendants and Melissa Nyman teaches tenth and twelfth ing as an actuary for MSI Insurance, and Todd Region Five Development Commission as arts providing music for the ceremony. Melanie Kim Jones is working as a case manager for grade English at the Morris Area High School is with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., grants coordinator. He lives in Clarissa, Minn. and Curtis live in Grand Forks, N.D., where he independent living for the Hull House Associa­ where she also directs theater. She recently doing research. is in graduate school at the University of North tion in Chicago, where she resides. Kim is the directed Bells Are Ringing, a musical that was Heather Walsh wedded Ken Goodfriend on Dakota in electrical engineering. UMM Class Agent for the class of '92. performed in November. Tamara Smith is living in Denver, Colo., at­ June 13. They live in Eagan, Minn. Heather is tending a University of Denver joint degree pursuing her Ph.D. in chemistry at the Univer­ Christine Dent is enrolled in the University of Scott Kalb sent us an update, noting that he David and Awilda Olson wrote us recently, program in law and international relations. sity of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and Ken works Minnesota, Twin Cities applied design pro­ is working for Fourth Shift Corp. as a software "We are doing fine down here in Lawrence for VTC, a semiconductor company in gram. She lives in North St. Paul. integrator in Bloomington, Minn. He adds, [Kansas]. Awilda found out the second week Julie Snell announced her engagement to Bloomington. "MJBMM 01/93." of the semester that she received a graduate John Paczkowski. The couple is planning to Timothy Diem is working as director of bands teaching assistant position, so she started be married August 28, 1993. Julie currently CLASS OF '92 for the West Central school in Elbow Lake, Kathleen Karl announced her engagementto teaching beginning Spanish right away. My lives in Lake Elmo, Minn. Minn., where he now resides. Bill Taylor last October. She is currently en­ sixth graders are doing fine, too." Greta Bahnemann is a master's degree stu­ rolled in the nursing program at the University Cheryl Stadick is now teaching math at the dent at the University of Delaware in early Carolyn "Katie" Fragodt received a scholar­ of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Sarah Peterson is a supervisor at Kelly Tem­ high school in New Ulm, Minn., having com­ American material culture. She received a ship and teaching assistantship from the Uni­ porary Services in Minnetonka, Minn. pleted her student teaching in New Zealand. fellowship for a two-year program working at versity of Iowa, Iowa City, where she began Kevin Kathmann and Eva Dockter were She also tutors homebound students. the Winterthur Museum. Greta lives in graduate work in statistics. married last July 18 and now live in Rochester, Carmin Pluntz attends the University of Colo­ Willmington. Minn. Kevin works for IBM as a programmer, rado in Greeley where she is enrolled in the Sara Strabala works for West Publishing as a Brent Frank is teaching fifth grade at the and Eva plans to attend graduate school in master's program in music. computer programmer. She lives in Minne­ Stacy Bakker married Kevin Aanenson of Minnetonka Intermediate School, and says pharmacology. apolis. Northfield, Minn., August 1. She is now work­ he's "Very happy .... " Brent is currently living in Diana Pogatchnik is attending graduate ing as an organic chemistry lab technician for Anoka, Minn. Christopher Kennedy is attending Washburn school at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, in Dawn Thompson is teaching sixth grade in Aptus, Inc., an environmental services com­ Law School and is living in Topeka, Kansas. chemistry. the Chisago Lakes schools. She lives in pany. Scott Gonnerman has joined the Benson Lindstrom, Minn. (Minn.) schools as a sixth grade teacher at Shawn Kirkeide is teaching fifth grade for Rachel Randgaard is working hard at her Suzanne Brown is currently a graduate stu­ Northside elementary. He resides in Benson. District 911 in Cambridge, Minn. new job in physical therapy at Methodist Hos­ Cory Wagner and Julie Yauch announced dent in zoology at Colorado State University. pital in Minneapolis. She resides in New their engagement. They plan to be married She lives in Fort Collins, Colo. Tracy (Thraen) Harstad is a counselor, work­ Jose Marquez is the new student personnel Brighton, Minn. October 9, 1993. Cory is working for the ing for Boston Health Care Systems. She lives worker here at UMM in the Office of Admis­ American Red Cross in St. Paul. Denise Chalupnik writes, "I recently found a with her husband, Jason, and their three-year­ sions and Financial Aid. He began his ap­ Joyce Rawleigh had the psychology research 'real' job working for the Osseo School District old daughter, Amanda, in New Brighton, Minn. pointment in September. paper she co-authored with UMM Professor Jennifer Wendler is working for TCI of South­ at Sunny Hollow Elementary School as a full­ Ernest Kemble published in an international ern Minnesota as an advertising account ex­ time Kids' Stop instructor." Denise is living in David Herbst has joined the growing list of Deanna Moss teaches special education at journal, Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Be­ ecutive. She resides in Rochester, Minn . Brooklyn Park, Minn. UMM alums who now work for West Publish­ Montgomery Lawnsdale Elementary school. havior. The paper is entitled "Test-Specific ing. He resides in Minnetonka, Minn. Effects of FG-7142 on Isolation-Induced Ag­ Molly Zimmerman wedded Doyle Turner on Anne Claeson sent us a note last summer: "I Christina Muedeking is enrolled in the George gression in Mice." She is living in St. Paul. July 11. The couple lives near Waubun, Minn. live in St. Paul and am employed by the Joseph Hill is now teaching part-time physi- Washington University law school in Wash-

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>ta ue :l's lu- 1u­ lte >ta Ol­ ey ,s. A panel discussion by MSP alumni focused on students' concerns. Pictured from left: ful Ira Whitlock ('88), Joel Kennedy ('88), Tom Hanson ('84), Michael Rodriguez ('89), ot, Reginald Hamilton ('90), Veronica Burt ('89), Aleisha Fuller ('89), Carlos Gallego ('85). of Jen Lydell ('93), center, unveils a Women's Resource Book of biographical informa­ Not pictured: Kathy Simonson ('86). 1p- tion compiled from alumnae and Morris area women. The book will be available to students through a variety of campus offices and locations.

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The Alumni Career Fair, held in the new Student Center, brought 70 alumni to campus A thoughtful moment between Jeffery Robinson ('94) and alumnus Robert Sharp ('83) to talk with students. Above, Dennis "Oscar" Hansen ('74) counsels a student about occurs during the Alumni Career Fair. Sharp is a case manager for New Englewood careers in financial services. Hansen is employed as a sales representative by IDS, Families with a Future in Chicago, Ill. In the background, Michael Rodriguez ('89) and Minneapolis. Laurie Moser ('88) talk with Brian Lopez ('93). Class Notes

CLASSOF'83 her 2 1/2 year old sister, Brooke. Terry was Center. Kristi is working part-time at Heri­ and outstanding achievement in service to recently promoted to counselor atthe Carlson tage Printing, doing graphic design and illus­ Agricultural Science from the University of Michelle (Jacobs) and Dwight ('82) Ander­ School of Management, University of Minne­ tration. The couple has one daughter, Kayla, Minnesota chapter. Donna is currently em­ M. son are working for the Hector Drain Tile sota, Twin Cities Career Planning and Place­ age three, and a son, Ryan, age 5 months. ployed as a research food scientist for Sandoz 7), Company and North Hennepin Community ment office. Sandy is currently the assistant Nutrition Corporation in Minneapolis. Her ar, College, respectively. They live in Maple director of human resources at the College Diane Duesterhoeft received a Master of husband, Steven, is a senior engineer for 1ar Grove, Minn., and will soon be celebrating of St. Catherine. Science degree in library and information Onan Corporation. They live with their son, their ninth wedding aniversary. science from the University of Illinois, Urbana­ Michael, age five, in Maple Grove, Minn. Valerie Olness recently earned a Ph.D. in Champaign last August. This is her second ng Peter and Jill ('84) Becken have a daugh­ science education from the University of post-UMM degree; she earned a master's in Jill (Zitzloff) Tetrick and her husband, Bill, le- ter, Emily, 2 1/2 years old, and live in Forest Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is an assistant sociology from the University of Wisconsin­ proudly announced the birth of their son, Lake, Minn. Peter is with 3M, and Jill works professor at Augustana College, teaching Madison in 1987. Nathan William, born September 20 weigh­ for the Forest Lake schools. elementary and secondary science meth­ ing nine pounds, 15 ounces. They also have es ods and biology for non-science majors. Thomas Hanson is a sociology instructor at a two year old son, Matthew. Both are 1d Kathryn (Zochert) Berg and her husband, Anoka Ramsey Community College. Tom hospital pharmacists in the Twin Cities area. d­ Guy, live in Minneapolis. Kathryn works for Corey Redfield is vice president and man­ also serves as a director on the UMM Alumni JP Resolution, Inc., as a computer software ager for fixed income research with the John Association Board, and is active in Alumni CLASS OF '85 trainer. G. Kinnard company in Minneapolis. Network events. He and his wife, Shelia, have a daughter, Alyson, and are expecting Dawn (Norgaard) and Peter Awsumb ('86) c­ Debbie (Friedrich) and Gary Hoffman Todd Tretsven works for Northwestern another child. They live in Minneapolis. are living in Columbia Heights, Minn. They proudly announced the birth of their daugh­ National Life Insurance. He and his wife, have one son, Zachary, 3 1/2 years old, and l. ter, Theresa Jo, born September 17 weigh­ Jennifer Gellespie, live in Stillwater, Minn. Susan (Madson) Johnston is living in Edina, are expecting another child in May. Dawn is VO ing seven pounds, ten ounces. She joins her Minn., with her husband, Bruce, and their a program director for Trevilla Robinsdale, 1d brother, Ethan, three years old. The David Youngstrom and his wife, Kim, have three children, Lindsay, four years, Eric, two and Peter is a customer service representa­ m Hoffmans live near the Big Stone Wildlife four children, Dustin, Kevin, Annika and Molly. years, and Shaun, three months. Susan is a tive for Onan Service. lt. Refuge near Odessa, Minn. They live in Rosemount, Minn. David is an C.C.L.T. working for Park Nicollet Medical engineering assistant with Braun Inter-Tech. Center in St. Louis Park; Bruce is finance Jerry and Linda (Lindquist) Betzler sent Nancy (Peterson) Krenz is with the Anoka manager for Walser Chevrolet. us an update. Linda is currently working as er school district, and lives in Blaine, Minn. CLASS OF '84 a consultant for Creative Memories out of er Michael and Shelly (Johnson) Molden their home in Grand Rapids, Minn., and Jerry s, Katherine (Danley) Mead and her husband, Scott Bunkowski is now in his fifth year with proudly announced the birth of their daugh­ is an account executive with the Horace ter, Emma Jeanne, born May 26. She joins Mann Companies. They have three chil­ 10 John, have two children, Nicole, age five, the Lewiston schools, teaching fifth grade. ur and Kelsey, age 2 1/2. Katherine works for He married Karen Martin of Joliet, 111., on July a four-year-old brother, Douglas. Mike is dren, five-year-old daughter Jessie, who just Northwestern National Life Insurance as a 25. Karen has a master's degree in counsel­ employed at TCF Mortgage in Minneapolis. started school this year, Cacey, age three, systems analyst. She and her family live in ing from Winona State and is employed by and A.J., age one. re Lino Lakes, Minn. an occupational rehabilitation center in Donna Otto-Schoenauer received her Deirdre (Swenson) Burgess (S Winona, Minn. The couple lives in Winona. master's degree in food science from the and her hus­ is Terry and Sandra (Hildreth) ('84) University of Minnesota, Twin Cities last band, Allan, proudly announced the birth of Middendorf proudly announced the birth of Bryan and Kristi ('88) Delage are living in June. She alsowas inducted into Gamma their twin sons, Joseph Kyle and William their second daughter, Nicole Cleo, born Ortonville, Minn., where Bryan is a family Sigma Delta, the Honor Society of Agricul­ Jerad, born May 26 in Fort Walton Beach, September 26. She was welcomed home by practice physician at the Northside Medical ture, in recognition of her high scholarship Fla. In September the family moved to J3 UMM To You, Winter 1993 pages Changhee Chae Dies

Faculty and Staff Corner Changhee Chae, associate professor of economics and business economics at Edith Borchardt, associate professor Liselotte Gumpel, professor of Ger­ and ourselves, and offered suggestions the University of Minnesota, Morris since of German, recently presented a paper man, attended the 16th Annual for improvement. 1977, died Friday, November 13. on the criminal artist at the 13th Annual Conference of the German Studies As­ Conference of the International Asso­ sociation October 1-4 at the Radisson Bruce Nord, associate professor of Professor Chae received his bachelor's ciation for the Fantastic in the Arts in Hotel Metrodome. She served as mod­ anthropology and sociology, has re­ degree from Wilkes College, Wilkes­ Dania, Fla. "Caricature, Parody, Satire: erator and presenter in the program signed from his position after serving on Barre, Pa.; and both his master's and Narrative Masks as Subversion of the titled 'The Sublime - The Hermetic the UMM faculty since the campus's doctoral degrees from Columbia Uni­ Picaro in Patrick Suskind's Perfume/ Tradition - Literary Language." Her inception. His research has focused in versity, New York, N.Y. He taught appeared in print in August in State of presentation was "Semantic Reference recent years on social development in introductory and advanced courses in the Fantastic Studies in the Theory and in Literary Language: The Legacy of Mexico, and he expects to continue work microeconomics with a special interest Practice of Fantastic Literature and Film, Roman lngarden." She also attended a on a book-length study of urbanization in international economics. His research ed. Nicholas Ruddick. At the end of Women in German conference October and Mexico City. and publications focused on issues of June, she spent a week in Berlin at the 15-18 at the Joseph Eisner Camp for international credit for less developed European Academy in a seminar with Living Judaism in Great Barrington, Fred Peterson, professor of art history, countries. writers from the former German Demo­ Mass., in preparation for her Women's has published a book on balloon frame cratic Republic (Gunter de Bruyn, Klaus Studies course entitled "Women's ls­ houses of the upper midwest entitled A member of many professional organi­ Schlesinger, Helga Schubert). sues in Contemporary German Culture." Homes in the Heartland. The book docu­ zations, including the American ments, analyzes and interprets the Economic Association and the Korea­ Oliver Christiansen retired in August Bob Holmes has left his position as advent and widespread adoption of bal- American Economic ·Association, from the Plant Services custodial staff. assistant director of financial aid after 1oo n frame construction as an Professor Chae was especially active in He began working at UMM in August, working 23 years in Admissions and economical and efficient means to build the Atlantic Economic Society, serving 1973. Ollie says his retirement plans are Financial Aid. He is working for the farmhouses in the Upper Midwest from as area coordinator to organize ses­ "I'm just going to be lazy!" Culligan Company in Glenwood, Minn. 1850-1920. The New York Times Book sions for its International Economic His duties have been assumed by Dan Review writes, "Mr. Peterson presents Conferences for 1991-92. Gary Donovan, director of The Career Smith ('87), admissions counselor. the scholarly reader with a well-defined Center, joined over 100 counseling and sorting out of architectural types ... an "Changhee Chae has been a leader in human development leaders from the Tom Johnson, associate professor of imposing account of a fundamental epi­ the Morris faculty for 15 years," said Upper Midwest in Tulsa, Okla., at the psychology, received a grant from the sode in American history." The book UMM Chancellor David Johnson. "He 1992 American Counseling Association National Science Foundation's Instru­ was published by the University Press was a major force in developing our Midwest Region State Branch Leader­ mentation and Laboratory Improvement of Kansas and is available at the UMM business economics major. He and his ship Training Program and Assembly. Program for a project called "Microcom­ Bookstore. family enriched our international com­ puter Laboratory for Undergraduate munity. We shall miss him." Farah Gilanshah, assistant professor Cognitive Psychology Research." Margaret VonHellwig, principal data of sociology, recently gave a lecture on processing technician in the Rodney Professor Chae is survived by wife the topic of "Iran and Iraq" at Tri-College Margaret Kuchenreuther, assistant Briggs Library, has been appointed by Eleanor, and four children, Helen, Irene, University Third World Seminar work­ professor of biology, presented the fourth University of Minnesota President Nils Karen and Richard. Funeral services shop on the Middle East. The workshop Inquiry program convocation entitled "In­ Hasselmo to a three-year term on the were held at the Korean Presbyterian was held at Moorhead State University. visible Neighbors." Focusing on the All-University Civil Service Committee. Church in Brooklyn Center. A campus She also presented a paper, "Migration existing relationship between human and Her appointment was based on the re­ memorial service for Chae was held of Iranian Women," at the Mid-South non-human species, her presentation view and recommendation of the Civil December 2. Cards to the family may be Sociological Association meeting Octo­ addressed ways in which our current Service Committee. ber 23 in Chattanooga, Tenn. relationship harms both other species sent to their home, 250 Carlson Park­ way, Minnetonka, MN 55343.

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Clarksville, Tenn., where Allan is stationed proudly announced the birth of their son, Liza (Wanke) Hilden and her husband, Jeff, Martin and Julie (McDearmon) ('88) Traina at Fort Campbell. Zachary Jon, born in July. proudly announced the birth of their son, are living in Chaska, Minn. Martin works for Tanner Daniel, born August 20 and weighing Deli Express, and Julie is enrolled at the Mary Bright is the director of the Intensive CLASS OF '86 seven pounds, four ounces. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in a Day Treatment Program in St. Paul and four-year accounting program. Bloomington, Minn. She writes, "I am work­ Rob and Kelly (Gossard) ('85) Amundson Josie (Vial) Kloster and her husband, Karl, ing with court-ordered adolescents, while are living in Savage, Minn., with their three have a one-year-old son, Weston. Josie is CLASSOF'87 currently working on my master's degree." children, Katie, age five, Kris, age three, and working part-time for Sandoz Pharmaceuti­ James, age one. Rob is director of sales for cal; Karl is with Cort Furniture. They live in Marcia Anderson graduated from North­ Mike Gunderson was recently named Park the Wyndham Hotel, and Kelly is with First Minneapolis. east Metro Technical College's intensive care Region Conference Baseball Coach of the Bank Systems in St. Paul. paramedic program in White Bear Lake, Year. Mike is teaching and coaching for the Leigh and Brian Marthe-Larsen are living Minn., in December 1991. She is now work­ Sebeka schools where he led the Trojans to Laurance Barr works for Aetna Health Plans in St. Paul, where Leigh works for St. Tho­ ing as a paramedic for Divine Redeemer victory in all five of their East Division games, in Bloomington, Minn., in cost management. mas College; Brian is with Northeast Con­ Ambulance in St. Paul. finishing with a 19-6 overall record. He and his wife, Sharon, have one daughter, temporary Services in Maplewood. Chelsey. They live in St. Louis Park. Cathy Condon is a writer for the ELCA Susan (Estenson) and Daryl Johnson are Dana Miller has relocated to Minnesota Board of Pensions in Minneapolis. She is living in Wayzata, Minn. Susan works for Joseph Borer wrote us with good news. "I from the west coast. She writes, "After the UMM Class Agent for the classes of '85, United Health Care in purchasing support, was married to my wife, Kathy, on May 16, teaching high school in California for two '86 and '87, and is very involved with the and Daryl works for Travelers Express. 1992, and we're expecting twins this spring. years, I have taken a position teaching En­ Alumni Association Network. Cathy lives in I am also in my second year of residency in glish and coaching seventh grade volleyball St. Paul. Jerry and Terese ('73) Teeson live in Coon emergency medicine in Sacramento." at New Ulm junior high." Rapids, Minn., where Terese works for the Mike Connelly received his Master of Arts Anoka Ramsey Community College in aca­ Todd Cornelius is in sales and marketing Craig Peppe is with the U.S. Navy, stationed degree in entomology recently. He is now demic guidance and counseling. Jerry re­ with Saturn Sportswear. He and his wife, in Virginia. with a company in Latin America doing reg­ cently began working for Shamrock Devel­ Seri, live in New Brighton, Minn.; Seri is an istrations. opment, a commercial and residential devel­ account analyst at Dayton's. Madalyn Pidgeon wrote us from San Diego opment firm. where she has lived since graduating from Gwen (Athman) and Martin Garber proudly Kevin and Julie (Zwaschka) ('85) Fossum UMM. She says, "I'm working as an applica­ announced the birth of their son, Grant, born Jaclyn (Anderson) and Todd ('86) Walter are living in Lakeville, Minn. Kevin is with tions engineer in marketing. However, I plan July 27 weighing nine pounds, 121 /2 ounces. recently moved to Duluth. Todd earned his Krause Anderson Realty, and Julie works for to move back to Minnesota with my fiance The family resides in Milaca, Minn.; Gwen Master of Science degree from Minneapolis Medical Technologies, Inc, in St. Louis Park. before our wedding in May." and Martin are teachers. School of Anesthesia and is now working as a certified registered nurse anesthetist at St. Terri Heida wedded Anthony Morrow of Peggy (Torkelson) Rinkenberger and her Brenda (Thue) Gegen and her husband, Luke's Hospital. Jaclyn is currently substi­ Austin, Texas, last June 27. Terri is teaching husband, David, proudly announced the birth Patrick, proudly announced the birth of their tute teaching for the Duluth public schools. elementary music, and Anthony is a com­ of their first child, Travis James, born Octo­ second son, Kyle John, born August 17. They are expecting their first child in April. puter specialist. After a honeymoon cruise ber 6 and weighing nine pounds, 11 ounces. Kyle joins his two-year-old brother Jordan in to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, Peggy and her family live in Morris, where their Andover, Minn., home. Patrick is a PTA Heidi (Bode) Zimmerman teaches first the couple returned to Austin where they she is volunteer coordinator for the Hospice in Elk River; Brenda is substitute teaching in grade at the Woodland Elementary School reside. program and began this fall teaching social Anoka and Elk River. in Eagan, Minn. She and her husband, Jon, studies at the high school. page6 UMM To '(ou, Winter 1993 Qes UMM FOOTBALL COACH MICK Cougar Sports Cougar Sports CABA RESIGNS Head Football Coach Mick Caba has resigned his position after two seasons, Sports information contributed by Dean Larsen ('93), announced UMM Athletic Director Mark student sports writer, University Relations Fall Sports Wrap Fohl.

VOLLEYBALL TEAM SETS RECORDS also placed on the All-American second team: WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OPTIMISTIC "I have enjoyed my association with the senior linebacker John Bauer, Monticello, University of Minnesota and the com­ The UMM Cougar volleyball team com­ and senior offensive lineman Jeff Thomp­ The team will try to improve on last season's munity of Morris," said Caba, "but felt it pleted a record setting season. With a 28- son, Watertown. Next year's team will return 15-13 overall record and fifth place finish in was time to pursue other opportunities 11 overall record and a second place finish the nation's fifth ranked pass receiver in the NSIC. Second year Head Coach Mich­ in coaching at the college level." in District 13 competition, the Cougs tied NAIA Division I, Dan Dahl from Cottonwood, elle Woodard is optimistic about this year's for fourth place in the Northern Sun who was the Cougars' All-Conference selec­ team. The Cougars bring back three expe­ "I would like to wish Mick the best of Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) with a tion. rienced upperclassmen who will lead as tri­ luck," said Fohl. "We will begin the pro­ 5-7 mark--their most conference wins. The captains: senior guard Kris Kay, Burnsville, team set no less than 14 new individual GOLF COMPLETES FALL SEASON Minn., and juniors Kaylene Deutsch and cess of seeking his replacement imme­ diately." ['67)and records and broke six of the eight team Kathy Heuer from Kinney and Norwood, :hother. records on the books. Senior Stacy Rust, The Cougar men finished one stroke out of Minn. The team's goals include winning Blaine, Minn., finished her UMM volleyball third place at the conference rneet, and the more games, advancing farther into the A committee has been appointed to career as a two-time All-Conference and women played well as they look forward to playoffs, and possibly earning a home site begin a national search for candidates. entRon three-time All-District selection, after four spring competition. Coach Gary McGrath berth in the playoffs. Alumni, parents and friends are encour­ iSlieter years as a starter and over 135 matches. ('68) was very pleased with both teams' fall aged to forward names of qualified indi­ Steve She has tied or holds 14 individual school performances. The men's competition cul­ MEN'S BASKETBALL OUTLOOK viduals for consideration by the search 15), Ann records. Her loss will create what Coach minates in an NAIA district meet this spring, committee. 1), Barb Sheila Perkins calls a "big hole in the while the women's season will be highlighted Guarded optimism could well be the atti­ 8), Lee middle." Coach Perkins commented "Our by this spring's state tourney. tude coming from the Cougar basketball players have worked hard to achieve this program this year. UMM, 16-13 last year, According to Vice Chancellor for Stu­ ir ('81), season. This is the kind of tradition we graduated two seniors from last year's team dent Affairs Gary McGrath ('68), input , Christi have worked hard to establish, and we Winter Sports Review and needs to replace an additional starter. from alumni and friends of UMM is wel­ d ('87), hope to continue it." Returning experience should be a key fac­ come. "This position is important to >n('87), WRESTLING UNDERWAY tor for the Cougs despite the fact that they UMM. Those who know us well can be Rieke- FOOTBALL REVIEW are still extremely young, with three full­ very helpful in identifying potential can­ 18), Tim Head Coach Doug Reese will be joined by time starters returning along with a host of didates." in ('91), The '92 Cougar football team ended the former Cougar wrestler and two-time All­ others who started part-time last season. lS ('91 ), regular season with a 2-9 record, and will American Matt Bisek ('92) and Frank Pelegri as assistant coaches in a challenging sea­ For further information about the posi­ lvorson be looking to rebuild next season as they "The big question is how good we will be in graduate ten players including quarterback son for a young team. The Cougars will be the lane against big, physical teams,• said tion, contact Athletic Director Mark Fohl. > Class Marc Max, Gaylord, Minn. Max, who com­ without Bisek, conference champion Jim Head Coach Perry Ford. "We'll probably The deadline for applications is antici­ in '.\'69) pleted 180 passes for 2289 yards and 14 Salseidler ('92) and freshman stand-out Greg experiment with our line-up for a little while pated in mid-January. in ('92) touchdowns, was named to the NSIC Hon­ Schwartz, who was killed last spring in a car to determine which combinations will be the cehelp. orable Mention team along with fellow se­ accident. Together, this trio combined to win most effective. By January, I expect us to nior Chris Grove, Grey Eagle, Minn., and 86 matches last season. Coach Reese will be in the thick of things in the conference :Jwhen returning players Todd Vanek, Brainerd, look to his recruiting class and transfer stu­ race.• igUMM and Mark Radke, Brownton. Two players dents to add to the four returning starters. 1! Class Notes

Christi Hansen works for the State of Min­ do anything for a year, then call me!" wife Judy, is with General Mills. last October 17. They honeymooned in nesota in disability services as an examiner. Florida and the Bahamas, and are now back 'rOIData She lives in St. Paul. Michael and Leann (Kvidera) ('86) Ross Lisa (Klukow) Iverson has received her home in Hastings, Minn., with their two pup­ ineerfor are living in Cedar, Minn. Michael works for Bachelor of Science degree from the Univer­ pies, Paisley and Gypsy. Kandi works for the ave two Michael Hendrickson married Joan Bellig UPS; after February, Leann will be a full-time sity of Minnesota, Twin Cities College of Minneapolis Vascular Clinic; Dean is with 15. The of Little Falls, Minn., August 29. He is homemaker, caring for their two children, Pharmacy. She is currently employed by Sexton Printing. ., and is teacher and coach for the Little Falls schools, Timothy, three years, and Kayla, two years. Snyder Bros. Drug in Minneapolis. and Joan works for the Mid-State Coop as Rick and Jaqueline (Hasvold) ('90) an early childhood family education teacher. Samuel "Brad" Schultz received a second Denise (Palmer) Pederson is a PC analyst VanSurksum are living in Eagan, Minn. ~e H.B. U.S. Marine Meritorious Mast Award and with EcoWater Systems. Denise has a son, Rick is with West Publishing in computer ,ently in Timothy Jennissen and his wife, Carrie, has been promoted to sergeant. He is sta­ Graham, age 14, and lives in Woodbury, technical support. strong, live in Plymouth, Minn. Tim is with Control tioned at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. Minn. Look for the classes of '89-'92 on the rts edu­ Data; Carrie works for the Cancer Society. n, have CLASS NOTES EXTRA!! Judy (Watson) Tiesel is finishing her doc­ Kandi Sturlaugson wedded Dean Robinson inserted in this issue! ,t. Paul. Jeffrey Ledermann works for the State of toral studies at the University of Minnesota, Minnesota in office waste management. He Twin Cities, working on her dissertation on ,------7 is currently working on the Smart Shopping family assessment. She resides in Minne­ Class Notes Clip & Send campaign for waste reduction. Jeffrey lives apolis. Let us hear from you! Next Class Notes deadline is February 1. :kering in Minneapolis. th their Jennifer Jesseph and Randy Torgeson Name(s) ______Mary is Jana Lofton announced her engagement to ('85) were married on July 25. After a hon­ iopkins John Etzell, and is planning a May wedding. eymoon trip to Canada, they returned to (include maiden name if appropriate) te com­ She works for Keller, Rosen & Associates, Rochester, Minn., where they reside. ~al Col­ and currently lives in Prior Lake, Minn. News: lopkins. Jeff Williams married Kristy Wagner of Karen (Carr) and Eric Nelsen ('89) proudly Burnsville, Minn., on July 11. He is working for the announced the birth of their first child, Rachel as a commodities trader for North Central evelop- Sarah, born June 25 weighing eight pounds, Trading, Inc., in Minnetonka, having moved 1tchdog 12 ounces. Karen is on a year-long mater­ back to Minnesota after two years in Milwau­ severe nity leave from teaching with the Big Lake kee selling educational software to schools. the Na­ schools. Eric is a computer programmer He writes that he's "Very happy to be back in leaving with ESA, Inc., an engineering software firm. the Twin Cities!" al Work Rod Richter was accepted into Belmont CLASS OF '88 Technical College's associate's program in i) is fin­ building preservation technology. After a Kevin Brands and his wife, Monica, live in Class of Did you graduate? rsity of year-and-a-half of study, followed by an in­ Plymouth, Minn. Dave works for the Cargill yes no 1ication ternship, Roel expects to return to Minne­ Corporation in Wayzata. 1te this sota, working in an area related to the resto­ Send to: Office of Alumni Relations, 312 Behmler Hall d ('66), ration of historic buildings. He writes, "Tell Matthew Deis lives in Plymouth, Minn., and L UMM, Morris, MN 56267-2113 • Many thanks! _J everyone that if they own an old house not to works for Foster Higgins in Minneapolis; his ------3r 1993 UMM To You, Winter 1993 page7 ✓

Alumni Events Calendar Campus Tailgate Enlivens

1992 December 31 New Year's Eve with the UMM Jazz Ensemble Willmar Holiday Inn and Convention Center. Reservations needed. Call (612) 235-6060. Third annual holiday event!

1993 January 22 Aequalist Straight ahead chamber music with selections from contemporary China and U.S. female composers

March 5 Alexander Roy London Ballet Theatre The U.K.'s most toured company dances an ethereal full length "Midsummer Night's Dream"

April 2 and 3 Jazz Fest World class jazz artists, percussionist Louie Bellson and trumpeter Clark Terry, return to help celebrate UMM's 15th annual Jazz Fest. Tickets required in advance. A Homecoming Tailgate party, complete with music, clowns, juggling and face painting, boosted spirits before the game. Alumni and their families, students, faculty April 26-30 World Touch Cultural Heritage Week and staff gathered for this premiere event to watch the parade and enjoy a hearty meal.

April 30 El Teatro de la Esperanza The U.S.'s preeminent Hispanic theatre company weaves a bilingual, bi-cultural Mr. Roger's Neighborhood in Rosario's Bario

May 10 Faculty-Staff Recognition Dinner, Oyate Hall

May 14 Ondekoza Traditional Japanese colorful, spiritual, percussive and choreographed folk dancing and drumming

May 21 Student Honors Event, Edson Auditorium, 4:00 p.m.

,r-1 May 24-June 11 Senior Art Exhibit, HFA Gallery

June 11 Honors Recital, Recital Hall, 1 :00 p.m. Commencement, UMM Mall, 4:00 p.m.

October 15-17 Homecoming Weekend; Alumni Career Fair; Phi Mu Delta Reunion. Dennis Koslowski ('81) offered his Fellow attorneys Bruce Klopfleisch ('84)' persective to a UMM student during the and Mary Kelash ('85) share a laugh wit& For Performing Arts tickets and information, call (612) 589-6123. Alumni Career Fair. student Paul Cairns ('94).

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Peter Tiboris Music Director, Manhattan Philharmonic

High praise followed the UMM Jazz Ensemble's spring performance at Carnegie Hall with the Count Basie Orchestra. Pictured in front 9f Carnegie Hall are UMM Jazzers: (kneeling/sitting) from left Howie Hecht ('92), Ann Michels ('93), Chris Dale ('93), Jeff Engholm ('95), Malcolm Houle ('92), Paul Cherba ('94), Deb Bode ('94), Antonio Jackson ('92), Director Jim Carlson, Chris McIntyre ('94), Alan Mills ('92); standing, from left, Bill Steffi ('92), Carmin Pluntz ('92), Tim Diem ('92), Chris Knapp ('93), Adam Bestler ('92), Sander Grotjohn ('94), Cheryl Herdey ('93). The University of Minnesota, Morris is an equal opportunity employer and educator.