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Profile: The Annual Honor Roll of Donors

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Chancellor's message ...... 1 Associate vice chancellor for external relations' greeting ...... 2 Donor stories:

Bremer Bank of Morris: investing in community... .4

Cathy and Ernest Kemble 's gifts express deep appreciation for UMM students and faculty ...• 6

Professor Paula O'Loughlin's giving: it's all about the students .... 1

Vogt scholarship helps students achieve fulfillment in life .... 8

Dwight and Jeanne Purdy's gifts recognize student needs and honor academic excellence .... 9

Campus news ...... ;...... 10 UMM Alumni Association news ...... 12 Class Notes ...... 17 Cougar athletic news ...... 23 Honor roll of donors ...... 26 Donor stories:

Victor and Pam Gades '92 gift reflects UMM pride and appreciation .... 29

UMM's history and UMM'sfuture inspire Helen Briggs' giving .... 46

Cougar football provides life skills for Teddy VanErp '86, emergency physician .... 48

UMM Mission Statement The mission ofUMM as an undergraduate, residential, liberal arts college is distinctive within the University of Minnesota. The Morris campus shares the University's statewide mission of teaching, research, and outreach, yet it is a small college where students can shape their own education. The campus serves undergraduate students primarily from Minnesota and its neighboring states, and it is an educational resource and cultural center for citizens of west central Minnesota. Through its instructional excellence, its commitment to research, its numerous extracurricular programs and services, and its strong sense of community, UMM endeavors to achieve its place among the best liberal arts colleges in the nation.

Cover photograph from left: UMM students Mark Privratsky '11, Samantha Privratsky '09, and Matt Privratsky '11, siblings from Walker

Inside back cover: Homecoming 2008 Scrapbook UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS

An investment in stud~nts; an investment in the future -a message from Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson

I write these words at the end of a long presidential campaign and in the midst of what are the most unsettling economic times I can remember. And yet, the Morris campus is filled with the hopeful idealism of the young people who live and learn here, who approach their studies and their politics with an equal measure of passion and commitment. In troubled times, there really is no better place to be than on·a college campus in which ideas and action converge and in which discussion and debate are the order of the day. There is no better investment in the future than that which we make in education.

Nearly 100 percent of the students on this campus receive some fonn of financial aid. Nearly 40 percent ofUMM students are the first generation in their families to attend college or university. More than 19 percent of UMM students are students of color. We serve the students of families of this region, students from across the State of Minnesota, from throughout the United States, and from the many corners of the globe.

Morris students have an opportunity to live and learn in a community in which curriculum, co-curriculum, and facilities converge to produce a living and learning environment that is unparalleled. They have an opportunity to work side by side with faculty members to engage in asking and answering the big questions of our time. Our investments in renewable energy and our interest in creating a model sustainable community for the future further distinguish us among our peers.

The kind of education we provide here is made possible in part by the financial support of the people of the State of Minnesota. Equally important is the investment made by people like you who know and love this institution­ Morris alumni and friends who understand the value-added components of what we do here. This is an education that focuses on undergraduates, that transpires in a·residential learning environment, and that is committed to the tenets of liberal learning- study in breadth; study in depth; and the development of skills and dispositions needed to solve current and future social and economic problems. The kind of education pursued here is essential for the creation of a viable future. This is an education that matters.

The contributions showcased in this edition of Profile allow us to continue to provide an outstanding learning environment for our students, regardless of their financial circumstances and regardless of their social situations. Thanks to the friends and alumni ofUMM for their continued commitment to this place and for their faith in the work we do.

Fall 2008 Profile page 1 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS

Giving to UMM A message from Maddy Maxeiner, In partnership with the University of Minnesota Foundation, 100 percent of all associate vice chancellor for external relations gifts designated to UMM are received by Welcome to our 2008 Honor Roll of Donors. Our autumn and invested in UMM. The Foundation edition of Profile is devoted to you- our thoughtful and serves as the legal, charitable entity for generous supporters. Many of you have contributed your the University system. philanthropic dollars to UMM, and we thank you for that! UMM welcomes all forms of Perhaps you have supported us by recommending a student, financial gifts in any amount in support by hiring a UMM grad, or by coming back to campus. Even ofUMM's mission and in pursuit of something as simple as your true good words about UMM strategic goals. There are many ways comes highly valued. However you choose to support UMM, to give, and we are happy to assist we are indeed grateful, and we pledge to make you proud of you in determining the best way based your affiliation. on your individual situation. Read "Ways to Give" at morris.urnn.edu/ Financial gifts to UMM increased by an encouraging 24 percent in the fiscal year alumni/funddevelopment, then contact completed on June 30, 2008. These commitments include outright gifts as well as a development team member for a pledges and defe1Ted gifts including bequests, beneficiary designations, and planned personal consultation. gifts. Contributions through our annual giving program increased by 19 percent over the Maddy Maxeiner previous fiscal year. Thank you for bringing us such great news! associate vice chancellor for external relations 320-589-6386 What does this mean to UMM? maxeinme@morris. umn.edu First, vigorous giving sends a strong message. It says: "We believe in the UMM mission, and we will help assure its future. " Second, private gifts are an increasingly important Susan Schmidgall development officer source of rev·enue for UMM. Why? Because state support provides a smaller piece of 320-589-6 160 the University of Minnesota budget each year. And climbing tuition stands as a direct [email protected] challenge to our mission of access and affordability. Donors are valued paitners in this enterprise, because you contribute the resources that balance the "affordable and Carla Riley excellent" equation. Thank you. director of alumni relations and annual giving 320-589-6066 [email protected] We hope you enjoy reading about all of the ways in which supporters like you make a difference in the lives of others. Staff and faculty, MotTis area businesses, alumni, Tips for giving in a down market retirees, parents and treasured friends- all of you set powerful examples through your Donating securities at year-end may voluntary giving to UMM. If you are thinking about ways to positively impact lives here, still be advantageous, despite the decline give me a call! We love to hear your ideas, your stories, your thoughts, and your dreams in stock market values. If you hold forUMM. longtenn shares that enjoyed substantial gains over cost basis, you may side step a capital gains liability by donating UMM Gift Commitments by Fiscal Year them to a charitable organization like UMM. If these securities are not earning $2,500,000 income, you could use them to create gift annuities which provide a steady $2,077.348 income stream during troubled times. $2,000,000 Or, if you plan to contribute cash to a favorite charity, you may prefer to donate long-held securities and use cash to buy other stocks at current lower $1 ,500,000 market rates. Finally, there may also be an advantage to liquidating stock now below its cost basis. Donors may then $1 ,000,000 take a capital loss on taxes and make a gift of the cash at the 50 percent of AGI deduction rather than the 30 percent of $500,000 AGI for stock and other property. Visit UMM Fund Development online. morris.umn.edu/alumni

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Fall 2008 Profile page 2 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS

Fiscal Year 2008 Highlights

• Received $1 ,487,703 in gifts and new pledges, up 24 percent over 2007

• Received gifts and pledges from more than 2,300 donors in support ofUMM's mission, students, faculty, staff, and programs

• Number of Maroon and Gold partners giving annual donations of$1,000 or more increased to a total of74 donors, up 90 percent Fischer over fiscal year 2007

• Total solicited annual gift dollars Annual Scholarship Jubilee honors up 19 percent over 2007 donors and their scholarship recipients • Awarded 155 donor-funded The annual Scholarship Jubilee was held September 27, 2008, in Oyate Hall in the scholarships Student Center. The annual event's purpose is three-fold: to thank scholarship donors; to honor students who receive privately funded scholarships; and to provide an opportunity • Awarded 49 donor-funded for donors to meet their scholarship recipients. Campus representatives and parents are honor awards also invited to the festive occasion that this year celebrated the awarding of more than 200 scholarships for the 2008-09 academic • Created five new endowed year funded by donor contributions. scholarships Maddy Maxeiner, associate vice chancellor for external relations, introduced • Received three Promise of the guest speakers during the program. Tomorrow President's Scholarship Russ Fischer and Karen Zeller represented Matches scholarship donors. Fischer received a round of applause from the gathering when • Enrolled or upgraded nine he stated that scholarship donors appreciate Presidents Club members, bringing "sharing a slice of success with the UMM membership to 306 students." Zeller shared stories about her mother, Florence Eystad Gahm, for whom UMM received a memorial scholarship from Gahm's late husband, Wilbur Galun. Fiscal Year A passionate educator, Florence inspired her daughter to love learning, too. 2008 Gift Purpose The Gertrude Gaffney Hanlon Memorial Scholarship recipient, Kathy • Scholarships and student support Julik-Heine '11 , Taylors Falls, represented received 84 percent of funds raised the 2008-09 scholarship recipients. With gratitude, she described the honor Julik-Heine '11 • Academic programs, research, of receiving the Hanlon scholarship as and outreach received 15 percent of "unprecedented" and noted that scholarships all ow students "the freedom to pursue our funds raised education" without financial pressure. Chancellor Jacquie Johnson also shared her appreciation for the support of donors • A variety of other purposes received and expressed her congratulations to the scholarship recipients. one percent of funds raised To learn about establishing a scholarship at Morris, please contact Maddy Maxeiner at 320-589-6386 or [email protected]. ·

Fall 2008 Profile page 3 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Bremer Bank of Morris: investing in community

In 1944, successful banker Otto Bremer created a unique "Students are working out. partnership between a newly established nonprofit charitable trust, Whole families are there the Otto Bremer Foundation, and the employees of the many together. Kids are meeting "countryside" banks in which he invested. His plan for shared with their friends. The RFC ownership between employees and foundation, the only one of its is definitely an asset to the kind in the United States, reflects his spirit of collaboration and community." his passion for building community. The people of Bremer Bank of Morris illustrate Otto's vision in action, and the people of the Carr scholarship: University of Minnesota, Morris-students, faculty, staff, alumni, tribute to a servant leader retirees- have benefited from their support. Carr passed away in "Bremer equals community investment," says Jan Hagen, 2003, and the community president of the Bremer Bank of Morris, "and we believe in that mourned the loss of a philosophy." The institution invests in the region in a number friend and colleague. When Loren Carr of ways in addition to providing community-centered banking members of the Carr family established the Loren W. Carr services. Every one of its thirty-two member staff engages in civic Memorial Scholarship, the staff of Bremer Bank of Morris found service, collectively volunteering with more than sixty nonprofit the project to be exactly what it needed to celebrate their years organizations. The bank earmarks an annual budget exclusively working with a gifted servant leader. Bremer Bank of Morris' gift for charitable donations to support area organizations, and the to the Carr scholarship supports UMM students who like Carr appointed charitable-giving committee, meeting biweekly, possess a desire to serve as community leaders and to engage in "gives out every penny." The bank's partner, the Otto Bremer civic activities and organizations. Foundation, also provides financial support in the form of Carr would happily tackle any civic project or problem with grants to nonprofit organizations for area projects and programs gusto to support the well-being of the people who make their home including several at UMM. in west central Minnesota. "It makes us laugh to remember that Loren served on the very first Technology Task Force in Morris Campus/community partnership: the Regional Fitness Center back in the 1980s," share his colleagues. "In fact, he ended up as With the late Loren Carr serving as president, Bremer Bank chairperson. That's funny, because we know that he had very little of Morris was an early supporter, philosophically and financially, understanding of technology or computers. But Loren was always of the Regional Fitness Center (RFC), a campus/community willing to serve. He could 'keep the ball rolling,' and he loved partnership that was completed in 2001. The facility serves as an new ideas. Loren knew technology was the future and would be ideal example ofBremer's mission because it brings people of all important to the community. And his passion was community." _ages and backgrounds together to exercise, to play, and to learn. Shares Lynn Asmus of Bremer Bank of Morris: "Any Advocates for the project, representing all segments of the Morris business that came into the bank received Loren's full, creative area community, lobbied the Minnesota Legislature for funding attention. He loved ' thinking out of the box. ' To make his point, and raised one third of the funds needed in private giving in order he would take off his glasses and return them to their place ... to make the facility a reality. Today, thousands of people enjoy upside down ... to signify a new approach to a challenge. He loved RFC amenities, and nearly 2,700 people bold memberships. the inventive thinking stage of every new project." Shares Pat Kieffer of Bremer Bank of Morris: "Loren Recalling Carr's legendary sense of humor elicits numerous believed the RFC project would build ties between the University stories. He loved practical jokes, even if played on him. Hagen and the community." And it has, says coworker Diane Anspach: remembers bringing Carr a cup of cold coffee one birthday morning ... in which two minnows swam. His 60-year celebration involved a fully decorated office complete with wheelchair ... in which he sat the entire day. Carr's Bremer friends believe that he would be very touched by the Loren W. Carr Memorial Scholarship but would quickly redirect the focus from himself to recipients. States Kieffer: "Loren was very humble. He was a leader who knew he couldn't do it alone. He believed the key to a successful team was making everyone feel good about themselves and empowering them to make good decisions." Adds Hagen: "Loren never took the credit for success. It was always the team." And, shares Anspach: "Loren would be so proud oftbe student leaders who receive his scholarship."

The Regional Fitness Center, supported by Bremer Bank, brings together members of the Morris area community.

Fall 2008 Profile page 4 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Otto Bremer Foundation supports Loren W. Carr Memorial Scholarship f acuity and student fellows program Recipients of the 2008-09 Loren W. Carr Memorial A three-year grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation supports Scholarships are Stephanie Lippo '12, North Branch; Anna the Center for Small Town's (CST) Small Town Faculty and Lund '12, Little Canada; and Ashli M. Tucker '09, Stillwater. Student Fellows Program. The program connects community­ The scholarship was established by Loren's daughter, Stephanie based challenges with UMM faculty research interests to enhance Carr '94,r her husband, David Valdovinos, and members of regional community development activities. The CST, with more the Morris community, including Bremer Bank of Morris. In than 10 years of working on locally identified issues, utilizes staff, keeping with the values embodied by Loren Carr, longtime west methodology, and resources to provide assistance to regional central business and community leader, scholarship recipients communities while weaving outreach into academic life. are chosen based on academic merit, leadership skills, and Prash Naidu ' 10, Singapore, shares: "Through the Small volunteering or service-oriented roles. Town Faculty and Student Fellows Program, Donna Chollett, associate professor of anthropology, and I were tasked to produce Stephanie Lippo '12, North Branch, a Local Foods Assessment report for Kandiyohi County. It is a biology, pre-dentistry crncial step in surveying the current situation of locally produced "I was excited that I was one and consumed foods and proposing of the lucky ones to receive a Carr possible solutions to stimulate a fully scholarship. It will really help me integrated food system. The opportunity accomplish my dreams and goals. I puts theoretical perspectives learned in don't think that there are enough ways class into practice. or words to thank the Carr family and The mentoring relationship Carr scholarship donors for what they developed with Professor Chollet will Lippo have done to help me on my journey." be one of my UMM highlights. She Throughout high school, Lippo brings a wealth of scholarly experience, was involved in Community Education personal vision, and rigorous academic helping with the youth volleyball and track programs. She was Naidu spirit. There have been countless aha also active in National Honor Society. At UMM, she is involved moments when she helped me view a in Big Friend Little Friend, Students Against Cancer, and situation or issue from an angle that I had not considered." volunteers with the campus blood drive. Engin Sungur, professor of statistics, is faculty coordinator for the fellows program. Ben Winchester '95 , CST coordinator of Ashli Tucker '09, Stillwater, data analysis and research, is grant program coordinator. chemistry/biochemistry CST, a community outreach program housed at UMM, serves "I feel so fortunate and. as a point-of-entry to University resources. Its mission is to assist appreciative to have been given such Minnesota's small towns with locally identified issues while a wonderful gift. Judi Carr is more creating applied learning opportunities for faculty and student~. than a scholarship donor to me. She is such an amazing woman and friend that when I found out I was receiving it for a second year that I couldn't even Tucker express my gratitude. I love that Judi is a part of my life now and that our friendship goes beyond the scholarship itself. When you meet your donor and give her a hug and truly see that she believes in you and your future, that says everything." Tucker worked on the local Habitat for Humanity House and volunteers at the local co-op. "1 think the activity I enjoy the most is the Big Friend Little Friend program," she shares. "I hang out with and mentor the most intuitive and fun little boy. It is a way to be a positive influence on a child and also an opportunity to become part of a family within the community. It is rewarding!" Involvement with the M01Tis area ambulance service inspired career goals. "I had amazing experiences preparing to be an emergency medical technician. I discovered that From left: Jon Lund, Anna's father; Anna Lund '12, Little I love the medical field and the science behind it. I plan to Canada, a 2008 Loren~- Carr Memorial Scholarship recipient; attend medical school to become an obstetrician." Judi Carr; Darron and Michelle Carr

Fall 2008 Profile page 5 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Cathy and Ernest Kemble's gifts express deep appreciation for UMM students and f acuity

Student experiences- past, present, and future- inspire Cathy and Ernest Kemble's charitable giving· to the University of Minnesota, Morris. Their own experiences as undergraduate students, as research scholar, and as lifelong learners infonn their actions. Their gifts to the Psychology Endowment Fund honor UMM students, faculty, and alumni who enriched Ernie's professional career and the Kembles' personal lives, as well.

Ernie's experiences as a student Ernie, professor emeritus of psychology, earned a bachelor of mis from Memphis State University. His undergraduate career in the early 1960s was a financial struggle. "I had no 'financial advantage,"' remembers Ernie. "One semester, I could only afford four credits. That early experience," he shares, "convinced me that if at some point I could do something to help students along, I would-deferred payment." After earning a master of arts and doctor of philosophy Cathy and Ernest Kemble in biological psychology at Vanderbilt University in 1966, Ernie accepted a UMM appointment and began establishing his brain lesions," shares Ernie. "With all its crudity- a rat ran reputation as an excellent teacher. After three years, he left UMM up my pants leg- the experiment was remarkably precise. We to complete a post-doctoral fellowship in Rochester, New York. detennined the offensive/defensive aggression mechanism within That oppo1tunity made a major impact on his career. 1110th of a millimeter." Ernie shared his research with a Harvard "I discovered how much I missed Morris," recalls Ernie. "It University biologist conducting human research in the same area. struck me that Morris had the best undergraduates that I had ever taught- the kindest and most considerate, too. I was ove1joyed to Cathy's student experiences come back to M01Tis ." Cathy began an undergraduate degree at the University of · Tennessee, but education was temporarily on hold while Ernie Faculty and students collaborative research completed graduate school and they raised daughter Katrina. Throughout Ernie's UMM career, he advocated for student Eventually, it was Cathy's tum to be a student again. In 1982, involvement in research. "I recognized my lack of research she graduated from UMM in elementary education. She taught experience at the undergraduate level and that made me realize its Leaming is Fun through Morris Area Community Education and importance," he says. "I wanted oppo1tunities for my students to as a Title I teacher at Morris Area Elementary School. Retired be involved in research, to publish papers." since 1995, Cathy still misses her students: "I loved the people One of the many ways Ernie involved students was a self­ who I worked with, and I loved working with the kids." imposed goal to invent one new research project for "the old Psy 3 methods" course each year. "It was fun thinking up something Service to campus and community new with my teaching assistants (TAs)," he remembers. "Very The Kembles hold a deep appreciation for UMM students often, the students played as big a role as I did. I'd throw out an and faculty, for the campus community, and for the community idea, and they would discuss. Some projects turned out so well of Morris. Cathy is an enthusiastic volunteer serving on the that we published them." board of directors for the UMM Retirees Association and Briggs Ernie appreciated working closely with students. Formally Library Associates. She is a volunteer for the Stevens County in class or informally in the labs while eating "sardines and Historical Society, and UMM's annual Ice Cream and Lollipops crackers," getting to know students brought joy to his work. children's art exhibit each spring. And she volunteers as a reader at the West Wind Village in Morris. Research at the University of Hawaii With a great love for research, Ernie conducted studies in a Gifts to honor students number of areas during bis career. One study found the Kembles The Kembles designate their UMM gifts to the UMM in Hawaii where Ernie investigated aggressive and defensive Psychology Endowment. The fund was created in 1992, the behaviors at the University of Hawaii with noted researchers year of Ernie's retirement, by Ernie and Eric Klinger, professor Robert Blanchard and Caroline Blanchard. "We caught wild emeritus of psychology, to support research apprenticeships for rats in the cane fields, then studied changes in response to septa! students to work with psychology faculty.

Fall 2008 Profi le page 6 UN IVERS ITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Professor Paula O'Loughlin's giving: it's all about the students Paula O'Loughlin, associate professor choose the designation for his/her gift abili ty students; an egalitarian campus of political science, joined the University and shares her expectation that each new community; the chance to help build an of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) faculty alumnus will support UMM in the future. institution, a sense of ownership. Everyone in 1996. Soon after, she made her first "I want to establish a culture of giving at at UMM is here because of this gift-to be philanthropic gift to the campus. Steadily UMM," states O'Loughlin. a part of this great UMM adventure. The and progressively; she continues to The ctment chair of the faculty and reward for being here is being here." contribute to multiple programs that staff fundraising campaign, O'Loughlin Working with students in the enhance the student experience at UMM. encourages campus colleagues to give to classroom is O'Loughlin's favorite campus A modest donor, she shares her story to UMM, too, and especially recommends responsibility, but for the next three years bolster a secondary purpose for giving. the payroll deduction option, her method she will also serve as director of the "If I inspire others to donate, I multiply of giving. She says: "Payroll deductions Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE). my impact," says O'Loughlin, "and that is really make it easy to give. I don't see it. I A centralized location for infonnation, awesome." don 't miss it." ACE allows 1>tudents to explore options Before receiving a doctorate in for undergraduate research, study abroad, political science from the University of Establishing a new scholarship national scholarship opportunities, and Minnesota in 1998, O' Loughlin earned a O'Loughlin's newest payroll other ways to enrich classroom learning bachelor of arts in government from Smith deduction will be directed to a scholarship such as National Student Exchange and the College, Northampton, Massachusetts. Her to be named for a former adviser and Honors Program. own positive undergraduate experience mentor, and for fom1er students. Her gifts O'Loughlin has received the Horace fue ls decisions as to which UMM projects will create an endowed fund . The principal T. Morse University of Minnesota Alumni to support, but always her giving, she says, wi ll be invested to last in perpetuity. Part Award for Outstanding Contributions to is all about the students. of the earnings will be annually expended Undergraduate Education, the University fo r scholarships, while a portion will be of Minnesota John Tate Award for Once-in-a-life-time opportunities added to the principal to allow for inflation Excellence in Undergraduate Advising, Through philanthropic gifts to the and to maintain the fund's purchasing the University of Minnesota, Morris Bos Undergraduate Research Award, power to support future students. Alumni Association Teaching Award, O'Loughlin assists students conducting The scholarship qualifies for the and the Outstanding Support of Student research or presenting research at . Promise of Tomorrow President's Leadership Award at University of conferences. She designates gifts to the Scholarship Match. Each year, the Minnesota, Morris. Minge Internship Award that supports University of Minnesota will match students participating in Washington, the scholarship amount- another way Ordinary people making D. C. , internships. O'Loughlin O'Loughlin increases the impact of her an extraordinary difference established the Catalyst Fund to help giving. O'Loughlin co-authored Courageous students paiticipate in once-in-a-lifetime "UMM has given me a lot," states Resistance: The Power of Ordinary opportunities, such as political event O'Loughlin. "I've found the perfect People. The viewpoint that ordinary attendance, that student fee money does school for me: quirky, mischievous, high- people can make an extraordinary not cover. And, she difference holds true in her helped create the Jooinn giving as well. "By giving Lee Lecture Series. The to UMM, I'm helping to new program will be instill the idea that even if inaugurated in spring 2009 you are not rich, you can and will invite political still give," she says. "A science experts to speak on little bit goes a long ways campus. atUMM."

A culture of giving Photo: Jacquie Johnson, Each spring before chancellor (left), and commencement, Maddy Maxeiner, O'Loughlin makes an associate vice chancellor "in honor" gift for her for external relations advisees and su{dents with (right) thank Paula whom she worked closely, O'Loughlin, associate political science majors professor of political and others. She asks each science, for her many gifts soon-to-be graduate to toUMM.

Fall 2008 Profile page 7 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Vogt scholarship helps students achieve fulfillment in life

Before Carol '70 and Don Vogt '68 commenced on a After graduating from UMM, Carol taught high school new chapter in their lives, they paused to reflect. Gratitude for English for five years before their children were born. Since meaningful college experiences, for successful careers, and for then, she has enjoyed the roles and responsibilities of stay-at­ the gift of family inspired them to consider ways to acknowledge home mom; community, church, and school volunteer; substitute all they have received. They decided to establish an endowed teacher; vocational trainer for special needs students; and scholarship a:t the University of Minnesota, Morris. The Donald research and lab assistant at a major food company. H. and Carol Connor Vogt Scholarship financially supports and Don began a career with Cargill following his UMM encourages today's students and will do so far into UMM's future. graduation in 1968. "I spent my entire 39-year career with Cargill in various positions within agricultural related businesses," he Long-lasting UMM relationships shares. His retirement in July 2007 served as the impetus. for the Carol, a native of Hastings, and Don, who grew up on a fann Vogts to explore establishing a UMM scholarship. near Truman, both learned about the Morris campus in the same way- through high school friends who attended UMM. They Helping students reach fu lfillment both chose UMM for the same reasons, too, for its academic State Don and Carol: "UMM made a significant impact on reputation and its size. our lives in so many ways. As we enter a new chapter in our life, "We both enjoyed the small campus atmosphere," we want to 'give-back.' Our hope is that our scholarship will help remembers Don," and athletic events, and Louie's Lower young aspiring students reach the fulfillment in life that we have Level, and the opportunity to develop strong and long-lasting been able to achieve." friendships. Most importantly, UMM is where Carol and I met in In honor of Don's career in agriculture and his history of 1966. We married the day after she graduated in 1970!" growing up on a fann, preference for the Donald H. and Carol Don knew that he wanted Connor Vogt Scholarship to pursue a business career will be new UMM students, and quickly decided on an including transfer students, economics major. The late Sun who have agricultural ties. Kahng, professor of economics, Recipients will demonstrate left a lasting impression: "He academic promise and will lectured me equally on the be eligible to receive the fundamentals of economics and scholarship for three additional the need to attend his 8 a.m. years with satisfactory lectures that I seemed to have a academic progress. hard time making!" The Vogt's scholarship Membership in Phi Mu gift to UMM will be invested. Delta also impacted Don's Each year, a portion of the UMM experience. "The mid to interest earned will be used to late 60s were a time of radical support student scholarships. and challenging changes for Part of the interest will be America's young people," added to the principal allowing reflects Don. "In some way, the fund to continue growing we all wrestled with war and to support future students. The its impact on so many lives. Vogt scholarship qualifies nd The many hours of discussion Carol '70 a Don Vogt ' 68 for the Promise of Tomorrow and debate in which I learned to express my opinions, learned to President's Scholarship Match. Each year, the University of listen to and respect others' opinions although often different than Minnesota will match the scholarship amount, doubling the mine, and learned to support others who were struggling with impact of the Vogt's gift. life-changing decisions were lifelong learning experiences that Carol and Don make their home in Maple Grove and enjoy have been very helpful in my business and personal life." summer activities at a cabin near Brainerd and winter activities Carol arrived at UMM with the goal of becoming an English in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Son Jason, a managing teacher. In addition to an English major, she earned a Spanish director for Black River Asset Management, makes his home minor, the language she studied in high school. Professor Jim in Minneapolis with wife Treva. Daughter Lindsay earned a Gremmels was a key figure in her UMM career. "His classes master of social work and serves as a high school social worker were always interesting," Carol recalls. "He influenced me as an in Thornton, Colorado. Daughter Leah completed a master of excellent professor, role model, and a compassionate individual. education and teaches first grade at Country Day School in David Longley, director of housing, was also an important role Escazu, Costa Rica, where Carol hopes to brush up on her UMM model. From him, I learned leadership and team building skills Spanish. while serving as a resident hall adviser for three years."

Fall 2008 Profile page 8 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Dwight and Jeanne Purdy's gifts recognize student needs and honor academic excellence Before retirees Dwight and Own Minds: Ontological Division and Personal Alienation in Jeanne Purdy relocated froin the Faulkner's Light in August and Th e Sound and the Fury," I tried Minnesota prairie to the banks of to show that the hierarchical model that ontologically divides the Bayou Teche in Louisiana, they people based on religion in Light in August also ontologically made a charitable donation to UMM divides people in Th e Sound and the Fury-and to an extent in that established three gift funds Light in August- based on socioeconomic status rather than a that benefit UMM students- The conception of God. My idea was that there was a secular model at Dwight Purdy Dwight Purdy Graduate School work as well as a theological model. Since the essay was written, Application Fund for English Majors, the Dwight Purdy English my ideas have changed, but that's just the way learning works." Conferences Fund; and the Dwight Purdy English A ward. Their After a "mental cool-down" after UMM graduation, Wheeler gifts represent a desire to encourage, to support, and to recognize is considering studying for a master of art in composition and also the achievements of UMM students. a master of fine arts in creative writing.

Paving the way to graduate school Joie de vivre Throughout their many years at UMM, Dwight, professor While they miss conversations emeritus of English, and Jeanne, retired instructor of English, with UMM colleagues and witnessed talented students discovering academic passions. especially students "so full of Concurrently, they observed the impact ofrising graduate school possibilities and potential," application fees on their students' plans for continued study. Dwight and Jeanne find retirement The Purdys' gift assists students like Kim Ukura '08, a satisfying. They sit on their deck journalism graduate student at the University of Wisconsin, under the shade of an elm, Scottish Madison: "As a UMM senior, I was happy to learn about the Purdy deerhound at their feet, and read Graduate School Application Fund for English Majors. In order to · what they want, "not marking up receive the assistance, I attended workshops with English faculty. books preparing for lectures." These We talked about how to apply, application strategies, and how days, Jeanne is reading Orlando to decide where to apply. Application costs add up, especially if Furioso, while Dwight moves Jeanne Purdy money is tight. It was good to receive the help and appreciated." through The Portable Chekov. Music, too, creates Joie de vivre. "Live music is pervasive The importance of conference attendance here," shares Jeanne. "The clubs have bands on weekends, and Dwight and Jeanne believe conference attendance is most restaurants and even diners. Outdoor concerts feature "all-important" for both faculty and students. The Dwight Purdy classical music, zydeco, western, rock, blues, Texas swing, and English Conferences Fund provides assistance for transportation country. We have an excellent orchestra. So far, we haven't felt and lodging to students and facul ty to attend scholarly gatherings. the economic pinch with all the free perfonnances!" "Nothing looks better on a resume," state Jeanne and Dwight. When they retired from UMM in 2005, Dwight and Jeanne "Conference attendance shows abi lity, interest, and dedication." looked forward to gardening in their new southern location. It has Sarah Vig '08 shares: "The Purdy conference fund was an not disappointed. Many vegetables- tomatoes, potatoes, squash, enormous boon. I was thrilled to receive assistance to attend the beans- ring familiar to northerners, but the Purdy fruits resonate Midwest Popular Culture Association Conference. The award exotic: lemons, oranges, kumquats, figs, and pomegranates. allowed me to experience all the benefits of conferencing my Family gatherings are favorite activities. The Purdys moved paper, 'Establi shing Borders: Reclaiming Space in the Poetry of to Louisiana, between St. Martinville and New Iberia, to be near Medbh McGuckian,' at a graduate/professional level. The paper Jeanne's sisters, brother, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Now examines the poetry of a contemporary Irish woman and explores the li st also includes daughters Meg and Anna who moved to how hospitality is used as a lens to interpret the divide between Lafayette. Son Steve lives in Rugby, North Dakota. Jeanne reports masculine (public) and feminine (domestic) space in Irish culture. that they send him wann clothes! I participated in a panel on popular understandings of lrishness While books, music, family, and gardens pleasantly fill and presented my work to and with Irish studies graduate students their days, Dwight and Jeanne wi ll forever remain scholars and and professors. I was the only undergraduate to present." teachers. Jeanne has lectured on mythology at the University of Vig, currently serves with AmeriCorps Project Conserve's Louisiana, Lafayette. Dwight is editing a book written by fonner Appalachian Voices program in Boone, North Carolina. She plans student Jon Mukand '80, a physiatrist whose research involves to attend graduate school in journalism next year. paralyzed patients and the implantation of a permanent, brain­ computer interface for controlling a computer. Recognizing academic excellence Benjamin Wheeler '09, Racine, received the Purdy English Th e Purdys invite friends and former students to write or vis it Award for Best Essay last year. He states: In "Creatures of Their them. Jeanne's e-mail address is [email protected].

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Briefs Morris campus honored by Rocky Mountain Institute The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), an independent, entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization fostering efficient and restorative use of resources, has chosen UMM as one of twelve colleges nationwide to host an RMI researchers' visit and workshop. The campus event is tentatively scheduled for February 2009.

UMM choirs prepare holiday gift of music "Gifts" will be the theme of the 31st annual Carol Concert, a holiday tradition. Performances begin on Friday, December 5, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the Morris Area Schools Concert Hall and Biomass gasification facility continue through Sunday, December 7, 2008. A play written by Rachel Gilman publicly dedicated in October 2008 '08, Lake Elmo, wi ll be performed. For The new biomass gasification facility on the University of Minnesota, Morris ticket infonnation, contact the music (UMM) campus was publicly dedicated on October 3, 2008. UMM and the West Central office at 320-589-6234. Research and Outreach Center (WCROC) hosted the event. Dedication events included a noon luncheon in Oyate Hall in the Student Center, musical ente1tainment by the Alumnus Doug Lennick's Morris Kiwanis Quartet, comments and speeches by dignitaries, and public tours of the public address available online new biomass facility and the WCROC wind turb(ne that provides 60 percent ofUMM's The co-author of Moral Intelligence and electricity. The culminating outdoor ceremony was held at the biomass gasification a member of the Chancellor's Advisory facility located east of the Physical Education Center. Council, Doug Lennick presented a Speakers during dedication events included Jacquie Johnson, chancellor; Lowell public address on leadership and ethics Rasmussen, vice chancell or for finance and faci lities; Mike Reese, renewable energy on campus in October 2008. The well­ coordinator, WCROC; John Frobenius, University of Minnesota regent; Patrick Chester received speech is online at morris.umn. '09, Cass Lake, Morris Campus Student Association president; Richard A Hemmingsen, edu/alumni/images/lennick.ram. director of University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment; Representative Torrey Westrom, R-District l lA; Representative Al Juhnke, D-District 13B; and delegates UMM team receives Best Paper representing U.S. Senator Nom1 Coleman, R-Minnesota; U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, · Award at EuroGP 2008 in Italy D-Minnesota; and U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson, D-Minnesota . Tyler Hutchison '07, New Brighton, Brian Ohs '08, Maplewood, and Nie Facility offsets 80 percent of fossil fuel usage McPhee, professor of computer science, A model community-based energy system, the new biomass gasification fac ility researched and co-authored a paper will use about 9,000·tons of biomass per year to roughly offset 80 percent ofUMM's on genetic programming that received fossil fuel usage. Energy sources like com stover and prairie grasses are being purchased Best Paper A ward at the EuroGP 2008 from area farmers and producers, injecting significant dollars into the regional economy, conference in Naples, Italy. Hutchison creating new employment opportunities, a "green collar" economy, and an exciting and McPhee attended the conference future for west central Minnesota. The faci lity moves the campus one step closer to and presented the paper. being energy self-sufficient and carbon neutral by 2010. The biomass gasification facility project received one of twelve United States New travel opportunity Departments of Agriculture and Energy (USDNDOE) energy grants for $1.89 million Alumni, retirees, and friends of the to conduct additional research related to biomass gasification. The largest received by campus are invited to travel to Greece the Morris campus to date, the grant allowed UMM and WCROC to add the USDA for 10 days during spring break 2009 Agricultural Research Service- North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab as a with UMM faculty and staff. Learn research partner to study carbon sequestration, the capturing and storage of carbon. more by calling 320-589-6464. Photo above: biomass gasification facility dedication ceremony

Fall 2008 Profile page JO UNIVERSITY OF M INNESOTA MORRIS UMM receives ACORE renewable energy achievement award Cheri Olf, representing the American award on behalf of the campus. "The Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) University of Minnesota, Morris is and the Higher Education Committee honored to receive this recognition from on Renewable Energy (HECRE), the American Council On Renewable presented UMM the first annual Energy. ACORE has been a champion ACORE Campus Renewable Energy for the use of renewable energy and the Achievement A ward during the biomass University is proud to be associated with gasification facility dedication program this organization," said Rasmussen. UMM held during Homecoming 2008. Olf has been an ACORE member since 2006. noted that the University's new biomass "We are honored to receive this facility "represents the highest level of recognition for our work in heating and commitment that our institutions of higher cooling our campus using local, renewable education can make to renewable energy," energy resources," stated Jacquie Johnson, On behalf . of the campus, Lowell adding that ACORE's goal is to promote chancellor. "We are grateful to ACORE Rasmussen, vice chancellor for finance comparable efforts by all U.S. colleges for their vision and leadership in changing and facility, accepted the award from and universities in both teaching about and the way we think and act in relation to our Cheri Olf, representing the American transitioning to renewable energy sources. energy needs. " Council on Renewable Energy. Lowell Rasmussen, vice chancellor for finance and facilities, accepted the Planning for 2010 campus celebration underway The year 2010 will be a year of Les Bensch '59, WCSA alumnus, Viking Valley Htmt Club celebration at the University of Minnesota, Roger Boleman, director, Media Services Morris. A committee has been appointed Chris Butler, lecturer, UMM Continuing Education to explore the many ways UMM will Mike Cihak, assistant director, Media Services contemplate and celebrate campus history, Jacob Croonenberghs '09, Wahpeton, North Dakota including remembering its .years as an Sue Dieter '86, general manager, Morris Sun Tribune American Indian boarding school in the Dennis Gimmestad ' 73 , compliance officer, State Historic Preservation Office late 1800s and early 1900s. Steve Granger, retired administrator The campus will mark the 50th Sue Granger '80, Gemini Research anniversary of the opening of the Blaine Hill '87, Morris city manager University of Minnesota, Morris, and the Dennis Johnson, professor of animal science, West Central Research and Outreach Center 100th anniversary of the opening of the Jacqueline Johnson, chancellor West Central School of Agriculture, a Hilda Ladner, director, Multi-Ethnic Student Program University of Minnesota high school that Jeff Lamberty '99 educated youth of the region in a boarding Maggie Larson, special events coordinator, External Relations environment. Paul LeTendre, Morris area State Farm Insurance As we commemorate the past, UMM Andy Lopez, co-chair, professor emeritus of computing science wi ll .also celebrate the future. With the Dian Lopez, co-chair, professor emeritus of computing science opening of the biomass gasification Christine Mahoney, director of communications, University Relations faci lity and continued use of electricity Maddy Maxeiner, associate vice chancellor for external relations provided by the West Central Research Barbara McGinnis, retired UMM librarian and Outreach Center wind turbine, the Mike Miller, coordinator, Multi-Ethnic Student Program campus is fast approaching its goal of Liz Morrison '74, writer attaining carbon neutrality and energy self­ Jim Olson, professor emeritus of chemistry sufficiency. Julie Pelletier, assistant professor of anthropology Please watch for details of 2010 Carla Riley '85, director, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving celebrations in future issues of Profile and Gwen Rudney, professor of elementary education E-Express. If you have ideas to share or Bill Stewart, retired director, Minority Student Program historical stories to tell, please contact the Jim Togeas, professor of chemistry committee at 320-589-6414 or Carol Wilcox, former Morris mayor [email protected]. Melissa Weber, community program assistant, University Relations

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A greeting from Carla Riley, director of alumni relations and annual giving As evidenced by this Honor Roll of Donors issue of Profile, UMM alumni and friends continue to generously support the University of Minnesota, Morris. Increased numbers of gifts and total dollars received in our annual giving program as of the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 2008, demonstrate that alumni and friends remain committed to the mission of this institution. Recent developments on the world's financial stage will likely present future challenges for all ofus, but I believe that UMM Young Alumni home buying seminar will continue to thrive with the help of dedicated alumni and UMM young alumni gathered in Eagan for a free educational friends who continue to partner with us in providing UMM seminar on home buying in October 2008. Sponsored by the students a top-notch, renewable, and sustainable education. UMM Alumni Association, the casual, informative evening Thank you for your continued loyalty and support. provided timely infonnation for young alumni considering "Renewable" and "sustainable" are words that commonly purchasing their first borne. Education Minnesota partners Brian elicit positive reactions in today's world, and it is exciting to Call, Educators Mortgage Services consultant and Rubicon share UMM's goal ofreaching carbon neutrality and energy Mortgage Advisors president, and Tom Reidy, Educators Realty self-sufficiency by the year 2010. Having recently returned from Services, presented the free workshop. visiting alumni in Texas as part of the University of Minnesota, The seminar, held at the Eagan Community Center, was also Morris Alumni Association's (UMMAA) "On the Road" an excellent opportunity for young alumni to gather with UMM program, I am pleased to report that the alumni with whom we friends! visited are not only interested in joyfully reminiscing about their Shares Dan Moore '07: "The great thing about these personal experiences while students, but also keenly interested UMMAA young alumni events is that campus, past and present, in learning about what is happening at UMM today. They are comes to you! With just a 20-minute drive I learn something new, impressed by, among many other noteworthy topics, UMM's hear what's happening in Mo-town, and catch up with classmates I renewable, sustainable, green initiatives. Though physically far­ haven't seen since graduation." removed, they feel a deep sense of pride for UMM' s mission and for all that UMM is accomplishing with its green endeavors. Front row from left: Erin Schellin Christensen '05, Rebecca I was surprised to recently learn that some alumni believe Maciej, (spouse of Jeff Maciej '01), Kelly Bierwerth' 05. Back that they must formally "join" the UMMAA and pay dues. row: Ben Wood (Kimberly's brother), Kimberly Wood Shintre Rather than modeling other dues paying organizations, the '05, Dan Moore '07, Brian Perrault '06 UMMAA benefits from a robust annual giving program. Contributions to the Alumni Annual Fund are used to fund alumni programming which includes the UMMAA Teaching Save the dates Award, Profile, Homecoming events ~nd reunions, regional alumni events, student organizations grants, and, currently, the for upcotttit1g yout1g alutttt1i evet'lfs! purchase of carbon credits. Your generosity makes what we do Young Alumni Morris Area Gathering possible. We thank you for your continued support. Thursday, January, 15, 2009, 6:30 p.m. To be good stewards of your gifts, we continue to seek Bello Cucina Restaurant, downtown Morris ways to better our efficiencies. UMM's green initiatives compel us to reduce our carbon footprint and to conserve natural Young Alumni Service Project resources. One way we accomplish these goals is to reduce the Thursday, March 12, 2009, 5 p.m., number of hard copy invitations printed and mailed. UMM's monthly electronic newsletter, £-Express, contains the same Second Harvest Hea1tland, 1140 Gervais, Maplewood event information as would a postcard invitation but with little cost or use ofresources. If you are not receiving E-Express, or For more information or to RSVP, please contact Erin Schellin other electronic communications from our office, please send us Christensen '05, program associate, at 320-589-6067 , or your e-mail address so that we can reach you electronically. We [email protected], or check out the Web page at morris.umn.edu/alumni/alumniRelations. promise not to fill up your in-box.

Fall 2008 Profile page 12 UNIVERS ITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Educator, researcher, author, and mentor: Rodriguez '89 honored with 2008 UMMAA Distinguished Alumni A ward The University of Minnesota, Morris Alumni Association (UMMAA) Board of Directors named Michael C. Rodriguez '89 recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Alumni A ward. The award honors alumni who make noteworthy conh·ibutions in their professional lives, in public service, or in service to the University of Minnesota. Debra Carlson '72, UMMAA president, presented the award to Rodriguez at the Distinguished Alumni Award and Cougar Hall of Fame Banquet held on campus in October during Homecoming weekend. An associate professor of quantitative methods in education in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Rodriguez also serves as program coordinator and director of the Office of Research Consultation and Services, CEHD. Rodriguez researches psychometric properties of tests and applied measurement with particular interest in Latino youth development and students with disabilities. He participates in a United States Agency for International Development project that is developing a national educational assessment program in Guatemala. Rodriguez has been instrumental in creating a partnership between the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District, UMM, and the Minnesota College Access Network. He enthusiasticly encourages Latino high school students and prospective students who are the first in their families to attend college, promoting higher education and his alma mater. During his campus visit, Rodriguez met with the students of Chi Psi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, and attended a reception in his honor in the Multi-Ethnic Stude.nt Program building.

UMM remembered as list of "firsts" Rodriguez Accepting his award at the dinner, Rodriguez said that UMM marked many "firsts" in his life. He embarked on his first time away from home as a UMM freshman. As a student, he bought his Rodriguez, a UMM psychology major, earned a doctorate first vehicle, a huck that brought with it many requests for helping from Michigan State University with a concentration in friends move, he shared with a smile. UMM experiences allowed educational measurement and psychometrics. He earned a master his first trip beyond Minnesota, his first travel by airplane, and his of arts in public affairs with concentrations in social policy and first trip abroad- to Scandinavia with the Concert Choir. with an emphasis in education policy from the University of Rodriguez also reminisced about the many campus Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. opportunities that "made it happen" for his career in education. In addition to the UMM Distinguished Alumni A ward, he As a student, he worked in the Academic Assistance Center, with received the 2008 Robert H. Beck Faculty Teaching Award from the Multi-Ethnic Student Program, and in Community Services. the College of Education and Human Development; the 2005 He was active in the Big Brother/Big Sister program, and served Albert J. Harris Research Award of the International Reading in campus leadership roles with faculty, staff, and fellow students. Association; and the 2004 Community Service Award from the "These opportunities wouldn't have happened any other place but College of Education and Human Development. at UMM," Rodriguez reflected during his acceptance comments. The author of numerous books and a1ticles on educational psychology, Rodriguez is a member of the American Educational A supportive campus community Research Association, the American Psychological Association, Gratefully noting the support he received from the campus and the National Council ori Measurement in Education. community, Rodriguez cited Dian and Andy Lopez, professors States Carla Riley, director of alumni relations and annual emeriti of computer science, Sandy Olson-Loy, associate vice giving: "We are pleased to honor Dr. Michael Rodriguez with this chancellor for student affairs, Bert Ahem, professor of history, award. We celebrate Dr. Rodriguez as an accomplished educator, and Janet Ahem, professor of music, as examples of how "people researcher, author, mentor, and advocate for under-represented make it happen at UMM." students of color in rural Minnesota."

Fall 2008 Profile page 13 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Successful UMMAA "On the Road" program continues to connect_and reconnect alumni from around the country _,,,,__ __..-x:.,;;;;;;;;;----, The UMM Alumni Association is once again "On the Road!" Alumni have been gathering with friends and campus representatives at locations across the country. Alumni in destination cities receive invitations to these events, but all alumni are welcomed! If one of the 2008-09 destinations matches up with a business trip or vacation travel, please join us! Event details are also published in £ -Express, UMM's monthly electronic newsletter. (Send your e-mail address to [email protected] if you aren't receiving this publication.) Destinations and anticipated dates of upcoming alumni gatherings are Seattle, January 22; Twin Cities, February 5, Midwinter Event; and Phoenix, February 9. In March, planning is underway for a Minnesota Public Radio event in the Twin Cities, and Los Angeles and San Diego visits. In April, visits are planned to Cleveland; in May, Rochester, Minnesota; and in June, Milwaukee. Check the UMMAA Web pages at New York monis.umn.edu/alumni/alumniRelations for details as they Alumni met for dinner at The View for the New York "On become available. the Road" event in July 2008. Guests included Jeanne Driscoll ' 69, Dean Cary '69, Lorenzo Alvarez '87.

St. Cloud Houston Alumni including Kathy Gustafson St. Martin '80, Tim Grotto Ristorante in Houston was the scene of a alumni Peterson '78, and Elaine Anderson '74 gathered at Mi Famiglia for gathering in October 2008. Guests included Dione Morgan '01 -the St. Cloud "On the Road" evening in August 2008. and Linda Kinney '84.

Dallas· In October 2008, the Dallas "On the Road" event found alumni gathering for dinner with the chancellor at Jasper's Restaurant in the suburb of Plano. Attendees included Carla Riley '85, director of alwnni relations and annual giving; Janelle Nelson Davis '79; Scott Giddings '80; Susan Bechtol Geddings '78; Susan Schmidgall, development officer; Mary Ann Frederickson Kilgo '69; Lorlee Bartos '69; Maddy Maxeiner '76, associate vice chancellor for external relations; Jacquie Johnson, chancell or; Sue Schildt, and Tim Schildt '79.

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A message from Debra Carlson'72 president of the UMMAA Giving~ to make a present of, to entrust, to bestow-a truly transforming notion! The UMM Alwnni Association (UMMAA) is grateful for all the gifts received this past year from alumni. On behalf of the UMMAA, I extend my personal thank you to all of you who supported UMM this past year. The very act of giving, in any way or fonn, is a statement of your appreciation for the University of Minnesota, Morris, and validates the outstanding work happening daily at UMM. Let me tell you about a few of the initiatives to which Baseball and UMM friends alwnni gifts were designated and to which your UMMAA The University of Minnesota Alumni Association sponsored Board of Directors are entrusted. two alumni events that featured a favorite Minnesota pastime­ The Alumni Association Scholarship Fund provides baseball- and opportunities to gather with UMM friends. financial assistance to current students, helping them reach their higher education goals and plan for the future. The UMM at the St. Paul Saints Green Energy Fund supports projects and programs related The annual UMM at the St. Paul Saints game at Midway to the advancement of UMM green, sustainable energy Stadium was held on July 23 , 2008. The Saints won 4-2 over the initiatives. The UMMAA Impact·Fund is directed for a Wichita Wingnuts. From tailgating in the parking lot before the three-year period to strategic or new initiatives. Currently, it game until the last out in the last inning, a good time was had by all. is designated to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions produced by the campus service fleet- a significant percentage UMM at the Minnesota Twins of which are hybrids. Gifts designated to the Alumni Annual UMMers gathered at the Metrodome to cheer on the Fund support programming and activities for alumni and Minnesota Twins on September 23 , 2008. The home. team won current students. Established as the UMMAA's collective 9-3 against the Chicago White Sox. philanthropic arm, it supports projects such as Homecoming, alumni events, Profile, student activities, and grants for Top photo from left: St. Paul Saints fans Kevin Cunniff '07, students to participate in educational conferences. And, the David Holler '05, Carly West '05, and Emelie Baker '06 Cougar Pride Ftmd supports UMM athletics. And it is not only financial gifts that we celebrate. On Bottom photo from left: Minnesota Twins fans Andrew behalf of the UMMAA, I extend a thank you to each and every Blissenbach '03, Nicole Blissenbach '02, Danushka alumnus who invested him or herself in UMM last year. You Wanduragala '01, Mark Haugen '00, and Anna Haugen '99 attended alumni events and Homecoming. You listened to Chancellor Johnson's U.S: Senate remarks about the green initiatives at UMM. You made meals at Feed My Starving Children. You talked with colleagues about great things happening at UMM. Consider these additional ways you might invest _of yourself in UMM. Have you thought about serving on the board of directors? Or serving as a mentor to current students? Do you have an expertise you'd like to share with the UMMAA? Would you like to network with fellow alumni? This year, plan to attend a social get-together or gather online with alumni on MySpace, Facebook, or Linkedln. Here is something each and every one of you can do: Share your personal UMM story with a young person contemplating which college to attend. Give them your testimonial about why UMM was just the tight place for you. It might be just the right place for him or her, too.

Fall 2008 Profile page I 5 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Study abroad alumni gather with Ray Sibul, professor emeritus of German Last summer, a reunion of alumni who in 1984 traveled and studied with Ray Sibul, professor emeritus of German, gathered in Morris to reminisce and reflect on the opportunities afforded by their UMM experiences. Participants in the 1984 trip were: John Sams '86, Pat Franey '85, Ray Sibul, Lynn Tauer '87, Danette Lachmiller Griffith '84, Deb Nieman Nelson '85, Sheryl Light Shriner '84, David Anderson '85 , Dan Maiden '84, Sandy Tankoff ' 85 , Jill Klinger ' 84 (now Heather Wertheimer), and David Johnson ' 84. Shares Griffith : "In 1984, ten students spent three months in Kassel, Germany, with Professor Ray Sibul as part of the UMM German program. The quarter including coursework with Professor Sibul, who also encouraged us to go out and experience life in Gern1any- which we did. We lived with families which helped us learn more of the culture in addition to the language. Now, 24 years later, we decided to get together with Professor Sibul to thank him for the experience and to get to know one another again. We all Photo clockwise from left: Linda Freyman Sams '86 and John Sams '86; Steve enjoyed spending time with Herr Sibul. Griffith and Danette Lachmiller Griffith '84; Angela Perron Franey '88 and Pat It was like jumping back in time, and we Franey '85; Ray Sibul, professor emeritus of German; Lynne Tauer '87 and Phillip were in the classroom again." Goldman; Cheryl Light-Shriner '84 and son Marshall Shriner; Deb Nieman Nelson Sheryl Light Shriner experienced '85; and Deb Korkowski '85 the "back in time" moment, too. "It felt like we were stepping back into 1984 and that 24 years bad not at how much we have all accomplished in our lives. We are all elapsed," she recalls. "Herr Sibul had not changed a bit and was proud that UMM and the Gennan program (and other disciplines the life of the party. It was so much fun to share stories about our studied) have been part of our li ves. We share a piece ofUMM trip, our UMM experiences, and our current lives. I was amazed history and lasting friendships." Brand '95 delivers public campus address on federal judiciary Raebel Brand '95 , political science, presented a public lecture, "Viewing the Federal Judiciary from All Angles," on campus in October 2008. A 1998 Harvard Law School graduate, Brand served as assistant attorney general and associate counsel to the president under President George W. Bush. A question and answer session followed Brand's lecture, during which she received inquires about an area of expertise, the USA PATRIOT Act. In 2005, Brand prepared Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito for confirmation hearings regarding the act. Brand is currently an attorney for the law finn Wi lmerHale in Washington, D.C. She serves as a counsel in the Regulatory and Photo from left: Kaitlin Thompson '11 , Elk River; Jacob Government Affairs and Litigation and Controversy Departments Carney-Ubl '11, Hinckley; Christina Osthus '09, Eagan; David and a member of the Defense and National Security and Reich '10 Hutchinson; Rachel Brand '95, Sam Young '11 , Government and Regulatory Litigation Practice Groups. Minnetonka; Elisia Drewelow '11, Clinton

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Class of '64 Class of '74 Roger and Sharon Trollier Derby, Ray Strand presented an exhibition Norcross, welcomed granddaughter Abby of his art furniture, titled "Poetic Jo Solemsaas in April 2008. Functionalism," at the Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance Gallery in Morris in David Graffunder retired after 30 August 2008. years with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Contact him at Class of '75 [email protected]. Mary Martin and Dean Kalmoe traveled to Beijing in August 2008 to watch their Class of '67 daughter, Megan Kalmoe, compete in Al Doty and wife Donna were busy with the summer Olympic games. Megan and Al's successful campaign for a second rowing partner Ellen Tomek represented term as Minnesota State Representative Steve Dornburg '77 dropped by the Office the United States in the women's double for District 12B. of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving last sculls event. Mary and Dean are proud summer to look up an old classmate and to parents of 2008 UMM graduate Michael Larson released Nature's visit with Carla Riley, director. Ryan Kalmoe. Christmas Story, his fourth children's book. Class of ' 77 Class of '69 Gail Rixen, Puposky, published her third poetry collection, Gary Henke, Hutchinson, passed away in August 2007. Living on Dew.

Class of '70 Class of '78 Larry Voorhees has been the director of NASA's Postdoctoral Debra Eads and Joel Gottlieb were married in Sioux City, Iowa, Program since October 2005. About 160 postdocs are located at in April 2008. Debra is a window covering specialist at JCPenney. NASA Centers in the United States. If you know of anyone who may be interested in a NASA postdoctoral fellowship, visit the Omar Ibrahim Metaweh was nominated for an ENny award NASA postdoctoral program: nasa.orau.org/postdoc. and performed his original music at the Sugden Theatre in Olde Naples in August 2008. He is a founding/charter member of the Class of '71 UMM contemporary jazz ensemble. He bas written more than Steve Ray retired in June 2008 after thitty years of federal 120 musical compositions and composed three books: Music from government service including nine years as a U.S. Navy nuclear Minneapolis & Heliopolis, Write Past the Future, and Family submarine officer and twenty-one years as a Nuclear Regulatory Matters. Contact him at [email protected]. Commission (NRC) resident inspector. He spent six years as the senior resident inspector at the Monticello Nuclear Plant and six Randy Thielke received the MnDACA Direct Service Award years as the senior resident inspector at the Prairie Island Nuclear of Excellence. Thielke bas been a staff member of the Stevens Plant, both in Minnesota. County Developmental Between the Navy and the Achievement Center for NRC, he worked for six years nine years. as a reactor operator instructor for Westinghouse. He plans Class of '80 to live with wife Linda in Patrice Carlson Meschke is Monticello. the music director at Peace Presbyterian Church in Class of '72 St. Louis Park and the owner Maree Jost is the vice of REJOICE Music selling president of operations at choral music and related iterns. Smart Group Consulting, LLC She fondly remembers the in Chanhassen. music program at UMM and accompanying choirs, vocal Class of '73 and instrumental juries, opera Robert Lauinger, Starbuck, workshops, vocal lessons, etc. passed away in April 2008. Sharon Stewart Reeves '68 (right) enjoyed discussing UMM history with Sue Granger '80 during her summer campus visit.

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Jill Blashack was honored by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as an industry leader in its July 2008 Women in Business special publication.

Class of '82 Steve Jerve is chief meteorologist for Tampa Bay news channel 8. He has worked at stations in Austin, Mim1esota; Jackson, Mississippi; and Orlando, Florida. In 1996, he won an Emmy Award while working in St. Louis, Missouri.

Scott Peter Streed, O1ionville, passed away in February 2008.

Class of '83 Lorie Gildea, a Minnesota Supreme Court associate justice, was the keynote speaker at the ribbon cutting for Beltrami County's new County Judicial Center in July 2008. Jonathan Bringewatt '09, St. Paul, (right) explored the field Linda Hallauer LaCoursiere, lives in Inver Grove Heights with of law and the realm of public service during a summer husband Robert and son Michael (13). She is a paraprofessional internship with Judge Carol Eckersen '80 (left). A highlight of working with special needs students at Thomas Lake Elementary his experience was meeting Associate Justice Lorie Skjerven in Eagan. Gildea '83, Minnesota Supreme Court (center).

Class of '84 Class of '85 Bruce Klopfleisch and Kathryn Gooier Klopfleisch '92 Andy Weaver was recognized by the Brown's Creek Watershed teach at Alexandria Technical College. Bruce is an instructor of District as the 2008 Conservationist of the Year. He teaches political science, while Kathryn is an instructor of English. biology at Stillwater Area High School.

Class of '89 Tom Kill received a master of science in manufacturing systems from the University of St. Thomas in May 2008. He is an engineer with Mate Precision Tooling in Ramsey.

Julie Ann Nevill perfonned several roles in Metamorphoses with Theatre Pro Rata in St. Paul, and 5 Fifths ofRomeo & Juliet with Commedia Beauregard in Minneapolis. Last swnmer, she perfonned in Collected Stories, Barefoot in the Park, The Ice Fishing Play, and Verdict at Acadia Repertory Theatre in Maine.

Class of '90 Andrew Svec is the director of communications, public relations, and marketing at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He previously worked for the Crookston campus for 14 years through 2004. Since that time, he served as director of marketing for the Washington Pavillion of Arts and Science in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and as assistant to the executive director of the Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System.

Mitch Thompson is assistant vice president and business banker at the Woodbury branch of Bremer Bank. He previously worked at First National Bank in Hudson, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and a board member for Linda Kinney '84, vice president of business development at the Southeast Area YMCA. IHS Energy in Houston, Texas, attended a business meeting in July 2008 in Calgary, Alberta. Linda (left) and her children, Daryn Toso and Nicolle Braaten Toso '91 moved a few miles Jack (6) and Emily (4), visited the Calgary Stampede with Kelly outside of Fergus Falls to a lake home and are enjoying life. They O'Brien Weger '85 (center) and daughter Jennifer (7, far right). are busy with work and their two boys are involved in sports year A .vacation through the Canadian Rockies and to Kelly's home around. They would love to hear from others and would welcome in Revelstoke, British Columbia, was enjoyed by all. visitors. Contact them at [email protected].

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Class of '91 Tammy Larsen Smith began studies at the Graduate School Lindbloom '91 receives statewide honor of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois by Natalie Johnson '11, Wichita, Kansas at Urbana-Champaign during summer 2008 session and will The Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (PA) complete the remainder of the program through LEEP online. honored Peter Lindbloom '91 with the 2008 PA of the Year Award. Lindbloom graduated from the Physician Assistant Julie Vander Louw Gunther and husband Steve live in Hudson, Program at Augsburg College in Minneapolis and the Master Wisconsin, with their dog and two cats. Julie works in accounting of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Program at the for a re-insurance broker in Bloomington and owns Creature University of Nebraska in Omaha. Comforts Animal Massage, Her husband is a customs broker for Fed Ex. She would love to hear from old friends and classmates. EMT program Contact her at [email protected]. instrumental in career Graduating with a Ann Klein Fritz writes: "Greg Fritz '90 (UMMer for two years bachelor of arts in French, before transferring to UMTC) and I live in Bismarck, North Lindbloom made a complete Dakota, and have three kids. I'm working part-time at the North change in career plans Dakota Department of Health-Division of Water Quality, where from international business I am the GIS coordinator. I'm adding a new gig this fall teaching to emergency medicine a GIS course at Bismarck State College. Greg is a hospital after participating in pharmacist at Medcenter One Hospital. And yes, Carl Lipke, we the Emergency Medical WERE surprised to see you were in Divinity School! Miracles do Technician (EMT) happen (ha ha)! Nice to read about friends and colleagues." Ambulance Program through Stevens Community Medical Class of '92 Center (SCMC). He says the experience was "instrumental in Cindy Mueller Buyert and Myron Buyert, Clear Lake, South fueling my burning desire to go into the field of medicine." Dakota, welcomed second son Jacob in March 2008. Their life has Lindbloom states: "UMM taught me how to be a lifelong been busy and fun keeping up with Jacob and first son Matthew. student, which suits me well in the ever-changing field of Contact her at c_ [email protected]. medicine." He completes one hundred hours of continuing medical education every two years and a recertification exam Katie Holley-Carlson writes: "Husband Dan and I li ve in St. Paul every six years to maintain his license to practice medicine and have two wonderful boys-Conner (4) and Collin (6 mos.). under the supervision of a licensed physician and to advance his They keep us busy. On the side, I manage a primary care clinic in expertise in emergency medicine. Eagan for Fairview. Life is good!" Lindbloom was a member of the Sports Medicine Club. During his freshman year, a PA guest speaker sparked Amanda Graunke Taylor writes: "Gary and I bad a son born in Lindbloom's interest in the profession. He helped organize June 2007, Alex Michael Taylor. We live in Co lumbia, Missouri. medical coverage as co-chair of the Tinman Triathlon. Through I am a stay-at-home 1110111 , and I'm also working on a master of independent studies and under the direction of Van Gooch, science in school and agency counseling. My e-mail is professor of biology, Lindbloom and a handful of fellow [email protected]." students were the first to study a cadaver on the Morris campus. He also was active in Campus Crusade for Christ.

Serving community and the State of Minnesota Lindbloom works at Mille Lacs Health Systems (MLHS) where he helped create major change. He recruited more P As, allowing MLHS to staff the emergency department 24/7. The Disaster Committee chair, he shares: "We implemented an emergency ultra-sonograpby program for rapid diagnosis of specific life-threatening injuries and illness, thereby expediting patient treatment and/or transfer to a higher level facility." The Minnesota Commissioner of Health appointed Lindbloom to serve as the PA representative to the State Trauma Advisory Council, and MLHS recognized his achievements and excellence in his field by honoring him with the 2007 St. Francis Award.

Brian Solvie '91, Amy Doll-Wohlers '90 and Donnie Wohlers Photo: Dave Barlow, president of the MAPA, and Peter participated in the Cougar Golf Outing in July 2008. Lindbloom '91, PA of the Year Award recipient

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Alan Mills was appointed director of bands at Colorado State University-Pueblo and moved to Pueblo, Colorado, this past summer. He, wife Amy, and daughters Amber (2) and Alana (5 mos.) look forward to the new adventure and to hearing from you. Contact him at [email protected].

Class of '93 Mike Suman, Vail, Colorado, was inducted into the Worthington High School 2008 Sports Hall of Fame.

Amy Peper Carlson and her husband are settled in Scandia. She is working for Buell Consulting in St. Pal!!. She looks forward to hearing from old friends. Contact her at [email protected].

Ann Michels reprised her breakout stage role of the androgynous character Yitzhak, a role first played in 2002 for the Outward Spiral Theatre, for Joel Sass ' production of Hedwig and the Wendy Webster '97, Darcy Carlson '97, Brigid Tuck '97 Angry Inch at the Jungle Theah·e. She and Jeff Engholm '95 attended the UMM at the St. Paul Saints event in July 2008. performed at the "Bridge Over Troubled Water" benefit concert in Minneapolis in August 2008. Class of '96 Richard Ventura and Maureen Marsollek Ventura '98, Class of '94 Cottage Grove, got a new addition to their family- Bella, an Thomas Worden has been looking for classmates. He transferred English bulldog. Rich finished a master in business administration from Southwest Minnesota State University and took classes at Hamline University last spring and is finally able to enjoy a in English, computer science, and chemistry. Contact him at summer without studying for class. Maureen will start her final [email protected]. semester at William Mitchell College of Law. She works at a law finn in West St. Paul. Contact them at [email protected]. Suzanne Storck Meyer lives near New Prague with husband George and their two sons. She is in her fifth year of working for Class of '97 Wells Fargo bank. She would love to catch up with old Morris Stacy Hill graduated from Luther Seminary with a master of friends. Contact her at [email protected]. divinity degree. She received a call to be pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Bentonville, Arizona. She is super excited Holly Schuetzler Frederickson writes: "After living nearly l 0 (and a little scared) to move to Arizona and start working again! years near Richmond, Virginia, husband Marvin and I uprooted our family and are making a new home in the last frontier­ Matthew Craig is a marketing specialist for H+L Architecture Alaska. We love it here and are enjoying the adventure! We are in Denver, Colorado, a new position as of May 2008. He leads temporarily living in a log cabin until we can settle somewhere a marketing and public relations efforts for H+L 's education and little more permanent. I would love to hear from old friends!" science/technology/corporate practice areas.

Cathy Crea is teaching reading and study skills at Century Jennifer Furan, St. Paul, finished law school at Hamline in Community and Technical College in White Bear Lake and is December 2007 and passed the bar exam in February 2008. She enjoying the college environment. When she 's not teaching, she bas been with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota for 10 years, spends time volunteering in her kids' schools. Owen is in sixth where she recently accepted a position as policy counsel in the grade. Eleanor is in third grade, and A very is in first grade. policy and legislative affairs area. She is rediscovering what it means to have a social life now that school is done. Class of '95 Paul Schuldt and Jennifer Ulrich Schuldt write: "We've Karl Manske's daughter, Ava, is two. Wife Dawn Busch '97 been living in Stillwater for about a year after returning from accepted a position with Polaris Industries in Wyoming, Minnesota. Pennsylvania where Jen was on internship for graduate school. We would love to hear from old classmates! Mary and Bob? Class of '98 Kelsey and Bill? Are you out there ... anyone? Our e-mail address Sara Carstensen writes: "Hello UMM! I'm here in Rapid City, is [email protected]." South Dakota. I own a really cool customized T-shirt business and am the senior account executive with a really great station! Andrew Jopling lives in Robbinsdale with wife Anna Bowlds­ I'm married with kids .. . a sweet baby boy, Bae Liam Okello, Perkins. He has four step-daughters and eleven step-grandchildren born August 2007, and fabulous daughter Serena (7)! All friends who keep him busy. from UMM, please write me. I would love to bear from you all!" Contact her at [email protected]. Onika Nicole Craven started her own production company.

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Laura Kelnhofer, Richfield, and Anthony Calbone married Kari Pantekoek graduated from the Department of Speech, in July 2008. Laura will celebrate her IO-year anniversary Language, Hearing Sciences at the University of Minnesota, Twin at the Best Buy Corporate Office this year. She works in the Cities in May 2008 and works for Minneapolis Public Schools. Retail Leaming and Development Department. Anthony is a development engineer at Seagate in Shakopee. Class of '00 Naomi Prechel Downer, Richmond, Virginia, and husband John Erin Thomas Folkins and husband Eric live in Victoria. Erin welcomed son Brennan in December 2007. Contact her at met Eric while teaching in Orange County, California. They ruth1_16andl [email protected]. married in 2000 and recently relocated to Minnesota with son Evan (2). Erin earned a master of education in 2005. She taught Class of '01 in the Garden Grove School District for eight years and now Lori Buchheim and Chad Luze, Marshall, married in April 2008, works part-time. Contact her at [email protected]. at the Huntirner Church in Colton.

Rob Rogholt and Jennifer Yeutter Rogholt write: "We live Andre J. Chouravong and Heather Dawn married in February in Fergus Falls and have two daughters, Elise Anne (3 1/2) and 2008. Andre works for West Professional Development of Olivia Rose (2 mos.). Rob does CADD drafting. Jen manages a Thomson Reuters in Eagan as a content production editor. senior housing complex. We are thrilled to be in Fergus close to family. Also, Morris is only an hour away so when the girls go Scott Newberg writes: "Son Soren turned one in August 2008. there .. . we will be close by! " Wife Solveig and I are blessed with his presence." Anyone passing through the Willmar area is encouraged to look them up. Christina Larson made her first visit to Japan this summer for an aikido competition and loved it! She will definitely be traveling Lesley Williams Patterson, husband Wes, and daughter to Japan again in fa ll 2009. Christina is happily employed as a Gwyneth are moving to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to intern at veterinarian for all creatures great and small (from mice to emus the Belfast City Vineyard Church. Keep up with them and their to cows). She has taken up sai ling on Lake Minnetonka and loves adventures on their biogs: www.pattersonpost.blogspot.com and bicycling around Minneapolis. www.thepattersonplant.blogspot.com.

Melanie Foster writes: "It has been a great year. I am a personal Class of '02 chef, operating in and around Blaine, and have started offering Anna Harren Adi married Mohamed Adi in June 2008. They private cooking classes for groups in their homes. Check me out reside in Franklin. Anna is a special education teacher at Cudahy at mjcooks.com and my food blog from the link on the Web site. Public Schools. Husband Joe survived his company's (Navisite in Minneapolis) take-over, and the changes that fo llowed. Our boys started first grade (Mason) and preschool (Adrian) this fa ll. I've been staying home with them thus far, and now I will have some more time for my business. E-mail me at [email protected]."

Class of '99 Shaun McNaliy, Chokio, works with the Stevens County Soil and Water Conservation District to monitor and help design methods to help restore the Pornn1e de Terre River to fu ll health.

Sylvia Anderson, Los Angeles, Cali fornia, is pursuing her acting career and serving as director of copywriting for a health-based company. Contact her at syll [email protected].

Lisa Lande Brown teaches fourth grade in New Ulm. She and her husband welcomed baby Everett John in June 2008. Everett joins sister Claire (3).

Tory Brown writes: "Life has a funny way of pushing you in a totally different direction than you've planned: I'm an David Fluegel '97 visited with artist Mark Knierim, a independent agent for AFLAC, which is a far cry from CSci contributor to the Studio Art Alumni Exhibition, at the opening that I studied with the Lopezes and Lewandowski! I have fond reception held during Homecoming in October 2008. Fluegel is memories of life in the apartments, working for the info desk, and a community program specialist in the Center for Small Towns dining at Turtle Mountain Cafe. Anyone who remembers me can at UMM. Knierim is coordinator of the Art Department at the e-mail me at [email protected]! !" University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

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Jolaine M. Jennissen graduated in May 2008 from St. John 's University School of Theology and Seminary with a master of arts in pastoral ministry. She lives and works in the Twin Cities.

Eric Steinhoff and Danielle Stuard Steinhoff '05 married in St. Paul in March 2008.

Class of '04 Nathan Anderson lives in Chicago, where he enjoys being an active member of the Chicago Inner Circle footbag club, as well as being a sell out.

Gina Westlund Lund and Jeremy Lund welcomed their first child, Kayla Elinor, in April 2008.

Tony Calvin passed away in July 2008.

UMMers including Kathleen Ellis '04, Caitlin Boyd '03, and Christopher Bevers and Wendy O'Connell '06, Fergus Falls, Monica Haynes '04 watched the Minnesota Twins win against married in August 2005 and welcomed Jackson Christopher the Chicago White Sox in September 2008. Bevers in February 2008. Weighing six pounds, two ounces, twenty inches long, their first child is a future Cougar football Michael Scherwin moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, in June player. 2008, to start a new position as executive director of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. Jessica Zepeda Argetsinger, Stillwater, welcomed a baby boy in September 2007. She teaches fourth grade. Jessica Attwood Hirsch, Minneapolis, and Adam Hirsch married in St. Paul at the Landmark Center in January 2008. Jessica is Class of '05 a bioethicist within the Office of Human Research Protection Tony Streng, Lanesboro, performed in the St. Mane Theatre's at Capella University. Adam is an architectural intern at Adsit production of Five Flowers in March 2008. He is choral director Architecture and Planning. at Lanesboro High School.

Abbie Merrill Ensrud writes: ''Josh and I are doing well. We Jackie Thrasher Koppel and husband Matt welcomed their first have a daughter, Alexandra (20 mos.). We often wonder what baby, Aaron Matthew, in May 2008. He was eight pounds, three we did to fill our time before she came along. I'm working as an ounces and twenty-two inches long. adult services social worker for hwnan services. Josh is a special education teacher at Elmore Academy, a correctional facility for Brittany Thurber McBeath and Bradley McBeath '04 married youth. Hope everyone is doing well! " in 2007.

Class of '03 Class of '06 Paul Buzinec and Elicia Kouba Buzinec married in April 2004. Emily Whebbe works for Sundays Energy, a co-op that helps They welcomed their first chi ld, Emma, in July 2007. Paul is a businesses going "green." senior research analyst for Ingenix in Eden Prairie. Elicia is a science teacher for Woodbury High School. Amity Schneider is a sexual assault and general crime advocate for Someplace Safe. She also works with schools and presents to civic and other groups.

Class of '08 Set1d us your Class Notes! Ruth Olson started her first year of medi'cal school at the Your friettds are waitittg to hear frot11 you! University of Minnesota, Duluth. Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Faculty and staff UMM 123 HFA • 600 East Fourth Street• Morris, MN 56267 James 0. Pederson, Coon Rapids, fonnerly a UMM painter, [email protected] passed away in June 2008. morris.umn.edu/AlumniUpdate Mavis Felix Orange Hamilton Jaynes passed away in June Next Class Notes deadline: January 16, 2008 2008. She was the UMM assistant registrar for 18 years.

Fall 2008 Pro.file page 22 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Cougars mark passing of Athletics update Leif Lie, retired coach -Mark Fohl, director of intercollegiste athletics In June 2008, University of Two new coaches joined the athletic staff this year. Eli Starzl Minnesota, Morris athletics marked the is the new assistant men's basketball coach and head coach for passing of an early figure in UMM's men's and women's tennis. He comes to UMM from Southwest athletic history- wrestling coach Leif Minnesota State University, where he played collegiate basketball Haakon Lie. and served as a graduate assistant basketball coach. A 1940 Chad Braegelmann '00 is the new head volleyball coach and University of coordinator of intranrnrals. Chad served as a student assistant Minnesota graduate, vo ll eyball coach whil e at UMM. He comes to UMM from Colby-Sawyer College, Lie coached where he was a highly successful head coach whose teams won several conference wrestling at the championships and appeared in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) University Fann Tournament. School in St. Heather Pennie, who has served as both head volleyball and softball coach, will Paul, at the West continue as head softball coach and serve as assistant volleyball coach. This new Central School of coaching arrangement satisfies UMM's longtime goal to lighten Heather's coaching Agriculture on the responsibilities from two head coaching positions to one. The resignation of Corey Lie Morris campus, and Phelps, former intramural coordinator and assistant volleyball coach, created the at the University of Minnesota, Morris. He opportunity to make the change. retired in 1972. The National Coll egiate The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) moved forward with a couple Athletic Association (NCAA) awarded Lie of substantial changes last summer. After a national search, Corey Borchardt was hired a 25-year Distinguished Service Award. as the first full-time UMAC commissioner, and North Central University, Minneapolis, has joined UMAC as an associate member in individual sports. These are all positive Photo: Leif Lie, Cougar wrestling coach, steps as we move toward affiliated conference status and automatic qualification of from the 1968 UMM Venture yearbook conference champions into NCAA III regional tournaments. Chad Braegelmann '00 serves as new Cougar head volleyball coach

Chad Braegelmann '00 has returned to the UMM community to serve as head Cougar women's volleyball coach and campus intramural coordinator. "I am excited to return to my alma mater," states Braegelmann. "My wife, Natalie, also a 2000 UMM grad, and I enjoyed our time in New England, but the chance to come back to Morris and coach a team that we are passionate about was too good an opportunity to pass up. I am eagerly awaiting the chall enge ofleading the team to the UMAC tournament and Braegelmann competing for a UMAC championship in the near future." Cougar football supporters enjoy golf outing In seven seasons, Braeglemann compiled a 54-9 conference The Friends of Cougar Football Golf Outing was held in July record as head women's voll eyball coach at Colby-Sawyer 2008 at the Pomme de Terre Golf Course in Morris. College in New London, New Hampshire, winning two "About 120 friends of Cougar football come back for the conference championships and twice advancing to the NCAA event this year," shares Coach Todd Hickman. "I would like Division III National Tournament. He is a two-time recipient of to thank everyone again for a great day of golf and socializing. Commonwealth Coast Conference Coach of the Year honors. Congrats to the team of Al Doering '82, John Rice '81, Torn Koch Mark Fohl, director of intercollegiate athletics, states: '83, Steve Miller '85 , and Gmy Frogner '79 who won the event "Chad's had great success at Colby-Sawyer, and we're looking this year. A special thanks to Pomme De TetTe Golf Club, Old for that to continue here at UMM." No. 1, and Ribsy Petermeier for helping make the day a success. Braegelmann received a bachelor of arts in management with an area of concentration in sports management. He earned Photo: Cougar Football Golf Outing participants Kari Bunjer a master of education with an emphasis in health, physical '98, Jana Koehler '00, Brian Koehler, and Larry Bunjer education, and coaching from Northern State University.

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Koopman '78 and Cordes '94 inducted into Cougar Hall of Fame Carol Koopman '78 and Jason Cordes '95 were inducted into the Cougar Hall of Fame during the UMM Alumni Association Banquet in October 2008. Mark Fohl, director of athletics, presented the awards on behalf of the Cougar Hall of Fame committee.

Carol Koopman '78, volleyball, track, and basketball Jason Cordes '94, basketball and baseball Koopman, a political science and physical education major, A computer science major, Cordes competed in baseball competed in volleyball, track, and basketball. Tallying 25, she and basketball. He places in the top 10 scorers in men 's holds the record for the most rebounds in a single game. Sharing basketball history. He holds several 3-point records: the most the honor with Cindy Lonneman '83, she holds the season average attempts, 243, in one season; the most successful, 107, in a record for most points per game and holds the third spot in career season; and a career total of 268. With 9, he shares the record rebounding. Koopman's career scoring total places her in the top for most 3-points made during a game with James Mullady '94. 10 in Cougar women's basketball history. She also competed in Cordes played during two record-setting seasons for the shot put and javelin in two North Central Athletic Association two Cougar teams. The 1993-94 basketball team set a school (NCAA) field and track meets. record with 25 wins and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight. After graduation, Koopman played pro-basketball for the The 1995 baseball team set a school record with 21 wins. Minnesota Fillies and the Milwaukee Does. Cordes also received NCAA Academic All-American honors. Surrounded by family members, Koopman graciously During his remarks, Cordes recalled former coach Perry accepted the award from Fohl, expressing her appreciation for the Ford stopping practice after he passed the ball instead of unexpected honor, and thanking God and her parents for making taking an open shot during a drill. "I've often wondered if possible the "truly wonderful days at UMM." She also thanked her Coach regretted telling me to 'shoot the ball. ' After that, I put five brothers for allowing her to play basketball with them in her up more than 400 3-pointers," shared Cordes. family's pole barn during a time when girls sports didn't exist. Cutting down the net at the National Intercollegiate Koopman reminisced about her introduction to Cougar Athletics Conference tournament, three bus loads of"crazed athletics. A member of the Girls Athletic Association during high fans" at a Winona State game; and "knocking off Duluth, school, she joined an intramural team as a new UMM freshman an arch rival," were Cougar highlights for Cordes. He noted and her talent was revealed. Encouraged to try out for the varsity that all of these memories are possible because of shared team, she refused to do so unless friend Ma1y Winter Seim '78 accomplishments with teammates. tried out, too, which she did. A MTS software engineer, Cordes thanked professors She credited former coaches Connie Edlund and Sandy Glas Dian and Andy Lopez, professors emeriti of computer with skill development, and wryly recalled former coach Rich science, for their positive influence on his career. He thanked Glas' contributions: "He was teaching a basketball class on the far former coaches, including Fohl, for keeping him motivated, end of the gym while I was shooting on the other end. I heard him and the people of Morris and the campus for their support. say, 'Now class, that is how not to shoot a basketball."' Koopman He also thank his parents, who were present, for making their explained that she had a very flat shot, the result of shooting "number one priority" their children. through barn rafters for many years. Cordes makes his home in Shakopee with wife Beth Ploof In closing, Koopman thanked UMM for the great education Cordes '94, a standout volleyball athlete whose work-study she received that made possible a successful career as a computer position was keeping men's basketball stats and, shares a programmer with U.S. Bank. She makes her home in Milwaukee. smiling Cordes, who broke Coach's rule not date his players. Photo above: Mark Fohl and Carol Koopman '78 Photo above: Beth Ploof Cordes '94 and Jason Cordes '95

Fall 2008 Profile page 24 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Alumni visit Verne "Chan" Chandler, retired football equipment manager Murray Anderson '79, Pat Popowski '74, and Jim Hiedeman '72 share at least three things in common. They are brothers-in­ law married to the "three Christianson sisters from Canby:" Kaye, Nancy Jo, and Cynthia '87, respectively. They all played Cougar football, and they share a fondness for Verne "Chan" Chandler, equipment manager during their UMM days. Last spring, the three couples traveled to Arizona. They called Chan, but didn't give their names, telling him he'd have to wait to see who his Cougar visitors would be. "Chan was at the door when we arrived," shares Hiedeman. "He just celebrated his 90th birthday, but he was as sharp and witty as we remember him." Many stories were told that afternoon. "We had a great laugh when he remembered sewing my pant legs shut during practice, recalls From left: Pat Popowski '74, Verne "Chan" Chandler, Jim Anderson. Adds Hiedeman: "It was really funny in the locker Hiedeman '72, and Murray Anderson '79 room watching Murray try to get his legs in those pants." The alumni state that Chan was more than an equipment a hard day on the practice field or a tough battle with an opponent. manager. "He was like a second father to me," reflects Anderson. Chan and his wife, Marge, were our 'Cougar parents.' They Hiedeman adds: "Chan was the laughter and relief we needed after worked hard and had fun at the same time. Real Cougar Pride."

Men's soccer team explores Brazil, its culture, and its futbol Last summer, the Cougar men's in the Natal streets and around the lakes. Coach Scott Turnbull shares: "All soccer team experienced a country where One of the most meaningful moments of those abandoned kids with basically "filtbol" is the first word on a child's lips. was a visit to an orphanage. They brought nothing living happily together made me They traveled 5,000 miles to immerse clothes and toys for the children, ages 2- really appreciate all I had growing up as a themselves in Brazilian culture and to play 17 , and soccer balls- the most prized gift. child and what I have today." soccer with anyone at any opportunity. The orphanage visit was "inspiring," states For Kevin Daly '11 , St. Cloud, playing In addition to soccer drills and Tyler Simpson ' 11 , Broomfield, Colorado. preliminary games in the Natal stadiums practices, the students experienced many It "made me a better person. I don' t take before the professional team competitions aspects of life in Brazil. They visited a things for granted as much. Every time I was the highlight of his soccer career. Portuguese fort built when the city of think I need something, I think about how And, he says, lessons learned on the field Natal was founded in the 1500s and played the orphans would give anything to have will affect his day-to-day life: "To get the soccer with locals on the beach in the early something of mine, because they own so results you want, you need to be willing to morning hours. They drove dune buggies . few possessions." dedicate the time and make the sacrifices that are necessary until you get it right." Simpson believes the team has become a more "cohesive unit" because of the shared experience. He says: "Our team chemistry has increased." Chris Blahna ' 11 , Sartell, agrees: "We communicate better and have a lot more fun with everything we do ." Experiencing the impmtance of soccer to Brazilians increased the Cougar team's love for the sport. Blahna shares that seeing soccer bringing so many people together from different aspects of life was the most meaningful part of the trip. "It can give hope to the hopeless," he states, "and it brings meaning to people's lives." - Natalie Johnson ' 11 , Wichita, Kansas

The Cougar men's soccer team visited an orphanage during their trip to Brazil.

Fall 2008 Pro.file page 25 UNIVERSITY OP MINNESOTA MORRIS Presidents Club Members The Presidents Club recognizes the University of Minnesota's most generous donors. Below are UMM Presidents _ia_ ,.,....,.. _ _ _ _ Club members who have made significant gifts to the University of Minnesota, Morris. Bold names indicate new members. Italicized names honor deceased members. An asterisk denotes sustaining members with gifts of $1 ,000 or more in the last fiscal year to UMM.

Builders Society Chancellors Society Richard L. and Catherine R. Tate* Frank W. Veden Charitable Trust Warrenn C. ' 73 and Jeri Anderson David E. Williams and Larry and Diane Zavadil* ·Edward H. Buntje, Jr. '70 and Sandra Bissell Williams* Rita H. Buntje '72 The Builders Society recognizes donors Robert P. ' 65 and Nancy L. Gandrud* The Founders Society recognizes donors whose life time University giving totals Dorothy Hanlon Estate whose life time University giving totals $1 ,000,000 or more. John Q. and Lucy Gibbs Imholte '70 $25,000 or more. . Ernest and Cathryn Kemble '82* Regents Society Leslie Lindor ' 37 (WCSA) Heritage Society John ' 68 and Arlene Johnson Dayton '68* Thomas B. McRoberts '68* Anonymous Edward LaFave Michael W. and Barbara J. Menzhuber* Warrenn C. '73 and Jeri Anderson Patricia Paul Lafave Clara Rive/and '65 Mercedes Ballou James B. Togeas* William Ballou The Regents Society recognizes donors Dorothy Barber whose life time University giving totals The Chancellors Society recognizes donors Laird Barber* $500,000 or more. whose life time University giving totals Lor lee Bartos ' 69 $50,000 or more. Lester '59 (WCSA) and Bette Bensch Trustees Society Doris Benson Dorothy Barber Founders Society Judy Wartman Schmidt Blair '73 and Laird Barber* Anonymous Michael Blair* Elizabeth S. Blake Lester '59 (WCSA) and Bette Bens.ch Elizabeth S. Blake Romilly J. Cassida '66 Bremer Bank of Morris* Edward H. Buntje, Jr. ' 70 and George Erickson '53 (WCSA)* Stephanie R. Carr ' 94 and Rita H. Buntje ' 72 John ' 64 and Marilyn Erickson Gilbert '67 David Valdovinos Edward Caillier ,-75 Liselotte Gumpel Leona E. Classen Richard Casey '78 H.M. and C.M. Iverson Charitable Trust* Wilbur Gahm Terence D. Evavold David C. Johnson Van D. and Susan Gooch Robert P. '65 and Nancy L. Gandrud* Jean Johnson Arlene Edwards Johnson Eleanor Gay Marcella Moon Jost ' 72 Carl Johnson John ' 64 and Marilyn Erickson Gilbert '67 Ronald Jost '69 Dorothybelle Kaufman Van and Sue Gooch Minnesota Com Growers Association Edward Kaufman James and Ruth Gremmels Edward and Helen Jane Morrison Kleespie Tank and Petroleum Company Liselotte Gumpel Otter Tail Power Company of Morris James W. and Gail 0. Lafave Walter Hokanson ' 30 (WCSA) Colleen Manney Rentz* Hilfred and Estelle Lee Estate John Q. and Lucy Gibbs Imholte '70 Delmar "Bud" Rentz '93 Douglas A. '74 and Beth Ann Leonick* David C. Johnson Riley Bros. Companies, Inc. Andy and Dian Lopez* Jean Johnson Neil '63 (WCSA) and Linda Schniidgall Paul and Gina Martin* Sharl "Kay" Keskinen '71 Bonnie Stahler '72 Barbara C. McGinnis* Eric and Karla Klinger Thomas Stahler Gary McGrath ' 68 Kenneth '65 and Kathleen Kollodge ' 67 Mark C. Sticha '75* Carol Pederson Meyer '60 (WCSA) Michael and Rhonda Lair Superior Industries of Morris Richard H. and Kathryn L. Moen James J. Lewis ' 70 Donald H. Vogt '69 and Gregg '70 and Judith Hult Nielson ' 72 Thomas Mahoney '70 Carol Conner Vogt '70 Paula O'Loughlin* and Madeline Maxeiner ' 76* Carrie Wickstrom '29 (WCSA) Dean Thomas Parisian ' 76* Kent ' 78 and Nanette Malcomson '78 E. Dennis '69 and Douglas '54 (WCSA) and Marion Payne Nicholas Marcucci and Ann Schroder Susan Guter Zahrbock '71 Arland and Deborah Polzin James and Kathleen Martin Dwight and Jeanne Purdy Mary K. Martin '75 and The Trustees Society recognizes donors Sharon Stewart Reeves '68* Dean W. Kalmoe '75 whose life time University giving totals Sam and Nancy G. Schuman* Gary McGrath ' 68 $100,000 or more. Michael ' 71 and Jo Ellen Glewwe Tate '73 Thomas B. McRoberts '68*

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Richard and Kathy Moen Lyman and Julie Eidsvold LeRoy S. Larson Betty Bridgford Orvis and William Henry Ernst Jooinn and Claire Lee* Robert E. Orvis, Sr. C. Frederick Farrell, Jr. Connie Lewis ' 74 and Kenneth Peterson Dean Thomas Parisian '76* Michael Fluegel ' 69 and James J. Lewis '70 Julie Bergh Penk '80* Ma1iha Schuelke Fluegel '71 Leslie K. Lindor '37 (WCSA) Judith K. Riley* George and Patricia Fosgate Virginia Wempner Lindor Glen and Oree Robinson* Conrad Freeman and Andy and Dian Lopez* Michael '72 and Linda Felton Dahl Freeman '86 Thomas Mahoney '70 and Susan Spanier Scarborough '76 Carol Lafave Gabler Madeline Maxeiner '76* David Schmit '51 (WCSA) Robert P. ' 65 and Nancy L. Gandrud* James and Kathleen Ma1iin '86 Sam and Nancy G. Schuman* Patrick J. ' 70 and Barbara Gannon Paul and Gina Martin* Michael '71 and Jo Ellen Glewwe Tate '73 Emilie Gieske Rachel V. Martin Richard ' 67 and Catherine R. Tate* Patrice Christensen Gillie '84* Wilmer M Martin James B. Togeas* Arden H. Granger Carol McCannon '80 and Carrie Wickstrom ' 29 (WCSA) Stephen G. Granger Roger McCannon Jim D. Winter ' 68 Leona M. Groth Estate Cathy Lafave McConnell E. Dennis ' 69 and Roland Guyotte and Barbara Posadas* Barbara C. McGinnis* Susan Guter Zahrbock '71 Anthony R. Hansen '75 Gary L. McGrath '68 Paul ' 80 and Michele Hanson Thomas B. McRoberts ' 68* The Heritage Society recognizes donors Richard A. Hargrave ' 71 Bruce Moen '68 who have designated future gifts to UMM Jeffrey and Susan Hauger Darlene Moen '68 such as bequests, life insurance policies or Jason Haugland ' 87 and Richard H. and Kathy Moen retirement plan assets. Catherine Good Haugland '96 Edward and Helen Jane Morrison Cynthia Cleveland Hauri '82 Elizabeth Martin Morrison ' 74 and Charter Presidents Club Members Florence Hedberg James Morrison Robinson and Rose Marie Abbott Vivian Helbling Heltemes '77 Leonard Munstermann ' 64 and Wilbert and Janet Ahem Arnold E. Henjum Hwei-Gene Heidi Wang* Ida Alama Irene Henjum '74 Lowell and Patricia Nelson Richard Alama Carla Heyl '84 Ralph E. Nelson '64 Benjamin Arthur '83 James R. Hoppie ' 77* James and Nancy Olson Denise Anderson '83 Claire Lafave Hutton Betty Bridgford Orvis and Warrenn C. _' 73 and Jeri Anderson John Q. and Lucy Gibbs Imholte '70 Robert Orvis, Sr. Richard Atkinson '82 and Lucille Imholte Otter Tail Power Co. of Morris Nancy Kjar Atkinson '82 H.M. and C.M. Iverson Charitable Trust* Dean Thomas Parisian '76* Colleen Stahler Behm John Jackson '76 and Harlo G. Peterson ' 65 Beta Sigma Psi/Chi Phi Patricia Rentz Jackson Sharon Stewart Reeves ' 68* Alumni Association Arlene Edwards Johnson Colleen Manney Rentz* Judy Wartman Schmidt Blair '73 Carl Johnson Delmar "Bud" Rentz and Michael Blair* Kenneth and Ardyce Johnson Daniel and Nancy Rentz Elizabeth S. Blake Rosalie E. Johnson '81 and James and Laura Rentz '86 Helen R. Briggs* Andrew B. Jordahl ' 81 John A. '88 and Kathy Rentz '88 Rodney A. Briggs Patricia Kahng Paul and Joyce Rentz '75 Patricia Stahler Buckle '67 Sun Kahng Stephen Rentz '70 and Edward H. Buntje, Jr. ' 70 and Dorothybelle Kaufman Wanda Kopel Rentz '72 Rita H. Buntje '72 Edward Kaufman Thomas and Carol Rentz Pah·ick and Carol Burke Ernest and Cathryn Kemble ' 82* Julee Kay Richards ' 82 Nancy E. Carpenter* Darrell and Marilyn Kirwin Bill and Phyllis Rickmeyer '82 Ann Carrott and James Odden '71 Craig and Natalia Kissock Glen and Oree Robinson* Richard J. Casey ' 78 Eric and Karla Klinger Riley Bros. Companies, Inc. Vincent and Joyce Dalager* Judith Kuechle and Marcus Olson* Cecilia and Raymond Rossberg Keith and Evelyn Davison E. Joseph Lafave III Mary M. Jones Rumsey ' 88 John '68 and Arlene Johnson Dayton '68* Edward LaFave Floyd Schmidgall Orval Truman Driggs, Jr. Patricia Paul Lafave Vila Schmidgall Jeanne Baker Driscoll '69 Helena Huesgen LaFave Neil E. '63 (WCSA) ai;id Linda Schmidgall John P. Driscoll ' 71 James W . Lafave Richard and Corrine Schmidgall Susan Stahler Dupay ' 75 Julie Lafave David J. Schmit '51 (WCSA) Theodora Economou and Charles Glasrud Paul Lafave Sam and Nancy G. Schuman* James and Anne Eidsvold* Michael E. and Rhonda Lair

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Marlowe "Red" Severson and Clinton '67 and Gina Trousil '69 Charter members joined the Presidents Orlou Severson Judith Roberts Underwood '71 and Club prior to July 1, 1998, with gift levels Richard and Carol Slieter '70 Ted Underwood between $10,000 and $24,999 Merrilee Stahler ' 74 James and Sharon Van Alstine Mark C. Sticha '75* Douglas L. Wartner Barbara Gunderson Stowe '72 and Harold N Weickert James Stowe* William '76 and Denise Wittman Frances and Owen Tate Descendants William Wunsch Michael '71 and E. Dennis '69 and Jo Ellen Glewwe Tate '73 Susan Guter Zahrbock '71 Mabel and Robert Thedin John '75 and Connie Zenk

Maroon and Gold Partners The Maroon and Gold honor roll recognizes non-Presidents Club individual donors whose annual gifts to UMM total between $1 ,000 and $24,999. Thank you to donors who made this level of giving between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008.

Anonymous Margaret T. Larson '88 Steve and Connie S. Schuft Simonett '89 Maggie G. Albers '79 Patrick R. Larson '94 and Jeffrey A. Smith '95 and Herman and Janice Bos Christine M. Beck Larson '92 Jennifer C. Thulien Smith '96 Donald J. Briscoe '74 Pareena G. and Todd A. Lawrence John Staren and Timothy S. '95 and Rebecca Brown Joseph C. Lee '99 Devon F. Leppink Staren '97 Michael G. and Julia A. Pauls Costello John 0 . Litchfield Anne S. Stewart-Uehling '72 Blane T. Dahl ' 87 Jose L. Marquez '92 and Richard B. Stoebe '74 and Randolph K. Davison '74 Gina M. Brunko-Marquez '94 Anne C. Brownlee-Stoebe '76 Timothy P. '89 and Jerome A. Martinek ' 73 Patricia A. Wrobel Strickland '68 Debra A. Hennen Frischmon ' 90 Robert G. '92 and Ian C. Stuart '89 and James C. and Joyce R. Gay Mary E. Banks McDonald ' 95 Alice M. Pegel Stuart '90 Robert F. and Mikki Gay ' 68 Leslie R. Thibodo Meek '89 Christopher S. Wenner ' 99 J. Kevin Gillie Daniel J. Moore ' 07 Marty J. ' 85 and Diana L. Gulden '83 Donald A. '81 and Linda L. Wallisch Wolf '85 Thomas L. Halverson '90 Joann Amundson Munsterman '72 Christine D. Worobec and David Kyvig Karen B. and Darrel M. Hamann '65 Jennifred G. Nellis Alwin C. Young and So Lian Tio Thomas N. '67 and Curtis A. Nelson '83 and Beverly J. Maloney Harren '66 Annette L. Seppanen '82 Lyle D. Hoxtell ' 70 Glenn L. Nelson and Margaret E. Dewar Susan E. Jackson '74 R. Viola Nelson Bruce D. and Beverly J. Johnson Peh H. Ng and Jean McDermott Seung-Ho Joo Carolina Pallares '98 Bill R. King '73 Michele T. Rooney '80 Randall J. Kopitzke ' 72 Dorothy M. Hingeveld Rosemeier

Fall 2008 Profile page 28 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Victor and Pam Gades '92 gift reflects UMM pride and appreciation

Pam Gades '92, instructional technology specialist in Computing Services, and husband Victor Gades frequently talked about making a financial gift to the University of Minnesota, Morris, but they couldn't decide to which program or initiative they would direct their giving. They wanted it to be special- to reflect UMM's importance in their lives. When Pam learned about the fundraising effort in honor of the retirement of Andy and Dian Lopez, professors emeriti of computer science, she literally said out loud: "That's what I want to do! " And Victor enthusiastically agreed. Pam and Victor's gift to the Andy and Dian Lopez Scholarship supports computer science majors from under­ From left: Victor and Pam Gades '92; Andy Lopez, professor emeritus of computer represented groups in the field, such as science; Sara Lahr '10, Sauk Centre, Andy and Dian Lopez Scholarship recipient; and women, American students of color, Dian Lopez, professor emeritus of computer science, attended the 2008 Scholarship and international students of color. Says Jubilee. Recipient Danielle J. Schatschneider '09, Mahtomedi, was unable to attend. Pam: "Our gift honors the Lopezes, two Dian Lopez taught many of Pam's Technology Bush Grant. important people in my career, and it computer science classes. "I was in one of Throughout the years, Pam bas supports students. We liked that idea." the first classes to take Dian's Computer served in various campus leadership roles Systems course," remembers Pam. "Wow! including civil services representative Versatility and flexibility That was a tough course!" to Campus Assembly and as a member Before applying for employment of the Campus Resources and Planning at UMM, Pam worked for Curiosity and creativity Committee, Commission on Women, and Microprogramming, Inc., where her Although she completed many Consultative Committee. She received responsibilities ranged from accounting, computer science courses, Pam majored the Mary Martelle Memorial A ward and billing, and payroll to computer sales, in business economics. Marketing and the Outstanding Support Staff Award assembly, and management recognizing her service to the University .. programming of one This place means a lot to skills paired with of the very first types both Victor and me. innate curiosity Gratitude and appreciation of microcomputers. -Pam Gades ,92 and creativity Pam and Victor's gift represents their That flexibility did not have served her gratitude and appreciation for the UMM go unnoticed when well throughout community, "people like the Lopezes who Andy Lopez, then director of the UMM her years at UMM in the constantly make UMM a great place to be," and for Computer Center, interviewed her for a . changing field of computing. the educational and career opportunities computer technician position in 1978. "Change gets me excited," shares afforded by the University of Minnesota, "I think Andy was attracted to my Pam. "I love it. I love to dig into new Morris. versatility when he first hired me," software, learn what's new, and then share Shares tam: "I grew up one block remembers Pam. "And I liked Andy from with everyone else." away from campus. UMM bas been a the moment I walked into his office in the Pam's primary responsibilities as part of my whole life. I'm proud to say I basement of Camden Hall," recalls Pam. instructional technology specialist in work at UMM, and I'm proud to say I am "He was so warm and genuine. Andy Computing Services include advanced an alum. This place means a lot to both became more than a boss to me. He was level support for computing to all students, Victor and me." my mentor. Andy encouraged me to keep faculty, and staff. She prepares and learning. Right off the bat, he prompted teaches courses and workshops for the me to enroll in classes at UMM. Thanks campus community and writes training to Andy, with his encouragement and materials, instructional handouts, and Check out Pam 's instructional technology support, I completed a bachelor of aits and Web pages. She serves as an innovative blog at blog.lib.umn.edu/pam/it/. a master's degree after that! " teaching consultant to the Faculty

Fall 2008 Profile page 29 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Honor Roll ofDonors The University of Minnesota, Morris is pleased to recognize the many alumni who support UMM's mission by making a contribution between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. Alumni are listed by reunion year. We gratefully acknowledge and recognize the gifts of these alumni and the families, spouses and partners they represent.

Class of 1963 Sylvia Sunquist Swenson Bonnie M. Hartfiel Lutz Herbert A. Roberts Theodore S. Storck Marilyn I. Johnson Syverson Helen A. Mortenson Bruce E. Schroer Emmaline C. Schlueter Therres Warren A. Nord Terry S. Schwartz Schroer Class of 1964 Viola R. Tyrrell Thiel Linda M. Oslund Loretta J. Seppanen Duane A. Bayerkohler Sharon A. Summer Vipond James W. Pinkney Patricia A. Wrobel Strickland Edwin J. Beckman, Jr. Connie N. Austvold Wendt Elroy H. Podratz Albert L. Stucke Bernadine V. Lundberg Annice L. Goodroad Wichelmann Raymond A. Rossberg Dale J. Suckstorff Christiansen Loren D. Wiger Ronald D. Russell Harvey G. Swenson Burnell G. Eidem Carol J. Witt Sayres Stephen T. Tlu-onson Jere L. Ettesvold Class of 1966 John A. Schmidt Stephen D. Trites Duane H. Hausmann Jerome A. Anderson Mary J. Van Hee Scrivner Keith L. Wiger Edward A. Hennen John J. Biel Sharon L. Pederson Shun All en C. Williams David F. Jahn Rosemary J. Pomerenko Biel David E. Skjervold Jimmy D. Winter Clu-istian R. Ka1mud Karl H. Blomgren Ali ce T. Hennen Smith Diane P. Peterson Zellmann De Anne C. Frederickson Ceceli a H. Femrite Bowers Diane M. Hoelscher Spychalla Kennedy Randall K. Halvorson Robert W. Stahman Class of 1969 Richard G. Kloos Rodney H. Hanna Richard L. Tate Sharon C. Avery Ronald J. Larson Beverly J. Maloney Harren Catherine A. Christensen Torrey Susan A. Wright Blume Brenda L. Larson Long Harry A. Hennen Dale P. Weber David A. Bohne Gary E. Lund Eugel)e 0 . Hoxtell Linda Wilson Dennis G. Boll Larry A. McNichols Karen L. Johnson Leslie E. Wolff Marsha L. Larson Boraas Leonard E. Munstermann Sharon L. Kolle Maxin e A. Mattson Wolff Carter A. Christie Dennis I. Nelson Cortlan L. Krogstad Paul E. Coleman Francis C. Nelson Catherine A. Vogel LaBarre Class of 1968 Katherine M. Dahl Howard M. Nielsen David M. Larson Thomas A. Alsleben Emily M. Tolbert E Li iott Don H. Peters Margie A. Jackson McNichols Diane M. Dierks Anderson Allen H. Frisch Rodney B. Rask Marian D. Moerer Nelson Harlan E. Anderson Royce A. Full er Keith G. Redfield Cheryl K. Simpson Retrum Susan J. Evans Beedle Mary E. Wiger Graves Harvey F. Roberts Robert F. Retrum Raymond P. Bjornson Sandra M. Falk Grosland David L. Schmidt Alice M. Clarke Smith Charlotte K. Schwarze Black Dennis W. Happel Arlen L. Strehlo Karen A. Mahoney Strom Thomas A. Bollman John A. Hill Courtland B. Swenson Myron W. Toft Arlene J. Johnson Dayton James J. Hollenhorst Patricia K. Hopkins Veum-Smith Gary L. Zavadil John W. Dayton Marilyn J. Kanne Keith D. Wendt John E. Fricke Carolyn L. Strem Klug Robert L. Wente Class of 1967 Margaret E. Carlson Fricke Roy J. Kraemer Daniel B. Bollman Robert F. Gay Cecelia J. Forester Kramer Class of 1965 Marcia L. Nelson Bollman Delbert W. Gerdes John R. Krattenmaker Anonymous Lee A. Boraas Richard A. Graves Edith N. Norgren Lang Lynne M. Teske Bowman Claire E. Campion Erickson Bruce A. Grosland Virginia A. Carlson Larsen A. Kay Joranger Carlson Joyce I. Koosmann Ettesvold Robert C. Henke John P. Lepinski James A. Carlson Dennis D. Flesner Audrey L. Peterson Henningson James S. Lombard, Jr. Charles E. Flolo Maureen A. McAHister Flolo David L. Johnson Curtis B. Loschy · Robert P. Gandrud Kenneth M. Hagen Gordon H. Johnson Mary S. Krageland Kathleen M. Gjerdingen Ronald G. Hains Anna C. Norby Johnsrud Luhman-Johnson Darrel M. Hamann Barbara J. Nelson Hanna Susan 0. Otterholt Kempe Janet Drill Luttmers Rolland M. Hokanson Thomas N. Harren Gloria J. Koehl Frederick W. McNelly, Jr. Delores H. Johnshoy Huebner Chris R. Henningson · Janet M. Lindall Koepp Jon B. Meier Kenneth R. Kollodge Cynthia A. Babb Janssen Kenneth G. Koepp Vione R. Larson Olson Paul A. Miller Dennis A. Kamstra · Carol J. Kratzke Roger A. Ostenson Lynden W. Nelson Richard J. Kennedy Curtis L. Larson Dennis D. Pederson Lillian M. Franklin Ness Cordell Klug Gary G. Lickfett Karl D. Quade Avis J. Van Otterloo Ogden Kathleen A. Koll odge Brian J. Lokkesmoe Ruth E. Van Fossen Roquitte Gary V. Olhoft Deloy L. Kramer Suzanne M . Landgraf Magnuson Carole L. McGinnis Russell Gayle A. Wenskaug Olson Martha M. Kroening Gary L. McGrath Barry T. Schaub Linda T. Baalson Olson Michael J. Larson Thomas B. McRoberts Eugene G. Schmidt Rollance E. Olson Robert D. Lawler Christine J. Sumstad Pofahl Pamela R. Berg Schmitt Susan G. Hendricks Racca Sandra M. Schroeder Lawler Sharon D. Stewart Reeves Gary W. Sethney Stuart J. Starner Larry L. Luttmers Judy K. Miller Riesenberg Robert N. Starner

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Roger G. Steintl Class of 1971 Sidney J. Boushek, Jr. Brent R. Nielson Charles L. Swanson Patricia A. Umhoefer Asche Katberine E. Dunker Boylan Louise M . Meyer Olson Linda L. Wilgohs Thomas Michael D. Bah Nancy A. Brokopp . LeonB. Oman David L. Thomsen Daniel M . Benson Debra L. Carlson Mark G. Peterson Gary D. Turck Ronald V. Beyer Della J. Lawson Conroy Francis G. Plautz Donald H. Vogt Diane M . Hovdestad Christeson Ma1jory A. Wittnebel Delpbey Rachel E. Froiland Quenemoen Marta L. Viste Wall Rose Till Christie Julene D. Kill Dezeeuw Gregory N . Reigstad Lowell L. Zellmann Constance M. Godding Cuff Dwenda K. Van Veldhuizen Warren J. Retzlaff Pamela K. Klason Dahl Gj erdingen Patricia A. Dahl Ronhovde Class of 1970 Kathleen L. Westergren Detloff Brian H. Gray Richard L. Sandberg Beverly A. Gunvalson Alsleben Larry L. Edlund Barbara Gunderson Stowe A ll an M. Schoening Janet A. Femrite Barker Roseaim M . Faber Susan M. Hauer Michael W. Schwarze Jane K. Batcheller Marcia M. Floding Ford William D. Haugen Bonnie G. Stahler Kathryn S. Cihlar Botzek Polly M . Croatt Galbraith Diane E. Samuelson Hennen Anne S. Stewart-Uehling Roger L. Carl son Roger D. Galbraith Linda L. Hedlund Hewitt Lawrence P. Thayer Douglas A. Dahl Ray W. Gildow James V. Hiedeman Joyce G. Gilbertson Traver Jon Degallier Lucille G. Guenther Gloege Sharon A. Voigt Hintgen Virginia M. Wright Paul A. Dezeeuw Ruth T. Troen Gremmels Craig M. Howard Ronna L. Rambow Flesner Linda J. Berger Hache Mary E. Swanson Jacobs Class of 1973 James E. Ford Ronald P. Hennen Carol L. Johnson Jerzak Wayne H. Adriaens Eugene R. Gjerdingen James A. Hilleren Richard J. Juul, Jr. Terry M. Amundson Mona K. Syverson Gregersen Dale R. Holecek Linda M . Olson Kading Robert B. Anderson Mary E. Hansen Robert A. Hoppe Joyce Omland Kamstra W arrenn C. Anderson Jan K. Haugland Thomas J. Huebsch Larry D. Kepner Kathryn J. Behm Richard W. Hawkinson Michael J. Jacobs Robert L. Koelman Judy K. Wartman Schmidt Blair Diane L. Hay Pamela S. Egerstrom Johnson Ann L. Barz Koktan Diane E. Bowlby Judith C. Jansen Hill John M. Kading Randall J. Kopitzke Karen L. Burr Lyle D. Hoxtell Karen A. Schaible Kraemer Irene H. Kovala Dorothy A. Coy Lucy G. Gibbs Imholte Cynthia E. Colberg Kramer Lan-y D. Krieg Lloyd E. Danzeisen Shirl ey A. Janssen Sharon M. Kremer Rene S. Pridgen Krumwiede Michele A. Widder Engberg Duane J. Jerzak Ronald V. Lachelt Gary J. Moore Robert J. Engberg Connie A. Rude Johnson Linda S. Jensen Larson Joann Amundson Munstemian Jon N. Erickson Mary L. Vogel Kowles Mary M. Vik Lemmons Lucinda K. Smidt Krattenmaker Don E. Lifto Emma L. Lawatsch K vatum Bruce L. Linscheid Ardell A. Agre LaCombe Roderick A. Long Elizabeth A. Edman Laraby Frances M. Torrey M arks Charles E. Lueck Bruce L. Mebust V irginia A. Lundby Delaney Terry A. Melom Thomas W. Mahoney Janet G. Nordstrom Cathy L. Schroer Mansfi eld Judith A. Long Oldemeyer Katherine B. Behl en Mennicke Darlene E. Elgin Olen Deborah K. Maetzold Mettenberg Mark A. Peterson Margie E. Mitchell Olsbo Darlene M. Mc Grath Popelka Grant S. Quam Paul R. Popelka Gayle S. Fairchild Schuster Loren H. Prairie Thomas J. Schuster Katberine M. Boutain Reardon Steven A. Sicheneder Victoria A. Blanchard Reid Shirley M . Meyer Skoog Roger L. Sandberg Kathryn A. Wolbeck Smith Helen A. Schneider 2008 Karyn Nielson Memorial Scholarship Karen A. Kolodjski Steintl Jill L. Jorgensen Sicheneder Roger E. Strand Kate A. Stolpman recipients honored at Scholarship Jubilee John 0. Vaala Judith K. Denelsbeck Stone Royce Nielson represented his brother and sister-in-law, Donald R . Vegoe David E. Thompson Gregg '70 and Judy Nielson '72, at the 2008 Scholarship Jubilee Carol A. Conner Vogt Bonne Lie Williams during which he had the opportunity to meet Elizabeth M. Waller E. Caroline Hay Vopatek James L. Wisser '09, Lemmon, South Dakota (center) and Ashley M . Corbett Stephen E. Vopatek Roger J. Zeman '09, Forest Lake (right), 2008 recipients of the Karyn Nielson Terry A. Wangen Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was established by · John W. Weiler Class of 1972 Gregg and Judy in memory of daughter Karyn, a UMM legacy Sherry A. Fischer Wentler Audrey Ross Amundson Michael F. Werner Steven G. Barta student who died in 1993 as the result of a horse-riding accident. It Judy A. Wood Zachariason Sbaron R. V imala Belt is awarded to students who share Karyn's passion for community Charles R. Zimmerman Arlene E. Weberg Bomer service, church activities, and volunteerism.

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Karen E. Eastby Gadda Ross A. Hawley Michael D. Madsen David D. Balster Ralph L. Gerbig Irene L. Shelstad Henjum Mary K. Martin Dawn M. Benson Gwynne J. Gaffaney Gildow Elizabeth J. Wood Hinds James D. McNichols Stephan R. Berger Dennis A. Gimmestad Steven D. Ista Fred E. Nelson Steven P. Brandt John L. Hanson Robert W. Iverson Mary S. Dokkebakken Olson Joan M. Bulfer Susan D. Goldenstein Hennen Susan E. Jackson Nancy B. Boese Oman Debra G. Gandrud Dahlseng Bonnie J. Bryant Henningson John C. Kreuser Deborah J. Otto Joan E. Effertz Donovan James A. Henningson Barbara J. Kuhn Stephen C. Peterson Jon M. Fellows Alan D. Hewitt Douglas A. Lennick Allan J. Riel Allen N. Gieske David M. Hoppe Nancy A. Burgstahler Marthaler Susan J. Kristoffersen Rypka Jean L. Lee Hartzog Garry D. Hoyme Timothy L. Marthaler Marte J. Sheeran Richard A. Hawton Thomas L. Jacobson Donald P. McCollor Deborah K. Sodt James R. Hoppie Bill R. King Joan M. Rumph McDonald Mark C. Sticha Kim E. Johnson Victor W. Koosmann Christine C. Crnmb Meyer Joseph B. Tax David B. Keller Cheryl D. Thomes Lachelt Gerald E. Meyer Luanne M. Bremer Tax Mark S. Kelly Robert D. Larsen Alice A. Kelly Nelson Anthony J. Tigges Scott D. Kelly Lori J. Strnthers Lifto Yvette E. Peterson Olson Gregg W. Vieregge David W. Ketcham Jerome A. Martinek Steven P. Onken Debra J. Peterson W amer Robert E. Kirchberg Linda J. Yager Mel om Harvey L. Pederson Kristine M . Griebel Wavrin Kerry J. Knakmuhs Sharon K. Loeck Mitzner David C. Peterson Rebecca A. Zeug Matthiesen Muriel A. Nelson Diane L. Green Peterson Class of 1976 Peggy E. McCallum Laura J. Roeske Nielson Margaret D. Quackenbush Anonymous Kent M. Meyers Eugene A. Nothnagel Margaret A. Radio Anna M. Stolberg Bopp Ziadie K. Ziemke Meyers Linda R. Yoder Olson David A. Reiland Charles I. Broten Richard T. Middleton Carol M. Peterson Person Delores B. Lien Rheingans Anne C. Brownlee-Stoebe Lee E. Monnens Peter E. Person Reuben Richardson David J. Chapman Kenneth G. Paulsen Coleen C. Peterson Martha L. Gromatka Riel Valeria A. Christensen Andrew A. Pederson Thomas J. Peterson James C. Schmidt Laurel A. Degemes Jeffrey A. Peterson Donald A. Samuelson Lynette A. Schlapkohl Skolte Jane M. Delage Randall J. Preuss Edwin K. Smead Richard B. Stoebe Laurie J. Dempsey Gail A. Rixen Terri L. Raciti Teeson Ronald K. Thorseth Ford G. Elliott Ill Cyndia S. Van Der Veer Schneck Mary Ann Flolo Thompson Gregory D. Wahlberg Linda A. Stenswick Erno Brian M. Stark Christine Carey Trampe! William K. Warfield Jay E. Fier Sandra R. Triebenbach Stobb Peter S. Tritz Kay F. Wemsing Steven K. Frederickson Kathryn M. Vickerman Kathleen J. Schamber Wangen Barbara J. Mulder Wertish Sue A. Johnson Frederickson Rick E. Wanderi Kay S. Slagter Westlie John M. Woell Robert V. Goodman Mark K. Williamson Robert L. Hartman Class of 1978 Thomas D. Wilson Class of 1975 Laurel A. Schumacher Hawley Anonymous Thomas F. Winn Norma J. Altmann-Bergseth Robert L. Hendrickson Ben A. Agar Nancy R. Huseth Wisser Maren E. Michaelson Bakken Nancy A. Carny Hultgren Ronald C. Allen Brnce A. Young Brnce A. Becker Tim L. Ingeman Randy A. Arndt William L. Berg Mary J. Hess Keller Jeffrey L. Arnold Class of 1974 Jean M . Olen Bergen Vernon F. Koepp Kathleen M . Filzen Bisek Mary J. Kurtzman Adriaens Mark C. Bergherr Roy W. Krasean James A. Brudvig Elaine E. Borash Anderson Daryl E. Brever Deborah A. Rosdahl Lueck Kenneth J. Bruss Roberta L. Anderson Edward M. Caillier Marilyn K. Manley Julee S. Caspers Agar Warren G. Bakker Linda K. Valle Caillier Madeline E. Maxeiner Beverly J. Donley Michael W. Bertelsen Wayne K. Drogemuller Renee A. Meyers David R. Dylla Allen A. Borchardt, Jr. Joan E. Eisenreich Emily L. Atkins Moore Donna R. Boeckermann Fowler Donald J. Briscoe Wayne C. Enger Joseph M. Moore Susan E. Giddings Stephen C. Brown Nile R. Fellows Dean T. Parisian Debbie R. Williams Godding Patricia M . Geers Chladek Ladonna K. Stelter Frankenstein Joan C. Pilot Debra L. Eads Gottlieb Peter R. Croatt Scott M . Grunst Robert P. Schneck Dennis A. Johnson Jeffrey R. Dahl Charles A. Grnssing Kathleen M. Seibel Sandra R. Johnson Evelyn J. Wietzke Dahlke Richard N. Gunderson Douglas V. Stock Deborah Ellanson Kaehler Larry G. Daily James M. Hamilton Clare Dingley Strand Michael S. Korth Randolph K. Davison Dean W. Kalmoe Susan K. Vieregge Nancy W. Winn Krasean Judith V. Collins Flicker Margaret A. Williams Keating Steven E. Waage Richard K. Lee Kevin R. Flicker Joni K. Kennedy Kreuser Paul R. Watzke Richard A. Linden John W. Fox David S. Kyllo Emmarella D. Ohlen Westrom Mark A. Lundgren Nancy E. Gladson-Houtkooper Shellie L. Williams Kyllo Vicki A. Davies McLellan Mary L. Groen Theresa A. Smith Larsen Class of 1977 Susan M. Mueller Middleton Dennis 0. Hansen Robert K. Leaverton Diane R. Bjorlin Amundson Susan J. Stumm Moore Christina M. Imes Hatfield Patricia M. Mellas Lindquist Gary B. Amundson Theresa A. Johnson Nelson

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Barbara J. Hippe Opitz Sandra K. Aldrich James D. Swanson Keith D. Olson Linda M . Powers Jill Blashack Strahan Donna L. Toft Randall L. Olson Robert L. Pratt Galen D. Brelie Daniel A. Vikstrom Todd A. Olson Paul M. Seaton Sharon L. Doherty Renee A. Goblirsch Witwicke Ma1y J. Carson Renner Mary M. Winter Seim Nancy M . Elias Julie B. Sandberg Thomas H. Sellnow .Lee J. Erickson Class of 1982 Miriam M. Stephan Sanguins Michael J. Sierakowski Robert A. Florine Mary J. Beam Douglas L. Schueller Gregory 8. Spofford Scott A. Giddings Terrence J. Boerboom Stuart E. Shelstad Vicki M. Lyseng Spofford Susan L. Granger Gary G. Bramel Ted M. Smith Mary J. Boe Stout Deborah L. Tomasetti Holt Charles A. Brunnette Teresa A. Tate Sullivan Randall L. Thielke Cheryl A. Hoechst Houston Anne M. Kubesh Corrigan Arden E. Vimig Terry D. Thomas Thomas J. Jacobs Todd R. Counters Jean E. Williamson Wicks Susan A. Von Mosch Mary 8 . Boraas Janotta Allan J. Doering Holly S. Witt Warren E. Williams V ickie L. Jauert John M . Enger, Jr. Jerome D. Witt Sandra A. Golembeck Korth Lynn M. Ballard Exsted Class of 1984 Bruce R. Kottom Robert J. Fisher Julianne D. Nere Amundson Class of 1979 Rachel L. Underwager Larson Lynnae J. Jenkins Grack Kelly A. Gossard Amundson Maggie G. Albers Thomas J. Larson Patti J. Hook Vimig John A. Anderson Darla D. Dahmes Bauchle David J. Lynch Steven J. Ilkka Matrese T. Benkofske Lon R. Berberich Carol S. McCannon Susan M. Hartley Karwoski Susan J. Benson Teresa L. Bopp Robert H. Mitchell, Jr. Cathryn S. Kemble Linda S. Olson Bigot Darla J. Bell Brink Jon A. Mukand Brenda M. Swenson Landes Jon A. Blocher Janelle L. Nelson Davis Leslie C. Nelson Karla J. Larsen Craig C. Bowden David A. Dean Mary M. Orr Gayle M. Miller Rebecca L. Schotzko Braegelmann Linda M . Walker Dewitt Myron G. Patten Bradley P. Moore Michelle A. Kallhoff Brown Patrick S. Douglass Julie A. Bergh Penk Patrick J. Moore Sharyn M. Wallin Danielson Donald D. Eicher Gregory J. Peterson David P. Mulcrone Carol J. Walker Denny Patrice C. Zierke Eveslage Mark T. Rodeberg Jenine S. Swenson Nordquist Jojuana M. Irwin Dickson Phillip R. Godding Michele T. Rooney Joanne M. Holzheimer Noyes Jane E. Aisenbrey Diers Mary J. Iveland Graphenteen Catherine A. Zidon Schmidt Valerie M. Reti James C. Dieter Timothy J. Hoelscher Michael P. Schumacher Phyllis A. Rickmeyer Diane M. Duesterhoeft Harold 8. Holt Virginia K. Clemen Siefkes Wayne 0. Schaffran Stephen J. Eklund Peter H. Holt Mark W. Stover Annette L. Seppanen Robin J. Gernandt Ellyn L. Hosch Douglas W. Turgeon Mark S. Ullery Patrice C. Christensen Gillie Ruth J. Johnson Hystead Patricia K. Larson Turgeon Cynthia A. Walker Welinski Holly E. Erickson Hanauer Jeanne M. Jacobson Brustuen Christopher J. Zierke Thomas A. Hanson Daniel J. Johnson Class of 1981 Shirley A. Seward Zierke Daniel L. Haukos Debra K. Johnson Rebecca A. Larson Anderson Hege B. Herfindahl Margaret I. Schone Keames Roger J. Arndt Class of 1983 Jennifer M . Born Kelly Timothy J. Kroeger Tammy A. Barnes Wayne A. Barstad Linda R. King-Krentz Daniel L. Lembcke Kristine G. Goblirsch Callahan Jeffry C. Braegelmann Larry A. Knutson Michelle D. Wischnak Lembcke Charles A. Christianson Dale D. Brown Scott J. Lappegaard John H. Luetmer Marla R. Fredrick Coffin Nancy J. Cushman Jeffrey R. Lessman Richard J. Maatz Philip J. Coffin Lorie A. Skjerven Gildea Thomas G. Lydon Glenn D. Melchert Allen H. Geffe Mary J. Lounsbury Gruba Timothy P. McCloskey Janet L. Molnau Timothy J. Gehring Rick D. Hansen Michael T. Molden Gail K. Nelson Randy C. Geister Dale A. Hanson Shelley J. Johnson Molden Wesley J. Nelson Lois R. Ulbricht Graff Robert T. Holmes Stephanie A. Mosher-Williams Lois K. Kruschke Norby Roger S. Grev Nancy A. Delage Huber Scott A. Nelson Steven W. Quiggle Grant E. Herfindahl Timothy P. Huber Steven J. Nordquist David J. Reikowski Wanda J. Tysdal Holt Annette M . Blaisdell Ilkka Randall J. Olson Richard S. Rose Dean R. McKenna Donald A. Jahn Linden J. Pederson Kirk E. Rovang James K. Meyer Andrew D. Johnson Brian J. Petermeier Timothy A. Schildt Donald A. Munsterman Naomi E. Karaus Kristin M. Peterson Rhoda E. Smith Kimberly L. Frank Olson Thomas P. Koch Robert S. Peterson Timothy 8. Smith Debora L. Donner Pazdemik Randall J. Kramer Susan L. Peterson Cynthia L. Stamness Matthew 0. Pederson Joan R. Hullett Larson Bradley D. Pickle Harlen A. Ulrich Darlene M. Rian Gregg A. Laurence DeAnn G. Dewandeler Redfield Karin M . Bergherr Ward John R. Rice Thomas J. Lawson Todd E. Smith Dirk T. White Betty M. Orbeck Schmidt Deanne R. Guse Malterer Susan L. Larson Sommerfeld Loren P. Zimmerman Ruth D. Simpson Gordon 0. Meyer Randall M . Sukow James E. Smith Charles B. Mitzel Rodney A. Switzer Class of 1980 Kelly D. Smith Diane M . Nyhus Mitzel Darren W. Thiesse Anonymous Gordon J. Straw Curtis_A. Nelson

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Kim E. Peterson Weber Susan M. Baker Dieter Mary S. Eliason Poss Mark A. Gisi Judy M. Wilkening Kevin D. Fossum Norma J. Reker Lisa J. Nordstrom Gjersvik Peter J. Zeleny Barbara A. Larsen Friedeman Rodney L. Richter Paul W. Gonnerman Kimberly D. Schmidt Gemandt Debra K. Hanson Roggow Kathryn R. Hanson Class of 1985 Brian J. Hagen Sandra K. Samuelson Roverud Michael P. Hinrichs Karen R. Ray Alvstad Daniel C. Henjum Susan M. Kosak Salter Lori A. Livermore Hoehne Lowell D. Amundson Anita M. Faulds Hoffman Darcy L. Wille Senst Mary B. Holmberg Daniel S. Bormann Sandra J. Messner Jacobson Allen M. Shofe Anita L. Horecka Jodie M. Layman Bramel Brett N . Johnson Denise M. Erickson Sturman Shirley I. Blommel Hulinsky Diane M. AmsdorfCordes Stacey K. Larson Junghans Gerralynn A. Thomas Todd G. Hyde Bryan S. Delage Donald K. Kleinschmidt Judy D. Watson Tiesel Gary P. Ihnen Thomas J. DeRung Cynthia L. Kuismi Juleen M . Trisko-Schneider Brian L. Kadlec Pamela J. Heimann Engebretson Susan J. Miller Theodore P. Van Erp Renee A. Collett Kannegiesser Karla L. Pronk Farrell David A. Pietz Gretchen M. Ward Margaret A. Kleven Julie A. Zwaschka Fossum Karin R. Paetznick Rein Anthony C. Williamson III Janell K. Webb Kolden Donald E. Goebel Peggy A. Torkelson Tammy J. Block Winter Bruce G. Kuechle Danette M. Lachmiller Griffith Rinkenberger Sheryl M. Dewitte Larock Thomas L. Hausmann Brian D. Roggow Class of1988 Mo.nica M. Lenneman Todd J. Hickman Jody L. Andreasen Sampson Anonymous Lorelei Livingston Lori R. Hoekstra Emi Richard R. Sampson Peggy L. Semmler Beck Gary D. Malecek Teresa M. Stracek Hoglund John P. Sams Barbara A. Rahlenbeck Berg Timothy M. McLaughlin Jay E. Johnson Linda S. Freyman Sams Paula R. Gugel Chacon Leslie R. Thibodo Meek Stanley J. Jung Anne M. Heinsohn Seppanen Jodi A. DeCamp William C. Mettler Susan M. Jung Varpness Nancy A. Nordby Waletzko Kristi M . Nichols Delage Dean A. Mithun Kathleen M. Kamper Todd W. Walter Bradley J. DeLeeuw Ellen M. Jarchow Moritz Mark D. Karels Mary E. Diederich Lorri A. Holm Pederson Elizabeth K. Ketz Class of 1987 Thomas M. Fox Nathan D. Pederson Debbra A. Korkowski Wendy S. Wharton Kristi A. Iverson Fritz Michael S. Peterson Bonnie L. Mills Kruse Appenzeller Ruth M. Hamlow Craig W . Ross Mark L. Lagergren Christopher D. Birkholz Kari J. Halverson Hanson Lisa M. Olson Sellie James F. Mahoney Leann C. Vergeldt Blanchfield Lisa M. Hanson Connie S. Schuft Simonett Karen L. Frank Makela Susan M. Stoick Chamberlain Bruce A. Harvey Dawn M. Duhr Sparby Steven J. Miller Fran E. Cin Sara J. Watson Haugen Ian C. Stuart Colleen K. Butler Nelson Blane T. Dahl Kenneth G. Heitzman Robert W. Sutterer Blake D. Redfield Fred A. Dickson Ann Hendershott Kenneth W. Traxler Carla J. Schmidt Riley Pam M. Zitzloff Diem Matthew J. Johnson Randy M. Trimble Steven E. Schroeder Roger J. Ebnet Joel D. Kennedy Janelle A. Schwagerl Tritz Terry J. Schuur Nancy A. Bullert Eklund Kathryn R. Kuntz Dennis L. Van Dam John L. Seppanen Susan M. Frass Douglas A. K videra Cristin G. Van Driel Janine F. Staufacker Gwen M. Athman Garber Margaret T. Larson Thomas M. VanErp John V. Stowe Martin R. Garber Rollin L. Larson John F. VanKempen Jerry R. Teeson Beth A. Gillespie Hallauer John H . Lee Mark J. Wettlaufer Douglas K. Tigner Shirley M. Guse Carlynn C. Anderson Lundeen Lee A. Varpness Michael J. Gutierres Beth A. Mahoney Class of 1990 David A. Waletzko Brad T. Hanauer Debra K. McDonald Kyle W. Berget Jaclyn D. Anderson Walter Kevin J. Hansen Laura K. Anderson Newman Charles W. Berry Paul Werner Clyde C. Heppner Carolyn A. Olson Tonya D. Freeman Berzat Linda L. Wallisch Wolf Kaye E. Andersh Hesemann Michael C. Rodriguez Timothy T. Buysse Marty J. Wolf Todd K. Hesemann Thomas P. Rooney Genevieve M. Haggerty Michael W. Woodcock Cynthia L. Christianson Peter T. Roverud Carruthers Daniel S. Zamzow Hiedeman Lawrence E. Ward John A. Chasteen Mary L. Hauge Ziegler David D. Hofland James M. Williamson Cort S. Coburn Richard E. Ziegler Julie A. Horkey Jennifer G. Ginkel Dahl Heidi J. Bode Zimmerman John M. Hovren Class of 1989 Patricia K. Appel Dahlke Paul J. Huber Paul F. Brown Jeffrey G. Dalen-Bard Class of 1986 Renae J. Engebretson Huber Robert A. Bruckner John J. DeRung Suzanne M. Barley Shari L. Brunes Johnson Veronica L. Burt Wendy L. Youngerberg DeRung Randy Bell James P. Kosse Susan M. Ellingson Theresa M. Weick Diekmann Laurie W. Watson Bums Leigh C. Marthe Candace M . Ahearn Ellingworth Amy J. Doll-Wohlers Karleen J. Draeger Cowger Gregory L. Martin Duane E. Ellingworth Lisa K. Lester Finken Patricia A. Daigle-Hoffman Mary E. Normandin Nolting Joel C. Flaten Debra A. Hennen Frischmon Joan M. deCathelineau John D. O'Driscoll Joanne M. Sopkowiak Foust · Diane B. Middendorf Gregory A. DeGier Dyanne M. Opdahl Parsons Timothy P . Frischmon Gillingham Lynette F. Demuth Michael R. Petermeier Julie R. Toft Gervais Jon A. Gubrud

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Thomas L. Halverson Anne M . Bruss Nelson Charlotte M. Skarphol Hoffmann Aaron L. Hoium Craig S. Herman Lynn H. Hofland Nelson Devin R. Janssen Jason E. Hoium Karie R. Wolff Hickman Craig A. Nordling Theresa L. Johnson Ellen M . Louwagie Juni Kurt R. Hoehne III Paige J. Anderson Nordling Amy E. Gamer Jones Julie A. Schilling Kane Carrie D. Jepma David J. Notch Kimberly Jones Arthur J. Kasal Gina N . Keenan-Klages Kelly J. Paquin Notch Jeffrey D. -Juni Nicholas W. Kopp Constance M . Hartman Kieso Denise A. Hanson Oakes Theresa L. Kakac Kurt J. Korkowski Mary M. Atkinson Lieser Terrence M. Osterman Jane M. Flaschenriem Kampen Kurtis G. Kuhn George M. McCarthy Ronda K. Peterson Eva C. Dockter Kathmann Kevin J. Kutter Brian A. Meinen Teresa R. Luckow Peterson Kevin J. Kathmann Amy J. Kohn Kytonen Dana L. Nelson Thomas R. Peterson Tracy H. Kill Stacy L. Heck Lambert Kristi L. O 'Connell Leonice L. Prokott Jennifer L. Asfeld Kinzer Thomas C. Lopez Alice M . Pegel Stuart Sandra J. Rausch Steven A. Kinzer Meredith A. McGrath John S. Pippert · Terri M. Lofquist Reuter Kristen A. Sigrist Lynch Karen J. Rittenhouse Mitchell Dorothy A. Reiner Jeffrey D. Richert Cheryl A. Stadick Maiolo Laura D. Ahrens Moore LeAnn K. Richardson Jeffrey A. Schmidt Dennis G. Marso Jennifer J. Ainsworth Opitz . Jeffrey W. Riser Scott A. Schroeder Sarah K. Mc Guire Jean M. Parupsky Clayton A. Rosa Jeffrey L. Skarphol Robert G. McDonald Mark 0 . Robinson Amy K. Heinecke Schmidt Valerie J. Pompe Skarphol Marcus W. Miller Christopher A. Roelfsema-Hummel Brian J. Schneider Carmen E. Stangeland Snaza E. Christina Muedeking Leah K. Roelfsema-Hummel Mark L. Shelstad Gregory G. Sperr Gina M. Jarchow Newman Sarah L. Muonio Schanus Darin L. St Germain Shelly R. Busche Stockinger Beth A. O 'Connor Michael B. Schlachter Stacie A. Tietz Stellner Andrea L. Willemssen Stoick William J. Pawlowski Corinne K. Leuthner Schmieg Karl J. Terhaar Gerri L. Swiers Christopher T. Peterson Joan D. Revier Seedorf Bart A. Thielbar John A. Voit Lisa J. Landwehr Phipps Christine M. Chapman Thompson Paula R. Stoltenburg Thielbar Mai1in I. Voskuil Carmin J. Pluntz Jeffery S. Thompson Julianne B. Graupman Trebelhom Jennifer J. Westendorf Eric R. Roers Anita A. Nordine Thorsteinson Scott R. Trebelhom Suzette M. Westhoff John A. Rollie Todd J. Thorsteinson Donald E. Vankeulen JD. White Christopher J. Schanus Douglas A. Wandersee Virginia P. Kolb Vankeulen Diane L. Tobie Wonchoba Donald J. Schilling ' Shelly M . Weibye Kristina L. Schram Kimberly J. Williamson Whalen Class of 1991 Class of 1992 Christine M . Labarre Staebler Michael J. Yetzer Kevin A. Alleger Julie K. Mathiowetz Anderson Stacey M. Dickinson Swanson Jonathan E. Arneson Mark D. Anderson Jade W . Templin Class of 1994 Megan M. Bard-Pankow Carolyn M. Fragodt Ashburn Joy M . Nielsen Tessmer Patricia A. Alander Aanes Donald E. Beissel Kevin R. Banken Todd J. VanErp Paul J. Aanes Ann M . Carlson Bisek Christine M. Beck Larson Christine M. Kapla VanKempen Robert A. Amos Joan L. Boleman Michael D. Berndt Cory R . Wagner David L. Breclit Anne M. Polusny Broskoff Suzanne C. Ostrom Berndt Juli A. Yauch Wagner Gina M . Brunko-Marquez Mary E. Johnson Burroughs Nancy J. Helmer Berry Tracy A. Nelson Walker Carrie A. Bulger Thomas W. Chase Christine M . Beyerl Christopher D. Wente Scott D . Carlson Mark A. Ciampone Beth A. Schumacher Breiter Patricia S. Wulf Wente David P. Christians Brian L. Clauson Suzanne K. Brown Sheldon R. Wiger Sarah C. Boll Cozzi Peter J. Dahl Carey L. Paquette Chasteen Emily C. Bowron Crabtree Kristin S. Dalen-Bard Janeen A. Schletz Clauson Class of 1993 Joshua J. Crabtree Jody A. Ebnet Laura L. Brown Deleon Joyce L. Aamot Brian M. Donlan Michelle L. Swanson Engstrom Michele R. Nicholls Deschenes William L. Bajari Melanie Fohl Geoffrey R. Flynn Kristin S. Olson Doeden Katie M . Knuth Benson Tamara L. Marwitz Furth Shelley M. Gemza Timothy G. Doeden Karen E . Hansen Berget Michael E. Giga Brett M . Gibson Marc H. Doepner-Hove Mathew S. Bisek Sarah K. Heymer Giga Brant N. Hacker Stacy K. Doepner-Hove Diane N. Lotzer Broksieck Norina M. Selbitschka Giri Julie A. Pompe Hacker Theodore J. Ebnet Rebecca S. Foote Ciampone Tracy L. Lutz Hansen Jill C. Hanson Sheri M. Jacobs Fakhreddine Chad K. Daby Jeffrey M. Hausken · Cheryl L. Johnson Jean M. Koetz Flynn Cindy L. Schwartz Diersen Jason K. Heikkila Marlene M . Leonhardt Kadlec Lori A. Foote Matthew A. Diersen Brian E. Hill Peter J. Kampen Bruce R. Forsyth Mary A. Torchy Doschadis Jennifer S. Deutchman Houtman Scott A. Kimlinger Pamela G. Christiansen Gades Tiffany R. Robb Eidem Jon C. Houtman Shawn R. Kirkeide Colleen M . Geisel Tamara A. Erickson Mark A. Hove Brian J. Kleven Melanie L. Dahlin Gillespie Jeffrey R. Estum Mary L. Kiser Patricia C. Koehler Scott A. Gonnerman Brenda M. Schoenecker Faber Kimberly A. Koehn Jose L. Marquez Lisa R. Gulbranson Daniel L. Flaig Fred J. Kuismi Erica J. Gaarder Miller Lisa J. Gustafson Kathryn R. Pfitzer Good Patrick R. Larson Molly E. Hergott Miller Howard L. Hecht Heidi L. Haley-Franklin Madeleine A. Leith-Fischer Ann Marie C. Mrnak Scott T. Hegstad Amber L. Ehlert Hill Jennifer R. Lecy Lindgren

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Tasslyn L. Frame Magnusson Jenny L. Anderson Schaust · Thomas W. Brenny Emily E. Welke Fifield Derrick P. Montplaisir Laura C. Schrier Russell R. Cherne Amber L. Neff Finch Charles D. Nikles II Jami L. Pagnac Schumacher Sheila A. Christen Stephen J. Fricke Natalie L. Prasch Matthew L. Schumacher Clayton M. Compton Sandra Hohnstadt Aleksey Przhelyaskovskiy Jeffrey A. Smith Bridget R. Kimmes Crabtree Hans C. Horning Kelly R. Quick Shelby L. Strafe! Scott B. Dargus Shane P. Hudak David L. Santelman Jessica K . Trites Rolle Lisa H. Hollermann Dierkhising Emily E. Willett James Steve A. Santjer Daniel F. Unzen Ross A. Dierkhising Patrick T. Jarvis Brandon J. Schaust Greta M. Schoep Van Meeteren Kelly M. Nelson Doohen Jill M. Kane Deborah A. Quinn Schilling Nancy L. Zierden VanErp Robert R. Doohen Justin M. Kassulke Glen D. Schilling Jana L. Voss Emmeline J. Erikson Laura A. Kelnhofer John C. Schultz Kristina K. Walker Stacie A. Euteneuer Seth L. Kersten Kyle A. Vick Barbara E. Walswick Ladaryl Fenney Jason P. Lindquist Jeffery H. Voit Michael J. Whitt Joanna M. Biss Ferraro Sarah M. Maki Michelle M. Henry Voit Amanda L. Carlquist Wilwerding Jennifer M. Paulson Fitch Lisa M. Martin Jodi J. Kannas Weelborg Benjamin S. Winchester David M. Fluegel Lora M. Martin LoriAnn M. Lentsch Wilson Janelle M. Gerth Jyl S. Matson Tirona J. Odegaard Wyckoff Class of 1996 Kristin M. Goracke Charles A. McBroom Laura J. Johnson Bond Stacy L. Helget Tammy A. Nelson Class of 1995 Jennifer A. Borgert Benjamin J. Holtz Angela L. Nissen Mary K. Asche Nicole C. Newman Brecht Kimberly A. Zimney Horning Amy L. Olson-Skog Andrea Griggs Barkley Jamie E. Bruhn Elisa M. Johnson Carolina Pallares Jeffrey J. Bartusek Patricia M. Burns Matthew M. Johnson Theresa M. Pertz Matthew D. Berg Candace R. Carlson Daniel A. Keller Dale F. Plasek Leslie C. Berzat, Jr. Anne E. Folkerds Christianson Brad A. Kelzer Heidi M. Buck Plasek Ann M. Blaisdell Eric C. Crabtree .Stacy A. Kelzer Jennifer L. Gilbertson Radke Rachel L. Brand Joline C. Ness Dalton Alexandyr G. Kent Michael R. Radke Sarah J. Bromeland Kristi M. Fick Dick Michelle L. Lebeau Sarah J. Nelson Rask Timothy S. Brown Matthew A. Dickinson Devon F. Leppink Staren Kimberly K. Rathmann Carrie M. Buck Renee L. Kaess Drewicke Shane D. Martin Shannon M. Maurer Robinson Judy M. Schreifels Carlson Jennifer L. Elsenpeter-Brustuen Luke L. McLain Rhea A. Nelson Rock Tina M. Lieser Christians Sheila R. Flatau Laura L. Melin Jaron J. Roering Susan L. Christianson Stephanie E. Fonder Ashley N. Mercer Angela M. Mulder Romero Onika N. Craven Andrew W. Gorrill Kristopher C. Nelson Kari L. Schuch Candice S. Kollmann Currier Kerri A. Jamison Kyle H. Norton Andrea J. Schueler Valley Brent J. Dahlen Christine D. Karels Darren A. Olson Brent D. Seewald-Marquardt Sheryl D. Berger Decap1p Katherine I. Kent Peter L. Olson-Skog Michelle L. Sletto Michael S. Dick Kristen A. Leveille Nicholas Paluck Kari A. Fredricksen Ulrich Jennifer A. Schaible Dummer Sarah A. Carr Montplaisir Matthew D. Rabinovitch Jennifer E. Vogt-Erickson Kari J. Struxness Feldhaus Eric C. Newell Kevin M. Rask Sam P. Ferraro Carolyn B. Pickett Olson Luke I. Robinson Class of 1999 Jennifer L. Ganyo Judy M. Platz Jill A. Renner Sargent Christa S. Nevalainen Anderson Mary B. Haley Hames Jennifer A. Gunderson Schmitz Angela L. Seewald-Marquardt Erika L Bailey-Johnson Julie M. Emerson Heyen Holly L. Norling Sebahar Adam C. Sheridan Michael C. Bernard Jamison J. Yurek Hoium Stephanie M. Muller Slagter Joy E. Webskowski Springborg Adam L. Bestler Suzanne Y. Nelson Hove Lisa M. Schindeldecker Smith Jill N. Pollard Stephens Ryan J. Brown Jessica I. Severson Kirwin Rachel L. Smoka Allison L. Wangen Nicole J. Evers Cherne Judy R. DeGrote Korn Jennifer C. Thulien Smith Seth J. Webster Monique Knierim Daley Daniel M. Kuglin Amy G. Trisko Wendy. M. Schneider Webster Amanda M. Dodson Kristopher M. Kytonen Joanna M. Turner Tamara M. Welsh Rachel A. Flynn Melissa K. Land Marie B. Vansomeren Brian M. Williams Heather M. Fox Susan E. Harris Linser Lesley L. White Christine L. Woidyla Germaine M. Glieden-Lindquist Kristine C. Giese Maki Sheila M. Williams Ridge Chelsey R. Grandstrand Lanae J. McClellan Class of 1998 Jennifer L. Hagstrom Mary E. Banks McDonald Class of 1997 Anonymous Doug A. Hanson Dawn M. McKenzie Erik M. Anderson Eric J. Bass Nicole L. Neu Hanson Justin D. Miller Joel W. Anderson Lisa M. Braun Brent A. Heeringa Dawn E. Lueth Mitchell Sarah L. Pietz Arroyo Stephanie D. Fjeldheim Bruckner Heather T. Thompson Henke Jay D. Mitchell Ryan J. Bahn Kari D. Bunjer Jennifer A. Zych Herrmann Angela R. Nowak Jeremy J. Behl Mark R. Daigle Brad D. Hilger Aaron R. Paleen Emily L. Benidt Adrian G. Daley Jennifer L. Hopper Shanyn M. Bain Pautzke Andrew L. Bobst Patricia L. Dorn Nicholas J. Hopper Roxanne C. Rooney Mary A. Holewa Bobst Molly F. Dornfeld Rachael L. Jurek Diane R. Rosenwald Joshua A. Bodie Benjamin H. Erholtz Anna K. Karsten

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Deanne Nordberg Kassulke Marisa L. Reyes Paula A. Mack Kersten Charles Rice Jeffery J. Lamberty Kelly L. Klostennan Rice Joseph C. Lee Sara R. Englund Rossow Graham R. Lief Kris M. Santjer Michayla S. Dorland Matthiessen David J. Schaefer Neota E. Moe Danelle L. Schuster Salvador C. Monteagudo Michael J. Torres Ronald F. Morris Alison M . Lentsch White Miranda J. Swanson Muscha Karen L. Wolff Linda L. Rasmusson Nelson Colleen P. O'Brien Class of 2001 Kirsten H. Olsen Christopher J. Anderson JonR. Power Elizabeth S. Armstrong Benjamin C. Rossow Markese T. Benjamin Shannon M. Steinbring Jacobs Andy J. Blattenbauer Jeremiah D. Stimpson Angela L. Bos Sara M. Broadwell Stimpson Janelle M . Charlton Angela Bos receives award for dissertation Benjamin L. Stottrup Eric L. Coleman Angela Bos '0Lreceived the 2008 University of John M. Stubbs Jill M. Doerfler Minnesota Graduate School Best Dissertation Award in the Brent C. Taylor Jill E. Farris Social and Behavioral Sciences and Education discipline. Jennifer A. Teske Rita A. Frahm "Stereotypes at the Gate? Gender Stereotypes and Candidate Shannon M. Thompson Jennifer M. Goar Nominations" was inspired by a 2002 political party Paul T. Vanasek Daniel J. Gohman convention Angela attended with parents Herman and Janice. Katherine J. VanSickle Jared J. Groehler "I observed two excellent female gubernatorial Ryan M. Viergutz Ryan A. Haraldson Ca1mon M. Vollbrecht Bryan J. Herrmann candidates-Becky Lourey and Judi Dutcher- bypassed for Erina L. Waring Andrea S. Heuer their party's nomination," remembers Angela. "Intrigued, Angela Watson Adam R. Hoffman I interviewed those involved in the nomination, and I Christopher S. Wenner Kari A. Keenan noticed that the process seemed to create inequalities for Brody G. Willis Sareen D. Keenan female candidates. My dissertation undertakes a systematic Karen J. Graupman Wottreng Matthew J. Knakmuhs investigation of this through interviews, analysis of election Robert V. W ottreng Joshua R. Kurpiers data, and surveys of state political party convention delegates Matthew R. Larson in five states. My parents instilled in me the value of Class of 2000 Johnnita K. Lenards Luthi identifying problems in the world and working to solve them. Janelle B. Alvstad-Mattson Alisa M. Madson Jeremy E. Barchenger Aimee L. Potts Nielsen It is fitting that they were with me when my academic quest to Chad A. Becker Christian L. Nielsen seek solutions for women's under-representation began." Nicole L. Dischinger Bender Del A. Peterson Angela's siblings, Willem Bos, Dawn Bos Van Ruler '91, Laura A. Lunderby Benjamin Megan J. Peterson and Melissa Bos Gruys '94, also attended UMM. "Melissa, Chad J. Braegelmann Nora C. Sandstad now an assistant professor of management at Wright State Natalie R. Zierden Braegelmann Paul D. Sandvik University in Ohio, was a huge inspiration," shares Angela. Shannon A. Pohlmeier Cayler Stephanie J. Grimes Sandvik "She encouraged me to start doing research as a freshman and Erin S. Costanzo Jessica M. Slater has been a major mentor for me throughout UMM, graduate Stacy J. Hartman Paula M. Stark Haraldson school, and now in my academic job." Bos is an assistant Ga1y J. Hedin Daniel J. Thompson Madeline M. Jenni Bradley L. Waldoch professor at Wooster College in Ohio. Brandon D. Johnson Deidra J. Waldoch Completing two UMM Undergraduate Research Shannon F. Kishel-Roche Opportunities Program studies, Angela identifies adviser Benjamin T. Knutzen Class of 2002 Paula O'Loughlin, associate professor of political science, Molly S. Mundt Knutzen Jodell L. Clark as a key person in her UMM career. "She was the person Jana K. Bunjer Koehler Sara E. Drenner who first mentored me as a researcher," states Angela. "And, Kristin L. Kaster Lamberty AmyF. Ebnet she continues to be an important source of advice. I hope to Barbara A. Lienemann Jonathan C. Ebnet someday establish myself as the type of teacher- scholar she David A. Logan Shannon T. Fahey exemplifies." Sarah R. Kjolhaug Logan Katie J. Fitzpatrick David J. Mair Jacob G. Giesen In 2001, Janice and Herman established the Bos Neil S. Mattson Nathan J. Knakmuhs Undergraduate Research Awards at UMM which provide Nathan P. Mork Mark R. Kreie financial support to students pursuing research opportunities. Genevieve E. Gaboriault Nordin Stephanie M. Swick Kreie Anne M. Osterberg O'Flynn Karl J. Krohn Photo: Angela Bos '01 with parents Janice and Herman Kalli L. Ostlie Nathan N. La Coursiere Bos at the 2008 University of Minnesota Graduate School Eric W. Peterson Luke J. Ludwig Best Dissertation A ward reception Sara L. Rausch Rebecca H. Ludwig

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Monica J. Maloney Sarah Kenner Andrew T. Hoheisel Class of 2007 Shaun D. Maloney Nancy M. Kolstoe Abbey L. Starzecki Johnson Anonymous Nicole L. Stiklestad Marschall Clare E. Leitzman Laura A. Justin Garrett C. James Nicholas J. Maxwell Christina M. Pacheco Wayne A. Mansetle Elizabeth A. Jordan Alissa R. Mork Leland C. Potter Michael C. Maurer Andrew Korth Paul E. Olson Amanda C. Quammen Katherine A. Baumstark Melgaard Matt M. Little John K. Oman Robert J. Rolle Joshua J. Peterson Luke J. Mattheisen Lisa J. Perkins Catherine L. Ross Scharmer Samuel J. Redman Daniel J. Moore Aaron A. Perrine Paul N. Schulz Dustin K. Retzlaff Ashley C. Wintheiser Stephanie J. Perrine Nichole E. Smith David W. Robbin Chad D. Peterson Phoebe Trepp Liana Schaefer Class of 2008 Anthony L. Schuster Aaron P. Volker Tara J. Schmidt Alaina L. Benson Jason R. Smalley Lynn M. Weyer Tony J. Streng Colleen K. Borgendale Jeffery A. Stewart Amanda G. Hulten Willis Craig S. Vogl Emily M. Carroll Shannon N. Tri Molly A. Cahill Volker Dustan P. Castro Sarah M. Smieja Vanderheyden Class of 2005 Daniel M. Dutcher Laura A. Waldoch Amy R. Ackerman Class of 2006 Rachel Gilman Erin E. Burquest John A. Alden Sarah M. Karels Class of 2003 William T. Cox Lars Z. Carlson Theresa M. Novak Sara J. Anderson Lindsey R. Grams Derry Matthew C. Carlson Michael B. Peterson Nathan M. Becker Matthew J. Derry Travis J. Destache Ashl ey L. Prieve Lori Borowski Kurpiers Jennifer A. Farrell Kevin A. Dietzel Kim M. Radtke John Buncher Chad J. Felton Ranae N. Faaborg Dietzel Julia J. Schmitt Michael E. Curtiss Cody J. Gramm Margaret B. James Steven R. Sebald Jennifer M. Falzerano Donnay J. Green Amie L. Kegler Alice A. Shindelar . Amee F. Gallagher Paul Gremmels Nicholas J. Schoenecker Nathan Swanson Jeffrey J. Hauck Eric L. Hansen Kathryn M. Schwaderer Lauren R. Trapp John F. Hoffmann Matthew S. Hanson Kyle R. Schwartz Nicole R. Wiebold Matthew P. Johnson Daniel R. Harms Jill M. Skwira Matthew J. Justin Evan M. Hawkins Jeremy E. Kallstrom James N. Keitel Shannon J. Kielblock Theresa A. Lahr David S. Lebedoff Debra L. Eastman Luetmer Sara J. Maxwell Mack T. McLarty Joel B. Nelson David M. Poppe Christopher M. Roeder Travis Ryder Monica L. Van Hom Sandoval Cynthia E. Schmidt Tagg Michael R. Vandenberg Joel P. Vanderheyden Brielle M. Wacket Brian M. Welle

Class of 2004 Christopher K. Bevers Emily L. Layer Borgerding Adria L. Bykowski Christine M. Casey Adam C. Corbin Michael E. Doucette 2008 Barber lecturers explore literature and democratic engagement Heidi M. Hendrickson Felton Dana Nelson, the Gertrude Conaway Professor of English at Vanderbilt University (left) and Angie R. Forkrud Russ Castronovo, the Jean Wall Bennet Professor of English and American Studies at the University of Vaughn A. Ginnett Wisconsin, Madison (right) gave the 2008 Barber Lecture in September 2008. Nelson conducts research Janette E. Hunter Gomer in comparative democracy theory in the Americas, and Castronovo explores the use of literature in Randy L. Hamling forming critical citizenship. The annual Barber Lecture is made possible through philanthropic gifts Monica Haynes from the late Dorothy Barber and Laird Barber, professor emeritus of English (center). Amanda Hand Johnson Photo by Natalie Johnson ' 11 , Wichita, Kansas

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F acuity/Staff/Retirees We wish to thank faculty, staff, and retirees who have made financial _contributions as well as generously contributing their time and talents to the mission ofUMM. We gratefully acknowledge and recognize their gifts and the families, spouses, and partners who help to support the mission ofUMM.

Anonymous Arnold E. Henjum Jennifred G. Nellis Robinson S. Abbott and Rose Marie S. Abbott Irene L. Shelstad Henjum '74 Gail K. Nelson '79 Wilbert H. Ahern and Janet T. Ahern Jennifer A. Zych Herrmann '00 and Patricia A. Nelson and Lowell H. Nelson Joseph Alia Bryan J. Herrmann '01 Peh H. Ng and Jean McDermott Jon E. Anderson and Chlene L. Anderson Barbara Hesse Lois K. Kruschke Norby '79 Ferolyn A. Angell Michelle R. Hickman and John Hickman Paula L. O'Loughlin Eli zabeth M. Ascheman Todd J. Hickman '85 and James M. Olson and Nancy K. Lightfoot Olson Laird H. Barber Karie R. Wolff Hickman '90 San..dra K. Olson-Loy and Douglas W. Loy Arlene E. Beseman Harold E. Hinds and Ellen Ordway Mary Elizabeth Bezanson Elizabeth J. Wood Hinds ' 74 Ted M. Pappenfus and Dana L. Pappenfus Elizabeth S. Blake John Q. Imholte and George T. Peper and Joanne C. Peper Jayne Blodgett and Chris Ramey Lucy G, Gibbs Imholte '70 Esther I. Petersen Roger P. Boleman and Joan L. Boleman '91 Abbey L. Starzecki Johnson '05 and Lowell C. Rasmussen and Kris Rasmussen Lori Borowski Kurpiers '03 Matthew P. Johnson '03 Jeffrey A. Ratliff-Crain Sylke Boyd and Kevin Boyd Clyde E. Johnson Joan E. Reicosky and Donald C. Reicosky A vis R. Brandt David C. Johnson Jeanne E. Richards and Richard J. Richards Laura Burks and Stephen V. Burks Jacqueline R. Johnson and Serge Lisk Carla J. Schmidt Riley ' 85 James A. Carlson '65 and Seung-Ho Joo Judith K. Tate Riley A. Kay Joranger Carlson '65 Jeremy Karger-Gatzow and Audre A. Ross and Richard Ross Nancy E. Carpenter Erica Karger-Gatzow Jennifer Rothchild and Chris Butler Leona E. Classen Ernest D. Kemble and Cathryn S. Kemble '82 Donna M. Scarborough Christopher T. Cole and Evy Rodne-Cole Arne C. Kildegaard Susan L. Schmidgall and Paul B. Steigerwald James F. Cotter and Adele P. Cotter Rosa T. Kill Tara J. Schmidt '05 Julia Dabbs Eric Klinger and Karla M. Michelke Klinger Samuel Schuman and Nancy G. Schuman LeAnn F. Lindquist Dean Jana K. Bunjer Koehler '00 and Ray K. Sibul and Lenora L. Sibul Wendy L. Youngerberg DeRung '90 and Brian D. Koehler Pamela A. Solvie John J. DeRung '90 Lois J. Koehntop Carol K. Sperr Fang Du Janell K. Webb Kolden '89 William B. Stewart and Ida B. Wilcox Stewart Russell E. DuBois Sandy K. Kopel Clare Dingley Strand '76 David R. Dylla '78 Judy R. DeGrote Korn ' 95 and James Tanner and Patricia A. Tanner Theodora D. Economou and Bradley W. Korn Dennis R. Templeman Charles C. Glasrud Michael S. Korth '78 and James B. Togeas Mark J. Ekren Sandra A. Golembeck Korth '80 Thomas C. Turner Bernice E. Norenberg Erdahl WCSA '43 Martha M. Kroening '67 James B. Van Alstine and Sharon Van Alstine Janet S. Schrunk Ericksen and Margaret A. Kuchenreuther Michael R. Vandenberg '03 David E. Ericksen Judith A. Kuechle and Marcus Olson Lee A. Varpness '85 and Harold W. Fahl WCSA '45 Kristin L. Kaster Lamberty '00 and Susan M. Jung Varpness '85 Bart D. Finzel and Sally J. Finzel Jeffery J. Lamberty '99 Benjamin S. Winchester '95 Kevin R. Flicker '74 and Ardath M. Larson Peter Wyckoff and Judith V. Collins Flicker '74 Margaret T. Larson '88 Tirona J. Odegaard Wyckoff ' 94 David M. Fluegel ' 97 Pareena G. Lawrence and Todd A. Lawrence · Sandra K. Zeltwanger and Duane Zeltwanger Mark V. Fohl and Melanie Fohl '94 J. Jooinn Lee George C. Fosgate and Patricia J. Fosgate Lory Lemke Pamela G. Christiansen Gades '92 and Xiaosheng L_i and Shannon Shi Victor Gades Andy A. Lopez and Dian R. Lopez Jinzhu Gao Elena Machkasova Van D. Gooch and Susan Gooch Debra K. Mahoney Stephen G. Granger and Arden H. Granger Sarah J. Mattson and Paul D. Mattson James C. Gremmels and Madeline E. Maxeiner '76 and Ruth T. Troen Gremmels ' 71 Thomas W. Mahoney '70 Charles A. Grussing ' 75 and Carrie L. Grussing Roger S. McCannon and John C. Gunvalson and Genevieve Gunvalson Carol S. Mccannon '80 Roland L. Guyotte and Barbara M. Posadas Barbara C. McGinnis Joanne Hagstrom Thomas B. McRoberts '68 Nathaniel I. Hart Leslie R. Thibodo Meek '89 Sara J. Watson Haugen '88 and Rosemarie W. Murphy and Daniel L. Murphy William D. Haugen '72 Paul Z. Myers and Mary G. Myers

Fall 2008 Profile page 39 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Parents and Friends Thank you to the generous parents of current and former students, anc:! non-alumni friends who are committed to the UMM mission and who contributed between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008.

Anonymous · Lenora M. Christensen Alan T. and Kathryn L. Streufert Forsberg Robinson S. and Rose Marie S. Abbott Marta I. Pawlowicz Coburn Nicole C. Nelson Forsyth Wilbert H. and Janet T. Ahem Kim Coleman Barbara E. Fox Thomas L. and Kathleen M. Albrecht Jennifer R. Congdon Bruno M . Franck and Anne R. Carroll Donald R. and Janice M . Allen Della J. Lawson Conroy '72 John E. '68 and Margaret E. Carlson Fricke '68 Karen R. Ray Alvstad '85 Joanne H. Corbin Timothy P. '89 and Geraldine M. Anderson Michael G. and Julia A. Pauls Costello Debra A. Hennen Frischman '90 Mary I. Anderson Raymond E. and Ann Z. Croaston Robert B. and Gretchen M . Froehle Elvin E. Andrews De Ann Croatt Ronald E. Gaarder Eric W. Asche Jon and Lexy Croom William M. and Carol L. Lafave Gabler Joyce L. Windahl Aune Richard J. Cunningham Nancy L. Gandrud Joseph B. and Kathleen M. Axtmann Milo R. Curtiss Caryl R. Gaudette Audy L. Baack Vincent F . and Joyce C. Dalager Phyllis E. Gausman Mich and Arline M. Baga Marilyn Danielson James C. Gay Devon W . and Joan Bangerter Dean Danter Robert F. Gay '68 John T. Beck Carol M. Day Suzanne R. Rose Gerbig Bruce A. Beckman Sheryl D. Berger Decamp '95 Russell W. Gesch Kay A. Behm Jack Dekker J. Kevin Gillie Debra Bennett Carol J. Walker Denny ' 84 Eugene R. '70 and Bette E. Bensch Thomas Deseth Dwenda K. Van Veldhuizen Gjerdingen '72 Daniel M. Benson '71 Kathleen L. Westergren Detloff '71 Sarah A. Crow Goebel Bruce and Kaia Bergeson Lois V. Devout Stacy Gohman Robert L. and Rose Marie Peterson Bergherr Pearl E. Diers Lillian R. Gomilak Glenn E. and Karen E. Berg-Moberg Diedre Doering Thomas Goracke Douglas J. and Loydene M. Bernhagen Katherine A. Dols Undena Gran Patrick and Traci Bero Joan E. Effertz Donovan '77 Stephen G. and Arden H. Granger Cheryl J. Bielke Jennifer J. Dose Carter B. Green Corey J. Bilot Daniel L. Dripps David L. Gregersen Douglas W. and Cindy L. Birch Roger P. and Nancy G. Drontle Jean W. Watts Grothem Thomas F. and Kathleen M. Filzen Bisek '78 Julie M. and Lynn A. Duncan Charles A. '75 and Carrie L. Grussing Michael I. Blair Talia Earle Doug and Mary Hagen Jon A. Blocher '84 Barbara A. Eide La Verne Halverson Dallas F. and Joan L. Bohnsack James L. and Anne Eidsvold John and Carol Hamann Jeri M . Boisvert Jean Ekem Karen B. Hamann Michael Bond Mark J. Ekren Colin Hames Gordon R. Bopp Arley Ellington and Rosella Ellingson Ron Hamm Herman and Janice Bos James and Betty Ellis Dariel D. Hansen Jennifer J. Bradway Beryl R. Embry Harland H. and Darlene L. Hanson Steven P. Brandt '77 Mary Beth Erickson Harold R. Hanson Mary E. Engelbart Bredeson Sara J. Erickson Kenneth W . Hanson Barbara J. Brenny Megan M. Espe-Och Mary L. Walker Hanson Daryl E. Brever '75 Jon B. Eveslage Allan J. and Elizabeth A. Clark Harris Helen R. Briggs Bradley A. Fehr William D. '72 and Sara J. Watson Haugen '88 Nancy Brown Gladys Feig Duane H. Hausmann '64 Rebecca Brown Arlene Fellows Richard W . Hawkinson '70 David J. Bruce Kay J. Jackson Fellows Ross A. Hawley '74 LuDean and Rita Bruer Marcy Fellows George L. and Rosanne Haynes Wendy Bruhn Rhonda K. Fenney David W. and Eileen M. Heath Robert H. Bruininks and Susan A. Hagstrurn Terry Fick Laura J. Hecht Don and Shirley Bugbee Keith Fifield Bradley D. and Pamela J. Heil Nathan Burmeister Karen Fischer Brian A. and Pamela Henjum Lois A. Burnes Russel M . and Margaret M. Fischer Harvey E. Henjum Curtis D. Bums John N . and Therese Fitch Maynard L. Henjum James D . Cahill Justin Fjeld Raymond Henjum J. Kevin Callahan Randy Fjeld Serena and Dana M. Henjum Joseph and Linda Capistrant Rick Fjeld Barry Hennen Alton B. and Wilma I. Carlson Dennis D. '67 and Ronna L. Rambow Flesner '70 Ronald P. Hennen '71 James A. '65 and A. Kay Joranger Carlson '65 David M. Fluegel '97 Ailys L. Trebil Henningson Truman B. and Edna H. Carlson Mark V. and Melanie Fohl '94 Gladys Z. Henricks Dorothy Chizek Karen Folkens James A. Hilleren ' 71 Fall 2008 Profile page 40 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS

Alan D. Hines JoAnne C. Krogstad Craig D. and Joanie Lober Murphy Jillian Hiscock Donald J. and Carol L. Hammes Krois Glenn L. Nelson and Margaret E. Dewar J. Shannon Hodges and Susan S. Cogan Lynne F. Folstad Kuepper Jayne E. Nelson Faye L. Holecek Clyde Kuntz N. Craig Nelson Daniel S. Hong Emma L. Lawatsch Kvatum '70 N. Donald Nelson Mei-Ying Hoppie Catherine A. Vogel LaBarre '66 R. Viola Nelson Adair and Milton Horgen Edward J. and Twink Lafave Anne M. Nevaldine Michelle L. Horrigan Julie A. Lafave Anthony J. and Linda L. Newman Ray and Marcella Hottovy Patricia Paul Lafave Susan Nordin Corinne H. Hoyer Paul J. and Tina M. Lafave Mark S. and Lea L. Nowak James and Jane Hruby Dena C. Larson Bruce H. and Paulette Odegaard Tamara Hudson Ellard J. and Joan C. Larson Judith A. Long Oldemeyer '71 Warren Huebner Harvey A. and Laville H. Larson James M. and Nancy K. Lightfoot Olson Patricia Hystad Les Larson Lawrence 0. and Mary E. Olson John Q. and Lucy G. Gibbs Imholte '70 Michael E. Larson Leon B. Oman '72 Robert W. Iverson '74 G. Geraldine L~tterell Katherine K. Kemp Onken Brittany M. Jablonsky Marjorie Lawrence Bruce and Margie E. Paulsen John W. and Christine G. Jaglo Arlene K. Lellelid Roger M. and Dawn M. Paxton June M. Jahn Brian J. Leslie Kenneth L. Pedersen Mark A. and Rita M. James Shirley Libbon Dean K. Penk Gordon H. and Ruth A. Jans Mary L. Lichty Kurt L. Peters Curtis and Sherri Janzen Kenny Lindor Joe and Debra A. Rickmeyer Peterson Al len and Connie Jensen Patricia M. Mellas Lindquist '75 Donald and Penny Peterson Kenneth E. and Ardyce J. Johnson John 0. Litchfield Thomas J. Peterson '73 Bricker and Janet Johnson Rodney and Dianne D. Loberg David E. and Sheila R. Phillips Bruce D. and Beverly J. Johnson David and Lyn H. Loewi Kathy B. Pinkney Carole A. Johnson Andy A. and Dian R. Lopez Michael J. and Elena A. Pope Richard L. and Christine P. Johnson Kenneth Lorenz Tina Przhelyaskovskiy Clifford G. and Betty J. Newman Johnson Curtis B. '69 and Mary S. Loschy Patricia Rada Elizabeth G. Johnson Chad Lowe Lowell C. and Kris Rasmussen Marvin B. and Dorothy C. Johnson Cindy A. Cebulla Luhman John D. Rau Ruth and Betty Johnson Connie Lundstrom Leanne K. Reich James S. and Denise H . Johnston Randy and Peggy Lussenden Teresa M. Mulligan Reiland Sandra N. Joppa Roger A. and Sandra Mahn Colleen M. Manney Rentz Erin E. Jordahl Redlin James F. '85 and Beth A. Mahoney '88 Robert F. '66 and Cheryl K. Simpson Retrum '66 James A. and Sandy Jurina Bruce E. and Dianne C. Mair Glenn R. and Margaret A. Rey Keith F. Kapphahn Paulette G. Malecek William H. Rickmeyer Arthur J. Kasal '93 Todd Marschall Bruce Riedner Margaret I. Schone Kearnes '79 Paul W. and Gina L. Martin Kirk Riley Brendan Y. Keenan Calvin C. and Adele Mattheis Glen M. and Oree M. Hoefeld Robinson Bruce Kelly Stanley R. and Patricia M. McKean Maxeiner Shane Roche Robert T. and Susan 0. Otterholt Kempe '68 Kathy L. Maynard Patricia A. Dahl Ronhovde '72 Richard J. '67 and Patricia E. McAloney Roxanne C. Rooney '95 De Anne C. Frederickson Kennedy '64 Gary W. and Joyce A. McCollum Todd R. and Jody Rose Larry D. Kepner '72 Stuart and Cathy L. Lafave McConnell Dorothy M. Hingeveld Rosemeier David B. and Donna 8 . Kerkow Barbara C. McGinnis Jeannine A. Roufs Carol M. Ketcham Clarice A. Arnold McGrath Laurence J. Ryan Clarence F. Ketterling Mike Mc Menomy and Dianne McMenomy Steven P. and Kathy M. Saager Herbert E. and Irene F. Kill Mark McNally Wendy Sanasack Greg A. Kirk Brenda Mc Nichols Jeffrey Sandoval Eric and Karla M. Michelke Klinger Michael W. and Barbara J. Menzhuber Eugene F. and Colleen 0. O'Brien Sathre Susan C. Combs Kmetz John M. Messel! Mary Ann S. Scharf Kerry J. Knakmuhs '77 Craig and Laurie Meyer Albert J. and Beverley L. Schmidt Marilyn Kneeland Greg J. Miller Gerald W. and Sylvia A. Schmidt Chad R. Koebnick Bev Minke Jake Schmidt Carol and William H. Koeckeritz Bamshad Mobasher James C. '74 and Betty M. Orbeck Schmidt '81 Robert L. Koelman '72 Richard H. and Kathryn L. Russeth Moen Rodney L. Schmidt Jack Koplin and Dolores Kolpin Jule B. Monnens Larry W. Schmitt Joel Koopman Scott Monson Richard and Judy Schneiderman Bradley W. and Judy R. DeGrote Korn '95 Barbara F. Moore Dennis Schroeder Michael S. '78 and Irene M. Morytko Bruce E. '68 and Terry S. Schwartz Schroer '68 Sandra A. Golembeck Korth '80 Todd Mrnak Christina M. Schwartz Corrine Krogh Rita A. Mulcahy Kirsten A. Scribner-Mebus! Jam es Krogh Scott D. Munda! Paul M. Seaton '78

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Richard Sebald Gregg W. '75 and Susan K. Vieregge '76 Community Foot Clinic Charles B. and Marlene Seip Tracey L. Viergutz Computer Professionals Unlimted, Inc. Sandra E. Sellstedt Guy and Kara Vig Country Heating & Air, Inc. David and Linda Shay Gary and Linda Visto Danter's Photography Daniel E. Shelstad Donald E. and Marlene M. Vogel Dental Health Associates of Alexandria PA John and Norma Shelstad Faith S. Waldoch Ebnet Supply/Lakeshore Construction · Roger E. Shelstad Marta L. Viste Wall '69 Farmgard Water Treatment Donald K. and Mary Silker David A. and Nancy A. Walter Fredrikson & Byron, PA Steve Simonett Hwei-Gene Heidi Wang Gay Farms Robert W. and Anne D. Simpson Terry A. '70 and Grand Ciel Design, Inc. Ardean and Esther Sleen Kathleen J. Schamber Wangen ' 73 Grand Portage Casino Gary E. and Patricia J. Smith Evelyn B. Warnes Grandma' s Music & Sound Lisa M. Smith Paul R. Watzke '76 Great Plains Sports LLC Thomas E. Smith Arriold E. Weber Hansen Accounting & Tax Service Matt Solesaas Lyn N. Welborn Ista Construction, Inc. Barbara J. Solvie Burnet E. Wendland Jim Riley & Sons Construction, Inc. Rebecca B. Soto Orval and Linda Wevley Jim' s Market Gregory B. '78 and Patrick J. and Judith A. Whalen . Lakeview Publishing Vicki M. Lyseng Spofford ' 78 Trish White Les or Maxine Wolff, Inc. Randy Staples Mercedes Wiedmann MDM Rubicon, Inc. John Staren Lynne R. Wiger Mark L. Fisher Group Richard B. and Debra D. Stark Ruth Wiger Michael Bond Etchings Gerald L. and Helen T. Steele Sid and Carol Wilcox Morris Lumber & Millwork, Inc. Kenneth and Celia Steinbring Daniel M. and Mari Williams Old No. 1 Bar & Grill Roger G. '69 and Gary A. and Mary M. Williams Pomme de Terre Golf Club Karen A. Kolodjski Steintl ' 70 David E. and Sandra Bissell Williams RGT, Inc./The Pizza Ranch Robert M. and Harriet Stevenson Shelleye Williamson Rainbow Farms· Lee Ann Sticha Jeffrey M. Wilson Roger' s Family Phannacy Richard B. and Judith K. Denelsbeck Stone '71 Donald D. Wohlers Royal River Casino Julius Stone Mariel L. Hanson Wolter St. Croix Casino, EDC James B. Stowe Christine D. Worobec and David Kyvig Sarlettes Music Ruth M. Strand Sylvia Yarger Steen Enterprises LLC Virginia W. Stufft Alwin C. Young and So Lian Tio Steven Schroeder LLC Raymond Suess Carol R. Zavadil T.W. Walter Anesthesia Services, Inc. Chad M. Swanson Larry A. and Diane Zavadil West Central Environmental Consultants, Inc. Leland and La Verne Swanson Lowell L. '69 and Willie's Super Yalu Charles D. and Margaret Swick Diane P. Peterson Zellmann '68 Phyllis Syverson _Rollyn and Jodi Zeltwanger Foundations James and Patricia A. Tanner Sticha Family Charitable Fund­ Ron Tappe Organizations Catholic Comrnuity Foundation Betty M. Tate Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council Chadwick/Loher Foundation Andrew L. Thall Co-Op Country Farmers Elevator Terry D. '78 and Linda L. Wilgohs Thomas ' 69 Mille Lacs Band ofOjibwe Matching Gift Companies Stephanie L. Soffa Thomasson Minnesota Council on Foundations 3M Foundation, Incorporated LaVay J. Thompson Morris Students Club Accenture Foundation, Incorporated Gregory R. Thorson Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community American Express Foundation Steven and Sandy Tollefson Stevens County Historial Society Ameriprise Financial Services, Incorporated Shirley Tomlin United eWay Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation Mark D. Torgerson University ofMi.nnesota, Morris Avaya Communication Joel W. and Suzanne K. Toso Retirees Association Beckman Coulter Foundation Yona H. Toso Upper Sioux Community Benfield, Incorporated Randy and Carol Traen . WCSA Class of 1948 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Jill Trimble White Earth Reservation Tribal Council Boeing Douglas W. '80 and Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Incorporated Patricia K. Larson Turgeon '80 Businesses and Corporations Cargill Foundation Timothy A. and Penny C. Turgeon Ace Hardware Carl & Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation Scott R. Turnbull AFTCO Clorox Company Foundation Thomas C. Turner American Eagle Realty, Ltd. Curtis L. Carlson Family Foundation Ross A. Ukkelberg Anderson Farms Deloitte Foundation Robert J. Ulrich Bank of the West Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Thomas W. and Vickie Vail Bestler's Pro Music Dow Coming Corporation James B. and Sharon Van Alstine Bremer Bank of Morris Ecolab Foundation Patrick G. Van Zandt Brookside Resort ExxonMobil Foundation Winston W. and Rosie Venable C & C Custom Interiors Gannett Foundation, Incorporated

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Gate City Bank Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc Temple-lnland Foundation GE F0tmdation Medtronic Foundation Thomson North American Legal General Mills Foundation Microsoft Corporation Thrivent Financial fo r Lutherans Foundation General Motors Foundati on New York Life Foundation Time Warner Cable, Incorporated GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Pearson Educati on Towers Perrin Goodrich Foundation Pfizer Foundation U.S. Bancorp Foundation H. B. Fuller Company Foundation Prudential Foundation Union Pacific Corp Helen K. & James S. Copley Foundation Raytheon Company UPS Foundation, Incorporated Hormel Foods Corp RBC Foundation-USA Wachovia Foundation IBM International Foundation Samuel Roberts Noble Fotmdati on, Incorporated Wells Fargo F0tmdation Jostens Foundation Science Applications International Corporation Kellogg' s Corporate Citizenship Fund State Farm Companies Foundation Estates and Trusts Kraft Foods Foundation State Street Corporation H. M. and C. M . Iverson Charitable Trust Lockheed Martin Corp TCF Foundation Romilly Jean Cassida Trust

Romilly Jean Cassida Memorial Scholarship The endowed Romilly Jean Cassida Memorial Scholarship was awarded for the first time for the academic year 2008-09. The scholarship was established through a bequest made by Cassida who passed away in 2006. Nancy Roles, Orrin Wilson, and Karen Wilson represented the family at the Scholarship Jubilee.

Front row from left: Cristina Montanez '12, El Paso, Texas; Katie E. Hubbard '12, Spicer; Nancy Roles; Abbie R. MacMillan '12, Annandale Back row: Joel H. Waage '12, Alexandria; Jamin J. Ivers '12, Zimmerman; Orrin Wilson; Karen Wilson; and Sarah Ranney '12, Groton, Massachusetts. Not pictured: Ashley M. Lucht '12, Jackson; Kaitlyn Mulcrone '12, Shakopee; and Kelsey L. Wiig '12, Columbia Heights Friends ofLaFave House Friends ofLaFave House is a friendship group dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment ofLaFave House. Donors contribute annually to support Lafave House enhancements, to build positive relationships and good will, and to raise awareness ofLaFave House's purpose and attributes as a "gracious social center for special events and gatherings for the University of Minnesota, Morris and the community." Friends ofLaFave House donors between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008, are listed below.

Anonymous Roland L. Guyotte and Barbara M. Posadas Richard H . and Kathryn L. Russeth Moen Wilbert H. and Janet T. Ahern Adair and Milton Horgen Craig D. and Joanie Loher Murphy Warrenn C. '73 and Geraldine M. Anderson John Q. and Lucy Gibbs Imholte '70 Paula L. O'Loughlin Laird H. Barber David C. Johnson Sandra K. Olson-Loy and Douglas W. Loy Arlene E. Beseman Judith A. Kuechle and Marcus Olson Ted M. and Dana L. Pappenfus Elizabeth S. Blake Edward J. and Twink LaFave Carla J. Schmidt Riley '85 Dallas F. and Joan L. Bohnsack Julie A. LaFave Samuel and Nancy G. Schuman Robert H. Bruininks and Susan A. Hagstrum Patricia P. Paul LaFave Bonnie G. Stahler '72 Nancy E. Carpenter Paul J. and Tina M .' Lafave Richard B. and Debra D. Stark LeAnn F. Lindquist Dean Ardath M . Larson Robert M. and Harriet Stevenson James L. and Anne Eidsvold Margaret T. Larson ' 88 James and Patricia A. Tanner Bart D. and Sally J. Finzel Randy and Peggy Lussenden Richard L. '67 and Catherine R. Yost Tate Kevin R. ' 74 and Judith V. Collins Flicker ' 74 James F. '85 and Beth A. Mahoney '88 James B. Togeas Wi lliam M. and Carol L. LaFave Gabler Madeline E. Maxeiner '76 and Shirley Tomlin Stephen G. and Arden H. Granger Thomas W. Mahoney '70 Carol and Sid Wilcox James C. and Ruth Troen Gremmels ' 71 Stuart and Cathy L. LaFave McConnell Charles A. '75 and Carrie L. Grussmg Barbara Coy McGinnis

Fall 2008 Profile page 43 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS In memory gifts to the University ofMinnesota, Morris The following gifts have been given in memory of a loved one as a way to celebrate their life. Any gift given to UMM can be designated in memory of a special person.

Hanley A. Aamot WCSA '46 Tone H. Long Walter 0 . Affield WCSA '27 Joel E. Luhman '68 Blossom Sorby Anderson Patrick McGinnis Dale R. Anderson Stacy L. Polzin McIntyre '94 Dorothy Barber A. Amos McCree Scott Bendixen Alice Mills McCree Jeanette Bergeland Raymond W. McRoberts Cyril Bonzelet Eugene Mechelke Clemens "Johnny" Brauer Robert A. Menzhuber Rodney A. Briggs Beverley A. Wartman Munson '67 Cinda L. Hetfield Carlson '80 Elmer Nelson WCSA ' 12 Keskinen Family Scholarship Loren W. Carr Ardis V. Johnson Neuhaus Susan Keskinen represented siblings Kay, John, and Kathleen Romilly Jean Cassida '66 WCSA '48 at the 2008 Scholarship Jubilee during which the inaugural Harold Classen Karyn Nielson '96 awarding of the Keskinen Family Scholarship was celebrated. Herb Croom Mary J. Kottke Nordin WCSA '48 Given in memory of parents Lila and Ervin Keskinen of New Charles F. Dabbs Orrin C. Nordin WCSA '48 York Mills, the siblings established the scholarship to honor James G. Dahl WCSA '47 Michael J.K. 0 'Loughlin their parents' commitment to education and lifelong learning. All Marion Dahm Helen R. Olson Brion Dalager '73 Donna Otteson four of the Keskinen children attended UMM in the 1960s and Orvill T. Driggs, Jr. Betty Peterson 1970s. By creating this scholarship, the Keskinen children hope Marvel G. Eggum WCSA ' 58 Janice E. Ratsch '70 that others may benefit from UMM educations, that the love of Erma Erickson Delmar F. "Bud" Rentz '93 learning modeled by their parents will continue to flourish, and the Goodwin T. Erlandson WCSA '46 Robert J. Riley WCSA '55 legacy of their commitment to education will foster educational Edith Rodgers Farrell Robert D. Rose opportunities for future generations ofUMM students. Joseph P. Gandrud Betty Schultz Clayton A. Gay Laura Sjobeck Photo: Susan Keskinen and recipients Dani Schmitz '12, Eleanor P. Gay Norman G. Slagter Wadena, (center) and Jared A. Johnson '10, Staples (right) Dimitra Giannuli Paul A . Smith WCSA '38 Millard Gieske Bernie Steigerwald Bergith Brevig Glaubitz WCSA ' 15 Dale R. Steussy WCSA '62 Nathan Goldberg Becky A. Stevenson ' 96 West Central School ofAgriculture Wesley H. Gray Deborah J. Doolittle Sundby '98 Established in 1910, the University of Minnesota West Central Robert Guter Frances A. Tate School of Agriculture (WCSA) made its home on the Morris Annie M. Hagen '01 Owen W. Tate campus until 1963. The WCSA Alumni Association holds an all­ Arnold E. Henjum Harlan P. Thompson WCSA ' 56 school reunion on the UMM campus each year in July. The legacy Kristi Jo Kopitski Hennes Sing Tjiong Tio of the WCSA continues to enrich UMM's present and its future. Berton E. Henningson, Jr. Mary Leroux Turner With thanks, we recognize WCSA alumni and friends for their Jack Hibbitz Theodore Uehling Harold Earl Hinds, Sr. Leroy Welfare WCSA ' 18 support. Lois P. Hodgell Nathaniel W illiams '05 Gordon All en '45 Hildur E. Stomberg Dyer '42 Lily M. Hokanson Betty J. Norman Anderson '50 Joan R. Thompson Eggum '59 Carissa Hoxtell Duane M. Anderson ' 55 Bernice E. Norenberg Erdahl '43 Linda Carlson Hoxtell Harold '48 and George Erickson ' 52 Carl M. Iverson Jo Ann E. Redfield Anderson ' 50 Russell E. '54 and Helen M. Iverson Philip R. '46 and Carol M. Dewey Erlandson '55 Catherine Johnson Joyce L. Windahl Aune ExxonMobil Foundation Theo Jones Vernon Baldry '34 Harold W. Fahl '45 Garfield Jones Ruth M. Walz Ball ' 53 Therese and John N. Fitch SunM. Kahng Glenn L. Bennett '44 Karen M. Swendsrud Frederick '60 Mary Jo Kwako '69 Lester G. ' 59 and Bette E. Bensch Loren J. '58 and Curtis H. Larson '64 Ronald V. Beyer ' 57 UMM '71 Shirley K. Osmon Frigaard '(52 Edward J. Lafave Andrew F. '46 and Lucien D. Johnson Hack '48 Joseph J. Latterell Carol L. Smith Brevig '46 Kenneth W. Hanson Florence E. Lawrence Denis Dailey ' 58 Bonnie Affield Heuer ' 57 LeifH. Lie Darwin L. ' 63 and Lester Huebner '40 Theodore S. Long Marilyn Danielson Wallace L. '49 and Patricia Hystad

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Dennis G. Johnson '58 Michael D. '62 UMM '75 and Werner P. Sand '47 WCSA Class of 1948 Russell W. '48 and Diane C. Jerpseth Madsen '62 Lester S. Sanderson '47 William J. '44 and Marilyn Kneeland Mardella Bonzelet Matteson '45 Ralph P. Schliep '45 Beverly Bratton Weisel '49 Joel and Robert E. '58 and Roger A. Schoephoerster '48 Lynn N. Welborn Janet L. Harris Koopman '58 Patricia E. Mc Aloney Barbara J. Krieg Schoon ' 62 Shirley M. Hagen Wendland ' 56 Leon L. Kopitski '59 David C. Meyer '50 Bernice L. Gorum Semmen '48 Ruth I. Brevig West '49 Judy R. DeGrote Korn UMM '95 Laverne H. Neuhaus '47 Ralph L. '48 and Leslie E. Wolff '63 UMM ' 67 Clyde and Virgil P. Nielsen '57 Bertha Maus Sperr '50 Wilma M. Luthi Kuntz '48 Virene Brunkow Olson '47 LeRoy W. Stark '58 Les and Douglas R. Payne '54 Loryn J. Stelter '57 Arloa F. Zahrbock Larson '48 Thomas A. ' 60 and Lloyd H. '39 and Chester C. Larson '51 Harriet Vaala Payne '60 Hazel E. Will e Steussy '42 Harold R. Larson '50 Harold T. '60 and Theodore S. Storck '54 UMM '63 Laurel D. Lawrence ' 54 Sharon K. Gunderson Peterson '60 Charles W. '59 and George J. ' 53 and Shirley Libbon Herbran C. Read '49 Joan L. Henderson Swendsrud '61 Brenda Larson Long '60 UMM '64 Keith G. Redfield '56 UMM '64 LaVay J. Thompson Lowell 0 . '57 and Jerome C. Ricks '45 Dean N. Travland '58 Connie Lundstrom Jerome 0. Ronningen '60 Kenneth R. Van Hom '44

In honor gifts to the University ofMinnesota, Morris The fo llowing gifts have been given in honor of a loved one. Any gift given to UMM can be designated in honor of a special person. Amanda Albrecht '08 Edward Kaufman Sara E. Vig '08 John Alden '06 Kristi Kehrwald '08 Laura C. Walton '08 Holly J. Bennett '08 Philip J. Kollar '08 Jennifer M. Wermerskirchen '08 Graham G. Berg-Moberg '08 Jeremy Korn Kevin P. Whalen '08 Meghan Bero '08 Margaret T. Larson '88 Katherine M. Williams '08 Jennifer L. Birch '08 Paul C. Larson Sarah Black ' 06 Robin Larson Ann E. Borman Jooinn Lee Angela L. Bos '01 and family Brandon C. Lehner '08 Helen R. Briggs Chelsie Leuthardt James A. Carlson '65 Timothy J. Marcantetti Leona E. Classen Lindberg '06 Jamie L. Cota Isaac J. Linehan-Clodfelter '07 Matthew T. Croaston '06 Emily A. Loehr '07 Laurel A. Cutright '08 Andy A. Lopez LeAnn F. Lindquist Dean Dian R. Lopez Joel S. Deuth '07 Clint M. Mack '08 Rebekah Deutl '08 Cassandra R. McMahon '07 Brandon M .. Drontle '08 Theresa S. McMenomy '08 Kathleen Ellis '04 MeganL. Meyer '08 George C. Fosgate David Minge Patricia J. F osgate R. Viola Nelson Mariam D. Frenier Cody Nilson Lorie A. Skjerven Gildea '83 Ruth E. Olson '08 Katherine J. Glasrud '08 Michael B. Peterson Clifton Gray Nick Peterson Steven Gross Rebecca R. Phillips '08 John A. Hanson Nancy G. Schuman Jessie M. Hass '07 Emily E. Schwieger '07 Eagan D. Heath '08 Geoffrey Sheagley LeAnn Hedqui st '08 Patrick Smith '04 Jentz '08 receives 2008 Frenier Award Jon Hendrickson Carla J. Steinbring '08 Ian Jentz '08, St. Cloud, received the 2008 Mimi Frenier Sara Eidsvold Hendrickson Wi lliam B. Stewart Award in Women's Studies. Colleagues, students, alumni, John Q. Imholte Nathan Swanson '08 friends, and the UMM Commission on Women established Lucy G. Imholte '70 B. H. Tjioe the award in honor of Mariam Frenier, professor emeritus of Brittany M. Jablonsky '08 Matthew Torgerson history. The award is granted to a women's studies major in Michael H. Turpin '08 Andrew M. Jensen recognition of high academic achievement and social, political, Ashley L. Johnson '08 UMM's founding faculty, staff, and civic activism. Clyde E. Johnson students, and citizens of the Photo: Frenier and Jentz David C. Johnson region Sharon Jurina '08 Jaclyn R. Venable '08

Fall 2008 Profile page 45 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Briggs Library Associates Rodney A. Briggs Library Associates organized in 2002 to bring together UMM friends who love books, enjoy cultural pursuits, and believe in supporting an important campus and regional intellectual resource. Library Associates donors between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008, are listed below. Wilbert H. and Janet T. Ahem Eric and Joseph Alia Karla M. Michelke Klinger UMM's history and UMM's future Elizabeth M. Ascheman Lois J. Koehntop Laird H. Barber Judith A. Kuechle inspire Helen Briggs' giving Jayne Blodgett and Chris Ramey Ardath M. Larson Helen Briggs remembers well when .------, Roger P. and Joan L. Boleman ' 91 Margaret T. Larson '88 her relationship with the University of Helen R. Briggs Xiaosheng Li and Shannon Shi Minnesota, Morris began. Her husband, Laura and Stephen V. Burks David and Lyn H. Loewi Rodney A. Briggs, then superintendent of the James A. ' 65 and Madeline E. Maxeiner '76 and West Central School of Agriculture on the A. Kay Joranger Carlson '65 Thomas W. Mahoney '70 Nancy E. Carpenter Barbara Coy McGinnis Morris campus, rushed home with a question. Julia Dabbs Thomas B. McRoberts '68 She recalls: "Rod came home from campus LeAnn F. Lindquist Dean Paul Z. Myers early that day in March of 1959. Glowing Pearl E. Diers · Sandra K. Olson-Loy and with excitement, he asked, 'How would you Russell E. DuBois Douglas W. Loy like to help me start a college?'" Briggs Talia Earle Ellen Ordway In September 1960, UMM opened its Theodora D. Economou Ted M. and Dana L. Pappenfus doors. "And so it began," shares Helen, "this adventure that was Bernice E. Norenberg Erdahl Carla J. Schmidt Riley '85 to be the most deeply gratifying of Rod's life. His enthusiasm WCSA '43 Jennifer Rothchild and was infectious. He was a man of great energy, and all of it was Jay E. Fier '76 Chris Butler spent on fostering this dream. Those early years were exciting, Mark V. Fohl Mary Ann S. Scharf Genevieve and John C. Gunvalson Susan L. Schmidgall filled with warm friendships with the new young faculty who Joanne Hagstrom and Paul 8. Steigerwald shared the dream. Rod would be thrilled by what the college has Nathaniel I. Hart Tara J. Schmidt '05 and become, the excellence of its programs, and especially by the Sara J. Watson Haugen '88 Benjamin S. Winchester '95 plans for energy independence for the campus." Harold E. and Samuel and Nancy G. Schuman In 1974, the campus library was named for Rodney A. Elizabeth J. Wood Hinds '74 Ray K. and Lenora L. Sibul Briggs who served as UMM's first chief adminstrator from John Q. and Pamela A. Solvie 1960 until 1969. He passed away in 1995. Lucy G. Gibbs Imholte '70 Stevens County Historical Society "The library is the center of any school at any level," says Jacqueline R. Johnson Leland and La Verne Swanson Helen, "and Rod was honored to have the library at UMM EmestD. and James and Patricia A. Tanner Cathryn S. Kemble ' 82 James 8 . Togeas named for him. He valued learning and education above most things. It is a joy to be able to donate to the library at UMM." Senior Legacy Program 2008 Inaugurated by the Class of 2007, Senior Legacy is a program run by seniors for seniors, celebrating student experiences and accomplishments and working together to leave a pennanent legacy to benefit current and future UMM students, the campus, and the community. By contributing to the class gift and by serving on the committee, students build class spirit and set an example for alumni and students. Each gift contributed helps set a higher giving goal for graduating classes in the future. Thank you to donors who made Senior Legacy gifts between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008. Anonymous Emily M. Carroll '08 Sarah M. Karels '08 Julia J. Schmitt '08 Kathleen M. and Dustan P. Castro '08 Bradley W. and Richard Sebald Thomas L. Albrecht Roger P. and Nancy G. Drontle Judy R. DeGrote Korn '95 Steven R. Sebald '08 Debra Bennett Daniel M. Dutcher '08 Margaret A. Kuchenreuther Alice A. Shindelar '08 Alaina L. Benson '08 Theodora D. Economou and Kristin L. Kaster Lamberty '00 Kenneth and Celia Steinbring Glenn E. and Charles C. Glasrud Pareena G. Lawrence Nathan Swanson '08 Karen E. Berg-Moberg Janet S. Schrunk and Dianne and Mike McMenomy Lauren R. Trapp '08 Patrick and Traci Bero David E. Ericksen Theresa McMenomy '08 Vickie and Thomas W. Vail Mary Elizabeth Bezanson David M. Fluegel '97 Craig and Laurie Meyer Patrick G. Van Zandt Cassie Bielke '08 Rachel Gilman '08 Peh H. Ng Rosie and Winston W. Venable Cheryl J. Bielke Katherine J. Glasrud '08 Theresa M. Novak '08 Guy and Kara Vig Douglas W. and Cindy L. Birch William D. '72 and Paula L. O'Loughlin Judith A. and Patrick J. Whalen Jeri M. Boisvert Sara J. Watson Haugen '88 Lawrence 0. and Mary E. Olson Nicole R. Wiebold '08 Colleen K . Borgendale '08 David W. and Eileen M. Heath Sandra K. Olson-Loy Gary A. and Mary M. Williams Stephen V. Burks Barbara Hesse Michael B. Peterson '08 Benjamin S. Winchester '95 James A. '65 and Brittany M. Jablonsky David E. and Sheila R. Phillips A. Kay Joranger Carlson '65 Allen and Connie Jensen Ashley L. Prieve '08 Nancy E. Carpenter Sandy and James A. Jurina Kim M. Radtke '08

Fall 2008 Pro.file page 46 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Cougar Honor Roll of Donors With thanks we acknowledge the following businesses, foundations, and individuals who designated UMM gifts between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008, to programs and funds that benefit Cougar student athletes: Anonymous Thomas M. Fox '88 Steven D. Ista '74 Ace Hardware Timothy P. ·Frischman '89 Ista Construction Inc. American Eagle Realty Ltd. Caryl R. Gaudette Ruth A. and Gordon H. Jans Lowell D. Amundson '85 Randy C. Geister ' 81 Curtis and Sherri Janzen Warreru1 C. Anderson ' 73 Russell W. Gesch Jim Riley & Sons Construction Inc. Anderson Farms Paul W. Gonnerman '89 Jim's Market Roger J. Arndt ' 81 Scott A. Gonnerman '92 Matthew P. '03 and Jeffrey L. Arnold '78 Kristin M . '97 and Thomas Goracke Abbey L. Starzecki Johnson '05 Mary K. '95 and Eric W. Asche Great Plains Sports LLC Jay E. Johnson '85 Michael D. Bah '71 James C. and Ruth T. Gremmels ' 71 Rachael L. Jurek '99 Ryan J. Bahn '97 Jared J. Groehler 'O1 Greg A. Kirk Nathan M. Becker '03 Brian J. Hagen '86 Donald K. Kleinschmidt '86 Bruce A. Beckman John and Carol Hamann Nathan J. Knakmuhs '02 Randy Bell '86 Colin and Mary B. Haley Hames '95 Thomas P. Koch '83 Kyle W. Berget '90 Randy L. Hamling '04 Chad R. Koebnick Douglas J. and Loydene M. Bernhagen Dennis 0. '74 and Dariel D. Hansen Carol and William H. Koeckeritz Chri stopher K. Bevers ' 04 Harold R. Hanson Brian D. and Jana K. Bunjer Koehler '00 Denni s G. Boll '69 Matthew S. Hanson '05 Robert L. Koelman ' 72 Chad J. '00 and Kenneth G. Heitzman '88 Randall J. Kramer '83 Natalie R. Zierden Braegelmann '00 Btyan J. 'O I and Mark R. ' 02 and.Stephanie M. Swick Kreie '02 Bremer Bank of Morris Jennifer A. Zych Hemnann '00 Carol L. Homrnes and Donald J. Krois Paul F. Brown '89 Julie M. Emerson Heyen '95 Arlene K. Lellelid Kari D. Bunjer '98 Michelle R. and John Hickman Les or Maxine Wolff Inc. C & C Custom Interiors Todd J. '85 and Karie R. Wolff Hickman '90 Arline E. Litchfield ' 10 Computer Professionals Unlimited Inc. Brad D. Hilger '99 John 0. Litchfield Adam C. Corbin '04 Alan D. Hines Diaru1e D. and Rodney Loberg Joanne H. Corbin John F. Hoffmann '03 Kenneth Lorenz Country Heating & Air Inc. David D. Hofland ' 87 Chad Lowe Joshua J. Crabtree '94 Jamison J. Yurek Holu.in '95 Beth A. '88 and James F. Mahoney '85 Richard J. Cunningham Paul J. '87 and Renae J. Engebretson Huber '87 Shaun D. '02 and Monica J. Maloney '02 Michael E. Curtiss '03 Shane P. Hudak '98 Mark L. Fisher Group Milo R. Curtiss Dean Danter Danter's Photography LeAnn F. Lindquist Dean Travis J. Destache '06 Lois V. Devout Ranae N. Faaborg '06 and Kevin A. Dietzel '06 Diedre and Allan J. Doering ' 82 Amy J. Doll-Wohlers '90 and Donald D. Wohlers Daniel L. Dripps Jody A. Ebnet ' 91 Theodore J. Ebnet '92 Ebnet Supply/Lakeshore Construction Larry L. Edlund ' 71 Mark J. Ekren Benjamin H. Erholtz '98 Mary Beth Erickson Sara J. Erickson Fanngard Water Treatment Bradley A. Fehr Kari J. Strux.ness Feldhaus '95 Ladaryl '97 and Rhonda K. Fenney Terry Fick Cougar Fest 2008 Justin Fjeld The fans cheered and the Cougar football team beat Trinity Bible College during Cougar Randy Fjeld Fest 2008. The annual event held in conjunction with the first home game of the football Rick Fjeld Mark V. Fohl season includes youth football games, traditional tailgating, and fun activities for all ages.

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Dennis G. Marso '92 Courtland B. '64 and Gary and Linda Visto Gina L. and Paul W. Martin . Sylvia Sunquist Swenson '65 Michelle M. Henry '94 and Jeffery H. Voit '94 Gregory L. Martin '87 Ron Tappe Camron M. Vollbrecht '99 Shane D. Martin '97 Lawrence P. Thayer '72 David A. and Nancy A. Walter Sarah J. and Paul D. Mattson Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Paul R. Watzke '76 Kathy L. Maynard Douglas K. Tigner ' 85 Arnold E. Weber Gary L. '68 and Clarice A. Arnold McGrath Mark D. Torgerson John W. Weiler '70 Mack T. McLarty '03 Joel W. and Suzanne K. Toso Wells Fargo Foundation Vicki A. Davies McLellan '78 Yona H. Toso Christopher D. Wente '92 Brian A. Meinen ' 90 Kenneth W. Traxler '89 West Central Environmental Consultants Inc. Gordon 0. Meyer '83 Jill and Randy M. Trimble '89 James M. Williamson '88 Paul A. Miller '65 Scott R. Turnbull Mark K. Williamson '73 Steven J. Miller ' 85 Ross A. Ukkelberg Willie's Super Yalu Richard H. and Kathryn L. Russeth Moen Paul T. Vanasek '99 Leslie E. '67 (WCSA ' 63) and Scott Monson Theodore P. Van Erp '87 Maxine A. Mattson Wolff '67 Mo_rris Lumber & Millwork Inc. Thomas M. Van Erp '89 Larry A. and Diane Zavadil Scott D. Munda! Ryan M. '99 and Tracey L. Viergutz Sandra K. and Duane Zeltwanger N. Douglas Nelson N. Craig Nelson John D. O'Driscoll ' 87 Old No. I Bar & Grill Cougar football provides life skills Randall L. Olson '83 Sandra K. Olson-Loy and Douglas W. Loy for emergency physician Teddy VanErp '86 Terrence M. Osterman '9 l Brian J. Petermeier '84 It's a family affair for the VanErps. Teddy VanErp '86 and three siblings Michael R. Petermeier '87 graduated from the University of Minnesota, Morris: Tom '89, Todd '92, and Tamai-a Joe and Debra A. Rickrneyer Peterson '96. But he had a second family in place just in case three siblings weren't enough: the Donald and Penny Peterson 1986 football team. Michael S. Peterson '89 "The '86 team was special," shares VanErp. "We were a bunch of under-sized, Ronda K. Peterson '91 over-achieving boys mostly from small towns in Minnesota who really came together John S. Pippert '90 and were successful on and off the field. That team was kind of like a family." Pizza Ranch VanErp started his college career at Fergus Falls Community College (FFCC). Pomme de Terre Golf Club It was actually a bit of luck earlier in high school that started the chain reaction that Michael J. and Elena A. Pope Patricia Rada brought him to UMM. During a high school football game, New York Mills, his Joan E. and Donald C. Reicosky hometown, against his current home, Battle Lake, VanErp garnered the attention of a John R. Rice '81 FFCC recruiter. While he had no intention of continuing his education at a four-year Carla J. Schmidt Riley ' 85 college, a UMM recruiter saw him play during his second year at FFCC. He invited Kirk Riley VanErp, as well as his fellow teammates, to UMM. Luke I. '97 and "Playing for the Cougars was the most enjoyable athletic experience of my life," Shannon M. Maurer Robinson '98 states VanErp, "and I have many fond memories of that time, especially the 1986 Thomas P. Rooney '88 season." Clayton A. Rosa '90 Todd R. and Jody Rose Jake Schmidt Focus, clear thinking in high-stress situations Rodney L. Schmidt An emergency physician at Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton, Brian J. Schneider '90 VanErp states that he was well prepared for medical school thanks to UMM. He Richard and Judy Schneiderman believes that being a Cougar gave him the necessary competitive edge. He learned to Nicholas J. Schoenecker '06 stay focus and perform in high-stress situations: "In the emergency department, you Dennis Schroeder can't just throw in the towel when things get hectic. You have to clear your mind, dig Steven E. Schroeder '85 deep, suck it up, and do your job, just like on the football field." Michael P. Schumacher ' 80 UMM was important in every aspect ofVanErp's life, in preparing him for Anthony L. Schuster '02 Kyle R. '06 and Christina M. Schwartz his future career and helping him grow on and off the field: "Getting an excellent Linda and David Shay education was obviously important, but all the experiences outside the classroom and Donald K. and Mary Silker on the field were as important in my development as a person." Ted M . Smith ' 83 VanErp, a longtime UMM athletics donor, states that his Cougar experience Matt Solesaas continues to have an impact on his life today. "I feel that the extra-curricular activities Steen Enterprises LLC that I was involved in during my college years were just as important as the academics Jill N. Pollard Stephens '97 in making me who I am today. I want future Cougars to have that same opportunity Steven Schroeder LLC for success that my teammates and I were blessed with." Shelly R. Busche Stockinger '9 l Raymond Suess -Natalie Johnson ' 11 , Wichita, Kansas Chad M. Swanson

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