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Contents Good students, good teachers, Page 1 Student-faculty collaboratives: UMM at its best good learning Page 4 Campus news -a message from Chancellor Sam Schuman Page 6 Development news Page 8 Alumni Relations news The featured stories in this newly-formatted issue of Page 10 Alumni Class Notes Profile highlight student-faculty collaboration. That's Page 20 Cougar athletics news appropriate, because in a very real way, UMM focuses Page 25 Events calendar upon student-faculty collaboration! There's a saying that what is required for a fine college education is a Cover: Kurt Refsnider '04, Coon student at one end of a log and a professor at the other. Rapids, conducted field research in That's a bit of an oversimplification (logs can get pretty northern Sweden. Professor Keith cold in Minnesota in February, for example) but it Brugger and Refsnider collected tem­ contains a germ of an importan t truth: if good students get perature and melt data from an alpine together with good teachers, good learning will result. mountain glacier to determine both local and regional climate change. UMM offers many special opportunities for collaborative research: Morris Refsnider's undergraduate research Academic Partners (MAPs), Morris Administrative Interns (MAis), the opportunities were supported by do­ Minority Mentorship Program, the all-University Undergraduate Research nor gifts to the Owen W. and Frances Opportunity Program (UROP), UMM-based undergraduate research, the A. Tate Memorial Fund for Student Honors Program, and specially designated funds from donors. Each of these Learning. More examples of student­ programs, in slightly different ways, offers rich and enticing opportunities for faculty collaboratives on page one. collaborative learning. It is a signature of our campus that all these inviting venues for shared learning and research are available to virtually all our UMM Mission Statement undergraduates. The mission of UMM as an under­ graduate, residential, liberal arts col­ I would also stress, though, the collaborative nature of the learning which takes lege is distinctive within the Univer­ place at UMM is also outside of these more formal undergraduate research sity of Minnesota. The Morris cam­ venues. In small classes, in faculty offices and in countless informal daily pus shares the University's statewide contacts at the Turtle Mountain Cafe or the Mall or the Regional Fitness Center mission of teaching, research and out­ or in a huge range of co-curricular activities, UMM offers one-to-one learning reach, yet it is a small college where challenges. Often, these are student-faculty collaborations but sometimes they students can shape their own educa­ are student-student teams, or faculty-faculty. And, many of our staff and tion. The campus serves undergradu­ administration also are involved in intense learning situations with each other ate students primarily from Minnesota and with students. and its neighboring states, and it is an educational resource and cultural cen­ A college is a community of learners, and the best in struction takes place in ter for citizens of West Central Min­ intimate, rigorous, active conversation-a student, a teacher, a log. I hope you'll nesota. Through its instructional ex­ enjoy these portraits of collaborative education: there are some wonderful cellence, its commitment to research, exemplary illustrations here. But I also encourage you to mull the fact that for its numerous extracurricular programs each such picture in Profile there are literally hundreds of equally inspiring but and services, and its strong sense of unpublicized collaborative ventures. All these profiles in learning are UMM at community, UMM endeavors to its best! achieve its place among the best lib­ eral arts colleges in the nation.

Winter 2004 Profile UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Student-faculty collaboratives: UMM at its best A trademark of the UMM experience, student-faculty collaboratives exemplify the academic excellence that a small liberal arts learning community provides. At the heart of each partnership is a burning question and the desire to know more. The dynamic relationships built on this equation fuel creativity and ingenuity, and hone critical thinking and problem solving skills. Partnerships with faculty allow students to personalize their undergraduate educations often leading to life-changing discoveries as they identify educational and career goals.

Microbiology research with real-life implications Slime. It doesn't sound very scientific, but it's integral to the important research conducted by Assistant Professor of Biology Timna Odegaard Wyckoff '94 and student assistants Jennifer Montgomery '04, West St. Paul, and Meredith Noetzel '03 , Spring Lake Park. The team investigates the production and properties of exopolysaccaride secretions-slime-by communities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in order to understand its role in the bacteria's ability to resist antibiotics. Benignly present everywhere in the environment, P. aeruginosa has the potential to become a deadly opportunistic pathogen in persons compromised by illness or injury. Cystic fibrosis patients and burn victims are particularly susceptible to pathogenic invasion by this organism. Montgomery, an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program participant, is preparing for a career in which she may one day prescribe antibiotics developed as a result of P aeruginosa research. The pre-med student's responsibility is to conduct a pilot study using another common bacteria, Escherichia coli. The data gathered will be used as a starting point for the P aeruginosa project after preliminary preparation and testing is completed. Noetzel's role on the research team is to construct P. aeruginosa mutants for experimentation by "knocking out" portions of the cells' DNA using molecular biology techniques, one of her favorite laboratory skills. The mutants will be tested for their ability to form biofilms, or communities, and resist antibiotics. Noetzel graduated in December and continues to work on the project as she prepares for graduate school where she will study neurobiology. More research is definitely in the future for this self-described "lab rat." For Wyckoff, collaborative research with students illustrates what it means to be a professor at UMM: "At a large research university, my role would be to conceptually define the experiment and then hand it off to graduate students. At UMM, I'm hands-on, working with the students at every level of a project giving them a quality research experience with real-life implications. Students learn laboratory techniques and concepts, and how research really works. In the lab, I'm researching and teaching."

From left: Jennifer Montgomery '04, Dr. Timna Odegaard Wyckoff '94 and Meredith Noetzel '03 (continued next page)

Winter 2004 Profile page I UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS In-depth study of script facilitates understanding of Renaissance drama Intrigue and controversy surround Timothy Finnegan '04, Maplewood, and Assistant Professor of English Gretchen Minton's quest to find 21st century solutions to a 17th century puzzle. A 400-year-old script holds the clues. How many authors contributed to the writing of Timon of Athens, a play attributed to William Shakespeare? Minton and Finnegan spend numerous hours each week combing over a reproduction of the First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, printed in 1623. The tragedy in question is characterized by numerous inconsistencies, spelling variations, misnamed characters, false starts and irregular verse, leading many scholars to speculate that Shakespeare may not have composed the entire play. Shakespeare may have collaborated with another playwright or other writers may have completed his unfinished draft. Minton and Finnegan believe that Thomas Middleton collaborated with Shakespeare on this play. While many scholars embrace these possible conclusions, others vehemently oppose them, Timothy Finnegan '04 and Dr. Gretchen Minton resulting in intense "intellectual energy" and dramatic debate. Research completed by Minton and Finnegan, as well as recent scholarly developments in Renaissance history and new knowledge about Shakespeare's contemporaries, will inform Minton's work as associate editor of a new edition of Timon of Athens to be published by The Arden Shakespeare, a leader in critical editions of Shakespearean plays. She is pleased to have found an accomplished assistant in Finnegan through the Morris Academic Partnership program. "Tim is an incredible reader," states Minton, "and his scholarly interest in Renaissance drama and in playwright Thomas Middleton, make him a perfect selection for this partnership." Finnegan "fell in love" with Timon ofAthens the first time he read the play, a story of a classic misanthrope who squanders his money on parties and supposed friends who fail him in his time of need. Neither the intense scrutiny of the text nor the inconsistencies discovered diminish that sentiment. "In fact," states Finnegan, "I respect it even more." Minton concurs: "The unfinished 'rough stuff' is the most interesting part of the play. We can see the process the artist went through to create the piece and how the plot and characters were 'ironed out.' It gives us an understanding of how Renaissance drama was written. And the collaborative composition of Timon of Athens wonderfully parallels the collaborative nature of our Arden edition."

Inspiring students to love science Young children are natural scientists with an innate curiosity about the world in which they live. Yet by mid-elementary years, many children cannot picture themselves as scientists or imagine themselves pursuing science-related careers. Current research reveals that women and minorities are especially underrepresented in the fields of science, particularly in the Trisha Walters '04 and Cue physical sciences. Associate Professor of Education Carol Marxen and Trisha Walters '04, Ball, a Ball Python Breckenridge, seek an explanation to this phenomena and strategies to counter the trend. Walters will explore children's beliefs and perceptions about who are scientists and who can become scientists by administering a survey to 5th and 8th grade students in the Fergus Falls Public School District where she is student teaching this semester. The results may identify ways in which parents and teachers can nurture a child's interest in science and may also identify factors that decrease a child's interest. The project, titled Gender Diversity and (continued next page)

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Multiculturalism in the Science Classroom, will serve as Walter's Senior Honors project and may be submitted for presentation at the National and State Science Teachers Association conferences. Marxen and Walters share the same passion-igniting a love of science in their respective students. Marxen asks prospective elementary teachers in her science methods classes to reflect on their perceptions of who scientists are, and often they are surprised by their own stereotypes. Recognizing who is missing as role models is an important first step in striving for inclusiveness and equality in the world of science. States Marxen: "I love the moment when my students realize they can be scientists and become excited about teaching science to their elementary students." "I have already learned so much from this project," shares Walters, "I've gathered ideas for Dr. Carol Marxen science lesson plans and strategies to engage everyone in my classroom. And it has been fun and inspiring to work with Professor Marxen. I thought working one-on-one with a professor might be intimidating, but it hasn't been at all. She's always available, always guiding the process. It's a very cool opportunity to partner with a faculty member, and it is very attainable at UMM for anyone who has a desire to do so."

Cross-cultural approach provides new research territory When Bethani Diersen '06, Rochester, approached Associate Professor of Psychology Jeff Ratliff-Crain about a research partnership through the Minority Mentorship Program, he was intrigued by her initial idea. Diersen wondered if it was possible to study post-traumatic stress from a cultural perspective. Together they "distilled" her idea down to an underlying question-How does exposure to a different cultural viewpoint affect one's perception of self? The "work in progress" titled Control or Perceived Control in Collectivist versus Individualist Countries will use a readily available subject pool and will allow the development of "testable" questions. To begin the process, Diersen is contacting scientists worldwide who conduct cross­ cultural research to ask for advice and to obtain measures that may be incorporated into the project. After completion of preliminary background research, the team will design two questionnaires to collect assessments of UMM students before Dr. Jeff Ratliff-Crain and Bethani Diersen '06 and after study abroad experiences. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), a powerful research software tool, will be used to manage and analyze the data. For inquisitive minds, the investigative journey is as exhilarating as the discoveries revealed in a completed project. Diersen appreciates the opportunity to work one-on-one with Ratliff-Crain, and her mentor reciprocates. "Partnering with a student facilitates my learning," states Ratliff-Crain. "This project with Bethani complements my research in the areas of coping and control, and it takes me in a new direction into relatively unexplored territory. The evolution of thinking through her initial question was fun. Together, we'll design a solid project, but we really don 't know what we'll find until we try it."

Undergraduate Research Symposium celebrates student achievements On April 21, the campus community will celebrate students' scholarly achievements during the 4th annual UMM Undergraduate Research Symposium. Alumni, friends and family are invited to attend the event that showcases the variety and quality of UMM undergraduate research, and provides a forum for students to present their projects to the campus and to the community. Presentations, including posters, talks, and short theatrical, dance and musical performances begin at 4:00 p.m. For more information email [email protected] or check the web page at www.mrs.umn.edu/urs. Winter 2004 Profile page 3 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS

A message from Maddy Maxeiner, Otter Tail Power Company's associate vice chancellor for external relations ardent support of scholarships and director of fund development For more than a decade, Otter Tail Power Company has supported students by generously donating to UMM Happy 2004 ! Sharp-eyed readers will scholarship funds. Each fall the Morris Division Office .______. _ __. note changes to our Profile format. sponsors a scholarship that honors incoming students for Enclosed in this issue is a brief survey their high school academic success. This year's recipient is inviting your opinions about this publication. As Profile Daron Zych '07 from Graceville. evolves, your feedback will help us to make Otter Tail Power Company also recently fulfilled a improvements. Let us hear from you. Campaign Minnesota pledge to the Morris Scholarship Changes are inevitable, and at UMM it seems we are Endowment Fund which provides renewable scholarships changing continually even as our core educational for all four years of a student's academic career. Endowed mission never varies. Class schedules change, students funds allow for gifts to be held for growth and income. The matriculate and graduate, majors are introduced (though principal remains intact, while a percentage of the annual not frequently), buildings are renovated. At the heart of interest earned is awarded as scholarships. Otter Tail Power all we do, however, is our profound commitment to Company's gift to UMM will continue in perpetuity as a students. This is as true in 2004 as it was in 1960. It was testament to their generosity and to their commitment to true throughout the era of the West Central School of academic excellence. Agriculture, on whose campus we proudly stand. This is Stated Associate Vice Chancellor for External Relations our enduring central value. Maddy Maxeiner, "We are grateful to the leadership of Today's students face new financial challenges in Otter Tail Power Company for their generous support of completing their college degrees. The University of student scholarships at UMM. Students are feeling the Minnesota now receives only about 26 percent of its effects of rising tuition, making Otter Tail Power revenue from the state, whereas historically it has Company's contribution especially valuable. We appreciate received approximately 33 percent of its revenue from their gifts." state appropriations. The trend in reduced state funding requires students and their families to pay more to attend college. Successive double digit tuition increases accelerate the demands on grants, loans, work-study and other sources of financial aid which have remained fairly level during the same time period. The case for scholarships and other student support is becoming ever stronger. Of course, scholarship support has always been critical to UMM students, 90 percent of whom qualify for some form of financial aid. But changing fiscal climates mean that tomorrow's students will of necessity rely more heavily on generous contributions from others to support their college aspirations. In this Profile publication, we bring you the UMM story-always changing in exciting and sometimes vexing ways, yet essentially firm in its core elements. Like any favorite tale, the story is both familiar and fresh. Charles Krebs, operations manager for Otter Tail Power Com­ Please let us know how you like these modest changes. pany, fulfills the company's Campaign Minnesota pledge by It's always good to hear from you. presenting a check to Associate Vice Chancellor for External Relations Maddy Maxeiner.

Winter 2004 Profile page 4 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS 2003-04 Donor-funded scholarship recipients Each year over 150 scholarships funded by UMM alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the campus are awarded to UMM students. Many privately-funded scholarships were established to honor or memorialize loved ones, or commemorate aca­ demic or professional careers at UMM.

3M Alumni Undergraduate Linda Freeman Scholarship Kyle Ladenburger '07, Mendota, UL Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Merit Scholarship Rachel H. Worden '05, Morris Madonna L. Max '07, Sisseton, S.D. Daron J. Zych ' 07, Graceville Rebecca L. Meyer '07, Arlington Florence Eystad Gahm Avi J. Rosenman '07, Minneapoli s Dr. Clara B. Riveland Scholarship UMMAlumni Association Memorial Scholarship Megan Weisbrod '07, Stillwater Lori A. Hill ' 05, Morris Academic Scholarship Ern y J. Amborn '04, Duluth Sun M. Kahng Memorial Scholarship Edna Snee Rodgers Michell e L. Backes '07, Avon Joseph P. Gandrud David W. Robbin '05, Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship Colleen M. Ryan '07, Oak Lawn, Ill. Endowed Scholarship Khan Achievement Scholarship Addie E. Motzko ' 06, Morri s Jessica H. Bassett '07, Bagley Sara L. Kremin '07, Glenwood Peter C. Kirwin '04, Stillwater Seventh District Minnesota Federa­ Susan E. Seim '07, Mapl e Grove Clayton A. Gay Memorial Scholarship William R. King Scholarship tion of Women's Clubs Scholarship Beta Sigma Psi/Chi Phi Scholarship Andrew M. Korth '07, Morris Nikkie R. Duin '04, Monis Kati e M. Appel ' 04, Aitkin Ricky D. Arterberry '07, Milton, N.D. Cara L. Rudney '07, Morris Mary Jo Kwako Scholarship Krista L. Leonard ' 04, Verndale Bridgford Orvis Scholarship Luke R. Martin '07, Morris Al yssa M. Anderson ' 04, Morri stown William "Bill" Stewart Brannon K. Anderson '06, Roseau Emilie Gieske Scholarship Jeanna M. Shultz ' 04, Litchfield Minority Student Scholarshi p Community First Scholarship Kyle E. Larson '07, Morri s LaFave Scholarship Ebenezer T. Adebara '04, St. Paul Patrick J. Lienemann '07, Morris Nathan Goldberg Scholarship Heather A. Kilgore '05, Starbuck Mark C. Sticha Scholarship Herb Croom Scholarship Ebenezer T. Adebara ' 04, St. Paul Richard J. Phelps '04, Hancock Kimberl y M. Hynnek '07, Alexandria Sara M . Honetschl ager '07, Marshall Annie Hagen Memorial Scholarship Curtis H. Larson University Association- Ethel Curry Mari a C. Vanorny '04, Oakes, N.D. Memorial Scholarship Lucy Imholte Scholarship Native American Scholarship Gertrude Gaffney Hanlon Bryan S. Fisher '07, Rapid City, S.D. Tara M . Gromatka '07, Alexandria Layne M . Anderson '04, Fort Pierre, S.D. Memorial Scholarship Estelle Lee Scholarship Frank W. Veden Scholarship Ri cky D. Arterberry '07, Milton, N.D. Shannon M. Buncl1er '05, Hutchinson Erny J. Amborn '04, Duluth Matthew T. Burquest '07, Eagle Bend Alicia J. Bercier '06, White Bear Lake Tara J. Schmidt '05 , Baxter Laura R. Pri ce ' 04, Center, N.D. Ali sa J. Greenwaldt '06, Henning Karyl M. Biegler '04, Timber Lake, S.D. Becki J. Church '04, Hancock Jessica A. Sorenson '04, Duluth Alice Weickert Memorial Scholarship Amy R. Block '06, Detroit Lakes Mari a C. Vanorn y '04, Oakes N.D. Mari a C. Vanorny '04, Oakes, N.D. Ebenezer T. Adebara '04, St. Paul Joseph A. Boucha '05, Williams Daniel W. Conroy '04, Fergus Falls Theodore S. and Tone H. Long Jennifer J. Anderson '04, Montevideo Kyle V. Cogger '06, Bethel Trisha J. Walter '04, Doran Scholarship Dani el W. Conroy ' 04, Fergus Falls Sara B. Dauphinais '07, Bottineau, N.D. Hansen Memorial Scholarship Alex Jarvis '04, St. Cl oud Ana D. Rowben-y '05, Idaho Falls, Idaho Thomas M. Fairbanks '07, Cass Lake Eric L. Hansen '04, St. Cloud Daniel J. Wes petal '04, River Fall s, Wi s. Leroy Welfare Scholarship Johanna R. Farmer '05, Spearfi sh, S.D. Linda Carlson Hoxtell Dian and Andy Lopez Scholarship Eli zabeth M. Jensen '05, Bl oomington Kell y J. Funmaker '07, Flandreau, S.D. Memorial Scholarship Adeola F. Adewola '05, Morris Carrie Wickstrom Scholarship Tanis M. Henderson '06, Grand Rapids Larissa R. Davisson '05, Cold Spring Aaron J. Vasecka '05, Worthington April J. Belinsky '04, Morris Dana B. Herrera '07, Coon Rapids John Q. Imholte Scholarship Carol and Roger McCannon Joel A. Blaha ' 05, Detroit Lakes Rebecca M. Houdek '06, Deer Ri ver Sara M. Campbell '05 , Madi son, Wi s. Scholarships Becki J. Church '04, Hancock Jill D. Kessler '04, Eagle Butte, S.D. Diana L. Giordano '05 , Stillwater Becki J. Church '04, Hancock An gie R. Forkrud '04, Belview Stephani e M . Kuik '07, Lino Lakes Susan M . Hanson ' 04, Morris Matthew P. Johnson ' 03, Lewiston B1itt G. Hanson '04, Stillwater Anne K. LaFrinier '07, Moose Lake Rachel J. Johnson '04, Redwood Fall s McCree/ Kaufman Scholarships Sarah L. Holtrop '04, Luverne Amanda J. Leemhuis '07, Wate1town, S.D. Sara L. Konsbruck '05 , Sartell Dani el J. Wespetal '04, Ri ver Fa ll s Rachel J. Johnson '04, Redwood Fall s Paul J. Martin '04, Little Fall s Kaitlyn A. Maurer '04, Champlin Kurt A. Refs nider '04, Coon Rapids Rebecca J. Koll '04, Little Fall s Madonna L. Max '07, Peever, S.D. Kathy J. Nelson '04, Sleepy Eye Patri cia L. Blank '04, Alexandria Nancy M. Kolstoe '04, Glenwood Jenelle Mooney '07, Waubun Ti ffany J. Roufs '05, Loretto Tiffany J. Roufs '05, Loretto Emily L. Layer '04, Elk Ri ver Mark T. Ostlund '07, Bemidji Seth W. Rowan '05, Minneapolis Kenneth R. Opsal '04, Appleton Kathy J. Nelson '04, Sleepy Eye Brian E. Perrault '06, North Branch Teresa A. Sayles '04, Clinton Stacy Polzin McIntyre Rebecca D. Olson '04, Danvers Aaron J. Vasecka '05 , Worthington Jessica L. Smith '04, Li tchfi eld Memorial Scholarship Stacy A. Theis '04, Woodbury Joseph R. Veill eux '05, Watertown Stephani e L. White '05, Waseca Li sa R. Frazeur '07, Canby Tri sha J. Walter '04, Doran Kell y R. Whipple '06, St. Francis, S.D. Anne M. Williams '04, Stillwater Thomas McRoberts Scholarship Anne M. Williams '04, Stillwater Kathie S. Ziebarth '05, Pipestone Chad T. Zeman ' 04, Brookl yn Park Kendrick C. Novak ' 07, Coon Rapids Erin K. Witzmann '04, Houlton, Wi s. Kati e M. Ziebarth '05, Pipestone Eli zabeth M. Zeman ' 04, Brookl yn Park Reliant Energy Minnegasco Elizabeth M. Zeman '04, BrookJyn Park Brion Dalager Memorial Scholarship Helen and Carl Iverson Scholarship Jessica L. Zepeda '04, Dekalb, Ill. Matthew C. Amundson '05, Princeton Memorial Scholarship Katrina M. Rolfs '05 , Browerville Chad G. Ol son '04, Barrett Jacob M. Anderson '07, Dalton Morrison Scholarships Erin M. Kaiser '04, Plymouth Daniel W. Conroy '04, Fergus Falls Heidi M . Hendrickson ' 04, Madison If you would like to receive Craig S. Vogl '04, Little FaJl s Kri stin M . Fuhrman '06, Fergus Falls Katie M. Larson '05, St. Cloud information about establi shing a Eidsvold Scholarships Aaron D. Hanson '07, Barrett Beverley Wartman Munson privately-funded, named scholarship Mari a M. Brandt '05, Redwood Falls Alexandria N. Leis '04, Elbow Lake Scholarship at UMM, please contact Associate David W. Robbin '05, Hutchinson Amanda C. Quammen '04, Battle Lake Nikkje R. Duin '04, Morris Vice Chancellor for External Jim and Anne Eidsvold Scholarship Angela L. Schmidt '07, Fergus Falls Annette Seppanen and Relations and Director of Fund Mo ll y Fri edmeyer-Vacek '07, St. Paul Katherine F. Thane) ' 05, Fergus Falls Curt Nelson Scholarship Development Maddy Maxeiner: Russel M. Fischer Scholarship Kathleen Waddell-Bruce '06, Fergus Falls Rebecca L. Meyer '07, Arlington Sarah R. Popp '04, Hutchinson Clyde Johnson Music Scholarship Karyn Nielson Memorial Scholarship ummexternal @mrs.umn.edu Fosgate Theatre Scholarship Stefan K. Brustuen '07, Alberta Kri sta L. Leonard '04, Verndale or Andrea K. Pletsch '05 , Belle Plaine Eva Falk '07, Mw·dock Jessica L. Zepeda ' 04, DekaJb , 111. 320-589-6386

Winter 2004 Profile page 5 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Capital request illustrates A $1 million allocation from the U of M's Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment match, authorized community partnerships by the 2003 Minnesota State Legislature, is available for The University of Minnesota 2004 capital request to the the cogeneration facility project. Minnesota State Legislature emphasizes UMM's The University is also seeking $1.5 million in state community and regional partnerships. funding for UMM's share of a football facility to be shared The University is requesting $4.5 million for the Morris with the Morris Area School District. The complex would campus to construct a biomass/energy cogeneration facility include a new field, seating for 1,500 fans, concessions, that will provide fuel flexibility for UMM and possibly the restrooms, pressbox and parking lot. It would be located Morris Area School District, and serve as a research site to between the Morris Area School District K-12 grounds and develop agricultural based fuel sources in partnership with the UMM, an easy walking distance from both campuses, and West Central Research and Outreach Center's Renewable will adjoin the Regional Fitness Center. The Morris Energy Research and Demonstration Center and the U.S. community has approved by referendum a $1 million bond Agricultural Research Station. The greenhouse gas neutral issue for the school district's share of the football complex. facility will utilize locally available alternative fuel sources, waste biomatter and farming by-products. Historic preservation plan committee invites participation UMM has received $180,000 from the Getty Grant to campus history and Program to develop a historic preservation plan for the will determine campus' National Register of Historic Places maintenance priorities. designation-the West Central School of Agriculture and The completed Experiment Station Historic District. A committee has historic preservation plan been appointed to help create a plan that will help UMM will define significant understand the original design intent of campus characteristics of past and landscapes and building exteriors, and identify changes present campus that have occurred over time. It will be used to formulate conditions, provide strategies for preserving resources and for planning day­ guidance to recapturing to-day and long-term activities. lost features, and identify The committee's first goal is to create a campus steps to preserve existing repository for Historic District photos. Committee features. The document members and student interns under the direction of will be a practical, Professor of History Steve Gross have collected over 500 working guide and an important component of the campus photos from private collections, UMM, the West Central master plan, ensuring a balance between the historic Historical Research Center, the University Archives, the integrity of the campus and current use. Minnesota Historical Society and the Stevens County The Getty awards grants to support the architectural Historical Society. Photos will be scanned, and the digital preservation needs of historic buildings, sites and images will be organized in a database. The UMM landscapes on college and university campuses across the Retirees Association is assisting with photo identification. U.S. as part of its Campus Heritage Preservation Initiative. If you'd like to be a part of the historic preservation The initiative provides funds for activities that help colleges plan project by sharing campus stories or photos, and universities identify, assess and plan for the contact Nancy Erdahl at [email protected] or 320- preservation of their significant historic resources. 589-6100. The committee will also oversee the inventory of Photo: The unidentified man and boy in the photo above (circa 1930s) were enjoying ice cream in front of Camden Hall, campus trees, shrubs and landscape details. The completed formerly the Girls Dormitory, perhaps after graduation record will identify landscape features that are significant ceremonies or during WCSA and Experiment Station field days.

Winter 2004 Profile page 6 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Inaugural UMAC season inspires surge of Cougar pride The Cougars' inaugural year in the Upper Midwest Athletic are not athletes, found new inspiration and enthusiasm in Conference ushered in an era of competitive play for UMM competitive intercollegiate athletics, and a renewed source teams, and initiated a new tradition of healthy student­ of pride in our college." athletic competition. UMM's quality academics paired with "What's more" notes Vice Chancellor for Student quality athletic opportunities enhance the campus Affairs Sandy Olson-Loy, "in a typical class of entering experience for all students, as well as faculty, staff, alumni students, one third will have played varsity sports in high and members of the surrounding community and region. school. Over one half of entering student athletes earned In UMM's first UMAC year, Cougar football tied for academic merit scholarships according to recent data, and conference champions in the Northern Division. The golf graduation rates for Cougar athletes equal or slightly team claimed the conference championship and the exceed overall graduation rates for the student body as a individual championship. The volleyball team earned a whole. Strong Cougar athletics support UMM's share of the conference title, and the undefeated soccer visibility-mission perception, name recognition and team took first place in the conference. student recruitment-and strengthens the morale and school Chancellor Sam Schuman reflects on the changes to spirit of students, faculty and staff." Cougar athletics: "There are many gratifying perspectives "We are delighted with how well our first season is about UMM's shift to NCAA Division III and the UMAC. going," states Olson-Loy, "and look forward to more The most satisfying are these: First, I am increasingly competitive Cougar athletic matches. It's great to see confident that when a student athlete goes out on the Cougar pride returning to the prairie." playing field, he or she has a decent chance of a victory. Second, all of us at UMM, and especially the students who UMM Budget Task Force at work In response to an unprecedented $200,000,000 reduction in and a six months hiring freeze for all positions vacated. The the state's appropriation to the University of Minnesota at task force continues its work this year to identify further the close of the last legislative session, UMM has engaged means to reduce expenditures for the coming fiscal year. in a painful process of budget reduction intended to meet Additionally, the University system has mandated double­ smaller operating appropriations for the current biennium. digit tuition increases for at least two years. University budgets across the system faced a 15 percent While the budget scenario is far from an easy one, subtraction challenge for the 2004 and 2005 fiscal years. Chancellor Schuman states, "UMM, despite these UMM shared proportionately in the University's reduced challenges, continues to do what we've always done well. appropriation. To address UMM's budget challenge, With our resolute focus on our students and unshakeable Chancellor Sam Schuman organized a Budget Task Force sense of purpose, we remain an outstanding learning chaired by Lowell Rasmussen, associate vice chancellor for community. We are grateful for the support we receive from physical plant, early last spring. The task force has broad our alumni and friends, especially for scholarship and other campus-wide representation and is charged with making student support, which keeps UMM accessible despite recommendations for operating budget reductions to the recent increases in tuition throughout the system. UMM is a chancellor. remarkable value to the State of Minnesota, as we continue UMM budget reduction steps taken so far include: to demonstrate, even in tight fiscal circumstances." permanent staff reductions equaling 9.5 full time positions in teaching, academic advising, student affairs, and plant services; elimination of men's and women's wrestling (and addition of women's swim team); reduced funding for UMM's Continuing Education and Regional Programs unit; Winter 2004 Profile page 7 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS

A message from Pat Gannon, UMM alumni and students director of alumni relations invited to University of Minnesota and annual giving employment and internship fair

Greetings to all my fellow alumni, The UMM Career Center invites UMM students and alumni to attend the University of Minnesota Employment Carla Riley '85, joined the External Expo to be held March 4, 2004, from 1-7 p.m. at the Relations team on January 5 as our Radisson Hotel-Metrodome on the U of new associate development officer. She earned her UMM M, Twin Cities campus. It is bachelor's degree in German and English, and a master's anticipated that over eighty degree in English from St. Thomas University. Campaign MINNESOTA employers will participate in Consultants of America, a capital campaign firm for EMPLOYMENT the Employment Expo. The nonprofit organizations, employed Carla for several years event will provide opportuni­ and she has also worked in the advertising field. Please EXPO ties for current students and 2004 join us in welcoming her back to the campus in her new alumni to network with companies role. She can be reached at [email protected] or 320- and organizations and to discuss 589-6394. employment, internship and Carla replaces Kevin Brustuen '98 who resigned in career possibilities. In addition, October to accept a position with an agriculture software important job search information company. Kevin played an integral role in Campaign will be provided, such as resume preparation and inter­ Minnesota's success as he lead the transitioning to the viewing advice. automated Dial Vision system for our phonathon program The UMM Alumni Association will assist with bus and served as a liaison with the U of M Foundation, transportation for students and alumni from the Morris integrating our direct mail and telephone programs for campus to the Expo, and a meeting room for UMM alumni alumni giving. We thank him for his service. and students will be available at the Radisson Hotel­ You no doubt have received a letter or call regarding Metrodome. giving to UMM. There is an old development joke that The free-of-charge job fair is a joint venture of the says the easiest way to stop those calls is to give! But University of Minnesota .. . seriously folks-we do need your support. Your experi­ ences here at UMM prepared you well for whatever • Morris career services challenges you face professionally and personally. Please • Crookston career services consider giving back to your alma mater. • Duluth career services Plan now to attend Homecoming '04 on October 8- • Minneapolis career services 10, 2004. We are planning reunions for the Classes of • St. Paul career services '64, '74, '84 and '94, and also a 10th anniversary • Rochester career services Gateway program reunion. The Alumni Career Fair • The University of Minnesota Alumni Association will be reintroduced to the Homecoming lineup. Alumni • The U of M College of Continuing Education will share their career stories in classrooms and partici­ • The Minnesota Department of Employment and pate in panel discussions. Economic Development. We are looking for alumni interested in leading Homecoming and Career Fair activities. Please contact For more information contact the UMM Career Center me at [email protected] or 320-589-6067 if you at [email protected] or 320-589-6065. Or check the are interested. web page for more information: wwwww.mrs.urnn.edu/ services/ career/.

Winter 2004 Profile page 8 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Nominate someone great for Distinguished Alumni Award The University of Minnesota Morris Alumni Association honors outstanding alumni who have made noteworthy contributions in their professions, in public service or in University service. Recipients are individuals whose accomplishments in life reflect favorably on UMM. In celebrating alumni success, UMM affirms its committment to excellence. The 2003 recipient of the UMMAA Distinguished Alumni Award was John Dayton ' 68. The committee is Dan Wolesky '70 (left) participated in the nomination of 2003 now seeking nominations for 2004 awards. All University Distinguished Alumni Award recipient John Dayton '68 (right). Dayton served as UMM's Campaign Minnesota co-chair. He alumni, faculty, staff and friends are invited to nominate a serves on the U of M Foundation Board of Trustees and sev­ UMM graduate or former student for this award. eral nonprofit organization boards in his home of Dallas, Texas. To request a nomination form, please call the Alumni Relations Office at 320-589-6066 or visit our website at Award recipients are honored during the UMMAA www.mrs.umn.edu/alumni/alumni relations. Completed Annual Banquet and Meeting scheduled this year for nominations must be submitted by March 1. Friday, October 8, 2004, during Homecoming weekend. HFA Gallery features alumnus Cy Thao exhibition

Cy Thao's exhibition "The Hmong He currently represents District 65A as a representative in Migration: Fifty Paintings" tells a story the Minnesota State Legislature. of pain, oppression and war, and a story "The Hmong Migration: Fifty Paintings" will be on of resilience, determination and hope. It exhibit in the UMM Humanities Fine Arts Gallery from chronicles 5000 years of Hmong history February 12 until March 15. Hours are Mondays­ beginning with creation stories and ending with a world Thursdays 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays 9 a. m.-6 p.m. and map showing the many countries where Hmong people Saturdays 1 p.m.-5 p.m. now make their homes. Below: Number two in Cy Thao's series of fifty paintings Thao's narrative paintings emulate traditional Hmong illustrates the Hmong clans creation story. story quilts and cloths, used to record everyday happenings as well as the collective history of a people who until relatively recent years did not have a written language. Stories, songs, poetry and illustrations captured on cloth retained the culture's history and folklore. A 1995 political science and studio art graduate, Thao received a 2000 Bush Artist Fellowship that allowed him to complete the series that he began as a student in 1993. Research for the paintings included trips to China, Laos and Thailand, and numerous conversations with people who experienced the war in Laos first hand. His own experiences of living in Thailand refugee camps and North Minneapolis housing projects also influence the narrative. Thao helped found the Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT) in St. Paul and served as its first director.

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Class NO te_s______compiled by Katie Baumstark Melgaard '04, Morris

Class of '64 Duane Hausman retired and Class of '68 spends much time with his grand Tom and Beverly Gunvalson children. He enjoys hunting and Alsleben's daughter Kristen fishing. teaches English in the St. Paul school district with Bev. Tom Christian Kamrud became grand­ sends his congratulations to the father in May to a baby girl. 2003 Cougar football team on their successful season! Class of '65 Arlene Johnson Hamstreet, Robert and Susan Otterholt Bakersfield, Calif., retired in June. Kempe became grandparents of She taught physical education, Karen and Harlo Peterson '64, Boca Raton, Florida, en­ their first granddaughter. science and math for the Delano joyed visiting with fellow alumni, including Director of School District for 38 years. Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Pat Gannon '70 Bruce and Terry Schwartz (at right), at Homecoming. Schroer, Perham, welcomed Lynden Nelson retired and enjoys life in the north country. fourth grandchild Katelyn Rose.

Class of '66 Class of '69 David Larson's wife Carol Louise Moe-Larson died last Gary Boraas' daughter Christy attends the U ofM, TC public summer. She attended UMM but completed her education in the health graduate program. Son Erik is student teaching in physical Twin Cities. Carol was born and raised in Morris. education and health.

Class of '67 Ruth Fagen retired from teaching at White Bear Lake public After 33 years of teaching, Lee Boraas retired in January 2004 schools in April. She loves retirement! from St. Cloud Technical College. Marsha Larson Boraas '69 will be retiring from her position as a fourth grade teacher. Royce and Carol Winge Fuller are first-time grandparents to a grandson born in March. Royce works for the Minnesota Depart­ Dennis and Ronna Rambow Flesner '70 have two new grand­ ment of Agriculture. Carol is in her twenty-fifth year at Anoka­ daughters in the last six months: Kyla Joy Wiser and Kami Czech. Hennepin District 11 in adult education.

Jim and Joan Stein Herzog have four grandchildren. Jim retired Roy and Karen Schaible Kraemer '71 have three grandchildren. but has returned to work as director of an alternative learning Roy, a math teacher, retires at the end of the school year. school in Owatonna and teaches college classes. He also does public relations for the district. Joan retired in 2002 and works as John and Lucinda Smidt Krattenmaker '70 have two children. a longterm substitute teacher and as a consultant. Their son is a sophomore at U of M, Duluth, and their daughter is a senior at Buffalo High School. Dennis and Joyce Omland Kamstra '72 are selling their business and retiring. Michael Mistelske, Sand Springs, Oklahoma, enjoys his wonder­ ful marriage, international travel and hunting during his retirement. Carol Kopitzke Miller returned to class to become a medical transcriptionist after the Marta Viste Wall's husband will open a private practice with Potlach lumber mill closed in Brainerd. their daughter after 32 years of school counseling in Osseo.

Harvey Kraabel, Perham, serves as a Class of '70 Kraabel volunteer Cougar wide receiver coach. Ron and Judy Tesch Nesvold bought a "fixer upper." Ron runs his construction and realty companies. Judy manages their real Elroy Podratz welcomed two grandsons born in April 2002: Jack estate office and works as an agent. They enjoyed their 33rd Allen Kade and Alexander Woods. wedding anniversary. Son Jay graduated from the U of M School of Dentistry and works in Bedford, N. H. Son Kelly graduated Karl Retzlaff's son, Dustin, a UMM senior, enjoys playing bass from Northwestern School of Chiropratic and practices in guitar with the Doc Carlson jazz program. Daughter Amber Gaylord. Daughter Nikki lives in Grand Rapids.Contact them at attends Gustavus Adolphus College. www.itascarealtygmac.com.

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Edna T. Pampy, spouse David, and cats SeaBiscuit and Katrina, live in Santa Roxie Ahlbrecht '73 named Clara, Calif. Edna completed a master's degree in social work at the University of South Dakota Teacher of the Year Iowa. She practiced in Iowa, Virginia, For Roxie Ahlbrecht, teaching is a calling. A National Board Minnesota and Texas before switching Certified educator, she teaches second grade at Robert Frost careers to owner and manager of residen­ Elementary in Sioux Falls and was recently named South tial properties, while commuting around Dakota's 2004 Teacher of the Year. A conversation with Ahlbrecht the country to be with David, a high tech provides insight into her profession and her passion. consultant. Now settled in California, Edna is senior management analyst with Why do you love teaching? Valley Transportation Authority. The rewards in teaching are inherent. I observe the miracle of learning every day, knowing I make a difference in each child's school experience. It is exciting to meet the Richard Torgusen, Beardsley, retired daily challenges of my classroom and to witness the academic changes in each student from the fire department and works for the over time. I have the potential to make a difference in the life of each child in my U.S. Postal Service. He enjoys riding classroom. Students are the most precious asset our society holds. Teachers who care motorcycle. Email: [email protected]. about kids and connect with those kids are leaving a priceless legacy. For me, teaching is my contribution to the world. Bill Ayers calls teaching "world-changing work." Barbara Boyle Whiteaker would like to hear from anyone who remembers her. You How did your UMM education start your journey to becoming an exemplary teacher? can email her at [email protected] or My UMM education was the foundation I needed to begin my practice as a teacher. But send mail to: 2701 Fellman Dr., Ashland, learning is a lifelong process. If I were honest, I would have to say I don't feel like an Wisconsin, 54806. exemplary teacher yet. I don't know if there is a clear description of what that looks like. Achieving National Board Certification was a professional development activity Class of '71 that allowed me to feel accomplished and know that my practice measured up to other Erling and Ann Johnson Barsness '65 are teachers across the country, but I am still working my way toward exemplary. proud grandparents to Avery (18 months). Contact them at [email protected]. Were there UMM faculty who especially contributed to your desire to be a teacher? Teaching is a vocation that summoned me early on. While teaching can be about Susan Olson Capano's son, Neil, is a techniques, it is much more. To truly impact a student's learning, teachers have to UMM freshman. connect the knowledge they have about each student with the understandings they want to come across from the content area. Mrs. Leona Claussen was an education advisor at Joseph Fridgen and wife Cynthia moved UMM who did that for me. from Michigan State University to East Carolina University in January 2004 to ac­ Were there other individuals or influences in your life that led you to become a teacher? commodate Joe's new position as chair of Teaching has been a life's dream for as long as I can remember-as far back as first the psychology department. grade when mom sent me to the barn to help milk the cows. I remember vividly talking with my dad. It was never "if' I went to co11ege but "when" I went to college to be a Judith Long Oldemeyer lives in Holland teacher. His message was clear, concise and convincing. School and education were with husband John. She has worked for the important. My dad revered the teaching profession. City of Pipestone for twenty years. When I look back at the strengths and weaknesses of teachers who have touched my Paul and Darlene McGrath Popelka life, the best of all frames my own practice. I have wonderful and inspirational models have three sons. The oldest, a University to follow. Different teachers and school experiences shaped me from the quiet farm girl of Iowa grad, is an elementary educator in I was so many years ago to fulfilling my dream to become the teacher I am proud to be. Seattle. Their middle child graduated from DePaul with high distinction in history and What would you say to a person who is contemplating a career in teaching? is in graduate school. Their youngest will Teaching is a rewarding profession. It is about heart and compassion. It also takes attend Augsburg next fall. Paul is studying courage. Sometimes you need to take on tough issues to get your students what they for his master's degree in planning. need. Teaching is learning from children as much as learning in educational institutions and professional reading. If you are on the fence between teaching and another career, Class of '72 spend time visiting classrooms, talking to teachers and working with students before Andrea Newell Cowell's son, Dan, lives deciding. It will be the children who reach out, draw you close and lock you into place. and works in St. Paul. Son David studies at Parker Palmer says, "The courage to teach is the courage to keep one's heart open in University of Nizhni Novgorod, Russia, and those very moments when the heart is asked to hold more than it is able so that teacher son Jeffrey serves in the Army National and students and subject can be woven into the fabric of community that learning, and Guard at Aviano Airforce Base, Italy. living, require."

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Andrea loves to travel and spent Class of '75 Christmas 2002 in Italy. Karla Midgorden Businaro is purs u­ ing a master's degree in library science. Sharon Voigt Hintgen's son Paul '03 is traveling in Japan. Margaret Williams Keating cel­ ebrated twenty-six years of marriage Class of '73 with a trip to Spain. Garry and Shirley Laackmann Hoyme '70, Zumbrota, announce their Jerry Siljendahl has three sons­ fi rst grandbaby, Alexa Ryanne, born Chris, Eric and Jamin-all football September 2002. Garry is in his pl ayers. Jerry was an All-Ameri can thirtith year of teaching and hi s thirty­ receiver at UMM. third year with the National Guard. Following the Alumni Association Annual Meet­ Class of '76 Paul Kiger's oldest son, Jack, attends ing held during Homecoming, Directors Anna Donald Hynnek, Jr. works in the graduate school in student affairs at Ronhovde '98 (left) and Carol Eckersen '80 DNR Di vision of Fisheries. He enjoys Bowling Green Uni versity, Ohio. Son (right) thanked outgoing board member Clare living on a lake near O1tonville. Tom attends St. Olaf. Daughter Katie Strand '76 (center) for her service. is a high school senior. Paul has Bill Martig passed away in Jan. 2003. worked twenty-five years with the U.S . Postal Service. Emmarella Ohlen Westrom writes articles and gives speeches John Keskinen, Springfield, Oregon, visited Minnesota this fall for the Adult Mental Health Task Force. She is a member of the fo r an internal audit seminar. He composes and performs contem­ Rural Health Care for Mental Health. porary music. Class of '77 Robert Olyphant and wife Rena have fo ur grandchildren. Robert Thomas Ackerman wo rks in the petroleum industry with teaches math, accounting and software applicati ons. He has fond Degolyer and Macnaughton. He is involved with intern ational memories of his UMM years. well s, specifically in Russia, and is learning Russian.

Coleen Peters Peterson is in her twenty-seventh year teaching as Jean Lee Hartzog volunteers at the Strauss Theatre. Son Jason an art proctor in Duluth. finished his training with the Army National Guard. She has a son and daughter who are in high school, Josh and Jaimee. Diane Sundin Robinson, Luverne, traveled in Europe fo r eight days with her son. She and her husband are building a new home. Class of '78 Kenneth Bruss's oldest son is enrolled at Kansas State Uni versity. Brian Speese has li ved in North Carolina fo r seven years and has been marri ed fo r five years. He has two grandchildren. Contact Ruth Baukol Grussing, Anoka, pl ayed in the Cougar alumni him at brianspeese@ nc.mayo. net. basketball game this fa ll.

Class of '74 Kent Mikkelsen teaches and coaches football at Russell-Tyler Mark Bartsch 's daughter runs the Twin Cities marathon. Hi gh School. He makes his home in Tyler with Drew, a fres hman, D.J., an eighth grader, and wife Deb. Peter Croatt works at IFP as the quali ty assurance laboratory manager. Son Chuck teaches high school math in Burnsville. Son Debra Eads Rohmiller is a Youth Program Assistant fo r the Mitchell studies organic chemi stry in graduate school at Stanfo rd. Woodbury County Conservation Board at the Doroth y Pecaut Nature Center in Si oux City, Iowa. She presents nature programs Elizabeth Woods Hinds retired fro m teaching. She is a mental to youth groups and the public. health advocate and reading tutor. Email : ehinds@ info-link.net. Gregory and Vicki Lyseng Spofford's daughter Elise '03 Randy Johnson, Milaca, is in his twenty-ninth year of teaching teaches in Japan. Son Andy is a UMM sophomore. Hopefully, seventh grade science. daughters Erika and Emily wilJ carry on the Spofford UMM legacy in a couple of years. Vicki and Greg can be reached at Nancy Pohl Pikula is a counselor at Brainerd High School. [email protected].

James Studelska and Lynda Mc Dowell '81 enjoy life in Saint Class of '79 Louis, Missomi , with son James, a 7th grader. James Sr. works Murray Anderson is the Hibbing United Educators Association with a mi crobiology research group. union president and coaches football at the community coll ege.

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Karyn Enestvedt-Sportel is the special education coordinator for Robin and Kimberly Schmidt Gernandt '86, Eagan, have two twelve school districts and owns Central Lakes Restaurant children: Adam (4) and Olivia (1). Supplies in Alexandria with her husband. Contact her at [email protected]. David and Theresa O'Halloran Johnson '91 have three daugh­ ters: Anna (12th grade), Fiona (7th grade) and Celestine (5th grade). Lois ~ruschke Norby has three great-grandchildren: Kade (4), David is the drama specialist at Morris Area High School. Benjamin (6 months), and Adelyn (6 months). Susan Peterson's granddaughter Naome is one and a half years Class of '80 old. Becky Torgeson Fornberg, longtime Walnut Grove first grade teacher, passed away in March 2003. Tina Brown Shelton played tight end and defensive end for the Tampa Bay Tornadoes, a women's pro football team. Tina is Robert Mitchell was elected Fellow by the American Society of married and has three children. Quality Board of Directors in November. Cheryl Light Shriner works for the University of Illinois in the Therese Mooney teaches first grade for Minneapolis Public Schools. special education department.

Class of '81 Class of '85 Roger Arndt says "hi" to Beta Sigma Psi friends and Little Sisters. Michael Gunderson, Glencoe, has taught 5th grade for ten years. He coaches varsity softball and freshman basketball. Jeffrey Houselog and wife Darla are proud grandparents to their first grandchild. Stan and Kari Wesal Jung '88, and their daughters (3rd and 5th grade) make their home in Aberdeen, South Dakota, after living Donald and Joann Amundson Munsterman '72 have three mar­ in Canada for six years. Stan is branch manager at U.S. Bank, and ried sons-Scott, Troy and Chad-and eleven grandchildren. Don Kari teaches and coaches volleyball in Warner, S.D. Stan would manages and co-owns Munsterman Accounting and Tax Services. enjoy hearing from T.K.E. members at [email protected].

Jerry and Jill Nelson Olson '80 live in Boseman, Montana. Their Mark Lagergren has two sons: Christopher (9) and Benjamin (5). oldest daughter is a Montana State University sophomore. Their youngest daughter is an East Washington University freshman. Deann Dewandeler Redfield is studying for a master's degree in library science. Class of '82 Joseph Lock, Seattle, is an intensive care nurse. He Kelly O'Brien Weger and husband Mark moved to and partner Michael celebrated their 16th anniversary. Revelstoke, British Columbia, with two-year-old Jennifer. Contact them at marksw@ revelstoke.net. Class of '83 Mark Kroontje '83, Loren Mathews '83, Gregg Class of '86 Laurence '83, Jeff Kletscher '84, and Mark Johnson Gregory Beech, Minneapolis, plays the upright bass participated in the fifth annual HM Open at the Grand and works as a jazz musician. View Golf Course, Hinckley. Westergaard Etty De Veaux Westergaard represented U of M Mary Jo Carson received a heart transplant in August 2002. graduate school programs at the UMM Graduate School Fair this fall. Curtis Nelson and Annette Seppanen '82 are nature hike volunteers for the San Diego Natural History Museum. Class of '87 Martin and Gwen Athman Garber, Milaca, have three sons: Randall Olson, Chaska, is co-founder of Open Technology Grant (11), Michael (7), and Mitch (5). Martin teaches 300 5th- Systems. He is married and has three children. 8th grade band students. He started a master's of education program this past summer. Gwen teaches 9th and 11th grade Todd Olson and wife Regina, and children William and Maddy social studies. This will be their 17th year teaching! welcomed baby John Connor, born September 2003. Todd is a Georgetown University administrator in Springfield, Virginia. Eric Johnson recently visited Morris and enjoyed meeting with Tap Payne in the theatre department and Jes Larson in studio art. Class of '84 Eric's show "Pageant" ran at the Hay City Theatre in October. Maureen Engel Collins says "hello" to friends from Morris. She lives outside of Chicago and has a son (15) and a daughter (13). She Todd and Julie Danielson Koosman '89 have two children: Megan has been married for eighteen years and works in human services. (6) and Andrew (2).

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Jeffrey Sauve and Evelyn Hoover's son Holden made the news. therapy. She built her own home and is becoming a foster parent. He sent a letter and a $5 donation to the White House to be for­ Carrie would welcome friends who want to get in touch. Her warded to the military. The donation was returned with an explana­ email is [email protected]. tion that the White House couldn't accept or forward money. Paula Koplin Keelin and husband Tony live in Fargo with Jolene Mayden Stiglich is an actuary at Allianz Life Insurance daughters Sophie Rose (3 months) and Olivia (5). Company in Golden Valley. Husband John has a health care consulting company. They have two children: Madison (5) and Gary Malecek was promoted to engineering manager at Sam (2). The Stiglichs live on Lake Owasso in Shoreview. Goodrich Company. Contact him at [email protected].

Robert Murphy is a Pfizer pharmaceuticals district sales manager. Kristin Jepperson Meyer is the Clinical Trial Operations Denise Ruter Murphy is a dental hygenist in Robbinsdale. They Department manager at Eli Lilly and Company. have a daughter, Mckayla (3rd grade) and a son, Nathan (4). Ken Traxler is an assistant football coach and associate professor Class of '88 of chemistry at Bemidji State University. Kevin and Monica Brands have two children, John (8) and Kaia (1), who was adopted from Korea. John VanKempen is a science teacher at West Central Area Schools in Barrett. Chris Kapla VanKempen '92 is a stay-at­ Laurie Moser and Bruce Lehrer announce the birth of their first home mom for Holly, Abby, Ella and Jack. child, Jared Maxwell Moser Lehrer, born September 2003 . Laurie works in the counseling department at Jewish Family and Children's Class of '90 Service in Minnetonka. Email her at [email protected]. Korey Cantrell, Odessa, Texas, coaches the debate team at Ector County Schools where she teaches. Master Sargent John Sluss retired from the U. S. Army Reserves after serving since 1984. Brad and Kimberly Hickman Kalliomaa, St. Michael, enjoy their family: Matthew (6), Katie (5), Nathan (2) and Lauren (1). Class of '89 Kim is a stay-at-home mom and a part-time pharmacist. She Timothy and Susan Hennen Drake, St. Cloud, are the proud graduated from the pharmacy program at the U of M, TC in 1994. parents of five children. Brad received a MBA in accounting from the U of M Carlson School of Management and has a tax consulting practice in Carrie Holden is a Lutheran Social Services clinical therapist in Rockford. Email them at [email protected]. Watertown, S.D. She specializes in school counseling and play Class of '91 Jason Berger and wife Angela, Edina, have twin 14-month-old daughters, Ava and Sunni.

Dave and Jean Koetz Flynn '92, Woodbury, and daughter Katie announce the arrival of baby Ellie in August. Contact them [email protected].

Greg and Ann Klein Fritz make their home in North Dakota where they are raising Adam (5) and Nora (3).

Jon and Kathy Gimmestad Gross '93 have two daughters.

Bridgette Poss Holl and her husband opened the Several alumni have established careers with the North Central Soil Conser­ first Subway in Norman County. vation Research Laboratory in Morris. The NCSCRL develops environmen­ tally, economically and socially sustainable agricultural systems by providing Shannon Kempf attends the UMD graduate knowledge and technologies for proper land, crop and weed management. The school program in social work. picture above was taken at a welcoming reception for Sharon Papiernik who joined the NCSCRL team last fall. From left: Alan Wilts '80, Larry Winkelman Craig and Paige Anderson Nordling live in '82, Jay Hanson '90, Sharon Widmer Papiernik '91, Chris Wente '92, Jane Montgomery with Aaron (10) and Kelly (6). Fischer Johnson '83, Gary Amundson '77. Not pictured: Chuck Hennen '75, Craig finished an administrative license in Jana Warholm Rinke '84, Jim Eklund '88, Melissa Maras Bossert '02. education and is seeking administrative posi-

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tions. Paige works at a New Prague medical clinic. Contact them Leslie Woolston and husband Merle Freeman married in Febru­ by email at [email protected]. ary 2000 and Ii ve in St. Michael with English bulldog Abby and cats Carmel and Punkin. Leslie is a project coordinator at Inter­ David and Kelly Paquin Notch welcomed Joseph, their third Tel Technologies. She would love to hear from alums! Contact child, in January 2003. her at [email protected] .

Lori Inman Oschmann and husband Gary built a house in Class of '93 Tucson, Arizona. Lori is the Park Place Mall marketing director. Matt and Ann Carlson Bisek '91, Willmar, teach in the New London-Spicer school district. They have three children: Hannah Marcella Watzl and Mark Scafe, and their daughter Annabella, (5), Madeline (2) and Ty (10 months). (2) make their home in Minneapolis. Rebecca Caron married Vernon Meintsma, Jr. in May 2003. Tom Wetschka is middle school principal at East Central High School. He received his educational administrative degree from Amy Christensen is superintendent/K-8 principal in Lynd. Hus­ St. Mary's University in October 2003. band Carmen works in Pipestone. They have a daughter, Mya (3).

Class of '92 Scott Colbeck, former Cougar basketball player, was inducted in Jill Nordland Connolly enjoys her time at home with children Spen­ the Fergus Falls Community College Athletic Hall of Fame. He is cer (3) and Camryn (1). Contact her at [email protected]. assistant principal at the Fergus Falls Middle School.

David Herbst and wife Eley purchased a home in the San Fran­ Jennifer Erickson Eaves, husband Mark and daughter Anika (3) cisco Bay area. David writes, "Look us up if you are in the area." welcomed baby Elsa in September 2003. Contact them at [email protected] . Chad and Erinjean Gannon Litton have two sons, Phillip (4) and Patrick (2). Chad received tenure at Southeast Oklahoma James and Tiffany Robb Eidem and daughter Audrey welcomed State University. Erinjean will receive a bachelor of science in baby Alex in July 2003. Jim is a hydrogeologist with Geomatrix nursing in May 2005. Consulting. Tiffany is a business analyst with Long Term Care Group. "Hello to all '92 graduates" from Charlotte Skarphol Hoffman. She is in her eighth year of teaching at Cedar Mountain. Alanah Karpen teaches pre-school through first grade at Benson Christian School. Steven and Jennifer Asfeld Kinzer, Aitkin, have three children and two busy optometry practices. They volunteer with the Michael and Tracy Honl Liebl welcomed baby Josie in June 2003. schools, church and Women of Today.

Lisa Marthaler, Bemidji, married Eric Monsrud in Sept. 2003.

Duane Remer, wife Julie, and children Mary (4) and John (2) welcomed baby Paul in March 2003.

Jill Hakes Sadlowsky and husband Dave welcomed baby Samuel in 2002. Jill attended a small Pine Hall reunion last summer hosted by Jennifer Wendler Oberle '92. Other attend­ ees included: Dawn Schaaf Wessels '93, Tracy Nelson Walker '92 and Jody Sundbom Eddy '92. The group wants Theresa Johnson '92 to know that she was missed but still loved by her gal pals. Contact Jill [email protected].

Daniel and Alison Schroeder Schmitz welcomed baby Samuel in February 2003. Contact them at [email protected].

Dawn Schroeder and family welcomed baby Kerstin Irene in April 2003. Contact her at [email protected]. The UMM volleyball program hosted an "alumni versus the current Cougars" event during Homecoming. Participants in­ Matthew Sklar and wife Kim welcomed baby Lauren in April. cluded: Cassie Rau '05, Nancy Zierden Van Urp '95, Kari Matthew is employed with St. Jude's Medical. Struxness Feldhause '95, Mary Stark '95, Amanda Hand Johnson '91, Jackie Wistersill Dripps '89, Heather Pennie '94.

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Paul Nantke, wife Heidi and son, Jakob (1) make their home in Sioux Falls, S. D. Paul is managing veterinarian at All City Pet Care East. Heidi is an emergency veterinarian at the Veterinary Emergency Hospital. They would love to hear from anyone from "the old days." Email them at [email protected].

Daniel Olson is married and finishing a Ph.D. at Penn State. Reach him at [email protected].

Scott and Lisa Martinson Rahm welcomed baby Shelby last March.

Mark Robinson, wife Lauri and daughter Molly (2) welcomed baby Betsy Joy in October 2003. Mark is deployed in Diego Garcia as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Jeanette Kinney Potvin, St. Paul, married Guy Potvin in October. Jeanette teaches elementary music in Woodbury and is pursuing a master's degree in education at Hamline University. Contact her [email protected].

Corinne Leuthner Schmieg and family welcomed baby Caleb, her fourth child.

Serena Klassen Vergin enjoys spending time with her three children. Alumni assist with construction and inaugural firing of kiln An amazing addition to the University of Minnesota, Morris States Flicker: "Woodfiring is a very physical process that studio arts program sits quietly tucked away on the northeast necessitates the involvement of a small human community. At edge of campus amid trees and shrubs. Two times per year, this least 15 potters and alumni from across the upper Midwest treasure will spring to fiery life as the campus' new woodfired assisted with the firing, which lasted for 100 straight hours over kiln is stoked to 2400 degrees F. Firing a kiln is labor and time an extended Halloween weekend. Each crew, made up of at least intensive, but the exhilarating anticipation of unexpected results four people, stoked wood into the kiln for six hours before and dramatic color variations on the pots and sculptures are far giving way to the next shift. Three cords of wood, from campus worth the effort of the artists-students, alumni, regional potters trees damaged in the July 4th windstorm, were consumed. The and instructors-who contribute to the time-honored process. kiln required seven days to cool before it could be unloaded." The new kiln is a contemporary version of an anagama, a Many of the pots fired that weekend entered the kiln single chamber tubular kiln first built in China around 1000 unglazed but, as the result of a "1iver of fire" that flowed B.C. Construction of the 18-foot-long kiln, which includes a through the kiln, emerged encrusted with a green-yellow glaze main chamber, a flue tunnel and chimney, began with the 2003 from the heavy accumulation of wood ash that melted on the summer school class "Woodfired Kiln Design and Construction" individual pieces. Unglazed areas not affected by the melted ash taught by Ceramics Teaching Specialist Kevin Flicker '74. Sam showed blushes of reds, iridescent purples and pink-orange. The Johnson '96, Iowa City, who has extensive experience unpredictability of the results attracts many potters to the designing and building woodfired kilns, served as consultant for process. States Anne Meyer '04, St. Joseph: "For me, ceramics the project through an Educational Development Project Grant. is about relinquishing control, which is why I love woodfiling." During the five weeks of the class, students and alumni volunteers constructed the kiln from recycled and donated Alumni volunteers included: Mike '99 and Amy Skeate materials, including over 1,500 firebrick donated by the Pope/ Carlson '99, St. Cloud; Matt Peters '02, Stillwater; Lisa Douglas Solid Waste Incinerator Project in Alexandria and over Turner '03, Elk River; Jonathon Walburg '03, Clearbrook; 200 bags of refactory castable donated by the Deltak company and Eric Knoche '01, White Bear Lake. in Plymouth. Photo above from left: Jake Loetscher '04, New Ulm; Keefe Flicker's fall semester ceramics classes completed the Whight '03, Grand Rapids; Anne Meyer '04, St. Joseph; Larissa finishing touches and loaded the kiln with over 300 ceramic Davisson '06, Cold Spring; Kevin Flicker '74. Jackie Thrasher pieces, both porcelain and stoneware, for the inaugural firing. '05, St. Paul, contributed to this article and provided the photo.

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Class of '94 Jason Hutchison, Mankato, graduated cum laude from the U of David and Nicole Newman Brecht '96 have a son, Isaac (2). M School of Law in May 2003. He passed the Minnesota bar exam and is employed as a judicial law clerk. Tamara Marwitz Furth teaches Spanish part-time at Cathedral High School. Son Sam is one and a half years old. Jon and Lina Tucker Reinders '95 li ve in Geneva, Switzerl and. Lina works with the World Health Organization. Jon is pursuing a Mark and Suzanne Nelson Hove '95 moved to Circle Pines. Ph.D. in pl ant genetics at the University of Geneva. They and son Matthew welcomed baby Daniel in August 2003. Jenny Gunderson Schmitz is the social service supervisor at Michael and Sharon Salfer Landwehr welcomed baby Isaac in Pennington County Human Services. July 2003. Matthew Trom opened a book store out of his home, St. Joseph Joe and Cindy Cebulla Luhman started their own business, Family Bookseller. Contact him at thetroms@ usfarnily. net. Loyalty Technologies. Joe is stati oned with the National Gu ard in Bosni a. They have a son (2) and a baby girl born in May. Jeremy Wikre and Elizabeth Cooper '97, Minneapolis, wel­ comed their first child. Derrick and Sarah Carr Montplaisir '96 have two children: Kaja (3) and Joe (1). Contact them at denickmontplaisir@hotmail. com. Class of '97 Russell and Nicole Evers Cherne '99 welcomed daughter Staci a Bob and Jessica Trites Rolle '95 moved to Lenexa, Kansas. Jes­ in April. sica is a processing office manager with Ru ral Community Insur­ ance Services. She is pursuing financial analys t training with Michael and Darcy Anderson Hachmeister have two children: Primerica Financial Services. They would love to hear from Patrick (4) and Abigail (6 months). UMMers li ving in the Kansas City area. Email: [email protected]. Nathan Jacobson, Las Vegas, is vice president of Alpine Water Class of '95 Systems. He manied Leah Cai·lson-Jacobson, an elementary teacher. Meri Blocher Danielson works in the credit department at Sportsman's Guide. Patricia Nickisch LaMont and husband Mike, Columbus, Ohio, welcomed daughter Leah Nicole, born November 2002. Contact Erick Harper attends Southwest State Uni versity in Marshall them at [email protected]. pursui ng a bachelor of science degree in communication, arts and literature education and social science educati on. Luke and Erin Osborn McLain '96 moved to Ham Lake.

Jennifer Smith Heath and husband welcomed baby Kelsey in July. Angela Seewald-Marquardt received a master's degree in mar­ riage and family counseling from North Dakota State Uni versity. Christopher McIntyre, New York, was named associate curator at The Kitchen. He stait ed a ten-piece brass band. Check it out at Matthew Rabinovitch married and lives in Washington state. www.tiltbrass.org. Jason and Kimberly Williams Wirka Harold Miller bought a new home. '96 have been married since 1999. Kim is a senior industri al relations representative Scott Schrum is pursuing a master's at Land O' Lakes, Inc. Jason is an degree in internati onal affairs wi th a accountant for the city of St. Paul in the concentration in Russian . Parks and Recreation Division.

Jeff Ulrich, wife Jennifer and daughter Class of '98 Kate (1) make their home in Waconia. Sara Carstensen has returned fro m Contact them at ulrichjj @eaithlink.net. teaching in South Korea and now teaches English as a second language at Sturgis Class of '96 Hi gh School in Sturgis, S.D., where she Eric and Bridget Kimmes Crabtree '97 li ves with daughter Serena (2). moved fro m Seattle, Washington, to Cora ville, Iowa, with daughter Lauren (3). Mitchell and Sharon Wittkop Dorr '95 and Adam (2), Grand Marais, welcomed Sheila Flatau, husband Marty, Josh (5) Kim '96 and Jason Wirka '97, named baby Jacob in September 2003. and Aysia (4 months) reside in Alexand1ia. their yellow lab Indy, for the place they first met-UMM's Independence Hall .

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Lisa General will be the first American Indian to graduate from Sarah Wanke, Dawson, has two children: Michael (2) and the Niagara Falls Police Academy where she is enrolled. Katlynn (4 months).

Danelle Jutz welcomed baby Gabrielle in September. Jeremy and Jen Virden Werner moved back to Minnesota in May with daughter Carissa (1). Jen is a claims representative for Jyl Matson received a Ph.D. in microbiology last May. American Family Insurance in Waite Park, and Jeremy is a project manager for Boser Construction in Sauk Rapids. Erin Moline graduated from the U of M College of Pharmacy and is employed as a pharmacist at the University Medical Center Class of '00 in Fresno, California. Contact her at [email protected]. Nicole Dischinger Bender, Becker, married Jason Bender in September 2003. Ryan Sandell, Columbia Heights, completed a MBA at the Carlson School of Management. Chad and Natalie Zierden Braegelmann welcomed baby Tyler Henry in June. Chad was honored as volleyball coach of the year Matthew and Amy Schultz, Lincoln, Nebraska, have two in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. children: Abijah (3) and Joah (1). Matt enjoys his family practice residency, while Amy works for health care marketing firms. Lyle Biegler will graduate from medical school in May.

Patrick Jarvis and Jana Voss welcomed baby Traeton Voss Genevieve Gaboriault, St. Paul, is in her second year at William Jarvis in August 2002. Mitchell School of Law.

Kelly Migyanko Winter and husband live in San Diego, Calif. Rachel Karnitz received a master's degree from Minnesota State She received a master's degree in education from the U of M, TC University, Mankato. She and daughter Lauren (2 1/2) live in and teaches middle school on the Barona Indian Reservation. Sebeka, where Rachel is the K-12 school counselor.

Class of '99 Tristi Kringle is working on her master's of arts degree. Ryan Carter, New Brunswick, New Jersey, is pursuing a master's of library science degree. Alison Lentsch married Monty Whitl in June 2003. Bridesmaids included LoriAnn Lentsch Wilson '94 and Andrea Scherber '00. Tashana Dilley skiis every day and makes art. Contact her at tashana @cen turytel. net. Eric and Nicole Statz Peterson, Sauk Rapids, purchased a home. Eric is a credit analyst at Steam's Bank in St. Cloud. Nicole is a Kimberly Legro is pursuing her Ph.D. in physical therapist at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls. industrial organizational psychology. Heather Rost studies c1iminal justice in graduate school and works Nathan and Brooke Glocke Malek '98, in a genetics lab. Judah (4) and Abagail (2), Morris, welcomed baby Asher last October. Nathan is a para­ Robin Rozanski is working on her master of arts degree in medic with the Stevens County Ambulance creative writing at the University of Central Florida. Service. Class of '01 - Radke Debra Smith was married in August 2003. Darin Anderson passed away in October 2003 as the result of a car accident. He is survived by sister Kristina '02 and girlfriend Jennifer Gilbertson Radke represented Argosy University at the Madeline Jenni '00. 2003 UMM Graduate School Fair. Robert Fitzgerald and Carolyn Bue '00 married in August 2003. Tricia Rohloff welcomed second son Brady Thomas in Novem­ Robert is executive director of access television in Fergus Falls and ber. She taught 6th grade at St. Mary's School in Morris last year. was recognized by the Minnesota Association of Community Tele­ communication Administrators. He is pursuing a master's degree Rochelle Schirm has a daughter (3). in business at the University of Mary. Carolyn is pursuing a degree in civil engineering at NDSU. They are foster parents to a sixteen­ Jeremy Stimpson is pursuing a master's of business administra­ year-old boy and live on a ten-acre hobby farm. tion at the U of M Carlson School of Management, TC. Brian (BJ) Friedrichs is a member of the SFOR XIV on a Terry Timmerman has two children. He has a career in sales and peace-keeping mission in Bosnia. owns a small business. Anne Nelson and John Sand married in 2002.

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Amy King fini shed her master's degree in Tory Spanier teaches 5th grade in St. kinesiology and works as a chemical depen­ Send Class Notes to: Louis Park and coaches varsity basketball dency counselor. Pat Gannon and football. director of alumni relations Josh and Melissa Flack Wallestad, and Leah Regenold married Gary Malec in and annual giving August 2002. Leah teaches Spanish at puppy, Abe, live in New Ulm. Josh teaches UMM Breck School. senior high math . Melissa is a di strict-wide 123HFA elementary substitute. Email: Ruth Ulvin, Minneapolis, graduated from 600 East Fourth Street Melissa_ [email protected]. Washington State Uni versity with a Morris, Minnesota 56267-2132 master's degree in English. She is Director [email protected] Class of '03 of Tutoring and Writing Center at North Shawna Beaudry teaches math at Hennepin Community College. Contact her The next Annandale High School. at: [email protected]. Class Notes deadline is: April 30, 2004 Amber Carstenson is a longterm history Brad and Deidra Ehlenz Waldoch, Maple substitute at Worthington public schools. Grove, married in April 2003. Deidra is an analyst at John B. Collins Associates, Inc., a reinsurance broker­ Margaret Dtereman is attending Marquette University studying age firm in Bloomington. Brad is a senior payroll specialist at nursing. She plans to become a midwife. Paychex, Inc. in Mendota Heights. Coleman Turgeon attends UMD pursuing a master's of science Class of '02 degree in chemistry. Crystal Bailey graduated with a master's degree from WSU and teaches kindergarten in the Rochester Public School District. Lauren Gaugert teaches marching and concert band at Cotter Jun­ ior High School in Winona. Email her at [email protected]. Kailee Fredrickson Fretland is in her second year attending the U of M College of Pharmacy. Theresa Johnson teaches 7th-9th grade social studies and coaches 9th grade girls' basketball at Medford Public Schools. Marissa Geerdes was married last September. Shannon Kielbock is studying to be a medical technician at Jacob Giesen teaches social studies at Rochester-Mayo High School. Minnesota West Community and Techni cal College.

Anna Harren will be attending graduate school at Minnesota Seaman Apprentice Carrie Koos entered the U. S. Navy and is State University, Mankato. training for an aircrew survival equipment position.

Breana Hoese Hettver married Michael Hettver. Ann Standafer maiTied Joel Flugleberg in May.

Andrew Miller's new hobby is body building. Jennifer Simon is studying physical educati on and sports management in graduate school. Natalie Schoenbauer teaches 1st grade.

The Class of 2003 was well represented at Homecoming this fall. Recent graduates who made it back to "Mo Town" include from left: Amber Carstenson, Shannon Kielbock, Theresa Johnson, Cindi Schmidt and John Wabbe.

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Athletics update Cougar athletes named -Mark Fohl, director of athletics Academic All-Conference Just as we hoped, our athletic program The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) recently enjoyed great success in the Upper released its 2003 individual fall academic all-conference Midwest Athletic Conference so far award winners. UMM placed eleven athletes representing '------~ this year. each of the fall sports on the list of 152 UMAC honorees. • The football team won five games this fall and tied Women's cross country: Alicia Mendez '06, Menomonee for the North Division of the UMAC championship. Falls, Wi s.; Anne Skoglund '04, Minneapolis; Leah Webinger • The volleyball team won 20 matches for the first time '05 , La Cresent; and Erin Witzmann '04, Houlton, Wis. since 1994 and tied for conference championship. Men's golf: Dan Copperud '05 , Worthington; and Andrew • The soccer team was undefeated in the conference Anderson '07, St. James and won the conference championship. • The men's golf team won the conference chan1pionship, Volleyball: Lisa Holloway '05 , Woodbury; Kelly Whipple and Paul Martin '04, Little Falls, was the medalist. '06, St. Francis, S.D.; and Chelsea Anttila '06, St. Anthony Village It is good to hang championship banners in the P.E. Center again and to see numerous athletes earn all­ Women's soccer: Brandi Rada '05, Sioux Falls, S.D. conference honors. Football: Tyler Helland '07, LeCenter Staffing changes The athletes selected meet the following criteria: 1) Post a There are two changes in the athletic department staff 3.50 or better grade point average based on a 4.0 scale 2) this year. Gary Buns joined the football coaching staff, Complete two previous academic semesters at the and Randi Peterson was hired as an assistant women's nominating UMAC institution 3) Compete in the sport in basketball coach. Buns served as an assistant football which he or she is nominated coach for the past eight years at Si Tanka University in Huron, S.D. At UMM, he also is an assistant in the equipment room. Peterson recently completed her master's degree at Ohio University. She played basketball at the University of Iowa. At UMM, she also serves as the intramural director. Assistant Football Coach Ryan Viergutz resigned early this fall to accept a position in the Fire Department in Fargo, N.D.

Sports Management added to academic offerings Students at UMM can now earn an Area of Concentration in Sports Management. This program was Thank you Cougar fans! recently formalized in an effort to accommodate growing Cougar fans are the greatest! Moms, dads, aunts, uncles, student interest in studying sports and recreation grandparents, cousins, faculty, staff, siblings, friends, management. alumni, students, members of the Morris community, Planning for future members of the Quarterback Club-we appreciate your Work continues in preparation for the addition of support and your enthusiasm. Winter schedules are posted women's swimming and diving to the athletic program in at www.ummcougars.org or call 320-589-6425. 2004-05 and planning for the proposed construction of a From left: Aunt Anne Fjeld, Grandmother Dora Bolton, and football field to be shared with the Morris High School. parents Harold and Doreen Hanson cheered on Matt Hanson 'OS, Evansville, and the Cougar football team this fall.

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Women's cross country ends season with personal bests The Cougar cross country team's final meets-the UMAC large part of my UMM experience, and I can't imagine life conference championships in which they placed fourth and without it. It helped me with time management, stress the Division II North Central Regional Championships-pro­ relief, and staying in shape. I have met some of my very vided opportunities for a strong finish to the season. Coach best friends in cross country. I hope that the team continues Jerry Manner states: "The girls peaked during the right time. to grow and that each year they gain confidence in their Many ran their personal best times at the conference meet abilities. I hope they continue the tradition of having fun and at the NCAA regionals. We had a good season and showed with the team camaraderie." much improvement each week," continued Manner. "I'm Front Row from left: Lisa Wiesen '07, Duluth; Alicia Mendez looking forward to improving upon this year's accomplish­ '06, Menomonee Falls, Wis.; Anne Skoglund '04, Minneapolis; ments with six girls returning next year." Leah Webinger 'OS, LaCrescent; Back Row: Ona Johnson '07, Richfield; Erin Witzmann '04, Houlton, Wis.; Brianna Johansen Senior runner Anne Skoglund, Minneapolis, reflects on '06, Sartell; Coach Jerry Monner, Kelly Bierwerth '05, her UMM athletic experience: "Cross country has been a Shoreview; Amy Rahm '04, Foley Cougar golf team claims 2003 UMAC conference title Playing in their first ever UMAC conference championship, UMM walked away with both team and individual titles at the New Ulm Country Club in September. Paul Martin '04, Little Falls, won the individual title. He's thrilled that the season ended with an outstanding team effort: "Although we'd been close, we never had that one tournament when everyone played well at the same time-until the conference championship." Martin and teammates Luke Martin '07, Morris, and Dan Copperud '05 , Worthington, received all-conference honors.

The 2003 Men's Golf Team from left: Leif Swenson 'OS, Buffalo; Paul Martin '04, Little Falls; Dan Copperud 'OS, Worthington; Andrew Anderson '07, St. James; Aaron Hanson '07, Barrett; Luke Martin '07, Morris; Coach Mark Fohl; Paul Proshek '06, New Prague

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Cougars share first place in UMAC North Division Cougar football finished the 2003 season in a spirit of renewal. Christopher Bevers '05, Hudson, Wisconsin, was The turn around began when UMM defeated Principia College named North Division Most Valuable Lineman of the Year, 61-28 in September, their first win since and seventeen players, noted below, were November 1998. The 5-6 season recorded the named to 2003 UMAC football All­ most Cougar wins since 1990. Conference teams to cap off a season to "We are excited about the UMAC move remember. "I am very honored to receive the and winning a share of the North Division title UMAC award," states Bever, "It in our first year," states Coach Ken Crandall. acknowledges all the hard work I have put "Most importantly, we gathered five wins, in­ into playing for UMM. There are many of us cluding a tremendous come-from-behind victory against that excelled this year. The whole team had a good season, Waldorf College.We are proud of this year's team. We are and I'm confident that next year will be an even better going to miss the eleven seniors but know that they have built experience for Cougar football." a new UMM tradition."

First Row: Geordan Arena!*, '04, Vallejo, Calif.; Matt Eull, Rfr, Fergus Falls; John Hoffman* '04, Sleepy Eye; Joe Hoffman*** '04, Sleepy Eye; Matt Johnson*** '04, Lewiston; Michael Curtiss** '04, Maple Grove; Ezekiah James '04, Escondido, Ca)jf_ ; Garrett Bohannon** '04, Walnut Creek, Calif.; Willie Ingram ' 04, Los Angeles, Calif.; Neil Jones '04, Houston, Tex. Second Row: Nick Schoenecker ' 06, New Prague; John Scholla* ' 05, Brooklyn Center; Luke Vanasse '05, Delano; Chris Bevers*** ' 05 , Hudson, Wis. ; Mike Walker*** '04, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jeremy Jimenez*** '05, Berwyn, Il l. ; Luke Farrill '04, Hudson, Wis. ; Ryan Martin *** '05, Walnut Creek, Calif.; Marty Hoffman*** ' 05 , Sleepy Eye; Tyler Helland, Rfr, LeCenter; Third Row: Blaine Ritchle, Rfr, St. Cloud; Jordan Roman, Rfr, Milwaukee, Wi s.; Tim Pearson '06, Minneapolis; Anthony Ekren '05 , Monis; Donnay Green*** '05, Chicago, Ill.; Matt Hanson '05, Evansville; Patrick Collins, Rfr, Milwaukee, Wis. ; Trevor Copeland, Rfr, Richfield; Michael Ostendorf* ' 06, Sartell; David Johnson '06, Lewiston; Fourth Row: Mike Eull, Rfr, Fergus Falls; Ryan Powell ' 07, New Prague; Zach Juhnke, Rfr, Willmar; Adam Turgeon* '07, South St. Paul; Blayne Steffen ' 07, Ladysmith, Wis.; Patrick Mahoney '07, Monis; Michael Fragodt '04, Sauk Rapids; Matt Thomas '07, South St. Paul; Ricky Arterbeny '07, Milton, N.D.; Josh Krois ' 07, Elk River; Travis Destache** '06, Mahtomedi; Bob Janssen '07, Forest Lake; Fifth Row: Brian LaCore, Rfr, Duluth; Assistant Coach Harvey Kraabel; Assistant Coach Gary Buns; Assistant Coach Todd Hickman; Assistant Coach Ryan Viergutz; Head Coach Ken Crandall; Assistant Coach Willie Davis; Student Trainer Aaron Benson; Student Trainer Wendy O' Connell; Athletic Trainer Ray Bowman; Matt Frischmon, Rfr, Waconia; Not Pictured: Vaughn Ginnett** '04, Oakland, Calif. (All Conference first team=***, second team=**, honorable mention=*)

Winter 2004 Profile page 22 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS Soccer celebrates undefeated conference season In their first year as Upper Midwest "I am very happy about our 12-0 league mark this Athletic Conference (UMAC) season," states defensive player Jessica Rada '05 , "and members, the Cougar soccer team UMM has a good chance of winning the conference cham­ enjoyed the finest season experienced pionship next year, too. We have a good core of returning in their six-year history. With a perfect players, and talented new freshmen will help us continue 12-0 conference record, the team won the conference title. our success." Finishing 15-3-1 overall, the Cougars recorded the Adding to their season accolades, the Cougar soccer most wins and the best winning percentage (.816) in the team received the National Soccer Coaches Association of program's history. UMM also set records for: most goals in America Team Academic Award for the fifth consecutive a season (82); most goals in a game (11); most assists (71); year. most assists in a game (10); most points in a season (235); most points in a game (31); fewest goals allowed in a Front Row: Amanda Prodger ' 06, Wyoming; Angela Brath ' 07 , season (24); and the longest winning streak (8, twice). Campbellsport, Wi s. Second Row: Stacy Hann a '05 , Colorado Springs, UMAC coaches named Mari Sandom '05, Hudson, Colo.; Mandy Schoen '06, Winnipeg, MB , Canada; Jessica Rada '05 , Sioux Falls, S.D. ; Nichole Ri ck '04, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Sara Wolf '06, Wis. , and Rebecca Witters '04, Colorado Springs, Colo., Delano; Kel sey Heinemann '06, Hudson, Wi s. Third Row: Stephanie Conference Co-Players of the Year. Jessica Rada '05, Sioux Clark '07 , Colorado Springs, Colo.; Kay Dee Maddy '07, Colorado Falls, S.D., and Christina Whitaker '06, Colorado Springs, Springs, Colo. ; Third Row: Abbey Starzeck.i '04, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mari Sandom '05 , Hudso n, Wi s.; Rebecca Witters '04, Colorado Springs, Colo., as well as Sandom and Witters, received all-confer­ Colo .; Teresa McAlpin '07, Hastings; Erin Mahoney '04, Winona Back ence honors. Angela Brath '07, Campbellsport, Wis. , Erin Row: Christina Whitaker '06, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Brandi Rada '05 , Mahoney '04, Winona, and Nichole Rick '07, Colorado Sioux Falls, S.D. ; Head Coach Christian Devries; Athletic Trainer Rich Hardy; Assistant Coach Daniel Mowry; Mary Schuh '05 , Mandan, N.D.; Springs, Colo., received honorable mention. Claire Dalal '05 , Highl and Ranch, Colo.

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Cougars share volleyball confere nee title UMM posted an exciting 5-1 conference record to earn a '05, Clearwater, received First share of the 2003 UMAC volleyball conference title with Team honors. Middle hitter the College of St. Scholastica and Northwestern College. Lisa Holloway '05, Woodbury, UMM led the league in kill s as a team and ranked received honorable mention. second in hitting percentage, assists and serving aces. The Coach Pennie loses three senior Cougars tallied a 16-13 overall record, the best season in athletes to graduation, but sixteen players return for the over eight years, and made an impressive transition from 2004 season. Maki and Chelsea Anttila '06, St. Anthony the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to the UMAC. Village, were named 2004 co-captains. "This was one of the most successful seasons in Cougar volleyball history (20-14)," states Head Coach Heather Pennie '94, "and it was a thrilling ride. We had great team Stairway from left: Kirsten Reed ' 07, Mounds Vi ew; Katie Hyndman '04, Sartell ; Lindsey Gunning '07, Gonvick; Kirsten Nielson '07, White Bear chemistry and everyone had fun playing the game. This Lake; Amy Lipetzky '05, Springfield; Jenn a Maki '05 , Clearwater; Eleanora season is just a glimpse of what the future holds for the Hilton '04, Center, N.D.; Li sa Holl oway '05 , Woodbury; Katie Lindberg UMM volleyball program. We are looking forward to great '07 , Buffa lo; Kelley Whipple '06, St. Francis, S.D. Sarah Nelson '07, Alexandria; Mandy Tauber ' 07, Villard; Sarah Kenner '04, Rap id City, S.D. success in the UMAC as well as the NCAA III." Front from left: Assistant Coach Tom Morton; Assistant Coach Stephanie The Cougars placed four players on the All-Conference Looney; Ellie Krueger '07, Maple Plain; Audrey Hoffman '07, Montgomery; Amand a Yell ow Robe ' 07 , Rapid City, S.D.; Chelsea Anttilla ' 06, St. team. Setter Katie Hyndman '04, Sartell, middle hitter Amy Anthony Village; Emily Loehr '07, Great Fall s, Mont.; As hl ey Janssen '07, Lipetzky '05 , Springfield, and outside hitter Jenna Maki Round Lake; Head Coach Heather Pennie Winter 2004 Profile page 24 Coming winter events ... February 12 "The Hmong Migration: 50 Paintings" by Cy Thao '95 , HFA Gallery, opening reception 7:30 p.m., ends March 5

February 21 Jazz Concert, HFA Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

February 24 CAC Convocation and Women's Week speaker, "Deadly Persuasion: Advertising & Addiction," Jean Kilbourne, Edson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

February 28 CAC Performing Arts, Cavani String Quartet, Edson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

February 29 UMM Orchestra concert, HFA Recital Hall, 3 p.m.

March 4 U of M Employment Expo, Radisson Hotel-Metrodome, UMTC, 1-7 p.m.

March 6 UMMAABoard Meeting, McNamara Center, 10 a.m.

March 18 Choir Concert, Assumption Catholic Church, Morris, 7:30 p.m.

March 22 World Touch Cultural Heritage Week, "From Smoke Signals to Skins," Chris Eyre, Edson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Annual Studio Arts Student Exhibit, HFA Gallery, ends April 9 Looking ahead ... April 1-3 26th Annual UMM Jazz Fest, Edson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Youth opportunities Featuring Wayne Bergeron on trumpet, and Kim Park on saxophone, at UMM this summer flute and piano

April 15-23 J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, UMM Theatre production, HFA Creative Study Institute, June 7-18 Proscenium Theatre, 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. matinee on 17th Students in grades 6-12 take two classes in creative writing, theatre, raku, jazz April 16 5th Annual Spring Fundraiser Big Band Dance, Central Square, Glenwood, band, dance, vocal music, printmaking, music by UMM Jazzers, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. computer art, web page design, photogra­ phy or radio broadcasting. April 19 Annual Senior Studio Arts Student Exhibit, HFA Gallery, ends May 8 Summer Scholars, July 11-23 April 21 Undergraduate Research Symposium, Oyate Hall High school juniors get a taste of coll ege and experi ence first-hand just what makes April 24 Tinman Triathlon, Regional Fitness Center, 8 a.m. UMM such a great place to live and learn. Students spend two weeks on campus April 25 Band Concert, HFA Recital Hall, 3 p.m. taking a two credit college-level course chosen from the following offerin gs- April 27 Orchestra and Choir Concert, Assumption Catholic Church, 7:30 p.m. Human Reproduction and May 7 Honors and Awards ceremony, HFA Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Biotechnology: Tinkering With Nature taught by Professors Van Gooch, biology, May 8 Commencement, campus mall, 1: 30 p.m. and Tom Turner, Spanish

Oct. 8-10 Homecoming, including special reunions for 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994 alumni Writing Workshop: Growing Up American taught by Professors Roland Guyotte, history, and Dwight Purdy, Engli sh For a complete calendar of events or more information: check www.mrs.umn.edu/events/ or call 320-589-6123 Call UMM Continuing Education at 800-842-0030 for more information.

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