WTG Achievers

Vol. 10, No. 8 March 2010

About the WTG Love of arts, helping others inspires MIAD photographer

The twenty private, or Jaclyn Poeschl al- easily in independent, and ways believed in the high school, of operate potential for making where one without taxpayer support, but a living from fi ne of the sev- provide an invaluable public art, particularly as eral clubs service to the state, educating a graduate of the she founded more than 60,000 students a Institute focused on year. Many of Wisconsin’s best of Art & Design. enabling and brightest need financial help Her aunts, uncles, students to to attend the of their and a brother are attend arts choice. in creative fi elds and cultural and family mem- events in The State of Wisconsin created bers have attended Milwaukee. the Wisconsin Tuition Grant MIAD. Recognizing (WTG) in 1965 to help qualified Jacyln Poeschl of Slinger, a senior at MIAD, is following a her dedica- Wisconsin citizens to succeed. While still a senior family tradition of working in the creative community. tion, Slinger Fully one-third of the low-income at Slinger High High School students who apply for the WTG School, this talented student summer before her freshman awarded her a scholarship are turned away every year began her studies at MIAD, year. Her entrepreneurial to pursue a focus in art for lack of funds. Each month which she continued the and creative spirits blended continued on page 2 WTG Achievers brings you success stories of Wisconsinites for whom the WTG has made a Viterbo bowler rolls into college life focused on future significant difference. ––––––––––––––––––––– Greg Pizl found his tention. WTG Achievers is published fi t at Viterbo Uni- monthly by the Wisconsin versity. “The major- Association of Independent ity of my Colleges and Universities “Viterbo is the life has been (WAICU), 122 W. Washington perfect size for me, spent on Avenue, Madison, WI 53703- the professors are the lanes,” 2723; 608-256-7761; very approachable, he said. [email protected]. and this is where “Bowling I fi t in,” said Greg, has been my Rolf Wegenke, Ph.D. a freshman visual passion from President & CEO communications a very young Mari McCarty, Ph.D. major from Antigo. age and I Executive Vice President “Viterbo empha- have had Paul Nelson sizes ethics, values, Greg Pizl of Antigo has found the perfect fi t, academically the fortunate Senior VP for Public Policy and a desire to see and athletically, at Viterbo . experiences of Jerry Huffman its students succeed. travel, friend- VP for Communications Viterbo really has been the to pursue a career in that ships, titles, and scholarships Katy Kaiser right choice for me.” fi eld. While Viterbo offered along the way.” Public Information Coordinator his major of choice, it was Pizl has a strong interest in the university’s new bowling Viterbo’s bowling teams are digital media, and wants team that fi rst caught his at- continued on page 2 WTG Achievers Page 2 • March 2010

Jaclyn Poeschl continued from page 1 FACT and business—which Jaclyn achieved at MIAD in Fort Atkinson. through her major in photography and a minor OF THE in advertising—all with help from the Wisconsin Jaclyn has had several internships, including one Tuition Grant. in the make-up crew for the Florentine Opera. MONTH Her make-up “hobby,” as she calls it, carried “MIAD provides so much one-to-one attention over into MIAD’s Service Learning experience from the faculty, and so many connections, your as a volunteer with an American Cancer Society A fall 2009 education goes beyond the realm of the ordinary program helping patients cope with the physical enrollment number to the real world,” says Jaclyn. “The faculty changes brought on by chemotherapy. Jaclyn of 60,588 students knows your niche, so opportunities to network supports MIAD’s Service Learning requirement, at Wisconsin’s twenty exist within the framework of everyday college saying it offers a uniquely individual program for private colleges and life.” the students. universities is a new record. That’s This President’s Honor student has certainly “The Wisconsin Tuition Grant has defi nitely up 2.1% from the gone beyond that. Her contemporary fi ne arts helped me experience everything MIAD has previous year. Since photography is a concept-based series that will to offer,” said Jaclyn. “The WTG encouraged 1980, WAICU’s culminate in her senior thesis project. Jaclyn’s me—it will encourage future students. The enrollment has project will be on display at MIAD in April and grant helps students pursue our interests in the increased 99%. explores intimacy, family, and place through her independent college of our choice. And for me, fi ve-month observation of her grandparents’ farm that was clearly MIAD.” Source: WAICU research archives

Greg Pizl continued from page 1

new, starting just last year. Greg says the Greg’s fi rst months in college are showing and friends, watching movies, or even camaraderie with his teammates will make a great deal of promise; he earned a 3.9 jumping in on pick-up games of soccer or his college years some of the most memo- grade point average for the fi rst semester. basketball. “I’m a competitive guy, and I’m rable of his life. Being a member of an athletics team has willing to give any game a try,” he said. made the transition to college easier for Greg was able to attend Viterbo because Greg because he knew several incoming Like his fellow freshmen, Greg said he is of fi nancial aid, including the Wisconsin freshmen from tournaments. Greg was at Viterbo to “get a quality education and Tuition Grant. With one sister already in also picked to participate on the Student to build many lasting friendships along college, and another sibling nearly fi nished Athletic Advisory Committee, “to promote the way.” After college, is the Professional with high school, fi nancial aid was the our teams on campus and in the commu- Bowling Association in his future? only way college was affordable for him, nity, spreading Viterbo’s Franciscan values he said. along the way.” “Possibly someday,” he said with a smile. “If it doesn’t work out, that’s why I’m go- “I wouldn’t be here without it,” he said of When not busy with academics and athlet- ing to college.” fi nancial aid. “I’m very thankful.” ics, Greg enjoys hanging out with family

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