Summer 2017 Magazine

SUMMER 2017

THE MAGAZINE OF CLARKE UNIVERSITY

Fine Arts at Clarke: TRENDING AND NOW PAGE 2

DOUG SCHLESIER:

'A man for all seasons' PAGE 10

COVER PHOTO: THE 3D PRINTER IN ACTION STORY ON PAGE 6

Dear Alumni and Friends, I write this letter having just returned from a delightful two-week vacation. The academic year goes by so quickly and it seems the spring semester is an all-out sprint to Commencement weekend.

I thoroughly enjoyed a May getaway filled with relaxation, delicious food, sunsets by the ocean and long walks. I am now back in the office and looking forward to the summer pace to refocus and recharge.

This issue of the magazine takes a closer look at the world of fine arts at Clarke University. Clarke has a long history and tradition of excellence in the arts. The Music, Art + Design and Drama and Musical Theatre departments bring life to campus through their performances, exhibits and concerts. We are grateful for this rich tradition and all it brings to the Clarke community and tri-state area.

The Clarke fine arts community lost a dear family member this year, Doug Schlesier. Doug was a professor in the art department at Clarke for 42 years. His influence and impact on the arts at Clarke was undeniable. Clarke hosted a lovely memorial service and gallery exhibit in his honor in February.

The spring semester is always full of events and this issue highlights a few of the many campus happenings. Most recently, we held our 174th Commencement ceremony in May. It was a beautiful spring weekend to celebrate our 257 graduates. These bright new alumni are headed off to graduate school, AmeriCorps, international travel and to begin new lives as nurses, teachers, physical therapists, accountants and more. We are proud of our graduates and wish them the very best.

The redesign of the website was also completed earlier this spring. In this competitive world of higher education, an outstanding and contemporary website is key to recruitment and retention of students. The goal of the redesign was to provide a functional experience for all users, with easily accessible and intuitive information. The new site is cleaner, crisper, brighter and more functional.

Visit us at clarke.edu.

As always, we thank you for your continued support. Without it, we could not deliver on our promise to prepare our students for satisfying careers and lives well-lived.

Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Sincerely,

Joanne M. Burrows, SC, Ph.D. President

TABLE OF CONTENTS | SUMMER 2017

IN THIS ISSUE CLARKE: THE MAGAZINE OF CLARKE UNIVERSITY is published three times a year for alumni, parents and friends of Clarke University.

Joanne M. Burrows, SC, Ph.D. President

FEATURE STORY: FINE ARTS AT CLARKE: TRENDING AND NOW............................................. 2

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE...........................................................................................................6 CLARKE’S 174TH COMMENCEMENT............................................................................................9

Bill Biebuyck Vice President for Institutional Advancement Courtney Leonard Executive Director of Development Jodi Hooks ’99 Associate Director of Alumni Relations Megan Stull Assitant to the President Gayle Langel ’08 Creative Director

FEATURE STORY: ‘A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS:’ LATE ARTIST, EDUCATOR DOUG SCHLESIER LEAVES LASTING LEGACY..................................... 10

Hannah Thorson Design & Web Manager Susan Cain Content Strategist EDITOR: Susan Cain DESIGNER: Gayle Langel ’08

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT...................................................................................................................14 HOMECOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS.......................................................................................17 CLARKE UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE................................................................................................18 SNAPSHOTS...............................................................................................................................19 SPRING LECTURE SERIES..........................................................................................................20 ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES .......................................................................................................23

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Fine Arts at Clarke: TRENDING AND NOW

ACCOLADES ALL AROUND

We would like to give a standing ovation to our talented fine arts departments at Clarke.

The Art + Design, Theatre, Musical Theatre and Music Departments have all enjoyed a fruitful academic year.

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DRAMA & MUSICAL THEATRE

The Drama and Musical Theatre Department wrapped up their production season with Under Milk Wood, directed by professor emerita Carol Blitgen, BVM. In Under Milk Wood, an omniscient narrator invites the audience to listen to the dreams and innermost thoughts of the inhabitants of the fictional small Welsh fishing village of Llareggub.

Professor and Chair Ellen Gabrielleschi said, “We had very excited audiences for all performances of this beautifully lyrical piece.”

Students have accepted summer internships with a Shakespeare theatre company in Minnesota and The Grand Opera House in Dubuque. Students are also playing roles in The Grand Opera House's summer production of Gypsy, directed by Professor of Drama Joe Klinebriel. In addition, Assistant Professor of Drama Nick Halder will host auditions for an entire summer of musical productions for his theatre group, Rising Star Theatre Company. Many Clarke performers are cast in these productions.

Looking ahead, the Musical Theatre Department will be producing an Alumni Cabaret during Homecoming Weekend, October 6 and 7, at 7 p.m. in Terence Donaghoe Hall. The cabaret will feature alumni from the Musical Theatre Department through the years and will highlight singers, dancers, and actors, as well as many talented current students.

“It promises to be a stellar event! Many of our alumni are professional performers working in New York, Chicago, LA and Miami, so we greatly anticipate this group performance,” said Gabrielleschi.

Also during Homecoming, a workshop for current students and prospective students will be facilitated on Friday, October 6. The workshop will feature a session on improvisational performance, led by two alumni improv performers from Minneapolis and Seattle, Jed Thompson ’03 and Heather Meyer ’03. A second musical theatre workshop in dance will be offered by Clarke Dance Instructor Connie Furlan, a professional dancer with many Broadway credits.

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Clarke’s talented art and design students are serving internships at the Dubuque Museum of Art, McCullough Creative in Dubuque, Buzz Creative in Dubuque, Group

Benefits, Ltd., in Des Moines and MSA Professional Services, Inc., in Dubuque.

In February, graphic design students received 15 awards, in addition to the Best of Show, at the American Advertising Federation Awards in Dubuque.

Clarke student winners at the competition included Nick Becker, Laura Reiss, Ashley Smith, Lauren Kelly Reagan, Alyssa Raver, Bridget Quinn, Charlotte Rodewald, Kayla Windandy, Kylie Murphy and Miriam McKee.

Art + Design students Alyssa Raver, Charlotte Rodewold, Kayla Winandy, Laura Reiss, Miriam McKee, Kylie Murphy, Nick Becker, Bridget Quinn and Ashley Smith with Associate Professor of Graphic Design Eric Wold pictured at the AAAwards.

Becker took home Best of Show in the category of Out of Home & Ambient Media for his poster entitled “Deal with the Devil.” As a result of his exposure at the award show, Becker secured an internship at McCullough Creative.

Becker shared, “It’s a privilege to be recognized and awarded for the work I’ve done in the Clarke graphic design program this far, and it’s a motivator to continue improving my skills. The importance of working with my classmates as a team should also be noted, as we all push each other to be the best designers we can every day.”

Eric Wold, associate professor of graphic design, added, “I am proud to support such a dedicated and passionate group of art and design students. Their vigilance, PAGE 3

determination and professionalism clearly show through in the work they produce each year.”

Last fall, Quigley Art Gallery featured the works of alumni Sarah Ehlinger ’98 and Janice Duschen ’99.

Following that, the Sophomore/Junior Juried Art Exhibition was on display in the Quigley Art Gallery through January.

In addition, first year graphic design students were invited to be designers for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) student projects. The Clarke students helped YEA particpants market their business plans.

MUSIC

The Clarke Music Department presented “For a Blessed Christmas,” in December and featured performances by Clarke vocal and instrumental ensembles. Special guests were the Dyersville Beckman Catholic High School Choir and Assistant Professor of Music Carrie Greer, soprano.

“A great highlight was when the winds, strings and choirs performed several pieces together,” said Jeremy Mims, chair and assistant professor of Music.

said Mims. “As audience members were treated to a fabulous meal, soloists and ensembles performed musical theatre, pop and jazz favorites. The proceeds of the event help to provide additional opportunities for our music students.”

A Phantom of the Opera Day Tour this winter involved the Music and Drama Departments as well as general education students. The students participated in a question and answer session with the cast and crew and took a backstage tour, experiencing exposure to a professional level production.

Mims said, “Student reflections included engendering enthusiasm for their own careers, motivation for work ethic, greater awareness of how much goes into a creative production of this quality and the awakening of required skill sets to participate.”

The Music Department closed out the semester with a series of performances. The Let Music Live! concert celebrated the power of music in our lives. The Concert Choir, Cantabile and Clarke Strings ensembles performed at the event. The concert also featured retired Professor of Music LaDonna Manternach BVM, ’82, as soprano, Professor Amy Dunker as composer, Chair and Assistant Professor Jeremy Mims as conductor, and Instructor Jill Klinebriel on piano.

Students also presented, “Voice Recital & Scenes,” song selections alongside excerpts of famous operas and musicals. Assistant Professor of Music Carrie Greer’s vocal studio recital and scenes from Mozart’s Die Zauberflote, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Guys and Dolls, The Fantasticks and A New Brain were performed.

Clarke University vocal and instrumental ensembles performing at "For a Blessed Christmas."

Musical Menus is one of the area’s best dinner theatre events and was presented at Clarke in March. This annual Clarke tradition features a gourmet five-course meal and musical performances by students and faculty. The evening includes solo and small ensemble performances, as well as performances by the Clarke Collegiate Singers, the Clarke Cantabile Singers and Clarke Instrumental Ensembles.

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“This was a smattering of classical art songs, arias and duets alongside repertoire from the world of music theatre – both classic and contemporary,” said Greer. “Students have grown tremendously this year and displayed their hard work, including practicing the difficult transition of bringing the work from the studio to the stage.”

In addition, the Advanced Chamber Ensembles (ACES) and New Music presented a concert with music by student and faculty composers along with featured performances by CU Jazz, the String Chamber Ensemble and the Woodwind Chamber Ensemble.

In April, Clarke choirs returned from an Iowa tour, where they performed at churches, high schools and for the BVM Sisters at Mt. Carmel in Dubuque.

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UNDER THE CLARKE’S ART + DESIGN AND CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENTS WORK TOGETHER IN 3D Clarke University has amped up its digital game. The MakerBot Replicator 3D printer was purchased by the Art + Design and Chemistry Departments.

Bryan Zygmont, professor of art history, said, “I have printed several small scale art historical sculptures as a teaching tool. Many major museums have begun scanning well-known sculptures and providing the files for recreating small models. The students in art history can now see the artwork in the round (the full 360 degree experience), in addition to the photographs I have traditionally shown.”

Students in Associate Professor of Graphic Design Eric Wold’s Art and Design Methods course and Type and Layout course have been introduced to the software and printed small forms.

Wold said, “I have printed a variety of art historical statues for in-class experiential purposes. There really is nothing like seeing a 3-dimensional object in the round rather than a projected slide on a screen. It truly changes the way students appreciate the work.”

Students Reilly Gillette, Melisa Cordova and Emily Koetz experimenting with the 3D printer.

The MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer offers the easiest and most versatile way to get from 3D model to 3D print.

The MakerBot Replicator’s large build volume accelerates rapid prototyping and model making. The 100-micron layer resolution accelerates the design process by enabling professional-quality, high-resolution prototypes and models to be created. This printer educates students how to think, imagine, create, craft and print in 3D, while preparing them for the jobs of the future.

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Wold added that students have used the printer on a limited basis in his classes, primarily because of the slowness of printing. A moderate sized 3D object can take anywhere from five hours to 31 hours to print a single file. Where most printers use ink to print, the 3D printer melts plastic and molds it.

Assistant Professor of Art Jessica Teckemeyer added, “I have printed a few open source files and started to learn the software. I even created a pair of earrings with this printer.

The printer is a tool that allows for visual thinking for our art students.”

Professor of Chemistry Sunil Malapati has been on sabbatical this spring at the Center for Biomolecular

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Modeling at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, studying how to turn molecules and atoms into printable files to use as teaching tools in his classroom.

Malapati said, “Things that are difficult to explain, such as blood groups and molecules, become visually obvious when we have models to handle. It is also important to note that we can print by scaling to size, meaning we can greatly enlarge molecules for examination. We’ve included magnets in some of these molecules to show the difference in blood types O, A and B.”

CAMPUS FAD TURNS TREND TO ARCHERY Slowly but surely the enthusiasts are leaving the tennis courts, quietly but determinedly the swimmers are abandoning the pool, quickly and decisively shuttlecock, badminton racquets, bowling balls and volleyballs are ignored - the spring trend is archery - on back campus and in front of the residence halls. Everywhere girls are seen judging bull’s eyes with well-aimed arrows. Everywhere are excitement, laughter, competition, marksmanship - archery has suddenly become a new spring fad - the sport.

50 YEARS AGO

17 SENIORS REPRESENT COLLEGE IN WHO’S WHO By a vote of the senior class and faculty, 17 seniors were named the Who’s Who among students in American Universities and Colleges. Students recognized each year are nominated from 800 colleges and universities in the United States. Selections are made after considering the student’s scholarship, leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship, service to the school and promise of future usefulness.

25 YEARS AGO

ART STUDENTS EARN HONORS Five Clarke students previously entered the 14th Annual Iowa College Salon art competition in Ames. All five students had at least one of their pieces accepted for exhibition in the Brunnier Gallery and Museum located in the Scheman Building at Iowa State University.

A printed model of ABO Blood Groups, which is used in Chemistry.

Graphic and 3D printing are becoming more common and the departments hope to purchase additional high quality printers. Wold said, “Ultimately, we would like all our students to have the opportunity to learn how to use the printer. However, in a class of 16 students, that would take approximately 80 hours. If I could manage to queue each unique file regularly without technical issue or mishap that is two weeks of printing nonstop … so our single printer has its limitations in the classroom. Our hope for the future is to be equipped with six or more printers.”

10 YEARS AGO

SENIORITIS COMES TO CAMPUS After you have been in school for so long it is natural to get very antsy. Some students are lazy all the time, but almost all are lazy or just ready to be done, their senior year; and this is known as “Senioritis.” It is easy to spot and very common.

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GIVE WHAT IT TAKES TO

IT TAKES HEART. IT TAKES VISION. IT TAKES ACTION. IT TAKES YOU.

Almost every student at Clarke receives some sort of financial aid. In fact, many wouldn’t be able to receive an education here without the support of donors like you. So your gift is more than appreciated; it’s necessary. Whatever is near and dear to you about Clarke can now be directly impacted by your gift. You choose where your gift will be used. It’s your gift, your way.

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Clarke's 174th

COMMENCEMENT Clarke University’s 174th Commencement was held on a beautiful Saturday, May 13.

Clarke awarded 257 degrees, 178 Bachelor’s degrees, 27 Master’s degrees and 52 Doctoral degrees.

Senior Valedictorians Theresa Koos and Ellen Funke (pictured right) addressed the graduates.

Funke’s message to graduating seniors was to embrace change.

She said, “Be open to change as you leave Clarke and go out into the world. We have spent four years learning from the best professors, the friendliest staff, and the coolest peers. Now is the time to live boldly, and put into practice all that we have been studying, researching and learning.”

She also reflected on how much Clarke has embraced change over the past years, from becoming coed to recovering from the devastating fire to changing to University from College, to now adding lacrosse and football.

Koos spoke about the strong bonds and sense of community at Clarke. She lauded her professors, advisors, coaches and conductors who helped her learn lifelong lessons and grow as a person.

“As we continue to move forward, some to grad school, some to work, I encourage you to continue building upon your Clarke support system,” she said.

“Class of 2017, as you expand your family of support, remember to value personal relationships and carry forward the Clarke tradition by acting as a supporting community member for others.”

2017 Special Award

RECIPIENTS FRANCIS J. O’CONNOR MEMORIAL AWARD Natascha Myers Waterloo, Iowa The most prestigious award bestowed upon a graduating senior, the award is based on demonstrating leadership, cooperation, generosity, kindness and academic achievement.

MENEVE DUNHAM AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Evelyn Nadeau Professor of Spanish The university’s highest award for outstanding teaching, a review committee of faculty and students recommend the selected recipient to the president.

ROSE O’TOOLE STAFF RECOGNITION AWARD Megan Stull Assistant to the President The award is given annually to acknowledge outstanding achievements that impact institutional success and/or contribute significantly to the mission of Clarke.

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'A man for all seasons:' LATE ARTIST, EDUCATOR DOUG SCHLESIER LEAVES LASTING LEGACY

BY MEGAN GLOSS ‘03 megan.gloss@thmedia.com

Originally printed Dec. 22, 2016.

Reprinted with permission from the Telegraph Herald.

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The most interesting man in the world.

That’s how Scott Lammer ’02 introduced Doug Schlesier to his art club at Dubuque Hempstead High School, when he invited Schlesier there to speak.

“To me, that’s what he was,” said the 3D visual arts instructor and Clarke University alumnus, who studied with Schlesier while pursuing his bachelor of fine arts. “He knew the content of his lectures not only because he was well-read on the subject but also because he’s been to the locations he was teaching us about. He had been to the archaeological site he was talking about, or he was a friend of the famous artist whose work we were looking at. In this way, his class was more of a long conversation between friends than a stuffy lecture, or lab class.

and “dedicated to whatever it was he was doing,” as others recalled.

“He was the consummate professor,” said Paula MurrayHopkins ’80, general manager of Happee Smith Productions, who met Schlesier when she was 16, while taking a summer art class. “At that time, he was one of only two male teachers at Clarke. Everything was taught by the BVMs. So, we called him Sister Douglas.”

“There were never problems with Doug, only opportunities to find solutions we didn’t already have, and he made us responsible for our own learning. His teaching style made me not only knowledgeable on a subject but proud of myself for learning the content. I strive every day to be half the educator and man he was.”

An outpouring of similar sentiments have been expressed since his passing by friends, family, colleagues and former students of the late Schlesier, artist and professor emeritus at Clarke, who boasted a big smile and even bigger personality. He passed away on Dec. 16, following a sudden illness. He was 74.

A memorial service took place at the Cathedral of St. Raphael December 20.

“It’s a tremendous loss of spirit,” said Louise Kames ’77, chair and professor of art at Clarke who was a student of Schlesier’s at the university when it was an all-women’s school. Kames would go on to teach alongside Schlesier for more than 30 years.

“He was such a spirited, enthusiastic person, who truly valued people. He taught students how to live in the world and how to be in a community. That piece was the hallmark of his teaching.”

According to those who knew him best, Schlesier was oneof-a-kind: “A man for all seasons,” “an open book”

Like many of Schlesier’s students-turned-colleagues, the two would form a friendship that would last a lifetime.

“His whole life was imparting knowledge to people and taking knowledge for himself from others,” MurrayHopkins said. “He was willing to help anyone with anything.

He was compassionate and just exuberated love. It’s unusual to develop a lifelong friendship with someone who was your professor, but it shows more than anything the ability he had to encourage and to nurture. He was such an advocate for art and for life. He was a legend. There will never be another Douglas Schlesier.”

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Schlesier was born in Queens, N.Y., in 1942. He earned an associate degree in advertising art and design at State University New York Agricultural and Technical Institute before marrying his high school sweetheart, Dona. The two joined the Peace Corps and worked for two years in Lima, Peru, where their daughter, Kimberly, was born.

Schlesier returned to school to receive his bachelor of fine arts in sculpture at State University of New York, and later, his master of fine arts in sculpture at Washington State University.

The reach of Schlesier’s influence didn’t stop at working artists. He also inspired the trajectory of those who would go on to become art educators.

“I remember how he engaged his college students by posing questions and problems, rather than spoonfeeding us information,” said Sara Hilby ’90, an art teacher at Hempstead who studied with Schlesier. “He wanted us to benefit from experimentation and gain a sense of empowerment as we learned from the process. At times, I can still hear Doug’s voice resonate as I teach my students.”

In 1969, he accepted a position as an assistant professor at Clarke University, where he would remain for 42 years, retiring in 2011.

Clarke alumus Aaron Butcher ’05 began his studies at Clarke in graphic design — until he met Schlesier.

“After meeting Doug, I was signed up for every class that he was teaching,” said Butcher, an artist with McCullough Creative. “Doug was an amazing teacher and human being.

His energy was contagious, and you would find yourself just wanting to be around him. He made learning fun and exciting. I always wanted to go beyond what the course requirements were and have continued to grow because of that foundation that he helped build. Doug had a pretty large role in who I am today.”

Joanna Griebel ’01, another Clarke graduate now working as an animation editor in Los Angeles, echoed this.

“He loved what he did and he cared about his students,” she said. “He looked at our art and tried to make us our best artistic selves. Probably my biggest take away from Doug is that I always try to find my own particular voice in what I do, to find a way to express something that means something to me and create it. Doug always encouraged that in us, to not only learn the technical aspect of drawing or sculpture but to find an avenue for each of our individual styles.”

Artist and manager of Blick Art Materials, in Iowa City, Jan Duschen ’99 credited Schlesier with helping her become the not only the artist but also the person she is today.

“He challenged me to grow and better myself not only as an art student but as a person,” she said. “He had a way of showing and encouraging his students how to really see what they where creating in their work.”

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In addition to mentoring students, Schlesier was active in community theater, both as an actor and as a set designer.

Additionally, he was an avid globetrotter, leading student art study trips to South America and Mexico and receiving

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grants for art-related travel throughout Europe, Australia, China, Japan, Syria, Kuwait, Egypt, Greece and Turkey.

His work has been seen throughout the world, and since his retirement, he had visited 10 countries which further inspired his creations.

Locally, his work can be viewed at Clarke through the outdoor statue of Mary Frances Clarke, as well as in murals at UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital and Divine Word College.

He also was a member of the board of directors for the Dubuque County Historical Society, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, the National Rivers Hall of Fame and was a member of the exhibition committee at the Dubuque Museum of Art. In addition, Schlesier had authored a book on basic drawing text and sketchbook, published by Oxford Press. It enabled him to continue his love of teaching, even after retirement.

“He was a wonderful colleague and friend, who loved his teaching position and his students,” said Joan Lingen, BVM, ’61, who taught alongside Schlesier at Clarke the majority of his time there.

“He can not only remember most of his former students by name but has also remained friends throughout their professional careers. Doug was one of a kind. He wasn’t afraid to try something new and encouraged his students to think out of the box. While he always found something good about each student’s work, he was also truthfully honest in his critiques and offered suggestions for improvement.”

For Schlesier’s family, such positive memories and tributes have served as a measure of comfort.

“It has been overwhelming ... wonderful,” said Dona ’76, Schlesier’s wife of 54 years. “You don’t even realize the impact. He loved art. But he loved people just as much.”

“He’ll be remembered with a smile, a hug and a cup of coffee for everyone,” said daughter Kimberly. “Heaven got a bonus this Christmas.”

DOUG SCHLESIER ART TRAVEL FUND

Doug was a mentor and friend to many in the arts and across campus. Students will remember listening to stories of his Peace Corp days or joining Doug and his wife, Dona, at a Raku picnic at their home. There were few limits to his generous spirit; he was always ready to lend a hand and always had something positive to say, no matter the situation.

Doug loved to travel and he organized many student trips over the years. In an effort to honor his legacy, Clarke is creating a fund that will provide art students with opportunities to travel domestically and abroad.

We have set a goal of $25,000 for the Doug Schlesier Art Travel Fund, which will benefit art students for many years to come.

At the request of Doug’s family, the Schlesier estate will match all gifts to the Doug Schlesier Art Fund up to $25,000 this year.

Please consider honoring Doug’s memory with a gift to Clarke and designating it for the Doug Schlesier Art Travel Fund. Visit clarke.edu/giving for more information.

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i n m u l A ADAM O’DELL ’15 MAJOR: Music (Composition/Piano Emphasis), Theatre Minor TITLE OF CURRENT POSITION: Freelance Composer/Pianist CITY AND STATE: Bowling Green, OH

Please give us a brief synopsis of your career – how did you get where you are today?

After graduating from Clarke, I left Iowa to pursue my Master’s Degree at Bowling Green State University, where I taught theory and aural skills courses for undergraduates, and beginning composition for Music Plus, an after-school program for underprivileged high school students. I’m currently serving as a member of the music staff for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, also in Bowling Green, where I help lead the choir and play the piano for several services and events.

I’ve also been fortunate to have a viable career as a freelance composer. I spend a good deal of my time writing for specific soloists and ensembles. My upcoming projects include a horn solo for Grammy Award-winner Andrew Pelletier, and I’m currently composing a series of humorous works for the “Just Duet” duo. Over the last year, I have composed works for The Oklahoma State University Symphony Orchestra, the University of Dubuque, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Ensemble 135, and the Noise-to-Signal Ensemble (for whom I am currently serving as Artistic Director).

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groups. I accompanied a few students during my Master’s program, and enough of my mentors liked what they heard enough to offer me some regular work with them.

How did Clarke prepare you for your current career?

Clarke taught me both the business side and the artistic side of the music industry. As a performer and composer, it’s not enough to just be good at what you do; you must be good at marketing what you do as well. It also helped that Clarke is a small school. It made it a lot easier to communicate between departments, and therefore made it easier for me to explore several disciplines and how they relate back to my career.

You have to be able to do more than one thing well to get a job anymore, but a lot of schools still put blinders on their students and it can hurt them down the road.

Were there any significant class projects that relate to your career?

Several! I think the most important project of my undergraduate career would have to be my Biomusicology research. I did research on the physiological aspects of music perception as my senior Scholars project, and since then I’ve presented on the topic at several conferences, and will be presenting further at the World Symposium on Choral Music

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ALUMNI EVENTS this July. Biomusicology is still something of an emerging field, and it’s been exciting to present the ideas to new audiences.

Please describe any internship(s) you had.

I interned as choral assistant for the Music Department during my senior year. I got to conduct the chamber choir and accompany the women’s choir. This, of course, was a great opportunity for me.

It helped me land my church job and helped me hit the ground running as a collaborative pianist when I moved to Ohio.

What main experiences outside of class were you involved in?

How did these help in your career?

I was a member of the Clarke Student Association my senior year, which taught me a lot about leadership and collaboration.

I created the Playmakers Improv Troupe, which was a great resource for keeping up on my public speaking skills and, well, my ability to improvise.

Were there any particular people at Clarke who had a significant impact on you?

So many people contributed to my positive experience at Clarke: my piano instructor, Sharon Jensen; the Drama Faculty, Ellen Gabrielleschi, Joe Klinebriel, Carol Blitgen, Nick Halder, and Bobby Neumann; my choral/conducting professor, Jeremy Mims; and perhaps most of all, my composition instructor Amy Dunker.

Amy is like a mother to her students. She knows when to build you up, and when to give it to you straight. She knows how to talk you up to others, and how to make you worth talking up. I wouldn’t have anything that I have today in the music industry without her guidance and her support. She was the one who helped me make connections across the country, and those connections are what keep my career going.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 Dinner in Seattle Bellevue, WA

THURSDAY, JUNE 22 CHEERS: Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Solon, IA SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Presidential Brunch Fairfax, VA SATURDAY, JULY 15 Jack Maurer Golf Outing Peosta, IA WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 Coffee with Clarke: Education Dubuque, IA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 Homecoming 2017 Dubuque, IA Visit clarke.edu/alumni/events for a complete listing of upcoming events and opportunities to connect!

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A MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI OFFICE Dear Alumni and Friends, Summer is finally here, and even though many students have returned home, the alumni office is as busy as ever. In the past three months we have traveled to Sioux City, IA; Omaha, NE; Milwaukee, WI; Davenport, IA; Denver, CO; Madison, WI; San Francisco, CA and Portland, OR. Whew – that’s a lot of miles! But most importantly, we created and shared a lot of great memories with our fellow alumni and friends.

Locally, a Your Best U presentation was held to hear about Clarke’s recent mission trip to The Working Boys’ Center in Quito, Ecuador. We also celebrated with 2017 graduates at our Toast to Tassels event, and next month we are hosting a Coffee with Clarke in Dubuque.

Events like these are just one of the many ways we stay connected with you. The Clarke Magazine, E-newsletters, email, phone and social media are all wonderful forms of communication, but being able to meet with you face-to-face is always such a treat.

Speaking of seeing you in person, Clarke’s Homecoming is right around the corner! I invite you to return to campus October 6-8 for a variety of exciting events including a boat cruise on the Mississippi River, Clarke on the River, Faculty Lecture Series, Tent Party and athletic games.

The Alumni Recognition Brunch is also held that weekend, and you will hear from our 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award winners Barbara (Vonderhaar) McShane ’65 (Outstanding Achievement Award), Bridget Hollingsworth ’06 (Humanitarian Service Award) and Nate Monson ’07 (Rising Star Award).

If you are not able to join us at Homecoming this year, I hope we will see you at an alumni event in your area. Be sure to check online and in the mail for upcoming events.

I look forward to seeing you!

Jodi Hooks ’99 Associate Director of Alumni Relations

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CLARKE HOMECOMING 2017 OCTOBER 6-8

There is something for everyone during homecoming including concerts, athletic events, lectures, special parties and more. Here are just a few of the many events planned for homecoming weekend.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

GOLDEN CELEBRATION | 4:30-9 P.M.

A special reception and dinner for the class of 1967 and previous golden reunion classes with awards presented to the 50th class.

PRIVATE MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE & HAPPY HOUR | 6-8 P.M. | COST: $20

All aboard! Join Clarke alumni for a private cruise along the Mississippi River and enjoy complimentary appetizers and beer on the American Lady Yacht.

Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. Advance registration required. Price includes admission to Clarke on the River, only a few steps away at Catfish Charlie's.

CLARKE ON THE RIVER | 8-11 P.M. | COST: $10 Get the party started! All alumni are welcome to join us at Catfish Charlie's for complimentary beer, soft drinks and snacks. Cash bar is also available.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 ALUMNI RECOGNITION BRUNCH 10:30 A.M. - NOON | COST: $10

Join us for a delicious brunch and recognition of our reunion classes. Advance reservation required.

USO TOUR COLLECTION | NOON - 4 P.M.

Celebrate the USO tour with a collection of photos, scrapbooks, articles and more. Enjoy a special video with pictures and interviews with Sister Therese Mackin, BVM ’50 and Sue Riedel ’68.

ALUMNI TAILGATE NOON - 5 P.M. | COST: $10

Enjoy live music, giveaways, prize drawing, food and beverages. Outside the tent enjoy a game of bean bags and other activities for the kids.

FACULTY LECTURE SERIES | 1 P.M. 45-49TH REUNION RECEPTION | 3 P.M.

Alumni celebrating their reunion from the classes of ’68, ’69, ’70, ’71 and ’72 are invited to a dessert and coffee reception.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 SUNDAY LITURGY | 11 A.M.

Join us for Catholic Mass and a candle lighting ceremony in remembrance of our deceased alumni.

Visit clarke.edu/homecoming to view a full list of events and to RSVP.

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Clarke Unveils

NEW WEBSITE

Clarke University’s highly anticipated new website launched this spring. We invite you to visit the site at clarke.edu.

The Clarke University Marketing & Communication Office, with the assistance of a committee of representatives from throughout the campus community, selected a vendor partner specifically seasoned in higher education website creation to help facilitate the project.

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“We want prospective and current students to easily find everything from majors to scholarships to visit days. We also love the new social media feed on the Admissions landing page. It shows prospective students and parents real-time life at Clarke,” said Julie Cirks ’06, director of admissions.

In addition, the user experience is streamlined for current students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends. All their information is housed under one convenient hub, a “quick links” button on every page.

In this competitive world of higher education, an outstanding and modern website is key to recruitment and retention of students and engagement of the alumni community. The goal of the redesign was to appeal to all audiences with a cleaner, crisper, brighter and more functional experience. Interactive elements are incorporated, as are new secondary colors, upgraded fonts, more organized content, a consistent voice, an optimized search engine, searchable directory and intuitive navigation.

Jodi Hooks ’99, associate director of alumni relations, added, “I’ve received a lot of positive feedback from our alumni community. The new website really enhances the user’s experience with its easy navigation and updated look.”

Much care was taken to research and review analytics, spot check links and forms, and test search engine optimization, meta data and device and browser compatibility.

The website is the front door of the university to the cyber world. Though the website launched in February, maintenance is ongoing as content, videos and photos are updated to reflect the most current user experience.

A PHOTO COLLECTION FROM ALUMNI EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

TUCSON, AZ Peggy Duffy-Cook '66, Karen Haas '75, Dorianna Peterson '65, Nancy Peterson '12

CUBS SPRING TRAINING – MESA, AZ Sherry Hayes, Deb (Hingtgen) Link '78 and Marilyn (Wessels) Deeny '67

TRIVINGO – DUBUQUE, IA

SARASOTA, FL Kelley Rea, Marlene (Milnichuk) Sloan '68, Roby Sloan, Joe Vild, Jeanne (Glenn) Vild '61, Dennis Powers, Carol Powers '01, Mary Jo (Hostert) Zaksas '69, Mary Jean Jecklin '69 Want to see more alumni snapshots? Visit clarke.edu/alumni/eventphotos.

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SLAM POET, EVOLUTIONIST AND WORLD TRAVELER HIGHLIGHT SPRING LECTURE SCHEDULE The spring semester featured a colorful lineup of events. Included were an evolution specialist, a spoken word poet, an alumnae lecture and an author/producer on a kindness mission.

DR. ANDREW J. PETTO

EVOLUTION WEEKEND LECTURE

Dr. Andrew J. Petto from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee presented, “Descent with Modification: If You Can Doubt It, Thank Evolution!” during an Evolution Weekend event on February 21.

Petto gave a brief refresher on scientific inquiry and the facts of evolution before focusing on research concerning why scientists have difficulty convincing the general public about the usefulness and importance of these ideas. The lecture was followed by a panel discussion including Petto and Clarke faculty members Bill Gregory, associate professor of religious studies, and Tom Riley, professor of philosophy.

Universidad Politecnica Colombiana Jaime Isaza Cadavid in 1987. She started her own practice in occupational rehabilitation and work-related injuries, as well as ergonomic program integration for elementary schools, in 1989 in Medellin. She also completed a Master’s in Toxicology and Environmental Health from the University of Antioquia in 1990. Upon moving to the United States, she completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Clarke in 2006.

Petto, a senior lecturer in Biosciences at UW-Milwaukee, is co-editor of Scientists Confront Creationism.

He said, “My teaching and research interests are in promoting the understanding of nature and the process of scientific inquiry as a context for the factual information that scientific research generates.”

Evolution Weekend Programming is supported by Humanities Iowa and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

MARIA TERESA FERRER ‘06D DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY MACKIN-MAILANDER ALUMNI LECTURE

Alumna Maria Teresa Ferrer ’06D presented the MackinMailander Alumni Lecture at Clarke on March 28.

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She started Ferrer Pediatric Physical Therapy in Coralville, Iowa, to train therapists, health care providers and families on therapy treatments and at-home treatment plans for children and adults. She also developed a TeleTherapy program to assist patients from other countries using video calls. In addition to operating her private practice, Ferrer is the supervisor for Genesis Pediatric Therapy in Coralville.

Ferrer told her story of moving from Columbia to the United States and its impact on both her professional and family life. She spoke about her Clarke experience, her professional career as a physical therapist and the importance of life balance.

CLARKE | THE MAGAZINE OF CLARKE UNIVERSITY

CARLOS ANDRÉS GÓMEZ SLAM POET

EDWARD J. AND CATHY GALLAGHER ARTS AT CLARKE EVENT Spoken word poet Carlos Andrés Gómez brought his stunningly honest poetry to Clarke University on April 7 for a truly engaging arts experience.

Gómez is an award-winning poet, actor, speaker and writer from New York City. By definition, spoken word is an oral art that focuses on the aesthetics of word play and intonation and voice inflection. It includes any kind of poetry recited aloud. Gomez’s poem, “What Does Hispanic Look Like?” went viral online in May of 2016 and reached one million views in less than a month. A Pushcart Prize nominee, he is the author of the coming-of-age memoir Man Up: Reimagining Modern Manhood.

LEON LOGOTHETIS MACKIN-MAILANDER LECTURE SERIES

Leon Logothetis brought his inspirational story to Clarke’s campus on April 20.

Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker, TV host, producer and philanthropist. He is a former stockbroker who left his unfulfilling desk job in search of a meaningful life. He set out from Los Angeles on a vintage motorbike, determined to circumnavigate the globe surviving only on the kindness of strangers.

On the stage he found a platform to talk about issues he cared about, making his audience re-think their views on HIV/AIDS, violence, racism and poverty. "Often times the greatest writing is putting down on paper what you know you shouldn't write," Gomez said. "The greatest writers, the greatest painters, the greatest artists, are the ones that are putting down the last thing in the world that you should put down."

Incredibly, he made his way across the U.S., through Europe, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Canada and back to the Hollywood sign, by asking strangers for shelter, food and gas. Again and again, he was won over by the generosity of humanity, from the homeless man who shared his blanket to the poor farmer who helped him with his broken down bike and the HIV-positive mother who took him in and fed him. At each stop, he found a way to give back to these unsuspecting Good Samaritans in life-changing ways, by rebuilding their homes, paying for their schooling, and leaving behind gifts big and small.

Before the evening event, Gómez offered a creative writing workshop for Clarke students.

He is the author of “The Kindness Diaries” and “Live Love Explore.”

A former social worker and public school teacher, Gómez has lectured and performed at more than 400 colleges and universities, facilitated countless workshops and delivered numerous keynotes and commencement addresses.

Logothetis said, “My story is about sharing everything that you have, even if you don’t have much. The kindness that people showed toward me was astounding. I encourage you all, do just one act of kindness. Just one.

And it will come back around to you.”

His lecture at Clarke was followed by a lively question and answer session in which many got involved speaking about kindness. One child asked, “Were you ever scared?”

He replied, “Yes, I was scared. But it’s the scary things in life that push us to be better."

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FRANCIS J. O’CONNOR WINNERS: Where are they now?

This is another installment in a series of articles on former Francis J. O’Connor Award winners. Since 1935, this award has been recognized as the most prestigious honor bestowed upon a graduating senior. The Honorable Frank A. O’Connor established the Mary Agnes O’Connor Award in memory of his wife. In 1991, Clarke University, in cooperation with the O’Connor family, renamed the award the Francis J. O’Connor Memorial Award to honor the late Francis J. O’Connor, a long-time Clarke trustee.

Criteria for the award include demonstrated leadership, cooperation, generosity, kindness and academic achievement. The award recipient is selected by a vote of seniors, faculty and staff.

Patti (Pederson) Donlon was the award recipient in 1961.

Tell us about your career.

I graduated from Clarke in 1961 and subsequently worked as a Clarke College Admissions Counselor for two years, traveling to eight states to interview and recruit students. I then went to the University of Iowa where I received a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I had hoped to pair that degree with my Clarke degree in Music, but there were no job opportunities for a Music Therapist at that time.

After my marriage in 1964, I worked for two years as a Rehabilitation Counselor in Iowa and the following two years in a psychiatric clinic in Detroit, Michigan. Following the birth of my son, I was the Director of Counseling at St. Paul High School in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, for two years.

Since moving to California in 1970, I have had a varied work history centered mostly around mental health and counseling. I have been the executive director of a mental health organization, a community college outreach coordinator, a licensed marriage and family counselor, and in 1992, a licensed certified financial planner. For the last ten years of his life, I managed my husband’s psychiatric practice. When we were not working, we traveled frequently to other countries. Our only child, a son, has lived and worked in Bangkok, Thailand, for ten years.

What impact did winning the award have on you?

I felt very humbled and honored to receive the Francis J. O’Connor Award. There were so many outstanding women in my graduating class that I initially found it difficult to believe I was really selected. The award was truly an inspiration to prove to myself that I really deserved it. That feeling continues to be with me to this day, and I am now 77 years old. And although I’ve never used my major field of study to earn an income, I remain committed to the arts in general. I have been on the Advisory Board for our Robert and Margrite Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts in Davis, California, for the last seven years and contribute financially to support it. My husband and I also had season tickets to the San Francisco Opera for 25 years and shared an interest in musical theatre.

What is your fondest memory of Clarke?

My fondest memories at Clarke revolve around the friends I made while there. In fact, I still get together almost annually with five of them. How amazing it is for us to remain in contact for so many years and to enjoy each other’s company, much as we did as young college students!

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016 THROUGH MAY 24, 2017 NEWS Margene (Thornton) Beckham '63 Austin, TX Margene's daughter, Anne Beckham Garcia, 41, lost her courageous year-long battle with lung cancer on July 6, 2016.

Martha (Menke) Fahey '63 Frankfort, IL Martha recently celebrated her 75th birthday in New York City with daughters Amy and Michelle.

Jane (Ohlheiser) Carter '66 Fernandina Beach, FL Jane's husband, Donald Carter, passed away on April 14, 2017.

Marjorie (Jaster) Mueller '44 Ballwin, MO Marjorie (Jaster) Mueller passed away in February 2017. Marjorie was a bridesmaid for her Clarke University roommate and kept in contact with her over the years, even this past Christmas. She also maintained her American Dietetics Association membership for over 50 years.

Marlene (Francel) O'Meara '55 La Grange Park, IL Marlene and Bill celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 4, 2016. They have 16 grandchildren.

Carol (Zeman) Corrigan '61, Ila (Struck) Dineen '61, Jean (Thornton) Norton '61, Jeanne (Glenn) Vild '61 Clive, IA; Woodbridge, CT; Bumpass, VA; Youngstown, OH Carol Zeman Corrigan, Jeanne Glenn Vild, Ila Mae Struck Dineen and Jean Thornton Norton got together on February 8, 2017, in Plant City, Florida, for a mini Clarke reunion.

Mary Lou Murphy '67M Greene, IA Mary Lou retired from Greene Community Schools, now North Butler, in 1997 after 38 years of teaching.

She also did some children's television on KIMT-TV in Mason City, IA, during that time. She loves to travel and attends many Road Scholar, formerly Elderhostel Programs. She hosts a reading workshop/private tutoring program each summer for early childhood students and substitute a

little during the year. She would enjoy hearing from other 'fellows' that were in Sr. Mary Edward's first Experienced Teacher's Fellowship Program.

Mary Jean Jecklin '69 Sarasota, FL As a result of being among "National Geographic Traveler" magazine’s "Travelers of the Year 2012," Mary Jean and her husband, Kelley Rae, were invited on an all-expenses paid trip to Catalunya, Spain, in July to be filmed for a public TV show. It was broadcast on December 7, 2016.

Trudy Shaw '77 Omaha, NE Trudy recently celebrated 20 years with Creighton University's Hereditary Cancer Center, where she works primarily on grants and research manuscripts. For the past several years, she has also been performing editorial duties for an international medical journal dedicated to hereditary cancer.

Dolores (Gales) Cullen ’81 Storm Lake, IA Dolores is currently an artist/illustrator and writer for the Storm Lake (Iowa) Times newspaper, where her husband, Art, is an editor and also writes editorials. Art was awarded The 2017 Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Writing “for editorials fueled by tenacious reporting, impressive expertise and engaging writing that successfully challenged powerful corporate agricultural interests in Iowa.”

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“Mary” Maureen (Johnson) Minshew '82 North Las Vegas, NV Mary was blessed with her first grandchild on February 12, 2016.

Teagan Rylie Barlow was born to Meghan Minshew Barlow (Mary’s daughter) and Jonathan Barlow at the Michael O’Callaghan Military Hospital in Las Vegas. Meghan, Teagan Rylie and Jon are now residing at Ramstein AFB Germany as Jon is an Air Force Military Service Member proudly serving our country.

Mark Schechinger '87 Harlan, IA Earlier this year, Mark published his first book, Shelby's Creek. His second book, Shelby's Creek: Agent-in-Place was released in early December and may be purchased at amazon.com.

Beth Broderick '89 Dubuque, IA Beth and Joe's son, Shane, passed away on February 5, 2017.

Mary (Kutsch) Thill '91 Dubuque, IA Mary started at Cottingham & Butler as financial services representative in the administration department.

Anthony Voss '95 Hudson, IA Tony has been married to his wife Ann for 18 years and currently resides in Hudson, Iowa, where he has served as Superintendent of Schools for 7 years.

He earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from University of Northern Iowa in 2015. In 2016, he was awarded the University of Northern Iowa Education Leadership Legacy Award.

During the 2017 legislative session, Governor Terry E. Branstad appointed Tony to a four year term on the Board of Educational Examiners for the State of Iowa.

Terry Belken '96 Dubuque, IA Terry, a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial, received the Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor designation from the College of Financial Planning. Individuals with this designation have completed a course of study encompassing client assessment

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and suitability, risk/return, investment objectives, bond and equity portfolios, modern portfolio theory and investor psychology.

Audra Merfeld-Langston '96 Rolla, MO Audra was promoted to department chair of Arts, Languages & Philosophy at Missouri University of Science & Technology. She credits the many great professors she had at Clarke with helping her get to where she is and she thanks Clarke for its support during her time as an undergraduate.

Gwen (Hayes) Kalvelage '07 Dubuque, IA Gwen was hired as digital marketing strategist at Gigantic Design Co. She joins the company with a background in public relations, communication and marketing.

Nate Monson '07 Nate is celebrating his 10th anniversary working for the state’s leading LGBTQ rights organization Iowa Safe Schools.

Keith Gutierrez '03 Dubuque, IA Keith '03 and his wife Abby '04 are opening a microbrewery called 7 Hills in the Dubuque Millwork District. They are planning to open to the public in 2017.

Holly (Feser) Stessman '08 Omaha, NE Holly Stessman, PhD, of the Department of Pharmacology at Creighton School of Medicine, and an expert in the identification of autism genes was part of a 15-institution collaboration that helped link 38 new genes to autism or related developmental delays and intellectual disabilities. Holly was also a finalist in the "Bridge to Independence" program which is sponsored by the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative and provides support to scientists just beginning their faculty careers and will receive $450,000 over three years for her work on in vitro modeling of genetic subtypes of autism.

Shana (Kegley) Hinze '03 ‘05M Miami, FL Shana was named Branch Manager of the Allapattah Branch Library with the Miami-Dade Public Library System.

She also recently published an article in Young Adult Library Services, “The Official Journal of the Young Adult Library Services Association.”

Abigail (Hurm) Degenhardt '09 Dubuque, IA Abigail was hired as a director of marketing and fund development at the Dubuque Community YMCA/ YWCA. She will have overall responsibility of strategic marketing and fund development for the organization.

Tania Ibarra '06 Sun Prairie, WI Currently the senior manager for internal controls and financial reporting at Spectrum Brands, Tania is also the president of the Latino Professionals Association of Greater Madison, an organization she helped found in 2013.

She was recently recognized as a 40 under 40 Outstanding Professional by InBusiness Magazine and as one of the 35 M-Listers for social innovation from Madison Magazine for her collaboration with Step UP: Equity Matters.

Amanda (Shaker) Dudek '09, '11D Phoenix, AZ Her husband, Peter is pursuing his education certification and is teaching high school English. Their second child was born earlier this year.

Suzanne Millius '98 Dubuque, IA Suzanne was promoted to design manager for the design department at Kendall Hunt Publishing Co. Tanya (Cook) Maiers '02 Dubuque, IA Tanya was promoted to creative director, corporate creative services department at Boyd Gaming.

Devin Patterson '09 Elizabeth, IL Devin was promoted to sales executive, retirement at American Trust & Savings Bank. He joined the bank in 2014.

Tama-Lea (Bence) Lorenzen '10M Dubuque, IA Tama-Lea was promoted to the associate director of programming at Northeast Iowa Community College.

MARRIAGES

Liz (Siegel) Bushman '08 and Jeff, boy, Dubuque, IA Shelley (Schlosser) Shafer ’08 and Jared, twin boys, Dubuque, IA

Becky (Kutsch) Bellows '11 Dubuque, IA Becky was promoted to director for fifth floor, which includes five North and five medical/surgery at UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital.

Alex Wilharm '11 Decorah, IA Alex was hired as assistant coach of the University of Auburn volleyball program.

Leah Fern '12 Dubuque, IA Leah was hired as an insurance account representative Scott Goins Insurance. She holds her property and casualty license and is working on her life and health license.

Rachel Fischer '13, '16D, Drew Higgins '13, '15D Cascade, IA Rachel and Drew were married on May 6th, 2017, at Sacred Heart Chapel on the Clarke University campus in Dubuque.

Shelly Graybill '13 Hartford, CT Shelly was hired as an Event Planner with Solomon and Associates Event Management in the Hartford, Connecticut area.

Nico Piscopo '14 Hartford, CT Nico completed his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) at University of Connecticut, School of Law in May 2017. Nico will be published in the 16th volume of the Connecticut Public Interest law journal. His article is titled, "Age Discrimination in Connecticut: Aligning with the Federal Standard."

This will be Nico's second article published in legal publications.

ADVANCED DEGREES Susan (Kanne) Ernst '97 Omaha, NE Susan earned her master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Josh Arensdorff '08 and Brandi, girl, Hazel Green, WI

Michelle (Tranel) Dura '09 and Dustin, girl, Dubuque, IA

Carol Nilles '58 to Robert Engler, Soquel, CA Kathy Maloney Dean '74 to Jim Dean, Fort Dodge, IA

Lindsey (Noel) Weber '10 and J.C. '09, girl, Dubuque, IA Abby (Fromm) Schuster '11 and Paul, Landon Alan Schuster, Marion, IA

Gail Schneider '94, '98M to William Schneider, Dubuque, IA Desi (Schmitz) Venzen '04 married Thomas Venzen, Cornelius, NC BIRTHS Chris Kolker '94 and Tara, girl, Centennial, CO

Sam (Ross) Shindelar '11 and Michael, Elizabeth Ann, Sun Prairie, WI

Carin Leonard-Gorrill ’99 and Charlie, boy, Robbinsdale, MN Gina (Palmer) Smith '01, '06D and Rick, boy, Dubuque, IA Denise (Wubben) Stejskal '02 and Grant '02, David Anthony, Ventura, CA Jessica (Boatman) Portz '03 and Robert, girl, Bellevue, IA Emily Sexton '03 and Jennifer, boy, Vinton, IA Sara Dickinson '04 and Christopher Staver, girl, Dubuque, IA Amanda (White) Hoeger '05 and Matt, girl, Dyersville, IA Joshua Withington '05 and Erin Stevens, twin girls, APO, AE Kristina (Fischer) Howell '06 and Joshua, girl, Monmouth, IA Molly (Morrow) Powers '06 and Dan, girl, Dubuque, IA

Sadie (Hansen) Starke '11 and Edward, Henry Stuart, San Diego, CA Kaitlin (Kilburg) Till '12, '14M and Michael '12, Chase, Maquoketa, IA Elijah Wedwick '12 and Kelsey, boy, Crystal Lake, IL Michelle (Bahl) Sullivan '13D and Matt, girl, Asbury, IA Emily (Sanders) Freiburger '14 and Jayson, girl, Dubuque, IA Candis Kertson '14 and Kaiser Gap, girl, Dubuque, IA

Mary (Jans) Paul '40

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IN MEMORY Ado (Cullen) Lagen '43 Marjorie (Jaster) Mueller '44 Veronica Grennan, BVM '46 Patricia Mullin '48 Mary Ellen (Anderson) Buellesbach '51 Jeanne (Flad) Ford '52 Therese Fox, BVM '52 Mary John Thomas Hackett, BVM '52 Vincentia Kaeferstein, BVM '52 Rosemarie Van Dyck '52 Peggy (Humeston) Goldsmith '53 Kathleen Doherty, BVM '54 Marie (Coohey) Lindauer '54 Pat (Spaight) Kaliban '55 Margaret Haas, BVM '56 Louise (King) Doering '57

Jorene (Brookens) Johnson '57 Helene (Marben) Pritchett '57 Eileen (Lavery) Lingen '59 Marie McLevy, BVM '59 Eleanor (Coohey) Charipar '61 Joanne (Gavin) Rogan '62 Gracita Daly, BVM '67M Mary Kay (Hyland) Sullivan '67 Suzanne (Fuhr) Haley '68 Margaret Mollan, BVM '68M Joyce (Baumhover) Huseman '69 Ann Kevin O'Connor '71M Rosemary Shaughnessy, BVM '72M Frances Schaeffer, BVM '73M Vicki (Fincel) Osthoff '74 Tara (Fallaw) Kelly '87 John O'Connell '90M Vicki Rohrssen '95

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FORMER CLARKE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER THOMAS ZINKULA NAMED BISHOP Clarke Trustee Emeritus Thomas Zinkula was recently named Bishop in the Diocese of Davenport.

Zinkula has been the rector of St. Pius X Seminary in Dubuque in recent years, but has been serving in the Diocese of Dubuque for the past 27 years.

Zinkula grew up in Mount Vernon, Iowa and attended Cornell College. Throughout both high school and college, Zinkula played football. After attending Cornell, he proceeded to attend law school at the University of Iowa and serve as a lawyer for three years. When he was 28, he felt a strong call to the priesthood and entered the seminary.

Zinkula served throughout Cedar Rapids, along with serving as pastor in parishes throughout Dubuque.

The current bishop of Davenport, Martin Amos, has served in that position for 11 years. Every year, all bishops are asked to send names of local priests they believe have strong qualifications for potentially filling a position as bishop. When the need for a bishop arises, Pope Francis chooses the person best fit for the job requirement. The position in Davenport opened up when Amos requested retirement.

“I’m a little anxious but very excited,” Zinkula said.

Zinkula’s installation will be held on June 22 at St. John Vianney Church in Bettendorf.

Regalado will join the Clarke Pride as Head Football Coach this summer!

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The Back Page A LO O K AT Y ESTE R D AY A N D T O D AY

Commencement Whether you graduated this year or several years ago, one thing will never go out of style – the joy, pride and excitement shared by everyone at Clarke’s commencement.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 IS THE FOURTH ANNUAL CLARKE DAY!

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Clarke Day is a 24-hour celebration of all things Clarke. Join us on social media and help us flood the internet with Clarke pride, memories, photos and more. Don’t forget to wear your Clarke apparel, post on social media using the hashtag #ClarkeDay and support Clarke by making a gift!

VISIT CLARKE.EDU/CLARKEDAY TO LEARN MORE.