Chairman’s Message
Alumni & Friends Winter 2014
Board of Trustees Chairman James Unruh ’63 University of Jamestown President Robert S. Badal, Ph.D. Alumni Board President Gerry Gunderson ’80 Dear Alumni and Friends, This winter has been very cold and sometimes a little bleak in North Dakota, but there is nothing bleak at the University of Jamestown. It continues to be a very exciting time and a time of continued progress for the University. The growth of the incoming freshman class, the wonderful addition of the remodeled Orlady Hall and the very successful first year of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program are just three examples of continued success and progress. However, the Board and Administration are always looking forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead. Standing still would mean falling behind. As we consider the University’s future, we recognize we must continue to strengthen existing programs, add additional undergraduate and graduate programs, and upgrade as well as add selective facilities to meet the changing needs of students. We see growth in enrollment and in academic programs. Underpinning this must be a solid financial base which will necessitate a capital campaign in the near future. It will be based upon a plan for the future of the University of Jamestown that will be exciting and one that will enable us to continue to move ahead in fulfilling our mission of preparing the highest quality students for their career pursuits and to be our future leaders. Your University’s Board and Administration are optimistic about the future. We are committed to a future in which the University evolves to address changing needs and opportunities, and a future in which the University rises to the next level. Thank you for your continued support to this commitment. Sincerely, James A. Unruh ’63 Chairman, Board of Trustees
Executive Vice President Polly (Larson) Peterson ’89 Director of Development Karen Crane Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Bill Robb Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Booster Club Dustin Jensen ’02 Research Associate Dan Hornung Office Manager Marlene Wiest Director of Design and Publications Donna Schmitz News and Information Writer Erin Klein “Alumni & Friends” is published two times per year, in the winter and summer by the University of Jamestown Office of Institutional Advancement for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of University of Jamestown. University of Jamestown welcomes your thoughts and comments about “Alumni & Friends.” Please send letters to Alumni & Friends, 6082 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405. Send address changes to Marlene Wiest, Office of Institutional Advancement, 6082 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405 or by e-mail to alumni@uj.edu.