Spreading Positivity with Music

A FAMILY OF JIMMIES SHARE THEIR TALENTS WITH THE WORLD

Alaina (Olson) Selzler (‘22), Heidi (Tschetter) Olson (‘97), and Macy (Olson) Brandt (’23)

—Heidi Olson

A global pandemic can make you have to stop a lot of things. Traveling, shopping, eating out. Thankfully, for Heidi (Tschetter) Olson (’97) and her family, singing isn’t one of them.

“Music is such a blessing to me. My whole family— my parents, sister, my husband [Danelle Olson (’97)] and kids—are all musicians. Everyone loves it,” explained Heidi.

One day, when Heidi’s daughters, Alaina (Olson) Selzler (’22) and Macy (Olson) Brandt (’23), would normally have choir at UJ, pre-COVID times, they decided to have choir practice at home, just the three of them.

The trio thought others would think it was funny. So, they decided to record it and spread a little positivity by posting it to Facebook.

It exploded. People Heidi had never met began commenting on it and sharing it.

Why was it so popular? “There’s power and positivity in music,” Heidi said. “And not just when the message is positive. You can express your emotions in a deep way. This parody was keeping it light, but there’s more to it. Music keeps us sane. I think we got positive feedback because people are just craving positivity.”

Heidi and her family continue to spread joy by recording and sharing music, both in parody form and through worship.

The UJ Alumni Association Board held our spring meeting by Zoom due to COVID-19. We are delighted to welcome new members Kyle Blumenshine ’13/’16, Andrew Klose ’08, Jack Lawrence ’98, Emily Paulson ’15 and Sandi (Long) Piatz ’98/’18 to the board. Our board strives for diversity, and our new members represent diverse hometowns, majors, activities while at UJ, occupations, civic engagement and more.

Unfortunately, most of our spring and summer alumni events were canceled due to the pandemic. However, the Alumni and Development team put their considerable talents to work to pull off a fun and inspiring virtual Dine & Bid. We hope you joined us for the event, but if you missed it, you can watch it at tinyurl.com/DineBid2020. Congratulations and thanks to everyone involved in producing this outstanding event under difficult circumstances!

Commencement for the Class of 2020 was rescheduled to Homecoming weekend in October due to the pandemic. We are hopeful that we will be able to safely gather for Commencement and Homecoming to celebrate with the 2020 graduates and to reunite with fellow UJ classmates and friends. The fall meeting of our board is also scheduled during Homecoming weekend.

With some modifications in place for safety, we were able to host the Jimmie Scramble in June. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event.

We are always looking for new ideas for socials and gatherings in your areas. If you have suggestions, requests, or would like to host a social, please contact Setareh Campion at Setareh.Campion@uj.edu.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing and engaging with you again as soon as we can safely do so.

MaryBeth Hegstad ’97 Alumni Association President

MaryBeth Hegstad ’97, President Tonya (Schlaht) Holmstrom ’04, Vice President Carol (Prentice) Land ’80,

Secretary to the Executive Committee Kyle Blumenshine ’13/’16 Matt Gooding ’94 Deb (Clark) Hornung ’85 Sami King ’98 Andrew Klose ’08 Jack Lawrence ’98 Tim O’Keeffe ’95 Emily Paulson ’15 Scott Peterson ’82 Sandi (Long)Piatz ’98/’18 Kelly Rachel ’84 Dan Stoudt ’07

Mary McClain ’75

David Evinger ’74

Glen Cameron ’73

H. George Schuler ’68

This year, the banquet will be a combined celebration to honor alumni who have made an impact in their communities and within their respected fields. Featuring various speakers and a few words from each inductee, the banquet will start with a social half-hour and be followed by a catered dinner on October 9. Due to COVID-19, details are subject to change. Any changes will be posted online, at UJ.edu.

We are very excited to celebrate the following inductees:

Mary McClain ’75 A Jamestown native, Ms. McLain currently resides in Mill Valley, CA, and is an attorney mediator, adjunct professor and international trainer, and founder of McLain Mediation. Throughout her career, she has taught more than 700 lawyers and business students mediation, and continues to serve as a Federal Court mediator, while also providing mediation services for courts and private organizations. Ms. McLain holds a Masters in Law in Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine School of Law, Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota, and a Bachelors of Arts degree in Social Sciences and Elementary Education from UJ.

David Evinger ’74 Mr. Evinger is the managing partner in the Grotefeld Hoffmann law firm’s Minneapolis office, focusing primarily on catastrophe litigation. He has served on various boards, including at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minneapolis and St. Paul. He and his wife, Lynn, established the Samantha Lynn Evinger Foundation at Children’s Hospital that supports the Cancer Kids Fund. Originally from Mandan, ND, Mr. Evinger earned his BA from UJ and his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Notre Dame. Glen Cameron ’73 Mr. Cameron is a leader in the study of crisis communication, research, writing and software design, and currently is the Maxine Wilson Gregory Chair in Journalism Research and Professor of Strategic Communication at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He has authored more than 300 books, chapters, articles and convention papers. Mr. Cameron is the founder and co-director of MU’s Health Communication Research Center. He holds degrees in English literature from UJ and St. Andrews University in Scotland, an MA in Communication from the University of Montana, and doctorate in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin.

H. George Schuler ’68 Over the last 35 years, as the founder of Schuler Development, Mr. Schuler has become an expert in researching, planning, and developing commercial and residential real estate. His work has included the enrichment of numerous North Texas cities. Mr. Shuler has donated land for services such as a fire station, water tower, parks, and sites for churches to be built. He grew up in Milwaukee, WI, graduated from UJ with a degree in Economics and Finance, and currently resides in Dallas, TX.

Commencement Homecoming 2020 will be a special time for our newest alumni, as Commencement for the Class of 2020 will be held Saturday, Oct. 10. When the COVID-19 pandemic led to students finishing the spring semester online, all events that typically mark the end of the academic year, including Commencement, were postponed. “We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates,” says President Polly Peterson.

The University of Jamestown’s partnership with EPIC Companies out of Fargo, North Dakota, on UJ Place, is nearing completion; students will begin moving into their units in early August! UJ Place is a five-story, modern, mixed-use development located on the northeast corner of campus under the historic orange water tower. UJ Place will feature 13,000 square feet of commercial space on the main floor below four levels of residential housing, including 112 bedroom/54 apartments. The UJ Place facility is designed to blend on-campus living with an offcampus feel to Jimmie students and can also be available for staff and faculty living. Each apartment at UJ Place is equipped with the following appliances: microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, washing machine and dryer. UJ Place apartments are unfurnished, similar to traditional residence halls. Residents are expected to provide their own beds, dressers, couches, tables, etc. Cable television, Wi-Fi internet, and all utilities (electricity, heat, water, sewer, garbage) are included. The building is also pet friendly. Underground parking at UJ Place is available, as well as above ground, outside parking. Dustin Jensen Dean of Students/ Vice President for Student Affairs

LEGACY AWARD Tradition is celebrated at the University of Jamestown through our Legacy Award program. Legacy Awards are valued at $1,000 annually ($4,000 over four years, applied to tuition only), and are provided to new students whose parent, sibling, or grandparent graduated from or is currently attending the University of Jamestown.*

ALUMNI REFERRAL SCHOLARSHIP Additionally, one of the best ways to support your alma mater is to “Refer a Student” to the University of Jamestown. Alumni referrals are a strong source of future Jimmies. Encourage a college-bound young person in your church, school, or community to consider the University of Jamestown. You can provide us with the student’s information by completing and mailing the form below or by visiting uj.edu/refer-a-student. Our response will be made in the Jimmie tradition…personal, caring, and enthusiastic.

Introduce us to a student you know. Alumni Referral Scholarship ($250 per year for four years)

Contact Admission: 1-800-336-2554 | admission@uj.edu Refer a student online at uj.edu/refer-a-student or send in the form below.

Please send information to this student: Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________________________________ State ________________________ Zip_____________ Phone Number______________________ Cell phone number__________________E-mail ________________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Academic Area of Interest ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Year of Graduation _____________Co-curricular Activities ___________________________________________________________________ Your Name _______________________________________ May we use your name when contacting student? ____yes_____no How do you know this student? _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mail this form to University of Jamestown Office of Admission, 6081 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405

Alumni and Friends, join us for Homecoming and Family Weekend! OCTOBER 9-11, 2020 Check the UJ website at uj.edu/homecoming for updates and registration details.

Please note that due to COVID-19 and various unknown circumstances, all events are subject to change. An updated schedule will be located on the University of Jamestown website at uj.edu/AlumniAndFriends.

Friday, October 9, 2020 Noon Booster Club Luncheon & Special Announcement Harold Newman Arena 5:30 p.m. Athletics & Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet Social at 5 p.m. Harold Newman Arena 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Concert TBD 8:00 p.m. All Class Social Shady’s Lounge Inductees, Rollie Greeno Award, and Jim Clark Award recipients.

Saturday, October 10, 2020 9:30 a.m. Commencement Harold Newman Arena Noon Booster Club Tailgate Taylor Stadium Parking Lot Jordan Gengler ’11 - Jim Clark Award

2:00 p.m. Homecoming Football Game vs. Doane University University on October 10, 2020. 3467 ext. 5024 or e-mail jklemann@uj.edu. Or, submit nominations online at uj.edu/HOF.

Taylor Stadium 5:30 p.m. Chili Feed Shady’s Lounge 6:00 p.m. President’s Banquet, Social at 5:30 PM Gladstone Inn & Suites

Sunday, October 11, 2020 9:00 a.m. Chapel Vorhees Chapel 10:30 a.m. Class of 2020 Senior Athletic Banquet Harold Newman Arena

For more information contact:

The University of Jamestown, in conjunction with the Jimmie Booster Club Executive Board, is proud to announce the 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame

Lawrie Paulson ’77 - Athletic Hall of Fame 2003-04 Men’s Basketball Team - Athletic Hall of Fame Rick Hack ’81 - Rollie Greeno Award

The ceremony will take place on the evening of October 9, 2020 in the Harold Newman Arena. All inductees will also be honored during halftime of the homecoming football game vs Doane

Additional information on the inductees and ticket reservations to the ceremony will be available at uj.edu and JimmieAthletics.com. To submit a nomination or for more information about any of our alumni honors, call Jim Klemann at (701) 252-

(701) 252-3467 ext. 4104 or Setareh.Campion@uj.edu

Sawyer Tandsater

Tyler Peterson ’19 (MAL) and Steph Nunez daughter Stella Victoria born April 20, 2020

Chenise and John Tandsater ’14 daughter Sawyer Tandsater born March 5, 2020

Anthony ’18 and Emma (Preble) ’18 Cook son August Cook born May 17, 2020

Stella Victoria Peterson

The University of Jamestown is celebrating the career of Sharon Cox, MFA, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Art, who retired at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year. Sharon joined UJ in the fall of 1992 to teach art and journalism and was named the Professor of the Year for 1997. She has taught innumerable art courses, put on countless art shows, painted everything from Dine and Bid backdrops to the World’s Largest Buffalo, written “Art Voices” weekly for The Jamestown Sun since 1992— which she will continue to do—and been a champion for the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse.

Mary (West) Carlson ’39 (BA),

February 13, 2019 Lucile F. (Buzzell) Aasmundstad ’38 (BA),

May 19, 2020 Marian (Teker) Schleve ’38 (BA), April 4, 2020 Adele B. (Olson) Sander ’39, February 3, 2020 Susan E. (Walter) McIntyre ’41, January 25, 2020 LeNora E. (Larson) Malm ’42 (BA),

March 24, 2020 Edward Burkett ’46, April 30, 2020 Wayne S. Fallgatter ’46 (BS), March 26, 2020 Dr. Janet (Werner) Shelver ’46, June 25, 2020 Doris J. (Wilhelm) Hankel ’47, May 11, 2020 Beverly J. (Olson) Hubbard ’49, April 9, 2020 Robert E. Puphal ’49, March 19, 2020 Dr. Paul H. Richter ’49 (BS), December 24, 2019 George A. Lenhart ’50, February 4, 2020 Robert L. Munsey ’50, May 26, 2020 Bonnie B. (Bateman) Sillers ’50, April 20, 2020 Helen L. (Buck) Youngs ’50, May 27, 2020 Robert G. Archambault ’51 (BA), March 27, 2020 Doren E. Eaton ’51 (BS), April 23, 2020 Dr. Wayne P. Anderson ’52 (BA), May 29, 2020 Dr. William “Bill” J. Boardman ’52 (BS),

April 16, 2020 Keith L. Bryan ’52 (BS), April 6, 2020 Betty (Oppermann) Groendyke ’52 (BS),

January 23, 2020 Mary J. (Rudel) Johnson ’52, January 21, 2020 Robert R. Solinger ’52 (BS), July 12, 2020 Mary Joan “Jo” (Whitten) Bryan ’53,

June 27, 2020 Wallace “Wally” G. Garbe ’53, March 17, 2020 Harold E. Gargrave ’55 (BS), March 21, 2020 Lloyd L. Hogden ’55, May 16, 2020 Eugene C. “Gene” Klein ’55, June 25, 2020 Ollie S. (Strommen) Lubeck ’55, January 9, 2020 Ronald J. Haedt ’56 (BS), June 15, 2020 Marilyn J. (Leske) Palmer ’57, April 12, 2020 Sandra D. Spitzer ’58, April 11, 2020 James S. Schieffer ’61 (BS), June 20, 2020 Bruce H. Brooks ’62, March 22, 2020 Roberta L. (Dailey) Larson ’62, July 3, 2020 Douglas R. Hanson ’63, April 24, 2020 Donald J. Rose ’63 (BS), March 9, 2020 Sharon A. (McVay) Tosseth ’63, February 6, 2020 Donald C. Graumann ’64, February 26, 2020 Frederick M. “Skip” Miller ’66 (BA),

June 30, 2020 Darwin F. Jacobson ’69, February 3, 2020 Linda L. Jensen ’69 (BS), March 27, 2020 John E. Kenna ’71 (BS), April 2, 2020 Jacqueline (Kihlstadius) Froehlich ’72 (BS),

February 1, 2020 William M. Woody ’72, January 28, 2020 John O. Gupman ’74, March 4, 2020 Mary Ann (Highby) Lubanovic ’75 (BA),

March 8, 2020 Corey P. Renwick ’97 (BA), May 31, 2020

Gerald W. Carlson, June 7, 2020 Elbert E. Dahlen, March 2, 2020 Judy Dosch, February 24, 2020 Dr. Roger E. Hasey, March 31, 2020 Dr. Awid A. Ismir, April 2, 2020 Dr. Roy A. Ottinger, February 24, 2020 Dr. Geoffrey A. Rath April 10, 2020 Edwin “Ed” Remmick June 18, 2020 Linde Serba February 23, 2020 Robert F. Serba June 9, 2020 Claudette J. Smette June 3, 2020 George W. Vigesaa April 18, 2020 Rick Wald February 4, 2020 Agnes M. Witt March 7, 2020 Carol Woodley February 26, 2020

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