Marian Magazine - Spring 2012 by Marian University

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Marian University Magazine chronicles this university’s commitment to community, learning, service, social justice and spiritual traditions across the generations. Marian University was founded and is sponsored by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, Fond du Lac, Wis. President Steven R. DiSalvo, Ph.D. Vice President for Advancement Paul M. Neuberger, M.S.O.L.Q. Director, Office of University Relations Lisa Kidd Editor Karilyn Robinson Design Angela Mies Editorial contributors Karilyn Robinson Lisa Kidd Luke Pattarozzi Kim Schuenemann ’12 Kate Candee Amy Schoenborn ‘11 Contributing photographers Jeff Kernen Lisa Kidd Karilyn Robinson Luke Pattarozzi Kelsey Beine ’13 Jordan Dykstra ’13 Miles Qualmann Contact us: Office of University Relations Marian University 45 S. National Ave. Fond du Lac, WI 54935-4699 (920) 923-7602 universityrelations@marianuniversity.edu

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Changing the Perception of Poverty

Service–learning project gives students an opportunity to give back

Friends, Faith & Rock ‘n’ Roll

Local studio combines Marian values of community and spiritual traditions

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Holyland history Rewriting how history is taught First-Year students take on bullying Coach Boyle sees win #300 Board of Trustees updates News highlights Winter sports recap Sabres support breast cancer awareness Lady Sabres settle into new hockey locker room Mission and retention Student news

Alumni News 27 Alumni Spotlight: Dorothy Correll ‘71 28 Reunion Weekend 2012 29 Winter Sports Alumni Weekend 30 Homecoming 31 Class Notes

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On the cover: Instructor Aaron Raap greets students at the newly renovated West Allis Center. Photo by: Jeff Kernen

President’s Message With a focus on her core values, Marian continues to evolve while staying true to tradition. Dear Friends, The world in which we live offers a unique set of challenges facing Catholic higher education. We continue to fight for the preservation of state and federal aid to assist our students while protecting our Catholic identity against a wave of government intrusions. Lost in the political debates is the fact that Marian produces the finest graduates who go on to careers where they contribute to the greater good of society. There is only one acceptable answer to the question I pose each and every day, “Are we doing our best to serve our students?” The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Marian continues to improve in academic quality, student services and reputation. During the fall semester, a task force was appointed to undertake a study to determine if the current configuration and operation of the Cardinal Meyer Library was best serving our students for their study and research. As a result, we have added more than 21 hours to the weekly library operating schedule. We asked the students what they wanted, they told us and we listened. As a byproduct, this will result in increased work-study opportunities within the library.

There is only one acceptable answer to the question I pose each and every day, “Are we doing our best to serve our students?” The answer is a resounding “Yes!”

On October 19, 2011, we dedicated the Lenz Field House, a state-of-the-art indoor recreation facility. The only collegiate facility of its kind in Wisconsin, it features sports turf, four batting cages and ample practice room. This field house offers athletes the opportunity to train indoors during inclement weather and provides the flexibility for practice for additional sports, camps and clinics. Not only that, but it is allowing us the opportunity to reprogram the Sadoff Gymnasium and to accommodate general recreational and wellness activities. The financial health of Marian University continues to improve as we had record enrollment growth this year coupled with fundraising results not seen in over seven years. More alumni have supported Marian than ever before in her 75 year history. I wish to personally thank you all for your support; clearly the people at Marian made a difference and for that we are extremely grateful. As we approach the conclusion of our diamond anniversary year, I ask that we all give pause to thank the founding members of this great institution, the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes. It is their wisdom and courage that has led us to this point in our young history. Through them we continue to live the mission that echoes so vibrantly in our hearts. May God continue to bless Marian and all those whom she has touched. Sincerely,

Steven R. DiSalvo, Ph.D. President president@marianuniversity.edu

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Holyland History:

The history and science of bootlegging Prohibition was a time days, however, he was set of secrecy and intrigue in on sharing those stories. America’s history, and To that end, Jenkins Wisconsin has its own became a member of the part of that story. Malone Area Heritage Located on the Museum and found a southeast end of Lake wealth of historical Winnebago with towns information and contacts. in Fond du Lac, Calumet With the help of instructor and Sheboygan counties, Gayle Kizley and by the area with deep Marian graduate J.J. Jenkins presents in New Holstein. interviewing community Roman Catholic roots members with memories know as the “Holyland” of the time, reviewing is just now beginning to acknowledge its role in research done by others and reading newspaper Prohibition-era culture, in part due to recent Marian articles from the era, Jenkins pieced together an graduate J.J. Jenkins and his research on the topic. intricate story of economic survival and subterfuge. Jenkins, who graduated in December 2011 with a major in history and a minor in biology, was drawn to the topic because of his own connection to the Holyland and its intersections in his fields of study. Jenkins grew up in the Holyland and first became interested in the area’s Prohibition history while working at the local meat market in his hometown of Pipe, Wis. When told that he would be required to complete a senior project at Marian, Jenkins was reminded of the Prohibition stories he had heard from older residents at the meat market. He was initially discouraged from pursuing the topic since others’ attempts at scholarly research about Prohibition in this region had not been very successful. Once he discovered that no one had ever researched or written a comprehensive history of the Holyland’s bootlegger

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“What my research did, and continues to do, is support the idea that history does not need to be about the ‘great’ events and individuals of the past, but rather it places the spotlight on populations which often feel insignificant or ignored by the traditional study of history,” Jenkins says. “Prohibition turned common individuals who were committing previously minor infractions into felons and criminals overnight.” Using a combination of pictures, maps, facts and a mix of both humor and history, Jenkins has presented his research findings five times. Despite the controversial subject matter, he has largely seen a positive response when presenting. He has also found that, when encouraged, many of those who lived through Prohibition in the Holyland recall the time with a certain amount of pride. At the final presentation of his project for the New Holstein Historical society, one elderly member of the audience was moved to speak up when Jenkins called for questions or comments. “I was a bootlegger’s daughter,” she announced, and shared how her family fared better financially than their neighbors thanks to her father’s industrious efforts making moonshine. Jenkins says reactions like this are his favorite aspect of his presentation. n

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Rewriting how history is taught:

Professor develops innovative way of teaching history Traditionally, interactive and experimental class sessions have largely fallen into the realm of arts and sciences. Marian’s own Dr. Mary Gross, however, has developed a new way of teaching history that puts the focus on understanding, not simply memorizing. “While lectures are an efficient way to relay information from the professor to the student, they force students into a passive role in which they receive the information,” the associate professor of history says. “Students are expected to master content, but any thinking skills they develop in the process are incidental to the content.” Gross says that by eliminating typical lectures and basing the class around activities, students are pushed to take a more involved role in learning, coming to class prepared to participate in small groups where they demonstrate analytical skills, focus and discussion.

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Students are graded on the quality of their analysis and knowledge of the information, based on the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Committee (LACCC) initiative to reassess and change Marian’s core curriculum. As the History Program Director and a member

discuss the material,” Gross says. “I enjoy lecturing, but found the lack of student engagement a bit frustrating.”

Gross’ use of active learning strategies, in place of simply presenting information for students to absorb, helps students engage and dynamically seek to fill By eliminating typical lectures and gaps in their knowledge. Gross observes the basing the class around activities, positive results of students are pushed to take a more students processing active role in learning... information directly and more clearly after a semester in her class. of the LACCC, Gross worked with her colleagues to understand student learning and develop the series of rubrics that are now used. When it was initially decided that the new curriculum would be skills-based, Gross saw an opportunity — and a challenge — to reach her students in a new way. “When I first began teaching, I imitated the professors I had had as an undergraduate: I lectured and tried to get the students to

“My favorite part of the technique is watching student-thinking evolve throughout the semester,” Gross says. “It is truly amazing to see students begin having heated discussions over what was the most important problem in the 1920s or asking each other for evidence to support an argument. While the technique requires much more work from the students, the work is rewarded in the development of much better analytical skills.” n

First-Year students take on bullying: GEN 101 seminar reaches out to schools themselves,” says Jennifer Krueger, director of first-year studies. “It was neat to see how it resonated with students and was really about keeping that civility and treating people heart to heart.”

In the 2010–11 academic year, Fond du Lac schools saw a total of 222 office discipline referrals for harassment or bullying. This high number was the inspiration behind the fall First Year Seminar course (GEN 101) product-based service–learning project, as was the book “The Other Wes Moore” by Rhodes Scholar and Iraq War veteran Wes Moore. In his book, Moore examines how he achieved success in life while a man with a similar background — and the same name — ended up a felon spending the rest of his life in prison. He suggests that ultimately each choice leads to a different life, and voices a call to action to help youth make choices that will benefit their futures. To that end, GEN 101 students tackled the issue of bullying and how standing up to such behavior makes an impact.

These anti-bullying messages resonated not only with the middle school students they were aimed at, but with many who had faced bullying at some point. “Some worked with teachers, with victims or the bullies

This class is aimed at improving first-year retention, and Krueger notes that it makes students feel more connected to the campus when they are actively practicing the core values touted by the University. Krueger plans to integrate the students more directly with local schools next semester. “They like the fact that they’re engaged and involved,” Krueger says. “They really are living the foundation of core values, and that sense of positive social change plays into betterment and critical thinking.” n

Coach Boyle sees win #300 In his 24th season as the head coach of the men’s basketball team, Mark Boyle has had more games and more victories than any other basketball coach in the history of Marian’s program. Win 300 came on January 4, 2012 with a 75–67 victory over Northland College. This achievement has only been reached by one other active men’s basketball coach in the Northern Athletics Conference, James Lancaster of Aurora. Lancaster also reached his 300th win this season. “Every win feels good,” Boyle said in an interview after the landmark game. Originally from Madison, Boyle received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Special Education at UW–Eau Claire. Before coming to Marian, he coached at Eau Claire Regis High School, Lawrence University, and UW–Green Bay. With several championship, tournament, conference titles and coach of the year accolades over the course of his distinguished career, the 300-win mark is another accomplishment added to Boyle’s already long résumé. n 7

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Marian’s Board of Trustees updates Elected Treasurer of the Board Eric P. Stone President of NEB Corporation

The Marian University Board of Trustees elected Eric P. Stone, President of NEB Corporation, as Treasurer of the Board at its February 15, 2012 meeting. Stone, a Fond du Lac native, has served on the Marian Board since 2000. He has a BA in Finance from Marquette University and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

New member Erin P. Rademann

Co-owner of Partners by Design & Fine Furnishings, Inc./Wisconsin Registered Interior Designer

Rademann, a native of Fond du Lac, Wis., is co-owner, Vice President and Senior Interior Designer of Partners by Design & Fine Furnishings, Inc., a business she co-founded in 1997. She is a Wisconsin Registered Interior Designer and a graduate of Fox Valley Technical College, where she has taught design classes. She has served on the boards of Sigma and Charity Club and has a 15-year history with the annual Samaritan Health Clinic House Raffle sponsored by the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation.

New member Lance A. Ehrke

Chairman and CEO of Neurendo Pharma, Brookfield, Wis.

Ehrke, from Brookfield, Wis., is Chairman and CEO of Neurendo Pharma, Madison, Wis.; founder and director of Locus Solutions, Jupiter, Fla.; and a founder of Silver Springs Networks, Silicon Valley, Cal. He holds 21 patents and patents pending in Smart Meter Reading, Network Management, Real Time Logistics and Supply Chain monitoring, and transaction networking. Ehrke is an adjunct professor in General Management and Strategy at Marquette University Graduate School of Business, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Business School and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He is also a mentor and judge at the Notre Dame Business School Gigot Entreprenurial Center. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Finance and Marketing, he received his Executive MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He has served on the boards of Sacred Heart Hospital and Milwaukee County Boy Scouts, as well as a number of high-tech companies.

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Marian University’s School of Business hosted its first “CEO Lecture Series” in October. Offered in conjunction with a new course titled “The CEO,” students learned about different business strategies, challenges and leadership aspects from several local and regional CEOs and business leaders. The public was also invited to attend the lectures in the Stayer Center Auditorium, which featured appearances by Craig Culver, CEO of Culver’s Restaurants; David Boelter, executive director of The Arc; Lindee Kimball, executive director of Solutions Center; and Steve Peterson, president and CEO of Mid-States Aluminum. The CEO Lecture series culminated in the celebration of the 30th year of the Marian Business & Industry Awards held on November 1. Guests gathered for a reception and dinner at the Stayer Center to recognize efforts by Wisconsin businesses while raising money for School of Business scholarships. This year’s Business of the Year award was presented to the New Glarus Brewing Company, with the Entrepreneur of the Year award given to Ripon Printers. Kondex Corporation received the Economic Development Award, and the Special

Achievement Award was presented to C.D. Smith Construction and Hornung’s Pro Golf, both of which, like Marian, are celebrating their 75th anniversary. The George Becker Business Spirit Award was given to Bob Fale, outgoing president and CEO of Agnesian HealthCare, Inc. The awards were followed by a keynote address on “Preparing the Next Generation of Business Leaders” by Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Festival Foods.

Faculty art featured in gallery

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School of Business offers new business-savvy course, hosts Business and Industry Awards

Hillary Quella, assistant professor of art, had one of her photographs featured in the Fifth Annual Midwest Juried Exhibition of Photographs in Milwaukee this winter. Quella, who holds a Master’s of Fine Arts degree in Photography from the Savanna College of Art and Design, had her “Communication Continuum” work featured in the exhibition at Walkers Point Center for the Arts in Milwaukee. The “Continuum” piece is a part of Quella’s Anthropology of Spirits series and was chosen out of 450 submissions.

From L to R: Dr. Steven DiSalvo; Jim Wessing of Kondex Corporation; Daniel and Deborah Carey of New Glarus Brewing Company; Doug Lyke of Ripon Printers; Robert Hornung, Jr. of Hornung’s Pro Golf; Justin Smith of C.D. Smith Construction; Bob Fale of Agnesian HealthCare Inc.; and Dr. Jeffrey Reed

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NAICU welcomes Marian president to board of directors Dr. Steven R. DiSalvo, president of Marian University, has been elected to the board of directors for the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), where he will serve on the committee for Policy Analysis and Public Relations. Major General Warren Edwards, USA (Ret)

Marian hosts Homeland Security Symposium Marian University’s Institute for Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness hosted the Third Annual Homeland Security Symposium on December 6 at Whispering Springs Golf Club in Fond du Lac. This year’s theme, “Building Community Resilience: A Practical Approach” featured keynote speaker Major General Warren Edwards (Ret), director of the Community and Regional Resilience Institute (CARRI) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. CARRI aims to develop and share critical paths that communities can take to strengthen their ability to prepare for, respond to and rapidly recover from significant man-made or natural disasters with minimal downtime of basic community, government and business services. The organization supports communities in their resilience-building efforts and works with state, regional and national stakeholders to create incentives and support for community resilience. The symposium also included a discussion panel made up of former Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum; Nadav Morag, Ph.D., of the Naval Postgraduate School; Rick Meyers from the Colorado Springs Police Department and former Milwaukee Fire Chief Doug Holton, who is currently the associate dean of Human and Protective Services at Madison Area Technical College.

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“It is an honor and privilege to be a part of the NAICU board of directors,” Dr. DiSalvo said. “I am proud to have Marian University contribute at the national level to the dialogue on important issues pertaining to independent higher education.” NAICU serves as the unified national voice of independent higher education. Since 1976, the association has represented private, nonprofit colleges and universities on policy issues with the federal government, such as those affecting student aid, taxation and government regulation. With more than 1,000 member institutions and associations, NAICU reflects the diversity of private, nonprofit higher education in the United States. Members of NAICU’s board of directors set the association’s agenda on federal higher education policy, actively encourage support of NAICU priorities and initiatives and oversee the association’s financial administration. There are 49 members of the board, with each serving in three-year terms. President DiSalvo is a representative for Region 5, which includes Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. NAICU members enroll nine out of every 10 students attending private institutions. They include traditional liberal arts colleges, major research universities, comprehensive universities, church- and faith-related institutions, historically black colleges, Hispanicserving institutions, single-sex colleges, art institutions, two-year colleges and schools of law, medicine, engineering, business and other professions.

Marian University’s Social Justice Committee, in collaboration with the School of Criminal Justice, hosted the “Righting Wrongful Convictions: the Work of the Wisconsin Innocence Project” presentation by Keith A. Findley on February 15 as well as a follow-up presentation on February 21. Findley is a clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Frank J. Remington Center, a co-founder/ co-director of the Wisconsin Innocence Project and president of the world-wide Innocence Network. As a part of the Innocence Network, the Wisconsin Innocence Project is dedicated to investigating and overturning cases in which individuals have been wrongfully convicted. Front to back: Marissa Clark ‘15, Chelsey Wheeler ‘15, and Abbi Lischka ‘15.

Fall Phonathon Program a Resounding Success In an effort to raise funds for the Marian University Annual Fund, students spent five consecutive weeks placing fundraising calls to Marian alumni, parents and friends. The student-led initiative ultimately raised $26,500 in pledges from nearly 700 individuals with callers speaking with just under 2,500 people.

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“Righting Wrongful Convictions” presentation held at Marian

The follow-up presentation featured Associate Professor of Forensic Science Stephanie Hoffman of Marian University. Hoffman discussed the forensics issues dealt with by the Wisconsin Innocence Project, including its involvement in exonerating Steven Avery, who was convicted of the wrongful death of a Manitowoc woman in 2007.

The Annual Fund is the most important fund within the University and provides funding for scholarships, academic programs and more. Aside from generating revenue, the Phonathon program also plays a vital role in updating contact information and building connections between students and our alumni, parents and friends. Spring Phonathon is currently taking place with a goal of raising over $30,000 during a six-week period.

Keith A. Findley

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Students attend and volunteer at NCA conference in New Orleans Marian Communication Association executive board members and their advisor Mary Hatlen, director of administration for faculty and student services for adult and graduate programs, attended the National Communication Association (NCA) convention in New Orleans this fall. Students attended a variety of sessions where they listened to presentations of various research papers in communication. In addition to attending the convention, the students volunteered to assist with working at the registration booth, the media and exhibitor registration booth and the job fair.

Students provide therapeutic expression in art gallery In collaboration with the Windhover Center for the Arts, Marian students exhibited “Expressive Arts: Healing the Mind and Soul” this winter at the Windhover Center. Featuring the work of Expressive and Therapeutic Arts majors Lydia Sarge ‘14, Kris LaFave ‘14, Martina Haskins ‘14 and Deanna Wargolet ‘14, the exhibit was a part of the major’s service–learning course. The course gives students the opportunity to design and share a variety of art projects that focus on the needs of the local community while planning and preparing an environment that supports emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural development.

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Marian’s Annual Academic Symposium focuses on liberal arts On February 7, Marian hosted a pre-event for its ninth annual Academic Symposium, “Is a University Really Necessary?” This panel presentation focused on “Enhancing the Professions through the University” and built on ideas discussed at last November’s presentation. Featured panelists included Marian alumnus William Lamb ‘05, police chief of the City of Fond du Lac; Carolyn Zibert, MS, RN, clinical nurse specialist at Children’s Hospital and Health System of Wisconsin; Jim Krahn, vice president of Specialty Packaging Group and Dr. Michael Doherty, professor of information technology at Marian University. The panelists spoke from the viewpoints of their respective fields on how professional programs, liberal arts and the university institution all relate to each other. “This panel continues the discussion of key questions about liberal arts, a quality academic education and employment that began last November and culminated at the spring Academic Symposium March 26–27,” said John Weir, member of the Academic Symposium Committee. “The conclusions coming from this process will help shape valuable changes to higher education, benefiting not only the individual and their employability, but also the entire community. We welcome the participation of community members to share in this dialogue.”

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Online programs ranked among Midwest’s best Marian’s School of Education online program recently made the shortlist for U.S. News & World Report’s top web-based classes in the Midwest. Ranked as #14 for Student Engagement and Accreditation and #22 for Student Services and Technology, Marian’s online courses cater to students who wish to earn their graduate degrees on their own time. This is the first year that U.S. News has compiled a list of online curriculum at the higher education level, with consideration given to faculty credentials and training, student engagement and assessment practices, student services and technology and selectivity. Marian’s high ranking comes in part from students’ 24/7 access to live tech-support, low student-to-professor ratio and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)/Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) accreditation. Even though the classes are held online, those participating in Marian’s program also benefit from fast instructor response times and a high number of office hours. Discover all of Marian’s graduate programs at www.marianuniversity.edu/gradprograms.

GRADUATE PROGRAM OFFERINGS Master of Arts in Education: Educational

Technology and Online Teaching Certificate • Differentiated Instruction Alternative Learning • Special Education plus Certification • Teacher Education plus Certification • Leadership Studies • Principal Licensure • Director of Instruction • Director of Special Education and Pupil Services • School Business Manager • Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Science: Criminal Justice Leadership • Grief and Bereavement • Organizational Leadership & Quality

Master of Science in Nursing: Adult Nurse

Practitioner • Nurse Educator

Doctoral Degree: Curriculum and Instruction Leadership • Educational Administration • Leadership Studies

Graduate Certificate Programs: Grief and Bereavement • Nursing Education • Online Teaching

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Dr. Kenneth Harris, Jr. ‘09

MLK Interfaith Breakfast Marian University hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on January 23 in the Stayer Center. The program featured interfaith prayers, guest speaker Dr. Kenneth Harris, Jr. ‘09, a musical performance and the presentation of the 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit Award. Harris, a patrol sergeant for the City of Milwaukee Police Department, has worked in law enforcement for 18 years and has degrees in mass communication, criminal justice and business administration. He founded LRC Publications in 1999 in an effort to create personal leadership solutions for adult education and non-traditional college students. The message that unity and peace begin with oneself was reiterated among all participants. Harris echoed this message by calling life a great puzzle and the key to solving it starts with the first piece — the individual. Those looking to be more unified, compassionate and peaceful need to start with themselves, he said. The 2011 Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit Award was presented to the Higher Education Diversity Initiative Team, which includes Marian University, Moraine Park Technical College, Ripon College and UW–Fond du Lac.

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Changing the Perception of Poverty Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;learning project provides students with opportunity to give back

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rom a young age, Professor Leslie Jaber-Wilson of Marian’s social work program fought for the underdog. In her Social Work 101: Introduction to Social Work and Human Services class, she’s inspiring others to take up that fight as well. With a unique service–learning project that is in its third year, students are required to come out from behind their textbooks for a look at the reality of poverty — and what they can do to change it.

about poverty that Jaber-Wilson saw in many of her students. When Jaber-Wilson first began teaching social work classes four years ago, it quickly became evident that many students were unaware of the poverty in their own communities, and in some cases carried generalized negative stereotypes of the homeless or impoverished. While the culture of poverty was a topic covered in the class, the attitude that those in poverty had done something to deserve it or simply needed to work harder

but not the home visiting part. I thought the home visiting opportunity would provide students with exposure to poverty in our community as well as to the basic skills of engagement necessary for social work.” Because of this partnership, students were now required to participate in the process of helping those in need and started having eye-opening experiences about just how real poverty is for so many.

“I knew from the age of eight that I would be in some career where I Jaber-Wilson’s students are was serving people,” Jaberpartnered with volunteers Wilson says. “My heart from St. Vincent de Paul’s would break whenever I call center and accompany “When I first started this project, saw any of my classmates those volunteers to the I had hoped that it would bring mistreated, made fun of or homes of people who the course material to life, bullied. I believe strongly call in for assistance. that all members of our The students are exposing students to how the society should be treated expected to behave material relates to the real world of with respect and dignity professionally and respect social services,” Jaber-Wilson says. and should have access the time of the other “I had no idea that it would impact to equal opportunities to volunteers and over time students so profoundly.” achieve their dreams.” they develop a sense of urgency in connecting As an intro course for social with their call center was pervasive. Jaber-Wilson work majors and a core class for partners. After the first home visit wondered “How do I make this liberal arts, the students who students often recognize the real?” and was drawn to the St. come through Jaber-Wilson’s 101 reality of poverty and begin Vincent de Paul Society in the classes typically range from connecting classroom material to attempt to encourage her freshmen who plan to pursue real-life situations. students to embrace volunteering. a career in social work to senior students from other majors who Seeing their curriculum come “Ashly Garner, who is currently in need the class to graduate. No to life often leads students into our Career & Graduate Services matter what their background or intense discussions and debate. Department, was the Vista their future plans are, nearly all After having the classroom-to-field volunteer and our Service– of the students find a new experience many students realize Learning Coordinator at the time,” perspective on the situation of or affirm their passion and skill for Jaber-Wilson says. “She made the helping people. Many non-social poverty by the end of the initial connection with St. Vincent semester, thanks to the class’ work majors are able to apply a de Paul and helped to coordinate required service project. new perspective to their areas of a meeting between me, associate study, such as the criminal justice professor [of theology] Dr. The project, which partners students who now “see people as Michael Ketterhagen and the students with volunteers from St. people and not as the crimes agency. Michael also does service Vincent de Paul’s call center, was they commit,” according to learning with St. Vincent de Paul, inspired by the unrealistic attitude Jaber-Wilson. 15

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“When I first started this project, I had hoped that it would bring the course material to life, exposing students to how the material relates to the real world of social services,” Jaber-Wilson says. “I had no idea that it would impact students so profoundly. Many students’ views of poverty changed dramatically from thinking the poor were lazy, drug using, unskilled cheaters of the system to realizing that people who live in poverty in Fond du Lac are often young adults just like them, single mothers who work multiple jobs and can’t make ends meet, domestic violence survivors or people with disabilities.” The class and its accompanying project have inspired many students to continue with volunteer efforts, whether with St. Vincent de Paul or with other charitable organizations, and the class itself has grown in size because of the positive student reaction. As an educator, Jaber-Wilson sees this as a success for both her class and for the social work program. “I love to see people get it, to see that light bulb going on, that ‘this is what I’m dying to do,’” she says. “I have a range of students in this class, from freshmen to senior and every major. For some it resulted in a change in major to social work, when they realized this was really how they wanted to impact the world. For others, it inspired them to greater service to the community and to our own campus community.” When students are also exposed to people living in poverty who are their own age, it often makes the 16

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Volunteer Jeanette Thelen trains Social Work 101 student Danica Dins ‘14 at the call center.

experience hit that much closer to home. Marian sophomore Trevor St. John, who was in JaberWilson’s fall 2011 class, saw his perception of the Fond du Lac area completely changed by the stories he heard while volunteering at the call center.

the community as a whole,” St. John says. “By engaging in this project, I have noticed in myself a greater compassion for people and for the problems in the community that are often overlooked or underestimated on the surface.”

“Initially, I felt that the project was more a chore that had to be done as a requirement for the class,” St. John says. “But the experience was eye-opening for me, and it became a project that I was willing to do simply out of concern for people, and not just another assignment for class.”

Aside from making the connection between their studies and actual situations, students also develop close relationships with their volunteer mentors and often continue to keep in touch after the project is over. The compassion and community connections learned by St. John and the rest of Jaber-Wilson’s students fit with the core values promoted by Marian and, even more importantly, with the skills and ideas needed to make a positive social change long after their university education ends. n

St. John is not a social work major, but still carries his 101 experience with him as he interacts with others every day. “This experience definitely affected how I look at people, and

Winter sports recap

by Luke Pattarozzi, Sports Information Director

The women’s basketball team qualified for its second straight Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) tournament under secondyear Head Coach Bill Peters during the 2011–12 season. The Sabres led the league in three-pointers made per game (8.5) and boasted the best three-point shooter in the nation by percentage in Sarah Albert (49.6 percent). Marian went 13–13 and 9–9 in the NAC, a one-win improvement in league play from a year ago. They graduate their top-scorer Alexis Becker, who became the 12th Marian player to surpass 1,000 career points midway through the season. She finishes her career as the school’s ninth-best scorer in history with 1,170 points, and was also recognized as an All-NAC First Team selection for her accomplishments. As the seventh seed, the Sabres traveled to second-seeded Dominican and fell by a score of 72–56. Senior Bianca Whittington was also recognized by the league by being named to the All-Sportsmanship team.

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The men’s basketball team qualified for the NAC tournament for the first time since the 2008–09 season. Marian lost its first six conference games but then rattled off three straight wins before finishing the conference slate with seven wins in their final 10 games for a 7–9 league mark. Head Coach Mark Boyle earned his 300th career win in the team’s 75–67 victory over Northland College, becoming just the second active coach in the NAC with more than 300 career victories. As the eighth seed in the conference tournament, the Sabres took on top-seeded Concordia University–Wisconsin and fell on the road, 73–66. Four Sabres earned All-NAC recognition with Mike Keller leading the way as Freshman of the Year. Junior Jeff Harris and sophomore Cody Veleke both received All-NAC Honorable Mention accolades, and sophomore Charles Ruffing was named to the AllSportsmanship Team.

The women’s hockey team had its most successful run in the three-year history of the program in 2011–12. The Sabres were victorious in one matchup and claimed three ties, including one against UW–Superior, which was rated one of the best teams in the region at the time. Marian took six games into overtime over the course of the season and had 11 games decided by two goals or less, including five losses by just one goal. Freshman goalie Amanda Alexander finished third in the nation with 668 saves on the year and 33rd in save percentage, stopping 92 percent of shots her way. Head Coach Mike Cowan, who started the program from scratch and has been a fixture in the community for over 20 years, will be passing the torch to a new coach after announcing his retirement following the team’s season finale against St. Norbert College on February 18.

The men’s hockey program won its third straight Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association (MCHA) North Division title, winning its final four contests to finish in front of Lawrence by two points. The Sabres earned a first-round bye, advancing straight through to the Harris Cup semifinals. In a re-match of last season, the script was flipped as the Sabres lost to eventual champion MSOE, 3–2, in overtime. Marian finished with a 13-9-4 overall record, including a 12-5-3 mark in MCHA play. Junior forward Dakota Dubetz was named to the All-MCHA team after leading the team and tying for fifth in the conference with 34 points on 14 goals and 20 assists. Also earning his third straight All-MCHA nod was senior defenseman Tommy Fitzpatrick, who finished his career with the most assists (62) and points (75) of any defensemen to don the Royal Blue and Black. Freshman Brian Berger was named to the MCHA All-Rookie team after leading the Sabres with 17 goals in his first season.

Sabres support breast cancer awareness with annual “Pink Out” by Luke Pattarozzi, Sports Information Director

The Marian University men’s hockey team held its fifth annual “Pink Out” contest on January 28 to support breast cancer awareness. The Sabres hosted the Finlandia University Lions in a very entertaining game, but the Lions came out on top, 4-3, in overtime. Despite the loss it was still a winning effort as the team raised $2,500 during the event. All proceeds were donated to Agnesian HealthCare’s Imaging Center in order to provide mammogram screenings for women who cannot afford them. Senior forward Chris Thompson ‘12 and student Taylor Hozeska ‘13 led the effort, as did Dr. James Gray and his sport and recreation management class. “I have been touched personally by this disease, so it was very gratifying for me to have the opportunity to help raise money for a cause like this,” Thompson said. “Many people worked extremely hard to make

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sure the event was a success and I am just glad that I got to be a part of it.” The event was started by Marian’s former Head Men’s Hockey Coach Jasen Wise five years ago in support of his mother, Nanci Watkins, who was fighting breast cancer at the time. His mother eventually beat the disease, and the event continues. Money was raised in additional ways, such as “Pink Out” T-shirt sales, “Chuck-a-Puck” promotions, concessions, ticket sales and donations. Those involved also reached out to local businesses that were willing to contribute to this great cause. Pink jerseys, like the ones worn by Marian players during the game, were available for purchase. The amount raised surpassed last year’s total of $2,145. The check was presented to Agnesian HealthCare’s Imaging Center in late February. n

Lady Sabres settle into new hockey locker room

by Luke Pattarozzi, Sports Information Director

On January 3, 2012, the Marian University women’s hockey program opened the doors to a brand new locker room inside the team’s home arena, the Blue Line Family Ice Center. The project, which started in October, has given the team a state-of-the-art 2,000-square-foot facility, equipped with a coaches’ room, an equipment and storage area, toilet and shower area and individual custom-made locker stalls for 26 players. Rounding out its third season of existence, now retired Head Coach Mike Cowan had the team playing its most competitive hockey yet. “In our third year of varsity hockey, our women’s team competed well in the conference,” Cowan said. “A win and three ties on the season may not be a huge measure of success, but in most of our games the team battled well into the third period. 19

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Six games went into overtime while most of the others were decided in the third period.” The Sabres are members of the highly-competitive Northern College Hockey Association (NCHA), one of the strongest conferences in NCAA Division III hockey, consisting of 11 teams across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. The new locker room increases the program’s status and gives the players a place to call home. Until January, Marian was the only team in the NCHA without its own locker room. “The current team appreciates what we now have,” Cowan noted. “This will help in recruiting future student–athletes to our program. For the past two years, I have been showing potential recruits the men’s locker room. Now, we have our own to show off.” n

Friends, Faith and Rock ‘n’ Roll Local studio combines Marian values of community and spiritual traditions

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n an already tumultuous economic climate, a new Zabler, who graduated with a degree in administration business venture in any field is not for the faint of of justice with a minor in music, credits both his heart. Some would argue that starting a business in Marian education and the talent of his colleagues a field as unpredictable as the music industry is an as part of the studio’s success. even greater risk. Full Spectrum Studios in Fond du Lac, however, has been steadily making music for “My dad would always tell me to hang around with over four years, thanks to the heart and determination good people who have different talents than you,” of owner, producer and instructor Cory Baker and Zabler says. “I kept that in mind and I’m working with Marian alum and studio manager Kenny Zabler ‘04. amazing musicians and amazing friends and I want to Baker and Zabler were band mates before they were keep that going.” business partners. Howard, Thompson As guitarists for and Zabler all bring Christian rock band a technical and “A musician shouldn’t know business. They are Soulshine with Marian theoretical alumni Joe Howard knowledge of music artists and they should be artists. They should ‘11 (drums) and Paul to the business, as write songs, play music, and work on their Thompson ‘07 (bass), well as networking craft. It’s too hard to do all of those things a shared passion for connections made good music with good from their days of and then add on what a producer does. We people led to making playing at Marian definitely want to hear everything that these a place for both. events. The artists have to say about what their vision is opportunities “I was at home afforded by Marian’s for their music, then we go to work from there teaching guitar close-knit campus and take that to the next level. Let us worry lessons and working have proved about the numbers, you do what you do.” in someone’s invaluable. basement studio,” – Cory Baker, Full Spectrum Studios Baker says. “It was “Marian helped give to the point where it me the opportunity looked like I would go to learn, perform, back to working at a factory. I spent some time in compose and arrange music,” Howard says. “Even prayer, had this idea while I was praying that I should though the music department was small, there were open this studio, prayed back to God that he was and are so many talented people there.” going to have to open up some doors because I couldn’t see it happening, and the doors flew off “We work as a team,” Zabler says. “Whatever we the hinges.” do, we work as a unit because we complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses.” With financing help from friends and family, a space on South Main Street was revamped into Full This balance of teamwork is perhaps most apparent Spectrum in just seven weeks. Using both purchased between Zabler and Baker, who run the studio and borrowed equipment, local Irish folk act the full-time. Drowsy Mollies was the first band to be recorded. The revenue from that session went toward new “I know a street way of looking at music, and Kenny recording equipment, and the studio continued to knows everything I don’t know,” Baker says. “When grow and draw acts from across the country. he comes into a session with me he’s got all of the theory that he learned in college and what he learned “We’re responsible to make sure that there’s an artist doing Sabre Shows and that really helps out here.” in here to work with,” Baker says. “A lot of it is by the grace of God, and sometimes it’s still rough. While all of Full Spectrum’s key players share a Everybody knows that about the economy anyway; background of music and a strong foundation of faith, you have some pretty big ups and some pretty big what was initially needed — and lacking — to bring downs, but I have no interest in quitting and I know those ideals together was business savvy. Everyone Kenny doesn’t either, so we keep charging forward.” in the group has participated in the trial-and-error

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process of learning to run a business, eventually stepping into the roles that came most naturally. Howard is the vice president of the affiliated Red Hall Records and works with Positive Side Publishing, and Thompson has taken on a larger role as a producer. No matter what their title or main area of expertise is, everyone has needed the ability to stay flexible and versatile, another Marian attribute. “At a big school, the top jazz band is filled with jazz majors, the top choir is filled with voice majors and the top orchestra is filled with string performance majors,” Thompson says. “I was able to do all of those at Marian, and take classes in theory and arranging that have remained core strengths of my musicianship.” In a rapidly evolving industry, the Full Spectrum crew’s well-rounded background continues to be a key component. “The thing with this business — as record labels keep dropping, as studios keep dropping — you never really know what’s going to happen. No one really knows what the business model is anymore because the business model is completely dead from the last 20 years,” Zabler says. “We combat that by staying versatile and being willing to work with whomever we feel like we’re being led to work with. We’ve tried as hard as possible to keep God at the center of this.” The studio’s emphasis on faith makes it unique in the music industry, and as its crew continues looking at new ventures and collaborations to keep the company working with up-and-coming artists, they plan to stay true to that model. “It’s a way of making a record company built on real moral values, and we think that if we can treat people with that kind of respect and dignity and work with artists that are just ridiculously 22

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talented, that’s a good model for a business,” Baker says. “All these people that are part of this machine are rooted that way.” In an unpredictable market and an even less predictable industry, it can be difficult to know what will be successful at any given point in time. The ability to roll with changes has been essential to Full Spectrum’s survival and is no doubt what will keep it successful in the future. “Every time you look at a project it’s all improv, and it’s figuring it out as you go, and you pick up and draw in from all of the things that you’ve learned for this new job,” Baker says. “If you’re not willing to deal with that, this might not be the right business.” n

Mission & Values Oscar Night by Kate Candee, Vice President for Mission and Retention All traditional students are required to take the First Year Seminar, a course that facilitates students’ transition into the college environment through exploring an issue related to civic responsibility in a multicultural world from a variety of academic disciplines. Students are introduced to the liberal arts, critical thinking, critical reading and academic research skills while learning how to identify their own learning needs and develop plans to meet those needs using campus resources. We also highlight our mission and core values: community, learning, service, social justice and spiritual traditions. During this year’s new student orientation a video slide show of pictures was shown that related to the core values of Marian. This was followed by a presentation that addressed the mission and core values that are grounded in Catholic social teaching. The students were then challenged to go out into the Marian community and take pictures of the core values “in action.” Each instructor divided their class into teams of three or four to use

cameras, camcorders and iPads to capture the core values on campus. Each team then turned these images into three-minute media presentations, adding commentary and text as needed. At the end of the project there were more than 70 videos to view, making it very competitive! Each section was asked to nominate one of the presentations to be showcased at the Mission and Values Oscar Night. These presentations incorporated music, images, quotes and text to engage the viewers, and all of the entries were fantastic. Toward the end of the semester we hosted a special showing of the finalists and established categories: best of show, best music, best photos and honorable mention. n

The winners can be seen on the Marian University YouTube page

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Oscar Night Winners •••••••••••••••

1ST PLACE Rebecca Rakowski Kristin Skubic

2ND PLACE Ashley Mashuda Sarah Buyeske Kait Zorn Polly Sirrinoppakun

3RD PLACE Haley Kuznicki Kerri Hibbard Liz Schaller Caitlyn Rosenberger HONORABLE MENTION Andrea Winters Kassandra Graff Megan Glowacki Nella Massey •••••••••••••••

Judges Sr. Mary Noel Brown Executive Leader of Sponsorship, CSA

Jennifer K. Krueger Director of the First-year Studies Program

Dr. Abbey Rosen Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Stephanie Hoffman Assistant Professor of Forensic Science

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Nursed back to life: Mom, daughter aid Fond du Lac woman after collapse A 22-year-old Marian University student saved a life one hour after her pinning ceremony at the local [Marian] nursing program. The life Cassie Kuenzi helped save was that of retired nurse Sandra Caliva, 67, of Fond du Lac. And Cassie got help performing CPR when her mother, also a nurse, arrived at the scene.

Cassie Kuenzi ‘11, Sandra Caliva and Dorothy Kuenzi

The alignment of fates occurred at about 6:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Blanck’s Lake Aire Supper Club near Van Dyne. Jim Caliva was alongside his wife when she suffered a mild stroke and collapsed. Sandra Caliva said she remembers being at the restaurant and then nothing until she woke up in the emergency room at St. Agnes Hospital. Cassie Kuenzi was headed to the restaurant to meet her family to celebrate her graduation from Marian’s nursing program. On the ground “I got there first with my boyfriend and brother,” Cassie recalled. “My boyfriend pointed out someone was on the ground. I went over there. She was unresponsive. I started doing CPR and about two minutes later my mom arrived. “I was like, ‘I guess it is better to save someone now than later.’ I did not really think about the moment. I just knew I had to save her life.” Cassie first tried getting a reaction by calling out Sandra’s name. She then checked the woman and realized she was not breathing and did not have a pulse. As her boyfriend dialed 911, Cassie began CPR. “My mom didn’t realize I was on the ground doing CPR. She ran over and said, ‘I am a nurse. I know two-person CPR. What can I do to help?’” Cassie said. “I looked up and said, ‘Mom, you can do airway and I will do compressions. We then got a pulse back.” MARIAN UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE MAGAZINE 24 24MARIAN

Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office Deputy James Borgen arrived and hooked an automated external defibrillator (AED) to Sandra Caliva. No shocks were given but the device was used to monitor the woman until North Fond du Lac ambulance arrived at the scene.

Dorothy Kuenzi, Cassie’s mother, is a registered nurse at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. “We saved a nurse?” Dorothy Kuenzi said during an interview with The Reporter. “That is pretty cool.” Recovery Jim Caliva said his wife showed no signs of illness the day she collapsed. The couple had attended their grandson’s Christmas pageant at Waters Elementary School earlier in the day that she suffered the stroke. “I was shocked,” Jim Caliva said. “I don’t know where that came from. She was feeling fine all day.” Sandra Caliva spent Christmas at St. Agnes Hospital. The stroke weakened the right side of her body. “The physical therapy is going good,” Sandra said. “It’s amazing that two nurses helped one nurse that was down.” Sandra Caliva retired in September after working for 36 years at St. Joseph Convent. She now volunteers at Hospice Hope. “It’s gratifying to help somebody else,” Sandra said of her career choice as a nurse. On Dec. 16, she needed the help of others to survive. “I had guardian angels there,” she said. “God had a plan.” Reprinted with permission from the Fond du Lac Reporter.

Dennis Mudd ‘13

Testing the waters: EPA selects Marian student for internship

“Even though I have never had an experience in a lab outside of the University, I took on parts of this research alone and really was able to quickly pick up on all of the methodology,” Mudd says. “It also makes me very proud that I was part of a research project that will help ensure the health and safety of the populous in the coming years.”

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Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, which is specifically designed to prepare participants for graduate studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

Mudd plans to earn his M.D./Ph.D. in orthopedics or pediatrics, and he feels that this study has given him great insight into the research process.

As far as internships go, working for a government agency is near the top of what looks good on a résumé. Marian junior and chemistry/biology double major Dennis Mudd ’13 now has first-hand experience in how our water supply is protected at the highest level, thanks to an internship with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “This research is unique because it is regulated and maintained by the EPA of the United States government,” Mudd says. “Due to this, the research not only affects the area in which it was done, but its findings will also be applied nationwide as a standard for recreational and other areas of water regulation.” Overseen directly by the EPA, the research Mudd was involved in aimed to help the regulation of water quality, especially at sources of recreational use. It also dealt with various methods of analysis to expedite the research findings in order to be quickly implemented to maintain public health and safety. While working with the EPA, Mudd assisted in research that included analyzing levels of bacteria in recreational and other water sources, attempting to determine the source of the bacteria and determining the method of analysis that would be the most accurate and fastest to aid public safety. He not only learned about water quality in theory but also gained hands-on experience in carrying out a research project, including use of the different instruments and machines necessary in such research. Mudd is a participant in the prestigious Ronald E. McNair 25

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Matt Pena ‘12

Aiming toward success: Marian student scores sweet internship Some young men dream of playing for the NBA, but Marian student Matt Pena ’12 has always been drawn to what goes on behind the court’s bright lights. As the group ticket sales/promotions intern for the Milwaukee Bucks, Pena has had the opportunity to learn about the sports management field while networking and forming important relationships in a fun atmosphere. “I’ve always liked being on my feet, meeting new people and staying organized, and the nature of the Sport and Recreation Management Program is one that requires passion and inspiration,” Pena says. “All members of the program (continued on next page...) SPRING 2012

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have either been an athlete, coach, or otherwise involved in competitive sports. I pursued this internship because I am passionate about sports, hope to continue a career in sports with a professional organization and recognized this opportunity could assist with these ambitions.” With a dedicated work ethic and leadership skills, Pena, a member of the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, provided game-day assistance in promoting the Bucks organization to increase ticket sales. This included reaching out to community organizations, schools and businesses with programs like Jr. Bucks, Kourtside Kids, Half-Time Tunnel and Pre-Game Tunnel. “My favorite part of the internship is wearing the Milwaukee Bucks polo and credentials,” Pena says. “It is rewarding to be able to walk throughout the Bradley Center, promote a prominent organization and learn all at the same time. After almost four years at Marian, I am most proud to say that I did something that I am passionate about and that will benefit me in some way down the road. Even if I am not offered a position by the Milwaukee Bucks, the learning experience will benefit me and also improve the quality of my resume.” Pena may end up continuing with the Bucks after his internship is over, as he is considering pursuing a summer internship opportunity in ticket sales with the organization. If Pena is given the opportunity to stay on, it will go a long way toward propelling him into his future career aspirations.

Willadene Zedan

Study abroad trip displays life-long love of learning She has previously traveled to Scandinavia and continental Europe, but this spring theology major Willadene Zedan, 84, will be participating in a different kind of travel with a study abroad trip to Rome. Over five weeks in Italy, Zedan looks forward to learning about Italy in the 19th and 20th centuries as well as Italian literature while taking in the churches and art, in particular the crypt in the Capuchin Church of the Immaculate Conception. Her interest in other cultures and history is a life-long one. “Every day is a new adventure. Every day, “ Zedan says. “You’re never too old to learn.” The mother of five, grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 24 has a history of hosting foreign exchange students, welcoming young people from Greece, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands and Germany into her home over the years. Zedan describes herself as deeply religious, and spends several hours in meditation and prayer every day. She has been to Italy and visited its inspiring religious buildings once before, but looks forward to visiting as many churches as possible while in Italy, as well as revisiting St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.

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Alumni Spotlight: Dorothy Correll ‘71 Being a teacher doesn’t stop at simply educating; the best teachers are those who also engage their students. According to former

Correll and her husband still live, she encouraged her students to volunteer at Franciscan Villa Care Center. The out-of-classroom experience was valuable for the residents who benefitted from the visits and for the students, who learned valuable lessons about community that couldn’t be taught in a classroom.

students of the now-retired Dorothy (Hamm) Correll, she truly is one of the best, with an outstanding commitment to service and a sense of community that has impacted more than just those who passed through her classroom. As one of five children, Correll was never without students when she wanted to play school growing up. When the time came to pursue her post-high school education, the Fond du Lac native stayed close to her family and walked to Marian College, now University, every day for four years. When it came to choosing her course of study, Correll’s choice was equally natural, and she split her time between earning her education degree and volunteering with third graders at Roberts’ Elementary School.

“If you volunteer and give up your personal time, you know your heart’s in it,” Correll says. Volunteerism has been a hallmark of Correll’s teaching career from the very beginning. While teaching in Fond du Lac, she stressed the importance of serving the community by

While all of Correll’s volunteer projects made a difference in the lives of those involved in them, the project that garnered the most attention was her letterwriting campaign for the United States Military. At the request of her twin brother while he was serving in Vietnam, Correll became a dedicated pen pal to his fellow soldiers who didn’t receive as many letters.

Years later Correll passed this mission on to her students, who sent over 3,000 letters to the U.S. Armed Forces during the Gulf War. “If you volunteer and give up As more people in the community heard about your personal time, you know the letter writing and your heart’s in it,” Correll says. became involved themselves, the students Correll was one of the were given donations, first participants in Fond news coverage and put in du Lac’s Big Sisters touch with multiple branches of bringing her students to the Fond program, and after graduating the military. du Lac County Mental Health in 1971 with a double major in Elementary Education and English Center to spend time with residents who did not receive Over the years, Correll’s former she spent her first five years many visitors. students continue to come back teaching at St. Mary’s and St. time and time again to thank her Joseph’s schools. She cites her for her kindness and for involvement in volunteering as After her marriage to Rick Correll, encouraging them to help those something that every teaching she moved to Racine and then in need. It’s a legacy that Correll’s student should do, as field to the Milwaukee area, where daughter Jessica, her son Jason experience is the best way for she taught for 12 years at Holy and his wife Jenni — all teachers students to decide if teaching Family School in Cudahy and then themselves — no doubt hope to is what they are really for 23 years at St. Matthew’s in emulate in their own careers. n passionate about. Oak Creek. In Oak Creek, where 27

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Reunion Weekend 2012 Welcome back! Reunion Weekend 2012 is a celebration of alumniwho graduated from Marian in 1962, 1987 and 2002; join us for the festivities on June 2 and 3 as we celebrate the past and embrace the future. What’s your best Marian memory? The classes of ’62, ’87 and ’02 are invited back to campus to relive those memories while creating new ones at the 2012 Reunion Weekend. During a weekend all about the relationships between alumni and their university, we’ll celebrate the Marian legacy and honor the accomplishments of our alumni. The university wouldn’t be what it is today without our distinguished

alumni, and while this celebration brings together just three of our classes, it’s just the beginning of our initiative to reconnect with former students. This year’s Reunion Weekend includes two panel presentations looking at Marian’s prestigious past and at our promising future, as well as events like a Reunion Mass and the All Alumni Reunion Dinner.

For more information about Reunion Weekend 2012 visit www.marianuniversity.edu/reunion

Proceeds to benefit the Marian Scholarship Fund

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Winter Sports Alumni Games celebrates Sabre Athletes of the past

This year’s Winter Sports Alumni Games was held on February 4, treating a crowd of over 50 former Marian basketball and hockey players to all four winter varsity sports played on Marian’s campus.

to their alma mater to hit the court and the ice and had an opportunity to catch up at the Winter Sports Legends Reception at JR’s Sports Bar & Grill at the end of the evening.

Alumni from the men’s and women’s basketball teams and the men’s hockey team were invited

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basketball team defeat Dominican University. Both the women’s varsity basketball and men’s varsity hockey teams lost their games against Dominican and Lawrence University, respectively, while the women’s hockey team earned a tie against UW–Superior. n

Join us for Homecoming Weekend October 5–6, 2012

Welcome back! This year’s Homecoming brings together old traditions and traditions-in-the-making with events you won’t want to miss. Whether you hit the links in the Hall of Fame Classic Golf Outing, partake in the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony or stop for a bite to eat at the Tailgate Party, put on your Marian gear (or buy more at the Bookstore!) and celebrate with your alma mater.

Schedule of Events

For more information, check out www.marianuniversity.edu/homecoming.

Friday, October 5 Saturday, October 6 Hall of Fame Classic Golf Outing • Rolling Meadows Golf Course • Noon: Shotgun start • Box lunch and formal dinner included • Silent auction and live auction during dinner

Alumni Baseball and Softball Games • Each begins at 7:30 p.m. on their respective fields • Social hour to follow

Nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame can be made at www.sabreathletics.com/halloffame.

Alumni & Friends Kickball Tournament • 10 a.m. Varsity Volleyball • 10:30 a.m. Varsity Women’s Soccer • Noon Varsity Men’s Soccer • 2:30 p.m.

Homecoming Tailgate Party • 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. • Tailgate games provided (bean bag toss, ladder golf, etc.) • Bookstore on-site to sell Marian University merchandise • Free food and refreshments

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony • 5 p.m. Cocktail Reception • 6 p.m. Dinner and awards presentation

What will your legacy be? As a local educator who welcomed many Marian student teachers into his classroom, Ralph Breit has spent his lifetime dedicated to education. That dedication will live on, thanks to his generous estate gift to the University. By naming Marian as a beneficiary in his estate plan, Breit’s legacy of giving back to the community, encouraging students to pursue higher education and helping others experience the reward of teaching and learning will continue for years to come.

If you’d like to consider including Marian University in your estate plan, contact Paul M. Neuberger at pmneuberger@marianuniversity.edu or (920) 923-7676.

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Marian University wants to hear from you!

Share your news by sending it to alumni@marianuniversity.edu.

Births/Adoptions/ Expecting

Molly (Kruckenberg) Aird ‘05, ‘10 and her husband Andrew recently bought a house and are expecting a baby girl in June 2012. Molly teaches kindergarten in Fond du Lac.

Sarah Mirsberger ‘06 is planning a September 2012 wedding. She is an economic support specialist at Outagamie County Human Services.

Coleen (Moody) Klapperich ‘09 and her husband Mark welcomed daughter Rylee this year. She is a kindergarten teacher at St. Joan of Arc Parish School in Nashotah, Wis.

New Jobs/Awards

Marriages/Engagements Shannon (Schellpfeffer) ‘95/‘02 and James LaLuzerne ‘97 welcomed daughter Lily Mae Catherine LaLuzerne on February 13. Nicole (Sperger) Hammond ‘04 is an assistant ATC at the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband are expecting a baby in July.

Mark Hansen ‘97 will begin his new role as superintendent of the Elmbrook School District on July 1. He is also pursuing his Ph.D.

Erica (Mohr) ‘01 and Christopher Stolarski ‘02 were married on August 26, 2011 and now live in Hales Corners, Wis. The wedding was officiated by fellow Sabre Alexander Ullenberg ‘94. Erica is a case manager for the Bureau of Child Milwaukee Welfare and Christopher is a senior communication specialist at Marquette University. Katie (Bouchard) Bocskor ‘04 married Fred Bocskor on October 8, 2011. She currently lives in Neenah, Wis., and works at FVTC.

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Bentley N. Curran ‘91 was recently promoted to vice president of digital business at Brady Corporation. He has held a variety of positions at the company since starting in 1999, and also serves as a board member on the Brady Corporation Foundation.

Ashley Lavin ‘11 and Nicholas Hartwig ‘05, both of Horicon, are planning a June 2012 wedding. Ashley is a radiology technologist at Aurora Advanced Healthcare in West Bend and Nicholas works for the Wal-Mart Distribution Center of Beaver Dam.

Katherine (Mantz) Vergos ‘99, the COO of Ripon Medical Center, was recently named one of the 25 rising stars of healthcare leaders under 40 by Becker’s Hospital Review. Lindsay Karlin ‘05 works as a contractor at Sears Holdings Corp, serves as the online chair for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Wheeling, WI and also sits on her region’s American Cancer Society Income Development Council. In the last year, she was appointed as chapter secretary for the Wheeling Jaycees and received the 2011 North Region Officer of the Year award. Thomas F. Bishop ‘06 has been selected as the new police chief by the Kewaskum Village Board. He has been a police officer with the village since 2007, and is currently pursuing a master’s in criminal justice leadership degree at Marian.

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Share your news by sending it to alumni@marianuniversity.edu. Josh Ingram ‘10 was recently highlighted in the Fond du Lac Reporter’s Young Professional series for his work as an employee relations representative at Mercury Marine.

Heidi (Graf) Sell ‘05 lives in Greenville, Wis., and has been a board-certified psychiatric and mental health registered nurse at Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh, Wis., for seven years. She married Joe Sell in October 2010. Sean Witalison ‘05 currently works in customer service at Cellcom while finishing up an accounting degree at Lakeland College. He and fellow Sabre Lindsey (Steiger) ’05 have been married since September 2007 and welcomed son Abram Joshua in July of 2009.

Katie (Kleine) Larson ‘11 was named editor of Action Publications in October of 2011. This promotion came after previous positions of associate editor, feature writer, editorial intern and paper carrier.

Additional Achievements Stephanie Hayden ‘98 is currently the president of the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting schools and enhancing educational opportunities for students. Kraig Peterson ‘02 is enjoying a career as a product specialist at Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fond du Lac.

James Goodfellow ‘05 works as a media consultant for Yellowbook 360. He plays hockey for the Fond du Lac Bears and baseball for the Brownsville 49ers. Lori Garbisch ‘06 is now working as a model for the Ford Modeling Agency of Chicago.

Kira Schnell-Harrison ‘08 was promoted from a Sales Rep (Unassigned Accounts) to an Account Rep (National Accounts) with JJ Keller. Laura Holzbauer ‘09 teaches science at Pius XI high school and is also the JV softball coach. Sarah Lawler ‘10 is currently working as a math lab teacher at Muskego High School. Jamie Dudarenke ‘11 is employed at Oshkosh Corporation as a Plant Accountant. Steven Steinert ‘11 currently serves in quality assurance at Epic Systems Corporation in Verona, Wis. Stephanie Zwirchitz ‘11 is at St. Thomas More Elementary School teaching 3-year-old pre-kindergarten.

In Memorium Helen J. (Entringer) Anderson SASN ‘34, d. 12/4/11 Delores “Dee” (Gauger) Valentine SASN ‘48, d. 12/20/11 Roberta J. Swift ‘75, d. 12/3/11 James P. Heyn ‘93, d. 1/16/12 Ray Harvey ‘90, d. 1/21/12

Karen Ferdinand ‘03 is a Senior Scientist LvIII in platform research at Abbott Molecular in Illinois.She previously worked at the CDC in Avian Influenza research.

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Jeanne M. Karl ‘77, d. 2/9/12 Sr. Mary Regina Bruen, SSM, SASN ‘65, d. 2/20/12 Sr. Mary Loretta Jacobs ‘68, d. 2/20/12 Mary J. (Tudal) Wilkum ‘94, d. 2/21/12

Spring/Summer 2012 Events Wondering what’s going on at Marian University? From community events and activities to new faces and facilities, you’ll want to check out the latest on campus! For more information about what’s going on at Marian, visit our online calendar at www.marianuniversity.edu/events. April 3

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May 10–12

Softball vs. Concordia University– Wisconsin (DH) @ 4 p.m.

Marian Choirs Concert Windhover Center for the Arts @ 2 p.m.

NAC Tournament, Herr–Baker Field, 4 p.m.

April 7

Baseball vs. Concordia University–Chicago (DH) @ 1 p.m.

Baseball vs. Dominican University (DH) @ Noon

April 11 Prof. Martin Farrell “Understanding the Global Economy” @11:15 a.m. Stayer 217/218 Softball vs. Lakeland College (DH) @ 4 p.m.

April 13 Baseball vs. Maranatha Baptist Bible College (DH) @ 3 p.m.

April 15 Softball vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering (DH) @ Noon

April 17 Baseball vs. Carthage College (DH) @ 3 p.m.

April 24 Marian Student Composers’ Forum Windhover Center for the Arts @ 7:30 p.m.

April 25

May 18 School of Education Commissioning Ceremony @ 5 p.m., Dorcas Chapel School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony @ 5 p.m., Howard L. Sadoff Gymnasium President’s Champagne Reception @ 6:15 p.m., Hornung Student Center

Baseball vs. Ripon College (DH) @ 4 p.m.

May 19

Marian Chamber Music Program Windhover Center for the Arts @ 7:30 p.m.

Commencement @12:30 p.m., Quad

April 26 English Department Poetry Open Mic @ 4 p.m., Common Grounds

Alumni Event: 5th Thursday Happy Hour Rock Bottom Brewery, Milwaukee 5–7 p.m.

April 27

June 2–3

Marian Jazz Program @ 7:30 p.m. Windhover Center for the Arts

Reunion Weekend 2012 Classes of ’62, ’87 and ‘02 Marian University Campus

April 28

April 18

FDL MS Walk @ 8 a.m., Sadoff Gym

Taylor Crowe: Finding the Gifts, Using the Strengths: Empowering a Life with Autism @ 7 p.m., Stayer Center Auditorium

Softball vs. Benedictine University (DH) @ Noon

May 31

June 22 Alumni & Friends Golf Outing Whispering Springs, Fond du Lac 1 p.m. shotgun start Proceeds go to Marian University’s scholarship fund

April 19

Men’s and Women’s Alumni Soccer game @ 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Fred Depies “Consumer Buying Groups and Local Food” @ 12:45 p.m., Science 100

April 29

Student Recognition Banquet @ 7 p.m. Stayer Center Auditorium

Softball vs. Aurora University (DH) @ Noon

Alumni Event: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals @ 6:05 p.m. Miller Park

April 21

Baseball vs. Aurora University (DH) @ 1 p.m.

May 5

Men’s Tennis vs. Dominican University @ 10 a.m.

Baseball vs. Concordia University– Wisconsin (DH) @ Noon

Men’s Tennis vs. Concordia University– Chicago @ 2 p.m.

May 7

July 28

August 30 Alumni Event: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers @ 1:20 p.m. Wrigley Field

Music Students’ Recital Windhover Center for the Arts @ 7:30 p.m.

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Board of Trustees 2011–12 Officers JOHN K. NELSON, Chairperson Private Investor and Former Chief Executive Officer, ABN Amro Bank N.V. North America, Chicago, Ill.

WAYNE E. MATZKE, Vice Chairperson President & CEO, Grande Cheese Company, Lomira

ERIC P. STONE, Treasurer President, NEB Corporation, Fond du Lac

DAVID J. HORNUNG, Secretary President, Graphic Center, Inc., Fond du Lac

Trustees ANTHONY J. AHERN — Executive Vice President, J. F. Ahern Co. Pipe Fabrication Division, Fond du Lac RICHARD J. BAKER — President, Baker Cheese Factory, Inc., St. Cloud MARY NOEL BROWN, CSA — Executive Leader of Sponsorship, CSA Sponsorship Ministry, Fond du Lac JOEL I. COHEN — Retired Private Banker, New York, NY STEVEN R. DISALVO, Ph.D. — President, Marian University LANCE A. EHRKE — Chairman & CEO, Neurendo Pharma, Brookfield TERRI L. EMANUEL ’86 — Co-Owner/Operator, The Goldsmith, Fond du Lac JOHN M. KORB — Wells Fargo Advisors, Fond du Lac HERTHA LONGO, CSA ’71 — General Treasurer, Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, Fond du Lac ERIN P. RADEMANN — Co-Owner, Partners by Design & Fine Furnishings, Inc./Wisconsin Registered Interior Designer, Fond du Lac ANGELO J. SANTINELLI — Founder & Owner, Dakin Management, LLC, Sudbury, Mass; Lecturer, Babson University, Babson Park, Mass. MARK D. SCHWABERO — President, Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac JEAN STEFFES, CSA ’65 — Chancellor and Director of the Office of Religious, Diocese of Phoenix, Phoenix, Ariz. DAROLD A. TREFFERT, M.D. — Author and Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Services, St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac

Trustees Emeriti JOHN E. AHERN — Chairman, J.F. Ahern Co., Fond du Lac RICHARD C. KLEINFELDT — Retired Vice President–Finance & Chief Financial Officer, Giddings & Lewis, Inc., Fond du Lac RALPH C. STAYER — Chairman & CEO, Johnsonville Sausage, LLC, Sheboygan Falls PETER E. STONE — Chairman & CEO, National Exchange Bank & Trust, Fond du Lac

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