Saint Mary's Magazine

fall 2014 – volume 48, number 1

contents 1 FROM THE EDITOR 2

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news and views… undergrad updates, sgpp postings, all-university news

13 Trustee profile 14 london theatre study abroad program celebrates 20 years 17 sister jane serves as acting director of CTIE 18

a leap of faith

20 lasallian formation 22 CELT 24 twin cities campus turns 30 32 2014 retiree 34 brother charles severin celebration of excellence 37 climbing the ladder 38 alumni news 40 reunion weekend 2014 44 sports news 50 class notes 58 100 for 100

VICE PRESIDENT, development & alumni relations Audrey Kintzi, MS, ACFRE Associate VICE PRESIDENT FOR marketing & communication Nick Lemmer ’94 EDITOR Deb Nahrgang Phone: (507) 457-6966 Fax: (507) 457-6967 dnahrgan@smumn.edu CONTRIBUTING Writers Alex Conover ’11 Robert Fisher ’97, M’06 Donny Nadeau ’85 Deb Nahrgang Stacia Vogel Photographers Alex Conover ’11 Bob Conover Chris Ebert ’06 Deb Nahrgang Andrew Nyhus Tom Roster Graphic Design Maria Beyerstedt Denise Hamernik Production Pat Beech Bob Conover Supreme Graphics Saint Mary’s Magazine is published

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ADDRESS CHANGES Saint Mary’s Magazine Saint Mary’s University 700 Terrace Heights #21 Winona, MN 55987-1399 ON THE WEB www.smumn.edu/magazine About Saint Mary’s University Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a private, Lasallian Catholic institution offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs.

About 1,200 students are enrolled in the residential undergraduate College at the Winona campus, established in 1912. Approximately 4,600 students are enrolled in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, which offers certificate, bachelor degree completion, master degree, specialist, and doctoral programs. The university delivers education to its adult learners through campuses in Minneapolis, Winona and Nairobi, Kenya; centers in Apple Valley, Oakdale, Rochester and Minnetonka; and at numerous other locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Jamaica. Saint Mary’s is accredited

by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.

Finding inspiration every day, everywhere They’re about 2½ hours apart, maybe a little longer if your driver is a little directionally dysfunctional and didn’t properly MapQuest the route.

Beyond the distance, Saint Mary’s University’s Winona and Twin Cities campuses have a different feel. One says river valley residential campus; the other, metropolitan adult learning. One has students biking from dorms to class to activities to the library; the other involves students navigating the demands of work, studies and family life.

And then there’s the Rochester Center, or our locations in Nairobi, Kenya; Jamaica; Apple Valley; Oakdale or the more than 100 other delivery sites Saint Mary’s offers.

But in the end, Saint Mary’s is about its people and its mission. And that’s the unchanging heart of this university, regardless of where you study.

In honor of the 30th anniversary of Saint Mary’s Schools of Graduate Professional Programs on the Minneapolis campus, this magazine devotes several pages to the successes of our graduate programs and alumni.

Just like undergraduate alumni, Saint Mary’s graduate students reflect back to their knowledgeable and caring professors and cohorts, and the individualized attention and academic preparation that helped them advance in their careers.

Deb Nahrgang Saint Mary’s is making a name for itself, not only for its relevant and flexible programSaint Mary’s ming, but also through the alumni who are make headlines across the U.S., taking on Magazine editor leadership roles in positions of service and management in a wide range of disciplines.

This past year we heard about countless alumni in educational leadership roles. This magazine highlights four alumni who have been elevated to principal or presidential positions in their schools or districts in the Midwest. But a quick look through the class notes will reveal many other alumni who are dedicating their lives to furthering education at every level.

Our alumni also hold fascinating and highly public jobs, like the fire chief of St. Paul.

We’ve come a long way since those first graduate programs were conducted in a rented facility in the Twin Cities. Take a look back with us and see how our Twin Cities campus was born and how its growth is continually bringing about new opportunities for adult learners.

This issue’s “We are Saint Mary’s” section features the next segment of our alumni in action; check out the names of the men and women who have been nominated for living the Saint Mary’s mission. In total, at least 100 alumni will be profiled as part of this project, which began in recognition of the university’s centennial. These profiles are also framed around both the Winona and Twin Cities campuses as an inspiration to these communities of learners.

It’s also the 20th anniversary of the London theatre study abroad program. We believe we’re the only university that stages a full-scale theatre production as part of its study abroad theatre program. That, and a million other things, makes us special.

Saint Mary’s is about unlocking and developing potential. But the journey is also about creating relationships that last. If you attended the Brother Charles Severin Celebration of Excellence this past May in Chicago, you witnessed this first hand.

How do you feel inspired? For me, it’s simply a matter of coming to work every day. It’s these stories that reaffirm the work that Saint Mary’s is doing and heart of this community. Let us know what you are up to these days.

You are what makes Saint Mary’s so special!≠

Change in our photo submission policy Saint Mary’s continues to celebrate the milestones of its alumni, and we want to continue to be notified of the big moments in your life. We love hearing about weddings, new babies, class gatherings and professional development.

However, because of the significant number of photo submissions we are receiving — in combination with size limitations of the magazine — we will no longer be publishing submitted photos in Saint Mary’s Magazine.

Beginning this issue, we are featuring submitted wedding photos on the alumni website. By the spring issue, all submitted photos will be featured on the alumni website. These milestones continue to be important to us. Check out the latest alumni photos at www.mysmumn.org/classnotes. No log-in is required. To view the latest news on Saint Mary’s alumni, to submit photos or announcements, go to www.mysmumn.org, enter your name from the list and click “Next.” Enter your member I.D. number (located in the top line of your magazine’s mailing address. Alumni couples receiving the magazine will need to contact the office of Alumni Relations.) Then click “Verify.” For more information, email alumni-help@smumn.edu.

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letters Hydrobiology station a hot topic Tom O’Keefe ’68 called me one day to talk about the hydrobiology station. The photo, he deduced by looking at how high the Mississippi River appeared, was taken during the spring flood of 1965.

The entire downtown of Winona was flooded that year, and O’Keefe remembers students assisting with sandbagging efforts. His memories flowed of staying at the station and working there year round. Around the time of the photograph, he and two of his classmates were staying there, Jim Gentile ’68 and John Shyne ’68. Gentile went on to have a long career in the sciences. Likewise, Shyne was a fishery biologist for the Army Corps of Engineers. By the number of responses we received to that Looking Back photo, there’s no doubt that lessons were learned and memories were made in that classroom/lab/living quarters on the river. And it’s also clear many of these students have gone on to have illustrious careers in the sciences. Our records show Dr. Tom O’Keefe went on to become an orthopedic surgeon in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Memories of studying clams, fishing off patio I was a biology major and worked at the hydrobiology station during the summer of 1965. The facility had just been renovated. The first floor was dedicated to wet laboratories. The second floor was made into a communal living area with a kitchen, living room and separate bedrooms. The students working there were usually seniors performing their thesis work or newly graduated students working for the summer prior to entering graduate or medical school. At the time Brother George Pahl was the head of the Biology Department and was funded by either NSF or DOE to conduct studies relating to a certain species of freshwater clam that served as a biological dosimeter for radioactive fallout from the nuclear weapons testing that had gone on.

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the nuclide was strontium-90. This funded project allowed for a number of biology majors to work on different aspects of the program, which resulted in their final requirement for graduation at the time, a thesis covering research in their major field of interest. Since the facility also housed living quarters, approximately eight students lived there during the summer. Some stayed there throughout the school year. Advantages to living there in the summer included the use of a pickup truck owned by the college as well as being able to fish right off of our patio during evenings and early mornings.

In order to acquire the specific species of clams required for the research the school owned scuba diving gear and students checked out on the use of this equipment would go out into the river, dive in the areas where these clams were known to populate, and gather enough animals to address the research needs of the folks working in the hydrobiology station.

— Dr. David J. Grdina ’66, professor of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, the University of Chicago

Photo brings back memories In the spring, the river would creep up the bank and effectively close access to the station. The memories are in the winter term of ’67 our last term before graduation. It was Ichthyology (fish biology) class with Dr. Rory Vose. Most of us were seniors and only needed a few credits to graduate so we took introductory piano, art, and other courses while

writing our theses. On this day we were gill netting on the frozen Mississippi threading the net to and from holes in the ice about 3 to 4 feet apart and the wind was blowing right down the valley. We caught a paddlefish and a river sturgeon. I remember after class being back on campus trying to close my frozen fingers around the doorknob of my dorm room. Vainly trying to thaw out. I had never been so cold in my life.

On another fated afternoon that term, we were in the hydro station, dissecting various fish parts for a lab “practical.”

Dr. Vose was in another room. Bored, we made 1- to 2-foot high snow figures on the lab bench decorating them with fish parts. It got pretty loud and Dr. Vose came out of the study room and we were busted, embarrassed, and sent out to shovel snow before the next train rattled past. Two great afternoons in the cold.

— Mike Barcelona ’71 (Our records show Dr. Mike Barcelona has served as professor/chair of chemistry at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.)

Great memories of limnology research, sandbar parties I lived at the Hydrobiology Station my senior year, 1968-69, with Gene Wojcik ’69, John Frasco ’69, Lenny Koehler ’69 and a couple other guys. Suzanne (Marx CST ’70) Kilkus M’79 hung out with us.

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These are photos of the Biology Department “duck”. Notice that during the flood of 1965 it was also used by radio station KAGE to deliver various updates on the status of the river. Students used it to deliver 55 gallon barrels to the power plant during the flood. (Photos provided by Richard Stasiak.)

in your last issue. So that picture must have been taken during the spring of 1963 when the river flooded over the bank at the station (and all the way up to 3rd Street in downtown Winona before the levee was built). My brother, Peter Kilkus ’66, was at Saint Mary’s at the time of the 1963 flood. I remember that in 1969 the water filled the basement at the station and we had to turn off the electricity and water. I remember some of us moved to “higher” ground but some of us stayed, kinda like camping out!

Living at the Hydro Station was a real blast!

We learned a lot about limnology research on the big river (with Dr. Cal McNabb) and partied hearty on the sandbar island directly across from the station on several weekends in the summer. Great memories!

— Steve Kilkus ’69, Madison, Wis.

Memories of the station, and the flood The photo was taken during the Mississippi River flood of April 1965. My brother (Dr. Roger Stasiak ’65) and I spent several years doing research at the station as biology majors at Saint Mary’s. We spent our Easter Break in Winona helping fight the

flood, which included sandbagging the station (see attached photos), and using the Biology Department’s amphibious “duck” to rescue people and ferry materials. I have included a photo of the duck parked in front of Saint Mary’s Hall; notice it was given the name “Barker,” in honor of Brother George Pahl’s nickname at the time.

Among our accomplishments, we saved the NSP power plant by reinforcing the inner walls with water-filled 55 gallon drums to help equalize the water pressure from the flood. Like several other biology students who researched at the station, Roger and I went on to have fulfilling careers in science; he in public health, me as a biology professor in Nebraska. I have also included a photo of Brother Charles teaching a Botany class in the fall of 1963, which you might like for your files.

— Dr. Richard H. Stasiak ’66, professor of biology, University of Nebraska at Omaha To see more photos of from the ’60s, particularly of the flood, the duck boat and the Hydrobiology Station, go to www.smumn. edu/riverhistory.≠

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News and Views Piscitiello, Fox receive affiliated Christian Brothers honors Two dedicated and treasured colleagues at Saint Mary’s University, Tony Piscitiello ’69, M’82 and Mary Catherine Fox ’75, Ph.D., have become part of the largest congregation of Brothers in the Catholic Church that is devoted exclusively to education. On Aug. 4, the two longtime champions of education on Saint Mary’s Winona campus became affiliated members of the Brothers of the Christian Schools at a special ceremony held in Saint Thomas More Chapel.

Affiliation is the highest and rarest honor bestowed by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. By affiliation, men and women, lay, religious, and members of the clergy are made members of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. At great personal sacrifice, affiliated members have participated to an extraordinary degree in the life and work of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Fox and Piscitiello live the reality of faith, service and community on a daily basis.

Fox is a well-respected graduate of Saint Mary’s and has been employed at her alma mater since 1990, serving as dean of the School of Business, Computer Science and Media Communications; vice president for University Relations; and professor of Interdisciplinary Studies.

She was a delegate to the De La Salle Christian Brothers USA/Toronto Regional Assembly in 2005 and the 1st International Assembly on Association and Mission in 2006.

She served on the first Midwest District Mission Council including a term as chair, and has also served on the board of directors for Saint Mary’s Press. She received a Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award at the Huether Conference in

Mary Catherine Fox ’75, Ph.D., and Tony Piscitiello ’69, M’82 became affiliated members of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

2013. She serves on the advisory board of the Institute for Lasallian Studies at Saint Mary’s, and has presented at both the International Leadership Conference of the International Association of Lasallian Universities and the Regional Lasallian Leadership Institute.

Piscitiello is an esteemed and invaluable member of the university’s Lasallian community. For the past 45 years, he has served Saint Mary’s as an admission counselor, vice president for admission, executive vice president, and senior development director. Piscitiello, a Catholic layman, has in thought, word and action helped the presidents of the university to ensure the future of the Lasallian Catholic educational mission at Saint Mary’s. He has served on numerous committees and task forces of the university and has been, for generations of our students, the welcoming face of the university. In addition, he has served on the boards of directors of Cotter High School, Saint Mary’s Elementary Catholic School, and the Winona Area Catholic Schools Foundation, and on the board of advisers of Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. He received the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award at Saint Mary’s University on Founders’ Day in 2013.≠ A group of Affiliated De La Salle Christian Brothers joined Fox and Piscitiello (center) for a photo including, from left: Father Robert Stamschror ’57, Loras “Red” Sieve ’60, Father Andrew C. Fabian, OP, and Jeffrey Highland, Ph.D.

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undergrad updates

Welcome to Cardinal Legacy students Saint Mary’s extends a special welcome to our Cardinal Legacy students. These are new students whose parents also attend or attended from Saint Mary’s. We are deeply honored that these families have chosen to carry on the Saint Mary’s legacy. Our Lasallian family continues to grow on the Winona campus!

On a free day, several students visited Highclere Castle, where Downton Abbey is filmed.

Students tour England through new short-term study abroad On a whirlwind tour of England May 26-June 9, 11 Saint Mary’s students were able to walk in the footsteps of authors whose works they’ve read in class.

Highlights from the trip included a visit to the home The Sherlock Holmes Museum in London provided the perfect spot to pose. of John Fowles, the author of The French Lieutenant’s Woman in Lyme-Regis; the Jane Austen Center in Bath; the Sherlock Holmes Museum in London; a Shakespeare play in Stratford-upon-Avon; and poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s cottage in Nether Stowey. On a free day, several students also visited Highclere Castle, where Downton Abbey is filmed.

“Visiting these places gave us a better understanding of the literature we read, as well as the authors we studied,” said Ashling Meehan ’15 of Glenview, Ill. “We did a lot of hiking, which many of us rather enjoyed, and we learned that taking walks is prominent in British culture. Jane Austen’s works especially emphasize the importance of taking a walk in order to clear one’s mind. Experiencing that sort of connection with nature and the literature was enlightening.”

Meehan called the trip exhausting yet exhilarating.

“I couldn’t say what was my favorite place, for they were all incredibly different,” she said. “Lyme-Regis is a gorgeous beach town, while London is a beautiful mix of very modern and very old architecture. And we visited The Eagle and Child pub, where C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien met with the Inklings.”

The England trip is one in a series of faculty-led short-term study abroad programs that pair academic areas of study with relevant international experiences for undergraduate students.

Students study a specific disciplinary focus and country/region during spring semester in a three-credit course, and then travel with faculty members for roughly two weeks shortly after commencement.

Next spring Saint Mary’s hopes to conduct short-term study abroad experiences in several other disciplines. These programs are being developed by faculty members and departments in collaboration with the Study Abroad Office.≠

New Winona students and their alumni parents are: • Carter Bernier, Dr. Jeffrey Bernier ’81 • Owen Blakely, Nancy (Knott ’83) Blakely • McKayla Collins, Michael ’03, M’06 and Annette ’01, M’06 Collins • Hannah Croonquist, Jill Croonquist M’95 • Reese Galewski, Tamara Matthees ’88 • Alexander Holm, Kevin Holm M’95 • Victoria Johnston, Rozalia Nemeth ’84 • Robert Kinyon, Lisa (Lambrecht ’89) and James ’88 Kinyon • Joshua Koenigs, Michael ’90 and Amy (Loeffel ’90) Koenigs • Tamerra Levi, Lisa Levi C’10, M’12 • Tara Longseth, Carol (Selvaggio ’83) and Randy ’85 Longseth • Bailey McKnight, James ’92 and Kathleen (Hartrich) ’91 McKnight • Sarah Munns, Mark Munns ’83 • Nicholas Ogren, Mari-Terese (Reding ’85) Ogren • John Olsen, Anne Olsen M’02 • Jacob Rhyner, Barbara Cieluch M’08, C’12 • Madison Schlie, Bruce Schlie ’92 • Margaret Sullivan, Amy (Digenan ’88) Sullivan • Arion Yedinak, Mark Yedinak ’87 • Alexander Zuzek, Mark M’92, C’96 and Janet M’97 Zuzek Transfers • Conor Gorman, Elizabeth Gorman ’87 • Liam Gorman, Elizabeth Gorman ’87

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New graduate programs meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges As the demand for advanced degrees in specific areas has increased, Saint Mary’s University has announced the addition of several new programs.

M.S. in Accountancy Available both in Minneapolis and online this fall, the Master of Science in Accountancy prepares students for advancement into a management position in nearly any accounting setting. A benefit of the program is that graduates will meet the 150-credit-hour requirement for the Certified Public Accountant exam and/ or the Certified Management Accountant certification.

“The M.S. in Accountancy is designed to transform accounting practitioners to key ethical thought leaders in quantitative decision making,” says Dr. Matt Nowakowski D’10, dean of the Graduate School of Business and Technology.

This master’s program — designed with input from certified public accountants — provides a logical next step for accountants looking for an affordable, accessible and quality way to advance their career.

“The bachelor’s program [in accounting] gives students the very technical skills that they need to be an accountant — the principles and the concepts,” said Saint Mary’s program director Melanie Torborg. “The master’s program really refines those skills and brings them to the next level. We assume that students coming into this program know the principles and the concepts, but now they want to use those to become business partners and help companies make decisions.”

The online delivery method for this program includes an iPad with productivity apps and a mobile-learning platform, along with ample technical and academic support. Saint Mary’s online programs also feature the hallmark person-centered and engaging community learning.

B.S. in Healthcare and Human Services Management A new bachelor-completion program, the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare and Human Services Management, is being offered at the Twin Cities campus starting this fall.

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“Graduates of this program will be poised for careers in the rapidly changing healthcare and human services fields,” said Merri Moody M’88, dean of the Graduate School of Health and Human Services. “Whether you’re striving to learn about the delivery of services to diverse populations or want to attain a management position, you will benefit from this comprehensive program.”

Ideal students for this program are individuals who have earned a two-year degree or completed some college credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Featuring an accelerated delivery model and evening courses, the program is well suited for busy adults. Additionally, Saint Mary’s professors are working professionals who will help individuals succeed and advance in the health and human services field or continue on to graduate studies.

Licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and other healthcare professionals who already hold established positions can benefit from this program to progress in their careers.

M.A. in International Development The Master of Arts in International Development is being offered fully online starting this fall.

“The M.A. in International Development is geared toward intellectually curious individuals who are dedicated to becoming change agents in a global society,” said Dr. Matt Nowakowski D’10, dean of the Graduate School of Business and Technology.

“This program uses sound theoretical disciplines to teach the practical skills to help leaders engage, transform and inspire the development of international communities.”

The program was designed by realworld practitioners who share the same passion for social and human change as do the students. Blending theory with practical knowledge, the curriculum offers distinctive courses that focus on management and a global marketplace, all while preparing students for their areas of passion with a field-study project.

“For those who are interested in international issues, such as poverty, economics, gender equity, education or social entrepreneurship, this program

should really capture their imagination,” said program director Matt Bluem M’07. “Students will gain skills in international project management, social entrepreneurship, strategic leadership in an international environment and more.”

M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology With technology and education becoming more intertwined than ever, Saint Mary’s is offering a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology program both online and on campus.

Beginning this fall, the M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology will help educators integrate content, technology and pedagogy. Graduates will be able to design instruction for individualized learning and go beyond theory to discover new ways to educate and inspire students.

“This program will engage teachers in re-examining the world of learning in today’s technology-rich contexts,” said Rebecca Hopkins ’94, M’00, dean of the Graduate School of Education. “Knowing how to use technology as a mind tool will inspire both teachers and their learners as they partner to co-create dynamic results.”

This program was designed by a development committee that identified the technological needs of current teachers. Comprised of administrators and educators from the K–12 area as well as higher education, the committee met with school district superintendents and other school leaders to gauge trends, needs and the evolving role of the teacher.

Nancy Van Erp, program director, said the content and delivery were “crafted for teachers who want to know more about integrating learning with technology in meaningful, creative and transformative ways.”≠ FALL 2014

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In Case You Missed It 2014 Hendrickson Forum

Sheila Bair, former head of the FDIC, current chair of the Systemic Risk Council and author, was the featured speaker for the 2014 Hendrickson Forum, held at the Twin Cities campus on April 8. Bair’s talk, “Main Street vs. Wall Street and the New Financial Paradigm” provided a unique and informed perspective on the U.S. financial crisis of 2008 and how to avoid such episodes in the future. If you missed her talk, you can watch a replay via Twin Cities Public Television’s online programming archive. For the link, visit: www.smumn.edu/sheilabair.

Under-Told Stories

The Under-Told Stories Project, produced in partnership with Saint Mary’s University, shares in-depth, feature stories from some of the world’s most remote locations through PBS NewsHour and other media organizations. The partnership brings Fred de Sam Lazaro to the university’s Twin Cities campus and is intended to raise awareness about the local ramifications of global issues. PBS NewsHour is seen five nights a week on more than 315 PBS stations across the country and is also available online, via public radio in select markets and via podcast. To view past stories, go to www.undertoldstories.org/ stories.

Under-Told Stories panel discussion: Enslaving or Liberating: What Are You Wearing?

In a garment industry where hourly wage for overseas workers has been a controversy for decades, Joe Bozich sees a way to pay workers fairly. As CEO of Knights Apparel, Bozich and his Alta Gracia clothing brand pay Dominican garment workers 3.5 times the legal minimum wage, often resulting in improved living situations.

Can this model be profitable in the long run? Will Alta Gracia ever compete with the likes of Adidas or Nike while also fulfilling its mission of fair factory compensation?

Fred de Sam Lazaro, director of the Under-Told Stories Project and correspondent for PBS NewsHour, moderated a conversation with Bozich and other panelists Nov. 11-12 at both the Winona and Twin Cities campuses.≠

Among those gathered to celebrate 10 years in Apple Valley were Brother Robert Smith ’76, vice president for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, Apple Valley Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland, Trustee Emeritus Bernie Wagnild, and M.Ed. program director Suzanne Peterson M’99.

Saint Mary’s celebrates 10 years in Apple Valley Saint Mary’s staff were joined by community members, as well as alumni, students and th potential students May 15 during the Apple Valley Center community open house, held in celebration of the location’s 10th anniversary.

Anniversary Two alumni — Kim Lang ’14 and Henry Cho ’06 — shared their stories with the crowd.

Lang was enrolled in college 25 years ago, but family and work pushed school aside. After working her way up into a managerial position, she found herself without a job because of layoffs during the recent economic crisis. It was then that she decided to go back to school, and she picked Saint Mary’s for its friendly atmosphere, quality instruction and location south of the river.

Cho’s story was equally as compelling. He credits Saint Mary’s with giving him a desire for lifelong learning and the tools to lead and succeed.

He enrolled in a bachelor’s degree completion program. After graduation, he worked his way up to the rank of sergeant in law enforcement. Today, his life has taken a new turn. Over a year ago Cho opened and began operating a Chik-fil-A franchise in Apple Valley, where he grew up. He was one of 25,000 applicants for 60 Chik-fil-A franchise spots.

“I learned from Saint Mary’s about becoming a lifelong learner and discovering that change is okay,” Cho said.

To read about the 30th anniversary recognition of Saint Mary’s Twin Cities campus, turn to pages 24-27.≠ www.smumn.edu/magazine

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Saint Mary’s mourns passing of Brother Basil Rothweiler, former president Brother I. Basil Rothweiler, FSC ’38, 7th president of Saint Mary’s, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in St. Paul at the age of 97.

The inspirational and faith-filled leader celebrated his 80th Jubilee in July. It was just one more in a lengthy list of accomplishments for a man who dedicated his life to education, leading multiple schools with quiet strength and great character.

Brother Basil became a De La Salle Christian Brother in 1934.

After graduating from Saint Mary’s in 1938, he began his teaching career as a Christian Brother at Price College, Amarillo, Texas. In 1943, he would return to his alma mater, this time as dean of students. He remained at Brother I. Basil Saint Mary’s until 1947 when he was Rothweiler, FSC ’38 appointed principal of Price College.

President 1956-1963 Following a three-year term at Price, Brother Basil was named principal at De La Salle High School in Chicago.

Brother Basil served with distinction at De La Salle.

Under his direction, a robust building program resulted in the construction of several additional classroom and faculty buildings and enlarged athletic fields. Additionally, the student enrollment rose almost 40 percent during his tenure.

His progressive leadership continued when he assumed new duties as president of Saint Mary’s University (then College) on Aug. 3, 1956, growing the college both academically and physically throughout his term, which ended in 1963.

In honor and remembrance of Brother Basil a special fund is being established at Saint Mary's.

To further the educational legacy of this inspirational Lasallian leader, contact Audrey Kintzi, vice president for development and alumni relations, 507-457-1486 or akintzi@smumn.edu.

The Winona campus underwent a significant transformation: two new residence halls, Saint Thomas More Chapel, the library, the Christian Brothers faculty residence, the novitiate, and a minor seminary were all constructed under his guidance.

Enrollment nearly doubled from 688 to approximately 1,200 in 1962.

Brother Basil’s presidency at Saint Mary’s is also remembered for forming a solid alliance with the Winona community and Minnesota businesses.

“Brother Basil helped Saint Mary’s flourish during a difficult financial period,” Brother William Mann, president of Saint Mary’s University, said. “Throughout his career, he was known for his strong character, unwavering faith, and solid leadership.

He will be greatly missed.”

After leaving Saint Mary’s, Brother Basil served as a Visitor and finance director for the Christian Brothers, and as principal of Cretin High School in St. Paul and DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis. He would return to Saint Mary’s once more from 1986-89, working in development. The remainder of his career was spent assisting with development efforts at Catholic schools he had previously served. Until recent years, Brother Basil continued to be a familiar face at Saint Mary’s, particularly during summer Homecoming events.≠

Saint Mary’s trustee named Superior General at 45th General Chapter Brother President William Mann served as a delegate for the 45th General Chapter of the Institute of Brothers of the Christian Schools from April 22 to June 8 in Rome.

Held every seven years, the objectives of the 45th General Chapter included evaluating the life of the Institute of the Brothers, providing for continuing adaptation and renewal of the Rule of the Brothers, setting main guidelines for future action and electing the Superior General, Vicar General and general councilors.

Brother Robert Schieler, who has served for the past seven years as General Councilor for the Lasallian Region of North America, was elected Superior General and the 27th successor to Saint John Baptist de La Salle. He has served on Saint Mary’s University’s Board of Trustees since May 2011.

“We are grateful for Brother Robert Schieler’s service in his role as a trustee,” Brother William said upon returning from Rome. “Saint Mary’s extends our best wishes to him as he assumes his new role as Superior General and leader of the worldwide Lasallian educational network.”

The 88 Brothers who attended the General Chapter as delegates represented 80 countries and met for 51 days; they form the highest level of governance in the institute.

Brother William was one of four elected representatives sent from the District of Eastern North America of the

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Brothers of the Christian Schools (DENA). This was his first General Chapter as president of Saint Mary’s; he had previously attended the 42nd (1993), 43rd (2000) and 44th (2007) General Chapters. At the 43rd General Chapter, he was elected as Vicar General, a role he held from 2000 to 2007. Brother William also was a member of the International Rule Commission, a group that met from 2010 to 2012 to prepare documents for the chapter’s consideration.

In addition to Brother Robert and Brother William, university trustees Brother Gustavo Ramirez and Brother Lawrence Schatz, Brother Robert Schieler were also delegates to the chapter.

Brother Robert Smith ’76, vice president for Saint Mary’s Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, was a member of the 45th General Chapter’s Preparatory Commission from 2012 to 2014, which establishes rules and procedures for efficient and effective running of the General Chapter.≠

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Plaques of recognition honor dedication of employees Plaques of recognition were installed around the Winona campus this summer to honor the contributions of longtime employees, all of whom are now deceased. The 13 plaques are hung in a variety of offices, meeting rooms, lounges and other spaces. They are representative of a broad spectrum of employees — working faithfully in teaching, maintenance, offices and service centers — who contributed so much of their time and talent to the university and its students.

“These people served as inspirational role models for the many Saint Mary’s employees who have followed,” said Brother Wiliam. “These are just a few of the names of those who helped to build Saint Mary’s reputation and were fundamental to the success of this institution. We are forever grateful for their valuable work.”

• Tim Burchill ’68, M’00 had a long career in development, pioneered the M.A. in Philanthropy and Development program, was the first director of the Hendrickson Institute and was recognized nationally for his work in philanthropy.

• Dr. Arthur Flodstrom ’64 was a memorable professor and chair of the English and Philosophy Departments, and instrumental in starting new programming that ensured student success.

• Grace Burley was a long-time staff member in Central Services and a familiar and helpful face to faculty, staff and students.

• Dr. Donald Peake partnered to establish the theatre program and attract and retain quality faculty. He directed many plays throughout his career.

• Rory Vose was a visionary in the area of environmental biology. He helped obtain grants to remodel Hoffman Hall and began the consulting business of GeoSpatial Services.

• John Williams ’41 was a long-time business controller, who worked with multiple presidents and vice presidents, assisting with many major financial initiatives.

• Rev. Msgr. Julius Haun was a gifted grant writer who brought

Plaques of recognition were installed around the Winona campus this summer to honor the contributions of longtime employees, all of whom are now deceased.

recognition and financial resources to Saint Mary’s.

• Veronica Laak was a nurse in health services, caring for students with both skill and care throughout her tenure.

• Eileen Plinski brought her good nature and British accent to her work as a secretary to the president and vice president.

• Lois Losinski was a cheerful presence for many years in food service.

Greeting everyone with a smile, she knew students by name and enjoyed being part of their lives.

• James Klinger was a long-time maintenance worker, a skillful artisan and craftsman whose work is found throughout the historic buildings of Saint Mary’s.

• Dr. Marietta Conroy was a professor in the Classics Department who devoted her life to students. She received one of the first Severin Awards for her dedication to teaching.

• Jane Ochrymowycz attended to and championed students with special needs on campus. In retirement, she advocated throughout the state.

Plaques recognize long-time employee service New plaques on the Winona and Twin Cities campuses celebrate the longevity and commitment of Saint Mary’s University employees.

An impressive number of people are recognized for 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service. This is a visual testimonial that people believe in the work being done at

Saint Mary’s and speaks to the caliber and dedication of employees at the university.

According to the dedication plaque, the commitment of these individuals has “ensured that our students continue to benefit from Saint Mary’s unique lifedefining educational experience rooted in our Lasallian Catholic heritage.”≠

New trustees announced Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has announced new or returning members of its Board of Trustees: • Peter D. Pearson ’70, president, Friends of St. Paul Public Library, Minneapolis • Brother Michael J. McGinniss, president emeritus and professor of religion, La Salle University, Philadelphia • Celeste Suchocki, president and CEO of SCI Advisory Group, Cleveland, Ohio William Herzog ’70 of Apple Valley, Minn., and Mary Ann (Wera CST’64) Remick of Rochester, Minn., have completed their terms on the board.

The university is indebted to these trustees for their dedication and service.≠

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COMMENCEMENT

There were several days of high-fives, flowers and photos as Saint Mary’s conducted multiple commencement ceremonies on its Winona and Twin Cities campuses, as well as in Nairobi and Jamaica this spring and summer.

After all the diplomas were handed out, handshakes were given, and tassels were flipped, a total of 1,848 individuals crossed the threshold from being students to alumni of Saint Mary’s University between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014.

Winona On May 10, the Winona campus hosted a joint ceremony for both undergraduate and graduate students. Nearly 600 students received degrees.

Undergraduate reflections were offered by this year’s Outstanding Male and Female Seniors Amy Spitzmueller, daughter of Kathy and Bill Spitzmueller of New Brighton, Minn., and Miles Dunna, son of Wokie Dunna of Saint Paul.

Spitzmueller told her classmates, “The world sorely needs morally strong men and women to make their presence known in all of our various professions we have chosen and will choose. So go after dreams with passion and don’t let anything slow you down.”

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able to be brave, resourceful and diligent in my efforts to make Saint Mary’s better.

I’m a better person because I know you and through your eyes I now know myself.”

Representing the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, Stephanie Nuttall, an M.S. in Geographic Information Science (GIS) graduate from Winona, also provided a reflection. When Nuttall’s boss suggested she go back to school and get a degree in GIS, she said her first thoughts were, “What’s GIS? How could I possibly manage to go back to school and still be a full-time attorney?”

But Nuttall called the past two and a half years an incredible learning experience both educationally and personally.

“We will all make an impact on our world, and our time at Saint Mary’s has prepared us for that, not only by helping us find the knowledge that is our power but by teaching us to use it responsibly for the good of our world,” she said.

Courtney Leasure Clark, M.A. in Philanthropy and Development, from Austin, Texas, and Kathleen Junko, M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning, from Farmington, Minn., were presented with Outstanding Graduate Final Paper Awards.

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas L. Kilbride, J.D. — a 1978 Saint Mary’s graduate from Rock Island, Ill. — received an honorary Doctor of Ethical Leadership degree in recognition of 30

years of service and ethical leadership as a committed public servant.

Justice Kilbride was cited for conscientiously serving the people of the State of Illinois throughout his career. He began as an attorney in Rock Island, Ill., where he engaged in the general practice of law while providing significant pro bono service to clients and organizations.

He was elected to the Supreme Court of Illinois for the Third District in 2000 and served as Chief Justice from 201013. The award honors his “outstanding leadership, professional competence and significant accomplishment.”

Minneapolis Earning a college degree is never easy, but the reward is lifelong. The student speakers at each of the three Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs commencement ceremonies on June 1 would attest to that.

Prior to their fellow graduates walking across the stage at the Saint Mary’s University Center and receiving their diplomas, speakers told stories of bumps in the road and moments of doubt along the way toward earning their degrees.

Yue Xu, a native of China who received her M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration, said, “I faced a lot of differences between the traditional Chinese education style and the Western education style. I remember that I did not know what a syllabus was, and I did not bring it to my first class.”

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Besides cultural and language barriers, Xu also had to focus on two family emergencies that required her attention during her time at Saint Mary’s, as well as a 400-hour internship as a nursing home administrator.

During those hardest times, she was more motivated and determined than ever to finish her studies and utilize what she had learned.

Rhonda Davis, who received her M.A. in Educational Leadership, reminded the crowd that the challenges may not be over. She encouraged her colleagues to continue helping each other like they did throughout their time at Saint Mary’s.

“We will create new solutions to complex problems, we will be told that we can’t, because change is hard,” Davis said. “There is no budget, or we don’t have enough resources. But I am confident that we are ready to run the race. We cannot do it alone, we need each other. We were a solid support system for each other when we were in the classroom, and we feel a connection to each other that is amazing.”

Jamaica Saint Mary’s “global footprint” includes the M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning program offered at the Catholic College of Mandeville, Jamaica. The program attracts working teachers from across the island nation who strive to become better at their vocation.

On May 10, four of this year’s 38 graduates attended the commencement ceremony at the Winona campus. They officially received their diplomas in September at the CCM commencement, but they wanted to see and experience the university that sponsors their degree program.

One teacher, Andreanna Williams, said the M.Ed. program was very Lasallian in spirit. “We learned to think about working with kids where they are … to recognize that they are individuals and work with them to succeed (in life), not just to do well on tests.”

Nairobi On May 3, a festive celebration was held at Tangaza University College for the graduates of Christ the Teacher Institute for Education (CTIE) and the Maryknoll Institute of African Studies (MIAS), Saint Mary’s two affiliate programs in Nairobi, Kenya. The day began with an exuberant baccalaureate Mass with dancing and singing in English and Swahili, followed by the 18th commencement ceremony. For the first time in the history of CTIE, another ceremony was held July 12, to allow an additional 17 students to obtain their degrees from Saint Mary’s. A total of 39 students graduated from MIAS and CTIE.≠ www.smumn.edu/magazine

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Branding the essence of Saint Mary’s What’s the essence of Saint Mary’s?

You might know it, especially if you experienced it firsthand as a student.

But not everyone has had that opportunity.

During the past year, the university has spent time and resources to determine what differentiates Saint Mary’s, particularly in the minds of prospective students. Being able to clearly articulate the university’s benefits is more important than ever because we exist in a crowded marketplace.

To ascertain Saint Mary’s distinctiveness in the minds of our primary audiences, the university partnered with the brand, research and communication strategy firm Lipman Hearne. The Chicago-based firm, which specializes in higher education and non-profit work, started in November 2013 with on-campus (Winona and Twin Cities) focus groups of Saint Mary’s alumni, students and employees as well as a focus group of alumni in Chicago.

The focus groups helped inform a survey of hundreds of prospective students, ranging from those interested in traditional undergraduate college to those interested in graduate programs.

The process moved from research to analysis and on to brand platform development, the development of key messages, brand architecture establishment, and finally the creative execution of select marketing items, such as student recruitment materials.

One of the outcomes of the brand strategy work was the development of the following positioning statement for Saint Mary’s, which along with our mission, provides a strong foundation for future communications with prospective students and others: “The quality of the relationships you experience is directly related to the lasting value of the education you receive.

That’s why our focus on the whole individual is tireless and multifaceted, and it shows in the trajectory of our students’ lives.”

Another outcome was the development of the following core message — another tool to articulate the university’s distinctiveness: “At Saint Mary’s, the people who get to know you — faculty, peers, staff — all become allies. It’s here, in an intense give-and-take setting, where each of us discovers just how much we can grow. You’ll find, in every one of our classrooms, a relationship-driven, person-centered education. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to make an impact, to achieve beyond expectations, to be known.”

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A supporting message with both the university’s heritage and future in mind was also developed. It’s as follows: “Saint John Baptist de La Salle knew that education was the way forward; the path to equality and progress. Today, more than 330 years later, as the world wrestles with the role of higher education, our resolve in our mission has never been stronger or our ideals more relevant. Saint Mary’s is more necessary than ever. Whether our students are in Winona or Minneapolis or any campus in the world, the experience is the same — through intense inquiry, we discover the truths in the world around us and the character within us. For us, this style of community is an intentional expression of our Lasallian Catholic heritage. It begins with abandoning elitism, embracing respect, and being dedicated to every person.”

The university also now has a marketing campaign themeline, “This is Your Time,” which will be used in various ways to communicate that students and their success is at the center of the Saint Mary’s experience and central in the minds — and actions — of all university community members.

This branding effort has been one of the university’s strategic planning initiatives and preparation for the future led by Brother William Mann, president. It follows the development of a strategic visioning document (Strategic Plan 20122017) and a year of Centennial events in 2012-2013.

As Brother William explained at the August 2013 University Convocation, “marketing and branding, branding and marketing for recruitment” was a priority focus for 2013-2014 and important to position the university to perpetuate its Lasallian Catholic heritage.

After nearly a year of intense work that’s included research, analysis, creative exploration and audience testing, the university knows how it is unique in the marketplace and has new tools to clearly convey Saint Mary’s unique personcentered education.

So, if you find yourself in an elevator with someone asking you about Saint Mary’s, be sure to share, in your own words: “Saint Mary’s University is a place that believes when people work together, the world gets better. We think those who create knowledge have a responsibility to share it. And the purpose of education is to empower. These beliefs stem from our roots as a Lasallian Catholic institution. They’re reflected in the lives we change and the relationships we build.

On all of our campuses, students connect to something bigger, and leave ready for their moment.”

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Terrance “Terry” Russell ’76

Meet our Trustees

When did you begin serving on the board and what committees are you serving on?

I began serving on the board in May 2010, and I work with the University Advancement Committee. The committee pulls together the efforts of development, alumni relations, and marketing and communication on both the Winona and Twin Cities campuses into a cohesive unit.

Terry Russell ’76 and his wife Kathy ’78.

Why did you agree to become a member of the Saint Mary’s University Board of Trustees?

Brother William approached me during the fall of 2009 through my brother-in-law Brother Patrick Conway ’75, M’80. I was impressed by Brother William’s longterm vision for Saint Mary’s, as well as his enthusiasm for carrying out the school’s mission. My wife, Kathy (Conway ’78) and I were familiar with the “new” Saint Mary’s as our daughter, Anne, graduated in 2009. During Anne’s time at the school we were moved by the dedication of her professors who showed great care for their students and got to know them as people as well as students. She still remains close to her adviser who has continued to provide career and post-graduate guidance.

Most of all, I felt compelled to give back to the institution that provided me with the tools to succeed in a competitive world.

our facilities to continue to build on our “first-class” reputation. The First Generation Initiative has been an unqualified success in providing college access and support to students who would not normally have the option to attend college. Saint Mary’s is uniquely positioned to provide both the environment and support needed to help the participants thrive.

Finally, I’m intrigued by the graduate programs’ ability to touch the lives of those who study at the Minneapolis or Winona campuses, our satellite campuses, and also those who now are able to take advantage of our growing online offerings. The diversity of our student population is outstanding and will be a factor in our long-term viability. Our third daughter, Mary, is finishing up her master’s degree at Saint Mary’s.

What has it been like having a governance role?

I’m impressed by the talent and dedication of the staff Brother William has assembled. Our job as trustees is to review strategic direction and support the long-term goals and objectives of the university. The individuals on the board have developed a very close relationship through meetings and retreats and through the development of the strategic plan. We are all in full support of the strategic plan and are committed to fulfilling its promise.

What are your hopes and dreams for Saint Mary’s second century?

My hopes and dreams for the university center around the cold, hard reality of resources. I’m hopeful the direction outlined in the strategic plan will lead to a state-of-the-art science facility in Winona, the permanency of the First Generation Initiative, and continued expansion of graduate programs in Minneapolis and Winona. I dream we will be able to generate the funds to make it all a reality.

What discussions have been the most interesting since you’ve joined the board?

As a graduate of Saint Mary’s, I’m very interested in the viability and success of the undergraduate program. As a board, we have had many discussions about increasing enrollment at the Winona campus. I think the strategic plan provides a clear direction for Saint Mary’s future while maintaining and strengthening our Lasallian mission.

I’m most intrigued by advancing the sciences, the First Generation Initiative, and the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. While I was at Saint Mary’s so many years ago, we were known as a first-class science destination. While I believe this is still true, there is a need to re-envision our offerings and enhance

What is your current employment situation?

I work for a reinsurance broker, Guy Carpenter, which is a subsidiary of Marsh McLennan. Guy Carpenter does financial and actuarial backing for insurance companies. I have been in the field since 1979 and work out of both the Minneapolis and Tampa offices, reporting directly to Guy Carpenter’s CEO. What is your proudest accomplishment (personal and/or professional)?

My proudest accomplishment is the family Kathy and I have together. We have been blessed with four wonderful daughters and four grandchildren. I’m happy to have an opportunity to give back a fraction of what I received from Saint Mary’s University.≠

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The 2012 London study abroad students.

London theatre study abroad program celebrates 20 years Saint Mary’s London study abroad students hate to say cheerio to their homey flats and their jaunts on the Tube, because they’re having such a smashing good time.

And some of them, legend has it, even learn to stomach a meal of haggis.

This fall marks the 20th anniversary of Saint Mary’s London theatre study abroad program.

Qualified theatre majors spend one semester abroad through the Stefannié Valéncia Kierlin Theatre in London Program.

Under the guidance of Saint Mary’s and British faculty, they take classes and attend performances at London’s West End, Off-West End and Fringe theatres.

What truly sets the Saint Mary’s program apart is the fact that participating students stage a full production in a London theatre each year — believed to be something no other U.S. college or university can boast.

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Dr. Gary Diomandes with his theatrical students.

Flanagan ’63 (retired theatre professor) led New York and London trips, and he came up with the idea to do a semester study abroad in London. And it became a requirement for theatre majors.”

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3 The first group of London theatre students included Laura Ishum ’95, front row, third from left.

In 1997, the program was narrowed for only junior theatre majors as it had grown too large, and in 1999, the Kierlin family honored the late Stefannié Valéncia Kierlin by making a gift to endow scholarships and the London program. Kierlin, a professional dancer, had a passion for the arts and had served as executive director of the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts.

In just three months overseas, Diomandes said students undergo tremendous growth.

“They all change,” he said. “They become better students when they get back. It’s not just in books; it’s seeing, touching and reliving history. It’s not just words on a page.”

Students take a full schedule of classes including global issues, theatre in London, art in London, page to stage, three electives of acting, British politics, British contemporary writers, and international business.

The London study abroad also provides them with an invaluable experience living in a big city and using public transit. They even do their own cooking and meal preparation.

Even 20 years later, Laura Ishum ’95 remembers aspects of being in London vividly: living in flats, all the walking, the experience of fending for yourself in another country, and figuring out money.

“I would recommend it to any student,” she said. “I’m not a history buff, but I learned a ton about history and gained a respect for history. Being a visual person, if I walk it, I’ll never forget how I walked it. But if I read, it I’ll only memorize it for a test and then forget it.”

Both Ishum and Tom Conry ’12 (who did the London study abroad in 2010), display the experience prominently on their résumés.

Ishum works in Las Vegas as director of entertainment for Pinnacle Entertainment. Conry is in his final year of graduate studies at the University of

Houston, where he is earning an M.F.A. in Acting.

“It gives students a chance to get some practical experience putting on a show outside of a university environment,” Conry said. “You learn how to work together to overcome all kinds of practical challenges, and getting a chance to perform in a different country looks great on a résumé.”

“It’s not a typical summer stock,” Ishum said.

Diomandes said that for many students, performing in London is their first professional gig. “We always do an American play because that’s what the Brits want,” he said. “We’ve built an audience base. And the plays have been reviewed by London papers. It gives students a good dose of reality.

But it’s not all work and no “plays.”

Where better to learn from some of the world’s best actors? Diomandes said theatre students see an average of 45 professional plays while abroad; the record is 64.

“I think the main plus for a theatre major is how much theatre you have a chance to see,” Conry said. Seeing Shakespearean plays at the Globe Theatre — as they would have originally been done — was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Ishum agrees. “Just to see that much quality entertainment within different genres …,” she said. “I can tell you it’s helped me because it relates to all levels of entertainment. I’ve referred to those experiences throughout my career.”

Saint Mary’s students have also met lots of famous people through the years: Helena Bonham Carter, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Dame Judi Dench. Sir Ian McKellan had a one-onone conversation with one student — even passing along his personal contact information.

Participants typically enjoy day trips to Cambridge, Bath, Canterbury and Blenheim Palace (Sir Winston Churchill’s birthplace). Students also have an opportunity to spend four days in Edinburgh, Scotland, where Diomandes introduces them (some willingly, some reluctantly) to haggis.

Conry found himself a willing haggis eater and said, truthfully, “it didn’t even look super gross.”

An optional part of the trip includes an intense two-week acting program at the Gaiety School of Acting, the national theatre school of Ireland.

“If I had to make the choice (of colleges) again, I’d still choose Saint Mary’s because the London program is entirely unique and will be an experience you will draw on for the rest of your theatre career and the rest of your life,” Conry said.

Ishum remains friends with several people she studied abroad with 20 years ago. “The family that was created over there is irreplaceable,” she said.≠ Diomandes has blogged about the London study-abroad program for several years. Go to www.smumn.edu/londonblog to check out past years’ trips or to keep up with current students studying and performing in London. www.smumn.edu/magazine

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Shows staged in London 1994 “Working” by Studs Terkel, adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso, Wimbledon Studio Theatre 1996 “Museum” by Tina Howe and “Lonely Planet” by Steven Dietz, Wimbledon Studio Theatre 1997 “Side by Side by Sondheim,” Wimbledon Studio Theatre 1998 “The Mad Hitch Hiker and Other Stories” by Gary Diomandes, The Onion Shed Theatre 1999 “The Dining Room” by A.R. Gurney, Wimbledon Studio Theatre 2000 “Kennedy’s Children” by Robert Patrick, Wimbledon Studio Theatre 2001 “SubUrbia” by Eric Bogosian, Wimbledon Studio Theatre 2002 “Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean” by Ed Graczyk, Wimbledon Studio Theatre 2003 Theatre renovation, no show 2004 “The Diviners” by James Leonard Jr., Greenwich Playhouse 2005 “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder, Wimbledon Studio Theatre 2006 “Posthumorous” by Dr. Michael Flanagan ’63, Wimbledon Studio Theatre 2007 “The Shadow Box” by Michael Cristofer, Wimbledon StudioTheatre 2008 “Radium Girls” by D.W. Gregory, Wimbledon Studio Theatre 2009 “Vanities” by Jack Heifner, Tara Arts Studio Theatre 2010 “God’s Country” by Steven Dietz, Tara Arts Studio Theatre 2011 “Greater Tuna” by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, Tara Arts Studio Theatre 2012 “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani, Tara Arts Studio Theatre 2013 “The Triangle Factory Fire Project” by Christopher Piehler, Tara Arts Studio Theatre 2014 “How I Learned to Drive”

by Paula Vogel, The New Wimbledon Studio Theatre

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Sister Jane serves as acting director of CTIE Sister Jane Gikonyo, IBVM, Psy.D., knows she has big shoes to fill.

This fall, Sister Jane steps into the role of acting director of Christ the Teacher Institute for Education from Aug. 1 through Jan. 31. Brother Paulos Mesmer ’90, M’91 is on sabbatical after serving 10 years in the role.

Sister Jane — armed with a love for her students and a passion for teaching — is ready for the task. She smiles as she says, “I like challenges.”

Her first introduction to Saint Mary’s-affiliated CTIE was in 1996, when one of the other sisters in her order began taking classes at the Nairobi, Kenya location and expressed a positive experience. Then, after she received her master’s degree in 2006, Sister Jane applied to CTIE and was hired to teach guidance and counseling. She was soon asked to facilitate a session of teaching practice teachers, and in May of 2007, she became dean of studies.

As dean of studies, her duties were many: development and implementation of programs, faculty and student advising, and assisting the director.

There are about 180 students now at CTIE. They also employ six full-time faculty and as many as 50 part-time faculty, depending on the semester.

“I love working at CTIE. It’s almost become my first home because I spend most of my time there,” she said. “I think CTIE is a good center for education, and in terms of teacher preparation and training, it’s the best. Our studentto-faculty ratio I also think is the best. Faculty and students are able to interact, and our faculty understand the learners. It’s a small community. We talk of being brothers and sisters to each other. We know each other. It’s a home to many of us.”

Graduates of CTIE not only teach in Africa but worldwide. The ripple effects spread far beyond the African boundaries. Often students at CTIE come from financial hardship. An education at CTIE is literally life-altering, not only for the students, but also for their families and for the students and families they will go on to teach.

And that CTIE graduates are highly sought-after brings Sister Jane the greatest joy. It is, to her, a sign that CTIE is transforming lives.

“When we hear where our students are working, we know our reputation is good,” she said. “That’s what gives us the joy, knowing our students are needed. We are making an impact. Schools want our teachers. They tell us ‘your students are different than any other.’

Sister Jane quickly lists off CTIE alumni who are serving as principals, deputy principals and faculty members at prestigious schools. Two faculty members at CTIE are students that Sister Jane once taught.

“Seeing those students we mentor and the way they transform and change; that is the greatest gift anyone can get,” she said. “They’ll go out there and make an impact.

The spirit of Saint John Baptist de La Salle (founder of the De La Salle Christian Brothers) is so much alive.” ≠

Sister Jane Gikonyo spent three months at the Winona and Minneapolis campuses beginning in February in order to observe and understand the university better and to see what she could implement in Nairobi. She met with faculty, learned about technology and attended many university activities.

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First class of First Generation Scholars graduates Their dreams are as endless as their potential.

The first graduating First Generation Initiative Scholars have goals of going into education, social work, optometry, business, graphic design, law and psychology.

These smiling faces — who received their diplomas May 10 — represent the success of a program that began four years ago to assist students from underserved populations with achieving their educational goals.

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the generosity of benefactors, First Generation Scholars from Saint Mary’s partner schools receive financial support; enhanced student services (tutoring, literacy classes, advising, evening study hours with upperclassmen, mentoring and cultural and social activities) and faculty collaboration (including a literacy specialist and faculty assistance).

Graduating seniors were: Cynthia Garcia, Daniela Martinez, Ibrahim Dickey, Maribel Luna, Mayra Rodriguez, Patricia Nguyen, Carla Olivares and Yasmin Duarte.

Dr. Jane Anderson, director of programs of the First Generation Initiative, gets a little teary when she reflects back on the past four years and the students she has come to know as her “familia.”

A phrase immediately comes to her mind: your children are not of you, they are the arrows from your bow.

“I’m so impressed by them,” she said. “They are going to be our nation’s leaders. Having come in at an economic and academic disadvantage, they have excelled academically and have participated fully in life on campus.

I don’t know if I have a right to be proud because they are the ones who have accomplished this. They faced any difficulties and very quietly and persistently overcame them. They have been a source of inspiration.”

Dr. Anderson is particularly moved by how grateful these students are to have received this kind of opportunity.

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The First of the First The first graduating students who have participated in First Generation Initiative programming celebrate their success.

Daniela Martinez ’14

intergenerational cycle of poverty. “These students see this as working not only for themselves, but to help their families and their communities,” Dr. Anderson said.

For example, Cynthia Garcia wants to teach Spanish in her Chicago neighborhood; Ibrahim Dickey wants to teach English as a Second Language,

assisting young students who are struggling with their studies as they adapt to a new language, just as he once did.

And Daniela Martinez wants to go to law school to obtain the skills to help immigrant populations like the ones she grew up with in North Chicago. A brief internship with attorney Thomas Harvick ’67 solidified her dream.

She has already lined up a job as a legal assistant at a law firm in the heart of Chicago. “My ultimate goal is to do well on the LSAT and attend law school. I’ll probably go to school part time because I believe the experience I’ll be getting at the law office is also valuable. It will be a gradual process.

“Ever since I was in middle school and high school we’ve learned all about civil rights cases. I like that lawyers advocate for people. I live in an immigrant community where I see the need to have someone to represent them. Justice is important.”

Martinez has come a long way in four years. “I feel more confident to raise my hand really, really high and ask questions of the professors if I do not understand.

But I never saw myself graduating from college. I’d never known anyone who

graduated from college in my family.

I never had that role model,” she said.

“My mom knew that it would be a way out and she encouraged me. She’s very proud of me now. She’s a single mother and has done everything to get me a good education. She came to the United States at 16 from Honduras and did everything on her own including becoming a U.S. citizen. Now I have to do what she couldn’t, which is get a college education.

She sees me as an extension of her.”

A history major and a global studies minor, Martinez graduated with a 3.5 grade point average. During her time at Saint Mary’s, she attended a S.O.U.L. (Serving Others United in Love) trip to Guatemala, served as president of the Intercultural Awareness Association, participated in the mock trial on campus, was a hall representative in student senate, and served as a camp counselor for the Countdown to College summer immersion experience for high-schoolers.

Martinez calls herself blessed to be a part of the inaugural class of FGI Scholars. “I come here and I feel like I am home. I’m going to cry because I’m so proud of our accomplishments. I feel we will stay connected no matter what.

“I know in the future I will want to give back. I want to make (benefactors of the program) proud. They are making a big difference in people’s lives. I know that without my scholarship, my future would not be the same.”

“Watching them mature and knowing that they will give back to their families and communities is fantastic,” Dr. Anderson said. “We will never truly let them go, but they can now go out and impact many, many people.”

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Together and by association for more than 80 years, the De La Salle Christian Brothers — in dedicated partnership with a large community of laypeople — have enhanced Saint Mary’s and furthered its strong mission. A community of committed employees on all levels (food service, faculty, office personnel, administration, maintenance and beyond) shares in the important work of educating and preparing tomorrow’s ethical leaders.

The face of Saint Mary’s has changed through the years.

Where many Christian Brothers once filled the classrooms and offices, a much smaller number serve today. But the legacy handed down 300 years ago by Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of educators and the founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, continues.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE LASALLIAN CATHOLIC? We are a Lasallian Catholic university that prepares its graduates with a distinctive identity in fidelity to the Church’s mission in service of the Good News of the Gospel and a world vision rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Our excellent quality education prepares graduates to live ethical lives of service and leadership and inspires in them, in the tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a profound reverence for all human life, a desire to protect the vulnerable, and a commitment to serve the common good.

Saint Mary’s is part of a bigger picture including nearly 5,000 De La Salle Christian Brothers around the world with 80,000 colleagues. Together they are engaged in the Lasallian educational mission to over 1 million students in more than 1,000 schools in 82 countries. Today, the Lasallian global network, the ongoing realization of De La Salle’s tradition and spirit, is thriving worldwide. Here in the U.S. there are 93 Lasallian educational institutions, including six Lasallian colleges and universities.

Saint Mary’s is strengthened by this global network of educators who are — together and by association — shaping the future of education.

This summer and early fall about 100 Saint Mary’s faculty, staff and students have participated or will participate in internal and external Lasallian formation opportunities around The Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies

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the globe, coming together in thought, prayer and reflection, exchanging ideas and unifying their work as part of this bigger picture. The Saint Mary’s mission, and the mission of the De La Salle Christian Brothers continues to grow and thrive as it is transmitted from vowed religious to lay partners.

Summer mission education and formation opportunities The Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies The Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies, a three-year residential course of study that meets for two weeks each summer in Moraga, Calif., is an intensive Lasallian formation and education program that studies the life and work of Saint John Baptist de La Salle and the origins of the Lasallian mission. Through analysis of the writings of De La Salle and an analysis of some modern educators, participants deepen their understanding of the Lasallian heritage and its influence on contemporary education. Participants include: Laurel Anderson M’03, Paul Christensen, Genelle Groh M’07, Joe Tadie ’91, Alissa Nollan, Scott Sorvaag D’07, Annmarie DeMarais ’83, M’05, Carrie Keillor and Valerie Edwards Robeson.

IALU Leadership Program for Lasallian Universities The International Association for Lasallian Universities Leadership Program, a two-week seminar held annually in Rome, Italy, brings together professors at Lasallian colleges and universities to deepen understanding of and commitment to Lasallian partnership by study of the Lasallian charism, the Catholic intellectual tradition, and the international Lasallian educational network. The IALU program is specifically designed for university faculty. Participants include: Paul Kotz, Matt Nowakowski, Sandra Hamilton and John Paul Ngesoh.

Brother John Johnston Institute of Contemporary Lasallian Practice The Brother John Johnston Institute of Contemporary Lasallian Practice (replacing the Lasallian Leadership Institute) is a new formation program at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., that focuses on our Lasallian heritage in light of contemporary realities. The thematic areas covered were: Lasallian Story and Vision; Lasallian Service to the Poor and the Promotion of Social Lasallian Summer Retreat

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formation Justice; and Lasallian Spirituality, Vocation and Association. A capstone project is expected of all participants. The program will be conducted on a two-year cycle (March 2014-March 2016), and consists of five in-person gatherings and four online sessions. Participants include: Bob Anderson, Audrey Kintzi and Steven McGlaun M’08.

Lasallian Social Justice Institute The Lasallian Social Justice Institute, an annual one-week workshop held in different locations around the country (Tucson, Ariz., this year), attempts to ground participants experientially, practically and spiritually in the Catholic social teachings on social justice and in the preferential option for the poor that is a hallmark of Lasallian identity. LSJI 2014 addressed issues of migration and immigration. Rachel McGee participated.

Huether Lasallian Conference The Huether Lasallian Conference is an annual gathering of Lasallian educators in the region. The theme changes from year to year with a focus on innovative educational issues. This year’s event will be held in Chicago in November.

Collegium: A Colloquy on Faith and Intellectual Life Collegium seminars bring together scholars interested in exploring aspects of the Catholic intellectual tradition, and their role in the mission of Catholic higher education. This opportunity rotates on a yearly basis between The College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., Saint John’s University, Minn., and the University of Portland. Participating was Derek Jackson.

Lasallian Mission Days The Lasallian Mission Days program, on the Twin Cities campus this year, was an opportunity for 20 faculty and staff to learn more about many aspects of our Lasallian mission — including the life and times of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the development of the international Lasallian educational mission, service to the poor, Lasallian spirituality, the Christian Brothers worldwide and at Saint Mary’s, and the history of Saint Mary’s University. The group will meet for four hours each day, for four days, and is for new members of the university community La Salle Summer Program on Leadership and Global Understanding

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Lasallian Summer Retreat This three-day retreat with Lasallian scholar Brother Frederick Mueller explored the themes of Lasallian history and the life of De La Salle, with an emphasis on the spiritual life and Lasallian spirituality. Participants included: Pat Calton; Demian Cho; Bridget Coffou ’11; Michelle Cullen ’10; Joe Dulak, Hannah Erickson; Joe Gonzalez; Nathan Lien; Erich Lippman; Terrie Lueck; Amanda Martin; Deb Nahrgang; Alece Newberry; Kathy Pederson M’09, M’13; Blake Pickart; Larry Price; Matt Rowley ’93; Lisa Truax; Chris Verch; Kara Wener ’00; Sr. Kathryn Berger; Annette Collins ’01, M’06; Roxanne Eubank; Barb Hall M’04; Laura Hunt; Julie Kirsch; Bill Knutson M’00; Heidi Lender M’00; Scott McMahon; Brother Robert Smith ’76; Holly Tapper; Holly Taylor ’13; Diana-Christine Teodorescu M’97, C’98; Mary Thole; Stacia Vogel and Sarah Wanger ’04, M’11.

Regional Lasallian Pilot Program Young Lasallians from all six Lasallian colleges and universities in the United States gathered for a weeklong conference that included presentations, service projects, and opportunities for building association. This provided an experience that explored what it means to be a Lasallian leader, built connections with other Lasallians from across the region, and increased support for college-age young Lasallians. This event was held at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif. Participants included students Elliut Fonseca ’17, Kim Juncewski ’16 and Molly Nocera ’15 and advisor Brother Cristhian Diaz Meza.

La Salle Summer Program on Leadership and Global Understanding An international group of Young Lasallians from the worldwide network of Lasallian colleges and universities gathered to share, understand and develop ideas and projects. This year’s event was in Barcelona, Spain. Ena Moats ’17 participated.

Lasallian Volunteers The Lasallian Volunteers — a program of the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the Lasallian Region of North America — provides dedicated, well-trained volunteers for one or more years of service to schools and agencies of the Brothers whose mission is to serve the poor. Acting out of faith, rooted in the Gospel, and sharing community with the Brothers and other Lasallians, the volunteers empower the poor by personalized service primarily through education. Lasallian Volunteers change the world for the better and discover themselves transformed in the process. Participants include: Jocelyn Thompson ’14, Katherine Mockler ’14 and Kyle Garesche ’13.

Lasallian Youth Gathering Saint Mary’s hosted the 2014 Lasallian Youth Gathering on its Winona campus June 22-27. Nearly 100 high school students from throughout the Midwest were engaged in a variety of learning, service and fun activities throughout the week.

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CEL Program supports Graduate school faculty members completed a new Teaching Fellows program.

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) programs at the Winona and Twin Cities campuses support the university’s commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

CELT promotes, supports and facilitates faculty development initiatives and programs on both campuses for teaching faculty. CELT assists faculty members in becoming better teachers so that, in turn, the university’s students might experience enhanced training and increase their learning. At Saint Mary’s, this commitment is foundational to the university’s mission.

In fact, Saint Mary’s faculty participate in professional development at levels that exceed national averages. Newly dedicated spaces for faculty engagement and collaboration on the Winona and Twin Cities campuses that are aligned with CELT enhance opportunities for faculty and staff growth and development.

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New faculty development centers open The Technology Innovation Center (TIC) opened last year in Room 125 of Saint Mary’s Hall in Winona. The flexible technology and seating allows a variety of uses and promotes discussion and collaboration. The center is providing an opportunity and space where instructors can learn, test and practice innovative uses of technology for teaching and learning, and where support staff can receive training and skill development on technology that promotes the efficient operations of the university.

On July 22, the Twin Cities campus CELT space opened in La Salle Hall.

“The CELT is a place that faculty can call ‘home’,” said Dr. Susan Hines M’01, D’07, director of faculty development for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. “The space provides an area with computers and a place to visit and collaborate with other faculty. Access to instructional resources and faculty development workshops won’t just be provided — it will be encouraged and supported.”

“This new space is a dream come true,” said Brother Robert Smith ’76, vice president for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs.

“While we have long provided faculty development opportunities, having a dedicated space reflects our continuing commitment to our faculty — full-time and part-time — to enhance their already excellent teaching. The center will help provide engaged and dynamic learning, and anything that benefits our teaching faculty directly benefits our students.”

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teaching excellence Students utilized the new Technology Innovation Center on the Winona campus during the Celebration of Scholarship.

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the Twin Cities campus was recognized nationally for its work.

Graduate faculty complete Teaching Fellows Program

University recognized nationally for excellence in faculty development

Twelve SGPP school faculty members completed the new Teaching Fellows Program this spring offered through the university’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.

Over a six-month period, monthly sessions focused on topics ranging from providing access to education to engaging adult students. Faculty fellows created teaching journals and portfolios to demonstrate learning. Upon finishing the program, fellows are encouraged to share what they’ve learned with other Saint Mary’s teachers by hosting workshops and webinars or becoming a mentor.

“This program is meant to instill research-based teaching practices and strategies into faculty members’ instructional repertoire,” said Dr. Susan Hines, director of faculty development for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. “We are grounding it in our Lasallian tradition of excellence and learnercentered teaching. Ultimately, the objective is to give back.”

Graduates included: Shannon Cisewski D’04, Dr. Lyle Koski, Penny Bidne, Corey Ayling, Dan Strittmater, Dr. Lee Gremillion, Dr. Kirsten Seal, Kristen Tupa, Linda Fellows, Bill Johnson, Richard Roy and Joe Schmitt. After program analysis and evaluation, another group will form in November 2014.

In April the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) faculty development program at the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs was lauded as one of 12 exemplary teaching and learning centers in the nation.

CELT and its practices were highlighted by Florida State College researchers after a study of 107 colleges and universities nationwide. Awards were presented at the 25th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Susan Hines, director of faculty development for Saint Mary’s Graduate and Professional Programs, accepted the award.

“The members of our faculty development committee are incredibly dedicated and play an integral role in our ability to provide quality faculty development,” Hines said. “It is their creative energy and dedication to academic development that allowed us the opportunity to receive this national award.”

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Oh, how we’ve grown…

TWIN CITIES CAMPUS turns Saint Mary’s has always been about making education accessible. From a few graduate courses on the Winona campus in the 1950s, to a Twin Cities campus and multiple satellite locations serving nearly 4,500 students, Saint Mary’s has long been a pioneer in graduate programming.

The face of Saint Mary’s would forever change in 1984, when the decision was made to offer adult education to new populations of learners in the Twin Cities metro area.

The flexibility of online and evening courses has made it possible for more than 20,000 Saint Mary’s graduate alumni to complete their degrees and advance in their careers. We salute these learners, who balance their studies with their professional lives, their families and their community responsibility.

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Many faculty and staff members at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota have served the institution for decades, and they all have more than a few stories to tell. In celebration of the 30-year anniversary of the Twin Cities campus, some of those tales of the growth and success of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) were shared with colleagues.

Priscilla Herbison Priscilla Herbison, Ph.D., retired program director for the Master of Arts in Human Development, reminisced on her 23 years with Saint Mary’s at an April all-staff meeting on the Twin Cities campus. She got chuckles and smiles from the audience when she joked…

“Be careful for what you pray,” Herbison advised. “When I was a little girl I prayed for a brother, and all I received were four sisters. Then, in 1987, my prayers were answered. I received a whole community of Brothers.”

Herbison spoke highly of the Lasallian hospitality that she experienced, as practiced by the early staff of the Twin Cities campus. It all started when she was,

as she put it, “a full 17 minutes late” for her interview.

“I made an appointment with Marilyn Frost for the late afternoon and cut my time of arrival too close,” Herbison remembered. “It was embarrassing. Instead of being greeted with disapproving looks, I was greeted by the 100-watt smiles of Marie Lorbiecki and Ilah Blackett, who welcomed me and introduced me to Marilyn.”

During a conversation on graduate program philosophy, Frost asked Herbison about her description of an ideal curriculum plan. Herbison said that she would favor a program like that of Oxford or Cambridge where qualified adult students would identify their talents. They would be guided by academic advisers and faculty who had made contributions to their fields and who could oversee advisees while conducting research, writing papers or books, and designing models for change.

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A week after their meeting in 1987, Frost called Herbison and told her that her ideal graduate program existed at Saint Mary’s. Herbison accepted a part-time position with the Master of Arts in Human Development program, and in 1990 Herbison became a full-time employee.

Saint Mary’s impressed Herbison with several features that she found rare in that era’s higher education circles.

Among them were the attention paid to student evaluations and syllabus evaluation, and several 10-year accreditation certifications from the Higher Education Commission. “These were rare in the 1980s,” Herbison said.

Another innovation Herbison noted was how the academic schedules were designed to accommodate working adults. Classes were held in the evenings and Saturdays, and very few — if any — schools in Minnesota offered that kind of flexibility.

The growth that Herbison saw in her 20-plus years with Saint Mary’s was exponential. The graduate student body expanded from 200 to several thousand, and the school expanded its reach both stateside and internationally.

“I’m grateful for the privilege of being a teacher and a program director in a Lasallian school that recognizes teaching as a vocation, as a ministry,” she said. “It was the happiest and most fulfilling time of my adult life.”

Ken Solberg Ken Solberg, Ph.D., has one of the longest associations with Saint Mary’s of any active faculty member. His story began in 1968, when he came to the Winona campus to teach in the Psychology Department.

“I was hired to come up (to the Twin Cities) and teach with a master’s degree,” Solberg remembered. “I wasn’t much older than the students, obviously. There

were a number of young faculty who came in at that point in time, but I think they’ve all retired except for me.”

Solberg recalled the earliest trace of graduate programs at Saint Mary’s as some summer courses for K-12 teachers during the 1970s.

“Nobody had ever heard of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs; it simply didn’t exist,” Solberg said. “There were a few summer graduate programs on campus in Winona, there was a biology program and a brand-new human development program. It was pretty much aimed at teachers or other people who could take two to four weeks off in the summer and go to summer school; that was the way it used to be done back in those days.”

Saint Mary’s graduate courses in the Twin Cities gained momentum in the late 1970s when a partnership was formed with the Adler Graduate School.

According to Solberg, there were quite a few Adlerian psychology students who wanted master’s degrees, but the school was not accredited.

“This wasn’t a grand plan to start SGPP,” Solberg said. “They built a curriculum for a counseling program that would include some core basic courses like assessment, theory and stuff like that. Saint Mary’s helped put it all together and offered a master’s degree.”

So Solberg traveled back and forth between Winona and the Twin Cities, staying with friends while he taught graduate statistics and research courses at Adler. Classes were condensed and held on weekends, showing early traits of catering to working professionals — a quality that many students value today in Saint Mary’s graduate programs.

The partnership with Adler did not last more than a few years. But it was clear that there was a demand for graduate courses in the Twin Cities area offered on evenings and weekends.

Solberg continued to teach graduate-level courses in the early 1980s, this time at Cretin High School in a rented space.

More and more Winona faculty, like Dr. Larry Luttmers and Brother Julius Winkler, began driving up to lead courses.

“We taught for a year, maybe a year and a half at Cretin, and it was obvious that we needed a more permanent location,” Solberg said. “At this point, there was interest in expanding into some other academic areas as well. Human Development took off up here, and there was also demand in business. At this time, I think it dawned on people in Winona: ‘Hey, we have a good thing going here.’ Nobody else was doing it and there was a demand, so let’s give them what they want.”

And so space was rented by what was then Saint John’s Hospital in Saint Paul for about a year before the top floor in what is now La Salle Hall was rented. That rental space ended up being purchased by Saint Mary’s along with several other buildings on Park Avenue in Minneapolis, becoming what is now known as the Twin Cities campus.

“It was a unique model,” Solberg said of the early Saint Mary’s graduate programs. “At that point in time, the other colleges and universities were pretty much tied to the idea that if you wanted to go to graduate school, you had to quit your job and attend classes all day.

That was the traditional model. Saint Mary’s was really early into the process of making it possible for adult learners to receive this education.”

And like many others, Solberg credits Brother Louis DeThomasis, who became president in 1984 and helped launch the graduate school on a large scale.

“He really took the ball and ran with it,” Solberg said of Brother Louis. “The kernel was there, but he then encouraged an entrepreneurial spirit here as far as starting new programs.”

Solberg continued to teach and serve as associate program director in the counseling program until about 1992.

He then returned to Saint Mary’s in 2009 to start the Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology program.

“I was attracted by the challenge of starting a new program,” Solberg said.

“I’m very glad I did. I very much liked coming back to Saint Mary’s. It’s fun to go back and reminisce and see my name on old files.”≠ www.smumn.edu/magazine

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Look how Saint Mary’s Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs has grown…

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Saint Mary’s receives significant federal grants to support graduate courses on the Winona campus.

Dr. Leo Ochrymowycz teaches scientific terminology courses to Mayo Clinic personnel in Winona. Brother Charles Severin teaches graduate courses in Winona.

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IBM approaches Brother President I. Basil Rothweiler ’38 about providing graduate courses at its Rochester complex. Saint Mary’s provides faculty with graduate study options, leading to master’s degrees in physics and mathematics. This relationship results in the installation of an IBM 1130 computer on the Winona campus.

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The graduate programs consist primarily of summer institute offerings in psychology, education, mathematics, biology and human development. Small groups of students gather in the Twin Cities at Cretin-Derham High School and Saint John’s Hospital (now Metro State) in the ’70s to study in experimental programs.

1991

Under the direction of Bob Andersen, the director of information technology at Northwest Airlines, Saint Mary’s adds its first bachelor completion program, telecommunications.

The university introduces its first doctoral program, the Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.). The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools also extends its approval of Saint Mary’s as a regionally accredited institution of higher education through 2007.

Spring 1997

Saint Mary’s assumes the 52-year-old Abbott Northwestern School of Anesthesia. A relationship is still maintained with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and a number of other area hospitals and health service providers to help students obtain rigorous clinical practice experience.

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Shortly after the inauguration of Brother President Louis DeThomasis, the decision was made to offer graduate programs to the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul on a larger basis.

Programs in counseling and psychological services, nurse anesthesia, human development, education and health and human services are among the first to be offered.

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The Rochester Center opens, occupying space at the Rochester Community and Technical College.

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Feb. 13, 2014 1998

After a record-breaking $12.5 million capital campaign, the building at 2500 Park Ave. is extensively renovated, including the addition of a campus book store and a large student lounge. Computers, carpeting, furnishings, telecommunications equipment and student services are added or significantly upgraded. Saint Mary’s also purchases the building at 2450 Park Ave. immediately next to the existing center.

Nov. 20, 1998

Saint Mary’s University rededicates the Minneapolis campus as the Twin Cities campus. The change is made to reflect the extended scope of the university’s programs throughout Minneapolis and Saint Paul as well as the greater metropolitan area. Both buildings of the campus are renamed for saints: the original facility is renamed La Salle Hall, after Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the De La Salle Christian Brothers and the patron saint of teachers.

2450 Park Ave. is named Martin De Porres Hall after the patron saint of interracial harmony.

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June 30, 2014

Employees gather at the Twin Cities campus to celebrate “30 on the 30th,” the final installment in a series of events marking the 30th anniversary of graduate programs in the Twin Cities.

After former graduate dean Marilyn Frost, Ph.D., shared her memories of the early days at the Twin Cities campus, attendees went outside and helped plant a ceremonial sugar maple tree on the front lawn of Brother Louis Hall.

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Saint Mary’s becomes a partner in higher education with Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College, sharing a combined location in Apple Valley. The Saint Mary’s Apple Valley Center celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2013-2014.

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The Park Avenue North building is rededicated as Brother Louis Hall. Named after Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC, the building honors Brother Louis’ 26 years as president and his leadership in bringing Saint Mary’s adult education programs to the Twin Cities area and beyond. Since Brother Louis assumed the presidency in 1984, the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs has seen more than 20,000 graduates.

Summer 2010

The Oakdale Center opens, serving the east metro.

Spring 2004

The name of the university’s adult education efforts is changed to the School of Graduate and Professional Programs in order to recognize the growth of bachelor completion, master’s, graduate certificate, specialist and doctoral degree programs. In May of 2007, it became the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs.

May 2012

Saint Mary’s presents its first online courses in partnership with Deltak.

A year and a half later, in January 2014, three students in the M.A. in Organizational Leadership program make history as the school’s first fully online graduates.

January 2011

The Saint Mary’s University Center is acquired, including the Charles M. Harrington mansion located next door. The mansion, previously owned by the Zuhrah Shrine Organization, houses the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership and Undertold Stories staff. The University Center is used for commencement, the Hendrickson Forum and other special events.

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New Winona Area Public Schools superintendent Stephen West M’98, D’09 welcomes ninth-grade students with high-fives during orientation day at the Winona Senior High School. (Photo credit: Andrew Link, Winona Daily News)

ready to LEAD Saint Mary’s inspires school administrators “Word of mouth is by far our largest marketing tool, but I tell my directors that first and foremost the quality needs to be there,” said Rebecca Hopkins ’94, M’00, dean of Saint Mary’s Graduate School of Education. “If the quality is there, the positive word of mouth will be there.”

There are clearly a lot of people talking about the quality of Saint Mary’s graduate education programs.

According to a 2012 report by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators, Saint Mary’s had a hand in 358 out of the state’s 1,342 principal licensures between 2008 and 2011.

“We prepared 26.6 percent of the principals in the State of Minnesota during that time period,” Hopkins explained, adding that the next most prolific school trained half as many.

That report went on to measure a subset of the number of those individuals (receiving licensure between 2008 and 2011) who are employed. Of Saint Mary’s 275 individuals, 31 percent were reported as employed in their field. The second highest school had 13.5 percent of its 119 principal candidates employed.

“We prepare the most principal candidates in the state, and these same students are employed (in that field) the most,” Hopkins said, adding that the report is just one measure of Saint Mary’s success; doctoral candidates in the Ed.D. program, for example, also excel.

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According to Dr. Richard Germundsen, associate director of the Ed.D. in Leadership, Saint Mary’s doctor of education graduates serve or have served in at least 60 different colleges and universities throughout the world.

For example, Brother Carlos Gomez D’99 is serving as president at Universidad LaSalle in Bogata, Colombia; Lisa Larson D’01 is the acting president at North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, Minn.; and John Slama D’13 is president at Herzing University in Crystal, Minn.

Additionally, three Ed.D. alumni are serving as college or university vice presidents, 13 are deans or associate deans, nine are directors and 87 are professors.

“A Lasallian education is a practical education,” Hopkins said. “We ensure our curriculum not only meets state standards, but that the relevancy is there. It’s a practitioner/scholar way of preparing people. The research is based upon best practices, but we want people to be able to see how to effectively implement and lead from that research.

We use faculty practitioners right out of the classroom, and principals’ offices who connect real-world context to research in an incredibly meaningful way.”

Here are four Saint Mary’s alumni who have recently been named top administrators.

Frank Miley C’01 Frank Miley, C’01, J.D. uses the analogy of an anchor and a compass when he talks about assuming the position of president of Cretin-Derham Hall in Saint Paul.

“Our history, tradition and faith are our anchor and compass,” he said. “They ground us and they point us in the direction we would like to go.”

Miley, who completed the Graduate Certificate in Educational Administration from Saint Mary’s, has served as the director of development at Cretin-Derham for the past five and a half years.

As the school’s current president Richard Engler retires, Miley will assume that title officially on July 1, 2015. He will serve as executive vice president for the coming school year.

“I’m excited and honored to be a member of this community and to be considered competent to lead it. I really love the students and the community at Cretin-Derham; it is steeped in Saint Paul history and tradition, going back to 1851. Its rich tradition and its educational legacy are kind of awesome to participate in. I feel very spiritually moved and inspired by it. Being able to work for the FALL 2014

betterment of students in this community is something that makes getting up for work every morning a real joy.”

Miley’s heart has always been in education; he began his career teaching religion from 1985 to 1995 at Saint Thomas Academy, Mendota Heights.

While he was teaching, he attended law school and was hired in 1995 by the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office to develop an innovative truancy intervention program.

In 2003, he was selected as the second president at Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria, Minn., which became part of the Lasallian educational network during his tenure. “That was one of my proudest accomplishments,” he said.

He then returned to his alma mater, William Mitchell College of Law, to serve as vice president for strategic planning and administration before coming to Cretin-Derham.

Miley recalls his time at Saint Mary’s fondly. “I was in a special cohort put together for Catholic school leaders, and I still see members of my cohort regularly.

It was a fabulous education and really prepared me for the practical day-to-day aspects of running a school,” he said. “If anybody would ask me what I think of my experience at Saint Mary’s, I would say, ‘It was awesome,’ and if someone is thinking about pursuing an administrative licensure, I’d say, ‘Absolutely think about Saint Mary’s.’ The courses were a good blend of practical wisdom, coupled with sound education.”

As two of Miley’s sons, Joseph ’15 and Kevin ’16 are currently attending Saint Mary’s, a family legacy has begun.

As he plans for the next step in his career, Miley said, “I want to make sure we maintain and enhance our commitment to providing an excellent education for students of all academic abilities. A lot of schools provide excellent education for the top third, and we do that also. But I want to make sure kids who struggle also get an appropriate, excellent, rigorous education that prepares them for whatever follows high school, whether it be college, military service or the work world. And we need to do that in an affordable manner.

“There are elements of our curriculum that need to be enhanced and strengthened. That’s a perpetual challenge in education, to make sure you’re always keeping up. And I want to be sure we are really being faithful to the charism of the De La Salle Christian Brothers and Sisters of St. Joseph and the

legacy they have given us, as our anchor and our compass for the future.”

Stephen West M’98, D’09 Stephen West M’98, D’09 began serving as Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS) superintendent July 1. And as he’ll tell you with a grin on his face, they picked the right guy for the job.

In WAPS, K-12 enrollment is more than 3,000 students, and the district has 681 employees, including 279 teachers.

“Winona is committed to changing where they are academically, and they believe in success for every child,” West said. “That was clear to me when I interviewed with the board and community members. I thought, ‘What a wonderful opportunity to lead a system like that.’ Let’s see if we can make some really significant changes in the system.

There are a lot of positives for this beautiful town.”

Before his administrative career, West taught for 12 years in south Texas and Burnsville, Minn. It was in Burnsville where he went on to become the dean of students and eventually assistant principal. Then, West was principal at Richfield Public Schools for five years before going to Eden Prairie as executive director of educational services in 2011. Eden Prairie was a large district with 9,100 students and more than 600 teachers.

West attributes some of his success to Saint Mary’s University, the school where he earned his master’s and doctorate.

“All my classes at Saint Mary’s have set me up to be prepared for superintendency,” West said. “I would not apply for a superintendent position without the work I’ve done at Saint Mary’s. I feel like I’m uniquely qualified and ready to go; they prepared me to do this.”

One of West’s goals in this new position is strengthening the bond between Winona Senior High School’s graduates and local post-secondary options, including Saint Mary’s. He intends to stay in touch with his alma mater, and if his schedule allows, he’d like to teach a class on occassion.

West’s hiring is significant for the community in part because he is the

first African-American superintendent in district history.

“I really want to thank the Winona community for taking a chance,” West said. “I know that’s a big deal. I’m the first person of color to lead the district, and that’s unique. I am going to make them proud — they picked the right guy.”

Craig Junker M’96, D’05 With the roles and responsibilities of Catholic school leadership increasing in demands and complexity, Craig Junker M’96, D’05 knows that leadership teams need to be “anchored in high standards, ambitious goals and a deep sense of personal mission.”

“I aim to meaningfully use my talents, experience and dedication to servant leadership to advance the mission of Totino-Grace High School,” he said upon his appointment as president of the Fridley, Minn., school.

“While getting to know Craig during the last couple months, it has become clear that (he) is a great fit for TotinoGrace,” search committee co-chairs stated in a school news release. “His enthusiasm for Catholic education is contagious. The search committee believes Craig’s many gifts are a tremendous match with the needs of our school community.”

Having served as superintendent for Lake City Public Schools since 2009, Junker assumed his new duties on July 1 at the private, Catholic school.

“We are ready for a new opportunity,” Junker said. “When opportunities come up, you have to look at them and see if you can make a difference at a really prestigious school.”

The Winona community knows Junker from his tenure as president of Cotter High School and Junior High School from 2000 to 2009. There he led 500 students, 85 staff members and an annual budget of more than $4.5 million. Prior to that, he had served as junior high principal, English teacher and soccer coach.

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He spoke positively of his time on the Winona campus, from studying for an advanced degree to serving as hall director for the undergraduate Benilde Hall.

“What resonated with me about the Saint Mary’s program is the philosophy on servant leadership,” Junker said. “To me, an effective leader is seen as a servant first. It’s the more able caring for the less able that makes a good society and an effective organization. It permeated his graduate classes. We learned about teaching minds and touching hearts, and I think that made a big impact on me.”

Junker also spent two years in the early 1990s as an English and religion teacher at Saint Joseph’s High School in Greenville, Miss. as part of the Lasallian Volunteers program run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. “Living with the Brothers down there, you don’t do things because you want people to think of you as a good person. You do them because it’s the right thing to do,” Junker said.

Steven Unowsky C’02 On his journey of becoming a superintendent, Steven Unowsky C’02 was looking for a school district where he would be a good match. He found that mutual fit in Richfield (Minn.) Public Schools.

And so Unowsky — who earned his Educational Administration Licensure from Saint Mary’s and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Leadership with Saint Mary’s — will cross the Mississippi River to become a superintendent after serving the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) for the past 10 years.

“Richfield has a long and proud tradition of remaining focused on students,” Unowsky said. “It is a diverse community committed to serving all students and families. I believe that the needs of Richfield Public Schools provide an excellent match for my skills, experience and passion for public education.”

While working at SPPS, Unowsky was provided with “excellent experiences” within the district as both an employee and as a parent. Most recently, as an assistant superintendent for the past two years, Unowsky was able to watch and learn what it took to excel at the top leadership position.

“The most important first step for a superintendent is to truly learn about the needs of the system and community,” Unowsky said. “My first role will be to listen and learn from all Richfield stakeholders. Our work together will be to create a unified team.

Upon this foundation, we will create a clear vision together. The next step will be a strategic plan that can help guide our work into the future.”

Unowsky began his studies at Saint Mary’s and its Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs in 2000. He enrolled with a desire to grow professionally, and Saint Mary’s delivered.

When seeking his doctorate 10 years later, Unowsky re-enrolled at Saint Mary’s after remembering his positive experience.

“I chose to rejoin Saint Mary’s due to the strength of the program, the diversity of colleagues in the program, and the work that program leaders do to support students,” Unowsky said. “I have been consistently impressed with the leadership at Saint Mary’s and their understanding of how to provide a strong education for students (who are) balancing work and life along the way.”

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Alumna named top Jamaican teacher Loaneen Palmer-Carroll, a 2014 alumna of the M.Ed. program offered at the Catholic College of Mandeville in Jamaica, received the 2014 Jamaica Ministry of Education Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Teacher of the Year Award — naming her the top secondary school teacher of the island country.

Palmer-Carroll was chosen from a pool of 80 candidates after presenting a lesson plan, speaking about her practice, showing student engagement and interviewing with a panel of five experts in education.

Sandra Hamilton D’08, Saint Mary’s University M.Ed. program coordinator, Jamaica, lauded Palmer-Carroll for growing as an educator and as a person through her master’s degree program and for doing so while balancing her work and family commitments.

“During our two-year journey together,” Hamilton said, “Loaneen changed bit by bit, from shy to less shy, and from confident to more confident. While half the world was sleeping, Loaneen was wide awake writing papers, marking papers, feeding her baby and supporting her other three children and husband with love.”

After a recent visit to Palmer-Carroll’s classroom at DeCarteret High School in Mandeville, Hamilton came away impressed when the students described their art teacher as “awesome,” “caring” and “fantastic.”

“I saw students who were fully engaged,” Hamilton said. “They were drawing, questioning, designing and peer teaching.

Students were marking each other’s work and giving helpful critiques. They voluntarily told me that they had the best teacher in the world.”

Several of Palmer-Carroll’s students also received awards this year. A group of artists who created jewelry from recycled materials placed second in the Best Group Projects category, and another student was awarded third place in the Best TVET Student category.≠

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Saint Mary’s education alumni awarded for excellence Several Saint Mary’s Graduate School of Education alumni recently earned prestigious awards in their fields — the most notable being Michelle Krell M’98, an administrator with Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools who was named the 2014 National Distinguished Principal (NDP) for Minnesota, and Ron Hustvedt M’01 who was named the 2014 National Magnet School Teacher of the year.

The NDP award, established in 1984 by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA), “honors exemplary elementary and middle school principals who set the pace, character and quality of education children receive during their early school years.” One NDP principal is chosen in each state, and Krell was recognized, in part, for her skills in communication, leadership and collaboration.

“I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and have made it my life mission to empower those around me to make a positive impact each day,” Krell said. “My leadership style is built on creating trusting relationships with all stakeholders and instilling an understanding that it takes all of us, in partnership, to raise successful students and citizens.

When schools, families and community groups work together to support learning, children succeed both in and out of the classroom.”

The other two finalists for the NDP award — Jennifer Olson M’03 and Peter Hardy M’01 — also studied at Saint Mary’s.

Hustvedt, a graduate of Saint Mary’s M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning program, learned about his National Magnet School Teacher of the Year award at a national conference in Connecticut this past May. Now in his sixth year as a social studies teacher at Salk Middle School in Elk River, Minn., Hustvedt helped advance the transition into a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) magnet school by adapting his classroom, keeping diverse subjects and students in mind.

Ron Hustvedt M’01 “We’ve collaborated a lot at Salk to help fit STEM into everything that we do,” Hustvedt said. “We help make connections to the students in all subject areas, not just the STEM subject areas. Everything that’s taught in school is interconnected and can be linked together with STEM as the glue. The challenge is in creating opportunities and mechanisms to support all students, no matter where they’re at with their learning skills.”

Eight years after Salk decided to become a STEM magnet school, the results are rolling in. The first groups of students who started the STEM program are in college or just graduating from high school.

Many have received scholarships, some are National Merit Scholars and a couple have even earned perfect ACT scores. “Most of all, the students who were in our STEM program for their middle school experience are reporting back that they used the skills and knowledge acquired here throughout high school and into college,” Hustvedt said.

The school has established History Day and Science Fair as two of its hallmark events, and Salk has one of the most successful programs in the state in terms of competition as well as project completion. “We have upwards of 98 percent of our students completing these high-level projects, and that’s not easy to come by,” Hustvedt said. “We’ve had students advance to state and regional science fairs and do quite well.”

The History Day program is a research project where students gather numerous primary and secondary sources to support a thesis statement centered around an annual theme. “They end up with annotated bibliographies that would be the envy of many college students,” Hustvedt joked.

A teaching veteran of 16 years, Hustvedt still recalls the coursework he studied at Saint Mary’s over a decade ago. He credits the school for instilling new leadership and decision-making strategies in him that have helped his career grow.

“One of the things Saint Mary’s really drills home is that people can be the drivers of their own world,” Hustvedt said. “Discover and solve the problems that you see, and do it in a balanced way. You have to continue to always do better and evolve as a teacher. Coworkers who I know have gone to Saint Mary’s use the skills and information that they learned in broad applications.”

Other alumni receiving awards in education Additionally, five alumni principals and their schools were highlighted by the Minnesota School of Excellence Validation, and another nine received MESPA Division Leadership Awards. Five alumni also received honors from the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals.

Another awards program recognizing excellence in education, at least in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, was the KS95 Teacher of the Week. Of the 31 awards presented by the radio station this school year, nine went to Saint Mary’s alumni.≠

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Dr. Nelson Updaw Dr. Nelson Updaw started and finished his career in the classroom — with a stint in government in between.

After teaching at Auburn University and Oklahoma State University in the ’70s and ’80s, Updaw moved to Saint Paul and worked in state government for 16 years. Then, in 1999, he felt drawn back to teaching and became a parttime teacher at Saint Mary’s in the Doctor of Education in Leadership program. He was promoted to program director in 2008.

Now, 40 years after teaching his first class and formally retiring in June, Updaw can relax and reflect back on teaching practices then and now, comparing fond memories from both eras.

“When I taught at Auburn and Oklahoma State,” Updaw recalled, “most of my students were kids who were 18 to 20 years old. At Saint Mary’s, most of my students were in their 30s and 40s. The older group’s questions are more thoughtful, and perhaps a little more difficult to answer.

Adult learners would bring some of their experience to share. The students who I taught in the 2000s were in a different stage in their human development. They were older, and that changes the student element quite a bit.”

As student ages and experiences changed, Updaw said, technology and classroom-delivery methods naturally shifted.

“The technology is so much better now than it was in the 1970s,” Updaw said. “In the ’70s, I might have taught in an auditorium with 250 to 300 students in the class. I had an overhead projector, my microphone, and a big screen behind me. It was a relatively impersonal experience for everyone.

“In modern classes, we use online resources effectively.

We have the ability to tap into the Internet during a classroom presentation and provide a longer range of information for people to think about,” Updaw said. “We can also provide the flipped classroom experience where students can download information online from us before they come into the classroom. That way, the face-to-face experience has more time for conversation and for meeting people. I think the classroom experience is much better now for the teacher and the student.”

Raised in Rochester, N.Y., Updaw attended college at SUNY-Binghamton and graduated in 1973. He went straight into graduate school at North Carolina State University and earned both his master’s and Ph.D. in economics with a minor in statistics, teaching at Auburn for a year between

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degrees. After graduating with a doctoral degree, Nelson was appointed assistant professor at Oklahoma State and taught there from 1979 to 1983.

Updaw was brought to the Twin Cities area when his wife took a position at 3M. He began working with the state and investigating the practices of phone and Internet utility companies, helping determine fair prices and minimum quality of service. He called it exciting work, especially when he testified before the legislature as a spokesperson for his department.

After 16 years of government work, in 2000 Updaw began a consulting practice as well as a part-time teaching role at Saint Mary’s. At that time, the program was reaching out to students in cohorts in outstate Minnesota, so Nelson traveled around to class sites in Rochester, Northfield, Saint Cloud and Milaca, to name a few.

In 2008, enrollment in the Ed.D. program was stable and Updaw assumed the administrative leadership role of program director. Even then, he continued teaching several classes and stayed close to the students throughout the doctoral process.

“As I used to tell people in the admission interview: it’s a marathon, not a sprint,” Updaw said. “Not everyone will cross the finish line 26 miles later. But, when you see a student who has done a good job, it’s a good feeling for everyone.”

Updaw’s retirement plans include improving his golf game, something he’s wanted to do for 20 years. He and his wife also want to travel to see relatives in New York, Tennessee and Oklahoma as well as a grand tour of the western states.

Despite the “retirement” title, Updaw will remain associated with the Ed.D. program as a part-time instructor and dissertation committee chair for the next few years.

And, you can bet that he’ll be at upcoming commencement ceremonies, an event that he enjoys very much.

“I love graduation,” Updaw said. “The doctoral program is very challenging, and it takes many years for people to complete it,” Updaw said. “So I always like going to graduation and meeting students’ families and posing for photographs. I think that celebration is wonderful.”≠

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SPRING chicago gala advances the sciences On May 17, close to 270 alumni and friends of Saint Mary’s gathered in Chicago to celebrate the university’s longstanding legacy of excellence in the sciences during the Brother Charles Severin Celebration of Excellence.

Attendees began the evening with Mass at St. Peter’s church before being escorted in style to the Union League Club, where participants enjoyed music, dining, entertainment and student presentations.

During the reception, attendees got a sneak peak of the proposed science building plans, as biology, math, physics, psychology and biochemistry students demonstrated current research through presentations with titles like “Preparation of Sol-gel Immobilized Cyclam Metal Complexes for Heterogeneous Phosphate Ester Hydrolysis” and “Generalized Fiducial Inference and the Poisson Distribution: Confidence Intervals, Simulations, and Applications.” Jazz students performed while hors d’oeuvres and cocktails were served.

Emcee Bill Lunn ’87, award-winning news anchor at KSTPTV in the Twin Cities, kicked off a program that was highlighted by the announcement of a $5 million anonymous matching gift

for the science initiative, as well as the presentation of two special awards to Chicago legends.

Dr. Robert Dolehide ’47 received the Presidential Award for Outstanding Merit for more than five decades of compassionate and exemplary medical practice in Chicago. Dr. Dolehide was applauded for his tireless service as a physician to thousands of patients in the Chicago area for 50 years, for his positive and long-lasting impact on generations of families, and for his remarkable life as a physician and family man and for enthusiastically supporting a variety of causes.

Also honored was Chicago broadcaster Tom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree for his contributions to the science of meteorology and his unparalleled résumé of award-winning broadcasts, films and seminars in climate science. Skilling was lauded for his “professional competence, significant accomplishment and influential contributions to the field of meteorology and television journalism,” as well as for conducting free weather seminars and for sharing his love of science and research for others.

The evening concluded with the talents of Saint Mary’s music faculty members, Dr. Ned Kirk and Dr. David Leung.

The inaugural event was named for Brother Charles Severin, a renowned science faculty member at Saint Mary’s University.

Brother Charles started teaching ecology at Saint Mary’s in 1934, using the river bottoms,

Tom Skilling, chief meteorologist for WGN-TV, received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Saint Mary’s University May 17 in Chicago.

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Classmates Dr. Robert Dolehide ’47 and Dr. Sam Cascio ’48 unveiled a portrait of the Navy V-12 program, donated by the Dolehides to Saint Mary’s.

Dr. Robert Dolehide ’47 was awarded the Presidential Award for Outstanding Merit from Saint Mary’s University May 17. Dr. Dolehide — a Saint Mary’s alumnus and esteemed medical doctor who practiced in the Chicago area for more than 50 years — and his wife Eileen were congratulated by Brother Robert Smith ’76, vice president for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs.

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Leadership Chairs Dr. John ’77 and Joanie (Fallon CST ’78) Domanico and Dr. Jim ’79 and Anne (Lock ’79) Dolan.

Several students including Evan Shockley ’14 made presentations based on current research.

bluffs and streams of the area as his laboratory. Nearly six decades of learners benefitted from his pioneering teaching methods, knowledge and dedication.

Event leadership chairs Dr. Jim ’79 and Anne (Lock ’79) Dolan, and Dr. John ’77 and Joanie (Fallon CST’78) Domanico explained in their program notes that the science gala was about assuring that Saint Mary’s remains a frontrunner in science excellence.

They wrote, “The profound influence and legacy of the outstanding science education received from such inspiring faculty as Brother Charles Severin surrounds us in our professional and personal lives and those of our families.

We celebrate the legacy of the sciences as we move forward into our second century. Through partnership with our alma mater we can pave a new path for future graduates, ensuring the fulfillment of the dreams and aspirations of tomorrow’s students.”

Honorary co-chair Dr. Samuel Cascio ’48 said, “I predict that this vision for the sciences is going to take Saint Mary’s into 36

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Current and former science faculty attended the event.

new and exciting conversations of change enlightenment and discovery for bold young scientists of the next generation. I am honored to help and extremely proud of my university for its courage to pursue these lofty dreams.”

Honorary co-chair Dr. Eugene McEnery ’53 added, “These are heady times for education and I find myself bragging about my university because of its steadfast commitment to a reverence for life, opportunity through learning, and a commitment to the advancement of science and technology in ways that are ethical, innovative and solution-based … and not just for the science majors.”

To learn more about the science vision at Saint Mary’s, go to www.smumn.edu/scienceinitiative, or contact Audrey Kintzi, vice president for development and alumni relations, (507) 4571486 or akintzi@smumn.edu.≠ To see a video and photos from the event, go to: www.smumn.edu/excellence and www.smumn.edu/chicagogala FALL 2014

Saint Mary’s program helps Butler advance to Saint Paul Fire Chief

Tim Butler M’08 didn’t think that graduate school was for him. After all, it had been 25 years since he had earned his bachelor’s degree, and he had a fine job as emergency control chief for the Saint Paul Fire Department.

But he soon realized that if he was going to advance in the fire department, he was going to need a master’s degree.

So on the recommendation of his colleagues, Butler enrolled at Saint Mary’s to pursue a master’s degree in public safety administration in 2006.

In 2007, Butler was appointed fire chief of the Saint Paul Fire Department.

In January 2009, he spoke at a Saint Mary’s commencement ceremony with his master’s degree in hand.

“I told people at the graduation ceremony that I felt like the old dog who could learn new tricks,” Butler said. “My academic mind was still there from 20 years ago, and this was like opening up the shutters and getting fresh sunlight. It was like going into a dusty attic. Without that program, I know I would not have gotten the job.”

The last time Butler was in school before studying at Saint Mary’s was at the Coast Guard Academy in the early 1980s, where he studied marine science. After serving in the military, he joined the Saint Paul Fire Department in 1990 as the fire

communication chief and was eventually transferred back and forth between the police and fire departments as the emergency management chief.

“My career was going wherever it led me rather than me planning where I wanted it to go,” Butler said.

“An opportunity for an assistant chief position came up in the department, but I didn’t have any relevant fire department experience. If I ever wanted to become competitive for these positions, I better get some academic background that’s pertinent to the job.”

After beginning his studies, Butler decided to throw his hat into the ring. He was hired as fire chief halfway through the program.

What Butler learned in class at Saint Mary’s helped him through the early days of running the fire department, and he continues to utilize those ideas today.

“The new ideas and new thoughts there really shaped my concept of what the fire chief job was all about and how I wanted to shape my department,” Butler said. “I was able to look at (the department) from the outside and say, ‘this is what I want to keep and this is what I want to change.’ That remains my strategy. Saint Mary’s is a great place to learn and encourage ideas.”

Butler’s day-to-day duties place him in charge of the operations and administration of the 475-person fire department. Being the first fire chief in department history who was not previously a career firefighter, Butler went through the fire academy at age 51 to become a licensed firefighter and EMT. “Everyone has to have the core competencies,” Butler said. “Including me. I go to training sessions alongside my guys, and I go to fire scenes. I do a 24hour shift with a fire company every once in a while. I manage personnel, budgets and where we are going as a department.”

Now in his second term as fire chief, Butler spends a good amount of his time teaching — sometimes with the young firefighters in his department and sometimes as an adjunct at Saint Mary’s for the same program from which he graduated.

“I tell them to do it for the 8-year-old in the crowd,” Butler said. “They will think they can be strong and brave like you. Even if you aren’t a firefighter, you can still show that bravery. The public will be encouraged to be courageous and stand up for right. America needs the values that we stand for, and that goes back to Saint Mary’s Lasallian principles, too.”≠ www.smumn.edu/magazine

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alumni news Signs of a dynamic alumni association: Time, talent and treasure I’m not quite sure what the tipping point was that led me to reengage with Saint Mary’s. It could have been the Chicago Christmas parties or the Saint Mary’s Convention. Perhaps I was intrigued by the concept of alumni professionals assisting new graduates and students through Cardinals Helping Cardinals.

After 25 years of being away from the college, I joined the alumni board in 2010.

Now I actually feel more engaged with the university than when I attended classes more than 30 years ago.

I recently read that only 7 percent of Catholics are highly engaged within their parishes but contribute over 80 percent of the service hours and financial contributions. If we use this same concept for alumni engagement, think about the possibilities if we can increase alumni participation by only 2 percent.

The current goal of the Alumni Board is to actively support the university’s Strategic Plan 2012-2017.

Central to the core mission of Saint Mary’s University is excellence in teaching and learning at both the College and Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. Our plan is to increase alumni presence on Henry Jakobsze campus and create opportunities for alumni to share Alumni Board their time and talent in the classroom. Furthermore, President we are engaging faculty to utilize the professional knowledge and experience of alumni to speak with graduate and undergraduate classes, and provide mentorship and internship opportunities.

Through the Cardinals Helping Cardinals initiative, we are calling out to all alumni who may have internship and employment openings to contact the Career Services and Internships Office. Within this same objective our focus is to enhance our professional networks to create additional opportunities for alumni and students. Having strong professional networks is a marketable asset that may improve enrollment and visibility of the university at both the college and graduate levels.

The Lasallian Catholic identity of Saint Mary’s is integral to the life and mission of the university. The growth of the annual Lasallian Day of Service — to be held Oct. 25 — provides opportunities for alumni, family and prospective students to get together on a Saturday to volunteer their time and efforts to serve their local community. The day is filled with a sense of accomplishment and a spirit of giving.

Within the Lasallian mission and identity of the university, Saint Mary’s is committed to keeping tuition affordable for the families of students.

Stewardship and the strengthening of resources are critical elements in the strategic plan. Competitive tuition and generous financial aid keeps Saint Mary’s affordable. This can only be achieved through growing philanthropy and investment. The First Generation Initiative (FGI) provides scholarships and educational support for students from partner schools with high financial need, academic potential, and a record of leadership and volunteering. Students are generally the first in their families to attend college. The alumni board has been instrumental in recruiting participation for FGI fundraising events in Chicago and the Twin Cities.

Building the next generation of scientists is one of the three “Centers of Excellence” in the strategic plan. I’m proud that current and former alumni board members participated in organizing the Brother Charles Severin Celebration of Excellence science gala at the Union League Club in Chicago this past May. I look forward to working with you. Together, we will make our already great alma mater even greater.≠ 38

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Twin Cities alumni and friends Christmas gathering (Minneapolis, Minn.)

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Alumni gathering and Saint Mary’s men’s hockey game vs.

Aurora University (Geneva, Ill.)

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Alumni gathering and Saint Mary’s men’s and women’s basketball games vs. North Park University (Chicago, Ill.)

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Alumni gathering and Saint Mary’s men’s hockey game vs.

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Alumni gathering and Saint Mary’s men’s and women’s basketball games vs. Augsburg (Minneapolis, Minn.)

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Cardinal Plunge (Winona, Minn.)

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Chicago Blackhawks alumni and friends gathering (Chicago, Ill.)

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Florida alumni and friends gathering (Naples, Fla.)

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Theatre alumni gathering (Winona, Minn.)

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Alumni and friends gathering and Saint Mary’s Jazz Ensemble performance (Chicago, Ill.)

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Saint Mary’s Chamber Singers as guest choir (Chicago-area)

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Alumni gathering and Saint Mary’s men’s baseball game vs.

Wheaton College (Carol Stream, Ill.)

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St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minn.)

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minnesota twins Outing The 2014 Saint Mary’s Minnesota Twins event was a big hit. Mark Hartman ’76, Brother Arnold McMullen ’53, Kate Soucheray M’07, John Soucheray ’74, Bob Soucheray ’10 and Jennie Soucheray took in the game.

Colorado Alumni and Friends Gathering Twenty-eight Saint Mary’s Colorado alumni and friends — including George Matzkanin ’60 and Harry Plotke ’59 — gathered at the home of Don ’53 and Eileen (Skemp CST’53) Gass in Castle Rock, Colo., on April 27.

INSET: Karen Koester, Jodi Spohnholtz M’08, Jessica Seidlitz and Mike Seidlitz ’06 enjoyed the Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox alumni game on July 26.

Class of 1956 Luncheon The Class of 1956 came together in Oak Lawn, Ill., at Francesca’s Restaurant on June 13. The event was organized by Vincent DiVinere ’56. Close to 60 people, including more than 30 classmates, came out for this fun reunion. Pictured are DiVinere, Mary Ann (Brian CST’57) Balcarcel and Ray Balcarcel ’56.

Attendees came from as far away as Florida and Connecticut.

“The great thing about Saint Mary’s is that no matter how much time passes, it’s just like yesterday,” said DiVinere. “We had a great time.”

Twin Cities – Saint Mary’s Class of 2018 Send-Off Party The Alumni Association and the Office of Admission co-sponsored an event in the Twin Cities for the incoming first-year students of the Class of 2018 on Aug. 9 at a Saint Paul Saints baseball game.

The Munns family is happily sending their third daughter, Sarah, to Saint Mary’s. Pictured are, from left: Laurie Munns, Sarah Munns ’18, Rebecca Munns ’14, Emily Munns ’12 and Mark Munns ’83.

Chicago – Saint Mary’s Class of 2018 Send-Off Party Incoming freshmen from the Chicago area celebrated together at the Class of 2018 Send-Off event Aug. 9 at the Schaumberg Boomers baseball game in Schaumberg, Ill.

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REUNION WEEKEND 2014 As the numbers grew, the stories flew. More than 450 alumni, family and friends attended Reunion Weekend June 20-22 at Saint Mary’s.

The Winona campus came alive as alumni took part in outdoor activities designed to showcase the beauty of the river valley. They toured the campus trails, ran (walked or strolled) the Gilmore Gallop race, enjoyed trolley rides around town and canoed with Brother John Grover, FSC ’65 on the backwaters of the Mississippi. Some alumni enjoyed an up-high view of the valley from the Challenge Ropes Course and others preferred to test their skills on the greens during the annual golf outing.

Although the location can’t be beat, the real reason to return to campus is for the friendships. A number of anniversary class reunions were held all over campus, throughout the downtown and beyond. A lively Golden Reunion class got together on campus Friday evening, and Brother William presented them with special diplomas proclaiming mastery of the art and science of life experience.

Saint Mary’s Park was filled with shade-seekers as alumni from all generations, as well as their families, enjoyed the Saturday afternoon picnic. Attendees came from across the United States, as far as Alaska and California.

It was cause for celebration in many ways: newly married couples joined couples celebrating their 50th anniversaries; the Cotter Rats (former residents of Cotter Hall) got together for

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a group photo; memories of the former Barracks were shared on the spot where it all happened; and veterans were led by Capt. Tim Tyre ’69, retired Senior Naval Officer, in reflection at the campus memorial. The Class of 2009 was recognized for its class gift, which was used to purchase new furniture for the library.

Saturday evening, special honors were given to: Outstanding Young Alumnus — Nathan Semsch ’04; Alumni Appreciation — Thomas Baryl ’58; and Distinguished Alumnus — Paul Meyer ’64, J.D. Following the ceremony, guests were treated to a special taste of Saint Mary’s, with Jamaican, African and American buffet choices.

The weekend was rounded out with music, from the rousing piano bar to the DJ in the Cardinal Club.

Alumni found opportunities to reconnect with each other and with their alma mater all weekend long. Many alumni had not previously returned to campus, and were proud to see and hear about the growth of the university. Younger alumni enjoyed hearing stories from years gone by.

Start planning to attend next year’s Reunion Weekend. Come and see how your friends have changed, but your friendships haven’t. Next year’s dates are June 26-28, 2015.≠

REUNION WEEKEND 2015: JUNE 26-28 (save the date!)

A 50-year love story Bill Hughes ’64 and his high school sweetheart, Christine, were married in September 1964.

In addition to celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, the couple returned to Saint Mary’s for Bill’s 50th class reunion and reenacted a pose from a special photo taken during a “Family Day Cruise” on board the USS Wright (CC-2) off the coast of Norfolk, Va., in 1969.

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Nathan Semsch ’04 Outstanding Young Alumnus Throughout his time at Saint Mary’s University, Nathan Semsch built many good friendships, as well as a reputation for helping others. Selected as Outstanding Senior, he understandably acquired the nickname “Mr. Habitat” because he served as president of the Saint Mary’s Habitat for Humanity chapter for two years and could frequently be found at local construction sites. After graduation from Saint Mary’s, he earned a construction management certificate from the University of Minnesota and is now a senior project manager with Sullivan/Day Construction, a commercial general contractor based in the Twin Cities. In May 2012 he concluded six years of service on the Saint Mary’s Alumni Board, including two years as president. During his tenure he was actively involved with Centennial preparations, updated the bylaws, and implemented board retreats and Chicago board meetings. He has also coordinated Twin Cities networking breakfasts for Saint Mary’s and has been active with the Saint Mary’s First Generation Initiative, the Minnesota Shopping Center Association and the University of Minnesota’s University Episcopal Center. Nathan comes from a long alumni legacy including grandparents Thomas ’42 and Mary Jane (Jankowski CST’42) Barrett and parents Michael ’71 and Judy (Barrett CST’71) Semsch.

He and his wife Emily (Pribyl ’03) Semsch have three children, Nolan (7), Ana (5), and Charlie (1). Nathan takes pride in his work, and nothing makes him happier than to drive around with his kids who point and say, “Dad built that!”

Thomas J. Baryl ’58 Alumni Appreciation Tom Baryl first experienced Saint Mary’s during Parents Weekend in 1953, when he visited his two older cousins who were freshmen at the time. That brief introduction led to a successful college career at Saint Mary’s, and a lifetime admiration and support of Saint Mary’s and other Lasallian Catholic institutions. At Saint Mary’s, Baryl was a charter member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the college music fraternity, and he grew to be friends with several inspirational educators and De La Salle Christian Brothers including Brother Raymond Long, Brother Leonard Courtney and Brother Patrick Shannon. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve after graduating from Saint Mary’s in 1958, and he continued to serve until 1965. Baryl eventually became president of Peoples Auto Parking, a family business started by his father, Joe Baryl, in the 1920s. The business manages and has owned several parking facilities in downtown Chicago. Over the years, Peoples Auto Parking has diversified into banking investments, as well as other commercial properties. Two of Baryl’s sons graduated from the Lasallian partner school St. Joseph High School (Tom in 1984 and Todd in 1989), and his daughter followed in his footsteps, graduating from Saint Mary’s in 1986. Tom stayed active with his alma mater, serving as president of the Chicago alumni chapter for two years in the 1960s, as an alumni association board member in the 1980s, as a president’s advisory member, as a benefactor of Saint Mary’s, and as a supporter of the Chicago Centennial celebration. He also has sponsored Chicago theatre alumni events.

Paul J. Meyer ’64, J.D. Distinguished Alumnus Paul Meyer’s successful career in law and business can’t easily be summarized. Selected as Outstanding Senior, he graduated summa cum laude from Saint Mary’s in 1964 and cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1967, where he served as editor-in-chief of The Law Review. Upon graduation, he served as a law clerk to Justice Walter V. Schaefer of the Supreme Court of Illinois. A year later, he served as the senior law clerk to Chief Justice Earl Warren of the U.S. Supreme Court.

For more than 20 years he served as managing partner of the Meyer, Hendricks & Bivens law firm, in Phoenix, Ariz. Meyer also served as executive vice president and general counsel of Eller Media from 1996 to March 1999 and for more than 10 years as president and CEO of the Americas Division of Clear Channel Outdoor, the largest outdoor advertising company in the U.S. During four of those years, he also served as Clear Channel Outdoor’s Global President, with the added responsibility of directing its European and Asia/Pacific businesses, which together with the Americas Division generated annual global revenues in excess of $3 billion. During his tenure with Clear Channel, Meyer pioneered the development of innovative digital billboard networks in more than 30 U.S. markets. He is now serving as president of Digital Sign Services of JCDecaux North America. Sharing his time and talent, Meyer serves on several boards, including the Saint Mary’s Board of Trustees (with terms from 1986 to 1996 and 2006 to current). In 2002, Saint Mary’s University proudly bestowed an honorary doctorate on Meyer, and the Meyer Conference Suite in Saint Mary’s Hall is named in his honor and in recognition and appreciation of a lifetime of generous financial support. His many contributions have significantly furthered the mission of Saint Mary’s University.≠

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“Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends.”

— William Butler Yeats

Still friends after 50 years The Cotter Rats wear their nickname proudly. The group of alumni from 1964 bonded over classwork and studies — and not just a little mayhem — when they roomed in Cotter Hall. They played practical jokes, pined for the lovely ladies across town attending the College of Saint Teresa … and occasionally battled scurrying little rodents in their living quarters (hence the nickname). Even after 50 years, these friends remain close, and a large gathering of Rats posed for a picture on the Saint Mary’s Hall steps during Reunion Weekend 2014 (top left). A portion of Rats were featured on the cover of Saint Mary’s Magazine 10 years ago (below, left). When they get together, the firm handshakes and warm hugs are plentiful and the stories fly. These are the friendships that endure the test of time.≠

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Record: 5-10-0 MIAC, 9-14-1 Overall briefly: Senior Bobby Thompson (Centerville, Minn.) and junior Bob Marx (Sioux City, Iowa) represented Saint Mary’s on the honorablemention All-MIAC Team. …

The Cardinals closed out the season with three straight wins and victories in four of their last five games. … Saint Mary’s 10 wins were the most since the Cardinals went 11-13-1 during the 2004-05 season. … Six of the Cardinals’ 10 wins were decided by one goal. … Thompson closed out his collegiate career scoring goals in each of his last five games. … Thompson was the teamleader in points with 20, while sharing the goal-scoring lead (10) with Marx. … Freshman Martin Gruse (Trenton, Mich.) notched a team-best 11 assists, one more than Thompson. …

The Cardinals boasted eight players with 10 or more points — Thompson (20), Marx (17), Gruse (17), freshman Nick Albergo (Elmhurst, Ill. / 15), senior Nick Nagel (Andover, Minn. / 13), junior Mike Wolter (Antigo, Wis. / 13), freshman Mike Mezzano (Woodbury, Minn. / 13) and sophomore Jonathon Elliott (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.). … Albergo recorded his first collegiate hat trick against Bethel on Jan. 18, the first time since 2008 that Saint Mary’s boasted a player with three or more goals in a

game. … Freshman goalie Phil Heinle (York, Pa.) finished with a 3.28 goals-against-average and a .925 save percentage in 12 appearances. … Heinle — who led the team with 341 saves —made a career-high 43 saves against Concordia on Feb. 15. … In his final start, Heinle not only made 22 saves vs. Hamline on Feb. 23, but also notched his first assist — marking the first time since the 2000-2001 season that a Saint Mary’s goalie has recorded an assist. … Saint Mary’s played three overtime games this season, going 1-1-1.

Women’s Hockey

Record: 7-11-0 MIAC, 9-15-1 Overall briefly: Saint Mary’s boasted a pair of players on the AllMIAC First-Team. Sophomore Macki Fadness (Eau Claire, Wis.) earned the honor for the second straight year, and she was joined by junior Breanna Peterson (Macomb, Mich.).

Senior Haley Coolsaet (Grosse Ile, Mich.) was honorablemention. … The Cardinals closed out the season with victories in each of their last three games. … Saint Mary’s scored a season-high five goals three times. … Peterson and fellow junior Mary DeBartolo (Chicago, Ill.) were the team leaders in points with 15 each. … DeBartolo also led in assists with 10, while freshman

Kassie Lien (Grantsburg, Wis.) compiled a team-high seven goals, one more than Peterson, sophomore McKenna Parent (Anoka, Minn.) and freshman Jesse Cwik (Chicago, Ill.). …

Six players owned 10 or more points —Peterson (15), DeBartolo (15), Parent (12), Lien (10), senior Brittany Therrien (Brooklyn Park, Minn. / 10) and Lindsay Paschke (New Prague, Minn. / 10). … DeBartolo put together a team-best five-game point-scoring streak in January, recording nine points — two goals and seven assists. … Saint Mary’s 58 goals came from 15 different players. … Saint Mary’s scored three shorthanded goals this season. … Sarah Gustafson (Esko, Minn.) closed out her senior year as the team’s top goalie, compiling a 2.29 goals-against-average and a .915 save percentage. … Gustafson recorded four shutouts, giving her nine in her collegiate career. … Gustafson, who stopped a team-best 450 shots this season, closed out her career ranking No. 3 all-time in wins (24), No. 3 in saves (1,631), No. 5 in save percentage (.914) and No. 5 in goals-against-average (2.46). … The Cardinals posted a season-high 52 shots on goal in their 3-0 win over UW-Eau Claire on Jan. 10. It was the most shots on goal since Feb. 25, 2004, when the Cardinals peppered Hamline with 53 shots.

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Record: 20-2 MIAC, 24-4 Overall briefly: Saint Mary’s boasted six players who earned MIAC post-season awards, led by senior Courtney Euerle (Litchfield, Minn.). Euerle was named MIAC Player of the Year, FirstTeam All-MIAC and a member of the MIAC All-Defensive Team. Sophomore Bridget Pethke (New London, Wis.) joined Euerle as a First-Team All-MIAC selection, while freshman Mariam Awoniyi (Country Club Hills, Ill.) earned MIAC AllDefensive Team and All-FirstYear Team honors, and fellow

freshman Emma Schaefer (Falcon Heights, Minn.) was an All-First-Year Team selection.

Senior Darcey Rice (Eagan, Minn.) and sophomore Shelby Auseth (Wanamingo, Minn.), meanwhile, were honorablemention All-MIAC picks. …

Cardinal coach Mandy Pearson was named the MIAC’s Coach of the Year for the second straight season, becoming the first person in conference history to win back-to-back MIAC Player of the Year honors as a player, and back-to-back Coach of the Year honors as a coach. … The Cardinals made their first NCAA national tournament appearance since the 1985-86 season, falling to UWOshkosh 71-61 in the regional semifinal. … The Cardinals closed out the season ranked No. 19 in the final D3hoops.com Top 25. … With their 94-63 MIAC Tournament semifinal win over Bethel on Feb. 27, the Cardinals collected their 24th victory of the season, equaling the school record — originally set during the 1984-85 season (24-2) and matched a year later in 198586 (24-3). … The Cardinals’ regular-season conference title was the third in program history. … Saint Mary’s closed out the season 14-1 on its home court, the lone setback to St. Thomas in the MIAC Tournament title game. The Cardinals are now 25-2 at home over the past two seasons. … After not scoring more than 17 points in her first three seasons as a Cardinal, Euerle eclipsed the 20-point mark six times this season. … Euerle closed out her collegiate career with 16 points and a career-high 17 rebounds in Saint Mary’s NCAA tournament loss to UWOshkosh on March 7. It was her fifth double-double of the season. … Euerle scored in double figures 21 times this season and 49 times in her four years as a Cardinal. … Saint Mary’s had a player score 20 or more points in a game 10 times — highlighted by Pethke’s career-high 32-point outburst against St. Olaf. … Saint Mary’s had five or more players score in double figures in the same game five times. … Euerle led FALL 2014

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Courtney Euerle was nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award.

Euerle nets multiple accolades

Courtney Euerle ’14 (Litchfield, Minn.) — a D3hoops.com All-American, and the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year — was among the 446 female student-athletes nominated for the 2014 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

The Woman of the Year award honors graduating female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in academics, athletics, service and leadership.

NCAA colleges and universities nominated 446 female student-athletes for the 2014 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Of the nominees, 205 competed in Division I, 75 competed in Division II, and 166 competed in Division III athletics.

Euerle certainly did her part on the court to earn a spot among the NCAA’s elite. Along with her D3hoops.com honorable-mention All-American and MIAC Player of the Year honors, Euerle was named First-Team All-MIAC and MIAC All-Defensive Team — for the third straight year — while also landing D3hoops.com All-West Region FirstTeam honors.

After not scoring more than 17 points in her first three seasons as a Cardinal, Euerle eclipsed the 20-point mark six times last season — including four times in Saint Mary’s last six games — and scored in double figures 21 times last season and 49 times in her four years in a Saint Mary’s uniform.

The senior forward — who closed out her playing career with 16 points and a career-high 17 rebounds in Saint

Mary’s NCAA tournament loss to UW-Oshkosh — finished the season leading the team in both scoring (13.5 ppg) and rebounding (7.7 rpg), while also collecting five doubledoubles.

Euerle’s efforts helped spearhead the Cardinals to a school record-tying 24 wins — not to mention its first regular-season conference title and first appearance in the NCAA Division III Regional Tournament in 28 years.

But that was just the tip of the Euerle iceberg.

The senior participated in several service projects, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Elementary Afterschool Care and Make-a-Difference Day, while also serving as a team captain, New Student Orientation leader and an ambassador for the Saint Mary’s Admission Office.

“When starting my journey at Saint Mary’s, I never imagined how my four years here would help shape me into the woman I am today,” Euerle said. “I have had the privilege to be part of many different volunteer activities, which has led me to meet some extraordinary people.

“My junior year, I was introduced to a blind student on campus who was in need of a personal assistant,” Euerle continued. “Her constant optimism and willingness to help anyone in need has impacted me whole-heartedly — and has changed my life for the better.

“My leadership experiences at Saint Mary’s have given me the confidence to excel as a student in the classroom and as an athlete on the basketball court, but more importantly, I’ve learned how important it is to contribute to my community as a whole.”≠

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sports news the team in both scoring (13.5 ppg) and rebounding (7.7 rpg). … Auseth and Pethke also averaged in double figures at 10.7 ppg and 10.6 ppg, respectively. … Saint Mary’s drained a season-high 32 free throws on 39 attempts against Bethel on Feb. 27. … Pethke finished with a career-high 128 assists, which ranked No. 3 all-time. … Saint Mary’s boasted 167 3-pointers this season — ranking second-most in program history. … Rice knocked down a team-leading 58 3-pointers, which is the second-most in program history and just two shy of the school record 60, set by Ashley Luehmann ’05 in 2004-05. … Saint Mary’s scored 90 or more points three times — and finished the season averaging 71.5 ppg, while limiting its opponents to just 58.4 ppg. … The Cardinals broke a pair of long-standing school records with their 10729 victory over Crown on Nov. 23. … Saint Mary’s 78-point margin of victory was also a school record.

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Record: 2-18 MIAC, 3-22 Overall briefly: Sophomore Will Swiggum (St. Charles, Minn.) earned honorable-mention AllMIAC honors as the Cardinals’ offensive leader — leading in both scoring average (12.3 ppg) and rebounding (7.4 rpg). … Swiggum scored a season-high 23 points against Gustavus on Feb. 15 — and eclipsed the 20-point barrier twice. … Swiggum also boasted a team-best five double-doubles, giving the sophomore eight for his twoyear collegiate career. … Aside from Swiggum, freshman Wylie Ferron (Waconia, Minn.) posted Saint Mary’s only other double-double this season, scoring 14 points and adding 11 rebounds against Crown on Nov. 23. … Junior Evan Pederson (Onalaska, Wis.) also averaged in double figures at 10.4 ppg. … Pederson owned the team’s top individual scoring performance — scoring a game-, season- and careerbest 29 points against Macalester on Jan. 2. … Pederson’s performance was the highest single-game outing since

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Michael Burfeind ’13 scored 38 points against Concordia on Dec. 7, 2011. … Pederson recorded a single-game schoolrecord 11-assist performance against Macalester on Feb. 3 and finished with a career-high 104 assists. … As a team, Saint Mary’s recorded 113 3-pointers — including a season-high 10 against both Carleton on Jan. 13 and Bethel on Jan. 22. …The Cardinals netted a seasonbest 86 points in an overtime win over Crown on Nov. 23. …

Saint Mary’s 31-point, 79-48 win over Macalester was its largest margin of victory since beating Cal-Tech 87-37 on Dec. 18, 2003. … Saint Mary’s gave coach Jamison Rusthoven his first MIAC coaching win with its 67-51 win over Macalester in their first meeting on Jan. 2, while Saint Mary’s 86-81 OT win over Crown on Nov. 23 was coach Rusthoven’s first collegiate head coaching victory.

St. Catherine Invitational on Jan. 25 … Freshman Joe Tonda (St. Paul, Minn.) closed out his first MIAC Championships by clocking a time of 2:06.49 in the 200 backstroke. He also posted his best time of the season in the 100 backstroke, stopping the clock in 57.38, and added a 2:05.43 in 200 IM … Sophomore P.J. Heller (St. Cloud, Minn.) stopped the clock in 51.24 in the 100 freestyle, while shaving five seconds off his MIAC-qualifying time in the 200 freestyle, touching the wall in 1:52.13, and tallying a 23.08 in the 50 freestyle. … Anna Smaron (Maple Plain, Minn.) closed out her four-year collegiate career with a memorable MIAC Championships of her own, whittling eight seconds off her season-best time in the 200 breaststroke to post a time of 2:37:70. Smaron also posted a season-best time of 1:13.00 in the 100 breaststroke and a 2:24.79 in the 200 IM. … Freshman Grace VanBeest (Flossmoor, Ill.) also enjoyed a busy inaugural MIAC Championships, posting a time of 1:00.37 in the 100 freestyle, while adding a 2:26.54 in the 200 IM and a 1:11.52 in the 100 breaststroke.

Willie Doll (Amherst, Wis.) and Ben Johnson (Brooklyn Park, Minn.) were named First-Team All-MIAC, while Doll, junior David Barry (Apple Valley, Minn.) and sophomore Steph Scatassa (Westchester, Ill.) were selected to the MIAC AllDefensive Team. … Freshman Ben Buerkle (Roseville, Minn.) was named MIAC Rookie of the Year, and Nick Winecke was named the MIAC Coach of the Year. … The Cardinals made their third straight appearance in the MIAC Tournament in 2014. … The Cardinals closed out the regular-season putting together a six-game winning streak and swept four of their last five conference doubleheaders. … Buerkle enjoyed a memorable freshman campaign, leading the team with a .405 batting average, while also boasting team highs in runs (32), hits (60), home runs (2), RBIs (33), slugging percentage (.561) and on-base percentage (.467). … Buerkle had at least one hit in 36 of the 40 games he played in — and reached base safely in 39 of 40 contests. … Buerkle also owned 15 multiple-hit games — including seven games with three or more hits. … Doll, who was second to Buerkle with a .349 batting average, was the team-leader in at-bats (169), doubles (17), triples (4), total bases (87) and stolen bases (23). … Doll’s 23 stolen bases and 169 at-bats are singleseason school records, while his 17 doubles share the singleseason mark with Dave Belde (1998). … Doll led the team with 20 multiple-hit games this season. … Gannon started

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Record: MIAC Finish: Men – 8th, Women – 10th briefly: Freshman Evan Lecy (Rochester, Minn.) enjoyed a banner first showing in the MIAC Championships. Lecy qualified seventh and finished eighth in both the one-meter (289.95) and three-meter (283.95) diving competitions. … Lecy’s 283.95 was a seasonand career-best score, while his one-meter preliminary qualifying score of 289.85 was nearly 40 points higher than his collegiate-best MIAC-qualifying score of 250.85 at the

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Record: 13-7 MIAC, 18-23 Overall briefly: The Cardinals boasted seven players who earned MIAC post-season honors. Senior Taylor Thelemann (Bloomington, Minn.), junior Jon Schlemmer (De Pere, Wis.), and sophomores

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Pearson earns back-to-back MIAC Coach of the Year honors Webster’s Dictionary defines a double-double as an accumulation of a double-digit number total in two of the five categories in a basketball game — the most common combination being points-rebounds, followed by pointsassists.

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Dictionary, however, needs to add a sixth double-double category called “The Pearson.”

And there’s only one person to accomplish it — Saint Mary’s women’s basketball coach Mandy Pearson M’13.

Pearson — who earned back-to-back MIAC Player of the Year honors during her collegiate playing days at Concordia — completed the rare “Pearson” double-double on Thursday, earning her second straight MIAC Coach of the Year honor, becoming the only coach in conference history to earn back-to-back MIAC Player of the Year and back-toback MIAC Coach of the Year honors.

Pearson — named MIAC Coach of the Year a year ago after guiding the Cardinals to a second-place regular-season finish and a berth in the MIAC Tournament semifinals — did that one better this time around, as Saint Mary’s collected its first regular-season conference crown since the 1985-86 campaign and landed a spot in the conferencetournament title game for the first time in school history.

“It’s really a great honor — but it should be called the Coaching Staff of the Year,” said Pearson. “To be named

coach of the year is nice, but it’s really an entire team award — we wouldn’t have accomplished what we did this year without the hard work of each and every player, not to mention the tireless hours put in by the entire coaching staff.”

Assistant coach Jenna Freudenberg M’13 agrees — to a point.

Freudenberg knows that while everyone had a hand in the Cardinals’ drive to that regular-season conference title and national tournament berth, it was Pearson doing the driving.

“It’s a well-deserved honor for Mandy,” said Freudenberg. “It’s great that she is recognized for all the extra time and effort she has put into this program. And it’s not just the Xs and Os — she works very hard to help every player develop as a person, leader, teammate and basketball player.

“Mandy sees the big picture,” Freudenberg added. “She knows it’s not just about winning basketball games — it’s about developing young women and giving them a great college experience, on and off the court.”

The Cardinals headed into national tournament play boasting a 24-3 overall record — not only the most wins in Pearson’s seven years at the helm, but also equaling the school record for victories, originally set in 1984-85 and matched a year later.≠

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sports news every game during his three years as a Cardinal — a span of 118 straight games. … Johnson, Ben Dobosenski (Westmont, Ill.) and Steph Scatassa (Westchester, Ill.) all logged more than 50 innings on the mound for the Cardinals. Scatassa threw a team-best 57 1/3 innings, followed by Johnson (54 1/3) and Dobosenski (51 2/3). … Johnson and Scatassa shared the team lead with five pitching wins, each going 5-2 in 10 appearances. … Scatassa struck out a team-best 42 batters. … Sophomore A.J. Redders (Middleton, Wis.) made a season- and career-high 18 appearances, and accounted for six of the team’s nine saves. …

The Cardinals’ 13 runs against Macalester on April 19 were a season high. … Saint Mary’s recorded three shutouts in 2014 — including a 3-0 victory over Saint John’s during the MIAC Tournament on May 10.

Record: 10-12 MIAC, 14-18 Overall briefly: Senior Kristen Thelen (Rochester, Minn.) represented the Cardinals on the All-MIAC First-Team, while junior Alex Raske (Chicago, Ill.), and freshmen Kathi Opsahl (Elk River, Minn.) and Ashley Betzold (Farmington, Minn.) were honorable-mention. … Crazy spring weather meant that the Cardinals played just two conference doubleheaders — at Augsburg and at Concordia — on the original date they were scheduled. … Saint Mary’s played 11 MIAC twin bills this

season. … Raske closed out the season with a team-leading .381 batting average, one of seven Cardinal regulars to hit .300 or better. … Raske also led or shared the team lead in runs (24), hits (37), doubles (9), triples (1), total bases (51), slugging percentage (.526), walks (15) and on-base percentage (.469). … Raske has started every game in her three-year collegiate career — a span of 104 consecutive starts. … Thelen — the lone senior on this year’s team — finished second to Raske with a career-best .359 batting average, while sharing the team lead in at-bats (103), runs (24) and hits (37). … Thelen put together a team- and career-high 14-game hitting streak this season. … Opsahl boasted a team-best 24 RBIs, four more than Raske. …

Thelen compiled a team-high 11 multiple-hit games, while Opsahl recorded team-leading six multiple-RBI games. …

Thelen owned Saint Mary’s only four-hit game of the season vs. St. Olaf on March 30. …

Betzold was the workhorse in the pitcher’s circle, compiling a 9-8 record and a 2.57 ERA in a team-leading 133 1/3 innings pitched. … Betzold also led the team in appearances (25), complete games (14), shutouts (5), saves (2) and strikeouts (91). … Betzold struck out a career-high 10 batters three times. … The Cardinals held their opponents to two runs or less in 12 of their 13 wins.

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Record: 2-7 MIAC, 13-9 Overall briefly: The Cardinals finished with an 11-2 record against nonconference opponents this season. Saint Mary’s is now 24-4 in nonconference matches over the past two seasons and 38-11 vs. nonMIAC foes over the past four years. … Saint Mary’s compiled a pair of three-match winning streaks, while the Cardinals’ season-opening five-match winning streak was the longest season-opening winning streak in coach Jeff Halberg’s 16 years as Saint Mary’s head coach. … Gavin Smith (White Bear Lake, Minn.) closed out his senior season as the teamleader in both singles (14) and doubles (14) wins, both career highs. … Sophomore Collin Kaczorowski (Suamico, Wis.), who set a single-season school record with 20 singles victories a year ago, equaled Smith’s 14 singles wins this season, while also finishing with 12 doubles wins. … As a team, the Cardinals finished 35-31 in doubles matches, while going 61-61 in singles play. … With their 9-0 win over Martin Luther on Feb. 1, the Cardinals have now won their last four season openers.

Women’s Tennis

Record: 4-6 MIAC, 10-8 Overall briefly: The Cardinals finished 6-2 against non-MIAC opponents this season and are now 14-4 in nonconference matches over the past

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two seasons. … Junior Lindsey Reinisch (Hastings, Minn.) and freshman Megan Vandenberg (De Pere, Wis.) closed out the season riding three-match winning streaks. … Vandenberg finished with a teamleading 14 singles wins, one more than fellow freshman Haley Jorgensen (Fallon, Nev.) and two in front of Reinisch. … Jorgensen collected the decisive, match-clinching win at No. 6 singles in two of Saint Mary’s four 5-4 victories this season — with both of those victories going the maximum three sets. … Vandenberg had a season-opening sevenmatch singles winning streak. … Vandenberg also finished with a team-leading 11 doubles wins, one more than Reinisch. … Saint Mary’s used 14 different doubles combinations this season. … Seven of the Cardinals’ 10 wins came on their home court — Saint Mary’s finished 3-3 away from the Winona Tennis Center.

Track and Field

Record: Men’s Indoor: 11th, Outdoor: 11th; Women’s Indoor: 12th, Outdoor: 12th briefly: Junior Katie Stolz (Forest Lake, Minn.), who set a new school record in the 5,000 during the indoor season, broke the school record in the steeplechase three times during the outdoor season — including shaving 17 seconds off her previous best with a time of 11:17.80 at the MIAC Outdoor Championships. … Stolz has now broken the school record five times over

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sports news the past two years. … Stolz earned First-Team All-MIAC honors with her third-place finish in the steeplechase at the conference’s outdoor championships. … Senior Abi Osborne (Winthrop, Minn.) and junior Maya Booker (St. Paul, Minn.) collected honorablemention All-MIAC honors at the outdoor championships, as Osborne placed fourth in the javelin with a throw of 37.90 meters, while Booker uncorked a toss of 45.77 meters to place sixth in the hammer throw. … Senior Gus Wiggert (La Crosse, Wis.) and junior Tyler Kircher (Cashton, Wis.) each qualified for the men’s hammer throw final at the outdoor championships, with Wiggert placing eighth in 46.24 meters and Kircher ninth in 46.07 meters. … Freshman Jovan Newsom (Glendale Heights, Ill.) broke the tape in 4:09.13 to finish 11th overall in the 1,500. … Junior Aaron Haley (Plainview, Minn.) stopped the clock in 32:18.83 in the 10,000 at the UW-La Crosse Phil Esten Challenge on April 19 to break the old mark of 32:34.04 set

by Robby McGuire in 2011. …

Stolz’s record-setting performance in the 5,000 — where she broke the old school mark by more than six seconds with her time of 18:43.93 — highlighted Saint Mary’s efforts at the indoor season-ending conference championships. …

Booker placed seventh in the MIAC indoor weight throw with a toss of 14.67 meters, while Haley (5,000) and Wiggert (shot put) chipped in ninth-place efforts.≠

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Winecke named MIAC Coach of the Year Saint Mary’s University baseball coach Nick Winecke ’07, M’12 is not one to enjoy being in the spotlight.

Yet that’s exactly where the sixth-year head coach found himself when the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference named Winecke this year’s Coach of the Year, after guiding the Cardinals to a third-straight trip to the conference’s postseason tournament.

“Individual honors speak volumes about the whole group,” said Winecke, who was one of eight members of the Saint Mary’s baseball team to earn MIAC post-season honors — including four First-Team All-MIAC, three MIAC All-Defensive Team and the MIAC’s Rookie of the Year. “Those seven individuals would not be winning awards like that were it not for the efforts of the entire team.

“And it’s the same thing for me,” Winecke added. “Without Jake (assistant coach Pat Jacobsen ’05) and Nick (assistant coach Nick Whaley), we wouldn’t be having this conversation. This is the ultimate team award — it should be the coaching staff of the year award, they deserve it as much as I do.”

The Cardinals, who have won 18 or more games — and appeared in the MIAC Tournament — in each of Winecke’s last three seasons, used a late-season charge to punch their ticket to the conference tourney this season.

Needing wins in three of their last four games, the Cardinals swept Bethel — the MIAC’s regular-season runner-up —and St. Olaf in their final two regular-season doubleheaders to lock up the No. 3 seed in the four-team MIAC Tournament.

“We got off to a bit of a rocky start, but sometimes you have to go through the tough times to appreciate the good times,” said Winecke, whose team went 1-2 at the conference tournament, sandwiching a 3-0 win over Saint John’s around 11-8 and 7-4 losses to Bethel. “This group hung together, played hard, trusted the process and learned a lot about themselves and each other.

“The players are the ones that deserve a lot of the credit for this honor — it’s not me out there fielding ground balls, or getting the clutch hits.”≠

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class notes 1950 Elmer Randolph ’56, Aurora, Ill., celebrated his 55th wedding anniversary on May 2, 2014 with his wife, Susan.

1960 Mike Gostomski ’62, Winona, served as Winona Steamboat Days Marshal for the 2014 events.

Thomas Smith ’69, South Hamilton, Mass., is currently working for the Boston School of Modern Languages as its managing director and owner.

Patrick Salvi ’75, Chicago, was named as one of the Top 10 Illinois Super Lawyers for 2014, out of more than 90,000 lawyers in the state

by Illinois Super Lawyers. He is the managing partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. and concentrates his practice on personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death.

and Safe Environment for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

The creation of this new position was one of the key recommendations called for in the independent Safe Environment and Ministerial Standards Task Force Report and Recommendations in April 2014. He began his new role on Sept. 15.

Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge Timothy O’Malley ’77 has been appointed by Archbishop John Nienstedt to the new position of director of Ministerial Standards

Catherine (Trusk ’76) Stevens, Arden Hills, Minn., read the spring issue article in Saint Mary’s Magazine about the Brother Charles Severin Celebration of Excellence. She

wrote, “I never took a class from Brother Charles when I was at Saint Mary’s, but I had lots of contact with him in the ’70s and early ’80s. I’d sometimes get odd jobs over Christmas holidays, like I took care of Cecilia Carroll Heiges’ (’74) fruit fly senior thesis project and Brother Charles gave me two sansaveria plants from his greenhouse. I can proudly say that those plants have thrived and are still living 40 years later!”

Mike Charron ’79, dean of the School of the Arts at Saint Mary’s University, Winona,

1970 Thomas Gudaitis ’71, Brooklyn Park, Minn., completed his online Master in Business Administration degree with highest honors from Globe University Minnesota School of Business Mike ’74 and Mary (Haines CST’74) Gorham, Minnetonka, Minn., were blessed to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this year on March 23.

Garritt Howard ’74, Chicago, retired on July 1, 2014 after serving 20 years as a Circuit Court Judge in Cook County, Ill. He and his wife purchased a home in Bonita Springs, Fla., and will be relocating there.

Diane Kozlak ’74, St. Paul, Minn., was named senior vice president of Lee Hecht Harrison.

Kathleen “Kate” (Bishop ’74) Walker, Grinnell, Iowa, has taken the position of vice president for finance and treasurer of Grinnell College after six years with Macalester College.

Marilyn (Lueck ’75) Noel, Dubuque, Iowa, is beginning her 40th year in education, 30 years as a guidance counselor.

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After more than 50 years of helping people in his local Beverly/Morgan Park community in Chicago, Dr. Robert Dolehide ’47 officially retired Dec. 1, 2013. In May, Dr. Dolehide — joined by family — was honored with an official street sign designation: “Dr. Dolehide Way” at 113th and Western, marking the location he practiced medicine for more than five decades. Dr. Dolehide opened the office alongside his brother Eugene; for the past two decades, he has practiced with his son, Kevin. With eight children, 46 grandchildren and a wide circle of friends, Dr. Dolehide considers himself blessed. “I’ve always been happy helping people,” he says.

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class notes Kristine Boylan ’94, Minneapolis, joined Briggs and Morgan in June 2014.

Peggy Calhoun M’95, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a new adjunct professor at St. Thomas University.

Dr. Deborah Henton M’95, C’96, D’99, Stillwater, Minn., has been named the Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award recipient by the Minnesota Association of School Administrators. She is currently the superintendent for North Branch Area Public Schools.

Dr. Jill Moes C’95, Hastings, Minn., accepted a school psychologist position in South Washington County District.

Dr. Gary Diomandes, Department of Theatre and Dance, met up with New York City alumni in March including, from left: Amy (Kitzhaber ’00) Gross, Sara Swanberg ’06, Nicole DeBase-Rech ’99, Dan Rech ’98, Diomandes, Rebecca Heroff ’92, John Nord ’92, Matt Gorgone ’12, Matt Polum ’12, and Bryan Moore ’12. Also pictured is an unidentified photo bomber.

attended an event hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House on May 20, 2014. The reception announced the expansion of the Turnaround Arts Program.

Patrick Marek ’79, Winona, purchased Winona Post Inc. on July 1, 2014. He has worked at the Winona Post for 28 years and was vice president of sales and marketing prior to the purchase.

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ends, because he is taking a position as co-chairman of Illinois GOP gubernatorial nominee Bruce Rauner’s finance committee.

Roger Nadolny ’82, Phoenix, Ariz., is reaching out to the Saint Mary’s community in hope of finding a donor kidney. He underwent a successful kidney transplant in 1996, but in February 2013 he had to go back onto dialysis; finding a donor is a very lengthy process and can take many years. To help, contact him at rnadolny@yahoo.com.

Chuck Bolton ’80, Plymouth, Minn., was recognized as one of “40 for 40” of Keller’s 40,000 grads in their 40 years of operation. He delivered the commencement address for Keller on June 28, 2014 at the Pantages Theatre.

Dr. Raymond Hoffman ’83, Silver Springs, Md., was named director of the Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, Md., on Dec. 31, 2013.

Martin Dolan ’81, La Porte, Ind., on June 17, 2014, was issued a patent with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for “multi-rider or occupant human-powered vehicles with rearward facing rider or occupant.”

Suzanne (Zablocki ’83) Deranek, Winona, was named director of admission at Saint Mary’s University. Suzanne will be celebrating her 30th year of employment at Saint Mary’s this spring. She also celebrated the graduation of her daughter, Charlotte, from Saint Mary’s in May.

John “Jack” Dorgan ’81, Rosemont, Ill., announced he will not seek re-election as party chairman when his term

Allen Klein M’83, San Francisco, Calif., had his 20th book, Having the Time of Your

Life: Little Lessons to Live By, published by Viva Editions.

Father Mike Doyle ’85, Redwood Falls, Minn., is celebrating 25 years of service to the Catholic Church.

Lisa (Janikowski ’87) Schlosser, Apple Valley, Minn., was named the CTO of FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business providing small law firm business development solutions.

William Conrad ’88, Winona, has several rental properties available in the Winona area.

To find out more go to www.

WinonaRealEstate.com.

1990 Lisa Furey ’91, Minneapolis, is the director of business integrated solutions for AT&T. Kari (Shutte ’91) Doffing, Cottage Grove, Minn., was promoted to general manager of The University of Wisconsin - River Falls with Sodexo.

Beth Kinsella ’93, Chicago, is the member solutions manager with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.

Father S. Stephen Engelbrecht ’96, Havana, Ill., has been named pastor of St. Anthony Church and Sacred Heart Church in addition to being in charge of St. Mary’s of the Fields Shrine.

Dr. Craig Junker M’96, D’05, Lake City, Minn., was selected by the Totino-Grace High School Corporate Board to serve as the new school president.

Jennifer (Lucca ’96) Mandel, Milwaukee, received her second master’s degree and has changed her career path a bit from being a school social worker to a school administrator. She is an assistant principal with Milwaukee Public Schools, at an urban middle and high school. She and her husband, Chris Mandel ’95, are raising and having fun with their three sons who are ages 12, 10 and 9.

Jennifer (Maliszewski ’96) Malenius, Atlanta, Ga., moved to the Atlanta area in May 2014 for an exciting career opportunity for her husband.

They are having a great time exploring the area.

Sharon Figliulo ’97, Burr Ridge, Ill., is attending Rush Medical School to pursue a medical degree.

Jeff Holten C’98, Eagan, Minn., retired as the principal of Glacier Hills Elementary in

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Michelle Krell M’98, Blooming Prairie, Minn., was named Minnesota’s 2014 National Distinguished Principal.

Dr. Stephen West M’98, C’00, D’09, Eden Prairie, Minn., was chosen by the Winona School Board to be the next superintendent.

Xavier Wilson ’98, Belleville, Mich., is the new director of Michigan League at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Carolyn (Fox ’99) Borgen M’03, New Ulm, Minn., received a McKnight Emerging Artist grant from Prairie Lakes Regional Art Council.

Sara Palodichuk M’99, Cottage Grove, Minn., was named principal at Middleton Elementary School in Woodbury.

2000-2006 Jeff Sampson M’00, C’01, C’11, Rochester, Minn., assumed his new role as dual superintendent at LeRoyOstrander and Southland School Districts on July 1, 2014.

Neil Klund-Schubert M’01, C06, Elk River, Minn., is the new principal at Mississippi Elementary School.

Mark Kolbinger M’02, Becker, Minn., was inducted into the Becker High School Graduate Hall of Fame in June 2014.

Michelle Kramer M’02, Watkins, Minn., began her role as principal of St. Philip’s School in July 2014.

Melissa Monson M’02, C’10, Forest Lake, Minn., is the new principal of Hamilton Elementary School.

Eric Nelson C’02, S’05, Eagan, Minn., was named principal for Irondale High School.

Josh Swanson M’02, Mound, Minn., has been hired as the Eden Prairie School District’s assistant superintendent.

Steven Unowsky C’02, Minneapolis, was chosen by the Richfield School District’s School Board to serve as the new superintendent.

Molly Whinnery C’02, St. Paul, Minn., is now the principal at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Vermillion.

Scott Geary M’03, C’05, St. Paul, Minn., was named the new principal at Southwest Junior High.

Susan Kelnberger ’03, St. Paul, Minn., received her master’s degree in Special Education from George Mason University (Fairfax, Va.) on Dec. 19, 2013.

She is a sixth-grade special education teacher at Paideia

Academy in Apple Valley, Minn.

Scott Schultz ’03, Cary, Ill., is a senior account manager for Motorola Solutions handling all state and local public safety accounts in Iowa.

Sarah (Marek ’04, M’07) Landman, Naples, Fla., is the executive producer, creator and star of the web series, Off-Awful, which was honored at the LA Web Series Festival with two outstanding actor awards. The LA Web Series Festival is the largest and oldest web series festival in the country. To view Sarah’s series and learn more, visit the website www.offawful.com.

Wade Mathers C’04, Redwood Falls, Minn., was hired by the Little Falls Community Schools as the new middle school principal.

Lauren (Hinderman ’04) McKliget, St. Paul, Minn., accepted the role of category

The GOOF (Get-Together of Old Friends) group celebrated its 30th anniversary on the Winona campus July 24-27. In 1984, a group of alumni from the late ’70s and early ’80s began getting together (in honor of 1977 alumnus Bo Rettig’s bachelor party). The group continues to get together every summer with their spouses and children, many of whom have also attended Saint Mary’s, for an activity-filled reunion. As many as 75 people attend. Alumni families come from as far away as Pennsylvania, Georgia and Texas. Alumni attending this year — pictured at a favorite local hangout, Rocco’s Pizza — are Jim Julsrud ’76, Tim Reid ’79, Paul Trunk ’76, John Halpin ’76, Sue Trunk, John Troller ’76, Nancy Bauer, Paul Brueggeman ’76, Lesley Bauer, Tim Bauer ’76, Kyle Trunk, Ralph Medina, Tom McDermott ’77, Ann Julsrud ’76, Steve Coman ’78, Katie Julsrud, Camille Coman, Mary Kay McDermott, Marie Halpin, Paul Froeschl ’67, Bo Rettig ’77, Debbie Rettig, Phil Cochran ’77, Michelle (Galles) Cochran ’79, M’09, C’07 and Jim Halpin ’80. Seated are Bob Fisher ’97, M’06; Jenny (Cochran ’05) Biederman M’08; Trevor Biederman; baby El and Kevin Halpin ’12. “It has been a great way to maintain our friendships, watch our families grow and share in each other’s triumphs and challenges,” Rettig said.

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class notes ordained a priest for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend on June 1, 2013. He was assigned to St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend and Marian High School in Mishawaka.

Rebecca (Yerhot ’08) Roddy, Lodi, Calif., works for Hormel Foods as a plant controller at its manufacturing facility in Stockton, Calif.

Colleen (Radermacher ’09) Borgerding, Belgrade, Minn., is the coordinator of youth ministry at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. She resides with her husband, Danny, and their two children, Bryce, 3, and Jena, 1.

Several Saint Mary’s alumni participated in an expedition of biologists on the Amazon River in Brazil in January 2014. Jennifer (Cochran ’05) Biederman M’08 is a Ph.D. candidate and an instructor at Winona State University; Devin Bloom ’04 recently completed a Ph.D. at the University of Toronto and is a postdoc at the University of Kansas; and Dr. Phil Cochran ’77 is a member of the Biology Department at Saint Mary’s. The spectacled caiman was captured in one of their nets.

manager with Mattel starting in January 2014. She also accepted a one-year term with the Junior League of Saint Paul as director of community outreach, effective June 2014.

Kelly (Maus M’05) Rokus, Winona, completed her master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services with Saint Mary’s at the Rochester site in 2005.

Megan (Peterson ’06) Rask, Rochester, Minn., resigned from her job at Mayo Clinic after eight years of service to start her own business, B & me Daycare.

Andrew Nelson M’04, Foreston, Minn., was named one of 33 semifinalists for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award.

Jay Henthorne BS’06, M’08, St. Paul, Minn., was named acting public safety director for the city of Richfield in June 2014.

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Kyle TePoel ’04, began a new position in July as a park guide with Channel Islands National Park in Ventura, Calif.

Ryan Norrell ’06, Mandan, N.D., was named executive director and general counsel for the North Dakota Missouri River Stakeholders, a grassroots organization advocating for and promoting North Dakota’s Missouri River interests.

Jenny Bushman M’05, C’08, C’11, St. Charles, Minn., accepted a position as the Sauk-Rapids-Rice School District’s director of teaching and learning.

Chad Libby M’05, Hanover, Minn., was appointed assistant principal of St. Michael Middle School East.

Melissa (Bauer) Nielsen ’05, La Crosse, Wis., was appointed director of research and sponsored programs for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Kelly Ohde ’06, Chicago, was promoted to director of communications for Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago.

Dr. Aaron Radish ’06, Champaign, Ill., earned a medical degree on March 7, 2014 and began his residency training in June. He works for Carle Foundation Hospital in family medicine.

Amy Galatz C’07, C’08, C’14, Grand Rapids, Minn., is the new superintendent/principal with Independent School District 698 in Floodwood, Minn.

Brad Koltes M’07, C’12, Albertville, Minn., was named assistant principal at Buffalo High School.

Brian Lundquist ’07, River Falls, Wis., and his father started their own company, MCU Intermodal, in June of 2014. As a motor carrier, they contract with independent owner-operators to run import, export and domestic intermodal freight within the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Father Christopher Lapp ’08, South Bend, Ind., graduated from the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio, in May of 2013. He was

Suzon Brandner M’09, Worthington, Minn., was among the 128 candidates for the 2014 Education Minnesota Teacher of the Year designation.

John “Jesse” Hopkins C’09, Minneapolis, Minn., launched Whistler Class Soda in May 2014. They produce a line of gourmet sodas bottled in returnable glass bottles and are based out of Forest Lake.

Christopher Kreisel ’09, St. Paul, Minn., was promoted to retirement educator with Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement and Trust, and visits companies to consult with employees about their company-sponsored 401(k) plans.

Janelle Krzmarzick ’09, Joliet, Ill., has a new position with St. George Catholic Church as the director of youth ministry.

Michael Marben M’09, Apple Valley, Minn., has been appointed director of the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Fraud Bureau.

Marnie Pauly C’09, Chaska, Minn., assumed the role of principal at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School.

Nathaniel Kuhn ’10, Neillsville, Wis., was ordained to the priesthood. He will serve as associate pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish and Christ the King Parish in Spencer.

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class notes Marshfield and assistant to the director of vocations.

Sean Slaikeu M’10, C’12, River Falls, Wis., is the new principal at St. Bridget Parish School.

Molly Walters ’10, Kasson, Minn., finished her first year with the Rochester Public School District working in an autism classroom.

Kiernan Gladman ’11, St. Paul, Minn., completed a master’s degree in Liberal Studies at the University of Minnesota in 2014. She was accepted into the doctoral program in American Studies at Penn State University and will move to Pennsylvania in August of 2014. Kiernan received a Capital Graduate Assistantship and a Robert W. Graham Fellowship to pursue her studies at PSU. Kiernan plans to study the intersections of popular culture, gender, race, regulatory agencies, and modern sustainable lifestyle, self-sufficiency, and anticonsumerism movements.

Mike Komp C’11, M’14, Winona, helped orchestrate an ongoing wood duck project for Riverway Learning Community students. Mike helped the students construct 20 nesting boxes and place those boxes in area fields in anticipation of nesting season.

2012+ Ashley Beatty M’12, Minneapolis, is an accounts manager and beer representative for Harriet Brewing.

Luis Escobar ’12, Madelia, Minn., received his master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Chatham University in July 2014.

Beth Van Kampen M’12, St. Paul, Minn., works as the health and wellness case manager at Ascension Place, a transitional and supportive housing program for women in North Minneapolis since January 2013. She also works as a night coordinator at the Sexual Violence Center in North Minneapolis.

Deacon Paul Rosenblum M’12, Charleston, S.C., was ordained as a permanent deacon for the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, May 9, 2014. He is assigned to St. Mary of the Annunciation Church and ministry with the Charleston Port and Seafarers’ Society.

Peter Borash ’13, Bowlus, Minn., began working for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Shallow Lakes Program as a wildlife lake specialist in January 2014.

Refer a student This is your opportunity to spread the word about Saint Mary’s to prospective students. Do you know someone who would be a great addition to our undergraduate or graduate campuses? A representative from our Office of Admission would be glad to get them on our contact list. E-mail admission@smumn. edu or call 800-635-5987. Children of alumni of Saint Mary’s or the College of Saint Teresa are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship for each parent alum. Please indicate the parent/alum name and class year when registering online in the “additional comments” section. There is no application fee to apply online at www.smumn. edu/undergraduate-home/admission/contactus/request-for-more-information.≠

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Jim ’69 and Marianne Coogan had a granddaughter, Makenna Elizabeth DeLuca, June 23, 2014. Makenna is the daughter of their son John and daughter-in-law Lindsay. She joins big brother John.

Jim Coogan is currently serving on the Saint Mary’s University Board of Trustees.

Matthew Decker M’13, McKinney, Texas, is the youth ministry coordinator for the Catholic parish Our Lady of Angels.

Eveline Nyasa M’13, Oakdale, Minn., works as a registered nurse for Ramsey County.

Serica Rowley ’13, Dubuque, Iowa, was crowned Miss Muscatine 2014 and represented Muscatine at the 2014 Miss Iowa Scholarship Pageant.

Weddings Bethany Howe ’03 to Ben Davis, Chicago, on Sept. 6, 2014.

Erin Roden ’10 to Jeffrey Militello ’10, Albertville, Minn., on April 26, 2014.

Ashley Bradow M’14 to Ben Brogard, Big Lake, Minn., on April 4, 2014.

Benjamin Eirikson ’11 and Jennifer Koezly ’11 were married October 5, 2013 at the Church of the Epiphany in Coon Rapids, Minn., surrounded by family and friends, who included more than 40 Saint Mary’s University and College of Saint Teresa alumni and attendees: John Delmundo ’11, Lauren Stiehl ’12, Mitchell May ’12, Santiago Escobar ’11, Jennifer Tobroxen ’14, Mike Berg ’11, Tim Sheedy ’13, Nick Sweeney ’11, Josiah Ryks ’10, Mike Ostman ’11, Aaron Ostertag ’11, Libby Perkins ’11, Dan Streefland ’11, Steven Mino ’11, Dave Koezly ’91, Tom Koezly ’90, Mike Miller ’87, Kathy (Jungers ’85) Miller, Kearn Kelley

’86, Kathleen Pawlowski ’10, Lynn Streefland ’02, Michelle Nietzke ’11, Kristina Empanger ’11, Bridget Coffou ’11, Cynthia Schroeder ’11, Sami Traxler ’11, Cheri (Perrizo ’91) Koezly, Jane (Koezly ’94) Fabozzi, Susan (Murphy CST’58) Koezly, Laurie (Murphy CST’75) Davis, Sally (Murphy CST’58) Katzmark, Bob Koezly ’87, Eric Duffy ’09, Alison Kay Duffy ’09, Mae Duffy, Alex Lam ’10, Edwin Koezly ’85, Monica (Kelley ’85) Koezly, and Todd Fabozzi ’94.

A mini Saint Mary’s theatre reunion took place at the May 10, 2014 wedding of Nell Gelhaus ’02 to Kelsey Hjelmeland at the James J. Hill Reference Library in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Those in attendance included: Edward Gelhaus ’05; Judy Myers, associate professor and chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance; Mary (Schmolke ’01) Bayer M’04; and Gary Diomandes, professor, Department of Theatre and Dance.

Michael Mockler ’12 and Cassandra Berning ’12 were married on March 1, 2014, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.

The reception was held in Dubuque, Iowa. Saint Mary’s alumni in attendance included: Darrell Fair ’12, Andy Meyer ’15, Robert Rousseau ’12, Laura Larson ’12, Quentin Moore ’11, Jared Jacobs ’10, David Feather ’12, Colin Norris ’13, John Soucheray ’14, Maria Harris ’12, Daniel Spiess ’12, Robert McGuire ’12, Sam Callisto ’12, Ryan Winegardner ’13, Catie FALL 2014

class notes McNamara ’12, Benton Kodet ’11, Peter Borash ’13, Jake Traxler ’13, Jacinta Jude ’13, Dennis Gallagher, Nikki Richmond, Marcy Mueller ’12, Brother William Mann, Maggie Allexsaht ’12, Annie Ivansek ’12, M’13, Lauren Baier ’12, Annie Garrigan ’12, Jesse Burns ’15, Colin Sheehan ’13, Kenzie Ferguson ’11, Brittany Kuehn ’11, Jill Spitzmueller ’12, Tina Swanberg ’12, Sam Dahlstrom ’12, Regina Quandt ’12, Amy Spitzmueller ’14, Katherine Mockler ’14, Emily Dee ’11, John Vallez ’10, Gia Puch ’12, Danielle Miller ’11.

Caitlin Murphy ’10 to Tommy Quinn ’11 on Jan. 18, 2014 in Northfield, Minn. The couple, who live in Winston Salem, North Carolina, work at Wake Forest University.

Brandon Wanless ’10 married Kelsey Willits on Dec. 28, 2013 at the Church of St. Agnes in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Saint Mary’s alumni attending included: Michelle Quinn ’10, C’12; Janelle Krzmarzick ’09; Sister Laura Holupchinski ’08; Peter Waldorf ’10; Ryan Langr ’09; Katie Schares ’08; J.T. Weizeorick ’10; Alexandra Theis ’09; Emily Langr ’12; Deacon Mitch Bechtold ’11; Jonathan Fasnacht ’11; Father Daniel Gifford ’08; Sam Schepers ’12; Lisa Haemmerle ’08 and Timothy Streiff ’11.

Births Richard and Shannon (Hansen ’94) Christenson, Greendale, Wis., a daughter, Olivia Louise.

Olivia joins big sister Trinity and brother Brody.

Anthony and Tracy (Klassen ’98) Curran, Saint Albans, England, a daughter, Karis Angela, on March 15, 2014.

Sarah and Xavier Wilson ’98, Belleville, Mich., a son,

Judah Ari, on May 30, 2014 in Winona, Minn.

Peter M’00 and Colleen de Keratry, Western Springs, Ill., a daughter, Charlotte Grace, on May 13, 2014. She joins Andrew, Jack and Maddie.

Dave and Lisa (Sivanich ’00) Verstraete, Grandville, Mich., a daughter, Veronica Jean, on Feb. 15, 2014. She joins William, 2.

Dr. Christina (Schroepfer ’01) Van Guilder, Cottage Grove, Minn., a son, Joseph Bryce, on Oct. 22, 2013. He joins Olivia, 2.

J.J. and April (Johnson ’06) Kirby, S. St. Paul, Minn., a son Patrick John, on June 10, 2014.

He joins Kieran, 4, and Sean, 2.

Dominic ’06, M’10 and Sara (Vargason ’06) Lawrence, Farmington, Minn., a daughter, Nora Karen, on July 26, 2014.

She joins Harper, 1.

John and Rebecca (Yerhot ’08) Roddy, Lodi, Calif., a daughter, Catherine Ann, on Nov. 29, 2013.

Dan and Colleen (Radermacher ’09) Borgerding, Belgrade, Minn., a daughter, Jena, on Feb. 4, 2013. She joins Bryce, 3.

Eric ’09 and Alison (Kay ’09) Duffy, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., a son, Myles Robert, on Jan. 17, 2014. He joins Maebel.

Josh and Ashley (Gorski ’10) Anderson, Oakdale, Minn., a daughter, Hadley Mae, on May 9, 2014.

Marty and Kesney (LaBerge ’01, M’03) McCarthy, Minneapolis, a daughter, Fallon Frances, in May 2013. She joins Cormac and Rowan.

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Saint Mary’s says goodbye to Brother Frank Walsh Brother J. Francis “Frank” Walsh, FSC ’45, Ph.D. left behind a legacy. The 72-year De La Salle Christian Brother played an important role in the history of Saint Mary’s and the lives of its students and alumni.

A familiar face, Brother Frank enjoyed attending events and remaining active in campus life. Until his strength would no longer allow, the once-avid golfer, handball player and biker could frequently be found walking on the Winona campus — never shying away from a steep climb or the opportunity to stop and talk.

His advice to students had been to “be well and do good.”

Brother Frank died Aug. 5 in Winona. He was 90.

Born James Raphael Walsh in St. Louis, Missouri, he graduated from La Salle Institute in Glencoe, Missouri, and entered the novitiate of the Brothers in 1941. He professed his first vows in 1942 and his final vows in 1948.

Brother Frank earned a B.S.S. degree from Saint Mary’s, an M.A. in American History from DePaul University in Chicago, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from St. Louis University.

During his years as an educator he taught at high schools in Chicago; St. Paul; Amarillo, Texas; and St. Joseph and Jefferson City, Missouri. He also taught at Saint Mary’s University and at St. Louis University.

He joined the faculty at Saint Mary’s in 1953 and served the university for 20 years, including six years as dean of men and as a head resident of the dormitories. Brother Frank thoroughly enjoyed working with (and joking with) young people and was devoted to the Lasallian mission of education and guiding students and alumni in life choices. He was awarded the Bishop Patrick Heffron Award for Service in 1989, in recognition of his dedication to students.

He also received the Lasallian Service Award in 2000.

From 1983 to 1990 he served as auxiliary provincial for the Christian Brothers of the former St. Paul/ Minneapolis District. He retired in 1993 and recently lived at Callista Court in Winona.≠

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class notes

Deaths Glynn W. Cremer ’46, Seal Beach, Calif., on April 29, 2014.

John C. Doyle ’57, Western Springs, Ill., on July 4, 2014.

Robert Murray ’57, Elmwood Park, Ill., on June 21. 2014.

Brother Thomas (Leo Thomas) Power, FSC ’46, Chicago, on May 25, 2014.

William R. Stimson, Jr. ’57, Savannah, Ga., on April 8, 2014.

Father Milo Ernster ’51, Wabasha, Minn., on April 29, 2014.

Brother Augustine Kossuth, FSC ’58, M’66, Romeoville, Ill., on Jan. 11, 2014.

Richard W. O’Connor ’51, Cumming, Ga., on Feb. 1, 2014.

John J. Scanlan ’54, Hinckley, Minn., on April 4, 2014.

John Shrake ’54, Roseville, Minn., on April 7, 2014.

Dr. Robert Hauwiller ’56, Palos Park, Ill., on Jan. 30, 2014.

William J. Berg ’59, Addison, Ill., on May 20, 2014.

Dr. Thaddeus J. Trenn ’59, Colborne, Ontario, Canada, on Nov. 3, 2013.

Eugene F. O’Keefe ’63, Naperville, Ill., on April 26, 2014.

James P. Nauer ’66, Marengo, Ill., on May 4, 2013.

Jerome F. Archambeau ’67, Bloomington, Minn., on July 28, 2014.

Capt. Richard F. Braden ’68, Escondido, Calif., on May 9, 2014.

Thomas E. Gibson ’68, Winona, on July 8, 2014.

Thomas Kostner ’60, Bloomer, Wis., on Sept. 11, 2013.

Leland D. Nagel ’70, Washington, D.C., on May 26, 2014.

Donald C. Schweitzer ’60, Minocqua, Wis., on June 16, 2014.

Charles Ranstrom M’70, Alvarado, Minn., on July 2, 2014.

Familiar Chicago radio personality Bill Berg is remembered Bill Berg ’59 was a familiar voice to Chicagoans, whether they were Cubs or Bears fans — or just Chicago-area commuters tuned into their radios, particularly during the 1970s.

Berg, 77, died May 20, at his home in Addison, Illinois.

According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, he was raised in Oak Park and graduated from Fenwick High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s College and later took courses toward a master’s degree in theater at Northwestern University. While at Saint Mary’s he met his future wife, Charlene; the two were married 55 years.

It was while attending Saint Mary’s that Berg found his passion for radio broadcasting.

From small stations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin, Berg moved to Chicago in 1966 to host an overnight program called “Nightwatch” on WIND. In 1969, he began hosting and producing a nightly sports talk radio show at WIND and working as its sports director. He also moderated a talk show featuring then-Cubs manager Leo Durocher. In 1970, Berg spent a season helping out on Bulls broadcasts.

In 1971, Berg joined WGN as its afternoon drive-time music and talk show host and remained in his top-rated show until 1981, when he began a brief run with a weeknight sports show on WGN. He then signed on at WCFL-AM 1000 as its morning host in April 1983 and also called Chicago Blitz football games on WCFL during the USFL team’s first season. Berg later worked as a local TV play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team in the mid-1980s and then did play-by-play for the Golden State Warriors in 1988-89.

He remained in the Chicago area and did media training and crisis communications work until his retirement.

A semipro baseball player in his younger years, Berg ran the Chicago Marathon twice, played tennis regularly, and well into his 60s played in a fastpitch men’s baseball league that featured several former major leaguers. He leaves behind a daugher, Laura (Berg ’92) Pellicane, and his wife, Charlene (Larocco CST’60) Berg.≠ (Credit: Bob Goldsborough, Special to the Tribune)

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Kevin P. Karnick ’72, Tomball, Texas, on June 24, 2014.

Gregory Seykora ’72, Phoenix, Ariz., on Jan. 7, 2014.

Daniel A. Zecca ’74, Hinsdale, Ill., on July 2, 2014.

Peggy (Piper ’75) Stich, Evanston, Ill., on Apr. 23, 2014.

Colette Bailey ’77, Peoria, Ill., on Feb. 19, 2014.

Lucille Barry ’79, Naperville, Ill, on Feb. 1, 2014.

Susan (O’Donnell ’81) O’Connell, Indian Head Park, Ill., on June 14, 2014.

Lynn Webster Allen M’94, Stillwater, Minn., on April 13, 2014.

Dorothy N. Johnson M’95, Cottage Grove, Minn., on March 17, 2014.

John E. Cereso M’96, Toms River, N.J., on May 28, 2014.

Celia S. Robinson M’96, Kasson, Minn., on July 18, 2014.

Penny Rae Abdo ’00, Savage, Minn., on July 1, 2014.

Carol J. Hogan-O’Keefe M’01, St. Paul, Minn., July 24, 2014.

Mary Strasser M’01, Hibbing, Minn., on Jan. 24, 2014.

Laura L. Welle M’03, Eagle Lake, Minn., on May 21, 2014.

Hannah Jo Sherman Hindt M’04, Bloomington, Minn., on June 12, 2014.

Patrick Sawyer M’07, Coon Rapids, Minn., on July 25, 2014.

Michael E. Taylor ’13, Burlington, Ill., on Jan. 4, 2014.

Faculty Brother I. Basil Rothweiler ’38, St. Paul, Minn., 7th president of Saint Mary’s University, on Nov. 8, 2014 (see complete obituary on page 8).

Dr. Gerald Ellis, Minnetonka, Minn., on July 1, 2014. He taught in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs for 16 years and was the program director for the FALL 2014

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Richard Mesenburg, St. Louis Park, Minn., former Saint Mary’s employee, on June 25, 2014.

Dr. Mark Stedman, Cannon Falls, Minn., on May 10, 2014. He taught statistics in the M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services program in the Twin Cities since 1994. In Rochester he taught statistics and served as site coordinator for the program.

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Mary (Lucas ’73) Karnick, Dan Karnick ’08, Mary C. Karnick ’11, Daniel Lucas ’47, Peter Lucas ’74, Ann Lucas ’75, M’02, Daniel Lucas ’79, Kathleen (Lucas ’83) Reding, and John ’84 and Judy (Mullins ’83) Lucas, on the death of their husband, father, son-in-law and brother-in-law, Kevin Karnick ’72, on June 24, 2014.

Michael ’74 and Lou Ann (Rothbauer ’75) Crowley, on the death of Lou Ann’s mother on Sept. 28, 2013.

Marilyn (Lueck ’75) Noel, Dubuque, Iowa, on the death of her mother, Hattie Lueck, on Jan. 3, 2014.

Bill Imming ’53, on the death of his wife, Margaret H. Imming, on Feb. 15, 2014.

Kathleen Brogan ’76, on the death of her husband, Mark Lauer, on April 16, 2014.

James Shrake ’53, Joseph Shrake ’56, Daniel Shrake ’58 and Mark Shrake ’62, on the death of their brother, John Shrake ’54, on April 7, 2014.

William ’76 and Margaret (Hansen ’79) Clarey, on the death of their mother and mother-in-law, Mary Clarey, on Feb. 22, 2014.

Brother Robert Smith ’76, Eric Froistad ’02 and Angela Brackey-Froistad ’04, on the death of their mother and grandmother, Margaret R. Smith, on Feb. 22, 2014.

Laura (Berg ’92) Pellicane and Charlene (Larocco CST’60) Berg, on the death of their father and husband, William Berg ’59, on May 20, 2014.

Dr. John F. O’Connell ’80 and Kevin O’Donnell ’81 on the death of their wife and sister, Susan (O’Donnell ’81) O’Connell, on June 14, 2014.

Tom Gibson ’95, M’99; Will Gibson M’02 and Dr. Ann (Patterson CST ’69) Gibson D’05, on the death of their father and husband, Thomas Gibson ’68, on July 8, 2014.

Mike Bailey ’81 and Dan ’82 and Cheryl (Bartmann ’83) Bailey, on the death of their mother and mother-in-law, Barbara Bailey, on Feb. 5, 2014.

Sean Doyle ’81, Martin Doyle ’83, Kevin ’86 and Kathy (Doyle ’87) Cooney, and Julie (Doyle ’89) Johnson, on the death of their father, John Doyle ’57, on July 4, 2014.

Brian Wrenn ’87, on the death of his mother, Patricia Wrenn, on May 2, 2014.

Krysten Halek ’96, on the death of her mother, Jane Fossler, on Feb. 9, 2014.

Rick Petersen ’98 and Anthony Rosemark ’17, on the death of their father and grandfather, Richard Petersen, on April 15, 2014.

Rick Przywojski ’70 on the death of his wife, Lois on July 18, 2014.≠

John Murray ’91, on the death of his father, Robert Murray ’57, on June 21, 2014.

DISCOVER PLANNED GIVING What is planned giving?

Planned giving is a way for you to make a gift to Saint Mary’s and integrate your financial planning goals. The right planned gift may provide you with tax and income benefits while at the same time helping Saint Mary’s further its mission and turning our shared dreams into reality.

Some of the most common planned gifts you can make: n B equest n C haritable Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts n L ife Estate You may benefit in many ways from planned giving. Let us assist you in discovering the right plan for you. Visit our website at www. smumnplannedgift.org or contact: Nancy A. Wiltgen ’75, J.D., CFRE Senior Development Director, Planned Gifts 800-635-5987, ext. 1467 nwiltgen@smumn.edu

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Living the Saint Mary’s mission With more than 42,000 alumni, you might be surprised where — and how often — you’ll run into a Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota graduate. Many of them we call “alumni in action” — alumni who are living the Saint Mary’s mission of service and leadership, transforming others’ lives and making a positive difference in their communities and beyond.

In honor of our Centennial, we began gathering the “stories” of at least 100 of these volunteers, leaders, educators, healers and visionaries whom Saint Mary’s University is proud to call alumni. This small selection of alumni represents the many who have used and are using their talents in service to others. Together, Saint Mary’s alumni are shaping tomorrow’s world.

The first installment of these alumni ran in the fall 2013 magazine. Look for our next group of alumni in the spring edition of Saint Mary’s Magazine.

Nicholas L. Burke ’80

Artist, sculptor, teacher Hometown: Tucson, Ariz.

Major: Psychology Nicholas Burke is a renowned artist producing fine art sculpture since his 1980 apprenticeship with Brother Jerome Cox ’60 in Florence, Italy.

Burke’s sculptural oeuvre, including figurative and abstract designs in large and small scale, can be found from Hong Kong’s Peninsula Hotel to Washington, D.C.’s Union Station (Amtrak Workers Memorial). Winning public art competitions, Burke has permanently installed work in various cities throughout the state of Arizona. Privately commissioned pieces are included in the collections of numerous churches, hospitals and family homes. Working with the wider community, he has shared his talents with artists of all levels including college students and educators at the University of Arizona. Burke’s design of Saint Mary’s University’s Ceremonial Mace and a bas-relief of Saint John Baptist de La Salle (on the Saint Mary’s Press building) grace the Saint Mary’s campus. Limited edition corporate recognition awards include clients Genentech, USA; the International Center for Research on Women in Washington, D.C.; and Dow Chemical Company. Most recently, Burke completed two portrait busts of Judge John M. Roll, which were dedicated and placed in Federal District Courthouses in Tucson and Yuma, Ariz.

Kent Linder ’93

Graphic designer, volunteer, human rights advocate Hometown: Easton, Minn.

Major: Computer Science/ Graphic Design Kent Linder has devoted his life to helping others, beginning with volunteering at the Catholic Worker House in Winona and most recently working with The Advocates for Human Rights in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area. From 1997 to 2013, Linder also worked with Open Arms of Minnesota, the only nonprofit organization in the state that cooks and delivers free meals specifically tailored to meet the nutrition needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, MS,

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ALS, breast cancer and more than 60 other diseases. The organization also works with communities in sub-Saharan Africa, providing food and technical assistance for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Prior to that, he used his skills as a graphic designer at Saint Mary’s Press.

Brother James Miller, FSC ’66†

De La Salle Christian Brother, servant of God Hometown: Stevens Point, Wis. Major: Religious Studies in Spanish Brother James Miller is often remembered for the way his life ended. A life cut short too soon, Brother James was only 38 when he was shot and killed by three masked gunmen on Feb. 13, 1982, as he was mending a wall outside a school in Guatemala, where he worked. Born in Wisconsin in 1944, Brother James taught high school in the Midwest for several years before going to Nicaragua, and eventually Guatemala. At the Casa Indigena school, he taught English, religion and Guatemalan art to secondary students. Aware of the oppression of the indigenous people of Guatemala and their need to be trained in job skills and leadership skills, he helped begin an experimental farm where indigenous students learned agricultural methods and improvements. More importantly, he prepared native leaders for rural areas who would work for collective development in their villages. The man who died serving others has been designated a servant of God; the Catholic Church is investigating cause for his sainthood.

He is the only Saint Mary’s graduate to be considered for the designation.

Brother George Pahl, FSC ’36†

Educator, scientist, mentor, former Saint Mary’s president Hometown: Minneapolis Major: Biology Brother George Pahl joined the biology faculty of Saint Mary’s in 1942.

Students remember him as being a great teacher and innovator, working closely with students as he instilled in them a love of biology. Outside of his work at Saint Mary’s, Brother George was nationally noted and a FALL 2014

much-published researcher on river biology and of radiation and cancer. From 1969 to 1976, he was called upon to serve as Saint Mary’s 10th president. On-campus housing improved during his tenure with the addition of the Ek Family Village and the New Village (now known as Residencia Santiago Miller), and the Advanced Institutional Development Program federal grant was awarded to help improve the college. At the end of his tenure as president, Brother George received the Bishop Heffron Award, acknowledging his dedication to the development of Saint Mary’s.

Jane (Weydert ’86) Homeyer, Ph.D.

Forensic scientist, crime scene investigator, FBI executive Hometown: Farley, Iowa Major: Chemistry With expertise that spans the fields of forensic science, crime scene investigation, and national security, Dr. Jane Homeyer joined the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive in fall 2012 to lead counterintelligence training and assistance efforts across the intelligence community and the federal government.

Her portfolio currently focuses on preventing, detecting and mitigating threats such as the malicious insider, espionage and unauthorized disclosure to ensure protection of our nation’s most critical assets. Dr. Homeyer has held several other senior executive positions in other government agencies, including serving as the deputy assistant director for national intelligence for human capital for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), section chief of the forensic science support section for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and as laboratory director for the Northern Illinois Police Crime Laboratory (NIPCL). One of the greatest achievements in her forensics career was bringing the perpetrators of the “Brown’s Chicken Murders” in Palatine, Ill., to justice.

Brother Jerome Rademacher, FSC ’58, Ph.D.†

Educator, outdoorsman, physicist, trail caretaker Hometown: Minneapolis Major: Religious Education, Physics, Math Brother Jerome Rademacher dedicated his career to education in many forms.

He first joined Saint Mary’s faculty from 1965-69 and worked consecutively at the university from 1974 to 2008. One of the first people to teach computer science at Saint Mary’s, Brother Jerome spent the majority of his 40-year tenure in the Physics Department.

An avid outdoorsman, he was known for his leadership outside the classroom as well. For 25 years, he took science students on a trip to national labs — opting to camp during the excursion instead of staying in hotels. Brother Jerome greatly enjoyed sharing his two passions — science and the outdoors — with his students, as well as with the public. Brother Jerome could most often be found on the Saint Mary’s trails that he loved so dearly.

In the ’70s he, joined by Brother John Grover, FSC ’65, began the university’s trail system that is enjoyed by so many for running, hiking, skiing and disc golfing. Brother Jerome happily spent immeasurable hours on Bobcats, golf carts and trail groomers and was legendary for tinkering with his innovative homemade grooming machinery. He painstakingly cared for the trails until his health would no longer permit.

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Bob Hentzen ’57†

Spokesman, advocate, friend to the poor Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. Major: Religious education Bob Hentzen made it his personal mission to end poverty, one step at a time. As president and cofounder of Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA), he embarked on an 8,140-mile trek through 12 countries in Central and South America to draw attention to the children and seniors CFCA serves. His goal was to finish the walk on his 75th birthday in April 2011.

CFCA works with 308,000 sponsored children and seniors in 23 countries by connecting sponsors with those in need.

The sponsorship includes food, education, healthcare and a livelihood but also gives families hope they can create a path out of poverty. Hentzen completed many journeys throughout his life of service, beginning as a Christian Brother working in Colombia and Guatemala.

Mary Dempsey ’75, M.L.S., J.D.

Commissioner of Chicago Public Library (1994-2012), lawyer Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Major: American Studies Mary Dempsey believes in lifelong learning. She is president of the Philip H. Corboy Foundation (founded by her late husband) which supports education, arts and culture, social justice, access to the courts, and quality of life for persons with disabilities. Dempsey serves on the advisory board of Misericordia, an organization that ensures that children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities are happy, safe, fulfilled and valued. She is also a member of the Leader Council of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, the Board of Trustees of DePaul University, and the first Chair of the Board of DePaul College Prep, a new Catholic high school in Chicago.

Dempsey practiced law in Chicago from 1982 to 1993. From 1994 to 2012, she served as commissioner of the Chicago Public Library, a position to which she was appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley and reappointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Under her direction, 44 new branch libraries were opened in Chicago, and all libraries were equipped with state-of-the-art technology and rich book collections. Dempsey introduced innovative reading and digital learning initiatives, including the nationally hailed One Book, One Chicago and YOU media programs.

Sandra (Linke ’81) Burke

Community caregiver, volunteer Hometown: Chicago Major: Business Administration: Marketing Sandra Burke has been the executive director of Winona Volunteer Services since 2001. With a caring network of dedicated volunteers and partners, Burke and Volunteer Services strive to secure and distribute food, clothing, information, referrals and emergency assistance in a respectful and dignified manner to people in need. Her job frequently requires long hours, patience, tenacity and a caring heart. An active volunteer and leader in the Winona community, she also gives time to the Chocolate, Shakespeare and Champagne committee and at St. Stanislaus Church. She serves www.smumn.edu/magazine

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Laurel Feddema ’83

Bill Galante ’82

Business leader, strategist, planner, community builder Hometown: St. Cloud, Minn.

Major: Journalism and Public Relations Laurel Feddema has no shortage of endorsements for marketing communications and strategic planning. She received her M.B.A. in Management and worked in various positions with U.S. Bancorp, including president of the U.S. Bancorp Foundation and senior vice president.

Her responsibilities included overseeing grant making and community affairs nationally, and providing sponsorship strategy and management for more than 100 relationships across the country. She then led a community branding campaign and community relations marketing for Marshall Field’s/Target Corporation. Sharing her business skills with others, from 2004 to 2012 Feddema served as president and owner of Steppingstone Consulting, Inc., through which she built mission-driven programs for nonprofit, company and community successes. Most recently, she has served as the chief community engagement officer for Second Harvest Heartland, one of the nation’s largest, most innovative and most efficient food banks. Feddema has served on a number of community boards including Washburn Center for Children and MAP for Nonprofits.

Senior vice president of operations, Miami Dolphins Hometown: Palos Hills, Ill. Major: Business Administration: Marketing Bill Galante is in his 21st season with the Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium. As senior vice president of operations in Davie, Fla., Galante is responsible for the supervision of the Dolphins facility operations at the Davie training headquarters, while overseeing several business aspects, including game operations and team travel. In 2007, those duties included managing all of the logistics involved in hosting the NFL’s first-ever regular season game overseas in London, and he handled those same challenges in 2008 when the Dolphins traveled to Canada to play the Bills in Toronto.

Galante spent his first six years in Miami overseeing the stadium’s ticket sales, including the last three seasons as vice president of ticket sales and operations. During that time, he also oversaw the ticket operations of the Florida Marlins, including their inaugural season in 1993 and their World Championship season in 1997. He began his career with the Chicago Cubs in 1983. He and his wife, Barbara, are members of the ALS Association, which works toward finding a cure for Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Max Molock ’35†

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Coach, athlete, role model Hometown: Ware, Mass.

Major: Social Studies Max Molock proved to be an amazing athlete in three sports, earning Saint Mary’s letters four times in football, basketball and baseball. Molock then shared his athletic skills with countless athletes throughout his career, coaching football, basketball, hockey and baseball at the college and directing intramurals. Upon his retirement in 1983, he had coached the Saint Mary’s baseball team for 40 years, completing a 437-366 career record. His teams won the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 11 times. His players were known for their discipline, on and off the field. All teams wore ties whenever they were on the road, and long hair of the 1970s wasn’t allowed on Coach Molock’s team. He also coached Winona youth through the Park Rec Department and Cotter High School. In 1981, he was accorded the highest honor in college coaching when he was elected to membership in the American Association of College Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. Max Molock

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Pediatric anesthesiologist, compassionate caregiver, environmental champion, lifelong athlete Hometown: Los Alamos, N.M. Major: Biology After working for a year as a patient care technician after college, Diane (Wood) Gordon attended the University of New Mexico School of Medicine to study anesthesiology as her specialty. After her residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, she completed a year of fellowship training in pediatric anesthesiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center where she is currently on staff as an assistant professor. She cares for a diverse patient population, from preterm infants to young adults. Gordon helps to train residents and fellows to be competent, compassionate providers. She serves on a task force for environmentally responsible medical care in anesthesia, and is involved in increasing awareness of the environmental impact of anesthesia. Amid the adventures of medical training and having a young family, the Athletic Hall of Fame member continues to play volleyball on the sand doubles scene. She is passionate about fitness for adults and children and does her best to balance work, parenting and exercise.

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Job creator, non-profit co-founder Hometown: Zagreb, Croatia Major: Psychology; M.A. in International Business Tatjana Hutnyak was working for Lifetrack in St. Paul, a nonprofit organization that provides job assistance, when she heard that local businesses were having trouble finding skilled sewers. She knew plenty of people who needed a job but none of them had the right sewing skills. The Maker’s Coalition (TMC) was created after Hutnyak met a CEO of a leather goods company that needed workers trained in industrial sewing. Seeing sewing as a professional skill on the rise, the pair created a non-profit and established a sewing training program at Dunwoody College in Minneapolis. Fourteen students graduated from the inaugural fall 2013 class. The Maker’s Coalition brings together 60 businesses, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and service providers to fulfill its mission to bring back industrial sewing skills, which largely disappeared in America decades ago. As the next group enrolls and TMC’s program improves, educational modules on topics like quality control, inspections, alterations and upholstery are being added. Hutnyak has served on the board of directors for The Maker’s Coalition since 2012. Their story has been featured in the New York Times, CBS News, CNBC and CNN.

Hugh Joswick ’76, Ph.D.

Rhodes Scholar, Yale graduate Hometown: Winona Major: Philosophy and American Studies Hugh Joswick received a Rhodes Scholarship in 1976 and studied for two years at Oxford University, where he completed a Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, Economics. The Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international graduate scholarship program in the world. Cecil John Rhodes’ vision in founding the scholarship was to develop outstanding leaders who would be motivated to fight “the world’s fight” and to “esteem the performance of public duties as their highest aim,” and to promote international understanding and peace. Dr. Joswick said the honor was a great tribute to the schools that formed him, and to the quality of education he received at Saint Mary’s in particular. After completing his degree at Oxford, he went on to receive a Ph.D. in American Studies at Yale University concentrating on American pragmatism. He taught for four years in the philosophy department at La Salle University in Philadelphia before moving to California in the mid-1990s.

Since that time, Dr. Joswick has been studying and teaching meditation and related subjects at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, Calif. Dr. Joswick also is working with the Guna Foundation on various video documentaries. The last two of the Guna Foundation projects were distributed by the National Educational Telecommunications Association and were shown on public television stations across the country.

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Robert Paradise ’66

U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member, retired NHL player Hometown: St. Paul Major: English-Speech Robert Paradise is a retired American ice hockey defenseman who played in 368 National Hockey League regular season games between 1971-79. He is a member of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. Paradise grew up in Minnesota and earned all-state honors in football and hockey. He turned down a professional baseball contract from the Boston Red Sox in 1965, choosing instead to complete his education at then-Saint Mary’s College. Paradise continued to develop his hockey skills, becoming an all-conference performer in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for four consecutive years. Originally signed as a free agent by the Montreal Canadiens — after playing for the United States national team at the 1968 Winter Olympics and 1969 Ice Hockey World Championship tournaments — Paradise was traded to the Minnesota North Stars in 1971 and made his NHL debut. He also played for the Atlanta Flames, Washington Capitals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins before retiring in 1979. He was also a member of the U.S. national team at the 1977 Ice Hockey World Championship tournament. He currently chairs the Saint Mary’s University Athletic Advisory Board.

John A. Nett ’42†

Coach, athlete Hometown: Winona, Minn.

Major: Economics John Nett’s collegiate athletic skills earned him attention and accolades, as well as a career he loved coaching at a high school. Nett played the end position on the Saint Mary’s football team for four years, and he was named all-conference his sophomore, junior and senior years. In 1943, he was signed by the New York Giants, but was unable to complete his career due to military enlistment. A multi-sport athlete, Nett also played basketball for four years, lettering three times, and was a member of the Saint Mary’s team which won the state title in 1940. He began his coaching career at Winona Cotter High School in 1946 coaching football, basketball and baseball. In 1951, his coaching career was interrupted during the Korean conflict. In 1977, Nett coached the Cotter Ramblers to a Minnesota state championship. He was inducted into the Saint Mary’s University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977.

Dr. Renée Garpestad ’81, D’03

Inspirational speaker and writer, leadership development expert Hometown: Chicago Major: Math and Computer Science; Ed.D. in Leadership ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE! That’s the simple message Dr. Renée Garpestad delivers every time she’s in front of an audience. Dr. Garpestad is an expert in personal and leadership development and has decades of experience with many different types of organizations.

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3M, Caterpillar and Novartis. As a corporate executive, she led international sales and marketing functions in both services and manufacturing businesses. And as an adjunct faculty member of the University of St. Thomas MBA program, she taught international leadership in Europe, Asia and the United States. Dr. Garpestad is a Fellow at Saint Mary’s Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership and a former Saint Mary’s trustee and alumni board member. In addition to her professional pursuits, she practices yoga, plays golf and wields a hammer for Habitat for Humanity. She also serves on the board of Gilda’s Club Twin Cities, an organization dedicated to fulfilling Gilda Radner’s wish that no one face cancer alone.

Teisha (Smith ’00) Devine

Mother, counselor, patient registration coordinator, teacher Hometown: Elma, Iowa Major: Biology After volunteering for two years with the Lasallian Volunteer program in Camden, N.J. and Los Angeles, Teisha (Smith) Devine moved to Chicago to work at Saint Patrick High School as a teacher, counselor and coach. While at Saint Patrick she earned a master’s degree in human services and counseling from DePaul University.

After six years at Saint Patrick High School she became a case manager at a Chicago public elementary school. In 2011, Devine and her family moved to Saint Paul where she works part-time at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota in the emergency department, and gives softball pitching lessons in her spare time. Named to the 2010 Saint Mary’s Athletic Hall of Fame, Devine is also active volunteering at her parish and her children’s school.

Kathy Wilde M’92

Healthcare professional Hometown: Minneapolis Major: M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration Kathy Wilde, RN, is the chief nursing officer and vice president for professional and support services for Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). She has more than 40 years of nursing and patient care leadership experience at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, Mercy and Unity Hospitals and the past six years at HCMC. Wilde brings vision, passion and broad experience in operational leadership, performance improvement, patient- and family-centered care, and nursing professional practice. She has mentored many staff leaders who are now in nursing leadership roles across the state.

She is passionate about the work she does at Hennepin and the lives of the patients and families she serves. She was recently honored by Saint Mary’s as a 2013 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. Wilde was also recognized by the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST in 2014 as one of 35 Women Leaders from across the state who exemplify leadership excellence in the healthcare field.

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William Hendrickson ’39, Ph.D.†

Philanthropist, businessman, supporter of ethical leadership Hometown: Plainview, Minn.

Major: Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics William “Bill” Hendrickson’s professional career included service as a research scientist with the University of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, as an executive with the Ayerst Laboratories division of American Home Products Company, and as chairman of St. Jude Medical, Inc., of St. Paul. The Hendrickson Family Foundation, established in 2007, is committed to alleviating poverty through education. Dr. Hendrickson established and endowed the Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship program at Saint Mary’s to identify, encourage, nurture and develop creative, ethical and globally oriented leaders. Demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the quality of leadership in our world, he also partnered with Saint Mary’s to establish the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership, which provides ethical leadership programming. The Hendrickson Center at the Winona campus is named in his honor.

Thomas Clasen ’78, J.D., Ph.D.

Expert in sanitation and safe water Hometown: Waseca, Minn.

Major: Classics, philosophy Dr. Thomas Clasen has had a distinguished career as a trailblazer on health issues of global importance.

After 20 years as a successful international corporate lawyer, Dr. Clasen turned his focus to global health, obtaining a Ph.D. in environmental health and joining the faculty at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2004. He has since published more than 75 peer-reviewed papers in water, sanitation and health in low-income countries and developed a stellar record in applied research and supervision of graduate students. Dr. Clasen has advised governments in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, served on advisory panels and undertaken research for the World Health Organization, UNICEF, OXFAM, USAID and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and has consulted and conducted research for private companies such as Unilever and Procter & Gamble.

Dr. Clasen was appointed professor of environmental health and the Rose Salamone Gangarosa Chair in Sanitation and Safe Water at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health in 2013.

FALL 2014

LIVING THE MISSION Robert Hoffman ’56, Ph.D., and John Hoffman ’51, Ph.D.

NASA scientists Hometown: Winona Major: Physics (Robert) and Physical Science (John) Drs. John and Robert Hoffman are the only set of brothers (or any immediate family members) who have had instruments on the same NASA satellites, Atmosphere Explorers C and D. (Robert designed a lowenergy electron detector; John, a magnetic ion mass spectrometer.)

Dr. John Hoffman, who is a faculty member at the University of Texas at Dallas, has also served as head of the Department of Physics, and associate dean of the School of Science and Mathematics. His research involves studies of planetary atmospheres. He has developed instruments for NASA missions to the moon’s surface on Apollo 17, to Venus on Pioneer Venus, to Halley’s comet, and most recently as part of the Phoenix mission to Mars which actually discovered water on the red planet. He plays the clarinet in several musical groups who perform regularly at retirement communities. Dr. Robert Hoffman (retired) was a space scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. Over his career, he designed instruments for a number of satellite missions. He has also led the space science community in the development and implementation of scientific satellite missions. His research involves the study of electric currents in space around the Earth. He applied his programmatic and leadership experience to developing programs of the social concerns committee at his parish and to a local pregnancy aid center via its board of directors. The two were inspired by their father, Professor John Hoffman, longtime science educator at Saint Mary’s who started both the chemistry and physics departments and for whom Hoffman Hall is named.

Brother Paulos Mesmer, FSC ’90, M’91, Ed.D.

Director of Christ the Teacher Institute for Education, Nairobi, Kenya Hometown: Eritrea, Africa Major: Computer Information Systems and Psychology; M.A. in Counseling Psychology Brother Paulos Mesmer grew up the youngest of six children on a farm in Eritrea, Africa. He longed to attend school, but was needed at home to care for the livestock. Eventually his parents relented, and Brother Paulos quickly embraced school, knowing it was the key that would open doors. As director of Christ the Teacher Institute for Education in Nairobi, Kenya (a position he has held for 10 years), Brother Paulos continued using education to open doors. CTIE graduates — who often struggle to afford a modest tuition — go on to teach, bettering themselves, their families and their communities, as well as the lives and communities of the students they serve. Brother Paulos calls this a ripple effect.

Looking back on his career, he reflects on how many students he has touched, but also how many students have touched him.

† deceased

Robert Rotering ’71

Doctor, global medical practitioner, teacher Hometown: Dickinson, N.D. Major: Philosophy and Pre-Med Dr. Robert Rotering served as a physician in the most remote areas of the world; cared for wounded soldiers in Saudi Arabia; flew more than 150 transport and rescue flights as a transport surgeon; authored two books; and even experienced the world’s first artificial heart transplant. Instead of a lucrative career in medicine, Dr. Rotering said what was calling his heart was a career in service to others and in support of his country. He has practiced in Grenada, West Indies; Saudi Arabia; Brunei; Borneo; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He said the times in his career that have been the most satisfying have been cradling a dying soldier taking his last breath, or in Southeast Asia, going up the Borneo rivers and caring for indigenous people who had never met a Westerner or benefitted from our medicine. “It gave me a sense of satisfaction that I never could have had if I had practiced for money,” he said.

John McDonough ’75

President and CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks Hometown: Chicago Major: Communication Arts John McDonough joined the Chicago Blackhawks in 2007 as president, and was named president and chief executive officer in 2011. Under his guidance, in what Forbes Magazine has called “the greatest sports business turnaround ever,” the Blackhawks have revitalized the team’s profile and re-energized their fan base. With McDonough’s leadership, the Blackhawks have become one of professional sports’ biggest success stories. Since he joined the Blackhawks, the team has won Stanley Cup titles in 2010 and 2013, the first organization in the NHL’s salary cap era to capture two championships. Prior to joining the Blackhawks, McDonough served as president of the Chicago Cubs. During his tenure, the Cubs won the 2007 National League Central Division while setting an all-time franchise attendance record. As the Cubs’ chief, and in his previous role as senior vice president of marketing and broadcasting, he was widely viewed as a sports marketing and management innovator who played a major role in increasing the Cubs’ fan base and attracting sponsorships for one of the most successful professional sports franchises in America. McDonough has returned to Saint Mary’s on multiple occasions to share his story with the Saint Mary’s community and serves on the Athletic Advisory Board.

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Redmen Revels staged comedic theatre The tradition of excellent theatre and comedy runs deep at Saint Mary’s. This photo, titled “Redmen Revels 1949,” depicts some talented young thespians. The Redmen Revels, an annual production of student talent, was first organized in 1940. According to the 1948 yearbook, the show sometimes went on the road, with productions at DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis and Cretin High School in St. Paul. The 1948 show was described as the second “revived” Redmen Revels staged since the war.

While the Navy V-12 program was on campus, it was said the shows had a pronounced “nautical air.”

Organizers promised future shows filled with “snappy satire upon college life with its triumphs and tribulations.” The Second Page comedy troupe is carrying on this tradition today.

Anyone with more — or more accurate — information about this photo is welcome to contact Saint Mary’s Magazine editor, Deb Nahrgang. Mail comments to Saint Mary’s Magazine, Saint Mary’s University, 700 Terrace Heights #36, Winona, MN 55987. Or, send e-mail to: dnahrgan@smumn.edu.≠

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Highway 14 pedestrian bridge replaced after accident Most undergraduates traverse the pedestrian bridge on Highway 14 in Winona at some point during their college careers. This iconic spot was removed in September after a semi-truck carrying a crane struck the bridge, ripping through the metal beams underneath. The Minnesota Department of Transportation determined the damage was too significant to repair, and the bridge was removed. At the end of October, a new, temporary bridge was installed. Saint Mary’s worked closely with MnDOT to ensure students’ safety when crossing Highway 14.≠