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Five honored at Founders’ Day 2015 Saint Mary’s presented awards to His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, a faculty member, a staff member, and two outstanding seniors at the Founders’ Day celebration March 24. An honorary doctorate in Pastoral Ministry was presented to His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York. Cardinal Dolan has, since his ordination 40 years ago, exemplified a life of service to the Catholic Church as priest, pastor, educator, and shepherd. Cardinal Dolan has previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis and Archbishop of Milwaukee. He has—as a university professor, vice rector of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, and rector of the Pontifical North American College in Rome— impacted and influenced the lives of countless students and seminarians. Cardinal Dolan has also served the Church as secretary to the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, D.C., chairman of Catholic Relief Services, a member of the board of trustees of The Catholic University of America, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and as a member of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization and the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. Dr. Paul Weiner, professor of mathematics, computer science, and statistics, received the 2015 Brother Charles H. Severin, FSC, College Faculty Award. This award is bestowed semi-annually on a College faculty member who demonstrates sustained excellence in teaching, contributes to the university outside of the classroom, builds community by serving as a model of the Lasallian spirit, and is a creative, passionate, and inspiring teacher. Dr. Weiner has shared his enthusiasm and passion for mathematics with Saint Mary’s students for 31 years. Sarah (Fisher) Wanger ’04, M’11 received the 2015 Distinguished Lasallian Educator award. These awards are given by Lasallian institutions in the North American-Toronto Region of the De La Salle Christian Brothers to honor contributions and commitment to the Lasallian mission of education. Wanger serves as the director of outreach for the School of Education at the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. This award recognizes Wanger for a life of faith and service that exemplifies the ideals of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. The Outstanding Male and Female Senior awards were presented to Lauren Salonek, daughter of Joel and Tammy Salonek of Watertown, Minn., and Joseph Budin, son of Bruce and Colleen Budin of Le Center, Minn. Outstanding seniors have demonstrated the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Eight additional students were finalists for the 2015 Outstanding Senior awards: (females) Theresa LaValla, Janie Maki, Katherine Stolz, and Mae Yang; (males) José Castellanos, Bryan Lampkin, Paul Schmitt, and Patrick Sweet. More photos from the event can be found at smumn.edu/photos.≠ 10
SAINT MARY’S MAGAZINE
Brother William and His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan
Sarah Wanger ’04, M’11 and Dr. Paul Weiner
Lauren Salonek and Joseph Budin
SPRING/summer 2015