clarke UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2019
JANUARY 10, 2019 ̶JUNE 26, 2019
S W E N & i n S E T m O N alu Lois (Mailander) Quinn ’61 Lois and husband, Deacon Dick, hosted Irish singing star Daniel O'Donnell and his wife, Majella, for an "American Lunch" with a few other fans. The visit was a part of their USA Tour to be televised in Ireland in 2019. Susan (Voss) Webb ’62 For the past ten years Susan has visited campus each year to present a program for the education department's History of American Education class. She presents programs on a variety of historical educational topics to civic groups through the National Humanities Foundation Speakers Bureau and to children who visit Tannehill State Park in Alabama.
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Why do we collectors do what we do! Inside the Head of a Collector answers that question. Dr. Shirley Mueller’s new book is unlike any other I have ever read. In it she draws upon her unique background in neurology, economics, and art collecting to tell us both about her wonderful porcelains AND about how a collector’s brain responds to art. The rush of adrenalin one has when you spot something great for your collection . . . The agony of disappointment when your beloved object turns out to be a fake! I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Mueller as a friend, curator and trustee of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. Her keen mind and passion for art makes this book a pleasure to read.”
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Charles L. Venable, PhD, is the Director of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts. He is the author of multiple books and articles on the decorative arts.
Inside the Head of a Collector is a unique and remarkable book, which is part behavioral economics and part neuroscience, intertwined with personal anecdotes. Dr. Shirley Mueller’s passion for Chinese porcelain, experience as a collector, and knowledge as a neurologist animate this beautifully illustrated and clearly written book. The collector interested in the neuropsychology of decision making, the scientist interested in the practice of collecting art, and the museum visitor interested in a behind-the-scene insight into exhibits will want to read this book.” Anjan Chatterjee, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, is Elliott Professor and Chief of Neurology, Pennsylvania Hospital and author of The Aesthetic Brain: How We Evolved to Desire Beauty and Enjoy Art
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Dr. Shirley Mueller’s book Inside the Head of a Collector is a “must read” for all collectors. She has used her professional skills to analyse a collector’s thought process, and I must congratulate her on her research and conclusions based on her experience in collecting mainly Chinese export porcelain. This book brings the excitement, the commitment and the fears of collecting in one volume and looks at collecting from an emotional and psychological angle which collectors, museum professionals, dealers and others will find fascinating just as I did.” Anthony du Boulay, Fellow of the Society of Antiquarians, is the author of multiple books on the decorative arts including Chinese export porcelain
isbn: 978-0-9996522-7-5
Inside the Head of a Collector Neuropsychological Forces at Play
Shirley (Johnsen) Francavilla ’61 Shirley played Christmas music on the piano for the Epiphany Concert at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Arvada, CO on January 20, 2019.
Shirley M. Mueller, MD
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Inside the Head of a Collector Neuropsychological Forces at Play Shirley M. Mueller, MD
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Shirley (Maloney) Mueller ’63 Shirley authored a book titled, "Inside the Head of a Collector." This book may be purchased on Amazon. Craig Fenton ’83 Craig received the Burlington Mayor's Award for organizing a Cold Weather Shelter during a winter cold snap.
Ann McDonough ’86 Ann was honored by the Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools for her impact on the community. She was named the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Hometown Alumni Award, which honors the accomplishments of graduates of local public schools. Megan Schumacher ’01 Megan and former Clarke faculty member Nick Halder were named a 'Person who makes a difference' by the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque, IA. Yaa Appiah-McNulty ’04 Yaa was hired as the principal of Robinson Middle School by The Pulaski County Special School District school board in Little Rock, AR. Matt Beaves ’07 Matt was promoted to director, retirement data strategy at Prudential Retirement Services. Callie Mescher ’07 Callie was hired as a board certified music therapist, specialized in neurologic music therapy at Statera Integrated Health and Wellness Solutions.
Jeff Rosemeyer ’07 Jeff was promoted to infrastructure manager at Honkamp Krueger. Kyleen Thill ’07 Kyleen was hired as client service representative at Cottingham and Butler.
Riley Michaud ’18 Riley was hired as client service representative at Cottingham and Butler.
ADVANCED DEGREES
Devin Patterson ’09 Devin was hired for the Trust Department at First Community Bank of Galena.
Patty Roth Paschal ’87 Completed MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration in May 2019.
Stefanie Wunderlich ’11 Stefanie was promoted to graphic designer at Boyd Gaming.
Amanda Smith Kass ’06 Amanda earned certification in vestibular rehabilitation from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta.
Ryan Tomkins ’12 Ryan was hired as an account executive at Kunkel & Associates. Lynn Roth ’13 Lynn was hired as marketing director at Eagle Point Solar. Caleb Johnson ’14 On May 11, Caleb was in Napa California to join his teammates as a member of the Napa Silverado's baseball club, which is in the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball. Lillian Garcia ’15 Lillian was hired as client service representative at Cottingham and Butler.
Heidi Zittergruen Ploessl ’03 and Chuck, boy Sarah Fahrenkrug Accacian ’05 and Andrew '08, Piper Elaine Natalie Deutmeyer Riniker ’08 and Jeremy, boy
Erik Brolin ’17 Erik was promoted to graphic designer at Boyd Gaming.
Amanda Dugan Cook ’11 and Nate, boy
Kelsey Kuepers Duss ’10 and Brian, girl
Josh Erickson ’11 and Elaine, girl Jolyn Lahey Kennedy ’11 and Ryan ’14, girl Brian Regan ’11 and Shannon ’13, boy Sam Ross Shindelar ’11 and Michael, Henry James Peter Bayliss ’12 and Ashley '12, boy
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Whitney Kliebenstein Weis ’14 and Brandon, girl Adam Burkart ’16 and Nicole (Nauman) ’17, Bennett Christopher Meggan Mausser Sigwarth ’17 and Jerry, Jonah Joseph
BIRTHS
Beth Stierman Blech ’09 and Ryan, boy
Taurus Black ’18 Taurus was hired as support center analyst at Heartland Financial USA.
Nicole Lansing Marbach ’12 and Wes, girl
Kim Koos Lamey ’06 Certified by the Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute (PORi) in Denver, CO
Sean DeVries ’16 Sean was hired as a reporting specialist at Dupaco Community Credit Union on Pennsylvania Avenue in Dubuque, IA.
Josh Harbaugh ’17 Josh was appointed Outreach Service Representative at Dupaco Community Credit Union on Saratoga Road in Asbury, IA.
Holli Bahr Brehm ’12 and Adam, girl
IN MEMORY Jeanette Smith Lewandowski ’47 Rosemary McGuirk Sheehan ’60
Rosemary passed away on June 18, 2019 at her home in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. The Funeral Service will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. with her son, Reverend John Sheehan, her brother Reverend John McGuirk and Pastor Reverend Terry Roder concelebrating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, LeMars, Iowa on Thursday, June 27th at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 25th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present at 6:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com
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Rosemary was born on June 28, 1938 in Sioux City, Iowa to Benedict V. McGuirk and Marguerite (Mannion) McGuirk. She graduated from Heelan High School. She attended Clarke College in Dubuque and the University of Vienna as an undergraduate. She received an M.A. in English from the University of South Dakota. On September 30, 1961 she married James Sheehan at Blessed Sacrament Church in Sioux City. They lived in LeMars, Iowa from 1961 to 1968. She was a member of the LeMars Library Board, AAUW and other organizations. For about 25 years the family lived in Pierson, Iowa where James Sheehan was President of the Farmers Savings Bank. She was a Girl Scout leader and CCD teacher. In 1977 she graduated from the University Of South Dakota School Of Law. She practiced with the firm of Crary Huff in Sioux City and Pierson for about 35 years. She was a licensed member of the Iowa and South Dakota bar. She was a past
president of the Siouxland Estate Planning Council. She was twice Chairman of the Iowa Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Committee when the committee shepherded passage of several articles of the Uniform Commercial Code. She was a past President of the Sioux City Symphony Association and longtime board member and a member of the original board of directors of the Siouxland Economic Development Corporation. During her retirement, she volunteered as a Court Appointed Advocate in Juvenile Court, tutored for a GED student through WIT and was a docent at the Sioux City Art Center. She enjoyed travelling worldwide, walking with Jim, reading and researching family history. Her family was most important to her. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Sheehan; her son Rev. John Sheehan of Monticello, N.Y.; daughter Julie Anne Sheehan and grandson Miles Mannion Thorsen, of East Quogue, N.Y.; and a son Robert (Sarah) Sheehan of N.Y., N.Y. She is survived by her siblings Macrina (Bob) Sudbeck; Rev. John McGuirk; Sister
Margaret McGuirk, O.P.; Joanna (Larry) Lindberg; and Paul (Mary) McGuirk; and by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sioux City Symphony, Iowa Court Appointed Advocate Association, June E Nylen Cancer Center, Hospice for Siouxland or Bishop Heelan High School for scholarships would be appreciated. Elaine Williams Lorenz ’64 Carol Blondin Schieltz ’66 Deanna Randall, BVM ’68 Sheila Kuriger Chambers ’71 Janet DeMange, OSF ’71 Judy Baty Callahan ’84 Jay Eccleston ’86 Linda Pruehs Pratt ’93
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