Barbara Dineen ’60 Favorite part of your job: I enjoyed designing programs and being part of a large project team. Role Models: My mother and my aunt.
Education: B.A. in Mathematics with History and Secondary Education Minors, Dominican University Resides: Whitefish Bay, WI Career info: I taught junior high school for four years then spent 30+ years working as a mainframe computer programmer/senior analyst.
First Job: Working as a programmer for Mobil Oil Corporation. Favorite words of wisdom: Don’t worry about your mistakes, learn from them. Most meaningful accomplishment: My time teaching at an inner city junior high school which raised my awareness of the issues facing the Black community.
How did Dominican shape the person you are today: The Dominican nuns educated me through grade school, high school, and college. I was influenced by their faith and their selfless dedication. I thank them for taking the time to teach me grammar, composition and critical thinking. My papers were returned covered in red ink. What are some ways you’ve been able to give back to Dominican: This year through a school fundraiser, I bid on, and won, having the Dominican choir sing Christmas carols at my house. The students were terrific, it was so festive and fun and my neighbors loved it.
Why is Dominican worthy of support: They are instilling Christian values in students from diverse backgrounds and providing a nurturing, rigorous environment to prepare students for a successful career. What values were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: I was impressed by the Dominican motto of Caritas/Veritas - Charity and Truth. Since the 60’s, I have been aware of the unjust treatment of those in the Black community and I am committed to raising awareness on these issues. Words of advice for current Dominican students: Don’t be afraid to plunge in and take risks. Follow the leadings of your conscience.
Someone To Know.
We checked in with Dominican alumni from each decade to see what they are up to. Here is what they had to say.
Joe ’76 & Claire ’76 Brand Career info: We both retired from our career jobs in the last few years. Claire was a Vice President at Hallmark Cards, Inc. in marketing and product development for 36 years. Joe was a Vice President and Project Director for transportation projects at HNTB Corporation for 38 years.
Best/Favorite Dominican Memory: There were many great memories at Dominican. We started dating junior year and were on the Prom court as a couple that year.
What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: A sense of community (being part of the Dominican family) and service for others.
Most meaningful accomplishment: Raising three children that we are Words of advice for current very proud of while balancing the Dominican students: Know Education: demands of successful careers. that this is an opportunity to Claire- Marquette University, B.S. Role Models: In high school, there take advantage of all aspects Business Administration were teachers that we both recall How did Dominican shape the that Dominican can provide: the Joe- Marquette University, B.S. today who had positive influences in person you are today: There are education, extracurricular activities, Civil Engineering and Rockhurst our lives: Mr. Kaestner, Mr. Crowley, lifelong friendships and memories service projects. The diversity of University, MBA Sisters Maggie and Kathleen, that we made during our time at experiences and different talents Fr. Dominiak, Miss Piraino, Mrs. Dominican. The influence of teachers of others you are exposed to will Resides: Kansas City, MO Sturino… to name a few. Their helped direct and shape us. The allow you to learn where you can interest in helping us succeed value we placed on a faith based excel and/or make a difference. The Family: We celebrated our 40th as individuals and as part of the education was one we chose for our memories and friendships from your anniversary on June 6. We have community at Dominican has had a children who all attended Catholic years at Dominican are lasting ones. two daughters, a son and five schools. grandchildren (plus one on the way). lasting impact.
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