Alumni & Friends Magazine Summer 2018
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“Warm” greetings from UJ: With summer quickly reaching its fever pitch, we recently welcomed back alumni and friends for the 32nd annual Jimmie Scramble. During the weekend almost 300 alumni and friends gathered to rekindle friendships and to reminisce about their time together as Jimmies. Some of the stories shared were too colorful for print, but what was noteworthy was the significant lifelong friendships that our alumni have formed with other Jimmies, many of whom are decades apart. What I have come to realize now, more than ever, is that one of UJ’s greatest strengths is the relationships we form with one another. This past spring, I conducted a series of listening sessions with our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends. The goal of these sessions was to better understand what we do well, what we could do better, and opportunities we should consider as we strive to be the best career oriented liberal arts university in the Midwest. For 135 years, the University has graduated students who are holistically prepared through a robust blending of the liberal arts with professional programs in an environment that honors our Christian tradition. As we chart a new strategic plan, we must honor the success of our alumni and aspire to be a University whose future graduates are equally as recognized for their character, leadership, and integrity. The hallmark of our success is the success of our graduates, and what I have learned most from these sessions is that our success is anchored by relationships. Whether your Jimmie experience was bolstered by a faculty member staying after class, an administrator who attended your recitals or ball games, or a group of friends who still meet annually to share memories, the strength of our University is the connections we have made with one another. In this edition of Alumni and Friends, you will read about several retiring faculty and staff who have committed their careers to building relationships with their students. Together, Cindy Ault, Dr. Caroline Hagen, Dina Laskowski, and Dr. Jackie Mangnall have taught more than 2,000 graduates. The commitment of these individuals has transformed the lives of their students and, in turn, the lives of thousands of patients and students these graduates have served. The return on investment for Caroline, Dina, Cindy, and Jackie cannot be quantified in dollars and cents, but rather in the profound impact their work has had on the lives of others. Our University is stronger today because of the relationships they nurtured. I hope you will enjoy reading about the numerous ways that our alumni are building relationships throughout the world as they serve internationally in their work as missionaries, business leaders, and healthcare providers. I look forward to hearing your feedback and invite you to share your thoughts and ideas with me online by completing the alumni survey at uj.edu/alumni-survey. Cordially,
Pictured: Jessica Lynn Smette ’18
Polly Peterson ’89, Ph.D. President
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Master in Leadership students on tour accompanied by Dr. Lonnie Pederson, director of the program, and Professor Kate Stevenson at the European Central Bank Frankfort, Germany. See story on page 14.
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6 A love for traveling Drs. Wayne ’52 and Carla Anderson ’52 8 From serendipity to scholarships Dr. Jim Conger ’63 and Dr. Syndy Conger 10 Alumni volunteers make a global impact Lori (Realdsen) ’93 and Scott Schlecht (’93), Sara (Realdsen) ’90
and Robert Lein ’90, Scott ’82 and Connie (Knudsen) ’81 Peterson, Virgil Miedema ’67
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Welcome to the Alumni & Friends magazine! Our Summer 2018 issue focuses on alumni who are Opening Doors and Transforming lives on an international level. Because of their work, leadership, and volunteerism, our world at large is becoming a better place for current and future generations.
In UJ Summer Issue
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Character in Leadership
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UJ’s 112th Commencement Ceremony
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Inauguration Celebration
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Homecoming 2018
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Greetings from the Alumni Association
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Nominations for Halls of Fame
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Alumni Hall of Fame
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Capital Campaign
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Class Notes
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Spring Sports
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Stay Connected
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Alumni & Friends Summer 2018 Board of Trustees Chairman James Unruh ’63
Director of Alumni Relations Kelsey Deragisch ’14
University of Jamestown President Polly Peterson, Ph.D., ’89
Director of Annual Giving/Jimmie Booster Club Jim Klemann ’09
Alumni Board President Mark Wolf ’80
Research Associate Dan Hornung
Executive Director of Development and Campaigns Karen H. Crane
Office Manager Marlene Wiest
Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Richard D. Raum
Director of Design and Publications Donna Schmitz Contributing Writer Natalie McKenna
“Alumni & Friends” is published two times per year, in the winter and summer by the University of Jamestown Office of Institutional Advancement for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the University of Jamestown. University of Jamestown welcomes your thoughts and comments about “Alumni & Friends.” Please send letters to Alumni & Friends, 6082 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405. Send address changes to Marlene Wiest, Office of Institutional Advancement, 6082 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405 or by e-mail to alumni@uj.edu.
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A love for traveling HOW DR S . C A R L A (E R IC K S ON) ’52 A N D WAY N E ’52 A N DE R S ON BU I LT A L I F E OF A DV E N T U R E S
Their story begins as a romantic comedy of sorts. Boy meets girl. The two become friends. He confesses his love for her. She says, “Oh no!” Despite her initial hesitation, Dr. Carla (Erickson) Anderson would end up reciprocating Dr. Wayne Anderson’s feelings. The two have been married now for 65 years. If this tale was an actual romantic comedy, that would be the end. But the Anderson’s story is far from typical. Combined, the couple has traveled to 60 major countries. They’ve explored 65 of the 100 greatest wonders in the world. They each earned their PhD in Psychology and built outstanding careers – all while raising four girls who have become successful women.
It all started at University of Jamestown. The two first met through clubs and groups, and they formed a strong friendship. “Eventually that turned into something called love,” said Wayne. “And she got very upset with me, because she thought that would ruin our very good friendship.” Carla laughed, explaining, “Well, women were not given as many choices as men when they got out of college. I had to tell Wayne it was really important to me that women had choices and don’t have to live a life of limited expectations.” Carla eventually agreed to marriage, and the pair graduated from UJ in 1952. Wayne majored in Psychology, while Carla earned her degree in English and Speech. After graduation, Wayne went on to earn his master’s degree and PhD in Psychology. As promised, Carla returned to school, while raising their daughters, earning her first master’s degree in English in 1964, followed by a master’s and PhD in Psychology.
Exploring Europe In 1972, after working as a professor, counselor and in a consulting role, Wayne was invited to Europe to work on a contract with the US Air Force, training people whose time in the military was coming to an end. Wayne and Carla packed up and took their four daughters on an adventure of a lifetime. A group of children Wayne served in Sarajevo.
“We ended up spending six months total in England, a year total in Germany, six months in Holland, three months in Italy, and three months in Spain,” said Wayne, as he described their travels. “It was just a delight for my kids. Carla and I loved the opportunity we had to travel, see different parts of Europe, and get to know the people.”
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“We’ve done all of these important things, we’ve had all of these honors – but what’s the biggest thing in our life?...Our daughters.” And the work was satisfying as well. Wayne explained, “I was teaching actual courses. My kind of teaching is to teach people to do things: to interview, solve problems and be able to complete tasks at the end of the course.”
Volunteering Abroad
Career Travelers The Andersons speak about their careers in two different lights. On the one hand, they have their jobs as psychologists. But then, they also speak of another career – their “careers as travelers,” as Wayne puts it. “We enjoyed seeing different places…just fascinated by new places, new people, new things to see and do,” said Wayne. When their girls were young, they bought a trailer and used it as an opportunity to see the U.S., exploring most of the national parks. Wayne later took a sabbatical year, and went to India, Mexico, and Panama. He sailed off the coast of Maine and spent time working with the FBI in Quantico. And that’s just the beginning. As a couple, Wayne and Carla took a safari in Kenya and Tanzania. They went to places like Peru and Machu Picchu. They toured the Galapagos Islands, spent time in China, took a trip to Japan, Thailand and Hong Kong, and explored Australia and New Zealand.
Wayne returned to his work as a professor in the U.S. When their kids were older, Carla began working as a psychologist in private practice. Wayne eventually retired in 1995 and began volunteering in Bosnia and other under-fire countries to work with teachers and doctors who helped traumatized children. “We were going in with a bucketful of different techniques to teach teachers what they could use with traumatized children to bring those children back to a more normal state,” explained Wayne. The group taught methods like how to work with relaxation, mental imaging, puppets to get children to talk, and various kinds of art techniques. Wayne did this type of volunteer work for 15 years, traveling for two- to three-week periods at a time. Some of the locations he traveled to include Kosovo, Bulgaria, Palestine, Egypt (a trip Carla joined him on), and Pakistan. “I’ve been an adventurer,” Wayne explained when asked why he chose to venture to potentially dangerous locations. “Really taking chances has been one of the important things in my life. It just seemed right to do something that was profitable and helpful to others, even if it was dangerous to me.”
“We’ve done a lot of international traveling, and it’s just been a delight,” Wayne said. They share that delight with others – writing about their adventures in books and a weekly travel column called Venture Bound.
Looking back on life “I look back at my life and I think ‘That’s unbelievable!’,” said Wayne. “I did not plan it this way. As little kids, it would have been big if we made it to Fargo.” He continued, expanding on this thought: “Jamestown College prepared us for the fact that there were so many things in the world that we hadn’t even considered.” After 65 years of marriage, you can still feel the love radiating between Wayne and Carla – laughing together as they talk and sharing a lifetime of inside jokes. And after 65 years of traveling, 65 years of unbelievable adventures, they agree that the most important thing they’ve done in their lives is raise a family. “I think this is true for most of us,” explained Wayne. “We’ve done all of these important things, we’ve had all of these honors – but what’s the biggest thing in our life?” Wayne paused, before replying, ever-so-simply, “Our daughters.”
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From serendipity to scholarships HOW ON E C OU PL E SAYS T H A N K S I N T H E I R OW N WAY
“When people can talk to people, I think it changes their perspective sometimes on a whole country…students need to meet each other to cut across and have other channels of communication between countries besides the official ones.”
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When Dr. Jim Conger ’63 left for Germany, he was expecting to become more fluent in the language. What he wasn’t expecting was to meet his future wife.
Dedicating careers to international studies
“It was really serendipity,” said Dr. Syndy Conger, Jim’s wife.
After returning to the states, Jim went on to receive his master’s degree and PhD in German. Syndy completed her master’s in German and earned her PhD in English. They became professors, as well as advocates for university language requirements and study abroad experiences.
The two traveled from the U.S. – Syndy from Iowa and Jim from Kansas – to Germany to study abroad in Tübingen, Germany. They met at a dance and went their separate ways. Later in the year, each registered for a trip to Prague. And each missed the bus. “We were the only Americans left in Tübingen that weekend, and Jim just happened to run into me,” explained Syndy. Jim continued, “We took some pity upon ourselves and had a cup of coffee.” After numerous cups of coffee, their friendship evolved into a relationship. When their time in Germany was up, they went back to their separate schools. After many phone conversations, so many in fact that Jim’s phone bill was higher than rent one month, the two decided to marry and reside together in Iowa.
A love story turns into a passion for study abroad Meeting each other was a highlight of the trip. But, it was this trip – the experiences on this trip – that developed the Conger’s passion for international studies and travel for students. “It was astonishing to me that even though I couldn’t speak the language yet, it was within a week or two that I could figure out what [my host] was trying to say,” Syndy explained, commenting on how studying abroad motivated her study of language. “I could see that something in communication is larger than the spoken word – it’s the whole person communicating.” Jim, on the other hand, was fascinated by the country’s history of war. “I sought to understand how people could be so drawn into battle and into conflict like that. Understanding what happened to Germans to allow them to raise up a Hitler really puzzled me,” he explained. That confusion was put to rest when he got to Germany. “I found those people were just like us,” he said. “They could be manipulated by people in power just like we could. They just happened to be where they were in that moment in history.”
“We both believe studying abroad was a life-transforming event,” explained Syndy. “You can’t confront another culture with different customs and different structures without coming home with an expanded vision of what can be.” While teaching at Western Illinois University, they lobbied for students to have a stronger language requirement. Although they did not achieve this goal, they were able to persuade the University that studying abroad was important for students. Jim was put in charge of developing the office – which continued to grow and prosper beyond the thirty years that they taught there.
Investing financially in students Although the Congers have dedicated their careers to helping students grow their understanding of language, literature and culture, they still wanted to do more – to give back and help students experience the world. In order to support the idea of international study more directly, they established scholarships at their past universities, including University of Jamestown, to help students get abroad and to continue expanding programming. Like many of University of Jamestown’s alumni and friends, the Congers feel passionate about saying thank you for the rich life they’ve lived as a result of their experience by encouraging others to do the same in the future. “I see the world has so much trouble; we’re constantly reading about wars,” said Syndy. “When people can talk to people, I think it changes their perspective sometimes on a whole country. There is this element of personal diplomacy…students need to meet each other to cut across and have other channels of communication between countries besides the official ones.” Jim expanded on this thought: “The great benefit of these international connections is the breaking down of stereotypes. Each time someone finds another type of person from a culture that they think they know who doesn’t fit the mold – it broadens the mold; it helps erase incorrect stereotypes and get a more human picture of other people elsewhere.” “And who knows,” Jim laughed, as he continued, “maybe they’ll find a friend and marry them.”
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Alumni volunteers make a global impact ALL AROUND COMMUNITIES, UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN GRADUATES ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Some create change locally; others, like the Schlechts, the Leins, the Petersons, and Virgil Miedema prefer to set their sights abroad.
Creating opportunities in Haiti Kozefò is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating children in and around Port-au-Prince, Haiti. As an organization, their goal is to design and implement quality instructional practices to educate students in high-poverty conditions – all so that these students can be better skilled to achieve their hopes and dreams through continued education. University of Jamestown alums founded this amazing organization as a family effort. The journey began when Lori (Realdsen) ’93 and Scott Schlecht adopted two boys from Port-au-Prince. They, as well as their family members Sara (Realdsen) ’90 and Robert Lein ’90, felt a strong commitment to the boys’ home nation. Following a major earthquake in 2010, the orphanage where the boys were adopted from was transformed into a school. “At that point, the orphanage director didn’t know much about running a school” Sara explained. “But he had the space and the heart, and there was certainly a need.” Back in the U.S., Sara works as an Assistant Director of Special Education with more than 20 years of teaching experience. “My work here in the U.S. really aligned with what they were doing there,” Sara said. “So I was able to use my skills as a teacher and as a special ed coordinator to help.” She began working with the school to teach English, train teachers, and perform administrative work.
Unfortunately, the primary donor who was funding the school stepped away, and Sara and her family felt compelled to rally together and take action. The team became licensed as a 501(c)(3), gathering friends and family to make up their board, and they’ve been operating as a school ever since. Today, Sara is the Director of Kozefò, Lori serves on the board, Scott is the CFO, and Robert participates on team trips where volunteers connect with students and staff. The school continues to grow exponentially with its students. “We’ve increased every year. We started off with just first and second grade. Now, we have 124 current students, grades one through eight, and we will be close to 170 students next year in grades one through nine,” explained Sara. She continued, “Education is not a given in Haiti. Families often have to choose whether they feed their kids or educate them.” Kozefò offers free education to community children, as well as a food program, which consists of a snack and a big noon meal. “Sometimes, it is the only meal they will have all day,” commented Sara. Every student has an American sponsor that covers textbooks, uniforms, and teacher salary. In addition to supporting the students, Kozefò supports the community by creating jobs – the teaching staff, cooks, and onsite nurse are all local residents – and buying all food locally, as opposed to flying in pre-packaged meals.
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Thanks to the Schlechts and Leins, Kozefò is thriving. With the number of students continuing to increase, the school is outgrowing its current building. The organization is in the process of raising funds to build a new, larger and more sustainable school in the community. When Sara looks back on her life and her time with Kozefò, she does so with a sense of pride – feeling that she’s fulfilling her calling. “I was one of the first groups of Wilson Scholars – and it was a big thing that Jamestown valued, about getting involved and giving back,” explained Sara, growing emotional as she spoke. “I just think it played a big role in my life. I’m grateful for my time at Jamestown, and the values that were instilled.”
Volunteering on mission trips Scott ’82 and Connie (Knudsen) ’81 Peterson are both in the business of giving back. Scott is a recently retired PE teacher and coach, and Connie taught Nursing at Concordia College for 30 years. But, their students in the U.S. aren’t the only individuals who benefit from their teaching methods. So do students in Haiti. “We wanted to give back. Initially when we wanted to go on a mission trip, we really thought we were going to help people from Haiti,” explained Scott. “But what we didn’t realize is it would affect our lives much more than we feel we’ve helped them.” He continued, “You just look at life a little differently when you go to a developing country. It was very rewarding.” Scott and Connie worked at a local school in Haiti, connecting with students and bridging the gap between the U.S. students and those in Haiti through a pen-pal system. “I brought pen-pal letters from my school, and the kids in Haiti wrote pen-pal letters back…You bring back a connection from student to student,” said Scott, explaining the benefit of the letters. In addition to letters, Scott also brought back stories to share. “It wasn’t just for me,” he said. “I brought a lot about what I learned and what I experienced back to the classroom.” He presented on these experiences to the students at his school – opening their eyes to a different culture and the power of giving back. The Petersons were in Haiti during the 2010 earthquake. After they shared their experiences, their students felt so inspired and compelled to take action, they packed and sent 10,000 rehydration units to the country to help with the Cholera epidemic that followed.
From the Peace Corps to the board of directors Virgil Miedema ’62, a University of Jamestown Board of Trustees, is no stranger to volunteer work. After graduating from UJ in 1967, he joined the Peace Corps to work in Nepal teaching in a village high school. After two years, he came back to the U.S. and earned his graduate degree in Anthropology from University of North Carolina. Soon after, he worked for a year in Washington at Peace Corps headquarters, and then for four years back in Nepal supervising volunteers. “I had a wonderful experience myself as a volunteer, and I wanted to make sure they had the same,” explained Virgil, commenting on his role as a supervisor. “And I wanted to help improve the standards for education, particularly in math and science, in remote rural s chools.” After Peace Corps, he and his wife Barbara Spaid got jobs with the U.S. Agency for International Development. Virgil took on the role of program officer, and the pair was sent back to Nepal. Over their careers, they had foreign service tours in Nepal, Washington, Pakistan and Indonesia, before Virgil retired from the Foreign Service. But just because he retired from U.S. government work d oesn’t mean he was done working abroad. Virgil began working for the American Soybean Association in New Delhi. While there, he was nominated to be on the board of directors for Woodstock School. Woodstock School, Asia’s oldest international boarding school, is located in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas. Typically, the student population is made up of kids from 25-30 different countries, ranging from kindergarten to grade 12. Supported from the 19th century by the Presbyterian Church, the school’s mission is to develop visionary, articulate and ethical individuals equipped to achieve their full potential
“I had a wonderful experience myself as a volunteer ... And I wanted to help improve the standards for education, particularly math and science, in these schools in these remote areas.” —Virgil Miedema ’67 in leadership and in life. “I ended up on the board for six years. The last two years, I was chairman of the board,” explained Virgil. “I got to learn a lot about Woodstock School, the ins and outs of operating a boarding school with an American curriculum up in the Himalayas.”
LOOKING OUTWARD
ow living back in the U.S., Virgil is serving on the board of directors N of the Friends of Woodstock School (FWS), a non-profit that supports the school in India. FWS provides scholarships to Woodstock students, as well as to qualifying Woodstock graduates who come to the States for their undergraduate studies. They also support the large Woodstock alumni base in the U.S. and Canada, raise funds for school projects, and manage assets.
Through University of Jamestown’s Journey
After all of the work he has done with Woodstock School, Virgil is excited about the growing connection between the school and his alma mater. He said, “I’ve been very happy about the fact that three recent Jamestown students have gone to Woodstock to do their practice teaching.” He hopes more UJ s tudents will take advantage of t his opportunity to travel to India and teach students from many different cultures in a setting vastly different from the U.S.
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to Success, students are encouraged to look outward and serve those around them. UJ alumni continue to serve as excellent volunteer work – taking their own talents and strengths to help others.
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Dr. Rick Rigsby Internationally acclaimed speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby is the President and CEO of Rick Rigsby Communications. Rick Rigsby is an ordained minister, motivational speaker, and author. Rick’s most important roles are husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is a powerful voice of reason in a culture of chaos.
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University of Jamestown Students Look Beyond E X PL OR I NG I N T E R NAT IONA L E X PE R I E NC E S AVA I L A BL E TO U J S T U DE N T S With the Journey to Success, University of Jamestown encourages students to Look Beyond their immediate world to learn about people, cultures, and ways of life different from their own. This happens, in part, through international experiences.
Research in Churchill, Manitoba
Through University of Jamestown programs and partnering organizations, students have studied with other Jimmies in more than 24 countries, including Italy, Kenya, and Malawi. They also have the opportunity to study on their own through UJ’s International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) at institutions located in more than 50 countries, with more than 150 institutions around the globe.
“We monitor tree swallow nest boxes,” said Dr. Kathleen Schnaars Uvino, Assistant Professor. She continued, explaining a day of fieldwork, “We went out to a marsh, looking at needles coming out on the tamarack trees – just documenting every year.”
Studying abroad is so much more than just studying. Students are immersed in the culture for a week during Spring Break, a semester, a summer, or even a full year. They can stay in dorms and apartments, or with a host family for extra immersion that can include traditional home-cooked meals and visiting local community activities.
Each summer, UJ students and biology faculty travel to Churchill, Manitoba in Canada to learn about the Hudson Bay and its surrounding near-Arctic environment. While there, students participate in a research project on tree swallows by assisting with data collection.
In addition to research, students also enjoy plenty of cultural experiences with the surrounding indigenous community, including painting and dream catcher lessons, dog mushing, and beluga whale sightings. Some students stay for a few short weeks, while others spend their entire summer conducting research.
Standard study abroad programs are just the beginning. Students also have opportunities to travel for research, perform on band and choir tours, take a semester at sea, and learn from exchange students right on campus.
UJ Choir Tour 2018, Italy
UJ Students practice dog mushing.
Band and choir tour Every four years, the UJ band and choir embark on international tours. This unique experience helps Jimmies share their talents with new audiences, while broadening their cultural and musical horizons. Recently, students have performed in several countries in central Europe, along with Italy, Scotland, and Ireland. “Being in Italy was really great; it’s such a beautiful country,” explained Jayci McCrory, a senior choir member at UJ. “Being immersed in a different culture and going around with a language barrier was a really meaningful experience.” The next international tour will take place in 2022.
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Cosmopolitan Club The Frankfurt Cosmopolitan Club, in conjunction with University of Jamestown, jointly funds a scholarship that allows one, young Frankfurt female to study abroad. Since its inception in 1967, the Club has awarded 30 students a scholarship to study at University of Jamestown. The Cosmopolitan Club’s goal is to help provide an international educational experience that would foster the practices of tolerance, friendship, understanding, equality and acceptance across cultures. “We are looking for young women who it can really make a difference in their lives – a personal development experience that goes beyond a strict academic experience,” explained Dr. Kinka Gerke, Cosmopolitan Club alumna, current member, and Economic Specialist, U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt.
UJ students explore Costa Rica
Immersion experience in Costa Rica In January of 2018, 15 students joined biology faculty on a two-week trip to Costa Rica for a field course. Students studied incredible biodiversity, while observing tropical organisms and ecosystems. “This was our first time in Costa Rica,” explained Dr. Michelle Solensky, Honors Program Director and Professor of Biology. “We did one small data collection research project, but we hope to do more research on future trips.” Students visited three different biological field stations, featuring three different habitats. While there, they had the opportunity to talk with research scientists studying marine intertidal zones, tropical dry forest, cloud forest, and rain forest. They even went on bird walks, night hikes, boat tours, and explored Costa Rica’s major city, San Jose.
Dr. Kinka Gerke speaks to staff of InteGREATer in Frankfurt, Germany.
The young women who attend University of Jamestown experience a new way of life – moving from a large city in Germany to a small city in North Dakota. But they also bring and share cultural experiences from their homeland with University of Jamestown students – giving students who may not have the opportunity to travel to their country a glimpse of what the culture is like.
UJ Band Tour 2018, Ireland
Susanne Conrad with UJ Masters in Leadership students in Mainz, Germany.
Interested in learning more? Hear what students and staff have to say about their trips abroad, as well as a special video from UJ nursing students on their most recent trip to Malawi, at uj.edu/VideoSA.
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UJ’s 112th Commencement Ceremony UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN 2018 COMMENCEMENT WAS HELD, FOR THE FIRST TIME, IN THE HAROLD NEWMAN ARENA. Sam Johnson (undergraduate representative) and Carlo Lucente (graduate representative) were the student-selected speakers. Alumni Hall of Fame 2018 inductees, Dr. Kerstin Leuther ’88 and Jim Johnson ’65, were also recognized during the ceremony. Dorothy Holley (English) and Dr. Irene Paasch (Communication) were honored as Professors Emeritae, and commencement speaker Dr. Robert Badal was recognized as President Emeritus, after receiving the honor the night before. Ben Kirkeby, Associate Professor, delivered the sermon at Baccalaureate, while graduating seniors Aly Freitag and Bryn Woodside read scripture passages.
“If we taught you anything at the University of Jamestown, it is to prepare for a life of learning and change…Wherever —Dr. Robert Badal the journey takes you, you are prepared.” So far, nearly $80,000 has been donated in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Badal – and donations are still being accepted. Donors decide where these gifts will be used. Some of the areas donated to include: ӹӹ ӹӹ ӹӹ ӹӹ
Robert and Donna Badal Endowed Scholarship Individual or other specific endowed scholarships Jimmie Generation Scholarships The General Endowment Fund
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Inauguration
Celebration You are invited to join the University of Jamestown community in the Inauguration for the fourteenth president of the University, Dr. Polly L. Peterson.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 3-4:40 p.m. Panel “Role and Responsibilities of Education in Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders.” Hansen Center, JHouse 5:30-7 p.m.
Women’s Soccer Game Harold Newman Arena Turf Field
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Men’s Soccer Game Harold Newman Arena Turf Field
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 9 a.m.
Campus Tours
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Chapel service Voorhees Chapel
Noon Lunch Badal Nafus Center, Knight Hall 2 p.m.
INAUGURATION CEREMONY Reception to follow
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Social Harold Newman Arena North Concourse
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Dinner Harold Newman Arena Lobby, MoDean Trautman-McCullough Foyer
Dr. Polly L. Peterson
Fourteenth President of University of Jamestown
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HOMECOMING Thursday, October 4 4 – 6 p.m. Early Registration Nafus Alumni Center, Badal Nafus Center Level 2 Pick up your registration packet, enjoy some refreshments, and visit with others who have arrived. 5 – 7 p.m. UJ Hockey Game “Tailgate Party” Join us before our home opener hockey game for food, activities and entertainment. And stay for the hockey game starting at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Pure Hockey Skills. Wilson Arena parking lot
Friday, October 5 8 – 10 a.m. Alumni Registration Nafus Alumni Center, Badal Nafus Center Level 2 Join us throughout the morning to register and to visit. 8 – 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast Badal Nafus Center, Level 2 Join University staff for a continental breakfast before starting your day. 10 – 11 a.m. Campus Tours Start at Nafus Alumni Center Familiar spots from your days at University of Jamestown as well as all of our renovated facilities will be highlights of this tour led by a Jimmie Ambassador. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Class Photos Voorhees Chapel Join us for your class photos on the steps of the Voorhees Chapel. Cost: Free 12 – 1:30 p.m. Booster Club Luncheon Lindberg Booster Club Room Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members
7:30 p.m. Homecoming Band & Choir Concerts Reiland Fine Arts Center, DeNault Auditorium Voorhees Chapel Spend the evening enjoying music from Univeristy of Jamestown’s band and choir. A reception will be sponsored by the Friends of the Fine Arts Society. 8:30 p.m. All Class Alumni & Friends Social Shady’s Restaurant & Lounge, Gladstone Inn and Suites Join with alumni from all class years to celebrate Homecoming. 9 p.m. Burning of the J Taylor Stadium, parking lot
Saturday, October 6 7:30 a.m. Jimmie Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Parkhurst Pull on your sweats, lace up your shoes, and join us for an early morning run or walk. Please contact Coach Clark for details at clark@uj.edu. Cost: $20 advanced payment, $25 day of event (cost includes entry fee, race T-shirt, awards & refreshments) 8:30 a.m. Jimmie Jane Alumni Breakfast Westminster-Heritage Room Once a Jane, always a Jane. Join fellow Jimmie Jane alumni for a delicious breakfast served by current Jimmie Janes! Cost: FREE 9 a.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast Harold Newman Arena Join us for breakfast as we honor this year’s Rollie Greeno Award winners and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Cost: $10 – Please register in advance
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Alumni Association Board Meeting Badal Nafus Alumni Center 3:30 – 7 p.m. Alumni Sports Games (TBD) 3:30 p.m. Alumni Baseball Game Jack Brown Stadium 5 – 7 p.m. Alumni Banquet with President Polly Peterson Gladstone Inn and Suites All alumni are invited to enjoy the evening in the company of friends and classmates. There will be special recognition for classes ’68, ’63, ’58, and ’53. Cost: $20 – Please register in advance.
GO JIMMIES!
Homecoming Court 2017 (left to right): Meredith Mutch, McKayla Orr, Mary Joy, Bryn Woodside, Aly Freitag, Alex Umber, Ben Mathews, Colby Mahar, Cole Staigle, Logan Wang, Quinn Irey (not pictured), Sam Johnson
9 a.m. – noon Annual Street Fair Allen Field Always one of the highlights of Homecoming Weekend! Stroll outdoors in the heart of campus with family, friends, alumni, and students while you enjoy food, games, arts and crafts, and entertainment in a memorable atmosphere. Admission: FREE 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Booster Club Tailgate Party Taylor Stadium, parking lot Stop by our Tailgating tent before heading into the game. Cost: $2 members, $5 non-members 1 p.m. Jimmie Football vs. Briar Cliff University Taylor Stadium Cheer on the Jimmies as we take on Briar Cliff University. Cost: $8 5 p.m. After Game Chili Feed Gladstone Inn and Suites Chili and friends, what more could you ask for? Warm up after the game with some hot chili. Cost: FREE Evening Class Agent arranged socials TBD
Sunday, October 7 9:00 a.m. Chapel Voorhees Chapel A donut and coffee reception will follow services. Voorhees Chapel
To register for Homecoming events,
please contact Kelsey Deragisch at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5638 or e-mail kderagis@uj.edu or online at uj.edu/homecoming
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Greetings from the Alumni Association Thank you to each of you who has supported the University of Jamestown. Your donations, referrals, attendance at events, and visits back to campus continue to mold the University as the top institution it is today. I hope you will consider returning to campus for Homecoming 2018. The changes you will see go beyond the new Harold Newman Arena. The first floor of Raugust Library will now be home to the Student Success Center for tutoring, academic advising, career services, and more. Our varsity weight room in the Larson Center is being renovated to include additional space, new flooring, and new equipment. The turf will receive overhead lights, which will allow more use for practice, intramurals, and evening soccer games. The Hansen Center will begin its shift into the J-House, which will be a student recreation center. So when you pull in for Homecoming 2018, the changes will be plentiful, but the memories will remain the same. As you can see from the schedule on the previous page (and available online), there is something for everyone. Participate in the alumni games, attend the band and choir concerts, join us for the alumni social at Shady’s, or just connect with former classmates. As fast as information is shared in today’s electronic age, I want to encourage you to share your updates with the University as we are always looking for ways to stay in touch with you. Please visit us online at www.uj.edu and click Alumni & Giving to find the most current information about University events that may be happening in your area, to read news and updates about friends and classmates, and to stay in touch with what is happening around campus. We are always looking for new ideas for socials and gatherings in your areas. If you have suggestions, requests, or would like to host a social, please contact Kelsey Deragisch at kderagis@uj.edu. Also, always be on the lookout for upcoming gatherings in your area as we hope you can join us.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you soon.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD Mark Wolf ’80
Alumni Association President
Mark Wolf ’80, President Wade Borth ’90, Vice President Jeff Hanson ’82, Secretary Tom Boerger ’85 Terri Folk ’03 MaryBeth Hegstad ’97 Kellie (Schuneman) Hord ’12
Brietta (Bowerman) Iverson ’06 Carol (Prentice) Land ’80 Tim O’Keeffe ’95 Jeremiah Penn ’98 Dave Schweigert ’90 Dan Stoudt ’07 Jeremy Wells ’00
Did you know you can view Alumni & Friends magazine at uj.edu/alumni&friends? To opt out of receiving a print copy of this magazine, e-mail Marlene Wiest at wiest@uj.edu.
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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR HALLS OF FAME Young Alumni Medallion The Young Alumni Medallions honor the successes of individuals possessing the characteristics of a University of Jamestown liberal arts education. The recipients will reflect the following qualities: • • • •
Combined professional competence and skills with a commitment to broad-based learning and intellectual curiosity. Demonstrated a commitment to life-long learning through a continued effort to learn and grow as individuals. Rendered valuable service to the local or wider community. Demonstrated good character in their relationship with other individuals and the community as a whole.
Recipients will be graduates from any classes of the previous twelve years, who exemplify the traits listed above by success in personal and professional areas of life.
Alumni Hall of Fame The Alumni Hall of Fame honors alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their alma mater and humanity. Admission to this Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented by the University of Jamestown Alumni Association. To be considered for the award: •
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A candidate must have received a degree from the University of Jamestown or provided outstanding service for the development of University of Jamestown. Ten years must have elapsed since the candidate graduated, or in the case of non-graduates, 10 years from the completion of service to the University. The candidate must have made an outstanding contribution to the University or humanity as a student, faculty member, or administrative staff member of the University; or through a distinguished career and/or volunteer efforts in the period following his/her years at University of Jamestown.
Athletic Hall of Fame The Athletic Hall of Fame honors former University of Jamestown athletes, coaches, and friends for outstanding contributions to the University’s athletic history. Admission to the Athletic Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented to a University of Jamestown athlete, coach, or team. Candidates must be men or women of outstanding qualities, high moral character, fine leadership abilities, and must be held in high esteem by their colleagues, former coaches, or former athletes.
Rollie Greeno Award The Rollie Greeno Award for Outstanding Commitment in the Field of Education and Coaching was established in 1994 by the Jimmie Booster Club to honor Coach Greeno’s many years of dedicated service as an instructor and coach at the University of Jamestown. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to youth through their careers in education and/or coaching professions.
Jim Clark Award The Jim Clark Award for outstanding commitment to character-driven, servant leadership was established in 2017 by the Jimmie Booster Club to honor Coach Clark’s many years of dedicated service as a coach at University of Jamestown. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to serving others through their career since leaving the University of Jamestown.
Deadline
for Nominations Nominations for the Young Alumni Medallions must be received by the Office of Institutional Advancement no later than April 30 of each year for induction during the Opening Convocation in the fall. Nominations for the Alumni Hall of Fame must be received by the Office of Institutional Advancement no later than January 15 of each year for induction during May Commencement. Nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame, Rollie Greeno Award, and the Jim Clark Award must be received by the Jimmie Booster Club no later than April 1 of each year for induction during Homecoming in the fall. The Jimmie Booster Club Board of Directors is responsible for the selection of the honoree(s). Inductees are honored at Homecoming each year. To submit a nomination or for more information about any of these awards, call Kelsey Deragisch at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5638 or e-mail kderagis@ uj.edu or Jim Klemann at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5024 or e-mail jklemann@uj.edu.
Individuals considered for the award shall meet the following criteria:
Or, submit nominations online at uj.edu/HOF
1. A graduate of University of Jamestown 2. A former student-athlete at the University of Jamestown 3. Of outstanding character as demonstrated through his or her commitment to community and global betterment, volunteerism, empowerment of others, and leadership
Inductees’ pictures are included in the Hall of Fame Kiosk located in the Alumni Center and the Harold Newman Arena and at uj.edu/HOF.
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HALL OF FAME 2018 Alumni Hall of Fame
2017 Alumni Hall of Fame
Jim Johnson ’65 Dr. Kerstin Leuther ’88
Beth Boschee ’85 MoDean (Trautman) McCullough ’63 Dr. James C. McElroy ’71
JIM JOHNSON ’65 A native of Harvey, N.D., Jim Johnson is Founder and Chairman of Macrotech Marketing Associates, Inc., a supplier of manufacturing and engineering support in Taiwan and China for U.S. and worldwide customers in the medical, electronics, computer, and telecommunications industries, headquartered in Los Gatos, Calif. Mr. Johnson started Macrotech in 1980 and previously was a teacher, coach, and athletic director at Los Gatos High School. He is also the Founder of Los Gatos Cable Connection, Inc., specializing in importing and manufacturing computer related, telecommunication, and medical cable assemblies for U.S. and worldwide customers. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics from the University of Jamestown and a master’s degree in secondary education and administration from San Jose State University. Mr. Johnson was elected to the University of Jamestown Board of Trustees in 2007 and serves as the Chairman of the Planning Committee and is a member of the Student Affairs and Executive Committees. He is a longtime supporter of the University, most recently becoming the benefactor of the Johnson Center of Athletic Excellence at the Harold Newman Arena. Kerstin K. Leuther, Ph.D., is Vice President of R&D Operations/Alliance Management at Edison Pharmaceuticals, Mountain View, Calif. DR. KERSTIN LEUTHER ’88 Before joining Edison, Dr. Leuther was the Executive Director of Alliance and Project Management at Affymax, Inc., having joined Affymax as a staff scientist. There, she was responsible for the central coordination of cross-functional activities for Affymax’s lead investigational drug candidate, and managed cross-functional project teams in R&D, commercial, and medical affairs departments. Previously, she held various scientific positions in the Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology groups at Affymax Research Institute where she made key contributions in technology development and drug discovery. Dr. Leuther received her Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and pursued postdoctoral studies in structural biology and biochemistry at Stanford University. She earned her B.A. in biology (summa cum laude) from the University of Jamestown. Dr. Leuther was a recipient of a scholarship from the Frankfurt-based Cosmopolitan Club, which for more than 50 years has supported young women from Germany attending the University of Jamestown.
BETH BOSCHEE ’85 Beth Marjorie Boschee is the RN Supervisor at Minden Emergent Care at Carson Tahoe Hospital in Minden, Nev., as well as the Chief Nurse for Air National Guard 152, Reno, Nev. In 2012, she was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. As Chief Nurse, she is responsible for planning and evaluating all nursing activities. She has direct oversight of the Infection Control program and also developed the Operation Instructions for nursing services, which is used as a benchmark by the Air Force Nursing Inspector. Throughout her career, she has been deployed to Hurricane Katrina, Cobija, Bolivia, and Tripler Army Hospital to help with the PTSD ward. She currently serves as part of the International Affairs Office and was deployed to Tonga in January 2017, where she worked at the Women’s and Children’s Crisis Center. Beyond work, she is actively involved in her community. She serves as a pediatric Lifesaving Certification Instructor, a guest speaker for student nurses, and is on the Emergency Response Committee at Carson Tahoe Hospital, among other volunteer activities. As a student, she was active in the Student Nurses Association, choir, cross country, and track. Because of her commitment to nursing, she has been awarded many achievement medals and ribbons, including the Humanitarian Service Ribbon, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal for deployments and missions completed. MODEAN (TRAUTMAN) MCCULLOUGH ’63 MoDean (Trautman) McCullough arrived at Jamestown College after receiving a Valedictorian Scholarship upon her graduation from Medina (N.D.) High School. She majored in physical education and was active in her sorority, the Women’s Recreation Association, Jimmie Janes, and music productions. She was also a Kroeze Hall counselor. She earned her master’s degree at the University of North Dakota and embarked upon a 40-year teaching career. She spent 33 years at Moorpark (Calif.) College in the Health and Physical Education Division. When she joined the faculty, Moorpark College had only been open for one year. She was instrumental in developing the Women’s Re-entry program and a major in Women’s Studies. She also helped establish the first rape crisis center in East Ventura County. In 1984, she took a sabbatical leave to gather information from men incarcerated for sexual assault, researching the impact on victims and
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designing defense strategies. This resulted in her manual, “Effective Self Defense Tactics,” published in 1987 by Bellweather Press. During another sabbatical, she researched and designed a course to cover major health issues of women and men. She taught students of all ages, often educating students whose parents took her classes. She retired in 2003, returning numerous times to teach Saturday seminars. She also continues to teach step aerobics to more than 50 participants three days a week. Dr. James McElroy is the Raisebeck Business Professor and University Professor of Management at Iowa State University. After graduating from Jamestown College with a degree in business administration, he continued his education, receiving his M.B.A. from the University of South Dakota and his Ph.D. in Administrative Sciences from Oklahoma State University. DR. JAMES C. MCELROY ’71 Dr. McElroy has taught more than 11,000 students, has served as a chair or member of 76 master’s committees and eight Ph.D. committees, and has published 81 journal articles. He has also served in administrative roles including Director of the Industrial Relations Center, Chair of the Department of Management, and Associate Dean of the College of Business. He has been involved in USAID, assisting universities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia redesign their business education curricula. He also participated in redesigning business education at a university in Russia after the fall of Communism. He was named one of the 100 Outstanding Alumni of the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. He has received numerous awards, including the ISU Faculty Citation Award, ISU Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Legislative Award. Beyond work, Dr. McElroy served many years on the Principle Budget Advisory Committee at Crawford Elementary, was a marriage mentor in his church for 20 years, and has organized his neighborhood block party for the past 30 years. He and his wife, Dionne (Mack ) ’72, a member of the Class of 1972, are proud parents and grandparents to three daughters and four grandchildren.
Athletic Hall of Fame and Rollie Greeno Awards October 6, 2018 Beau Hensel ’02 Athletic Hall of Fame
Steve Sedler ’01 Athletic Hall of Fame
Chester Kurtz ’97 Athletic Hall of Fame
1994-1996 Men’s Cross Country Team Athletic Hall of Fame
1998 Football Team Athletic Hall of Fame
Gary Mailloux ’67 Rollie Greeno Award
Michael Kremer ’72 Rollie Greeno Award
Thank you for
at the University of Jamestown. Thank you to the numerous generous alumni and friends of UJ who have helped raise over $56 million in our current $60 million campaign! As we near our goal, we want to ensure that all who would like to participate have the opportunity to join us in this historic comprehensive campaign for University of Jamestown. We invite you to support any area that reflects your passion at the University. From academic excellence to athletics and cocurricular activities to supporting the endowment or the annual fund, every gift matters and helps secure the future of University of Jamestown. Please join us in Opening Doors Transforming Lives. For more information and to donate, visit uj.edu/opening-doors, or contact Dr. Polly Peterson at ppeterso@uj.edu or Karen H. Crane at kcrane@uj.edu.
Campaign Leadership Ed Nafus ’63, Co-Chair
Steve Bietz ’81, Trustee
Elmer Schindel ’63, Co-Chair
Dick Hall ’57, Trustee
Jim Unruh ’63, Board Chair
Jeff Young ’88, Trustee
Jo-Ida Hansen, Ph.D., Trustee
Robert S. Badal, President Emeritus
Kari Newman Ness, Trustee
Polly L. Peterson ’89, Ph.D., University President
Jeremy R. Wells ’00, Alumni Association
Karen H. Crane, Executive Director
Will Bernhagen ’79, Trustee
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Births Nathan ’12 and Heather (Cellmer) ’12 (BA) Bivens, daughter Hadley Grace Bivens, November 19, 2017 Sydney (Steinmetz) ’11 (BSN) and Martin Johnson, daughter Catherine Mabel Johnson, April 24, 2018 Brady Cameron ’14 (BA) and Sara (Formanek) Cameron, son Crosby Patrick Cameron, December 7, 2017 Makenzie (Sell) ’15 (BSN) and Alex Breitbach, son Reece John Breitbach, June 21, 2018
Marriages McKenzie Kiefer ’18 (BS) and Jacob Brucker ’18 (BS), June 16, 2018
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In Memoriam Helen (Aune) Hammond ’42 (BS), February 22, 2018
Dolores (Carrignan) Wentland (’68), April 15, 2018
Friends
Stanley Wasson ’44 (BA), May 21, 2018
Helen D. Johnson ’68 (BS), April 14, 2018
Dean Anderson, April 20, 2018
Walter Ortman ’47 (BA), March 4, 2018
Michael John Herz ’69 (BA), January 27, 2018
Deidre Busacca, April 19, 2018
Audrey (Hentgen) Palmer ’47, March 13, 2018
Shirley (Fischer) Jeanotte ’69 (BA), March 9, 2018
James Christ, June 4, 2018
Ann (Klingenberg) Lervik ’76 (BA), May 30, 2018
Robert Gussner, March 24, 2018
Reuben (Ben) Gums ’49, October 10, 2017 William Bakke ’51 (BS), June 23, 2018 Mary (Rudolph) Fischer ’52 (BS), March 11, 2018 Joan (Gates) Friberg ’52 (BS), January 18, 2018 Roger Danielson (’53), June 1, 2018 Patricia (Harr) Buzzell ’54 (BS), May 26, 2018 Robert Fisher ’65 (BA), April 19, 2017
Susan (Newgard) Benson, ’78 (BA), June 15, 2018
Irene Dohn, April 4, 2018 Lodeva Ketterling, June 8, 2018 Ida Koepplin, March 5, 2018
John Rolfstad ’80 (BA), April 4, 2018
Charlie Kourajian, May 19, 2018
Len Beard ’81 (BA), April 2, 2018
Barbara Pogue, June 18, 2018
Richard Freeh ’94 (BA), March 27, 2018
Robert Sarbaum, May 28, 2018
Lucille (Kulla) Sonnarborg ’12 (BS), June 21, 2018
Employees James Stone, March 28, 2018 Richard Zaruba, May 20, 2018
Dr. Jim Stone, Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Stone, Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice, passed away March 28, 2018, in Denver, Colo., at the age of 71. Dr. Stone was born in Ogden, Utah. After earning his master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of Washington, he arrived at Jamestown in 1990 and had a distinguished career as a Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice. He founded the criminal justice program, served as Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs for five years, and shepherded the institution through multiple accreditation cycles. Dr. Stone was also a faculty representative to the Board of Trustees and was named Professor of the Year in 2015. He retired in May of 2015. Dr. Stone’s survivors include his daughters Emily Stone and Tonya (Tim) Krueger, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lonnie. A Celebration of Life was held May 9 in Voorhees Chapel.
John Eric Rolfstad ’80, Trustee John Eric Rolfstad passed away April 4, 2018, in Seattle, Wash., at the age of 59, following a brief illness. Mr. Rolfstad was born in Williston, N.D. In addition to his degree in accounting with a minor in music from the University of Jamestown, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Dakota, a master’s degree in international business from Thunderbird School of International Business, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington. For seven years, he was the Executive Director of People’s Memorial, a Washington State nonprofit funeral education and advocacy group. Later he became interim director at End of Life Washington, and was a passionate advocate for an individual’s right to make quality end of life choices. He was elected to the University of Jamestown Board of Trustees and joined the Board in February, 2018. A Celebration of Life was held June 2 at Seattle’s First Baptist Church. Another Celebration of Life is planned for August 12 in Williston, N.D. His survivors include his sister, Dorothy, and brother, Thomas.
Dr. Richard Zaruba, Associate Professor Dr. Richard Zaruba, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, passed away May 20, 2018 at the age of 50. He was born in Cheyenne Wyo., and earned his Ph.D. and DPT degrees at the University of North Dakota. He was also an Army veteran. His career in physical therapy included time in Northwood, N.D., and at Minot Air Force Base. Dr. Zaruba was one of the first faculty members hired to teach in the University of Jamestown’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Fargo. He also served on the Faculty Senate. His survivors include his wife, Patricia Moulton, and daughter, Angela. A Celebration of Life was held May 26 in Voorhees Chapel.
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Men’s Baseball The Jimmie baseball team posted a record of 45-11 and earned a trip to Oklahoma City for the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round. Ten UJ players earned all-conference honors, while six more took home Gold Glove Awards. Chase Thometz was named honorable mention AllAmerican.
Head Coach—Tom Hager ’96
Women’s Softball The Jimmie softball team won a program-record 44 games and qualified for the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round for the second consecutive season. Head Coach Kevin Gall passed 500 career wins and seven Jimmies earned all-conference honors. Kat Miska was named North Star Athletic Association Pitcher of the Year while Gall earned Coach of the Year honors. Emma Keller was a second-team NAIA All-American selection, the first Jimmie to earn NAIA All-American honors. Miska was named honorable mention All-American.
Head Coach—Kevin Gall ’93
Men’s Outdoor Track & Field The Jimmie men finished fourth at the North Star Athletic Association conference championship meet. Six Jimmies (Matt Young, Aaron Ford, Andrew Hornung, Michael Sampers, Dustin Wagner, and Cason Reyes) earned all-conference honors, while Young qualified for the NAIA National Championships in the marathon.
Head Coach—Megan Kuehl
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JIMMIE ATHLETICS WEBSITE JIMMIEATHLETICS.COM
Women’s Outdoor Track & Field The Jimmie women finished second at the North Star Athletic Association conference championship meet. Nine different Jimmies earned allconference honors. Kaiann Arellano, Allison Foster, Amber Posner, Julia Johnson, Beth Alexander, Hannah Christenson, Emily Stier, and Kylee Voigt qualified for the NAIA National Championships. Arellano earned AllAmerican honors in the heptathlon, finishing sixth.
Head Coach—Megan Kuehl
Men’s Golf The University of Jamestown men’s golf team won the North Star Athletic Association conference championship, the Jimmies’ first conference title since 2012. Vince Drahman was named coach of the year, while Jacob Rice, Nathan Kapaun, Austin Rene, and Nolan Frank earned first-team All-Conference honors. The Jimmies qualified for the NAIA National Tournament at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. While UJ did not make the cut as a team, Rice finished 27th individually, becoming the first Jimmie men’s golfer in program history to make the final round cut.
Head Coach—Vince Drahman
Women’s Golf The Jimmie women won the North Star Athletic Association conference championship and qualified for the NAIA National Championship for the second time in four seasons. Annie Nelson was named NSAA Player of the Year and Vince Drahman was chosen as Coach of the Year. Nelson, Savanna Nesemeier, and Jenna Knutson earned first-team All-Conference honors and Paige Argent was named to the second team. UJ finished 24th at nationals, held at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Head Coach—Vince Drahman
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LEGACY AWARD Tradition is celebrated at the University of Jamestown through our Legacy Award program. Legacy Awards valued at $1,000 annually ($4,000 over four years…applied to tuition only) are provided to new students whose father, mother, brother, sister or grandparent graduated from or is currently attending the University of Jamestown.*
ALUMNI REFERRAL SCHOLARSHIP Additionally, one of the best ways to support your alma mater is to “Refer a Student” to the University of Jamestown. Alumni referrals are a strong source of future Jimmies. Encourage a college-bound young person in your church, school or community to consider the University of Jamestown. You can provide us with the student’s information by completing and mailing the form below or at uj.edu/alumniandfriends (select “Referral Form”). Our response will be made in the Jimmie tradition…personal, caring, and enthusiastically.
Introduce us to a student you know. Alumni Referral Scholarship ($250 per year for four years)* Contact Admission: 1-800-336-2554 | admission@uj.edu Refer a student online at uj.edu/refer-a-student or send in the form below. Please send information to this student: Name________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________________________________________ State_________________________ Zip______________ Phone Number_______________________ Cell phone number___________________E-mail_________________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Academic Area of Interest_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Year of Graduation______________ Co-curricular Activities____________________________________________________________________ Your Name________________________________________ May we use your name when contacting student?_____ yes______no How do you know this student?__________________________________________________________________________________________ Mail this form to University of Jamestown Office of Admission, 6081 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405
*Please visit with the Office of Admission to discuss which awards students may be eligible to receive, admission@uj.edu or 1-800-336-2554, ext. 5562.
Office of Institutional Advancement 6082 College Lane Jamestown, ND 58405
IMPORTANT DATES
Booster Club Kick-Off (Jamestown, IDK Bar & Grill) August 16 Booster Club Kick-Off (Bismarck, Buffalo Wings and Rings) August 22 Booster Club Kick-Off (Fargo, Lucky’s 13 Pub) August 23 Community Block Party August 30 Opening Convocation/Young Alumni Medallion Awards September 6 Inauguration of Dr. Polly Peterson September 27 Board of Trustees Meeting September 28-29 Homecoming 2018 October 4-7 Alumni Association Meeting October 7
Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast
October 6 Alumni Social, Fargo, ND October 9 Alumni Social, Bismarck, ND October 10 Character in Leadership Conference October 18 Alumni Social, Minneapolis, MN October 29
Visit uj.edu/alumniandfriends for additional information and alumni events coming soon!