Alumni & Friends Magazine Winter 2019
Mission
A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF WHOLENESS IN OUR STUDENTS. We adhere to a curriculum of academic excellence which balances the ideals of the liberal arts tradition and sound professional preparation. Our Christian tradition encourages an atmosphere of selfdiscipline, responsibility, and concern for continuing growth of the individual.
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Greetings Alumni and Friends, As I reflect on my first year as President of the University of Jamestown, there is one phrase that has been shared repeatedly regardless of age, generation, or era: “We are here because of the people.” Faculty, coaches, and staff have shared countless stories of students who have achieved success in their careers, families, and communities. Alumni mirror those stories as they express gratitude for people they encountered at UJ who substantially changed the direction of their lives. Rollie Greeno, Betty Gates, Dr. Grady, Dean Smith, Bill Klaudt, and Helen Hample are only a few of the hundreds of names that are shared as alumni recall with fondness their time at UJ. The mosaic we create as a collective group of prideful people is what unites us as Jimmies. In this winter issue of Alumni & Friends, you are going to read about some of the people whose experiences as students propelled them to careers of service and distinction. Woven throughout each story are references to the holistic experience that directly contributed to each person’s success. At the University of Jamestown, it is our mission to intentionally interact with students as they seek to find joy and meaning in the work they are inspired to do. These interactions between faculty, staff and students create friendships that often last a lifetime. Time passes, technologies evolve, and the names and faces change, but what does not change is the ethos of a Jimmie. We are prideful people who seek excellence and expect excellence. I am proud to be one of you. Please enjoy this winter edition of Alumni & Friends. If you have ideas for future stories, please share them with me or any of the Alumni staff. I look forward to hearing from you. Respectfully,
Dr. Polly Peterson
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Features
6 Education and Exploring
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David Evinger ’74
8 A Call to Serve Tom Boerger ’85
10 Creating Wholeness Dr. Candace (Rohwedder) Granberg ’00, MD
Welcome to Alumni & Friends magazine! The Winter 2019 issue focuses on how alumni are living out University of Jamestown’s mission, which states, “University of Jamestown is a community dedicated to the development of wholeness in our students.”
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In UJ Winter Issue 12 The Inaugural Knight Award 13 Capital Campaign Update 14 Campus Corner 15 Performing and Visual Arts
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16 UJ Athletics 18 Homecoming Schedule 20 Greetings from the Alumni Association 21 Dine & Bid Benefit Auction 22 Hall of Fame Nominations 23 Jimmie Scramble 24 Refer a Student 25 Marriages and Births 26 In Memoriam 27 Remembering Helen Hample 28 Important Dates
Alumni & Friends Winter 2019 Board of Trustees Chairman James Unruh ’63
Director of Alumni Relations Brett Moser
University of Jamestown President Polly Peterson, Ph.D., ’89
Director of Annual Giving/Jimmie Booster Club Jim Klemann ’09
Alumni Board President MaryBeth Hegstad ’97
Research Associate Dan Hornung
Executive Director of Development and Campaigns Karen H. Crane
Office Manager Marlene Wiest
Development and Alumni Relations Cheryl Wolf
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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EDUCATION AND EXPLORING DAVID EVINGER ’74 REFLECTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAVELING AND THE LIBERAL ARTS
When David Evinger ’74 came to UJ, he had never left the country. Today, that’s not the case. “I have been blessed with a great education. It has allowed me to travel to every state in the United States,” explained David. “I have been in about forty countries, and sometimes for extended periods of time.” David’s passion for traveling began his junior year at UJ when he and a friend traveled to Scotland to study for one year at University of St. Andrews. Studying abroad was mostly unheard of at this time – a program didn’t even exist at UJ. “We didn’t base it on any precedent,” explained David. “We checked out universities from Europe and liked the brochure from St. Andrews the best. So, we just applied on our own.” He laughed as he continued, “And then had to talk Jamestown into giving us full credit for the classes we took.” While at St. Andrews, David traveled throughout Scotland, as well as visiting Ireland and England. When the year was up, he returned to UJ with a new and broader perspective of the world, having met all kinds of different people – from gardeners and city workers all the way up to government leaders.
“My very best professors were at Jamestown. And I was surrounded by students who had a passion for learning. We had wonderful discussions and debates about what we were learning and the issues of the day.” —David Evinger ’74 The liberal arts with law Although he had a broad range of undergraduate learning experiences at UJ, he knew he eventually wanted to focus on becoming a lawyer. UJ helped prepare him in a very direct way for his career. His freshman year, he did a clerkship with a local Jamestown lawyer. After his junior year, he was able to expand his focus on law beyond the local community.
“Because of a professor at Jamestown, Dr. T. Franklin Grady, I and others were able to spend a summer studying at Harvard University,” explained David. After graduating from UJ, David returned to St. Andrews to do a study in Scottish law. He completed one year of schooling, and after applying to firms in London, was offered a job with a New York-based law firm in their London office. He gave up the degree at St. Andrews to work with them and gain career-changing experience.
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“I worked on some amazing matters,” David said. “One summer I attended a course on Common Market law at the London School of Economics (LSE) at the same time my firm was handling the first case to go through the Common Market Court.” David then decided to return to the states to go to law school and finish his formal education at the University of Notre Dame. Despite this wide range of higher education, David said, “My very best professors were at Jamestown. And I was surrounded by students who had a passion for learning. We had wonderful discussions and debates about what we were learning and the issues of the day.”
A growing career After graduation, David accepted a position at what is now Robins Kaplan, LLP as an Associate, eventually making Partner. After 31 years with the firm, David decided to leave and open his own firm – now called Grotefeld Hoffman – in 2011. What started as a dream has grown to seven offices across the country with roughly 40 lawyers and 40 other employees. Today, David is managing partner in the firm’s Minneapolis office, focusing mainly on catastrophe litigation. His passion for travel has followed him to this position. He now represents insurance companies as defendants and plaintiffs across the United States and abroad.
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The importance of travel and the liberal arts Looking back at his career, David reflected on how University of Jamestown helped him become so successful. “It’s good to have the liberal arts before your specialized training, like med school or law school,” he said. “Jamestown gave me that. You learn how to learn, you learn how to think, and you learn how to express yourself.” He continued, “A liberal arts education provides a multi-faceted view of the world; and indeed, of the universe. International experiences, and travel of almost any sort, enhances this learning experience.” David believes the liberal arts and international experiences help everyone understand different points of view, even if they don’t necessarily agree. He feels that this type of background instills a love of learning – a type of learning that enriches lives. “As my career winds down, I look forward to continuing to learn for its own sake. And I look forward to experiencing more adventures around our country and around the world,” David concluded. “This was all opened up to me through the liberal arts education that I got at Jamestown.”
Mission
A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF WHOLENESS IN OUR STUDENTS. We adhere to a curriculum of academic excellence which balances the ideals of the liberal arts tradition and sound professional preparation. Our Christian tradition encourages an atmosphere of self-discipline, responsibility, and concern for continuing growth of the individual.
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A CALL TO SERVE HOW TOM BOERGER ’85 BUILDS HIS LIFE AROUND SERVICE.
Tom Boerger ’85 is someone who sits in the on-campus Java Hut and still seems to know everyone – even 34 years after graduation. He greets students by name, shakes hands with staff, and smiles knowingly as he looks at his surroundings. And it’s no wonder it’s all so familiar. UJ is the place where Tom met his wife Lisa (Tordoff) Boerger ’86 – where he found and continues to build community through the Alumni Association Board and Booster Club. And, it’s the place where he discovered new passions. “I came to Jamestown for wrestling and found a lot of other interests through the liberal arts and the Christian atmosphere,” explained Tom. It all started the week of his freshman orientation. Tom found himself in a lecture hall listening to Professor Jim Blake talk about English. Although Tom previously had no interest in the subject, Blake spoke with such enthusiasm, that he decided to take his class. From that point on, Tom took every class Blake offered. “I was learning about fairytales and poetry,” he said with a smirk, reflecting on this unexpected desire to learn more. “I was almost an English minor!” While he enjoyed his English classes, he found a true passion in economics with Tom Heck. “The classes were hard, but they helped me incredibly in my career, and I always enjoyed them,” Tom explained. “I’ve been a student of economics my whole life.” Tom expanded on the value of his education at UJ, “In a liberal arts setting within a Christian environment, you’re allowed and challenged to think for yourself. You formulate your own views.” He continued, “You learn there is more than just work in your life. You need to be a good citizen as well.” Tom took those lessons, and built his life around them. His career started immediately after graduation at Ameriprise – a company he worked for as a Financial Advisor for 32 years. He credits the leadership aspect he learned from wrestling to his successful career. Tom was captain of his team, a two-time All-American, and a National Finalist his senior year. Now, he has been inducted in the Athletic Hall of Fame three times: twice for wrestling and once for football. “It all taught me how to overcome adversity, the value of teamwork, and how to be a leader,” he explained.
Tom Boerger working with a group of volunteers at Orphan Grain Train.
“In a liberal arts setting within a Christian environment, you’re allowed and challenged to think for yourself. You formulate your own views.” He continued, “You learn there is more than just work in your life. You need to be a good citizen as well.” —Tom Boerger ’85 Another thing that helped him? Losing. “I learned more from losing than winning,” Tom said. “In wrestling, I learned to take defeat or difficulty in stride.” Those skills ended up being critical in Tom’s life. In 1993, he was diagnosed with cancer. His recovery involved almost two years of treatment – a lung removal, two bone marrow transplants, and chemotherapy. Throughout this time, Tom continued to try to return to work, sometimes unsuccessfully. “I wanted to go back to my normal routine… my normal life.” But, it wasn’t that easy. In one stretch, Tom missed about 15 months of work. When he was finally able to return to work full time, Tom took his branch and grew it by leaps and bounds. By the time he retired, he was part of one of the company’s largest teams. He credits his success to his Christian upbringing. “If you think about your life in terms of being a Christian or a steward, whatever you do, you do for God,” Tom explained. “That thinking should continue in some capacity of your life.” He continued, “In my case, my vocation was one of service. If you put the emphasis on doing the most service in my line of work, you’ll make a
lot of money. If you put the emphasis on money, you won’t provide good service, and as a consequence, you won’t make money.” Now, in his retirement, Tom’s calling to serve has grown into a passion for volunteering with Orphan Grain Train – a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 68 different countries including the USA. With the organization, Tom performs many procurement-type responsibilities, claiming with a laugh, “I’m good at getting other people to do my work for me.” With help from volunteers that he organized, Tom has loaded shipping containers to go to Liberia with food, clothing, and school supplies. He recently sent a semi-truck full of needed supplies to Mexico, as well as hurricane relief supplies to the east coast, among others. Throughout his life, Tom has always been someone people could count on. And now, a lifetime of lending a hand is being returned to him. “I’ve been incredibly blessed that people always show up to help [with Orphan Grain Train],” he said, nodding his head as a look of gratefulness spread over his face. And how could people not show up? With his continued commitment to his friends, family and faith, Tom is someone who makes a difference daily – and others can’t help but want to be a part of that.
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CREATING WHOLENESS CANDACE GRANBERG ’00 TURNED A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION INTO TO A WELL-ROUNDED LIFE.
Dr. Candace (Rohwedder) Granberg ’00, MD knows the importance of being well-rounded. In fact, she’s built her life around it. While she was a student at University of Jamestown, Candace was premed, majoring in Chemistry. This combination was out of the ordinary. “I was advised at Jamestown that everyone who wants to be a doctor goes into biology and that I should do something different,” Candace explained. Doing something different ended up being a lot of work. Candace had class one-on-one with UJ professor Dr. Carl Steffan. It was a lot of selfdirected learning – something that required motivation and dedication. It was something that may not have been possible for everyone, especially someone like Candace, who had a full schedule as a two-sport athlete. “I admire [Dr. Steffan] for pushing me to pursue Chemistry. Otherwise, I may have gotten lost in the shuffle while applying for med school,” she continued.
How did she do it all? Unbelievable time management…and a lot of humility. “Your day revolved around sports schedule. I would have to study in the van with a flashlight on the way back from road trips,” she explained, ever-so naturally. “It was tough to balance it all, but you just make it happen.” Candace didn’t just make it happen. She excelled. Candace was captain of both her basketball and volleyball teams, she was a three-time NAIA AllAmerican Scholar, and set records in number of aces and digs while on the volleyball court. She won the Kennedy S. Wanner Memorial Trophy for being the top senior college athlete female, and she was a College Fellow in Chemistry. After graduating from UJ in 2000, Candace attended the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, receiving her M.D. in 2005. She completed her residency in urology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in 2010 and a pediatric urology fellowship at the Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, in 2012.
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“It’s about being compassionate and available for everyone, being collegial with nurses and schedulers. You’re much more prepared for that with the liberal arts. You can just communicate and relate better.” —Dr. Candace (Rohwedder) Granberg ’00, MD
A successful career Now, as a pediatric urologist at Mayo Clinic, Candace sees how her liberal arts education and extra-curricular activities contributed to her career. She credits having to take classes in multiple facets with making her a more well-rounded doctor, which she says is an important attribute to understand patients. “For me, it’s the families. To be able to understand people from different cultures, residents from different backgrounds – it’s crucial.” She continued, “It’s about being compassionate and available for everyone, being collegial with nurses and schedulers. You’re much more prepared for that with the liberal arts. You can just communicate and relate better.” Candace also recognizes how her dedication as an athlete has positively affected her career. “Dealing with different people and having leadership roles as team captain has been the perfect training for life,” she said. “Everything we do at Mayo requires multiple people on a team; I couldn’t do what I do without my team.” Mayo Clinic is an academic center, meaning the doctors are teaching residents every day. This was a huge appeal to Candace, who is also now an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Urology at Mayo. “I always knew I wanted to teach,” she said. “It keeps you young and asking questions – really staying on the cutting edge of technology.”
Life beyond her career The desire to do more, to be more, is still ignited in Candace. This surgeon and professor is also a wife and mother of two. While that may fill up the schedule for most, Candace claims, “My life is not just medical and my house.” And she’s right about that. Candace travels to Haiti once a year with LEAP Global Missions, where she and other volunteers offer free surgical care and clinic visits for children. The team teaches local urologists new skills to care for the children. They’ve even rebuilt the pediatric ward and waiting facility. “The clinic alone will see 50-90 patients, and we see as many as we can
for surgeries,” Candace explained. That ends up being about five to eight surgeries in one day. “They’re very long days,” she said. “But it’s so worth it.” Although basketball and volleyball have stayed in Candace’s past, working out did not. “Fitness is a big part of my life,” she said. Candace can be found doing CrossFit six times a week, and competing in Hammer and Spartan Races. She even earned a spot on the television show American Ninja Warrior. One of her favorite parts about fitness is seeing her kids cheer for her. “It’s important for them to see how you can incorporate work and health into a lifestyle,” she said. At such a young age, Candace seems to have mastered incorporating a lifetime of activities and accomplishments into a small amount of time. In 2014, she was named a Young Medallion Award Winner for possessing the characteristics of a University of Jamestown liberal arts education. The future is bright, and definitely well-rounded, for Candace.
Dr. Carl Steffen and Dr. Candice Granberg
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THE INAUGURAL Knight Award
On Sept. 27, 2018, Dr. Polly Peterson awarded senior Josselyn Pacheco the University’s inaugural Knight Award. As students at University of Jamestown progress on their Journey to Success, there is often a student who is challenged with obstacles during his or her pursuit to graduation. This award recognizes the resilience the student demonstrated in overcoming difficult obstacles. To receive the award, the student must: • Be at least a junior or senior who is committed to becoming a UJ graduate • Be engaged in both curricular and co-curricular experiences on campus • Have demonstrated resilience and grit in overcoming a personal situation or obstacle Dr. Peterson, who selected Josselyn among numerous other nominees as the award recipient, said, “I am so proud to award Josselyn with this inaugural Knight Award. She has persevered through challenges both in high school and at UJ, but her desire to achieve a college education drove her to overcome these challenges.” Josselyn explained how it felt to win the award: “I was really surprised when I received this award…When arriving to Jamestown, I did not possess all the skills I do now. Some say this is because of my own personal grit, but I believe it’s because all the great opportunities I have been granted.”
“Josselyn leads by example and gives her all to everything she does,” explained Dr. Peterson. “I have no doubt she is going to be successful as she graduates from UJ and begins her career.” Josselyn was nominated to receive the award by her wrestling coach, Shauna Kemp. In the nomination, Coach Kemp explained how Josselyn broke her hand in the beginning of their wrestling season and was unable to compete. “Instead of her backing away from the sport, she stayed involved and tried to improve herself in any way she could,” said Kemp. “Josselyn juggled school, team time, Student Senate and had to work extra to pay off the medical bills she incurred from breaking her arm, and she did that all successfully.” In addition to competing in wrestling, Josselyn has also served as President of the Jamestown Activities Board, orientation leader, a Resident Assistant, and a member of the student athlete advisory committee. Josselyn feels that this award signifies she is on the right path. “I want to let everyone know that no matter your personal troubles, nothing is impossible,” she said. “I know this award may not mean much to some but to me, it means the world. Without the University of Jamestown, I would not be who I am today.”
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You are the key…
The successes of the University of Jamestown have always been due to our extraordinary alumni and friends. It was so in the past, and it will be so in the future. You are the key to our continued success.
Ways to give…
There are many ways you can support the University of Jamestown’s Opening Doors Transforming Lives campaign. All gifts make a difference for our students and our campus community, and we sincerely appreciate your support. As we near the completion of the campaign, we invite you to join us in securing the future of the University of Jamestown.
Please contact President Polly Peterson at ppeterso@uj.edu or Karen Crane at kcrane@uj.edu to learn about opportunities that are available in the campaign.
UJ.EDU/DONATE COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN GOAL
$60,000,000
TO-DATE
(as of February 2019)
$59,940,000
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CAMPUS CORNER Despite the winter weather, campus is still full of life. Here is a glimpse at new and exciting developments.
Campus Ministries UJ Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Candace Adams and her Campus Ministry team are becoming more and more prominent on campus. The ministry has shifted from having two student chaplains to ministry teams. Eighteen students serve on four ministry teams – worship design, music ministry, spiritual formation and fellowship/missional outreach. This semester, they have added an online Bible study for graduate students. Additionally, the fellowship/missional outreach team is offering “Building Up” events, which are open to all students.
The Arts The Arts are a crucial part of what makes University of Jamestown stand out as a top-tier university. From the performing arts – including Theatre, Band, and Choir – to the visual arts, students perform at an exceptionally high level, as seen in the fall musical, regular band and choir concerts, and art shows featuring multiple disciplines. With the addition of a Performing Arts Program Manager, the department plans to expand the recruitment of talented and passionate student artists.
Athletics The Jimmies have had a successful year so far – both athletically and in the classroom. As they move into second semester competition, some highlights include hosting the first-ever NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Invitational Tournament and the hiring of a new football coach, Brian Mistro ’09. Stay up-to-date with Jimmie competition at JimmieAthletics.com.
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Performing and Visual Arts
The Visual and Performing Arts have had a busy and successful year so far.
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The department started their season with Monty Python’s Spamalot, the highly popular stage version of the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail. A cast of 23, an orchestra of 24, along with many technical contributors brought the zany comedy to the stage in November and was a big hit with the audiences. Upcoming productions include Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl, The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare, and An Evening of One-Acts featuring original plays written and directed by UJ Theatre students.
Band
Seniors Kyle Glander and Anthony Vereen were selected to represent UJ and North Dakota at the biannual College Band Director’s National Associate conference intercollegiate band in February in Tempe, AZ. The Wind Ensemble is performing four concerts this year, including the new February Pops Concert, themed “Heroes”. In May, the band will start a tour in Chicago, then work their way home playing in schools in Minnesota and North Dakota. Aside from regular concerts, The Jazz Ensemble plays for Jazz Knights, a swing dancing night on campus. And the Big Orange Pep Band continues to play for football, basketball, and hockey games on campus.
Choir
The UJ Concert Choir has had a busy year. This past December, they performed their annual Christmas Concert, themed “The Christmas Rose.” Currently, they are preparing for their annual tour over spring break with concerts in Valley City, Bismarck, Harvey, Rolla, Wahpeton, Crookston, Duluth, Maple Grove, Willmar, and Fargo. The home concert will be at the St. James Basilica on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m.
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The department has touched a number of disciplines this year. They began with an art show reception to kick off International Education Week and had more than 125 visitors, as well as more than a dozen participants. Displays showed Cuneiform, Greek, Latin, two East Indian languages including Hindi, plus Farsi and Chinese, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, Ogham and Runes. Chinese and Japanese tea practices were done. Norwegian waffles, French Crepes and Japanese tea sweets were served to visitors. The department continues to host outreach programs to students in grades 6-12 from surrounding rural communities to learn about making art. The exposure to the University helps those young students find outlets for their creativity.
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UJ ATHLETICS By Sean Johnson
JIMMIE ATHLETICS WEBSITE JIMMIEATHLETICS.COM
The University of Jamestown had another outstanding fall and has begun the second semester with many additional highlights. Thirteen of our athletic teams posted a team grade point average of at least a 3.0, while a total of 24 student-athletes achieved Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete status during the 2018 fall semester. To receive that honor, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status. The Jimmie football program has a new leader as 2009 graduate Brian Mistro was hired January 30 to replace fellow alum Josh Kittell who left to join the staff at North Dakota State. Mistro, who played for the Jimmies from 2005 through 2008, returns to UJ after seven years as an assistant at Concordia College in Moorhead where he served as defensive backs coach, special teams coordinator and co-recruiting coordinator. Senior offensive lineman Anthony Vereen became just the 10th player in Jimmie football history to be named first team All-American as he was named to the American Football Coaches Association team. At press time the Jimmie men’s basketball team was 21-4 overall, sat in second place in the Great Plains Athletic Conference with an 11-4 mark, and was ranked #18 in the nation. They were 12-1 at home and swept the season series from Valley City State, defeating the Vikings 83-75 in Valley City and 87-73 in Jamestown. The Jimmie women’s wrestling program will host the 2019 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Invitational Tournament March 15-16 at Harold Newman Arena. It is the first ever NAIA championship for women’s wrestling.
The Jimmies were ranked #3 in the nation in early February, are the top ranked team in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (UJ is an affiliate member in women’s wrestling), and look to take home the league title at the KCAC meet in late February. The team also has a wrestler ranked in the top 10 in the nation in 8 of the 10 weight classes. The Jimmie volleyball team nearly advanced to the NAIA Sweet 16 for a second consecutive year finishing with a 24-9 overall record including 10-6 mark in GPAC play. The Jimmies were ranked #18 in the final NAIA poll. It marked the 13th consecutive year that the Jimmies have won at least 20 matches in a season. Of their 9 losses, 8 of them came to teams ranked in the top 16. Senior Julina Niemeier was named the GPAC Libero of the Year and earned Honorable Mention All-American honors. It is the fifth consecutive year that a Jimmie volleyball player has earned All-American recognition. Senior cross country runner Matt Young earned all-conference accolades for his fourth consecutive season after finishing 7th at the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championships in November. The Jimmie men finished 7th while the women took 8th place. Senior Allie Foster was the top finisher for the women’s team taking 28th place. The Jimmie women’s soccer team had another outstanding season, finishing 11-5-3 overall and 8-2-2 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The Jimmies finished 4th in the GPAC regular season standings and posted double-digit victories for the third consecutive season. Kristin Breaux, Dianne Miranda and Olivia Rivas were named second team All-GPAC.
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The Jimmie men’s soccer team just missed out on a winning season, finishing 7-8-2 overall, but did clinch a winning season in their first year in the GPAC with a 6-4-1 mark. Sophomore forward Ruben Zepeda was named second team All-GPAC. The Jimmie women’s basketball team was 12-12 overall and 6-10 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference at press time. Eight of the team’s losses have come to nationally ranked teams. The Jimmies own a road victory over #15 Hastings and beat VCSU on the road in December. The Jimmie men’s wrestling team has battled significant injuries so far this season as they prepare for the GPAC Championships February 16 and NAIA Nationals in early March. Matt Hernandez has the most significant result of the season to date, being named the GPAC wrestler of the week after winning the 184-lb title at the Tyler Plummer Open hosted by Dickinson State in January. The indoor track and field season began the first weekend of the second semester and will culminate with the GPAC Championships hosted by Concordia in Seward, Nebraska, February 15-16. Senior Julia Johnson has qualified for the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships in the triple jump. The national meet takes place March 1-2 in Brookings, South Dakota. The men’s hockey team and the University of Jamestown played host to the first ever Hockey Day in North Dakota at Allen Field January 18-20. The event was a tremendous success and featured youth, high school and
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a game between the Jimmies and the University of Mary. At press time, the hockey team is ranked #17 in the ACHA Division 1 poll and own a 12-11-1 record. The Jimmies own a win and a tie against #11 Minot State and have won 3 of 4 games against defending national finalist and #12 Illinois. The Jimmie baseball team has been picked to win the Great Plains Athletic Conference in the preseason poll. The team posted a 2-3 record during the fall season and will open the spring season February 22 in Joplin, Missouri. The Jimmie softball team has been picked to finish second in the GPAC preseason poll. The team opens the season February 8 in Aberdeen at the Presentation bubble. Both the Jimmie men’s and women’s golf teams had successful fall seasons and will start the spring season in April with the second half of the GPAC Championships taking place April 23-24 at Dakota Dunes Country Club in South Dakota. The Jimmie women won the UJ Kickoff Tournament and the Jamestown Fall Invite at the Jamestown Country Club and finished the first half of the GPAC Championships in 2nd place after two rounds at The Bluffs in Vermillion, South Dakota. The men finished second at the MSU Billings Invitational and the Jamestown Fall Invite and sit in fourth place after the first two rounds of the GPAC Championships.
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Alumni and Friends, please join us for
HOMECOMING 2019! Catch up, reminisce, and see all of our campus! We hope to see you in your ORANGE and BLACK!
GO JIMMIES! October 3-6, 2019
Homecoming festivities include: Booster Club luncheon, alumni sporting events, Band and Choir concerts, the annual street fair, tailgating, and of course, the Homecoming football game! There will also be a celebration for the completion of our $60 million Opening Doors Transforming Lives Campaign! Check the UJ website at uj.edu/homecoming for updates and registration details.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tentative schedule for October 3-6, 2019
Thursday, October 3
Saturday, October 5
Ed and Elaine Nafus Alumni Center
Parkhurst
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Alumni Days Early Registration
Friday, October 4
8:00–10:00 a.m. Registration
Ed and Elaine Nafus Alumni Center
8:30 a.m.
Jimmie Jane Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast
Harold Newman Arena
9:00 a.m.–noon Street Fair
Start at Badal Nafus Student and Alumni Center
Larsen Center
11:00 a.m.–noon Class Photos
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Booster Club Tailgating Party
Voorhees Chapel
Taylor Stadium Parking Lot
noon–1:30 p.m. Booster Club Luncheon
MoDean Trautman McCullough Foyer, Harold Newman Arena
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Alumni Association Board Meeting
3:30–7:00 p.m.
Alumni Sports Games
(TBD)
5k Run/Walk
Heritage Room
10:00–11:00 a.m. Campus Tours
Ed and Elaine Nafus Alumni Center
7:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. Football Game vs Concordia University (Nebraska) Taylor Stadium
4 p.m.
Post-Game Social
Shady’s Restaurant & Lounge, Gladstone Inn & Suites
5:00–7:00 p.m. Alumni Days Banquet with President Peterson
5:30 p.m. Opening Doors Transforming Lives Campaign Celebration Harold Newman Arena
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 6
Gladstone Inn & Suites
Homecoming Band and Choir Concerts
DeNault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center
8:30 p.m.
All Class Alumni and Friends Social
9:00 p.m.
Burning of the J
Shady’s Restaurant & Lounge, Gladstone Inn & Suites Taylor Stadium Parking Lot
9:00 a.m.
Voorhees Chapel
Chapel Service
For more information contact:
Brett Moser, Director of Alumni Relations (701) 252-3467 ext. 5638 or Brett.Moser@uj.edu
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GREETINGS FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Dear Alumni and Friends, We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating with you at our many upcoming events this spring. Networking Nights, in conjunction with UJ’s Career Center, are a great way for all generations to connect. Plan to mix and mingle while making business, as well as personal, connections. If you are currently in the workforce, bring your business cards! Details about the events may be found at uj.edu, or by contacting Director of Alumni Relations Brett Moser at Brett.Moser@uj.edu. Locations include: Fargo on February 28; Bismarck on March 14; Jamestown on March 28; and Minneapolis on May 16. Also this spring, we invite you to actively participate in the 33rd Annual Dine & Bid on April 13 at the Harold Newman Arena, supporting student scholarships. It’s a fun night of fellowship, spirited bidding, and fantastic food. Look for the ad about Dine & Bid in this copy of Alumni & Friends magazine. Then, on April 24, we will welcome the upcoming graduating Class of 2019 into the University of Jamestown’s Alumni Association! The following week, four outstanding Jimmies will be welcomed into the Alumni Hall of Fame—the highest honor bestowed by the University. Dennis Gienger ’64, George Schuler ’68, James Roemmich ’86, and Joelyn Scriba ’65 (posthumously) will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame on the evening of May 3, and they will be recognized at the graduation ceremony on May 4, as well. Finally, we want you to “save the date” for Homecoming 2019, where we will also celebrate our donors and the successful completion of our $60 million Opening Doors Transforming Lives campaign. Details of the Homecoming schedule are on the previous page. Thank you for all that you do to strengthen our connections with one another at the University of Jamestown. We look forward to seeing you soon Sincerely, MaryBeth Hegstad ’97 Alumni Association President
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MaryBeth Hegstad ’97, President Wade Borth ’90, Vice President Tom Boerger ’85, Secretary to the Executive Committee Terri Folk ’03 Tonya Holmstrom ’03
Kellie (Schuneman) Hord ’12 Carol (Prentice) Land ’80 Tim O’Keeffe ’95 Scott Peterson ’82 Dan Stoudt ’07
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MONOPOLY
Knight Edition
33rd ANNUAL DINE & BID • APRIL 13, 2019
Save the Date Featuring • Social Hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. • Unique items on the Live and Silent Auctions • Exquisite four-course dinner and student entertainment All proceeds benefit UJ student scholarships. For more information, contact Karen Crane at KCrane@uj.edu or call 701.252.3467 ext. 5512; or Brett Moser at Brett.Moser@uj.edu or call 701.252.3467 ext. 5638
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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. Individuals considered for the award shall meet the following criteria: 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
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 Jim Klemann at (701) 2523467 ext. 5024 or e-mail jklemann@uj.edu. Or, submit nominations online at uj.edu/HOF
Inductees’ pictures are included in the Hall of Fame Kiosk located in the Alumni Center and the Harold Newman Arena.
33rd Annual
JIMMIE SCRAMBLE Saturday, June 15, 2019 Jamestown Country Club For more information, contact Jim Klemann (701) 252-3467 ext. 5024 or e-mail jklemann@uj.edu
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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), and 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 enthusiastic.
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 Admissions to discuss which awards students may be eligible to receive, admission@uj.edu or 1-800-336-2554, ext. 5562.
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Marriages
Tyler Tadych and Mackenzie Schwartz ’17 (BA)
Jamie Sailer ’00 (BA) and Charles Haugtvedt, November 10, 2017
Abby Lehmann and Evan Schreiner ’14 (BA), June 10, 2017
Kelly Jo Anderson and Jeremy Wells ’00 (BA), October 27, 2018
Anna Kalliokoski ’14 (BA) and Jared Steinberger ’14 (BS), June 9, 2018
Erica Mois ’05 (BA) and Sabrina Scott, August 25, 2018
Daniella Taylor ’15 (BS) and Zachary-John Reyes ’15 (BA), September 28, 2017
Ashley Sizer ’11 (BSN) and Matt Bittner ’11 (BA) June 9, 2018
Mackenzie Schwartz ’17 (BA) and Tyler Tadych, July 27, 2018
Amy Shadinger ’11 (BA) and James Klemann ’09 (BA), May 9, 2018
Teresa Horton ’18 (BA) and Steven Hamp, August 18, 2018
Ashley Kronebusch ’16 (BA) and Blake Hochhalter ’12 (BS), July 28, 2018
Births Amy (Braaten) Barglof ’01 (BA) and Scott Barglof, son Kellen Lee Barglof, June 10, 2018 Alyssa Boyum and Beau Hensel ’02 (BA), daughter Ryan Darling Houston, September 9, 2018 Heather (Anderson) Wilkins ’05 (BA) and Eric Wilkins, son Kelton Eugene Wilkins, October 27, 2018 Sara Grahek and Kyle Grahek ’08 (BA), daughter Kylie Grahek, May 3, 2017 Aimee (Allen) Rosin ’10 (BS) and Tyler Rosin ’10 (BA), daughter Brynn Lee Rosin, November 3, 2017 Holly (Bloms) Kangas ’11 (BA) and Justin
Kangas ’13 (BA), daughter Olivia Jo Kangas, January 19, 2019
Raven (Larson) Cain ’12 (BSN) and Travis Cain, son Bridger Orson Cain, June 26, 2018
Stacee (Oberlander) Sandness ’13 (BSN) and Michael Sandness ’10 (BA), daughter Emmalyn Rose Sandness, September 11, 2017
Haley (Johnson) Mertens ’13 (BS) and Benjamin “BJ” Mertens ’12 (BA), son Henry Thomas Mertens, May 12, 2018
Kendra (Leidholm) Barthel ’11 (BA) and Steve Barthel ’11 (BA), daughter Rose Barthel, September 1, 2017
Courtney (Hansen) Wiest X’13 and Shannon Wiest X’05, son Payton Merle Wiest, July 27, 2018
Samantha (Revering) Beckman ’11 (BA) and Rory Beckman, daughter Kenley Rose Beckman, January 9, 2018
Beth (Paulson) Mortenson ’14 (BA) and Benjamin Mortenson ’14 (BA), daughter Hadley Ann Mortenson, August 15, 2018
Amy (Shadinger) Klemann ’11 (BA) and Jim Klemann ’09 (BA), son Cal James Klemann, December 20, 2018
Annika (Vernon) Caldwell ’15 (BS) and William Logan Caldwell ’14 (BS), daughter Caroline Anne Caldwell, January 2, 2019
Naomi (Fagerlund) Clark ’12 (BSN) and Tyler Clark, daughter Ruby Marie Clark, May 10, 2018
Jill (Gustafson) Dunn ’15 (BA) and Gaige Dunn ’14 (BA), daughter Valerie Kay Dunn, November 3, 2018
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In Memoriam Helen (Johnson) Hample ’35 (BA), January 29, 2019
Elizabeth (Simons) Styrvoky ’55 (BA), January 24, 2019
Friends
Dorothea Hegbar ’39 (BA), June 29, 2018
Mavis E. (Carson) Hauge ’56 (BS), March 30, 2018
Shirley Doeling, January 2, 2019
Ruth (Paasch) Hart ’40 (BA), August 16, 2018 Elizabeth “Betty” (Hall) Berg ’44 (BA), October 17, 2018 Velma E. (Kuball) Svoboda X’46, July 14, 2018 Lewis “Lew” Carlson ’47 (BS), January 15, 2019 George Poulson ’47 (BA), July 11, 2018 Sebastian Lacher ’49 (BS), November 28, 2018 Loretta (Kuhn) Aipperspach X’50, December 13, 2018
Stella Cone, September 13, 2018
Fredrick W. “Freddie” Wilson ’56 (BS), August 12, 2018
Donna L. Eckart, July 7, 2018
Edith (Kingston) Greatsinger ’57 (BS), January 6, 2019
John F. Johnson, July 25, 2018
Clayton Ketterling ’57 (BS), January 19, 2019 Leonard Dahl ’58 (BA), December 11, 2018 Everett “Ev” Kjelbertson ’58 (BS), November 3, 2018
Harvey R. Jensen, January 17, 2019 Melvin “Mel” Kachel, November 30, 2018 Lawrence “Larry” H. Kropp, January 5, 2019 Stella Martin, July 31, 2018 Barb Moser, July 8, 2018
Gordon C. Rabe ’58 (BS), July 16, 2018
Leo Piatz, November 9, 2018
Shirley (Komoruski) Lindeen ’60 (BS), October 12, 2018
Mariann P. Sayler, October 15, 2018 Howard C. Sukut, October 30, 2018
Robert N. Hieb ’64 (BS), April 15, 2018
Rhonda Tompkins, July 4, 2018
Maralyn (Richter) Salting ’50 (BS), January 22, 2019
Mike Schensted ’66 (BS), November 19, 2018
Alta Wenaas, September 18, 2018
Maryalls Bedford ’68 (BA), June 14, 2018
Ollie (Lindberg) Spotts X’50, December 7, 2018
Erling A. Anderson X’72, October 31, 2018
Trustee
Emil Wieland X’50, January 10, 2019
Russell G. Hornbacher ’72 (BA), December 11, 2018
Ramona (Gronos) Hall ’50 (BS), September 29, 2018 Wallace “Wally” Lodine ’50 (BS), August 1, 2018
Douglas “Doug” W. Carlson X’51, July 16, 2018 Alvin Fischer ’51 (BA), November 18, 2018 Raymond L. Hubbard ’51 (BS), July 24, 2018 Lavonne “Bonny” (Yineman) Wicks ’53 (BS), August 18, 2018 Aldyth “Aldy” (Scott) Herrick X’54, October 7, 2018 Marge (Scott) Lange X’54, January 18, 2019 Gayle (Wiseman) Benz ’55 (BS), April 8, 2018 Rodney R. Dietrich X’55, December 7, 2018
Charles J. Willoughby, Sr. ’71 (BA), October 14, 2018
Dennis M. Hempler ’85 (BA), November 14, 2018 Stephen Camero ’86 (BA), July 27, 2018 Richard Lachappelle ’86 (BA), September 28, 2018 Eugenie “Genie” (Eslinger) Lang ’90 (BA), April 11, 2018 Kate D. Langley ’06 (BA), October 22, 2018 Jerin Stroh X’07, January 8, 2019
Editor’s note: Alumni who received a degree are designated by the year of graduation followed by the degree they received.
RememberingHelen Hample Helen Hample’s obituary concluded with an instruction to those planning to attend her Celebration of Life on Feb. 4: “….at Helen’s request, you are encouraged to wear bright colors.” How fitting for this special lady who brightened any room she entered. And for the better part of the last 80-plus years, many of those rooms were the classrooms, offices, auditoriums, and arenas of Jamestown College and the University of Jamestown, where she touched the lives of countless students and colleagues. “Helen and the University of Jamestown grew up together,” says Dr. Polly Peterson, President. “She was a constant presence through the decades.” Helen (Johnson) Hample ’35 passed away Jan. 29 at the age of 104. She was born Oct. 18, 1914 at Wildrose, N.D., and in 1931 graduated from high school in Casselton, N.D. After graduating from Jamestown College in 1935, she was a teacher and principal at Edgeley, N.D., and taught at Wahpeton, N.D., and Montevideo, Minn., before entering government service during WWII as an aircraft communicator for the Civil Aeronautics Administration, Huntington, W. Va. Helen transferred to the Jamestown Airport office in 1945 and resigned in 1947. Helen and Ross M. Hample were married by her father on Nov. 22, 1946 in the New Kirk of the Heather in Glendale, Calif.
Helen’s career at Jamestown College began in 1947 when she began work as Alumni File Organizer. She later taught part-time and in 1953 was hired as Dean of Women and later Dean of Students. She was a member of the Department of English from 1959 until her retirement in 1980 when she was awarded the status of Professor Emerita and in 1987 received the honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters. She served as Alumni Association President and was a member of the Alumni Hall of Fame. For President Emeritus Robert Badal, a favorite memory is being with Helen to celebrate her 75th anniversary as Homecoming Queen. “She was so proud to receive her second signed helmet from the Jimmie football team,” he recalls. Helen was also active at United Presbyterian Church as an elder, Sunday school teacher, circle and women’s association president. She maintained active membership and leadership in the American Association of University Women, Chapter K PEO, Portfolio, Jamestown Fine Arts Association, Jamestown Hospital Auxiliary, and Jamestown Civic Center Board.
Helen is survived by her children, Stephen ’69, and Carol ’74 Switzer; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
Office of Institutional Advancement 6082 College Lane Jamestown, ND 58405
IMPORTANT DATES
33rd Annual Dine and Bid Benefit Auction April 13 Alumni Hall of Fame May 3 Baccalaureate and Commencement May 4 rd 33 Annual Jimmie Scramble June 15 Community Block Party August 28 Opening Convocation/Young Alumni Medallion Awards September 5 Homecoming 2019 October 3-6 Opening Doors Transforming Lives Campaign Celebration October 5 Character in Leadership Conference Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shane Berg ’96 October 10
Visit uj.edu/alumniandfriends for additional alumni events coming soon!