LORAS A COMFORTING FEELING
IN THIS ISSUE:
TOP OF THE HEAP Loras claims the Elmer Hertel trophy as Top Iowa Conference men's athletic program. p. 16
New Dean of the Francis J. Noonan School of Business James Padilla settles in. p. 8
CATHOLIC, LIBERAL ARTS
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LEADING THE WAY New regulations make the Masters of Athletic Training Program a regional leader. p.12
HITTING THE GROUND RUNNING Recent graduates wasted no time building on their Loras experiences in their next pursuits. p. 22
CONTENT CURRENT NEWS
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A HISTORY OF DEWEY DUHAWK
Take a look at the evolution of the one and only Dewey
FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS
Four new Duhawks found Loras through their mentor
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HOMECOMING 2018
Your first lok at the events planned for this year's celebration.
ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY
Thank you to our St. Joseph Society donors
DUHAWK DAY 2019
Get ready for Dewey’s favorite day of the year
CRACKING THE TOP 40
Loras Athletics reaches a program best in the Learfield Directors' Cup
FEATURE STORIES A COMFORTING FEELING
LEADING THE WAY
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TOP OF THE HEAP
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16 WHERE AT LORAS? In moments of reflection, we may leave our feet and offer ourselves to His grace. Name the location on campus where these feet can be found. Email your response to magazine@loras.edu for a chance to win a $20 gift card to the Loras College Bookstore.
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FRONT COVER: (From L to R) Marcus Singleton ('19), Ryan Ross ('19), Javi Simon ('19), Spencer Moore ('18) and Ike Bruns ('18) celebrate a goal during the 2017 men's soccer season.
FACULTY & STAFF ETHICS MATTERS
Roman Ciapalo takes a deeper look at happiness
FATHER ANDREW MARR
Loras graduate returns to campus as new chaplain
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IT’S ALL ABOUT POSITIONING
Reflecting on how Loras Legends set up Duhawks for success
SCHOLAR JOINS NATIONAL ALUMNI BOARD
Tara Feller (’11) goes from NAB scholar to board member
HOMECOMING 2018
Get a look at some of the events on tap for Homecoming weekend
DUHAWK SIGHTINGS
Check out where Duhawks have been gathering
ALUMNI NOTES
Recognitions, marriages, births and deaths by class year
HITTING THE GROUND RUNNING
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OUR MISSION
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Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social and religious roles.
LORAS COLLEGE MAGAZINE, FALL 2018 PRESIDENT James E. Collins (’84) VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC DEAN Donna Heald, Ph.D. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Mary Ellen Carroll, Ph.D. VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT AND TREASURER Michael H. Doyle, J.D. (’91) DEAN OF SPIRITUAL LIFE The Rev. William M. Joensen, Ph.D. VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND DEAN OF STUDENTS Arthur W. Sunleaf, Ed.D. PUBLISHER Jimmy Naprstek (’13) MANAGING EDITOR Robert Waterbury ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORS Marcia Bierman, Joshua Boots (’04), Bobbi Earles (’88), Wendy Einsweiler, Thomas Jensen, Heather Lipp, Brieanna Pumilia (’15), Cayla Schneider, Anne Vaassen CONTRIBUTORS Alumni Relations Office Mike Gibson (MA ’91) Development Office Academic Affairs Office Dr. Roman Ciapalo Spiritual Life Office Steven D. Sloan ('78) Kyle Klapatauskas (’04) PHOTOGRAPHY Enrique A. Farfan The Loras Archives Loras College Alumni Relations Office Loras College Athletics Loras College Marketing DESIGN McCullough Creative
The Loras College Magazine is published twice a year for alumni, students, parents, faculty and friends of the College. The contents are selected to stimulate thoughts, opinion and discussion, to demonstrate the diverse interests and pursuits of the campus community and to provide news about the College and its alumni. Not all submitted content is published. Worldwide circulation is approximately 23,000. Editorial Office 238 Keane Hall, 1450 Alta Vista Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone: 563.588.7235 Email: magazine@loras.edu
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER Dear Loras Alumni and Friends, It seems like yesterday that I was writing to you as we were closing last academic year. Summer has vanished, but I am so pleased to have our students back on campus as we begin our 180th academic year at Loras. We have a lot of good news to share even as we navigate the higher education challenges of demographics, cost of attendance, and public perceptions. First year, transfer, and graduate numbers have all increased compared to a year ago, retention and graduation rates are up, and overall enrollment increased even after we graduated a relatively large Class of 2018. We have managed to keep student cost of attendance modest thanks to the generous support from all of you. The typical Loras student pays about the same cost that is charged at public universities in the Midwest, but the four and six-year graduation rates at Loras are much higher. Further, our job, vocation, and graduation placement rates are soaring at around 98 percent. As or more impressive is that Loras’ placement percentage accounts for all members of a graduating class unlike many higher education institutions. The campus is bustling with high energy among our students, staff, and faculty. We have a number of capital improvements underway or recently completed to include: • Phase 1 of a 2-Phase Rock Bowl renovation is complete with the new field turf installed and track resurfacing nearing completion. • Significant expansion of our broadband internet and wireless technology was completed this summer, upgrading our internet bandwidth to 2.5 gigabits per second, up from 1 gigabit per second that was installed in January of 2015. • Phase 2 of a 4-Phase Keane Hall renovation is halfway complete. By time of publication, the elevator installation will be nearing completion. We anticipate the project fully completed by the end of the fall semester. Philanthropic support continues to advance our work. Recent successes include: • A grant of $20,000 from the McDonough Family Foundation to support the purchase of a new projector for the Planetarium • A grant of approximately $200,000 from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to purchase new science equipment and upgrade labs • A grant of approximately $650,000 from the National Science Foundation to support our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program • A $500,000 charitable annuity trust from an alumnus who which to remain anonymous to support our student scholarship program Loras begins the new academic year with a number national and regional rankings that further validate the deep pride we all ought to have in our alma mater. Some of the recent highlights include: • 2018 MONEY Magazine ranked Loras third among all 34 of Iowa’s independent, non-profit colleges and universities. • 2018 College Consensus listed Loras at the top of Iowa’s Catholic colleges and 26th among the 127 that were listed nationwide. • 2018 US News again ranked Loras 13th among over 200 Midwest baccalaureate colleges/universities. Loras was one of only three Iowa colleges/universities designated as an A+ institution for B students. • According to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, Loras College accounting graduates taking the CPA exam for the first time in 2017 recorded the nation’s seventh-best pass rate among all institutions that had at least 10 candidates. Loras finished just behind Brigham Young University, but ahead of UW-Madison, Notre Dame, Drake, and Boston College, among others. In this issue, we highlight the success of our NCAA Division III athletic programs. With approximately 450 member institutions, NCAA Division III is the largest athletic division in the country. To that end, our aggregate accomplishments are impressive as we celebrated our highest historic finish at No. 38 in the Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings. Within this great national achievement, it was fun to win the last Elmer Hertl Iowa Conference Men’s All-Sports Trophy, given to the athletic department with the greatest aggregate success over the course of the athletic year. The conference begins the year with a new name – American Rivers Conference – but retains the same great institutions. At Loras, we continue to believe in the holistic development of our students – Mind, Body, and Spirit. We want them to grow in their Faith, expand their intellect, and have a physically active lifestyle. Therefore, the curricular and co-curricular experiences we provide are exceedingly important and integrated into the work we do. Intercollegiate athletics is one of our major co-curricular components. Thanks for all the ways you support and advance Loras College. God bless,
James E. Collins (’84) President
Steven D. Sloan (’78)
ALUMNI
It’s All About Positioning As of late, many of my Loras College professors seem to be coming to the forefront of my mind. I guess it might be a sign that I’m getting older. Maybe it is the fact that in the past few months we have lost two of what I would call Loras legends, Dr. Jack Bamrick (’53) and Dr. Ken Kraus (’57). Whatever the case may be, it has given me reason to reflect on them and other Loras legends. When I returned to Dubuque to begin my optometric practice, I arranged to play racquetball with Dr. Bamrick. As I was leaving our house, my wife suggested I go easy on Jack because I wouldn’t want to embarrass him. Well, the only person who was embarrassed was me. He cleaned my clock. I was frantically running around, and he just stood there placing shots in places that were almost impossible to reach. Needless to say, that outing didn’t last long. When I suggested that was the worst beating I had taken in a long time, he just smiled and said, “It’s all about positioning.”
From L to R Dr. Rich Skotowski (’79), Dr. Steven Sloan (’78), Dr. Jack Bamrick (’53), and Dr. Paul Schroeder (’79).
That’s what these legends did for all of us. I believe their focus was to see that their students were getting themselves into the correct positions, whether that was for acceptance into graduate school or a specific career after college. These highly talented men and women accomplished these goals without any fanfare. I would argue that, while it was true they did work to get us into these positions to win in our career world, what they also did was work to position us to be the type of people who reflect the Catholic values that they themselves embodied. They wanted their students to succeed in their careers, but, most importantly, to succeed as people with strong Catholic values. For this, I am forever grateful.
“They wanted their students to succeed in their careers, but, most importantly, to succeed as people with strong catholic values.” – Steven D. Sloan (’78)
Monsignor James Barta (’52) challenged us in his homily at Dr. Kraus’s funeral that it is our duty to carry on the work of these legends. I think this is a multifaceted task. We have been fortunate to experience these Loras legends and be “positioned” by these outstanding men and women. Let’s take the time to let those who are still with us know how much we appreciate what they have done for us. Secondly, let’s make sure we help others to have the same opportunities with which we were blessed. Lastly, let us be the image of those legends in the way we choose to live our lives. As sung by the band Against the Current, “Legends never die, they become a part of you.”
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Roman Ciapalo, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy and the Andrew P. Studdert Chair of Business Ethics and Crisis Leadership at Loras College.
What Is Happiness? Happiness, like time, love and beauty, is seemingly one of those ideas whose meaning is clear to us only if no one asks us to explain it. And, hence, it ends up being assigned whatever meaning seems safe and useful at the time, which, ultimately, is not particularly helpful in any practical sense. No one seems to dispute that happiness is something that we should all pursue and try to achieve. From Aristotle to the Dalai Lama, and every commentator in between, the pursuit of happiness seems to be identified with life’s fundamental meaning and purpose. It is also confirmed by our own experience that the precise and most fundamental impulse of our life is toward happiness. But, what is it really? Perhaps, if we turn to the ancient world, we can find someone who can help us climb out of this ambiguity. The Greek philosopher Aristotle asks us to consider the following fundamental insight: The proper practical knowledge (i.e., knowledge about how to act and not just what to think), which is
the domain of ethics and politics, depends upon a prior understanding of what is the ultimate goal of human existence. And it is obvious to him that this ultimate goal is human happiness and that it is something more than mere physical pleasure, power, fame or wealth. But, even Aristotle himself acknowledges (in his Nichomachean Ethics) that this is only the beginning of the search. “Presumably, however, to say that happiness is the chief good seems to be a mere platitude; we will need a more explicit account of what constitutes happiness.” So, we continue. Since we observe that everything in nature seems to aim at its own ultimate fulfillment and perfection (for example, the acorn naturally tends toward its completion as an oak tree), we are inclined to conclude that there must also be an ultimate cause or goal toward which a human being’s natural growth and advancement are oriented. What we’re seeking here, of course, is an objective standard of human happiness, one that applies to every human being, one that is essentially human. And, here again Aristotle offers some help when he says that “the good of human beings resides in their function.” If plumbers and auto mechanics have definite functions which belong to them, then surely human beings also must have a function proper to
them as human beings. And since what seems to be unique about human beings is that they are rational, then their unique function must be somehow tied to “the practical life of their rational part.” What he means by this is that our purpose in life, the fulfillment of which amounts to our happiness and true satisfaction, consists of actually living one’s life intelligently by using one’s knowledge and understanding in freely making day-to-day choices. There is one more insight that we might find useful. The achievement of the intelligent and good life, which is identical with genuine happiness, is much more than the mere possession of the right knowledge or skills; it is ultimately a matter of freely chosen and sincerely desired actions which are good and, if repeated diligently and consistently, become moral virtues, like generosity, courage and self-control. Finally, we must ask whether such a life is possible if it is lived in isolation from others, or whether it is more likely that human fulfillment depends on living with others in friendship. Since Aristotle believes that a human being is “by nature a political animal” (that is, a being whose nature is to live in a polis, the Greek word for “society” or “genuine community”), he would argue that a life of solitude is alien to human nature and an insurmountable obstacle to the achievement of genuine human happiness.
For more resources about ethics in business, contact Dr. Ciapalo at roman.ciapalo@loras.edu.
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James Padilla (in the Emmet and June DeLay Finance & Analytics Lab) will oversee the Francis J. Noonan School of Business.
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A COMFORTING
FEELING
NEW DEAN FINDS COMMON GROUND AT LORAS COLLEGE
Before he even accepted the job as the new dean of the Francis J. Noonan School of Business, James Padilla, J.D., made an immediate connection with a student on campus. Addressing a classroom of students, Padilla barely started speaking when Xavier Sanchez (’20) raised his hand to ask a question. “I’m not 30 seconds into telling them who I am and where I am from (Hickory Hills, Ill.) when Xavier’s hand shot up,” recalled Padilla. “He said, ‘That’s where I am from!’ From there, we found a series of connections, and it was really interesting.” That was just the first in a series of encounters that helped Padilla know that Loras College was the right fit for him. “Four people that I have met, two when I interviewed and two after starting, reminded me why I am glad that I interviewed and why I am here,” he explained. “We all have different connections from shared relations and acquaintances that reinforce that this is the right place for me. “It’s a rather comforting feeling. It feels like a reassurance for me because Loras has a strong brand and a strong name.” As dean, Padilla will oversee the Business School’s curriculum and strategic planning; supervise faculty; develop business relationships, sponsorships and
internships; facilitate student recruitment; and coordinate and participate in fundraising efforts. “I want to accomplish the successful establishment of a brand new school of business,” Padilla said. “There are so many things to consider. We have to consider specialty accreditation, potential new program development, enrollment growth and continued success with institutional advancement toward external funding opportunities. All those come to mind as we look forward to the future.”
I WANT TO ACCOMPLISH THE SUCCESSFUL ESTABLISHMENT OF A BRAND NEW SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. — JAMES PADILLA Padilla was most recently associate dean/associate professor of the School of Business Administration at Marymount University in Arlington, Va. Prior to that, he was an associate professor at the Tiffin University School of Business in Tiffin, Ohio, serving as dean there for two years; assistant professor in the Department of Movement Science at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich.; assistant professor at Ball State University’s School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise
Science in Muncie, Ind.; assistant professor at University of Saint Francis’ Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership in Fort Wayne, Ind.; and a lecturer at Ivy Tech State College, also in Fort Wayne. Originally from the Chicago area, Padilla is an expert in the athlete disability insurance field. Over the past 20 years, he has worked with players, coaches, agents, financial advisors and professional teams in regards to properly protecting themselves and their assets. He later merged his own insurance firm with Braman Insurance in Merrillville, Ind., and still serves as a consultant for Braman. Padilla received his undergraduate degree in sociology from Northern Illinois University. He received his juris doctorate at Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Ill., and an executive certificate in sports management from Loyola University Chicago. Using this wealth of experience, Padilla feels he can effectively promote Loras College. “I realize my ability to be at an institution that can connect to areas of the Midwest is significant,” he said. “I can continue to influence people in terms of their decisionmaking about college choices and then be able to speak directly to what it is like going away to both small, private schools and large state schools and really explain the benefits of Loras.”
I N SI D E TH E N E S T:
A History of Dewey Duhawk Dewey Duhawk is an icon of the Loras College community and an endearing symbol readily found around campus. Over the years, Dewey has gone from an obscure illustration to a fan and alumni favorite. So, where did Dewey get his start? While the “Duhawk” moniker was first applied in 1924 to Loras College, then Columbia College, in the Detroit Free Press, the most famous Duhawk did not arrive on the scene for a few more decades.
From playing a banjo and trying his hand at tennis, to studying for exams and sadly bemoaning his lack of a movie date, Dewey’s experiences paralleled those of the Loras students. The illustrations were not credited, but Dewey continued to live in the pages of yearbooks through the rest of the 1960s.
1960s
Dewey first hatched as a caricature in the 1962 Purgold yearbook.
1970s
After a few appearances as a decoration on Homecoming floats in 1971 and 1973, a student with a Dewey head appeared in a 1975 float and again in 1979. Possibly inspired by this tribute, Dewey himself finally took corporeal form two years later in 1981.
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A happy, fluffy-headed bird, Dewey sported a purple sweater with wings built into the arms and baggy purple shorts as he danced around at sporting events and campus gatherings throughout the 1980s. As the decade rolled along, his garb was updated to a brown sweater boasting a purple “L” outlined in gold.
It was an active time for Dewey, but things were starting to change. In 1989, Dewey ran into adversity when a push began for a “dynamic, noble” hawk to promote the college’s athletic programs instead of a “generic, clip-art fowl.” With the writing on the wall, Dewey retreated to his nest as his future was discussed.
1990s
In Dewey’s stead, three new Duhawks appeared and disappeared over the next 10 years.
First, a soaring hawk flew onto the scene in 1990, then just as quickly disappeared in 1991. The longest-tenured mascot of the 1990s was a stern, less cartoony bird that fulfilled the desire for a more serious variation. Another aerial fowl appeared on printed programs, but it never settled into place, possibly due to its close resemblance to a similar mascot in Iowa City.
Sporting a new look, Dewey reemerged to cheer on the football team in 1992. With purple feathers, gold chest emblazoned with a purple “L” and a more prominent beak, he was a stark visual contrast to the Dewey that had presided over campus in various forms during the past 30 years. This Dewey was a regular at athletic events through the ’90s before disappearing altogether.
The call for a more marketable mascot was sent out at the close of the decade. In response, Dewey underwent another makeover. He got himself into better physical condition and traded in the purple feathers for a more streamlined, gray look to his down.
2000s
In 2000, Dewey made his triumphant return. Now sporting a more confident, athletic look, he traded in the baggy bottoms for gold athletic shorts and shoes. The new Dewey quickly became a staple at campus events and on merchandise as the official mascot of Loras College.
Dewey’s most recent change came in 2016. Having had enough of the gray, he went back to white feathers and a friendlier, cartoony face. Dewey is a mascot every Duhawk can wrap their wings around. He is a crowd favorite and an instantly recognizable embodiment of the Loras College spirit.
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LEADING Y A W E H T Loras at the a change in regulatioticns has ont of Athle Training education. forefr
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In May 2019, Loras College will begin the first cohort for its new Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program. In an effort to make the degree more attainable, the College is providing multiple paths to earn it. Students are able to take the traditional route of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in a health science-related field from Loras or a different institution, then enter the graduate program to earn a MAT degree in two years. They can also get a jumpstart on their careers through the 3+2 route, which allows firstyear undergraduate students to earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees though an accelerated five-year track. “3+2 is our unique offering where, if you come to Loras as a first-year student, we can assist you in obtaining your undergraduate degree in kinesiology in about three or three-and-a-half years,” explained Molly Figgins, Athletic Training Program Director and Assistant Professor of Athletic Training. “Accepted students start the MAT program their senior year. So you are starting a year early as a senior instead of in a fifth year. In their senior year, they will be taking graduate-level courses and are hopefully just focused on graduate work.” Despite the shorter timeline, the degree is still attainable, especially since four of those five years are covered by undergraduate tuition. “Their undergraduate work is more compacted, but it is definitely doable,” Figgins added. The development of the new program was partly driven by a change in regulations by the Commission for Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE), the agency that accredited Loras’ undergraduate program.
WE ARE ONE OF THE FIRST SCHOOLS IN THE STATE AND IN THE TRI-STATE AREA TO OFFER THIS PROGRAM. THUS FAR, WE ARE THE ONLY SMALL, PRIVATE, LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOL IN IOWA TO MAKE THIS SHIFT.
Its determination that the best way to offer athletic training (AT) education is through a graduate instead of an undergraduate degree forces schools nationwide to rethink their positions. By 2022, all schools will need to have transitioned to a master’s degree program if they want to continue offering AT.
“Athletic training is a health care program focused on an active population,” explained Figgins. “Athletes are our primary patients, but it doesn’t have to be just athletes. Athletic trainers are reaching out into a lot of different sectors: industrial settings, performing arts, high schools and other areas.
With the MAT program set to kick-off next year, Loras has jumped to the forefront of the new wave of AT education.
“Our focus is health wellness and providing quality health care. At the national level, the focus of AT is shifting to a bigger seat at the table with all allied health care providers. We are really looking to educate students to understand how AT fits into the broader health care system, and we can do that through a variety of ways.”
“We are one of the first schools in the state and in the tri-state area to offer this program. Thus far, we are the only small, private, liberal arts school in Iowa to make this shift,” Figgins explained. AT is not new to Loras, but the path to a graduate degree has been an evolving process, with the college starting out offering an internship opportunity in the 1990s before evolving into an accredited baccalaureate program. This latest advancement continues the push to provide the best opportunities for Loras students. “It really has come a long way,” Figgins said. “There has been a strong increase in academic rigor in the past few years because the staff both past and present have been striving to educate students who will be completely prepared.” AT is more than just working with injured athletes. It is also providing care to individuals off the athletic field.
What makes Loras’ graduate program unique is its placement of students in two immersive clinical settings for eight weeks of firsthand experience at a time. During this period, they are out of the classroom and learning directly from licensed health care providers. In addition to those settings, all students gain clinical experiences through involvement with athletes on the Loras campus, students at local high school athletic programs, the Dubuque Fighting Saints professional hockey team, local ambulance services, orthopedic clinics, operating room surgical procedures, local physical therapy and chiropractic clinics, emergency rooms and general medical clinics. The initial undergraduate class taking part in the 3+2 program is immersed in its third year this fall, and Figgins is seeing their enthusiasm increase. “The students are pretty excited about it, and the closer they get to it, the more they realize how much of a benefit this track is to obtain a graduate degree, as they see how much they can accomplish in the five years,” she said. Despite the unique demands of the path, Figgins knows the students are more than capable of handling them. “That is the beauty of Loras students,” she explained. “They are hardworking and academically inclined, and they understand the importance of putting academics first and holding themselves to a high standard.”
Molly Figgins
Athletic Training Program Director and Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
For more information about the new MAT Program at Loras, contact Molly Figgins at molly.figgins@loras.edu
FOLLO WI N G IN HI S F O OTST E PS A QUA RTET OF NEW DUHAWKS FO UND LOR
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AS THROUGH THEIR MENTO R.
o them he’s simply “Marty.” Not “Mr. Kaiser” or “Mr. K.” They don’t even call him “Coach” even though he is the head wrestling coach at Hononegah High School. He’s just Marty.
Of course, he’s more than just a name or title. To Nathan Kaiser (’22), he’s also “Dad” but regardless of what they call him, Marty Kaiser (’88) has played a prominent role in encouraging his son and three former students Noah Robins (’22), Spencer Taylor (’22), and Kyler Luepkes (’22) to attend Loras College this fall. Marty grew up in West Union, Iowa and followed the path of his older sister, Kathie (Kaiser) Lampe (’85), to Loras College. Marty graduated with degrees in education and special education, but his path—like so many others—had a few twists and turns. A promising wrestling career was cut short due to injury just as he was getting settled in. “I wrestled for part of a year and then tore my rotator cuff,” he recalled. So Marty began to coach as a student, which also led him to the world of education. The support and mentorship from Loras faculty also helped shape his career path. “I wasn’t the best student in the world, but I had Rich Riech for math and Bill Pauley (‘64) in English,” he said. “They turned me into a half-way decent student.” While at Loras, Marty was encouraged by his friend Jim Laforge (’88) to go on a double-blind date. It was on that date that Marty met his future wife, Marianne. After graduating, Jim played an important role in another life-changing decision. Jim had recently been hired by the Rockton School District and he encouraged Marty to apply for one of the open positions. Marty would spend the next 12 years teaching special education at the elementary level before transitioning to a special education role at Hononegah High School. This upcoming May, Marty will be retiring after 33 ½ years in the Rockton School District.
From left to right: Spencer Taylor (‘22), Nathan Kaiser (‘22), Marty Kaiser (‘88), Noah Robins (‘22) and Kyler Luepkes (‘22)
During his time in education, Marty has impacted students both inside and outside the classroom. Part of his impact has been his encouragement for students to consider attending Loras College. Whenever students would talk about going to college, Marty would often bring up the academic supports at Loras College. “I often told them how the faculty and staff at Loras will help students succeed and help students achieve their goals.” For the students he thought would be a good fit at Loras, he encouraged them to visit campus. “The most important thing is to get them to campus. They have to see how beautiful campus is. It’s so beautiful, it’s not even the same as when I was there.” Marty even took the initiative this past fall to coordinate a visit for his son and a few other students and their families. The visit was a success and propelled Noah, Spencer, and Kyler to eventually choose Loras as their college destination. Nathan wasn’t as quick to choose his father’s alma mater.
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“I didn’t really push him. We went to a bunch of schools and I kept thinking, ‘I hope he doesn’t like it!’ I have no reservations. After we went to the orientation in the spring I impressed with how Loras has changed and how they communicate with parents.” Marty also made an impression on the Admission staff at Loras—and in particular, Neil Bingham (’17), who was the admission representative for all four students. “I was so impressed with how he put the students and their interests first. Yes, he’s an alumnus and he loves Loras, but he wants them to choose Loras because they want to be here, not because he wants them to be here.”
This fall, all four students have started their own legacies at Loras College but for the first time they can also call themselves Duhawks—just like their coach and mentor, Marty.
To refer a student to Loras, contact Joan (Havel) Schaefer (’89) at (563) 588-7236 or joan.schaefer@loras.edu.
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LORAS CLAIMS THE ELMER HERTEL TROPHY AS TOP IOWA CONFERENCE MEN'S ATHLETIC PROGRAM Whether running, kicking, tackling, swinging, shooting or grappling, no one did it better than the Loras Men’s Athletics Program in 2017–18. Loras College claimed its third Elmer Hertel All-Sports Trophy in program history by earning the top rank among all Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) men’s programs. Schools are measured on their achievements in nine sports. Loras tallied 60.7 points, edging out Wartburg College by 1.9 points.
WHILE WE WILL CELEBRATE THIS AWARD IN THE PRESENT, IT IS OUR GOAL THAT THIS BECOMES A PART OF OUR STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE MOVING FORWARD.”
“To see our original vision as part of our strategic plan in 2014 result in the Elmer Hertel Men’s All-Sports Trophy is a fantastic accomplishment for our entire athletics department,” Director of Athletics Denise (Bodensteiner) Udelhofen (’90) said. “This award speaks to the multiple levels of dedication that help our department run on a daily basis, ranging from our coaches to our support staff to our student-athletes and to our alumni. While we will celebrate this award in the present, it is our goal that this becomes a part of our standard for excellence moving forward.”
TRACK & FIELD
CROSS COUNTRY
BASEBALL
– Denise (Bodensteiner) Udelhofen (’90) Director of Athletics
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GOLF
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2017–18 ELMER HERTEL MEN’S
ALL-SPORTS CHAMPIONS First awarded in 1970–71, the Elmer Hertel Men’s Sports Championship Trophy was renamed to honor the former Wartburg coach in 1981. Dr. Hertel served as the Iowa Conference secretary-treasurer from 1944–81. The fall teams got Loras off to a fast start. The cross country team claimed its fourth consecutive IIAC Championship and boasted five top-10 finishers: Mason Tope (’18), Timothy Sevcik (’18), Brien Nugent (’18), Justin Adams (’18) and Jack Carroll (’19). The team would continue to perform well, ending the season with a NCAA Central Regional Championship and a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Division III Championships, the best finish in program history. “The Elmer Hertel All-Sports Trophy is a tremendous reflection of the hard work and dedication of our coaches, student-athletes and staff. Makes you really proud to be a Duhawk when you accomplish something like that,” said Bob Schultz (MA ’94), head coach of the cross country team. Schultz was named IIAC Coach of the Year and United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Regional Coach of the Year. Men’s soccer finished second in conference play before claiming the conference tournament title and an NCAA Tournament bid. It was the team’s 11th appearance on the national stage in program history. Men’s Soccer Head Coach and Associate Athletic Director Dan Rothert (’96, MA '99) added, “It is always our goal to excel not just in individual sports teams, but as a department as a whole. I am proud and excited for our staff to have achieved this and am looking forward to more success, with the goal of the All-Sports Championship (men and women combined) and continued positive movement in the Learfield Directors’ Cup national standings.”
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50.7 LUTHER
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IT IS ALWAYS OUR GOAL TO EXCEL NOT JUST IN INDIVIDUAL SPORTS TEAMS, BUT AS A DEPARTMENT AS A WHOLE.” – Dan Rothert (’96, MA '99), Men’s Soccer Head Coach and Associate Athletic Director
The men’s cross country team won the conference title en route to a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Division III Championships.
Winter sports continued to find success with a pair of second-place finishes by the wrestling and basketball teams. At the 2018 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships, Guy Patron, Jr. (’20) capped an outstanding campaign with a second-place finish. Jimmy Davis (’19), Kevin Kelly (’19) and Quin Gilliam (’19) also represented Loras on the national stage. Kelly and Gilliam both claimed regional championships in their respective weight classes. On the hardwood, Josh Ruggles (’19) became the first Loras men’s basketball player to be named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District team. Both indoor and outdoor track & field teams
finished fourth and third, respectively, in conference and were highlighted by record-setting outings by Patrick Mikel (’20), who became the first national champion in school history in the 400m. He was one of 15 men to earn All-Region honors in the spring. The running programs at Loras added an additional honor by finishing fourth in the USTFCCCA Al Carius Division III Program of the Year standings. The combined efforts of the cross country and track & field teams resulted in the first top-five finish from an IIAC team since the inception of the award following the 2008–09 season. The spring campaigns closed things out with a pair of fourth-place finishes in baseball and tennis, and a fifth-place nod in golf.
Loras last claimed the Elmer Hertel Trophy in 1996–97. That same year, the women earned the Marjorie Giles Women’s All Sports Trophy. The Women’s Athletics Program finished fourth in the standings this past year. “Winning the Elmer Hertel All-Sports Trophy in the IIAC is indeed a great accomplishment for the Loras College Athletics Department,” said Steve Helminiak (’91), head football coach. “The IIAC is a very challenging NCAA Division III athletics conference, with many teams competing nationally, and to finish on top of the league speaks to the success our teams are experiencing. The determination and commitment of our administration, coaches, players and alumni is clearly evident with this award.”
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FEATURE STORY “Chicago is somewhere I always wanted to end up and I came across DePaul,” he said. “Dr. (Timothy C.) Sparkes caught my eye doing research on parasites with fish and how they alter behaviors. I emailed him and met with him over a weekend. He encouraged me to apply and here I am. IKE BRUNS (’18)
From preparing diets for various animals to arranging blood tests and monitoring behaviors, every day is a new experience for Ike Bruns (’18). Since he graduated from Loras College this past May, he hasn’t taken a break from learning.
Some recent Loras College graduates are wasting no time moving on to the next stages of their lives.
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Bruns began his post-Loras work before he even left campus. Prior to walking across the stage at Commencement on May 19, he had already logged his first few days as an intern at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. “There have been a lot of incredible experiences, but some that have stood out would include learning all about the different training techniques and practices used,” Bruns explained. “This along with learning all about the different animals in our care here at Shedd has been amazing.” Already interested in biology, studying at Loras helped focus on an interest that has led Bruns down his current career path. “Freshwater ecology is something I have always been interested in,” he explained. “Marine life has always been my passion—birds, animals, fish. Loras offers an evolutionary science course, so ecology was talked about a lot. I found myself really liking all the material we talked about regardless of the kind of subfield. That really drove home the point that this is something I really want to do.” Bruns spent the summer doing some of the routine work around the facility, but his internship has been anything but mundane. He acquired hands-on experiences with animals and focused his energies on a wide variety of aquarium and marine-life offerings. The internship is just the start for Bruns, who will remain in Chicago to begin graduate studies at DePaul University. It was a friend who introduced that institution to him, so Bruns visited the campus and the pieces began to fall into place.
“He was very honest with me, saying that other undergrads had more experience around there and telling me it was very competitive. I was honored to accept one of the spots in the program.”
" The best thing about Loras is the community. The people who you meet here, the connections you get to make." – Ike Bruns ('18)
Bruns has set his sights on a professional destination that he hopes these experiences will help him reach. “The endgame would be a leadership position either at Shedd or another Association of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited institution—that would be fantastic,” he said. “Once you have that position, you can get grants and funding to pursue things you are passionate about.” Bruns is quick to acknowledge the role Loras has played in his ability to earn his internship and take his next steps at DePaul. “I don’t know if you can narrow it down to just one thing,” he explained. “The best thing about Loras is the community. The people who you meet here, the connections you get to make. I know people come here for a lot of different reasons. We all have good days and bad days. The reason you stay on the bad days is because people here care about you regardless if you are their student, peer or faculty. You’re not really just a number. They take time out of their day to see how you are doing and want to help you succeed.”
MARY SUTARIK (’18)
Brun’s fellow graduate, Mary Sutarik (’18), is also taking the next steps in her career. A little over a year ago, a friend told Sutarik about her trip to India. With little knowledge of the country, she was intrigued, yet continued on with her daily routine, never thinking she would soon step foot in the country. Little did she know what God had in store for her. Prior to this happenstance, Sutarik, known as “Smiley Catholic” on her blog, was given a book about Mother Teresa by her church. She finished the book quickly and was intrigued by the Catholic nun’s perseverance through all of life’s trials and her authentic joy that radiated so easily through those whom she served and encountered. A few months later, God placed a desire on Sutarik’s heart to go to Kolkata, India, where Mother Teresa created the Missionaries of Charity. This desire meant joining 13 young adults on their Fellowship of Catholic University Students mission trip and traveling across the world to Kolkata in June. Once in India, she and the others realized God wanted to show them how to accept and embrace change, which meant getting outside of their comfort zones and truly enjoying the “City of Joy.” Sutarik attended daily Mass and Adoration in the Motherhouse and prayed at Mother Teresa’s tomb. After Mass, the group met up with volunteers from around the world before they divided among the different houses in which the Missionaries of Charity sisters serve. “One of my greatest joys was seeing the smiles of the kids at Shishu Bhavan, one of the orphanages,” Sutarik said. “We spent much of our time feeding, changing and singing/dancing to keep the children’s spirits high. It’s crazy to think that without Mother Teresa following God’s plan for her, this orphanage wouldn’t exist and so many kids would be without proper love and care.” Sutarik found it easy to see Christ’s presence in every person who lived, worked and volunteered at the organization.
“Oftentimes, we disregard ourselves, doubting the Sutarik continues to savor the chance to talk to person that God has created us to be,” she said. people who are different to grow in their own beliefs “Yet with the gentle care and uniqueness in which and to gain a better perspective of the world. God created each person, we are meant to go out “Whether religious or not, I believe that each person and to do ‘little things with great love,’ whether we’re in Kolkata or in the comforts of our own home.” is made uniquely by God and, therefore, has a story to tell that is so much different than the person Sutarik will soon begin work as a Catholic next to them,” she said. “I love talking about how missionary for Northern Illinois University (NIU)’s God’s changed my life and hope that others will be Newman Catholic Student Center. able to experience a similar joy and peace for their own life!” As a missionary, Sutarik will work closely with students to draw them into a deeper relationship One of Sutarik’s key duties is building a core of with Christ. Each day might include discipleship individuals and families to support the Newman with students, talks over coffee, attending events Center through work and financial resources. and holding Mass and Adoration. “I’m excited to see what God has in store for me “A few friends and campus missionaries who were during my time as a missionary at NIU,” she said. strong in their faith would reach out to me, allowing “I have an immense sense of peace about this me to realize what a true friendship with Christ opportunity and truly feel this is where I have been was like,” she said. “As a result, I was fortunate called to serve for the next year.” enough to be surrounded by a loving and faith-filled Sutarik recommends students take advantage community while at Loras, one for which I am of any internship opportunity to learn more about forever grateful.” possible careers and themselves. Sutarik sees the challenges of working with She explained, “By embracing internship students to help them find the same assurances opportunities, I was able to develop relationships she did. with colleagues who challenged me to become the “Many students on the campus of NIU find best person I could be and who are still a part of themselves isolated and without true meaning in my life!” life; they need hope, encouragement with God and true friendships. It was for this reason the NIU Newman Mission Team was created,” she said.
"I believe that each person is made uniquely by God and, therefore, has a story to tell that is so much different than the person next to them." – Mary Sutarik (’18)
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IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO GET READY FOR DEWEY’S FAVORITE DAY!
SAVE THE DATE
DUHAWK DAY MARCH 13, 2019
CELEBRATE BEING A DUHAWK! • Wear your purple and gold • Unite with Duhawks around the world • Support the Loras Fund by being one of the 1450 donors On March 13, celebrate Duhawk Day by taking a picture with this Dewey poster and sharing it on social media with the hashtag #DuhawkDay. Be sure to visit alumni.loras.edu/DuhawkDay to share in the fun and make a gift to support Loras College.
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SPRING ATHLETICS RECAP
CRACKING THE
TOP 40 Loras reaches highest overall ranking in Learfield Directors' Cup.
Duhawk student-athletes closed out a successful 2017–18 campaign with a top-40 finish in the Learfield Directors' Cup Standings out of 323 schools, the highest NCAA Division III finish in school history.
TRACK & FIELD Bella Solis (’19) led the charge for the women’s outdoor track & field team as it closed its 2018 campaign with a fifth-place finish in the conference. Solis earned her first All-American honor for her fifth-place finish in the 400m hurdles at the NCAA Championships. She also won the IIAC Championship women’s 400m-hurdles title with her time of 1:00.68, breaking both her own school record and the IIAC Championship record. She also ran on the 4x100mand 4x400m-relay teams that finished third and fourth, respectively.
Loras wrapped up the academic year ranked 38th in the national standings, up from 45 the previous year. The Learfield Directors’ Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on institution’s finish in up to 18 sports, nine men’s and nine women’s.
Solis was joined by seven teammates in achieving topfive IIAC Championship finishes: Alexis Alt (’20) (100m, 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay), Allie Serres (’19) (800m), Bailey Vance (’21) (100m hurdles), Kemunto Ondande (’19) (800m), Rachel Kilburg (’18) (4x100m relay), Terrianna Black (’21) (4x100m relay) and Sarah Schoel (’18) (4x400m relay).
In addition to the team accomplishments, Loras student athletes notched a number of personal accomplishments. A total of 27 Duhawks were recognized as selections for the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) All-Academic Team for their efforts in the classroom. Meanwhile, 36 student athletes garnered All-Conference or All-Region recognition.
Seven Duhawks received All-Region honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA): Solis (400m hurdles and 4x100m relay), Elyse Acompanado (’20) (long jump), Black (4x100m relay), Alt (4x100m relay), Gabrielle Noland (’20) (4x100m relay) and Kassie Rosenbum (’20) (5k). In addition to success on the track, 10 Duhawks were named to the IIAC All-Academic team: Acompanado, Alt, Laura Bainter (’19), Krystyna Kaminski (’20), Kilburg, Mikaela Lengwin (’19), Molly MacDuff (’19), Kelly Minear (’18), Schoel and Molly Walkner (’19).
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SOFTBALL
LACROSSE
SWIMMING & DIVING
Finishing in fifth place in the IIAC, the Loras Softball team played its way into the conference tournament before bowing out. They finished the year with a 19–20 record.
The Women’s Lacrosse team finished tied for fifth in the Midwest Women’s Lacrosse Conference (MWLC) with a 5–7 record and 7–9 overall. The Duhawks set a team record for ground balls with 398.
Bria Lenten (’18) completed her career on the diamond with her name prevalent in the Loras record books. She extended her consecutivegames-started streak to 154. Her 136 hits ranks fourth all-time in school history, while her 99 runs scored rank second. In her four-year career, Lenten drove in 104 runs, good for second in school history. Her final season merited an IIAC All-Conference Honorable Mention nod, as well as a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Third Team All-Region selection.
Renata Veljacic (’19) received MWLC AllConference Honorable Mention, while Ashley McGee (’18) was named to the conference AllSportsmanship Team. Olivia Flynn (’20) established a team mark for points in a season with 48, leaving her five short of 100 for her career. McGee finished with 144 saves in goal, fifth best in the conference.
When not active in the pool, the aquatic Duhawks excelled in the classroom. The Loras women’s swimming & diving team was named College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America for its academic achievements in the spring of 2018. Loras qualified as a team with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.14, earning the award for the second time in the past three seasons.
Savanah Fowler (’18 ) batted .398 on the season and was named IIAC First-Team All-Conference. Nabbing second-team honors was teammate Hannah Towns (’19). Four Duhawks were named to the IIAC AllAcademic Team: Cassie Rottink (’20), Tara Shingler (’18), Towns and Regan Wolverton (’18). (Continued on next page.)
TRACK & FIELD Championships were on the docket for the Loras Men’s Track & Field team in 2018. Patrick Mikel (’20) capped off a stellar season by finishing second in the 400m at the NCAA Division III Championships as well as sixth in the 200m. He also claimed his second consecutive Outdoor Track MVP honor at the Iowa Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships by winning the 200m and 400m, and as part of the first-place 4x400m-relay team with Shamari Scott (’20), Anakin Hall (’20) and Tyson Morrison (’20). At the national championships, the 4x400m-relay team of Scott, Evan Gradoville (’19), Morrison and Mikel blazed to a school record of 3:12.933, breaking the mark set by Matt Jones (’05), Tedd Allen (’05), Erik Melloy (’03) and James Croker (’05) in 2003. That same foursome finished sixth in the event finals. Ryan Rogers (’21) became Loras' first decathlon champion at the IIAC Championships. He won five of the events and set three personal bests en route to his title.
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GOLF Timothy Sevcik (’18) was selected to the Google Cloud College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Team. It is the second such honor for Sevcik, who was selected as an All-District honoree in 2017. He also earned All-American honors for his efforts on the track. At the Conference championships, Kylian Lally (’18) topped all competitors in the 800m, while Hunter Dunlap (’18) won the pole vault. The team boasted seven IIAC All-Academic Team members: Chris Ball (’18), Matt Gagen (’18), Jacob Jansen (’20), John Meskimen (’19), Noah Smith (’20), John Stoppelman (’18) and Jake Till (’19). A total of 15 student-athletes earned All-Region honors: Mikel (400m and 4x400m relay), Dunlap (pole vault), Hall (4x400m relay), Lally (800m), Morrison (4x400m relay), Colby Rattenborg ('18) (long jump and triple jump), Rogers (decathlon), Scott (400m hurdles, 4x400m relay), Sevcik (5k) and Mason Tope (’18) (5k and 10k).
The golf team carded an even-par combined score to claim victory at the Duhawk Spring Invitational. That followed a third-place showing at the Loras College Spring Invite. The Duhawks finished the year fifth in conference play. Jake Peiser (’21) closed out his first year on the Loras links with an IIAC All-Conference nod. He shot a total 301 at the conference championships to earn an eighth-place finish. Dylan Lange (’19) was named to the IIAC AllAcademic Team.
BASEBALL
TENNIS
On the diamond, Loras battled to a fourth-place finish in the conference with an overall record of 25–15, the highest win total for the team since 2009. The Duhawks advanced to the conference tournament before bowing out.
Ryan Koester (’18) was tabbed for the Second Team. Fellow Duhawks Aidan Wojciehowski (’18) and Tyler Tomaka (’18) were recognized with honorable mention nods for their efforts out of the bullpen.
Pitcher Brad Schwind (’18) went 7–2 in 12 starts, leading IIAC First Team All-Conference honors. Schwind’s 81 strikeouts in 2018 broke the singleseason record previously held by Dan Green (’89), who had 74 in the 1987 season. Additionally, Schwind finished second in program history for career strikeouts with 210 behind the career strikeout record of 212 of Art Huinker (’57).
Blake Anderson (’19), Patrick Costello (’19) and Wojciehowski all earned IIAC All-Academic Team honors.
Danny Weis (’18) also earned All-Conference status behind an impressive performance at the plate. He was named a Third Team ABCA/Rawlings All-Region honoree and to the D3Baseball.com AllCentral Second Team.
The Men’s Tennis team advanced to the conference tournament semifinals before its season drew to a close. They finished fourth in the conference at 5–3 and 13–5 overall. Jason Derby (’18) earned All-Conference honors for both singles and doubles. He went 14–2 on the year, including 7–1 in league play in singles and 11–5 in doubles. Derby was also named to the IIAC All-Academic Team. All-Conference Honorable Mentions went to Sean Baldwin (’19), Charlie Harris (’19) and Riley Michel (’19). The trio combined to go 45–17 this season in singles and 15–9 in conference play. Baldwin and Michel teamed up for doubles, totaling a team-best 14 wins this season and finishing at 14–4. Connor Halbmeier (’20) claimed IIAC AllAcademic Team honors.
Austin Konagel (’19) also slugged his way to a first All-Conference First-Team designation, while
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FACULTY & STAFF
CALLED TO CAMPUS After he graduated from Loras College in 2012, Father Andrew Marr (’12) left to pursue the priesthood and follow where God’s call would lead him. This July, it led him back to campus as chaplain. “I was excited to hear that I was coming back to Loras, he said. “I am excited to work with the students and faculty. It was a bit of a surprise, but I am looking forward to it.” Already no stranger to Dubuque, Marr didn’t have far to travel to return to Loras. He has spent the past year as associate pastor at Church of the Resurrection in town. “I truly enjoyed my year at Resurrection,” he recalled. “It was a great first year, and it was wonderful ministering to the parishioners.” Marr has only been back to campus a few times since he graduated, but he is excited to work with students and to minister to those on campus.
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Stacia (Edwards) McDermott (’03), Director of Spiritual Life and Peace & Justice, sees a great benefit to the student population with Marr’s new appointment. “We are thrilled to welcome Fr. Andrew back to the Loras campus—now as our chaplain. His excitement for working with the students and helping them grow in faith is an inspiration,” she said. Being a relatively recent grad, Marr knows he can lean on his experience as a Duhawk to help work with current students. “I am not far removed from my time as a student at Loras, and I remember my time here and searching for answers and fulfillment. I am well acquainted with the campus and love Loras College.”
“I WAS EXCITED TO HEAR THAT I WAS COMING BACK TO LORAS, AND I AM EXCITED TO WORK WITH THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY.” – FATHER ANDREW MARR (’12)
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Top 25 institution nationally for students with autism
Loras College Television (LCTV) has earned the 2018 Overall Excellence as a Station along with nine first-place accolades from the Iowa Broadcast News Association (IBNA). The station, run by students in the college’s Media Studies program, also won Best Sportscast and Best Newscast. In total, Loras students took home 16 awards.
Five consecutive national case study championships for sport management program
Loras accounting graduates taking the CPA exam for the first time in 2017 recorded the 2nd best pass rate among all institutions in Iowa and 7th in the nation that had at least 10 candidates.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Loras the 13th Best Regional College in the Midwest and placed it among three state institutions as A+ for B students.
MONEY Magazine ranked Loras third among Iowa’s 34 private not-for-profit colleges in their 2018 Best Colleges For Your Money List. The rankings analyzed graduation rates, tuition, family borrowning and alumni earnings, along with 22 other data points of 727 schools across the nation.
Loras College's business students competed in the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference held June 23–26 in Baltimore, Md. The Loras students took six top 10 finishes in the nation.
1 Loras College is the highest ranked Catholic college or university in Iowa, according to the 2018 College Consensus Best Catholic Colleges rankings. Nationwide, Loras ranks 26 among the 127 institutions that made the list.
$ Loras College received a $649,065 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. It builds on the college’s award-winning, community-based learning programs, and works to prepare students to fill critical workforce needs.
Loras' student finance team ranked No. 2 in the world – Peep Trade Investment Challenge
For 25 consecutive years, Loras student writers have captured at least one first place, second place or honorable mention placement in the DES national undergraduate writing competition. Delta Epsilon Sigma is the National Catholic Honors Society and this is the fourth consecutive year in which Loras has captured first place in at least three genre categories
Written by: Bobbi Earles (’88)
ALUMNI
National Alumni Board
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT JOINS NAB
Duhawks often challenge each other to pay it forward, and on the National Alumni Board (NAB), Tara (Kilburg) Feller (’11) is doing just that. Arriving on the Loras College campus more than 11 years ago, Feller wondered how she was going to pay for tuition, room and board, then she found out she would be the first NAB scholarship recipient. Created and funded by NAB members, the scholarship is given annually to a student all four years they are at Loras.
Recently Feller reflected on her days at Loras, saying, “I was looking back in my portfolio, and I wrote that I hoped one day I could return to serve on the board. My experience at Loras would have been dramatically different without this scholarship. It allowed me to experience everything from studying abroad in Mexico and Spain, compete in cross country and track and be part of the health sciences club and Dance Marathon.”
“You think you go to school to learn the facts about a subject, but learning from each other is equally important.” – Tara (Kilburg) Feller ('11) Feller majored in biochemistry and Spanish, and found that Loras prepared her well not only for graduate school at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, but for life: “I took a sociology class, and that really opened my eyes to the rest of the world. Growing up in a rural climate, it gave me an understanding of the inequalities that exist around the world, and they were so far outside my major that it broadened my experience. This is a great example of the impact of liberal arts education.” Today, Feller works at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., where she is an Operations Manager for the pharmacy department. Feller said, “I interact with patients and providers on a daily basis. Being able to think critically, continue to be an active learner and be willing to learn and grow every day is something I learned at Loras. You think you go to school to learn the facts about a subject, but learning from each other is equally important.” Working hard is something Feller learned from her parents, who told her the only way to get where you want to be is by putting in the effort. She is also proud to follow in the footsteps of her mother, Marla (Manders) Kilburg (’90). In addition, she met her husband Danny Feller (’09) at Loras thanks to an extra-credit class. In joining the NAB, Feller hopes to harness the love Duhawks have for Loras to make an impact with students and the campus community.
The National Alumni Board was formed in 1989 under the direction of the Loras College Office of Alumni Relations. The board serves to develop and promote alumni engagement and provide student support.
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Homecoming 2018 D u W hat ? DUHAWKS!
When alumni set foot on campus this October for Homecoming, they will reconnect with classmates, faculty, staff, and fellow Duhawks. Be part of the celebration and wear your purple and gold on October 12, 13 & 14!
Homecoming Weekend Highlights • October 12-14 → Alumni Panels
→ Alumni Swim Meet
→ Homecoming Liturgy
→ Campus Building Tours
→ Alumni Wrestling Reunion
→ Bagels, Breakfast & More
→ DuBrew
→ Alumni Volleyball Match
→ Reunion Gatherings for Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, and 2008
→ Alumni Softball Game
→ All Alumni Homecoming Dinner
→ Heitkamp Planetarium Presentation → Student/Alumni Luncheon
→ Alumni Women's Basketball Game → Alumni Hockey Game
→ Breitbach Reception → English Breakfast → Class of 1968 Golf Outing
→ Tailgate → Football Game: Loras vs. Nebraska Wesleyan
For a full list of events, dates and times, visit alumni.loras.edu/homecomingschedule
ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY The following is a listing of St. Joseph Society members during the 2017–18 fiscal year (June 1, 2017–May 31, 2018). Thanks to all of our donors for their support.
INDIVIDUALS
Pro Deo et Patria Circle $100,000 and above
Anonymous (2) Jerome (’60) † and Mary Ann (Skelley) (’75) Beckman Peter C. Bodensteiner (’42) † Paul (’60) and Frances Breitbach Richard and Marlene Burgmeier Michael (’63) and Jo Cambridge Patrick (’63) and Neva Curoe Paul and Mary Finnegan Edward J. Gallagher III Donald P. Heineman (’44) † James (’66) † and Peg Kircher Patrick (’71) and Tracy Lillis Elizabeth A. Nelson Michael Reidy (’67) and Cheryl Moss Reidy John (’58) and Carolyn Saeman Richard (’76) and Virginia Scalise Andrew and Mary Pat Studdert Thomas (’72) and Beverly Tauke Jim (’56) and Marita Theisen Robert and Judith Tucker Charles M. Weepie (’53) Rev. William E. Wilkie (’50) †
Chancellor’s Circle $50,000–$99,999
ABOUT THE ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY Chartered in 1996, membership in the St. Joseph Society is built on the mission of imitating the ideals of Loras College’s patron, St. Joseph. As a parent to the Christ Child, Joseph and his wife, Mary, worked to provide the love, care and commitment from which Jesus built His ministry here on earth. Like Joseph, members of this society model faith-filled stewardship, care and commitment to Loras College and the love of God. We are most grateful for the help of these donors who provide a solid foundation for Loras’ ministry for the future of the Church and society.
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Anonymous Thomas (’69) and Nancy Donnelly James (’75) and Jean Gantz Rev. Msgr. Donald W. Grubisch (’49) † Mark (’68) and Katherine McCarville Francis (’50) and Monica Nilles John (’52) and Diane Sweeney
President’s Circle $25,000–$49,999
John and Alice Butler Laura Butler † Owen J. Butler (’52) † James (’67) and Jacqulyn Davis Emmet (’54) † and June DeLay Rachel S. Dickhut William (’60) and Sharon Dougherty John (’65) and Charlotte Gavin Theresa (Obermann) (’81) and Timothy Hoffman Robert A. Holtz William R. Klauer (’64) John (’67) and Gloria Kromer Rev. Donald G. Leary (’47) † William (’64) and Kathleen Lynch Thomas (’63) and Ruthann McCarty Mark (’85) and Maureen (Lynch) (’85) Molo
Dominic (’56) and Judith Paolella Anthony (’72) and Mary-Helen Reardon Susan (’82) and Edwin Ritts Rev. Daniel J. Rogers (’49) † Thomas (’88) and Stacy Shey Peter (’68) and Barbara Smyth David Spahn (’71) and Jan Malone-Spahn Michael and Susan Steele Barbara Sullivan Woodward (’72) and F. Robert Woodward † Michael (’62) and Janet Valder
Bishop Loras Circle $10,000–$24,999
Anonymous (3) James Bear (’67) and Stephanie Holscher Bear Robert (’68) and Mary Bertch George A. Binder (’68) Terry (’70) and Colleen Boffeli John (’51) and Edna Brunkhorst Gregory and Connie Burbach Jeffery (’88) and Melinda (Horsfield) (’88) Burds Joseph and Linda Chlapaty Francis C. Dunlavey (’54) † Rev. Msgr. John J. Enzler (’69) Donald (’44) and Rita Erusha Thomas (’64) and Jean Farrell Matthew (’97) and Katie Ferris Joseph and Ann Fitzgibbons John (’75) and Eleanor Freund Thomas (’92) and Peggy Gantz William (’68) and Connie Glynn Francis C. Dunlavey (’54) † Barry (’67) and Irene Grenier Greg G. Gumbel (’67) Theodore (’72) and Dianne Haas Mark (’83) and Kathy (Hopinkah) (’83) Hannan James P. Hayes (’60) Frank E. Hensing (’63) Patrick W. Holian (’93) Dennis (’72) and Mona Houlihan Robert (’88) and Terese Janik Lisa Kapler-Emerson (’85) and Keith Emerson Timothy and Cynthia Kasper Thomas (’64) and Ruth Kemp Richard J. Kenney (’63) James (’68) and Nancy Klauer Robert and Judy Klauer Julius and Elizabeth Kopplin James (’68) and Celeste Kramer Therese M. Lampe Jeanne A. Lauritsen Joseph (’94) and Staci Leineberg James (’68) and Christine Lentz Lawrence W. Lynch (’67) † Anthony (’83) and Piper Manatt Joy K. McCarthy John (’49) and Joan McQuillen †
Loretta B. Mealy Jim (’67) and Char Murphy Robert (’56) and Rita Murray Steven J. Reiter (’74) Joseph (’74) and Debra Schiesl Raymond C. Schlader (’51) † John and Donna Schmidt Ann E. Schreiber (’81) Richard B. Schroeder † Joseph (’88) and Becky (Leibfried) (’88) Siech Steven (’78) and Julie (Wiezorek) (’78) Sloan Michael (’63) and Patricia Starshak John (’70) and Cheryl Whalen Joseph (’68) and Lee Wiewel John (’83) and Roberta Winkle Kathleen M. Wolfe
1839 Circle $5,000–$9,999
Anonymous (3) Kevin (’97) and Colleen (Colgan) (’98) Bakker John (’53) † and Eunice (Ermer) (’74) Bamrick Virgil (’67) and Diane Banowetz Tricia M. Behnke (’98) Patricia (Meyer) (’86) and David Bell Loras (’67) and Carolyn Bleile William (’63) and Shirley Boardman Ralph and Sarah Bogan James (’71) and Deanna Brems William C. Brennan (’64) Duane (’52) and Eileen Bruening Greg A. Bruening Keith and Amy Bruening David J. Burke (’62) Robert (’68) and Barbara Churchill William (’68) and Deborah Coakley James (’84) and Lisa Collins Jane (Noonan) (’76) and John Demmer John (’78) and Patrice (Beck) (’79) Duffy Donald P. Dupont (’51) Robert (’91) and Colleen Elwood Dennis (’66) and Maureen Farnan John (’54) and Sheila Farrell Allen J. Frantzen (’69) John (’67) and Cathie Fullenkamp Timothy and Susan Gantz John (’58) and Virginia Geelan William (’67) and Patricia Gibbs Richard (’66) and Elizabeth Giesen Thomas (’78) and Kathleen (Keller) (’76) Giovingo Thomas (’06) and Leah Giovingo Eugene W. Graham (’86) Ryan and Jobie Hauber Robert H. Hauge (’60) † Edward Heilers Kevin H. Heilers (’88) Rev. Msgr. John W. Hemann (’56) Roger (’72) and Theresa Herting
William (’61) and Barbara Huck Eugene E. Jasper (’54) † Thomas (’81) and Beth Kane John H. Kehl (’75) David P. Keltner (’67) Rev. Msgr. James E. King (’67) Michael (’59) and Rita Klein Richard (’61) and Rita Klein Charles (’76) and Christine (Steffen) (’76) Korte Douglas Kremer (’74) and Cari Murray-Kremer Barbara M. Kruse Charles B. Lex (’72) James (’62) and Sharon Low Michael J. Martin (’64) William (’80) and Karen May Mark and Andrea McDonnell John (’64) and Judith Meade Deone Merkel and Mark Concannon William and JoAnne Miller Eugene (’84) and Solita Murphy Kay G. Noonan (’84) Thomas (’57) and Harriet Onan Luanus M. Ott Joseph (’57) and Louise Ottavi Kenneth M. Oyen (’67) Sara (Slaggie) (’99) and Greg Poulos Benjamin and Silma Reyes Chris and Lisa Riegel Albert (’69) and Martha Ruffalo James and Frankie Saxton David (’81) and Melissa Schlader Mary C. Schmid Nicholas (’77) and Carrie Schrup Eugene (’60) and Lily Schulting Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Slepicka (’51) Audrey P. Smith Nicholas (’84) and Nita Stanek Frank (’74) and Susan Stork Timothy (’82) and Peggy (Singsank) (’82) Suther Thomas (’69) and Maripat Tropp James (’60) and Mary Jeanne Trosky Stephen (’64) and Margaret Vanourny Todd (’86) and Karen Welu Mary Jo (’81) and Shawn Werner
Keane Circle $2,500–$4,999
Anonymous (2) Mario (’57) and Rita Abate Timothy (’93) and Mary (Pregler) (’93) Althaus Rae A. Biesiadecki Mark (’82) and Nancy (Briggs) (’82) Blaser Thomas C. Boeh (’81) Jacob (’97) and Cora Boyle Debra (McMurray) (’95) and Andrew Butler William (’74) and Nancy Callaghan Mary Ellen Carroll and Bennett Cook Thomas (’60) and Jacqueline Cashman
Richard (’81) and Sharon Cody Steven (’69) and Diane Conti James (’58) and Kathryn Duncan Richard D. Dutmer James J. Foley (’69) Thomas (’56) and Bernadine Fox John (’60) and Kathleen Frasco Donald (’61) and Jeananne Freymann Christopher and Nancy Frommelt Joseph (’78) and Monica Fudacz William (’65) and Karen Gahr James D. Gibson (’49) Charles and Linda Giese Thomas and Paula Giese John and Mary Gronen Rev. Daniel C. Guenther (’77) Elizabeth (Graham) (’02) and Matthew Gullone Brian K. Hall (’92) Joseph J. Harzich (’84) Jeffrey (’74) and Cinnamon Hawks Donna and Joseph Heald Joseph (’86) and Trisha Hearn Gregory A. Heilers (’91) John and Cynthia Hooper Matthew P. Horsfield (’97) Kevin (’80) and Rebecca (Plechaty) (’81) Howley Tammy (Sutter) (’95) and Chad (’98) Huntington Timothy (’66) and Sandra Johnston Ann Pfohl Kirby James (’52) and Jolene Knochel Richard (’62) and Maribeth Kuhn Leon (’58) and Rose Marie Lammers William (’80) and Sylvie Le Clair Timothy E. LeFevour (’78) David (’72) and Ann Ludovissy John Mans (’68) and Ellen Grady-Mans Michael McCrea (’88) and Ann Marie Uselmann William (’54) and Mary McDevitt Michael (’60) and Jane McDonough Janet McGivern (’84) and Todd Hoffman John (’72) and Linda Mertz John and Karen Miksich Leonard (’62) and Susan Mriscin Michael (’84) and Rima Murphy Jason L. Nemmers (’01) James and Bonnie Nischik Robert E. Nolan, Sr. (’51) Christopher J. O’Connell (’81) Grant (’74) and Jean (Mitchell) (’74) Ohlson Douglas Olk, M.D. Paul (’50) and Anne Ortscheid Michael Otto (’94) and Sushmeeta Nanda Theodore J. Peterson (’74) James and Elizabeth Pfohl Janine (Frentress) (’82) and Steven Pickhardt Fred (’69) and Janet Pilcher Lynn Quigley Barbara S. Quillin David (’88) and Heather Quinn Michael (’75) and Debra Rahm
† Deceased
ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY MEMBERS David (’79) and Barbara (Wiederholt) (’79) Reynolds Kenneth and Jeannie Riesch Geoffrey (’71) and Nancy Rosean Donald F. Rowland (’83) Carol Runger and Robert Galligan James (’69) and Sara Sauter Rev. William P. Siebert (’66) Janet (McDermott) (’89) and Christian Silge William (’61) and Patricia Skemp Charles H. Snyder (’62) Matthew (’02) and Jennifer Spahn Todd (’90) and Sarah (Douglas) (’89) Squiers Donald P. Swade (’94) Joseph A. Tollari (’67) James P. Trunck (’67) Joseph Voss (’70) and Diana Christopher Susan L. Wahlert Timothy J. Wengert (’81) Richard and Susan Whitty John (’63) and Sharon Willenborg Paschal (’63) and Janet Zuccaro
Victory Bell Circle $1,000–$2,499
Anonymous (3) Teresa (’82) and David Abbott Carl (’63) and Antonia Adducci Seamus (’04) and Amanda Ahern Linda (Noonan) (’77) and Larry Albani Alexa F. Alfaro Matthew Alfaro Daniel (’90) and Theresa (DiBenedetto) (’92) Allen Michael (’60) and Sharon Ambrose Richard (’67) and Constance Andrea William H. Barclay (’87) Richard (’59) and Ardith Barnes Thomas (’89) and Barbara Barton Donna M. Bauerly Ken (’91) and Holley Baumann Kera L. Baumgartner (’99) David and Amy Becker Jeffrey Becker (’81) and Sarah Werner Rev. Msgr. Lawrence A. Beeson (’56) Joseph and Suzanne Bernardi Gerald (’66) and Ruth Berns Robert (’70) and Jerine Bierie Matthew (’94) and Jodi Block Michael (’66) and Suzanne Blouin † Roberta L. Bodensteiner Joshua (’04) and Mary Boots Joseph (’76) and Mary Beth Bouska Daniel (’90) and Lisa (Schmitt) (’90) Bowen Katie (’04) and James Boyer Kevin (’79) and Patricia (Kisting) (’79) Boyle Joyce Brennan Philip G. Brennan (’71) Regina Voss Brennan (’83) and John Brennan Merlin E. Breunig (’66)
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Rev. Msgr. Walter L. Brunkan (’52) Michael (’67) and Linda (Miller) (’75) Budde Norbert (’64) and JoAnn Budde Raymond and Anna Bukszar Frank (’76) and Ann Burke Patrick (’62) and Roberta Burns William Burns, Jr. (’62) and Judith Dennis-Burns Francis (’58) and Beth Butler Robert (’71) and Stephanie Byrne Maria Teresa Cabrera Peter (’66) and Valerie Callahan Richard (’63) and Kathy Callahan Daniel (’72) and Barbara Callan Robert (’60) and Mary Jo Cardelli James (’78) and Jane Carroll Donald (’67) and Gail Chenoweth Peter M. Collins (’60) John W. Colloton (’53) Sandra Colloton Rev. Gerald A. Condon (’52) Stephen (’64) and Lorrie Conlon Timothy (’71) and Christine Conlon Larry (’62) and Kathleen Conmey Kyle (’98) and Natalie Connolly Dennis (’60) and Donna Cook Mark and Brenda Cormier Joanne M. Coyle Maureen (’91) and Kevin Crahan Helen A. Cremer Kevin (’92) and Lynn Cronin Matthew and Lea Dacy Clarence (’62) and Lili Darrow Jennifer (Nauman) (’94) and Andrew (’95) Daughetee Thomas C. DeCorte (’67) Charles (’61) and Lois Deitschel Scott P. Derby John (’66) and Josefina Disterhoft Patrick Donahue (’79) and Mary Lynn Froeschle Evelyn Jean Dorweiler Sarah (’87) and Jerrold Dow Michael (’91) and Martha Doyle William (’68) and Janet Doyle Jesse (’05) and Abbey (Fassbinder) (’05) Drolema Richard (’64) and Kay Duggan Alan G. Dunn (’61) Timothy (’81) and Janet (Henriksen) (’81) Durham Wilfred (’62) and Evelyn Dvorak Rev. Msgr. Thomas L. Dzielak (’60) Rich (’88) and Bobbi (Head) (’88) Earles Mark (’84) and Sara (Daugherty) (’85) Eisbach David and Carol Eisinger Carl (’59) and Carol Esker Daniel (’65) and Janice Even Thomas (’93) and Meredith Farrell David (’05) and Elizabeth Fautsch Patrick (’78) and Lola Feeney Patrick J. Flaherty (’93) William J. Flaherty, Jr. (’68) Michele L. Flanagan Patrick M. Flanagan (’63)
Jason (’05) and Dana (Wallis) (’09) Flogel Jeff and Tammy Flynn Thomas (’77) and Jane Flynn Gregory and Bonnie Foley Lillian M. Freund Terrance (’75) and Paula Friedman Paul and Geri Frommelt Peter and Michelle Frommelt Stephen L. Frommelt Lynn and Cynthia Fuller Jennifer (Frideres) (’98) and James Gabel Peter and Martha Garrett Sheila and Bart Germaine Jack L. Gilardi (’52) Bernard T. Gillis (’52) Nicholas (’72) and Marjorie Gindorff Jay (’64) and Virginia Gloede Edward (’88) and Barbara Grace Robert (’68) and Lyndle Gradoville Timothy J. Gradoville James (’73) and Heidi Grafft John (’59) and Mary Ellen Graham William (’57) and Lois Graham Thomas (’64) and Joanne Grant Gerald (’66) and Linette Gruber Jeffrey (’76) and Debra (O’Connor) (’76) Gustafson Dyrald (’62) and Jayne Haag Dennis Haerle (’65) and Susan Melinette Haerle Joseph L. Hammell (’72) Nathan (’95) and Karin (Boland) (’94) Harbin Stephen (’68) and Connie Hardie Rev. Donald J. Hawes (’49) Sherri L. Hayes (’86) Julian (’80) and Ursula Heitz Ronald (’72) and Judeane Helle Norbert (’59) and Suzanne Hemesath Mark (’05) and Theresa (Burns) (’06) Hemmer George (’67) and Mary Hendry M. Rex (’67) and Susan Hester Leo S. Hickie (’93) Allen (’71) and Ruth Higley James (’79) and Kathy Hingtgen Karen (Coorough) (’94) and William Hitchcock Michael (’76) and Linda Hittenmiller Thomas (’75) and Sheila Hocking Natalie (Brennan) (’84) and Michael Hoffmann (’85) Loras J. Holmberg (’81) William (’83) and Antoinette Hyland Stefanie (’06) and Justin Jacques John G. Jaworski (’59) Robert (’67) and Karen Jensen Ross (’96) and Melissa Jensen Brian (’81) and Kathy (Stuermer) (’81) Jirak Rev. William M. Joensen Kelly (Lynch) (’88) and Robert Johnson (’89) Scott and Jan Johnson John (’52) and Joan Joyce Donald (’62) and Erm Kahle Mary Beth Keegan (’78) and Charles Attal Timothy Keiderling (’69) and Candace Crawford
James E. Kelley (’72) Richard (’60) and Mary Ellen Kelly Terrance (’65) and Alice Kelly James (’97) and Carrie (Smith) (’98) Kennedy John (’59) and Viola Kerr Kim (’75) and Katharine Keuter Robert (’59) and Mary Lou King Roger F. Klauer (’46) William (’58) and Kristen Kleckner Rev. James F. Kleffman (’56) Delbert (’62) and Janet Klein John (’67) and Anne Klein Mark (’74) and Mary Knabel Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Knepper (’66) Rev. Daniel J. Knipper (’63) Richard (’79) and Kathleen Kollsmith Kenneth W. Kraus (’57) Kyle and Sharon Krause Nancy S. Krause Ed L. Krolak (’54) Duane (’65) and Catherine Kuennen Steven (’84) and Julie Kueter Wayne (’69) and Judith Kuhl Brian (’90) and Cinda (Tucker) (’90) Kult Thomas (’99) and Jill (Hoffman) (’01) Kult Patricia (’78) Kurt and George Weyer James E. Lalley (’51) Josephine M. Lang Dennis (’67) and Marilyn Lawler Gene and Christine Lawson Rev. Msgr. Edward W. Lechtenberg (’47) William (’58) and Kay Leonard Keith (’92) and Georgeann (Shey) (’92) Ligori Keith (’60) and Luz Loebig Paul (’71) and Jodean Logli William Luzum (’60) and Janet Luzum Lisa (’97) and Jeff Maiers Janaan Manternach (’49) Christopher (’79) and Rhonda Mares Daniel (’74) and Julie Marr Richard and Constance Mataloni Michael McCarville (’58) and Delilah Weese Rev. Msgr. John R. McClean (’53) Katie and Matt McClish Lynn (Conlon) (’83) and Jack McCullough John R. McDermott (’75) Michael (’82) and Jacqueline McDermott Paul (’59) and Sue McDevitt Mary C. McDonnell (’04) Mary C. McEnroe Timothy J. McEnroe (’79) Robert McGarry and Susan Ellenz William J. McGinnis Robert (’73) and Linda McQuillen Tom and Joyce Meaney Mary J. Meehan Anne (’98) and Damien Meyer David Meyers (’72) and Susan Burns Harold (’68) and Georgia Mihm Randy (’79) and Bonnie Mihm
Francis (’55) and Mary Anne Miller John (’57) and Marilee Miller Robert (’72) and Susan Miller Thomas (’66) and Holli Miller Martin and Bridget Mills Kelly (Stevens) (’97) and Mark Moshier Jane (Lyons) (’87) and Daniel Mueller Mary G. Mulgrew John and Mary Mulholland Christopher R. Mullin (’07) Edward J. Munno, Jr. (’66) John (’93) and L. Jennifer Murphy Marcus (’04) and Anne (Corken) (’07) Murphy Chip (’74) and Julie Murray Robert (’60) and Margaret Naughton Danial (’83) and Julie (Pfeiler) (’83) Neebel Rev. Mark R. Nemmers (’62) Derrick (’94) and Lisa (Whittle) (’94) Nix Thomas (’65) and Sheryl Nixt Gerard (’51) and Lola Noonan John (’70) and Christine North John (’84) and Sherrie O’Brien John (’48) and Jeanne O’Connell James (’58) and Nena O’Connor Edward (’92) and Jacqueline O’Donnell Michael (’71) and Linda O’Dowd William (’55) and Marlene O’Meara John (’79) and Tamara Onderak James A. O’Neill (’70) Donald (’58) and Elizabeth O’Toole Lawrence (’56) and Joan O’Toole Rev. Paul J. Otting (’57) James D. Owens (’76) Joan E. Pauler Brian W. Peck (’87) Rebecca L. Peck Pete and Kay Peterson Rev. Donald J. Plamondon (’68) Phil (’91) and Tricia Platte Rev. David J. Polich (’72) James (’88) and Finola (Keohane) (’89) Pommerich Robert (’69) and Rose Mary Pratt Stephen and Barbara Printz Michael and Barbara Quillin Anthony (’62) and Deloris Quint Lawrence (’73) and Mary Jo Reding Patrick (’79) and Karen (Rodham) (’81) Reidy Dolores A. Reihle, Ph.D. Roger (’71) and Barbara Reilly Rev. Richard R. Remmes (’58) Daniel (’68) and Caryn Ridings Rev. Donald C. Ries (’55) Joseph (’84) and Zahir Rolling Mark (’67) and Rita Rosauer Robert (’60) and Mary Roth Karen (Smith) (’07) and Nathan Runde Michael (’66) and Anne Marie Runde Francis P. Ryan (’57) Richard J. Sadowski (’62) Rev. Marvin C. Salz (’60)
Paul (’65) and Mary Ann Sands Robert (’60) and Nina Schlegel Neal (’66) and Kara Schmitt Rev. Phillip E. Schmitt (’52) Francis (’54) and Phoebe Schmitz James (’51) ƚ and Margaret Schmitz Thomas (’55) and Joyce Schneider Joseph (’74) and Kathleen Schoening Wendy L. Schrunk (’07) Susan (Andrukaitis) (’96) and Kendall Schwartz (’97) Deirdre Segerson Shelley Shaw (’96) and Keigo Yamazaki Christopher (’89) and Mary (Doyle) (’89) Shey Daniel (’86) and Michelle Shey Randy (’78) and Lynn Skemp Joan S. Skurnowicz Patrick J. Slattery (’78) Maureen (’84) and Dennis Slott Mason (’96) and Karah Spahn Robert (’63) and Susan Spahn Michael (’99) and Jennifer (Johnson) (’00) Specht Robert and Jane Specht Rosemarie Staebell Amber L. Stallman (’05) Michael D. Stallman (’69) Leonard (’68) and Dianne Stecklein Rev. Craig E. Steimel (’85) Rev. Msgr. Paul T. Steimel (’48) Karen (Schroeder) (’76) and Peter (’77) Streit Richard (’52) and Patricia Sulentic Gerald (’70) and Margaret Sullivan John (’58) and Sandra Sullivan Mary M. Sullivan Patrick L. Sullivan (’06) Anthony (’67) and Cathy Tauke Glen J. Tauke (’69) Janet (Felderman) (’86) and David Thomas Katie (Wernimont) (’06) and Andrew Thomas Rachel (Harvey) (’02) and Chad Thomas Theresa (Coleman) (’81) and David Thompson David (’67) and Mary Helen Thuente Eugene (’59) and Germaine Till Jerald (’74) and Diane Trannel Regis (’66) and Donna Trenda Thomas (’81) and Jodi (Waller) (’83) Ullrich Luke (’88) and Dawn Vandermillen James (’66) and Lea Virtel Frank (’65) and Julie Vogl Matthew (’86) and Lesley Vonachen Robert (’61) and Donna Wahlert Mark Waldeck Edward (’57) and Patricia Walsh James E. Walsh, Jr. Patrick (’75) and Julia Walter Rev. Douglas O. Wathier (’78) James (’54) and Caroline Weis John (’67) and Mary Weis James A. Welu (’66) Kris Wenthold Matthew J. Whalen (’83)
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ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY MEMBERS James (’55) and Pauline White † Kevin and Jane White James and Patricia Whitney Rev. Msgr. Lyle L. Wilgenbusch (’62) Joseph (’84) and Debra Winkle Mary Beth (Henkenius) (’00) and Todd Wiskus Chris and Colleen Wolak Robert (’65) and Diana Wolf David (’60) and Tori Wolfe Bob (’04) and Beth Woodward J. Michael (’54) and Peggy Wormley Johnny (’99) and Latoya Wright Larry J. Zettel Donald and Karen Zillig
YOUNG ALUMNI
(Classes 2006–2016) Gold Circle $500 and above
Luke (’10) and Chelsey Anderson Daniel S. Badovinac (’13) Keith (’15) and Lugene Berning Tyler A. Bruening (’08) Ryan (’09) and Raquel (Herber) (’12) Burbach Mitchell Burgmeier (’14) Michael V. Burnett (’14) Timothy (’12) and Courtney (Ripoll) (’13) Cobb David (’10) and Katrina (Berning) (’09) Ernst Daniel (’09) and Tara (Kilburg) (’11) Feller Jason (’08) and Molly Figgins Kevin M. Geary (’09) Elizabeth (Elsbernd) (’08) and Ryan (’09) Kruse Kevin (’13) and Stephanie Meyers Andrew W. Mogolov (’08) Amy (Kemp) (’08) and Joshua Printz Samantha R. Reynolds (’14) Nicholas (’11) and Micheala (Graham) (’08) Riley Matthew (’10) and Hilary Romkey Luke (’10) and Emily Schweitzer Barbara (Rolling) (’07) and David Simon Troy (’15) and Kris Wright
Joseph Freund (’09) and Maria Gonzalez (’09) Meghan E. Hartsell (’10) Alex M. Josephs (’10) Eben (’09) and Lindsey (Spoden) (’10) Krapfl Brent (’08) and Katie (Post) (’08) Lechtenberg Kathleen E. Loftus (’12) Teresa A. Manion (’14) Ryan P. McCarty (’14) Matthew (’08) and Kristen McLaughlin Kelly A. Mostek (’08) Nicholas R. Radloff (’17) Lauren (Squires) (’08) and Scott Ready Reggie (’08) and Elizabeth (Mescher) (’09) Rowe Adam (’11) and Kelli (Flander) (’11) Schmidt Philip J. Sloan (’08) Brian (’08) and Victoria (Gulinski) (’08) Tlach Milan (’09) and Nadia Vuckovic Anna E. Wernimont (’14) Tyler J. Whitcomb (’09)
Bishop Loras Circle $10,000–$24,999
BUSINESSES/ FOUNDATIONS
Anonymous Barnes & Noble Catholic Community Foundation Commonwealth Charitable Fund Dr. Scholl Foundation Dubuque Racing Association Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing Grecian Delight Foods, Inc. Intermountain Gas Industries Foundation JMS Real Estate LLC Klauer Manufacturing Charitable Trust Larson Tile Co. McDonough Foundation Molo Companies Retirement Research Foundation Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Theisen’s Farm, Home and Auto Tri-State Travel Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program
Pro Deo et Patria Circle
1839 Circle
Gallagher Family Foundation Great Lakes Community Investments Saeman Family Foundation, Inc. Schwab Charitable Fund Vanguard Charitable Winston-Salem Foundation
American Trust & Savings Bank Anonymous (2) Abbott Laboratories Fund AY McDonald Charitable Foundation Bard Materials Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel Bruening Rock Products, Inc. Dennis Houlihan Dubuque Bank & Trust Company Envision FloorShow Corporation Florence Lindsay Trust Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. John Deere Foundation Matching Gift Program John J., Jr. (’70) and Carolyn Gantz Charitable Trust John Schmidt KPMG Foundation Langworthy Dental Group PC Leo Burnett Worldwide, Inc. National Christian Foundation New Melleray Abbey Pella Rolscreen Foundation Prudential Financial Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Sinsinawa Domincans Inc. Slaggie Family Foundation Templeton Foundation Union-Hoermann Press William Brennan Living Trust Woodward Communications, Inc.
$100,000 and above
Chancellor’s Circle $50,000–$99,000
ARAMARK Corporation Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Heartland Charitable Trust Iowa College Foundation The Seminar Network, Inc.
Purple Circle
President’s Circle
$250–$499
$25,000–$49,999
Steven Anderson (’10) and Kelsey McElroyAnderson (’10) Nicholas (’07) and Debra Anello Nicholas M. Bishop (’14) Michael A. Canevello (’13) Stephanie (Beer) (’08) and Reid DeSotel Ms. Mary Dobson (’08) Patrick (’11) and Alejandra (Ruales) (’12) Doyle Ryan M. Dunn (’08) Kate E. Earleywine (’10) Alexander J. Finnegan (’14)
American Trust & Savings Bank Butler Family Foundation Community Foundation of Johnson County Lime Rock Springs Co. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Raymond James Charitable Robert Schwake Stone Co Inc. Shey Systems Steele Capital Management The Hough Foundation Waterstone
$5,000–$9,999
† Deceased
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Keane Circle
Victory Bell
AEGON Transamerica Foundation Amsted Industries Foundation Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation Dubuque Regional Sports Commission General Electric Foundation Giese Roofing Company Henry Brothers Co. Horsfield Construction Inc. Interfaith Youth Core Iowa Science Foundation Ludovissy & Associates Mathis-Pfohl Foundation Mathis-Pfohl Foundation Portzen Construction Principal Financial Group Foundation Inc. Richardson Motors, Inc. Roemer Machine & Welding Company, Inc. Securian Financial Group Inc Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. Charitable Foundation Telegraph Herald Vision Health Center, P.C. Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield Matching Gift Program
Anonymous American Legion of Iowa Foundation AMG Charitable Gift Foundation Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. AY McDonald Mfg Co. Ayco Charitable Foundation Bankers Trust Camelot Endontics Ltd Conlon Construction Company Crowe Horwath LLP Esterline Technologies Corporation Fidelity Bank & Trust Flynn Family Foundation FM Global Foundation Friedman Financial Services Inc. Grafft Investments Hacker, Nelson & Co. P.C. Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Illinois Tool Works Foundation Iowa Army National Guard J.P. Murphy Inc. Krause Gentle Foundation Lockheed Martin Corporation
$2,500–$4,999
$1,000–$2,499
Marcotte Insurance Meat on the Street LLC Midwest Vision Clinic Mile High United Way PACCAR Foundation Pauline Stolteben Foundation Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Quillin’s Quality Inc. Quint Family Trust Sadowski Family Trust Schoen Family Trust Sisters of Saint Francis Standard Insurance State Farm Insurance Companies The Gruber Family Foundation The Sharing of Blessings Foundation Touchstone Golf Foundation Trucks Unlimited Xerox Corporation Yahoo
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1 ALUMNI TRACK MEET – DUBUQUE, IOWA It was a race to the finish line at the Rock Bowl as alumni returned to compete against current student-athletes in the annual Alumni Track Meet. Thanks to some all-around good sportsmanship, the Alumni team came away as the victors! 3
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NORTH CAROLINA PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTION – DURHAM, N.C. 2 This spring a North Carolina couple with connections to Loras College and Clarke University gathered fellow Duhawk and Pride alumni to celebrate their united love of a Catholic liberal arts education. Special thanks to Jim and Char Murphy for hosting this event. [l to r: Char (Hearn) Murphy, Sr. Joanne Burrows, Loras President Jim Collins (’84) and Jim Murphy (’67)]. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS RECEPTION – 3
DES MOINES, IOWA Loras alumni and friends gathered for a reception at the Republic on Grand in Des Moines. Attendees learned about the newly launched Francis J. Noonan School of Business and received a Loras College update from President Jim Collins (’84). [l to r: Adam Schmitt (’11), Kelli (Flander) Schmitt (’11), Jim Hingtgen (’79) and Kathy Hingtgen].
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DUBUQUE, IOWA For more than four decades, the Loras Network of Dubuque has supported students attending the college through scholarships. For the 2018–2019 academic year, 20 returning students will receive awards and five new awards will be given to firstyear students.
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5 CHICAGO SPRING RECEPTION – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Duhawks gathered in downtown Chicago for the annual Spring Reception at the University Club. President Jim Collins (’84) talked about the launch of the Francis J. Noonan School of Business. [l to r: Bill Callaghan (‘74), Katie (Callaghan) Kohler (‘05), Theresa (DiBenedetto) Allen (‘92) and Dan Allen (‘90)]
ALUMNI CHOIR PERFORMANCE & SOCIAL – DUBUQUE, IOWA 6 Earlier this year, Christ the King Chapel was filled with music performed by Loras alumni and students. Retired music professor Dr. Roy Carroll and former choral director Dr. Jack Broman returned to campus for this spirited musical reunion.
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7 LEGACY BALL: OFF TO THE RACES – DUBUQUE, IOWA The Second Annual Loras Legacy Ball was a huge success! We are grateful to those who were able to participate in and support this extraordinary event. Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many, the Ball raised over $320,000, money that will be used to provide scholarships for current and future students, allowing them to receive a high-quality Catholic education at an affordable price. Mark your calendar now for May 3, 2019, to join us for the Third Annual Loras Legacy Ball.
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NATIONAL ALUMNI BOARD MEETING – DUBUQUE, IOWA 8 Twice a year the National Alumni Board meets on the Loras College campus. Members travel from across the country to volunteer their time to engage fellow alumni and friends, assist with student recruitment and share the importance of philanthropy. Members’ class years range from 1962–2012. ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY RECEPTION – DUBUQUE, IOWA 9 Duhawks supporting Duhawks was the theme of the St. Joseph Society reception held this summer. Tom (’89) and Barbara Barton hosted the gathering in the Academic Resource Center to thank alumni and friends for their support of Loras College. [l to r: Barbara Barton, Tom Barton (‘89) and Josh Boots (‘02), Associate Vice President for Advancement]
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10 COMMENCEMENT – DUBUQUE, IOWA It was all smiles on campus as 341 graduates were the latest to join the ranks of Loras alumni, including Alex Mazza (’18), Michael Perhats (’18) and Spencer Moore (’18).
ALUMNI SUMMER WINERY SOCIAL – DES MOINES, IOWA 11 In what has become a summer staple, Loras Duhawks and friends gathered for the Jasper Winery Summer Concert Series in Des Moines. Alumni of all ages enjoyed an evening of music and fun. NETWORK OF DUBUQUE GOLF OUTING – PEOSTA, IOWA 12 Alumni and friends hit the links in Peosta for the 43rd Annual Loras Network of Dubuque Golf Outing. Don’t miss out on the fun next year! Save the date for August 12, 2019, and share your love for Loras!
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ALUMNI NOTES RECOGNITION ART HUINKER (’57) was inducted into
the Iowa Girls Basketball Officials Hall of Fame.
MARTHA O’CONNOR LEIGH (’90)
LIZA (DESTAFARO) JOHNSON (’04)
JESSE ERNST (’10) began teaching
joined Statera Integrated Health and Wellness Solutions in Dubuque as event coordinator.
received the Women’s Leadership Network Award for Organizational Impact. She is the director of personal empowerment at the University of Dubuque.
K–12 Spanish at Cedar Bluffs Public School in Cedar Bluffs, Neb. He was also named Head Boys’ and Girls’ Track and Field Coach.
SUZI (GALLAHER) WIRTZ (’91) was
70-year Double Diamond Jubilee with the Sisters of St. Francis in Dubuque.
named president and CEO of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hodgkins, Ill.
NEIL TIFT (’69) received the Dr.
RACHEL (ERSCHEN) KLUCK (’98) was
IMOGENE KLEIN (’61) celebrated her
Charles Augustus Ballard Pioneer Award for outstanding contributions and leadership as a pioneer in advancing responsible fatherhood programs across the United States. KAY GAUL (’72) celebrated her 50-year
Golden Jubilee with the Sisters of St. Francis in Dubuque. MARILYN NOEL (’85) retired from
Beckman Catholic High School in Dyersville, Iowa, after 43 years. GLENN MCDONOUGH (’86) was hired as
an accounting manager at Honkamp Krueger & Co. in Dubuque. PAUL DUSTER (’87) was appointed as
director of community initiatives at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. ANN GANSEMER-TOPF (’89) received
the Wilbur L. Layton Faculty Recognition Award from Iowa State University (ISU). This award honors faculty members who have collaborated with student affairs staff to serve students and who have been strong supporters of student success. Gansemer-Topf is an assistant professor of educational leadership at ISU. MARY (HOMB) FORBES (’90) joined
Eagle Point Software Corporation as an implementation manager.
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appointed a member experience development supervisor at Dupaco Community Credit Union in Dubuque.
MARIE (KONIECZNY) KELLY (’11) ANDREW COGAN (’07) was appointed
reconcilement and control manager, assistant vice president at Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque.
became the executive director of annual and special giving at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Ill. JOSEPH KLAUER (’11) joined Klauer
senior sports reporter at the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque. He has been with the TH since 2007.
Optical in Dubuque as an optometrist. He received his doctorate degree from Indiana University School of Optometry.
JACOB STURM (’07) was promoted to
ELISHA (REEG) ROWAN (’11) started
information technology internal audit manager at Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque.
a new position as a certified mental health counselor with Cornerstone Wellness Center in Clinton, Iowa.
JARED SELIGER (’00) was named
RYAN KLOBASSA (’08) was promoted to
HANNAH BREHM (’12) was hired as
president of Allen College School of Nursing in Waterloo. He was previously associate chancellor.
the rank of staff sergeant in the South Dakota Air National Guard.
a member service representative at Dupaco Community Credit Union in Dubuque.
SARAH (STARBUCK) GALLAGHER (’00)
was promoted to vice president talent acquisition/account manager at Byrnes & Rupkey Inc. in Waterloo, Iowa. She has been with the firm for 13 years.
STEVE ORTMAN (’07) was promoted to
TOM RICHLAK (’08) accepted the MARIE (PETSCH) PILLARD (’01) was
appointed as senior mortgage closer at Dupaco Community Credit Union in Dubuque. NICHOLAS SPECHT (’01) was reelected
to a three-year term on the board of directors of DuTrac Community Credit Union in Dubuque.
position of executive vice president, chief credit officer at Midwest Regional Bank in St. Louis, Mo.
NICHOLAS BISHOP (’14) was hired
KATIE (BOWERMAN) BESLER (’09)
RANDI (WESTERVELT) MORRITT
was promoted to mortgage broker specialist team lead at Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque.
(’14) was selected as an honoree of Destinations International 30 Under 30. She is the director of communications at Visit Aurora in Aurora, Colo.
SARAH SCHNEIDER (’09) received the ABBY (ELLINGSON) FOLEY (’02)
was promoted to human resources total rewards analyst at Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque.
Women’s Leadership Network Award for Up-and-Coming Leader. She is a behavioral health intervention specialist at Lutheran Services in Iowa in Dubuque.
MATTHEW SANNITO (’02) was
appointed to senior executive service at the United States Army Sustainment Command at the Rock Island Arsenal in the Quad Cities, Ill.
as a trade specialist at HK Financial Services in Dubuque.
SAMANTHA REYNOLDS (’14) became the executive director of the North Star Ballet in Fairbanks, Alaska. JAMES WACKER (’14) was promoted
LUKE ANDERSON (’10) was hired as
an ERISA investment specialist at Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque.
to asset-liability analyst at Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque. ABBY (LANTZKY) KYLE (’15) was
DAVID ERNST (’10) was hired as an ag
portfolio manager at Dubuque Bank and Trust. He previously served as an ag lender at Wisconsin Bank & Trust.
promoted to director of evangelization at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church in South Bend, Ind.
SARA STEUER (’15) was hired as a
benefits assistant/communications assistant, benefits department at Cottingham & Butler in Dubuque. ROMAN WEINBERG (’16) was hired as
circulation department district sales manager for the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque. MEGAN BREITHAUPT (’17) was hired
as management trainee at Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque. MELISSA LINK (’17) was hired as an
MARRIAGES JILL KRUSE (’05) to Brian Domeyer on May 12, 2018 JENNIFER WIENEKE (’06) to
Greg Lovell on May 13, 2017 MEGAN MEYER (’07) to Neil Lara on June 30, 2018 JOSEPH HETLAND (’09) to
Erin Jelm on May 19, 2018
account manager at Boyd Gaming Creative Services in Dubuque.
RAYMOND ORIS (’09) to LAURA CORNELIS (’11) on October 20, 201
JENNIFER MEDINA (’17) was hired as
EMILY GARBERSON (‘10) to Adi Feriz
a casualty claims representative in the claims services department at Cottingham & Butler in Dubuque.
on June 30, 2018
TORI OCHS (’17) was hired as a
licensed therapist at Families First Counseling Services in Dubuque. She received her Master’s of Social Work at St. Ambrose University. ZACH FRETT (’18) was promoted
BRADY HUNT (’16) to NOELLE HENNEMAN (’16) on June 23, 2018 AUSTIN LOWRY-LUTHER (’16) to TEAGE BROWNING (’16) on June 30, 2018 ZACHERY LINDSTROM (’17) to EMMA WALL (’18) on June 2, 2018 JUANITA VIVAS BASTIDAS (’17) to Aaron Holmes on March 31, 2018
ANDREW (’07) and STACY (RICHARD) (’08) PORTZEN, a daughter, on March 29, 2018 JACOB (’07) and Melissa STURM, a daughter, on June 11, 2018 ANNE (BECKER) (’07) and Keith VARNER, a son, on March 31, 2018 TRACY (DAVIS) (’08) and Andrew BRENNER, a son, on April 29, 2018
THOMAS (’98) and Elizabeth FOLEY, a daughter, on April 2, 2018
RYAN (’08) and Michelle KLOBASSA, a daughter, on June 14, 2018
TIMOTHY DAVIS (’01) and McKenzie
LAUREN (SQUIRES) (’08) and Scott READY, an adopted son, on May 25, 2018
on May 19, 2018 SCOTT WIEMERS (’11) to Katherine
Simpson on June 30, 2018
Kurt Flood on March 10, 2018
Niedbalski on April 7, 2018
(’18) was hired as a client service representative, transportation department at Cottingham & Butler in Dubuque.
SAMUEL LAMPE (’13) to SONDRA DEAN (’13) on May 19, 2018
KONOR MURTAGH (’18) was hired as a
NIKOLE RIVERA (’13) to Dylan DeVries
bank secrecy account/fraud analyst at Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque.
10, 2018 ANDREW SIITARI (’15) to LAUREN GONNER (’15) on June 9, 2018
NICOLE REISEN (’10) to Connor Tarvin
NATALIE BUSTA (’13) to Chris
NATHAN PROSCH (’18) was hired as
CHRISTINE (BOCHNIAK) (’07) and Kyle MELAAS, a daughter, on June
Crawford on May 12, 2018
NICHOLE (MCCARRAHER) LADWESKI
Fort Morgan Times in Fort Morgan, Colo., as a general interest reporter and journalist.
NATHANIEL KAPRAUN (’15) to CLAIRA SIEVERDING (’15) on June 16, 2018
CHRISTOPHER (’08) and Tess HANKINS, a daughter, on June 12, 2018
CHARLENE BECICKA (’13) to
ADRIENNE PEARSON (’18) joined the
JOSEPH (’06) and RACHEL (CARLISLE) (’07) WALL, a son,on May 29, 2018
BABIES
BRADLEY KEMP (’10) to Caitlyn
to information technology staff auditor at Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque.
data specialist, benefits department at Cottingham & Butler in Dubuque.
KARA GRANT (’15) to Jesse Lawler on June 9, 2018
on July 15, 2017 ELIZABETH HORIHAN (’14) to Tjaden
Ahrens on June 2, 2018 MARY MCCLURE (’14) to William
Renderos on May 26, 2018 MICHAEL PUDLO (’14) to REGAN THIES (’13) on June 16, 2018 PAUL SKOVRONSKI (’14) to AMANDA MCWHINNEY (’14) on May 5, 2018
Decker, a son, on April 24, 2018 ABBEY (LARMON) (’03) and Eric LANTON, a daughter, on June 18, 2018 CHRIS (’03) and Katie LENART, a daughter, on Feb. 5, 2018 SEAMUS (’04) and Amanda AHERN, a son, on March 31, 2018 TERENCE (’04) and Kara NADERMANN, a son, on Dec. 26, 2017 ARTHUR (’05) and Jessica BRADFORD, a daughter, on April 20, 2018 DOUGLAS (’05) and Nicole CORBETT, a son, on June 27, 2018
REGGIE (’08) and ELIZABETH (MESCHER) (’09) ROWE, a son,
on June 19, 2018 MATTHEW (’09) and Lindsay AXTELL, a daughter, on April 5, 2018 JACOB (’09) and Nicole BAHL, a son, on March 26, 2018 ERIC (’09) and Jordan GILL, a daughter, on June 29, 2018 JONATHAN (’09) and Jennelle GILL, a daughter, on June 29, 2018 ANTHONY (’10) and Stephanie DIGMAN, a son, on April 27, 2018
ALUMNI NOTES TYLER (’10) and ANNIE (ZEGARAC) (’10) SHIREMAN, a daughter, on Sept. 25, 2017 AJ (’10) and Amy SPIKE, a son, on
April 21, 2018 DREW (’11) and CLARE (HORST) (’11) CHAPMAN, a son, on June 1, 2018 MICHAEL (’11) and ALEXANDRIA (PROCTOR) (’12) GERKEN, a son,
on June 28, 2018 ANDREW (’11) and Veronica GREGORY,
a daughter, on Feb. 7, 2018 JANET (CRONE) (’12) and Del BOHN,
a son, on March 10, 2018 MEGAN (AMBROSY) (’12) and Zach DECKER, a daughter, on
June 30, 2018 CHRISTOPHER (’12) and Ali GANSEN,
a daughter, on May 9, 2018 ROBERT (’12) and Ashley RADABAUGH,
a son, on Feb. 4, 2018 NICHOLAS (’12) and KATIE (KASTEN) (’14) SATTERLEE,
a son, on May 12, 2018
TYLER (’13) and Kelli WILKER, a son, on March 24, 2018
on June 19, 2017
WILLIAM L. KURIGER, PH.D. (’51)
ROBERT B. SLOAN (’58) on March 29, 2018
JACKLYN LAKE (’14) and Matt Kutsch, a son, on March 6, 2018
JAMES E. WALSH (’51, A’44) on Feb. 18, 2018
DAVID J. BREHM (’59) on April 6, 2018
JACOB (’14) and Mallory SHIREMAN,
GILBERT N. BILLMEYER (’52)
on Aug. 8, 2017
JAMES N. CLARK, D.D.S. (’59)
a daughter, on June 1, 2018
on Feb. 28, 2018
KIRA (DAGUE) (’14) and Ricky STEPHENSON, a son, on April 12, 2018
REV. J. THOMAS FINUCAN (’52)
JAMES P. CONNOR (’59)
on Feb. 16, 2018
on May 14, 2018 HON. WILLIAM L. REINECKE (’52)
RENEE (BEACH) (’15) and Andrew ROOS, a daughter, on May 13, 2018
on June 27, 2017
KATHRYN (’18) and John VANBESIEN,
EDWARD W. WALL (’52)
JOHN W. FRIEL (’59) on June 11, 2018 JOHN E. MULLANEY (’59)
a daughter, on Feb. 17, 2018
on June 9, 2017
IN MEMORIAM
JOHN F. BAMRICK, PH.D. (’53)
JOSEPH W. GUCCIONE (’37) on Jan.
25, 2018 REV. GERALD R. WINGERT (’44) on
June 15, 2017 EDWARD N. ARENTS (’46) on Feb. 2,
2018 MERWYN ELLIS (’46) on April 30, 2018 ROBERT G. WRIGHT (’49) on March
4, 2018 CYRIL J. BLONG (’50) on March 19,
THOMAS (’13) and MARY (CUSHMAN) (’13) CAVANAUGH, a son, on May 24, 2018
2018
KEITH ('13) and Katie KOHL,
on March 12, 2018
ROBERT C. GRETEMAN (’50, A’47)
a daughter, on April 11, 2018 JAMES W. PINK, D.D.S. (’50) on March STEPHANIE (SCHADL) (’13) and William MCCARTHY, a daughter, on
7, 2018
April 30, 2018
THOMAS H. BRACKEN (’51)
on Feb. 21, 2018 PAUL J. KIDWELL (’51) on June 4, 2018
on Feb. 13, 2018 TIMOTHY M. MURPHY (’59)
on June 14, 2018
on March 23, 2018 REV. WILLIAM J. SEIPP (’59) IRVING A. FORSTER (’54)
on March 6, 2018
on March 21, 2018 ANTHONY P. KATAUSKAS (’60) LAWRENCE W. RYAN (’54)
on April 3, 2018
on Feb. 1, 2018 FRANK R. QUILICI (’60) FRANCIS J. REINERT (’55, A’51)
on May 14, 2018
on May 4, 2018 REV. CHARLES E. LANG, PH.D. (’61) PETER W. FITZPATRICK (’56)
on April 5, 2018
on June 13, 2018 GEORGE E. MAYBANKS (’61) JOHN C. MEYER, PH.D. (’56)
on June 21, 201
on June 26, 2018 MICHAEL P. CARLIN (’63) JOHN F. BURNS (’57) on April 30, 2018 JOHN P. GLUNZ (’57) on April 28, 2018
on March 28, 2018 CHARLES H. BURKART (’64)
on March 30, 2018 JOSEPH W. MAYER (’57)
on June 24, 2018
REV. MICHAEL T. LARKIN (’64) on
May 26, 2018 REV. DONALD R. BRUGGEMAN (’58)
on June 25, 2018
JOHN C. HOLDREN (’67) on
April 16, 2018 JAMES B. CAIN (’58) on March 2, 2018 PAUL F. GAVIN (’69) on July 1, 2018
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JAMES H. LINS (’69) on April 7, 2018
ALAN L. SCHUSTER (’79)
on June 29, 2018 JAMES H. BARTA (’70) on May 1, 2018 THOMAS K. KERN (’80) DEXTER J. SIDNEY (’70) on June 8, 2018
DONALD J. HESSELMAN (A’39)
on March 13, 2018
on June 28, 2018 RODNEY E. BENEDIX (’92)
ALLAN J. SCHONS (’71) on April 30, 2018
LORAS ACADEMY
MELINDA M. PORTZEN (’92)
FRANCIS V. APEL, JR. (’60)
on April 3, 2018
PATRICIA J. CAWLEY (’77)
CHRISTOPHER J. IAFIGLIOLA (’93)
on Dec. 2, 2017
on June 18, 2017
DEBRA A. O’NEAL (’78)
JOHN B. SCOTT (’94) on March 11,
on July 2, 2018
THOMAS RATCHFORD (A’55)
on April 10, 2018 JOHN P. BRADLEY (A’43)
on June 12, 2018
JOSEPH FRANSEN (A’57)
on Feb. 4, 2018 LAVERNE A. PFIFFNER (A’44)
on March 13, 2018 DEL PILLARD (A’47) on April 26, 2018
2018
on April 19, 2018
THOMAS LIGHTCAP (A’55)
on June 20, 2017 PHILLIP H. LOCHNER (A’39)
on Feb. 3, 2018
on June 3, 2018
JAMES F. KRAUS (A’52) on June 16, 2018
RONALD J. HAYES (A’57) on March 21, 2018 WILLIAM J. GOCKEL (A’59)
on June 17, 2017 JOSEPH R. LANGE (A’51)
on May 3, 2018
JAMES F. LUDESCHER (A’59)
on March 5, 2018
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