VOL. 106 NO. 4
WINTER 2023
UND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION Chief Executive Officer DeAnna Carlson Zink, ’86 Vice President of Marketing & Communications Sarah Prout, ’07
UND ALUMNI MAGAZINE Editor
From DeAnna & Andy
FOREVER UND:
CONNE C T ING T HE PA S T, P R E S E N T, A ND F U T UR E
Alyssa Konickson, ’06, Associate VP of Marketing & Communications Lead Designer Jenny Wolf, ’03, Director of Creative & Brand Strategy Associate Editor Stephanie Schultz, ’91, Associate Director of Storytelling & Content Strategy Senior Writers Milo Smith, Senior Director of Public Relations & Videography Jenn Lukens, Director of Stewardship & Donor Appreciation Contributors, UND Alumni Association & Foundation Sara Everson, Graphic Designer & Social Media Coordinator Jeannie Tvedt, Senior Database Coordinator Melissa Garceau, Associate VP of Operations Lindsay Benson, ’13, ’14, Data & Software Systems Specialist Matt Scheerer, Associate Director of Development Communication Chad O’Shea, ’20, Associate Director of Stewardship Communication Carly Tate, ’18, Associate Director of Engagement Marina Schaefer, ’16, Senior Accountant Contributors, University of North Dakota Shawna Schill, ’06; Mike Hess; Jessica Kinneberg, ’08, ’13; Tom Dennis; Brian Schill,’00, ’05; Curt Hanson; Brian Baier
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Jim Poolman, ’92 Vice Chair Darla (Kleven) Adams, ’84, ’85 Directors
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Troy Bader, ’85 Twylah (Butler) Blotsky, ’93 Chris Cooper, ’05, ’08 Scott Fredericksen, ’74 Randy Gershman, ’84 Jonathan Holth Chuck MacFarlane, ’87 Lara (Olsen) Prozinski, ’90 Dave St. Peter, ’89 Kathryn Uhrich, ’86
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Andrew Armacost Dr. Joshua Wynne Nancy Pederson, ’90
Lisa (Schmitz) Barnes, ’88 Kelly (Keeler) Caruso, ’91 Kaleb Dschaak, ’20 Angie (Hovland) Freeman, ’91 Mike Hamerlik, ’84, ’88 Dr. Michael LeBeau, ’02 Karen (Borlaug) Phillips, ’77 Jodi Thompson Rolland, ’92 Pat Sogard, ’82, ’86 Chad Wachter
Ex Officio
Karla Mongeon-Stewart Eric Link DeAnna Carlson Zink, ’86
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Special moments are cause for special circumstances, so for this issue of the UND Alumni Magazine, we bring you a joint message. Our aim is to dive into the heart of what it truly means to be “Forever UND.”
Campaign & Connections First and foremost, we want to celebrate the public launch of Forever UND: The Campaign for the University of North Dakota. We were thrilled to share the stage during Homecoming to announce the campaign and its $500 million goal. While that may seem audacious to some, we believe it is entirely within reach for a community that believes in the limitless potential of this great University. Forever UND will be a driving force behind UND’s growth and evolution. In the pages ahead, you’ll learn more about this campaign and how it dovetails with UND LEADS, UND’s strategic plan. Our campaign is anchored in three powerful statements: “We do.” “We lead.” and “We are Forever UND.” These ideals are the essence of what it means to be a part of the UND family. They are a reflection of our past, a testament to our present, and a beacon for our future.
It’s All About Students At the heart of the campaign are UND’s students. You’ll meet some of them starting on page 14 and hear their hopes and dreams for the future. Their stories reflect the diverse experiences, dedication, and sense of belonging that UND instills in every student. With a dedicated focus on student scholarships, Forever UND aims to eliminate financial barriers and empower the next generation of leaders and innovators. By investing $125 million into scholarships, our alumni and friends will ensure that every student can access the transformative power of a UND education. This means that dreams are not hindered by tuition costs, and aspirations are not stifled by financial limitations.
