VOL. 103 NO. 3
SUMMER 2020
CEO DeAnna Carlson Zink, ’86
UND Alumni Magazine Editor Alyssa Konickson, ’06
Lead Designer & Photographer Sam Melquist
Writers Milo Smith; Jenn Lukens; Alyssa Konickson, ’06 Contributing Writers Patrick C. Miller; Connor Murphy, ’15; Dima Williams; Alec Stocker Johnson,’17; Kyle Doperalski
Contributing Photographers Sara Titera; Milo Smith; Shawna Noel Schill, ’06; Russell Hons; Dave Wallis; Paul Dols; Sanford Health; Staff Sgt. Kimberly Hill
Marketing & Communications VP of Operations Bob Knutson, ’79
Associate VP of Engagement Sarah Prout, ’07
Senior Director of Public & Media Relations Milo Smith
UND Alumni Association & Foundation Board of Directors Chair Sara Garland, ’68, ’72 Vice Chair Dr. John Gray, ’87
Directors Darla Adams, ’84, ’85; Lisa Barnes, ’88; Cindy Blikre, ’91; Scott Fredericksen, ’74; Angie Freeman, ’91; Phil Gisi, ’82; Mike Hamerlik, ’84, ’88; Marten Hoekstra, ’82; Jonathan Holth; Dr. Michael LeBeau, ’02; Rick Lee, ’78; Doug Mark, ’86; Chuck MacFarlane, ’87; Rob Mitchell, ’74; Karen Phillips, ’77; Jim Poolman, ’92; Jodi Rolland, ’92; Dave St. Peter, ’89; Karen Thingelstad, ’89; and Chad Wachter.
Ex Officio Dr. Andrew Armacost; Nancy Peterson, ’90; Jed Shivers; Dr. Debbie Storrs; Dr. Joshua Wynne, and DeAnna Carlson Zink, ’86. The UND Alumni Magazine (ISSN 26896753) is published four times a year by the University of North Dakota Alumni Association, 3501 University Avenue, Stop 8157, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8157. Periodical postage paid at Grand Forks, ND 58201 and other offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the UND Alumni Magazine, 3501 University Avenue, Stop 8157, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8157. For inquiries about advertising, additional copies, reprints, submissions, or general comments, contact 800.543.8764, 701.777.5819 or AlumniMag@UNDalumni.net.
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from the Dear alumni and friends,
The University of North Dakota has the greatest alumni and friends. I can say that with complete confidence after we set a fundraising record for the second fiscal year in a row! To have raised a record $80.1 million after receiving $67.7 million in gifts and commitments in the previous fiscal year is amazing, especially given the upheaval surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Through your generosity, we will be able to impact the lives of UND students today and well into the future. To learn more, please watch our 2020 State of the UND Alumni Association & Foundation Address. You can find it at UNDalumni.org/ Address. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
UND Alumni Magazine | Summer 2020
CEO Nistler CoBPA
One of the goals accomplished during fiscal year 2020, which ended on June 30, was the financing of the new Nistler College of Business & Public Administration. Thanks to a generous lead gift from Werner and Colleen Nistler and the contributions of many alumni and friends, a new building will rise on University Avenue. $50 million in private gifts were matched by $20 million in state dollars. I want to thank North Dakota legislators for their collaboration in this public/private partnership. Together, we truly are building the future!
Homecoming With the health and safety of our alumni and students our top priority, we made the difficult decision to cancel in-person Homecoming events on October 5-10.
