We’re in This
TOGETHER Wisconsin Lutheran College alumni, students, faculty, and staff are making a difference in their communities, workplaces, and churches during the COVID-19 pandemic. The WLC family has responded in love to these very difficult times. To read more stories, please visit wlc.edu/impact.
FOOD DONATION Papa Murphy’s franchise owner Danny Behm ’09 donated more than 1,000 pizzas to hospitals, police departments, and fire stations across Wisconsin. He shared, “Thanks to all our first responders and healthcare workers for serving on the front lines and keeping a positive outlook during this uncertain time!”
PPE DONATION WLC heeded the call for much-needed PPE (personal protective equipment) by donating to healthcare workers on the front lines. With inperson classes not in session, WLC’s School of Nursing faculty members collected the college’s supply of masks, gloves, face shields, etc. for delivery to Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – St. Joseph Campus, located just five miles from WLC. While the donations were much appreciated, Kevin Kluesner, chief administrative officer of Ascension St. Joseph, wrote: “The best you can give us is the incredibly well-trained and motivated nurses you’ve been graduating. They will help us get through this crisis and will lead us through future crises.”
HEARTS ON DISPLAY Our hearts are in this trying time together, whether we're working remotely or providing essential services to the community. WLC joined the “heartdisplay movement” that seeks to spread hope and cheer. Many alumni joined in, including Zach ’09 and Beth (Windschitl) Shiels ’08 (left), and Katie (Bartsch) Neuman ’04 (right). Download your own WLC hearts at wlc.edu/hearts.
Serving
IN THE COMMUNITY
Night to Shine, an annual event presented by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is an unforgettable prom-night experience - centered on God’s love - for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On February 7, at 721 churches around the world, the red carpet was rolled out for 115,000 honored guests, who enjoyed their special night through the support of 215,000 volunteers. Members of WLC’s Student Nursing Association volunteered at the Night to Shine in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. They are (left to right): Ali Drake, Maddie Lindemann, Jordyn Frailing, Abby Malchow, and Kaitlyn Kammerer. Tim Tebow, whose foundation was established in 2010, is scheduled to visit WLC on October 23 to receive the Divine Servant Award from the college at a special celebration. Learn more at wlc.edu/dsa.
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