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July 18, 2008
Welcome Edgewood College Alumni,
Summer is in full swing at the College and one might think that things would
slow down here, but quite the contrary. In June we hosted two reunions on campus
(stories below) along with the 10th Biennial Colloquium of Dominican Colleges and
Universities. The campus has welcomed many of the incoming freshmen of 2008 with
registration days and we are currently hosting Private College Week with
10 “open house” sessions all week.
I am proud to tell you that the freshmen class is full for the 2008/2009 school year and we are very excited about the caliber of our incoming students. August 23rd will be move in day for the class and we are excited to welcome many new families and faces. If this is a day that you can spare an hour or two and welcome our newest students, we would love to have you on campus. Just call or email me and I will make sure your talents are put to good use.
On July 14th, we participated in and hosted “Tee up for Nursing” to raise money for our nursing scholarships. We had a fabulous turn out for a perfect day of golf and successfully raised more money than ever before on this event. All money raised is utilized for nursing scholarships.
There are many successes to be excited about at your alma mater! Please keep in touch and enjoy the news.
Warm regards,
Kathy O’Connor, Alumni Director
koconnor@edgewood.edu
(608) 663-6715
Picnic in the Park
Please join us in welcoming members of the Class of 2012 to the Edgewood College community on Tuesday, August 12th at 6:00pm at Plamann Park in Appleton. This regional "send-off" event welcomes all incoming students, current students and alumni (and their friends and family) from across the state to join in on the fun. The event is free, so come on out and join us! For more information and to register, click here.Homecoming 2008
Homecoming 2008 will be celebrated the weekend of September 26 – 28. Many plans are in the works, but mark your calendars for the following:
Friday night: Alumni meet and greet at Lucky’s Bar & Grille on Regent Street, 7:00-9:00pm.
Saturday evening: Music, Beer Tent and Campus Grill Out! All the fun takes place out on the Wingra Terrace. Come and enjoy grilled burgers and brats, Wisconsin’s finest local beer or a cold beverage of your choice, and listen to the sound of Edgewood Alumus, Nick Venturella and other musical artists from 5:00 – 10:00pm.
Of course, through the weekend there will be alumni games both on and off campus. Watch the website, check your mail, or contact Suann Saltzberry in the Athletic Office (608) 663-3249 for specific times.American Masterpieces event at the Painted Forest
Join the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and Edgewood College to celebrate Ernest Hupeden’s “Painted Forest” in Valden, WI. For more information go to www.jmkac.org/Masterpieces.
1966-1970 Class Reunion
The weekend of June 20-22 was a busy one on the Edgewood College campus. We welcomed many alumni from these classes back for a weekend reunion which included a cocktail reception, Betty Lou boat cruise, mass at St. Joseph Chapel, campus tour and more. To view photos of the weekend, click here. Many thanks to all the alumni that attended or sent information our way which was then included in a booklet that was shared with all attending. Also, thanks to the faculty that returned to reconnect with their former students. It was a memorable weekend for all involved.
Emerald Club Luncheon
The Emerald Club Luncheon was held on June 13, 2008 and many alumni from the classes of 1958 and beyond were in attendance. The day started with a mass in St. Joseph Chapel followed by a luncheon and campus tour of Dominican Hall and Marshall Hall. For more photos, go to Event Photos.
Mark your calendar for next year’s Emerald Club Luncheon which will be held on Wednesday, June 10th.
Freshman Move-In Day
Move in Day for freshmen will be held on Saturday, August 23rd. Anxious parents and students always appreciate a helping hand and words of encouragement. If you are interested in welcoming the incoming freshmen class we would love your warm smile. Call (608) 663-2245 if you are able to join us on campus that day to offer support, or send an email.What’s Happening at Edgewood College
Be sure to stay on top of all the Edgewood College news throughout the month with the What’s Happening section of the Edgewood College homepage!
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Department of History Awards
This spring the Department of History was pleased to announce that Nicole Wells won the S. Cajetan Spelman Award, first place, for her essay, “Jailing the Revolution: The Role of the FBI in the downfall of the Black Panther Party." First place comes with a $200.00 prize. Samantha Jordan was the second place winner for her essay, "Revolution in the Air: An Examination of the Black Panther Party and the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement." Second place comes with a $150.00 prize.
Dominican Young Adults USA!
During the weekend of June 19-22, nineteen young adults and five other members of the Dominican Family gathered in Madison, WI on the campus of Edgewood College to continue discussion of the newest entity of the Dominican Family here in the United States Dominican Young Adults USA. The students heard about a group of villagers in El Salvador, who had been displaced from their homes, and voted to both raise awareness about the injustices being committed, as well as assist in raising money to help the villagers build a church for their community.
Before ending the day, the gathered participants were asked to consider making a formal commitment to this new entity. Each young adult was given a statement describing the responsibilities they would assume as members of this new organization. They decided on the establishment of a governing board where each position would be responsible for different aspects of the organization but decision making would be shared by all.
After the structure was established the following young adults from Edgewood College were elected; President - Kevin Sullivan, Edgewood College alumni; and Executive VP - Kate Craig, a current student at Edgewood College. With the help of their website www.dya-usa.org and their group on facebook (Dominican Young Adults USA) the hope is to invite other young adults who are Dominican by their formation in Dominican High Schools, Colleges, Universities, parishes and other Dominican experiences to join their organization and continue their connection with the Order.2008 Edgewood College Writing Contest Winners
The English Department announced the winners of the 2008 Edgewood College Writing Contests:
William O. Hart Essay Contest: Stephanie Riese
Poetry: Michael Stock
Fiction: Liz Avery
Fiction Honorable Mention: Stephanie Riese
First-year Essay: Katie Riese
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Dr. Joe Retiring
On Thursday, May 8, the Faculty and Staff received a very heartfelt message from Dr. Joe Schmiedicke announcing his plans to retire as Dean of the School of Education effective June 30, 2009. His dedication to Edgewood College goes back to 1963 when the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa hired him. His intent is to provide a smooth and graceful transition in the deanship, guidance to the governance study now underway, and an opportunity for the College to begin a search for a new dean. His impact on many of the alumni of the College is invaluable and the search committee will be greatly challenged to fill the shoes of such an incredible legacy. More information will follow.Purpose of Life
Professor Denis Collins, School of Business, recently shared the following with the faculty and staff at Edgewood College and we felt it certainly merited sharing with all of you.
Students in my RAAD "Social Responsibility in Business Class" are required to write an 8-12 page "Purpose of Life" essay that addresses specific issues. Unprompted, Thomas Mueller, toward the end of his paper, wrote eloquently about Dominican Values/Ethics in the RAAD program. Tom was overjoyed to be told that I wanted to share this paragraph with Edgewood College Administrators, the Dominican Sisters, and the Business School faculty. Enjoy!
"Admittedly, my comprehension of compassion and my ability to use it to make the world a better place is still in its infancy. Most of what I know about compassion and ethics is a result of the courses I've taken at Edgewood College. Looking back on my years in the RAAD business program, I can see that I've benefitted greatly from the Dominican educational tradition of study, reflection, and action. Several students I've talked to share the same sentiment I have, which is that somehow, we all find ourselves thinking more about ethics and more ethically even though we're not always aware of it. The realization comes later when we have time to reflect on the situations we've encountered and the decisions we've made. In some subtle way our thinking about the world and each other has changed for the better. Rather than being lectured to about ethics, the Edgewood program has figured out how to make it part of our thinking process."
- Thomas C. Mueller, RAAD Student, June 2008Engaged Fellows Faculty Learning Community Initiative
Edgewood College announced the faculty members selected for the 2008-09 Engaged Fellows Faculty Learning Community Initiative, made possible by a grant from the President's Special Initiatives Fund and the Westerman Foundation. The participants are as follows:
Maribeth Bathum (Nursing), Lauren Lacey (English), Vince Kavaloski (Philosophy), Huining Ouyang (English), Cynthia Perry (Education), Bill Tooman (Religious Studies)
We are excited by the depth of experience, the commitment to teaching, and the multiple perspectives represented by these faculty members. Each participant will engage in a year-long Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project exploring some aspect of their teaching practice in relation to multicultural, diversity, and social justice themes.
Alumni News
Gathering for a meal and a tour at Lambeau Field in Green Bay are Larry and Mary Kay Nielsen, Green Bay, WI; Janell and Bill Morehead, Madison, WI; Lennie and Chuck Rhyner, Green Bay,WI; and Arlene and Joe Vondervellen, Sheboygan, WI. All are Edgewood College graduates from the class of 1963. To see pictures, visit Alumni Reunion Photos.
- Marguerite (Smail) Clanton ’94 and Mark Clanton were married on June 24, 2006. They live in Marshall, Wisconsin with their two cats; Isabella and Sassy. See a picture at Alumni Wedding Photos.
- Matthew Terry ’96 is the new Assistant Principal of Reedsburg High School effective July 1, 2008.
- Laura (LeMoine) Magstadt MSN ’98 has started a new position as the Associate Vice President of Patient Care Services at Howard Young Health Care in Woodruff, WI. This position became effective on 7/7/08.
- Hayley (Williamson) Tessier ’99 and her husband, Charlie, welcomed their first baby, Allison Mary. She was born April 18, 2008. See a picture of Allison at Alumni Baby Photos.
- Sean Gifford ’00 has embarked on a new and exciting frontier! He is currently working for Liberty Mutual Insurance. Through his work with Liberty, Sean is continually giving back to the community both personally and financially through Liberty's "Quotes for Donations" program. Additionally he is adding value to the business community by offering free benefits to employers through Liberty's "Group Savings Plus" program.
Jennifer (Granger) Burgos ’03 married Jose Burgos on September 2, 2006. Jose is from Lima Peru and is in the heating and air conditioning business. Jennifer is a teacher. They welcomed their first child into the world on February 1, 2008. Marisabel Kathleen Burgos weighed 7 lbs 5oz and was 19 inches long. They reside in Elk Grove, IL. See a picture of Marisabel at Alumni Baby Photos.
- Jessica (Marty) Kumpfer ’03 and Joe Kumpfer ’02 announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Jae Kumpfer. Addison was born on March 27, 2008.
Tiffany Wankowski ‘04 has received two Paragon Awards from the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for exemplary work performed in 2007. She is an Assistant Account Executive with Zeppos & Associates, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI.
- Angela Brown ’04 was married to TJ Dooley on June 7, 2008. Included in the bridal party were Edgewood College alumni Dawn Gomolka ’05, Leah Meyer ’05, and Alissa Zimmerman (attended in 2001 and will return in 2008). The couple is in the process of purchasing their first home on the west side of Madison. See a picture at Alumni Wedding Photos.
Rachelle Hocking ’06 has taken a job with the Dane County District Attorney’s Office as a crime victim witness case manager. Her major was in Criminal Justice.
- Aimee Swanson ’08 accepted the position of Choral and General music teacher at Lake Geneva Middle School, which she calls her “dream job right out of college.”
- Sherrie (Knapp) Nichols ’08 is now working with the Waushara County Department of Human Services as an intensive in home family therapist. She received her Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2008.
Event Summary
- Picnic in the Park Send-Off Event August 12, 2008
- Freshmen move in day August 23, 2008
- Homecoming Weekend September 26-28, 2008
- School of Education Dinner Speaker October 1, 2008
- MBA Distinguished Alumni Dinner October 23, 2008
When Time Permits:
For details on these events, click on the title or go to Upcoming Events.