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For Alumni and Friends of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Bringing
more green
to Northeast
Wisconsin
See page 1
Inside:
College News ..................page 1-7
Upcoming Events.........................2
Faculty and Staff Briefs ........... 8-9
Alumni News.........................10-11
Student Achievements...............12
Foundation News..................13-20

Dear friends,
We deliver the future, and the future couldn’t happen without you – the donors, graduates and
friends who help NWTC supply the workforce to meet employers’ needs. Last year, NWTC
experienced a five percent growth in enrollment; our largest graduating class; and the creation
of a new Bachelor in Applied Studies program by UW-Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh, a twoyear
bachelor completion program for all NWTC associate degree graduates. We also had a
record response to “A Day for NWTC” to support training equipment for public safety
professionals. We are extremely appreciative of your ongoing financial support.
The immediate future will include several initiatives designed to meet Northeast Wi s c o n s i n ’s
new economic needs.
Next Generation Wo r k f o r c e
Our economy is driven by its skilled workforce. The New North Next Generation Workforce is a
collaborative project proposed by NWTC, Fox Va l l e y, Lakeshore and Moraine Park Te c h n i c a l
Colleges to increase the number of graduates in three critical economic sectors:
• Manufacturing and related industries: Area employers face an extreme shortage of
workers who can operate today’s highly automated and networked environments,
particularly in engineering, automation and welding fields. The initiative sets a target of 460
manufacturing graduates per year, double the current number of graduates.
• Renewable Energy and Sustainable Practices: Nearly every industry is affected by
global fuel insecurity, eco-conscious consumers and the need to increase operating
e ff i c i e n c y. “Green” skills can help workers and companies adapt to new markets,
technologies and customers. (See related story, p. 1)
• Gerontology and Geriatrics: As our population ages, our economy and our communities
will benefit if older adults enjoy good health and continued productivity. As experts predict a
shortage of skilled health care workers, demand for this specialty is expected to increase.
The effort will support the state of Wi s c o n s i n ’s Next Generation Workforce initiative. NWTC
has already made inroads in all three areas. Three Renewable Energy certificates are
available for fall 2008 (in solar energy, sustainable design and biofuels) and two more (wind
energy and sustainable food supply) are expected this year. A new Manufacturing Engineering
Technology degree is available for fall 2008, and thanks to a 2+2 agreement with UW- S t o u t
and UW-Green Bay, graduates can complete their bachelor’s degree right on NWTC’s
campus. Gerontology offerings are planned for January 2009.
Future 2013
In 2013, NWTC will be 100 years old. The College recently completed six months of intensive
scanning to discover emerging needs and opportunities. The data is currently being analyzed,
and a Future 2013 report should be available in December. Some early results indicate:
• More skilled employees need strong analytical, technical, communication, and problemsolving
skills, plus an understanding of diverse and international markets.
• Older Baby Boomers are opting for new careers (“encore careers”) rather than retirement.
• Automation is rapidly expanding into health care, creating opportunities in robotic surgery
and telemedicine.
For more news
about NWTC, please
visit www.NWTC.edu
and select
“News and Events.”
Grant funding
With enrollments increasing and budgets tight, the College has increased its focus on
competing for grants in order to meet critical needs while minimizing the impact on taxpayers.
In fall 2007, I challenged staff to raise $2 million in new grant funding in two years. They met
the goal – in one year! These new funds are helping NWTC develop training in new career
fields, increase opportunities for underserved populations, support entrepreneurship, meet
community needs and prepare for tomorrow’s economy.
In this issue of F r i e n d s, you’ll see some of what’s new at NWTC. You may even see your own
future diff e r e n t l y. If so, we hope NWTC can help you make that future happen, too.

COLLEGE NEWS
Bringing more green
to Northeast Wisconsin
New Renewable Energy & Sustainable Practices
Global demand is rising for “greener”
products, and area business leaders
want employees who know how to meet
the demand.
Workers in Northeast Wisconsin need
skills in alternative fuels, eff i c i e n c y,
renewable energy, and organic
agriculture to help U.S. products remain
competitive, according to employers and
farmers surveyed last year.
NWTC has responded with training in
eco-friendly technologies and resourceconserving
practices that keep our
workforce ready for business.
The College’s new Renewable Energy
and Sustainable Practices will include
training in solar, wind, sustainable
building design, alternative fuels,
sustainable food supply and other
“green” technologies. Offerings are
intentionally short - individual courses,
seminars and certificates - a strategy
designed to:
• Spread green knowledge quickly
throughout the area's economy,
including utilities, construction, logistics
and agriculture.
• Empower many companies to find new
e fficiencies, serve new markets and
adapt to new standards.
• Provide specialties and continuing
education for fields like Electro-
Mechanical, Civil Engineering,
Architectural Te c h n o l o g y, Gas Utility
Construction and Service, Electrical
Power Distribution, Diesel, HVAC and
construction trades.
The initiative is led by Amy Kox, architect
a n d Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) accredited
professional. Kox, a certified building
operator with a master's degree in
architecture from UW-Milwaukee, is a
strong believer in infusing knowledge of
sustainable practices into many
industries and college culture.
“I am truly excited to be working with
businesses in Northeast Wisconsin to
provide this type of training,” she said.
“These learning opportunities will benefit
contractors, business owners, home
owners, farmers, and individuals
interested in learning about new
renewable energy and sustainable
practice opportunities.”
In addition to supporting business
growth, the training can help businesses
prepare for technical and regulatory
changes, she said.
“Federal and state standards for pollution
and efficiency already affect most
Wisconsin industries,” she said.
“Community and voluntary standards
raise the bar even higher. Over time,
industries that don't have the expertise to
adapt to new standards or adopt new
technology will face increasing hardship.
We want Northeast Wisconsin to have
the expertise in place to meet each new
challenge and to continue growing in
new markets.”
The first Renewable classes started in
June (in a gas-saving online format) and
the first three certificates are being
o ffered starting this semester. Previous
o fferings in biodiesel - the conversion of
plant materials to diesel fuel - have
already attracted 200 participants to
Green Bay and Door County seminars,
demonstrating that Northeast Wi s c o n s i n
is ready and willing to move into these
new fields. Continued on page 2
New certificates
for Fall 2008
Renewable Energy – Solar
Explore renewable energy generation
systems that do not produce carbon,
with a focus on photovoltaic and solar
systems. Participants will learn to:
• Discuss the benefits of alternative
energy systems
• Assess, design, install and operate
solar systems
• Collect and report data from
alternative energy systems
Sustainable Design
Energy-saving and sustainable materials
and construction practices can
maximize operating efficiency and
productivity. Participants will learn to:
• Identify energy saving and sustainable
technologies and materials
• Design sustainable energy systems
into buildings and landscapes
• Collect and report data from
alternative energy systems
Biofuels
Many natural resources and organic
materials can be sources of renewable
energy. Participants will learn to:
• Map the conversion of crops and
animal fat waste into biodiesel.
• Map the conversion of crops
into ethanol.
• Describe the production of energy
from biomass.
Soon to come:
Sustainable Food Supply
Learn sustainable practices that
promote safe, healthy food. Explore
energy needs of food production,
processing, distribution, and
transportation to food markets.
Renewable Energy – Wind
Explore renewable energy generation
systems that do not produce carbon,
with a focus on wind systems.
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Bringing more green Continued from page 1
NWTC expects a growing need
for education in renewable
energy and sustainable practices
based on a variety
of trends.
• Traditional industries are
searching
for new efficiencies
• Global interest in increased
efficiency
and sustainability offers new
business opportunities
• Area residents want to
preserve and enjoy Northeast
Wisconsin’s natural
environment
• Proposed federal legislation
could increase employers’ need
for expertise in new, more
efficient technologies
Sandra Duckett, vice-president
for College Advancement, said
recently, “In order for Northeast
Wisconsin to grow economically
and our constituents to improve
their quality of life, we need to
invest in areas that will create the
greatest return on our
investment. Preparing our
workforce for the
new energy and efficiency
revolution does that.”
ON THE COVER:
Amy Kox
Manager, Renewable Energy Technologies
M.S. Architecture, UW-Milwaukee
LEED Accredited Professional by
U.S. Green Building Council
Certified Building Operator
For more information about
current or planned offerings,
contact Amy Kox,
at (920) 498-6908 or
amy.kox@nwtc.edu or
go to www.nwtc.edu.
Coming up at NWTC — Events are at the Green Bay campus unless otherwise noted
September 5 – 3rd Annual Drive In Movie
Double Feature: Kung Fu Panda and Indiana Jones and
the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
6:30 p.m. Gates open; First movie begins at dusk
Parking Lot G.
September 16 – Hispanic Festival
5-9 p.m., Leicht Park, Green Bay
September 20 – American Heart Walk
8 a.m. Registration, 9 a.m. Walk Begins, Student Center
September 25 – Student Life Speaker Series:
Parisa Montazaran, “Perceptions of Islam in America”
11:30 a.m., Cafeteria, Student Center
October 10 – Family Movie Night
6 p.m., Cafeteria, Student Center
October 14 – College Preview Night
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
October 23 – Student Life Speaker Series:
Michael Miller, “Inspiring Amazing Accomplishments”
11:30 a.m., Cafeteria, Student Center
October 28 – Fall Blood Drive
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Gym, Student Center
October 29 – Student Life Speaker Series:
David Otunga, “Get Out and Vote”
11:30 a.m., Cafeteria, Student Center
November 5 – Student Life Speaker Series:
Dr. Jane Hamilton, “Tragic Mountains: The Hmong,
The Americans, and The Secret Wars for Laos”
11:30 a.m., Cafeteria, Student Center
November 14 – Winter Skating Night
6 p.m., Cafeteria, Student Center
November 18 – Student Life Speaker Series:
Gabriel Bol Deng, “The Power of Hope: A Lost Boy Helps
Rebuild Sudan”
11:30 a.m., Cafeteria, Student Center
December 6 – Art & Craft Fair
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cafeteria, Student Center
December 12 – Winter Commencement
6 p.m., KI Convention Center
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NWTC launches Future 2013
In 2013, NWTC will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.
As the College looks forward to celebrating its rich history,
discussion about the future of NWTC has already begun,
starting with the next five years.
New degree program ‘keeps pace
with emerging technologies’
What will NWTC look like in 2013? What trends in
education, communication, politics, social needs, and
economics will shape the future of the College?
In January NWTC launched a research and planning
initiative, called Future 2013, to ask those questions and
ensure the College is poised to meet future demands as
our regional economy changes and grows. Since then,
NWTC has conducted an in-depth environmental scan,
held community forums, and surveyed the Educational
Foundation, Alumni Association, advisory committees,
staff, and faculty.
The goal of Future 2013 is to help position the College to
continue meeting current and anticipated education and
training needs in the region. So tell us, what is your vision
for NWTC in five years?
Tell us what you think. Contact us at (920) 498-6915.
Deviley named
2008 District
Ambassador
Brooke Deviley of Green Bay
was named NWTC’s 2008
District Ambassador in spring.
Deviley graduated in May from
the Administrative Assistant
associate degree program.
“NWTC has changed my life
and has taught me to relax and enjoy learning,” Deviley
said. “I will return to NWTC, as I am fully committed to
life-long learning.”
Students are preparing for creative, cutting-edge roles in the
ever-expanding digital media world with a new degree program
at NWTC. Just starting its second semester, the Digital Media
Technology (DMT) program is proving to be a success with
students looking for a flexible career in the global workforce.
“The interest in the DMT degree from incoming as well as
current students has been overwhelming,” said instructor Pat
Saxe. “Our graduates will have the option of working for a
company locally, working for themselves as a freelancer, or
working for companies around the world – right from their
own workstations.”
In this two-year associate degree program, students are
immersed in the production, editing, and delivery of digital
p h o t o g r a p h y, digital video/audio, and internet broadcasting.
Students are learning with the latest technology in the new,
2,830-square-foot digital media lab, located in the Business
and Information Technology Center on the Green Bay campus.
Saxe said the lab’s two multi-purpose studios have been
enhanced with professional lighting, sound reinforcement and
other items to give students a “real-world working production
f a c i l i t y.” In addition, the computer labs have been updated with
professional applications, the latest Mac operating system, and
an Xsan server – giving the labs’ internal network the
processing speed and capacity to work with the highest
resolution, high-definition video.
“The DMT program has the ability to keep pace with emerging
digital technologies by allowing room for changes that may not
be here yet, but are sure to come,” said Saxe. “Our graduates
will have the most up-to-date skill sets to provide that
competitive edge needed to compete in the global workforce.”
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NWTC among top producers of associate degrees in the U.S.
NWTC appears on several national rankings
in Community College Week’s recentlypublished
“Top 100 Associate Degree
Producers 2008 Edition.”
“Appearing on the list of Top 100 A s s o c i a t e
Degree Producers is one indicator, among
others, of how effective Northeast Wi s c o n s i n
Technical College is at helping students
succeed in reaching their learning goals,” said
D r. Daniel DeMarte, NWTC vice president for
Learning. “We will continue to strengthen our
e fforts to meet the learning needs of the region
– expanding opportunities and pathways to
learning, improving advising, scheduling, and
student-support practices.”
According to the analysis of U.S. Department
of Education Data published in Community
College Week, out of 5,000 institutions
nationwide, NWTC ranks:
• 22nd for the number of associate degrees
awarded in Communication Te c h n o l o g i e s /
Technicians and Support Services
• 27th for the number of associate degrees
awarded in Precision Production
• 50th for the number of associate degrees
awarded in Criminal Justice
• 53rd for the number of associate degrees
awarded to American Indian graduates
• 47th for the number of One-Ye a r
Certificates awarded
• 84th for the number of Tw o - Ye a r
Certificates awarded
For its annual “Top 100 Associate Degree
Producers” issue, Community College We e k
used Integrated Postsecondary Education
Data System, or IPEDS, data submitted to the
U.S. Department of Education by 5,000
two-year and four-year institutions that award
one- and two-year degrees.
Community College We e k is a national
newspaper that serves two-year colleges.
Tech Camps ‘plant a seed’
for future workforce
For more than 13 years, middle school students have participated
in NWTC Tech Camps - held throughout Northeast Wisconsin
each summer - to have fun, experience real-world technology,
enjoy snacks, and make new friends. They also get a sneak peek
at what could be a future career.
“It’s important for middle school students to start thinking about
careers early, plan ahead, and have goals to pursue postsecondary
education,” said Erica Gilson, NWTC events/middle
school specialist.
Filled with exciting hands-on projects, the three-day career
exploration camps allow students to “try” careers in a variety of
fields such as dental assisting, automotive technology, and
landscaping. At a camp held recently in Sturgeon Bay, young
campers used the skills they picked up in the restaurant
management, marketing, and entrepreneurship camp sectionals
to prepare a picnic lunch, design menus and ad campaigns, and
“publish” their own books.
“Career exploration is crucial as retirements increase and the
need for a skilled workforce will be in high demand,” Gilson said.
“Tech Camp plants a seed in the minds of our future workforce.”
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2 + 2 transfer agreement delivers needed manufacturing engineering
program to Northeast Wisconsin
NWTC, UW-Green Bay, and UW-Stout reflects the
commitment that all of us in higher education have
to provide the highest quality education to the
people here in Wisconsin.”
The agreement allows graduates of NWTC’s new
two-year Manufacturing Engineering Technology
associate degree program, offered in
collaboration with UW-Green Bay, to transfer as
juniors into UW-Stout’s Manufacturing
Engineering bachelor of science degree
program. The third and fourth years of the
program will be taught by UW-Stout faculty on
the NWTC Green Bay campus – enabling
students to stay closer to home.
Students from Northeast Wisconsin will be able to earn a
manufacturing engineering bachelor’s degree at NWTC’s
Green Bay campus under a historic agreement signed in
February by leaders from NWTC, the University of
Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis., and the University
of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
“We are excited to participate in this groundbreaking
endeavor that allows people in our district to stay in our
district while they complete their studies,” said NWTC
P resident Dr. H. Jeff rey Rafn. “The partnership between
“We are extremely pleased to partner with two
fine institutions in delivering a needed
engineering program to Northeast Wisconsin,”
said UW-Stout Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen.
“This is done in the best sense of educational
collaboration and will have an impact on the economic
growth of the state.”
NWTC’s new Manufacturing Engineering Technology
associate degree prepares students to work in the
manufacturing sector, assisting engineers and managers
in developing new products and improving production
processes. This two-year program, which starts this
semester, is offered at the Green Bay campus.
Equipment donation offers real-world learning opportunities
Last semester five students in the Electro-Mechanical
Technology and Automation Technology programs took full
advantage of learning opportunities provided by an equipment
donation from Paper Converting Machine Company of Green
Bay. To complete their Automation Systems Integration course
project, the students worked on the donated “rewinding”
machine – applying knowledge learned in the classroom to a
realistic manufacturing environment. In addition to hands-on
experience with motors and programmable logic controls, the
students developed valuable people skills, working together as
a team to face real deadlines. Pictured, left to right, are two of
the students, Bailey Blazek (the project leader) and Matt
Kowalski, and instructor Dave Kacynski. “This field is really
interesting and exciting,” said Blazek. “Every day I gained
hands-on experience that will lead to a great career.”
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Projects increase community access to oral healthcare
include treatment rooms, digital radiography, state-of-the-art
dental technology, and a sterilization area – all installed on a
diesel truck and trailer.
Concentrating on rural areas, the clinic will provide restorative
and preventive oral healthcare for low-income families within
the NWTC district. Services will be performed by a
professional dental team, NWTC instructors, and students.
“The Mobile Oral Health Clinic will be an extension of the
NWTC Dental Clinic on the Green Bay campus,” said Lori
Suddick, associate dean, Health Sciences. “It will be utilized to
maximize outreach to underserved populations, particularly in
the rural areas, and provide enriching learning experiences for
Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene students.”
The project’s primary focus this year will be on fundraising for
the remaining $184,640 needed to purchase the mobile unit.
NWTC plans to roll out the clinic in August 2010.
Grants enable NWTC to expand current
service learning initiatives
Backed by major financial grants, two new service learning
projects promise to increase access to dental care for the
community members who need it most – while enhancing the
learning experiences of NWTC Dental Hygiene and Dental
Assistant students.
NWTC Mobile Oral Health Clinic
With a $165,360 grant from the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, the College is one step closer toward
developing the NWTC Mobile Oral Health Clinic. The Health
Care & Other Facilities grant, a congressional earmark
sponsored by Congressman Steve Kagen, will finance 47
percent of this transportable clinic. The mobile facility will
The Dental Service Expansion Project
Through the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation’s Basic
Needs Giving Partnership Program, NWTC and the Brown
County Oral Health Partnership will receive $225,000 over the
next three years to expand services and learning opportunities at
the NWTC Dental Clinic on the Green Bay campus.
With the grant, NWTC will convert its existing Dental Hygiene
Clinic to a full-service Dental Clinic with the flexibility to do
both preventive and restorative work – serving hundreds more
children and adults who are uninsured or on medical
assistance and increasing the number of valuable clinical
experiences for NWTC’s dental students. The expanded clinic
services are set to begin with the fall 2008 semester.
The Basic Needs Giving Partnership Program is made
possible with charitable resources from U.S. Oil Co. Inc.’s
U.S. Oil Open Fund for Basic Needs, the J.J. Keller
Foundation and other partner donors.
Dental students make a difference in Door County
Eighteen NWTC Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist program
students gained valuable hands-on experience through a new
service learning project – while making a difference in the lives
of Door County children. The students worked with Open Door
Dental Clinic in Sturgeon Bay to provide dental sealants and
dental health education to 121 uninsured Southern Door and
Sturgeon Bay students in the second, third, and fourth grades.
“It’s a tremendous help for the Dental Hygiene and Dental
Assistant students, as well as the rest of our volunteers, to
come,” said Mary Ann Zjala, Open Door Dental Clinic
coordinator. “It makes us able to see more children and give
them better care.”
Under instructor supervision, the Dental Hygiene students
applied sealants to the children’s teeth while the Dental
Assistant students assisted chair-side and maintained sterile
and efficient operations. The NWTC students also educated
the grade school children about proper teeth brushing and
the prevention of cavities.
“This is important for the professional growth of the students
since they have the opportunity to interact with each other as
they would in a dental office,” said Sheila Gross, NWTC
dental hygienist instructor. “For personal growth, both groups
of students have an opportunity to see the oral condition of
the general community, especially children.”
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AT&T gift lets rural students learn more, travel less
NWTC Regional Centers now feature laptops and Wi-Fi
NWTC Marinette student
honors instructors with
Patriot A w a r d
In early January, Sgt. Darrel Gordon of
Peshtigo got the alert to return to active
duty with his Wisconsin Army National Guard
Unit. He was just weeks into his
first semester of studies at the NWTC
Marinette campus.
Now visitors can access online classes and services at NWTC's Regional
Learning Centers even when computer labs are unavailable. Office A s s i s t a n t
student Angela Kort (left) uses a laptop and Wi-Fi access outside the We s t
Regional Learning Center in Shawano, thanks to an equipment grant from AT & T
Wisconsin. Regional Center Coordinator Deb White (center) and Estella Caputo,
director of external affairs for AT&T Wisconsin (right) look on.
Five rural communities now have
more access to computers,
high-speed internet and learning
o p p o r t u n i t i e s .
Thanks to a generous grant from
AT & T, NWTC has installed highspeed
wireless Internet access at
Regional Learning Centers in Crivitz,
Luxemburg, Niagara, Oconto Falls
and Shawano. Each center also
received two laptop computers. T h e
project was funded by a $23,572
grant from the AT & T F o u n d a t i o n —
the corporate philanthropy
organization of AT & T Inc.
The grant will address
several issues.
• Many rural areas in NWTC's
District only have dial-up internet
access for homes. This limits
residents' ability to take online
classes or to submit assignments
that include large files with
graphs, photos and charts.
• Regional Center computer labs
are also computer classrooms,
leaving few “open” hours. When
labs were open, there often
weren't enough computers to
meet the need.
• One Regional Center had one
computer for 60 faculty, limiting
their ability to contact students,
use technology in teaching or
create classroom materials.
With the grant, students and faculty
can check out laptop computers
whenever the Centers are open.
They can also bring a laptop to the
Centers to have high-speed wireless
Internet access, reducing demand
on labs. At least 100 students had
requested wireless Internet access,
but the grant could benefit more
than 4,400 students who use
NWTC's Regional Centers
each year.
Faced with having to withdraw from his
four courses, the NWTC Computer Specialist-
I T program student broke the news to his
instructors individually. All responded by
making special arrangements for Gordon, a
Nuclear/ Biological/ Chemical specialist with
the 127th Infantry, to complete his NWTC
courses as he prepared for redeployment
o v e r s e a s .
Grateful for their flexibility and dedication,
Gordon nominated his instructors – Bill Milz,
Tom Draz, and Doris LaCourt, all of Marinette,
and Nancy Neveau, Kewaunee – for the
Patriot Award, an honor given by the National
Committee for Employer Support of the Guard
and Reserve. All four received their awards in
May for “supporting a strong National Guard
and Reserve force.”
“Being able to work with and meet people
such as them makes my job as a soldier
worthwhile,” said Gordon. “I would never ask
anyone not already a soldier to do the kind of
job I do, and when an act of kindness is done
in return, the real hero is the person doing the
act of kindness for me.”
Whenever Gordon was unable to attend class
due to military commitments, he stayed in
touch with his instructors and turned in
assignments through e-mail and Blackboard,
an online learning system. “The instructors
went outside of normal instruction hours and
ensured that I made the requirements to
complete my courses,” Gordon said.
Helping Gordon was an easy decision for the
instructors. “Why would I do this?” asked
Neveau. “Look at what he does for us. I
cannot do much for the people who serve our
c o u n t r y, so I felt that this gave me an
opportunity to help at least one soldier. ”
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FACULTY AND STAFF BRIEFS
David Richard,
a diesel
instructor from
the Sturgeon Bay
campus, was
named
Wisconsin’s 2007
SkillsUSA State
Advisor of the
Year as well as
one of only five SkillsUSA Regional
Advisors of the Year. “NWTC is proud
to have Dave on our team,” said
Randy Smith, NWTC associate dean,
Trades and Technical. “His dedication
to his job goes far beyond the
expected tasks he normally performs.
His real dedication is exhibited as he
unselfishly gives of himself as he
shares his knowledge and life’s
experiences.”
Ann Franz,
NWTC economic
project manager,
presented
“Building,
Sustaining, and
Utilizing
Community Public/
Private
Partnerships” at the 2008 Advanced
Manufacturing Workforce
Development Summit in Arlington, Va.
She shared proven practices for
creating partnerships among
education, business, and community
groups to improve the manufacturing
workforce.
At the 91st
Annual
Professional
Development
Conference of
the Wisconsin
Association of
Agricultural
Educators
(WAEE), College President Dr. H.
Jeffrey Rafn was honored by the
Wisconsin Technical College System
(WTCS) for his “uncommon leadership
and support for agricultural education,
service to the people, communities
and the industry of the Northeast
Region of Wisconsin.” At that same
conference, Don
Jaworski,
associate dean,
Trades and
Technical, was
recognized by the
WTCS for “over
four decades of
service through
agricultural
education.” In addition, Jaworski
received the 2008 Outstanding
Post-Secondary Leader Award/Dean
of Ag Coordinators Award from
the WAEE.
Instructor Ken
Delcore earned
the top test scores
in the United
States on the
North American
Technician
Excellence
qualifying exam,
earning him the title of the nation's
“Top Tech.” Delcore placed first in the
8th annual NATE Certified Technician
Competition. He is the first instructor
ever to win the national Top Tech title.
Delcore teaches in NWTC’s Heating,
Ventilation, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration (HVACR) program.
Dale Lange,
Welding instructor
on NWTC’s
Marinette
Campus, received
the Howard E.
Adkins Instructor
Membership
Award from the
American Welding Society. He is one
of only two instructors in the U.S. to
receive the award, which recognizes
teaching excellence.
NWTC was
published in a
national
entrepreneurship
education
magazine twice.
Andy Clark, of
NWTC's Center for
Entrepreneurship,
had two articles published in
Community College Entrepreneurship,
the national magazine of the National
Association for Community College
Entrepreneurship.
Instructor William
Milz served on the
National Council
for Accreditation
of Teacher
Education Board
of Examiners,
which assesses
teachers colleges
throughout the United States.
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2008 NWTC Faculty and Staff Retirees
NWTC's newest retirees were honored recently with an afternoon social
and program. The 2007-2008 retirees included: (front, left to right) Ellice
DeBenedetto, Sarah Neal, Jan Schoenebeck, Linda Stacie. (Back, left to
right) Mary Zablocki, Michael Shores, Larry Huber, Dan Rudolph, David
Molnar, Lynn Herold, Gail Mandli, and Don Whitson. Additional retirees
this year were Sharon Chase, John Gaywont, Connie Tesch, Gary
Magee, Margo Duffy, Stan Rickert and Tom Grohne.
Faculty and Staff Retirees
Sharon Chase
Basic Education Instructor –
28 1 ⁄2 years
Ellice DeBenedetto
Librarian, Marinette –
7 1 ⁄2 years
Margo Duffy, English Language
Learner Instructor –
20 years
John (Jack) Gaywont
Mathematics Instructor
24 1 ⁄2 years
Tom Grohne
WMEP Sales Rep –
10 years
Lynn Herold
Counselor –
15 years
Larry Huber
Network Specialist Instructor –
10 years
Gary Magee
Architectural Technology Instructor –
19 years
Gail Mandli
Corrections Science Instructor –
8 years
David Molnar
Supervisory Management Instructor –
32 years
Sarah Neal
Dental Hygiene Instructor –
30 1 ⁄2 years
Stan Rickert
Mathematics Instructor –
20 years
Dan Rudolph
Maintenance Mechanic –
31 years
Jan Schoenebeck
Business Technology Instructor –
22 years
Michael Shores
Network Specialist Instructor –
16 1 ⁄2 years
Linda Stacie
Publications Designer –
34 1 ⁄2 years
Connie Tesch
Basic Education Office Supervisor –
16 1 ⁄2 years
Don Whitson
Library Computer Lab Aide –
9 years
Mary Zablocki
Traffic Safety Specialist –
36 1 ⁄2 years
Join the 5th Annual
Love Lights
Tribute
Honor someone who has
made a difference.
Sponsor an NWTC Love Light
in their name
• Red lights are memorials to loved
ones who are gone from our lives,
but still in our hearts.
• Green lights recognize individuals
or groups for their service, support
or achievements.
• Proceeds provide educational
opportunities for deserving students.
Contact Crystal Heckel
at (920) 498-5541 for details.
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ALUMNI NEWS
Practical Nursing program celebrates 50 years and 2,306
NWTC Practical Nursing graduating class of 1959
Current and former practical nurses: Grab your
black pens, pocket scissors, white hats, those
cherished pins, your mementos and your
memories. NWTC is celebrating you this fall.
Practical Nursing program alumni and other
interested PNs are invited to an Open House at
NWTC on Friday, October 3, 2008. The College
is celebrating 50 years of the Practical Nursing
program by gathering graduates to create a
historical display, see what's new and share the
proud history of this unique profession.
“NWTC to me is not just a school - it’s my
school,” says Donna Van Rooy, a 1980 graduate
and now an instructor in the PN program. “Who
would have thought, 28 years ago, that my car
would still be in the parking lot?”
For years, Van Rooy and other Health Sciences
faculty have been collecting items and stories
from the program's past. This will be their first
opportunity to share them with alumni. They are
gathering personal stories - like ironing uniforms,
kneeling on the floor to check skirt length, and
studying alongside the Sisters of St. Francis as
they prepared to serve St. Vincent and St. Mary's
Hospitals. (See sidebar, “You can participate
before the event!”)
Graduates will notice new features in the new
Health Sciences building - like the Human Patient
S i m u l a t o r, a computerpacked
mannequin that
can provide realistic
responses to student
care (programmed and
managed by PN
graduate Barb Rudolph).
Other additions include
Service Learning, an
initiative to let students
apply their professional
skills to real civic needs;
and the N.E.W. Clinic at
NWTC, which provides
health care to the lowincome
uninsured.
But some things have
barely changed in
50 years - using hot
dogs to practice
vaccinations; agonizing over the Body Structure
and Function class; reading from Success in
Practical/Vocational Nursing by retired NWTC
instructor Helen Howlett; and that white hat with
the light blue stripes - even though PNs no
longer traditionally wear them on the job.
H i s t o r i c a l l y, nurses received no formal training -
they might be volunteers, family members, paid
attendants, or simply caring people. The first
class for formal training of practical nurses was
held in Brooklyn in 1892, and due to its success,
other programs soon followed. These trained
nurses taught basic well-baby care, infection
control and hygienic patient care. Their impact
was immediate - including helping parents save
over 1,200 babies from infant cholera in 1893,
and reducing absenteeism in local schools.
Throughout history, wars have accentuated the
need for nurses. During the 1940’s, there were
more than a half-million PNs in the United
States. By 1955, all states had laws for
licensing PNs. Three years later, NWTC was
among the first Wisconsin locations to enroll
PN students.
To learn more, watch NWTC's Alumni
Association web site at www.nwtc.edu and
your mail.
Did you know … ?
• 97% of NWTC's most
recent PN graduates
passed their NCLEX-PN
exam, compared with a
national average of 87%.
• NWTC's first PN class
entered in 1958 and
graduated October 3,1 9 5 9 .
• O r i g i n a l l y, NWTC-Green
Bay (then Green Bay
Vocational Institute) was the
only place in Northeast
Wisconsin where students
could earn their PN
diploma. It was one of the
first programs in Wi s c o n s i n .
• NWTC now offers the PN
program in Green Bay,
Sturgeon Bay, Shawano
and Marinette.
• In 2005, NWTC’s PN
program became the first
year of Associate Degree
Nursing, in response to the
projected shortage of health
care workers.
• Experts predict a significant
nursing shortage as soon
as 2015.
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graduates
Save the date
Practical Nursing
50th Anniversary
Celebration
Friday, October 3, 2008
NWTC Health Sciences Center,
Green Bay Campus
Open House:
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Refreshments
• Lab tours
• Historical displays and mementos
• Stories from LPNs in Northeast
Wisconsin
Program to honor PN graduates:
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
You can participate
before the event!
• Write down a favorite story about being
an NWTC student or a practical nurse to
share with fellow graduates.
• Send photos - including class photos.
Photos can be returned if they are
clearly labeled, or NWTC can add
them to our archive. Details about
who and what is pictured are
appreciated.
• Bring items from nursing's past -
tools, uniforms, equipment, etc. Items
can be picked up after the Open
House or added to NWTC's archive.
Background about your item(s) is
appreciated.
Bring or send to:
NWTC Health Sciences
P.O. Box 19042, 2740 W. Mason Street,
Green Bay, WI, 54307-9042.
For information or e-mail submissions,
contact Crystal Heckel, (920) 498-5541
or crystal.heckel@nwtc.edu
Submission deadline is 7 p.m.,
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008.
2008 Distinguished Alumni Award
Saturday,
December 6
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
NWTC-Green Bay
Student Center
THOMAS J. HINZ
Criminal Justice -Law Enforcement, 1976
NWTC Alumni Association presents 2008 Distinguished
Alumni Award to Brown County Executive Thomas J. Hinz
Hinz graduated from NWTC's Law Enforcement program in 1976
and began a distinguished career with the Green Bay Police
Department, including six years as Assistant Police Chief. He
was the first recipient of the Wisconsin Attorneys General Law
Enforcement Officer of the Year award and was awarded the
police department’s first Medal of Valor for jumping into the Fox
River to save a woman who attempted suicide. He left in 1996 to serve as Brown County
Sheriff. In 2000, he retired and began teaching at NWTC, then became NWTC's first
Security Manager. He began NWTC’s Student Security program to increase diversity in
law enforcement. In April of 2007, he took office as Brown County Executive.
Hinz has always been a vocal advocate for technical education. “I just think NWTC is
really a jewel in our community,” he said. “Whether you're looking for economic
development, welding, marketing, or law enforcement, NWTC can retool itself a lot faster
than some other institutions and stay contemporary.”
He funds scholarships to help students earn a high school equivalency diploma and enter
NWTC degree programs. “Without going to NWTC under the G.I. Bill, I wouldn’t be where
I am today. It opened a lot of doors for me.” Hinz has also been a tireless volunteer. He
serves on the boards of the Golden House of Brown County, United Hmong Community
Center, the Crime Prevention Foundation and Special Olympics of Wisconsin.
Art & Craft Fair
Questions, or for vendor information,
contact Pat Prunty:
(920) 498-6970 or pat.prunty@nwtc.edu
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Kiel resident Katie Kohlmann
brought home a silver medal in
Residential Wiring from the
national SkillsUSA
Championships held June 25-
26 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kohlmann is a May 2008
graduate of the NWTC
Electricity program. Kolhmann
was one of four NWTC
contestants who competed in
the championships. A l s o
participating were Dan Mocco,
a May 2008 graduate of the
Machine Tool Operation
program, who placed fifth in the
CNC Machining Contest; Paul
White, a May 2008 graduate of
the Welding program, who
competed in the We l d i n g
contest; and Matt Guth, a
student in the CNC Te c h n i c i a n
program, who competed in the
Precision Machining
Technology Contest – all are
from Green Bay. Part of the
44th Annual SkillsUSA N a t i o n a l
Leadership and Skills
Conference, the SkillsUSA
Championships is the nationallevel
competition for public high
school and college/
postsecondary technical
students enrolled in trade,
technical, and skilled service
profession instructional
programs. More than
5000 individuals
competed in 91 handson
skill and leadership
c o m p e t i t i o n s .
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Ninety-nine NWTC students were inducted into the Beta Nu Theta Chapter of the Phi
Theta Kappa International Honor Society in April. “Phi Theta Kappa is a wonderful
organization,” said Megan Popkey, NWTC Phi Theta Kappa co-advisor. “It celebrates
academic success and achievement in addition to fostering the leadership development of
our students here at NWTC.” To be eligible for membership into Phi Theta Kappa,
students must be enrolled in an associate degree program and must have completed at
least 12 associate degree credits while maintaining a 3.5 grade point average.
A team of NWTC students
won the Wi s c o n s i n
Electrathon Fox Va l l e y
Tech Spring Classic held
May 2-3 at Wi s c o n s i n
International Raceway in
Kaukauna. This electric
vehicle competition for
high school and college
students tested
participants on how far
their electric cars could go
in one hour. Teams also
competed for best car
design, braking, and
m a n e u v e r a b i l i t y. NWTC
team members included Ryan We n z l i c k, Robert Livingston, and Brian Dowling, all of
Green Bay; Logan Rasner, Wallace, Mich.; and Phil Golden, Two Rivers. All are students or
recent grads of engineering-related programs at NWTC. Paper Converting Machine Company
of Green Bay was a major sponsor of the student project.
Members of NWTC Robotics Team 1 – Logan Rasner, Wallace, Mich.; and
Ryan Wenzlick, Ron Ropson, and Jon Karchinski, all of Green Bay – won
the Wisconsin Technical College System Robotics Challenge. All of the team
members are students or recent grads of engineering-related programs at
NWTC. The competition challenged the students to design and build a fully
independent robot – needing no human control or guidance after being
switched on – that could navigate through one of two timed task courses.

FOUNDATION NEWS
Funds raised for fire protection and emergency medical training
Emergency medical services and fire protection programs at
NWTC got a much-needed boost from a fundraising
campaign that will enable the College to purchase new
training equipment.
Thanks to the generous support of the business community,
$79,345 was raised during the NWTC Educational
F o u n d a t i o n’s second annual “A Day for NWTC” campaign.
Community and NWTC volunteers visited about 225
businesses to promote the importance of technical education
and to seek their financial support for the College’s
emergency medical services and fire protection training.
“Our communities’ emergency medical and fire protection
needs depend upon predominantly volunteer emergency
caregivers, trained by NWTC to function in demanding
circumstances,” said Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn, NWTC college
president. “Our programs deliver comprehensive training that
provides the student with realistic situations that EMS and fire
protection personnel face daily in the line of duty.”
This year’s event co-chairs were George Semenak,
Georgia-Pacific, and Dr. Paul Summerside, Aurora BayCare
Medical Center. The two organizations were joined by Oneida
Nation, Jag Inc., and the Grainger Foundation as the
fundraising campaign’s major contributors.
Thank you, A Day For NWTC donors!
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Educational Foundation recognizes your commitment
to education and investment in tomorrow’s workforce.
We sincerely appreciate the generosity of all the A Day for NWTC donors.
Leadership Gifts
President Level
Executive Level
Green Bay Packers
VOS Electric Inc.
Partner Level
Anchor Coupling
Bay Area Medical Center
Brander Construction Technology, Inc.
Cellcom
Davis & Kuelthau, S.C.
Godfrey & Kahn
M & I Bank
Pioneer Credit Union
Robinson Metal, Inc.
Schneider National Foundation
ThedaCare
Advisor Level
Cleaning Systems, Inc.
Countryside Veterinary Clinic, LLC
Emmons Business Interiors, LLC
Fabio Perini North America
Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust
Green Bay West Rotary Club
Howard Immel, Inc.
IEI General Contractors
Krueger International, Inc.
PCM Employees Credit Union
Robert W. Baird and Co, Inc.
Sanimax
Stephenson National Bank & Trust
Team Industries
The Selmer Company
Tosca Limited
In Memory of Charles A. Conway
Verhalen Commercial Interiors
Together, we
raised $79,345
Director Level
Becks Quality Cabinets
Benefit Advantage Inc.
Comfort Suites Green Bay
Contract Transport Services, Inc.
Fosber America, Inc.
Global Recognition Inc.
In memory of Cpl. Jessica A. Ellis,
combat medic
Nicolet Plastics, Inc.
Optima Machinery Corporation
Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son
Schneider Community Credit Union
George & Nancy Semenak
Webster Dental Associates SC
Associate Level
Deprez Financial
Dr. Moira K. Kraft
Dr. C.J. Van Sistine
H. J. Martin and Son, Inc.
Doug Landwehr
N.E.W. Credit Union
Nature’s Edge Photography
Premier Community Bank
Invest in tomorrow’s workforce. Donate today! www.nwtc.edu
Contact Crystal Heckel at (920) 498-5541 or crystal.heckel@nwtc.edu
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Bleser family creates scholarship to help Shawano residents become nurses
$50,000 donation will help students with financial need succeed
Carol Bleser (far left) visited the
NWTC-Shawano nursing lab and
saw students using the SimMan,
a computer-controlled
mannequin that can be
programmed to respond
realistically to treatment. Bleser
passed away shortly after this
photo was taken, but her family's
support of the Shawano Center
will have lasting impacts. Wi t h
Carol were (left to right) Debbie
White, coordinator for the NWTC
Regional Center in Shawano;
Missy Hartwick Associate Degree
Nursing instructor; and student
Mary Rosenfeldt, taking
SimMan's blood pressure.
More Shawano County residents can
now become nurses, thanks to several
generous donations from the Bleser
Family Foundation, most recently a
$50,000 scholarship endowment for
Shawano County residents who enroll
in NWTC’s Practical Nurse and
Associate Degree Nursing programs.
Debbie White, coordinator of NWTC's
Regional Center in Shawano, said the
family's past donations had been
anonymous, so she is grateful that the
family agreed to publicize the gifts now.
“ We have been unable to publically
thank the Blesers in the past,” White
said. "Now we can give them a huge
'thank you' for their dedication
and support.”
White said their contributions were vital
to starting and expanding Shawano
programs:
• The recent $50,000 endowed
scholarship donation will make
college possible for deserving
students in need
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• A $30,000 Bleser gift in 2005 allowed
NWTC-Shawano to purchase
SimMan, a computer-laden
mannequin that can provide realistic
responses to students' treatments -
even developing life-threatening
complications - training students to
provide excellent care after
graduation.
• A $25,000 Bleser donation in 2004
provided the nursing lab equipment
that made it possible for NWTC to
o ffer nursing programs in Shawano.
“Most small communities cannot bring
this type of education so close to
home,” White said. “If it were not for the
Bleser Family Foundation, we would
not have the Nursing A s s i s t a n t ,
Practical Nursing and Associate Degree
Nursing programs.”
Scholarships will be funded with the
investment earnings from the Bleser
f a m i l y’s original $50,000 permanently
endowed donation. Shawano County
residents who enroll in NWTC’s
Practical Nursing and Associate Degree
Nursing programs will be considered for
awards based on financial need. T h e
scholarships are expected to help more
community residents qualify for highwage
jobs, benefit the local economy,
and address the projected health
care shortage.
Sandra Duckett, chief operating off i c e r
for the NWTC Educational Foundation,
said, “The Bleser Family Foundation
Endowment creates opportunities for
motivated people to enter an industry
where they are greatly needed and
earn good wages, all while remaining in
Shawano. The Blesers are giving the
gift of a college education to people
who might not otherwise have access,
and they are helping the Shawano
community remain whole, strong, and
ready for the future. What a
tremendous legacy!”

Landscape Horticulture students
create garden retreat for
Golden House families
NWTC students recently created a garden for families
affected by domestic violence.
Students in the Landscape Horticulture program built a
family-friendly meditation garden at Golden House in Green
Bay. They worked with instructor David Wright, using a
design by student Jesse Hesyck.
Suzanne Morrin-Ritter, NWTC's
AmeriCorps VISTA Service-Learning
coordinator, made the project her mission,
soliciting in-kind donations from area
businesses on behalf of the NWTC
Educational Foundation. When Golden
House dedicated the garden in June,
Ritter was there.
“A mother with a young daughter spoke,” Ritter said. “She
talked about how hard the transition was for her family when
they moved into the Golden House, and having the garden
helped them stay connected. She spoke about the calming
effect the garden had for her and her family, and how they
have spent a good bit of time sitting in it.”
“Tell me and I forget;
teach me and I
remember,
involve me and I learn.”
—Benjamin Franklin
Although the garden serves Golden House families, Ritter
said the purpose of service learning is to build “can-do,
will-do adults.” While the students met a community need,
they also gained experience as landscape professionals
and as citizens.
Partners in the project included Green Bay East High School,
whose students grew and planted annual flowers for the
garden and cooked for the dedication
barbeque; Golden House volunteers
and the Volunteer Center of Brown
County; and area businesses, which
donated materials.
Most NWTC degree programs now
include service learning, which builds
meaningful community service and
reflection into curriculum to enrich the learning experience,
teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.
Invest in tomorrow’s
workforce
www.nwtc.edu
Donate today!
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Foundation funds student projects
With the altruistic support from donors, the NWTC Educational Foundation helps enrich learning that takes place
at NWTC through service learning, hands-on projects and specialized trainings. “We believe in fostering the
creative ways our instructors integrate learning into the curriculum,” said Crystal Heckel, NWTC development
specialist. “We understand that sometimes the most valuable learning can take place outside of the classroom.”
During the 2007-2008 academic year, the NWTC Foundation,
through the NWTC Fund, financed seven service learning or special projects:
China Study Abroad 2008
This summer architecture students
explored the architectural and cultural
traditions of China. In Beijing, the
group experienced four examples of
classical Chinese architecture: the
Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven,
the Ming Tombs and Summer Palace.
Students got a chance to experience
village life in China with five days spent
at the Great Wall of China in
Jinshanling. Students later visited
Shanghai, viewing modern architecture
with a day trip to Suzhou which is
known as the “Venice of China.” A visit
to the Shanghai Urban Planning
Museum included a vast scale model
of urban Shanghai as it will look in
2020, a master plan full of endless
skyscrapers punctuated occasionally
by patches of green.
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Literacy Green Bay
NWTC students and staff
enhanced Literacy Green
Bay’s childcare setting by
being childcare volunteers and
by putting their skills into
practice — determining room
arrangement and what
materials were lacking. Real
work settings developed
student learning and brought
theory into practice.
In Harm’s Way
NWTC’s Public Safety Division held a two-day seminar
on suicide prevention strategies specifically for public
servants due to the high-risk factors in this career field.
Take Back the Night
Administrative Assistant and Office Assistant students
assisted the Sexual Assault Center with the clerical tasks
for the Take Back the Night events and a community wide
training workshop regarding sexual assault. After the
workshop and a rally, NWTC students led a march
through the streets of downtown Green Bay.
House of Hope
Working with House of Hope (a residential facility for
homeless women, ages 18-24, either pregnant or with
young children) students examined the role of
relationships with family and community in early childhood
education. This activity gave the students an opportunity
to practice their skills working with families as parent
educators and modeling developmentally appropriate
practices with children.
Electric Car
NWTC’s Society of Wisconsin Electronic and Automation
Technicians (S.W.E.A.T.) team of electrical, mechanical,
and automation students took on the challenge of
designing and building an electric car that competed in
Wisconsin Electrathon Events.
De Pere Build a Home Project
NWTC is involved in an ongoing partnership designed
to grow the construction industry’s skilled workforce
while providing real-world learning experiences and
credits for some area high school students. NWTC
Electricity students are partnered with high school
students to mentor and are involved by providing the
initial and finishing electrical framework in the home.
Help impact learning and lives
To make a tax-deductible donation to the
NWTC Fund, go to www.nwtc.edu and
click on “Foundation and Alumni,”
call (920) 498-5541 or e-mail
crystal.heckel@nwtc.edu.
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FOUNDATION AWARDS BANQUET
Annual awards banquet highlights donors
The NWTC Educational Foundation’s
annual awards banquet, held
We d n e s d a y, March 19, at the
SC Grand in De Pere, was attended by
450 people, including donors, students
and families. Hosting this special donor
recognition and scholarship awards
banquet emphasizes the importance of
our donors and recognizes their
generous contributions. Pictured with
College President Dr. Jeff Rafn
are the donors who received
recognition plaques.
Tom & Ursula Hinz were recognized for supporting the annual Love Lights Tribute as
Diamond Community Angels, and also for their fundraising commitment to basic
education and students preparing for General Educational Development tests or High
School Equivalency Diplomas. The fund started by Tom & Ursula has gro w n
to over $14,000.
Since 2002 Harry Macco, owner of Hillcrest Homes, has
funded over $25,000 in scholarships for students from East
De Pere high school. In addition, his annual financial
support of the De Pere Home Build project has been
instrumental in providing young people with hands-on
l e a rning and training opportunities in home building.
Mark Blohm, NWTC instructor, was recognized for his
annual commitment to scholarships for students in the
Auto Collision Repair and Refinish program and for actively
p romoting the employee giving campaign at NWTC.
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FOUNDATION AWARDS BANQUET
Fourteen new scholarships
were presented this year
Two-hundred-fifty scholarships totaling over
$137,700 were given out to deserving students
during this year’s banquet. Fourteen new
scholarships were awarded and 24 donors
increased either the dollar amount or the number
of scholarships they awarded. This is part of a
record year for the Foundation which disbursed
over $428,000 in scholarships, exceeding last
year by over $104,800. It is part of a growing
trend for the NWTC Educational Foundation,
which has distributed more funding each year for
the past several years.
New to this year’s award banquet:
ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
Baycare Clinic Foundation
Bleser Family Foundation
Door County Learning in Retirement
Doug Doeren Memorial
Gene Haas Foundation
Greater Green Bay Area Lodging Association
IAAP (International Association of Administrative
Professionals)
Jerry Lieuwen Memorial
Jack and Engrid Meng Scholarship
Howard Patterson Scholarship
Richard Smith Memorial
Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care
Wisconsin Public Service-Tim Howard Memorial
Door County Learning in
Retirement established a
scholarship for students
over the age of 40 who are
in programs leading to
careers in health or medical
related fields. Sam
Castagna, vice-president of
the organization, presented
a $500 scholarship to
Debbra Gossen, a student in
the Associate Degree
Nursing program. Debbra is
quoted as saying, “Thank
you so much for allowing
this dream to materialize!”
The Gene Haas Foundation
funded two scholarships
this year in the amount of
$2,500 each for students in
machinist-related training
programs. Tim Turner,
representing the Gene
Haas Foundation,
presented one of the
scholarships to Cindy
LaBarge, a student in the
Machine Tooling
Technics program.
Donors of annual scholarships meet new students every year
Foundation Board Member Deborah
Thundercloud presents Casey Pries,
a student in the Civil Engineering Technology
program, with the annual Ryan C. Broehm
Memorial scholarship in the amount of $500.
Susan Lin, granddaughter of Catherine E. & Myrl
S. Apple, presented Brandon Peterson, a
Business Management program student, with
one of five $1,000 Apple Family scholarships.
Cathy Dworak of the Green Bay
Packers presented Kensy Nunez with
one of fifteen scholarships awarded
by the Packers at the banquet.
Kensy is in the Early Childhood
Education program.
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FOUNDATION AWARDS BANQUET
The following donors increased either the amount or the number
of their scholarships awards:
Catherine E. & Myrl S. Apple Family
Leah Mae Brenden Memorial
Joseph Carroll Memorial
Sara L. Davis Memorial
Dental Assistant Program
Michael Earle Memorial
Green Bay Botanical Garden
K.W. Haubenschild Memorial
Kenneth W. Haubenschild Memorial
IFMA (Facilities Management)
Jacksonport Women’s Club
James M. Johnson Memorial
Dorothy Krohn Memorial
Joel D. Lain Memorial
Officer Stephanie Markins Memorial
Northeast Wisconsin Dental Assistant Association
Marcia Olejniczak Memorial
Ralph C. Pratt Memorial
The President’s Fund
Stephenson National Bank & Trust In Honor of Louis W. Staudenmaier
Triple H Scholarships
Jim Truttmann “Extra Mile/Don’t Panic” Memorial
Eric D. Vande Yacht Memorial
Don Woefel Memorial
Scholarship recipients sat at tables with the donors of their respective scholarships. All in attendance
appreciated this format. Scholarship recipients were able to meet and thank the wonderful people who
helped them to further their education and career opportunities; and donors heard first-hand how their
support has changed the lives of local students.
Create a scholarship fund and make a difference in the life of an NWTC student.
Contact Crystal Heckel, Development Specialist, (920) 498-5541
or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5541.
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FOUNDATION AWARDS BANQUET
Students send words of thanks
“I cannot tell you how much it means to me to have someone out there who
believes in my goals and aspirations enough to want to support them
through a scholarship. I would have never found my passion for
architecture or set such ambitious goals, had it not been for NWTC bringing
it out of me. In turn, I never would have even made it to NWTC alone, had
it not been for those who believed in me, and supported me, whether it be
through monetary support or the kind of support given through kind
thoughts and words...everyone at the NWTC Alumni Association has done
a tremendous job at supporting me in both ways.”
John Maternoski, receiving one of ten NWTC Alumni Association
scholarships from Char Meier, President of the Alumni Association
“Through your generous scholarships you provide me with
the support and encouragement I need to continue this
leap of faith.”
Debbra Gossen
Leah Mae Brenden Memorial Scholarship
Door County Learning in Retirement Scholarship
Teri Trybek Memorial Scholarship
“Thanks to your generous support I am the first in my
family to attend college. I have always dreamed of
continuing my education beyond high school, and patrons
like you made it possible for me and many other students
to pursue their dreams.”
Mai See Lor
Dorothy Krohn Memorial Scholarship
“The money that I received will help me a lot with
schooling and...in furthering my education. I will make
sure I use this money with great care.”
Brittany Salentine
R.J. and James J. Van Essen Memorial Scholarship
“I will be graduating in May 2008 with my associate
degree in Health Care Business Services. My
experiences as a student at NWTC are memorable and
rewarding. As I begin my new career, I will not forget
those who made this journey possible through
scholarships, career counseling and moral support.”
Rosemary Gajewski
Linda M. (Gasperini) Todey Memorial Scholarship
Don Woefel Memorial Scholarship
THE NEXT NWTC FOUNDATION BANQUET WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2009.
Yes! I/we want to make a difference in the future
of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.
Cut along dotted line
NWTC Fund—Support top College priorities
Name ____________________________________________
Address __________________________________________
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Phone (________) __________________________________
Email:____________________________________________
2740 W. Mason St., P.O. Box 19042, Green Bay, WI 54307-9042
For further information or questions, please call:
Crystal Heckel, Development Specialist, (920) 498-5541.
Scholarships—Help deserving students
fulfill their educational dreams
Where it is needed most
Method of payment
___ Payment enclosed.
(Please make checks payable to:
NWTC Educational Foundation)
___ Pledge amount of $_____________.
(Please send an invoice to me.)
___ Online giving available for pledges or credit
cards at www.nwtc.edu; click on Foundation.

P O Box 19042
2740 West Mason Street
Green Bay, WI 54307-9042
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S.
POSTAGE PAID
Permit No. 162
GREEN BAY, WI
B J Cassidy
Foundation President
Foundation Board Members
Steven Taylor
Foundation Vice-President
Cathy A. Dworak
Foundation
Secretary/Treasurer
Bob Atwell
Richard Blahnik
Philip Brehm
Dr. Kaye Cole
Michael Frohna
Terry Fulwiler
Tom Herlache
Lee Hoffmann
Carl W. Kuehne
Joe Langer
Pat LaViolette
Harry Macco
George Semenak
Donsia Strong Hill
Deborah Thundercloud
Gerald VandeLoo
Wisconsin Public Service
Foundation, Retired
Northwestern Mutual Life
Green Bay Packers
Nicolet National Bank
Retired, Bank One
Everson, Whitney, Everson & Brehm
The Cole Group
Bellin Health
WS Packaging
Baylake Bank, Sturgeon Bay
FEECO International
American Foods Group
Schneider National
Community Volunteer
Hillcrest Homes
Georgia-Pacific
Godfrey & Kahn SC
Oneida Tribe
Schenck Business Solutions
Dan Wollin
PCM Employees Credit Union
NWTC Alumni Representative
The Friends of NWTC magazine is published twice
yearly by the NWTC College Advancement Office.
Vice President of College Advancement Sandra Duckett
Foundation Director
Development Specialist
Friends of NWTC Editor and Writer
Graphic Designer
Photographer
Contributing Writers
NWTC Alumni Association
Board Members
President, Kelly Hafeman
Vice President, Karen Knox
Secretary, Nancy Doeren
Representative to the Foundation Board, Dan Wollin
Darlene Boettcher
Russ Boettcher
Jackie Goral
Karen Knox
Todd LoCascio
Claire Lofdahl
Ann Lotter
Char Meier
Shelley McDermid
Karen Skar
Nicole Welch
Board members address important issues such as
membership, alumni awards, alumni scholarships
and fundraising.
Get involved.
Join online at www.nwtc.edu Click on “Foundation and Alumni”
Sandra Kraft
Crystal Heckel
Ann Malvitz
Jane Kleineschay
CJ Janus
Casey Fryda
Sandra Kraft
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is committed to equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its
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