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ALUMNI NOTES Keith Yanko ’95 to Jill Jaeschke Jessaca Frost ’02 to James Hart Jennifer Neuser ’05 to Steve Schweiner Sarah Maruszczak ’06 to Florian Chojnacki Jr. Kara Rentmeester ’06 to Brian Navin ’07 Lindsay Rose ’06 to Pheng Moua Brittany Brodziski ’09 chemistry, works in quality control and laboratory testing at Schwabe Pharmaceuticals, formerly Enzymatic Therapy, Green Bay. Amber Burgess ’09 social work, is a community services specialist for Lakeshore CAP, Inc. for Kewaunee and Door counties. Samantha Douglas ’09 business administration, is an investor relations specialist for UMB Fund Services in Milwaukee. Julie Flenz ’09 business administration, is an independent beauty consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Nicholas Hitt ’09 communication, is a claims assistant for the Department of Veteran Affairs. Kati Leon Ortega ’09 chemistry and Spanish, is an analytical chemist for U.S. Water Services in Saint Michael, Minn. Matthew Kehl ’09 computer science and human development, is a report coordinator for UnitedHealth Care in Wausau. 22 May 2011 Marriages & Unions Whether it’s Lambeau Cottage along the bayshore, the University Union, or Lenfestey Courtyard in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall, alumni are starting to think “alma mater” when choosing their wedding or reception sites. This photo shows a June 2010 gathering at Lambeau Cottage. Melissa Detert ’07 to Joe Maroszek Jon Maehler ’07 to Marisa Greguoli Denise Martin ’07 to Jonathan Humphrey Stacy Pepper ’07 to Morley Rendmeister Lacey Samz ’07 to Kevin Panzarella ’08 Stephanie Steinke ’08 to Doug Anderson Meagan Davis ’09 to Adam Baldwin ’08 David Luedtke ’09 business administration, is the vice president of Luedtke Lumber, Inc. in Lomira. Five women were selected this spring to compete for the title of Wisconsin’s 64th Alice in Dairyland and a one-year appointment in the state Department of Agriculture as a rov- Melander ing ambassador for Wisconsin products. Holly Melander of Merrill is a December 2009 communication grad who has worked in PR and whose family had a maple syrup operation. She is currently an account manager for Independent Procurement Alliance Program, a dairy distribution and supply company. Amy Roden, a December 2010 communication grad, works for her family’s dairy farm near West Bend and has promoted beekeeping and the state’s honey Roden industry. Katie Messner ’09 English, is an area assistant sales manager for the Boston Store in Kohler. Jaurdon Nelson ’09 human development and psychology, is a lead line therapist for Phoenix Behavioral Health Services, LLC, Manitowoc. Heidi Process ’09 English and humanistic studies, is an English teacher in the Boscobel Area School District. Seth Spading ’09 communication, is employed as a process analyst at Best Buy corporate headquarters in Richfield, Minn., just south of the Twin Cities. Spading Neil Wender ’09 business administration, is a pricing analyst for Roehl Transport, Inc. in Green Bay. Aimee (Helbing) Elandt ’10 associates of arts and sciences, is the office manager for Broadway Automotive in Green Bay. Ryan Fantozzi ’10 communication, has worked for Midwest Communications, Green Bay since August of 2009. He works for four stations, WNFL, WIXX, WYDR and WRQE, working behind the scenes and as a fill-in co-host for the Maino and Nick show and as a DJ for WIXX. He guests on Y100 discussing local and national sports topics. Anges (Steiner) Gretzinger ’10 interdisciplinary studies, works with special education students for the Madison Metro School District. Kelly (Magnin) Hirsch ’10 social work, is a program coordinator for the Mauthe Center (formerly the Ecumenical Center) at UW-Green Bay and is a Native American education coordinator for the Ashwaubenon School District. Graduating class speaker Amii John’10 art, graduated summa cum laude and earned a warm ovation for her address to her fellow graduates during December Commencement. She credited faculty John members for encouraging her to have fun, take chances artistically, and not be afraid of exploring unknown territory. John wore items reflecting her Native American heritage at Commencement. Instead of a mortarboard, for example, she wore a turn-of-the-century derby hat, adorned with beadwork and an eagle feather. The hat was given to her as a gift by a tribal elder. Ben Kvalo ’10 business administration, is a sales representative for Magnum Broadcasting in Portage. He writes, ”I got hired on March 1st because of my experiences re-starting the radio station at UWGB, so my experience I gained on campus got me a job pretty soon after Kvalo graduation. :-)” Jami Nitti ’10 design arts, is a parttime sign-maker/graphic artist for Dean Distributing, Inc. Jenna Nitti ’10 human development and psychology, is an administrative assistant for Dean Distributing, Inc. Rachel Riske ’10 human development and psychology, is an advocate/prevention specialist for the Child Advocacy Center of Family Services in Green Bay. Lisa (Rogich) Rhode ’10 human biology, is a certified pharmacy technician for Aurora Baycare Hospital in Green Bay. Melissa Scheck ’10 English, is a reading teacher at Notre Dame of De Pere Middle School. Max Scheuer ’10 business administration and economics, is a credit analysis for Bank First National in Green Bay. Lola “Little Feather” Skenandore ’10 business administration, passed away this spring at age 36, just a few months after receiving her degree. She is survived by six children. Employed by the Oneida Tribe, she studied First Nations Studies at UW-Green Bay. Erica Van Boxel ’10 master’s in management, is a magazine editor for the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Justin Young ’10 business administration, is a quality assurance analyst for Digital River in Eden Prairie, Minn. Current, the Green Bay area young professionals network, announced its “Future 15” to watch, and UW-Green Bay grads were prominent: Jacqueline Frank ’00 English and history, of the National Railroad Museum; Mary Frank-Arlt ’08 business administration and psychology, of Wisconsin Public Service; Ryan Price ’07 communication, of Schreiber Foods; and Jody Weyers ’96 humanistic studies and communication processes of the American Red Cross Lakeland Chapter. Arlt was also named membership relations chair and Lisa (Vanden Bush) Christensen ’81 business administration, of Wipfli LLP, was named event planning chair. Receiving “Future 15” recognition in Manitowoc County, were Stephanie Henschel ’05 master’s in applied leadership for teaching and learning, of Manitowoc public schools; Sarah Peterson ’00 communication processes, of Bank First National; and Stacie (Pelishek) Schneider ’96 business administration and human development of Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County.
Apply by July: Legacy scholarship for incoming freshman UW-Green Bay-bound students who are following in the footsteps of their parents, step-parents, legal guardians, grandparents, siblings and/or step-siblings can apply for the Alumni Association’s Legacy Scholarship. One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded at the start of the 2011-2012 academic year. The application is due by 4 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2011. Selection will be made by Friday, August 12. All application materials are subject to verification by the Alumni Association. Award criteria and an application can be found at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/benefits/scholarships.asp. Cellcom Marathon benefits from UW-Green Bay volunteers, May 15 If you’re reading this in advance of the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, there’s still time to join UW-Green Bay alumni and friends who stand ready to help the more than 8,000 marathon and half-marathon runners who pass our water station. It’s the sixth year that your Alumni Association is sponsoring and staffing a water station. Set-up begins at 7 a.m. and the station is cleaned-up by 9:30 am. Volunteers get a free t-shirt and food and refreshments at the finish line. The runners come fast and furious and within two hours, they’re gone. At least 30 volunteers needed! Call us! Fore! The 31st Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Call the Alumni Office at (920) 465-2586, or alumni@uwgb.edu to learn more about any of these activities, events and services. alumni@uwgb.edu To affinity…and beyond! May 2011 ALUMNI NEWS Enjoy a day of golf with fellow grads and UW-Green Bay supporters, and support student scholarships, at the 31st annual Scholarship Golf Outing. The event is Friday, June 10, at Royal Scot Golf Course in New Franken. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $85 for an individual and $340 for a foursome. Come with a foursome or get paired up. Featured: a putting contest, 18 holes of golf with power cart, lunch, raffle, course events, hors d’oeuvres reception and more. Prizes awarded for team play, low gross and low net (using a handicap scoring system). Consider a prize donation or a hole sponsorship. The outing is open to all. The Alumni Association partners with nationally recognized, pre-approved companies to offer discounted products and services to UW-Green Bay graduates. These are called affinity programs. Often, when a graduate takes advantage of the offer, a fee/donation is made to the Alumni Association from the partner company. Plus, the personal savings can be substantial. Find out more at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/benefits. To name just a few: • Go Next Travel – first-class overseas trips to Europe and Asia • Bank of America – credit card • Liberty Mutual – home and auto insurance • American Insurance Administrators – group life insurance, health insurance and financial services plans • Three Green Bay-Area hotels – offer discounted rates Campus Discounts and Benefits include: • Phoenix Bookstore - alumni receive 10% off clothing and gift items. When ordering online, enter the word “Alumni” in the special instructions. When visiting the campus bookstore, self-identify at the check-out to receive the discount. • Discounts for a round of golf at the Shorewood Golf Course and yearly membership at the Kress Events Center are available. Check respective websites for the latest information. New-alumni benefits: testing and frames DISCOUNTS Get a 10% discount for alumni and family on undergraduate and graduate preparatory test courses for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT, ACT, SAT, and PSAT classroom onsite, classroom anywhere, on-demand, and tutoring options with Kaplan. The 10% discount may be “stackable” with other national Kaplan promotions. Visit the Alumni Association website “benefits” to learn more. The Alumni Association, the Phoenix Bookstore and University Frames have partnered to offer customized diploma frames. Do you have a favorite campus memory/scene you would like to include with your diploma? Check out the campus scenes and build your customized keepsake. 23
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