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1 A spectrum of joy Professor Gretta Berghammer works with a child who has autism; photo.
2 Interlude dance requested by First Lady Dance will become part of fitness program; photo.
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3 Spectrum of joy Professor Berghammer uses drama to work with children who are on the autism spectrum; photo.
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4 Military families and autism Professor Berghammer is developing programs to assist military families who have children on the autism spectrum; photo.
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5 Campus in color Colorful campus spring scenes; photo.
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6 End of an era: Bartlett and Baker Bartlett Hall is being converted from a dormitory to an office building; Baker Hall will be demolished; photo.
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7 Panther pride alive and well in Europe A number of former UNI basketball players are playing professionally in Europe; photo.
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8 New campus art reflects students' experience Lynn Basa has designed artwork for Sabin Hall and for Panther Village; students assisted with the metal "Bower" sculpture for Panther Village; photo.
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9 Honor your collegiate experience with UNI's class ring Urges students and alumni to purchase a class ring; photo.
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10 Now showing; filmmaker comes full circle Elise Plakke talks about her life as a filmmaker; visited campus to show "14 Minutes", an award-winning short film; photo.
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11 A message from the president of UNI President Allen talks about changes in teacher education, academic restructuring, and program closures; points out difficult budget situation; photo.
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12 Where in the world is UNI? UNI ranked fourth in US for its study abroad program; over 3500 UNI students have studies abroad since 2000; photo.
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13 Discovering why diversity matters Recent Diversity Case Competition held on campus; competitors offer their views; photo.
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14 A moment of reflection with Robert James Waller Professor Waller returned to campus for the Presidential Lecture; offers his views about education and his latest writing; photo.
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15 History research gift honors UNI faculty Kevin Boatright gave $5000 to support research by undergraduates in the Department of History; photo.
16 Imagine the Impact Campaign has raised $138 million so far.
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17 UNI; I am carrying on the tradition! Molly Baumgard talks about her family's experience as students at UNI; photo.
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18 For many of us Sandy Stevens talks about upcoming reunions; photo.
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19 Carol Kruse Retired from teaching and now lives in Shell Rock, Iowa.
20 Clark McCleary Elected president of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils at the organization's annual national conference in San Antonio.
21 Connie Speake Connie Speake retired after teaching 45 years.
22 Dan Staggs Dan Staggs has retired from teaching highschool PE.
23 David Dierks David Dierks retired from teaching for 20 years and has as an adminstrator for the State of Illinois Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
24 David Madden Emeritus professor of creative writing at LSU, released his eleventh work of fiction in Spring 2012.
25 Donald Peters Retired in San Diego and has shot his fourth hole-in-one.
26 Frances Thompson Patterson Retired from teaching early childhood eduaction after 37 years.
27 Gary Maas Retired from teaching in spring 2010 after 50 years. Now he lectures in math at Rutgers University.
28 Gladys Meyer Ebert Retired and lives in Jefferson City, Missouri.
29 Gordon Henry Retired professor emeritus of communications from Newberry College.
30 Hager named Vice President of Administration and Finance Brief biographical sketch of Michael Hager.
31 Janet (Pattee) Chu Janet Chu published a book, "Butterflies of the Colorado Front Rage".
32 Jean Gabel LeWarne World War II Navy Veteran and received her ISTC degree through the GI Bill.
33 Joanne Pogemiller Moard and James Moard Celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in 2011. James taught high school math after serving with the US Naval Security Group. Joanne tought elementary.
34 Judy Boston Judy Boston taught for the Dept. of Defense in England, Puerto Rico, and Germany. She is now retired.
35 Julia Evans Julia Evans moved to Florida.
36 Lee Thomson Lee Thomson has a lounge space in UNI's Industrial Technology Center named in his honor.
37 Linda Andrews Thompson Co-authored two books designed to help parents review their math skills and assist their children with homework.
38 Linnea Loe Graen She and her husband recently visited Australia where she taught in 1983 on a teacher exchange program.
39 Lois (Rammelsberg) Bienlien Lois Bienlien has retired after teaching for over 50 years.
40 Lowell Norman Retired in June 1994 from teaching.
41 Lyle Grooters Retired from Kansas State University in 1995 and now lives on a golf course in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
42 Michael Boyd Currently living in New York, he donated one of his paintings to UNI in memory of his brother, Patrick C. Boyd who died in 2010.
43 Milt Mikesh Milt Mikesh was inducted into the UNI School of Music Jazz Hall of Fame in April 2012.
44 Milton Forbes Milton Forbes retired from the University of the Virgin Islands and lives on an acreage with his wife Marcia.
45 Paul Jones Works three months a year at McMurdo Station Antarctica operating the water plant at America's science base.
46 Phyllis Wray Klein Retired social worker who keeps busy playing violin in the Oklahoma Community Orchestra as well as taking fitness classes, traveling, cooking, gardening and reading.
47 Ray Holtz Ray Holtz is performing in two concert bands.
48 Sharon Benjamin Hann After 44 years of teaching, she is still taking classes in art.
49 Shirley Turbett Johnston She has been married 55 years and has three married daughters and seven grandchildren. She taught for 35 years before retiring.
50 Ted Herbst Ted Herbst is retired and loving life.
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51 Alumna elected shareholder at Davis Brown Brief biographical sketch of Courtney Strutt Todd; photo.
52 Bonita Dostal-Neff Associate proffesor of communication at Valparaiso University and chair of the Board of Directors for Northwest Indiana Lakeshore Public Broadcasting, Inc.
53 Charles Doss Retired after 36 years as an IT analyst in the finance division of Deere & Company. He also retired from the Marine Corps Reserves as a Master Gunnery Sergeant after serving 23 years.
54 Colleen Cahill Holmes Master trainer for "8 to Great: The powerful Process for Positive Change."
55 David Prescott Closed his law office in 2010 and retired after 38 years in private practice. Married to Susan Lund Prescott.
56 Dianne Fagner Social worker with Mercy Hospice and a mental health representative on the Iowa Domestic Abuse Death Review Team.
57 Douglas Danne Wrote a book entitled "Employment Essentials - College Edition."
58 Frank Bergren Retired and living in Tellico Village in East Tennessee after 27 years of teaching and coaching.
59 George Coffin Retired after teaching middle and high school science for 40 years, followed by four years as a substitute in the Missouri area.
60 Howard Sonksen Retired briefly before teaching a secondary special needs program for Francis Lauer Youth Services for three and a half years, currently in his fourth year teaching communications at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa.
61 Jim Meggison Retired after 39 years with the same company in Waterloo.
62 Kathleen Carver Hardwig Retired after 12 years of teaching and 32 years as a real estate broker.
63 Katie Sullivan Mulholland Received the 2011 Iowa Administrator of the Year, Superintendent award.
64 Larry Hays Retired after 33 years as a financial advisor with Stifel Nicolaus & Co's Waterloo branch. He and his wife, Jewell Woody Hays, live in Cedar Falls.
65 Louise Gregory Lives in Fort Collins, Colorado and has completed travel to her seventh continent.
66 Marcia Smith Anton Published a memoir "Becoming Marcia" about her life growing up in Waterloo, currently living in Santa Rosa, California.
67 Mohamedu Jones Named a partner attorney at Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West, LLC in 2011.
68 Nancy Foster Wagoner A nationally-board-certified teacher who has taught in Colifornia, Arizona, and Iowa, reitred after 29 years of teaching.
69 Nancy Harms McIntire Named a Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Educational Leadership.
70 Neal Brees Retired in 2011 after 10 years as director of finance and operations for SAVE, Inc.
71 Randall Thomas Promoted to the rank of associate professor of accounting for Upper Iowa University.
72 Robert Krogh Retired from John Deere in 2009 after 35 years. He also retired from UNI as an adjunct accounting instructor after 25 years.
73 Stefani Petrakis Weber Wrote two books, published in 2006 and 2012.
74 Steve Benson Will be inducted into the Nevada, IA, Sports Hall of Fame. Retired after teaching art for 30 years in Iowa Public Schools.
75 Steve Hummel President of the Dragonfly Society of the Americas.
76 Sue Arrasmith Roman Serves as a French language translator and executive assistant at Integrated Community Development International. She taught for the previous 37 years in Iowa, Michigan and Indiana.
77 Thomas Hennessey Professor of forestry at Oklahoma State University and was recognized for his outstanding performance in the field of forestry education in 2011.
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78 Barbara Ballard Winter Barbara is currently teaching second grade at Sacred Heart School in Oelwein.
79 Bob Younds He is the engineering manager of design automation with Medtronic in Minneapolis.
80 Bruce Jorth Chief risk officer at McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, was recently appointed to the Standing Adcisory Group of the PCAOB and is also a member of the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee.
81 Cindi Rabbitt McDonald Cindi is the associate superintendent of school improvement for Waukee Community School District.
82 Clayton Suntken Clayton is the president of Weedmen Federal Credit Union in Omaha.
83 Curtis Hoff Curtis was named president of the United Bank & Trust in Marshalltown and continues to serve as a lecturerin the College of Business at Iowa State University.
84 David Burrow David was honored with the Diocese of Sioux City's "Excellence in Education" award. He teaches math at Bishop Garrigan High School in Algona.
85 Deb Vangellow Deb was selected as a 2011 U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher by the PGA.
86 Duke Dierks Duke qualified for Ozark National Life Insurance Company's President's Cabinet convention for 2011. He is the company's all-time highest producer.
87 Earlene Hamel Hawley Earlene wrote a drama about the beginning and end of slavery in America, which is being made into a motion picture.
88 Eileen Myers Younds Appointed chief operating officer for Walser Automotive Group in Minneapolis.
89 Elizabeth Cox Brand Elizabeth has been named director at Oregon Department of Community Colleges & Workforce Development.
90 Fighting and writing keeps alumnus busy Tom Atha recently completed a book; has made a career in teaching fighting and swordplay in dramatic productions and movies; photo.
91 Gina Lawrence-Ericson Gina teaches kindergarten at Maxwell-Collins in Maxwell, Iowa.
92 Jay Anliker and Deb Seidl Anliker Jay was named president and CEO for UMR. He and his wife, Deb, have lived in Wausau, Wisconsin since 1993.
93 Jeffrey Kaplan Jeffrey works for NEC Display as a national accounts manager for digital cinema.
94 Jim Hall and Beth Diercks Hall Both Jim and Beth are general managers of Rehab Management Services in Cedar Rapids. Their client base now includes 40 therapy companies with 80 clinic locations in more than 20 states.
95 Jon Buse Jon became dean of students at Kirkwood Community College in 2011 and previously the UNI dean of students since 2007.
96 Kim Drake Walker Kim was a finalist for the 2011 Iowa History Teacher of the Year award.
97 Leslie Milota Hepting Leslie is the senior director OTB operations at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots. She began her career in 1993 as a marketing specialist.
98 Lisa Wiese Schoon Lisa is a special education instructor at Preston High School in Preston, Iowa.
99 Margaret Frank Guetzko Margaret is teaching Spanish at Highland Community Schools in Riverside. She has four children including one enrolled at UNI.
100 Patricia Cahoy Cunningham Named Merrimack High School's 2011 Teacher of the Year and will be a clarinet soloist with the New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra in April 2012.
101 Richard Thomas Richard is VP and controller at Norris Brothers Co. Inc. He is also the secretary and treasurer of Glasonbury Building Contractors, LLC.
102 Sheryl Shaeffer Moore Sheryl is the principal of Montgomery ISD Middle School in Texas and was named Principal of the Year of Region VI.
103 Terry York Terry received an MBA from Kaplan University in 2011 and was promoted with Novartis Pharmaceutical to TOBI-account manager for South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri.
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104 Allyssa Koch Billhorn Allysa lives in Wilton with her husband and children and works part time as a marketing and communications coordinator for the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
105 Alumni get creative with Strayer-Wood Theatre Patrick Elkins-Zeglarski and Gary Kelley work together on production of "Bat Boy: the Musical"; photo.
106 Bradley Bechtold Bradley has been with John Deere Power Systems since 2005 and was appointed project manager in May 2011.
107 Brenda Maiers Becker Brenda was formerly the 8th grade science teacher at Maquoketa Valley Middle School and was a finalist for 2012 Iowa Teacher of the Year.
108 Bryan Van Gelder and Natalee Kluis Van Gelder Bryan is the director of music for Rincon United Church of Christ and a stay-at-home dad and Natalee is a special ed teacher at Rincon High School.
109 Denise Forney Denise created her first children's CD as an early childhood recording artist with her three children.
110 Fred Lowery Fred is a community-based instructor at Grand Island Senior High School.
111 Gwen Timmerman Gwen is the community liaison at Tyson in Waterloo.
112 Jacinda Grishaber Canfield Jacinda and her family relocated because of her husband's job to Republic, Missouri.
113 Jason Franzenburg Jason received the STEM Teacher of the Year from the Quad Cities Engineering Council.
114 Kurtis Roth Kurtis was promoted to diversion group supervisor with the Drug Enforcement Administration in Boston.
115 Kyle Albertson Kyle sang in the finals of the 41st annual George London Foundation Awards Competition in New York in 2012. He is currently in the studio working on his upcoming engagements.
116 Lisa Gaskell Gruman Lisa is the associate principal at Northwest High School in Shawnee Mission, KS and was named recipient of a 2011 Milken Educator award in 2011.
117 Liz Wall Altemeier Liz was awarded the 2011 Excellence in Education Award for Iowa sponsored by the Iowa State Education Association and Iowa Farm Bureau.
118 Marc Mitchell Mark joined Cerrell Associates as the director of public affairs in 2011 and was appointed as a planning commissioner by the mayor of Redondo, CA in 2011 after serving two years as public works commissioner.
119 Mark Overton and Elke Hollingworth Overton Mark and Elke are both owners of "Saxquest Vintage Saxaphone Shop" and the Sax Museum in Saint Louis Missouri.
120 Matthew Nielsen Matthew was promoted to vice president of acquisition and compaign management at American Express International.
121 Nick Engle Nick was awarded the Young Optometrist of the Year award at the 2011 Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians meeting. He is practicing at Primary Eyecare Group in Brentwood, TN.
122 Robin Fairchild Robin is a marketing operations senior analyst at Dell in Minneapolis.
123 Steven Kwikkel Steven is the Waverly-Shell Rock junior high principal and was awarded the 2011 Iowa Middle Level Principal of the Year.
124 Susan Davis Susan published a second middle grade novel and currently resides in Poughkeepsie, New York.
125 Suzanne Hendrix Suzanne was named one of six winners of of $10,000 rewards at the 41st annual George London Foundation Awards Competition for opera singers in 2012. She teaches voice at Avila University in Kansas City.
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126 Adam Bormann Adam is a manufacturing engineer at John Deere Davenport Works.
127 Alissa Meskimen Alissa graduated from University of Central Missouri
128 Andrew and Trisha Vandenberg Becker Andrew and Trisha got married in June 2011
129 April Schenk McDanel April married Thomas McDanel in August 2011
130 Bobby Williams Bobby is the director of two vocal jazz ensembles and two concert ensembles at Pleasant Valley High School. He also teaches private voice lessons and sings in the Wuad City Choral Arts Ensemble.
131 Brandon and Katelyn Rohlf Neil Brandon and Katelyn got married in October 2011.
132 Brigitte Palmer Doleshal Brigitte and Charles welcomed their son, Drake, in October 2011.
133 Cary Pint Cary was ranked in the top 30 under 30 in Forbes Magazine in 2011 for his research in nanotube supercapacitors to create high energy batteries.
134 Elizabeth Cox Brand Elizabeth married Roy Brand in August of 2011
135 Garrett Murdock Garrett is assistant vice president at JP Morgan Chase Bank in Chicago.
136 Hannah Leffler Hannah serves on the flute faculty at the Northeast Iowa School of Music and manages a private studio in the Waterloo area.
137 Jacqueline Theis Eberhart Jacqueline is employed as a compliance officer at Peoples Savings Bank.
138 Jamie Alber Nelson Jamie married Michael Nelson in April 2011.
139 Jenny McElmeel Bryant Jenny and Cary welcomed their daughter, Madelyn Paige in January 2011, joining her big sister, Morgan.
140 John and Caitlin Varcoe Wiedenheft John and Caitlin got married in June 2011 and now live in Cedar Rapids
141 John Ruth John was promoted to outside sales representitive at Bearing Distributors Inc. in Cedar Rapids.
142 Jordon Deirks Jordon accepted a position with Upper Iowa University as the eLearning director.
143 Joshua Wilks Joshua was promoted to principal with LarsonAllen after 10 years of experience in accounting.
144 Justine Kelding Rogers Justine and Paul had their son, Chayton Thomas, in February 2011.
145 Karla Welter Digmann Karla was a finalist for the Iowa Presidential Award Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
146 Keli Bond Pettin-Schmidt Keli and her husband, Timothy, welcomed Augustus James born in October 2011, joining brother Timothy Jr born in 2009.
147 Kelsey Mueller Tyrrell Kelsey is a millieu therapeutic counselor at Orchard Place Child Guidance Services.
148 Ken and Kelsey Mueller Tyrrell Ken and Kelsey got married in October 2011
149 Ken Tyrrel Ken is co-owner of Triage Bio-clean Services of Mt. Pleasant and has expanded his company to better serve greater Iowa.
150 Kristine Reeves Kristine is the marketing development manager with the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau.
151 Lindsey Myott Adams Lindsey was named director of external affairs at Midland University in 2011.
152 Long lost UNI ring returns home after 24 years Kevin Finn gets his wrestling championship ring back after losing it many years ago.
153 Marcus Pitts Marcus was named senior vice president at NAI Ruhl. He was the topproducer in both 2010 and 2011.
154 Melissa Sampson Anderson Melissa and Reed had their daughter Hailey Anderson in March 2011.
155 Michael Kasperbaur Michael and his spouse, Ashley, had their first child in July 2012.
156 Michele Gilson Jacobson Michele married Riley Jacobson in August 2011
157 Raghu Aerabati Raghu joined GE Healthcare in 2011 as lead systems analyst and also manages projects with international teams.
158 Sarah Potthoff Sarah graduated from Cleavland Chiropractic Colelge in 2011.
159 Trisha Vandenberg Becker Trisha is a program assistant in the continuing education office at the University of Northern Iowa
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160 Albert Bemer Albert died November 23, 2010.
161 Amy Brassil and Harold Stone Amy and Harold had their daughter Adelyn Rae in February 2011.
162 April Hageman Crowder April and Karl had their son, Alex Myles, in November 2010.
163 Beverly Fairlie Irwin Beverly died December 2, 2011.
164 Britne Haskin and Casey Dietz Britne and Casey had their sone, Ethan Arthur, in August 2010, joining sister Camryn Lynn.
165 Carl Burrell Carl died February 6, 2011.
166 Cindy Schlei and Jason Shadrick Cindy and Jason had their daughter, Layla Kay, in November 2011, joining big brother Parker.
167 David Bradney David died April 3, 2011.
168 David Pitkin David died August 22, 2011.
169 Derol Hafar Derol died November 9, 2011.
170 Dianna Fitzl Groskreutz Dianna and Lon had their son, Riley, in July 2011.
171 Donna Borri Jordan Donna died March 2, 2009
172 Doris Kemper Kruse Doris died April 6, 2011.
173 Doris Littell Bock Doris died August 17, 2011.
174 Emily Klemz and James Mulick Emily and James had their daughter, Felicia Ann, in May 2011.
175 Fran Altman Evenson Fran died October 9, 2011.
176 Frank Riney Frank died January 3, 2012.
177 Gwen Timmerman Gwen adopted her son, Alec James in June 2011.
178 Harry Kinsling Harry died November 9, 2011.
179 Helen Janssen Stokes Helen died November 17, 2010.
180 Howard Kittleson Howard died March 31, 2011.
181 Ivan Maurer Ivan died September 17, 2011.
182 James Harken James and Mary adopted their son Michael Thomas Joseph, born in October 2011, and the adoption was finalized in December 2011.
183 Jean Arrasmith Jean died January 4, 2012.
184 Jessie Elder Devries Jessie died July 27, 2011
185 Joan Smid Hilbrands Joan died January 9, 2012.
186 Joel Stauffer Joel and Laura had their son William Vernon born in November 2011.
187 John Evenson John died October 18, 2011.
188 Kecia Ross Appleby Kecia and Jay had their daughter, Kendalyn Jayne, in February 2011.
189 Kent Naae Kent died September 18, 2011.
190 Laura Tutskey Zielinski Laura and Mark had their daughter Stella in January 2011.
191 Lee Crew Lee died September 20, 2011.
192 Linda Lancaster Rater Linda died January 18, 2011.
193 Lori Lewis Hardin Lori died February 3, 2012.
194 Mary Prenosil Meggers Mary died February 5, 2012.
195 Max Ferguson Max died January 3, 2011.
196 Patrick Boyd Patrick died January 27, 2010.
197 Ralph Welch Ralph died December 29, 2011.
198 Robert Granger Robert died May 12, 2011.
199 Rosa Lamansky Bissell Rosa died April 12, 2008.
200 Rosemary Bennett Hayes Rosemary died October 7, 2011.
201 Rosemary Rhoades Corbett Rosemary died October 27, 2010.
202 Sara Hawker Breckenfelder Sara and Matt had their daughter, Emma Jean, in July 2011.
203 Stacy Roberts Marcus Stacy and Ryan had their son, Luke Roberts in October 2011.
204 Susie Riesselman and Wes Hulst Susie and Wes had their son, Ryker, in May 2012.
205 Theresa Thompson and Raymond Osenbaugh Theresa and Raymond had their daughter, Adelaide Brinley, in June 2011.
206 Wanda Brown Lambert Wanda died December 13, 2011.
207 William Andrews William died January 20, 2012.
208 William Raisch William died December 30, 2011.
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209 Dennis Heth Retired in 2005 after 40 years in education. He enjoys travling across the United States and abroad with his wife, Sharon.
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210 Kathryn Jepsen Wilson Retired from Great Prairie AEA15 as a speech language pathologist.