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1 A lifetime of service Profile of alumna Nancy Powell, who is currently the US Ambassador to Nepal; photo.
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2 Burmese teacher training program A look at the work of Professors Jeannie Steele and Kurt Meredith in training teachers in other countries; photo.
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3 Major league business Profile of Kip Elliott, who is currently controller and chief financial officer of the Minnesota Twins baseball club; photo.
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4 A passion for community involvement Profile of alumnus Redgie Blanco Diaz, photo.
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5 The Viking life Profile of alumnus Blake Miller, who is currently teaching in Norway; photo.
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6 Athletics recap Quick look at the football, volleyball, cross country, and soccer seasons; photo.
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7 Leland Wilson, former UNI chemistry head, honored with endowment Mary Sue and Kenneth Coleman gave $100,000 as an endowment to establish the Leland Wilson Chemistry Lectureship; photo.
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8 Polar "Bares" run for charity Over two hundred participate in winter clothing drive; photo.
9 UNI alumni receive Grammy nominations for jazz album Warren Hatfield and James Linahon receive Grammy nominations for "Smile" album; photo.
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10 UNI Institute for decision Making celebrates 20 years of service in economic development Quick look at the history and purposes of the organization; photo.
11 Business and Community Services Building dedicated Aug. 25 New building dedicated; will serve as an entrepreneurial and interactive environment for business; photo.
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12 Begeman Hall dedicated Oct. 5 Physics Building renamed in honor of Professor Louis Begeman; photo.
13 University of Northern Iowa alumni legislators Fourteen UNI alumni serve in the 2008 General Assembly.
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14 Young alumna comes full circle; gives back through New Emerging Leader Program Profile of alumna Kaitlin Stimpson; photo.
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15 College of Education receives $1.1 million gift Money from estate of Arlene Estes will be used for scholarships.
16 A glimpse of the future . . . a challenge for today Tribute to Richard O. Jacobson, who donated $3 million for the Human Performance Complex; photo.
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17 UNI Alumni Association honors 2007 Heritage Honours recipients Brief profiles of those who were honored; photo.
18 Langerud to lead UNIAA Board Brief profile of Steve Langerud; roster of Alumni Association Board of Directors; photo.
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19 Doris Moyer Herington Doris retired and lives in Table Rock Lake in Missouri
20 Waunita Kerr Gibbons Waunita was recently credentialed by the Board of Certification of Genealogists.
21 Carroll Lang Carroll is pastor at Church of the Damascus Road, a prison congregation in Fort Dodge.
22 Judith Larson Lang Judith retired from teaching math in 2004. She taught three classes at St. Edmond Catholic High School in Fort Dodge.
23 Duane Waters Duane works for MediVan picking up elderly people and transporting them to medical facilities.
24 Lynne (Arends) Aldrich Lynne retired from elementary teaching at Belmond-Klemme schools in 2000
25 Larry Bakerink Larry retired in 2006 after 42 years as an educator in Iowa and Kansas.
26 Janet Hrabak Benavidez Janet retired after teaching 25 years at Hoover School in Indio CA.
27 Paul Jones Paul is operating the power plant at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
28 Deloy Davidson Deloy retired as head of the music department at Mashalltown Community College.
29 Fred Cachola Fred received the prestigious "Order of Ke Ali'i Pauahi" award from the Kamehameha School in Ewa Beach HI; the highest and most distinguished award given by the school to individuals for their lifetime of service to the school.
30 Evelyn Bruns Jenson Evelyn is a legislative assistant for her husband, Oregon State Representative, Bob Jenson.
31 Gary Maas Gary teaches math at Rutgers Prepatory School.
32 Norman Wolfe Norman has participated in Senior Olympics in McAllen TX and West Des Moines. He was won two gold medals, two silver and one bronze.
33 Lois Rammelsberg Bienlien Lois teaches at Trinity Lutheran School in Davenport.
34 Sharon Hann Sharon retired after teaching for 30 years at Des Moines Area Community College.
35 Will Smith Will retired from Wells Fargo Bank. He spends his winters in Venice FL and summers in Waukee.
36 Alyse Mohr and Eric Streitberger Eric rode a bicycle along the Danube River from its headwaters in western Germany to Vienna, Austria. He and Alyse live in Fullerton CA.
37 Jeannine Peck Cooper Jeannie is a retired teacher and involved with neighborhood revitalization and community organizations.
38 Audrey Coburn Audrey retired from teaching in Chesterton IN, has driven support vehicles for bicycle riders across the country and taken several long distance trips on a motor scooter.
39 Jack McAuley Jack is a professor emeritus from Grossmont College, and has published two college texts. He was the first person to receive a master's degree in speech from UNI.
40 Yvonne Carey and Deloy Davidsen Yvonne retired as community services director and volunteer coordinator. She and Doley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
41 Stanley Norenberg Stanley retired as principal of Adel DeSoto Minburn High School.
42 James Berry James retired and is living in Iowa City.
43 Mary Harder Ruth and George Mach George retired as a professor of mathematics at California Polytechnic State University. He and Mary have travelled all over the world.
44 Mary Stout Stierwalt Mary celebrated 45 years as owner and operator of Family Shoe in Chariton.
45 James Livingston James was honored for 50 years of membership in the Sacramento chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa international.
46 Eloise Beatty Dennis Eloise collaborated on the book, "Lewis Bottoms Its Legacy Lore."
47 Eloise Beatty Dennis Eloise collaborated on the book "Lewis Bottoms Its Legacy Lore."
48 Gordon Sorensen Gordon entered the Tuscan Senior Winter Olympic Festival and received medals in running, golfing, and bowling.
49 Letha Holthaus and Milton Moon Letha and Milton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June 2008.
50 Stanley Benz Stanley retired as dean of students at the San Jose State University.
51 Max Fergusen Max has published two books and lives in Charleston IL.
52 '42 graduate makes 2007 list of best books Mildred Armstrong Kalish honored for "Little heathens: hard times and high spirits on an Iowa farm during the Great Depression."
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53 Xuchitl Nodarse Coso Xuchitl is director of career development at Florida Southern College in Lakeland FL.
54 Grant Veeder Grant is the Iowa representative to the National Association of Counties Board of Directors.
55 Jean Wilson Jean will have five novels published this year. In her second book, there is a chase scene taking place in Cedar Falls.
56 Randall Thomas Randall received the 2006-2007 Excellence in Teaching Award from Upper Iowa University. He has served as an adjunct instructor of accounting, finance, and economics for the past five years.
57 Barbara Voshell Barbara had a poem chosen for publication by the International Society of Poets. She also played a role in several scenes of the documentary, "St. Joseph, Missouri - The Civil War Year."
58 Thomas Haight Thomas teaches business law courses at Seminole High School in Pinellas County FL.
59 Joan Kleinwort Haack Joan teaches English as a second language at Terrace Elementary in Ankeny.
60 Leland Morrison Leland is superintendent of schools in Burlington
61 Susan Seeber Ney Susan is the guidance counselor at the St. Ansgar Community School District.
62 Janet Schott Koch Janet teaches preschool at Hanawalt Elementary in Des Moines.
63 Barbara Norman Barbara retired from teaching at Grinnell Middle school. She is lecturing at Grinnell College in 2007.
64 Ray Stewart Ray retired as executive vice president for HyVee. He had been affiliated with the company for 41 years.
65 Joann Mackin Joann was appointed advocacy specialist for the Iowa State Education Association.
66 Donald McCullough Donald spent the last four years mobilized at Fort McCoy WI, in support of operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom.
67 Susan Fowler Pagel Susan has taught for 36 years for Waterloo Community Schools.
68 Lance and Joann Mackin Wilson Lance is retired from John Deere Engine Works in Waterloo. He and his wife, Joann, live in Hampton.
69 Margaret Ruth Hermand Margaret is teaching English as a second language at the Hmong-American partnership Learning Center in St. Paul, MN.
70 Susan Smith Hoppenworth Susan is the Midwest region director for the American Mental Health Counselors Association. She has been a UNI adjunct faculty member in the graduate mental health counseling program and has a private practice is Asbury.
71 William Kaufman William was named personal cruise consultant of the year for Holland America Line Inc. for achieving
72 John York John teaches for Stokes County Schools. He lives in Sandy Ridge NC.
73 Jane Matousek Boye Jane is an English teacher at Valley Lutheran High School in Phoenix AZ.
74 Delores Coney Brown Delores retired in 2004. She was an administrator and Spanish teacher for DeKalb County Schools in Atlanta GA.
75 Elaine Meier Frevert Elaine has taught kindergarten in Davenport for 32 years.
76 Susan Osvold Susan retired after 30 years after teaching in Atlantic. She plans to substitute teach and travel.
77 Charmaine Shreve Dapena Charmaine is the art director for Indiana Alumni Magazine. She received a University and College Designer's Association award for excellence in design.
78 Mike Gallagher Mike is vice president of human resources for Harrah's and Horseshoe Casinos in Council Bluffs.
79 Janet Meterman Miller Janet retired from teaching in 2004. She volunteers at Valley Lutheran Schools. She lives in Waterloo.
80 Larry Untiet Larry was inducted into the Iowa High School Speech Association Hall of Fame. He teaches at Spencer High School and has held numerous positions with IHSSA.
81 Mireya Bernal and Dennis Wenthold Mireya retired from teaching in 2006. She and her husband, Dennis, who will retire in 2009 as assistant principal of curriculum and supervision at East Naples Middle School, reside in Naples, FL.
82 Janice Curtin Janice retired after 37 years of teaching junior high English at Central Community School in Elkader.
83 Steven Rutz Steven is a program supervisor serving 12 school districts for the Northwest Special Education Cooperative.
84 Dianne Alford Shaw Dianne is a national sales consultant for the Birmingham Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
85 D. Barry Shaw Barry is an anesthesiologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center.
86 Linda Pashby Kaufman Linda is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister and spiritual director working as a hospital chaplain in Seattle.
87 Mary Secl Barron Mary retired from teaching in May 2005.
88 Ted Frevert Ted is a counselor and international student adviser at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport.
89 Cynthia Musselman McNulty Cynthia retired after teaching elementary physical education for 32 years.
90 Jim and Sandy Reihman Davidson Jim retired after 40 years as a business teacher and coach in the Burlington Community School District. He and his wife, Sandy, live in Burlington.
91 Steven Koch Steven teaches economics and government at Hoover High School in Des Moines.
92 Lorene Knutson Geis Lorene participated in the NE Iowa Studio Tour in October; her art studio in Calmar was featured in the tour.
93 Robert Iverson Robert retired from teaching music in Alexandria MN. He is the co-founder and president of the Alexandria Area Arts Association.
94 Lynne Whannel Rusley Lynne retired after teaching 23 years at Missouri Southern State University.
95 Judith Walton Judith is a volunteer at Sea Turtle Inc. on South Padre Island TX. She helped rescue and rehabilitate more than 200 sea turtles.
96 Barbara Overman Yingling Barbara is retired and lives in Mequon WI.
97 Francis Bergren Francis is a retired teacher and coach living in Telico Village TN.
98 Stephen France Stephen was inducted in to the school of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services Hall of Excellence in 2006.
99 Dennis Frisch Dennis retired from Wilton Community Schools as a high school science teacher in 2000. He volunteers for the Durant Ambulance Service as an emergency medical technician.
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100 Susan McIntee Schwieger Susan is director of graduate student life for the UNI Graduate College.
101 Dan Tegtmeyer Dan is general manager of Superstition Trailers dealership in Phoenix and Tuscon.
102 Brian Thuesen Brian is serving his third term on the St. Anthony City Council.
103 Deanna Schultz Deanna is an assistant professor of career and technical education at the University of Alaska-Anchorage.
104 Rick Schupbach Rick teaches physical educatioin in Grundy Center and has received national and international attention for using technology to combat obesity in children.
105 William Potter William is regional sales manager for New England for Universal Computer Systems/Reynolds & Reynolds Co.
106 Dana Barrer Dana is a branch manager for Wells Fargo.
107 Scott Johnson Scott is an assistant dean in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona.
108 Andrew Brannon Andrew is the finance director at Shrine of Our Lady Guadaupe in La Crosse WI.
109 Duke Dierks Duke became Ozark National Life Insurance Company's all-time highest inforce producer.
110 Kevin Hanson Kevin is vice president and chief financial officer for HosePower USA, a hydraulics and industrial hose and fittings company in Phoenix AZ.
111 Ruth Hunsaker Molloy Ruth is assistant vice president for Bremer Trust in Storm Lake.
112 Lori Anderson Montgomery Lori is a K-5 curriculum instruction facilitator for Knox County Schools. She lives in Knoxville TN.
113 Lila Starr Lila is an adult mental health specialist for the Iowa Department of Human Services. She lives in Clive.
114 Barbara Rand York Barbara retired as a social worker for the state of Iowa. She lives in Sandy Ridge NC.
115 Rose Evans Burke Rose is a controller at RiverTown Newspaper Group in Red Wing MN.
116 Teresa Moylan and Morris Shaw Teresa owns A Child's View School in Tuscon AZ, which she and her husband, Morris, have owned for 22 years.
117 Joyce Allard Joyce is director of communications for Special Olympics Iowa. She was the community education coordinator at the Iowa Department of Public Health.
118 Catherine Henry Toohey Catherine conducts school safety and emergency management training for school districts in Texas, as well as serving as a school safety specialist for the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University in San Marcos.
119 Jayne Thomas Hall Jayne is sales manager at Arthur Davis Publishing Agency in Cedar Falls; the largest publisher of nursing publications in the United States.
120 Luann Bloomer Peverill Luann celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary with her husband, Todd.
121 Linnea Scheffel Linnea works for North Iowa Community College. She lives in Maynard.
122 Vicki Sprugel Vicki teaches fifth-grade at West Marshall Middle School in State Center. She was named to "Who's Who of American Teachers" for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
123 Michele Case McGuire Michele is the admission counselor for Hinksen Academy in Moscow, Russia.
124 Marti Moon Burton Marti teaches at Einstein Elementary in Kirkland WA.
125 Monica Haag Monica has worked for Carney, Alexander Marold and Co. since 1979. She is a past president of Quota International of Waterloo, treasurer of the Waterloo Exchange club and member of the Waterloo Elks Lodge.
126 Patricia McCoy Standley Patricia has taught eighth grade for 25 years at Taft Middle School in Cedar Rapids.
127 Melia Tatman Melia works in the children's programming department at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. She also writes a monthly column for the Cedar Rapids Gazette about the library's new items.
128 Janice Steger Hanish Janice was named UNI assistant vice president for outreach and special programs.
129 James Kahler James is president and chief operating officer for Leachman
130 Terrence Samuel Terrence retired from the state of Oregon after 20 years of service. He serves on the board of the Salem Multicultural Institute and World Beat Festival.
131 Bradley Townsend Bradley moved to Roseville CA to finish his career in periodontics and implants.
132 Connie Coltrane Connie received the Alice Buffet Outstanding Teacher award presented annually to 15 teachers in the Omaha area.
133 This fall Nancy Aossey named 2007 recipient of AASCU Distinguished Alumnus Award; photo.
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134 Gregory Fritz Gregory was elected to the board of directors of the Pocahontas Area Community School District in September.
135 Jason Safly Jason teaches engineering applications at Monticello Trails Middle Schol in Shawnee KS.
136 Mitchell Matthews Mitchell is owner of the Matthews Group.
137 Angela Swenson Schnurstein Angela teaches Title 1 math at Hiatt Middle School in the Des Moines School District.
138 Mark Schnurstein Mark teaches talented and gifted science at Harding Middle School in the Des Moines School District and will be the lead teacher for the school's NASA Explorere School Program.
139 Jennifer Holmes Wessels Jennifer teaches upper level math at Nevada High School.
140 Denise Steines Forney Denise is a corporate trainer for Kemin Industries in Des Moines. She also sings and plays guitar in a Christian rock band.
141 Jason Follett Jason was elected chair of the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees. He was the winner of the UNI Heritage Honours Young Alumni Award.
142 Martin Rosacker Martin is vice president of ING Investment in Minneapolis MN.
143 Terri Moody Samuelson Terri teaches in the Pocahontas School District
144 Kurt Schmitz Kurt is assistant vice president-sales manager of Homecare Division for VGM Financial Services.
145 Marilyn Condry Marilyn is a special education teacher for Vinton Shellsburg Schools.
146 Shawn Hann Hawkins Shawn teaches theatre at the Denver CO School of Arts.
147 Kimberly Steffens Hintz Kimberly received her masters degree in education from Southwest Minnesota State University. She lives in Primghar.
148 Patrick Petersohn Patrick is the market executive for the Kansas City market for the Private Bank of America, and leads the company's efforts in delivering weath management services and advice.
149 Sherri Ries Tekippe Sherri is the drector of Happy Time Preschool in Waukee.
150 Jane Fowler Wagner Jane received a master's degree of justice administration from Norwich University in Northfield VT. She previously worked for 13 years as deputy sheriff for the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office.