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2018–2019 Impact Report Making a Difference METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 2018–2019 IMPACT REPORT
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Message from the Foundation Board Chair
Thank you. Your investment in Metropolitan State You’ve strengthened our state’s economy. Metro
University through the University Foundation is State alumni will contribute $23 billion to the
shaping the communities we live in. Minnesota economy over the span of their careers.
Your support to the Metro Fund, scholarships, By prioritizing your gift to Metropolitan State
and programs creates an exceptional experience University Foundation each year, you help us prepare
for Metro State students. Our students are lifelong students for and to advance through the workforce.
learners, working toward their dreams for a brighter Together, we are building a vibrant future.
future for their families and our state. To celebrate our community, I am pleased to
You’ve helped families prosper. Metropolitan State announce that the Board of Trustees will issue
is ranked among the top two percent of colleges and a challenge to kick off the new school year.
universities nationally for our ability to help low- If 200 alumni make a gift to Metropolitan State by
income students achieve higher incomes through December 31st, the University Foundation Board
education. Metro State improves the socio-economic of Trustees will contribute $14,000 to the Metro Fund
mobility of our students better than any other to support the areas of greatest need.
school in Minnesota thanks to your investment and Sincerely,
exemplary leadership and scholarship. Michael Langley
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President’s Thank You
Because of you, Metropolitan State is changing lives Without you we could not have taken on renovation
and enriching our Twin Cities communities. Your of an abandoned greenhouse and created a thriving
support this past year enabled 2,381 students to partnership with community agencies called the
complete their degrees and continue their journey GROW-IT Center (Gateway for Research, Outreach,
toward a better life for themselves and their families. Workforce Development, Innovation and Teaching).
We have heard from so many that a Metropolitan Students, faculty, and community members will
State University education doesn’t just provide career come together to creatively address issues of urban
skills and knowledge. Graduates tell us they gain agriculture, the impact of climate change, and urban
personal insights and a new understanding of the food deserts in this facility.
world that allows them to be more engaged with their Your gift supporting a Foundation scholarship
community and live an all around better life. enables student-problem-solvers in fields across the
It is your support that provides us the flexibility academic realm to stay enrolled, stay focused, and
to launch new programs responsive to the interests finish their program, unleashing more informed
of our students and the needs of our community. curiosity and energy to impact big problems, one
These include new undergraduate majors in fields degree at a time. Your contribution to our university
such as cybersecurity, data science, and biochemistry. programs creates exceptional educational experiences.
At the graduate level we are building on our Your gift to the Metro Fund allows us the flexibility to
unique academic strength in helping students seize opportunities as they arise. Your support sparks
develop individualized programs of study to solve innovation, and it has lasting impacts on individuals,
the problems they are passionate about through the families and communities.
introduction of a Master of Arts and Master of Science Because you recognize and embrace the value
in Individualized Studies. We are bringing creativity, of a Metropolitan State education I ask you, as one
life-long learning, and impactful problem-solving to of our loyal supporters, “What problem do you
the graduate level because our world now presents us want to solve and how can Metropolitan State be
with graduate-level problems to solve and students your partner in realizing your hopes for the future? Sincerely,
eager to work on solutions. Please feel free to reach out to any of our staff that
So many of you have recognized the importance you see highlighted here. We look forward to helping
of this individualized approach to education, which you create the desirable future you envision through
rewards initiative, creativity and practical knowledge, Metropolitan State University. On behalf of our Virginia “Ginny” Arthur, JD ’17 (Honorary)
by joining together to create an endowment for the students and our university community, I am honored President, Metropolitan State University
Wisdom Scholarship, supporting students enrolled in to call you a partner in this important work.
the Bachelor of Individualized Studies program.
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University Scholar James Densley
by Matthew Spillum ’06
Professor James Densley, Metropolitan State’s first James sees his multi-topical study of violence as
University Scholar, might not have become an particularly timely. “The research on gangs never
internationally-recognized expert on violence had really goes away, since it is a sort of intractable
it not been for a combination of life experience and problem. The work on mass shootings; that’s never
family background. “My sister, back in England, is a out of the headlines, because we keep having these
homicide investigator, and my dad was a volunteer shootings occur. More recently, I’ve been working
police officer for about 25 years, so I guess I kind to develop a kind of crisis intervention training for
of grew up around this stuff. But the main turning police officers, in terms of how they respond to
point for me was teaching special education in the people with mental health issues, which has been
New York City public school system from 2005 to really rewarding work, hand in hand with law
2007. These were kids that were on the periphery of enforcement agencies to identify problems in their
gangs, worried about their personal safety, had friends data and their communities, and then trying to tailor
and relatives who might be involved in gangs and a solution accordingly.”
criminal activity. A lot of the challenges they faced in Having been at Metropolitan State for eight years,
school weren’t to do with school, they were to do with James has a strong appreciation for the students.
everything that was going on outside.” “We work with a very diverse population of students,
A flurry of scholarship followed as James and you can say that about many different measures:
pursued these interests beginning with the research race, ethnicity, age, life experience, socio-economic
for his PhD from Oxford University’s St. Antony’s status. It makes for such dynamic conversations in
College and his award-winning book, How Gangs the classroom. These are also students who perhaps
Work: An Ethnography of Youth Violence (2013). don’t yet recognize the opportunities afforded them
In addition to an exceptional number of scholarly by getting a degree, and it’s really rewarding to help
journal publications, James has received the students access the opportunities that are out there The foundation’s support helps break down those
UK Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award in 2017 for them.” barriers, making higher education more accessible
in acknowledgement of his co-founding of the One thing that James has come to recognize is the and helping the university live out its vision.” One way
charity, Growing Against Violence, and serves as alignment between the university’s mission and the to help the university live that vision is to donate to
co-principal investigator of a study of public mass work of the university foundation. “We serve a really the Metro Fund, as James himself does.
shooters in the United States funded by the National unique population of students, who often have a
Institute of Justice. number of barriers to entry into higher education.
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Student Philanthropy Program
by Emily Seddon
If you ask current students what makes their thank you notes to donors. Information about the donors and Jason’s memory. Names of supporters
experience at Metropolitan State University great, University Foundation, scholarships, and giving line the skyway across East Seventh Street. Many
many will say the diverse student body. At Metro was new for many attendees at this celebration of scholarships are named for their benefactors.
State, we expect difference. We are eager to learn student life. Many important outcomes, however, are less
about others’ unique experiences, and the magic Student Ambassadors, like Lucia Rivas a psychology visible. Support from alumni, faculty, staff, student,
happens when we bring those experiences together. and human resources major who plans to graduate and friends allows the university to be nimble and
At the Metropolitan State University Foundation, in 2021, are key communicators for the University innovative. Student Ambassadors work to share this
we work to bring the campus community together. Foundation. Student Ambassadors may want to information among the student body.
However, not every supporter of the university sees pursue a career in philanthropy or another field,
Student Giving
themself as philanthropists. At least, not yet. and the skills they learn working with the University
Philanthropic engagement deepens our students’
We help everyone in the campus community Foundation will benefit them.
commitment to community and civic institutions.
understand and appreciate their place in philanthropy
By becoming donors, students claim their voice on
by welcoming all traditions of generosity and
campus. Last year, 20 students gave almost $700 to
experiences in giving and volunteering. The Student
support the university and their fellow students.
Philanthropy Program provides opportunities for
Lucia shared her experience in an opinion piece
students to demonstrate leadership and teach
for the student newspaper, “This year, I have come
the campus community how philanthropy impacts
to trust the people in charge of gathering gifts and
their experience.
putting them to work. So, I became a donor myself.
Student Ambassadors I did not give a large sum. In fact, 30 percent of
Metropolitan State’s Student Ambassadors are the donations last year were small gifts like mine.”
leaders of the Student Philanthropy Program. A paid Now, when Lucia talks to other students about
position, Student Ambassadors bring the student joining her as a donor, she talks about their power to
perspective to university stakeholders and help build a change the lives of fellow students. “It never occurred
culture of philanthropy on campus. to me that being a student donor would give me
Student Ambassadors hosted a Thank-A-Donor Education something in return: an outlet for helping friends
table at Spring Fest. Sitting alongside student The impact of philanthropy is visible on campus and improving my college experience,” she told her
organizations, Student Ambassadors shared the prominently. Commemorative plaques in the classmates in her op-ed. That is philanthropy from a
different ways that philanthropy impacts the student Jason R. Carter Science Education Center celebrate student perspective
experience and encouraged their classmates to write
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Leading the Way
by Emily Seddon
College of Management Professor Dr. Susan Misterek Consequently, Susan Misterek committed to eventually managing “other agents to make sure
and her late husband Kinney Misterek held firmly to funding fifty $1,000 scholarships during each of we are serving and protecting the community as best
the belief that education, especially higher education, the next five years. She set generous criteria for as possible.”
was the key to building a better life for oneself and applicants: scholarship recipients must be enrolled A candidate for a degree in the Master in Business
one’s family. In 2016, when Kinney Misterek passed in the College of Management and maintain a Administration shared, “When I had my daughter at
away at the age of 61, Dr. Susan Misterek challenged minimum GPA of 2.75. the age of 21 with nothing but a GED, I never could
herself to put their belief in higher education into Susan explains that her contribution has had an have imagined myself in a position to someday be this
action. She quickly realized that the answer was right impact on many students. “The scholarship isn’t going close to completing an advanced degree.” Another
under her nose at the campus she visits every day. She to make anyone rich, but it is helping Metro State candidate noted that she sometimes felt like pursuing
would honor Kinney through a gift to Metropolitan students reach their goals.” a doctoral degree was a “selfish” use of her time amid
State University. The thank you letters from scholarship recipients work and parenting responsibilities. This scholarship
The Mistereks would not describe themselves as each year are confirmation that Susan’s generosity was a reminder to her “that pursing higher education
wealthy. She is an academic and he was an officer at is having an impact. The letters are filled with for the purpose of knowledge is a meaningful and
the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis who taught descriptions of challenges that students have had to important journey.”
accounting at local universities in the evenings. In overcome and how this scholarship will help them
spite of having some knowledge of the basics of reach their dreams. One student shared, “As a first-
personal finance, estate planning was a task they generation college student, immigrant, and orphan, it
hadn’t undertaken. was difficult to financially support my own education.
Metropolitan State University’s values mirror the However, with the support of scholarships such as
values the Mistereks held as a family of educators. this, I am now able to reach heights I was never able to
Both knew that the university’s greatest asset is before.”
its students. Both valued action that produces Thank you letters from scholarship recipients also
results. And both believed that learning is a lifelong demonstrate the importance of this support at all
endeavor. Susan Misterek also knew that she wanted stages of someone’s career and educational journey.
to immediately see the impact of the gift she and her A candidate for bachelor’s degree shared that this
husband gave. scholarship will help him become a postal inspector,
Mallory Mitchell
Major Gift Officer
Right: Susan Misterek, Rakea Begum ’19
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Creating Change for the LGBTQ Community—Alumna Grace Doyle ’19
by Emily Seddon
For Grace Doyle ’19, looming student loan build a coalition to ensure equal opportunities, Grace describes receiving the scholarship as the
payments added stress to her last semester in the protections, and rights for LGBTQ individuals time that she realized she was “worthy of winning”.
Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL) taught her the power of lobbying. She trained students Her own philanthropy is centered around providing
degree program. on how to tell and share their stories in a way that that validation to others. She contributes to the
For two years, Grace had jumped at every could spark change. Her internship convinced her LGBTQ and Allies Scholarship with the hope that it
opportunity to volunteer. She wanted to make the to shift from a nonprofit to a public policy focus will help others reflect, connect, and build on their
most of her experience. Her professors and classmates through MAPL. personal and academic experiences.
noticed her willingness to help others, and she was As a student, Grace’s civic engagement extended At the time of writing, Grace was working as the
awarded the LGBTQ and Allies Scholarship in her to the campus community. She worked with the Legislative Assistant to the Minnesota House of
final semester. Alumni Relations office and as a student writing Representatives Committee on Veterans and Military
The scholarship provided some financial relief and tutor. She also helped lead the Advocacy, Political Affairs Finance and Policy Division. She’s enjoying
allowed Grace to finish the MAPL program with the Leadership, and Service club. Volunteering also this step in her career and hopes to continue to
same enthusiasm as she started the program—saying gave Grace behind the scenes access to big events advance to support staff and writing roles in which
yes to every opportunity. happening on Metropolitan State’s St. Paul Campus, she can choose the projects she works on, including
Eager to help her community, Grace completed her such as the October 2018 debates between candidates her commitment to the LGBTQ community.
capstone internship with OutFront Minnesota early running for statewide office.
on in the MAPL program. Her experience helping
Emily Seddon
Development Director
Left: Grace Doyle ’19
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Empowering Dreams for Graduation and Employment
by Maureen Acosta
Insurance providers have been the experts at Since 2007, Travelers has invested more than
managing risk since the late 1600s. Today, in addition $2.3 million for programming and scholarships for
to helping our community plan for uncertainty, they Travelers EDGE at Metropolitan State. Sixty-one
plan for their own future by developing a pipeline Travelers EDGE scholars have received $518,000 in
of skilled employees. scholarships — scholars like Bonnie Hansen (’15), a
One way Travelers is doing this is through Travelers first-generation college student who chose to finish
EDGE (Empowering Dreams for Graduation and her bachelor’s degree at Metro State because it fit her
Employment), a program established in 2007 to help schedule as a working mother.
underrepresented students advance through college The program aims to enhance the educational and
and obtain a career in the insurance and financial career development options for students through a
services industry. risk management and insurance curriculum, industry-
Originally called the Travelers Pathways Program based experiential learning opportunities, and
at Metropolitan State University, Travelers EDGE scholarships to help diverse and low-income students
started a partnership with the university because of understand career options and prepare to enter the
its diverse student body. insurance and financial services workforce.
The partnership between Travelers and
Metropolitan State is multifaceted. In addition to
funding, Travelers provides support by hosting a
number of events, such as job fairs and conferences,
for our students and staff in the Twin Cities, Hartford, Travelers EDGE scholars at Wells Fargo
Conn., and Baltimore, Md. Travelers employees
also volunteer to speak on career panels and in our
classrooms, offer job shadows, serve as mentors for
students, and attend our job fairs. Metropolitan State
also works closely with the Travelers Talent
Maureen Acosta
Corporate
and Foundation
Relations Director
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10Acquisition staff to explore opportunities for our After being asked, I realized that other people saw Metropolitan State works closely with our Travelers
students such as internships, leadership development something in me that I needed to work on seeing in EDGE partners at Inver Hills Community College,
programs, and full-time employment. myself. I was away from my home, my kids, and took Saint Paul College, and Augsburg University to create
Bonnie “was intrigued by different levels of support time away from school to attend. Everything about these transformational experiences. Together, we
the program offered, including financial assistance, that trip was outside of my comfort zone, and going to strengthen the pipeline of contemporary students who
mentorships, and possible internships.” She shared, that symposium was a pivotal moment for me.” are working to complete their degrees and prepare
“I knew these opportunities would help me build my for careers at Travelers or within the insurance and
soft skills and make me a more competitive candidate financial services industry. We collaborate on career
after I graduated.” She was right. After interning in development events, transfer information sessions,
an actuarial role, she was hired full time at Travelers student conferences, and networking events. We
upon graduation, and was promoted to Senior provide seamless, holistic support as students make
Actuarial Consultant in September 2018. Bonnie is the transition from two-year colleges to four-year
one of seven Metro State Travelers EDGE alumni schools to complete their bachelor’s degrees.
who are now employed by Travelers and support The partnership between Travelers and
current students by answering questions, providing Metropolitan State has had a life-changing impact on
coaching, and attending networking and professional the students, as Bonnie recently shared:
development events. “I will always be grateful for what Travelers EDGE
Today’s Travelers EDGE scholars are eligible for offered me. As a first-generation college student who
up to $12,500 in financial support to help them stay attended as a non-traditional student, I was venturing
enrolled and make progress toward their academic on the path for a higher education on my own.
and career goals. But the program provides much Travelers EDGE made sure I was not alone. I had the
more than financial aid, it builds confidence. Bonnie support of my mentors, peers, and the program staff
shared that when she was asked to speak at the all along the way. Through that support, I learned to
Travelers EDGE symposium, “I hadn’t really thought believe in myself and it really set me on the course to a
of myself as having anything special to contribute. successful career path.”
Travelers EDGE scholars at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
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11Looking to the Sky
by Emily Seddon
She dropped out. The company she worked for closed. Gini served on the Alumni Board from 1976-1978
Then, Metropolitan State hired her as one of its first and has continued to volunteer since. She says that as
admissions officers. an alumni community, “We share a history. And we
She fondly remembers the brightly colored pay attention.” She encourages all alumni to proudly
walls in the office on 7th Street and Wabasha Avenue include their Metro State degree in how they describe
in Saint Paul. More importantly, she truly believed themselves, even if they must explain Metro State.
in David Sweet’s vision for Metro State. She was drawn Today, Gini is proud to give annually to Metro
to Metropolitan State’s innovation and commitment State. She is also planning for the future. Gini made
to growth. a bequest of stock to Metropolitan State because she
When the company Gini had worked for reopened wants to help students who are working, going to
and she was rehired, she decided to finish her degree school, and meeting other responsibilities—such as
at Metro State. Gini was one of Metro State’s first parenting or caring for an aging family member. She
students. She said, “Competency-based education is making a legacy gift because Metropolitan State
at the very new Metro U led to the validation of “continues to develop innovative learning strategies,
the skills and knowledge I had gained in county which will meet the needs of students, employers, our
government, a nonprofit agency, and a start-up state, and the nation.”
company in biomedical communication systems.”
As a student, she saw parts of town and met people
Virginia “Gini” McCain has included Metro State in her estate plan in
she would not have otherwise. She learned from
order to help students balance their many commitments. professors who were experts in their field and who
had real-world experience.
Gini McCain (’74) is a pilot. Literally, she earned her Her experience as a student at Metro State “inspired
pilot’s license mid-life; although, she stopped flying [her] to seek bigger challenges.” This included a
when she turned 80. Piloting also has a different 23-year career at 3M and extensive volunteerism,
Deb Vos
meaning when you hear her story: she is, and has including to help build the Metro State Alumni Associate
always been, in charge of her journey. Association. Vice President for
University
In her 30s, Gini tried to work full time and go to Advancement
school at a traditional college. It wasn’t sustainable.
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12Making a Difference in the Community and State
Annually,
an estimated
$3.3 million
in charitable donations and
volunteer services are generated
by Metropolitan State
Metropolitan State was founded in the 1970s to bring
faculty, staff, and students. higher education to people, including working adults,
who were not being reached by traditional institutions.
$797,964
It has held true to its calling and is making an impact in
the Minnesota economy through its outside-the-box
approach to programming and partnering in support
donated to local charitable of the future workforce.
organizations by
Students just out of high school, veterans and active-
Metropolitan State duty military, new Americans, and mid-career students
faculty, staff, and students. wishing to elevate their current careers or pursue and
create unique niches for which conventional university
programs do not exist, all find a place at Metropolitan
$2.5 million State. This flexible, whole-person approach to learning
ensures flourishing communities and helps under-
resourced students succeed beyond college, supporting
of volunteer time Minnesota’s current and future economy.
by Metropolitan State
faculty, staff, and students.
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 2018–2019 IMPACT REPORT
13We make it easy for you to give.
Where to give… How to give… Consider an endowment or a planned gift.
You can designate where your dollars will go. There are many easy ways to make a gift to Endowments provide students scholarship support
Metro Fund. Gifts to the Metro Fund allow the Metropolitan State University Foundation. Choose and professional development assistance, both of
university to take advantage of opportunities and the one that best fits your individual situation. which lead to success for our students. An endowed
support students when unexpected needs arise. From fund can also ensure the continued growth and
funding departmenals requests to supporting student Online Giving – www.metrostate.edu/give success of an academic program.
scholarships and emergency funding, a gift to the
Metro Fund makes a difference for all students. Mail – You can mail your gift to Metropolitan State Your investment will benefit our students
University Foundation, 700 East Seventh Street, Saint for years to come.
Scholarship Funds. Contributions made to Paul, MN 55106. Your gift to the Foundation will create a long-term
scholarships support students in their academic benefit to the community. Through your annual gifts
journey. This is especially critical for students who Stock – Giving appreciated stock helps our students and contributions to endowments we look forward to
have exhausted their state and federal funding options and gives you a tax deduction. sharing the many ways in which your investments are
and need your help to complete their education. making a difference in the lives of our students.
Memorials and Wills – Honor a loved one by leaving
Program Funds. We have many innovative a memorial or adding Metropolitan State University Donor Giving
Donor Giving
programs that welcome your contributions, Foundation to your will or estate plan. by type of support
including art education, nursing and health sciences,
law enforcement and criminal justice, business, Corporate Matching Gift Programs – Many
management, theater and more. You can give to any companies offer matching gift programs that can
of our seven colleges—give to honor your program or double your contribution. Check with your employer
support training for today’s students. to see if it has a matching gift program.
$91,252 $230,790 $458,001
Metro Fund program scholarships
Totals represent cash.
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14Numbers to note 2018-2019
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METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 2018–2019 IMPACT REPORT
15Thank you!
The Foundation takes pride in recognizing those who help to preserve the quality education
that Metropolitan State University provides. These donors have expressed their belief in our
mission and have made an investment in the university’s long-term impact on our community.
This list recognizes donors from July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019.
Visionary Founders Twin Cities Innovators President’s Judith A. Graziano
Society–$100,000+ Society–$25,000+ Society–$10,000+ Society–$5,000+ Circle–$1,000+ Craig and Karen Hansen
The Carter Family Foundation Katherine B. Andersen* Fund of Anonymous (1) Virginia Arthur ’17 (Honorary) Anonymous (2) Anne and Peter Heegaard
Diana and Robert Carter The Saint Paul Foundation Family Fund of The
Reginald* and Francis* Coakley Charles R. Bengtson ’94 Christy Andacht
Minneapolis Foundation
Gale Family Foundation Ames Fund of The Saint Paul The Harlan Boss Foundation Roberta A. Anderson ’16
1971 Society–$50,000+ Foundation Mary Hoover
McNeely Foundation for the Arts Linda and Steven Anderson and Barbara
Hardenbergh Foundation Bush Foundation Andy* Boss Dina K. Inderlee ’07
Randolph-Anderson
Susan A. Misterek Sue K. Hammersmith and Disabled American Veterans of James and Katherine Johnson
René Antrop-Gonzalez
Otto Bremer Trust Allyn Uniacke Minnesota Foundation, Inc. Faisal Kaleem
Frances H. Arthur
The Saint Paul Foundation Pamela M. Hartley ’97 Hennepin County Michael Langley
Zeeshan M. Baig ’05
Mains’l Services, Inc. Arthur ’80 and Ronnie Siegel David G. Larson ’11
Allen S. Bellas
Nan Nelson Sit Investment Associates, Inc. Alan R. Lessik ’88
Christine M. Boese and
Robert D. Shumer Xcel Energy Foundation Jennifer Sell Lee T. Litman ’91
Travelers Patricia S. Borchert Alice I. Magnuson ’76
Bruce F. Vento Science Educator Labyrinth Dan Bostrom for City Council Virginia J. McCain ’74
Scholarship Fund of The Saint Society–$2,500+ Volunteer Committee Kirk T. Metzger ’03
Paul Foundation CVS Health Foundation Mary S. Bowman ’88 William Moore and Mary
Susan and Bruce* Vento Wagner
Amy S. Gort Wendy M. Brekken
Iris ’90 and Peter Jay Kiedrowski Ellis F. Bullock, Jr. E. Craig Morris
Marco, Inc. BWBR Foundation Bruce R. Nelson ’83
Minnesota Nurses Association Emanuel ’08 and Teri Calderon Nancy B. Nicholson 2003
Foundation Charitable Lead Trust Nancy
Beth E. Clausen
Todd and Martha Nicholson B. and Richard H. Nicholson
The Anonymous Fund of the
Fund of the Nicholson Family D. William O’Brien ’03
Community Foundation of
Foundation New Jersey Michael R. Parrish ’88
Oehlke Family Fund of The Thomas H. Cook Colin B. Partridge ’00
Saint Paul Foundation C. Judi ’73 and John Dahlseng Stephen L. Reed ’05
Francis and Maryllis Oehlke Saint Paul Garden Club
Jay S. Delaney
Prince of Peace Lutheran Andrea Scarpa ’00 and Lillian
Rita M. Dibble
Church Hall Scarpa
Lois West Duffy and Joe Duffy
Kyle Swanson Adam P. Schank
Douglas ‘88 and Ann Dumas
Kathy and Steve Wellington Francis J. Schweigert
Patrick E. Flahaven ’92
SEIU Healthcare Minnesota
Deb Gehrke
Rick Smith
Brian K. Goodroad ’92
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16Stelson Charitable Fund Fidelity Metropolitan Club–$500+ Scholars Club–$100+ Cousins Brick & Stone, Inc. Wayne R. Gilleland ’97 Gretchen J. Kelly ’95
Donor Advised Fund Kim and ACLU of Minnesota Foundation Anonymous (14) Richard T. Cousins ’06 Manley E. Glaubitz ’79 Akmed Khalifa ’08
Caren Stelson Shonda Craft Frank J. Grass ’85 Kendal E. Killian ’18
Alerus Bradley T. Aguirre ’05
Linda ’93 and Glen Stenlund Laura A. Crosby ’77 Sarah M. Dimick Gray Reatha Clark King and
Arthur Alexander III ’00 Anita D. Alexander ’90
Mary Jane Thompson ’77 Andrew Cseter Charles A. Greenman ’81 N. Judge King*
Jan and Paul Anderson Bartona R. Alexander ’18
Joänne Tromiczak-Neid Robert B. Cunningham ’00 Elizabeth A. Grimes ’00 John W. Kirchner ’82
Dorene Bruns ’01 Norma E. Anderson ’76
Carolyn and Edward Vasko Linda A. D’Amario Olive C. Grose ’83 Mitchel M. Kitavi ’12
Communication Workers Irving L. Aslakson ’98
Craig Vinje and of America Janet S. Daniels ’00 Diane L. Grund ’85 Sheila B. Kloeppner ’93
Martha Klager Vinje John ‘03 and Beth Asmussen
Minnesota State Council Mary Anne Bailey Kejela T. Deressa ’07 Angelo J. Gust ’84 Les R. Klos, Jr. ’79
Mary Von De Linde ’87 Mary K. Cosgrove ’98 Tashi Dhonden ’16 Barbara Knudtson
Lawrence N. Bailis Benjamin P. Hacker ’11
Debra Vos ’05 Ellen G. Etzkin ’80 Tim J. Doherty ’94 Sarah Koepke
Antoinette and Blair Baker Ryan Hankins ’09 and Shari
Richard Zehring Barbara L. Forster ’76 Jennifer Dosch Salzman-Hankins John H. Kohring
Michael T. Baldwin ’75
Robert Gremore Sarah Balogun ’12 Terry M. Draeger ’04 Kristine A. Hansen ’07 James S. Kosmo ’76
Marcia Hagen Gary and Katherine Baribeau Anonymous Friend Fund of Owen S. Hansen ’05 Duane M. Kramer ’74
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation the Duluth Superior Area Rachel A. Hanson ’12 Alfred L. Kruger
Margot M. Barry ’19 Community Foundation
Wayne C. A. Johnson ’74 Mary S. Baumgartner Fidelity Charles P. Hartmann ’89 Kathleen Kueppers and William
Ochen D. Kaylan ’08 Shirley J. Duncanson ’83 Tracy and Darin Hatch Perkins
Charitable Donor Advised Fund
Lisa M. Kell ’98 Harvey L. Dundas ’80 Barbara Hayden Haugen E. Ted Kuether ’82
Karen ’85 and Michael Beadles
Kathryn E. Kelley Quintin L. Dykes ’07 Laura J. Hawkins ’84 Carol Lacey
Irene E. Bender ’95
Gary J. Ketch ’96 Catherine A. Earley ’98 Kathleen M. Hebrink ’77 Amy J. Lane
Beth A. Benson
Michelle L. Krone Ronald J. Edlund ’04 Signe A. Heffern ’97 Virginia K. Lane
Patricia A. Berg ’81
Linda M. McCann ’06 Peter J. Eichten Shelly Heller David W. Larson ’88
Rose Marie Bergherr ’83
Minnesota Planned Giving Joseph C. Ellis II ’19 (Honorary) Victor F. Hernandez ’88 Mark C. Larson ’84 and
Gary M. Berkovitz ’12
Council William R. Emory Laura J. Hilton Mary Kennedy
Sandra L. Best ’88
Mallory Mitchell Andrew Ervin ’90 Keith and Judith Hoffmann Joyce T. LeClaire ’75
Tyson J. Best ’12
Sheila ’82 and John Mohr Frances ’84 and Robert Eue Midge M. Holahan ’95 Katherine and Lance Lewin
Robert Bilyk
Michael G. O’Connor ’92 Glynnis Fahse Joseph Hoover Baorong Li
Bill H. Bonkowske ’02
John Owens ’94 and Patricia Adrienne Falcon Kieran M. Hughes ’89 Therissa Libby
Karl and Sharon Bozicevich
Strong Tim Fangel’s Painting & Ruby M. Hunt Michael D. Limanen ’11
Juliann E. Brovold ’76 Decorating
Cheryl Paullin Phu Si Huynh ’13 Kevin G. Locke ’97
Naw D. Bu ’16 Crystal L. Fashant ’11
Delinda M. Price ’13 David W. Jacobson Anne L. Long ’89
Sharon J. Buettner ’92 Debra ’97 and Charles Fastner
Kraig and Erica Rasmussen Kjersten L. Jaeb ’11 Thomas and Dolores Lyman
Maureen A. Buhl ’95 Michael G. Fitzgerald
Saint Paul - Nagasaki Joan Jakubas Joyce Maddox and Larry
Charlene C. Burck ’90 Beverly G. Forsman ’15 Meuwissen
Sister City Committee Linda D. Janni ’95
Sandra Burton Eric Fotsch Kathryn M. Mahigan ’99
Marjorie B. Savage Alvin and Margaret Johnson
Monte Bute ’91 Russell Fraenkel Patricia ’91 and Gary Mahre
Emily W. Seddon Daisy Johnson ’84
Steven P. Campos ’17 Catherine French Thomas R. Maida ’05
Daniel T. Segersin Katryna M. Johnson
Michael C. Chambers ’12 Friede-Jaffee Family Fund Fidelity Carolyn Malaney
Vicki A. Slagle ’91 William and Chris Johnson
James and Mary Charmoli Charitable Donor Advised Fund Marcia J. Marshall ’03
Charles Tedder Dennis D. Jones ’01
J. Melanie Christianson ’11 Jay A. Jaffee ’80 and Rae Joyce Marsyla ’84
Nancy A. Uden ’88 Kristin L. Jorenby ’11
Victor B. Cole Wendy Friede
Alan M. Walsh ’08 Kenneth W. Masters
Stephen E. Collins Sheila Furman Samantha Joseph
Deborah Matthias-Anderson
Community Mediation and Suzanne M. Gaines ’97 Nancy L. Kachel ’80
Julie A. Maxson
Restorative Services, Inc. Reynold Galope Stanley G. Karwoski ’87
Lois M. Mazanec
Patrick J. Copeland ’86 Robert F. Garland ’87 Keller’s Brookside Resort, Inc.
Connie L. McCallister ’81
Jeffery and Amanda Cotton Moose Giannetti Dennis F. Kelly ’97
Laura McCartan
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17Dick and Regina McCarthy Heidi Schloesser Blue and White Club–$1+ Ramin G. Daghigh Michael D. Green Julia Eszlinger Jensen ’73
Zack Mensinger Jessica A. Seibert ’05 Anonymous (18) Vitali Datsenko ’97 Sherdith A. Greenhagen ’93 Sung Jin
Metropolitan State University Virginia and Jack Shapiro Maureen Acosta and John Milton Robert J. Deeb Anne and Robert Griffin Barbara D. Johnson ’95
College of Liberal Arts Charles and Joy Shepard Omotayo O. ’13 and Adebola A. Dr. James Densley Mary T. Griffin ’94 Benjamin D. Johnson ’04
Lisa M. Middag ’04 Thomas H. Sieg ’17 Ajayi Diane DeRosier ’05 Ronald ’97 and Marie Grimm Betty J. Johnson ’89
Richard M. Moran ’15 Jerie S. Smith ’78 Gary L. Alberts ’83 Emily E. Devine ’79 Eric ’06 and Patricia Grube ’03 Bruce and Janet Johnson
Deborah Mosby Sheri Smith Aric M. Anderson ’17 Christina M. DeVries ’18 Leidy M. Rios Gutierrez ’16 Edwinna Johnson
Nathaniel J. Niemi ’16 Jake N. Spano Brett K. Anderson ’14 Carol Dittberner ’80 Constance P. Halfpenny ’83 Helen M. Johnson
Kathleen A. Nordstrom ’99 Wyman Spano and Marcia Avner Jean ’78 and Lowell ’78 Anderson Robin L. Dodson ’94 Beverly J. Hall ’99 Judy A. Johnson ’92
Lois V. Nyman ’76 Andrea M. Steen ’11 Carl A. Appelquist ’76 Judi I. Dorn ’03 Kathryn M. Halling Margaret E E. Johnson ’75
Catherine J. O’Brien ’00 Helen E. Stub Anne L. Aronson Richard A. Doten Michael D. Hally ’10 Jan Michael Joncas
Noreen A. Oesterlein ’14 Jeffrey L. Thames Elizabeth K. Asphodel Grace O. Doyle ’19 L. Eileen Hamre ’79 Lisa Lynch Jones ’12
Duane C. Ostlund ’78 Norma J. Tillges ’76 Moustapha M. Bande Denise Dreher Kristina M. Handt Paule-Emelyne Joyner ’15
Lorena A. Palm ’79 Mary Tingerthal and Hillary Barbetta John K. Echo ’77 Heather M. Vinge Hanson ’10 Canan Karatekin
Susan Amos Palmer and Conrad Soderholm Kevin D. Bartkowicz ’00 Gudrun J. Eglitis ’86 Jeffrey D. Harris ’99 Anthony F. Keenan ’92
Rod Palmer Elizabeth J. Tisel Beth A. Beckers ’16 Janet M. Ellwanger ’89 Thomas ’84 and Sylvia Hartman Irene L. Kelly ’07
Betty Brandt Passick ’96 Nancy C. Traen ’00 Gary R. Becklund ’75 John Enga Stanley J. Hatcher ’93 Thomas and Mary Kelly
Lucie Passus Jenny Turnham ’18 Rakea Begum ’19 R. Evelyn Engle ’85 Mary J. Haverkost Mohammad R. Khalaf ’18
Carol M. Patnode ’92 Daniel J. Vannelli ’90 Joann S. Benesh ’90 Rebecca J. Evan ’18 Judy Hawley Mai Shoua Khang
Sara Peterson ’98 John Vegas Kenneth W. Benson Jerilyn M. Ezaki ’83 John ’92 and Terri ’77 Hawthorne Bimal S. Kharel ’10
Christopher and Segundo M. Velasquez ’92 Oreta R. Bentz ’85 Ronald J. Falk ’97 Taviah Z. M. Hedstrom ’16 Poh Lin Khoo ’17
Angela Pinkerton G. George Wallin ’82 Allan B. Bernard ’04 Maxwell K. Farnga ’13 Thomas Helwig ’14 Thomas King
Cynthia ’81 and Addison Piper Jean A. Way ’81 Erica Berte Lanay S. Ferguson ’13 Daniel V. Herbst Daniel and Pamela ’00 Kirk
Donald M. Pizzella, Sr. ’77 Phyllis Webster ’93 Barbara A. Bicha ’94 Michelle M. Filkins Marilyn Hanson Hickok ’75 Aaron Klemz
Jeffrey Pool Ronald C. Weeks ’81 William A. Binder ’78 Frank E. Filosi ’00 Barbara N. Hipp Richard K. Knights ’78
Gemma Punti Elizabeth V. Weir ’97 Terrie L. Bjork JaRon M. Flowers ’16 Marilyn and Erwin Hipp Michael V. Koch
Noriko and Chris Ramberg Kay S. Welsch Cassandra L. Bondesen ’05 Jean E. Forsberg Robert and Kathleen Hochreiter John and Richelle Koller
Yvonne RB-Banks Mary Eileen Welsh George H. Borchardt ’81 Nicholas L. Foster ’16 August J. Hoffman Cordelia Korkowski
Dennis J. Recknor ’82 Barbara Wencl Joe C. Bowers ’12 Margo Fox ’82 Ryan D. Holt ’12 Punnavy Koy ’16
Chad R. Reichwald Aqueelah H. Whitfield ’14 Angela Bowlus Mary A. Frampton ’85 Susan Honsvall Candice L. Kraemer ’85
Debra M. Ricci ’79 Jean M. Wichmann Vernon ’84 and JoAnn ’87 Brisse Patricia L. Freeman ’93 David K. Horn Cassandra Kurtz
Sandy J. Ricci ’02 Thomas A. Williamson Dianne M. Brooke Philip E. Fuehrer ’08 Margaret H. Horning ’91 La Mini Scala Club
Robin S. Roland ’09 David Wood Linda Brooks Adam B. Fullerton ’11 Lawrence M. Hovind ’16 Judy A. Laabs-Foss ’83
David R. Ross ’02 Jo Woodward Diane M. Burgers Lorraine M. Gabbert Richard A. Howey ‘16 Victoria J. Lahr ’14
Stephanie L. Roy ’11 Irene A. Wright ’92 Shayla R. Burk ’12 Wayne Gabrielson Karen I. Howie ’93 William A. Laing ’78
Judy Russell-Martin ’94 Carol Bormann Young Robert J. Burns ’85 Mark A. E. Gallagher ’10 Adam R. Huesman ’13 Karma T. Lama ’18
Elizabeth Ryan and John Dietrich William ’94 and Romi Zajicek Norma S. Chambers ’95 Marie and David Gannon Jenny Hui ’17 Irna L. Landrum
Jennifer L. Ryan ’98
Mary A. Christensen ’94 Elaine N. Garcia ’18 Chrissy Hursh Wendy S. Lane ’88
Susan T. Rydell Fidelity Charitable
Laureen K. Clarin ’16 Olivia and Donald Gault William W. Huttner ’76 Susan A. Lang
Donor Advised Fund
Chesay D. Colson ’07 Peter R. Gawtry ’13 Michael J. Hynes ’94 Sylvia M. LaRocque
Victoria Sadler
Jeremiah J. Conlon ’06 Sandra Sibley Gerick Elena Izaksonas Christine M. Larson
Deanna M. Sande ’87
Jean ’76 and Lawrence Cook Roberta Gibbons Cynthia M. Jackson ’17 Gloria J. Larson ’93
Amy M. Sands
Cathleen Cotter Jody M. ’95 and Marty W. Glynn Julie A. Jacobson ’11 Chai Lee
Vicky L. Sarner ’78
L Dee Cramer ’76 Irene Gomez-Bethke ’88 Karin Jax Edward Bok Lee
Brenda Savage
Sheryl A. Cummings Gordon H. Granroth ’91 Dominic R. Jennen ’16 Nhia Fong Lee
Lorinda Fraboni Schlauderaff ’97
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18Mark Lenling Isaac Muhammad ’12 Cynthia K. Robinson ‘88 Nancy C. Strong ’06 The recognition extended to our
Brenda L. Leonard ’95 Rukiya Munshi Julie V. Jeffrey Robinson ‘00 Donna M. Surfus ’93 donors listed is one small way to
Jessica Lettween Jerome A. Neid James Silas Rogers ‘94 Stefanie Sutton say thank you. Every effort has
been made to ensure that the list
Carolyn M. Levy ’85 Hilary M. Neste Diane K. Rose Jeffrey G. Syvoraphane ’15
is accurate. If your name has been
Ji Li Neuenfeldt & Company Robert H. Rosen ‘76 Burak Tekin ’16 omitted, misspelled or misplaced,
Jun Li Debra Newell Ruth M. Rosseau ‘12 Sai Thao ’19 we apologize. Please contact us at
Margaret J. Lindner ’90 Mark G. Newfield Eric A. Roth ‘95 Gary L. Thornburg ’84 foundation@metrostate.edu so our
Katherine A. Lindsay Kieu Oanh Nguyen ’98 Raul Ruiz David ’10 and Sherry Tokkesdal records can be corrected and gifts
Donald E. Lisell, Sr. ’82 Carrie Noble Don A. Russell ‘98 Veronique T. Tsafack ’14 properly acknowledged.
Ming Lo Janice R. Noerenberg ’96 Matthew A. Ryg Betty J. Tuttle ’79 On behalf of Metropolitan
Mai Kou Lor ’17 Diana M. Hansen James ‘73 and Sharon Sable Tena M. Ubl ’04 State University faculty, staff,
Heather C. Lou Nordenstrom ’89 Elizabeth A. Salvatore ‘17 Trevor J. Urman ’18 and students, thank you to all
Rachel L. Lundbohm ’17 Mary ’79 and Denis Novak Falonne K. Sanga ‘17 Nancy G. Valento ’97 our generous donors. We value
Lois M. O’Brien ’05 your dedication to our university
Richard T. Lundgren ’15 Saajine Sathappan Lou Vang ’18 and thank you for being a part
William P Lundholm ’76 Old McDonald’s Farm Elizabeth Schaefer Pheng Vang ’14 of our community.
Mary ’04 and Christopher Maas Abigail A. McDonald ’96 Robert I. Schatz ‘95 Norma K. Vig ’83
Vyacheslav Makharovich ’18 Sally Rosalia ’73 and John W. Schenck ‘94 Minh Vo
Vernon Olsen
Laura L. Mann ’07 Bergliot M. Schevenius ‘73 Daniel F. Vogel ’87
Jeffery R. Olson ’99
Susan M. Marinaccio Pamela A. Schik ‘12 Ka Vue ’18
Karen K. Olson
Elizabeth A. Marino Jon F. Schill Sally S. Walker ’13
Mary E. ONeal ’10
Andrew T. Marz ’11 Corey Schmitz Matt J. Warren ’08
John J. O’Neill Jr. ’90
Terri Mathews Jane ‘98 and Thomas Schultz Jessie E. Watson ’08
Gordon J. Osterbauer
Michael T. McCabe ’00 Kathleen and Alan Schultz Carolyn M. Weber ’90
Patience N. Osuorji ’14
Jeanette M. McCarthy ’83 Kay L. Schwie ‘78 Helen C. Welter
Sandra L. Pappas ’86
Beryl T. McHale ’94 John M. Schwingler Betty S. Wentworth ’81
Dorothy ’74 and
Kenneth and Frances McIntosh John H. See James S. Westcott ’93
Richard Pappenfus
JoAnne S. McKim ’04 Monica M. Segura-Schwartz Erik R. Westgard ’97
John F. Parkos
Patrick W. McQuiston ’08 Linda Selbitschka James P. White ’76
Rodney Lindell Paulson ’96
Metropolitan State University Frances and John Serpe Jane C. Widmer ’82
Bettie J. Peterson ’92
Financial Management Staff Diana L. Seyb ‘84 Elizabeth L. Wiley ’10
Bruce R. Peterson ’74
Alex R. Meyer ’13 Nancy Shepherd Hollis B. Willeford ’09
Cheryl A. Peterson
Cheryl and Bill Meyers Lisa Sisson ‘16 James J. Williams ’82
Sondai Pham
Catherine M. Mich ’17 Mary Ann Slavin ‘90 Jamie L. Williams ’97
Michel A. Pleau ’04
Eleanor M. Michelson ’76 Stephanie L. Small ‘99 Cheryl A. Williamson ’90
Jeannine L. Porter ’75
Ruth Ann Michnay ’00 Alphonsine Smith ‘81 Alane P. Wood ’11
Roger Prestwich
Mia L. Mikel ’16 Vanessa A. Smith Gao Yang
Christopher M. Quinzon ’16
Minnesota Veterans Home Gerald K. Sognesand ‘78 Kristine Aubrey R. Yang
Kristen Radford
Muhamed M. Mohamed ’14 Michael D. Soileau Keith W. Ylinen ’95
Vadhindran K. Rao
Mahdi Mohammed ’17 Shane Solga Lois A. Young ’73
Tara Rasch
Asmaa M. Mohamud ’16 Carol D. Sonnenberg ‘83 Kathleen and Rick Zieman
Mary L. Reed ’14
Bonnie L. Mohr ’92 Alexander B. Sonsteby ‘15 Kurt F. Zilley ’90
Carol A. Reid
A. Paul Monteen ’04 Kate K. Southwick Nicholas M. Zoelle ’14
Victoria A. Reinhardt ’96
Leslie Morrison Peg M. Speidel
Kate Ries *Deceased
Tabitha A. Morrison ’17 Jonathan J. Stadler
Katherine M. Ritchie ’96
Raymond L. Moss ’76 William R. Stark
Lucia Rivas
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19Memorials In memory of Honorariums Legacy Circle Donors
Jane Jensen Carolyn and Edward Vasko We wish to acknowledge
In memory of Cassandra Kurtz in recognition of Al* and the generosity and foresight of
Charles Patrick Arthur Patty Becker the following new donors who
In memory of Gifts in honor of Deborah Mosby have included Metropolitan State
Frances H. Arthur
Cheryl A. Peterson University in their estate plans
Virginia Arthur ’17 (Honorary) Larry Mazanec in FY19:
in honor of Matt Musel
Thomas H. Cook Lois M. Mazanec Virginia J. McCain ’74
Jon F. Schill
Linda A. DAmario Jay S. Delaney
in honor of Matt Musel
Rita M. Dibble In memory of
Elizabeth J. Tisel
Marie and David Gannon Maureen Walsh in honor of Matt Musel
Judith A. Graziano Joänne Tromiczak-Neid Michael D. Soileau
Anne and Robert Griffin in honor of Cindy Parsons
Craig and Karen Hansen
Kristine A. Hansen ’07 *Deceased
Tracy and Darin Hatch
Barbara N. Hipp
Marilyn and Erwin Hipp
Helen M. Johnson
William and Chris Johnson
Sarah Koepke
La Mini Scala Club
Katherine and Lance Lewin
Carolyn Malaney
Susan M. Marinaccio
Emily W. Seddon
Joan Hershbell knows Lois West Duffy and her husband Joe believe in the mission of Metro
scholarships help Metro State State. Lois used her IRA distribution as a convenient and easy way to
students achieve their goals. provide philanthropic support.
Joan has entrusted funds for
future scholarships through
her will.
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20Loyalist Circle Donors Candice L. Kraemer ’85 Norma J. Tillges ’76 “Metropolitan State started me on
It is our pleasure to give special E. Ted Kuether ’82 Joänne Tromiczak-Neid
recognition to those donors William A. Laing ’78 Debra Vos ’05 the path to becoming a lifelong
who have shown their loyalty to David W. Larson ’88 Ronald C. Weeks ’81 learner, and with my career path, to
Metropolitan State University Lee T. Litman ’91 Kathy and Steve Wellington
through ten or more consecutive Kevin G. Locke ’97 Kay S. Welsch
improving patients’ lives. I needed a
years of giving:
Gary L. Alberts ’83
Joyce Maddox and Betty S. Wentworth ’81 four-year degree to advance in my
Larry Meuwissen James P. White ’76
Irving L. Aslakson ’98 Thomas R. Maida ’05 David Wood
career, after technical training and
John ’03 and Beth Asmussen Laura L. Mann ’07 Richard Zehring two associate degrees. Metropolitan
Gary R. Becklund ’75 Virginia J. McCain ’74
Joann S. Benesh ’90 Jeanette M. McCarthy ’83
Kathleen and Rick Zieman State valued my previous experience.
Charles R. Bengtson ’94 Dick and Regina McCarthy My Metropolitan State degree
George H. Borchardt ’81
Mary S. Bowman ’88
Beryl T. McHale ’94 immediately advanced
Patrick W. McQuiston ’08
Dianne M. Brooke Eleanor M. Michelson ’76 my career and gave me the confidence
Juliann E. Brovold ’76
Sharon J. Buettner ’92
Lisa M. Middag ’04 to pursue a PhD in engineering.”
Sheila ’82 and John Mohr
Maureen A. Buhl ’95
Mary A. Christensen ’94
Cynthia M. Neuenfeldt -Michael O’Connor ’92, Director,
Todd and Martha Nicholson
Patrick J. Copeland ’86 Fund of the Nicholson Alumnus Michael O’Connor ‘92
Strategy and Project Management/
Judi ’73 and John Dahlseng Family Foundation Chief of Staff for Medtronic, PLC
Kejela T. Deressa ’07 Kathleen A. Nordstrom ’99
Harvey L. Dundas ’80 Mary ’79 and Denis Novak
Gudrun J. Eglitis ’86 C. Francis and Maryllis Oehlke
Janet M. Ellwanger ’89 Sally Rosalia ’73 and
R. Evelyn Engle ’85 Vernon Olsen
Robert F. Garland ’87 Lorena A. Palm ’79
Wayne R. Gilleland ’97 Sandra L. Pappas ’86
Manley E. Glaubitz ’79 Dorothy ’74 and
Constance P. Halfpenny ’83 Richard Pappenfus
Beverly J. Hall ’99 Bruce R. Peterson ’74
Sue K. Hammersmith and Donald M. Pizzella, Sr. ’77
Allyn Uniacke Noriko and Chris Ramberg
Pamela M. Hartley ’97 Kraig and Erica Rasmussen
Charles P. Hartmann ’89 Dennis J. Recknor ’82
Midge M. Holahan ’95 Sandy J. Ricci ’02
Margaret H. Horning ’91 Susan T. Rydell
Karen I. Howie ’93 Deanna M. Sande ’87
Linda D. Janni ’95 Vicky L. Sarner ’78
Betty J. Johnson ’89 Andrea Scarpa ’00 and
Gretchen J. Kelly ’95 Lillian Hall Scarpa
Iris ’90 and Peter Jay Kiedrowski Bergliot M. Schevenius ’73
John W. Kirchner ’82 Carol D. Sonnenberg ’83
Sheila B. Kloeppner ’93 Linda ’93 and Glen Stenlund
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21Metropolitan State University Foundation Board of Trustees
Zeeshan Baig Christine Boese Wendy Brekken Teri Calderon Robert Carter
Manufacturing Finance Vice President of Patient Care Vice President, Senior Wealth Executive Vice President, CEO
Manager Services/Chief Nursing Officer Planning Strategist People Operations Summit Mortgage Corporation
Post Consumer Brands Regions Hospital Wells Fargo Field Nation Member at Large
Chair, Finance and Audit Secretary Chair, Governance Committee Chair, Advocacy Committee
Committee
Gary Cunningham Joseph Ellis Ochen Kaylan Gregory Lais Michael Langley
President and CEO Senior Vice President General Counsel Founder and Executive Director CEO
Metropolitan Economic Wells Fargo Communicate Health, Inc. Wilderness Inquiry Greater MSP (retired)
Development Association Member at Large Chair, Board Development Chair, Fundraising Committee Chair
(MEDA)
Member at Large
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22Joseph Neuberger Michael O’Connor Mike Parrish Colin Partridge Richard Smith
Director, Operations Branch, Director, Strategy and Project Vice President, Primary Care and Human Resource Director Regional President, Upper
MN Dept. of Public Safety Management/Chief of Staff Enterprise Operations (retired) Carlson Travel Midwest and Northwest
State of Minnesota, Homeland Medtronic, Plc. North Memorial Health Care Member at Large Travelers
Security and Emergency Member at Large Member at Large Vice Chair
Management
Member at Large
Craig Vinje Rita Dibble
CEO Foundation Executive Director
Orange Tree Screening Staff Liaison to Board of
(retired) Trustees
Member at Large
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