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THE MAGAZINE OF CLARKE UNIVERSITY

SPRING 2014

HISTORIC FOUNDATIONS P.4

GRAPHIC DESIGNMARKS 15 YEARS P.20 CLARKE LIVES P.12

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Clarke is an institution rich in history and tradition. Our historical timeline is filled with noteworthy milestones marking dates of importance, change and progress. May 17 is the 30th anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed four historic buildings on Clarke’s campus. In a time of great adversity, Clarke emerged with purpose and vision. This spring we will remember the fire, honor the anniversary and celebrate the tremendous progress Clarke has made in the last 30 years.

Our institutional history has been well documented throughout the years, most recently by the efforts of Sara McAlpin, BVM, Ph.D. Sister Sara has served the Clarke community for a notable 53 years. She was a professor for 42 years and has been Clarke’s archivist for the past 11 years. Sister Sara is retiring this spring and this issue features some reflections of her time on campus.

This spring marks the 15th anniversary of our graphic design major. Clarke has a long tradition of excellence in the arts and our graphic design students continue to produce outstanding work, often receiving local and regional awards of excellence. The graphic design program will soon move into a new space as vacated space in Catherine Byrne Hall will be renovated this summer to provide an expanded graphic design studio.

We also have a history-in-the-making story with the research of Clarke professor of computer science, George Towfic, Ph.D. Professor Towfic has spent years analyzing metadata of HIV patients to discover why certain drugs work on certain patients and not others. His research efforts have been greatly enhanced by the assistance of two current Clarke students, Riley Taubert and Collin Heer. The collaborative research approach of Professor Towfic, Riley and Collin is a perfect example of the individualized and real-world learning Clarke students enjoy.

This issue of the magazine takes a look at our past – and also points us to our future. History is being made now at Clarke University and this issue highlights a number of stories on new traditions and new spaces. The completion of the new Jimmy’s Place in the Center for Science Inquiry illustrates the promising future in store for Clarke University.

Thank you for being a part of our history – and our future. As always, we are grateful for your continued support of Clarke University. I wish you a delightful spring!

Sincerely,

Joanne M. Burrows, SC, Ph.D.President

CLARKE: THE MAGAZINE OF CLARKE UNIVERSITY is published three times a year for alumni, parents and friends of Clarke University.

Joanne M. Burrows, SC, Ph.D.President

Bill BiebuyckVice President for Institutional Advancement

Nicole BreitbachDirector of Alumni Relations

Courtney CritesDirector of Annual Funds

Ken BrownExecutive Director of Marketing and Communication

Jill Paisley Director of Creative Services

Jamie SpechtDirector of Marketing

Gayle Langel ’08 Senior Graphic Designer

Gwen Hayes ’07, MACopywriter

Amy ErrthumWeb Manager

Hannah ThorsonProduction Designer

EDITOR: Ken BrownASSISTANT EDITOR: Gwen Hayes ’07, MADESIGNER: Gayle Langel ’08

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TABLE OF CONTENTS | SPRING 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURE STORY: HISTORIC FOUNDATIONS.........................................................4

FEATURE STORY: CLARKE LIVES .............................................12

FEATURE STORY: GRAPHIC DESIGNMARKS 15 YEARS ........................................20

FRANCIS J. O'CONNOR WINNERS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? .......................................................23

CLASS NOTES ..........................................................................................................................27

CONNECT WITH CLARKE ...........................................................................................................30

UNDER THE MIRCOSCOPE ........................................................................................................16

ALL IN A YEAR'S WORK .............................................................................................................11

If you ask Sara McAlpin, BVM, Ph.D., about her life at Clarke, she will most likely answer with the question, “Which life?” Sara has had three different lives at Clarke. First, she came to campus as a student majoring in biology, but shifted to English as a sophomore. After graduating from Clarke and becoming a member of the BVM congregation, she returned as an English faculty member. Sara primarily taught American Literature and writing for 40-plus years. This spring, Sara will retire from her third life at Clarke in the archives. But before she does, we wanted to get her input on the Clarke campus and a glimpse of her memories of some of the historical buildings she has known during her time here.

HISTORICFOUNDATIONS

On March 13, 1879, land was purchased in Mary Frances Clarke’s name for $200 per acre, paid in gold coins. In one direction was vast prairie land and on the other side, the Mississippi River. Although this location was separated from the city in 1881, it was surrounded by beautiful nature.

The first building constructed on the new land was Margaret Mann Hall. Architect Fridolin Joseph Heer designed this hall as well as Rose O’Toole Hall and the Dubuque County Courthouse located in downtown Dubuque. Other generous contributors provided wagon loads of red apples, stuffed birds for the science department, and “Our Lady of the Moonlight,” a statue of the Virgin Mary.

By 1884, science studies at Mount St. Joseph Academy were popular. Lab experiments and research were not common at the time and most schools were not equipped for them. However, early Clarke publications describe various chemical demonstrations, lectures on astronomy and journals of X-ray research being studied. As the school experienced growth, additional space was needed. Rose O’Toole Hall was built adjoining Margaret Mann Hall and provided student living accommodations, more classrooms and offices and an assembly hall with a stage.

As a student, I spent many hours writing, typing and reading in Rose O’Toole Hall in the second-floor office for the “Labarum,” a literary magazine published from 1906 to 1968, and reinvented in the current student publication, “The Tenth Muse.”

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The first Mary Frances Clarke Hall was originally used as a guest house and conservatory, but later became a residence hall. Eventually, it would become known as Catherine Byrne Science Hall.

The turn of the century brought a new era of education. Social and economic pressures in the country during this time thrust women into positions not dreamed of before and higher education became a common goal for many. Staying progressive with the times, the Academy became a three-year liberal arts college in 1901, with a tuition rate of $85. Mary Bertrand Hall was built in 1902 to accommodate growth and included study halls, a library and Sacred Heart Chapel with the twin spires that became symbols of the college.

The music and art departments continued to flourish and more space was needed to support the arts at Clarke. Eliza Kelly Hall, a three-story, Italian Renaissance structure was built in 1908. Soon after, expressive students encouraged the creation of the Drama Department.

In my student days I did most of my non-classroom living in Mary Bertrand Hall. I spent hours in the tiny library on the second floor and joined others three times a day in the dining room on the ground floor. We attended many religious ceremonies and liturgies in the large, impressive Sacred Heart Chapel, and every Sunday dressed formally in cap and gown, no less, to attend Mass there.

I took piano lessons in this building as a student. In my early faculty life, my office was in one of the small practice rooms on the first floor of EKH, with another faculty member as an office partner! I quickly got used to working in a small space and to grading papers while listening to students singing and playing (both on and off-key) in the practice rooms.


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Registration lists during the “roaring twenties” included the names of many international students. Because increasing numbers at Clarke were overwhelming the available spaces, the current Mary Frances Clarke Hall was built to accommodate 150 students. When ground was broken for the building on April 27, 1923, the entire school gathered and sang an arrangement of Joyce Kilmer’s poem “Trees,” an early example of Clarke’s long history of preserving nature.

The ground-breaking for Terence Donaghoe Hall was one of the last significant events at Mount St. Joseph College, before it became Clarke College on September 1, 1928. TDH housed an auditorium and recreational center, providing for an enlarged physical education program including intramural tournaments and local games.

I lived in letter wing of Mary Frances Clarke Hall as a student. Later as a faculty member I lived as a counselor on the fourth floor, where I often met with students informally and regularly gave out “permissions” required then for five-hour, off-campus outings, extension of hours later than usual, weekend absences, renting a car, and many other activities which students today would never consider needing a permission to do!

A special ceremony was held in 1952 to rename the buildings on campus in honor of the original BVMs and two of their associates. A procession moved from building to building singing the familiar College Shield Song: “Onward Clarke College! Let the echoes ring!” According to some observers, the campus seemed to come alive after the renaming of the buildings. A new pride in the college’s history sparked a sense of women’s potential and hope for the future.

In 1979, Clarke became coeducational by enrolling full-time male students. The following year, work was completed on the Keller Computer Center, formerly a laundry building. Mainframe and terminal rooms and a microcomputer laboratory with a full range of equipment made up the center.

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After the fire, the lower level of Mary Benedict Hall, originally called the Terrace Room, now the Lion’s Den, was used as a library where personnel worked in very tight quarters, as did many others on campus.

Mary Benedict Hall was built in 1966 with rooms for 200 students, common lounges and a roof sun deck. The cornerstone of the building, holding records, relics and documents from the first 122 years of Clarke’s history, was described at the dedication of MBH: “This foundation stone is truly a link between the past and the present, between sacred memories and visioned hopes.”

From its earliest years, Clarke has fostered a scientific spirit of investigation. Catherine Byrne Hall was dedicated in 1966. It was an impressive structure, air-conditioned, with a lecture auditorium named Alumnae Lecture Hall, and capabilities for closed-circuit television reception and jacks for telelectures in each classroom and lab.

Mary Josita Hall was built in 1955 with rooms for 220 students, a dining room, a bookstore, lounges, a commons and a concourse for art exhibits.

As a faculty member, I had an office in CBH and taught most of my classes there. It was interesting and sometimes challenging to teach in CBH because most of the rooms were designed to be science labs with one or several sturdy, black tables. I didn’t really mind, though, because there was plenty of room to spread out my class materials.

Clarke’s 46,000-square-foot, three-story Center for Science Inquiry opened in August 2013. The facility provides modern spaces designed to seamlessly integrate lecture and lab areas while fostering a collaborative, hands-on learning environment.


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As athletics at Clarke rose in popularity, student-athletes quickly outgrew the recreational center in TDH and were forced to practice and compete at other facilities off campus. The Robert and Ruth Kehl Center was completed in 1993 and serves the entire Clarke community.

I spent most of my third life at Clarke in the Nicholas J. Schrup Library, in the Atrium. The archives office houses records of the impressive history and heritage of the institution, a collection begun by Mary Harrietta Thoma, BVM, a longtime library director at Clarke and fondly remembered by many students.

After the devastating fire of 1984, Clarke worked hard to rebuild its campus. The climate-controlled R.C. and Celeste Wahlert Atrium in the center of campus restored connectivity for the Clarke community. The new structures have their own identity, but also some resemblance to the structures of the past.

With a record number of athletes training throughout the academic year, the existing facility became congested. With more than 14,400 square feet and 2.4 acres to work with, the Jack and Rosemary Gantz Athletic Practice Center serves as an indoor practice area for Crusader athletics, offices for coaches, equipment storage and space for athletic camps.

The newest residence hall on campus, the Catherine Dunn Apartment Complex, opened in the fall of 1998 and houses 96 upper-class students in six person apartments.

Five Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary began something very special in 1843. Today, you are called to carry on their vision, commitment and generosity of spirit to a new generation of Clarke University students. Like the Sisters, you can create a lasting legacy at Clarke University through your bequest. Please advise your attorney which option is best for you.

To join the Mary Frances Clarke Legacy Society: · Designate a percentage of your estate. · Allocate a specific dollar amount or property. · Assign the remainder after all other bequests have been made.

Guided by faith. Inspired by purpose.

Supported by you.

To learn more, visit www.clarke.edu/development, email [email protected] or call (888)225-2753.

The social space in the Center for Science Inquiry’s third-floor Solarium has been designed in memory of a long-time Clarke University supporter.

“Jimmy’s Place” pays tribute to Jim Wahlert (1947-2012) and his love of automobiles.

“The decision to name the lounge was made by the Wahlert Foundation to honor James for being a long-time trustee of the foundation,” said Jim’s widow, Susan Wahlert. “The auto theme was chosen to reflect his joy and passion for his automobiles.”

THIS SPACE IS DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF

JAMES R. (JIMMY) WAHLERT February 8, 1947 – August 10, 2012

These are photos of vehicles from James’ personal collection. He loved cars, but more importantly he

loved his family, people and he loved life.

Featured on the wall are automobiles collected by Jim based on their unique features:

˯ ’66 GT350 - Jim admired race car driver and builder Carroll Shelby and was a Ford fanatic.

˯ ’65 Chevy Corvette - This was the last year for fuel injection for the Corvette, which made it special to Jim.

˯ ’67 XKE Jaguar - A desirable roadster in the Series I Jaguar models because of its sleek body lines.

˯ ’68 Datsun 2000 – A unique Japanese sports car. ˯ ’66 London Taxi – It belonged to his father (R.C.

Wahlert). Jim enjoyed driving it for many couples on their wedding day.

This summer, Jim’s ’66 427 A/C Cobra will replace the photo of the London Taxi in the display. The 427 A/C Cobra was also built by Carroll Shelby. This auto is the centerpiece of his collection and was his pride and joy.

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The commemorative plaque on the wall pays tribute to James R. (Jimmy) Wahlert.

Ann McDonough is a 1986 graduate of Clarke University, with a bachelor of arts degree in history. She earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Iowa in 1989. She is a Dubuque native and currently resides here with her husband, Peter Healey. Peter is a 1987 graduate of Clarke University. The couple has two sons.

Ann and Peter currently own and operate Plane Art Design, a design and screen printing business located in Dubuque. The business designs and produces

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Five Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary began something very special in 1843. Today, you are called to carry on their vision, commitment and generosity of spirit to a new generation of Clarke University students. Like the Sisters, you can create a lasting legacy at Clarke University through your bequest. Please advise your attorney which option is best for you.

To join the Mary Frances Clarke Legacy Society: · Designate a percentage of your estate. · Allocate a specific dollar amount or property. · Assign the remainder after all other bequests have been made.

Guided by faith. Inspired by purpose.

Supported by you.

To learn more, visit www.clarke.edu/development, email [email protected] or call (888)225-2753.

MEET THE NEW TRUSTEE

casual, athletic and corporate apparel. Clarke University has an established business relationship with Plane Art Design.

Prior to launching the business, Ann was an attorney at O’Connor and Thomas, P.C.

Ann serves as a trustee for the James B. and Melita A. McDonough Foundation, which most recently pledged $250,000 to the new Center for Science Inquiry at Clarke. Ann also has served on the boards of area non-profit agencies and worked on initiatives in support of Holy Family Schools in Dubuque. She is a regular contributor to Clarke University, both through the annual fund and in-kind contributions.

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CLARKE DRAMA RECEIVES AWARDS

Clarke University students and faculty took home several awards from the American College Theater Festival Region V event held Jan. 19-25 in Lincoln, Neb.

Regional awards for Clarke’s performance of “Next to Normal” went to assistant professor of music Brian Burns for orchestration and musical direction, and Clarke student Carrie Pieper for stage management.

Regional Awards for “Oleanna” went to Clarke professor emerita Carol Blitgen for direction, Clarke associate professor of drama Joe Klinebriel for acting, and Clarke student Mary Zanger for acting.

Second place in the load-in/load-out competition went to the company of “Oleanna.” Clarke student Ben Graham made the semifinal round of the Irene Ryan Acting Competition. Clarke student Traci Johnson was selected to perform in the Musical Theatre Intensive Showcase.

National awards went to Clarke student Adam O'Dell, who took second place in the sound design category for “Oleanna.”

“The students performed exceedingly well and had a marvelous overall experience,” said Ellen Gabrielleschi, professor of drama and chair of Clarke’s

drama department. “Besides the rigors of taking their production (on the road), they attended workshops, seminars, stagecrafts intensives, manned a Clarke table for prospective transfer students, and attended other invited productions.”

More than 220 productions from the six-state Region V (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota) were entered for consideration. “Oleanna” was one of five selected to be performed at the Region V Festival. The festival is sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

A scene from “Oleanna.”

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Clarke University Grounds Manager Joel Leach and his team are constantly working to keep our campus beautiful. Even in the cold winter months, they arrive bright and early each morning to make sure snow is removed, sidewalks are salted and campus is ready for another day. In the summer, they add touches of color all over campus by arranging hanging baskets, seeding the grass and mulching the flower beds. These tasks take a lot of supplies.

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CLARKE LIVES

A fire engulfed the Clarke campus thirty years ago this May.

The day is remembered in the book “Clarke Lives,” published in 1993:

“It was warm and windy on May 17, 1984. About one o’clock in the afternoon, flames reached out from under the mansard roofs of Rose O’Toole and Mary Bertrand Halls and spread into the dry wood of Margaret Mann Hall, the original building on Seminary Hill. The Dubuque Fire Department and five other area companies of firemen fought the growing conflagration. Eighty firefighters worked through the afternoon; three of them were slightly injured. At about five o’clock, the fire appeared to be under control, even though it flared threateningly from time to time. Margaret Mann, Rose O’Toole and Mary Bertrand Halls, including the chapel, were charred and gutted. Their remains lay open to the sky.”

It was, of course, a dire day. It was a day that could have brought the institution to its knees.

That was never an option. Under the leadership of President Catherine Dunn, BVM, Ph.D., Clarke opened for business the next day at 8 a.m. Soon, a sign appeared on Margaret Mann Hall that read, “Clarke Lives.”

Today, the fire is viewed as a chapter in the Clarke story. It is a story about a university that has been overcoming adversity since five women, led by Mary Frances Clarke, set sail from Ireland in 1833.

Faculty, staff and students who were part of the Clarke family in 1984 will never forget that day. But they also remember how Clarke overcame adversity in ways they couldn’t have imagined. Here are their recollections:

Kelley Hutton Deutmeyer ’84, Executive Director at ECIA

I remember the fire as if it was yesterday. I was working at East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) in downtown Dubuque as a college intern. I was standing at the office window with fear in my eyes as I saw the billows of smoke coming from the hilltops knowing it was Clarke College. I remember panicking and thinking, I hope everyone is out of the buildings; I hope the computer lab is not burning; I hope my records are still intact so I can graduate in December.

But as I think back about the days that came after the fire, Clarke took this tragedy and embraced it and overcame the adversity as a much stronger college. Through the spirit and leadership of Sister Catherine Dunn, the faculty, staff, and students overcame the devastating event realizing that the heart of Clarke was not the lost buildings, but its brave and strong-willed people. The entire Dubuque community, not just the Clarke community, came together to salvage the precious pieces of history that remained, picking through rubble to save bricks and other pieces of history. There were donations from local businesses to freeze-dry the library books to assist with saving them. Food, money and clothing were donated for the Sisters that lost their entire belongings.

I had one semester left before graduation and in the days and months after the fire, I never doubted that Clarke would come through the devastation and remain the premier institution it was then and is today. Buildings were destroyed that dreadful day in May, but the close-knit Clarke community remained strong and passionate and through that adversity, created an even better place that continues to live on today.

Sara McAlpin, BVM, Ph.D.Professor of English, now Archivist at Clarke

We all had the almost-immediate assurance that no lives were lost in flames and smoke.

The Rev. Bob Beck, who stood faithfully with us for long hours, offered Mass in the Mary Ben lounge the

evening of the fire, during which we were communally supported in a palpable awareness of God, at the very same time that we watched one of the iconic spires on the old chapel crumble toward the ground.

That same evening, local stores sent sheets, towels, nightgowns, tooth brushes and toothpaste, etc., to help those of us who lost residences get through that first night and the next morning.

We received lots of hugs and understanding tears from friends and strangers, along with offers of housing, clothing (especially for graduation on Saturday, two days after the fire), shoes for hard-to-fit feet, books, photographs, etc. Even today, I can name each person who gave me the above items, along with a cap and gown to wear in the graduation procession.

The above experiences were all fairly immediate; others became meaningful as the reality of the fire seeped into our everyday lives.

The fact that one rarely faces adversity alone became more and more clear as weeks and months passed; with each day bringing reminders of what used to be and what was newly emerging, and of the countless people who helped to create a fresh future for Clarke and for everyone connected with it.

Norm Freund, Ph.D.Professor of Philosophy

Before the fire was even fully extinguished, Sister Catherine Dunn, BVM, our president, was on the news stating we would rebuild, graduation would occur as scheduled on Saturday afternoon (this was Thursday evening), and summer school would begin as planned on Monday (all this happened).

The Clarke Board of Trustees was unwavering, affirming in the first hours after the fire that doing anything other than rebuilding was not a consideration.

You never know how many books 150,000 copies really are until you try to move every single one! In order to save water-damaged library books, they had to be freeze-dried in a window of about 48 hours. I and other members of the Clarke community helped with this on Friday, but on Saturday (the last day to get it done) we were all busy with graduation. As we processed passed the gutted buildings into TDH, dozens of people from the Dubuque community could be seen hand passing books out of the library … this still brings tears to my eyes!

For a half year after the fire, no demolition or rebuilding could occur as the legal nightmare of who would pay and how much dragged on and on. Through hours of depositions, months of uncertainty, and the presence of wet smoky, and mildewy building remains, the Clarke spirit remained undaunted. By way of conclusion, I really believe that BVM gumption carried us through all of this. The can-do, never say die, attitude of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary proved once again what we are really capable of at Clarke. In the BVM dictionary, between “imposition” and “impost,” there is no word, “impossible!”

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The outpouring of concern and assistance from multiple branches of the civic community and from hosts of Clarke graduates and friends became a life rope pulling us up over and over again.

Generosity and gratitude, fused with grace, might as well be markers of what it means to cope with adversity, tragedy, loss, grief.

Over time, as we adjusted to the fire at Clarke, we could echo Julian of Norwich: “All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well.”

Catherine Dunn, BVM, Ph.D.President of Clarkenow President Emerita

The Clarke community exhibited such powerful examples of overcoming adversity:

Students spray painting CLARKE LIVES on a bed sheet and hanging it on the front doors of Margaret Mann, the main entrance to campus.

Michail Geary, BVM, meeting me at 4 a.m. the morning after the fire with a list of all the available spaces she found that displaced people could move into.

Businesses in Dubuque delivering copy machines and printers (without being asked), enabling the P.R., alumni and admissions offices to send letters immediately to all incoming and returning students and alumni to assure them that Clarke Lives and classes would begin in the summer and fall as scheduled.

A group of faculty and staff, who were in the Sisters Dining Room at 7 a.m. the day after the fire, responding to my request to help identify all that needed to be done for the future.

The gathering of the board of trustees from near and far to give support and talk about the things that were paramount to the situation.

Faculty and staff who lost all or part of their research and professional work and yet moved forward to help plan and rebuild the campus.

To view photos and a video remembering the fire, visit www.clarke.edu/magazine.

HIV is a tricky virus.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, is elusive. Just when medical professionals think they have it figured out, that they have a drug that will combat it, the virus changes. Hence, a combination of drug regimens are normally used.

“HIV is challenging,” said George Towfic, Ph.D., professor of computer science at Clarke University. “Since it is an RNA virus, it mutates very fast and manages to confuse the immune system like no other immune disease. It causes the immune system to commit suicide by attaching itself to the immune system and as the immune cell sends alert messages to its neighboring immune cells to attack the virus, it is really committing an unintentional suicide.”

Add to that the fact it changes differently in each patient who has contracted the virus, and you have a nightmare scenario for those who have HIV and those who are trying to treat it.

That’s where Towfic and Clarke juniors Riley Taubert and Collin Heer come in.

Since 1998 when he was a professor at Wayne State University in Detroit, Towfic has been working on a project that involves analyzing the data of HIV patients in hopes of solving the complex puzzle: Why does one drug work on one patient and not another?

“Different patients have different reactions – and we don’t know why,” said Towfic, who has been at Clarke since 2000. “Some of it is genetics, but there is more to it than just genetics, since even patients with similar genetics react differently to similar treatments. This is where system and vector biology, bioinformatics, and computational biology comes to help.”

“We have been doing statistical analyses on patient records from the Clarke University Data Mining Web Portal with the very helpful aid of George and Samira Towfic in the computer science department,” said Taubert. “This portal includes the records of over 6,000 HIV patients in the Midwest. Their records hold their CD4 counts (a way to measure health of the immune system) and their HIV RNA levels (the amount of virus in the body) after taking specific medications. From the effects of the patients'

MICROS OPEUNDER THE

CLARKE PROFESSOR, STUDENTS JOIN BATTLE AGAINST HIV

Collin Heer ’15, Professor George Towfic and Riley Taubert ’15 have collaborated on research involving the treatment of HIV.

medications on their RNA and CD4 counts we can analyze how effective each medication is at increasing the health of the immune system and decreasing the amount of virus present in the body.”

Taubert and Heer have been working on this research since their freshmen year when they began the project as part of the Mary Frances Clarke Scholarship program. The paper is entitled “Statistical Analysis of the Effects of Antiviral Treatments on HIV Patient RNA and CD4 Level.”

Taubert presented the research she and Heer have done at The Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis., on November 9.

“We have been finding the usefulness of the top 10 medications from the database and want to make these analyses available to physicians so they can see analyses from actual patient records,” said Taubert.

Towfic has been working with the University of Iowa, the University of Wisconsin and Stanford University on this project. Together they have gathered a great deal of data, due in large part to the increase in genetic mapping.

“Genetic sequencing used to cost $1,000; now it costs $100,” said Towfic. “More people getting a genetic sequence has created a lot of data.”

In addition, Towfic is working with Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque to acquire more patient data.

“We have thousands of patient records on Excel spreadsheets,” said Towfic. “We need more students; we need more help. Our next challenges are to get the Mercy data, get some more funding, and get more students involved.”

Heer said it has been a great opportunity to get involved with research so early in his undergraduate career.

“HIV is a huge topic now in drug development,” said Heer, “and being able to look at the big picture in terms of the response of thousands of patients to various antiretroviral medications has been an amazing experience.”

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CLARKE’S MAE GOES ONLINE

Clarke University’s Education Department’s highly respected Master of Arts in Education (MAE) will be offered through online delivery beginning in the summer of 2014.

This decision will enable teachers who wish to continue their educations beyond the bachelor’s level to have the opportunity to do so in a program that is well regarded, contemporary and convenient.

“We are thrilled to announce a completely online Master of Arts in Education at Clarke,” said Paula Schmidt, Ed.D., chair and associate professor of education. “By completing an advanced degree through Clarke's online format, elementary and secondary teachers will have access to courses that are convenient, affordable and accessible from anywhere. Most importantly, the online format will allow more teachers the opportunity to earn an MAE from a program that is recognized for its high quality and is a noted leader in teacher preparation.”

The online format will offer teachers locally and regionally the opportunity to obtain content and

pedagogical knowledge through the graduate coursework, obtain credits for licensure renewal, take classes in a convenient format that is offered throughout the year, and allow them flexibility in summer and school-year courses.

Clarke’s online MAE will continue to be taught by full-time faculty, who are committed to student success, have experience in quality online education and are intent on making the online experience personal and rewarding. Clarke faculty members all have experience teaching in PreK-12 settings, which gives them practical insight as well as theoretical knowledge.

Through Clarke’s existing PDS structure, continual presence in the schools makes Clarke education faculty privy to current trends in education and allows them to view and experience, firsthand, the professional development needs of K-12 teachers. Eight education faculty members teach in PDS schools and each spends approximately 225 hours per semester in local schools. Clarke knows that teachers seek professional development conducive to their busy lifestyles, budgetary limitations, and expectations of credits for licensure renewal.

Clarke has long been a leader in teacher education. A comment recently gleaned from a survey of school principals indicates, “Clarke student-teachers and the staff we have hired have proven to be at the top of their fields. Keep up the dedicated preparation. The education field appreciates it.”

For more information, www.clarke.edu/MAE or call (563)588-6635.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDSNOMINATE YOUR CLASSMATES!Clarke alumni are making an impact around the world. Now is your chance to recognize them.

The Alumni Board invites you to nominate someone you believe is deserving of a Distinguished Alumni Award. The awards will be presented at the Alumni Recognition Brunch at homecoming on Saturday, October 11, 2014.

Nominate your Clarke classmates and other alumni who have touched your life or the lives of others in one of these categories:

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTPresented by the Alumni Association for outstanding professional achievement and success.

HUMANITARIAN SERVICE AWARD Presented by the Alumni Association for exceptional service to humanity through civic, faith-based or educational endeavors.

RISING STAR AWARDPresented by the Alumni Association to an alumna/us 35 years of age or younger who made an impact in her/his career, community or contributions to Clarke.

Visit www.clarke.edu/alumni/distinguished to nominate.

THE CLARKE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME will induct its fourth class during Homecoming weekend in October. Student-athletes, coaches and contributors who have demonstrated extraordinary performances and achievements in athletics will be recognized.

To nominate someone for this year’s induction class, visit www.clarkecrusaders.com/halloffame.

The New Clarke Fund allows you to give your gift, your way, to an area that is special to you. Gina ’12 chose to designate her gift to Campus Ministry.

“Faith is an important part of my life,” said Gina. “My involvement in Campus Ministry as a student was a major part of my Clarke experience. I wouldn’t have been able to attend Clarke without the scholarship support I was given. I think it is important to give back so that others can have the same quality Clarke experience.”

Alumni giving is an ongoing vote of support for Clarke. Your gift, in any amount, will help us grow. Please invest in the Clarke experience by visiting www.clarke.edu/clicktogive and making an impact for future students.

IN THE CLARKE EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC DESIGNMARKS 15 YEARSDuring the 2013-14 academic year, the Clarke University Art Department celebrates the 15-year anniversary of the graphic design program.

Just as in 1999, current graphic design students benefit from utilizing equipment and software that is ahead of design industry standards. Nowhere is this more evident than in a recent announcement of a new graphic design studio space that is set to open in Catherine Byrne Hall in time for the Fall 2014 semester.

Eric Wold, assistant professor of graphic design, joined the Clarke faculty in 2010, succeeding Associate Professor Al Grivetti, who ably oversaw the graphic design emphasis from its inception in 1999 until his retirement 10 years later. Although a generation apart, Wold and Grivetti have one thing in common: They both share the view that the graphic design program is a natural extension of the studio areas, and not separate from them.

Indeed, one of the strengths of the art major at Clarke University is the ways in which the studio and graphic design students share classes in common, and develop a solid foundation for the creation of quality art.

“Our design program is rooted in the belief that studio art and graphic design are not separate disciplines, but are closely and intrinsically related to one another,” said Louise Kames, chair of the art department.

This is easily seen in a number of collaborative assignments that flow between the studio and the graphic design areas. For example, the skills that students develop in book arts will be later utilized within a graphic design course.

Graduates, both from the distant and recent past, agree.

Stephanie Kronlage (BFA Graphic Design, 2012), graphic designer at Lessing-Flynn in Des Moines, said, “What I really enjoyed about Clarke’s curriculum is that we were taught more than just graphic design. In order to be a successful graphic designer, you have to have knowledge of all aspects of the field. That includes drawing, 3D work, marketing, photography, and being able to communicate and work with a team.”

Other alumni agree.

Erin (Germain) Sell (BFA Graphic Design, 2000), marketing communications specialist for Medical Associates in Dubuque, concurred, noting, “As a graphic designer, having a fine arts background has

helped me beyond measure. At my first job out of college, it was a huge bonus to the company that I knew how to sketch/draw/concept ideas. Most design agencies want their designers to be able to do that.”

The new 2,000-square-foot studio space is but one way in which the Clarke University art program has continued to keep up with the times. Wold has been instrumental in the planning of this new studio space.

“There will be 20 state-of-the-art work areas,” Wold said. “We will have a laser engraver, a three-dimensional printer, and a contour cutter. Although this equipment will be within our new graphic design studio, there can be no doubt that it will be of benefit to all of the art majors at Clarke.”

But as Wold notes, this new equipment merely provides art and design students with new avenues for the creative process.

“A strongly held tenet is that these new lab stations are just another tool,” Wold said. “Like a printing press or a paint brush, these computers, engravers, and printers are just different tools for making art.”


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Clarke senior Catherine Savitch's design for her Corporate Design class titled "Iron, Leather and Lace."

Annie (Mormann) Koelker (BFA Graphic Design, 2007), a graphic designer for McCullough Creative Inc., understands. “Being a designer is more than just knowing software and how to use the tools in Photoshop. It’s having an eye for design and aesthetics,” she said.

As one of the few private schools in Iowa to offer the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree — a more professional level of art education — Clarke is and has been uniquely situated to provide extensive graphic design and studio education. The department’s talented students and excellence in instruction has been a staple of the university for decades, and it is not just the Clarke community that is witness to this demonstration of artistry. Over the past 15 years, Clarke art students have won hundreds of Addy awards and dozens of scholarships given yearly by the American Advertising Federation for excellence in graphic design.

But it is not just about student awards, it is about helping young artist cultivate their creative passion

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THE UNIVERSITY THAT WON

82% OF STUDENT AWARDS IN THE LOCAL ADVERTISING COMPETITION.As any advertiser will tell you, it’s great to be recognized.

That was the case at this year’s Addy Awards, the annual advertising competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. Clarke graphic design students took home 31 awards, including the student Best of Show.

Results like that? Now that’s ad worthy.

and then preparing Clarke graduates for the careers of their future, something the faculty has done for decades.

“My experience at Clarke was very fulfilling,” said Katelin Hermsen (BFA Graphic Design, 2012), a recent graduate who is currently an art director at a graphic design firm in Dallas, Texas. “It opened the door to countless opportunities in the professional world after graduation. Clarke University’s art program fully challenged me as a student, to not only go through the steps of getting a degree but also to find my real passion, niche, and drive as a designer.”

With a new and expanded studio space, cutting-edge technologies, and a faculty as committed as ever, this goal of helping graphic design students find their artistic voice will carry on into the future.

“Clarke has always had talented students and committed faculty,” said Wold. “This expanded studio will ensure student success for years to come.”

To view more graphic design student work, visit www.clarke.edu/magazine.


This is the first segment in a series featuring former Francis J. O’Connor winners. Since 1935, the Francis J. O’Connor Award has been recognized as the most prestigious honor bestowed upon a Clarke University graduating senior.

Criteria for the award includes demonstrated leadership, cooperation, generosity, kindness and academic achievement. The award recipient is selected by a vote of seniors and faculty.

CAROL (SCHMIDT) TRUEG WON THE AWARD IN 1983.

Tell us about your current career:I’m currently the Chief Administrator for Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque’s early childhood through 12th grade Catholic school system.

What impact did winning the award have on you? Considering the number of very talented students in our class, I was fortunate to have received the award. I have felt a responsibility to work very hard to make a difference in the communities in which I have lived and worked as a result of having received the award.

What is your fondest memory of Clarke?I thoroughly enjoyed my years at Clarke. I was challenged in the classroom by excellent teachers, my Catholic faith was strengthened and I met some incredible people. Ultimately, though, belonging to the close-knit Clarke community is my fondest memory.

What advice would you give a student today?Do everything. In addition to formal knowledge that I gained in the classrooms at Clarke, being involved and holding leadership roles in multiple co-curricular activities — even as a day student for most of my time in college — allowed me to receive a practical education that has served me well throughout my life and career.

FRANCIS J. O’CONNOR WINNERS:WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

To view more graphic design student work, visit www.clarke.edu/magazine.

To view a full list of Francis J. O'Connor Award winners, visit www.clarke.edu/magazine.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM BENEFITS CLARKE, FULTON

Getting value out of community service and providing a valuable service are at the center of the Clarke University men's basketball community service program. For the past four years, Coach Jerry Drymon's student-athletes have offered their services to Fulton Elementary School in Dubuque.

The results in the classroom have been beneficial for both the Fulton students and the Crusaders.

“Five years ago we did two community service projects and I really don't think our players got a lot out of it," said Drymon. "I want our players and those we are working with to come away with value from our service projects and I think that's happening at Fulton. I think it's important for the guys to really gain something from their experience.”

Drymon approached then-Fulton Principal Jean McDonald four years ago to offer his team's services to the school and its students; Clarke's team then began working with two teachers. Today, members of Drymon's squad assist in eight classrooms. Drymon's wife, Kari, is a teacher at Fulton and helps coordinate the program.

“The kids at Fulton love having the basketball players come listen to them read," said Fulton teacher Emilie

Foust. “It gives the kids a very authentic audience to practice their reading. They also love listening to the ‘real’ basketball players read to them. I think it's great that they see sports figures doing academic-type things such as reading and enjoying this time together.”

“I’ve enjoyed my experience at Fulton School a lot,” said Clarke senior John Hedrington. “Just to see the looks on their faces when I walk into the classroom is something else. (One day) the students had an article about me that is on the Clarke website.”

Reading is just a part of what Drymon's players do at Fulton.

“Our players have worked with mentoring kids with behavioral issues, special education, math and preschool," said Drymon. "And in the past we also were involved with PE and music.”

The Crusaders have had a great impact at Fulton.

“Fulton teachers and staff love having the Clarke basketball players come to Fulton,” said Principal Chris Nugent. “First of all, they provide valuable mentors that our students can look up to. Secondly, they provide support for teachers giving them an extra hand in the classroom. Fulton students love to read to the players. They like the attention and the Clarke players give their reading purpose.”

“The kids at Fulton look up to me,” Hedrington said. “And that makes me want to be a better person. I’m happy to be there for them, to help them.”

On December 4, Clarke's men's basketball team hosted Fulton Night at the Robert and Ruth Kehl Center. Fulton students and their families were in the crowd and their student choir sang the national anthem. The Crusaders treated the students to an 86-55 victory.

Clarke's program at Fulton is part of the university's involvement in the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.

John Hedrington takes part in the reading program at Fulton School.

CHICAGO, ILL. (ABOVE)A Christmas celebration was held at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. Pictured: Catherine Dunn, BVM, Mary Ann Ludwig ’59 and Peggy Sullivan ’50.

SEATTLE, WASH. (ABOVE)Clarke alumni gather in Seattle. Pictured: Brian Stessman, Holly Feser Stessman ’08, Madeline Beery ’69, Christopher Kruse ’09, Sarah Gustafson ’09 and Jed Thompson ’03.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (BELOW)Deb Schroeder and Nancy Laugesen of Dupaco Community Credit Union gave a “Money Makeover” presentation at the most recent Your Best U! event. Pictured: Kathy Sullivan ’71, Louise Ottavi ’59, Peggy Nesler and Margie Klostermann ’90.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (BELOW)Clarke alumni and students attended Clarke Hockey night to watch the Dubuque Fighting Saints take the ice. Pictured: Nicole Sullivan ’13, Gabby Sullivan ’11, Cuttie, Katie Kieffer ’12 and Kelly McAllister ’13.

Want to see more alumni snapshots? Visit www.clarke.edu/alumni/eventphotos.

A PHOTO COLLECTION FROM ALUMNI GATHERINGS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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JON TOSHMATOVORGANIZATION: DICE.COMJOB TITLE: SENIOR PHP ENGINEERDEGREE AND MAJOR: BA IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

person on campus. Also, Clarke has partnerships with many local companies to provide skill sets to the workforce and train their employees. Best of all, all the instructors and professors are highly educated and experienced in their fields and have both practical and theoretical approaches.

After completing the TimeSaver program, I am now working at Dice in Des Moines, Iowa, as a PHP developer. I develop both desktop and mobile web with native mobile app projects. I maintain current web applications developed in PHP and hosted on dedicated off-site environment under a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP). I am also highly involved in working with architecture and developing new web applications supporting a variety of customer facing programs and advertising campaigns.

I learned the programming fundamentals and, more specifically, the web programming languages like PHP, Javascript and CSS in my Computer Information Systems classes at Clarke. I also learned how to analyze and test my programming code and improve my script performance. In my database classes, I learned to work with database management systems and designed applications that interact with the user, other applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze data. As a result of my hard work and study, I am now certified in PHP language and Oracle 11g.

Having that “Yes, I did it!” feeling now follows me wherever I go and whatever I do. Clarke taught me not only the skills I needed for my career, but most of all, having and enjoying faith in anything I do in life. Clarke also taught me to show humility and respect in life and encouraged me to work hard and leave a legacy to the younger generation.

Before graduating from Clarke, I was working a regular job. Having a job was good, but I wanted a career that would help me create more opportunities, as well as expand my knowledge and talents. Most of the jobs I was looking for in the technical field required a bachelor’s degree. I did apply for some positions, but my application did not even pass the first round of the interview process because I did not have a degree. I was hitting a wall in searching for a job. As I gained more life experience, I realized that in order to have a career, I would need to have a degree from a quality school with expert faculty.

I previously attended college in my old home country (former Soviet Union) and earned some credits that were transferable. I learned about Clarke’s TimeSaver program from their website and received more information when I visited the campus. During the tour, Scott Schneider, director of TimeSaver and Continuing Education, took his time and drew a big picture of how I could achieve my educational goals within a shorter period of time. It was a “no-brainer” decision for me.

I picked Clarke for a number of reasons. First, Clarke offers TimeSaver programs for busy adults who have families and jobs. Second, Clarke welcomes people of all faiths and fosters the spiritual life of each

TIMESAVERFAST FORWARDAN UPDATE FROM A TIMESAVER GRADUATE

1940s

IN MEMORYLorayn Hincker Miceli ’41Yvonne Zupet Hunter ’42Catherine Klein Hilgendorf ’44Charlotte Jones Mack ’46Anne Sadler Quint ’48Colleen Best Hecht ’49Marjorie Quinn Henkle ’49

NEWSMafalda Layman Benchea ’41Pensacola, Fla. "I'm 93 and retired. I have a driver to take me around and my daughter also drives me. I'm very active in Alpha Delta Kappa, and the International Teaching Society."

1950s

IN MEMORYJoAnn Burke Capell ’52

NEWSRuth Dunbar McLeay ’53Omaha, Neb. “Our son Bartholomew L. McLeay is a Conservative Republican candidate for the United States Senate. You will see our family campaigning at the July 4th parades and be able to hear Bart speak about America. I never dreamed when attending Clarke 1949-1953 that I would be announcing this news to you. I appreciate being able to tell my alumni friends about it through the great Clarke network.”

Constance Locher-Bussard ’54Springfield, Ill. Connie received the 2013 Award for Grassroots Excellence at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ annual Public Policy Workshop in Washington D.C. The award is presented to one registered dietitian in the United States for outstanding work in advancing the food, nutrition and public policy priorities of the dietetics profession.

Nita Allman Rebeck ’57 Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. “My precious Judge Joseph Rebeck and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on 12/21/13. I plan to keep him for another 50 years!”

1960s

IN MEMORYJane Reehorst ’69, BVM

1970s

NEWSRebecca Weber Rea ’70Merrickville, Ontario. Dr. Robert Rea, former associate professor of psychology at Clarke (1969-1973) and former Chairman of the Clarke Faculty Forum, dear husband of Becky Weber ’70, cherished father of Gina, loving Bobpa to granddaughter Juliette, died surrounded by his family on November 2, 2013.

Robert was vice president of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counselors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists and consultant to Lanark County Behavioral and Autistic Programs (1983-2013). He served the needs of the intellectually and behaviorally challenged from 1973-2008 at Rideau Regional Centre as Clinical Supervisor and Acting Chief-Psychologist. He will be remembered by many who attended Clarke during the years in which he taught as a dynamic prof who challenged the intellect of his students.

Dedrie Keegan Moloney, Kathleen Callaghan Whitfield, Erin Martin, Margie Corrigan Miller and Donna Clegg Carey, all from the 1974 class, reunited for dinner in the Chicago area last December.

1980s

IN MEMORYJean Martin Droessler ’85

CLASS NOTESNOVEMBER 3, 2013 THROUGH JANUARY 30, 2014

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NEWSMichelle Scott ’88New York, N.Y. “I moved to Chicago for 10 years. I graduated from DePaul University in 2002 with a BA degree in Finance. Then I moved to NYC in 2005. I work as a self-contracting paralegal. I continue to pursue multiple artistic interests in my spare time. I still consider Dubuque home, but I love living in Manhattan. I’m living the dream!”

Joyce Halstead Meyer ’94Minneapolis, Minn. Joyce has a new job as transformation business process director for Xerox Outsourcing Services.

2000s

ADVANCED DEGREESJamie Slack Viebach ’00New Lenox, Ill. Master of Science in Environmental Biology from Governors State University

NEWSAmy McCarthy Hegener ’03Chicago, Ill. Amy got married May 30, 2009 and had a daughter, Kilee, on August 10, 2010.

Katie Bahl ’04Dubuque, Iowa. Katie joined Tour Dubuque as vice president of operations in the fall. She supervises the strategic plans, integrated marketing, promotion and sales for Tour Dubuque, the largest Trikke Touring fleet in the world. She also supervises the operations of Tour de Galena. This spring she will be teaching a graduate course on event planning at the University of Dubuque.

Kristopher Breyer ’05Kapaa, Hawaii. Kristopher married Shannon Pfau on August 18, 2013. Their daughter, Eloise Marie Breyer, was born on Sept. 2, 2012. He started work with the Kauai Police Department in June 2012.

Aaron Butcher ’05Dubuque, Iowa. Aaron Butcher joined Mi-T-M as a customer service representative. He graduated from Clarke University where he earned a degree in art and formerly worked at Quad Graphics for five years.

Matthew Franta ’05Elkader, Iowa. Matthew is an actor, fight choreographer, and stunt performer with black belts in tae kwon do and hapkido as well as experience in karate, judo, fencing and kickboxing. He's also a member of the International Knife Throwers Association. Matthew also teaches Bartitsu, the Sherlock Holmes art of self-defense which is making a comeback.

Diane Oglesby Rambousek ’08Dubuque, Iowa. Medical Associates Clinic announced the addition of Diane Rambousek to the Acute Care Department. She graduated with a Master of Science degree in nursing from Clarke and is board certified as a family nurse practitioner. She formerly worked as a registered nurse in the cardiology department for 13 years.

MARRIAGESMegan Gloss Ahlvin ’03to Keith Ahlvin

Molly McDonald Walsh ’04 to Bradley Walsh ’09

Sarah Bradford Garrison ’08to Kirk Garrison ’10

Bradley Walsh ’09 to Molly McDonald ’04

Kirk Garrison ’10to Sarah Bradford Garrison ’08

BIRTHSJoseph Cannavo ’02 and JanelleDubuque, Iowa, girl

Angela Richey Crowley ’02 and MarkSpirit Lake, Iowa, Alex Hunter

Julie Tompkins Everson ’02 and RussellSparta, Wis., Claire; Jacob - Adopted

Courtney Casel Veach ’03 and JoeMaquoketa, Iowa, boy

JoAnn Lavenz Giese ’04 and DanAsbury, Iowa, girl

Rebecca Moellers Moonen ’04 and NathanOssian, Iowa, Amelia Grace

Zachary Breitbach ’05 and Kelly ’05Arlington, Texas, Gavin Daniel

Kelly Welch Breitbach ’05 and Zach ’05Arlington, Texas, Gavin Daniel

Emily Huinker ’05 and Guthrie BurgeMount Vernon, Iowa, Nora Margaret

Kiley Wegener Rahe ’05 and Adam Dyersville, Iowa, girl

Melissa Dean Cullum ’06 and JasonCedar Rapids, Iowa, Genevieve Rose

Melissa Riniker Osterhaus ’07 and MattDubuque, Iowa, Carter Matthew

Shelli Connell Rauen ’07 and Aaron Peosta, Iowa, girl

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YOUR LIFE IS FULL OF AMAZING HAPPENINGS – AND WE LOVE TO SHARE IN YOUR JOY!

Share your updates with us for inclusion in the magazine by emailing [email protected] or online at www.clarke.edu/alumni.

(Don’t forget to send pictures!)

SHARE YOUR JOY: SUBMIT A CLASS NOTE

Tabitha Blake Poll ’08 and JonDelmar, Iowa, boy

Benjamin Urbain ’08 and DallasCascade, Iowa, boy

2010s

NEWSJackie Bierman ’11 Dubuque, Iowa. Jackie accepted the position of clinical director of rehabilitation and skilled services at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. She was previously the clinical nurse specialist serving the medical unit, surgical services, rehab/skilled, float pool services and Mercy-Dyersville. She obtained a BSN from St. John's College of Nursing and an MSN from Clarke University.

Lacey Reynolds ’11Potosi, Wis. Lacey joined Flexsteel Industries as an advertising/public relations assistant. She was most recently employed at Kendall Hunt as a project coordinator.

Courtney Traser ’13Indianapolis, Ind. Courtney worked as an IU CASE instructor during the convergence of Indiana's newest medical school – Marian University's College of Osteopathic Medicine – and the state's oldest at Indiana University School of Medicine. She helped to enhance anatomical education and shared philosophies to broaden opportunities for students and their future patients.

MARRIAGELisa Gibbs McAllister ’11 to Matt McAllister

BIRTHSVeronica Stierman Gregory ’12 and AndrewDubuque, Iowa, girl

THURSDAY, APRIL 10Women in Transition Presented by Regina Boarman, Ph.D.

In this inspiring presentation, Dr. Boarman will explore the challenges and opportunities presented during life transitions and ways to find purpose, meaning and direction for the future. These include changes in career, children leaving home, aging, and the loss of significant others. Participants will have the opportunity to identify their own life transitions and discuss unique ways to move from one life stage to another.

Presentation | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Atrium Conference RoomSocial | 6:30-7 p.m. | R.C. and Celeste Wahlert Atrium

Reservations are required by April 3, by phone at (563)588-6553 or (888)225-2753 or online at www.clarke.edu/alumni/events.

JOIN US IN THE FALL for our next Your Best U! series.

Moving forward, we will be sending electronic invitations for these events so please make sure we have your current email address on file. Please call (888)225-2753 or email [email protected] with questions or updates.

How did Clarke prepare you for this role? As a drama major, I developed strong listening skills. As an actor, you need to learn to work with people. Actors listen to their counterparts onstage to provide good reactions. Being able to listen to co-workers and clients is a prized skillset. The liberal arts education I received gave me the ability to communicate effectively. I can write, speak and think critically. Clarke exposed me to different ideas, which allows me to be open to new cultures – a key to being successful in my current role. Clarke enabled me to learn, have an open mind, and listen to other viewpoints. Clarke instilled a desire to continually learn new things.

What do you keep in the trunk of your car? My passion is competitive horseback riding, so I keep my gear and stable items in my trunk.

If there was a holiday in your honor, what would it celebrate? It would celebrate people who are adventurous; a day to go and try something you have never tried before or something you have been scared of; a day to explore your boundaries and test them.

WITH CLARKE CONNECT

Join the Clarke University Alumni Network on LinkedIn.com to see more alumni you should know.

LinkedIn is a social networking site used to connect professionals around the world, including Clarke alumni. In fact, there is a special networking group on LinkedIn just for Clarke alumni. Joining the “Clarke University Alumni Network” allows you to make professional connections and grow your network. It is also a helpful resource for facilitating group discussions as members can post questions or comments for the entire group to view. Group discussions cover a wide range of topics, from alumni seeking advice on interviewing with a particular company, to alumni interested in the employment outlook for a particular geographic area. This year, the Clarke University Alumni Network has a reoccurring section called “Alumni you should know,” with updates and news about different Clarke alumni, like Tish Teeluck, ’85.

Introducing:

TISH TEELUCK Global Director of Geographic Recruitment Marketing at Accenture

Tish develops the Accenture employer brand and defines strategy for execution of that brand in all the countries where Accenture recruits talent. Specifically, she works with local marketing teams to: 1) create and deliver marketing strategies that are relevant for each territory; 2) execute major campaigns including integrating social media, supporting events on campus, and advertising initiatives for experienced and recent graduate audiences for entry level roles; and 3) leads the development and management of Accenture’s employer advertising campaign.

To be successful in this field, Tish says: ˯ You must be good at working with people when you

are in marketing. Be flexible. I work in many time zones around the world.

˯ Respect cultural differences and modify your work habits to accommodate others.

˯ Be eager to learn – the world is changing so rapidly and the way people want to be communicated to is always changing.

˯ Have resilience. Hold yourself to high expectations of performance.

CLARKE ALUMNI YOU SHOULD KNOW

1. Craft an informative profile headline Your profile headline gives people a short, memorable way to understand who you are in a professional context. Think of the headline as the slogan for your professional brand, such as “Experienced Writer” or “Recent honors grad seeking marketing position.”

2. Display an appropriate photo Remember that LinkedIn is not Facebook. If you choose to post a photograph – and we recommend that you do – select a professional, high-quality headshot of you alone.

3. Show off your education Be sure to include information about all institutions you've attended and highlights of your activities.

4. Develop a professional summary statement Your summary statement should resemble the first few paragraphs of your best-written cover letter – concise and confident about your goals and qualifications. Present your summary statement in short blocks of text for easy reading. Bullet points are great, too.

5. Fill your “Specialties” section with keywords “Specialties” is the place to include keywords and phrases that a recruiter or hiring manager might type into a search engine to find a person like you. The best place to find relevant keywords is in the job listings that appeal to you and the LinkedIn profiles of people who currently hold the kinds of positions you want.

6. Update your status weekly A great way to stay on other people's radar screens and enhance your professional image is to update your status at least once a week. Tell people about events you're attending, major projects you've completed, professional books you're reading, or any other news that you would tell someone at a networking reception or on a quick catch-up phone call.

7. Show your connectedness with Linkedln Group badges Joining Groups and displaying the group badges on your profile are the perfect ways to fill out the professionalism of your profile and show your desire to connect to people with whom you have something in common.

8. Collect diverse recommendations Nothing builds credibility like third-party endorsements. The most impressive LinkedIn profiles have at least one recommendation associated with each position a person has held. Think about soliciting recommendations from colleagues, employers and professional mentors.

9. Claim your unique Linkedln URL To increase the professional results that appear when people type your name into a search engine, set your LinkedIn profile to “public” and claim a unique URL for your profile (for example: www LinkedIn.com/in/yourname). This also makes it easier to include your LinkedIn URL in your email signature, which is a great way to demonstrate your professionalism.

10. Share your work A final way to enhance your Linkedln profile is to add examples of your writing, design work or other accomplishments by displaying URLs or adding LinkedIn Applications. By including URLs, you can direct people to your website, blog or Twitter feed. Through Applications, you can share a PowerPoint or store a downloadable version of your resume. From: http://learn.linkedin.com

Think of your LinkedIn profile as an interactive business card. It's a summary of your professional experience, interests and capabilities that is designed to attract the attention of important people who are searching for you online. A strong profile is a key differentiator in the job market. Here are some tips:

HOW TO BUILD A PROFESSIONAL LINKEDLN PROFILE

Clarke is pleased to offer free, professional webinars on various topics including tips on job searching, building a resume, social media, networking, personal branding and career exploration. This series features authors and career experts who will share their secrets, research and tips with you as a job seeker.

Wednesday, April 2 | LeadershipPresented by Al DuncanWebinar Presentation 7-8 p.m. CSTFormer corporate trainer Al Duncan knows in today's competitive job market you have to continually adapt, learn and shift. As companies become leaner, management is expecting all of us to step up to the plate and take a leadership role in our areas of responsibility. Join Al to gain a glimpse of how he, despite all odds, discovered his leadership skills and as a result has gone on to help thousands find theirs!

Wednesday, May 7 | TwitterPresented by Susan WhitcombWebinar Presentation 7-8 p.m. CST Only 10 years ago, all you needed to look for a job was a phone, classified ads and a personal network. Today, you need to have an online presence that includes a complete LinkedIn profile, Facebook page, blog, and knowledge about how to use Twitter for fast-breaking, niche-job opportunities. Susan Whitcomb will show you tips, tricks and strategies that will help you not only develop your online presence, but prepare you to find the job you want, faster with less effort!

Wednesday, June 4 | Job SearchPresented by John BoydWebinar Presentation 7-8 p.m. CST John Boyd is the author of the book “The Illustrated Guide to Selling Yourself.” You have a lot to offer to organizations. However, if you are like most people, you don't feel comfortable bragging about your capabilities and selling yourself. Attend this presentation to learn a process that includes a proven way to present yourself – to sell yourself – without selling yourself! You will learn the right way to present your skills, accomplishments, awards and activities in the most positive framework.

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THE BACK PAGEA LOOK AT YESTERDAY AND TODAY

MASCOT MAYHEM

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By Tasha Redmond ’14, Marketing and Communication Intern

It’s hard for our students to imagine Clarke without the

beloved mascot, Cutlass T. Crusader, aka Cuttie. But if you

look back just a few years, you will see no evidence of him.

In the early years, Clarke students referred to themselves

as “The Clarkies.” When athletic programs were introduced

the “Clarkies” seemed obsolete. In 1977, students were

given the opportunity to rename themselves and future

generations of Clarke

students. It was

suggested by coaches

and students that

Crusaders be a possible

candidate for the new

name because of the

religious affiliation and

the euphonic sound of

“Clarke Crusaders.”

When the votes came in,

Crusaders won, followed

by the Pacers, Spires,

Comets and Cavaliers.

In 2007, a vote went out again to students to see if they

wanted to keep the “Crusaders” name. Students had the

option to change the name to Phoenix, Sabers, or Calichauns,

but Crusaders reigned supreme.

A contest was held that

same year to create a

mascot. A lion was chosen

as a symbol of Clarke’s

ferocious pride and school

spirit. Now when you see

Cuttie prowling around on

the sidelines during athletic

events, you will know of

his journey to becoming a

symbol of Clarke pride.

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