The Bellin College Alumni News is an opportunity for the College and its alumni to spread the word about upcoming events, share stories and updates about life after the classroom, and raise funds for the Alumni Scholarship. Bellin College's rich history is a testament to the achievements of our students and successes of our alumni, through this newsletter we hope to bring the College's past and present together.

Bellin College held its annual Alumni Homecoming event on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. The event included a special recognition of the classes of 1964 and 2004, who were celebrating their 50 and 10 year reunions, respectively. The College's broad base of alumni were represented at the event, with individuals from the class of 1947 to 2013, and many in between! Total event attendance was just below 100 individuals. In honor of the events of September 11, 2001, the event had a special patriotic theme this year. David M. Riva, a U.S. veteran, gave a keynote address titled American Service and Patriotism to the

group. Mr. Riva is a Door County resident, and he spoke to the call of service presented to all Americans, whether it be

in a branch of the military, a career in healthcare, and any other profession. Also included at this year's event was the opportunity to take home

a memento from a photo booth, a number of giveaways, and a gracious thank you from Amanda Novitski, a student in the nursing program who received scholarship

assistance from the 2014-2015 Bellin College Alumni Scholarship. Look to the spring newsletter for save-the-date details on the date and time for the 2015 Bellin College Alumni

Homecoming!

Fall 2014

Classes Reunited at Alumni Homecoming on Sept. 11

Graduates from 1947 to 2013 gathered tocelebrate, reminisce and reconnect

Alumni Council

Alumni Council Members

Steven Bomkamp '13

Marilyn Brunner '13

LaRae (Pfeffer) Bruno '80

Cherie (VandeHei) Cadieux '97

Kristin Dorow '13

Casey Fazer '13

Laura (Hallgren) Hieb '89

Marcia (Wiercinski) Salm '70

Dianne (Tonnon) Smith '70

Amber Young-Brice ’06 & ’10

Donna (Hendershot) Zelazoski '69

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Margaret "Peggy" Gauthier was selected as the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award at Bellin College's Alumni Homecoming on September 11, 2014. Peggy is the team leader at the Bellin Health Center for Digestive Health, and she graduated from Bellin College's diploma program in 1970. Peggy went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from UWGB and her Master of Science in Health Administration from Silver Lake College.

Peggy has been instrumental in promoting safe, eff ective professional development of nurses and associates in gastroenterology at local, state, national and world levels during her 40 plus year career. She served as the president of the National Society of Gastroenterology from 2010-2011, and still remains very involved today. She was also a member of Bellin College's Alumni Council group during the 1970s and 1980s, where she served on many committees and held the offi ces of secretary and president during separate years.

Peggy reached the highest level attainable in her profession and has traveled world-wide,

always promoting professional leadership and development in the fi elds of healthcare.

Th e Alumni Council is thrilled to present the fi rst ever Distinguished Alumni Award to Peggy Gauthier on behalf of the entire college and its body of alumni. Peggy fully exemplifi es the College's mission and values of excellence, community, caring and integrity. Th e Council believes that Peggy's community service and professional accomplishments within the fi eld of nursing are remarkable, and believe that she will continue to leave a lasting legacy in the Green Bay community and beyond.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

Interested in getting involved in your alma mater?

The Alumni Council wants you!Join the council and play a key role in organizing alumni events, generating

ideas for scholarship campaigns, organizing upcoming events and continuing education opportunities, and help tell the story of Bellin College.

Upcoming meeting: Wednesday, December 3 at 5 p.m. in Room 242

Can’t make it? That’s okay! Feel free to share your ideas via e-mail at alumni@bellincollege.edu or call the alumni offi ce at (920) 433-6654.

Peggy Gauthier Chosen as Recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award

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Fall is one of my favorite times of year here on campus. Th e leaves have changed, the air is cooler and students and employees are busy at learning and working together. Th ough the days have started to grow shorter, I am so impressed with the amount of work that gets accomplished everyday here at the College.

Several new employees have joined us to assist in the advancement of our mission to educate the healthcare professionals of the future. Katie Wall joined me in the President’s Offi ce as the new Administrative Assistant to the President and Vice President of Business and Finance. Katie has over 14 years of experience, and I am very happy to have her. Th e Admissions Department welcomed Kathy McKenzie as an Admissions Counselor. Kathy has been a part of the Bellin family since 2002, and it’s so nice to have her continue her career with us here at the College. Development and Public Relations added two new members in September: Jessica Hopp and Gena Van Domelen. Gena is the department’s Administrative Assistant, and she also joins us from Bellin Health. Jessica serves in the role of Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator, and in this position, she will be the primary liaison between our alumni and the College. You can learn more about her in this newsletter.

It is so exciting that 95 individuals were added to our body of alumni this year during the spring and fall commencement ceremonies. Th e May celebration was hosted at the Byron L. Walter Th eatre on the St. Norbert College campus, and the October graduation was held here at BC. I am certain that the future holds great things for each one of these new graduates, and I am certain they will be great additions to the College’s respected Alumni Association.

We held the 14th Annual Golf Classic over the summer and were able to raise over $54,000 for the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program! Th e day was exciting and beautiful, and it was so refreshing to see so many dedicated supporters and friends of the College join us for a day of fun and philanthropy. As you’ll read in this newsletter, one participant even bagged a hole-in-one!

Th e annual Alumni Homecoming, held at the Green Bay Botanical Garden on September 11, was a great night of reminiscing and reconnecting. We had alumni ranging from the class of 1947 all the way to 2013! Th ere were just shy of 100 attendees, and it was truly great to see so many familiar faces.

Th ere are many great things on the horizon for Bellin College and its alumni in the coming months. I would like to take this opportunity to formally invite each and every one of you to come by the College and say hello if you are ever in the area. We love having visitors!

All the best!

Connie Boerst

A Message from the Bellin College President

Dr. Connie J. (Bahr) Boerst '85

Students, faculty and staff take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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Greetings from the new Alumni Relations Coordinator!

Philip Danen of De Pere, Wisconsin got a hole-in-one on Monday, June 16, 2014 at the 14th Annual Bellin College Golf Classic, which was hosted at Oneida Golf and Country Club. It was the third time that Danen has gotten a hole-in-one in his lifetime, with his last one occurring about 20 years ago. As the ace-maker, Danen will receive roundtrip airfare for two to anywhere in the continental United States. Congrats Phil!

Th e 14th Annual Bellin College Golf Classic was sponsored by Pomp’s Tire, Tom Konop and D.J. Long, Jr. Over $54,000 was raised from the event. Proceeds from the golf outing will be used to enrich women’s health education at BC by purchasing a piece of women’s imaging equipment for the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program.

Th e 15th Annual Bellin College Golf Classic will be held on June 15, 2015.

Golfer Bags Hole-in-One at the 14th Annual Golf Classic

I am so honored to be your Development & Alumni Relations Coordinator for Bellin College. Each Bellin College graduate I meet is passionate, focused and eager to share their story with me. I am working diligently to learn and soak in the College’s 100 plus year history. In my role at the College, I strive to create a culture in which the power alumni have can be multiplied through a collective eff ort to benefi t the College each one of us supports. Here are a few ways you can take advantage of our Alumni services in the next fi ve minutes—yes, fi ve minutes!

Top 5 Things You Can Do As An Alumni in the Next 5 Minutes:

1. Stay informed: Sign up to receive Alumni e-updates. Or take it a step further and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

2. Send an update! If you changed your name, moved or have input as an alumni, email alumni@bellincollege.edu

3. Participate in the Alumni Council—it’s painless! Email jessica.hopp@bellincollege.edu for more information.

4. Support current students through contributing to the alumni scholarship. By donating to this fund, you are investing in an education that reaches beyond the classroom walls for the price of a weekly moca-choca latte cappuccino!

5. Are you job seeking? We can review your resume and answer any questions you might have about advancement opportunities in the healthcare fi eld. Set up a meeting today!

You made an investment in Bellin College. You are our ambassadors. What is your story? We want to hear from you!

Jessica HoppDevelopment & Alumni RelationsCoordinator (920) 433-6655jessica.hopp@bellincollege.eduOffi ce 239B, second fl oor

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Congratulations Class of 2014!

Bellin College Welcomes Two New Graduating Classes to the

Alumni Association

Bellin College held its annual commencement ceremonies in May and October of this year. Th e spring ceremony was Saturday, May 17, 2014 in the Byron Walter Th eatre on the St. Norbert College campus in De Pere, Wisconsin. Seventy-one graduates received their degrees from the Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences programs. Th e commencement address was given by John R. Raymond, Sr., M.D., President and CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Th e fall ceremony was held on Th ursday, October 9, 2014 in the Bellin College Atrium. Twenty-four students received their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the accelerated 15-month program. Christine L. Vandenhouten, PhD, RN, an Assistant Professor of Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, gave the address. President/CEO, Dr. Connie Boerst, presided over both ceremonies.

On the Friday prior to May's graduation ceremony, the Bellin College Alumni Council sponsored a Senior Breakfast Social event on the St. Norbert College campus. Th is event provided an opportunity for the graduates to celebrate their accomplishments and look to the future with hope and excitement. Two students spoke at the event, and a number of alumni, faculty, administrators and staff members shared their well-wishes with the new group of BC alum.

Class of October 2014

Class of May 2014

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Chapter Receives National Recognition

Bellin College is thrilled to announce the BAAMN has earned the 2014 Newcomer of the Year award from the AAMN national organization. In a short period of time, the chapter has demonstrated remarkable progress in membership recruitment, outreach and programming. BAAMN is being recognized for promoting positive role modeling for men in nursing and for encouraging more men into the profession.

Th is chapter was established in October 2013 and its goal is to provide resources, knowledge, and opportunities for individuals interested in gender equality and advocating for men in nursing. Th e Bellin College chapter serves as a place of social connectedness for nurses/nursing students interested in promoting gender equality in nursing.

Men in Nursing and the Incivility of Nursing Presentation

On August 20, 2014, BAAMN hosted a presentation titled Men in Nursing and the Incivility in Nursing on Bellin College's campus. Th e event featured nursing education expert, Keith Rischer, along with Bellin College nursing instructor Jason Mott, PhD, RN, CNE. Th e event was well-attended by nursing students, educators and community healthcare professionals, and served as an opportunity to provide a framework for the history of men in nursing. Topics discussed include current barriers facing men in nursing, ways to improve the climate for men in the profession, and the incivility in nursing.

"It's exciting to get community members and other healthcare professionals on campus and experience great presentations like this," expressed Dr. Mott. "I hope that everyone who attended was able to take something away from the discussion about gender issues within the profession and will consider participating in future BAAMN events."

August 20 National Speaker Event

Bellin College Chapter

On August 20, 2014, Bellin College hosted a National Speaker conference titled Clinical Reasoning Across the Curriculum: Preparing Individuals for Professional Practice. Th e speaker was Keith Rischer, RN, MA, CEN, CCRN, and the purpose of the event was to enable learners to incorporate clinical reasoning skills in the

education of healthcare professionals. Th is conference was held for nurse educators, radiology educators, and any other interested educators.

Th is event was off ered free of charge for all Bellin College faculty and alumni, and provided over three hours of

continuing education credits to those who attended. Almost 70 individuals came to the presentation.

"It was great to off er this experience to Bellin College faculty and alumni, but also to community members," expressed Sherri Hanrahan, event planning committee member and Assistant Professor of Nursing. "It really seemed like the group enjoyed Keith and that they gained a lot from attending. We hope to off er more events like this in the future."

Look to our website and social media platforms for information on additional professional development or continuing education opportunities.

If you are interested in promoting gender equality in nursing, no matter what your gender is, please join this exciting and nationally recognized organization. For more information,

contact Dr. Jason Mott at jason.mott@bellincollege.edu.

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Medical College of Wisconsin at Bellin College Update

Alumni Photo Gallery

Build-Out to Begin in Lower LevelBellin College is excited to announce that construction will begin late this fall in its simulation space to make room for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Th e space downstairs will be used by BC and MCW students as a space for interprofessional training and clinical simulation. Th e build out will result in approximately 8,500 square feet of additional usable space. Th e preliminary plans include an ICU/Peds/ER simulation room, OR simulation room, practice and procedure rooms, and a number of exam rooms. Th ere will also be a complete birthing suite, funded by the Cloud Family Foundation, that will serve as a permanent home to two of the college’s high-fi delity simulators, Noel and Baby Hal.

“Th e space is going to be so versatile and benefi cial for training future healthcare providers in the Northeast Wisconsin Area,” shared Dr. Connie Boerst, President and CEO of Bellin College. “We are very eager to get medical students on campus in 2015 and expand our partnership with MCW.”

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Instructors at Bellin College will soon be able to simulate any type of magnetic resonance imaging clinical scenario and work toward solutions with students in the safety of the classroom. Toshiba America Medical Systems donated a MRI simulator valued at approximately $75,000 to the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program at Bellin College to be used for educating future imaging professionals. NXC Imaging, a company based out of Minneapolis, Minn., aided in securing this donation and will be a part of the installation process.

“Th e simulator is being shipped this week, and I anticipate it will be up and running in November,” noted Mark Bake, BSRS Program Director. Th e simulator will be utilized in the courses Principles of MRI and Ancillary Imaging and Cross Sectional Anatomy. It will also be used in inter-professional simulations with students and other healthcare professionals. Mark continued, “Th is is an amazing additional to our imaging program. It gives students an opportunity to continually develop their skills in a safe learning environment to better prepare them for their future. Equipment such as this allows instructors to simulate a number of clinical scenarios, which signifi cantly enhances student learning.”

Th is is the second major contribution Toshiba America Medical Systems has made to Bellin College during 2014. In the spring, the company donated a computed tomography simulator to Bellin College’s BSRS program

valued at over $200,000. Th e CT machine has been a part of the curriculum since April. Combined, the two pieces of equipment give students an opportunity to learn how to use the technology they will one day be using in the fi eld.

Mark Bake continued, “Donations such as these allow for students to graduate from our radiologic sciences program with a wide knowledge base in multiple specialties within imaging. Th ese machines will give our students a competitive advantage over other radiologic sciences programs across the country.” Rather than having to undergo extensive training on the job after graduation, the simulation equipment being used as part of the curriculum at BC is preparing students to be workforce ready.

Dr. Matt Fuchs Honorary ScholarshipThis scholarship was created by Mi Chong E. Powers, a 2003 graduate of Bellin College. When establishing the scholarship, Mi Chong indicated that Dr. Fuchs, a professor and area physician, was infl uential to her during her time at the College. Because of his support, Mi Chong created this scholarship in his honor. The award was given out during the current academic year to a student in the nursing program.

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal."

- Albert Pike

Scholarship Spotlight

BSRS Program Receives New MRI Simulator

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Alumni Blogger Shares his Story

Well here is whats going on in the world of me. So as you may know I recently started traveling (to Neenah, WI) in the Emergency Department (ED). Th is has been the best decision that I have ever made. One thing that I always talked about in my blogs was that nursing is a lifelong learning career. Th is has become apparent to me now more than ever.

Being in a trauma center we get lots of very ill patients, eviscerated bowel, partially amputated arms and legs, open head bleeds etc, etc, etc, and with those types of patients comes an educational experience. Each patient brings a diff erent story to the table and it is so important to pay attention to the details to ensure you are giving care to the best of your ability. I would also like to say that in a trauma situation you are only as good as your team in that given scenario. Please, I beg you, learn to appreciate your ancillary staff and do not take advantage of them. As nurses, we can sometimes overlook the help and how important their roles are in our own successes.

I was talking with a medic the other day about how when the ED gets report from EMS we have no idea about how stressful their job is and what they needed to do to get the person from the fi eld to the ED. Th is can sometimes cause animosity towards them because they didn’t do something that could have helped you out. Th en, in turn, when the ED admits a person to the fl oor the ED and fl oor are not on the same page for why some things were done and not done (examples: large

bore IV in the Antecubital, no foley cath in place or dirty linen when moving the patient) I feel that as nurses we need to stick together and learn why each department does what they do so we can better serve our patients in the long haul.

Ok thats enough ranting about that! Anyway life here is better than ever. I am constantly asking for advice and direction from more experienced nurses (and those nurses who are as experienced as I am but may have done something or seen something that I never have) so that I may better care for my patients.

I think, in a way, Bellin is responsible for the learning mentality I have. I mean, throughout the whole

curriculum you are constantly being forced to answer the important question of, WHY?

I hope that I never become the nurse that stops asking questions and I am positive I won’t because of my constant desire to be better.

So I guess to sum everything up here; do not ever stop wanting to learn, always ask questions even if you are 99.9% sure you are right and never be afraid of not knowing something, you will look a lot more silly if you don’t ask and screw up!

P.S. My little boy turns one on FRIDAY!!!! WAHOO for being a dad! Best thing that ever happened to me.

Want to hear more of Tom's story?Meet our alumni and student bloggers at www.bellincollege.edu. Follow their journey toward becoming an RN, earning their degree in radiologic sciences, and navigating the real world after graduation!

Meet Tom!Program: BSN 15 Month Graduation date: May 2015

"I am currently living in Kaukauna, WI with my wife, Amber, and our son, Xavier. I work at Theda Clark Medical Center In the Emergency Room and I am contracted through PRN Health Services

Favorite Thing about my Job: Seeing my hard work make a difference in the lives of strangers.

Favorite Bellin Memory: To be honest, I just cherish the lifelong friendships I made with the students and staff. I cannot say thank you enough to those who helped mold me into the nurse I am today."

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Class of 1943 – Ruth (Bastian) Marshall passed away in May of 2012 at the age of 92. Ruth grew up in Northern Wisconsin and served in the army as a nurse during WWII. In her spare time, she enjoyed square dancing, gardening, sewing and baking.

Class of 2003 – Andea Ziaimehr Lundt passed at the age of 34 on July 16, 2004 after a long battle with leukemia. Andea decided at an early age that she wanted to be a nurse, and she pursued her career at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is survived by two children and her husband of nine years.

Instructor of Nursing – Darlene "Dolly" Fellows passed away on June 13, 2014 at the age of 79. Darlene was an instructor of nursing at Bellin College and a dedicated nurse.

Condolences

"No matter how far they go,they always remain close to our heart,

because they leave behind thembeautiful memories for us to cherish."

-Unknown

Life after the classroom

Class of 1984: Dr. Lori Kulju was awarded second place for her poster

presentation at the 13th Annual International Nursing Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Conference sponsored by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning this June in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Kulju is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Bellin College.

Class of 2001: Dr. Jason Mott, Instructor of Nursing at Bellin College, was

elected by his peers across the country to serve as a member on the national board of directors for the American Assembly of Men in Nursing. In the role, Dr. Mott will act as an advocate for gender inclusion in the nursing profession nationwide, support professional growth of men in nursing and play an active role in making decisions that will impact chapters across the country.

Class of 2012: Victoria Vang is now employed at Th edaCare as an RN.

Class of 2014: Kimberly Hennings is employed at Two Rivers Aurora Medical

Center in their Medical/Oncology unit.

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Getting married? New Job? Going back to school?Send us your update!

Please email: alumni@bellincollege.edu or call (920) 433-6655

Th e Bellin College Alumni Scholarship originated from the Alumni Council as a way to alleviate the fi nancial strain of earning a degree. Th e scholarship is awarded annually to nursing and radiologic science students as they pursue their career goals. Th e demand for skilled registered nurses and radiologic technologists has never been greater, nor has the cost of higher education. Th is is why your generous gift, no matter how big or small, makes a diff erence in the lives of our students. For the 2014-2015 academic year, the Alumni Scholarship awarded $9,000 to four deserving students.

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Bellin College Calendar of Events

Senior Breakfast SocialFriday, May 15, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.St. Norbert College Bemis Dining Room

Spring CommencementSaturday, May 16, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.St. Norbert College Byron Walter Theatre

15th Annual Golf ClassicMonday, June 15, 2015 Golf Team Registration at 10:30 a.m.Dinner & Auctions at 5:30 p.m.Oneida Golf & Country Club