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  Summer 2016: Good, Clean Fun

  MaryBeth Matzek

  Some people get kicked out of bars. Jim Feeney ’68 and his team got kicked out of laundromats. Still, their zest for innovation and willingness to improvise led to the development of an industry-changing product.

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  Spring 2016: People of the Street

  Maggie McConnaha

  This essay by Maggie McConnaha ’18 appeared in the Dec. 7 edition of America Magazine, the national Catholic publication. “People of the Street” reflects on the way that the life of a vibrant thoroughfare can foster relationships and strengthen a healthy community. It grew out of a humanities course she took freshman year that looked at the intersection of faith, art, beauty and community.

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  Spring 2016: Destined for St. Norbert College Since the Early 1890s

  Bonnie McVey

  Until Bonnie McVey ’82 (Computer Science) stepped up as the faculty speaker at this year’s Academic Awards Banquet, few realized how deep her qualifications were for the task. McVey’s journey to St. Norbert marches with her family history in the area, with connections to the campus traced back to the late 19th century – to the years, in fact, before even Abbot Bernard Pennings himself conceived of a college on the De Pere site. In this article, McVey, addresses this year’s honorees.

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  Spring 2016: Personally Speaking/Yes, I Hold Office Hours on My Phone

  Tynisha Meidl

  Tynisha Meidl, an education professor at St. Norbert College, has adapted traditional office hours to a virtual format, allowing students to connect via phone or computer outside standard hours. This approach, often extending late into the evening, lets students receive real-time guidance on assignments and lesson plans from the comfort of their personal spaces.

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  Fall/Winter 2016: St. Norbert Plays in the Digital Sandbox

  Rachel Mueller

  On-campus collaborations are fostering cutting-edge technology-assisted learning opportunities. In this, the first of a two-part series, Rachel Mueller ’14 looks at the kind of build-your-own tech possibilities offered by tools like the Arduino microprocessor.

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  Fall/Winter 2016: Call and Response: Education, Vocation and Meeting the Needs of the World

  Paul Nicolaus

  At this year's annual conference of the Association for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities, the organization's Young Alumni Award went to Rachelle Barina '09. In this article, she speaks with our contributor Paul Nicolaus '05 and reflects on the connections between Catholic education and profiessional life.

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  Fall/Winter 2016: The Way I See It

  Paul Nicolaus

  Office of Communications, Catholic higher education, Student development, resilience, Mentorship, Purpose, vocation, formative college experiences, Alumni impact

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  Spring 2016: Minority Vote

  Paul Nicolaus

  More than half a century ago, John Fitzgerald Kennedy became the first – and so far the only – Catholic president in American history. This landmark election didn’t just welcome in the first Catholic president, says Larry McAndrews (History, Emeritus). It introduced a whole new era of influence.

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  Fall/Winter 2016: Fashion This

  Melanie Radzicki McManus

  Fast fashion depends on cheap prices made possible by sweatshops, child labor and over-consumption. The industry pollutes water supplies and generates massive amounts of waste. The scale of the problem can be overwhelming; but three St. Norbert faculty members are countering the situation with a series of events that shines a light on harmful practices – at the same time proposing practical, small-scale solutions for those who want a stylish closet that doesn’t depend on exploitati

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  Spring 2016: Beyond the Imagination

  Melanie Radzicki McManus

  In the early 1970s, St. Norbert College professors Robert Boyer and Ken Zahorski pioneered the teaching of fantasy and science-fiction literature, responding to student demand for courses in these “lesser” genres. Team-teaching a single course that combined both genres, they developed original curricula, published anthologies, and helped legitimize the study of fantasy and science fiction in academia.

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  Summer 2016: For Love of the Game?

  Melanie Radzicki McManus

  Eminent figures from the world of professional sports tackled the thorny question of compensation for Division I college athletes during a lively morning of debate at this year’s Sport & Society in America conference, hosted on campus and at Lambeau Field.

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  Spring 2016: Revisiting History/An Era of Protest

  Tony Staley

  Combine sleuthing with theatrical staging, photographic knowledge, historical research, discussion, planning, publicity, collaboration and fortuitous timing. That’s what it took for students in the Contemporary Photographic Strategies class taught by Brandon Bauer (Art) to recreate a historic photo of a 1969 campus peace protest.

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  Fall/Winter 2015: CNN Experience Takes Intern to Presidential Debate

  St. Norbert College

  Katelyn Van Buskirk ’17 interned full-time in the public relations department of CNN while completing her Washington Semester. Students take classes at the Washington Media Institute in Washington, D.C., while working their internships.

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  Fall/Winter 2015: Impactful Conferences Shine Light on St. Norbert

  St. Norbert College

  The “Summer Conferences” article from St. Norbert College Magazine’s Fall/Winter 2015 issue highlights two major academic events, the ASACCU and Sport & Society conferences, which reflect the college’s commitment to Catholic education, community engagement, and national visibility through collaborative planning and hospitality.

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  Fall/Winter 2015: Mark Your Calendars for These Spring Semester Opportunities

  St. Norbert College

  The “Spring Events” article from St. Norbert College Magazine’s Fall/Winter 2015 issue highlights the vibrant campus life through a variety of seasonal activities, including music concerts, art exhibitions, and theatrical performances that showcase student talent and community engagement.

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  Fall/Winter 2015: Numbers Matter With Academically Gifted Applicants

  St. Norbert College

  The “Trustee Day” article from St. Norbert College Magazine’s Fall/Winter 2015 issue describes a special event where prospective students and their families engage with college leadership, explore academic opportunities, and experience the welcoming spirit of the campus community.

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  Fall/Winter 2015: Pre-K-Through-College Partnership Finds St. Norbert Alumna Perfectly Placed

  St. Norbert College

  One of the most innovative collaborations in faith-based education, a Green Bay-area partnership has emerged as a national example of what parochial institutions can achieve when banding together toward a common mission. And Maggie Hogan ’15, a graduate of two of its member schools, embodies the program’s promise.

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  Fall/Winter 2015: SNC Friends Rally Round as Alum Recovers From Lung Transplant

  St. Norbert College

  The article "Lungs ’n’ Roses" from St. Norbert College Magazine tells the inspiring story of alumna Lauren (Hartman) Arkens ’07, who underwent a life-saving double lung transplant after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis. It highlights the strength of her family, the support of the St. Norbert community, and her remarkable recovery, which was fueled by determination and love.

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  Fall/Winter 2015: Snow Day on Campus Means No Rest for Some

  St. Norbert College

  The article “Snow Day” from St. Norbert College Magazine’s Fall/Winter 2015 issue offers a behind-the-scenes look at the dedicated campus crews who work tirelessly to keep the college safe and functional during winter storms.

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  Fall/Winter 2015: What Does a Schneider MBA Student Look Like?

  St. Norbert College

  With the Schneider MBA program now into its second semester, we thought we’d take a look at the students who make up the classes of this inaugural year.

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  Fall/Winter 2016: 2016 Alumni Award Winners

  St. Norbert College

  Each year brings with it a new opportunity to honor a few select alumni who have made a significant difference in the lives of others.

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  Fall/Winter 2016: Basketball Home Opener Takes Coach Back to His Own First Collegiate Venue

  St. Norbert College

  With their home court under renovation, the St. Norbert men’s basketball team—ranked fifth nationally and returning all five starters—opened the 2016-17 season at UW-Green Bay’s facilities, a nostalgic venue for Coach Gary Grzesk, while pursuing another conference championship.

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  Fall/Winter 2016: Homeless and on Retreat

  St. Norbert College

  St. Norbert Abbey’s Finding Our Way retreats provide people experiencing homelessness with free overnight stays, spiritual reflection, and personal healing in a supportive environment, offering dignity, rest, and hope for transformation.

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  Fall/Winter 2016: Scholarly Journey, Small Detour

  St. Norbert College

  Michelle Morrison ’11 never imagined working with children, nor that she would enjoy it so much. Morrison, in fact, had her feet set on a very grown-up educational path.

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  Fall/Winter 2016: Sharks Welcome Here

  St. Norbert College

  Office of Communications, Schneider School, Entrepreneurship, Shark Tank, Mentorship, business community