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St. Norbert College Magazine 2019-2023

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Fall/Winter 2021: Dance Team Brings Home National Title

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After traveling to Minneapolis for the DX Americup competition, the SNC Dance team returned to De Pere with a national title
Fall/Winter 2021: Last to Leave: An Alum in Kabul

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A St. Norbert alum, one of the last to leave Afghanistan in the recent mass airlift, has been speaking about his experiences in the conflict-ridden country.
Fall/Winter 2021: Mission-Focused Trustee Gift Fosters Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

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When Twin Cities (Minnesota) Public Television wanted to showcase neuroscience careers for the Latinx community by highlighting role models in the field, they turned their cameras onto SNC's Raquel Lopez (Psychology).
Fall/Winter 2021: Residence Halls to Receive Major Upgrades Over the Summer

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May 17 will bring a bit more summer bustle than usual to campus. St. Norbert residence halls Sensenbrenner, Madelaine/Lorraine Hall (Mad/Lor), Bergstrom and Victor McCormick (VMC) are slated to receive substantial renovations and updates.
Fall/Winter 2022: Alumni Engage in Inclusive Excellence

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St. Norbert alumni participating in the Cassandra Voss Center’s Program for Inclusive Excellence gain skills, networks, and strategies to foster more inclusive, equitable workplaces through dialogue, DEIB training, and actionable impact projects.
Fall/Winter 2022: A Ministry of Presence

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St. Norbert College’s Norbertine clergy for 2022–23 provide a “ministry of presence” by engaging students through liturgy, academics, faith programs, and recreational activities, supporting spiritual growth and fostering community on campus.
Fall/Winter 2022: Equity Cohort Enhances SNC Initiatives

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St. Norbert College has joined a grant-funded cohort to implement the Sexual Assault Prevention & Campus Equity (SPACE) toolkit, integrating VAWA-funded initiatives, community partnerships, and curriculum-based programs to advance sexual violence prevention and promote equity on campus.
Fall/Winter 2022: Former UN High Commissioner Speaks at SNC

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Former U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein spoke at St. Norbert College about global and U.S. human rights challenges, emphasizing historical context, the importance of moral education, and the power of dissent and combating xenophobia.
Fall/Winter 2022: Fresh Look at a Fraught History

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St. Norbert College faculty and staff engaged with Israeli and Palestinian communities on a summer trip exploring the region’s history, religious perspectives, and human rights issues—including water access—through immersive, multi-disciplinary learning experiences.
Fall/Winter 2022: Have Love, Will Travel

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Ann Tollaksen ’66, a French major and one of St. Norbert College’s early female graduates, spent decades running Wisconsin Deer Park with her late husband while raising a family, and now looks forward to traveling—especially returning to France.
Fall/Winter 2022: If Santa’s Stand-Ins Look Familiar …

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President Tom "Buddy the Elf" Kunkel spreads good cheer on St. Nick's Day.
Fall/Winter 2022: In Honor

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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.
Fall/Winter 2022: Language-Learning Legacy Brings Tokyo Student to St. Norbert

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Chihiro Sato’s journey to study English at St. Norbert College continues a family legacy begun by her mother, Tomoko Sato, highlighting the enduring impact of the ESL Institute’s immersive language and cultural programs over nearly three decades.
Fall/Winter 2022: Pasta Passion Captivates Food Historian

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Kitchen gadgets ancient and modern are household gods to food historian Aaron Brown (Classics, Humanities). When he’s not contemplating the culinary ways of Ancient Rome, the visiting assistant professor captures the aromatic essence of more than a decade’s research trips to Italy by turning out hand-made pasta dishes that every nonna would approve.
Fall/Winter 2022: Vocation Is an Itinerary of Hope

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Paul Wadell (Theology & RS, Emeritus) and St. Norbert alumni like Theresa Wanta ’69, Tony Walter ’69, and Martha Cranley ’83 illustrate that vocation is a lifelong journey—shaped by service, creativity, and meaningful work—that continues through career changes, retirement, and new callings.
Spring 2022: A New Microphone for One of Milwaukee’s Own

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Vince Vitrano ’99, longtime Milwaukee journalist, transitioned from TV news anchor to radio host of Wisconsin Morning News, where he blends humor, storytelling, and community connection while honoring his St. Norbert roots.
Spring 2022: Do We Have a Scoop for You

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John Courtis ’07, head of operations at Sacred Serve in Chicago, applies his problem-solving skills and diverse career experiences to oversee production of the company’s organic, vegan, zero-waste gelato—packaged in the world’s first fully plastic-free ice cream carton and distributed nationwide.
Spring 2022: Eminent SNC-Nurtured Scientists Honored at Commencement

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St. Norbert College is delighted to welcome back two eminent alumni who both began their impactful careers at St. Norbert and now return to take up places of honor at this year’s Commencement ceremony.
Spring 2022: From Sleeping in the Bushes to a Ph.D.: Joe Webb, St. Norbert’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Has Experienced It All

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Joe Webb, St. Norbert’s vice president for student affairs, overcame a childhood in foster care to earn a Ph.D. and build a career devoted to mentorship, student support, and helping others flourish in higher education.
Spring 2022: Honors Pile Up for Newest All-American

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Kendall Karcz ’22 capped his standout Green Knight football career with two first-team All-America honors, multiple conference records, and hopes to continue playing at the professional level.
Spring 2022: “John McGivern’s Main Streets” on Campus

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TV host John McGivern and his Main Streets crew filmed an episode in De Pere, featuring St. Norbert College, Old St. Joe’s, Ruth’s Marketplace, and local landmarks to showcase the community’s history and character.
Spring 2022: Law Students State Their Case for SNC

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St. Norbert alumni are excelling in prestigious law schools nationwide, crediting their rigorous undergraduate preparation and mentorship for sparking their passion for law and shaping their career paths.
Spring 2022: National Title for Student Referee

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“It’s an uncommon thing to enjoy, but I love being a referee,” says Bradshaw Morel ’25. The SNC first-year was recognized as one of two Young Referees of the Year for 2021 at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala this past January in Kansas City, Mo.
Spring 2022: New Presidential Roles Beckon SNC Leaders

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St. Norbert College celebrates its tradition of shaping leaders in Catholic higher education as President Brian Bruess ’90 and Provost Jenn Bonds-Raacke depart for presidential roles elsewhere, while President Emeritus Tom Kunkel returns as interim leader during the search for SNC’s ninth president.
Spring 2022: Nobel Laureate Delivers Message of Peace and Power at Miller Series Event on Campus

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Nobel laureate and peace activist Leymah Gbowee delivered a stirring message of peace, power and righteous anger when she visited campus last month to give the April 12 Norman & Louis Miller Lecture in Public Understanding.