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The poem set to music by Peter Maxwell Davies in his new piece celebrating the restored Royal Festival Hall organ poses several pertinent questions. Are you mechanical or is there a ghost in you? Are you a box of air, a hiss, a breeze? Are you a living forest, made of wood, metal and voice? The poem, by Jo Shapcott, leaves the questions open-ended, but Maxwell Davies' A Wall of Music answers each with a resounding musical "yes".
The purpose of this concert was not just to thank donors for facilitating the organ's re-entry into London musical life after a long silence, but to show what it can do. Even if the programme didn't allow the performers to "pull out all the stops" (the title of the inaugural two-week festival), it demonstrated that restoring the instrument has been worthwhile. Designed by Ralph Downes and renovated by its builders, Harrison & Harrison of Durham, the 60-year-old organ emerged with pleasingly bright upper tones, clarity in the bass and a lively kick. Such qualities are vital in a concert hall organ – even one as oddly shaped as this, more horizontal than vertical – but there was a suspicion on Tuesday that the sound it made didn't quite fill the hall.
Max's piece, featuring a 200-strong children's choir and brass ensemble alongside the organ, was a bit of a mish-mash, but a short, singable one. John Scott's Bach – the Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor – sounded messy and exposed: this is clearly an organ for romantic and modern music rather than baroque, an impression confirmed by Jane Parker-Smith in Franck's subtly coloured Fantaisie in A and Isabelle Demers in Dupré's grandiloquent Prelude and Fugue in B.
While these showpieces – and the fairground flamboyance of Parker-Smith's arrangement of the Liszt Mephisto Waltz No 1 – will have pleased organ fanatics, there was enough to stimulate the ordinary concert-goer too – principally Alison Balsom's high-octane Bach Concerto in D (arranged for trumpet and organ) and John Tavener's Monument for Beethoven for organ, brass and choir, completed before his death last November. By contrasting the organ's bold sonority with the choir's quietly affirmative chords, Tavener flattered both.
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'Lost' Writers Debunk Theories About Hit Series 10 Years Later
The characters on the former ABC hit series "Lost" were not dead the entire time, executive producer Carlton Cuse said this past weekend during a discussion marking 10 years since the show was launched.
The creators of "Lost," about survivors of a plane crash on what initially appeared to be a deserted island, previously had denied that theory, which Cuse suggested may have originated because of a few seconds of footage of the plane wreckage alone on a beach at the end of the finale. "When people saw the shots of the plane and there were no people there, that I think exacerbated the problem."
Damon Lindelof, a "Lost" co-creator and show runner with Cuse, also debunked a theory that the characters were in purgatory, during the Paleyfest discussion in Los Angeles.
Cuse did say that the show, while literally about people lost on an island, was metaphorically about people "lost in their lives" who are seeking redemption and are looking for meaning and purpose in their lives.
The writers agreed early in the series that its ending would be a spiritual one, he added. "We would have long discourses about … what all of our journeys mean, how all of us are here to lift each other up in our lives."
Cuse also said the writers decided not to provide answers to all the questions raised by the storylines in the final season. "Every question sort of begets another question. … We just didn't feel like there was any way to answer all the open questions at the end of the show without it feeling really didactic and boring."
In the finale, broadcast May 23, 2010, their goal was "to tell an emotional story that tells what happened to the characters," Cuse said.
Lindelof said they did write a scene that answered who was on the Outrigger, but the scene was never shot. That script may be auctioned off to raise money for a charity in the future, he said.
He said the question asked most frequently about "Lost" concerned the character of the boy, Walt Lloyd, portrayed by Malcolm David Kelly, and why he was special.
Lindelof also said he was "really grateful that the show was on network" television despite its limitations on language and other aspects. "It would have been a different show on cable and probably not as good."
Cuse said TV shows usually don't measure up to what the writers envisioned. But with "Lost," "the stuff would come back better … the execution was so great."
The actors and creators discussed the tendency of "Lost" characters to be killed. Ian Somerhalder, who portrayed Boone Carlyle, said he was told about three or four weeks in advance that his character was going to die near the end of Season 1.
Addressing Lindelof and Cuse, he said, "You gave me death, but you also gave me life." Being killed off the show meant "you left a family as well as leaving Hawaii," where the show was filmed.
Lindelof said the writers had considered having a major character die in the pilot, but a network executive said they would lose the audience's trust. "It ended up being a great note," he added.
The actors said they often knew little about their characters other than what was in the scripts.
"You did the scene, you played the line, you played what you thought was right," said Henry Ian Cusick, who played Desmond Hume.
Lindelof said, "We felt that withholding from the actors was best for the show."
Some of the characters were inspired by the actors who auditioned for "Lost," he said, noting that Yunjin Kim, who played Sun-Hwa Kwon, had auditioned for the role of Kate Austen, played by Evangeline Lilly. When the creators learned that Kim had played major roles in South Korea, they created a part tailored to her background.
Lindelof said co-creator J.J. Abrams came in one day and asked if the others had seen "Curb Your Enthusiasm," an HBO comedy, the night before. He referred to an episode in which Jorge Garcia played a drug dealer, saying, "We've got to put that guy in 'Lost.' "
Asked to recall a memorable moment from the show, actor Josh Holloway, who played James "Sawyer" Ford, said there were too many to cite. It was "such an amazing, magical, creative experience from start to finish. … When you are given such amazing material, … as an artist, you just suck it up," he added.
Somerhalder recalled a trick played on him by Maggie Grace, who played his character's stepsister, Shannon Rutherford. Somerhalder said he was called back to do another take of a scene in which Boone kissed Shannon. When he kissed her, he discovered that she had been marinating a mouthful of mint garlic after a couple puffs on a cigar and also was wearing a large baseball cup. "Nothing like a garlic-flavored sister."

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I thought we had a thread similar to this a couple of months ago. I was looking for it because we finished the updating of our website at http://tscinti.com a couple of weeks ago.


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Conservation Biology
Laws and Treaties
There are international, federal and state laws that are designed to conserve natural resources.
Here are some of the more important ones:
Here are some of the more important ones:
|What it does
|National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
|Requires all federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA), and if their work will affect the environment, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). An EIS describes the impact of a proposed project and also the alternatives to the project.
|Endangered Species Act (ESA)
|Protects endangered and threatened species because these species "are of esthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational, and scientific value to the Nation and its people," according to the ESA. The act requires that federal agencies ensure that their work does not jeopardize the continued existence of those species or their habitat.
|Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
|An international agreement to limit people collecting and buying endangered and threatened species. It started in 1963 but became official policy in 1973 when 80 countries voluntarily agreed to it.
|Clean Air Act (CAA)
|The Clean Air Act was created in the US in 1970, with major amendments added in 1990. The Clean Air Act authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA) to set limits on certain air pollutants. These air pollutants include the chemicals that destroy atmospheric ozone, pollutants that are toxic, and pollutants that cause smog, haze and acid rain. Since air pollution is…well, in the air, it can have effects over large areas. The Clean Air Act protects people and wildlife throughout the entire US.
|Clean Water Act (CWA)
|The Clean Water Act regulates water pollution and protects wetlands in the US. The EPA sets pollution limits for the Clean Water Act, just as it does for air pollutants covered under the Clean Air Act. The Clean Water Act began its life as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in 1948, but was significantly changed in 1972 to its current state.


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|Finding the right path
"Deciding on a career path is incredibly challenging. Some people chose a major in college, find a job in their field and remain happy and satisfied forever. The rest of us have to spend a decade (or two, or three) discerning our paths."
These wise words from Elizabeth Deziel '01 will undoubtedly strike a chord for many. But Liz is uniquely qualified to speak on the subject considering she is one of the banking industry's youngest, high-ranking women executives in the Twin Cities — without ever taking a single business course at Saint Ben's.
After earning a bachelor of arts in liberal art studies, Liz moved to the Twin Cities and led YMCA after-school programs for at-risk youth in Downtown Minneapolis. After a few years working in the non-profit sector, Liz finally had her "aha" moment and recognized that what she really craved from a job was regular intellectual and analytical challenges. It was time to take her career in a completely new direction.
In 2005, Liz entered the corporate world by landing a job with U.S. Bancorp Foundation as a community relations specialist. Within a year, she knew she had found the right fit.
At age 29, Liz became a vice president at U.S. Bank and at 31 she became managing director of The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank. In this role, she oversees 10 bankers and associates in the Reserve's Twin Cities' offices and advises clients whose net worth is at least $3 million. This impressive climb is a tribute to Liz's hard work and dedication, but she remains thankful for the women who paved the way so her generation could compete in the business world.
"We still have a lot of work ahead of us, which is why Saint Ben's mission to foster leadership and personal development is vital," says Liz. "Women hold such a small number of the senior leadership roles in the business world, and many companies still have no women on their corporate board of directors. It is important to be well-rounded, poised, articulate, passionate and know how to get things done. Saint Ben's helps foster all of that, as well as a unique blend of warmth, confidence and ambition."
While it's not uncommon for students to change their major while in college, Liz stands as an example to young women that their first job may not be something they stick with forever. "I would encourage young women to think about what they are really good at and what satisfies them. Pick something, try it for a year or more, and learn from it. Everything you try will teach you something about yourself."
|Student club becomes a nonprofit
At the age of 6, Danielle Liebl '14 was asked by her parents what she wanted to be when she grew up. Without missing a beat, she responded, "An orthopedic surgeon at Gillette." That's a pretty specific answer for a 6-year-old and one that would surprise most people. But Danielle, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was 5 months old, had become very familiar with doctors and their titles at a young age.
Although a formidable biology class in high school made her admit that being an orthopedic surgeon wasn't in the cards, her childhood dream wasn't lost. Danielle reevaluated what she felt called to do and realized that while she wouldn't be Dr. Liebl, she could be just as influential in helping people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities - and she credits the Special Olympics and the College of Saint Benedict for helping her do just that.
"When I joined the local Special Olympics team, my life changed dramatically," says Danielle. "They gave me the skills to be an advocate and to recognize the issues that were important to me. They helped me realize that my disability doesn't define who I am or what my limitations are. The only person who can define that for me is me."
Danielle brought that perspective with her when she started her first year at Saint Ben's. She got to work right away by hosting a Spread The Word To End The Word campaign on campus, which seeks to educate young people about the misuse of the word "retard(ed)." Danielle had been a member of the team who started the campaign at the Special Olympics World Youth Summit in Boise, Idaho.
The following fall, armed with incredible on-campus results from the campaign, she co-founded Students for the Advancement of People with DIFFERbilities (now DIFFERbilities Club) in partnership with Special Olympics Minnesota. The club provides advocacy and awareness campaigns for students, faculty and staff on how to interact with and treat people with disabilities. Under Danielle's guidance, the club quickly grew and began offering inclusive sports and mentoring opportunities.
Toward the end of her junior year, a mentor nominated Danielle for the Peace First Prize - a two-year fellowship and grant awarded to young peacemakers who demonstrate compassion, courage and collaborative change. During the six-month interview process, she was asked the question, "What do you see as the future of the club you started at your college?" To her surprise she answered, "Growing it into a nonprofit."
That answer was one of many reasons why Danielle was one of the 10 receipts of the inaugural Peace First Prize. Shortly after, it was decided that during her fellowship, she would focus on growing the club she started at Saint Ben's into a nonprofit. Soon, DIFFERbilities Experience was born.
The mission of DIFFERbilities Experience is to provide friendship and inclusion-building opportunities to high school and college students both with and without disabilities in a controlled environment. With a focus on each individual's abilities and interests in art, education and sports, students foster communities of inclusion, acceptance and mutual respect.
"Saint Ben's is a special place to me," says Danielle. "It is the place where the idea of DIFFERbilities Experience was conceived and where it was born. Because of the emphasis around community and service, my classmates were all very supportive about my dream, and they were very open and receptive about my ideas. I honestly do not believe that DIFFERbilities Experience would have existed if I had chosen a different college."
|Transforming the world
Many Bennies describe their study abroad experience as life-changing. Jessica Slattery '02 characterizes her experience as transformative. As a foreign affairs officer at the State Department in Washington, D.C, that is a fitting reflection for someone who fights for human rights around the world and works to transform lives for the better.
Jessica credits her Saint Ben's education - and study abroad experience in Australia - to initially opening her mind to internationally-based thinking, something discussed less frequently in her small Nebraskan hometown.
"For the first time I was a global participant. I saw and felt the world and the people in it. I believe people around the world share many needs, dreams and desires. They deserve the freedom to realize their dreams and the opportunity to share in prosperity," says Jessica.
The experience left a profound impact and encouraged Jessica's wanderlust back to Australia as a CSB/SJU study abroad resident/program assistant following graduation. She began taking graduate-level courses in business and aboriginal studies and later obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Saint Thomas. A few years later, armed with corporate law experience and a deeper understanding of her calling, Jessica took a personal and professional risk and went back to school for dual master's degrees in International Relations and History through the "Atlantis Program" - a transatlantic program that took her from West Virginia to Tartu, Estonia, to Warsaw, Poland.
The risk paid off and led Jessica to the State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Office of International Labor Affairs, as a Presidential Management Fellow where she works to promote international labor standards and eradicate forced and child labor. One significant area of her work is in Bangladesh, where two tragic factory disasters (the Tarzeen Factory fire and the Rana Plaza building collapse) brought international attention to the garment sector in Bangladesh and the supply chain that runs to western brands and consumers. Jessica worked with a variety of stakeholders, including the companies who source garments and the government itself, to improve working conditions and establish workers' rights in Bangladesh and beyond.
"The most important aspect of my job is ensuring that the perspectives of those without power in this world are taken into account when the United States makes its foreign policy. In other words, to stand up for those that are left out or marginalized. We must continue to fight, on behalf of our common humanity, to ensure people across the world have the dignity to live with human rights and a government and a society that recognizes and respects them," explains Jessica.
From a transformative experience as a Saint Ben's student, to a career in diplomacy dedicated to transforming the world, Jessica encourages others to find their vocation. "Ask yourself: What are your gifts? What was the last thing you were doing when you totally lost track of time? Be honest and overcome the temptation to invent obstacles to your dreams or rationalize not pursing them. This is your life. Live it authentically and make contributions you can be proud of."
|A personal melody
JoBeth Pike Ranfranz '80 won't hesitate when asked what her favorite class was at Saint Ben's - the Physics of Music and Composition with Dr. Phil Welter. "I hated it at the time and now when I look back I think, oh my gosh, this man was brilliant," she recalls.
The class studied sound waves and how they work with instrument and voice, culminating with an invitation to compose music for the dedication of the Benedicta Arts Center Sculpture Garden. Although the curriculum was demanding, JoBeth used the lessons and skills developed in class to create a one-of-a-kind performance. "There were dancers among the pieces and musicians at each window playing something I had given them. The sound echoed throughout the building and trickled into the Sculpture Garden. It truly was a highlight of my time at CSB."
This experience, along with four years in the Chamber Choir, served as the overarching theme of her Saint Ben's education - Benedictine spirituality mixed with dedicated faculty, like Dr. Welter, who challenged students to push past their comfort zone. She now reflects that this lesson shaped her into the woman she is today and gave her the tools she needed to become the founder of the Holy Name Handbell Choir.
"I had been directing the youth choir at Holy Name when a young man in our parish passed away. His parents wanted to leave a lasting gift in his memory and, since he was a music lover, they decided to donate handbells. The church asked if I would be willing to take this on even though I knew nothing about handbell choirs. But I learned the basics in the beginning, along with everyone else, and then took extra classes until I became an expert. We have now been together for 15 years!"
In addition to directing the choir which performs around the Twin Cities, JoBeth trains cantors across Minnesota and is an executive assistant at General Mills. "The Benedictine values have been the core of my life since I left Saint Ben's," explains JoBeth. "I think that's why my voice students have been so successful - because I've been able to teach them in a Benedictine manner with love and humility."
As a teacher and a mentor, JoBeth brings music and transformative leadership into the lives of those around her. She is passionate about her work and now gives that same passion to Saint Ben's as a member of the CSB Alumnae Board. "There's something about Saint Ben's and the community that makes me want to give back in every way that I can. I want to see Bennies continue to thrive as women of distinction. I certainly received a well-rounded liberal arts education at CSB, but I also really believe that's where I got my leadership abilities - from being a Bennie."
|Creating a spark
A spark is all it takes to change the world. For Desirée Palmen Brazelton '99 it was a combination of two life-changing experiences that introduced her to holistic care and inspired her to open her own clinic in South Minneapolis, fittingly called Spark Wellness.
The first spark came during her time at the College of Saint Benedict and two study abroad opportunities. "My education at CSB opened my mind to a greater view of the world. I learned that although I was one person, it was possible for me to make an impact that would matter," says Desirée.
She earned degrees in biology and economics and after graduation began working as a technology consultant. At that time, holistic medicine was not on her radar. But a few years later, a second spark changed all that forever - motherhood. After exploring different health care options during her pregnancy, a friend who was enrolled in the Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy in St. Louis Park connected her to a homeopath for care.
"It was my daughter's first ear infection that turned me forever onto homeopathy," recalls Desirée. "She was nine months old and was diagnosed with a double ear infection. I received a prescription for a homeopathic remedy from our homeopath and within hours of her first dose she was feeling better."
It was this experience and many like it that inspired her to open Spark Wellness in 2009. Her company strives to bring "holistic healing and wellness to the world, guiding people to experience their own power and purpose and to find peace." Benedictine values are also at the heart of the company's mission, including strong beliefs in listening, respect for all and the preservation of the earth.
"The welcoming community at Saint Ben's and the empowerment that I experienced during my time there has given me the confidence and positive outlook that I need to be a successful business owner," explains Desirée.
Spark Wellness continues to grow, expanding its clientele base and services to include yoga programs, chiropractic care, shiatsu massage and naturopathy.
"The most important lesson I've learned in owning a business is that you can't ever quit. There are cycles to every business but it's those who stick to it, innovate, continue seeking and growing that succeed."
|Shine like a Bennie
|The College of Saint Benedict caught the eye of Jen Scheffler '02 at an early age. "I went to Saint Ben's for leadership camp in middle school," she recalls. "I loved it so much I went back the following year." So when she graduated from New Prague High School, it was no surprise that she became a Bennie.
Jen earned her degree in Spanish and then moved to Japan to teach English. She returned to the United States and worked a series of jobs before she eventually felt pulled to go back to school for her masters in education and teaching certification in ESL (teaching English as a second language). "I've worked as a teacher, as an administrator and as a professional development and programming consultant for school districts." She's a successful professional...
All this, of course, is when she's not busy making the world a little more fabulous. You see, since 2008, Jen Scheffler has been creating and selling her own line of jewelry - Realia by Jen.
"In the beginning, for two years, I was fortunate enough to be part-owner of a boutique. And I would sell my jewelry there," explains Jen. "It was great experience and gave me insight into that side of the retail equation."
In 2010 though, Realia by Jen won its first wholesale account, selling in Bachman's flagship store on Lyndale Ave. in Minneapolis. Jen's jewelry is now found in fine boutiques throughout the Twin Cities, in San Francisco and online at her website.
Her latest introduction, the Venus Collection, has seen tremendous initial success, kicked off by a lavish launch party. The party, held at the downtown Minneapolis Cambria Showroom, was packed with glitz, glam, Bennies and Johnnies.
"The most impactful and enduring part of my Saint Ben's experience," declares Jen, "has been the connections and the relationships. When you're a Bennie, you know people and they know you and want to support you - especially as an alumna. It's helped my personal growth and my professional growth. There are people out there who want me to succeed!"
|Breaking boundaries
Sharon Bartels '72 has broken boundaries in every facet of her life. She has never let her gender stand in the way of her education, career or ability to raise a family. She has exceeded expectations of what a woman in science is capable of, and hopes to pass that on to other women pursuing science- and math-related fields.
Sharon graduated with a degree in Math Education. With full intentions of enriching young minds, she set out into the job market in search of a teaching position. But, having little luck finding a job in education, she stumbled upon a position in a physics lab at the University of Minnesota. From there she obtained a position working at 3M as an engineer, and began a 30-year career.
"I was the first woman in the lab - the only other women in that division were secretaries. It doesn't seem that long ago, but it was groundbreaking. It's kind of crazy to think about that," says Sharon.
Even though she was well educated and qualified for her position, she had to fight for equal treatment because of her gender.
"I was stubborn and would stand up for myself when I needed to," she says. "The first year I was there all the guys got invited to the annual golf outing and I didn't get invited, so I went to the director and said 'How come I didn't get invited?' and he hemmed and hawed and stammered and finally said, 'Well, we just thought you might slow down the golf game.' I said, 'Well, I'll go last then.' And he had nothing to say to that, so I said, 'Well, I think you should invite the secretaries to come too!' So even though I am a quiet, shy person, there is a part of me that really has trouble with injustice."
Her belief in equal treatment and her abilities to perform just as well as her male counterparts were reinforced during her time at Saint Ben's. Under the guidance and leadership of S. Joanne Muggli, Sharon learned to hold herself to the same standards as her classmates.
"She expected you to be just as good as the guys," says Sharon. "Now that seems like no big deal. Of course she would. But at that time that wasn't necessarily the norm."
What Sharon learned from S. Joanne, she has continued to instill in her own students in her second career as a math teacher.
"Education was the foundation of my success, but at all stages of my life there was a teacher or mentor who took an interest in encouraging me. You cannot underestimate the influence of a teacher or mentor. Now as a teacher I get goosebumps when a student (or parent) tells me that math is now their favorite subject because of me. My biggest accomplishment is instilling confidence in young students, especially young women, so they know they are smart, capable, and able to handle the challenges presented to them."
|Sight and success
For 2002 alumnae Gina O'Neill Wesley, it's been a challenging road but success is definitely in sight. Gina recently was awarded the inaugural Early Professional Achievement award from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. This award is given by the alum board to a doctor who has graduated from the school within 15 years. The award is meant to honor the recent alum who has demonstrated advancement within the profession, dedication to the betterment of patients' vision, and activism within optometry.
This recent award adds to the long list of Gina's accomplishments. She was also the 2006 Graduate of the Year at OSU, graduating with a Master's degree in Vision Science and a clinical doctorate in optometry. In 2011, Gina was the recipient of the Young Optometrist of the Year award given by the Minnesota Optometric Association. This award honors a doctor who has graduated within ten years and has shown promise and dedication to the profession especially within the association. Basically, her shelf is filled with awards and honors given to her by her peers and professors.
After graduating from Ohio State, Gina married Alex Wesley (SJU '01) and moved back to Minnesota to open her own practice in 2010, Complete Eye Care of Medina.
Between taking care of her two sons, Quinn and Rhett, and working at her own practice, she still finds time to speak and publish within the industry as well as consult for a number of large ophthalmic corporations.
Working alongside fellow Bennie alumna Kelly Denne Minnich '06, Gina knows the importance of the Bennie connection. "Saint Ben's gave me my start, not only with education, but with relationships and connections. It gave me the foundation for building the sort of career and life that I want, and the ability to define my goals and know they are achievable. The support network is like no other, and to see my fellow alumnae come to see me and support me is fantastic."
Her advice to young women entering the science field: "Let others help you; don't go it alone. A support network and professional mentors are important to success."
|Standing up
"My four years at St. Ben's taught me to stand up for what I believe," explains Karen Ernst '96. "Social justice at CSB is not just something taught from the altar, but something students are encouraged to live in their daily lives."
So when the time came, Karen stood up.
"Voices for Vaccines began in 2008 when groups of doctors, scientists and other public health advocates had grown increasingly frustrated with how much attention the increasingly vocal anti-vaccine movement was becoming," says Karen.
Today, Voices for Vaccines is the nation's first and only parent-led organization that advocates for immunization. And Karen Ernst is its leader. A mother of three, Karen has worked closely with the Minnesota Department of Health and the Immunization Action Coalition with the strong belief that parents must help lead the charge in advocating for on-time immunization.
Leading a medical advocacy group may seem an unlikely role for an English major to some. But not to Karen. Her professors, especially Dr. Cindy Malone and S. Mara Faulker, and Jane Opitz, her mentor at the Writing Center, taught her to think critically and to communicate clearly. But she also learned much more than how to write and edit.
"As a parent, I saw a problem in need of a person to solve it. Saint Ben's students are not taught to sit and watch in hopes that someone will come along to find solutions. They are taught to be the person who finds the solution. Every Sister, every student, every professor who was on campus with me is part of a solution somewhere. It's who we are inspired to be."
|Serving education to the underserved
Katie Hayes '04 was a political science major, but ever since working in a preschool in Port Elizabeth through her study abroad program in South Africa, she's known she was meant to be an educator. Driven by her dreams of serving underprivileged students, Hayes has inspired countless minds and brightened the lives of thousands of students, all before her 30thbirthday.
Hayes got her start in education through the Teach for America program, teaching social studies in a school just south of Memphis. That experience fueled her fire to continue serving underprivileged students, which led her to her involvement with KIPP Austin public schools. KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) is a system of public charter schools nationwide that is dedicated to educating underserved children and preparing them for college.
"The mission of KIPP is to prove the possible for underserved students in our country. One in ten underserved students graduate college, while nine in ten students from affluent backgrounds graduate," says Hayes. There is a perception that students that come from certain backgrounds cannot succeed, and I believe that is 100 percent untrue. We are working to bridge that achievement gap."
Hayes spent her first year at KIPP Austin teaching, and became assistant principal the following year. She held that position for four years before applying for the Fisher Fellowship which allowed her to found a brand new KIPP school, KIPP Austin Beacon Prep. Her new role as principal wasn't always smooth sailing, but her tenacious spirit and love for her students kept her motivated.
"The transition from assistant principal to principal was really tough, because I was the end of the road for really big decisions that impacted students and teachers," says Hayes. "Knowing that I had a lot of adults, kids and families that depended on our schools was a pretty big weight to bear."
While there have certainly been a lot of challenging moments throughout her career, the tough times make the successes that much sweeter.
"My first class at KIPP Austin was the class of 2012 and I was a 7th grade social studies teacher," she recalls. "They graduated from high school the year I opened Beacon Prep. Ninety-one percent of these students had been accepted to four-year colleges. It's a really tough job, and when I got to see them all holding their diplomas up, it was really amazing."
Hayes' passion for her students and service makes moments like that possible. While her love of service motivates her to move forward with her career, it is also what motivated her to attend Saint Ben's.
Hayes was originally drawn to Saint Ben's because of the school's emphasis on the Benedictine Value of service. She has been passionate about serving others since her middle school years, and continues to instill that value into her students.
"The Benedictine environment really fostered my desire to be of service and to give all the blessings I had in my education back," says Hayes.
Hayes has continued this tradition on within her own school by requiring students to complete two service projects a year. Through these values, as well as her strong academic background, Hayes aims to create well-rounded students who are well equipped to handle anything that college and life have to throw at them.
|Let the girls play
Maybe the only thing more painfully awkward than being a seventh grade girl is being an eighth grade girl. Dealing with peer, societal and parental pressures while trying to find out who are you is not a time many would choose to relive.
Girls in middle school are in need of someone to show them how to be successful leaders and positive role models for others. At St. Cloud Cathedral High School, that person is Julie Murphy '02.
Cathedral Athletic Director Emmett Keenan explains Murphy's influence, "There is a steady stream of students who come into our office every day who come for advice. She has a gentle way of helping guide them in a non-judgmental way with decisions they make."
Murphy dedicates her professional career to encouraging girls to participate in athletics. From her start as the St. Cloud Park and Recreation Youth Program director to her current position as the St. Cloud Cathedral Activities Assistant, Murphy has been a strong advocate for women in sports.
"She's had an exceptional impact on young women as they come through our school," Keenan says.
Her positive contributions to the St. Cloud athletic community have made her a recipient of the 2014 Breaking Barriers Award. Murphy is one of ten award recipients statewide, and will be honored Feb. 5 as part of the 28th Annual Minnesota Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Opportunities for girls in sports have always been important to Murphy. But that passion really took shape during her years at Saint Ben's. "It was my experience working in a variety of athlete-focused jobs on campus that inspired me to pursue a career that would allow me to help girls and women have the same opportunities I had growing up," says Murphy. She attributes the leadership of coaches Mike Durbin, Denny Johnson, Marcia Mahlum and Robin Ruschmeyer-Courchane as fundamental to her career.
"Athletics was the platform that I wanted to use to help young women learn to succeed, fail, work hard, listen, be a good friend and be a leader. Saint Ben's opened my eyes to 'the other stuff' athletics teaches and equipped me for my career in which I now have the opportunity to prepare athletes for life every day."
CSB will honor Murphy's contributions to women in athletics and her award at the next home basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 12 with a half-time presentation and post-game cake.
|Raising her voice
Tiffany Vang '13 hasn't been an alumna for long, but she's certainly not wasting any time. The peace studies major is passionate about human rights, social justice and about her Hmong community. And, thanks to a recent opportunity from the Twin Cities Daily Planet, she has a lot more opportunities to raise those issues and start discussions.
"The Twin Cities Daily Planet serves as a community-based online newspaper that provides an outlet for diverse voices that would otherwise not be heard in mainstream media," says Tiffany. This fall, as a member of the Daily Planet's 10-week Media Skills Fellowship program, funded by the Bush Foundation, "I wrote stories about the Hmong community, created traffic for my organization's Facebook page and also learned about a variety of social media tools."
According to the Twin Cities Daily Planet, "The fellowship program focused on improving media skills with the specific goal of using these skills for better communication in/about/on behalf of each participant's community." And Tiffany excelled. "Her post on the Hmong 18 Clan Council and bride price policies got an all-time high of more than 67,000 page views and more than 700 comments, as well as responses posted as blogs and articles."
"It has been an enlightening and eye-opening experience," says Tiffany. "One of the largest benefits from participating in this fellowship is the number of opportunities that I've received from my writing. In the past year, I have gotten offers to host radio shows, write for different outlets and speak with people about activism and social justice."
"Through the fellowship," explains Tiffany, "I mainly wanted to spark conversation in the Hmong community about the taboo issues such as sexism and patriarchy. I wanted to challenge some of the norms and traditions
|See you next year!
Judy Wallenta '62 and her friends knew they'd discovered something good. "From the moment we each visited [Saint Ben's] there was an atmosphere of friendliness and caring that we didn't feel anywhere else." Maybe it was the communal prayers. Maybe it was the late-night hours spent commiserating over their early curfews. Something bound Judy and her friends together. And whatever it was, it's still holding on tight. This group of 15 class of '62 friends still gets together each year to spend a week catching up and hanging out.
They started out just meeting each year around Christmas for lunch in Minneapolis with their mothers. As they grew and began families of their own, the tradition migrated to an annual gathering around Christmas at someone's home. In 1989 the group decided they would all get together at Elizabeth Sauer's home near Washington, D.C. "That was the first time we made a 'trip' of it," recalls Judy. The trips came every other year after that. Always a week long, "Just because everyone thinks we need that much time." In reunion years they all come back to Saint Ben's and spend the rest of their week together at a lake cabin here in Minnesota.
For the last 10-12 years they've been getting together every year. The destinations vary. "Now that we're older and more of us are flying in from farther away, it's less about the destination," Judy explains. "We want to spend our time together, rather than sightseeing."
Husbands are never invited, though Judy concedes that, "About half of the group also gets together around Christmas, and we invite husbands along for that."
For Jean Kloss Haworth, Judy McCarty Wallenta, Mary Muchlinski Kelly, Kathy Wermerskirchen Tembrock, Gretchen Schwahn Gruenke, Sharon McNamara Nilan, Elizabeth Hornstein Sauer, Jane Rohlik Koenig, Chris Hall McGeary, Geri Backes Pettitt, Joyce Mehr Nault (not pictured), MarySue Hall Thielman (not pictured), Harriet Keenan Ahlstrom (not pictured), Irene Young Perrill (not pictured) and Peg Morgan Dyre (not pictured), that's what Bennie friendship is all about.
Coming home to home away from home
When Valerie Jones '94 left Independence, Iowa, to come to Saint Ben's years ago, one of the school's biggest selling points was that it was 6.5 hours away from Independence, Iowa. Nothing unusual there - spreading your wings and getting away from home is part of the college experience for lots of students. The irony is that Valerie found a new sort of home in Saint Ben's. "It's a place that's always been dear and important to me," she says. And now we're excited to welcome Valerie home as our new Executive Director of Alumnae Relations.
In her new role, Valerie's going to be focused on three key areas. She'll be working to bring strategic direction, structure and outcome measurements to our Alumnae Office. She'll be developing opportunities to maximize the potential of our existing Alumnae Board. And she'll be working to put some structure and practices in place around an exciting new engagement opportunity for Saint Ben's alums called the 200 Club. But the piece of her new job she's most looking forward to is, "making lots of connections with alumnae I haven't met yet."
Outside of work, Valerie enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending quality time with her beloved-but-high-strung border collie mix, Cooper (which is a win-win, because Cooper enjoys nothing more than spending quality time with her beloved Valerie).
Welcome home, Valerie.
Saint Ben's welcomes back new Director of Alumnae Relations
Anne Sumangil '99 returned to her alma mater in September to join the Saint Ben's team as our new Director of Alumnae Relations. Anne brings an extensive background in alum relations, event management and career services, having just come from Rasmussen College, where she was National Director of the Alumni Association. Prior to that she worked with the Carlson School of Management and the University of Minnesota
As a Bennie, she was captain of the CSB Dance Team and active with the Asian Student Association. She's a passionate volunteer with many organizations and, since 2011, she's been an active member of the Alumnae Board. "I'm thrilled to return home to Saint Ben's, to meet all of the amazing alumnae and to continue connecting them with this college that's had such a big impact on my life," says Anne.
CSB Entrepreneur of the Year
Lisa Spoden '83 arrived at Saint Ben's as a strong young woman. What she learned here was to be fearless. "I saw strength in those Sisters," she recalls. "I saw women with God-given talents, using them to the fullest. They were women who wouldn't let any glass ceiling stand in their way."
But it was later, while working as a hospital executive, that she really discovered the entrepreneur in herself. She was tasked with taking many major projects from concept through completion and, "The lesson I learned is that, even with a job, people can be entrepreneurial."
Lisa went on to launch Strategic Health Care and, later, Strategic Implementation Solutions. On Sept. 5, she was named the 2013 College of Saint Benedict Entrepreneur of the Year by the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship at CSB/SJU.
What advice does she have for current students? "Five things. First, there's got to be an existing need for the service you plan on providing. (Or you've got to be able to create a need.) The Sisters I worked with in the Mercy Hospital System put it best: 'No margin. No mission.' Second, do your homework, keep current and even project future needs. Third, be passionate. Fourth, pay your dues. Put in the hours and always be prepared to meet clients' needs. And finally, be fearless. Do the things you dream you'd do if you weren't afraid."
Bennie finds her calling and pursues her passions
Kristina DeMuth '11 was already working hard to earn her degree in nutrition (concentration in dietetics) when she found her calling in Haiti, helping the many in need. DeMuth started volunteering in Haiti with Healing Haiti in January 2011. "I was hoping to end up as a dietitian working with individuals suffering from eating disorders, but I saw a great need for my skills and talents in Haiti," explains DeMuth. With her skills, knowledge and passions, DeMuth has continued her work with Healing Haiti well after graduating from Saint Ben's.
For the past eight months DeMuth has been on a mission trip in Haiti, working with the Feeding Center to enhance their dietary menu and provide a healthier diet. Focusing on using local, native, plant-based foods is the heart of her mission. DeMuth has also provided nutrition education for the children, staff and people living in local communities and begun consulting with other feeding centers across Haiti
After encouragement from a friend, DeMuth began researching educational opportunities to advance her skills and provide more effective nutrition and education programs in Haiti. She has recently been awarded the Queneau Research Assistantship as part of her acceptance into the nutrition program at the University Of Minnesota School of Public Health. She will pursue her master of public health degree in nutrition with a concentration in global health.
"My volunteer work in Haiti will not cease while I am back in school... I will continue to communicate with the Haitian staff and missionaries on a frequent basis. I hope to make several visits throughout the school year too," says DeMuth. She adds, "I am invested in the staff, the children and the elderly we serve in Haiti. Every time I go there, I feel as though I leave a piece of my heart."
Bennie overcoming boundaries in the financial world
Gina Bartell '95 is an inspiring Bennie who is not afraid to follow her passions. Bartell is a registered investment advisor, a field represented by only 30 percent of women. Working in a male-dominated profession has not detered Bartell, but rather inspired her to bring a different perspective to her clients.
After graduating with a degree in accounting, Bartell spent six years as an audit and tax accountant until she met a female investment advisor who inspired a career change. In 1999, Bartell became a registered investment advisor, and in 2009, she opened an independent office providing client wealth management before merging with Ledge Wealth Management, Inc. in 2012. Currently, she provides wealth management and financial planning services to clients who are nearing and going through retirement. Bartell strives to be the trusted source of financial advice to her clients, always doing what's in their best interest. "I feel successful when I help my clients succeed," she says. "In particular, I have a passion for helping women achieve financial security and assisting them through life transitions."
At a young age, Bartell knew she wanted to attend Saint Ben's; her aunt was a nun living in the convent and she attended piano contests on campus during high school. It was a welcoming atmosphere where I could explore who I really was and what I wanted to become," she adds.
Bartell is a Bennie, a wife, a mother, an investment advisor and a leader who supports women striving for success.
Alumna speaks at commencement ceremony
Denise DeVaan '75 senior consultant with ICF International, delivered the address during the 98th annual commencement ceremony at the College of Saint Benedict on May 11.
DeVaan graduated from CSB in 1975 after majoring in theology, and went on to earn her master's degree in human development from Saint Mary's University in Winona, Minn. In addition, DeVaan has received certifications from Gallup Leadership Institute and W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Harvard University and the University of St. Thomas.
In 1997, after leading a public policy campaign to win passage of the Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota (FAIM) legislation, DeVaan began her Denise DeVaan LLC consulting business with the goal of leading the design and implementation of FAIM, which helps increase financial stability among Minnesota's low-wage earners.
Through her role as a senior consultant with the ICF International consulting firm, she helps to lead national financial asset building projects for the Federal Department of Health & Human Services, Washington, D.C.
DeVaan was the recipient of the National Kellogg Fellows Leadership Award. In 2011, she was awarded the first Social Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship at CSB and SJU.
View commencement video online.
Alumna earns leadership recognition
Kathryn Enke '05 has been selected as a rising alumna by the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development Alumni Society. The recognition honors alumni of the College of Education and Human Development who have demonstrated leadership and achieved early distinction in their careers. Enke earned both a M.A. and Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Administration in just four years and is now Chief of Staff and executive assistant to Saint Ben's President MaryAnn Baenninger. She manages the president's office and provides strategic guidance to the president while ensuring effective development and execution of presidential projects and initiatives. "My job presents new challenges and problems to solve each day, and this is invigorating to me," Enke says. In addition to her work at the college, Enke continues to be an active researcher, examining the ways that identities mediate experiences in higher education.
Creating a work of art for incoming students
Prospective CSB/SJU students received an artistic addition to their acceptance letters, thanks to Anna Boyer '08. Boyer was commissioned in fall 2012 to create a Benedictine Values broadside, on paper made from native grasses found at Saint John's Abbey Arboretum, using the Welle Book Arts Studio on the Saint Ben's campus.
"The drawing for the Benedictine Values broadside is circular to demonstrate community and created in a repeated pattern symbolizing the guiding principles of the Benedictine Values we follow," Boyer explained.
Boyer earned a master of fine arts degree in book arts and printmaking at University of the Arts in Philadelphia in May 2012. She decided to pursue book arts after taking an "Editing and Publishing" class during her senior year at CSB.
Currently, Boyer is teaching book making and letterpress classes at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts in Minneapolis, where she also does her own work. She is preparing for her show this summer at the Rochester Art Center in Rochester, Minn.
Foreign Service career sends alumna to Africa
Stephanie Wegmann Peterson '10 has been assigned by the U.S. Department of State to serve as the U.S. Embassy's public diplomacy officer in Benin, a West African nation.
Peterson will be working with the local press, monitoring local attitudes toward the U.S., hosting conferences on issues affecting both the U.S. and Benin, organizing cultural and educational exchange such as the Fulbright Fellowship and introducing American artists, speakers, musicians, writers and athletes to the local population as a means of sharing U.S. culture and attaining cross-cultural understanding.
Peterson graduated from Saint Ben's with a major in peace studies and a minor in communication. While at CSB, she received the Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship, which provides educational funding in exchange for a contract to work as a Foreign Service Officer. Peterson went on to earn a master's degree in international development from the University of Denver in 2012.<
She and her husband Erik Peterson, a 2009 graduate of Saint John's University, are currently in full-time French language training at the Foreign Service Institute in Arlington, VA in preparation for their departure to the primarily French-speaking country in July. They will be in Benin for a two-year tour after which they will be assigned to a different embassy, likely in a different region of the world.
Alumna helps students aim for college
A sign at the entrance of Adalante Prep reads "Climbing the mountain to college," and Heather Busch '07 is helping her fifth grade students do just that. The charter school in Minneapolis is the middle school offshoot of Hiawatha Academies, an elementary school aimed at helping students from low-income families achieve academic success. The school was ranked among the highest achieving high-poverty schools in 2011, based on Minnesota's new multiple measurement rating that takes into account how well impoverished and minority students perform and how much they improve over the year.
Busch and the other teachers at Hiawatha and Adalante Prep teach an extended school day and are required to be available via their cell phones until 9 p.m. each evening in case students need help. The schools also have a longer academic year that results in 40 percent more instructional time for students. Busch is motivated to put in this extra time and effort because "with longer days, students are spending more time engaged in academic tasks that are getting them prepared for college and life as a happy, successful, good person."
College is always on the minds of Busch's fifth grade students, as each classroom at Adalante takes on the identity of a college or university and is decorated with the school colors. Busch's students learn in a Saint Ben's and Saint John's themed homeroom. At the beginning of the year they learn about the school and were able to visit last year to get a glimpse of college life.
"I think my experience at CSB shapes me every day as I work with my fifth graders," Busch said. "I want them to have a college experience like mine: meeting new people, taking risks, making mistakes, laughing, learning and growing. I want them to have all of the opportunities provided to them that I received from Saint Bens."
Alumna named president of Illinois College
Barbara A. Edwards Farley '81 has been named the 14th President of Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. She will begin her presidency July 1, 2013, replacing Axel D. Steuer, who will retire at the end of the academic year (May 2013).
Farley is the second CSB alumna to be named president of a college in 2012.
"My leadership of Illinois College will be grounded in the college's values of excellence, integrity, community, justice, service, respect and openness," Farley said in a statement released by Illinois College. "I offer an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, enrollment strength and financial vitality."
CSB President MaryAnn Baenninger noted that the appointment is a testimony to Farley's leadership skill and her commitment to residential liberal arts education. "I am pleased to welcome her as a fellow president, and as an ally in sustaining the liberal arts and sciences. As a successful alumna, she serves as a great inspiration for our current students and Bennies to come."
Farley graduated from CSB in 1981 with a degree in business administration. She earned her doctorate in strategic management and organizational behavior, and master of business administration degrees from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
According to the biography posted on the IC website, Farley states she "is a proud alumna of the College of Saint Benedict and credits her experiences at Benedictine institutions for instilling in her the values of listening, hospitality, justice, community living, stewardship and respect for all persons."
She is currently vice president of academic affairs and dean at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minn., a role she has had since 2006. Prior to her current role at Augsburg, Farley was also academic dean/associate dean and associate professor of business administration at the college. She also served as academic dean and chief academic officer at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Penn. and as chair and graduate program director in the management department at The College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. From 1985-94, Farley was an associate professor of management at CSB and SJU.
Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college located in Jacksonville, Ill. with an enrollment of nearly 1,000 students.
Alumna nurse a "guardian angel" to patients
Bethany Waletzko '11 was awarded the Guardian Angel award and the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses from Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D. for her compassionate care as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU).
While caring for a stroke patient who was nearing death, Waletzko developed a connection with the patient's family over their shared faith. She was inspired to sew a pillow with an angel on it to give to the patient as something to hold onto while in the ICU because "there are times in life when one just needs a little something to hold onto," Waletzko said.
After receiving the angel pillow, the patient's condition improved enough to be transferred out of the ICU. Waletzko approached her supervisors with the idea to incorporate the pillows throughout the unit, and they accepted her plan without hesitation. She continues to sew pillows for patients, and each one comes with a written prayer from Waletzko and a Bible verse.
Waletzko says the Benedictine values and Catholic social teachings emphasized in the Saint Ben's nursing department are values she uses each day when caring for patients, and it is clear they feel the impact. Waletzko was nominated for both the DAISY award and the Guardian Angel award by the patient and family who received the first angel pillow.
"Being able to incorporate the angel pillows into the critical care unit brings me a sense of inner joy and honor," Waletzko said. "Right now, this is my mission work for God."
Alumna pursues global career - fall 2012
When Andrea Carrow '09 arrived back to her farming roots in Minnesota for Christmas 2011, her computer cord was European, her hair dryer had the incorrect voltage and her cell phone SIM cards were Spanish and South African. The realization that her electronics were not going to function at home was when she knew she was truly leading a global life.
Carrow studied abroad three times during her years at Saint Ben's. She represented the school in Dubai and filmed documentaries in Guatemala and Chile as part of her role as founder of the nonprofit organization, Extending the Link. She worked in Mexico as a South American Development Lead for Fastenal after graduating from Saint Ben's. She went on to earn an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid and was also an Emzingo NexGen Fellow in South Africa, working as a management consultant on two African projects.
Currently, Carrow works in global strategy planning at 3M, a career inspired by the foundation established by her experiences at Saint Ben's.
"There are many fascinating elements to helping with 3M's strategic global planning, but some of my favorites include the wisdom and audacity of the 3M personnel," Carrow said. "They are seasoned in their roles yet drive impressively innovative strategies."
Carrow's latest global adventure has been taking the month of September to utilize accumulated airline miles for personal travel in Singapore, India, Thailand and Indonesia. One of the highlights of her trip was completing the Rickshaw Rally, a treacherous cross-country race through India in a small, motorized rickshaw.
Carrow is proof positive that the students and alumnae of Saint Ben's are active citizens of the world. Learn more about our global classroom in the September 2012 issue of Saint Benedict's Magazine.
Alumna receives recognition for financial know-how - fall 2012
Carrie Rocha '97 turned a community service project into a self-employment venture. In March 2009, Carrie began blogging tips on how to get out and stay out of debt to help others during the economic recession. Her advice stemmed from her personal experience of eliminating $50,000 in debt in two-and-a-half years.
Shortly after she started her blog, FOX 9 discovered her secrets and ran a story about her. Her blog readership exploded, and Carrie turned her website into a business called Pocket Your Dollars (pocketyourdollars.com).
"I never expected this to turn into a career," she says. Her website has been visited by 1.3 million people and is one of the most popular couponing and personal finance sites on the web. Since the advent of her website, she has completed more than 100 media engagements, including Woman's Magazine, Yahoo! Finance, CNNMoney.com and Wall Street Journal Radio. She is also a regular guest on the Twin Cities Live television program.
Carrie's debt advice has been so well-received among readers that she wrote a book, Pocket Your Dollars, which will be released in January 2013. Carrie's interest in helping others developed at Saint Ben's, where she was engaged in various service learning experiences. She lives with her husband and daughters in Maple Grove, Minn.
Murphy named CSB Entrepreneur of the Year - summer 2012
Margaret Murphy '90 was selected as the 2012 CSB Entrepreneur of the Year by the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship. Murphy is president and chief operating officer at Olson, an award-winning advertising agency in Minneapolis, Minn.
Murphy had her first taste in business when she started a fast food restaurant at the young age of 17. After receiving a MBA degree, she began her career at Carlson Marketing, where she was the youngest recipient of the company's top honor for customer service. She then moved to Denali Marketing in 2007, growing the firm to more than $20 million in revenue. Olson, Murphy's current workplace, acquired Denali in 2010.
The CSB Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes a Bennie who exemplifies the ideals of entrepreneurship while practicing Benedictine values in the workplace and in her life.
Alumna receives outstanding teacher award - summer 2012
Katie Zuehlke '98 knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was a young girl. Her early hunch for the education profession turned out to be apt. She recently received the 2012 WEM Outstanding Educator Award for Teacher Achievement, an honor for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to student learning.
Zuehlke has taught kindergarten at Bendix Elementary in Annandale, Minn. for 14 years. Katie received her master's degree in education from Saint Mary's University in 2002 and has completed courses beyond her degree focusing on emergent literacy.
She credits Saint Ben's for providing her with a solid foundation for a fruitful career and life. "I am forever thankful for the education, life skills, faith formation and networking Saint Ben's provided," she says. "I know my experiences at Saint Ben's led me to become the teacher, person and parent I am today." She gives back by welcoming Saint Ben's and Saint John's student teachers into her classroom every spring.
In addition to teaching, she serves as a board member for the Minnesota Kindergarten Association, is a freelance writer for The Education Center, volunteers at her church and presents literacy workshops. Zuehlke and her husband, Mike, a 1997 Saint John's graduate, have two sons.
Alumna helps athletes prepare for the Olympics - Summer 2012
It was a simple piece of advice, given to Glen Werner Roseboom at a College of Saint Benedict basketball game in 1995.
But it changed her life and career - from social work to sports management, and ultimately led her to the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center (OTC).
These days, the 1993 CSB graduate and former Blazers' basketball player is director of the OTC, helping athletes prepare for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which begin July 27 in London. She's been director of the 35-acre facility since 2007.
But she would have never dreamt of doing that back in 1995. She was a social worker/counselor in the Ashby and Underwood schools near Fergus Falls, Minn.
"I was contemplating going back to school to improve my ability to make it on my own. I was stuck on what to study," Roseboom recalled. "Should I pursue a master's degree in social work or in sports?"
Click here to read the complete story about her decision.
Alumna enjoys entrepreneurship lifestyle - Summer 2012
Teresa Mazzitelli '72 has entrepreneurship in her blood. Following in the footsteps of her parents, Teresa started The Mazzitelli Group, Ltd., an executive search firm specializing in senior-level recruitment serving organizations nationwide. The firm has been recognized as a premier boutique search practice and has successfully completed multiple search assignments on behalf of Fortune 500 clients as well as privately-held businesses. Teresa has been the recipient of awards, including the Minnesota Association of Personnel Consultants Consultant of the Year Award and the Distinguished Leadership Award given by the Huntington's Disease Society of America for her contributions in business and community service.
Teresa enjoys the independence that comes from owning a business. "The flexibility of controlling my own schedule allows me to do other things beyond business," she says. Teresa is an adjunct instructor of communications at Minnesota State Colleges & Universities, volunteers in the employment ministry at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis and regularly attends Saint Ben's alumnae events. Teresa returned to CSB/SJU as a guest speaker for the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship in 2011 and recently became an Advisory Committee member at the Center. She takes pleasure in giving back to Saint Ben's, a community she credits for fostering a love for life-long learning, listening and living a purpose-filled life.
Love of punk rock sparks theater career - Spring 2012
Clogs and tator tot hotdish. These two things stand out for Amelia Busse Cheever '87, when she recalls her arrival at Saint Ben's from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania in the 1980s. All shock value aside, Amelia says the 80s were a great time to be a punk rock-loving theater major in Central Minnesota. "With no cell phones and only two television channels, the arts were blossoming on campus," she says. "Music, theater and art were what we did. The punk rock counter culture atmosphere was exploding." The current wave of culture and the liberal arts education at Saint Ben's were the perfect combination to prepare her for a career in theater. After graduation, Amelia assisted with costume production at various theaters and eventually landed at the Guthrie Theater - the largest stage in Minnesota - where she worked alongside renowned designers, actors and directors. In spring 2012, Amelia returned home to Saint Ben's to share her experiences in the classroom. She currently teaches a theater audience class and will teach a class in spring 2013 on the connection between music and fashion. Amelia says the hands-on experiences at Saint Ben's sparked her passion for a lifetime in the performing arts. "The engaging professors and exciting performances challenged me to want to learn more." From the front of the classroom, she wants to show students of all disciplines that a background in theater can provide a variety of life skills. "Theater majors make the best lawyers."
Alumna strives to continue tradition of leadership on Saint Ben's Campus - Spring 2012
Anne Oberman '82 returned home to Saint Ben's in 2005 as the controller in the Business Office, where she oversees daily operations in the areas of accounting and finance for the college. In 2011, Anne was nominated and selected to join the inaugural class of the Council of Independent Colleges' Leadership Academy. The year-long program was designed to elevate individuals to leadership positions in higher education. Throughout the program, Anne participated in conferences, analyzed case studies and compiled monthly reports. She worked closely with her mentors from on and off campus, including CSB President MaryAnn Baenninger, to learn the ins and outs of various leadership positions in higher education. Anne was invited to present at the closing conference where she discussed college finances and budgeting. As for returning to Saint Ben's, Anne says it's like being with family. "The opportunity to "come home" to CSB to further my career allowed me to see the college from a completely different perspective than as a student."
Alumna brings CSB identity home to Bosnia - Spring 2012
Political science and peace studies graduate Kristina (Tina) Seslija '10 returned home to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she strives to empower women through local farm projects. As the director of EkoMozaik Ltd., Kristina oversees the greenhouse and farming project that provides jobs for women in the underdeveloped and highly unemployed community of Sekovici. Here, women do not share equal rights with men, and for many of the women, this is their first paying job. The women grow lavender which attracts bees to produce honey. This spring, the farm will produce honey, vegetables, and flowers, and it will add fruits for the first time. EkoMozaik had its first CSB/SJU student intern in summer 2011. Kristina hopes that more students and members of the CSB/SJU community will visit to see how U.S. aid dollars are being used abroad. "Saint Ben's focus on sustainability and community has influenced me and this project. It is rewarding to see the positive impact on the women involved and the entire community."
Alumna Receives 2012 Distinguished Teacher Award - Spring 2012
Sandy Anderson '78, an early elementary school teacher at the St. John's Area School in Foley, Minn., will accept the 2012 Distinguished Teacher Award for Region 8 at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) conference in Boston, Mass. in April. Region 8 includes Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. The award recognizes one teacher from each of the 12 regions across the country. Anderson has a passion for teaching, especially guiding her students through the preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion. She states, "This is a great way to renew my own faith as I see the faith of my students grow." In reflecting on the award, Anderson says, "It validates what I have done for the past 33 years and encourages me to continue to work hard and meet the needs of my students." She works to create a loving and caring atmosphere in her classroom and strives to ensure her students feel comfortable to take risks, believe in themselves and be supportive of others.
Alumna Recognized as One of KARE 11's 'Eleven Who Care' - Spring 2012
Joan DesLauriers Donner '80 was honored as one of KARE 11's 'Eleven Who Care' for her dedication to the Mora Food Shelf. Answering a call for volunteers posted in her church bulletin, Donner jumped at the opportunity to help. After only a few months, she was running the food shelf. Through her commitment to make a difference in the Mora community, Donner raised the number of families the food shelf helps from about 30 families each month, to now almost 350 families, all of which runs solely on donations and volunteers. In addition to working at the Food Shelf, Donner also attends Minnesota Food Share conferences annually, where she has the opportunity to choose from various workshops to learn more about food shelf work.
Alum Honored for Service - Spring 2012
Jackie Boucher '87 is the Vice President for Education at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), a position she has held since 2007. Recognized nationally for her work regarding education, nutrition and prevention programs concerning heart disease, Boucher is currently the editor-in-chief of Diabetes Spectrum, the second ranked publication on diabetes. She also leads a team for the internationally-acclaimed Heart of New Ulm Project and a new program on women's heart health with the MHIF. After graduating from Saint Ben's, she received her master's degree from the University of Minnesota, which included a research project for her thesis on the eating habits of the 160 Sisters at Saint Ben's. Boucher is pursuing her Ph.D. from the University of New Jersey, while continuing her work at MHIF.
Alumna Honored for Service - Fall 2011
Mary Stangler '74 is the founder of the tutoring center at St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC), and was a math teacher for 37 years. After announcing her retirement in 2010, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and passed away in May 2011. On Sept. 16 a dedication and renaming ceremony was held in her honor to rename SCTCC's tutoring center to The Mary Stangler Center for Academic Success. More than 100 family members, friends and former colleagues attended the ceremony in support of Mary's commitment to the school and her students.
Young Alum Named Optometrist of the Year - Fall 2011
Dr. Gina O'Neill Wesley '02 was awarded Minnesota's Young Optometrist of the Year for 2011. This award is peer-nominated and peer-voted, and represents involvement within the profession, strong dedication to both patients and peers, and potential for future success. Dr. Wesley practices in Medina, MN where she started Complete Eye care in 2008.
Outstanding Woman in Finance - Fall 2011
Patricia SJ Proshek '84 has been named one of Finance and Commerce's 2011 Top Women in Finance. This distinction is for her outstanding achievements in finance. Proshek graduated with a major in accounting and started her career working for a CPA and property management company. Currently, Proshek is the senior managing director for Client Accounting Services at CB Richard Ellis in Minneapolis.
Hibbing newspaper names new editor - August 2011
Kelly Grinsteinner '99 has been promoted to editor of the Hibbing Daily Tribune and assumed her duties August 15, 2011. She began at the Tribune as a staff writer upon graduating Saint Ben's, and then became an assistant editor in 2006. In her new position, Kelly will be a member of a four-person leadership team, replacing the Tribune's former general manager.
Grad begins residency - July 2011
Abby Johnstone '07 majored in Biology and recently received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy with honors, Magna Cum Laude. Abby has since accepted a residency at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview where she will be focused in pediatrics working at the newly opened University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital.
She's not out of the woods - or water -- yet - May 2011
Lori Dowling '00 was named the director of regional headquarters in Bemidji by The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. She will serve 23 counties in northwestern Minnesota. Dowling has experience in forestry, waters and economic development. Born and raised on a small beef and crop farm in northern Minnesota, she grew up hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation and logging. She will work with local units of government, tribes and cooperators in promoting a unified DNR effort to enhance the economic, recreational, and conservation uses of Minnesota's natural resources.
The ocean draws her in - May 2011
Hadley McIntosh '10 has earned a distinguished scholarship from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at the College of William and Mary for her graduate research. She's been called a 'dream student' for her exceptionally bright, creative, and scholarly approach to research. She graduated from Saint Ben's with a degree in chemistry and has no trouble adjusting to the ocean from the landlocked Midwest. Full story.
At the top of her medical field - April 2011
Sandra Zurcher Beulke, M.D, '90 was recently counted among the top local doctors by Minneapolis St Paul Magazine in the 15th edition "Top Doctors" issue. This is not the first time Dr. Beulke's passion and dedication has been recognized. After graduating from Saint Ben's, she attended Mayo Medical School where she was elected outstanding medical student by the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians in 1994. Later she was appointed resident of the year, also by the MAFP, while completing her residency in Duluth in 1997. Dr. Beulke now works as a family practitioner at Lakeview Clinic in Waconia, MN.
She instills confidence through style - April 2011
Jodi Montgomery Mayers '98 is now president and owner of Corset Boutique and Styling Studio in Hopkins, Minnesota. The boutique teaches the importance of personal style, shopping techniques that speak to you, accessorizing, and more. She started her new role with an appearance on KARE-11 just in time for the royal wedding, sharing how to achieve royal style on a budget.
Justice on a whole new level - April 2011
Honorable Patricia Milun '81 was just appointed Chief Judge of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals by Governor Mark Dayton. Milun takes up this role well prepared after working 25 years in Worker's Compensation law, 18 of those years as a judge. After graduating from Saint Ben's in '81, Milun went on to receive her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law.
She has the market on loyalty - April 2011
It's no surprise CSB alumna Margaret Murphy '90 was just named an Industry Leader in The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal annual Women in Business Awards. Murphy is President and COO of OLSONdenali, one of the top 10 independent, full-service brand connection agencies in the U.S. The agency provides brand strategy, advertising, interactive, social engagement, design, public relations, media, loyalty, and analytics for the world's most respected brands. Her bio tells of the trip to the top of her game. Full Story.
Bennie helps fund the American Dream - April 2011
Kristina George '91 was named director of development at St. Cloud Technical & Community College Foundation. As development director, George works to ensure that all students attending the college have access to "The American Dream" - an education. The Foundation partners with donors to invest in St. Cloud Technical and Community College students, programs, and faculty and staff to support students in achieving success and to build the economy of Central Minnesota and beyond. Full story.
She provides care and compassion one patient at a time -
March 2011
Jennifer Dean-Dwyer '77 received the Physician Assistant of the Year Award from the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants. Currently she is employed by Paynesville Area Health Care System. Each year the award honors a PA who provides exceptional quality patient care and exhibits a commitment to the profession and in service to their community. Besides leadership roles in the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants, a few of Dean-Dwyer's community service roles include Girl Scout leader, PTA president, assisting immigrants with language skills, and mentoring PA students.
Community spirit springs up - March 2011
Kenzie Kraemer '08 graduated from Saint Ben's with a nutrition major and a desire to live in a culture vastly different from her own. After living in the Dominican Republic for two years as a health volunteer with the Peace Corps, Kenzie initiated a project to bring clean water to the residents of her community. This spring, she did just that. Full Story.
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...stop j@cking off over a Sneijder swoop....
Luke Argent, once of Steeple Bumpstead?
Sneijder is staying at Inter! Having been I wouldn't leave for London or Manchester! Plus he's their best player and probably their star, he wouldn'e be at ManU or Chelski. Ego decision maybe!
Or maybe he's holding out to join up with one of his international team mates! Spurs? Pool? Goons? ha ha, sorry couldn't resist.
Who cares anyway, I hope you lot sign Nasri!Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
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"Luke Argent, once of Steeple Bumpstead?"
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The Vancouver Canucks will have revenge on their minds when they battle the San Jose Sharks in the second of four meetings this season on the same night they will celebrate the 25 millionth guest to enter the doors of Rogers Arena.
It was exactly one week ago when San Jose handed Vancouver a humbling 4-1 loss in their season opener at the Shark Tank. The Canucks have responded well since then winning three in a row albeit they've had to do it the hard way in their last two outings fighting back from two-goal deficits in both of contests before ultimately winning in overtime.
The Sharks, meanwhile, have also won three in a row but they've done so by steamrolling the competition out-scoring their opponents by a whopping 17-4 count. Super rookie Tomas Hertl has led the offensive charge with six goals and seven points, including netting four goals in San Jose's 9-2 win over the New York Rangers in their last outing on Tuesday.
Puck drop at 7 pm PT – Live on Sportsnet Vancouver Hockey, THE TEAM 1040, or online at www.teamradio.ca.
1. Play with confidence. The Sharks might have the Canucks' number lately but Vancouver can't approach the game with the mindset that they're playing not to lose. They have to find a way to maintain their aggressive approach and control the flow of play instead of letting the Sharks dictate the pace.
2. Stay disciplined. The Canucks have only been shorthanded seven combined times in their last three outings since handing the Sharks eight power plays on opening night. They'll need that trend to continue as they certainly won't want to give the Sharks as many chances with the man-advantage as last time despite their strong PK play to date.
3. Keep firing like there's no tomorrow. If you're the Sharks, you want to keep up your attack-oriented offence and keep shooting from all over the ice. San Jose has out-shot their opponents by a combined 133-65 and it's paid off in a big way as they've out-scored their opponents 17-4.
For the Canucks…
F Alex Burrows (foot) is out indefinitely. F Jordan Schroeder (broken left foot/ankle) is on the injured reserve list.
For the Sharks…
F Adam Burish (lower body) and F Marty Havlat (groin surgery) are out indefinitely. F Raffi Torres (right knee surgery) is on the injured reserve list.
2 – Points needed by Henrik Sedin to reach 800 in his NHL career.
3 – Goals for Mike Santorelli. He was awarded with Tuesday's overtime winner against the Devils upon further review.
3 – Games Sharks D-man Brad Stuart has been suspended for his head hit on NYR's Rick Nash on Tuesday.
4 – Game point streak Jason Garrison, longest of his NHL career.
8 – Straight wins for the Sharks over the Canucks counting regular season and playoffs.
9 – Goals scored by the Sharks in their last game, one shy of equaling a franchise record.
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What: The next generation of IK's cross-platform
VST/AU/RTAS/standalone AmpliTube modeling software, with
a ton of emulations: 51 stompboxes/effects, 31
amp/preamp/power sections, 46 cabinet models, 15 virtual
mics with virtually unlimited miking options, and 17 post-amp
"studio" rack effects that help create a "produced" sound.
Two mics being set up on a cabinet, one close and centered, the other further away and on the edge of the speaker.
Why: AmpliTube, introduced in 2002, was the first native amp
sim software; each iteration has given not just more gear to play
with, but a more detailed, organic emulation that continues to
refine the amp sim tone.
Installation: IK has ditched the dongle in favor of a simple
online registration system, as well as a user area that makes it
easy to keep track of authorizations, or ask for more if your hard
drive blows up. But check for updates—IK often does "point"
releases with extra features and bug fixes.
Learning curve: AmpliTube 3 (AT3 for short) is very much
designed for guitarists, down to the graphic look, and is pretty
non-intimidating. IK also makes several hardware interface/controller
products that work with AT3, thus simplifying the learning
curve for an IK-based system.
Best bits: AT3 has added extensive room/mic modeling options
that go far beyond previous versions. You can use two virtual mics
(chosen from 15 different types) and place them pretty
much anywhere in relation to the virtual cabinets, which
themselves can live in five different room types. This may
not seem like as big a deal as new models, but being able
to model not just an amp, but an amp in a room,
contributes much to realism. It's also possible to change
cabinet size, which is a great effect when creating amp
stacks. But even this takes a back seat to the sound, which
has a certain warmth, and effectively models the Holy Grail of amp sims—the clean-to-breakup transition. The new amp and
effects models reflect the increasing sophistication of IK's algorithms,
but some of the older elements have gotten a makeover as
well. For example, the reverb looks the same, but is now impulsebased
instead of synthesized, yielding a more accurate sound.
What's more, AT3 includes two virtual pedalboards. You can
connect them in series to create a chain of 12 effects, or in parallel
if you prefer two chains of six effects.
Limitations: AT3's main issue is trading off ease of use for flexibility.
For example, there are eight routings and while they cover
most (if not all) of what most people need, you can't, for example,
do parallel processing beyond two signal chains. Also, it's
not possible to apply various types of modulation to different
processors, although AT3 has added some more "synth-like"
processors such as step filtering.
Bottom line: You can download a demo and decide for yourself
if AT3 makes the kind of sounds you like, but suffice it to say that
if based on past experience you don't think amp sims can deliver
warm, organic tones, check out AT3—you might be surprised not
only at the capabilities, but the beguiling sound quality.
Contact: www.ikmultimedia.com
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The question: Where do we put Floyd Mayweather Jr. in THE RING pound-for-pound and welterweight ratings after his bizarre fourth-round knockout of Victor Ortiz on Saturday night in Las Vegas?
The answer: Tough question.
We'll start off by saying that a decision in the pound-for-pound ratings was much easier to make than that in the welterweight division, where one Manny Pacquiao has resided for some time.
Mayweather can't leave boxing for 16 months, defeat a good (not special) opponent in a less-than-satisfying manner and expect to regain his status as the No. 1 fighter in the world. He'll have to do more than that to earn it.
We don't approve of Pacquiao's last three opponents, Joshua Clottey, Antonio Margarito and Shane Mosley, each of whom probably was less qualified to face the Filipino icon than Ortiz was to face Mayweather. However, Pacquiao has obliterated seven big-name opponents in the time Mayweather has done the same to three.
Thus, there is no reason Mayweather should leap frog Pacquiao to the top. So it's Pacquiao No. 1 and Mayweather No. 2 in the pound-for-pound ratings.
Now on to the trickier question: What do we do about the welterweight division?
Pacquiao and Mayweather have each had three welterweight fights over the past two years. Pacquiao has faced Miguel Cotto, Clottey and Mosley. Mayweather fought Juan Manuel Marquez, Mosley and Ortiz.
Who faced stiffer competition? Cotto, Clottey and Mosley were rated Nos. 3, 5 and 3 by THE RING at the time they fought Pacquiao. Marquez, a beefed-lightweight, wasn't rated at 147 pounds while a slightly better version of Mosley than Pacquiao faced and Ortiz were both rated No. 2 when they met Mayweather.
Pacquiao has a slight edge there.
Mayweather's inactivity doesn't work against him here as much as one might think because they both have had the three welterweight fights over roughly the same time period, Pacquaio 1 year, 10 months and Mayweather two years.
That's a push.
Pacquiao biggest advantage is the fact he's the incumbent, who can be overtaken only if he slips up or if your recent accomplishments are far superior to his. Neither of those criteria apply here.
Pacquiao has dominated his opponents just as thoroughly as Mayweather has.
So we can come to only one decision: Pacquiao remains at No. 1, with Mayweather a very close No. 2.
We have an idea that would take this out of the hands of those who compile such rankings, though: Pacquiao and Mayweather should actually fight one another, which would determine once and for all who is the better boxer.
Just a thought.
Pound for pound: Mayweather enters at No. 2, pushing everyone previously at No. 2 and below down one notch and knocking Bernard Hopkins out of the Top 10. A victory over Chad Dawson on Oct. 15 could him put him right back in.
Junior middleweight: Saul Alvarez remains at No. 3 after his sixth-round knockout of game but smallish Alfonso Gomez on Saturday night.
Welterweight: Mayweather also enters at No. 2 here, pushing everyone down one place and No. 10 Selcuk Aydin out of the ratings.
Junior welterweight: No. 7 Erik Morales made history by becoming the first Mexican to win major titles in a fourth weight division but opponent Pablo Cesar Cano wasn't rated going into the fight. No. 6 Lamont Peterson is coming off a nice victory over Victor Cayo. Thus, Morales remains where he is.
Featherweight: No. 8 Jhonny Gonzalez stopped Rogers Mtagwa in two rounds, his 10th consecutive knockout. However, he stays put because Mtagwa was not rated and has now lost three of his past four fights (albeit to Juan Manuel Lopez, Yuriorkis Gamboa and now Gonzalez).


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If you support President Obama's reelection, please take a moment to check out the new Facebook App we launched today: What Has Obama Done for Me?
As a private citizen and Obama supporter, I wanted to create something that was personalized and sharable for people who are eager to show their enthusiasm for the president's campaign.
As a small business owner, I've seen firsthand how the Affordable Health Care Act has added benefits for my employees. Preventative services such as mammograms and annual check-ups are now covered 100% without requiring even a co-pay.
One of our staff can keep her college-age daughter on her health insurance plan until she is 26. And as a breast cancer survivor, I don't have to worry about being denied coverage for a pre-existing condition.
As someone who is concerned about the environment, I'm happy that Obama has put pressure on the auto industry to raise gas mileage standards significantly over the next decade. This will reduce green house gases, as well as save individuals thousands of dollars in fuel costs per year.
And I am a baby boomer who will depend on social security in the not-to-distant future, I want to support someone who will protect my investment and assure that this vital program is there for my children.
During campaigns there can be a lot of negativity and sound bites that misrepresent a candidate's position. I wanted to bring attention to the important advances that Obama's administration has worked hard to achieve during the past 4 years.
I hope you will share the app with your friends, family and colleagues.
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