SPRING 2012
WEB EXCLUSIVES
The following stories appeared in previous issues of Stritch Magazine, but offer a deeper glimpse into some of the fun, courageous and memorable moments of Cardinal Stritch University and the Sisters of St Francis of Assisi. To learn more information about the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi and their ministries, visit www.lakeosfs.org.
The 150-year history of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi (Winter 1999)
A history of prominent Franciscan women (Summer 2003)
The story of how the Bösendorfer grand piano came to Stritch (Winter 2003)
A review of the origins of Stritch’s Reading Clinic (Winter 2000)
A look at recent developments in the Literacy Centers (Spring/Summer 2010) and how they evolved from the early days of the Reading Clinic
Sister Justine Peter’s unusual approach to senior research seminar (Summer 2001), involvement in restorative justice efforts (Summer 2002), and retirement after more than 50 years at Stritch (Spring 2011)
Sister Camille Kliebhan’s Rotary award (Summer 1997), conference center named for her (Summer 2004), and 50-year anniversary at Stritch (Fall 2005),
Sister Florence Deacon’s participation at the international U.N. women’s conference (Fall 2000) and her appointment as U.N. representative at Franciscans International (Winter/Spring 2001)
Sister Gabrielle Kowalski’s retirement as executive director of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (Spring/Summer 2010)
Sister Margaret Ruddy’s work in establishing the University’s archives (Summer 2009)
Sister Mary Ann Polasek’s appointment as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (Fall 2002)
Sister Mary Lea Schneider’s 10-year anniversary as president of Stritch (Summer 2001) and retirement from the presidency (Spring/Summer 2008)
Sister Thomasita Fessler’s professor emerita status (Summer 2004)
The story of how Sisters Lucille Walsh, Jessine Reiss and Adele Thibaudeau initiated community interfaith dialogues (Spring/Summer 2010)
The history of the partnership between Cardinal Stritch University and St. Coletta of Jefferson (Winter 2005)
These links lead to historic Milwaukee newspaper accounts, featuring Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi:
(June 26, 1991) The retirement of Sister Frederick Lochemes
(June 10, 1968) Sister Donata Lins’ year in India
(June 16, 1971) Sister Donata Lins’ retirement
(Sept. 2, 1960) Sister Aquin Miller’s five-year anniversary as Stritch’s president
(March 1, 1984) Sister de Lellis Albert creates class called “Perspectives on Aging”
(Sept. 26, 1962) Sister Annarose Griffin composes for children
(April 8, 1968) Sister Romana Hertel’s doctoral thesis work leads to concert
(Sept. 17, 1995) Sisters Camille and Joanne Marie Kliebhan featured for community work
(Oct. 6, 1970) Sister Joanne Marie Kliebhan’s reflections on conference in Poland
(Oct. 3, 1989) Sister Camille Kliebhan’s first 15 years at president
(Sept. 23, 1974) Sister Camille Kliebhan named president
(Oct. 20, 1982) Sisters Frederick Lochemes and Canise Kolbeck are Brewers fans
(Dec. 10, 1983) Sister Gabrielle Kowalski’s involvement with archdiocesan task force
Previous issues of Stritch Magazine also included historical tidbits worth revisiting during Stritch’s 75th anniversary, including:
A profile of Helen Alexander, Stritch’s first African-American and first Protestant graduate (Spring 1999)
Sister Mary Bartleme’s experience as a graduate of the first class of St. Clare College (Summer 1997)
In addition, check out these other Web exclusives from the Spring 2012 issue of Stritch Magazine.
A personal essay written by alumna Peg Flahive, focusing on her family connections to Stritch and especially to Sisters Camille and Joanne Marie Kliebhan
A photo gallery from the Belize service immersion trip provided by student Cassie Goulais and a personal essay written by student Janine Mercer.
In March, former Cardinal Stritch University women’s basketball coach and current Assistant Director of Athletics Rich Panella added another honor to his career as he was officially inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Hall of Fame and the Cardinal Stritch University Athletic Hall of Fame.
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