A Fork in the Road The five alumni profiled in this issue's cover story summoned the courage to take action when they felt the call to go something different with their lives. Unexpected developments often pushed them into action, but they nonetheless found within them ...
A teachable moment As his two daughters packed for college last fall, Jim Birch experienced his own back-to-school jitters right along with them.
Amelia Spierer Faculty member, voice My name is Amelia Spierer, and I'm a soprano here in Milwaukee. I grew up in Cedarburg, Wis., and undertook studies at the University of Wisconsin—Madison and Rutgers
Anna Robinson (B.A. Communications, ’11) I grew up in a musical family and learned different instruments. But I didn’t know for sure that this was what I wanted to do, or could do,
Called to work, not to the title Dr. Freda Russell may serve as dean of Stritch’s College of Education and Leadership, but she has a surprisingly keen interest in the University’s new respiratory therapy program.
Charitable Giving Up at Stritch: $2.6 million for 2013-14 Cardinal Stritch University secured more than $2.6 million in charitable contributions for scholarship support and other student-centered initiatives in 2013-14.
Check this out! Stritch is home to one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive collections of Franciscan literature. From biographies to children’s books, the Franciscan Center Library contains more than 7,000 titles, as well as art and historic artifacts.
Chris Head Coordinator, Prior Learning Assessment & Articulation at Cardinal Stritch University I began writing songs and learning guitar in my late teens, inspired mostly by rock and folk acts a generation older.
Cina Chang (B.A. Political Science, Religious Studies, Piano, 2010) My musical journey is not one of individual achievement, but rather a collective experience of success, failure, and determination. Music not only helped me
Erin Woehlke (B.M. Piano, ’07) I began taking piano lessons at age 8 and violin at 16. Coming from a large family with very limited resources, I worked my way through college, relying
Faith-based journey leads Schramka from family business to the front of the classroom As a member of the fourth generation to manage his family’s funeral services business, Kevin Schramka, ’07, was confident in his life’s path. But when the family began to discuss selling the business, he was faced with a life-altering decision – what ...
From downsized to uplifted For more than 30 years, wherever Cheryl Clemons, ‘14 went, her trademark white lab coat was never far behind. As a field application specialist for a large biotechnology company, Clemons made her way to hospitals around
From hospitable to hospital It could be said that Dan Gitzlaff, ’13, began his career in food service and hospitality at the age of 6.
Honoring our retirees Cardinal Stritch University gratefully acknowledges the following members of our faculty and staff who retired at the conclusion of the 2013-14 academic year.
Internships evolve to part-time positions as student finds her passion for advocacy Seeing the essential role she can play in helping others, communications major Chanel Johnson gains perspective through recent experiences.
Jason Moon (M.A. Religious Studies, ’10) Jason began his musical career playing around campfires in his hometown of Eagle River, Wis. At the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh, he was a driving force behind the
Jerod Reetz (B.M. Music Composition, ’12) I am a composer and educator currently pursuing a doctoral degree in music composition at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. At Cardinal Stritch University, I earned a B.A. degree
Joanna Kerner (a.k.a. ROCKET PALOMA) (B.A. Theater, ’09) I am a local singer songwriter known as ROCKET PALOMA. I wandered into the world of music by way of my theater studies. I have been acting since
Jonathan Ziegler (B.S. Management, ’11) I grew up in a musical household. My father is a retired middle school band and orchestra teacher who literally can play every instrument and my mom is
Kyle Feerick (B.A. Communications, ’07) When I started playing guitar and singing as a 12 year old, I had no idea where music would take me. Nineteen years later, I am happy to
Legacy of “Pat” Brody, ’93, and Lorraine Brody impacts Stritch students Stritch Trustee Emeritus James Patrick “Pat” Brody’s life was defined by connections – with people,
Mark Phillips (MP Luciano) CEO and president of Truly Blessed Entertainment LLC Current Stritch business student With Mark Phillips as the lead artist, producer and engineer, Truly Blessed Entertainment has roots in
Mike Schneider (B.A. Business, ’02) My dad planted the early seeds of polka with his accordion. Those seeds grew with the introduction of a live Frankie Yankovic performance. From that day forward, I
Sister Adele to escort travel group in Italy Join Sister Adele Thibaudeau, O.S.F., on a 10-day Italy tour, April 20-30, 2015.
Students team with Habitat to make spring break meaningful In March, 30 Stritch students enjoyed a memorable spring break week as they ventured on a 14-hour bus ride to Cumberland County, N.J., to partner again with Habitat for Humanity in a continuing the effort to restore homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy i ...
Veronica Thomas (B.M. Music Composition, ’13) I have been singing in choirs since freshman year of high school, and, since then, I have always wanted to be involved in music. When I was