Outlook Magazine - Fall 2017

S T A F F Mark Parsons Vice Chancellor, University Advancement and Marketing

Doug Mell Executive Director of Communications and External Relations

Fall 2017 • University of Wisconsin-Stout

Amy Luethmers Director of Marketing

Jerry Poling Assistant Director, University Communications

Mesa Covill ‘07 ‘09 Associate Director of Alumni Relations

Jennie Smith ‘11 Campaign and Donor Relations Coordinator

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E C H A N C E L L O R 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 18 20 22 23 Bob Meyer reflects on UW-Stout’s alumni who give back and two university milestones. University gets great ‘report cards’ on graduates, value to economy Professor and students identify bacterium that may kill honey bees

Stephanie LaBair Sr. Graphic Designer, University Marketing Cade Walters ‘14 Graphic Designer, University Marketing

Alumna’s antique store discovery leads to creation of typeface and nonfiction book

Brett Roseman University Photographer

Alumna making a splash with her own swimsuit company

Cheryl Keyes Production Manager, University Marketing Kate Martin Business Manager, University Marketing S H A R E YO U R N E W S We’d love to hear from you, and your fellow alumni would too! Drop us a line about your promotion, a reunion, or just to reminisce. S T O U T T R A D I T I O N S Your Alumni Association is interested in learning what traditions were part of your days on campus. Were there bonfires after the hockey games; did you have weekly dances; what event(s) did your fraternity or sorority hold each year? As you think back to those events, please share them with us.

Alumni entrepreneurs: How UW-Stout made a difference Art graduate making it in Nashville as full-time musician Hudson restaurateur brings international flavors to hometown

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ON THE COVER : UW-Stout student Francis Barriga, left, hugs donor Jillian Obarski at a recent Stout University Foundation scholarship reception. Since 1962, Foundation scholarships, through the generous support of donors, have helped more than 8,700 students.

Solar panels to provide energy for first time on campus building Discovery Center receives two grants from the state Hospitality programs marking 50 years, professor 40 years Game design program scores win at Intel national contest

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Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes seven inductees The Blue Devils hosted a national championship and upgraded facilities

OUTLOOK 2016 UPDATE

PACKERS-THEMED MOVIE BY ’99 ALUM HITS THEATERS In 2016, Outlook magazine featured veteran Hollywood actor and alumnus Ryan Churchill ’99, who had just finished work on an independent movie, “The 60 Yard Line,” which is centered around the Green Bay Packers. Churchill co-wrote and stars in the romantic comedy. The film will kick off this fall as the NFL season gets underway. September showings, beginning Friday, Sept. 8, are scheduled in theaters throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois, with limited sites in Minnesota, North Dakota and Nebraska. Churchill also hopes to show it at UW-Stout. In the past year, “The 60 Yard Line” was chosen for film festivals in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Madison, winning Best Comedy at the LA Independent Filmmakers Showcase and the Jury Award at the Phoenix Comicon festival. Learn more at www.the60yardline.com.

THE COVER: THE REST OF THE STORY

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Class notes

The 2016 Outlook magazine celebrated UW-Stout’s 125th anniversary, including a historic photo on the cover: Students carrying books March 9, 1954, to the university’s first library building. After the issue came out, we learned the rest of the story. The two students at the front of the line in the photo were Patricia Casberg and Richard Warsinske. The chivalrous photographer asked Dick to carry Pat’s books on that trip down the hill, although Pat carried plenty more herself throughout the day as 40,000 volumes were moved by the 900-plus students. Pat and Dick, who met as freshmen, have been at each other’s side ever since. They were married in 1955 — 62 years ago — and now live in Springfield, Ill., after many years in Madison. One of their grandchildren, Elliott Fischer, is also a UW-Stout graduate.

Salamone helps those in need, from Twin Cities to around the world Moders establish scholarship, thankful for help daughter received

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Director’s note on the Foundation

E M A I L alumni@uwstout.edu

Alumni and students dance for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Looking forward to an exciting 2017 UW-Stout homecoming

P H O N E (715) 232-1151

Annual golf tournament raises money for hospitality scholarships

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O N L I N E Share your news or ideas at www.uwstout.edu/alumni

New history book covers university’s first 125 years

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1971 grads provided a boost for troops in Vietnam, S. Korea Alumnus enjoying Facebook design work and company culture

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