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ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ grads return to share their success stories

Dec. 3, 2021

ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ invited a number of successful alumni back to campus this week for the annual academic colloquium events.

These events give current and prospective ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ students an opportunity to hear the stories of ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ graduates who majored in various academic programs at ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½.

The events are also an opportunity for prospective students and their families to visit campus and give students an opportunity to interview for the full-tuition scholarships offered by each of ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½â€™s academic schools.

The Humanities & Fine Arts Colloquium, which was moderated by HFA Dean Karl Kuhn, included:

• Rebecca Charbonneau ’00 MEd ’07, instructional coach and district leadership team member at Sheboygan Falls Elementary and Middle School.
• Gina Covelli ’06, director of community impact at United Way of Sheboygan County.
• Emma Landowski ’16, chaplain at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, Ozaukee County.

The Business Colloquium, which was moderated by Britanni Meinnert, instructor of hospitality management, included:

• Kristina Filipovic ’10, director of service and retention with the Milwaukee Bucks.
• Austin Hansen ’18, corporate services coordinator with the PGA of America.
• Tim Klapperich ’15 MBA ’19, project leader – supply chain at Kohler Co. Power Systems.

The Science & Technology Colloquium, which was moderated by Richard Lemke, associate professor of criminal justice, included:

• Garrett Heng ’12, criminal intelligence analyst and gang/security threat group specialist with the North Central High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
• Allison Norman ’08, mathematics teacher at Sheboygan North High School.
• Sami Williams ’17, pediatric physical therapist with Curative Care Network.

Over the three days, these alumni shared a wealth of insight into skills that today’s employers are seeking in member of their workforce.

Below is a list of some of what they encouraged students to keep in mind when they begin their job searches and prepare for post-ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ life:

• Change is constant, so be ready to accept it.
• Be flexible and ready to help where help is needed.
• Have an open mind to new ways of doing things.
• Demonstrate excellence in some field – academics, athletics, fine arts, etc. Show that you have improved.
• Be ready to tell your story to show what you can add to an organization’s culture. Share your passions and how they will fit in.
• Be a creative problem solver.
• Be a good communicator and a good listener.
• Understand how to build relationships with people.
• Have a good attitude and look to work collaboratively as a team player.
• Be reliable – if you say you’re doing to do something, make sure you deliver.
• Be a good person who is open, honest, genuine and kind.