May 21, 2021
MILWAUKEE 51做厙s Alumni National Awards honor distinguished alumni, parents and friends who embody 51做厙s mission through their character, personal and professional achievements, and their impact on the community and others. Fifty-two awardees will be honored this May.
Award recipients include individuals from each of the universitys colleges and professional schools. They embody 51做厙s spirit and mission in searching for truth, discovering and sharing knowledge, fostering excellence, promoting faith, and developing leadership through serving others.
Short profiles of the honorees, including Alumni of the Year Award recipients Darren and Terry Jackson, who will be honored at a special virtual ceremony Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m. CDT, are available on 51做厙s Alumni National Awards webpage.
All-University Award Recipients
Alumni of the Year Award
Terry Hall Jackson, Nurs 87, and Darren R. Jackson, Bus Ad 86
Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Milwaukee
Terry and Darren Jackson took very different paths to 51做厙. She was a fourth-generation legacy, while he was a first-generation college student. But when Terry administered the Eucharist to Darren at a Gesu Sunday Mass, he knew she was the girl for him. They have been partners ever since and, today, dedicate themselves to giving back, leading initiatives to support their alma mater and enabling quality education for limited income students.
Service Award
Craig R. Kasten, Bus Ad 75
Mequon, Wisconsin
When his first venture achieved some nice success, entrepreneur Craig Kasten was excited. Finally, he could become a financial supporter of 51做厙 Mens Basketball. It was one among many of his service and philanthropic endeavors, making a positive impact locally and globally. For me, he says, living the 51做厙 mission means finding a way to say, Yes, I can help with that.
Professional Achievement Award
Harvey J. Anderson II, Eng 84
Piedmont, California
A self-described wild child growing up in Washington, D.C., Harvey Anderson says his time at 51做厙 changed his lifes trajectory, providing what he calls a platform to develop the confidence to excel and contribute. He has done just that with his successful career in tech-industry law and with his commitment to mentor and connect students who seek to do the same.
Spirit of 51做厙 Award
Jill E. Rauh, Comm 02, and Ajmel A. Quereshi, Arts 03
Takoma Park, Maryland
Jill Rauh, a devout Catholic, and Ajmel Quereshi, a Muslim, met through a student group devoted to justice issues. They soon discovered their similarities including a shared commitment to advancing social justice, civil rights and a more equitable society greatly outweighed their differences.
Friend of the University Award
Gene and Ruth Posner Foundation
Milwaukee
From his days as a law student, Gene Posner, Law 36, embraced the concept of pro bono publico for the public good. Today, the Gene and Ruth Posner Foundation continues to profoundly influence the Law Schools pro bono activities, enabling students to make a difference for people on societys margins.
College, School and Group Award Recipients
The names of the alumni who will be honored are below. Visit the for additional informational on each award winner.
Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award Dr. Troy A. Alexander, Grad 00
Professional Achievement Award Dr. Jennifer King Rice, Arts 90, and Dr. James W. Rice, Arts 90
A Person for Others Award Dr. Terrence J. Rynne, Grad 06
Young Alumna of the Year Award Sara Elizabeth Dill, Arts 02, Law 05
Association of 51做厙 of Women
Mary Neville Bielefeld Award Rachel K. Monaco-Wilcox, J.D., Arts 99, Law 04
College of Business Administration
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award Michael J. Roffler, Bus Ad 93
Professional Achievement Award Derek L. Tyus, Bus Ad 91
Entrepreneurial Award Shari Cummings Noonan, Bus Ad 96
Young Alumna of the Year Award Sarah Willems Somers, Bus Ad 02
Communicator of the Year Award Jane A. Svinicki, Jour 77
Byline Award Charles P. Pierce, Jour 75
Professional Achievement Award Denise Perry Cade, Jour 84
Young Alumna of the Year Award Jessica Thunberg Smith, Comm 03
James T. Tiedge Memorial Award David A. Amoroso, Jour 86, Grad 91
School of Dentistry
Distinguished Alumna in Dentistry Award Monica Dwyer Hebl, D.D.S., Dent 85
Outstanding Dental Service Award Tammy M. Boudry, D.D.S., H Sci 99, Dent 06
Young Alumna of the Year Award Wendy AuClair Clark, D.D.S., M.S., Dent 07
College of Education
Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award Dr. Adanna J. Johnson, Grad 01, 05
Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Achievement Award Kristen C. Vareka, Grad 08
Educational Policy and Leadership Achievement Award Bryan S. Corcoran, Arts 97
Young Alumna of the Year Award Dana Bellich Hirchak, Arts 09
Opus College of Engineering
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award Brian P. Byrne, Eng 65
Professional Achievement Award Anthony J. Binsfeld, Eng 74
Entrepreneurial Award Paul M. Stillmank, Eng 85
Young Alumna of the Year Award Aleisha Palaniuk Jaeger, Eng 03
College of Health Sciences
Professional Achievement Award William J. Wenninger, PT 80
Service Award Mary Power Nachreiner, PT 79
Young Alumna of the Year Award Dr. Jasmine Y. Zapata, H Sci 09
Friend of the College Award Billie Ann Kubly
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award Hon. Patrice A. Baker, Bus Ad 88, Law 91
Friends of 51做厙 Athletics Award Beth M. Pavletich and Joseph A. Pavletich, Jr., D.D.S., Dent 87
M Club Hy Popuch Memorial Service Award James A. Nasiopulos
Young Alumnus of the Year Award Creighton J. Macy, Arts 04, Law 08
Robert L. and William P. McCahill Award Allisa R. Barber, H Sci 20 and Markus A. Howard, Comm 20
Law School
Alumna of the Year Award Deborah McKeithan-Gebhardt, Law 87
Lifetime Achievement Award James T. Murray, Jr., Law 74
Howard B. Eisenberg Service Award Raphael F. Ramos, Law 08
Charles W. Mentkowski Sports Law Alumna of the Year Award Sarah A. Padove, Law 12
College of Nursing
Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award Marita MacKinnon Schifalacqua, Nurs 73, Grad 95
Professional Achievement Award Dr. Marjorie Clowry Dobratz, Nurs 69, Grad 72
Young Alumnus of the Year Award Dr. Christian Villanueva, Nurs 15
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Pedro Arrupe Award Evelia Guerrero, Nurs 21
Les Aspin Center for Government
Public Service Award Dr. Arnold L. Mitchem, Grad 81, Hon Deg 04
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