DIMENSIONS MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MAGAZINE
Riding high on the Lake Express Icebreaker … Spring 2009
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2009 MSOE Health and Wellness Fair2 17 Gallery Night and Grohmann Museum exhibition begins: Wisconsin at Work: Thorsten Lindberg Painting and Drawings from the Milwaukee County Historical Society Collection3 18 Open House1 20-22 Hydraulic Fluids and Contamination Control Seminar4 22 Great Books Dinner and Discussion Series: Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton5 23-24 Hydraulic Systems Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Failure Analysis Seminar4 27 Board of Regents’ meeting6 27 WMSE Spring On-air Membership Drive starts (contact WMSE, (414) 277-7247). 30 Fifth Thursday Alumni event5
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Contact Enrollment Management, (414) 277-6763 or (800) 332-6763 2 Contact Health Services, (414) 277-7590 3 Contact the Grohmann Museum, (414) 277-2300
New student registration begins1 10 Great Books Dinner and Discussion Series: Our Town by Thornton Wilder 5 15 President’s Golf Outing, Oconomowoc Golf Club5 15-19 Introduction to Hydraulics Seminar4
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Independence Day observance - campus offices closed Discover the Possibilities I Summer Program for high school students1 Introduction to Hydraulic Systems Modeling and Simulation Seminar4 Summer in the City annual alumni reunion5 Focus on Nursing I Summer Program for high school students1 Focus on Business Summer Program for high school students1 Discover the Possibilities II Summer Program for high school students1 Private College Week1 Open House1 Focus on Nursing II Summer Program for high school students1 Focus on the Possibilities: Engineering Summer Program for high school students1 Gallery Night & Day art show: Wisconsin at Work3 Board of Regents’ meeting6
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Contact Professional Education and Research Development, (414) 277-7210 5 Contact Cathy Varebrook, (414) 277-4523 6 Contact Jo Miglio, (414) 277-7101 7 Contact Richard Gagliano, (414) 277-7228
Calendar of athletic events can be found at www.msoe.edu/athletics Calendar of Fluid Power Professional Education Seminars can be found at www.msoe.edu/wp/seminars/ Business Excellence Consortium (BEC) calendar available at www.bec.msoe.edu/schedule or call (800) 321-6763
On the Cover Students from MSOE’s Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) student chapter worked with the Milwaukee Admirals hockey team to construct a moving ship for their mascot to ride in. The Lake Express Icebreaker officially set sail on Oct. 18, 2008 at the home opener of the Milwaukee Admirals. Students worked all summer at the Bradley Center to construct the vessel, which runs on a modified golf cart. See page 5 for more.
DIMENSIONS Milwaukee School of Engineering Magazine Senior Editor: Sandra Everts Editor: JoEllen Burdue Managing Editor: Pamela Torke Design Coordinator: Leigh Ann Hass Graphic Designers: Andrea Davies, Peg Houghton Contributing Writers: JoEllen Burdue, Brian Gibboney, Loreen Pace, Pamela Torke, Hermann Viets, Ph.D. Photography: Dwight Albrecht, Dr. Eric Durant, Troy Giljohann, Bridget Hill,
Contents Volume 23, No. 1
Paul W. Roberts, Cathy Varebrook
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President’s Message
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Spotlight on Leadership John Duncan, MSOE Regent, President of Off-Road Driveline Technology and Axle Systems for ZF Group North American Operations
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Faculty Feature Dr. Karl David, department chairperson and associate professor, Mathematics Department
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Focus on Grohmann Museum Wisconsin at Work: Thorsten Lindberg Paintings and Drawings
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Commencement
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Two Weeks in Kenya
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Attracting Generation Next
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Quick Takes
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Raiders’ Wrap-Up
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Alumni Roll Call
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President’s Message
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he state of the U.S. economy is at the front of everyone’s mind. Changes that were never contemplated are now an everyday reality. But as we work to rebuild confidence amidst difficulties, some things have not changed at all. One is the importance of education and the particular degree programs offered at MSOE. Our major areas of engineering, business and nursing are the building blocks of the economy and society, adding to the need for our graduates. Due to the importance of the health and wellbeing of a huge and growing demographic of our society, MSOE nursing graduates remain in high demand. Our engineering graduates are needed to literally rebuild our infrastructure. In addition, they must employ their creativity to develop value-added products for critical export markets essential to maintaining our standard of living. Business graduates must rebuild the vitality of our corporations; not through manipulation, but by building solid companies that produce the goods and services the world needs. A consequence of the economic downturn is the reduced ability of our students’ families to provide financial support. MSOE and our society cannot afford to lose these important students. Please keep them in mind as you consider your donation to our annual fund (for more information on how to donate online, turn to page 20). MSOE was built on pragmatism and remains so today. We were founded to support industry and remain committed to the concept of building employment, stability, entrepreneurship and wealth through great personal effort on the part of very wellprepared graduates. We have a great need for pragmatism today; to build economic structures on a foundation of reason and reality, not on wishful thinking and politically inspired economics. We can rebuild and we will. It will not be easy but it certainly will be an opportunity. In the process, MSOE graduates will be on the forefront, leading what can and must be done. Sincerely,
Hermann Viets, Ph.D. President
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Kathy Ruehlow ’72, president, Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc., has been elected to serve on the MSOE Board of Regents. A nursing alumna, she graduated from the Milwaukee County Hospital School of Nursing which merged Kathy Ruehlow ’72 into MSOE in 1995. Kathy is the widow of MSOE alumnus Gerald Ruehlow ’69 who died in August 2004. Jerry was vice president of Generac and a Distinguished Alumnus. Kathy is president of their family foundation established after the sale of Generac. She is a strong supporter of MSOE students through a multiple-student scholarship program established in the Ruehlow family name.
Find success doing what you love John Duncan, MSOE Regent; President of Off-Road Driveline Technology and Axle Systems, ZF Group North American Operations
Spotlight on Leadership
Even as a small child, John Duncan ’79, had an interest in technical things. “I always tinkered with cars and mechanics,” Duncan remembered, “so by the time I was ready for college, I knew I wanted a technical education.” Duncan, who is an MSOE Regent and the president of off-road driveline technology and axle systems for ZF Group North American Operations, chose to get his Associate of Applied Science degree in Fluid Power Engineering Technology and his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management at MSOE because of its reputation as a leader in fluid power education. “At MSOE I received a very practical education,” Duncan noted. “I learned a lot about hydraulics and pneumatics and appreciated the work ethic and dedication of the teachers and staff. I received hands-on practice in one of the most recognized fluid power programs in the nation and eventually became a Fellow and worked at the Fluid Power InstituteTM while obtaining my bachelor’s degree.” Despite recent economic uncertainties, Duncan still sees a market demand for people with engineering backgrounds. “There is a strong need in the market for technically educated individuals. We have to be innovative in order to grow our businesses,” Duncan said. He also believes, however, that a business background is important. Duncan has his master’s in business from Lake Forest Graduate School. “I firmly believe that students need a business understanding. Business is what drives the economy. Business and engineering are both very important in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace,” Duncan said.
“There is a strong need in the market for technically educated individuals. We have to be innovative in order to grow our businesses.” In his free time, Duncan enjoys riding his motorcycle with MSOE’s Executive Motorcycle Club and he enjoys spending time with his wife, Beth, children and grandchildren. “Our two grandsons are a new and constant joy to us—perhaps they will be MSOE candidates in a few years!”
John Duncan shares his tips for success • Focus on developing your technical and communication skills, especially while you have the help of MSOE’s excellent teachers and labs. To excel in both the technical and teamwork sides will give you a distinct, competitive edge. • Whether in your career or personal life, remember that relationships are extremely important. I suggest starting out right away, even while you’re still in school, to always make time to appreciate the people around you. • If you are unsure of your career path, add up the activities that you enjoy doing. Find your passion and don’t look back.
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Newly elected Corporation Members
Some of MSOE’s newest Corporation Members gathered for a photo at the Corporation Member Orientation Luncheon in November. Left to right: Michael J. Ebben ’82, vice president, Badger Packaging Corp.; Thomas R. Jacobson, vice president of operations, Bruno Independent Living Aids; David A. Klante Sr., vice president of engineering and packaging, MillerCoors; Patrick D. Keller, retired vice president, engineering centers of expertise, Harley-Davidson Inc.; Scott R. Haag, president, Moore Oil; Craig A. McArton, executive vice president and chief operating officer, FABCO; Kurt A. Drier ’91, vice president of IT, Herzing College. Not pictured: David A. Davis, president and CEO, Securant Bank; Thomas L. Kassouf, president, commercial group, Snap-on Inc.; David A. Selby ’79, ’00, vice president of engineering, Milwaukee Electric Tool Co.; and David C. Westgate, chairman, president and CEO, Jason Inc.
Spitzer wins award Robert R. Spitzer, MSOE President Emeritus, received the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Continuous Leadership Award. WMC is a business association dedicated to making Wisconsin the most competitive state in the nation. The award recognizes Spitzer’s ongoing involvement in WMC and its affiliates following his term as president of the organization from 1970 to 1972. Innovative Program Award MSOE’s International Exchange Program in Electrical Engineering received the Innovative Program Award from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association (ECEDHA). The award is given to individuals or departments that have created, implemented and sustained a successful, innovative program. During the 16 years it has been in existence, the award has been granted six times: once each to Carnegie Mellon University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and twice each to Drexel University and Purdue University. MSOE is only the fifth university to be honored. Read more about MSOE’s international exchange programs at www.msoe.edu/academics/study_abroad.
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Bray named to Education Council Thomas E. Bray, dean of applied research, Applied Technology CenterTM, is one of 25 education leaders from across the country named to the first-ever national Education Council. The council will help the Manufacturing Institute develop national strategies to keep the American manufacturing workforce globally competitive and create more high-paying jobs. The Manufacturing Institute is the research, education and workforce arm of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Young named Certified Family Life Educator Linda Young, associate professor, MSOE School of Nursing, has received the National Council on Family Relations’ Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation. The credential denotes a proven background and knowledge in ten Family Life Content areas. “The certificate complements my role as a nurse educator with a focus on supporting/teaching families in health and illness. In our nursing curriculum here at MSOE, family is integrated throughout the nursing courses,” said Young.
Find more highlights and news stories in the Newsroom at www.msoe.edu/newsroom.
New business degree MSOE’s Rader School of Business will offer a new business degree in Fall 2009. The Bachelor of Science in Business Management will prepare students to lead people, processes and technology. The new program replaces MSOE’s two separate programs in business and management. Courses can be completed on a part- or full-time basis and may be taken during the day or evening, with options for Internet-hybrid study. Visit www.msoe.edu/business for more information.
Engineers Without Borders receive honor MSOE’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA) was selected as one of the national organization’s Premier Chapters for 2008. They excelled in many areas such as: technical preparedness, presentation and design; cultural awareness and sensitivity; community education and participation; health and safety for the community and the chapter; and they followed EWB-USA procedures and guidelines.
Students design holiday ornament Architectural engineering students designed and built an ornament to hang on a tree in the Governor’s executive residence in Madison, Wis., this past holiday season. The Governor and Mrs. Doyle named one of the trees “Deck the Halls,” which highlighted the contributions of Wisconsin’s schools of higher education.
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Athletics director honored Dan Harris, MSOE athletics director, was inducted into the Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Harris was recognized for his many contributions to the Milwaukee soccer community, and was among the first class inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Campus Compact MSOE has joined Campus Compact, a national coalition of more than 1,200 colleges and universities that are dedicated to advancing campus-based civic and community engagement. Students at Campus Compact member schools contribute an estimated $7 billion in service to their communities each year through campus-organized initiatives alone.
Mechanical engineering senior Daniel Goray was selected by SAE International to participate in the group’s fifth annual Leadership Development Program. The program recognizes individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership skills through SAE activities on campus.
Chemistry labs to be upgraded MSOE received a grant of $250,000 from The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc. to renovate and upgrade its general and organic chemistry laboratories in the Physics and Chemistry Department. The grant will benefit nearly all of MSOE’s students, as chemistry and physics are required courses in most majors. Students in all programs rely on laboratories that facilitate the highest level of teaching and learning. Business students score well above average Business management students at MSOE’s Fox Valley location recently took the Major Field Test in Business – a comprehensive undergraduate outcomes assessment designed to measure the critical knowledge and understanding obtained by students in a major field of study. As a group, the students scored in the top 10 percent nationwide.
Lake Express Icebreaker Students from MSOE’s Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) student chapter worked in conjunction with the Milwaukee Admirals hockey team to design and construct a moving ship (also see Dimensions cover) for “Roscoe,” the Admirals’ mascot, to ride. The student construction team included, left to right: Andy Blau, Jason Goike, Josh Wilsmann and Danny Blau. Not pictured: Jacob Bagal, Jessica Phillips, Ben Pielhop and Mitch Setterman. Also pictured (far left) is MSOE’s Roscoe. Dimensions Spring 2009
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Opportunity Conference
MSOE’s 29th annual Opportunity Conference was held in November. Teams from Wisconsin and Illinois demonstrated excellence in the areas of computers, mathematics and science in the competition. Whitefish Bay (Wis.) High School and Stoughton (Wis.) High School tied for first place in the computer competition. Whitefish Bay High School won the math competition and Vernon Hills (Ill.) High School won the science competition.
Left to right: Dr. Steven Bialek, Rader School of Business chairman; Andrew Bublitz; Nathan Grams; Brian Wallace; Dr. Samantha Jacques, biomedical engineering program director.
MSOE Business Plan Competition A team of senior engineering majors took first place in the third annual MSOE Business Plan Competition. The team received $1,500 for their wireless premature infant monitoring system designed to improve the care of neonatal infants. Congratulations to Andrew Bublitz, Nathan Grams and Brian Wallace. The competition is sponsored annually by MSOE’s Uihlein/Spitzer Center for Entrepreneurship and supported by MSOE’s Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network project grant. Science Olympiad
MSOE hosts NFPA Fluid Power Challenge More than 80 eighth-graders took part in the National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA) Fluid Power Challenge at MSOE in December. The competition challenged students to solve an engineering problem using fluid power technology. The students designed mechanisms to pick an object from one platform, rotate it and place it on another. New scholarship The Thomas J. Stobbs ’85/TLX Technologies Memorial Scholarship has been established at MSOE in memory of its namesake. Students seeking a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology are eligible to apply for the $3,000 renewable scholarship, which also includes a paid internship at TLX Technologies. Stobbs was one of the founders of TLX Technologies. More information is available from the Financial Aid Office.
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The MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling (CBM) works closely with Science Olympiad, one of the premiere science competitions in the nation providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to more than 5,300 teams in 48 states. In November, the Midwest Science Olympiad Coaches Conference was held at MSOE. Approximately 75 middle and high school teachers attended to learn more about coaching a Science Olympiad team at their schools (photo above). The CBM recently developed the Protein Modeling event for Science Olympiad. In this national event, teams of two to three high school students learn about protein structure and function, and then use computer visualization and a minitoober (foam-covered wire) to fashion a physical model of a specific protein. Funding from Life Technologies and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Precollege Science Education Program will allow 2,500 teams nationwide to compete in this event in the 2009-2010 academic year.
Students engineer national championship
On the Move
Left to right: Chad Kucik, Derek Burdick, Jamie Zimdahl, coach Robert Lemke, associate professor, Josh Wilsmann, Ryan Mack and Chris Cichon traveled to San Diego, where they won the Design-Build national championship.
MSOE Architectural Engineering and Construction Management students won the Design-Build national championship at the Associated General Contractors national student competition in San Diego on March 5. They prepared an architectural design, construction estimate, construction schedule and sustainable design plan for an $80 million Colorado History Museum, and gave a presentation to a panel of professionals—all within a 30-hour period. “MSOE was a well-oiled machine that you could see worked exceptionally well together,” said Brian Hansen, competition judge. In the past 10 years, MSOE’s team has won nine regional championships; had eight national top-three finishes; and won the national championship twice. This year they competed against Iowa State University, Texas A&M and Arizona State University, among others.
Student wins photo contest Troy Giljohann, management information systems junior, won the APPA/Facebook campus photo contest with his photo of the MSOE Raiders hockey team playing in the Kern Center. Giljohann won $500 for his photo, which was featured in APPA’s Facility Manager magazine, and MSOE received $2,000. APPA is an international association for educational facility managers. Giljohann beat out more than 300 submissions from Michigan State and University of Florida, among others.
New Staff Athletics Sally DuPont, Administrative Assistant Development and Alumni Affairs Jonathan Kowalski, Development Director Enrollment Management Matthew Martin, Admission Counselor Facilities Thomas Barsokine, Maintenance Jonathan Kowalski Technician Wendy Grablewski, Custodian Michael Haase, Maintenance Technician James Schwartz-Ridgeway, Custodian Lyterrell Stokes, Custodian Paul Szepi, Maintenance Technician Financial Aid Angela Sarni, Financial Aid Counselor Mechanical Engineering James Yauch, Lab Technician Project Lead The Way Steven K. Salter, Director Steven K. Salter Student Life Elizabeth Gridley, Coordinator of University Disability Services and Women’s Connections. TRiO Kelly Harrigan, Instructional Coordinator Becky Jeffers, Upward Bound Counseling Coordinator WMSE Dori Zori, Underwriting Director
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New Faculty Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Michael McGann, Lecturer Emad Nadi, Lecturer Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dr. Ruven Brooks, Adjunct Assistant Professor School of Nursing Molly A. Hendricks ’04, Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor Erin E. Quinnell ’07, Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor Physics and Chemistry Eryn L. Hassemer, Lecturer
Dori Zori
Find more highlights and news stories in the Newsroom at www.msoe.edu/newsroom.
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Faculty Feature
Mathematics Department chair makes a lasting impression Dr. Karl David does not like to grade papers. “Ask any of my students, I’m the slowest grader around,” joked David. “For me, teaching is about interacting with students and helping them one-on-one after class or during office hours. It’s about making sure they connected with the lecture, not about grading papers,” he explained. David, who is the chair of MSOE’s Mathematics Department, moved to Milwaukee with his wife ten years ago. He previously taught at Wells College in New York, a small liberal arts college. David became the department chair at MSOE after two years of teaching. Admittedly, the transition from teaching at a women’s-only (at the time) liberal arts college to a mostly male, technology-focused university took some getting used to for David. “I struggled with it at first,” said David, “but I enjoy teaching a mixture of classes for engineering, nursing and business students. I like to reach a wider audience.”
“For me, teaching is about interacting with students and helping them one-on-one after class or during office hours.” For David, watching students grow and become successful is a rewarding aspect of his job. “I like to tour the senior projects at the end of the year. I love to see a student who I had as a freshman give a really polished presentation on a complicated matter. It makes me feel confident and proud to know that that student will do a good job in his or her career. MSOE educates our students to work hard and be independent. The students have a lot of responsibility for doing things on their own, more so than at most other universities.” In his spare time, David enjoys bird watching, spending time with his wife and working on Sudoku and crossword puzzles. He has honed his artistic talents by acting, taking adult piano lessons and singing in a chorus. Currently he spends a lot of time at the gym and works with a personal trainer. “She gives me the same advice about my diet that my wife has for years, but I guess I have to pay for it to feel accountable!”
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One on One: What is the last book you read? The Singing Life of Birds by Donald Kroodsma. What can a student do to get on your bad side?
Raise their hand and ask me, “When will I ever use this?” Career responsibilities change quickly and you have no idea what you might be responsible for 10 or 15 years from now. It’s important to be broadly educated. What can a student do to get on your good side? Smile and work hard. What is your favorite thing to do in Milwaukee? A perfect day for me would be going to an MSOE basketball game with my wife, then eating dinner at Eagan’s on Water and maybe going to the opera or symphony afterwards. What is the best advice you’ve ever gotten? Listen more often to my wife. She probably knows me better than I do myself, and whenever I don’t take her advice, I usually end up regretting it!
Grohmann Museum
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Wisconsin at Work: Thorsten Lindberg Paintings and Drawings Thorsten Lindberg (American, 1878-1950) was a Wisconsin artist who flourished during the 1930s and 40s completing paintings as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Many artists contributed to the WPA, and many local artists saw their careers develop and transform during this time. Lindberg in particular documented the work of human industry, particularly that of rural Wisconsin and Milwaukee, in several large-scale paintings and sketches from the Milwaukee County Historical Society. The murals featured in Wisconsin at Work, currently on display at the Grohmann Museum, were commissioned by the Milwaukee Public Museum from 1937 to 1940. They are but a fraction of the murals that were produced by Lindberg, detailing Milwaukee, Wisconsin, international industries and historic events. Also featured are a number of drawings documenting the creation of Milwaukee’s Park System. This exhibit runs through Aug. 14, 2009. Don’t miss the upcoming exhibit, Midwest Murals: Joe Jones and J.B. Turnbull from the Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University, Sept. 4 – Dec. 6, 2009. Enjoy scenes of agriculture from the Midwest in the 1930s as depicted in large scale murals by two of the most prominent regional painters of their time.
Experience the most comprehensive collection depicting the history of individual labor, trades, industry and technology with Man at Work: 400 Years in Paintings and Bronzes. This full-color, hardcover book is newly updated with additional text and photography—a beautiful addition to any collection. To order, visit www.bookstore.msoe.edu, call (414) 277-7173 or purchase at the Grohmann Museum gift shop.
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Winter Commencement More than 35 students became MSOE graduates at the 2009 Winter Commencement on Saturday, Feb. 28. “Thanks to MSOE’s Working Professionals program, a 45-year-old is able to work full time and get a world-class degree,” said class respondent Steven Van Camp. He completed most of his Bachelor of Science in Management course work at MSOE’s Fox Valley outreach campus and through the Business Excellence Consortium. Edgar Hotchkin ’51, retired founder of Anchor West Financial, received the Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree. Hotchkin received a degree in electrical engineering from MSOE and, after holding engineering positions at Davies Laboratories, IBM, Midwestern Instruments and more, developed a successful real estate business in Glendale, Calif.
Mechanical engineering graduate Chelsey Jelinski posed for pictures with Paul Michael, research chemist in the Fluid Power Institute™. Jelinski graduated with honors and was nominated “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.”
Class respondent Steven Van Camp spoke proudly of his MSOE education and the benefits he has already reaped.
Left to right: Dr. John A. Mellowes, chairman of the Board of Regents; Dr. Owe Petersen, department chair, electrical engineering and computer science; Dr. Edgar Hotchkin ’51, honorary degree recipient; David Doerr, MSOE Regent.
MSOE’s student-run symphony orchestra provided music during the 2009 Winter Commencement.
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“We will forever remember this time with them, and we know that they will remember us.”
Two Weeks in Kenya MSOE nursing students find volunteer work life-changing Just because MSOE students get a twoweek break for the holidays doesn’t mean that they stop working. Take for example nursing students Cathy Brabeck and Kristine Radtke Norris. Together with Project Kenya, a nonprofit organization based out of Jackson, Wis., they traveled to Kenya to help provide medical assistance to several poor, struggling communities throughout the country. “I have always wanted to go to Africa, and I would like to work in international health when I Kristine Radtke Norris and Cathy Brabeck. graduate,” said Radtke Norris. Brabeck’s objective was to use the skills she learned at MSOE to help as best she could, and to visit a Third World country to experience health care in a completely different culture. Using the skills they learned in classes and labs on campus, the students were able to practice basic health assessments, read vital signs, assist in distributing medication and provide support and attention. “The most rewarding experience was playing with children in Nairobi and giving them much needed hugs and kisses. They often times don’t receive the love and care they so desperately need,” said Radtke Norris. Both students received hands-on experience and learned valuable lessons while in Africa. “We learned how to work around the language barrier, how to assess skin conditions on darker skin, and learned the signs and symptoms of various tropical diseases like malaria. We also became aware of the many things that we as Americans take for granted, including clean water,” said Brabeck. For anyone interested in more information, please visit www.project-kenya.org. While both students recommend this type of experience, it wasn’t easy. “The trip was physically, mentally and emotionally challenging. It took a lot out of us and the recovery process has been very difficult,” noted Radtke Norris. “But we learned a lot and made a really big difference in the lives of many adults and children. We will forever remember this time with them, and we know that they will remember us.” Dimensions Spring 2009
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Catalyst for Future Success
Opportunity Conference
Future City competition
SMART Teams competition
Rube Goldberg competition
MSOE students volunteered at Westside Academy II to help with multimedia presentations.
National Engineers Week Future City competition
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Generation Next Deciding where to go to college and what to major in is not easy. A recent study by the American Society for Quality found that 85 percent of students aged eight to 17 are not interested in a career in engineering. Of those surveyed, 44 percent simply don’t know much about engineering. MSOE is working to change that. It’s no secret that MSOE alumni lead successful and rewarding careers, but how did they get interested in their fields in the first place? To introduce younger generations to engineering and its exciting career opportunities, MSOE has long partnered with area junior high and high schools through a number of different programs and competitions. These programs reach out to bright, talented students who wouldn’t otherwise consider a career in engineering. In the Students Modeling A Research Topic (SMART) Teams program, offered through MSOE’s Center for BioMolecular Modeling, high school students are paired with local research scientists to learn about protein structures. They use software to generate virtual images of proteins and create a model of the protein using MSOE’s Rapid Prototyping Center. This program introduces high school students to science and biomolecular engineering and enables them to meet someone in the field and work in a real laboratory setting. “It provides multiple venues for students with different learning styles and intelligences,” said SMART Teams coach David Stack. MSOE’s Upward Bound (UB) program helps qualified area high school students find academic success in high school and prepare them for success in college. MSOE students help participants with homework and developing academic skills throughout the school year. During the summer, UB students live on campus
for six weeks and take courses in math, science, language arts and study skills. MSOE students serve as UB tutors and counselors and live in the residence halls with the high school students. Competitions are another way MSOE attracts high school students to campus. The Opportunity Conference puts students’ computer, math and science skills to the test in a team competition. MSOE also hosts the Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) competition for high school students from across the country to prove who can use their knowledge of math, chemistry, physics, biology and computer applications best in a real-world situation. Hundreds of thousands of students across the country are introduced to engineering in their middle and high schools through Project Lead The Way (PLTW). This national program addresses the country’s increasing shortage of engineers, and MSOE is the National Affiliate University of PLTW in Wisconsin. Teachers come to MSOE each summer to learn the PLTW curriculum, and they return to their schools to teach these engineering courses. Every year hundreds of high school students explore a world of career opportunities through MSOE’s summer camps: Discover the Possibilities and Focus on the Possibilities. They learn
how engineering, business and nursing work in the real world and experience college life for a week. It is through these programs, and many more, that MSOE seeks to promote engineering, business and nursing careers to middle- and high-school students who wouldn’t necessarily consider them. These programs not only get younger students excited about rewarding, in-demand careers, but they also address the critical shortage of engineers, nurses and business leaders this country faces.
Additional programs sponsored by MSOE: College Readiness 21 Construction Challenge Entrepreneur and Business Strategy Competition FIRST Robotics Competition Fluid Power Challenge Math Counts MEDAL Career Exploration Series Open Houses Raider Days Science Bowl Science Olympiad Shadow Days Women’s Weekend
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Quick Takes
MSOE celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. day in January. During the opening ceremony, students (left to right) Maya Bates, Jeff Chan, Catherine Weitenbeck, Akshat Vasudev and Mike Carrillo lit a candle while listening to an excerpt of a recording of Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
Students handed out hot chocolate to passersby on a cold day in February as part of SUB-Zero days sponsored by the Student Union Board. The weeklong event offered students a break from mid-winter drudgery and featured fun events like a mini-golf course in the Campus Center and chances to ride Segways.
Brian Rinke ’95 AE, ’07 MSST (right) with The Matrix Group Engineering Consultants spoke to students at the Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Department’s annual Career Night. Students met potential employers from 36 top businesses, including Siemens Building Technologies and X-nth, who were looking for a wide variety of experience levels for both internships and full-time positions.
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Students kicked off Homecoming week with a march through downtown Milwaukee finishing at the Kern Center to watch the MSOE Raiders hockey team take on Adrian College.
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MSOE’s Theatre Troupe presented the play “The Pirates of the Great Lakes” in December, a comedy about a man who makes a deal with a pirate to save his family business.
MSOE men’s basketball hosted the third Engineers Classic basketball tournament in November, which featured four of the nation’s most prominent engineering institutions. MSOE defeated Rensselaer Polytechnic (RPI), and MIT moved past Rose Hulman for their places in the championship game. MSOE won the championship for the first time, beating MIT 69-64. Rose Hulman won the consolation game against RPI by a score of 67-63.
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Rockford (Ill.) Auburn High School won the Wisconsin Regional Championship of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl ® held at MSOE in January. They will travel to Washington, D.C., to compete against 67 other regional winners. Left to right: Coach Jim Parker, Christian Zarnke, Jordan Hoffmann, Zahed Haseeb, Ian Douglass and Sivia Sundaram.
The Society of Model Engineers (SOME) hosted their annual Train Time show in March. Families gathered in the CC building to view trains of all scales built by local railroad clubs.
Local golf pro Mike Vance worked with biomedical engineering students on a research project for Dr. Fennigkoh’s Biomechanics class. Students Dave Brody, Matt LaValley, Dan Miller, Olaf Rogness and Dan Van Domelen joined forces with local custom club fitter Henry Fink of Tee To Green in New Berlin, Wis., to assess the effects of wrist angle on a golf swing.
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WMSE 91.7 FM raised more than $32,000 at the 7th Annual Rockabilly Chili contest, which featured more than 50 varieties of chili. More than 2,000 people gathered in the Kern Center to vote for the following winners: Best Meat Chili: Old German Beer Hall; Best Vegetarian Chili: Riverwest Co-Op; Best Heat: Bremen Café.
Students had many activities and contests to choose from during St. Patrick’s week in March. (Left) Jordan Balcerzak ME, competed in the Engineering O’lympics to build the tallest structure out of pasta and marshmallows. (Above) Freshmen Jon Collins and Jeff Scarpelli, “Team Waldo,” worked to build a device used to protect an egg during a three-story fall as part of the St. Patrick’s egg drop competition.
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Raiders’ Wrap-up
Women’s basketball has first .500 season MSOE women’s basketball had the most wins in a season and garnered its first .500 record. Head coach Jessica Ott turned around a 1-24 team from last year to a team that was 13-13 overall and made the Northern Athletic Conference (NAC) playoffs for the first time. For her effort, the conference coaches honored her as the 2008-09 NAC Coach of the Year. The team accumulated a 10-8 conference record and placed third in the NAC South Division. Freshman forward Carol Cayo was named the NAC Rookie of the Year, and was on the All Rookie team and a second team All NAC selection. For the season, Cayo averaged double-double figures: 13.4 points per game and 11.3 rebounds. She finished the year eighth in the nation in blocks (3.5) and 25th in the nation for rebounds. With an average of 12.6 points per game, freshman guard Megan Syverson joined Cayo on the All Rookie team. Marguerite Wellstein was chosen to the NAC All Sportsmanship team.
Carol Cayo
Men’s basketball wins Engineers Classic; garners first 18-win season
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The third time’s a charm for the MSOE men’s basketball team as they won the third Milwaukee Engineers Classic after finishing second the previous two tries. The 69-64 victory over MIT was highlighted by Jamel Sabree’s 29point effort, giving him the Most Valuable Player honors. The Raiders finished the season with an 18-8 mark, the team’s best record ever. Under head coach Brian Miller, they carried an 11-5 NAC record and placed second among NAC South Division opponents. Austin Meier and Jeremy Off were named to the NAC first and second team, respectively. Andy Voigt was selected to the NAC All Sportsmanship team. Meier averaged 13.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game in conference contests. He is also ranked ninth in the nation with 84 steals and an average 3.2 steals per game. Off averaged 14.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per game against NAC competition, and is second in the nation with a 67.3 field goal percentage.
Wrestling does well in championships
Virgil Pope
Raiders walking wounded fall in conference finals Despite injuries and sickness, the Raiders were able to will their way into the conference finals, before bowing to nationally ranked Adrian College in the title game. To get there, the Raiders overcame a first round struggle by defeating Minnesota–Crookston in a tightly contested battle. In the semifinals, the Raiders played with only 11 healthy position players (non-goalies) to defeat Lawrence 3-2 and advance to the Harris Cup final. Michael Soik and Jason Woll were named to the All Tournament team. The Raiders finished their season with a 15-12-2 overall record. Their 12-7-1 MCHA South Division record was good enough for a second place finish in the division, third overall among conference teams. Other individuals recognized by the conference were Woll and Stephen Smiddy, who were named to the 12person All MCHA team. This was Woll’s fourth time receiving the honor, while it is Smiddy’s first selection. Freshmen selected to the league’s All Rookie team were Brock King, Ryno Linder and Connor Toomey.
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Virgil Pope became the fourth wrestler in MSOE history to participate at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships. Wrestling at 141 pounds, he competed against two eventual All Americans at the meet. At the Great Lakes Regional, Pope took third place in the 141-pound division and was voted by the coaches to one of six at-large qualifiers to the NCAA tournament. Pope was the first MSOE wrestler to make the trip to nationals since 2004. Other Raiders that fared well at regionals include Matt Olsen, who placed fifth overall in the 165-pound division, while Sammy Deligio (125) and Adam Chaulklin (174) each won one match on the day. The Raiders claimed a third place finish at the 2009 Northern Wrestling Association Championship. Joel Vande Boom, wrestling at 157 pounds, defeated a nationally ranked opponent to win the crown, and was honored as the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. Teammate Pope won the 141-pound weight class. Coach Kevin Morin was chosen by his peers as the conference Coach of the Year, while Vande Boom was selected by the National Wrestling Coaches Association to receive Academic All American honors.
Cincinnati Cyclones sign Jason Woll MSOE hockey defenseman Jason Woll was signed to the 2008 Kelly Cup champions, the Cincinnati Cyclones. Woll, 24, has begun his professional hockey career, and will graduate this fall with a B.S. in business. The Cyclones are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators. Dimensions Spring 2009
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Steve Redlich EE, regional sales manager, OTTO Engineering Inc., Carpentersville, Ill.
Tim Bulgrin AE, electrical engineer, Goetting & Associates, Austin, Texas
John Zuk MET, director of application development center, Mack Molding Co., Burlington, Vt.
Daniel Schmidt ME, global R&D director, materials engineering, Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich.
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New Assignments
Curtis Olsen ABCET, ’84 MSEM, managing director, Axenic Enterprise, Camarillo, Calif.
1982 Michael Brucki EET, director of global operations – quality, NCR Corp., Dayton, Ohio James Guirsch ECET, agent, Compass Insurance Group, Milwaukee
1983 Edwin Neckar ETM, chief mechanical engineer/planner, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Madison, Wis.
1985 Kevin Schuld EET, director of assembly technology, IPC Association, Bannockburn, Ill.
1986 Kurt Spilger ME, associate III, Booz Allen Hamilton, Bellbrook, Ohio
David Garski ME, engineering manager, Magline Inc, Pinconning, Mich.
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1995 Kevin Denton EE, attorney, Law Office of Kevin Denton, San Diego
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Richard Sievert MET, director-Asia business development, Husco International Inc., Waukesha, Wis.
Jacklyn Bohman BE, engineering intern, Milwaukee VA Medical Center, Milwaukee
1996
Monica (Wiermanski) Cain NU, nurse clinician, American Family Children’s Hospital, Madison, Wis.
Susan Lasecki AE, MSST, senior project manager, Symbiont, West Allis, Wis.
1997 Sandra (Garbisch) Howe IEMS, manufacturing engineer, Graco Inc., Rogers, Minn.
1998 David Dahleen MSE, senior manufacturing engineer, Manitowoc Cranes Inc., Manitowoc, Wis.
1989 Nannette Wellstein BSM, human resources manager, Sisters of St. Dominic – Siena Center, Racine, Wis.
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Scott Hartman EE, vice-president of corporate outsourcing, Regus Group, Addison, Texas
Jayme (Lang) Radomski AE, director of employee development, Reserve Advisors, Milwaukee
Matthew Jacobson B&CS, interactive marketing specialist, Pinstripe, Brookfield, Wis.
Ilene Jauquet IE, manufacturing systems engineer, P&H Mining Equipment Corp., Milwaukee
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Matthew Payne BSM, network engineer III, Foley & Lardner LLP, Milwaukee
2007 Albert Ottow CM, field superintendent, FJA Christiansen Roofing, Milwaukee
2008 Andrea Batzler NU, registered nurse, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee Elizabeth (Butek) Beasley MSEM, project engineer, Pro-Health Care, Waukesha, Wis. Andrew Bronson BSM, services coordinator, Wisconsin Innkeepers Association, Brookfield, Wis.
William Demshar CM, estimator, MSI General, Oconomowoc, Wis.
Brett Duebner NU, registered nurse, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Ill.
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Amanda Endres AE, MSST, structural engineer, Canon Design, St. Louis
Richard Showers MSEM, director of product management – walk-in division, Manitowoc Foodservice, Manitowoc, Wis.
Brad Felber BSM, vice-president – industrial group, Price Engineering Co. Inc., Hartland, Wis.
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Robert Geboy SE, software engineer, Metavante, Milwaukee
Leah Leja NU, registered nurse, Kadlec Medical Center, Richland, Wash.
Gregory Heise NU, surgical ICU nurse, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee
Amir Mahmoud MET, sales application engineer / account manager, The Edward D. Newell Co., Bristol, Wis.
Travis Hoffman MIS, information systems technician, Horizon Retail Construction Inc., Racine, Wis.
Tyler Malzahn AE, electrical designer, X-nth, Milwaukee
Paul Hoormann EET, electrical controls engineer, HK Systems Inc., New Berlin, Wis.
Jonathan McIntire EE, electrical engineer I, KHS, Waukesha, Wis.
Tim Triscari MET, manufacturing engineer, Bucyrus International, Milwaukee Matthew Wanke MIS, support services analyst, Red Prairie Corp., Waukesha, Wis. Jeffrey Weaver MSEM, quality engineer, Boeing Co., St. Louis
Jenny Pfaff ME, design engineer, The Matrix Group, Milwaukee
Marriage Announcements
Andrew Jarosinski BSM, aviation directorate support, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Madison, Wis.
Cory Powers AE, plumbing designer, HGA, Milwaukee
Paul England ’96 CE, was married to Lorrie Brown on Oct. 11, 2008.
Cedric Leach IE, dock engineer, FedEx Smartpost, New Berlin, Wis.
Christopher Riedl EET, electrical engineer, LS Research LLC, Cedarburg, Wis.
David Hohensee ’96 BE, was married to Katy O’Leary on Oct. 10, 2008.
Scott Leis MET, manufacturing engineer, M-B Companies Inc., Chilton, Wis.
Steven Schumacher EE, electrical engineer, HGA, Milwaukee
Hendrik Jaeger ME, engineer, Shell Global Solutions, Gummersbach, Germany
Thomas Smith ’00 BE, was married to Whitney Widder on Sept. 27, 2008. Suzannah Klug ’01 AE, was married to Alex Deneau on Sept. 12, 2008.
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Kristin Okruhlica NU, registered nurse, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee
Michael Sobczak MET, manufacturing engineer, Silgan Container, Oconomowoc, Wis.
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION FAIR MSOE alumni and friends joined industry leaders at the Rockwell Automation Fair in Nashville. Present at the event were (left to right) Ghulam Khan ’05, Kou Vang ’04 and Phil Kaufman.
Many alumni gathered at the event, including (left to right) Todd Sauve ’89, Rick Hoadley and Roman Lichon ’73.
The event was an opportunity for guests to meet Rockwell Automation scholars, network, socialize and learn about the newest and best innovations in automation technology. Left to right: Kristin Tiarks, MSOE Corporation Member Neal Wunderlich ’74, Dr. Steve Williams, EE program director.
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Alum serves his country and his future “I’m an engineer with a math minor, which is ironic because I hate math,” joked Thomas Simmons ’08 ME. Simmons knew he wanted to be an engineer, saying “I’ve always been interested in learning why and how things work the way they do.” But he wasn’t always sure how he would pay for his education. To help offset tuition, Simmons joined the Army and was stationed in Iraq during 2003. When asked what kept him motivated while overseas, Simmons remarked, “I knew I wanted to get home and go to college and be the first in my
of thought is often defined by a single, instantaneous action.” According to Simmons, “This is the same saying I told troops who were in my command, who looked to me for answers and guidance. What this means to me is that you can plan and plot and scheme and think on a subject for as long as you want, but it means nothing if you do not act to make it happen. Without taking action, a lifetime of thought means nothing.” For someone who risked his life for his education, Simmons seems to have a knack for educating others.
“All of my classes had a world-use focus, and all of my professors had real-world experience that they related in the classroom.” family to get a degree, but it was more about everyone else. My main concern was making sure nobody in my troop got hurt.” Simmons’ time in the military gave him valuable real-world experience, similarly he appreciates MSOE’s applications-on focus. “All of my classes had a world-use focus, and all of my professors had real-world experience that they related in the classroom. They reinforced what they taught, instead of just giving us a problem to work on. There’s lot of hands-on experience that I wouldn’t have gotten at another university,” he noted. There is a saying Simmons carried with him during his time in Iraq, which states “The eternity
Thomas Simmons ’08 (left) and a fellow soldier relaxed for the camera while stationed in Iraq.
Michael Libby ’01 EE, was married to Cari Icenogle on July 5, 2008.
Thomas Hoppert ’05 AE, was married to Kimberly Chlan on July 19, 2008.
Birth Announcements
Kristine Rauch ’01 IE, was married to Dr. Keith Ellis on June 14, 2008.
Michael Marty ’05 ME, was married to Ruth Herbst on Aug. 16, 2008.
To Susan and Thomas Freise ’88 ME, a daughter, Hannah, born Feb. 28, 2008.
Edward Thompson ’01 ME, was married to Ellen Wiese on Oct. 18, 2008.
Annie Latzig ’06 AE, was married to Bradley Johnson on Jan. 3, 2009.
To Amy and Mark Simons ’95 B&CS, a son, Benjamin, born Aug. 19, 2008.
Jonathan Eklund ’02 CE, was married to Diana Goluch on Oct. 9, 2008.
Jennifer Wisniewski ’07 MSEM, was married to Tom Misiewicz on Nov. 8, 2008.
To Marcia and Nathan Gurgel ’99 BE, a daughter, Gwyneth, born Sept. 4, 2008.
Tamara Mauer ’03 AE/CM, was married to Jesse Ames on Oct. 18, 2008. Eric Strangeway ’03 EE, was married to Amy Roon on Oct. 4, 2008.
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Ashley Harmeyer ’08 NU, was married to Robert Haas Jr. on Aug. 23, 2008.
To Laura (Schneider) ’99 AE and Josh ’01 CE Toepfer, a son, Benjamin, born Feb. 15, 2008.
Adam Patterson ’08 SE, was married to Rachel Martin on Aug. 16, 2008.
To Brian ’00 AE and Shari (Gorr) ’02 CE Hess, a son, Jacob, born Oct. 6, 2008.
To Anna and Garrett Ebey ’01 ME, a daughter, Audrey, born Dec. 10, 2008.
To Rosanne and Daniel Tetzlaff ’05 CE, a son, Elliot, born Sept. 3, 2008.
To Jill and Matt Lininger ’01 AE, a son, Alexander, born Sept. 30, 2008.
To Melissa and Ronald Covert ’07 ME, a daughter, Naomi, born Dec. 18, 2008.
To Shannon and Rick Brooks ’03 EE, a son, Parker, born Oct. 8, 2008. To Jayme (Lang) ’03 AE, ’04 MSEV and Matthew Radomski ’04 IE, a son, Gabriel Matthew, born Oct. 24, 2008. To Brooke and Seth Patin ’05 CE, a daughter, Emma, born March 22, 2008.
Achievements Richard Losee, P.E. ’76 ABCET, received LEED accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council. Thomas Terrill ’98 CE, received a master’s degree in software engineering, summa cum laude, from Carnegie Mellon University in August 2008.
To Anne and Christopher Schlies ’99 EET, a daughter Caroline Elizabeth, born Feb. 9, 2008.
To Jason and Monica (Wiermanski) Cain ’05 NU, a daughter, Felicity Hope, born Jan. 10, 2008.
To Vanessa and Anthony Janke ’02 EE, a son, Talan, born Oct. 19, 2007.
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To Jeffrey and Laurel (Ward) Jones ’05 CM, a son, Jayden, born Aug. 2, 2008, seen here with his older brother Keeden.
Rupesh Agrawal ’99 CE, was named by Milwaukee Magazine as one of 36 young Milwaukeeans who will help lead the city into the future. He also earned a spot on the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s “Future 50” list.
To Michelle and Chadwick Beeler ’05 AE, a daughter, Hailey Michelle (right), born Oct. 1, 2008, and to Laura and Jason LaRosh ’05 AE, a daughter, Aleena (left), born Nov. 11, 2008.
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Brian Barker ’99 BE, received a master’s degree in medical informatics from MSOE in November 2008. Eric Modrynski ’00 MFG, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2008.
Philip Nemeth ’01 ME, received a master’s degree in global automotive and manufacturing engineering from the University of Michigan in December 2008.
Heather Turner-Loth ’01 AECM, was named Project Director of 2008 by MSI General Corp. of Oconomowoc, Wis. Garth Van Deslunt ’01 MFG, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2008.
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SKATE MSOE alumni had a chance to bring family and friends to the Kern Center and skate with members of the MSOE hockey team after their game against Northland College.
Guests enjoyed a complimentary chili bar and a host of other delicious goodies.
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Ray Kolp ’60 BEE Richard LaBerge ’60 BA Richard Jagodinski ’66 AIM Donald Pieper ’66 EE Charles Albion ’68 ME Joseph Klingseisen ’72 AIM Gregory Orzal ’73 MET, FPET Edward Schenk ’75 BIM Ester Winski ’76 AIM
Sheku Kamara ’00, manager of operations of MSOE’s Rapid Prototyping Center (RPC), spoke to a guest during an Alumni 5th Thursday event and open house at the new RPC facility in Krueger Hall.
John Fico ’02 MSEM, recently completed Design for Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Joseph Roethle ’03 ME, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2008. Eric Strangeway ’03 EE, earned his Professional Engineer license from the state of Wisconsin in 2008. Brenda (Herther) Wittrock ’03 IE, received a master’s degree in business administration from Marquette University in 2008. Robert B. Thomas ’04 CE, received a master’s degree in business administration from Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia in 2008.
Noboru Iwami ’50 EEP Arthur Johnston ’50 EEE Thomas Griffin ’51 RHACT Donald Wehmeyer ’52 ELTNT Albert Yarzebinski ’53 RTT Robert Dega ’54 RTS Dale Heidenreich ’54 RTT Christian Norberg ’54 RTT Thomas Giebel ’56 ACT Donald Grassell ’57 EEE Charles Salkowski ’57 ME Donna Albrecht ’58 NU Richard Kaufmann ’58 ACT
Thomas Burns, MSOE Regent Emeritus and past president of Heinemann’s Restaurants, passed away Jan. 28, 2009. He was involved in many civic activities in Milwaukee and Thomas Burns was a prolific inventor. He invented a solar oven and traveled to Third World countries with his wife Betty, teaching locals how to cook using the sun.
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David Cote ’88 EE David Ebenhoeh ’94 MET
Dorothy Holz, wife of Jerome Holz, MSOE Corporation member, passed away Jan. 10, 2009. Dorothy helped to establish the Jerome & Dorothy Holz Family Foundation, which provides financial aid to MSOE students.
Kathlyn Videkovich ’06 AE, received a master’s degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University in 2008.
In Memory Charles Bertermann ’36 WELD Elaine (Wildrick) Miller ’37 NU Delbert Bonville ’42 CRE Arthur Lindquist ’42 EEP Arnold J. Arnold ’43 EEP Werner Brunner ’45 WELD Carroll Campbell ’46 RHAC Kenneth Stenulson ’46 RHACT Richard Mamayek ’47 RHACT Frank “Dick” Cerk ’48 ELTNT Leif Strand ’49 CPE
Left to right: Mary Kuhn, Jim Rau, Matthew Rau ’04 AE/CM, and Barb Rau enjoyed the reception during a Valentine’s Day alumni event, which included dinner and a trip to the Titanic exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
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July 10-12, 2009 Summer is just around the corner, which means Summer in the City will be here soon! Reunite with old friends and meet fellow MSOE alumni during the annual fun-filled reunion weekend. Take a tour of the Harley-Davidson Museum led by members of Harley-Davidson’s engineering department and archives staff; attend seminars by the Rader School of Business faculty; attend Bastille Days held adjacent to campus; enjoy a picnic at the Murphy House in Belgium, Wis.; tour the Grohmann Museum; and relax on a fiesta and margarita cruise. After a six year hiatus, the Great Circus Parade returns to downtown Milwaukee with a full line-up of clowns, horse drawn wagons, bands, circus animals and more! Reserved seating will be available for MSOE alumni. The classes of ’59 and ’84 from MSOE and MCGHSN will be honored, as will MSOE Regent John Duncan (see page 3), who will receive the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. Watch your mailbox or visit the alumni section of the MSOE Web site for more details.