DIMENSIONS MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MAGAZINE
Expanding Horizons
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Summer Session begins New student registration2 Great Books Dinner and Discussion Series: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski3 14 President’s Golf Outing, Oconomowoc Golf Club3 14–17 New student registration2 20–July 2 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Summer Training Institute4
PLTW Summer Training Institute4 Working Professional Open House6 Waukesha Information Session for Working Professionals at MRA Conference Center in Waukesha, Wis.6 Fox Valley Information Session for Working Professionals at Best Western Bridgewood Resort Hotel in Neenah, Wis.6 Regents’ Golf Outing3
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
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Independence Day observance – campus offices closed Summer in the City alumni reunion3 Discover the Possibilities I Summer Program for high school students2 Private College Week2 Second Annual 91.7 FM WMSE Radio Summer Camp1 Open House2 Discover the Possibilities II Summer Program for high school students2 Focus on Business Summer Program for high school students2 Focus on Nursing I Summer Program for high school students2 Focus on the Possibilities: Engineering Summer Program for high school students2 Focus on Nursing II Summer Program for high school students2 Board of Regents’ meeting5
Business Excellence Consortium (BEC) calendar available at www.bec.msoe.edu/schedule or call (800) 321-6763
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On the Cover
Architectural engineering major Jordan Wilkens, who competes with the Waukesha Thunder Wheelchair Basketball team, gets some practice with the help of nursing senior Amanda Reda. Learn more about Wilkens, and other MSOE students who have interesting hobbies outside of the classroom, on page 14.
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: Karl Boettcher, Dr. Eric Durant, Tim Finnegan, Troy Giljohann, Deborah Kranitz, Paul Roberts, Cathy Varebrook
Contents Volume 24, No. 1
Spring 2010
Permission to reprint, in whole or in part, articles contained in this publication is hereby granted,
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President’s Message
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Spotlight on Leadership John Splude, MSOE Regent, Executive Chairman of HK Systems
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Highlights
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Focus on Grohmann Museum Working Wisconsin: Selections from the Museum of Wisconsin Art
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Faculty Feature Dr. John Zachar P.E., Professor, Architectural Engineering Program Director, Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Department
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Quick Takes
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St. Pat’s Week
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Creative Outlets
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MSOE: Combining Academics With Workforce Development
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Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Senior Design and Career Night
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Commencement
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Raiders’ Wrap-Up
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Alumni Roll Call
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Back Cover: Alumni Directory
President’s Message
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Patrick W. Cavanagh ’75 (left), president and CEO of Williams Controls and Dr. Hermann Viets
It is always a great pleasure to meet alumni and friends at various events. Most recently we held a tailgate event at a Milwaukee Brewers spring training game in Phoenix and a corporate reception sponsored by Williams Controls in Portland, Ore. Both were great successes, particularly due to the enthusiasm of our friends and alumni. It was great hearing from everyone about their achievements and careers. A critical element of MSOE’s success over many years has been the support of our friends and alumni. Our friends are usually attracted to MSOE by our role in the educational scene. Our supporters are often very familiar with our students and are impressed by their abilities and work ethic. Supporters appreciate the work we do preparing our graduates to do well for themselves, while simultaneously performing a great service for our nation. The need for our graduates has never been more critical than it is now. MSOE alumni have a personal understanding of the need for more high-caliber graduates like themselves. They have lived the process, put in the tremendous effort required and are reaping the rewards from their investment. To continue this process requires your participation. Please help us when you can. Your loyalty and support of MSOE makes our educational activities possible. The current economy has amplified the needs of our students and their families. You can be assured we will continue to be good stewards of your investment.
Sincerely,
Hermann Viets, Ph.D. President
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For a complete list of upcoming alumni events, visit www.msoe.edu/alumni/events_and_news
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Leading by example John Splude, MSOE Regent; Executive Chairman of HK Systems
“We need entrepreneurs who are willing to take risks and build companies here, and we need a system that encourages that growth.” Splude knows a thing or two about business, having led the purchase of HK Systems from its parent company Harnischfeger Industries in 1993 and serving as the company CEO and chairman for more than 20 years. HK Systems is the leading provider of integrated automated material handling and software solutions, addressing the synchronized flow of material and information throughout a company’s network. In addition, Splude spends a substantial amount of time giving back to the community. He serves on the boards of many organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Notre Dame Middle School, and is working to help improve the Milwaukee-area public school systems. “I enjoy working on anything that involves education. HK Systems has a mentoring program with South Milwaukee High School that includes one-on-one participation, which I think is ideal. Our goal is to provide support with day-to-day challenges inside and outside of the classroom.” Splude has this advice for young professionals: “You need a plan. You can’t just bounce around from job to job without an end goal for your life and career in mind. But you have to be realistic about what you can and cannot do, and sometimes you have to make tough choices.” In his free time, Splude enjoys collecting and driving fast cars, and spending time with his wife Mary. They have two grown children, Michelle and Robert, plus two grandchildren, Jack and Nathan.
John and Mary Splude with their grandsons Nathan (left) and Jack.
John Splude’s tips for success:
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John Splude, MSOE Regent and long-time driving force of HK Systems, has many ideas for how to kick-start the economy. “We have to generate new opportunities. We need entrepreneurs who are willing to take risks and build companies here, and we need a system that encourages that growth, such as education and tax reform. MSOE has many established programs that encourage leadership and entrepreneurship, including the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Business Plan Competition.”
• Don’t be afraid to fail. We need entrepreneurs who are willing to take risks and build companies. • Have a plan. Determine your end goal and how you want to get there. • Give back to your community.
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News Farewell, Dr. Frankowski Dr. Roger Frankowski, MSOE Vice President of Academics, is retiring July 31, 2010, after 42 years of service at the university. Frankowski will be honored during the Summer in the City alumni reunion weekend in July. Find details on page 28. If you can’t make it to Summer in the City, you can submit an e-mail or hand-written note that will be compiled into a scrapbook for Frankowski. Submit all correspondence to Sandra Everts, director of marketing and public affairs, 1025 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 or e-mail her at everts@msoe.edu. Frankowski joined the MSOE faculty in 1968, and in 2002 was appointed vice president of academics, after serving as chairman of the General Studies Department for 21 years. During his career, Frankowski also served as the North Central Association-Higher Learning Commission (NCA-HLC) liaison, the faculty representative to the NCAA, chairman of the Athletic Appeals Committee, and as an advisor to Tau Omega Mu and the Foreign Students Association. In 1986, he traveled to Washington, D.C. to help present Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to then Vice
President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush. Frankowski has an undergraduate degree in history and political science, a master’s in history, and both a master’s and doctorate in education administration and supervision, all from Marquette University. Frankowski has received several awards Dr. Roger Frankowski including the MSOE Oscar Werwath Distinguished Teacher Award in 1981, the MSOE Outstanding Mentor Award in 1991, Outstanding Young Men in America in 1972, Salgo-Noren Outstanding Educator in 1973 and Outstanding Educators in America in 1974. Frankowski is a member of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, American Society for Engineering Education, Society for Technical Communication and Association for Psychological Type. He has served on the Executive Board of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeast Wisconsin, the Bucyrus-Erie Scholarship Award Committee, and the MSOE Athletics Hall of Fame Committee.
National Teaching Award Blake Wentz received the National Teaching Award from the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC). Wentz is an assistant professor and construction management program director in the Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Department. Wentz was recognized for this Blake Wentz achievement at the ASC International Conference in Boston. The award recognizes Wentz’s contribution to construction education, excellence in teaching and dedication to the construction profession.
Van Walling (left), executive director of Engineers and Scientists of Milwaukee, presents Dr. Russell Meier with the Young Engineer of the Year Award.
Young Engineer of the Year Dr. Russell Meier has been named the 2009 Young Engineer of the Year by Engineers & Scientists of Milwaukee Inc. (ESM). Meier is an associate professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department. The award is presented annually to an outstanding contributor to the engineering profession from the greater Milwaukee area. Honorees are recognized for their work in raising the visibility of the profession and the region, while also serving as a role model to others who have or may select the engineering profession as a career.
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Distinguished Service Award Dr. Bass Abushakra, associate professor in the Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Department, received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. The award recognizes members of ASHRAE who have served the society faithfully and with Dr. Bass Abushakra distinction on committees or otherwise given freely of their time and talent on behalf of the society. Abushakra will receive the award, along with other recipients, during a plenary session in June at the 2010 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Albuquerque, N.M.
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MSOE Business Plan Competition An interdisciplinary team of biomedical engineering and business management majors took first place in the fourth annual MSOE Business Plan Competition. The team received $2,000 for their “Feedback Jack” CPR & Heimlich Training Manikin, designed to assist in CPR and Heimlich-maneuver training. The competition is sponsored by MSOE’s Uihlein/Spitzer Center for Entrepreneurship and supported by MSOE’s Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network (KEEN) project grant. Dr. Jeffrey Blessing, Rader School of Business, serves as Kern Fellow and competition coordinator. Congratulations to team members Ben Buckoski, biomedical engineering; Daniel Kreuger, business management; Vince Navarro, biomedical engineering; and Ashley Turner, biomedical engineering. Dr. John Gassert, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, and Professor Carol Mannino, Rader School of Business, advised the team.
Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej and Michael Siergiej
U.S. Olympic Hockey Congratulations to Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej, who won a silver medal with the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Jinelle is married to MSOE hockey player and student Michael Siergiej, and was the guest speaker at the MSOE Athletics Banquet in May.
Congratulations to team members (back row, left to right): Josh Halvorsen (team captain), Joe Lodde, Alex Schmude, Matt Lepper; ( front row): Kevin DePass (left) and Ryan Havron.
National champions! A team of architectural engineering and construction management students won the Preconstruction National Championship at the 23rd annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Student Competition. Since entering the competition in 1999, MSOE has had 14 top-three places in national student competitions and six national-championship teams. Few other universities in the country have experienced the consistent level of success demonstrated by MSOE. Students were challenged to develop estimates, schedules, sustainability analysis, cash flow analysis and project management solutions for a 15-story hotel renovation located in Hawaii. Dr. Jeong Woo was the team coach and Professor Robert Lemke prepared the students and assisted with fundraising efforts. Grunau Co. and Walsh Construction provided generous financial support.
MSOE makes Sweet 16 The MSOE student chapter of Ducks Unlimited has been named a Sweet 16 college chapter by the national organization. To qualify for Sweet 16 status, the chapter had to raise more than $11,000 in grassroots income in the 2009 calendar year. They also held a successful banquet in March, with more than 200 people attending the event.
“Champion of Students” Congratulations to Patrick Coffey, vice president for student life/dean of students, who was featured recently in The Business Journal about his work with MSOE students. Coffey has worked with MSOE students for more than 35 years, working to develop programs, services, policies and procedures that promote total student development and student life both inside and outside the classroom. Find a link to the article at www.msoe.edu/newsroom.
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Green Energy Challenge Members of MSOE’s National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) student chapter are preparing for the Green Energy Challenge, which is the 2nd Annual NECA/EI (ELECTRI International) Student Chapter Competition. For their entry, the team is proposing different ways an electrical contractor can help Sprecher Brewing save money by using green energy. Sprecher is a micro-brewery located in Glendale, Wis., that makes world-class beers and gourmet sodas in its 46,000 square-foot facility. The team of architectural engineering majors has spent countless hours touring the facility and researching the installation of more efficient electrical distribution equipment, mechanical systems and motors, lighting systems, and solar panels and/or wind generation stations. Their final plans will be financially sound and follow LEED standards. Dr. Dudley Outcalt, architectural engineering and building construction assistant professor, is the faculty advisor for MSOE’s NECA student chapter, and members Ryan Baird, Ron Domingo, Amber Frick, Kevin Frost, Kyle Wallenfang and Joshua Wilsmann will be representing MSOE in the competition. The team is fortunate to have Lemberg Electric, Preferred Electric, Roman Electric, Spectrum Electric, Venture Electric and the Milwaukee NECA office as their sponsors.
Back row (left to right): Dr. Dudley Outcalt, Joshua Wilsmann, Ryan Baird. Front row (left to right): Kyle Wallenfang, Kevin Frost, Tom Litzler (Sprecher), Amber Frick, Ron Domingo, Tom Strelka (Sprecher).
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Members of the community examined one of the Marcus Center project models developed by MSOE students.
Architectural engineering projects get community attention Senior design projects by MSOE architectural engineering students are attracting a lot of attention from the community. Students have completed the preliminary designs to turn the old YMCA property in Beaver Dam, Wis., into a new police station for the city, while other students designed options for the Marcus Center parking structure redevelopment in downtown Milwaukee.
New from the MSOE Press: Sculptures of Workers Sculptures of Workers is the newest addition to the Grohmann Museum. The recently published volume is filled with nearly 400 pages of full-color photography of sculptures, many of which can be found in the Man at Work art collection housed in the MSOE Grohmann Museum. Most date from the Golden Age of worker sculptures—the time around 1900. Enjoy captivating images of miners, steel workers, leather and textile workers and more from famous sculptors including Constantin Meunier, Frederic Remington and Max Kalish, among others. German author and professor Dr. Klaus Türk produced Sculptures of Workers, which is available for $39.95 at the Grohmann Museum gift shop, online from the MSOE Bookstore or by calling (414) 277-2341.
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High schoolers discover “OP”portunities Seventy teams of high school students put their computer, math and science skills to the test during MSOE’s annual Opportunity Conference in November. The OP conference gives high school students the opportunity to demonstrate excellence in academic pursuits. Taking first place in the computer competition was Stoughton (Wis.) High School. University School of Milwaukee took first place in the math competition, and Vernon Hills (Ill.) High School took first place in the science competition.
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Building the dream at MSOE MSOE students honored the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the university’s annual Martin Luther King Celebration in January. Students, faculty and staff entered an art contest and heard from Dr. William Rogers of the UW-Milwaukee Africology Department, about “Voices of the African American Community.”
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On the Move
MSOE hosts regional Science Bowl Marshfield (Wis.) High School won the Wisconsin regional championship in the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl® for high school students held in January at MSOE. The winning team, pictured here, was comprised of (left to right): Coach Paul Herder, Elisa Prebble, Alex Jensen, Seth Berger, Parijat Sharma and Priya Pathak. The team advanced to the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. to compete against 67 other regional winners. Second place went to Whitefish Bay (Wis.) High School and third place went to J.I. Case High School of Racine, Wis. Nationally, more than 13,000 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors from 1,800 schools in 42 states compete in the Science Bowl.
New Faculty Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Shauna Boyer ’05, ’08, Lecturer Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Christopher Merkl, Adjunct Assistant Professor Dr. Ramdas Pai, Adjunct Assistant Professor Dr. Michael J. Wenzel ’04, Adjunct Assistant Professor Physics and Chemistry Dr. Annette J. Dahly-Vernon, Adjunct Assistant Professor Dr. Faisal Shaikh, Assistant Professor Rader School of Business Sarah J. Meyer ’08, Lecturer School of Nursing Debra Gleisberg, Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor New Staff Computer and Communication Services Nigel Longworth, Director Learning Resource Center Jill Bolanowski, Math Specialist Abigail Goelzer, ESL Coordinator Treasurer’s Office Linda Rios, Accounting Clerk
Dr. Faisal Shaikh
Nigel Longworth
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Working Wisconsin: Selections from the Museum of Wisconsin Art Through Aug. 20, 2010 Hand selected from the Museum of Wisconsin Art Collection, this exhibition evokes memories of Wisconsin’s working heritage. Farming, fishing, services and industry are all depicted in this exhibit of Wisconsin art by Wisconsin artists. Featured are paintings, prints and drawings by such local legends as Richard Lorenz, Robert von Neumann, Gerrit Sinclair, John Steuart Curry and John Wilde, among others.
For more information on this and other exhibits, visit www.msoe.edu/grohmann.
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Recipe for success Faculty Feature
Dr. Zachar (left) works with AE junior Paul Teggatz. Dr. Zachar likes to incorporate real-world issues and experiences into his classroom.
After 37 years of teaching in the Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Department at MSOE, it might be surprising to learn that Dr. John Zachar P.E. did not set out to be a teacher. “I originally intended on being a city engineer,” he said. But his career took a different turn when he answered an ad in the newspaper for a teaching position at MSOE. “Back then many of the students were returning Vietnam veterans,” he remembered, “so there were lots of students as old as, or older, than I was. It was a little intimidating, but I don’t remember anything negative about it. I’ve always felt that MSOE attracts nice people.” In addition to teaching, Dr. Zachar (or Dr. Z, as his students call him) is the architectural engineering program director. Dr. Z takes pride in the fact that many of his students have gone on to lead extremely successful careers. “I’d like to think I have a tiny little part in their success. Maybe I said the right thing or gave them the right inspiration.” He often brings real-world examples into the classroom. “I use events like the earthquake in Haiti as a teachable moment. We discuss how buildings in America are constructed, how the forces work in earthquakes, etc. An event like that motivates me to expand my knowledge and transfer it to students. That’s what keeps
Dr. Zachar loves to bake. Go to www.msoe.edu/dimensions for his favorite recipe for Applesauce Cookies.
me going; that’s why I love teaching.” Dr. Z won the Oscar Werwath Distinguished Teacher Award in 1980. Recently, Dr. Z wrote a paper about sustainable concrete design for a conference to be held in Ancona, Italy in June, 2010. His paper is on the use of fly ash in prestressed concrete. It was one of 12 papers chosen (out of a total of 260 papers) to be presented a special award of merit. In his free time, Dr. Z has taken gourmet cooking classes and enjoys cooking and baking with his better-half Peggy. In addition, “I also have a nice woodworking shop, where I build furniture. For outdoor activities, I like hiking. If it’s nice out I’ll go for a two- or three-hour walk.”
One on One: What are you currently reading? I am reading Coop by Michael Perry, who is a Wisconsin author. I also enjoy authors like John Grisham, Dean Koontz and Dan Brown. What is your dream car? I suppose it would be a Jaguar. What would be your dream job if you weren’t teaching? It would still be teaching, just without all of the paperwork and grades.
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Quick Takes
91.7 FM WMSE’s 8th Annual Rockabilly Chili Contest was bigger than ever this year, raising $39,000 with 48 restaurants and more than 3,000 attendees. Winners were Hinterland Erie Street Gastropub (Best Meat Chili); Riverwest Co-op (Best Vegetarian Chili); McBob’s Pub & Grill (Best Heat) and Brewed Café (Best Display).
Children and adults of all ages enjoyed the Train Time event held on campus in March. The event was hosted by the Society of Model Engineers (SOME), and allowed families to view trains of all scales built by local railroad clubs.
During MSOE’s SUB-Zero days sponsored by the Student Union Board, students participated in hot-pot cooking lessons. They learned how to make simple meals in a hot pot, and some guests even won free hot pots to take home.
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Local high school students presented their SMART Team projects at the Medical College of Wisconsin. The students developed physical models of proteins under investigation by researchers. The SMART (Students Modeling A Research Topic) Teams program is run by MSOE’s Center for BioMolecular Modeling.
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Students kicked off Homecoming Week with a rally through downtown Milwaukee. The rally ended at the Kern Center, where students watched the MSOE Raiders hockey team trample Lake Forest College (Chicago) 9 – 1.
The Cudahy Student Center was transformed during the Homecoming Carnival by different student teams that built carnival booths. Teams could win up to $750 in prizes during the event, which featured free food and drinks.
Team Oriole Assault from Hartford Union High School participated in the FIRST Robotics competition held at the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee. MSOE was a sponsor of the event, and also hosted high school students on campus the evening before the competition.
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Quick Takes Fifteen teams of high school students competed in the 2010 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest held at Discovery World and co-sponsored by MSOE. This year’s challenge was “Dispensing an Appropriate Amount of Hand Sanitizer into a Hand.”
Teams of eighth grade students competed in the National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA) Fluid Power Challenge held on campus. Teams competed to devise the best way to solve an engineering problem using fluid power. The event was featured in a documentary called “Blueprint for Tomorrow’s Education” featured on Milwaukee Public Television.
More than 200 high school students, parents and friends gathered in the Cudahy Student Life and Campus Center for Presidential Scholarship Weekend. High school students were invited to interview with faculty, staff and alumni for a chance at obtaining one of eight available Presidential Scholarships.
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t is an annual tradition at MSOE to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and this year was no exception. Students turned out en masse to honor the patron saint of engineers with a week full of games, food, dancing and prizes.
Different student groups on campus created booths for the St. Pat’s carnival held in the Cudahy Student Center. Students competed for prizes while enjoying free snacks and drinks.
The Student Union Board’s team, called Jersey McShore, participated in the Engineering O’lympics flag competition during St. Pat’s week. As part of the competition, students created flags that represented their team.
Emily Bedroske of team “I Have No Idea” launched the team’s egg contraption from the sky walk during the Egg Drop Contest. The team’s egg was one of two that survived the fall unscathed. The $200 prize was split between the two winning teams.
Patrick Donlan (center), the first MSOE student actually named Patrick to win the St. Patrick election, cut V.P. Patrick Coffey’s (left) and President Hermann Viets’ ties during the Proclamation Signing. Once the Proclamation was signed, St. Patrick had control of the university for the day. Students participated in the egg toss event during the Engineering O’lympics. Pairs of students tossed an egg back and forth while standing increasingly farther apart.
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Creative Outlets Margaret Loock Residence Hall is home base for Mike Mikula, who earns money by working in Second Life.
t is common knowledge around campus that MSOE students are hard-working, focused, dedicated and extremely capable. But what happens when they translate those qualities to activities outside of the classroom? As you might guess, MSOE students are just as successful outside of the classroom as they are inside of it. We caught up with four MSOE students who are making their mark on—and off—campus.
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enjoy getting the chance to create content that not only looks good, but is functional,” said Mikula. After graduation, Mikula hopes to pursue a master’s degree in architectural engineering. He would like to see programs like Second Life Have a bigger impact in real-world business applications. “I think it’s possible to come up with practical solutions for using Second Life in businesses.”
Mike Mikula Architectural engineering freshman Before he even turned 18, Mike Mikula was featured in a Wall Street Journal article about young entrepreneurs for his work in Second Life. Second Life is a virtual world in which users control avatars to create content that mimics real life. Mikula has been working as a pseudo architect in Second Life for about four years, designing and creating buildings, and making real money in the process! “Second Life opened the doors to getting into 3D modeling with programs like 3ds Max and Maya. Mastering those programs makes real life application-based programs such as Revit much easier to understand.” Mikula started out by using the site’s graphic design tools to renovate virtual buildings by adding wood, glass and textures. Pretty soon he was designing custom-built homes and even schools. When he was 17, he was given $2,000 to build a virtual school for Skoolaborate, an Australia-based education project. “I
Megan Waelti Business management freshman For Megan Waelti, a native of Port Washington, Wis., riding horses is more than just a hobby; it’s practically a full-time job. “I have been riding horses since I was eight and showing competitively since I was 10. Showing is demanding and it takes a lot of time and practice,” said Waelti. She competes all over the country, showing horses in both English and Western styles. “My trainer and I work on getting the best movement out of the horses and getting them to reach their maximum potential.” Waelti travels between Milwaukee and Kentucky once or twice a month, where she boards and practices with her horses. Show preparation can start as early as 3:30 a.m., with the actual competition lasting late into the evening. “I ride all day long, even when I’m not in the show pen, and then I don’t usually head back to the hotel room until about 10 p.m. It’s a lot of time, but it is worth it in the end,” said Waelti. Last October Waelti
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Wilkens to interact with his comrades. “I was an athlete before I became paralyzed and this allows me to be competitive and active. It also allows me to see how people in other situations thrive with their limitations.”
Megan Waelti posed on her horse Cea Too Tough Willy alongside her trainers Hope and Sam Coffey.
competed in the national World Wide Paint Horse Congress in Wichita, Kan. The show was successful, with two of her horses placing in the top ten for showmanship. “It was a tough show for me. I am very proud that we did so well and all our hard work paid off.” Waelti hasn’t yet settled on a course of action for after graduation, but one thing is certain, she will continue to show horses. “As far as showing, I have no doubt that I will still be traveling and competing,” said Waelti. Jordan Wilkens Architectural engineering sophomore In addition to studying full time, Jordan Wilkens (pictured on cover) travels throughout the country with the Waukesha Thunder Wheelchair Basketball team. “I’ve been playing wheelchair basketball for about six years, but didn’t get involved with the Thunder until about four months ago. I attended an event in Crookston, Minn.; where I’m from originally. I talked to the head coach, found out where they practice and was hooked from there,” said Wilkens. One of the biggest challenges Wilkens faces is time management. “It hasn’t been easy with all of our tournaments being on weekends,” said Wilkens, “but a lot of late nights and some understanding professors have made this schedule workable.” The team is comprised of individuals from many backgrounds and age groups, Jordan Wilkens practiced with his and it’s a valuable way for Waukesha Thunder teammates.
Iván Pabón posed in full paintball regalia before one of his team practices.
Iván Pabón Mechanical engineering junior Most seven-year-olds are busy watching animated movies, building LEGO® mansions or playing on the computer. Not Iván Pabón. When he was seven, he starting playing paintball—with members of the U.S. Marine Corps. Having grown up in a military family, Pabón’s appreciation for discipline and structure apply both to his academic career and passion for paintball. Pabón competes on a professional paintball team called Core 5, and travels to at least 10 competitions a year while also serving as the senior event coordinator at Apocalypse Paintball in Poynette, Wis. “Paintball is very self-driven,” said Pabón. “You can only get out of it what you put into it. Running an event takes exponentially more time to prepare for than playing at one. Then there are still team practices, where we work on standard operating procedures and the like. But homework is always my first priority.” Pabón’s MSOE education is often translated to his paintball career. “My engineering background helps me to understand the forces at work behind the equipment we use. Whether it’s the technical skills for projects that I present to my sponsors and potential clients, or my engineering skills applied to building new forts and bunkers at our field, my MSOE experience has translated into all aspects of my professional life.” Pabón even uses his engineering skills to design his own gear. Dimensions Spring 2010
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“Survival of the fittest.” Certainly, this is one of many phrases that could describe the current economic and workplace climate. Just about everyone knows someone who has lost a job or is struggling to find work. Maybe you’re the one looking for a new job, or maybe you simply want to advance your career. Through the Center for Working Professionals and Graduate Studies, and Professional Education Seminars in the Applied Technology CenterTM, MSOE offers refresher courses that last only a few hours or days, and degree completion and master’s degree programs. There are a number of options at MSOE for those who want to continue their education and put themselves ahead. 16 Dimensions Spring 2010
Immediate impact: certifications and seminars Professional Education Seminars explore technological developments, current applications and techniques in the hydraulic and fluid power industries. Fluid power seminars merge classroom theory with intense, practical laboratory sessions. The education-focused laboratory contains six advanced workstations, each specifically designed for the individual interested in gaining a detailed and thorough understanding of all aspects of fluid power including electrohydraulic system design. On-site seminars are also available, thanks to MSOE’s new mobile Universal Fluid Power Trainer (pictured above, left). The Business Excellence Consortium (BEC) provides workforce development activities at two levels: organizational or enterprise-wide training, and individual professional development. Traditional courses are offered, and, in conjunction with the Rader School of Business, a number of certifications in such areas as information systems, Six Sigma, Web design, marketing and export management, and new product management, to name a few. These courses are taught on-site at a company, or at MSOE and its two outreach locations in Waukesha, Wis., and Neenah, Wis. In many of these courses, students can earn academic credit through MSOE’s Rader School of Business. “This sets MSOE apart from many other universities as we provide academic credit for courses taught in the workplace,” said Dr. Steven Bialek, chair of the Rader School of Business. “This gives an individual a head start on obtaining a graduate degree or completing a bachelor’s degree.”
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Contacts and Resources
Workforce Development
Center for Working Professionals and Graduate Studies Earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree. (800) 321-6763 | www.msoe.edu/wp Business Excellence Consortium Take a short course to learn new skills or earn a certification. (800) 321-6763 | www.bec.msoe.edu Professional Education Seminars Learn more about fluid power certifications. (414) 277-7269 | www.msoe.edu/wp/seminars Career Placement Office Utilize free resources for alumni including Career Net and Expressume. (414) 277-7120 | www.msoe.edu/placement Alumni Office Network with fellow alumni and learn about opportunities. (414) 277-7151 | www.msoe.edu/alumni
Long-term stability: earning your degree Students interested in earning their bachelor’s or master’s degree will find flexible programs in the Center for Working Professionals and Graduate Studies. Classes are held in the evening and on weekends and are taught by industry-experienced professors. Some Rader School of Business undergraduate and graduate courses are taught as hybrid Internet classes. For those with an associate degree or other college credit, MSOE provides a convenient way to complete a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, business management, engineering, management information systems, mechanical engineering technology or technical communication. Most students with an associate degree are granted junior standing at MSOE. An MSOE graduate degree gives students the knowledge and skills to move into management or take the lead in their discipline. The university delivers a meaningful education with uncompromising standards. Students experience application-oriented learning that gives them knowledge and skills they can take directly into their workplace. All of the professors have industry experience, and MSOE does not use teaching assistants. Small classes encourage interaction and networking, and all students are challenged to excel. As has always been the case, additional education and skills will increase your value to current and future employers. One of the best investments you can make is in your educational fitness.
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Matthew Burzon ’07 ( far right) represented Kohler Co. at the 2010 AE/BC Career Night. More than 25 companies participated in the annual event.
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING Senior Design and Career Night Each year, architectural engineering and construction management students participate in one event that wraps up their four-year experience at MSOE, and another event that opens the doors to their future. At the senior design show, seniors present real-life clients with projects they have worked on throughout the entire year, applying the knowledge and skills they’ve learned in the classroom. The Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Career Night helps students to build their future, either through an internship or a chance at a full-time job.
Molly Gray ’05 (center), who represented Power Construction Co., spoke with AE/CM senior John Eggert (left) at the Career Night.
During the senior design show, team Innovative Design Build presented their design for a mixed-use building for Our Next Generation Community Center. Students, left to right: Ryan Mack, Erika Glapinski, Josh Wilsmann, Dan Schmidt, Brad Borges, Craig Hanson, Curtis Thomas, Ronald Domingo, Andrew Schmitz.
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Winter Commencement More than 40 students proudly joined the distinguished ranks of MSOE alumni after crossing the stage at Commencement in February. Honorary degree recipient and MSOE Regent J. Michael Borden shared valuable life lessons with graduates, including, “Develop a value system for yourself and stick to it. Put those values on your mirror so they are the first thing you see.” Class respondent Sean Kennedy graduated with high honors, receiving an electrical engineering degree in less than four years. He will be commissioned as a U.S. Naval Officer and will be an instructor in the Navy Nuclear Power School. Kennedy had inspiring words for his peers, saying “Turn on the TV and see all of the issues facing our nation. Citizens are crying out for help. MSOE has given us the ability to solve problems. I hope we all enter the working world with values to improve the world.”
Electrical engineering major Sean Kennedy was the class respondent. Kennedy graduated with high honors and will pursue a career as an instructor in the Navy Nuclear Power School.
Eric Scatton, mechanical engineering major who graduated with honors, received the Alumni Association Award for Student Achievement from Sarah Alt ’99, MSOE Alumni Association president.
J. Michael Borden was the honorary degree recipient at Commencement. Borden is the president and CEO of Hufcor Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of operable, accordion and portable partitions.
Want to re-live the moment? Visit www.msoe.edu/grad_dvd to order your Winter 2010 Commencement DVD.
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Accolades for men’s basketball
Raiders’ Wrap-up
Austin Meier (left) and Imani Graham
MSOE men’s basketball junior forward Austin Meier was selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III All-District Second Team for the Midwest region. Meier also was named to ESPN the Magazine’s Academic All-America First Team. In addition, the Oshkosh, Wis., native was selected to the First Team All-Northern Athletics Conference (NAC). Senior center Jeremy Off was named to the Second Team All-NAC. Both players were picked for those honors last season as well. Senior forward Luke Larson was selected to the AllSportsmanship Team. Meier was sixth in the NAC in scoring, fourth in rebounding, fifth in field goal percentage, first in steals, second in blocks and third in double-doubles. Off finished 12th in the conference in scoring while Larson was third in the NAC in three-point field goal percentage and tenth in three-pointers made. MSOE finished the season with a record of 17-10 overall and 10-6 in conference action and reached the semi-finals of the NAC tournament.
Cayo picked to NAC First Team Congratulations to MSOE Raiders women’s basketball center Carol Cayo, who was named to the First Team All-Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) for her performance this season. Cayo was also named to the First Team Academic All District team, which was compiled by the College Sports Information Directors Association. Cayo is an industrial engineering sophomore. The Lake Mills, Wis., native finished 13th in scoring in the NAC, first in rebounding, third in field goal percentage, sixth in steals, second in blocks and first in double-doubles with 13 during the 2009-2010 season. Also, sophomore guard Kathleen Collingbourne was named to the conference’s AllSportsmanship team. MSOE finished the season with a record of 11-15 overall, 9-9 in NAC play, and qualified for the NAC tournament.
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Men’s wrestling finished strong
Raiders’ Wrap-up
MSOE senior Matt Olsen was named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American team. The Algonquin, Ill., native and AE/CM major won the Northern Wrestling Association Championship in the 184-pound weight class. In addition, Olsen finished fourth at the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional. The MSOE wrestling team placed ninth at the Regional Competition at Augsburg College. Junior Virgil Pope was nominated as an alternate qualifier for nationals after his performance. Pope finished in fourth place in the 149-pound weight class. The Raiders logged 41.5 points at the event. The Raiders’ squad finished second behind Lakeland College at the Northern Wrestling Association tournament held on campus in the Kern Center. MSOE had a number of grapplers finish second including freshmen Austin Binish at 125 lbs., Matt Ostovich at 133 lbs., Josh Wengerter at 141 lbs., Fernando Morales at 157 lbs., and junior Virgil Pope at 149 lbs. Kevin Morin Mario Trafficante Congratulations to head coach Kevin Morin and assistant coach Mario Trafficante who were named Wisconsin Region Eight Coaches of the Year by the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association. Connor Toomey
Five Raiders named to MCHA All-Academic Team Five members of the MSOE hockey team were selected to the MCHA All-Academic team. They are seniors Reid Crawford and Michael Johnson, juniors Aaron Humphries and Michael Soik and sophomore Ryno Linder. The Raiders finished the 2009-2010 season with an overall record of 1411-2 and 12-7-1 overall. MSOE placed third in the MCHA overall standings. Sophomore goal tender Conner Toomey ended the year with 2.66 goals against average and a save percentage of 90 percent. Freshman forward Bradley Tierney led the Raiders with 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists). Soik had the most goals for MSOE with 14, which makes 41 total in his career as a Raider. Sophomore forward Todd Krupa scored 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists).
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New Assignments
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1973
Mark Emmer CET, director of utility and commercial engineering, Briggs & Stratton Corp., Milwaukee
Darren Dickenson EE, quotation specialist, Crescent Electric Supply Co., Milwaukee
1988
Daniel Kohlhagen EE, senior project engineer, DRS Power and Control Industries Inc., Milwaukee
Joseph DeCarlo BIM, president, DeCarlo Consulting Inc., San Jose, Calif.
Tobin Berkovitz ACET, service engineer, Trane Co., La Crosse, Wis.
Michael Thew EE, product manager – Indexes Group, Russell Investments, Tacoma, Wash.
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Thomas Fohr BIM, ’09 MSXM, owner, Fohrsight Investments LLC, Plymouth, Wis.
Thomas Krumenacher EET, ’98 MSEM, intellectual property attorney, Quarles & Brady LLP, Milwaukee
David Shushereba ME, senior manager of service, quality and engineering (SQE) departments, DENSO Sales California, Long Beach, Calif.
Ted Schneider EET, chief technology officer, Learn.com, Delaware, Ohio
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1993 Jeffrey Capaul EET, program manager, Alliant TechSystems Inc., Plymouth, Minn. Suzanne (Kienke) Holzhauer ME, director of stewardship, Queen of Apostles Parish, Pewaukee, Wis. Alan Sumner ME, lead product integrator, Busse/Priority One Packaging, Randolph, Wis.
Left to right: Professor Kelly Ottman, Keith Miller, Irene Strohbeen, Chilwin Tanamal, Steve Harmeyer ’94, Steve Schnuelle ’94, Steve Ferkel ’89, Tammy Miller ’03, Chris Schlies ’99, Tim Rymer ’01, Rick Ottman ’86, ’91, Guy Archambeau and Joe Fink gathered for a group photo at the northeast Wisconsin alumni chapter event in Appleton, Wis.
The Miller family (left to right): Keith, Austin, Tammy ’03 and Amber, was there to cheer on the MSOE Raiders Hockey Team to a 3–2 victory over the Lawrence University Vikings. Nathan Tapio (left) and Matriya Puguh (center) joined MSOE Fox Valley student Chilwin Tanamal at the event, which included a pre-game reception and MSOE vs. Lawrence University hockey game.
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Tailored for success
Alumni Roll Call
Mike Erwin ’94 graduated from MSOE with a degree in management systems and has leveraged his education into a successful and thriving career. He began his career in 1973 working second shift at Harnischfeger Industries Inc. while also attending Milwaukee Area Technical College full-time to earn his associate degree. He later enrolled at MSOE part-time to earn his bachelor’s degree. His hard work paid off when, after years of schooling and 25 years at Harnischfeger, he was promoted to president of the company’s P&H Material Handling unit. Eventually though, Erwin wanted to flex his entrepreneurial muscle. “I decided it was time to look at investing in and coowning a business or two. Given my experience at leading a multinational corporation, it was a joy to step back a bit and apply the skills I developed over those 25 years,” Erwin noted. Erwin, who is an MSOE Corporation member, serves as the president for both Tailored Label Products in Menomonee Falls, Wis., and Proven Direct in Milwaukee. Tailored Label won several awards in 2009, including the National Association of Manufacturers Sandy Trowbridge Award for Community Service Excellence and the 2009 Best Places to Work in the Americas by Printing Industries of America. It also was named the number one company on the 2009 list of Top 10 Businesses within Waukesha County by the Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Tailored Label participates in the Second Chance Program, which gives non-traditional learning and employment opportunities for at-risk high-school students. “We get some feisty, exuberant young kids who are excited about seeing the real business world. I would pay for Second Chance out of my own pocket if I had to,” said Erwin. When asked to give advice to MSOE students, Erwin has this to say: “Embrace every opportunity relative to your career growth, whether it be educational, travel, mentoring or community involvement. For every experience you have, positive or negative, there is a lesson that may help guide your decision-making further down the road.” Mike Erwin ’94 pictured here at Tailored Label Products in Menomonee Falls, Wis.
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Sean Lynch BMS, business development manager, CSMI, Lawrence, Mass.
Danny Halim IE, vice president of industry strategy, JDA Software Group, Rockville, Md.
Corey Cassavant EE, avionics systems engineer, Astronautics Corp. of America, Milwaukee
2000
Brandon Rosner BMS, director of provider contracting, Scion Dental Inc., Mequon, Wis.
1995 Greg Dallstream MFG, president, Greg Dallstream LLC, Barrington, Ill.
Ryan Del Balso AE, P.E., building performance engineer, Ambient Energy, Denver
Michael Shedivy BSM, vice president of marketing and business development, Mercury Marine – Brunswick Corp., Fond du Lac, Wis.
Dale Wittlieff MET, director of quality assurance, Velvac Inc., New Berlin, Wis.
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2001
Joseph Kolodzinski AE, senior project manager/mechanical engineer, Symbiont, West Allis, Wis.
David Buchert B&CS, systems engineer III, Delta Dental, Rancho Cordova, Calif. Corey Kmichik CE, director of network services, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee
Leng Vang EE, controls specialist, Dana Corp., Stockton, Calif.
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Joseph Johnson EE, technical support specialist, PIC Wire & Cable, Sussex, Wis. Dan Schrank MET, design engineer, Racine Railroad, Racine, Wis.
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Kevin Duel ME, engineer, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Batavia, Ill. Ethan Hoehn AE/CM, senior estimator, John Keno & Co. Inc., Chicago
2005 Jacklyn Bohman BE, biomedical engineer, Clement Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee Steve Cundy BSM, senior manager of operations, Direct Supply, Milwaukee Chuck Edwards MSEM, president, Lenze Americas, Uxbridge, Mass.
Beth Moe BE, ’09 MSP, perfusionist, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston Matt Schueller MIS, IT services project manager, Marquette University, Milwaukee Ryan Shackleford CM, project manager, Russell Construction, Davenport, Iowa
2007
Sara (Janke) Falkiewicz IE, director of performance excellence, ProHealth Care, Waukesha, Wis.
John Bauman ME, product specialist, Cooper Power Systems, Waukesha, Wis.
2006
Brian Soik ME, IT consultant, Accenture, Chicago
Sean Flahavin MIS, senior security engineer, SAVVIS Communications, Town & Country, Mo. More than 100 MSOE alumni, family and friends gathered in Glendale, Ariz., in January to watch the Green Bay Packers take on the Arizona Cardinals.
Andrea Kondrasuk ’06 (center) was joined by her parents Bob and Angie at the pre-game reception held at Gordon Biersch Restaurant.
MSOE alumni and friends of all ages and backgrounds gathered at the event, including, left to right: Jerry and Carol Muchin and Natalie and Danny Muchin, MSOE Corporation member.
MSOE Regent Emeritus Dr. Jim Blankenbaker ’43 (left) enjoyed the beautiful weather with John Varebrook ’09. Left to right: Craig Rendahl ’90, Sharon Standke, Gary Karlson, Matt Standke ’94 and Diane and Alan Howell enjoyed some pre-game drinks in the restaurant.
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Alumni gathered in Wauwatosa, Wis., for a tour of the Powerhouse Museum at Briggs & Stratton Corp. Edward Bednar ’83 (right), seen here with Dr. Hermann Viets, led the tour.
2008 Adam Friedman AE, ’09 MSST, engineer, Computerized Structural Design, S.C., Milwaukee Elise Gruna NU, registered nurse, Milwaukee Center for Independence – Pediatric Special Care Unit, Milwaukee Curtis Knight MET, design engineer, Taylor Dynamometer, Milwaukee Jennifer (Mezydlo) Koch NU, registered nurse, surgical intensive care unit, Aurora Health Care – St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee Jean-Luc Kunicki EE, instrumentation and controls assistant, Sargent & Lundy LLC, Chicago Corey Vincent CM, project manager, Turner Construction Co., Houston
Joy Cirilli AE, project engineer, Applied Mechanical Inc., New Berlin, Wis.
Chad Kuiper ME, manufacturing engineer, Spincraft, New Berlin, Wis.
Nicholas Cleaver AE, engineer, Mared Mechanical, Milwaukee
Cooper LaFond EET, EMC test engineer, DLS Electronic Systems, Genoa City, Wis.
Troy Congdon ME, high speed rail service engineer, Amtrak, Boston Tony Corners ME, product engineer, Carnes, Madison, Wis. Randy DeCoster EE, electrical test engineer, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Milwaukee Jordan Engedal EE, leadership development program, engineering services, Rockwell Automation, Mayfield Heights, Ohio Peter Fellen BE, EMC engineer, LS Research, Cedarburg, Wis.
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Sarah Gipp NU, registered nurse, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Wauwatosa, Wis.
Michael Aleven MSEM, project manager, Lincoln Industries, Lincoln, Neb.
Nicholas Green ME, manufacturing engineer, Silgan Containers, Oconomowoc, Wis.
Dave Angove AE/CM, junior project engineer, Industrial Roofing Services, Butler, Wis.
David Ibanez EE, workflow developer, WEVCO Group, Denver
Rebecca (Tab) Benish BSM, help desk analyst, Walworth County, Elkhorn, Wis. Jared Blayney AE, systems technician II, Johnson Controls Inc., Milwaukee Scott Chamberlain CE, conversion programmer, ImproMed, Oshkosh, Wis.
Timothy Kaebisch AE, fire protection designer, Grunau Co. Inc., Oak Creek, Wis. Emily Knowlen AE/CM, electrical designer, IBC Engineering Services Inc., Waukesha, Wis.
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Present at the event were (left) Thomas Krumenacher ’90, ’98 Alumni Needs Committee director; Mike Ebben ’82 (center), Corporation member and Financial Strength Committee director; and Alumni Board President Sarah Alt ’99.
Todd Lane EE, associate field support engineer, Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee Marko Lazarevic ME, development engineer, Vilter Manufacturing, Cudahy, Wis. Christopher Maramba IE, project engineer, Tom Zosel Associates Ltd., Long Grove, Ill. David Mattox AE, staff engineer, Bloom Companies LLC, Milwaukee Dan Moldenhauer EE, electrical engineer, MK Technologies International LLC, Milwaukee Jason Nenonen AE, assistant project manager/estimator, J.F. Ahern Co., Fond du Lac, Wis. Sam Nobiensky MIS, client services liaison, Accenture, Milwaukee Andrew Oehlke EET, airway transportation system specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Milwaukee Sameer Pai ME, quality engineer, Medical Profiles & Engineering, Eden Prairie, Minn. Kathryn “Lucy” (Myers) Paretti AE, electrical design engineer, Brinjac Engineering, Allentown, Pa. Dimensions Spring 2010
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Tim Richmond EE, electrical engineer, Mercer Engineering Research Center, Warner Robins, Ga.
Brian Erickson ’08 ME, married Chelsey Jelinski ’09 ME, on June 6, 2009
Brent Robinson AE/MSST, structural engineer, Automated Engineering Services Corp., Manitowoc, Wis.
Birth Announcements
Andrew Schmitz CM, assistant project manager, Pieper Electric, Milwaukee
To Amy and Shaun Beauchamp ’97 ME, a son, Alexander James, born on Jan. 28, 2010.
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Craig Schultz EE, associate electrical engineer, American Superconductor, New Berlin, Wis. Chris Schwab AE/CM, project engineer, Pieper Power, Milwaukee Josh Spitza ME, product development engineer, Bradshaw Medical Inc., Kenosha, Wis. Rob Van Den Berg EE, electrical engineer, H.C. Brill, Oak Creek, Wis. Sarah Waite BE, engineering development program engineer, Baxter Healthcare, Round Lake, Ill.
To Toni and Christopher Belsky ’98 EE/MS, a son, Simeon Thomas, born on May 4, 2009. To Jason and Danni (Hermsen) Emricko ’98 ME, a daughter, Carley Madison, born on April 10, 2009. To Jeremy ’00 ME, ’09 MSEM and Kristin (Turk) Morehouse ’01 AE/MSEV, a son, Zackary Jon, born on June 3, 2009. To Joshua and Deborah (Adler) Schoenick ’00 BE, a daughter, Callie Jean, born on May 21, 2009.
To Monica and Mark Browning ’05 EE, a daughter, Abbigale Rose, born on May 20, 2009.
Kelly Washick AE, field engineer 1, Baker Hughes Inc., Bakersfield, Calif.
To Susan and William Serre ’00 EE, a son, Alexander Joseph, born on Oct. 5, 2009.
To Scott and Elizabeth (Lemke) Daniel ’01 MSEM, a daughter, Adeline, born on Feb. 14, 2009.
Greta Wolfeschmitz NU, registered nurse, Banner-Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix
To Richard ’00 CM and Rebecca (Fischer) Severson ’00 AE, a daughter, Brooke Taylor, born on Oct. 16, 2009.
To Erin (Ballinger) ’01 IE and Brian McGraw ’02 AE/CM, a daughter, Daisy Renee, born Nov. 11, 2009.
Marriage Announcements
To Monica and Tim White ’99 ME, ’05 MSEM, a daughter, Madison, born on Jan. 3, 2010 and seen here with big sister Molly.
Curtis Dan Ader ’02 MIS, married Cindy Rider on Jan. 1, 2010 Brandon Rosner ’02 BMS, married Keren Boorsma on Oct. 31, 2009 Aaron Weiland ’02 AE, married Bonnie Van Zile ’03 EE, on Oct. 10, 2009 Ronald Zimmerman ’02 ETE, married Jessi Ullmer on Oct. 3, 2009 Thomas Reiter ’03 EET, married Danielle Gundlach on Oct. 10, 2009 Troy Bellows ’04 ME, ’08 MSE, married Tina Johnson on July 4, 2009 Sara Janke ’05 IE, married Derek Falkiewicz ’05 ME, on June 13, 2009 Justin Sartler ’05 AE, married Kari-Lyn Wellman on May 22, 2009 Katy Frame ’06 NU, married Luke Lubner on Aug. 29, 2009 Pete Salowitz ’06 AE, married Nicole Gregor ’07 BE, on Aug. 8, 2009 Michael Spradling ’06 CE/SE, married Mary Gruebnau on Oct. 31, 2009
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To Jessica and Mike Barrile ’05 AE/EE, a son, Michael John, born on Nov. 16, 2009.
Presenting Dr. & Mrs. Hermann and Pamela Viets’ grandchildren … To Mike and Danielle (Viets) Leighton, a son, Samuel Spencer, born on Jan. 23, 2010.
Matthew Lininger ’01 AE, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2009. Jeannette Pfeiffer ’01 AE, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2009. Timothy Yellick ’01 EET, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2009.
To Isabella and Deane Viets ’97 B&CS, a son, Leonardo Stanislav, born on Nov. 17, 2009.
Steve Belter ’06 ME, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2009. Katie Dechambre ’06 EE, received a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from Lübeck University of Applied Sciences in May 2009.
To Julie (Lichon) ’02 CE and Andrew Schumacher ’03 ME, a son, Jaiden Fox, born on Dec. 25, 2009. To Becky and Bryant Johnson ’03 EE, a son, Cole, born on Feb. 19, 2010 To Corrie and Jonathan Klein ’03 CE, a son, Jace, born on Sept. 1, 2009. To Jayme (Lang) ’03 AE, ’04 MSEV and Matthew Radomski ’04 IE, a daughter, Isabella Kathleen, born on Oct. 23, 2009.
Achievements Rich Lukaszewski ’76 EET, has been honored with the Odo J. Struger Automation Award from Rockwell Automation.
Jill Elder ’00 ME, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2009. Peter Maloney ’00 MET, received a master’s degree in engineering from MSOE in November 2009. Alicia Parker ’00 AE, has been elected vice president, construction and environment, for the John William Jackson Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation, Boise, Idaho.
Robert Pramono ’06 NU, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2009. Matthew Schueller ’06 MIS, received a master’s degree in project management from University of Wisconsin – Platteville in May 2009.
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Ann Belter ’06 ME, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2009.
Jacqueline Reed ’07 BSM, received a master’s degree in medical informatics from MSOE in November 2009.
Tracy B. Sodman ’82 EET was the lucky winner of a brand-new HP Mini laptop from the MSOE Alumni Association. Those eligible for the contest included first-time donors and current donors who increased their gift by 10 percent. Thomas Fohr ’83 BIM, received a master’s degree in marketing and export management from MSOE in November 2009. Scott Janeshek ’95 MIS, received a master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in November 2009. Charles DuBois ’98 MSEM, received an honorary doctorate of laws from Logan College of Chiropractic in August 2009, and was named Dynamic Chiropractic’s 2009 Person of the Year. Angie (Schwebke) King ’99 ME, received the FedEx Five Star Award for enhanced service, profitability and spirit of teamwork in 2009.
Left to right: Jeff Pirtle, Jerry Snyder, plant manager of Schneider Electric, Mark Sarna ’99 and Hermann Viets, Ph.D. gathered with other MSOE alumni at Schneider Electric RFD Facility in Loves Park, Ill. Guests were able to tour the facility and learn about Schneider Electric, which is a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries.
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Education for life Like many MSOE alumni, Harold Hogan (1916-2008) led a fascinating life and career. Born to humble beginnings, he grew up on a farm in Connecticut where he attended a one-room schoolhouse. After high school, Hogan enlisted in the Army and was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. He loved telling stories about the Army, such as when they narrowly missed being hit by Japanese bomber planes, and kept monkeys as pets! After the war, Hogan attended MSOE and graduated in 1950 with a degree in electrical engineering. According to his niece Peggy Maglio, “He was offered full scholarships from Harvard and Yale, but thought he would fit in better socially at MSOE.” Hogan received a master’s degree in electrical engineering from UW-Madison, and after graduation joined General Motor’s AC Spark Plug division in Oak Creek, Wis., where he enjoyed a distinguished career. Hogan was on the team responsible for the design of the navigational systems for the Apollo Program spacecrafts. He took early retirement at age 55 and moved to Los Angeles. Never one to be idle, he managed large apartment buildings and continued to use the skills he learned in school and at work. Education was always an important part of Hogan’s life. He bought his first computer at age 80, taking classes to learn how to use it. “He didn’t care that he was the oldest one in the class. My uncle always felt there was something more to learn and he never stopped,” said Maglio. Hogan’s MSOE education was so important that he made arrangements for a substantial donation to be made to MSOE upon his death. The funds have been used to provide much-needed scholarships for students through the establishment of the Harold A. Hogan ’50 Endowed Memorial Scholarship fund. Hogan wished his financial support would help students to make the most of their education and future. Even when retired, Hogan never stopped learning, exploring and enjoying life, according to his niece. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Josephine before she passed in 2006, and investing in the stock market. At age 90, he traveled to Europe and was thrilled to visit his late wife’s parents’ native Sicily. His passions included gardening, golf, reading three newspapers a day and learning something new every day. “For my uncle Harold, life was a great adventure to be treasured and to be thankful for,” said Maglio. That’s a life lesson we all could learn.
Clockwise from top: Harold with his great-great nephews and niece; Harold and Josephine’s wedding photo in 1953; Harold (left) and George White (right) in New Guinea during WWII.
July 9 – 11, 2010 Winter has lost its grip on Wisconsin, and that means it’s time to gear up for Summer in the City! The annual event is a popular meeting spot for alumni from all over the country, and this year is no exception. Events include a Raider Reception and Gala honoring Dr. Roger Frankowski, vice president of academics, a trip to the Milwaukee County Zoo and a Milwaukee beer and brat cruise on the river and Lake Michigan, among others. The classes of ’60 and ’85 from MSOE and MCGHSN will be honored with a Silver and Gold anniversary dinner. The weekend
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will conclude with tailgating and a trip to Miller Park to see the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Watch your mailbox and inbox for more information, or check the alumni section of MSOE’s website, www.msoe.edu/alumni. See you there!
In Memory Nels Knutzen ’37 EEP Joyce White Eschweiler MCGHSN ’38 Robert Steinberger ’47 RHS Virginia (Huebner) Bayer ’48 NU Elizabeth “Betty” Skowronski ’48 NU Donald Muntiga ’49 RHACS Charles Ruelle ’49 ETC Harold A. Hogan ’50 EE William Guertin ’51 EEC Elmer Kaphengst ’51 RHS Frank Mapes ’51 EEE Erle Wilson ’55 RS Glenn DeBaker ’57 ACT Robert Leder ’57 EEE James Wisdon ’57 MT Donald Lass ’58 ECT
Donald Markley ’59 ET
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James Martin ’60 EEC Stanley Dooley ’68 EE Henry Forss ’70 AIM Mark Nowak ’71 EET Patrick Polczinski ’72 EET Robert Winter ’83 BIM Mark Effinger ’86 CS&E Patrick R. Jones ’87 EET Jarod W. Tress ’97 MET
Matching gifts are a great way to make a difference in the lives of MSOE students. Matching gifts are dollars matched by employers in response to charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your employer is a matching gift company, please contact your Human Resources Department. A matching gift could double, triple, or possibly quadruple your gift to MSOE and its impact on our students. Matching gifts can help you qualify for MSOE’s giving categories. If you wish to make your gift today, or have questions regarding matching gifts, you may contact Frank Habib ’09 via e-mail at habib@msoe.edu, (414) 277-7259 or visit www.msoe.edu/giftmatch.
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Edward Drozdick ’51 ELTNT
Robert Loof ’59 ECT
Charles Rosenkranz ’58 EEE Dale Kossen ’59 EEE
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New alumni directory MSOE is collaborating with a company called (PCI) to create and publish a new, updated Alumni Directory. You may have been contacted by Publishing Concepts Inc. PCI to contribute information (name, graduation year, job title, etc.) to the directory, which is for the use of the MSOE Alumni Association and MSOE alumni only. The directory is a great way to keep in contact with long lost friends and to network with fellow MSOE alumni. You can choose what information you would like to include, and the directory is only available to MSOE alumni, not outside vendors. If you would like to contribute your information to the directory or to order one, call (866) 786-1733 or visit www.msoe.edu/alumni to learn how. Information will be accepted until May 31, and printed directories will be distributed in early August.