Students
Master of Liberal Studies students bring a wide range of experiences and interests to the program. Below are bios submitted by some of our students:
Allen, Todd W.
alle0071@umn.edu
Sales Manager / Medical Device Sales; B.S. in life sciences, public health, and psychology, University of Minnesota, 2001; MLS Areas of Study: Biotechnology, business leadership, and product development; Hobbies and Interests: Aikido, mountain biking, international travel, ancient history, and art.
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Anderson, Kathy
ander105@umn.edu
Academic Health Center Administration, U of M, B.S. in Psych/FSOS/PubH, University of Minnesota; MLS Area of Study: public health, public policy, business: Hobbies and Interests: Irish culture, music and dance, volunteering, scrapbooking, and spending time with my children.
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Bahl, Peter
bahl001@umn.edu
B.A. in philosophy, 1992, IDIM in Performance Art, 1994, University of Minnesota; MLS Areas of Study: illness, creativity, visual art, music, literature; Hobbies and Interests: experimental music and trout biology.
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Baier, Margaret
baie0002@umn.edu
Day Spa Massage Instructor, Aveda Institute, Minneapolis; B.A. in integral studies, California Institute of Integral Studies, 2001; MLS Areas of Study: complementary and alternative medicine, innovation studies, adult education, education policy and instruction; Hobbies and Interests: cycle touring, walking, reading fiction and inspirational writings, sipping green tea, and nutrition study.
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Barneson, John
barne102@umn.edu
Library Assistant, Special Collections, University of Minnesota; B.A. in history, University of Minnesota, 1991; MLS Areas of Study: innovation, psychology of work, technology, and public affairs; Hobbies and Interests: golf, running, yoga, film, literature, and music.
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Barnum, Betsy
barn0346@unm.edu
Founder and Executive Director, Great River Earth Institute; B.A. in English, Carleton College, 1973; Graduate study in journalism, 1974-76; MLS Areas of Study: critical theory, informal education, sociology, rhetoric, and political science; Hobbies and Interests: knitting, popular education, corporations and democracy, reading mysteries and spy novels.
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Baultrippe, Theresa
t-baul@umn.edu
B.A. in business administration, Metropolitan State University 1992; MLS Areas of Study: literature, history, oral history, specifically-- but not exclusively--Caribbean literature and history for the final project; Hobbies and Interests: reading, writing, most cultural events, cooking, and running--or other means for attempting to stay in shape.
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Beougher, Joy
beoug001@umn.edu
Sign Language Interpreter at Disability Services Office, U of Minnesota; B.A. in deaf culture studies, North Central University, 2001; MLS Areas of Study: family education; family community, work, education; and family social science; Hobbies and Interests: running, aerobics, jazzercise, reading my bible, spending time with friends, traveling, and laughing.
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Beckman, Eric
beck0467@umn.edu
B.A. in political science, Luther College, 1989; I am currently a social studies teacher, teaching history to high school students; MLS Area of Study: history, human migration (especially as it intersects with race and ethnicity); Hobbies and Interests: cooking, travel, and games.
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Bilotta, Evonne
bilot003@umn.edu
AAS - Interpreter Training Program, Saint Paul College; B.A. - speech language pathology, Saint Cloud State University; MLS Areas of Study: video production /theatrical direction with an emphasis on minority cultural patterns; Hobbies and Interests: painting, theater, pottery, and karate.
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Blomquist, Christia
cafieber@mn.rr.com
B.S. in art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1980; MLS, University of Minnesota, 2003; Post-baccalaureate certificate in Innovation Studies, 2003; MLS Areas of Study: innovation studies, communications, andtural studies; Hobbies and Interests: gardening, drawing and painting, anding.
Bloodgood, Chandra
blood004@umn.edu
Direct Mail Project Manager, University of Minnesota Foundation; B.A. in humanities, Harvard University, 1998; MLS Areas of Study: creative writing, innovation, and spirituality and healing; Hobbies and Interests: writing books and laughing with friends.
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Breitenbucher, Annie
brei0062@umn.edu
News Assistant, Star Tribune; freelance writer; B.I.S. in English, psychology, and journalism, University of Minnesota, 1989; MLS Areas of Study: creative writing and visual arts; Hobbies and Interests: poetry, running, softball, and reading.
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Bruesewitz, Stacy
brue0072@umn.edu
Account Coordinator, Weber Shandwick Public Relations; B.A. in public relations, minor in English writing, Winona State University, 2000; MLS Areas of Study: mass media, media and youth, communications; Hobbies and Interests: Running, softball, basketball, reading, the outdoors, traveling, and hanging out with friends.
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Burdette, Steve
burd0024@umn.edu
B.A. in information technology management and American sign language instruction, University of Minnesota, 2002; MLS Areas of Study: technology, social inequities and the minority perspective; Hobbies and Interests: A former undergraduate teaching assistant in the University's Human Anatomy Laboratory, committed to continuing education, healthcare, public speaking, politics, and equality in human rights.
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Carlock, Lisa
carl0017@umn.edu
Information Technology Professional in the Division of Epidemiology at the University of Minnesota; B.S. in geography, University of Minnesota, 1998; MLS Areas of Study: scientific and technical communications, public policy, and geography; Hobbies and Interests: canoeing, traveling oversees, antique hunting, walking, and intelligent conversation in a coffee shop.
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Cleveland, Dorothy
clev0041@umn.edu
Chief Operating Officer, Walling and Berg, P.A.; B.A. in liberal studies, minor in business, Metropolitan State University, 1997; MLS program, University of Minnesota; MLS Areas of Study: business leadership, organizational behavior, storytelling, and hero/heroine journeys; Hobbies and Interests: Myth, anthropology, yoga, storytelling, and used book stores.
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Cowan, Elizabeth
cowa0041@umn.edu
Street Outreach with People, Inc.; B.A. in psychology, U.T. at Austin, 1994; MLS Areas of Study: social work, history, and political science; Hobbies and Interests: yoga.
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Crews-Erjavec, Joe
crew0011@umn.edu
Senior Business Systems Analyst for American Express; B.S. in chemistry, Kent State University, 1994; MLS Areas of Study: strategic thinking and nonprofit work; Hobbies and Interests: Chess and music.
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Czechowski, Leslie
czech008@tc.umn.edu
Archivist, Minnesota Orchestra Archives, University of Minnesota Libraries; B.A. in drama theory; M.A. in library science; MLS Areas of Study: Women's history and 19th century American literature; Hobbies and Interests: cycling, hiking, camping, quilting, gardening, and reading.
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Davin, Jane
deal0031@umn.edu
Junior High English and Art Instructor; B.A.A. in music, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1977; MLS Areas of Study: creative writing, education, and art; Hobbies and Interests: watercolor art, greeting card poetry and design, book club, and writing support with friends.
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Denzer, Kristen
denz0018@umn.edu
Nonprofit Consultant; B.A. in Psychology and Political Science, University of Minnesota, 2006; M.A. in Advocacy and Political Leadership, University of Minnesota, 2008; MLS Areas of Study: Nonprofit Management, Human Resources, and Communications; Hobbies and Interests: Reading, travel, volunteering, politics, chess, tennis, learning new things.
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Detwiler, Anneliese
Program Administrator, Snelling Hamline Community Council; B.A., history and women's studies, St. Olaf College, 2000; MLS Areas of Study: nonprofit management and museum studies; Hobbies and Interests: yoga, cooking, reading, museums, family, and friends.
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Doll, Kristin
doll0019@umn.edu
B.A. in English and anthropology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 1999; MLS Areas of Study: medieval literature and religion - specifically mysticism, sacred symbology, grail texts, pilgrimage, and church and manuscript labyrinths; Hobbies and Interests: ritual theater, fire eating/breathing, drag performance, flintknapping, travel, and reading.
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Driscoll, Andy
dris0049@umn.edu
Writer/Graphic Designer/Media and Public Policy Consultant/Producer-Director-Performer; B.A. in writing and public affairs, Metropolitan State University, 2002; MLS Areas of Study: writing, public policy, media ethics, and history; Hobbies and Interests: Writing, civic affairs/community affairs/political activism and teaching, theatre, sailing, reading, and a lot of talking.
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Fider-Kivel, Erin
fider002@umn.edu
Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Pharmacology; B.A. in Journalism, University of Minnesota; MLS Areas of Study: creative writing, cultural studies, and complementary healing; Hobbies and Interests: travel, good food and fun, reading, writing, movies, road trips, cooking, puttering.
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Fierke, Jennifer
fier0022@umn.edu
Communications specialist for physician communications, Fairview Health Services; B.A. in English and creative writing from Macalester College, 1999. MLS Areas of Study: journalism and literature, meaning and trauma. Interests: biking, writing, magical realism.
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Fish, Jennifer
fishx080@umn.edu
Reading Specialist and high school English teacher. I plan on exploring classes in Curriculum and Instruction, Communication Studies and Journalism-Mass Communication. MLS Areas of Study: The media's effects on American youth's reading habits.
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Fowler, Melanie
fowl0020@umn.edu
B.S. in psychology, sociology, and life science. Currently seeking Post-Bac in forensic science at Hamline University and MLS at University of Minnesota. MLS Areas of Study: sociology, human rights, and law. Interests: crime investigations, watching forensic files, reading forensic science texts and observing behaviors
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Francisco, Deb
fran0572@umn.edu
Middle School Teacher: social studies and reading; architectural drafting and estimating, Dunwoody Industrial College, 1990; B.A. studio arts, University of Minnesota; Minnesota, 1991; Post-baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Augsburg College, 1997; MLS Areas of Study: middle level education, neuroscience and psychology; Hobbies and Interests: drawing and painting, musical theatre, animals, boating and fishing.
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Giannobile, Amy
giann007@umn.edu
B.S. behavior/educational psychology, Certified Veterinary Technician, Cycle 2 student at Women's Theological Institute; MLS Areas of Study: Center for Spirituality and Healing, writing, Native American studies; Hobbies and Interests: zoo animals, environmental enrichment, gardening, and siamese cats.
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Gray, Angie
gray0046@umn.edu
B.A. fine arts and theatre, University of Minnesota, 1999; MLS Areas of Study: graphic arts, animation and East Asian studies; Hobbies and Interests: bicycling, traveling, drawing, and Latin music.
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Hansen, Kathleen
hans0333@tc.umn.edu
Bachelor of Music, Western Michigan University, 1987; music education, communications, and flute performance M.A. candidate; MLS Areas of Study: arts/nonprofit administration, creativity, and leadership; Hobbies and Interests: gardening, playing in orchestras around the Cities, cats, politics, travel, book making, and art shows. I'm a graduate student at the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, University of Minnesota. I work in the ticket/marketing office. I'm also an arts junkie, love antiquing, and collect old photos of women musicians (band and orchestras).
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Harvey, Diana
dharvey@umn.edu
Director of Communications, University of Minnesota School of Public Health; B.A. Journalism, University of Minnesota; MLS Areas of Study: Risk Communication (incorporating the disciplines of public health, journalism, public policy, and communications studies).
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Huie, Gilbert Ben
huiex001@umn.edu
Fond du Lac Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa; State of Minnesota Certified Journeyman Tool and Die Maker; United States Army Veteran; Lab Machinist Specialist in University of Minnesota Department of Civil Engineering; B.A., Metropolitan State University, 1998; MLS Areas of Study: the American Indian and Henry David Thoreau; Hobbies and Interests: canoeing, camping, ice fishing, moose hunting, downhill skiing, apprentice grandchild sidekick, volunteer, researching the unfiltered history of America, seeking non-mainstream credible news sources. Interest in political action: e.g. the legislation process, legislator town meetings, political demonstrations, committee hearings, testifying, AFSCME Local 3937 (union) activist, Metropolitan State University lobbyist; director-Metropolitan State University Alumni Association, member-Metropolitan State University American Indian Advisory Committee (AIAC.), chair-Fond du Lac Off-Reservation Council (FDL ORC), member-Champlin American Legion Post 600. Favorite author: Barbara W. Tuchman; favorite book: Courage to Change; favorite quote: "Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours.” Richard Bach
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Iversen, Orlena
iver0195@umn.edu
B.A. music education, Southwest University, Marshall, Minnesota, 1973; MLS Areas of Study: workforce development; public polices, business and education practices and changing demographics; Hobbies and Interests: Tennis, piano, jogging, and reading.
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Jordan, Emily
jorda042@umn.edu
B.F.A. in photography at Massachusetts College of Art, 1986, Boston. I work in the UM Medical School as an associate administrator in Graduate Medical Education. Areas of concentration: studio art, art history, and the Center for Spirituality and Healing. Serious pursuits: Painting, Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation. Hobbies: cross-stitch.
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Karnegis, Jan
karne028@umn.edu
B.A. in speech/communications, University of Minnesota, 1983; MLS Areas of Study: Buddhism, Asian history, religion; Hobbies and Interests: needlework, travel, and local history including my 1886 urban farmhouse.
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Karsa, Laurel
karsa020@umn.edu
Manager, Creative Sewing Center, Apple Valley, Minnesota; B.S. in media arts and animation; MLS Areas of Study: art, inter-cultural communication (through art), creative writing, rhetoric, psychology; Hobbies and Interests: sculpting, writing poetry, sewing, machine embroidery, singing, fishing, and French; My mantra: A path without obstacles probably leads nowhere.
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Kranz, Ann
akranz@che.umn.edu
Director, Violence Against Women Online Resources; B.A. in corporate communications, Buena Vista University, 1991; MLS, University of Minnesota, 2003 MLS Areas of Study: creative writing, feminist studies, and rhetoric Hobbies and Interests: running my service dog, Booma, singing, being a crazy sports fan, and writing/reading.
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Landwehr, Mary Ellen
land0098@umn.edu
Administrator, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota; B.S. in English, University of Minnesota, 1969; MLS Areas of Study: architecture, literature, history; Hobbies and Interests: photography, sailing, kayaking, Frank Lloyd Wright, grandchildren, traveling, and reading.
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Leeds-Ragborg, Pam
leed0013@umn.edu
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing/Certified Reiki Practitioner/Freelance writer; B.A. in writing and philosophy, Sarah Lawrence College, 1984; MLS Areas of Study: complementary and alternative medicine, mind-body interactions, consciousness research, energy medicine, healing and prayer; graduate minor in complementary therapies and healing practices through the Center for Spirituality and Healing; Hobbies and Interests: gardening, nature walks, reading, Bob Dylan concerts, and Kabbalah.
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Linehan, Christi
line0017@umn.edu
Marketing Communications Specialist, ADP; B.A. in individually designed interdepartmental major (IDIM), international communications and public relations, University of Minnesota, 1999; MLS Areas of Study: communications, language theory, technology studies; Hobbies and Interests: playing the Celtic harp, swing dancing, figure skating, and hiking.
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Leonard, Andrew
leon0082@umn.edu
Project Manager; B.A. in journalism, University of Minnesota, 1999; MLS Areas of Study: organizational change, communication, innovation; Hobbies and Interests: traveling, movies, music, theater, and reading.
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Lippman, Dawn
lipp0043@umn.edu
Education and Human Resources Assistant, UMN Materials Research Science and Engineering Center; B.A. in journalism with minor in music, Cum Laude, Asbury College, 1999; MLS Areas of Study: journalism, literary nonfiction, editing, creative writing, and communications; Hobbies and Interests: Playing piano, guitar and flute, reading, writing, painting, horseback riding, biking, hiking, and gardening.
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Lundgren, Jan Marie
lundg026@umn.edu
Administrator for UMN Center for Gerontological Nursing, Center for Child & Family Health Promotion Research, and Center for Health Trajectory Research. B.S. in Biology, University of Minnesota; MLS Areas of Study: dance, spirituality and healthy aging; Hobbies and Interests: dance , Pilates, vocal music, bodywork, vibrational medicine, lively discussions with MLS students at Vera's Cafe.
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Madsen, Nikki
madse022@umn.edu
International Adoption Project Research Coordinator; B.A. in sociology and women's studies, Moorhead State University, 1997; MLS Areas of Study: social stratification (sociology), feminist theory, public policy; Hobbies and Interests: art, movies, reading, hanging out with friends, family, and my dog.
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Malm, Elisabeth
High school English teacher, American Literature, 1966-1995; ESL teacher, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PRC, 1984-85; B.A. in philosophy and theater arts, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1955; Further study U of M, American Studies, early 1970s; MLS Areas of Study: British American colonial literature and arts; Hobbies and Interests: reading, music, and archives volunteer
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Malmgren, Doug
malm0017@umn.edu
Account Executive, PowerObjects; B.A. in history, University of Iowa, 1991; MLS Areas of Study: business, ethics, and innovation studies; Hobbies and Interests: computers, philosophy, biking, running, and beer.
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Makela, JoAnne
jmakela@cce.umn.edu
B.A. in Languages and Literature, Lake Erie College, 1981. Office Manager, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, U of M/ performance artist/ poet/ freelance editor. MLS Areas of Study: Urban studies, visual and performing arts, philosophy, intentional communities. Interests: theater , writing, cooking, wine, film, politics.
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Mastel, Kristen
meye0539@umn.edu
R
eference Librarian, MINITEX Library Information Network; M.S. in Library Science, Indiana Universty, 2005; B.A. in Speech Communications & Art History, U of M - Morris, 2002. MLS Areas of Study: oral histories, Japanese landscape design, US & Japan relations, art history, communications, web 2.0, information literacy, libraries. Hobbies and Interests: cooking and book clubs, hiking, biking going to museums, and visiting farmer's markets.
Messner, Hilary H.
hardi014@umn.edu
Sign Language Interpreter, University of Minnesota; B.A. in deaf culture, Winona State University 1999; AAS in sign language interpreting, St. Paul College, 2001; MLS Areas of Study: deaf education and family education; Hobbies and Interests: movies, reading, and scrapbooking.
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Miller, Tom
mill0605@umn.edu
B.A. in history, University of Minnesota, 1974. Interests include art, literature, ancient history and culture, writing and performing stand-up comedy, traveling, and bicycling.
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Moerer, Andrea
moer0014@umn.edu
Programming Coordinator, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library; B.A.s in studio art and in Spanish-language literature, Macalester College 1994; MLS Areas of Study: Latin American Studies, art, history, and cultural studies; Hobbies and Interests: dogs and horses, visual arts, cooking, home rehab. and repair.
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Mollberg, Lori Blake
lmollber@che.umn.edu
Alumni Program Director, University of Minnesota College of Human Ecology; B.A. in art history, University of Minnesota, 1990; Certificate in Festival and Events Management, University of Minnesota; MLS Areas of Study: higher education, public relations, volunteerism, and Innovation Studies certificate; Hobbies and Interests: drawing and book arts, reading, yoga and running, health and nutrition, culinary experimentation, gardening, and playing with my kids.
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Montgomery, Robbi
mont0273@umn.edu
Medical Technologist, Immunology Specialist Hennepin County Medical Center Clinical Laboratories; B.S. in medical technology, University of Minnesota, 1975; MLS Areas of Study: technology-based methods for education and communication in health care; Hobbies and Interests: reading, travel, biking, and rollerblading.
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Mooney, Becky
moon0071@umn.edu
Assistant Academic Advisor in University of Minnesota Department of Psychology; B.A. in psychology 1999, University of Minnesota; MLS Areas of Study: educational psychology, spirituality and healing, English writing; Hobbies and Interests: writing, roller blading, meditation, and relaxing with family and friends.
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Nelson, Tyra
nels4939@umn.edu
Coordinator of the Precollege programs and a multicultural student adviser at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. Previously taught English at Arlington High School; B.A. in English Teaching, University of Northern Iowa. Resides in North St. Paul, Minnesota and is the single mother of two boys ages 13 and 9. "I enjoy writing and performing spoken word poetry, going to the theater, and doing anything that causes me to THINK and CONSIDER my place in this world."
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Nesheim, Barb
neshe005@umn.edu
Community Program Specialist, Minnesota Materials Exchange in School of Public Health, U of M; B.A. public administration with policy emphasis, University of Northern Iowa, 1985; Certificate of Solid Waste Management, University of Minnesota, 1999; MLS Areas of Study: environmental management, policy and planning, and business; Hobbies and Interests: Travel - near and far; museums; the theatre and movies; and supporting the secondhand/reuse marketplace.
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Olson, Kristi
olso0234@umn.edu
Usability Consultant at Target; B.A. in political science and Spanish, University of Minnesota, 1993; Translation and Interpreting Program, University of Minnesota, 1996; MLS Areas of Study: human-computer interaction, Web user experience, innovation studies; Hobbies and Interests: Mountain biking and mountain bike racing, cooking, eating really good food, and camping.
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Orenstein, Melvin
oren0018@umn.edu
B.S. in law, University of Minnesota, 1955; L.L.B. University of Minnesota, 1955; Hobbies and Interests: reading, gardening, tennis, golf, music, politics, and grandchildren.
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Ostman, Peggy
ostm0008@umn.edu
Advocate for Mentor Duluth program through the Duluth YMCA; B.A.S. in community health education, University of Minnesota-Duluth, 1989; MLS Areas of Study: social work, public health, and multicultural studies; Hobbies and Interests: hiking/backpacking, canoeing, traveling, gardening, beading, stamping, and sewing.
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Perkey, Jeffery
perke001@umn.edu
Executive Assistant, Research Subjects’ Protection Programs; B.A. in theatre from St. Cloud State University; MLS Areas of Study: the Holocaust, drama, philosophy (ethics), and history; Hobbies and Interests: travel, movies, reading, yoga, and surfing.
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Petersen, Marlene
peter917@umn.edu
Research Assistant to Professor Jill Barnum; B.A. in English and journalism, Indiana University, 1993; J.D. University of Minnesota, 1997; MLS Areas of Study: history, literature, and religious studies; Hobbies and Interests: horseback riding, creative writing, and tinkering with my house.
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Pickering, Margery
pick0015@umn.edu
Student Support Services Assistant in Psychology Department; B.S. in elementary education, University of Minnesota, 1970; B.A. in studio arts, University of Minnesota, 1974; MLS Areas of Study: writing and illustrating children's books, curriculum/instruction and educational psychology; Hobbies and Interests: reading, writing, and illustrating.
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Rice, Molly
rice0164@umn.edu
B.A. English, 2005, University of Minnesota; MLS Area of Study: Gender/Sexuality and Discourse Analysis/Critical Theory. Hobbies and Interests: Writing, poetry, literature, yoga.
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Robinson, Lori
Robi0376@umn.edu
Graduate Student in MLS Program; B.S. in interdepartmental speech communication, St. Cloud State University, 1998; MLS Areas of Study: multicultural studies, communication and human resources development; Hobbies and Interests: Playing piano, anything outdoors, and traveling,
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Rosenthal, Rita
ritarose@umn.edu
Outreach Coordinator, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Minnesota; B.A. in art with concentrations in photography and performance art, University of Minnesota, 1996; B.S. equivalency in exercise science and physical education, Arizona State University, 2000; MLS Areas of Study: Center for Spirituality and Healing course work minoring in complementary therapies and healing practices plus recreation and sports studies (division of Kinesiology); Hobbies and Interests: yoga, biking, hiking, gardening, traveling, laughing, living, loving, and learning!
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Ruenitz, Robert
rueni002@umn.edu
Information technology professional with many years spent providing on-site international support. Interested in cultures and the exile’s experience.
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Russell, Nancy
russ0206@umn.edu
B.A. in English, Metropolitan State University, 2001; MLS Areas of Study: writing, history/political science, and literature; Hobbies and Interests: travel, photography, and cooking/eating.
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Russell, Wynfred
Russe047@umn.edu
Instructor/Project Manager in Department of African American and African Studies; B.S. in broadcast communications, Northern Michigan University, 1993; M.A. in public affairs and Third World Studies, Northern Michigan University, 1996; MLS Areas of Study: public/community health and mass communications; Hobbies and Interests: volunteering, AIDS activism, cooking, playing and watching sports, mountain biking, and reading.
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Sheats, Bernadette
shea0013@umn.edu
B.S. in general management, Carlson School, University of Minnesota, 1992; MLS Areas of Study: gerontology, housing, and service coordination for seniors; Hobbies and Interests: gardening, reading, writing, and home improvement.
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Smith, Carolyn
smit4533@umn.edu
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant and Direct Care Service Provider at a group home for adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities in St. Paul; B.F.A. in General Fine Arts- emphasis in drawing and painting, College of Visual Arts (St. Paul), 2005; MLS Areas of Study: Linguistics, Contemporary Literature, Philosoply, and Human Sexuality. Hobbies and Interests: my garden, rock music, going to see live music.
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Sorenson, Cynthia L.
cynthos2000@hotmail.com
Staffing Supervisor, Methodist Hospital; B.S. in sociology, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 1986; MLS Areas of Study: health care and sustainability; Hobbies and Interests: dance (contra, cajun, swing); aikido; and science fiction.
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Stienessen, Alison
stie0090@umn.edu
Advertising Project Manager; B.S. in mass communications, advertising, minor in human relations and Spanish, St. Cloud State University, 1999; MLS Areas of Study: innovation studies, and sociology; Hobbies and Interests: creative writing, dancing, working out, sports, and learning guitar.
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Steinhilber, Karen
myro001@umn.edu
Instructional Designer; B.A. in English and philosophy, Wartburg College, 1991; MLS Areas of Study: curriculum and instruction, adult education, and medicine/pharmacy ;Hobbies and Interests: Hiking, biking, dance, fiction, and theater.
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Straight, Laura
straight12000@yahoo.com
B.S. in facility management from NDSU; MLS Areas of Study: gerontology, senior housing, and senior services; wants to start own business assisting the elderly find housing.
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Strand, Glenn
stra0549@umn.edu
VP of Information Systems, The Resco Company; B.A. in English literature, Boston University, 1972; MLS Areas of Study: process philosophy, human geography, film and art; Hobbies and Interests: reading, music, and films.
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Swedell, Jennifer
Swed0020@umn.edu
Second- Year graduate student; B.A. in architecture, University of Minnesota, 2000; MLS Areas of Study: integration of high- end cinematic gaming with education, new media research, and visual/virtual intelligences; Hobbies and Interests: Web design, traveling, and cooking.
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Thao, Souwan
A.S. in legal assistant, 1998; B.A. in liberal arts 2000; MLS Areas of Study: human rights studies; Hobbies and Interests: playing soccer, reading, watching TV, and writing.
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Tomsyck, John
johntomsyck@aol.com
Principal, Ronin Advisory Investment Management Partners; B.S. in electrical engineering, University of Iowa, 1973; MLS, University of Minnesota, 2002; Innovation Studies Certificate, University of Minnesota, 2002; MLS Areas of Study: knowledge age, the future of work, innovation economy; Hobbies and Interests: Ronin Advisory Network administration, running, futurism, market behavior, reading, and MLS seminar support.
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Torkelson, Marie
tork0034@tc.umn.edu
B.S. in K-12 art education, St. Cloud State University, 1999; MLS Areas of Study: visual arts, women’s studies, and creative writing; Hobbies and Interests: making art, journaling, skiing, rollerblading, biking, hiking, rock gardening, and traveling.
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Trenkner, Emily
tren0021@umn.edu
B.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison in French and English with a minor in European Studies, 2002. MLS Areas of Study: spirituality, yoga, South Asian culture, health. Interests: Yoga instructor who gives community, corporate, and private lessons.
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Ward, Elizabeth
ward0049@umn.edu
B.A. in psychology and interpersonal communications from Ohio University, 1993. MLS Areas of Study: leadership and development in an international/intercultural context; Hobbies and Interests: travel, languages, writing, handicrafts.
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Ward, Matt
ward0003@umn.edu
Tournament Director at The Ponds Golf Course; B.S. in recreation (emphasis in commercial recreation), University of Minnesota, 1999; MLS Area of Study: innovation studies and strategic thinking with regard to sport; Hobbies and Interests: golf, broomball, biking, and music.
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Weiss, Deborah S.
weis0376@umn.edu
Communications Instructor at the Art Institutes International Minnesota; B.A. in communications, St. Cloud State University; MLS Areas of Study: communication and education.
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Weston, Kathleen
kweston@umn.edu
Clinic Administrator, University of Minnesota Law School; B.A. in English Literature, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana; MLS Areas of Study: American and English Literature, History, Women's Studies, Sociology; Hobbies and Interests: biking, music, films, and reading..
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Williams, Leon
will1914@umn.edu
B.A. in political science, minor in sociology, St Cloud State University, 2004; MLS Areas of Study: sociology and managing nonprofit organizations; Hobbies and Interests: the Internet, listening to music, and sports.
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Winternheimer, Alida
winte231@umn.edu
B.A. in theatre and anthropology from Lawrence University, 1994. Her graduate interests include: women's studies, spirituality, yoga, Sanskrit, cultural studies, and literature. She is a writer, yoga teacher, and mother. She loves cycling and travel, and has been to Switzerland, France, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, and India.
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Woolsey, Michael
wool0075@umn.edu
B.A. in liberal arts (Great Books), St. John's College, Annapolis, Massachusetts,, 1965; M.A. in math education, St. Thomas University, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1973; Loyola University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 1975-1977; 37- year career in computer software development; retired from 3M Company August 2004; Hobbies and Interests: Great Book seminars with St. John's College alumni group in Twin Cities, BWCA camping, tennis, youth athletics, and coaching.
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Zdon, Al
Communications Director, Minnesota American Legion; B.A. in journalism, University of Minnesota, 1991; MLS Areas of Study: American history and journalism; Hobbies and Interests: reading, traveling, playing basketball, and playing the banjo. I recently had a book published on accounts of Minnesotans who served in the various wars.
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Zurn, Denise
zurn0015@umn.edu
Twenty-plus years of experience in the utility industry; B.A. in electrical engineering, University of Minnesota, 1975; MLS Areas of Study: Innovation Studies certificate and urban design; Hobbies and Interests: raising kids, house design, and reading.
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