Take a look inside...2 Celebrating Past / Future

3 Student Scope

4 Dunwoody Destinations

5 Alumni Journey

6 Fundraising Focus

7 NEI Center

8 Alumni & Friends News

12 Calendar of Events

SUMMER 2005

Nearly 400 Dunwoody graduates crossedthe stage between the ceremonies held

at the college June 9th and 10th. Among thegraduates were Sara Helgren, MichaelHallas, and Phil Yeager, all recipients of this year’s Student Leadership Award. This award, developed by the AlumniAssociation’s Board of Managers, is givento students who show exemplary leadership,scholastic excellence, community service,and school spirit. Many of this spring’sgraduates also received Alumni AttendanceAwards, also developed by the AlumniAssociation’s Board of Managers.

This year’s ceremonies were filledwith great alumni speakers as well. JayJohnson, a 1978 graduate of NEI and vicepresident of sales for NT OBJECTives, Inc,spoke to the graduating students during theJune 9th ceremony. John Schumacher, 1965Baking graduate and owner and founder ofSchumacher’s Hotel and Restaurant, spokeat both ceremonies held on Friday, June10th. Alumnus Larry Raasch, 1977Architectural Drafting and Estimating,received this year’s InstitutionalAdvancement Award at the afternoon

ceremony. The occasion was extra specialsince Larry’s son, Kyle Raasch, graduatedfrom the Electrical Construction andMaintenance program that afternoon as well.For more on Larry’s award, please see theAlumni Journey inside this issue.

Dunwoody prides itself on producinggraduates who are worth more—graduatingto the good life. Congratulations to all of the2005 spring graduates and good luck in yourfuture endeavors!

CLASS OF 2005

Jay Johnson, 1978 NEI alumnus, was thealumni speaker at the ceremony held onThursday, June 9th.

John Schumacher, 1965 Baking alumnus,was the alumni speaker for both graduationceremonies on Friday, June 10th.

Graduating to the Good Life

Tanya Duesterhoeft, Architectural Drafting &Estimating, addresses her fellow classmates atthe 1:00 p.m. ceremony on Friday, June 10th.

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CompassA newsletter for alumni and friends of Dunwoody College of Technology

Dunwoody celebrated its 90thanniversary this past school

year, and although the celebrationhas come to a close, the college isexcited to look toward the future.

Over the past 90 years,Dunwoody has progressed in itsprogram development, buildingfacilities, and student life programs.Starting in 1914 as a place “wherethe youth of the city of Minneapolisand state of Minnesota may, if theyso desire, learn the differenthandicrafts and useful trades withoutdistinction on account of race, color,or religious prejudice,” Dunwoodyhas gone from an 80-studentenrollment at the old Central HighSchool building to nearly 1,500students enrolled in 26 differentprograms. Dunwoody continues thisprogress today and will in the future.

Dunwoody College ofTechnology, in years to come, willalways be improving its programsand initiatives—part of itscommitment to continuous qualityimprovement. Dunwoody willincrease diversity at all levels, be bestin class in every program, and stayfinancially strong through enrollmentand fundraising efforts. A solid andsuccessful past is what establishesthe foundation for a great future.Dunwoody’s alumni and friends are

the reason for this foundation.Dunwoody will continue in thistradition for the next 90 years,always aiming to be best in class.Thank you for your support inDunwoody’s 90th celebration.

A Piece of HistoryGrant Merrit, a member of the Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club,recently brought David Barnum to Dunwoody to see the modelschooner “Picket” which sits in the president’s office. Barnum is thegreat-grandson of George G. Barnum, a friend of William HoodDunwoody, who also worked for Washburn Crosby Company.

George Barnum purchased Barnum Island, now part of IsleRoyale National Park, in the late 19th century. Barnum then invitedfive friends, including Dunwoody, to build cabins on his island. TheDunwoody cabin, built around 1900, still stands today. Barnum Islandis still used today by the Barnum family to vacation.

The “Picket” was owned by Barnum, Dunwoody and a fewothers from the 1890’s until around 1905. The boat was docked inDuluth and used for summer outings on Lake Superior and trips toBarnum Island.

David Barnum, great-grandson ofGeorge G. Barnum, views the modelschooner, “Picket.” The real-life“Picket” was owned by George G.Barnum, a good friend of WilliamHood Dunwoody.

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William H. Dunwoody,founder of DunwoodyIndustrial Institute.

Celebrating the Past and Looking Towards the Future

NOW AND THEN....< 2005 Machining Technology classroom

1922 Tool & Die shop >

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Student Scope

People have many different reasonsfor deciding to go back to school: achange in career, the chance to earna higher salary, the excitement oflearning something new. For GilsonArabadji, it was a matter of hishealth.

Arabadji came to Dunwoody inan effort to save his health by startinga new career path. He had already received a diploma fromDakota County Technical College in 1980 in Automotive BodyRepair. “I liked my job enough to continue working at it for 22years,” Gilson stated. “I was never unhappy from a workloadstandpoint.” However, from the years of painting andcustomizing automobiles, Gilson started to develop allergicreactions from the paint resins. “Work was becoming harderphysically,” he stated. Arabadji was faced with the difficultdecision of what to do with his career. He knew a change wascoming, but “when you are so used to doing the same thing dayafter day, it is hard to think about doing anything else.” Arabadjidid always like the idea of HVAC (heating ventilation and airconditioning) and even had some friends that attendedDunwoody who enjoyed their jobs as technicians and installers.“My friends always had great things to say about Dunwoody, so I knew I should check out the school.”

After a meeting with Kevin Wirkkala, a Dunwoodyadmissions counselor, Arabadji was impressed with the facility aswell as the Gateway program, a readiness program for incomingstudents. He gives thanks to one instructor in particular, EerisFritz. Arabadji did not pass his entrance exam the first timearound. Because of Fritz’s dedication and willingness to tutorArabadji on her free time, Arabadji passed the entrance exam thesecond time and was accepted into Dunwoody. “I was ready tostart school and make this change in my life. I felt better aboutmy new career path,” comments Arabadji.

Arabadji credits his early success to the six-week Gatewayprogram that he started once admitted to Dunwoody. Thisreadiness program serves Dunwoody students with weaknessesin certain academic areas, such as math, English, andcomputers. Gateway is open to all students prior to starting their technical programs.

Gilson Arabadji is currently in his third quarter of HeatingVentilation and Cooling Systems Servicing. He enjoys the workand is a shining star in the program. Arabadji looks at lifedifferently now. Upon graduation, Arabadji would like to work asa technician in field service. He has also toyed with the idea ofopening his own business for field service. Arabadji feels that heis a better student now than he ever was in his early twenties. “I feel like it helped me to work for a while before going back toschool. I am much wiser in my older age!”

Gilson Arabadji

New and ImprovedAlumni Referral Program

Dunwoody’s admissions department, in conjunctionwith the Marketing Committee of the Alumni

Association’s Board of Managers, is proud to kick-off itsnew and improved Alumni Referral Program. The program,very similar to one started a year ago, is provided toencourage alumni to seek out and encourage potentialDunwoody students to attend the college. Alumni, uponrequest, are given Alumni Referral Program cards to passalong to potential students. These cards then give thestudent a $50 waiver of the Dunwoody application fee.Upon acceptance and enrollment, the student will alsoreceive a $150 credit at the Dunwoody bookstore.

For more information on this program, or to requestAlumni Referral Program cards, please contact AlanWimes at: 612-374-5800, ext. 2023. Cards are limited toone card per applicant and expire on April 15, 2006.

You’ve Been Accepted, Now What? The low-down on New Student Orientations

As alumni, you know all too well that deciding to cometo Dunwoody is only the beginning. There’s the

application, testing, orientation, and first day of school toget through, not to mention one or two years of fast-pacedcurriculum and extracurricular activities. That is whyDunwoody strives to make all of the initial steps forincoming students as worry-free as possible.

On Friday, May 20th, Dunwoody held its FallQuarter orientation for over 100 incoming students.Dunwoody’s new student orientations are provided toeducate students about their new surroundings and to helpthem feel welcome and confident that they made the rightchoice in choosing Dunwoody. Students participate indifferent discussion sessions from academic advising,expectations, and financial aid to tuition, class schedules,and learner needs. There is also time for tours of thecampus.

Dunwoody’s admissions team and student servicesdepartment are willing and ready to help students—new orreturning. For information on new student orientations orthe Dunwoody admissions process, please contact ToddKreuscher at 612-374-5800, ext. 2015, or Alan Wimes at612-374-5800, ext. 2023.

Dunwoody Destinations

CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION DAYIn an effort to make the Dunwoodycampus move from good to great,Dunwoody’s Student Government, PhiTheta Kappa, and Motorsports Clubsponsored a Campus Beautification Dayon Saturday, May 21st. Studentsworked hard sprucing up the campusby planting flowers, pulling weeds,spreading mulch and picking up litter.Fourteen students, along with staffmembers Paul Peterson, ToddKruescher, and Ben Wright, president,worked for three hours in the pouringrain! Two children of a currentDunwoody student and the brother ofanother pitched in as well. At the end of the morning, all participants wererewarded with lunch from Davanni’s and the satisfaction of a beautiful jobwell-done!

THE COMPASS RECOGNIZED BY AWCMelissa Harrison, alumni relationsofficer in the development and alumnirelations office, was recently awarded aClarion Award from the Association forWomen in Communications, Twin CitiesChapter, during the 2005 Crystal ClarionAwards Banquet held Thursday, May19th. The award was given inrecognition of her work on The Compassin the category of “Newsletters,Education Institutions.” The Associationfor Women in Communications is aprofessional organization that begannationally in 1909. The organizationchampions the advancement of womenacross all communication disciplines byrecognizing excellence, promotingleadership, and positioning its membersat the forefront of the evolvingcommunications era. In 1920, the TwinCities Chapter of AWC was formed.

The Clarion Awards is a renownedcompetition recognizing the best worksfrom all communications fields. Entriesare judged against the work of their

peers. Only one Clarion Award is givenin each category, if deserving, withMerit Awards given to othernoteworthy communications pieces.The Compass was submitted againstother educational institutions’publications. A total of 73 entries weresubmitted for this year’s competitionwith 43 awards given. The Compassreceived the only Clarion Awardpresented in the Newsletter category.This year’s banquet was held at theWoman’s Club of Minneapolis.

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s Members of Dunwoody’s StudentGovernment, Phi Theta Kappa, andthe Motorsports Club participated ina campus beautification day onSaturday, May 21st.

Alumni JourneyAs a tax-exempt organization reliant upon charitablesupport to accomplish its educational mission, Dunwoodydeeply values volunteer assistance in the important areasof fundraising and resource development. Dunwoody’sInstitutional Advancement Award is presented toindividuals who have madeextraordinary contributions to Dunwoody through theirgenerous commitment oftime, energy and expertise—Larry Raasch is just that man.

Mr. Raasch graduatedfrom Dunwoody in 1977 fromthe Architectural Drafting &Estimating program. Upongraduation, Raasch began hiscareer as head draftsman and chief estimator for Fabcon,Inc. He went on to work as a project manager andeventually became a vice president for Kraus-AndersonCompanies, Inc. While employed there, he successfullymanaged numerous multi-million dollar projects. Raaschworked 25 years for Kraus-Anderson before deciding toleave this year to start his own general contractingbusiness with a long-time friend.

Dunwoody presented Larry Raasch with this year’sInstitutional Advancement Award for his dedication andefforts in volunteerism and fundraising. Raasch has servedon the Alumni Association’s Board of Managers since 1997 and is an active member of its fundraisingcommittee, serving as chair of that committee from 2002to 2004. He showed notable willingness to ask others forcontributions, a task often avoided by the bravest of souls. Having served numerous years in the constructionindustry, Raasch knew first-hand that Dunwoodygraduates were highly respected. When he decided tosend letters and make phone calls to his industry contacts,asking them to consider making a gift to Dunwoody’sAnnual Fund Drive, the response was incredible. With hishelp and inspiration, Dunwoody recruited teams of alumniand friends to replicate the “Raasch” model. Since 1999,Annual Fund teams have raised over $400,000 in supportof Dunwoody students and programs. Larry Raasch’s teamcontinues to set the example by being one of the AnnualFund Drive’s highest achievers.

Along with his exceptional commitment toDunwoody, Raasch’s additional service to the communityincludes: St. Paul River Front Community Task Force, City of Savage Park Board, and City of Savage PlanningCommissioner. Raasch resides in Savage, Minnesota withhis wife Diane. They have three children, Kevin, 22, Kyle, 20, and Kristina, 18.

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Dunwoody’s student services department does a great job helping students andgetting them to where they need to be. Back row (l-r): Rich Wagner, vicepresident of academics; LeDora Hankton, women’s advisor; Richard Thomson,student success and placement manager; Mark Frasier, multi-cultural studentadvisor; Jonathon Moore, student relations coordinator. Front row (l-r): NancySchwartz, student counselor; Molly Malone, student services advisor; ToddKreuscher, student life advisor.

Sometimes starting school, whether for the first time or the secondtime around as a career change, can be a scary thing. Enter

Dunwoody’s student services department. The staff of this departmentis at the students’ disposal for academic counseling, career advice, andhelp with general issues in their lives. The people in these positionsserve as helping hands to Dunwoody students and are committed tohelping these students achieve excellence.

Nancy Schwartz, student counselor, has been at Dunwoodyfor the past 17 years and is a licensed psychologist. She understandshow scary school can be and feels that “nothing is so bad if you haveat least one friend to share it with.” Nancy is that friend and she’s notthe only one. Todd Kreuscher, Dunwoody’s student life advisor, isan advocate for students and does his best at supporting studentsalong their educational journey. Todd focuses on social integrationand provides students with opportunities to meet other students andstaff whether it be through clubs, student government, outreachactivities, on-campus entertainment, athletics, or other gatherings.

The tasks within the student services department are endless andthe staff is always visualizing ways to improve and ensure thatDunwoody students are receiving the best service they need.Dunwoody’s multi-cultural student advisor is Mark Frazier. Frazieris an advocate for students and is involved in student retention. Healso acts as a liaison between faculty, staff and students. RichardThomson, student success and placement manager, works withstudents in the NEI Center and helps place students upon graduation.Molly Malone, student services advisor, works directly with the artsand science department to guide students before going on to theirtechnical classes. LeDora Hankton, women’s advisor, works withfemale students at the college and actively helps to coordinate Womenof Dunwoody events for these students. Last, but not least, isJonathon Moore. He assists students with academic and personalissues while at Dunwoody and makes sure there is a clear andsuccessful transition after students leave the college.

Dunwoody’s student services department is an integral part ofthe Dunwoody experience. With the help of these dedicated staffmembers, students feel comfortable coming to Dunwoody and knowthat they always have a place to go with a problem that may arise.This is one of the many reasons and ways that Dunwoody continuesto produce graduates who are worth more.

Larry Raasch, 1977 ArchitecturalDrafting & Estimating alumnus,speaks to the graduating studentsafter receiving the 2005Institutional Advancement Award.

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Matching Gifts Help StudentsContributions from alumni and friends ofDunwoody have a significant impact on students’futures at the college. When you make a gift toDunwoody, why not stretch your dollar bychecking with your employer to see if it has amatching gifts program?

Many companies will match the gift thattheir employees and retirees make to non-profitorganizations—some even match these gifts two-to-one. Businesses of all sizes offer matching giftprograms to their employees in order to encouragecommunity involvement through contributions tothe non-profit organization that their employeessupport. Last year, Dunwoody received close to$10,000 in matching gifts—funds that directlyhelp Dunwoody students.

To find out if your employer will matchyour gift to Dunwoody, start by checking withyour company’s human resources department. If you have other questions or would like moreinformation about matching gifts, please callMary Meador at: 612-381-3048. Your gift canmake a difference!

A Savvy Way to GiveMost of us have used automatic withdrawals fromour checking accounts to pay monthly expenseslike car payments or gym memberships. Well,now you have the same option when you sign upto make a monthly contribution to Dunwoody.You can painlessly increase your gift by spreadingit over 12 months. An example: a $10contribution every month will make your yearlycontribution $120 and make you a member ofDunwoody’s Century Club for donors who give$100 or more. Call Mary Meador for details onhow you can sign up at: 612-381-3048. The first20 people will receive a Dunwoody t-shirt, so call today!

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LEND A HAND TO FUTURE

GENERATIONS. INCLUDE

DUNWOODY IN YOUR WILL.

CALL BECKY SEEMANN AT:

612-381-3057.

Take Action to Protect YourLoved Ones: Make a WillDid you know that 60% of people diewithout a will? Do you have a current will? A will is one of the most importantdocuments you will ever sign and isessential in making sure your wishes, uponyour death, are carried out as you see fit.

ExecutorsYou should always name an executor tocarry out the direction in your will and tohelp your family with any of the specialproblems that may arise after your death.

PropertyThe courts normally respect what you state in your will, but in the absence of this legaldocument that expresses your wishes, thecourts will distribute your property asdirected by certain inflexible and impersonalstate laws.

GuardianshipCourts must follow specific guidelines toappoint guardians of minor children whichmay or may not be your wish. In your will,you can specify your choice for guardians for your children, should something happento you.

ContributionsYou can arrange by will to make meaningfulgifts to your favorite charitableorganizations. The cost of such bequestscan often be reduced if your will is plannedto take advantage of major tax deductions.For example, your attorney can help youphrase your will to minimize the taxes yourestate may owe and to maximize theamount of your property that will actually go to your beneficiaries.

If you don’t have a will or haven’t updatedthe one you have in a few years, you shouldtake action and review these items. All of uswant our loved ones protected—staying upto date with your will is just one of thoseways to ensure they are.

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Everyone is talking about the NEI Picnic thatwas recently held at Brookview Park in

Golden Valley on Wednesday, June 15th. Thanksto a committee headed up by Sheila Hruby, a2004 NEI alumna, about 45 alumni, friends, andpast NEI instructors had a blast sharing memoriesand partaking in the delicious food catered byDivine Swine. Everyone in attendance receivedprinted t-shirts by Streamline Design and no onecould resist the nostalgic selections of DJ NateBlommel. Families of alumni were welcome at

this year’s event as well—just ask the parents ofthose kids tossing around the water balloons! Awonderful time and camaraderie was had by all.If you missed it, be sure to watch forannouncements for next year’s picnic.

INTERESTED IN

PLANNING NEXT YEAR’S

NEI PICNIC?

CALL MARK SKIPPER AT:

612-381-3054.

Reunions with NEI Alumni

NEI alumni, friends, family, and instructors had a wonderful time reminiscing andgetting to know one another all over again at this year’s NEI Picnic.

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Alumni&Friends News

Dunwoody alumni Denny Welsh,’62, John Holland, ’64 and BillStrommen, ’62 came back toDunwoody in May for a visit.The three classmates grew uptogether in their hometown ofWillmar, Minnesota. When theycame to Dunwoody in the early60’s, Denny took Automotiveand John and Bill went into theMachine Tool program. Afterfinishing their programs, eachwent their own way andeventually all ended up startingtheir own businesses. This visitto Dunwoody was a long time

Dunwoody Values Your Opinion!In an attempt to strengthen our

alumni program and events

offered for alumni, Dunwoody is

giving you the opportunity to tell

us what you think! This 10-

question, online survey should

take no longer than 5 minutes

and all survey respondents

remain confidential (we won’t

even have access to your email

address should you provide it!)

The first of these surveys

focuses on the 25-Year Club

Reunion held at Dunwoody this

past April. If you attended

Dunwoody or NEI between

1966 and 1980, please take a

moment to complete the survey

by typing the following link

into your browser:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/

s.asp?u=62611125583

If the link does not work,

you may also request the survey

by email. Simply send an email

to: alume-newsletter@

dunwoody.edu with the words

“survey request” in the subject

line and we will forward a

clickable link to the survey your

way. Even if you were unable to

attend this year’s event, we

would like to hear from you

since we value everyone’s

opinion and want to make

these events yours!

Willmar Friends Reconnect at Dunwoody College of Technology

coming as it had been manyyears since the three formerclassmates had seen eachother, yet alone the school. They had a great timereminiscing and catching up,bringing their wives along for a tour of their school.

Dunwoody is proud to beable to offer tours to its alumni.If you are an alumnus interestedin coming back to see the manychanges at Dunwoody, pleasecall Melissa Harrison or BeckySeemann in the alumni relationsoffice at: 612-374-5800.

This year’s 25-Year Club reunion was held on Thursday, April 22nd inthe McNamara Center of Dunwoody’s campus. Comedy Sportz, alocal improv comedy group, provided entertainment with alumni andtheir guests in full participation! The class of 1980 was inducted intothis year’s 25-Year Club. Congratulations to those alumni and guestswho won door prizes at this year’s event: Kris Moren, Peter Eckberg,Bruce Wilen, Jeanie Bergquist, Jon Bruesice, and Lynne Bates. The2005 25-Year Club was put together with the help of the followingcommittee members: Bill MacPherson, committee chair, 1976

Architectural Drafting & Estimating;J.J. Carbonneau, 1979 Electronics;Gerry Leukam, 1975 ArchitecturalDrafting & Estimating; MarkMuelken, 1976 Electronics; BobPrell, 1975 Architectural Drafting &Estimating; Gil Syverson, 1974Automotive; and Jim Tilbury, 1974Electrical Construction. If you wouldbe interested in helping with nextyear’s event, please contact MelissaHarrison at: 612-381-3056.

ROCHESTER GATHERINGFOR SOUTHEASTERNMINNESOTA ALUMNI

Mark your calendar

for September 29,

2005. With the help

of your fellow

alumni, Al Einberger

and Tom Fournier,

an alumni reunion is

being planned for

alumni living in and

around the

Rochester area.

Dunwoody alumni (l-r):Denny Welsh, John Holland,

and Bill Strommen tour theHAAS Technical Education

Center of Dunwoody.

4th Annual 25-Year Club Reunion

This year’s 25-YearClub inductees, Class of 1980.

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Stay in Touch, Dunwoody Alumni

Help us stay in touch by reviewing this list of missingalumni. As successful as our alumni are, we often findthey move around quite often. We need your helpreconnecting with these alumni. Periodically, we willlist “missing” alumni. If you know the whereabouts ofany alumni who have lost contact with the college,please send their address or known contactinformation to: alume-newsletter@dunwoody.edu orcall Melissa Harrison at: 612-374-5800. Each issue,the person who helps Dunwoody locate the mostalumni will win a Dunwoody t-shirt! This issue’s list isfrom the classes of 2003 and 2004. Thanks forhelping us stay in touch!

Class of 2003Cheryl AndersonDerek AndersonRobert AndersonFalando L. AshfordLeland BaldwinSeth BeckmannMichael BennettAston J. BerheimJason BullBroadrick P. CampbellShoyia J. CarterEdward Clausen

Patrick M. EvansJody FoxJohn GalushRicardo GarciaJesse GeorgiusMichael R. GrassmanBryn GreeningerJasen GrotteJason HoenscheidMichael HoliskyTyler HornerAnthony S. HughesCory D. Johnson

50-Year Club ReunionDraws a Crowd

This year, Dunwoody kicked offa new “club” reunion—the 40-Year Club. The reunion eventwas held on Tuesday, May 3rdin the McNamara Center onDunwoody’s campus. Over 100alumni and friends of the collegeattended the event which wasfilled with tours of the campus,lunch, a scholarship award, andshort program. Since this wasthe first year for such an event,all alumni in attendancereceived their 40-Year Club lapelpins as they walked in the door.This great event would not havebeen a success without the helpof this year’s committee: SteveRobinson, committee chair,1960 Auto Electric; GordieBeneke, 1959 ArchitecturalDrafting & Estimating; JoelElftmann, Dunwoody trusteeand 1960 Machine Toolalumnus; Fran Feyerisen, 1956Building Construction; LesGoetzke, 1957 Machine Tool;Doug Jeranson, 1960 Radio &Television Repair; and MikeLoegering, 1965 CivilTechnology & Land Surveying.This was also the first year forthe 40-Year Club Scholarshipgiven to a first-year student tobe used towards his or hersecond year at the college.Through generous donations,the committee was able toaward two $1,000 scholarships

First 40-Year Club a Success!

Alumni and guests enjoyed themselves at the 1st 40-Year Club event.Pictured (l-r): Marlys Hora, Donald Hora (1965 Machine Tool), ThomasFournier (1964 Engineering Drafting & Design), and Connie Fournier.

to students Nathaniel Barsness,Architectural Drafting &Estimating, and DouglasWestlund, Auto Collision.

Robert McCullough, 1947Electrical (l) and DonWilson, 1943 Electrical (r)reacquainted themselvesat the 50-Year ClubLuncheon after 58 years.McCullough flew in fromMonte Vista, Colorado toattend this year’s eventand see his long-timefriend.

The Class of 1955 wasinducted into this year’s50-Year Club in May. Allnew inductees received50-Year Club lapel pinsand as an added bonus,Dunwoody’s 90thanniversary lapel pin.

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Over 220 alumni and friendscame to Dunwoody on May 17thfor the 28th Annual 50-Year ClubReunion. This year’s newinductees into the 50-Year Clubwere from the class of 1955.Folks had a great time viewing aDunwoody slideshow, listening toone another’s memories, andlearning about the new andexciting changes at Dunwoodyfrom Dr. C. Ben Wright,president. Of his time here, onealumnus commented: “It waswonderful so many of us wereable to become educated incrafts at Dunwoody and earn agood living.”

Printing Industry ofMinnesota RecognizesFriend of DunwoodyMark Jessen, long-time friend ofDunwoody and member of theAlumni Association’s Board ofManagers, was recognized byPrinting Industry of Minnesota asthe Outstanding Graphic ArtsIndustry Leader of the Year.Jessen, president of Jessen Press,Inc., was presented with his award at the 2005 Print Banquetheld on April 28th. Each year, Printing Industry of Minnesotarecognizes an individual who has made significantcontributions to the promotion and well-being of the printingindustry. Jessen is also a member of the PIM Board ofDirectors. Jessen’s father, Lee Jessen is a 1953 Dunwoodyalumnus of the Printing and Graphics program and formerpresident of the Alumni Board of Managers.

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Do you have a

great story to tell?

Have you recently

been married?

Had a baby?

Retired? Received

a promotion?

Moved? Send any

and all alumni

news updates

and/or pictures

with captions to:

alume-newsletter@

dunwoody.edu or

Dunwoody College

Alumni Relations,

Attn: Melissa

Harrison, 818

Dunwoody Blvd.,

Minneapolis, MN

55403.

1934

Edward Kolinski, ElectricalConstruction, celebrated his66th wedding anniversary inJune. Edward is retired fromNSP where he worked for 43years. He has sevengrandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

1939

Robert Suppan, AirConditioning, is busy with hisvolunteer work with Meals onWheels and the local foodshelf.

1941

Olaf Aho, Engineering Drafting& Design, has been a volunteerat the V.A. Hospital for 23 years.

1943

Donald Wilson, ElectricalConstruction, is active in hischurch and community throughsinging and serving on variousboards and committees.

1947

Earl Erickson, ElectricalConstruction, celebrated his60th wedding anniversary withwife Eunice last year.

Robert McCullough,Electrical Construction, recentlyattended the 50-Year ClubLuncheon flying in fromColorado. Robert is retired fromthe farming industry.

1950

Don Mittelstadt, Radio, isproud of his new great-grandson.

1951

Gil Thoele, Printing, was co-chair of the 2004 Ice Palace atthe St. Paul Winter Carnival.

1955

Robert Bentz, Electronics, willcelebrate his 50th weddinganniversary with wife Reta nextyear. Robert retired from IBM in1987 after a 32 year career.

David Horsey, Carpentry, isrecently retired and the proudgrandfather of his first grandson.

1958

Justus Burggraff, Automotive,is enjoying his retirement. In hisspare time, Burggraff works onhis kids’ cars (but he mentionsthe pay is low!).

1961

Dennis Carney, Printing,recently moved to Savage,Minnesota after 40 years ofliving in Inver Grove Heights.

1965

John Blodgett, Sheet Metal,recently married Korki Kullanderon June 25th. Congratulations,newlyweds!

Lanny Okonek, Baking,operates his own businessconsulting firm, FUN-NominalTraining & Consulting. He is alsoa baker at the Spooner BakeShoppe in Spooner, Wisconsin.

Peter Hansen, Auto Electric, isproud of his oldest son, Allenwho has returned safely from Iraqand awarded the Bronze Star.Peter and his wife Jane own andoperate Hansen’s Harbor in LakeCity, Minnesota.

1970

Warren Guse, Machine Tool,retired this year from QualitekEngineering. He enjoys hisgrandchildren, bicycling, wood-carving, church activities andspending time with his wife, Diane.

1974

Grant Bryngelson, Welding, isthe area sales manager for ESABWelding and Cutting Products, aworldwide manufacturer ofwelding and cutting products.Grant is responsible for all salesin Minnesota, North Dakota, andSouth Dakota.

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In MemoriamDunwoody extends its sympathies to the families and loved ones of the followingalumni and friends who have recently passed away:

Floyd Averill1973 Electrical ConstructionJune 18, 2003

Bill Blatt1966 Baking2003

Jack Breugem1977 WeldingNotified March 2005

Marlin Bushman1980 HVACMarch 10, 2005

Guy A. Christiansen1951 Architectural Drafting& EstimatingMarch 25, 2005

Ryan Donat-Wenzel2002 ElectronicsMay 7, 2005

Alexander (Milne)Duncan1936 BakingMarch 19, 2005

Lenus Ekstrand1932 Electrical ConstructionDecember 25, 2004

Paul Fagerhaugh1950 Printing & GraphicsJanuary 2, 2005

Gregory Gilles1992 NEINotified May 2005

Linus Glatzel1968 Air ConditioningDecember 25, 2004

Julian O. Gunderson1962 Electrical ConstructionDecember 2004

Joseph Hasbrouck1962 Electronic SystemsNotified April 2005

Clarence Jasmer1946 BakingNotified April 2005

Loren G. Johnson1957 Printing & GraphicsMarch 2005

Harold Kallevig1949 Air ConditioningNotified May 2005

Charles S. LaChance1973 NEIApril 21, 2005

William H. Lerbs1954 Machine ToolApril 9, 2005

Ruth MalmstromFriend of DunwoodyApril 4, 2005

Lloyd McAninch1949 RefrigerationDecember 29, 2004

Robert McGilliganNEINotified March 2005

Lester McGown1947 AutomotiveNotified April 2005

Dennis Meyer1962 Electrical ConstructionMarch 18, 2005

Walter Moore1959 Electrical ConstructionApril 10, 2005

Rollan Oliver1952 Automotive February 28, 2005

Olger Oseth1947 Electrical ConstructionNotified May 2005

Wilfred B. Pehling1948 Electrical ConstructionMay 18, 2005

Ronald W. Robinson1958 Electrical ConstructionJune 25, 2004

Leon Rutz1947 Machine ToolFebruary 13, 2005

James Scherer1947 Electrical ConstructionNotified March 2005

Bruce Smedstad1972 Architectural Drafting& EstimatingMarch 19, 2005

Robert L. Smith1957 Architectural Drafting& EstimatingDecember 2004

Richard Spilde1948 AutomotiveNotified April 2005

Robert Tischleder1950 AutomotiveMarch 2, 2005

Gordon Weihing1960 BakingJune 15, 2000

Joseph Wieners1947 Auto ElectricalApril 5, 2005

Donald E. Williams1957 Architectural Drafting& EstimatingApril 2005

Peter J. Platzer, a 1939 Machine Tool alumnus andformer Alumni Board of Managers member, passed awayon May 24th after a battle with lung cancer. Platzerfounded Midwestern Machinery Co. in Minneapolis in1947. The company specialized in the buying, selling andliquidation of manufacturing machine tools. Platzer wasawarded Dunwoody’s Alumni Entrepreneur Award in2001 for a successful career as founder of MidwesternMachinery Co. In the 70’s, Platzer’s company was thelargest dealer of its kind nationwide and known aroundthe world.

Lois M. JohnsonWilliam P. KappelmanShane J. KennedyJames F. KirchbergJustin B. KorbelTravis F. KwateraSean M. LittleBryan MargolisTravis McdowellJacob M. MelanderDennis MooreElkanah MosotiEric S. MuellerRebecca M. NelsonConstance R. PeltzMatthew N. PetersJonathon R. PluthKenneth F. RauschnotJoshua ReddigAnthony M. SeitzJeremy A. StulcMichael A. TaubeBinly E. ThirakounBrian E. TieszenNam H. TranRichard S. VaraniJustin L. WendrothJohn WilliamsJacqueline M. WillieMartin J. WroolieJohn P. Wynn

Class of 2004Nancy C. AndersonHuxford AndrewBrian P. ColinAaron L. ConnerPaul CruzeSon DeMellNicholas DriverBrandon J. FrazierJeffrey J. GentzTimothy L. HemstadMichael R. JonesAaron A. KieckerErik J. KoffskiJared B. LobergWilliam D. LordBrian MehlbornThomas D. MillerLayla MollozCraig D. PaavolaMichael J. SaccoRichard SolltvedtDavid WilsonK. Robert Ziarkowski

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Calendar of EventsBe sure to save the date for these exciting upcoming events!

2005AUGUST

2 Dunwoody Open House

17 Grand Rapids Area Alumni Gathering

Sawmill Inn

Grand Rapids, MN

31 Recognition Dinner

The Walker Art Center

Minneapolis, MN

SEPTEMBER

1 Summer Quarter Graduation

7 Start of Fall Quarter

16 2nd Annual Alumni & Friends

Golf Tournament

Sundance Golf Course

Maple Grove, MN

29 Southeastern Minnesota Alumni

Gathering

Willow Creek Golf Course

Rochester, MN

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NOVEMBER

30 Fall Quarter Graduation

DECEMBER

5 Start of Winter Quarter

2006JANUARY

21 Florida Alumni Gathering

Naples, FL

FEBRUARY

10 Arizona Alumni Gathering

Sun City West, AZ

11 Arizona Alumni Gathering

Mesa, AZ