Adele Munsterman (M.Ed. ‘99) received the Emma Birkmaier Award, the highest career achievement recognition given by the Minnesota Council on the Teaching of Languages and Cultures.

Patricia Kubow (Ph.D. ’96) is a full professor and director of the Center for Social Studies and International Education at Indiana University.

Darcia Narvaez (Ph.D. ’93), professor of psychology for the University of Notre Dame, writes the Moral Landscapes blog for Psychology Today and authored the new book Neurobiology and the Development of Human Morality: Evolution, Culture and Wisdom.

Dan Baker (Ph.D. ’93), associate professor of pediatrics at Rutgers, co-authored the book Mental Health and Wellness Supports for Youth with IDD.

Patti Neiman (M.A. ‘88) is director of educational efficacy and leadership at YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities.

John Clarke (Ph.D. ‘84) retired after 35 years of service as a senior clinical psychologist in a forensic assessment unit for Hennepin County.

Jim Hirsch (M.Ed. ’82), formerly of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, retired as associate superintendent for academic and technology services in Plano, TX.

John Cullen (M.A. ’82) has enjoyed a nearly 30 year career in Washington D.C. focused on policy and management of U.S. space affairs, including leading the Senate investigation of the loss of Space Shuttle Columbia, establishing the U.S. National Land Imaging Program, and currently working for the National Intelligence Manager for Science & Technology.

CeCe Terlouw (B.S. ’79) is executive director of Heartland Girls’ Ranch.

Fred Flodin (A.A. ’79) retired after a long career with Family Dollar.

Peggy Lucas (M.S.W. ’78) was appointed to the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents.

Kerry Ashmore (B.S. ’77), respected community journalist and consummate musician, passed away January 27.

JoEllen Ambrose (B.S. ‘77), social studies teacher in Champlin, MN, received the American Bar Association Isidore Starr Award for Excellence in Law-Related Education.

Janet Hagberg (M.S.W. ’76) published the book Who are You, God? Suffering and Intimacy with God.

Eddie Williams (Ph.D. ’75) retired after 40 years as a clinical psychologist with the Veterans Administration.

David Wentzel (M.A. ’74), longtime teacher for Minneapolis Public Schools, passed away October 19.

David Thompson (M.S.W. ’71) retired from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Lois Schurke (B.S. ’71), who graduated with honors in elementary education, passed away October 14.

Harold LaRoche (M.A. ’71), former teacher, principal, and Bureau of Indian Affairs administrator, passed away November 8.

Anita Garrett-Roe (B.S. ‘68) was named the top seller in the world for Mary Kay Cosmetics, with a sales force spanning the U.S., Canada, Mexico, E.U., U.K., and Brazil.