TOGETHER WE ILLUMINATE: CELEBRATING TOMMIES WHO SPARK CHANGE
J. ROXANNE PRICHARD, PHD • AIDAN MCGILL ‘25 • BRIAN MCENANEY ‘85 • CHARLES MORGAN KISITU ‘10 • JOHN B. MOLIDOR, PHD ‘73 • TERON BUFORD ’10, ’18 MSWA
Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas
Grant, O Merciful God, that I may ardently desire, prudently examine, truthfully acknowledge, and perfectly accomplish what is pleasing to Thee for the praise and glory of Thy name. Amen.
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ST. THOMAS DAY Wednesday, April 23, 2025
WELCOME Brad von Bank ’95 President, Alumni Engagement Board INVOCATION Father Christopher Collins Vice President, Office for Mission
DINNER
EVENT PROGRAM
EMCEE Lindsey Seavert
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Rob Vischer President, University of St. Thomas
RECOGNITION OF HONOREES Professor of the Year Award: J. Roxanne Prichard, PhD Tommie Award: Aidan McGill ‘25 Monsignor James Lavin Award: Brian McEnaney ‘85 Humanitarian Award: Charles Morgan Kisitu ‘10 Distinguished Alumnus Award: John B. Molidor, PhD ‘73 Spirit of St. Thomas Award: Teron Buford ’10, ’18 MSWA
CLOSING REMARKS Lindsey Seavert
ST. THOMAS DAY 2025 MEET OUR HONOREES
Roxanne is a Professor of Psychology at the University of St. Thomas. She is a widely sought-after speaker and served on the NCAA Taskforce for Sleep and Well-Being. Her research on sleep and mental health has been summarized in a variety of national media outlets, including the New York Times , Wall Street Journal and NPR’s 1A podcast, among others. Her TEDx talk “Addressing our Children’s Sleep Debt” was featured in the lecture series Transforming Education . Roxanne serves as the PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR AWARD J. ROXANNE PRICHARD, PHD PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND NEUROSCIENCE PROGRAM
principal investigator of the National Science Foundation S-STEM grant and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence grant, both of which aim to enhance the educational experience for historically marginalized students in STEM fields. She has a B.A. in Biopsychology with a minor in women’s studies from Transylvania University in Lexington, KY and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
TOMMIE AWARD AIDAN MCGILL ‘25 MAJOR: OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MINOR: BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Aidan is honored to have dedicated his time to roles that foster leadership, scholarship and campus involvement by embodying the values of St. Thomas Aquinas. As President of Men’s Club Soccer, he led the team to successes on and off the field. Aidan also has been a leader in Undergraduate Student Government and several campus clubs, and he served as an AARC Building Supervisor, Tommie Central Desk Attendant and a Game Day Operations Manager.
As a scholar, Aidan has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.95 while balancing a rigorous academic schedule with his commitment to the Army National Guard, where he has served with the 34th Military Police Company since his first year as a Tommie. This balance strengthened his time management skills and reinforced his dedication to academic excellence. As a proud Tommie, Aidan strives to represent the best of St. Thomas values every day by advancing the common good and fostering an environment of inclusion.
Brian is a dedicated alumnus and a passionate supporter of the University of St. Thomas. With over 22 years of experience in the health care industry, Brian has leveraged his expertise to help organizations achieve workforce balance and improve health care service delivery. His commitment to fostering meaningful connections and his passion for people have made a lasting impact across multiple facets of the university. A proud Tommie, Brian has been deeply involved in the St. Thomas community through a variety of roles. He has served on the College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board (CAS), where he was instrumental MONSIGNOR JAMES LAVIN AWARD BRIAN MCENANEY ‘85
in shaping its mission and initial strategic vision. He also is a staunch advocate for the university’s historic transition to Division I. Brian holds season tickets for football, men’s hockey and women’s hockey. Known for his thoughtfulness, intelligence and generosity, Brian is a respected leader whose contributions span across academics, athletics and student mentorship. He continues his family’s legacy of support for St. Thomas’ students and mission. His father, Dr. James E. McEnaney ’52, won the Monsignor James Lavin Award in 2011.
Charles is a passionate humanitarian and visionary leader dedicated to making a tangible impact on the lives of those in need. As the founder of See Them Grow Foundation, he has grown the organization from humble beginnings into a multifaceted initiative focused on strengthening communities through education, women’s empowerment, vocational training and sustainable agriculture. Charles’s compassion, empathy and leadership shine through in his work, particularly in his efforts to support women and girls in Uganda. He recognizes the critical HUMANITARIAN AWARD CHARLES MORGAN KISITU ‘10
need for menstrual health support to ensure educational opportunities and safety for girls, and he works tirelessly to create lasting change. His ability to gather and mobilize a diverse group of individuals to bring his vision to life has had a profound impact, exemplifying the true meaning of humanitarian work. His unwavering dedication to improving lives and his respect for all individuals make him a powerful advocate for social change.
As the President and Founder of the Brain- Based Leadership Institute, John has pioneered advancements in leadership development grounded in neuroscience. He has held emeritus positions as a Professor of Psychiatry and as the Regional Community Dean at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where he also served as Chair of the Consortium of Advanced Psychology Training and past Dean of Admissions. His leadership at Michigan State exemplified his commitment to shaping the next generation of physicians. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS JOHN B. MOLIDOR, PHD ‘73
John’s contributions extend beyond Michigan, as he played a pivotal role in the Association of American Medical Colleges’ (AAMC) efforts to expand regional campuses to alleviate the physician shortage. His impact is widely recognized in the medical education community because of his exceptional ability to engage with national leaders, provide mentorship to colleagues and maintain an unwavering focus on quality and service. John’s continued leadership within the National Speaker’s Association and Global Speakers Federation further exemplify his commitment to leadership and professional development.
Teron is the Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, where he is a driving force for equity in the health care space. Through his leadership, Teron champions initiatives that create inclusive environments, ensuring access and fairness for all communities. As a student at St. Thomas, Teron stood out as one of the most intelligent, empathetic and SPIRIT OF ST. THOMAS TERON BUFORD ’10, ’18 MSWA
inspiring individuals among his peers. After graduating from St. Thomas, he put these valuable qualities into action for a decade while opening doors for many in his role in undergraduate student admissions. He also collaborated with the Dougherty Family College, leading efforts to recruit and support access for all. His compassionate and curious approach to addressing societal challenges has left a lasting impact on the broader university community. Teron has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. His work extends beyond his professional role, reflecting a deep passion for creating equitable opportunities and fostering understanding.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 HONOREES!
PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS
MONSIGNOR JAMES LAVIN AWARD
2009 Michel J. Feltault ’81 2010 John F. Bannigan, Jr. ’58* 2011 Dr. James E. McEnaney ’52 2012 Thomas E. Cronin ’64 2013 Donald A. Traxler ’50 2014 Michael D. Heffron ’57 2015 Alfred G. Colling ’59 2016 Evans E. “Chip” Connelly ’84 2017 R. Jean Gray ’51 2018 Mark A. Zesbaugh ’86 2019 Douglas E. Hennes ’77* 2021 Stephen Fritz ’71 2022 Donald Becker ’51* 2023 Tom Pacholl ’50 2024 Father John Malone ’63, ’67 MA
1994 George H. Moskalik ’39 1995 Leonard J. Tracy ’29 1996 Gary J. Jeub ’69 1997 Daniel D. O’Neill ’56 1998 Gerald D. Brennan ’70, ’80 MBA
1999 Thomas A. Winkels ’81 2000 Rachel A. Wobschall ’81, ’88 M.I.M., ’09 Ed.D.
2001 Hon. Gerald A. Alfveby ’56 2002 William R. Carter III ’74, ’81 MA, ’95 Ed.D. 2003 Michael J. Galvin Jr. ’52 2004 Priscilla A. McNulty ’81, ’83 MA 2005 Shaun E. Olson ’94 2006 C harles J. Duggan ’84 2007 Donald S. Peterson ’82 MA 2008 Michael J. Thyken ’83
PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR AWARD 1961 Dr. Robert P. Fogerty 1962 Herbert Slusser 1963 Dr. William D. Larson 1964 Timothy O’Keefe
1982 Robert E. Conlin ’47 1983 Rev. James W. Whalen 1984 Dr. Martin Allen 1985 Dr. Thomas D. Sullivan 1986 Rev. James S. Stromberg ’50 1987 Paul J. Hague
1965 Msgr. Nicholas M. Moelter 1966 Msgr. Frederic A. Bieter ’26 1967 John A. Madigan ’23 1968 Roman R. Sevenich 1969 Rev. Walter LeBeau ’27 1970 Dr. Max L. Schmidt 1970 Dr. Frederick E. Flynn 1971 Rev. Marvin R. O’Connell 1972 Dr. James J. Carney ’33 1973 Dr. Joseph B. Connors ’37 1974 Dr. Francis N. Mayer 1975 Dr. John Lee Doll 1976 Msgr. Henri DuLac ’42 1977 Dr. Paul J. Germann 1978 Dr. Mohamed Ali Selim 1979 Dr. Thomas L. Bohen 1980 Rev. Thomas J. Conroy 1981 Dr. Herbert M. Willging
1988 Dr. Nancy H. Zingale 1989 Dr. Luann Dummer 1990 Dr. Richard J. Connell 1991 Dr. John R. Buri
1992 Dr. Richard R. Meierotto ’58 1993 Dr. Hubert R. Walczak ’55 1994 Dr. Nancy Z. Hartung 1995 Rev. David W. Smith ’58 1996 Dr. William M. Delehanty ’59 1997 Dr. Susan L. Alexander 1997 Dr. Michael C. Jordan 1998 Jack M. Brownstein 1999 Dr. Brenda J. Powell 2000 Dr. Steven H. Hatting 2001 Dr. John T. Kemper 2002 Dr. Peter F. Parilla ’72
2015 Dr. Jill M. Manske 2016 Dr. John P. Abraham 2017 Dr. Kristine H. Wammer 2018 Dr. AnnMarie P. Thomas 2019 Dr. Victoria M. Young 2020 Dr. Cara Anthony 2021 Dr. Erika Scheurer 2022 Dr. Angela High-Pippert 2023 Dr. Paola Ehrmantraut 2024 Dr. Terry Langan
1968 Dr. Lawrence A. Smookler ’42 1969 Edward J. Lijewski ’63 1970 Lauren H. Dodge ’51 1971 Eugene J. Blau ’51 1972 Dr. Stanley T. Kucera ’30 1973 Msgr. James M. Lavin ’40 1974 I.A. O’Shaughnessy ’07* 1975 Hon. Archie L. Gingold ’32 1976 Rev. Arnold E. Luger ’27 1977 Patrick T. Butler ’21 HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2003 Dr. Lon Otto 2004 Dr. Michael J. Degnan ’77 2005 Dr. Bernard V. Brady 2006 Frank J. Coglitore 2007 Dr. David T. Landry 2008 Sister Katarina Schuth 2009 Dr. Mark Stansbury-O’Donnell 2010 Dr. Agapitos Papagapitos 2011 Dr. Thomas B. Connery 2012 Dr. Corinne L. Carvalho 2013 Dr. Mark R. Neuzil 2014 Dr. Matthew J. George
1998 R. Jean Gray ’51 1999 Amy Machacek Etzell ’91 1999 Mark G. Etzell ’84 2000 William L. Connelly ’59 2001 Anne M. Harris ’87 2002 Dr. Benjamin P. Owens ’46 2003 John F. Dolan ’51 2004 Dennis J. Farrell ’66 2005 Sister Karen Willenbring MD ’89 2006 William H. “Bill” Roddy ’79 2007 Gary M. Ales ’62, ’64 MA 2008 Paul S. Langenfeld ’89, ’92 MDiv 2009 Daniel D. Saad ’85, ’91 MBA 2010 Dr. Mary Crowley McDonald ’87 MA 2011 Ryan C. Schlief ’97 2012 Dr. Gordon R. Klatt ’64 2013 Charles S. Lugemwa ’03 MSSE
1978 Dr. Joseph M. Ryan ’24 1979 John D. Healy, Jr. ’56
1980 Frederick A. Kueppers Sr. ’26 1981 Hon. D. Donald Wozniak ’43 1982 Jerome D. Schaller ’49 1983 Bernard M. Troje ’41 1984 Dr. Robert D. Courteau ’51 1985 Dr. Timothy J. Rumsey ’70 1986 Thomas E. Dolan ’51 1987 Dr. Sean P. Flood ’70 1988 Dr. Thomas F. Rolewicz ’61 1989 Dr. James D. Foley ’65 1989 Robert L. Foley ’39 1990 Leander J. Hallgren ’57 1991 Richard A. Flesher ’53 1992 Dr. Joseph M. Gryskiewicz ’72 1993 Rev. Stanley V. Martinka ’50, ’53 MA 1994 John T. Coskran ’47 1995 Michael J. Fratto, ’69, ’80 MBA
2014 Sondra L. Elizondo ’92 2015 Mark A. Lacek ’88 MBA 2016 Mark S. Crea ’78 2017 Dr. Wayne Thalhuber ’78 2018 James E. Daly ’69 2019 Beth Burns ’94 2021 Latanya Daniels ’01 MA, ’04 EdS, ’19 EdD 2022 Carolyn Smallwood ’87 2023 Elizabeth Petheo ’01 2024 Rick Campion ’90 and
Chancey Anderson ’11 MA
1996 Dr. Robert F. McCool ’43 1997 Roger W. Toogood ’56
*indicates posthumous award
TOMMIE AWARD
1975 Mark C. Dienhart 1976 Richard J. Keogh 1977 Joseph V. Sweeney 1978 Terrence J. Fleming 1979 Michael T. Hines 1980 Steven J. Karel 1981 Rachel A. Wobschall 1982 William F. Vouk 1983 Thomas G. Arnold 1984 Stephen A. Hoeppner 1985 Jodeen A. Zahariades 1986 Paul J. Thurmes 1987 Charles T. Nies 1988 Laura A. Widerski 1989 Patrick A. Hrbacek 1990 Andrew H. Curoe 1991 Elizabeth A. Baniak 1992 Mark T. Quayle 1993 James A. Hornsten 1994 Emily A. Leventhal 1995 Laurie C. Wright 1996 Curt L. Behrns 1997 Ryan C. Schlief 1998 Paul C. Hoesing 1999 Sara E. Freund 2000 Jon B. Merchant 2001 Nicole M. Zwieg 2002 Brian R. Brenberg 2003 Andrew D. Peltier 2004 Greg M. Aitchison 2005 Adam S. Groebner 2006 Benjamin C. Kessler 2007 David A. Wierzbicki 2008 Dejen G. Tesfagiorgis 2009 James J. Ewer 2010 Steven W. Broszko 2011 Daniel L. Carr 2012 Matthew D. Sullivan 2013 Eyo O. Ekpo 2014 Brandon I. Miranda 2015 Mariann L. Kukielka 2016 Anna C. Fry 2017 Michelle J. Miller 2018 Annie Youngblood
1931 Ralph T. Antil 1932 Francis J. Hyland 1933 Francis W. Lane 1934 Neil J. Boyle 1935 Bernard F. Van Demark
1935 Frank J. Haider 1936 John T. Lackner
1937 E. Harvey O’Phelan 1938 Thomas P. Coughlan 1939 Sylvester G. Turbes 1940 Elden F. Rhode 1941 James P. Shannon 1942 Gilbert T. Dapper 1943 James B. Gergen 1943 Eugene C. Neitge 1946 John T. Coskran 1947 Norbert J. Robertson 1948 William J. Quayle 1949 Nicholas D. Coleman 1950 Donald K. Sovell 1951 John F. Dolan 1952 Glen A. Thommes 1953 Richard W. Copeland 1954 John W. Hislop 1955 Francis G. Mach 1956 James M. Hare 1957 John T. Dolan 1958 Charles H. Williams Jr. 1959 Kenneth A. Staples 1960 Peter A. Redpath 1961 Donald J. Saatzer 1962 Clifford M. Mollsen 1963 William J. Cosgriff 1964 Thomas R. Howe 1965 Thomas J. Raih 1966 David L. Rumpf 1967 Edward D. Ross Jr. 1968 Thomas P. Fox 1969 Michael C. Mahoney 1970 Timothy J. Rumsey 1971 Stephen J. Fritz 1972 Phillip C. Huyler 1973 Fred M. Soucie 1974 Kenneth S. Belle
2023 Katie McGinnis 2024 Nguyen (Lucky) Phan ’24
2019 Bisrat M. Bayou 2020 Keanu Daley 2021 Pascale Kunda 2022 Kevyn Perkins
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS/ALUMNA AWARD
1999 Michael V. Ciresi ’68 2000 Hon. Gerald W. Heaney ’39 2001 Dr. Daniel J. Anderson ’50 2002 Quentin J. Hietpas ’53 2003 Dr. Ann L. Winblad ’75 MA 2004 Rev. Gregory R. Tolaas ’78, ’83 MA* 2005 Mark A. Zesbaugh ’86 2006 Vincent J. Flynn ’88 2007 Thomas A. Kennelly ’51 2008 Daniel A. Buettner ’83 2009 Stephen P. Nachtsheim ’67 2010 Ronald J. Peltier ’73 MA 2011 Timothy P. Flynn ’79 2012 Dr. Bernadeia H. Johnson ’93 MA 2013 Rev. Dennis J. Dease ’72 MA, ’73 MDiv
1971 Hon. Robert J. Sheran ’36 1972 Dr. Donald J. Nollet ’43 1973 Theodore E. Molitor ’48 1974 Herbert F. Mischke ’48 1976 William H. Fallon ’17 1977 Thomas P. Coughlan ’38 1978 Gerald A. Rauenhorst ’48 1979 Leonard W. Bisanz ’40 1980 Thomas W. Dzik ’64 1981 David A. Koch ’52 1982 John F. Donovan ’44 1983 Michael J. Galvin, Jr. ’52 1984 John D. Herrick ’54 1984 Donald J. Leyden ’51* 1985 William J. Cosgriff ’63 1986 Dr. Joseph B. Connors ’37 1987 James P. Larkin ’51 1988 William S. Reiling ’54 1989 James D. Kellen ’55 1990 William R. Steger ’66 1991 Bernard F. Brennan ’64 1992 Albert J. Hofstede ’64 1993 Guy Schoenecker ’49 1994 William B. Malevich ’55, ’63 MA 1995 Marty A. Haugen ’91 MA 1995 Rev. Michael Joncas ’75 1996 Dr. James J. Renier ’51 1997 Hon. Terence M. Dempsey ’54 1998 Hon. James L. Oberstar ’56
2014 Ron L. Fowler ’66 2015 John L. Carr ’72 2016 Patrick G. Ryan ’75 2017 Andrew J. Cecere ’82
2018 Mary K. Brainerd ’79 MBA 2019 Cardinal Blase J. Cupich ’71 2021 Maj. Michelle Curran ’09 2022 Michael Hoffman ’88 2023 Luigi Bernardi ’85, ’89 MBA 2024 Rosa Miller ’88
SPIRIT OF ST. THOMAS AWARD
2022 Solome Tibebu ’12 2023 Georgia Fort ’11
2024 Jazz Hampton ’12, ’15 JD
*indicates posthumous award
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sr. Mary M. Haddad, RSM ’08 David J. John ’88 David Juran ’88 Paul L. Karon ’85 Robert D. Kelly, PhD William P. Lentsch ’96 MBA Rev. Edward A. Malloy, CSC Rev. John M. Malone ’63, ’67 MA Dr. John M. Morrison Stephen P. Nachtsheim ’67 Rory J. O’Neill ’86 Patrick G. Ryan ’75 Debbra L. Schoneman ’96 Robert K. Vischer Anne Sempowski Ward Brian D. Wenger Dr. Ann L. Winblad ’75 Carol Frey Wolfe ’83 Hon. Wilhelmina M. Wright Mark A. Zesbaugh ’86
Jodee A. Kozlak ’85, Chair James P. Kolar ’84, Vice Chair Philip E. Soran, Vice Chair John N. Allen Lisa S. Anderson ’83 Ashley Bailey-Chang ’12 Archie C. Black Dr. Kathlene Holmes Campbell Andrew J. Cecere ’82 Michael V. Ciresi ’68 Rev. Dennis J. Dease ’72 Mark C. Dienhart, PhD ’75 Michael E. Dougherty ’66 Andrew S. Duff Timothy P. Flynn ’79 Geoffrey C. Gage ’97 James P. Gearen ’83 Dr. Amy R. Goldman Katharine Anderson Groethe
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