Fall Alumni Events: By Faith & Homecoming
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As Holiday shopping picks up, be sure to select Finlandia University on Amazon Smile and check out using the new app. Amazon will donate a portion of the proceeds from your order to FinnU so you can give while you give!
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Leading the Pride is back this month with guest Amanda Maleche (Liberal Arts, '12). Listen as host Olivia Myers and Maleche talk about the value of a liberal arts degree, how servant leadership guides her career and how her trip to Tanzania influenced the rest of her life.
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A special thank you to some of our alumni who shared their experiences with students the past few weeks:
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Brothers Stephen Szuber ('77, left) and Rick Szuber ('84, right) both shared their experiences in different ways. Stephen spoke to students about his experience as a NAFTA Regional Lead at FIAT Chrysler during the Alumni Speaker Series, Taste of Success. Read about his talk here.
Rick, who is the Equipment Manager for the Detroit Redwings, did a SnapChat Takeover during the Kraft Hockeyville event in Calumet and provided a unique behind-the-scenes perspective. Watch his takeover here.
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Left: Keith Burkard ('77) talks to students in Dr. Jeff Pettibone's psychology class. Burkard is retired from the New York State Department of Corrections, and was in town for Homecoming festivities.
Right: The Finlandia Alumni Board had a special lunch with winners of the Alumni Association Textbook Award during Homecoming Week.
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If you're interested in sharing your experiences with students, reach out to Olivia Myers at olivia.myers@finlandia.edu to learn how.
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Dr. Jeffrey Pettibone Welcomed as New Psychology Professor
Finlandia University is pleased to welcome Dr. Jeffrey Pettibone as Assistant Professor of Psychology. Pettibone is joining FinnU after spending time as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California.
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Lion Around with Lion Pride President Blue Kenwood
Host Anastazia Hartman is joined by Blue Kenwood, a junior Art and Design student focused on Intermedia, who is also a Resident Assistant here at FinnU, to talk about a group on campus called Lion Pride.
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Finlandia University is excited to welcome back Dana Pakulski, a 2018 alum, who is one of two Assistant Librarians at Maki Library. Pakulski received her Bachelor’s degree in English and plans to earn her Master’s degree in Library Services and Sciences.
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Katya Gordon of Sea Change Expeditions will be the featured author for the 2019 Finlandia University Campus Read which will take place on Oct. 22.
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Zach Wichman LAW MSOC 18
The Finlandia University men's soccer team (3-10-1) put a scare to Lawrence (8-4-1) in a 2-1 loss, Tuesday night at the Banta Bowl.
Malone Hiebert VB 19
Senior Harlie Caster and freshman Braedyn Hurd had double-digits in digs as the Finlandia University volleyball team (0-20) lost 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-16) to Northland (7-14), Tuesday night at the Paavo Nurmi Center.
Zach Wichman ACAA DPOW 19
Junior Zach Wichman has been named the American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) Defensive Player of the Week for men's soccer. Members of the ACAA are Finlandia, Pine Manor, Pratt, UC Santa Cruz, UW-Whitewater and Valley Forge.
L'Esperance WSOC ACAA 6 19
Senior Kirsten L'Esperance has been named the American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) Offensive Player of the Week for women's soccer. Members of the ACAA are Finlandia, Mills, Mount Mary, Pine Manor, Pratt, UC Santa Cruz and Valley Forge.
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Don't miss another alumni event! Follow the Finlandia and Suomi College Alumni Association on Facebook to stay up to date and see events happening near you.
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