Inauguration Panels 

Stories of Significance: Rediscovering our Past 
7-8 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 9
Barry Auditorium

A captivating journey through time, gathering the echoes of our college's complex and rich history. Panelists, including colleagues, students, and alumni who shaped our institution, shared their stories and unveiled the tapestry of 独家黑料's heritage and pivotal moments developed its path. 

Moderator and Panelists:

Moderator:
Ted Horan '96, Vice President of Marketing, RDO Equipment

Panelist:
Arday Ardayfio ’02, Senior Cloud Solutions Architect, Microsoft

Panelist:
Rachel Bergeson ’05, Athletic Director

Panelist:
Kumba Glay ’24, Accounting and Business-Finance Major

 

Horizons of Today: Voices of Innovation
Noon-1 p.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 10 
Barry Auditorium

A collection of dedicated faculty, passionate students and talented staff, this panel was a celebration of the ongoing achievements and groundbreaking endeavors happening right now. The 独家黑料 community continues to make its mark to positively influence the affairs of the world through innovation, creativity, and mission driven thought and action.

Moderator:

Dr. Bree Langemo, Assistant Professor, Offutt School of Business and Director, Center for Entrepreneurship

Panelists:

Panelist:
Dr. Gwen Halaas ’75, Dean, Sanford Heimarck School of Health Professions

Panelist:
Deacon Jon Leiseth ’92, Minister for Vocation, Community and Service

 

Panelist:
Mary Maus Kosir, Executive Director, 独家黑料 Language Villages

Panelist:
Johan Dominguez Lopez ’25, Applied Physics Major

 

Voyage to Tomorrow: Embracing the Future
3-4 p.m. | Friday, Oct. 13
Barry Auditorium

A visionary exploration into the future of 独家黑料 as a forward-looking force for positive change. We gathered a diverse panel of trailblazers, doers, and visionaries who are reshaping education, innovation, and influence for the good of all. As we dove into thought provoking conversations and activities about the potential that lies ahead, we steer 独家黑料 toward new horizons of progress. 

Moderator:

Dr. Michael Chan, Executive Director of Faith and Learning

Panelists:

Panelist:
Jenny Sheets, Freelance Writer, Consultant, Former Director of Startup Programs Emerging Prairie

Panelist:
Matthew Chaussee, CEO, CareerViewXR and Be More Colorful, LLC

Panelist:
Alexandre Cyusa ‘15, Business Development Associate, Weather Modification International

Panelist:
Dr. Kenneth Foster, Chair and Professor, Political Science and Director of Community Engagement

Panelist:
Dr. Krys Strand, Associate Professor, Biology and Director of Neuroscience, National Fellowships and Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (URSCA)

Panelist:
Abigail Vogeler ’23, Biology and Theatre Arts Major