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Alverno at Work: Cassie Rincon '13

Alverno at Work: Cassie Rincon '13

For Cassie Rincon ’13, hanging out with Severus is a normal day at the office. So is traipsing down woodland paths, never quite knowing what sights or creatures she’ll discover. The…

Fall Winter Full Issue 2022

Fall Winter Full Issue 2022

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Full Speed Ahead for Tokara Henry '22

Full Speed Ahead for Tokara Henry '22

After earning her associate’s degree, Tokara Henry ’22 launched her own business, Bijou Nails and Co. in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville district, and spent the next decade growing i…

Mentorship close to this nurse's heart

Mentorship close to this nurse's heart

When Alverno nursing student Ariyah Kirkendoll, class of 2023, sees her primary care provider, she receives more than health care — she also gets mentorship and advice from a fellow Alve…

Changed Lives Change Lives

Changed Lives Change Lives

April Bentley is free. She believes everyone deserves to be free, too. Bentley, class of 2026, is the founder of Rubies, which stands for “rare, unique, beautiful, intelligent, excelling…

Effective Citizenship in Action

Effective Citizenship in Action

For Sue Leister, director of Alverno’s internship program, serving as a chief election inspector is a calling. Working at the polls over several elections, she saw the need for younger p…

Why I Teach: David Brooker

Why I Teach: David Brooker

Whether teaching political science, directing the global studies and international affairs major, advising pre-law students or leading Model United Nations trips to Chicago, David Brooker, PhD…

Honoring the legacy of educator Patricia Jensen '71

Honoring the legacy of educator Patricia Jensen '71

Longtime educator Patricia Jensen ’71, PhD, was passionate about experiential learning and creating hospitable spaces for learning. In her 35 years of teaching at Alverno, Jensen –…

Summer 2022 Full Issue

Summer 2022 Full Issue

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An Advocate for Her Patients

An Advocate for Her Patients

Abby Brodbeck, class of 2023
MSN candidate
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Abby Brodbeck has known since high school that she wanted to be a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nur…

Where Learning Meets Life

Where Learning Meets Life

As a working mom, Angie Haney ’22 was looking for a college that would offer flexibility and support while working toward a degree. The Chicago community college didn’t come throug…

Making A Difference, One Day At A Time

Making A Difference, One Day At A Time

For several years, Santana Johnson ’20 could be seen just about everywhere on the Alverno campus. That’s because the recent graduate constantly pursued a mission to be an advocate…