Category: Alumni & Friends
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Dr. Adnan Al-Shatti ’76 — Alumni Citation 2022
Dr. Adnan Al-Shatti ’76 Kuwait City, Kuwait A strong sense of caring for others is the thread that connects Dr. Adnan Al-Shatti’s prestigious academic…
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Young Alumni Award 2023: The Rev. Emily Harkins Norris
The Rev. Emily Harkins Norris ’08 Winston-Salem, N.C. “… I was a stranger, and you invited me in.” — Matthew 25:35 After years of…
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Young Alumni Award 2023: Maj. John Koehler ’10
Maj. John Koehler ’10 Kailua, Hawaii His enthusiastic pursuit of knowledge combined with his humanitarian instincts have led Maj. John Koehler to success as…
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Young Alumni Award 2023: The Rev. Dan Hanson ’12
The Rev. Dan Hanson ’12 Mason City, Iowa The path ahead for the student known as “Pastor Dan” seemed clear to those around him,…
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Young Alumni Award 2022: Scott Tjeerdsma ’07
Scott Tjeerdsma ’07 Pella, Iowa As an advocate for children of all ages, Scott Tjeerdsma’s dedication and growth mind-set has led to great success…
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Young Alumni Award 2022: Dr. Nnamdi Nelson ’12
Dr. Nnamdi Nelson ’12 Emeryville, Calif. Driven by the desire to help people in need, Nnamdi Nelson began his academic journey as a pre-med…
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Young Alumni Award 2022: Jenna Manders ’15
Jenna Manders ’15 Dubuque, Iowa Dedication to service and philanthropy were hallmarks of Jenna Manders’ experience as a Wartburg student. Years later, her journey…
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Edith Waldstein ’73 – Alumni Citation 2021
Edith J. Phillips Waldstein ’73 Waverly, Iowa When she returned to Waverly in 1989, Edie Waldstein couldn’t have imagined the scope of her own…
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Douglas Mason ’75 – Alumni Citation 2021
Douglas D. Mason ’75 Naperville, Illinois At the heart of Doug Mason’s success as a consultant is a recurring word: stories. When Wartburg College…
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Albert Duroe ’67 – Alumni Citation 2021
Albert “Sparky” C. Duroe ’67 Jesup, Iowa With a successful career in banking, it’s no surprise that Albert “Sparky” Duroe is known for his…
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Lawrence ‘DC’ Randle ’79 — Alumni Citation 2020
Lawrence “DC” Randle ’79 Isanti, Minnesota Lawrence “DC” Randle’s approach to education is all about environment. Growing up in Washington, D.C., Randle didn’t have…
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Daniel Hanson ’77 — Alumni Citation 2020
Daniel H. Hanson ’77 Urbandale, Iowa Though he spent only two years at Wartburg College after earning his associate degree at Waldorf College, Daniel…












