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Gary Mailloux(’67) & Virgil Miedema(’67)

Virgil Miedema(’67) had this to say about his time hiking in Nepal with Gary Mailloux(’67): “We had a wonderful time with lots of reminiscing about UJ on the 10-day trail,…

Sean Rinkenberger(’12) named FCCU CFO

Source: InForum.com First Community Credit Union has announced that Sean Rinkenberger will be the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Originally from Bottineau, N.D., Rinkenberger attended University of Jamestown for his…

Pamela Tieszen(’87) Hired as Superintendent

Source:Lancaster Online Board members at Lancaster Mennonite School unanimously accepted a search committee’s recommendation to hire Pamela Tieszen, vice president for institutional advancement at Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas.…

Lance Jones(’91)

Lance Jones has recently begun teaching drama in Burley, ID, and is directing “Moon Over Buffalo”, his first play since he arrived. The comedy will be performed in the Little…

Sam Della Monica(’16) Hired at FCCU

First Community Credit Union recently hired Sam Della Monica as a member service representative. Sam will be responsible for assisting members with FCCU products and services. He will be located…

Wedding: Sarah Skipper(’11) & Matt Organista

Sarah Skipper and Matt Organist were married in Santa Barbara California on October 2, 2016. Sarah graduated from UJ in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish.

Samantha Beckman(’11): Director of Marketing at Knute Nelson

Samantha Beckman has been hired as Director of Marketing for Knute Nelson in Alexandria, MN. In 2011 Samantha earned her Bachelor of Arts from UJ in Business Administration with concentrations…

Engagement: Amanda Schmitz(’16) & Jared Volesky

Amanda Schmitz, of Alexandria Minn., and Jared Volesky, of Dickinson, announce their engagement. Amanda is the daughter of Michael and Alice Schmitz of Alexandria. She is a 2010 graduate from…

Engaged: Emilee Schutta(’13) & Dillon Kelly(’13)

Emilee is the daughter of Paul and Kris Schutta of Oakdale. She graduated from UJ in 2013 and is currently employed at Profile by Sanford as a profile coach. Dillon…