Women of Midland

3rd Annual Women of Midland Campaign

About the Campaign

The Women of Midland campaign is a fundraising and storytelling initiative held during Women's History Month that aims to recognize past and present women of Midland and raise scholarship support to impact future generations of women students at Midland University. The campaign aims to raise funds for the Women of Midland Scholarship Fund in honor of bold women who forged paths to become the first in their fields to achieve a goal, to encourage future women to be bold, courageous, and be inspired to become a "first."

Women of Midland Scholarship Fund

The Women of Midland Scholarship Fund was created to celebrate 140 years of women at Midland University. Through this scholarship fund, we hope to inspire and support the next generation of women at Midland by supporting traditional or non-traditional female students of Midland University's undergraduate programs.


How You Can Get Involved in This Exciting Campaign

  • Make a gift to the Women of Midland Scholarship Fund in honor of a bold woman who impacted your life.
  • Share a story of a Midland woman--professor, staff or family member, alumnus, or friend - to recognize them.
  • Spread the word, and encourage others to give and share stories
  • Contact us to learn more about starting a scholarship, contributing to a special project or existing scholarship, or making a planned gift.

Women of Midland Spotlights

In 2024, we celebrate the women who forged paths, displayed courage, pressed on, and blazed trails for future generations. Many of these women were the first in their fields to succeed. Who do you know was the first woman in their field to achieve a goal no one thought they would?

Read inspirational stories about women, and stories shared by alumni and friends. Who do you know was the first woman in their field to achieve a goal? Who do you know was the first woman in your family to get a college degree? Who do you know was a bold and courageous woman who paved the way and inspired you? To share a story about a Midland woman, please complete the Women of Midland Stories Form.

Kia Abdool '09
Kia Abdool '09
Dr. Jamie Simpson
Dr. Jamie Simpson
Jessica Guerrero '09
Jessica Guerrero '09
Antonia Royal Whitmore
Antonia Royal Whitmore '17
Zoey Carrico
Zoey Carrico '24
Reilly Peetz
Reilly Peetz '24
Sheila Exstrom
Sheila Exstrom '64
Chelsea Dionisio
Chelsea Dionisio
 
Tiffany Wright
Tiffany Wright '09
Lisa Kramme
Lisa Kramme '87
Eileen Thornburg
Eileen Thornburg
Betty J. Hansen
Betty J. Hansen

2023 Spotlights

2023 Spotlights
Jennifer Bixby
Jennifer Bixby
Emma Bonnaci
Emma Bonnaci
Dr. Jennifer Braaten
Dr. Jennifer Braaten
Trish Cristiano
Trish Cristiano
Marija Fine
Marija Fine
Casey Fuerst
Casey Fuerst
Jody Horner
Jody Horner
Addison Johnson
Addison Johnson
Tracy Kochenderfer
Tracy Kochenderfer
Allaya Livingston
Allaya Livingston
Emma Oborny
Emma Oborny
Madyson Ray
Madyson Ray
Christina Remijio

Christina Remijio

Dr. Alcyone Scott
Dr. Alcyone Scott
Courtney Thomsen
Courtney Thomsen
Brenda Wilberding

Brenda Wilberding

Dr. Dani Wooldrik
Dr. Dani Wooldrik 
Joelle Zipp
Joelle Zipp
1989 Midland Women’s Indoor Track & Field Team
1989 Midland Women’s Indoor Track & Field Team
2019 Midland University Dance Team
Midland University Dance Program
2023 Spotlights

2022 Spotlights

2022 Spotlights
Helen Beegle
Helen Beegle
Joanne Bracker
Joanne Bracker
Kathleen Cheney
Kathleen Cheney
Ruth Dunklau
Ruth Dunklau
Martha Foxall
Martha Foxall
Dr. Nancy Harms
Dr. Nancy Harms
Sara Hawkinson
Sara Hawkinson
Midland Women - Lillian Hickman
Midland Women | Lillian Hickman
Dr. Janet Lack
Dr. Janet Lack
Mildred Lang
Mildred Lang
Ruth Lund
Ruth Lund 
Martha Peters
Martha Peters
Marilyn Peterson
Marilyn Peterson
Dr. Darlene Ritter
Dr. Darlene Ritter
Maria Rosenblatt
Maria Rosenblatt
Edna Scott
Edna Scott
Mildred Sic
Mildred Sic
Augustana Stenholm
Augusta Stenholm
Pat Trautrimas
Pat Trautrimas
Jean Welstead
Jean Welstead
2022 Spotlights

Thank You to the Women of Midland Campaign Donors

Melissa Amen
In memory of Dr. Sara R. (Weaver) Strobel, my beautiful cousin. Your strength, passion, and perseverance were were inspiring to all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving you.

Allen Beermann

Werner Boos

Barry Branson
In Honor of Nancy Whalley Jensen

Donna Bright
In memory of Karen Bunz Ueberrhein and Sherry Eggers Strasser

Lloyd & Betty Brooks
In memory of Marilyn Rolf

Steven Calta '79

Phyllis Chapin

Sandra Dames

Lori Ethier

Nanette Fahrenbruch

Darrell & Janice Gerdes
In memory of Joanne Bracker and Darlene Ritter

Joan & Shane Giese
In memory of Joanne Bracker and Ruth Lund

Kimberly Guinn
In honor of Dr. Janet Lack - a tireless champion, cheerleader and workhorse for all things Midland! Thanks for all you do!

Polly Hagerty
In honor of Marion Younquist

Donald Hessenflow

Evan Hunt
To the bedrock of our family, Lauren Elise. You exemplify what a strong and spirited woman represents. I hope our beautiful girls, Ellie Laine, Elena Shay, and Emilia Rose always look up to you and forge their own paths in life as you have done.

Evan Hunt
It’s a pleasure working with the great women of our team. Laura, Amy, Anna, Emma, and Jackie have a commitment to each other and the university that is unprecedented.

Laura & Ryan Jensen

Roland & Carol Johnson

Linda Keim
In honor of Hazel A. Barry

Kay Kruse

Beverly Krutz
In honor of Dr. Darlene Ritter

Tracy McArdle Kochenderfer
I knew, rightly so, after visiting Midland in the 4th grade that this was the place for me. I am forever thankful for the opportunity to grow and learn from amazing female professors, classmates, and DT Sisters! Go Class of '80

Sherry Koehler
In memory of Joanne Bracker

Janet Lack
In Honor of Eileen Thornburg

Paula & Tim Larson
In Memory of Sondra Walker Raasch (class of 1969)

Christine Lund
In Honor of Dr. Janet Lack - Janet Lack's service to Midland is extraordinary! She knows students well, and is an advocate for Midland and the Fremont community. She's such a positive influence and has impacted countless lives. Thank you, Janet!

Ray & Marilyn Miller

Karen Moeller
In memory of Joanne Bracker

Vickie Novak
In honor of Dr. Alcyone Scott

Helene Olsen Peterson

P.E.O Sisterhood - Chapter GH

Sheri Paden
In memory of Eve Paden

Beth Parker
In memory of Steve Parker, Class of 1967

Mary Piernot

David & Kathy Pinkall

Sara Pirtle
Barbara was the oldest of the five children in our family and the first to attend Midland. She died unexpectedly just before starting her second year at MLC in August 1964.

Vicki Ramsey

Joyce Robatcek
In honor of Alcyone Scott

Earl Robertson
In memory of Mary Louise Petersen Robertson

Martin & Lori Russell
In memory of Colleen Bonderson Russell (Class of 1959). Colleen Bonderson Russell exemplified the core values of Midland University—faith, learning, quality, respect, and stewardship.

Jamie Simpson

Eric Taylor
Blessed to have so many great women I get to work with every day! Kim, Syd, Lori, Alyse, Madison, Reese, and Kaitlynn!

Dr. Ernst Tonsing
In memory of Bess Meyer Tonsing

Beverly Vitamvas

Kendra Voss
In memory of Joanne Bracker

Rachel Wachter

Emily Wageman
In honor of Janet Lack

Beth & Lindell Whitney
In memory of Dr. Marilyn Peterson

Dani Wooldrik
In honor of Lisa Kramme and the accordion.

Joan Zanders


 

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