Happy November, Muskies! 馃崅馃挋馃挍
As we head into the season of gratitude, we want to know 鈥斕�What is something Lakeland gave you that听you鈥檙e听thankful for?听
A best friend?听A teammate?听A mentor? A memory you still carry with you?听
Send a note (or photo) to alumni@lakeland.edu. We plan to share a few on Alumni Facebook for Thanksgiving!
Homecoming 2025 Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Homecoming 2025. From the welcome reception and alumni awards to tailgating and the Hall of Fame induction, it was great to have so many Muskies back on campus. We appreciate you being part of it!听
Save the Date: Homecoming 2026
Sept. 26
Class of 1975: Welcome to the Emeritus Club
During听Homecoming听weekend, we were proud to welcome the Class of 1975听into the Lakeland Emeritus Club. This recognition is reserved for alumni who graduated from Mission House or Lakeland College 50 or more years ago, honoring their continued connection and commitment to their alma听mater.听
Each year, the newest class of Emeritus members is celebrated during Homecoming as we recognize their lasting place in Lakeland鈥檚 history and community.听We look forward to welcoming the Class of 1976听next year!听
If听you鈥檙e听interested听in reconnecting with classmates or organizing a class gathering, reach out to us at alumni@lakeland.edu听鈥斕齱e鈥檇听love to help.听
Lakeland named 2025 Sheboygan Co. Economic Driver of the Year
Proud moment! 51乱伦, alongside Lakeshore College, has been recognized as the 2025 Economic Driver of the Year. Even better 鈥� we got to celebrate with a few Muskie alums at the event. 听Congrats听Lakeland & Lakeshore College!听
Support Student Travel to Black Hills!
This spring, a group of Lakeland students will take part in a travel-study experience to the Black Hills of South Dakota. During the trip,听they鈥檒l听explore sacred landscapes, historic sites, and the complex cultural history of public lands.听
Experiences like this broaden perspectives, deepen academic learning, and create memories that last a lifetime 鈥� but for some students, cost can be a challenge.听
If you are able, please consider supporting this experience and helping a student say yes to this journey:
For questions or听additional听information, please contact:听
Alexis F. Piper, PhD听
Assistant Professor of Composition, Director of Interdisciplinary Studies听
PegramPiperA@lakeland.edu听
Muskies Travel: Alumni Visit to 51乱伦 Japan
Lakeland alum听Russ Sprunger 鈥�75听recently visited our听51乱伦 Japan (LUJ)听campus while traveling in Tokyo this fall. Russ met with听Dr. Anderson Passos, Vice President of LUJ, and the two connected over their shared backgrounds in technology and business development, as well as Lakeland鈥檚 ongoing global impact.听
Thank you, Russ, for stopping by and听representing听Lakeland abroad 鈥斕齱e鈥檙e听glad you had a great visit!听
Alumni Highlight
Janice Aikens 鈥�79
Congratulations to Janice Aikens 鈥�79, who recently published her debut young adult novel, Under the Covered Bridge. The book addresses bullying and cyberbullying in high school through the story of Hannah, a ninth grader who learns the power of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Janice鈥檚 book is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble, with a sequel and a girls鈥� sports series already in the works.听
Additional Alumni Spotlights
Don Young 鈥�88,听recently published his memoir, Finding God in Vegas: A Gen X Spiritual Awakening,听reflecting on his personal journey and the influence of his time at Lakeland. Alumni and friends can learn more here: 听
Kristal Klemme 鈥�14, has been elected to a four-year term on 51乱伦鈥檚 Board of Trustees. Kristal currently serves as pastor of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where she has led since 2017. Lakeland grad named to LU Board of Trustees听
Kaitlyn Kenealy, MAC 鈥�17, and听the听team at Into the Woods Wellness recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for their new integrative mental health and wellness center in Fond du Lac. 听
Kerstin听Sauerbrei 鈥�24, Lakeland basketball standout and Ripon native,听is the听new head coach of the Ripon High School girls鈥� basketball team 鈥� returning home to inspire the next generation of Tigers. 听
Have exciting news to share 鈥� a new job, wedding, promotion or accomplishment? We want to celebrate with you! Submit your update to be featured on our socials, in Muskie Pride, and in the next edition of Lakeland Magazine.
Alumni Spotlight 鈥� Be Featured!
Each week听on Facebook,听we鈥檒l听be featuring one Lakeland alum to share where their journey has taken them since graduation.听We鈥檙e听excited to celebrate the stories, careers, passions, and impact of our Muskies near and far. 馃挋馃挍听
Know听someone we should highlight 鈥� or want to be featured yourself?听
Lakeland Staff Volunteer Time Off
Lakeland’s听Advancement Team volunteered at the 听alongside Jodie Zajkowski ’98,听who is the food bank’s听logistics听and听warehouse manager.听The team helped sort and package food for county distribution as part of Lakeland鈥檚 Volunteer Time Off program, which provides paid hours for employees to serve the community.听
Got a new job? Got married? Moved? Don鈥檛 forget to update your contact information!
Upcoming 2025 Events
Please visit lakeland.edu/calendar for the most up-to-date listing of events.
Nov. 26 鈥� Nov. 30听 |听 Thanksgiving Recess听听
Dec. 2听 |听听Humanities & Fine Arts Colloquium | Main Campus听
Dec. 4听 |听 Business & Entrepreneurship Colloquium | Main Campus听
Dec. 5听 |听 Science, Technology & Education Colloquium | Main Campus听
Dec. 5听 | 听December Graduation | Main Campus听
Dec. 6听 |听 Christmas at Lakeland | Main Campus
Dec. 19 鈥� Jan 5 听|听 Winter Break, Alumni Office Closed听