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Nine alums return for annual colloquium events
Dec. 8, 2025
51ĀŅĀ× welcomed nine successful graduates back to campus the first week of December for the annual colloquium events.
The colloquiums invite current and prospective Lakeland students to learn more about the journeys and experiences of each graduate both before, during and after their Lakeland experience.
Prospective students also have an opportunity to network with the alums during lunch and interview with LU faculty for full-tuition scholarships to attend Lakeland.
This yearās panels included:
Humanities & Fine Arts
- Daniel āDZā Zea Zapata ā14, morning host, 103.7 KISS-FM & Milwaukee Bucks in-game host.
- Rebecca Meyer ā11, technical writer, Active Club Solutions.
- Tanner Hackl ā15, freelance graphic designer & photographer.
Business & Entrepreneurship
- Emma Lehr ā19, meetings & events coordinator, Kohler Co.
- Jordan Johnson ā19, MSLOD ā20, real estate agent for CENTURY 21Ā® Ace Realty.
- Katelyn Gunderson ā22, WI HR resource for Pinnacle Senior Living (Pennant Service Center).
Science, Technology & Education
- Brianne (Frank) Burton ā17, chemist II, Sheboygan Paint Company.
- Davan (Fleming) Raasch ā20, licensed athletic trainer, ThedaCare.
- Joshua Becker ā21, school resource officer and police officer, Sheboygan Police Department.
The grads reminisced about their time at Lakeland, noting that the campus of people is truly a family and that the connections they made still benefit several to this day.
They also shared a wealth of advice for current and prospective students, including:
- Be open to change and adaptable.
- Be comfortable being uncomfortable ā this is how personal and professional growth happens.
- Push outside your comfort zone to meet new people and build your skills.
- Plug into the many resources at Lakeland and build your network.
- Be able and willing to communicate verbally and in writing.
