 Jill, 2007 Graduate
Major: Medical Sales and French
Graduation: May 2006
Career Plans: I am currently a server at Kincaid's and will be working for 3M after graduation.
What do you value most about your St. Kate's experience?
The opportunity to build relationships and network with a diverse group of women from around the world.
Why have you decided to support the Annual Fund?
I want to give back to the College that has given me so many opportunities the past 4 years. It has been a place of good memories and I hope that the college will continue to bring lifelong opportunities to students for years to come. |
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 Rachel, 2007 Graduate
Major: Business Administration, Minors: Sales, Communication Studies
Graduation: May 2006
Career Plans: Move to Madison, Wis., to find a job in sales or marketing.
What do you value most about your St. Kate's experience? That women are educated to become leaders and speak their minds.
Why have you decided to support the Annual Fund?
I believe that St.Kate's provides a unique education that I am happy to help others receive. |
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 Katie, 2007 Graduate
Major: Oral Communications and English Literature, with Philosophy minor
Graduation: May 2006
Career Plans: I hope to go to law school and study healthcare law.
What do you value most about your St. Kate's experience? I have been taught how to succeed.
Why have you decided to support the Annual Fund? I want to have an opportunity to give back to a community that values women and their leadership capabilities. |
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 Laura, 2007 Graduate
Major: Sales (Business to Business)
Minors: Finance, Marketing/Management
Graduation: December 2006
Occupation: Pricing Analyst at GE, and sales internship for GE in Boston.
What do you value most about your St. Kate's experience?
I enjoy the St Kate's learning atmosphere, very open, supportive and creative.
Why have you decided to support the Annual Fund?
Every young woman should have the opportunity to attend this College. I have been fortunate to receive my education here, and I want to give back to ensure that experience is here for others. |
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 Karen, St. Kate's Alumna
Graduation Year: 1984
Major: Foods and Nutrition with a Business Concentration
Current Occupation: Owner of a consulting business, Karen E. Brill Consulting
What I value about my St. Kate's education:
Supportive environment for women, Catholic college, liberal arts, well-rounded education
Why I support the annual fund:
To give back to the college and help other young women benefit from a quality education and experience. |
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 Patricia Hvidston, St. Kate's Alumna
Major: Elementary Education
Graduation: 1967
Occupation: Consultant
What do you value most about your St. Kate's experience?
The College of St. Catherine equipped me with the confidence and knowledge to assume leadership roles in the community.
Why have you decided to support the Annual Fund?
When you educate a woman you educate a community. There needs to be an annual investment in the college to make this possible. |
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Mary Frances Shurb, St. Kate's Alumna
Major: Math and Computer Science
Graduation: 1982
Occupation: Director of retail center at Envoy a regional telecommunications company
What do you value most about your St. Kate's experience?
How it prepared me to be successful in going forward
Why have you decided to support the Annual Fund?
I am confident that without my experience, education and support I would not be where I am today. This is a way to make sure others have that same opportunity. |
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 Elise, St. Kate's Alumna
Graduation Year: May 2006
Majors: Sociology, Women's Studies, Philosophy, and Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity
Future Plans: Attending William Mitchell Law School
What do I value most about your St. Kate's experience:
I have been able to engage in many different learning experiences.
Why have I decided to support the Annual fund:
I want to support the education of women in the Twin Cities who need funding to attend and succeed in college. St. Kate's has given me many opportunities, and I want other women to have these opportunities. |
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 Rondi, St. Kate's Student
Graduation Year: 2008
Major: Accounting with a minor in Economics
What do I value most about my St. Kate's experience:
There is one word to describe my St. Kate's education--excellence. I know when I leave here, I will have the experience to inspire excellence in others.
Why I have decided to support the Annual Fund:
I want other women to have an opportunity to obtain an education. |