Arhart and Lorenz to speak at Commencement
Nearly 1,180 graduates are expected to participate in Commencement ceremonies 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. May 9 in the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.
Outcomes
Long-time student Tormanen reaches goal
After starting her college career in 1961 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz., Anne Tormanen ’12 completed her last credits at St. Cloud State University this summer, earning an Associate of Arts degree at age 69. In earning her degree, Tormanen, of Dassel, joins ranks with four of her children who are St. Cloud
Six alumni connected to Family Business Awards
St. Cloud State alumni are heavily represented in this year’s line-up of Minnesota Family Business Award honorees and finalists. Recipients were honored for balancing financial success with community service at the Minnesota Family Business Awards Nov. 8. The awards were presented by Twin Cities Business magazine and Hubler for Business Families. Minnesota Family Business
Nicole Middendorf ’98 is a Female Entrepreneur of the Year 
Nicole (VanDerGriff) Middendorf ’98 was awarded a Stevie Award for Women in Business at a Nov. 9 ceremony and gala in New York City. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are recognized among the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives and the organizations they run. More than 1,200 nominations — representing organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry — were submitted for the 2012 awards. The former Minneapolis/St.
Patrick Thibault ’80 receives Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award
Patrick Thibault ’80 received the 10th annual Paul and Sheila Wellstone Social Justice Award in October for his efforts to keep mental health services available in Willmar. Thibault, a registered nurse consultant with a bachelor’s in psychology from St. Cloud State, works for Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS). The program serves adults with severe mental illness who have been turned
