Mission statement
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of External Relations is dedicated to advancing the campus’s mission by increasing awareness and goodwill, fostering financial support, and building community among our many and varied constituents:
- Alumni of the University of Minnesota, Morris
- Alumni of the West Central School of Agriculture and
Experiment Station - Parents of current students
- Donors
- Faculty and staff retirees of the University of Minnesota, Morris
- The community of Morris
- The residents of west central Minnesota
- The campus’s many friends throughout the nation and
around the world - Public leaders and representatives
- Local, regional, and national businesses, corporations
and foundations - Local, regional, and national media
External Relations’ goal is to provide you with the services and the information you need to grow in your relationship with the University of Minnesota, Morris.
The three External Relations departments—Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, Fund Development, and University Relations—welcome your participation in the life of this learning community.
External Relations and Fund Development
- Madeline Maxeiner, vice chancellor for external relations
- Susan Schmidgall, development officer
- Janell Kolden, stewardship and gifts administrator
- Laura Thielke, executive accounts specialist
- Jeff Lamberty, office and administrative specialist
Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
- Carla Riley, director
- Alisande Allaben, database manager and assistant to the director
- Erin Christensen, assistant director
University Relations
- Kari Adams, graphic designer
- Jenna Ray, editor/writer
- Melissa Weber, director of communications
- Megan Welle, project manager
