Lynne Roethke (1979-80, 1993-94)

Owner, Club Olympia in Fond du Lac

1988 Olympic Silver Medalist

Bachelor's Degree - Marian College

In a career that began in 1967, Lynn reins as one of the most accomplished American women judo athletes in the history of the sport. She was recently awarded the rank of seventh degree black belt which makes her the highest rank holder for Judo in Wisconsin and one of only three women holding this rank in the United States.

She is also winner of a silver medal in the 1987 World Championships, a two-time gold medalist in the Pan American Games, a ten-time U.S. National Champion, a gold medalist in two U.S. Open Championships and a five-time gold medalist in the Olympic Festival. She was selected by the U.S. Olympic Committee as “female athlete of the year” in the sport of judo in 1985 and 1987.

Lynn was the UW-Fond du Lac Commencement speaker in May 2008.

"Because of the smaller class sizes, the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac allowed me to develop life-long relationships with fellow students and faculty. I have called upon these relationships for guidance and support to assist me with decisions in both my personal and professional life. This has played an intricate role in the successes I have had the opportunity to experience."

Diane Weider (1978-80)

Specific Learning Disabilities Teacher at Fond du Lac High School; SWAT TEAM Advisor; Class Advisor
 

Bachelor of Science in Special Education from UW-Oshkosh in 1983

Dually certified to teach Cognitively Disabled and Learning Disabled Students

Has received a number of awards from the Jaycees including: 3rd place in the National Speak-Up Competition in 1990, Statesman Award 1993, Outstanding Young Wisconsinite 1995, Ambassador Award 1996, and the Senator Award in 1999

2003 Teacher of the Year through the Noon Optimists

2004 Arc Educator Award

2004 Woman of the Year for Covenant U.M.C.

2004 ING Unsung Heroes Award
 

"I developed a great sense of who I am at the Fond du Lac Campus. I was able to ease into college life and participate in extra-curriculars. The size of the classes made it easy to develop a rapport and working relationship with the teachers. I loved my two years at the Campus."

Jeff Kottke (1982-84)

Regional Manager - Solutions, Xerox Corporation, Brookfield, WI

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Finance & Marketing, minored in Philosophy - Marquette University

"My time at UW-Fond du Lac was FANTASTIC in preparing me for my time at Marquette. It fostered my interest in philosophy, and really acclimated me to college life! I had GREAT professors, and the learning environment was great for me! I'd recommend it to anyone starting a college career!! Oh, and I met my wife there!!!!"

Kim Mooney (1882-1983)

Director

Fond du Lac County Department of Social Services

2011 UW-Fond du Lac Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Bachelor's of Social Work - UW-Oshkosh

Master's of Public Administration - UW-Oshkosh

Mooney is director of the Fond du Lac County Department of Social Services with oversight of numerous department programs which ensure the safety, self-sufficiency and well-being of individuals and families. She began her career as an intern in the department in1985, and went on to become a social worker, supervisor and deputy director. She was appointed director of the department in July 2006.

In the community, Mooney has served as president of the Family Resource Center Board and was named “Honorary Lifetime Board Member” by this organization. She has been a member of the Women’s Fund Board and completed the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce Leadership Fond du Lac program. Mooney has served on the Fond du Lac Area United Way Impact Panel reviewing grants from community agencies.

Michael W. Emmer (1983-85)

Middle School Guidance Counselor, King Science and Technology Magnet, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE

Adjunct Instructor teaching Sociology at Iowa Western Community College

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Creighton University

Masters of Arts in School Counseling, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Teacher Certification, Certification in Guidance and Counseling

"I was a first generation college student. UW-Fond du Lac made the goal of a college education both attainable and affordable. I was able to transfer all of my credits from UW-Fond du Lac to Creighton. Now I help other first generation college students prepare for college."