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Franciscan Magazine

God Calling

Franciscan University encourages students to listen, not only to their professors but to God himself. Here is what some of you heard from the Lord—and how it changed your lives.  Lisa Ferguson ’84Editor It was my second semester at Franciscan, and I deeply desired to encounter God personally at the heart level. I had been […]

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Dream Job?

Some of you had a clear idea of what you wanted to do after college. And you did it. Others, like me, had a few false starts (Did I mention the job packaging supplies in a cold barn with only mice for company?). Read about your classmates’ dreamy and not-so-dreamy first jobs below. Lisa Ferguson […]

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A Major Influence

Would you choose the same major if you had a chance at a do-over? Most of our alumni gave a resounding yes! My major was elementary education—and I never regretted it! Taught and was principal for 30 years. Retired in 1994—wanted to pursue something in working with adults. Became manager of a jewelry store—then went on to be deputy […]

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