Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award
Marita MacKinnon Schifalacqua, Nurs ’73, Grad ’95
Henderson, Nev. and St. Francis, Wis.
In every aspect of her life, Marita Schifalacqua prioritizes the well-being of others. “My Marquette experience taught me that the environmental culture of support and excellence needs to be created at home, at work and in the community,” she says.
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Professional Achievement Award
Dr. Marjorie Clowry Dobratz, Nurs ’69, Grad ’72
Lakewood, Wash.
Dr. Marjorie Dobratz had one goal for her professional life: teach and mentor nursing students. Looking back on her career, she knows her Marquette experience helped her achieve that goal.
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Young Alumnus of the Year Award
Dr. Christian Villanueva, Nurs ’15
Chicago, Ill.
As a nursing student, Dr. Christian Villanueva fostered his passion for service and justice. Now he’s putting that passion into practice by caring for his patients, helping those with a rare genetic disorder known as PKU, and exploring ideas to improve health care on a national scale.
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