Denis Stemmle ’68
Matthew’s Dilemma
Denis Stemmle’s seventh book is a highly researched work of historical fiction that explores how the Gospels might have been written. What challenges did the Gospel writers face, and how did they decide what to include in their stories?” During his research, Stemmle concluded that the gospel attributed to Matthew was most likely not written by the apostle himself; he was martyred 10 years after the first Easter, about 35 years before the story attributed to him was first circulated. So, who did write that story? Read Matthew’s Dilemma to find out.
Doug Helm ’69/’77 MBA
Reflections: Looking Back on Life
In 62 short, poetic reflections about moments in his life, the author encourages you to pause and reflect on yours: Who has been important to you? What events have been key? How could your life be deepened through rekindled memories? After a career in commercial banking, Doug Helm is enjoying a second career with MCM CPAs & Advisors, a regional CPA and consulting firm. He has produced two CDs: Doug Sings Frank and Doug Helm: Home for Christmas.
John Hardin ’70
The Pursuit of Excellence: Kentucky State University, 1886-2020
A compelling examination of the most diverse public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Starting with Kentucky State University's establishment in 1886 to train Black schoolteachers, Hardin explores how the university successfully overcame challenges. Although created in an era of racial segregation, Kentucky State University developed an inclusive faculty, staff and student body sustained by a tradition of academic excellence. By 2020, Kentucky State University offered bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degree programs as well as 1,890 land grant research and service programs.
Rev. Jim Ryan ’70
A Liturgical Year in the Life of One Inclusive Community
This book is a handbook, a resource, and a spiritual and social orientation all rolled into one. Focused on inclusion and conversation, the prayers, litanies, homilies and blessings have been the content of worship over the past eight years in the community of Mary of Magdala, Apostle to the Apostles, Wauwatosa, Wisc., where the Rev. Ryan is co-pastor.
Dr. Jenny Thurner ’09 DPT
Healthy Baby Habits: Help Your Baby Dominate Development
Healthy Baby Habits gives parents 12 healthy habits to start implementing right away and through the first year of life. Embedding them in your daily routines will start to feel natural, and you will feel empowered to give your baby a foundation for optimal development.
James Wilkerson ’13
The Title IX Guy
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The Title IX Guy: Several Short Essays on Masculinity (Both the Good and Bad Kind),
Rape Culture, and Other Things We Should Be Talking About is a debut essay collection
by James Wilkerson, who discusses his own experiences with masculinity and
the ways it impacts our culture. A lawyer, an advocate and a fraternity alum, Wilkerson
takes an inside look at the ways society has created and defined what it means to
“be a man” and lays out just how much we would all benefit from
a cultural course correction.