75th Anniversary Profile: Mary Anne Hakes

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By Theresa Schempp

Writer/Editor, Marketing Department

75th Anniversary

For ��Ĵ�ý’s 75th anniversary, we spoke with alumna Mary Anne Hakes about some of her favorite ��Ĵ�ý experiences and where she hopes to see the university in years to come. Hakes earned her master’s degree in marketing from ��Ĵ�ý in 1990. She was president of the ��Ĵ�ý Alumni Advisory Board from 1999 to 2000 and received the Edward A. Parnell Outstanding Alumna Award in 2004. Hakes was the director of physician alliance at Suburban Hospital before she retired.

When you were applying to school, what made ��Ĵ�ý standout (why did you select ��Ĵ�ý)?

It was convenient: flexible hours and a good location. Initially I was just interested in a few courses to broaden my horizons, but I ended up getting a bachelor’s and a master's.

What was your favorite part about studying at ��Ĵ�ý?

The real-life experiences of classmates and instructors who were currently employed in businesses and other fields and could relate outside of textbooks.

How has your ��Ĵ�ý degrees helped you today?

It made me wiser in areas of business management as I was trying to transition from nursing.

Is there a quote that you feel best represents your time at ��Ĵ�ý or a quote you heard at ��Ĵ�ý that meant something to you?

The many success stories from our graduates make me proud and encourage giving back so others can have opportunities.

If you had one word to describe your experience at ��Ĵ�ý, what would it be and why?

Easy to navigate, even in the 80s!

What one piece of advice would you want to share with ��Ĵ�ý students as they pursue their educational goals?

Stick with it. Reach out if you need help.

��Ĵ�ý is celebrating 75 years of excellence in education. What does that history mean to you? Why is it important?

It shows a commitment to scholarship and a desire to make it available to everyone, everywhere.

Where do you hope to see ��Ĵ�ý in the next 75 years?

Mostly online and teaching in real-time. The university's ability to be agile and develop courses as needed is a real plus. Working directly with employers to create specific workforces is important, as technology changes so quickly.

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