Alumni Spotlights

Christina Laur-Nuernberger
Class Year: ’09
Majors: Music
Current Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Job:
Speech-Language Pathologist, Voice Specialist, Physician Liason
“My experience at Carthage prepared me to be a strong, methodical thinker. I learned that an education (and eventually a career) is about much more than simply learning material. It is about integrating ideas and problem-solving. At Carthage, I was allowed to make mistakes in a safe environment, which in turn helped instill in me to be open to change, new ideas, and hard work.”

Brad Eden
Class Year: ’82
Majors: Religion and Music
Current Hometown: Valparaiso, Indiana
Job:
Dean of Library Services at the University of Valparaiso
“I learned how to view people’s perspectives and viewpoints from many angles, without rushing to judgment.”

Norma Mortimer
Class Year: ’70
Majors: Music and Education
Current Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Job:
Teacher at Milwaukee Marshall High School
“I told a student recently that I would be neither the person nor the teacher I am had I gone to any other school.”

Rachel Page
Class Year: ’10
Majors: Music Theatre
Current Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Job:
Performer, pianist, and vocal instructor
“I think the best thing Carthage has to offer is its professors. I felt like each one of my professors had my well-being in mind. I felt like I was an individual personality, not just a face in a class. My professors always made time for me, even when they weren’t in my major. I could stop in an office and contemplate life or assignments and then make jokes about both. I owe a lot to my mentors.”

Maren Schutz
Class Year: ’15
Majors: Music Education
Current Hometown: Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Job:
Volunteer teacher for ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission
“No matter how sure, or unsure, you are of what you want to do with your life, always keep an open heart and open mind to the many incredible opportunities life has to offer.”