Denison University Maintains a Positive Outlook in Trying Times

A longtime Chicago financial executive, Jamie Thorsen held leadership roles at BMO Capital Markets for many years. Community involved, Jamie Thorsen has served on the board of trustees at Denison University (DU) for the past dozen years and has chaired the institution’s Investment Committee.

A recent article in the Newark Advocate brought focus to the Granville, Ohio, institution’s resiliency in the face of a global pandemic and an “uncertain graduation landscape.” The DU president noted that intense focus has been brought to maintaining continuity in the academic schedule. This is critical not only for the ability of students to learn, but for approximately 800 employees who are still on payroll throughout a period of from-home study.

Denison University has been proactive in employing technology to attract prospective students and reach out to their families. In addition to a town hall held online, the school has recruited current students to make phone calls to those applying. They are able to answer questions and help interested students gain a better understanding of life on campus. The result appears to be healthy fall enrollment numbers, with Denison University having received more than 9,000 applications for approximately 600 incoming slots.

An Introduction to PADI Diving Credentials

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Jamie Thorsen holds an MBA in finance. She formerly served as the executive managing director of the Bank of Montreal in Chicago. Now retired, Jamie Thorsen enjoys a range of interests that include scuba diving. She earned an advanced certification from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).

In operation for more than 50 years, PADI is the world’s largest diving organization. The organization provides advanced diving education and training. PADI credentials are highly regarded.

PADI’s diver education training is complete, quality-controlled, and delivered by instructors who have been trained to meet the highest standards in the industry. Program participants master valuable skills under the guidance of their instructors while receiving support in performance-based learning.

PADI training materials are available in a range of formats, including online programs, apps, and workbooks. Courses are monitored for worldwide consistency, and the classes meet ISO standards for recreational diving services.

Membership Benefits with Vero Beach’s John’s Island Club

An executive managing director with the Bank of Montreal for more than 30 years, Jamie Thorsen was the only female head of global foreign exchange (FX) at the time. Jamie Thorsen holds a master of business administration from Benedictine University and a bachelor of science in psychology from Denison University, and is a member of the prestigious John’s Island Club.

A private, members-only club in Vero Beach, Florida, John’s Island Club is situated on three miles of beach between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. In addition to three 18-hole golf courses, the club invites members to play on its clay tennis courts, squash courts, and several croquet lawns. A state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center provides opportunities for exercise and relaxation, while casual dining facilities utilize fresh, local ingredients to delight and nourish members.

The club hosts a number of social and recreational events designed to cultivate community and emphasize the club’s small-town feel. John’s Island Club is one of just a few private clubs in the country with vertical membership, which means that several generations of a family can enjoy club amenities under just one membership.

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