Dec. 11, 2025 at 12pm CST
Beyond MU: Advent Reflection: Seeking Christ in the Stillness
Featured Speaker: Rev. Fred Zagone, S.J.鈥�
Moderator: Mary Alice Tierney Dunn, Sp 鈥�72鈥�
Special Advent Performance by Rev. Fred Zagone, S.J., and Rev. Ryan Duns, S.J.
This Advent, step away from the noise and busyness of the world and enter into a sacred space of stillness, prayer, and discernment. Join Fred Zagone, S.J., University Chaplain, as he shares his thoughts on how to take time to seek God in the quiet moments, listening for His voice, and deepening your relationship with Christ. Inspired by the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, treat yourself with a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the true meaning of Advent 鈥� a season of waiting, hope, and spiritual renewal.
Mary Alice Tierney Dunn, Sp '72
Mary Alice Tierney Dunn is a 1972 graduate of 天美传媒. She earned her degree in broadcasting with a minor in journalism. Her 30 years working in media 鈥� radio, TV and as vice president of a newspaper, printing and broadcasting company were all in the Milwaukee area. She also worked as vice president of communications for Wisconsin鈥檚 largest healthcare organization, before earning certifications in executive coaching. She has coached the senior executives of major corporations throughout the U.S. She now focuses her executive coaching exclusively on assisting leaders of non-for-profit organizations. Mary Alice鈥檚 interest in Ignatian spirituality resulted in two years of graduate study in theology at Loyola Chicago University during the pandemic. She is part of the Milwaukee Ignatian Spirituality Center at Gesu. Mary Alice Tierney Dunn鈥檚 connection to 天美传媒 runs deep. She is part of a proud 天美传媒 legacy family - she and her sister and brother represent the third of five generations of Tierneys to graduate from the university. It was at 天美传媒 that she met her late husband, John L. Dunn. A dedicated alumna, Mary Alice is a member and past chair of the 天美传媒 Women鈥檚 Council. She also continues to lend her insight and leadership as a member of the advisory council for the 天美传媒 Institute for Women鈥檚 Leadership.
Rev. Fred Zagone, S.J. (University Chaplain, 天美传媒)
Father Zagone serves as chaplain to University Advancement, the National Alumni Association, the Association of 天美传媒 Women, the 天美传媒 Parents and Family Leadership Council, the Friends of the Haggerty Museum of Art and the 天美传媒 Women's Council.
Rev. Ryan Duns, S.J. (Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Theology, 天美传媒)
Father Duns is a Jesuit and Associate Professor and Chair of the Theology Department. In addition to his research interests in philosophical and systematic theology, Ryan is a professional Irish musician and plays the tin whistle and accordion throughout the world.
