mom of 8, inspired by faith, outdoor enthusiast, quilter, and avid reader.

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When you have 8…well today get’s a special shoutout! So blessed to have Ken as a role model to this crew. His faith, joy, sense of humor, adventurous spirit, artistic genius, nonconformity with color and style, poetic license, & dad jokes…awesome! @KenPNovak
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Amy C. Novak retweeted
18 Jun 2021
One final meeting with the boss!! To no surprise, she’s working right down to the last minute on her last day as DWU President! THANK YOU for everything @PresidentNovak!! #ForeverBleedBlue
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One final walk out from Smith Hall... pretty darn special place! To the entire Tiger family.... thank you! @DakotaWesleyan @dwusports #alwaysatiger #bleedblue
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Amy C. Novak retweeted
What a wonderful time we had celebrating @PresidentNovak on Thursday! Check out this great article by the @dailyrepublic titled "Outgoing Dakota Wesleyan University President Amy Novak 'will be a Tiger forever.'" bit.ly/2SrypwZ
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Always a Tiger! Thank you @DakotaWesleyan @dwusports and @Mitchell_SD for everything our collaborations made possible. It’s been one heck of a ride! Outgoing Dakota Wesleyan University President Amy Novak 'will be a Tiger forever' | The Mitchell Republic mitchellrepublic.com/news/ed…

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A joy to spend time with our alumni reconnecting them to @DakotaWesleyan! Dr. Nancy Quan, ‘72 came from Hong Kong to DWU majored in chemistry & math, earned a PhD and JD. Has over 12 patents to her name and worked in global patent law- now giving back through student scholarships
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Happy 50th to my incredible husband ⁦@KenPNovak⁩! He’s been a remarkable partner on a 28 year wild ride we call life! Celebrating the joys, love, challenges, laughter and incredible wisdom he has shared with all of us! 🎂♥️🎂
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Impressive piece and thoughtful reflection by our own Molly Fulton! @SFDiocese @CCFESD @stmarys @NeilFultonSD
Artist Molly Noem Fulton has created “St. Ignatius the Pilgrim,” a new work of art celebrating the Ignatian Year. Read her reflection on the painting: ow.ly/BvJB50F0hNa #Ignatius500
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Amy C. Novak retweeted
Congratulations to Clark Butler ’18 on receiving the 2021 Justice Daryl Hecht Award during Drake Law’s annual Supreme Court Celebration! Clark came to DWU with an interest in athletics and science and graduated with a double major in history and biology. facebook.com/groups/18243595…

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Celebrating our sixth high school graduation in the last eight years! Super proud of @mariannanovak03 for her leadership, passion for justice, and intellectual engagement of the world! Congrats Marianna!
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Confident, courageous, committed....Theresa will continue to move DWU forward until a new president is named! Grateful for her humble leadership!
The Dakota Wesleyan University board of trustees has appointed executive vice president Theresa Kriese to serve as interim president following the departure of President Amy Novak this summer. Read more: dwu.edu/news/kriese-appointe…
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Great day for the ESD track meet! Some cousin bonding happening today!
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Amy C. Novak retweeted
THIS! I had my ups and downs at DWU but Amy @PresidentNovak was a constant. Strong in her faith and strong in her confidence in me to succeed.
Hey @PresidentNovak, we want to say thank you for all you have done for our campus! You are not only a great leader, but have also had the backs of the student body the entire way through! Best of luck in the future and never forget to #BleedBlue!
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I love this! Cant say enough about these coaches! Thanks for being @dwusports and your commitment to being a great team! @Coach_Wilber @CoachC_DWU @CoachCimpl
Replying to @dwtigerfootball
That does it! A huge S/O to @Coach_Wilber and @CoachC_DWU for being great sports and holding up their end of the bargain. Thank you to everyone who supported @CoachCimpl for the #DWUCares challenge and supporting @DakotaWesleyan everyday. Aug 28th can’t come soon enough!

ALT Leonardo Dicaprio Thank You GIF

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Amy C. Novak retweeted
Hey @PresidentNovak, we want to say thank you for all you have done for our campus! You are not only a great leader, but have also had the backs of the student body the entire way through! Best of luck in the future and never forget to #BleedBlue!
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Amy C. Novak retweeted
13 May 2021
Thanks @PresidentNovak for everything I’m the man I am today for you believing in me @DakotaWesleyan!! Good luck in your future endeavors!!!
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Amy C. Novak retweeted
We said good-bye to @PresidentNovak yesterday and it was bittersweet. Thank you!!! You hired me. You’ve supported me. You’ve stuck with me and you have made a huge, lasting impact on our family. Will be forever grateful!! Good luck to you and your family on your next steps!
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Amy C. Novak retweeted
A great celebration today of our longest tenured staff and faculty along with a send-off for @PresidentNovak. Everybody writes a story, some write in permanent ink. I can tell you definitely did! Thanks for having such a great impact on the @DakotaWesleyan community! #BleedBlue
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Such a beautiful celebration of resilience, persistence, and accomplishment. God’s grace walked alongside every person in this class, and for this and much more, we offer gratitude for the class of 2021! @DakotaWesleyan @dwusports
Congratulations to our class of 2021!
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