About the Kingfisher Institute
Integrating the Humanities and the Professions
The Kingfisher Institute was established through Creighton’s university-wide strategic planning process and was approved in 2018—after more than two years of foundational work by faculty and administrators. The Institute was formally inaugurated in January 2019.
Our offices are in the School of Dentistry building, a location that symbolizes our purpose: fostering a connection between the humanities and the professions at Creighton. We will continue to expand as a center of excellence through a phased approach, incorporating feedback from our campus community to best achieve our vision.
Our Namesake
The Kingfisher Institute's name is inspired by the Gerard Manley Hopkins poem, "As Kingfishers Catch Fire," which Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, highlighted in his inaugural presidential address. In doing so, Father Hendrickson challenged all members of the Creighton community to exemplify their own humanity by seeking magis, or more, and doing justice.
Annual Reports: Tracing Our Growth and Impact
Since the Institute’s founding, we have deepened and expanded its role in advancing Creighton’s mission and vision while articulating and working toward our own. Through initiatives that enhance engagement, innovation and collaboration, the Institute provides opportunities that enrich the Creighton community and beyond. Our annual reports offer a snapshot of what we’ve accomplished so far and what we plan to achieve in the future.
Bridget Keegan
Interim Director
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Charise Alexander Adams
Program Manager
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We’re thankful to the members of the Kingfisher Advisory Council for their insights and guidance. Their thoughtful perspectives help us move in the direction of our mission.
Patrick Murray, PhD
Professor of Philosophy, John C. Kenefick Faculty Chair in the Humanities
Rachel Mindrup, MFA
Associate Professor, Fine and Performing Arts, Richard L. Deming Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities
Fr. Kevin FitzGerald, SJ, PhD
John A. Creighton Chair, School of Medicine
Christine Keith, DDS
Assistant Professor, General Dentistry, School of Dentistry
Ayushi Kaul
Creighton University School of Medicine student
Sarah Singletary Walker, PhD
Professor of Management, Heider College of Business
Candace Bloomquist, PhD
Associate Professor, Program Director, Interdisciplinary EdD in Leadership program, Graduate School
Margo Minnich, DNP
Associate Professor, College of Nursing
Gintaras Duda, PhD
Professor and Chair, Physics; A.F. Jacobson Chair in Communications
Nicole Piemonte, PhD
Assistant Professor; Assistant Dean, School of Medicine (Phoenix)
Kirk Peck, PT, PhD, CSCS, CCRT, CERP
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Lizzy Curran
Director, Global and Community Engaged Learning, Global Engagement Office
Joy Doll, OT, OTD
Program Director, Health Information Systems
