Winter 2015 Quarterly

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SPECIAL ANNUAL REPORT ISSUE ~ THE RADIANCE OF CAMPAIGN GUSTAVUS

THE GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY Winter 2015–16 Vol. LXXII, No. 1

in this issue 4 2014–15 ANNUAL REPORT 24 ALUMNI NEWS Alumni Association News n Legacies Class Notes n Weddings n Births n In Memoriam

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ON THE COVER Three-part photo illustration reflects each pillar of Campaign Gustavus.

Photos by BD&E/ Terry Clark

41 A NEW LOOK FOR NOBEL HALL OF SCIENCE Gustavus Adolphus College is proud of its reputation for scientific excellence. In an effort to continue attracting and shaping bright scientific minds, the College will soon begin a complete renovation and expansion of the Alfred Nobel Hall of Science, which was originally built in 1963.

A recent $25 million gift has been given in support of the $65 million project.

42 Managing Editor Tim Kennedy ’82 | tkennedy@gustavus.edu Alumni Editor Robyn Rost | rrost@gustavus.edu Design BD&E | bdeusa.com Production Coordination Anna Deike | adeike@gustavus.edu Contributing Writers Sherrie Flick; Tony Jaffe Contributing Photographers Terry Clark Photography; AJ Dahm (SportPIX); Karen Meyers Photography; Stan Waldhauser ’71 Postmaster: Send address changes to The Gustavus Quarterly, Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-1498.

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GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE St. Peter, MN 56082 507-933-8000 | gustavus.edu Chair, Board of Trustees George Hicks ’75 President of the College Rebecca Bergman Vice President, Marketing and Communication Tim Kennedy ’82 Vice President, Advancement Thomas Young ’88 Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement Glen Lloyd Gustavus Adolphus College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

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Dear Friends of Gustavus, The past year has been one of significant progress on important initiatives at Gustavus Adolphus College including the completion of the most successful campaign in the history of the College and broad community collaboration on the development of a new strategic plan. We are pleased to present Gustavus’s 2015 Annual Report, covering activity from June 1, 2014, to May 31, 2015.

The momentum created by Campaign Gustavus led to a tremendous outpouring of support from alumni, parents, and friends, as nearly 20,000 donors gave more than $170 million to support the campaign pillars of opportunity, teaching and learning, and community. The capstone of the campaign was an anonymous $25 million donation—the largest single gift in the history of the College—that will serve as the cornerstone of the complete renovation and expansion of the Alfred Nobel Hall of Science.

Gustavus is an extraordinary place. A community that has a strong and vibrant spirit, Gustavus encourages its students, staff, faculty, and alumni to offer their diverse gifts for the common good. You will read in this Report about three individuals and two families who are deeply committed to Gustavus and who are using their talents and resources to ensure a bright future for the College. They are shining examples of this inspiring community whose gifts to Campaign Gustavus have created a path that will influence and benefit future generations of Gusties.

We stand on a strong foundation and a history of great achievements, and at the same time, we look forward with determination and renewed commitment to our mission and purpose as an institution of higher learning. Gustavus continues to gain momentum and national recognition in the face of ongoing challenges in higher education. As we work to develop a strategic plan that will take us boldly into the future, we are committed to encouraging and supporting innovation in every aspect of our work and in every corner of the institution. We are listening and engaging the entire community in search of creative ideas that will open up new possibilities and inspire new levels of excellence in everything we do.

Through the dedicated and visionary leadership of the Board of Trustees, Gustavus was able to finish the 2015 fiscal year in a position of significant financial strength. The College subsequently earned a continued A3 rating from Moody’s Investor Service. We thank the Board of Trustees for its close attention to the budget and for its sound financial decision making. We would also like to thank the faculty and staff for their ongoing financial stewardship.

These are very exciting times at Gustavus as we chart the future of the College with strategic thinking and visionary initiatives. At the same time, we are focused on creating state-of-the-art facilities that will inspire young scholars to shape the world we live in and make their lives count.

We thank you for all you have done and continue to do for Gustavus Adolphus College.

Rebecca M. Bergman President

George G. Hicks ’75, JD Chair

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In the afterglow of the most successful campaign in Gustavus history, we know we have never been in a better place. Our alumni and friends have shown us that there is no bar high enough. They’ve shown us unwavering loyalty and trust and have made us feel that every dollar they gave came with a piece of their heart. And so, we see the light that $170,300,000 can shed. It is brighter than ever before. As is the promising future for Gustavus Adolphus College.

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han begar (he asks)

What if he never asked to see Mother Teresa? Or asked if the King and Queen of Sweden would attend the Sesquicentennial Celebration?

What if he never asked for historically large gifts?

The key word here is ask. And Thomas W. Young is the pied piper of asking. He is also the quintessential Gustie. His IMAX® version of the future is to see Gusties, class after class, bring their citizenship and sense of community to the rest of the world. His wish is that they’ll still be doing it “150 years from now.”

That’s not unthinkable when you consider, in this campaign alone, he and his band of 25 raised $170,300,000 for scholarships, endowments, and infrastructure. Quite unheard of, unless you know how Tom’s love of his alma mater inspires people. Well, even if you don’t know, that amount of money is still quite outrageous.

By his own admission, Tom Young’s loyalty to Gustavus is “unreasonable.” After all, his grandmother graduated in 1916 (you read that right), his father, class of ’50, two brothers and a sister-in-law in the ’70s, and he in ’88. After a few spins around the globe, Tom was hired by Gustavus as its Major Gift Officer. His mission: secure more meaningful gifts for the College.

That meant getting the alumni to think larger, to be visionaries, to buy into a bigger picture.

And this year, the alumni, whom Tom calls “courageous,” knocked it out of the park.

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How did he and his team do it? The answer as always, they asked. The longer answer included wearing their “Gustie” hearts on their sleeves (a natural trait of Tom’s), and truly believing in what they were asking. If you were a potential donor, you could just feel it. An even longer answer would be Tom’s go-to fundraising trio: “intentional,” “relational,” and “conversational”—the end result being, “Here’s what we want to accomplish, let’s see what we can do together.” Okay, the secret is out.

Now what’s this hoopla about Mother Teresa? When Tom was in Calcutta, he “intentionally” got to meet with her for 45 minutes. He can fill you in on the details, but let’s just say he asked. And his role in helping secure a visit from King Gustav and Queen Sylvia to join our Sesquicentennial? Just a part of the lifelong relationship he has with Sweden. The moral—the key to everything—“If you do not ask, you shall not receive.”

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ESTHER YOUNG - GUSTAVUS 1916

TOM AND MOTHER TERESA - 1993

A ROYAL VISIT TO GUSTAVUS - 2012

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And off he goes again. The next campaign needs attention and loving care. His goal is to top Campaign Gustavus. And then top that with the next one. He’s not kidding. He knows Gustavus has to keep up with a world that’s moving at the speed of light, and even get ahead of it. And folks, never bet against him. He knows his job. He loves his job. He loves his alma mater. He is Thomas W. Young, Gustavus ’88—and he’s not afraid to ask.

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Just as a great liberal arts education needs the influence of multiple disciplines to do its work, a campaign of giving needs generosity in many forms and faces.

Lifelong Giving The Lind brother and sisters—part of the force behind today’s Lind Family Foundation—talk about their life experiences and how they came to give three million dollars to Campaign Gustavus.

“As a family we’ve received an amazing

Ethel notes that even 50 years after her

educator. “I learned how to study; I gained

opportunity to give back to a variety of

graduation in 1965, she still gets together

self-assurance through speech and drama

organizations and needs through the Family

with Gustavus friends. “We stay together

classes, and I learned how to analyze

Foundation,” Denny Lind says. “Education

in a bed-and-breakfast before the regular

information and to think critically. I gained

is one of the areas the Foundation is

reunion. I think it’s an important aspect of

‘common knowledge’ in various disciplines,

committed to and has supported. Given our

Gustavus, the bonding, the friendships. It’s a

information important to my career as an

family’s connection to Gustavus, my sisters

small school and when you’re snowed in, you

English teacher.”

and my wife Jeanne being former educators,

spend a lot of time in the dorms getting to

and this campaign’s focus on Teaching &

know each other.”

“Being successful in life requires being adaptable to new circumstances,” notes

Learning, this was a great fit for a gift to Denny agrees. “While I may have focused

Ethel. “A liberal arts education teaches

more on the ‘social’ aspect of college, the

critical thinking, teamwork, communication,

Gustavus is the common thread that pulls

whole experience is a learning one. Living

and creativity. It gives one a desire for

the Lind siblings together. All three are

with and engaging with students from

lifelong learning.”

alums. Sisters Ethel and Karen moved to

different places and backgrounds teaches

California after graduation, while Denny

us about dealing with people. The

The impulse toward generosity goes back

settled in Minneapolis. While no longer

relationships formed during those years

to their father, Carl Lind. He encouraged his

geographically tied together, they are

have lasted decades and have been the most

children to volunteer and to give back and

bound by their Gustavus experiences and

meaningful aspect of our years at Gustavus,

enabled them to include generosity as a core

connected through a web of amazing

second only to my most significant

component of their lives by establishing the

friendships they made at the College.

‘takeaway’—my wife Jeanne.”

Lind Family Foundation. Ethel started in high

Gustavus from our Foundation.”

Beyond her own lasting friendships, Karen notes that the breadth and depth of her Gustavus education helped her as an

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school as a volunteer story reader at the local library and elementary school. This sparked a lifelong passion for teaching and learning.

Now, the siblings encourage their children and grandchildren to continue with the tradition, and along with their spouses, they build brighter, more educated futures at Gustavus Adolphus College and elsewhere.

Just as critical thinking and electives, clubs, and friendships braid together to provide a unique, life-changing educational experience for Gusties, the Linds donated their funds in a three-pronged way to build education for the future. Their gift includes $1 million to establish the Lind Family Endowed Scholarship Fund, which will provide financial aid support to education majors. Another $1 million of the gift will establish an endowed faculty position in the education department— the Lind Endowed Professor of Education.

The third $1 million will go toward renovating the A.H. Anderson building, which will house the education department when renovations are completed.

Just as diversified experiences come together to create more well-rounded graduates, this diversified giving in honor of their mother and father, Carl and Aune Lind, will make the education department stronger— supported from three different angles.

Always a good equation.

“Take advantage of each opportunity that comes your way. Be brave, step out of your comfort zone, and step up to something that scares you.”

ETHEL (LIND) RICHARD ’65 AND DAVID RICHARD AUSTIN, TEXAS

OPPORTUNITY + KINDNESS + DISCOVERY

“Travel. Not as a tourist, but rather as a lifelong learner.

Engage in the world.

Discover.”

KAREN (LIND) BRAZAS ’68 AND JOE BRAZAS NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA

“If kindness was a focus of all relationships throughout our lives, we would have a world with greater respect, understanding, and acceptance.”

DENNY LIND ’72 and JEANNE (ANDERSON) LIND ’74 EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA

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Money Talks AN INTERVIEW WITH TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS

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t’s an extraordinary gesture to give a $25 million gift. Even more astounding? The impact that this anonymous donor will have in the lives of future Gusties. Recently, our Director of Media Relations, JJ Akin, sat down with “the gift” to ask a few questions…

JJ: Welcome. It’s wonderful to have you here. This is the

JJ: I know you’re tired of the adulation. So,

first time I have interviewed a gift, rather than a donor.

let’s change the subject. What did you think of

Gift: Thank you, but as you know I would have preferred a little privacy.

JJ: Admirable, but people are curious. They’ve been calling you the crown jewel of Campaign Gustavus.

How do you feel about that?

Gift: It’s a tad over the top. I’m just a part of the whole.

You should toss me back among my brethren and interview the entire 170 million.

JJ: The point is that you’re the largest single gift in the

Campaign Gustavus?

Gift: Let’s put it this way. The College was blessed!

We, the gifts, came from the hearts and minds of those who believe in the mission of the College. We are supporting facilities, programs, scholarships, and endowments—anything to strengthen our three pillars.

I’m a little biased, but Nobel Hall encompasses all of those things.

JJ: Did you know that the peacock is a symbol for immortality and humility?

history of the College.

Gift: Gustavus in a nutshell, my friend.

Gift: True, and I came from the heart of a passionate

JJ: Finally, what do you think about Gustavus’s motto,

believer in “all things” Gustavus.

JJ: You must be thrilled to be supporting the complete renovation and expansion of the Alfred Nobel Hall of Science.

Gift: Yes. I love science, and Nobel Hall deserves—and desperately needs—more than a facelift.

JJ: And they say you’re the cornerstone of its expansion and renovation.

Gift: First I’m the crown jewel, now I’m a cornerstone.

I just want to see a way cool science building for Gustavus.

“Make Your Life Count”?

Gift: Brings a tear to my eye, because that’s how we want our students to live. Whatever they want to do, we help them to make it happen. We’d love them to give back to their communities, to the world, and of course give back to Gustavus. Now, I will deny I ever said this, because this is an annual report, but making your life count is not only measured by money.

JJ: My lips are sealed.

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ADVICE FROM

Jasmine Porter TO FORMER AND FUTURE GUSTIES

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Giving and Receiving and Giving Again

Not all giving begins with a checkbook.

is to participate in a Gustavus education. The

“but through student organizations and

Sometimes the way someone can give

people you meet and the relationships you

through learning about the topic outside the

back is to come back, and this is just what

build are as much a part of your education as

classroom and learning about how to educate

Jasmine Porter (Gustavus ’13) has done. After

what you take away from the classroom and

the general public by leading an organization,

graduation, she spent two years working for

what you bring into the classroom.

I was able to learn so much more. I was able

the Target Corporation, but she reversed her sails and returned to Gustavus when a job opportunity presented itself. She now serves

to do this through my experience of being on

“I FEEL THAT SHARING PROMOTES

campus and being part of this community. A

TRUST AND WITH THAT TRUST

lot of Gustavus students experience this. It’s

as an admission counselor at the College,

COMES UNDERSTANDING AND THE

working with potential students in Kansas,

ABILITY TO CULTIVATE A

Missouri, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and select high schools in the Twin Cities and metro area.

“There were a few consecutive changes that

CHANGE IN PERCEPTION, IN ACTION, AND ULTIMATELY IN A COMMUNITY. FUTURE GUSTIES HAVE THIS AT THEIR FINGERTIPS, AND GUSTIE

not a passive education. We put it to good use. It’s an active form of learning—educating people, mobilizing people to make a change.”

While a student, Jasmine was also involved in Big Partner Little Partner, Habitat for Humanity, Gustavus Ambassadors, and the

happened in my life that allowed me to take

ALUMNI SHOULD NEVER STOP TRYING

social justice theater troupe, I Am We Are.

advantage of this opportunity,” Porter said.

TO BUILD THAT SENSE OF COMMUNITY

She is also the only Gustie to have received a

“While I enjoyed my time at Target, I knew

AND TRUST WHEREVER THEY MAY BE

prestigious fellowship from The International

IN THE WORLD.”

Institute for Public Policy, which she used to

I wanted to find work that better aligned with my passions to promote change in my

travel abroad and to Washington, D.C.

community. What it boils down to, ultimately,

“Learning about systems of privilege and

is believing in the product that you’re selling. I

oppression is just as important as learning

With her educational experiences in hand,

full-heartedly believe in a liberal arts education

how to affect change that destabilizes those

Jasmine now talks with prospective students

and in what Gustavus has to offer. I love how

systems within a community.”

about opportunities at Gustavus, and she

everyone here creates this space to find passions in life.”

likes to let them know that faculty members While at Gustavus, Jasmine served as cochair

are invested in their well-being. “They’re

for the annual diversity conference her senior

invested in the promise of their students,” she

Porter, a political science and geography

year. “Sentenced For Life: Confronting the

said. “They’re really invested in making sure

double major, believes that a student’s

Calamity of Mass Incarceration” was the

students succeed. I don’t think that students

experience at Gustavus doesn’t begin and end

theme. In preparation, Jasmine had the

hear the word ‘no’ at Gustavus. If a student

with classroom time. “The College introduces

opportunity to travel to a talk by scholar

wants to get from point a to b, there’s never

people to a more fully rounded way to

Michele Alexandria, the author of The New

going to be anyone on this campus to tell that

perceive and participate in the world through

Jim Crow. Dr. Angela Davis was invited to give

student no. Instead they ask, ‘What can we

a fully realized liberal arts education,” she

one of the keynotes at the conference. “She

do to make that come true?’ The people here

said. “To experience this campus as a student

is a phenomenally fascinating person. She is a

really believe in the dreams of their students.”

passionate speaker with a lot to say,” Jasmine told The Gustavian Weekly. “Writing my senior thesis and studying mass incarceration, I learned a lot in the classroom,” Porter noted,

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orm Carlson knew it was time to think about the future and how he might define a personal legacy. “I’m 82 years old and have been thinking about this for several years,” he said on a sunny afternoon at his Arizona home. “Sometimes it takes a while to realize something, but then it struck me how meaningful Gustavus had been to me and my family. I realized that my education at Gustavus was extremely important to me.

It prepared me for graduate school, gave me the ability to function in society, and it’s the most lasting thing I can think of.”

A 1955 Gustavus graduate, Norm has Gustie roots that stretch back to 1911 and reach forward to 2011 and beyond. His recent

gift of $1 million will create a social sciences scholarship to support students with financial need who study sociology, anthropology, political science, history, psychological sciences, economics and management, or geography at Gustavus. Norm himself studied sociology, anthropology, and economics, continued on to graduate school, and then pursued a 30-year career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons including 17 years as director of the agency. In retirement, he and his second wife, Phyllis, split their time between Minnesota and Arizona. Norm loves to walk the wide-open desert spaces that stretch the horizon, the desert dotted with cacti and the occasional rattlesnake.

“I’m probably the only Gustie who can

Creating an Option for Opportunity FOR NORMAN CARLSON ’55, IT COMES DOWN TO TWO WORDS: UNDERSTANDING AND DIVERSITY

“ ALWAYS REMEMBER THE OLD NATIVE AMERICAN ADAGE, ‘NEVER CRITICIZE A PERSON UNLESS YOU’VE WALKED IN THEIR SHOES.’ WORK TO UNDERSTAND DIFFERENT CULTURES AND DIFFERENT RELIGIONS. UNDERSTAND PEOPLE AND WHO THEY ARE RATHER THAN TAKING A NARROW VIEW. SEE THE WORLD AS IT IS. IT’S A VERY DIVERSE WORLD WE LIVE IN, BECOMING MORE DIVERSE ALL THE TIME.”

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say I spent 30 years in and out of federal prison,” he said with a chuckle. “It kept me on my toes. Every day was different and constantly in flux. I had never dreamed of working in the prisons, but it was interesting and challenging.” He’s very proud of the students, from Gustavus and several other schools, who had the opportunity to intern with the bureau while he was there.

Following Norm’s retirement, a number of former Gusties stayed with the agency and were promoted to positions of warden, assistant director, and regional director.

“To me, a liberal arts education was eyeopening,” Norm said. “It definitely reflected on the larger society in which we live and

CINDY CARLSON GUSTAFSON - 1980

provided me with an opportunity to see things differently. Coming from a midsize town in Iowa, it was the first time I was encountering certain historical developments and more importantly, the education helped me see the world as it is. That’s tremendously important. And I told my children this too, a liberal arts education is essential to function in today’s world.”

Norm’s hope is that high school students today will have the same kind of opportunity that he had to study at Gustavus. “A college education is becoming inaccessible for many because of cost,” he said.

“I wanted to make a meaningful contribution. One reason small

liberal arts colleges like Gustavus have an advantage is they can provide that oneon-one exposure with a tenured faculty member, which is irreplaceable.”

Norm taught at the University of Minnesota after his retirement from the Department of Justice. Although he never imagined that he would work in the prisons, he credits a professor who encouraged him during his graduate work. It’s that important proximity to advice and mentorship that he hopes to continue through his gift.

“I just feel it’s a fitting way to leave a legacy for future generations.”

GARY CARLSON - 1982 MITCH CARLSON - 2011 TUCKER CARLSON- 2013

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Fiscal Year Highlights 2014–15 JUNE

JULY

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Professor of Chemistry Dwight Stoll, PhD, receives Dr. Sut Ahuja Young Investigator Award in Separation Science by American Chemical Society.

Rebecca M. Bergman begins tenure as 17th president of Gustavus Adolphus College.

Kathy Lund Dean named Erskine Fellow for Spring 2015.

Professor Eric Dugdale wins Loeb Classical Library Fellowship.

Jeffrey Dubose ’14 and Alissa Tinklenberg ’14 named 2013–14 Gustavus Student-Athletes of the Year.

Hockey player Carolyn Draayer ’15, swimmer Alissa Tinklenberg ’14, and track and field athletes Cameron Clause ’14 and Rebecca Hare ’14 are named to CoSIDA Academic All-America teams.

Volleyball team takes service-training trip to Nicaragua. Head Coach Rachelle Sherden’s squad gathered backpacks to distribute to Nicaraguan youth. The team also played four matches on its nine-day trip.

Aryn Bell ’09 named head gymnastics coach.

Alumnus and Trustee John Hogenson ’81 named senior pastor at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Mount Olivet is the second largest Lutheran church in the United States.

Alumnus Eric Butorac ’03 named president of Association of Tennis Professionals Player Council.

Students Amy Christiansen ’15 and Alexa Peterson ’16 conduct research in France with Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Amanda Nienow.

Emily Seelen ’13 receives National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship as a part of her doctoral work in oceanography at the University of Connecticut.

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Gustavus alumnus Nick Atkins ’12, a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force is featured by KARE-11 as part of the station’s ongoing series, “Land of 10,000 Stories.”

Gustavus inaugurates President Bergman as its 17th President during an investiture ceremony. Speakers included both Governor Mark Dayton and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Provost Mark Braun receives the 2014 Council of Independent Colleges Chief Academic Officer Award at the 42nd Annual Institute for Chief Academic and Financial Officers.

153rd academic year begins on Thursday, September 2, 2014.

Gustavus hosts the 50th annual Nobel Conference, which was headlined by three Nobel laureates: Steven Chu, Sir Harry Kroto, and Steven Weinberg.

Gustavus moves up 12 spots to No. 64 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges list.

President Bergman is one of 84 women recognized by the George Family Foundation at its first-ever “Celebrating Twin Cities Women Leaders” event at the Guthrie Theater.

Gustavus receives a three-year, $100,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the development of January Term courses for students in their second year.

Dr. Stephen Zunes delivers the annual Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Lecture on U.S. Middle East policy.

Economics majors Yee Chang ’15 and Anh Tran ’16 named inaugural recipients of the Mairs and Power Award for Investment Study.

President Bergman receives University of Minnesota Award of Distinction for her years of service to the University’s College of Science and Engineering.

Give to Gustavus Day raises more than $133,000 for the College’s Annual Fund. More than 450 alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the College participated.

Gustavus receives the 2014 Tekne Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota High Tech Association for its work and ongoing commitment to the Nobel Conference.

Professor of Math and Computer Science Max Hailperin receives the National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award from Minnesota’s Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.

Gustavus students Alexa Giebink ’16 and Samantha Vang ’16 are honored with the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad during the Spring 2015 academic term.

Men’s Soccer wins MIAC Playoff title with a 2-0 win over Saint John’s, earning its sixth playoff title in the past 12 years.

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Fiscal Year Highlights 2014–15 DECEMBER

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For the first time in the College’s history, Christmas in Christ Chapel is live streamed to thousands of alumni, parents, and friends of the College.

Gustavus receives prestigious Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Associate Professor of Music Yumiko Oshima-Ryan gave a charity piano concert in Nara City, Japan, and raised $8,000 to help rebuild a children’s library in Rikuzentaka, Japan, that was leveled by a massive earthquake.

Dr. James Patrick Miller, the Douglas Nimmo Professor of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the Contemporary Classical Composition category.

The Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington delivers the 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture.

Sophomore Janet Jennings ’17 crowned St. Lucia at the College’s 74th annual Festival of St. Lucia.

In separate articles, U.S. News & World Report recognized Gustavus for its graduation rate of students who receive Pell Grants and for having high operating efficiency.

Gustavus announces a $1 million gift from Bob “Stick” Peterson ’74 and his wife Cindy for the creation of an endowed scholarship fund intended to attract National Merit Scholars.

WCCO-TV and reporter Mike Max feature legendary men’s tennis coach Steve Wilkinson and his battle with cancer. It would be Steve’s last major interview before his passing in January.

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine names Gustavus 16th best college value in the Midwest and 42nd best value among liberal arts colleges in the country.

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Gustavus announces the establishment of the Ronald S. and Kathryn K. Christenson Lectureship in Politics and Law. The Gustavus Choir embarks on a 16-day, eight-concert tour of Great Britain and France to perform at some of the finest concert venues and cathedrals in Europe.

The Gustavus athletics department celebrates the dedication of the new Drenttel Golf Facility with donors, alumni, and current players.

The Gustavus women’s swimming team wins its sixth consecutive Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship.

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Gustavus students Mikaela Algren ’17 and Grace Kerber ’17 named Rossing Physics Scholars for 2015–16.

Professor of Religion Deborah Goodwin delivers the College’s inaugural Matthias Wahlstrom Lecture.

Senior women’s hockey player Carolyn Draayer ’15 becomes the 36th student-athlete to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.

Gustavus football player Jim Goodwin was the first recipient in 1974.

Dr. David Cole of Georgetown University gives the inaugural Christenson Lectureship in Politics and Law. The College hosts its 20th annual Building Bridges Conference on the topic of rape culture.

English Professor Matt Rasmussen ’98 is named the recipient of the Theodor H. Holmes and Bernice Holmes National Poetry Prize.

The fifth annual Gustavus Women in Leadership Conference is held at the American Swedish Institute with President Bergman and Semonti Stephens ’03 serving as keynote speakers.

Junior mathematics major Eric Hanson ’16 named 2015 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar.

Gustavus announces a $3 million gift from the Lind Family, in support of the Education Department.

Chad Winterfeldt, cantor of Christ Chapel and adjunct assistant professor of music, is awarded the 2015 Swenson-Bunn Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence at Gustavus.

Students in the Department of Economics & Management compete for up to $3,000 in prizes at the inaugural Gustie Entrepreneur Cup.

Gustavus alumnus Jean-Paul Noel ’12 receives a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Associate Professor of History, Environmental Studies, and Japanese Studies David Obermiller receives the Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching during the 2015 commencement exercises.

Gustavus announces selection of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks as its Reading in Common book for the 2015–16 academic year.

616 members of the class of 2015 receive their baccalaureate degrees as Gustavus celebrates commencement.

Gustavus hosts its second TEDx event, “Leading the Way Forward: Being, Seeing, Doing.”

RECOGNIZING AND REJECTING RAPE CULTURE

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE

2014–15 Financial and Statistical Highlights PRIVATE GIFTS AND GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF THE COLLEGE (FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014–15)

SUMMARY OF OPERATING REVENUES

$10.3 M

n Net Tuition

56%

n Auxiliaries

27%

n Endowment Income

6%

n Private Gifts

5%

n Other Income

4%

n Government Grants

2%

ENDOWMENT (AS OF 5.31.15) LARGEST IN COLLEGE HISTORY

$141.8 M ENDOWMENT GROWTH

6.9%

SUMMARY OF OPERATING EXPENSES

n Instruction & Support

50%

n Auxiliaries

18%

n Student Services

18%

n Institutional Support

11%

n Public Service

3%

MOODY’S INVESTORS SERVICE RATING

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THE RADIANCE OF CAMPAIGN GUSTAVUS

Board of Trustees FISCAL YEAR 2014–15 The Rev. Jon V. Anderson

James H. Gale ’83, JD

Paul Koch ’87

Redwood Falls, MN (ex officio) Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA

Washington, DC Attorney at Law

Scott P. Anderson ’89, MBA

Marcus M. Gustafson ’73, DDS

Plymouth, MN Senior Vice President/Investments UBS Financial Services Wayzata

Eagan, MN Chairman, President, and CEO Patterson Companies, Inc. Mendota Heights

Lakeland, MN Former CEO and Founder, Metro Dentalcare

Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74

Tracy L. Bahl ’84, MBA Greenwich, CT Executive Vice President, CVS | Caremark Woonsocket, RI

Warren Beck ’67 Greenwood, MN President, Gabbert & Beck, Inc. Edina

Grayce Belvedere-Young, MBA Edina, MN Founder and CEO, Lily Pad Consulting

Rebecca M. Bergman North Oaks, MN (ex officio) President, Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter

The Rev. Åke Bonnier Skara, Sweden Bishop of Skara

Daniel G. Currell ’94, JD St. Paul, MN Novus Law LLC Chicago, IL

Bruce A. Edwards ’77 Westerville, OH Retired CEO, DHL Global Supply Chain

The Rev. Brian Fragodt ’81 Medina, MN Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church Long Lake

John O. Hallberg ’79, MBA Wayzata, MN CEO, Children’s Cancer Research Fund Minneapolis

Jeffrey D. Heggedahl ’87, MBA Excelsior, MN (ex officio) Business Executive and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association

Edina, MN Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association

Thomas J. Mielke ’80, JD Flower Mound, TX Senior Vice President and General Counsel Kimberly-Clark Corporation Irving, TX

The Rev. Wayne B. Peterson ’77 Plymouth, MN Pastor, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church

Susie B. Heim ’83 Edina, MN Former Co-owner, S and S Heim Construction

George G. Hicks ’75, JD (chair) Eden Prairie, MN Managing Partner, Värde Partners, Inc. Minneapolis

The Rev. John D. Hogenson ’81 Stillwater, MN Senior Pastor, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Minneapolis

Linda G. Huett ’66, MFA

The Rev. Dan S. Poffenberger ’82 Stillwater, MN Senior Pastor Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Prior Lake

Christopher J. Rasmussen ’88, PhD Berwyn Heights, MD Vice President for Programs and Research Association of Governing Boards for Universities and Colleges Washington, DC

Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82

Minneapolis, MN Retired President and CEO Weight Watchers International, Inc.

Corcoran, MN CEO, Sparboe Companies Wayzata

Linda Bailey Keefe ’69, MBA

Ronald C. White ’75

Atlanta, GA Vice President, NAI Brannen Goddard

Talmadge E. King, Jr. ’70, MD Oakland, CA Dean of School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor – Medical Affairs, University of California San Francisco, CA

The Gustavus Adolphus College financial statements including the Independent Auditors’ Report for 2015 can be found at: https://gustavus.edu/finance.

Las Vegas, NV (ex officio) Chief Sales Officer, SkillNet Software, and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association

The Rev. Heather T. Wigdahl ’95 Menomonie, WI (ex officio) Senior Pastor, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, and President, Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWS OUR MISSION To engage current and future alumni in lifelong relationships with Gustavus and each other to actively advance their commitment to the College.

GUSTIE BREAKFAST & TWIN CITIES LUNCH The Gustavus Alumni Association hosts the Gustie Breakfast series on the second Wednesday of every month on campus. Presenting on December 9 will be Kathy Lund Dean, the Board of Trustees Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Ethics and Professor of Management. In January our guest speaker will be Athletics Director, Tom Brown H’12.

Metro-area alumni and friends are invited to the Twin Cities Gustie Lunch on the third Wednesday of every month at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis.

On December 16, our guest will be Esther Mulder ’08 from the Hennepin County public defender’s office.

Esther was recently featured in a Star Tribune article about her journey.

The Great Gustie Gathering 2015

Learn more and register online at gustavus.edu/alumni.

More than 950 Gusties of all ages converged on campus for the Great Gustie Gathering known as Homecoming on September 26. The beautiful sunny day featured eight reunion classes, three athletic games (two wins!), and one fine Rock the Hill concert. Check out more images from the day on pages 28-29 of this issue and online at gustavus.edu.

YOUR VOICE COUNTS The Gustavus Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement are initiating an alumni feedback survey this winter.

More information coming soon.

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GUSTAVUS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION A message from Catherine Asta ’75, President of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, and Ed Drenttel ’81, Treasurer of the Alumni Association Board of Directors

ALUMNI 101 Course Title: Contact Information: Date(s) of Enrollment: Instructor(s):

To engage current and future alumni in lifelong relationships with Gustavus and each other to actively advance their commitment to the College.

ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Giving to Gustavus 101 annualfund@gustavus.edu June 1, 2015–May 31, 2016 (Dates of the Gustavus Fiscal Year) Gustavus Alumni Board of Directors

Course Description: This course will focus on the importance of alumni giving to the Gustavus Annual Fund and the various options available to continue the strong tradition of participation. Over the College’s strong 154-year history, alumni have supported Gustavus at historic levels. In recent years alumni participation to the Annual Fund has declined. As we work to reverse this trend and return participation to historic levels, we will examine the key components of alumni giving. By the end of this course you should fully understand how Every Gift Counts!

Key Terms: Unrestricted Gift Any contribution not designated for a specific purpose. These are the funds that support the general operating expenses of the College year over year. Think of Gustavus as a big family household, with a checking account to pay basic costs—scholarships and financial aid; academic support and research; student services; institutional support; and public service—unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund are the income into that account.

Current Restricted A contribution designated for a specific program or purpose, called “current” because these dollars are used in the College’s current fiscal year. Restricted gifts are your “affinity” dollars, areas of giving about which you are most passionate—athletics, music, an academic department, or current-year scholarships. Gustavus welcomes these gifts and encourages you to consider them in addition to your unrestricted gift.

Endowment Gifts that are retained and invested, with earnings allocated for a designated purpose.

Endowment funds provide an ongoing source of income. The primary function of endowment funds is to provide financial resources to help underwrite the educational needs of current and future generations of students. In addition to the general Gustavus Endowment Fund, the College has endowment funds supporting department chairs and student scholarships.

Assignment: Participate in the Gustavus Annual Fund through: 1. Visiting us online at gustavus.edu/giving 2. Enclose a payment in the gold envelope enclosed in this issue 3. Call the Office of Advancement at 1-800-726-6192

Catherine Asta ’75, President Gordon Mansergh ’84, Vice President Ed Drenttel ’81, Treasurer Kara Buckner ’97, Secretary

CLASS NEWS and information to be

included in the Alumni section of the Quarterly should be sent to: Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement Gustavus Adolphus College 800 West College Avenue St. Peter, MN 56082-1498 800-487-8437 Email us at alumni@gustavus.edu or submit at gustavus.edu/alumni/submit.

DEADLINES FOR ALUMNI NOTES September 1 for the winter issue December 1 for the spring issue March 1 for the summer issue June 1 for the fall issue

PHOTO POLICY • Due to space limitations, we don’t publish wedding or baby photos.

• We welcome photos of alumni gathered anywhere in the world and will publish as many as space permits.

• Send us Newsmaker notes to announce promotions, achievements, and recognitions; send a head-and-shoulders or similar photo with your news, whenever possible.

• Photos must be high resolution (i.e. 300 dots per inch or approximately 1MB or greater in file size).

CONTACT US Email

alumni@gustavus.edu or call

800-487-8437 or visit

gustavus.edu/alumni

The Annual Report, focused here on Gustavus’s largest and most successful philanthropic initiative to date, Campaign Gustavus, is a reminder of the power of giving. Our tradition in giving is seen in the $170 million dollars raised through the campaign that will impact not only our current students but generations to come. Whether you give to the Annual Fund or to an endowment, the important part is that you participate at a level meaningful to you.

This is our privilege as alumni, and our giving means everything.

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Marian Nelson McCollum,

MI, is enjoying 60 Williamston, retirement and enjoys summers in DeTour Village, MI.

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Joanne R. Stollenwerk, Raytown, MO, is a retired social worker.

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Earl P. Gray, Saint Paul, was awarded a Distinguished Service Award from the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in March 2015.

John R. Nord, Jordan, started at the Adler Graduate School in February 2015 to earn a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

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Dunny Sheldon, Hamilton, New Zealand, has retired from marketing for Genesis Energy in New Zealand.

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John W. Bergstrand, New Ulm, is a paraprofessional/computer lab manager at New Ulm High School.

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Raymond M. Marron, Maple Grove, is senior vice president for Kate-lo Tile and Stone.

Lisa E. Dahill, Thousand Oaks, CA, is teaching eco-theology and spirituality at California Lutheran University. Laurie Lindemeier, Dallas, TX, is a compliance proof editor for Alcon Laboratories. She also is a contract singer for Cathedral of Hope Church, performs with Opera on Tap, and is a watercolor artist.

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Mike Oakes, Oakdale, is executive vice president for US Bank Home Mortgage.

Jennifer Willis Gori, Woodbury, is a private practice marriage and family therapist, specializing in premarital counseling and officiating weddings since 2003. She also owns a photo booth company. Cheri Bishop O’Hagan, Spirit Lake, IA, recently completed an endorsement in education of the gifted and will teach art at Spirit Lake Middle School and Gifted/Talented at Spirit Lake Elementary. She’ll also be the director for the middle school musical.

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Lynn M. Wolander, Rosemount, was granted a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant by the Minnesota Board of Accountancy in June 2015.

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Debra Tate Halvorson, Farmington,

chargemaster consultant 90 isanda senior has been working in the healthcare field for the past 24 years in all aspects of the revenue cycle. Anita Larson Mickelson, Milan, IL, has been teaching English-as-a-second-language through the Office of Adult Education, Black Hawk College, Rock Island, IL, campus since January 2009. The vast majority of the students are refugees, primarily from Burma, Nepal, several African countries and, most recently, Iraq. Anita teaches Level One, in which most of the students have had little formal education in their native countries. Rev. Craig A. Pederson, Minneapolis, is assistant to the Bishop at the Minneapolis Area Synod Office.

Anissa M. Mediger, Saint Paul, is an

for Briggs and Morgan, 94 attorney P.A. in Minneapolis.

Beth Wiberg Barbosa, Saint Paul, is an attorney at Hellmoth + Johnson, PLLC. Paulette Alderink Sackett, Silvis, IL, is the communication coordinator in the department of marketing and communication at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.

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Peter K. Wahl ’95, Dallas, TX, was one of the 83 Jackson Walker attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a peer-review survey.

Peter practices environmental law.

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Laura Norman Moy, Apple Valley, teaches Japanese and AVID at Apple Valley High School. Katie Edwards Siekmeier, South Saint Paul, is a kindergarten teacher for Rosemount/Apple Valley/Eagan School District.

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Alexander Hill, PhD, was recently inducted into the Bakken Society, an honorary society that recognizes employees of Medtronic, Inc. for their outstanding contributions to the company’s technical or scientific progress.

Membership in the Bakken Society is Medtronic’s highest honor for technical contributions. Michael J. Reed, Rogers, was promoted to Captain for the Plymouth Police Department. He is currently assigned as the Special Operations Commander. He previously spent 12 years in SWAT and 10 years with the Weapons of Mass Destruction team, both in the position of team leader.

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Glenn Kranking, Saint Peter, was granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor of History and Scandinavian Studies at Gustavus in Spring 2015. He is also the Chair of Scandinavian Studies and the Director of Russian and East European Studies. Glenn became the President of the Society for Historians of Scandinavia in April. Nathan P. Slinde, Chanhassen, is the elementary principal at Clover Ridge Elementary School in Chaska.

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Kristin M. Unzicker, Atlanta, GA, is

senior director of health & 00 awellness at Boys & Girls Clubs of

America’s national headquarters. Tom Walker, Apple Valley, and wife, Mary Sue broke ground in May for their new venture, a Goddard School in Lakeville, MN, scheduled to open by the holidays 2015.

The school will offer pre-school options for families in the Lakeville/Apple Valley area.

Chelsa Johnson Weatherbee, Phoenix, AZ, passed the American Institute of Certified Planners exam in May and has an AICP certification. Heather Nelson Weinreich, Elkridge, MD, graduated from her Neurotology and Skullbase Surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology—head and neck surgery at Johns Hopkins.

Stacy M. Horner, Durham, NC, is assistant professor at Duke University Medical Center studying RNA viruses, in particular hepatitis C virus.

Sarah Opseth Rowe, Minneapolis, graduated from St. Catherine University in December 2014 with a BSN and works for Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis as an RN in the Cardiac Renal unit.

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Carmen E. Westerberg ’97, Austin, TX, was awarded the 2015 Presidential Seminar Award at Texas State University, San Marco, TX. She is assistant professor of psychology, where she researches memory failures from a cognitive neuroscience perspective.

Matt ArchMiller, Auburn, AL,

a visiting assistant physics 02 isprofessor at College of Saint

Benedict/Saint John’s University. James Matheson, Minneapolis, is a partner in the technology consulting firm called Network Medics. Chris Wagener, Boise, ID, is a workers’ compensation time loss adjuster at Intermountain Claims in Boise, ID. Rachel Willson-Broyles, Saint Paul, continues to work as a freelance translator, translating literature and drama from Swedish to English.

Megan Trapp Henschen, Eden

is a senior training specialist 03 Prairie, for Best Buy. Jamie Lind MacFarlane, Two Harbors, was named one of Duluth News Tribune’s 20 Under 40. She is the chief financial manager and events coordinator for Castle Danger Brewery, and a third-generation resort owner of Castle Haven Cabins in Duluth.

Ryan Gillespie, Owatonna, is a

loan officer for Bremer 04 mortgage Bank in Owatonna. Melissa M.

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Gustie alumni siblings Rob Rieckenberg ’00 (far right) and Stacey Rieckenberg Ryan ’95 (second from left) appeared with their family on four episodes of the game show Family Feud, hosted by comedian Steve Harvey.

According to Rob, “We did win the big money.”

In July, author Charlotte Nielsen Gunnufson ’94 received her third Pewter Plate Award from Highlights magazine for children. Her poem, “Seven Sailors,” was published in March 2015 edition and was named “Best of the Issue” by editorial, art, and production staff. Gunnufson received her first two Pewter Plates in 2014 for other works published by the Highlights magazine family. She has also published in the Cricket family of magazines. Her debut picture book was Halloween Hustle (Two Lions, 2013) and her second title, Prince & Pirate, is expected to publish in 2017 with Putnam.

Magistrate Judge Matthew M. Brown ’96 has been appointed as a circuit court judge in South Dakota’s Seventh Circuit Court in Rapid City. Brown will fill a new judgeship in the Seventh Circuit, which includes Custer, Fall River, Oglala Lakota, and Pennington counties. He currently serves as a magistrate judge in the Seventh Circuit, a position he has held since 2014. Prior to that service, he worked for Black Hills Legal Services, for the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office, and for the Custer County State’s Attorney’s Office. He has also served as a special assistant attorney general. In addition to being a 1996 Gustie graduate, Brown is also a 1999 graduate of The University of South Dakota School of Law.

Habedank, Napa, CA, is the Director of Strategy and Innovation at OLE Health, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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HOMECOMING | SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 Guests received a complimentary candle to commemorate the successful closing of Campaign Gustavus. s

s Alumni joined the current

Gustavus Choir as part of the Celebration of Life & Remembrance Service in Christ Chapel.

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Gus the Lion enjoyed time with Gusties of all ages.

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President Bergman (center) shared Homecoming laughs with husband Dr. Tom Bergman (left) and Trustee Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74 (right).

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Among those celebrating reunions were the classes of 2005 (top), 1980 (middle), and 1975 (bottom).

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NEWSMAKERS Christine Askham ’09 was chosen by the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation as a member of its 2015 cohort of Teaching Fellows. She is one of 34 early-career high school mathematics and science teachers who received a 2015 KSTF Teaching Fellowship.

She is committed to teaching biology to high school students in the United States and began her first year of teaching in the fall of 2015. As a teaching fellow, Askham receives access to stipends, funds for professional development, grants for teaching materials, professional development and coaching from a staff of experienced teachers and teacher educators, support from a national network of mathematics and science teachers, and opportunities to take on leadership and mentoring within KSTF and beyond through a comprehensive five-year Fellowship.

Jon Farnsworth ’04, Saint Paul, has been named the 2014– 2015 Volunteer of the Year by LegalCORPS, a not-for-profit organization that offers free legal advice to low-income small-business owners.

Jill L. Hiscock, Minneapolis, is

partnerships manager for 05 national College Possible. Kelly L. Keith, Addison, TX, is working as a clinical team lead/dietitian coach for Cigna HealthCare in Plano, TX. Marissa Wold Uhrina, Chicago, IL, is production director at Imagination Publishing, Chicago, IL. Shawna Weaver, Chanhassen, has completed her doctorate in sustainability education and is teaching ethics and psychology courses at the College of Saint Scholastica. She is also founder and executive director of Deep Rock Ecotherapy and Wellness in Duluth.

A new choral group is performing across the metro area. MPLS (imPulse) is conducted by Samuel Grace ’11 and composed of Gustavus Choir alumni. The group is pictured here following a concert in March. Front Row: Allie CarlsonStehlin ’11, Katelyn Johnson Hollaway ’10, Sarah Lundquist ’11, Samuel Grace ’11, Gustavus Choir director Dr. Greg Aune, Lydia Benge-Briggs ’13, Mary Dierkes ’12, Katie Batz ’13, and Megan Myhre ’11. Back Row: Julie Aune, Bergit Nerheim ’11, Ben Carlson-Stehlin ’11, Matt Schueffner ’10. (mplsimpulse.org)

Elizabeth Weiers ’15 was one of 29 female athletes to receive a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) postgraduate scholarship this spring. Weiers, a track and field throwing specialist, was a two-time conference champion and three-time all-conference honoree in the hammer throw, representing Gustavus twice at the NCAA championships. She also earned a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA during her four years atop the Hill. NCAA postgraduate scholarships promote and encourage graduate education among its most accomplished student-athletes.

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Matthew J. Hentges, Pikesville, MD,

a fellowship in foot and 06 completed ankle deformity correction at the

International Center for Limb Lengthening at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He was hired as an attending foot and ankle surgeon at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Laura Carr Whittaker, Duluth, was named one of Duluth News Tribune’s 20 Under 40.

In December 2014, she opened Wind Ridge Schoolhouse, a nature-based preschool in Duluth.

Althea Archer ArchMiller, Auburn, AL, earned a PhD in forest science from the College of Forestry and Wildlife Science at Auburn University in May 2015. Rose M. Baumann, Washington, DC, is now principal at the government relations firm of Kountoupes Denham in Washington, DC. Hannah E. Frericks, Maple Grove, is working as a business analyst for Sil-Pro.

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Brittany Oslund Fleck, Saint Louis

is a Spanish teacher for 08 Park, Fridley Public Schools. Jaclyn

Dufault Martin, Crookston, is the lead eligibility worker for Polk County Social Services and is head coach for girls’ high school hockey and assistant coach for boys’ high school golf at Crookston Public Schools. Blake M. Theisen, Lake Forest, IL is now the director of athletic programming at Lake Forest College.

Jake Bohnen, Andover, is a

for City Chiropractic in 09 chiropractor Andover. Leah J. Hogdal, Nashville, TN, is a research fellow at Vanderbilt University. Riley E. Karbon, Saint Paul, works at Gustavus as a director of gift planning. Ashley Gibbs Paul, Hopkins, received a master’s degree in education from Saint Mary’s University in April 2015 and is teaching kindergarten at Plymouth Creek Elementary in Plymouth.

Emily M. Allex, Saint Cloud, graduated from medical school this past spring and started her residency in Internal Medicine at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, in July.

Carleen M. Crouse, Eagan, is now the program manager at Make-A-Wish Minnesota. Eric B. Noun, Humble, TX, is a commercial underwriter at BBVA Compass Bank. Chris Stewart, Oakdale, is a social studies instructor at North Lake Academy Charter School.

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communication for the College. Kevin S. Anderson, Woodbury, graduated from Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine, in Illinois in May 2015 and is practicing dentistry in Oakdale, MN. Rachel K. Craig, Minneapolis, received her Master of Library and Information Science in May 2015 and started a job as an E-Learning Content Specialist at Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation in June 2015. Chris Martinez, Saint Cloud, graduated from medical school at A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in May. He started a one year residency at LaCrosse-Mayo Family Medicine in June. Bergit Nerheim, Minnetrista, accepted a position at the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce as manager of marketing and communications.

John R. Rasmussen, Minneapolis, works at Gustavus as a special gift officer. Laura E. Russell, Hastings, completed program requirements at Saint Mary’s University for her master of arts degree in Counseling & Psychological Services. In June she started working at Fraser as an Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Mental Health Practitioner and is in the process of becoming a licensed mental health professional. Kacie Johnson Schugel, Circle Pines, is a special education learning disabilities teacher at Spring Lake Park Schools.

Ethan S. Bjelland, Minneapolis, works at the Ordway as a group ticketing associate and works with the Concordia Language Villages in Minneapolis teaching Norwegian language classes, while also acting in various theatre groups including the Classical Actors Ensemble in Minneapolis. Tom Einberger, West Saint Paul, is an environmental

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Andrew M. Soleim ’09, Savage, has been chosen for a Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship and will complete a specially designed, cutting-edge master’s degree program based on a year-long experience. In return, Fellows commit to teach for three years in the urban and rural Indiana schools that need strong STEM teachers. Andrew will continue his education at Valparaiso University.

technician for Braun Intertec and has been working on various projects in the Moorhead area supervising soil excavation and abatement. Hannah K. Fischer, Omaha, NE, is an attorney for Baird Holm LLP. Josh Funk, Roseville, is the assistant hockey coach for the Sugar Land (Texas) Imperials in the NA3HL. Erica J. Roelofs, Carrboro, NC, graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and will be teaching classes in exercise and sport science at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. Josh Schroeder, Lake Crystal, is an inside salesman for TBEI/Crysteel.

Amber Hohenstein Schroeder, Lake Crystal, is a therapeutic recreation director for Monarch Health Care Management.

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Laurel A. Boman, Madison, WI, is a quality assurance specialist for Securian Financial. Madeline H. Cacciatore, Willmar, is an elementary music teacher at Willmar Public Schools. Antonio D. Gomez, Le Sueur, works as a supply chain analyst for Corporate Graphics International. Emilie E. Scott, Inver Grove Heights, is an elementary teacher at the Richfield Dual Language School.

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Karin H. Nordin, Tuscaloosa, AL, is attending graduate school at the University of Alabama. Ryan R. Schultz, Dousman, WI, is an actuary for Allianz Life Insurance. Max Stelzner, Providence, RI, is serving a year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

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SAVE THE DATE Spring 2016 Reunions Reunion Weekend May 27-29, 2016 Celebrating the classes of 1971 (45-year reunion) and 1966 (50-year reunion) and honoring the members of the 50 Year Club. Plus, all alumni are invited to honor the Alumni Association Award winners at the annual association banquet on May 28.

Visit gustavus.edu/alumni for details and plans, or contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement at alumni@gustavus.edu or 800-487-8437.

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WEDDINGS

NEWSMAKERS In May, Margaret Fagerholm ’75 was recognized as a 2015 Champion in Women’s Health by the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation. She retired in July as clinical professor of radiology at the University of Wisconsin.

Nancy Johnson Dahl ’83 has been named president and chief operating officer of Tastefully Simple, a food products company headquartered in Alexandria. Dahl was president and chief operating officer of Lifetouch Inc.’s national school studio business until June 2014. Eden Prairie-based Lifetouch prints yearbooks and does photographic portrait work for institutions, like schools and churches.

Dahl received a Distinguished Alumni Citation from the Gustavus Alumni Association in 2014 for her achievements in the field of business.

Paul Almen ’91, a construction litigation attorney in Minneapolis, was recognized as a Minnesota Rising Star

by Minnesota Super Lawyers, a service of Thomson Reuters. The selection process includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area and a good-standing and disciplinary check.

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John R. Nord ’72 and Sally Beck, 7/11/15, Jordan, MN. Ron White ’75 and Susanne Marchek, 6/19/15, Las Vegas, NV. Nancy Erickson ’77 and Joe Schouten, 6/6/15, Menasha, WI. Wendy Milbrandt ’88 and Terrance Smith, 6/21/15, Bluffton, SC. Lynn Scheevel ’94 and Steve Rothmeier, 7/31/15, Albert Lea, MN. Glenn Kranking ’98 and Mark Eversole, 4/4/14, Saint Peter, MN. Margaret Moss ’01 and Michael Feldbaum, 3/7/15, Minneapolis, MN. Rachel Willson-Broyles ’02 and Laura Bru, 6/13/15, Saint Paul, MN. Amy Springer ’04 and Jedidiah Riegelman, 2/14/15, Saint Paul, MN. Theresa Wind ’04 and Michael Swiggum ’03, 9/5/14, Saint Paul, MN. Lauri Huettl ’05 and Jason Smith, 12/20/14, Excelsior, MN. Marissa Wold ’05 and Joe Uhrina, 5/15/15, Chicago, IL. Heather Rossow ’07 and Steven Dickey, 6/6/15, Delano, MN. Nicole Klaustermeier ’08 and James Fiala, 6/6/15, Roosevelt, MN. Brittany Oslund ’08 and Christopher Fleck, 8/1/15, Saint Louis Park, MN. Jake Bohnen ’09 and Nikki Bohnen, 9/26/14, Andover, MN. Kelly Sparks ’09 and Ryan Kees, 12/13/14, Minnetonka, MN. Megan Willaert ’09 and Paul Martin, 5/30/15, Eden Prairie, MN. Ashley Gibbs ’09 and Ian Paul, 7/31/15, Hopkins, MN. Emily Nelson ’09 and Landon B. Shroyer ’12, 7/24/15, Minneapolis, MN. Katherine Putnam ’09 and Adam T. Risland ’09, 7/13/15, Osseo, MN. Hannah Wunsch ’09 and Peter Ryan, 7/25/15, Lafayette, CO. Mariah Bierl ’10 and Chad Norberg, 4/25/15, Minneapolis, MN. Amanda L. Schiller ’10 and Jared Ackmann ’10, 8/8/15, Wayzata, MN. Katherine Lang ’10 and Ryan Thorson, 7/18/14, Prior Lake, MN. Katy Sandberg ’11 and Kyle Pitts, 7/3/15, Fridley, MN. Danielle Cattrysse ’11 and Shea Roehrkasse ’08, 9/12/15, North Mankato, MN. Rachel Guptill ’11 and Derrick Strehlow, Stillwater, MN. Brittany Richardson ’11 and Seth D. Wisner ’11, 6/27/15, Minneapolis, MN. Sara Schroeder ’11 and Kevin A. Geurink ’10, 7/18/15, Minneapolis, MN. Matt Johnson ’12 and Jacqueline Johnson, 5/2/15, Saint Paul, MN. Alyssa McGinty ’12 and Blake J. Wilking ’12, 6/20/15, New Hope, MN.

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Alaina Ramsburg ’12 and Tom Johnson ’12, 7/11/15, Saint Louis Park, MN. Erica J. Roelofs ’12 and Neil Skoog, 7/25/15, Carrboro, NC. Cynthia Bailey ’13 and Ken Auger, 6/21/14, Saint Paul, MN. Kelli Buerman ’13 and Garrett W. Rorem ’09, 8/21/15, Laredo, TX. Caroline Hendrickson ’13 and Garrett D. Clause ’11, 7/12/15, Mankato, MN. Erica Hett ’13 and Zach Wagner ’13, 6/20/15, Bloomington, MN. Amber Hohenstein ’13 and Robert Schroeder ’12, 9/13/14, Lake Crystal, MN. Kelsey Mundell ’13 and Andrew Karl ’13, 5/30/15, Dalton, GA. Adreissa Nance ’14 and Jose Jimenez, 10/24/14, Middle Island, NY. Sarah Spande ’15 and Chris Neu, 6/20/15, Buffalo, MN. Abigail Tobiason ’16 and Trevor Stromme ’15, 6/27/15, Kasson, MN.

Malcom, to Kim Assad Hardy ’05 and Joshua C. Hardy, 4/8/15.

Maja, to Maren Stoddard Mack ’05 and Douglas E. Mack, 7/2/15.

Beatrice, to Anne Tupy Mundell ’05 and Joseph A. Mundell ’05, 6/11/15.

Everly, to Natosha Christoffer Boline ’06 and Ben Boline ’05, 8/2/15.

Carol, to Althea Archer ArchMiller ’07 and Matt ArchMiller ’02, 2/18/15.

Britta, to Keisha Husby Dokken ’07 and Gregory A. Dokken ’07, 5/13/15.

Isabel, to Karen Hoeg Kennedy ’07 and Matthew Kennedy, 7/6/15.

Louise, to Tessa Carlsen Wolff ’07 and Charlie Wolff, 5/13/15.

Bennett, to Valerie Wilbur Boelter ’08 and JT Boelter ’08, 8/28/15.

Kassidy, to Julie Mahre Retka ’08 and John E. Retka ’09, 4/9/15.

Soren, to Eva Cornell Stark ’08 and Christopher Stark ’08, 8/11/15.

BIRTHS

IN MEMORIAM

Nora, to Ivy Borgstrom Huston ’98 and Bill Huston, 7/3/15.

Greta, to Nissa Stolp Fell ’00 and Brian L. Fell ’95, 4/17/15.

Barrett, to Tanya Lindquist Fox ’00 and Eric L. Fox, 4/7/15.

Ruairi, to Jennifer Fischer McConn ’00 and Damian B. McConn, 6/12/15.

Maxwell, to Erin L. Cederlind ’01 and Jonathan T. Poole ’01.

Sophie, to Emily Trnka Fischer ’01 and Karl Fischer, 8/6/15.

Seth, to Natalie Else Gulleson ’01 and Lance Gulleson, 7/2/15.

Triplets, Bronwyn, Carys and Chiara, to Nicole Kingston ’01 and Shannon Kemp, 9/13/14.

August, to Leslie S. Newman ’01 and Aaron T. Smith, 5/6/15.

Adelyn, to Kirsten Williamschen Ahlberg ’02 and Jason Ahlberg ’01.

Twins, Claire and Hadley, to Brandon Cass ’02 and Margaret Dalen Cass, 8/28/15.

Theo, to Julia Stein Dittberner ’02 and John Dittberner, 3/8/14.

Soren, to Britta Olson Lindberg ’02 and Ben Lindberg ’01.

Mikaela, to Alec Sonsteby ’02 and Margaret Grube Sonsteby, 6/3/15.

Rosalie, to Leslie Carlson Pietila ’03 and John R. Pietila, 4/20/15.

Nolan, to Lindsey Christensen Tibesar ’03 and Nicholas T. Tibesar ’04, 8/12/15.

Peter, to Ann Humburg Crofton ’04 and Joshua Crofton, 6/30/15.

Callie, to Tricia Richter Merkins ’04 and James Merkins, 10/20/14.

Augustus, to Kyrstin Gustafson Schwartz ’04 and Keith T. Schwartz ’04, 7/17/14.

Jase, to Jerad A. Buckingham ’05 and Kristi Buckingham, 8/11/15.

Francis C. Gamelin ’38, Chelan, WA, on July 27, 2015. A retired professor in the field of psychology and child welfare.

He taught at Gustavus, was dean of Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, and later became the president of the Higher Education Coordinating Council of St. Louis. He and his late wife, Ruth (Vickner ’37) established the Gamelin Endowment Fund for China Studies.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, and six children including Timothy ’63, Daniel ’63 and Lili ’75.

Marjorie Sealander ’38, Detroit Lakes, MN, on August 17, 2015. A former high school business and economics teacher, she is survived by nephews and nieces.

Cedonia Peterson Ahlstrand ’41, Rockford, IL, on March 18, 2015. She was former owner of Ahlstrand and Associates Realtors and is survived by a daughter.

Clinton B. Gass ’41, Logan, UT, on July 27, 2015. A former professor of mathematics, he was assigned to the The Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, NM (during the war years), where he worked as part of a theoretical physics unit. Upon discharge, he taught at Nebraska Wesleyan University and DePauw University. He is survived by three sons.

Ruth Sealander Ruud ’41, Detroit Lakes MN, on June 30, 2015. She was a college librarian at Concordia College, Moorhead, and is survived by three children.

Elmer J. Anderson ’43, Westbrook, MN, on June 1, 2015. A former mathematics and science teacher and a farmer, he is survived by five children.

Jean Fossum Fritzer ’43, Sonoma, CA, on June 21, 2015. She joined the war department in Washington, DC during World War II and later continued her work in civil service. She is survived by four children.

Walter B. Spidahl ’43, Fergus Falls, MN, on March 7, 2015. An avid skier, he worked in the industry his whole career, as a salesman, vice president and instructor.

He is survived by five children.

Ardelle Baumann Wenzel Linc ’43, Hopkins, MN, on August 24, 2015. A wife, mother, foster mother and volunteer she is survived by her husband, Frank, and a son.

Arthur Bergeson ’44, Fort Pierre, SD, on July 30, 2015. A retired farmer, he is survived by his wife, Wynn, and four children.

Betty Gjervik Carlson ’47, Silver Spring, MD, on August 27, 2015. A retired registered nurse and nursing instructor, she is survived by three children and a sister, Marlys (Gjervik ’44) Meyer.

Ruth Peterson Graves ’46, Cherokee, IA, on April 3, 2015. She worked many years as a social worker consultant and is survived by four children.

Andrew J. Heller ’47, Minneapolis, MN, on July 4, 2015. A World War II veteran, he went on to teach in high schools and performed in various touring dance bands. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, a son, and three step-children, including Peter Rasmussen ’01.

Harland Henke ’47, Farmington, MN, on August 16, 2014. A World War II veteran, he worked as member service director for Dakota Electric Association. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and three children.

Richard Hoglund H’48, Willmar, MN, on March 29, 2015. A veteran of the Air Force, he worked his whole career for the city of Willmar serving two terms as mayor. He is survived by his wife, Delores, and three children.

June Dalen Bruneer ’49, Fresno, CA, on March 20, 2015. She worked as a bookkeeper and a travel agent. She is survived by three children.

Bev Ulrich Gustafson ’49, Bloomington, MN, on July 20, 2015. A wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Ernest, three daughters, including Susan Collison Schemm ’80 and two step-children.

LeRoy O. Martinson ’49, Valparaiso, IN, on June 17, 2015. A retired Lutheran pastor, he is survived by his wife, Nancy, and two children.

Doris Furland Young ’49, Blue Earth, MN, on June 23, 2015. She was a nurse and a surgical technician. She is survived by three children.

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Lisa Larson Albers ’86 Daughter, Hanna Webster Groves, MO Tracie (Riebesell) ’88 and Jim ’88 Amsden Son, Chris Saint Peter, MN Marcia (Swanson) ’91 and Mark ’92 Anderson Daughter, Karin Owatonna, MN Lynn Bollenbach Bateman ’87 Son, Matthew Savage, MN

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Jon ’88 and Heidi (Rostberg) ’93 Carlson Daughter, Grace Saint Peter, MN

Renee Radjenovich Donnelly ’88 Son, Alec Rosholt, SD

Ken Carlson ’82 Son, Noah Viroqua, WI

Heather (Rollins) ’93 and Kyle ’92 Eggler Daughter, Kristen Hayfield, MN

Daniel Croonquist ’87 Daughter, Rachel Kandiyohi, MN Cara (Baumann) ’91 and Scott ’85 Croonquist Son, Zach Minneapolis, MN

Allison (Sjogren) ’91 and John ’91 Engebretson Daughter, AnnMarie Savage, MN John Erickson ’81 Son, Evan Woodbury, MN

Pamela Campbell Fischer ’89 Daughter, Abby Edina, MN Lori Gustafson Frisk ’86 Son, Karl Duluth, MN Minna Sebek Gallagher ’90 Daughter, Meghan Chanhassen, MN Carla Kapplinger Goerish ’93 Son, Chase Mankato, MN

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Lori Lenz Haffley ’84 Son, Eric Hutchinson, MN

Lori Carsen Kelly ’83 Son, Sean Shorewood, MN

Hans Hansen ’86 Daughter, Jessica Spring Lake Park, MN

Kristi Lamoureux Krengel ’89 Son, Kaleb Winnebago, MN

Julie (Musser) ’88 and Dan ’88 Johnson Son, Chase Golden Valley, MN Beth Neuman Jones ’82 Son, Charles Hopkins, MN

John Lane ’91 Daughter, Cassandra Elk River, MN Karen (Turnblad) ’87 and Bill ’87 Larson Daughter, Rachel Eagan, MN

1. Becky (Schmidt) ’88, Katie ’19, and Jeff ’89 Weiland 2. Tracie (Riebesell) ’88, Chris ’19, and Jim ’86 Amsden 3. Mark ’92, Karin ’19, and Marcia (Swanson) ’91 Anderson 4. Kelley, Erin, Kaitlyn, Ryan ’19, and Roger ’88 McGowan 5. John ’91, AnnMarie ’19, and Allison (Sjogren) ’91 Engebretson 6. Nancy, Ben ’19, and Mark ’73 Rorem 7. John, Julie, Kristi ’19, and Elizabeth (Brubakken) ’79 Manning

8. Scott ’85, Zach ’19, and Cara (Baumann) ’91 Croonquist 9. Ken ’82 and Noah ’19 Carlson 10. Karen (Turnblad) ’87, Rachel ’19, and William ’87 Larson 11. Sara (Stutsman) ’85, Mia ’19, and Andy ’85 Massaro 12. Heidi (Rostberg) ’93, Grace ’19, Calleigh ’17, and Jon ’88 Carlson

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Mike Lund ’84 Daughter, Rachel Fresno, CA Ann (Jaeger) ’87 and Scott ’87 Malm Son, Alexander Saint Paul, MN Elizabeth Brubakken Manning ’79 Daughter, Kristi Apple Valley, MN Sara (Stutsman) ’85 and Andy ’85 Massaro Daughter, Mia Eagan, MN Roger McGowan ’88 Son, Ryan Otsego, MN Alan Meier ’87 Son, Garrett North Mankato, MN Larry Mellgren ’73 Daughter, Liz Long Prairie, MN

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Mary (Davis) ’82 and Tom ’81 Mobeck Son, Peter Chaska, MN

Michelle (Gustafson) ’86 and Robert ’85 Paule Daughter, Marisa Edina, MN

Aaron Mowbray ’88 Son, Andrew Edina, MN

Myna (Smith) ’83 and Ross ’79 Peterson Son, Brock Cannon Falls, MN

Joni (Anderson) ’83 and Don ’83 Myers Son, Dalton Saint Peter, MN

Mark Rorem ’73 Son, Benjamin North Mankato, MN Cory Sandgren ’91 Son, Colin Forsyth, IL

Holly Hauschildt Peterson ’91 Daughter, Grace Sartell, MN

Maria (Lindberg) ’90 and Rob ’89 Savini Son, Maxwell Ramsey, MN

Sarah (Greif) ’91 and Stephen ’91 Prekker Daughter, Kathryn Plymouth, MN

Sue (Ruchotzke) ’81 and Karl ’81 Self Son, Thomas Vadnais Heights, MN

Nancy (Fleming) ’81 and Richard ’77 Nelson Son, Robert Woodbury, MN

Naomi Isenberg Quimby ’81 Daughter, Linnea Saint Paul, MN

Ann Sommerness Simms ’92 Daughter, Michelle Inver Grove Heights, MN

Julie Parks Ogle ’94 Daughter, Shelby Waverly, MN

Debra Trebesch Rizzo ’85 Daughter, Linnea Woodbury, MN

Tom Skold ’81 Son, Jacob Decorah, IA

Kelley Swansson Neeser ’88 Daughter, Anna Sartell, MN

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Phil Skow ’84 Son, Cole Saint James, MN Ben Smith ’84 Son, Harrison Chanhassen, MN Sven Thierhoff ’88 Son, Can Oberursel, Germany Laura Jarmon Weiers ’80 Son, Noah LeCenter, MN Becky (Schmidt) ’88 and Jeff ’89 Weiland Daughter, Katie Plymouth, MN

Cynthia (Anderson) ’86 and Brian ’87 Wicklund Daughter, Sofie Marine on Saint Croix, MN Julia (Pokorny) ’91 and Gene ’88 Winkelmann Son, Damian Buffalo, MN

13. Mark, Charles ’19, and Beth (Neuman) ’82 Jones 14. Aaron ’88 and Andrew ’19 Mowbray 15. Pam (Campbell) ’89 and Abby ’19 Fischer 16. Thomas, Daniel, Michelle ’19, Ann (Sommerness) ’92, and Julia Simms 17. Nancy (Fleming) ’81, Thomas, David ’17, Robert ’19, and Richard ’77 Nelson 18. Greg, Anna ’19, and Kelley (Swansson) ’88 Neeser

19. Ann (Jaeger) ’87, Soren, Alexander ’19, Scott ’87, and Karina Malm 20. Sherrie, Colin ’19, and Cory ’91 Sandgren 21. Meghan ’19 and Minna (Sebek) ’90 Gallagher 22. Gene ’88, Damian ’19, Molly, and Julia (Pokorny) ’91 Winkelmann 23. Janice, Liz ’19, and Larry ’73 Mellgren 24. Shelby ’19 and Julie (Parks) ’94 Ogle

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IN MEMORIAM (Continued)

NEWSMAKERS Bob Wieman ’47 appears in the November 2015 issue of Aviation History Magazine. Bob, a former World War II fighter pilot, has written a number of articles and stories about his exploits during the war. His writings have appeared in local newspapers, the Smithsonian Institute, complimented by anchorman and author of The Greatest Generation Tom Brokaw, and now most recently in Aviation History.

Rev. Paul T. Nakamura ’51, pastor of Lutheran Oriental Church in Torrance, CA, has been chosen as the 2015 recipient of the Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award from the Manzanar Committee, which is dedicated to educating and raising awareness about the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II (manzanarcommittee.org).

Nakamura served in the U.S. Army as part of the occupation forces in Japan and Okinawa after World War II. He graduated Gustavus in 1951 and Augustana Seminary in 1955.

As minister in the Los Angeles area, he became involved with civil rights organizations, including the Manzanar Pilgrimage, for which he organized the interfaith service annually. He has remained an active member of the Manzanar Committee for decades, working for reparations for internment survivors and their families.

Craig Mueller ’82, Pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicago, received a distinguished alumni award from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago for Excellence in Parish Ministry.

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Helen Johnson Adler ’50, Eau Claire, WI, on March 19, 2015. A wife, mother and volunteer, she is survived by five children.

Robert M. Johnson ’50, Inver Grove Heights, MN, on April 3, 2015. As Lutheran pastor he served various congregations, but most of his career was at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights. He is survived by four children.

William J. Johnson ’50, South Haven, MN, on July 16, 2015. A Navy veteran and long-time Methodist pastor and director for Head Start. He is survived by his former wife, Helen, and six children.

Maxine Hake Nordin ’50, San Diego, CA, on January 14, 2015. A former interior designer, she is survived by two children.

Gale Skold ’50, Benson, MN, on June 28, 2015. A veteran of the Korean War, he became a vocal music teacher and elementary principal. He is survived by his wife, Marlene, and two daughters.

Jay Chadima ’51, St. Paul, MN, on June 11, 2015. A pioneer in McDonald’s Restaurants, he is survived by his wife, Gloria, and three children including Jodi Wolf ’79 and Jayne Lieske ’77.

Nancy Gustafson Gage ’51, Plymouth, MN, on June 21, 2015. A wife, mother and volunteer she is survived by her husband Jack ’52, three children and a sister, Jessie (Gustafson ’56) Araskog.

Betty Ann Gedney Howells ’51, Mound, MN, on March 1, 2015. She was an administrative assistant for Hopkins and Mound school districts and is survived by five children including Stephen ’79.

Earl Leaf ’51, Minneapolis, MN, on April 6, 2015. A World War II veteran, he had a long career in education teaching English. He is survived by his wife, Helen Jo, three children, and three siblings, including Carol Nelson ’53.

Andrew Papke ’51, Morris, MN, on February 2, 2015. A World War II veteran, he taught high school civics and history and coached basketball and football for many years. He is survived by five children.

Marilyn Essen Reitan ’51, Two Harbors, MN, on August 21, 2015. She worked for many years in the banking industry, and is survived by two sons.

Dorothy Sundin ’51, Minneapolis, MN, on July 18, 2015. A former English teacher she also worked at a boys home in Chicago.

Glen Oman ’52, Duluth, MN, on March 2, 2015. A retired Lutheran pastor, he is survived by a brother.

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI

Norma Johnson Carlson ’52, Spring Park, MN, on July 7, 2015. She taught elementary school for many years and is survived by her husband, Donald ’51 and two sons and a brother, Vernon Johnson ’52.

Floyd E. Schultz ’52, Minneapolis, MN, on March 25, 2015. A retired public accountant, he is survived by two children.

Patricia Price Baxter ’53, Wayzata, MN, on August 30, 2015. She worked in a variety of positions in the Wayzata area before retiring. She is survived by her three grandchildren.

Sally LaFond Stalley ’53, Edina, MN, on June 8, 2015. A longtime financial analyst with The Toro Company she is survived by her husband, Rod, two sons and a daughter.

Glen Sandquist ’53, Lago Vista, TX, on January 14, 2015. He was an LCA pastor for many years serving various parishes and is survived by his wife, Sharlene, and four children.

Ann Louise Johnson Swanson ’53, Rochester, MN, on March 4, 2015. A former school teacher, wife and mother, she is survived by two sons.

Adelaide Rethwill Meyer ’54, Tucson, AZ, on July 9, 2015. A former English, home economics, drama and art teacher she is survived by three daughters and a sister, Kay Rethwill Moline ’56.

Herbert Rhoda ’54, New London, MN, on July 23, 2015. A veteran of the Korean War, he worked in special market sales for Whirlpool. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn (Church ’56), and six children.

Carolyn Lundin Sjodin ’54, San Diego, CA, on June 7, 2015. A wife, mother, and long-time employee of the RB Inn, she is survived by four children.

Harold Hornquist, Jr. ’55, Lakeland, FL, on May 25, 2015. He had an engineering career that took him all over the world and is survived by two children.

Carl R. “Dick” Swanson ’56, St. Michael, MN, on June 16, 2015. A Marine veteran, he worked in the fiberglass and plastic industry, owning and operating Swanson Fiberglass Repair for many years. He is survived by his wife, Jean, and two sons.

Ron D. Berg ’57, Osseo, MN, on August 13, 2015. He was a teacher and swim coach at St. Anthony Village High School and is survived by his wife, Candace, and two children.

JoAnn Hector Broom ’57, St. Paul, MN, on July 1, 2015. She was an executive secretary for 3M and is survived by two brothers.

Arnold C. Swanson ’57, Keene, TX, on July 12, 2015. An Army veteran, he taught at various elementary schools and also

taught voice and piano lessons.

He is survived by his wife, Aryla, and four brothers.

Donald Neary ’58, The Villages, FL, on June 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, and a sister.

Donald R. Olson ’58, Eden Prairie, MN, on August 11, 2015. He had a long career with JC Penny Co. and then Edina Realty and is survived by his wife, Virginia, four children and two step-children.

Sharon Krueger Warner ’58, St. Petersburg, FL, on March 15, 2015. She taught English and journalism at St. Louis Park Senior High School and also served as dean for many years. She is survived by four step-children.

Ronald N. Johnson ’59, Valparaiso, IN, on June 26, 2015. He was an ELCA pastor who served congregations in Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Lorene (Johnson ’61), and three children, including Jamin ’88.

Robert Norlin ’60, Ashland, WI, on August 30, 3015. The former owner of the Chequamegon Boiler, he is survived by two daughters.

Susan Dahl Doe ’61, Stillwater, MN, on August 4, 2015. She taught elementary school for many years and is survived by her husband, Michael, and three children.

Arthur Cavara ’64, Plymouth, MN, on August 12, 2015. He was a retired director of Ramsey County Adult Correctional Facility and is survived by his wife, Susan, and three sons.

Kathleen Pappas Carlson ’65, Amery, WI, on August 30, 2015. She worked as a public health nurse and then as a school nurse and is survived by her husband, Lester, and four children.

Bruce L. Swanson ’65, Rochester, MN, on February 25, 2015. He had a career as a certified public accountant and is survived by his wife, Janet, and two children, including Eric ’91.

Susan Ehrich Ristau ’66, Elmore, MN, on July 5, 2015. She was an elementary teacher for more than 40 years and is survived by her husband, Arnie, and three children, including Steve ’92.

Martin Strandness ’67, North Oaks, MN, on September 18, 2015. He had a long career as a radiologist and is survived by his wife, Karel, two sons, and three siblings, including Paul ’69.

Richard S. Frykman ’69, New Prague, MN, on September 8, 2015. An Army veteran, he taught middle school science and coached football, basketball, baseball and track. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and two sons.

Kay Krusemark Schuller ’69, Plainfield, IL, on July 19, 2015. She practiced nursing for over 40 years and is survived by her husband, John ’69, and three daughters.

Jean Sjoberg Bergerson ’72, Grand Rapids, MN, on September 19, 2015. She worked as an information officer for the Department of Natural Resources for many years and is survived by her husband, Dan, and his daughters.

Scott G. Larson ’75, Cambridge, MN, on July 25, 2015. He was a former city administrator for Cambridge and later worked as an insurance broker. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Horton ’78), three daughters, Emily Graham ’04, Heidi Lietha ’05 and Molly Grell ’12 and a sister, Stephanie Stec ’80.

Candice Groot ’76, Evanston, IL, on April 5, 2015. A ceramic artist, she taught at Gustavus from 1980-88 and in 1988 founded the Virginia Groot Foundation, an annual international grant established to award artists who work in three dimensions. She is survived by three sisters and nieces and nephews.

Jeffrey C. Anderson ’80, Grantsburg, WI, on May 19, 2015. He worked as a territory manager with Sudenga Industries and is survived by his three children, one grandchild, Ryan, and two siblings, including G. Barry ’76 and Mona Anderson Gerike ’82.

David Blanton ’85, San Diego, CA, on July 24, 2015. A former account specialist for Cabrillo Credit Union, he is survived by his wife, Pamela, and two children.

Emily Curtis Wetterstrom ’85, Minneapolis, MN, on September 3, 2015. She was a middle and high school teacher and golf coach and is survived by her husband Roy, two children, her parents Leslie and Martha (Banke ’58) Curtis, and two siblings, including Mary Schultz ’87.

William “Bill” Murphy ’87, Dallas, TX, on May 7, 2014. The former principal and founder of Capstone Health Capital, he is survived by his wife, Brandy, four children, his mother and two siblings.

Wiliam J. Aase ’97, St. Paul, MN, on April 8, 2015. He was an attorney for Aase Law Firm and is survived by his former wife, Kari, two sons and two sisters, Kelly Wacha ’99 and Brittany Chester ’07.

Miles Wilson ’14, Spring Park, MN, on September 30, 2015. He was a former hockey player at Gustavus and is survived by his mother, Sherrie Wilson.

Adeline Bernhardson, Edina, MN, on August 3, 2015. Parent, benefactor and recipient of an honorary doctorate from the College, she and her late husband, Drell, established the first of its kind Distinguished Endowed Chair in Lutheran Studies at Gustavus in 1999 (a mode subsequently emulated by other Lutheran Colleges). She is survived by three sons and their families; Mark ’71, John ’76, and Paul ’81.

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Alumnae from the class of 1957 celebrated their collective 80th birthdays in Maple Grove this August. Row One: Joyce Kirkvold Knoll, Marlys Mattson Nelson, Beth Carlson Helgoe. Row Two: Ellen Anderson Jacobson, Marilyn Johnson Bertelsen, Phyllis Holmberg Olsson, Connie Wold Rome, Jayne Arvidson Thrasher, Carol Lundberg Owen, and Phyllis Fox Paulson. Row Three: Nancy Reiter Grimes, Marian Hennix Gabel, Ruth Swanberg Sanders, Ann Russell Johnson, Judy Lund Erdman, Ardell Waxlax Markitans, and Mary Lois Kendall Dick.

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Members of the 50 Year Football “Gustie Gridders” gathered at Dick Rohloff’s home on Pokegama Lake in Cohasset, MN, over the summer. Row One: Dick Bakke ’62, Jeff Hanson ’64, and Fred Thunhorst ’63. Row Two: Earl Gray ’66, Bob Johns ’64, Bill Buckner ’64, Bob Johnson ’62, and Kent Krez ’64. Row Three: Don Fogal ’64, John Martens ’64, Jim Kersten ’62, Jim Harder ’64, Al Eckloff ’63, Dick Rohloff ’65, Jim Schwandt ’66, Pete Nyhus ’60, Mark Skoog ’62, and Ron Severson ’64.

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Eleven Gustie gals from the class of ’63 had a threeday reunion at the Dearing Mansion in St. Paul. Pictured in their Gustie finest are (front to back) Barb Lindberg Arlander, Dorothy Jacobson Delegard, Jan Hultberg Johnson, Mary Ann Carlson Anderson, Ginny Larson, Ruth Anderson Tillquist, Abby Arthur Johnson, Mary Bradford Ivey, Mim Larson Stohl, Judy Anderson Lindell, and Diane Hammargren Anderson.

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In June, Jonathan ’88 and Jana Krzyaniak ’87 Swenson hosted a gathering for alumni families and friends at the Mount Carmel Family Camp in Alexandria. Front Row: Jana Krzyzaniak Swenson ’87, Iva Hovren, Helen Johnson Monson ’63, Sharon Johnson Eddy ’57, Dorothy Farnberg, Sonja Lien P’13. Back Row: Jonathan Swenson ’88, Bud Hovren ’51, John Monson ’63, Lee Doering ’51, Wayne Farnberg ’52, Marcus Blackstad ’15, and Nikki Skifton ’17.

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Gusties at Incarnation Lutheran in Shoreview, MN, gathered for a photo following the Gustie Sabbath, part of July’s Twin Cities Week activities. Front Row: Brian Bergin ’69, Marlys Mattson Nelson ’57, Sarah Hemstad ’18, Diane Fahlberg Anderson ’60, Janet Pedersen Kuhrmeyer ’51. Back Row: Mary Schoper Nelson ’80, Carolyn Helgeson Liebenow ’63, Amy Hemstad P’18, Mike Hemstad P’18, and Denise Floe ’82.

Past, present, and future Gusties skydived in Winsted, MN, in August. The high-fliers are Vicki Fladland Hoien ’80, David Hoien ’16, and Marina Chapman ’19. s

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These 1995 alumnae have been gathering every August for 21 years. Their tagline is “Gusties Gone Gull.” Pictured are Katie Olstad Gilles, Shanna Behrens Fink, Sarah Reed Schreiner, Susie Boeder Hoheisel, Jennie Hainlin Lindstrom, Roxy Wagener Myhre, Shannon Rafftery Treichel, and Sarah Cox Bowman.

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Brandon Hirdler ’12, Julio Zelaya ’12, and Chelsea Siewert ’12 explored Colombia, where Julio and Chelsea teach English. Here they are after climbing the Rock of Guatape in the small town of Guatape, Colombia, near Medellin.

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As part of a full week of outdoor adventure in Craig, Alaska, Zack Gardner ’14, Craig Nordquist ’11, and Joe Poblocki ’14 went deep-ocean fishing.

Joe caught a 29-pound King Salmon on the excursion.

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CALENDAR

A CHILL IS IN THE AIR 12 Music: Woodwind Chamber Ensembles Fall concert, Karrin Meffert-Nelson, Ann Pesavento, James DeVoll, John Engebretson & Rene Kautt, conductors; Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

16 Twin Cities Gustie Lunch: Esther Mulder ’08, Hennepin County public defender's office, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, 11:30 a.m. For reservations, contact Alumni & Parent Engagement (800-487-8437 or gustavus.edu/alumni/).

22–Jan. 3 Christmas Recess

JANUARY Karl Schrag (1912-1995), Window at Sunset, c. 1951, gouache on cardboard, 16 1/8 x 25 3/4 inches, gift of the Reverend Richard L. Hillstrom, to be included in the exhibition Karl Schrag: Memories and Premonitions, organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries and on view November 23, 2015 through January 29, 2016.

NOVEMBER

10 Festival of St. Lucia, Christ Chapel, 10 a.m.; Alumni Hall 11 a.m. Gustavus Library Associates’ Lucia Luncheon reservations accepted from GLA members. For more information, call Marketing (507-933-7520).

23–Jan. 29, 2016 Art Exhibition: Karl Schrag: Memories and Premonitions: Hillstrom Museum of Art, regular hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.

–4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.: 1–5 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

4, 5, & 6 Christmas in Christ Chapel: “Shalom, Salaam Bethlehem” 3:30 p.m. (Dec. 5 & 6 only) & 7:30 p.m.

Call 507-933-7520 to inquire about remaining tickets.

9 St. Peter-Mankato Gustie Breakfast: Kathy Lund Dean, Board of Trustees Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Ethics and Professor of Management; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room 7:30–9 a.m.

For reservations, contact Alumni & Parent Engagement (800-487-8437 or gustavus.edu/alumni/).

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18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: Christ Chapel, 10 a.m.

Open to the public without charge.

FEBRUARY

DECEMBER AT GUSTAVUS Thursday December 10, 2015

15–April 24 Art Exhibition: Submerge, Recent Works by Betsy Ruth Byers & FOCUS IN/ON: B.J.O., Nordfeldt’s Two Pigeons, Hillstrom Museum of Art, regular hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.: 1–5 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

13 Music: The Gustavus Choir Home Concert, Gregory Aune, conductor; Christ Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

Illustration by Sharon Stevenson

8 Music: The Winds of Christmas, The combined Gustavus & Vasa Wind Orchestras, James Patrick Miller & Karrin Meffert-Nelson, conductors; Christ Chapel, 10 a.m. Open to the public without charge.

13 St. Peter-Mankato Gustie Breakfast: Tom Brown H’12, Athletics Director; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Alumni & Parent Engagement (800-487-8437 or gustavus.edu/alumni/).

11, 12 & 13 Dance: MOVEMENT: One Language. Many Voices.; directed

by Melissa C. Rolnick; Anderson Theatre, 2 p.m. (Dec. 13 only) & 8 p.m.

(Dec. 11 & 12). Order tickets online at gustavustickets.com or call 507-933-7590.

14 Music: The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra & Gustavus Jazz Lab Band International Tour Home Concert, Ruth Lu Lin, conductor and Dave Stamps, director; Björling Recital Hall, 3:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

PLEASE NOTE: Times and dates of the events listed on this page are subject to change.

Please call to confirm events of interest.

27 Music: Faculty Recital, Justin Knoepfel, viola and Beth Winterfeldt, piano; Björling Recital Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Open to the public without charge.

19–21 & 26–28 Theatre: Love’s Labour’s Lost; directed by Henry MacCarthy and music director Samuel Grace ’11; Anderson Theatre, 2 p.m. (Feb. 21, 28 only) & 8 p.m. Order tickets online at gustavustickets.com or call 507-933-7590.

MARCH 5

Music: AdventuRing 2016 Handbell Festival, Chad Winterfeldt, coordinator & director; Christ Chapel & Björling Recital Hall, all day. Open to the public without charge.

10 21st Annual Building Bridges student-led diversity conference: “War on Drugs;” Christ Chapel and Alumni Hall, opening at 9:30 a.m.

Tickets required; order online at gustavustickets.com.

12 Music: The Vasa Wind Orchestra & Chamber Music Spring Concert, Karrin Meffert-Nelson, conductor; Christ Chapel & Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

13 Music: The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra & Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra, Ruth Lin & Justin Knoepfel, conductors; Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

18 Music: The Jazz Combos Spring Concert, Dave Stamps, conductor; Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

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