gustavus adolphus college
A Royal Visit
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THE QUARTERLY
GUSTAVUS
the gustavus quarterly Winter 2012–13 Vol. LXIX, No. 1
in this issue 4 FROM THE EDITOR 5 ON THE HILL
Notes from the Kendall Center n New LALACS Major n Honorary Degrees n Nobel Conference 49 n Hillstrom Museum’s Dakota Exhibition n CICE Update: “A Global Citizen” n Calendar
12 feature
Photos from a Royal Visit
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16 sports
Student-Athletes of the Year n Hall of Fame Inductees
20 Legacy
The Kendall Family Endowment n Charitable Remainder Unitrusts
23 Alumni News
Second-Generation Gusties n Gustie Breakfasts n Class Scholarships n Alumni Gatherings n Christ Chapel Weddings n Class Notes n Weddings n Births n In Memoriam
Final Week at the Hillstrom Museum of Art: 150 Years of Swedish Art, including Eva Bonnier (1857–1909), Reflection in Blue (Reflex i blått), 1887, oil on canvas, © Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, bequest in 1910 of publisher Karl Otto Bonnier and his family, NM 1702 Managing Editor Steven L. Waldhauser ’70 | waldo@gustavus.edu Alumni Editors Randall M. Stuckey ’83 | rstuckey@gustavus.edu Erin Holloway Wilken ’02 | ewilken@gustavus.edu Design Anna Deike | adeike@gustavus.edu Contributing Writers Ethan Armstrong ’09; Thomas Huber; Naomi Mortensen; Anna Morton ’13; Carolyn O’Grady; Matt Thomas ’00 Contributing Photographers Brian Fowler (SportPiX); Tim Kennedy ’82; John Noltner; Nick Theisen ’15; Matt Thomas ’00
ON THE COVER Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, flanked by Kris and President Jack Ohle Photo by John Noltner
Articles and opinions presented in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or official policies of the College or its board of trustees. The Gustavus Quarterly is printed on Domtar Earthchoice paper (30% PCR and sustainable source certified by SmartWood) using soy-based inks and alternative solvents and wetting agents, by the John Roberts Company, Minneapolis, an EPA Green Power Partner. The Gustavus Quarterly (USPS 227-580) is published four times annually, in February, May, August, and November, by Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn. Periodicals postage is paid at St. Peter, MN 56082, and additional mailing offices. It is mailed free of charge to alumni and friends of the College. Circulation is approximately 41,000. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Gustavus Quarterly, Office of Alumni Relations, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-1498.
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12 Her Majesty Queen Silvia pauses to greet some of the many St. Peter schoolchildren who lined the Eckman Mall walkway. Photo by John Noltner
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
St. Peter, MN 56082 507-933-8000 | gustavus.edu Chair, Board of Trustees Mark Bernhardson ’71 President of the College Jack R. Ohle Vice President for Marketing and Communication Tim Kennedy ’82 Vice President for Institutional Advancement Thomas Young ’88 Director of Alumni Relations Randall M. Stuckey ’83 Gustavus Adolphus College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
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Gustavus Adolphus College Board of Trustees The Rev. Jon V. Anderson, M.Div., New Ulm, Minn. (ex officio) Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA, Redwood Falls
‘The days are just packed!’
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’m quoting Calvin’s words to his imaginary tiger Hobbes in Bill Watterson’s classic comic strip, but his observation could easily have been voiced by anyone on the Gustavus campus during the first two months of the fall 2012 semester. It’s been a busy time, but then it must be the nature of colleges and universities that they offer events and activities to engage their constituencies. I just wish the fall weren’t so “packed”! In the past few weeks, we have hosted oceanographers and the audience of 5,000 that traveled to the College to hear them at Nobel Conference 48; the families of our students, who attended the seminars, workshops, and performances scheduled for Family Weekend; and Swedish royalty and the elementary schoolchildren who lined the Eckman Mall walkway to wave flags for them. In this issue of the Quarterly you’ll find a gallery of photos chronicling the visit of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, which included their participation in the dedication of the new Sesquicentennial Plaza west of Christ Chapel and the blessing of an altar cloth needlepointed by King Gustaf V, the greatgrandfather of the current king, during a festival worship service. The fall semester was barely a week old when Linnaeus Arboretum’s new Coneflower Prairie was dedicated. Two weeks later, on September 29, we celebrated the athletic prowess and contributions of nine alumni who were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame. You can read about their achievements in the sports section of this magazine. Nobel Conference 48, “Our Global Ocean,” was held on October 2–3, and by the end of that week we were hosting Sweden’s royal couple and also preparing for the arrival of hundreds of visitors for the annual Family Weekend. On October 12 the College marked the close of its Sesquicentennial celebration with a banquet, and a busy Homecoming Weekend followed. The endurance trial finally slowed after the West Mall was dedicated on October 13. Now, as this is written, we are preparing for the 40th annual presentation of Christmas in Christ Chapel and a host of other events and activities on campus. The days are just packed.
Scott P. Anderson ’89, M.B.A., Eagan, Minn. President and Chief Executive Officer, Patterson Companies, Inc., Mendota Heights Thomas M. Annesley ’75, Ph.D., Ann Arbor, Mich. (vice chair) Professor of Clinical Chemistry in Pathology, University Hospital, University of Michigan Al Annexstad, Excelsior, Minn. Chairman, Federated Insurance Companies, Owatonna Tracy L. Bahl ’84, M.B.A., Greenwich, Conn. Special Advisor, General Atlantic, N.Y. Warren Beck ’67, Greenwood, Minn. President, Gabbert & Beck, Inc., Edina Rebecca M. Bergman, Ph.D., North Oaks, Minn. Vice President, Research and Technology,Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, Medtronic Incorporated, Mounds View Mark E. Bernhardson ’71, M.A., Bloomington, Minn. (chair) City Manager, City of Bloomington The Rev. Åke Bonnier, Skara, Sweden Bishop, Diocese of Skara The Rev. Gordon A. Braatz, Ph.D., M.Div., Minneapolis Pastor and Psychologist, Retired Daniel G. Currell ’94, J.D., St. Paul, Minn. Executive Director, Corporate Executive Board, Arlington, Va. Ardena L. Flippin ’68, M.D., M.B.A., Chicago Director, Physician Assistant Program, John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County/ Malcolm X College The Rev. Brian Fragodt ’81, M.Div., Medina, Minn. Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Lake James H. Gale ’83, J.D., Washington, D.C. Attorney at Law Marcus M. Gustafson ’73, D.D.S., Edina, Minn. Dental Director, Midwest Dental/Mountain Dental John O. Hallberg ’79, M.B.A., Wayzata, Minn. Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Cancer Research Fund, Minneapolis Jeffrey Heggedahl ’87, M.B.A., Minneapolis (ex officio) Chief Executive Officer, Ecova, Spokane, Wash., and Immediate Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Susanne Björling Heim ’83, Edina, Minn. Business Executive Alfred Henderson ’62, M.B.A., Chanhassen, Minn. Business Executive, Retired George G. Hicks ’75, J.D., Eden Prairie, Minn. (vice chair) Managing Partner, Värde Partners, Inc., Minneapolis The Rev. John D. Hogenson ’81, M.Div., Stillwater, Minn. (ex officio) Senior Pastor, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, and President, Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations
Steve Waldhauser ’70, Managing Editor
Linda Bailey Keefe ’69, M.B.A., Atlanta, Ga. (vice chair) Vice President, NAI Brannen Goddard Talmadge E. King Jr. ’70, M.D., Oakland, Calif. Julius R. Krevans Distinguished Professor in Internal Medicine and Chair, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Paul Koch ’87, Plymouth, Minn. Senior Vice President/Investments UBS Financial Services, Inc., Wayzata The Rev. Daniel A. Kolander ’68, M.Div., Marion, Iowa Pastor, Retired, and Congregational Strategic Planning and Pastoral Training Consultant Jan Michaletz ’74, Edina, Minn. Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Jack R. Ohle, D.D. (hon.), D.Litt. (hon.), St. Peter, Minn. (ex officio) President, Gustavus Adolphus College The Rev. Wayne B. Peterson ’77, M.Div., Plymouth, Minn. Pastor, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church The Rev. Dan S. Poffenberger ’82, M.Div., Stillwater, Minn. Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82, Corcoran, Minn. Chief Executive Officer, Sparboe Companies, Wayzata The Rev. Lori Bergstrand Swenson ’82, M.Div., DePere, Wis. Pastor, Ascension Lutheran Church, Green Bay
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notes from the
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5 Summer research 6 LALACS major 6 Communication Studies award 7 Honorary degrees
7 Nobel Conference 2013 8 Hillstrom Museum of Art 9 CICE 10 Calendar
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news from campus
Summer research collaborations: Engaging students outside the traditional classroom by Thomas Huber
Photo by Matt Thomas ’00
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ne of the hallmarks of a Gustavus education is close faculty-student interaction in classrooms, labs, and studios. On-campus summer internships allow Gustavus students to devote a significant amount of time with a faculty mentor pursuing a research, scholarship, or creative project. During the summer of 2012, more than 45 students were involved in on-campus projects with faculty. The projects spanned a wide range of disciplines. As one example, a major grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) was used to support ten students in biology, chemistry, and physics. A special feature of this HHMI grant is to encourage an early research experience for students; seven of the recipients have just completed their first year, and the other three were continuing projects that they began the previous summer. Grants from the National Science Foundation and other agencies were used to sponsor additional faculty/ student research collaborations in physics and chemistry. There were other students who were supported by endowments that were established by alumni and friends of the College to facilitate student research. In particular, there were 12 excellent research teams that applied for Gustavus’s Presidential Faculty-Student Collaboration Grants. This program requires a joint application by the faculty member and student that defines not only the research project, but also an explanation of how this project fits into the faculty member’s and student’s career goals. This year, funds were available to fully support four of these research projects, with partial funding for a fifth: Julie Bartley (geology) & Tara Selly ’13, “Fossilization Trajectory (termed taphonomy) of Modern (living) Organisms”; Leila Brammer (communication studies) & Anna Morton ’13, “Public Discourse Students”; Pamela Kittelson (biology) & Mike Howe ’14, “Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystems”; Micah Maatman (theatre/
Biology and environmental studies majors Mike Howe ’14 (left) and Mary Patterson ’14 (right) logged many hours last summer conducting research in the Coneflower Prairie with Professor Pamela Kittelson (center). Patterson’s research project, an ecological assessment of the prairie, was funded through a grant the Environmental Studies program received in 2011 from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation. Howe’s research was funded through a Presidential Faculty-Student Collaboration Grant and was designed to complement Patterson’s. His focus was on pollen limitation and plant demography—how many juveniles grow to become adults, and how their seed set compares to open pollinated flowers.
dance) & Jessica Van Kempen ’14, “The Design of a New Production in Physical Theatre for the Minnesota Fringe Festival 2012”; and Kristian Petersen (religion) & Claire Curran ’12, “Contemporary Islamic Movements through the Media.” (To learn more about these and other projects, see https://gustavus.edu/kendallcenter/grantopportunities/presidential-grant.php. These types of faculty/student summer internships are among the many exciting ways that Gustavus professors engage students outside of the traditional
classroom. If you are interested in learning more about how you can support undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement, advancement@gustavus.edu or 1-800-726-6192. n
Thomas Huber is a professor of physics and the Kendall Center’s faculty associate for undergraduate research. He has taught at Gustavus since 1989.
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New interdisciplinary Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies major announced by Matt Thomas ’00
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n academia, there is now a greater acknowledgment of the need for truly interdisciplinary Latin American studies programs, as students search out a means of studying Latin America in an integrated way and as the strategic significance of the region to U.S. interests has grown, both economically and culturally.” So says Nancy Scott Hanway, associate professor of Spanish at Gustavus Adolphus College and director of the College’s Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies (LALACS) program. The LALACS program has been in existence at Gustavus for 11 years, but the College is now offering a LALACS major effective with the Fall 2012 semester. Initially modeled after a similar program at Dartmouth College, the Gustavus LALACS major is an interdisciplinary program rooted in the humanities that focuses on globalization, identity, Nancy Scott Hanway, and community. In addition to taking Ph.D., associate advantage of the expertise of many facprofessor of Spanish, ulty members across departments and has taught in the disciplines, the LALACS major also enDepartment of Modern courages experiential learning and other Languages, Literatures, innovative pedagogical approaches to and Cultures at the study of the Americas, such as comGustavus since 1998 munity-based learning. Most importantly, and now is also director Hanway and her faculty colleagues maintain that graduates of the program will of the Latin American, emerge with direct experience of cultural Latino, and Caribbean difference and with more sophisticated Studies program. understandings of racial, ethnic, and cul-
tural identity and of the importance of community. Hanway is one of several faculty members who proposed and implemented the LALACS program at Gustavus back in 2001. She is one of 18 Gustavus faculty members who will teach at least one of the 24 courses offered as part of the new major. “Many Gustavus students have grown up in Midwestern communities that are increasingly shaped by immigration from Latin America,” Hanway says. “The inclusive model of LALACS, encompassing Latino history and culture as well as the Caribbean and Latin America, will offer students opportunities to study the emergence of these increasingly complex communities and the cultural production that emerges from them.” To complete a LALACS major, Gustavus students will take a total of nine courses, including an experiential learning-based course fulfilled through an independent study or internship in the U.S. or Latin America, a senior capstone course focused on completing an independent project that deepens students’ knowledge of Latin America or Latinos in the United State, and five elective courses. Current students and recent graduates of Gustavus are excited to see LALACS established as a major at the College. “Being a part of LALACS has helped me immensely to find my passion and what really interests me in life,” says senior Jennifer Hernandez ’13. “I was drawn to LALACS because I have always enjoyed learning about the world, which is why I chose geography as a major,” Emery Ellingson ’12 adds. “What makes LALACS really great is that it integrates everything. A LALACS major is in the true spirit of a liberal arts education because it requires you to take courses over a variety of topics. The major will be a great addition to Gustavus.” n
Matt Thomas ’00, who has worked at Gustavus since 2007, is now director of media relations and internal communication.
Department of Communication Studies earns award of excellence by Anna Morton ’13 The Department of Communication Studies at Gustavus Adolphus College received the 2012 Rex Mix Program of Excellence Award from the National Communication Association (NCA) at the organization’s annual convention in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 15–18. This award commends innovative and dedicated undergraduate communication studies programs. “As a department, we have been intentionally working on curriculum revision over the past decade,” says Leila Brammer, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Gustavus Communication Studies Department. “Our goal is to improve student learning and to develop one of the best undergraduate liberal arts programs in the country. This award recognizes our past work and invites future innovation.”
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The department established a national reputation through the creation of its Public Discourse class in 2007. The course, which has had a lasting influence on Gustavus students, requires students to identify a community issue, research it fully, and work directly with their communities to address it. Public Discourse is a national model of transformational civic education that has been adopted and adapted by communication studies programs across the country. The NCA is the largest national organization in the communication studies field with more than 8,000 members from 50 states and 21 countries. Each year, the Program of Excellence Award highlights one department that has demonstrated superior innovative, intellectual, and
practical programs. Communication studies faculty from across the country choose the recipient of this award based on “opportunities for student engagement and enrichment.” “This is a great honor,” Brammer admits, “but it’s the academic, personal, and civic growth of Gustavus students that inspires us to continue to excel.” n
Senior student Anna Morton ’13 and communication studies professor Leila Brammer received a Presidential FacultyStudent Collaboration Grant from Gustavus in 2012 to support a summer research and scholarship project on “Public Discourse Students.”
Above, Provost Mark Braun (left) and Nobel Conference Director Chuck Niederriter (right) served as lictors during the honorary degree ceremony for Lars Heikensten.
of the conference on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Environmental oceanographer Christopher Sabine, Ph.D., whose research in humanderived carbon dioxide in the ocean was publicly acknowledged by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) when that organization accepted a share of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, was further recognized by Gustavus with the degree Doctor of Science, honoris causa, as the conference’s second day opened. Heikensten, who holds a Ph.D. in economics from the Stockholm School of Economics (1984), was elected to succeed Michael Sohlman as executive director of The Nobel Foundation when Sohlman retired in 2011. A former governor of Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden’s central bank), Heikensten was a member of the European Court of Auditors at the time of his appointment to the Nobel Foundation board. He has been a member of the EU Monetary Committee, on the general council of the European Central Bank (ECB), and a governor for the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Sabine, who was named the third director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle in November 2011, was one of eight invited speakers at the 2012 Nobel Conference. He is lead author of a pair of major
Nobel Conference® 49 seeks the limits of the universe The Nobel Conference committee at Gustavus Adolphus College has announced the topic of Nobel Conference 49, to be held on October 1 and 2, 2013. “The Universe at Its Limits” will explore some of the most fundamental questions of science—What is the universe made of? Where did it come from? Where is it going?—and contemplate both their scientific and their philosophical implications. Western science has roots in ancient Greece, where two seemingly opposite lines of inquiry began over 2,000 years ago. The first was astronomy, the study of what is “outside,” beyond the boundaries of Earth. Over the centuries this discipline has looked outward to our solar system, our home galaxy, and beyond, to examine the large-scale structure of the universe. The second was the study of “inside” matter, which began with the concept of the atom but has reached the realm of
subatomic particles and the fundamental forces in nature. In the 20th century, astronomy pursued Big Bang cosmology, a theory of the origin and evolution of an expanding universe. At the same time, subatomic physics constructed the Standard Model of the constituents of energy and matter that make up that universe. From the quest for grand unification to the search for the Higgs bo-
Photo by Nick Theisen ’15
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ustavus Adolphus College recognized two individuals with honorary degrees during its 48th Nobel Conference, “Our Global Oceans,” held on October 2 and 3, 2012, on campus. Lars Johan Heikensten, Ph.D., executive director of the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden, received the degree Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, during the opening ceremony
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Two recognized with honorary degrees during Nobel Conference
President Jack Ohle (left) officially conferred an honorary degree upon Christopher Sabine, director of NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle.
papers published in Science using direct measurements to quantify the accumulation of human-derived carbon dioxide in the ocean and its impact on marine ecosystems. Sabine, who earned his Ph.D. in oceanography from the University of HawaiiManoa in 1992, is also a senior fellow at the University of Washington Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere and Ocean. n
son, the science of the early 21st century seeks the limits of the Standard Model and, perhaps, to go beyond. Confirmed speakers at the 2013 Nobel Conference include 2004 Nobel laureate in physics Frank Wilczek of MIT; Tara Shears, a particle physicist from the University of Liverpool who has been involved with the Large Hadron Collider project at CERN; Lawrence Krauss, physicist and astronomer at Arizona State University; Vera Rubin, research astronomer with the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington, D.C.; Alexei Filippenko, astrophysicist and supernovae researcher at the University of California, Berkeley; and George Coyne, SJ, former director of the Vatican Observatory and head of the observatory’s research group based at the University of Arizona. n
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Swedish art exhibition concludes, Dakota remembrance opens by Donald Myers ’83
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To be exhibited in Hena Uŋkiksuyapi: In Commemoration of the Dakota Mass Execution of 1862: Janice Albro, Little Crow, 1997, bronze, 24 ½ x 8 ½ x 7 inches.
50 Years of Swedish Art: Highlights from the Swedish National Collections in Stockholm (Moderna Museet and Nationalmuseum) remains on view at the Hillstrom Museum of Art through December 2, allowing those on campus for Christmas in Christ Chapel the opportunity to view it. The exhibit has been well received and was seen by Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden during their visit to the College on October 5. The exhibition was also visited by the Paintings Affinity Group of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, during a trip to the Museum led by MIA curator Erika Holmquist-Wall, whose specialty is Nordic art. The Museum’s next exhibition, Hena Uŋkiksuyapi: In Commemoration of the Dakota Mass Execution of 1862, features works by Dakota artists from across the country that relate to the mass execution on December 26, 1862, of 38 Dakota in Mankato, Minnesota, following the end of the Dakota-U.S. war, an event of great significance to those of Dakota heritage and to Native Americans in general. Hena Uŋkiksuyapi (the title is Dakota for “we all remember them”) will be on view from December 17, 2012, through February 8, 2013.
Your Opinion Matters Gustavus Adolphus College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a visit April 22–24, 2013, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Gustavus Adolphus College has been accredited by the Commission since 1915. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the College: Public Comment on Gustavus Adolphus College The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 The public may also submit comments on the Commission’s website at www.ncahlc.org. Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing. All comments must be received by March 21, 2013.
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The exhibition was organized by the Hillstrom Museum of Art with the assistance of Gwen Westerman, an enrolled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota Oyate who is a scholar on the faculty of Minnesota State Mankato and an accomplished artist whose works will be included in the exhibit. She serves as co-curator of Hena Uŋkiksuyapi. Related programs planned include a round-table discussion with members of the Dakota community, a screening of the recent documentary film Dakota 38 (Smooth Feather Productions), and a lecture on January 27, 2013, by Kevin Gover, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian. This programming is presented as a collaborative effort of the Hillstrom Museum of Art with the College of Arts and Humanities of Minnesota State University, Mankato; the Nicollet County Historical Society; and the Building Bridges Conference Committee and Diversity Center of Gustavus Adolphus College. n
Donald Myers ’83, director of the Hillstrom Museum of Art since its opening in 2000, is also an instructor of art history at Gustavus.
CICE update on the hill
Global citizen Peter Ford ’84: Making his life count by Carolyn O’Grady
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n international education office like ours cannot do its work without collaboration from many individuals and organizations, both on campus and off. This is particularly the case when it comes to issues of safety. Sitting at our desks in St. Peter, Minnesota, we must somehow stay up to date on events around the world. We need both the eagle-eye perspective, the “big picture,” and also the mouse-eye view, from the ground. Resources
Peter Ford ’84 leads a OSAC press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan.
such as online newsfeeds are helpful, as are security services to which we subscribe and which send us daily e-mail alerts. A resource we rely on daily is the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), created in 1985 by the U.S. Department of State to provide advice and assistance to U.S. organizations working overseas. And Gustie Peter Ford ’84 is “our man in Washington,” working as OSAC’s deputy executive director. Peter was a criminal justice major at Gustavus with a minor in political science. He never studied abroad while a student at Gustavus, but after graduation he teamed up with a fellow Gustie, Paul Modean ’84, to spend the summer traveling Europe by train on a Eurail pass. It was that summer that got Peter “addicted to travel,” as he says, and also established his direction in life. While visiting the site of the Battle of Waterloo in present-day Belgium he struck up a conversation with another tourist who was a U.S. State Department Regional Security Officer (RSO) based in Bonn,
West Germany. As the man described the work he did as an RSO, Peter was hooked. As soon as he returned to the U.S., he applied to be a special agent with the State Department, someone who is responsible for life safety issues at U.S. embassies overseas. In the early years of his career he volunteered for every overseas assignment he could get, and began the process of learning French, German, Russian, and Spanish. During his 27 years with the Diplomatic Security Service, Peter has traveled to 109 countries (many more than once); been posted to Honduras, Lebanon, Sudan, Armenia, Switzerland, and Mauritania; and served as the director of the Office of Hostage Affairs for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. Peter credits Gustavus with providing the foundation that enabled him to become a global citizen. He says, ustavus changed my life. It opened up horizons to the G world, encouraged me to see beyond the borders of the U.S., and pushed me to be open to other cultures and religions. The world has changed since I graduated. Now the U.S. State Department is in places where we never expected to be, such as Afghanistan. You have to engage with the world or you can’t be a player in it. A broad-based liberal arts education is especially important for anyone who wants to work in the public sector because understanding the world from multiple perspectives is now essential. Without the work of Peter and other public servants like him, our office would be less able to make informed decisions about safety in other parts of the world. And, as Peter reminds us, we live very privileged lives here in the U.S. “It’s a gift to have such luxuries as air-conditioning, a telephone, bathrooms, hot water, or clear running water. We should never take it for granted.” For more information on the work of OSAC, go to https:// www.osac.gov/Pages/Home.aspx. For more information on the Department of State Diplomatic Security service, go to http://www. state.gov/m/ds/career/c8853.htm. n
Carolyn O’Grady, Ed.D., a member of the faculty of the Department of Education since 1994, was named director of the College’s Center for International and Cultural Education in 2008.
2013 International Photo Calendar now available
An international photo contest has occurred annually at Gustavus for over 20 years. Each year a wide array of pictures is assembled representing the many locations to which Gusties have traveled for study. Winners of the contest receive a prize and have their photos published in the International Studies calendar, printed annually in midNovember. Cost of the 2013 calendar is $12 (which includes shipping). It is available from the Center for International and Cultural Education (phone 507-933-7545 or e-mail nplamann@gustavus.edu). Payment may be made by check or credit card (go to the CICE website—https://gustavus.edu/cice/—and click on “Pay by Credit Card”). All proceeds support the International Study Abroad Scholarship Fund.
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Gifts of the Season
November 30, Dec. 1 & 2 Christmas in Christ Chapel: “Jubilee: Proclaiming the Year of the Lord’s Favor”; Christ Chapel, 3:30 p.m. (Dec. 1 & 2 only) & 7:30 p.m. Tickets required; call 507-933-7520 to inquire about remaining tickets. december 4 Music: “The Winds of Christmas,” the combined Gustavus & Vasa wind orchestras, Douglas Nimmo & Karrin Meffert-Nelson, conductors; Christ Chapel, 10 a.m. Free. 6 Festival of St. Lucia, Christ Chapel, 10 a.m.; GLA Lucia Luncheon (ticket required), Alumni Hall, 11 a.m. For more information, call Marketing & Communication (507-933-7520). 6, 7, & 8 Dance: “Shared Space”; Kresge Dance Studio, 2 p.m (Dec. 8) & 8 p.m. (Dec. 6, 7, & 8). Ticket required; order online at gustavustickets.com. 7 Artist Series Event: Michael Johnson in Concert; Jussi Björling Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Ticket required; order online at gustavustickets.com. 8 Music: The Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra Winter Concert, Justin Knoepfel, conductor; Jussi Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Free. 9 Music: The Gustavus Percussion Ensembles’ Winter Concert, Paul Hill, director; Christ Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Free. 12 St. Peter-Mankato Area Gustie Breakfast: Terry Morrow, Ph.D., professor of communication studies & Minn. House District 23A representative, discussing the Minnesota Vikings’ stadium; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Institutional Advancement (507-9337512). 12 Music: Christmas Vespers in Christ Chapel, St. Ansgar’s Chorus, Brandon Dean, conductor; Christ Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Free. 19 Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast: Terry Morrow, Ph.D., professor of communication studies & Minn. House District 23A representative, discussing the Minnesota Vikings’ stadium; American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Alumni Relations (800-487-8437, or gustavus.edu/ alumni/). 21–Jan. 6 Christmas Recess
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January 9 St. Peter-Mankato Area Gustie Breakfast: Kathy Lund Dean, Ph.D., Board of Trustees Distinguished Chair of Leadership & Ethics; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Institutional Advancement (507-9337512).
16 Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast: Kathy Lund Dean, Ph.D., Board of Trustees Distinguished Chair of Leadership & Ethics; American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Alumni Relations (800-487-8437, or gustavus.edu/ alumni/).
21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, featuring author, feminist, and social activist Cathy J. Cohen; Christ Chapel, 10 a.m. Free. February 13 St. Peter-Mankato Area Gustie Breakfast: Philip Brunelle, D.Mus. (honoris causa, from Gustavus in 1993), artistic director, VocalEssence; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Institutional Advancement (507-933-7512). 20 Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast: Philip Brunelle, D.Mus. (honoris causa, from Gustavus in 1993), artistic director, VocalEssence; American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Alumni Relations (800-487-8437, or gustavus.edu/ alumni/).
March 9 18th annual Building Bridges studentled diversity conference, “Sentenced for Life: Confronting the Calamity of Mass Incarceration”; Christ Chapel, opening at 9:30 a.m. Ticket required; order online at gustavustickets.com. For more information, contact the Diversity Center (507-933-7449).
Michael Johnson
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Please Note: Times and dates of the events listed on this page are subject to change. Please call to confirm events of interest.
Sports Up-to-date sports schedules may be found on the Web, through the Gustavus homepage (gustavus.edu). For a printed schedule of any or all of the Gustie varsity athletic squads, download from the Web or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Ethan Armstrong ’09, sports information director, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-1498. Also, you can listen to selected Gustavus athletics broadcasts over the Internet through RealAudio. Broadcasts may be accessed through a link on Gustavus athletics website, where a broadcast schedule may also be found. the arts To receive a more
complete fine arts schedule or more information on fine arts events noted in the calendar, contact Al Behrends ’77, director of fine arts programs, by phone (507-933-7363) or e-mail (al@ gustavus.edu).
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Gustavus Artist Series and Department of Theatre and Dance productions may be ordered online at gustavustickets. com. Tickets for Department of Theatre and Dance offerings are available two weeks in advance of the performance.
Closing on December 2 at the Hillstrom Museum of Art: 150 Years of Swedish Art: Highlights from the Swedish National Collections in Stockholm, including Nils Kreuger (1858–1930), Evening in August (Augustiafton), 1906, oil on wooden panel, 19 5/16 x 27 3/16 inches (49 x 69 cm.), © Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, bequest in 1945 of John and Ellen Josephson, NM 4124
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A Royal Day with Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden
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s a college founded to educate Swedish immigrants for the lives they would live in their newly adopted home, Gustavus Adolphus College was particularly proud to welcome the king and queen of Sweden, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, to campus on October 5. The royal couple had scheduled a visit to Minnesota to celebrate the founding of the College 150 years ago by Swedish immigrant clergy and to participate in the dedication of the American Swedish Institute’s new Nelson Cultural Center in Minneapolis on October 6.
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Conductor Gregory Aune led the combined choirs.
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Nearly 2,000 people— including 1,000 St. Peter schoolchildren—lined the Eckman Mall walkway to see the royal party process to Christ Chapel for a festival worship service. Many waved small Swedish and American flags as the couple passed. Reflecting the king’s involvement in scouting as honorary chairman of the World Scout Foundation, a color guard of scouts from Boy Scout Troop 58 of St. Peter led the way to the chapel. In a packed chapel, the Rev. Åke Bonnier, bishop of Skare Diocese in Sweden and a member of the Gustavus Board of Trustees, blessed an altar cloth needlepointed by King Gustaf V, great-grandfather of HM Carl XVI Gustaf, and entrusted to the College after residing at the former Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., for 60 years. The king greeted the audience near the end of the festival worship service.
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The royal couple visited the Hillstrom Museum of Art to view “150 Years of Swedish Art: Highlights from the Swedish National Collections in Stockholm,” an ambitious exhibition providing an overview of Swedish painting since about 1862 and featuring works from two of the most significant art museums in Sweden, the Nationalmuseum and the Moderna Museet. The king and queen attended the dedication of the College’s striking Sesquicentennial Plaza, which features a historical timeline of the College from its founding in 1862 through 2012, an amphitheater, and the Sesquicentennial Sculpture, a 16-foot-tall piece created by sculptor Greg Mueller comprising 150 stepped layers turning in the form of a tapered double helix.
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Seminars in the afternoon addressed issues in which Their Majesties are personally involved. Queen Silvia spoke of her work with the World Childhood Foundation at Her Majesty’s Seminar, “Protecting and Supporting the World’s Women and Children.” King Carl Gustaf was honored at His Majesty’s Seminar, “From Global to Local: Teaching and Living Environmental Sustainability,” at which Ambassador of Sweden to the United States Jonas Hafström spoke on sustainability in Sweden. A “Royal Evening” at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minn., concluded the royal couple’s Gustavus visit with toasts and entertainment by operatic tenor Mark Thomsen ’78.
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Ring-Jarvi and Tinklenberg named 2011–12 Gustavus Student-Athletes of the Year by Ethan Armstrong ’09
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enior hockey player Ross Ring-Jarvi (Anoka, Minn.) and sophomore swimmer Alissa Tinklenberg (Willmar, Minn.) have been named the 2011–12 Gustavus Male and Female Student-Athletes of the Year. They were recognized at the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet held on Sept. 29 on campus. Ring-Jarvi and Tinklenberg are the 12th annual recipients of the Gustavus Athlete-ofthe-Year awards. This year, 10 male and 12 female athletes were nominated and the finalists selected by vote of the head coaches on the Gustavus athletics staff.
Alissa Tinklenberg “Tink” Tinklenberg made an impact immediately upon diving into the Lund Natatorium pool in 2010. As a firstyear swimmer, she became a champion in the 1650 freestyle and also finished runner-up in the 500 freestyle at her first MIAC championships. At the NCAA championships that year, she was a part of the All-America Honorable Mention 16thplace 400- and 800-free relay teams. “Tink” used her superb collegiate start to set the framework for what would be a record-setting season in 2011–12. During the opening month of this season, the sophomore tallied a total of 12 finishes on the podium (8 individual, 4 relay). She was also a member of the 200-free relay team that broke the Lund Natatorium pool record after touching the wall in 1:38.11 against St. Olaf on Nov. 12. From that point, she did nothing but swim faster. Against a slew of NCAA Division I, II, and III competition at the Falcon Invite held Dec. 3–4 in the Aquatic Center in Minneapolis, Alissa recorded second-place finishes in the 100 and 200 backstroke and a third-place mark in the 500 freestyle. She contributed to the second-place 200-free relay, 400-free relay, and 400-medley relay teams and the third-place 200-medley relay team as well. She reached four NCAA ‘B’ cut standards at the meet and earned MIAC Swimming and Diving Athlete-of-the-Week honors for her performance. The Falcon Invite was just a foreshadowing for what would to come in January and the rest of the season. To put it simply, she refused to lose in January, winning 16 of
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the 17 races she competed in and earning January’s Gustavus Student-Athlete of the Month honor for her efforts. At the 2012 MIAC Swimming and Diving Championships, Tinklenberg led the Gusties to their third consecutive conference title after accounting for a teamhigh 57 points. Individually, she won MIAC titles in the 100 and 200 backstroke, while placing runner-up in the 500 freestyle. “Tink” was also a member of the first-place 200-free relay and 400-free relay teams and the second-place 800free relay team. “The refuse-to-lose attitude on the team makes for a great atmosphere in practice,” says Alissa about the dynamics of this season’s MIAC championship team. “We are friendly but competitive at practice. This year’s team was amazing in that I have never been on a team that works so hard. Nobody thinks about themselves on this team. We all swim for our teammates, coaches, and the program.” It was at the 2012 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships where the Willmar High Sch ool grad solidified her place in the Gustavus record books. Her performance at the national meet this season is the best to date by a Gustavus swimmer. Over the four-day meet, Alissa garnered All-America honors in the 200-free relay (6th), 400-medley
relay (6th), 100 backstroke (7th), and 200 backstroke (7th). To date, the second-year standout holds Gustavus’s school records in the 100 back (56.31) and 200 back (2:00.92), both of which were set this season. “Tink” was also a part of the 2011 school-record 400-free relay (3:29.21) and the 2012 400-medley relay (3:50.88) teams. What’s next for Alissa? “The ultimate goal is to win at nationals,” she says. “This summer I’ve been hitting the water in the mornings and have been putting in more time than ever in the
weight room. I’m just trying to do all the little things that will help the team next year.” Also a standout in the classroom, Tinklenberg is an accounting major with a 3.81 cumulative grade point average. Ross Ring-Jarvi On Oct. 31, 2008, then-freshman Ross Ring-Jarvi (Anoka, Minn.) pulled a Gustavus sweater over his head and took to the ice for the first time in his collegiate career. From that night at Don Roberts Ice Rink, Ring-Jarvi would go on to play in 115 straight
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games, becoming the face of the program as Gustavus men’s hockey propelled itself back into the national spotlight. Since “Ringo” arrived in St. Peter to play for Coach Brett Petersen’s squad, the Gustavus men’s hockey team has gone a combined 71–35–9 overall and 38–19–7 in the MIAC. Gustavus earned a trip into the MIAC playoffs in each of Ross’s four years, winning playoff titles in 2009 and 2012. The Gusties went on to earn berths in the NCAA tournament in 2009, 2010, and 2012. In the 2008–09 season, the Gusties snapped a 16year absence from NCAA tournament play by winning the MIAC playoff championship before going on what was a magical run to the NCAA championship game held in Lake Placid, New York. The following season,
Ring-Jarvi helped Gustavus win its first MIAC title since 1993. “I knew of the hockey tradition at Gustavus, but I had no idea what to expect coming to a .500 team. I was really coming here for education, and hockey was a plus. It ended up that I had an unbelievable career here. I played in the NCAA championship, won an MIAC title, and played alongside an NCAA Player of the Year in David Martinson. I really feel that I experienced everything Division III has to offer, and you can’t ask for anything more.” Ring-Jarvi will go down as one of the Gustie greats in the modern era of college hockey. In the storied 75-year history of Golden Gustie hockey, Ross is just the third player to earn allconference honors four times, joining Gustavus Hall of Fame members Pat McKusky ’69 (1966–1969) and Steve Hansen ’78 (1975–1978). Only four men’s hockey players at Gustavus have played in more games—David Ellis ’85 (119), Doug Keys ’85 (118), Dave Newcomer ’91 (116), and Andy Cossette ’90 (115). At the conclusion of the 2011–12 season, the accolades began rolling in. To go along with his fourth appearance on the all-conference Team, Ring-Jarvi was named the MIAC Player-ofthe-Year by a vote of the league’s
The 12 finalists for Female Athlete-of-the-Year: Angela Ahrendt, Shoreview, Minn. (senior, volleyball); Amanda Cartony, Stillwater, Minn. (sophomore, hockey); Carolyn Draayer, Deephaven, Minn. (first-year, hockey); Taylor Drenttel, Inver Grove Heights, Minn. (senior, golf); Sam Falk, Glenwood, Minn. (first-year, golf); Kelsey Florian, St. Paul, Minn. (junior, basketball); Megan Gaard, Edina, Minn. (senior, tennis); Molly Geske, Mendota Heights, Minn. (senior, basketball); Lisa Klass, Richfield, Minn. (senior, softball); Allie Schwab, Stillwater, Minn. (senior, hockey); Alissa Tinklenberg, Willmar, Minn. (soph., swimming and diving); and Ally Voss, Wausau, Wis. (junior, track and field)
coaches. He joins Dave Newcomer ’91 (1991), Jason Lesteberg ’96 (1996), Dan Melde ’04 (2002), and David Martinson ’10 (2010) in the club of Gusties who have been named the MIAC’s MVP. “Ringo” was later named to the Men’s Division III CCM Hockey All-America First Team, while also earning a spot on the All-USCHO.com Division III Third Team. He finished the year as the team’s leading scorer with 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points. His 46 goals and 84 assists give him 130 points over his career. The two-year captain sits in a three-way tie for 16th on the all-time career points list at Gustavus, alongside Dan Engstrom ’72 and former linemate David Martinson. “The choice to come to Gustavus was the best decision I have ever made,” Ross maintains. “If I had gone to a Division I school, I probably would have been in and out of the lineup, while playing at Gustavus gave me the confidence to pursue hockey beyond college.” Ring-Jarvi graduated from Gustavus with a degree in chemistry in May. After working at various hockey camps throughout the Twin Cities this past summer, he shipped off in August for Tønsberg, Norway, where he will play professional hockey for the Tønsberg Vikings. n
Ethan Armstrong ’09 is now the director of sports information at Gustavus after serving as interim director during the 2011–12 year.
The 10 finalists for Male Athlete-of-the-Year: Seth Anderson, Minnesota Lake, Minn. (senior, basketball); Zach Brown, Eau Claire, Wis. (first-year, soccer); Amrik Donkena, Rochester, Minn. (junior, tennis); Steve Groskreutz, Faribault, Minn. (senior, track and field); John McLean, Eagan, Minn. (first-year, hockey); Blair Riegel, Lakeville, Minn. (sophomore, track and field); Ross Ring-Jarvi, Anoka, Minn. (senior, hockey); Billy Schultze, Mankato, Minn. (senior, swimming and diving); Mya Smith-Dennis, Savage, Minn. (sophomore, tennis); and Brett Ylonen, Lake Elmo, Minn. (first-year, soccer)
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ine individuals have been named 2012 inductees in the Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics Hall of Fame. The new class of inductees includes Rhonda Gorseth Alberts ’93 (gymnastics), Brian Brekke ’95 (football), Kara Bloomquist Drekonja ’96 (cross country and track and field), Brett Gross ’96 (track and field), Brock Guettler ’92 (basketball), Mark Kruger ’86 (tennis), Jason Lesteberg ’96 (hockey), Scott Stoneking ’96 (soccer), and Donald Swanson ’55 (benefactor). The group was honored at the Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, held on campus Sept. 29 following the annual Hall of Fame football game. Individuals eligible for induction into the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame are athletes, coaches, or benefactors. Selection of athletes is based on athletic achievements while a student at Gustavus. Eight of the nine members of the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2012 will be inducted for their accomplishments on the playing field, while one will be inducted as a benefactor for off-the-field contributions to the Gustavus athletics program. Rhonda Gorseth Alberts, a native of Billings, Mont., was a key member of the 1990 and 1991 national champion Gustavus gymnastics teams. A four-time AllAmerican over her two-year career, Alberts became the 1991 national champion on the balance beam after scoring an 18.55. Brian Brekke, a native of Ellendale, Minn., was a three-year starter at running back and kick returner for the Gustavus football team in the early 1990s. A two-time all-conference performer and two-time team MVP in 1992 and 1994, Brekke led the MIAC in rushing with 1,054 yards and became the first player in Gustie football history to surpass 2,000 all-purpose yards in a season, during the 1994 campaign.
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Kara Bloomquist Drekonja, a native of Cottage Grove, Minn., was the Gustavus women’s cross country program’s first runner to garner All-MIAC honors four times. She also earned All-America marks at the NCAA championships with a 32nd-place finish in 1994 and a 19th-place finish in 1995. A two-sport standout, Drekonja was also a five-time all-conference performer in both indoor and outdoor track and field, winning the MIAC championship in the 1,500-meter run in 1995. Brett Gross, a native of Windom, Minn., was a standout shot putter who became a four-time all-conference performer in outdoor track and field and a three-time all-conference performer in indoor competition. Gross earned All-America honors a total of four times over his career, twice at NCAA indoor championships and twice at NCAA outdoors. Brock Guettler, a native of Chaska, Minn., was a two-time All-MIAC performer at forward for the Gustavus men’s basketball team. Graduating as the program’s seventh leading scorer with 1,378 points, Guettler was voted the team’s MVP in 1992 and was a key starter on Gustavus’s 1991 and 1992 MIAC championship teams. Mark Kruger, a native of Minnetonka, Minn., was an all-conference performer and staple in the lineup for the Gustavus men’s tennis team in the mid-1980s. Kruger went on to become a three-time All-American in doubles, reaching the semifinals of the NAIA Tournament in 1983 and the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Doubles Tournament in 1986.
Jason Lesteberg, a native of Burnsville, Minn., was a two-time All-MIAC forward who, after tallying 26 goals and 37 assists for a school record 63 points during the 1995–96 season, was named the Most Valuable Player of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and would later go on to earn First Team All-America honors. With 174 points on 71 goals and 103 assists, Lesteberg ranks eighth on Gustavus’s alltime scoring list.
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Scott Stoneking, a native of Eagan, Minn., was a four-year starting forward who played a major part in the Gustavus men’s soccer team’s MIAC championship runs in 1993 and 1994. A two-time allconference performer and an NSCAA AllRegion honoree his senior season, Stoneking tallied a career total of 80 points on 31 goals and 18 assists, ranking him fifth all-time at Gustavus.
Donald Swanson, a native of Minneapolis, Minn., who lettered all four years as an offensive lineman on the Gustie football team (1951–1954), went on to a successful career as a coach and administrator in the Minneapolis Public Schools. Swanson remained heavily involved in the Gustie football program after graduation, helping organize fundraising events, recruiting student-athletes, and promoting the program for over 50 years. He was also
a member of the Gustavus Alumni Board and the organizer and leader of Gustavus’s Football 50 Year Club. Swanson, who passed away in September 2009 after a battle with cancer, was inducted posthumously as a benefactor. The selection of inductees to the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame is made by the Gustavus Hall of Fame Board, a 10-member group consisting of current athletic administrators, former coaches, and alumni.
The Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2012: Front row from left – the family of the late Don Swanson ’55: son Scott ’85, daughter Leslie Knutson, and his widow, Barbara; Rhonda Gorseth Alberts ’93; and Kara Bloomquist Drekonja ’96. Back row – Brett Gross ’96; Mark Kruger ’86; Brock Guettler ’92; Brian Brekke ’95; Jason Lesteberg ’96; and Scott Stoneking ’96. WINTER 2012—13
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Legacy The Kendall Family Endowment: A legacy of passion by Naomi Mortensen
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he Kendall name is known to many in the Gustavus community. It is most often associated with the longtime professor and past president of the College, the Rev. Dr. John Kendall ’49, whose legacy lives on through the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning. But there is another Kendall who has left her mark on campus through years of service and a commitment to lifelong learning. Joanne Kendall fondly remembers her upbringing in South Minneapolis as being rooted in the Lutheran faith. She credits her parents with sparking her desire to learn and also give back at every opportunity. She was proud to follow the family tradition of attending Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill., where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English and met her future husband, John, who was enrolled at the Augustana Seminary.
Joanne Kendall with granddaughter Emily Kendall ’11 Shortly after college graduation the two married and began their life together—first in Minnesota and then Michigan, where she taught a variety of age groups and John was an ordained minister. When John joined the Department of Psychology at Gustavus in 1957, Joanne followed. She left her teaching job to care for their growing family and began building connections in the St. Peter
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community through church and volunteer activities. She also developed a desire to facilitate lifelong learning opportunities for older adults. Soon Joanne was working toward earning a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Minnesota. During this time, John was approached to “throw his hat in the ring” for the Gustavus presidency. “I remember very clearly sitting down to discuss the best direction for our family,” recalls Joanne. “John knew how much furthering my education and my new career meant to me. He told me he would only put his name in if I continued to pursue my passion.” According to Joanne, that put an end to further discussion. She rented an apartment in the Twin Cities and continued to pursue her career, which grew through an internship with the Ebenezer Society into its director of community services. Later she became the director of development at Martin Luther Manor. The work was challenging since learning programs in adult day care were quite new. Joanne, however, felt it was extremely rewarding. She also found herself becoming a role model for young women, illustrating that the wife of a college president and mother of three could also have a fulfilling career. Now in retirement, Joanne is still very supportive of lifelong learning opportunities. That’s why she and her family established the Kendall Family Endowment in 2011, which funds presidential research grants through the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning. “It’s a way to carry on John’s legacy, support our shared passion for lifelong learning, and also build on a family tradition of giving to organizations that are conducting work that’s important to our family,” says Joanne. For more than 10 years, the Kendall family has celebrated Christmas by giving to charities instead of buying each other presents. They inform each other of their donations through e-mail, which means wherever they are living, they can all share in the joy of giving. Joanne was especially pleased to discover that her Gustie granddaughter, Emily Kendall ’11, included the Kendall Family Endowment in her giving plan last Christmas. “I hope this fund can continue to be a source of philanthropy for my family as well as others who wish to support lifelong learning opportunities at Gustavus,” says Kendall. “Passion is the key to most anything worth doing in life.” n
Naomi Mortensen joined the institutional advancement staff in the fall of 2011 as donor relations associate.
A remembrance of John Kendall
During his tenure, John Kendall took every opportunity to engage his students and fellow faculty members in hands-on learning activities. This included establishing the Gustavus Adolphus College Animal Behavior Research Center (GACABRC) on the Kendall family farm west of St. Peter. Kendall partnered with Gustavus biologist Charles Hamrum to convert an old poultry shed on the property into an area of research and discovery for students. Dixie Hansen ’74 fondly remembers pedaling her bike out to the research center for four summers from 1971 through 1974. She spent her days among ducks, geese, chickens, and other animals conducting research for GACABRC, which included studying imprinting. “Our advisers and co-conspirators, John and ‘Ham,’ each in their unique way, shared a wholehearted curiosity and enthusiasm about the world around them that inspired both their students and the research,” says Hansen. “I filled the pages of my journals with ideas and observations and my mind with questions and possibilities. The doors of discovery were kicked wide open. Those years at GACABRC were golden, and I am ever grateful for them.”
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he Office of Institutional Advancement announced in September that Jackie Neeck Peterson ’77 has taken on new responsibilities as assistant vice president for institutional advancement and director of development. In her new role she will provide key assistance to Vice President Thomas Young ’88 in fundraising and resource development to meet the needs of the College. Peterson grew up in Bloomington, Minn., and spent many summers at Lake Washington between St. Peter and Mankato. For a few years her neighbors were former Gustavus president Frank Barth and his wife, Marge, who influenced her decision to attend Gustavus. After graduation she went on to achieve certification as a music therapist and then spent a majority of her career in the Marketing Services Department at Pillsbury Company. Peterson joined the Gustavus advancement staff as a gift planner in 2009, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in public relations. She also serves as the liaison for Friends of Music. Peterson and her husband, Wayne ’77, live in Plymouth, Minn. They are the parents of two adult children, Benjamin and Kaitlyn ’11. n
ABOUT THAT ENVELOPE
Enclosed in this Quarterly is a Gustavus Annual Fund envelope. Your participation in the Gustavus Annual Fund provides scholarship dollars to many of our students. It is with these dollars that students are able to complete research, study abroad, grow in their faith, and ultimately obtain a Gustavus education. With your help, we can continue to give the gift of a Gustavus education to many qualified students. Please consider making your most generous gift today. Dixie Hansen ’74 spent four summers working with John Kendall at the GACABRC. The experience provided her with lasting memories and a desire for lifelong learning.
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Legacy Farmers: Combine retirement planning and a charitable legacy at Gustavus by Robert Harding, Gray Plant Mooty
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farmer who is ready to retire may face a dilemma. He or she will probably wish to sell stored crops and farm machinery to build a retirement fund. Unfortunately, the tax on those sales will be high, leaving less to invest. If the farmer also hopes to leave a charitable legacy, a charitable remainder unitrust (“CRUT”) may help achieve retirement and philanthropic goals. A CRUT works like this: The farmer transfers crops and machinery to the trustee. The CRUT pays a percentage of the annual value of its assets to the farmer each year for life. If the farmer wishes, payments can continue for a surviving spouse. When the payments end, the trust distributes its remaining property to charities the farmer has selected. The CRUT can serve as a retirement fund because it is exempt from income tax. After the farmer transfers crops and machinery to the trust, the trustee can sell them without tax. What’s more, all income the trust earns on the reinvested sale proceeds is tax-free too. Only amounts the CRUT pays to the farmer and spouse are taxed. When the trust ends, it distributes its assets to the charities free from both income and estate tax. To see how this works, let’s look at a simple illustration. Suppose Fred is a sole proprietor farmer and is considering how to use $200,000 of crops to achieve retirement and possibly charitable goals. If he is in the highest federal and Minnesota income tax brackets and he sells the crops himself, the combined income and self-employment tax is roughly $103,000, leaving $97,000 to generate retirement income. On the other hand, if he transfers the crops to a CRUT, it can sell the crops without tax, leaving the full $200,000 to earn income. Because of the high taxes on a sale, the use of the CRUT doubles Fred’s retirement income. Not only can a CRUT serve as a
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retirement fund, it is an especially taxefficient way to leave a charitable legacy. Most charitable gifts produce tax savings, so the donor and family pay only part of the gift, and the rest comes from the taxes they save. For example, if you are in the highest federal and Minnesota income tax brackets and you give your favorite charity $1,000 of cash, your income tax deduction saves you roughly $400 in tax. One way to think of this is that you pay only 60 percent of the gift, and the government pays 40 percent. Funding a CRUT with crops and farm machinery does not generate an income tax deduction, but because the CRUT can sell the crops and machinery without tax, over its life it can save much more tax than a charitable gift of cash. The portion of the ultimate charitable gift paid by the government will be greater as a result. Because of the high tax on a sale by the
farmer, tax savings from a CRUT can be in the range of 80 to 90 percent of the charitable gift. As a result, the farmer and family pay only 10 to 20 percent of the charitable legacy. The advancement staff at Gustavus Adolphus College has extensive experience working with “green trusts,” that is, CRUTs funded with crops and farm machinery. For more information, please contact Laurie Dietrich at 800-726-6192 or giftplanning@ gustavus.edu. This article provides only general information. For tax and legal advice, readers should consult their own attorneys. n
Robert Harding is an attorney at Gray Plant Mooty in Minneapolis and has been outside counsel to Gustavus Adolphus College on charitable gift matters for many years.
GUSTAVUS ALUMNI
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ALUMNI CONTENTS 26 Class Reunions 2013 28 Second-Generation Gusties 35 Gustie Breakfasts 38 Class Endowed Scholarships 42 Weddings
43 Births 44 In Memoriam 44 Alumni Gatherings 46 Celebrating 50 Years of Marriages in Christ Chapel
s Gusties at Victoria Falls Linnea Hatteberg ’08 and Addie Ryan ’08 work in the field of international development for DAI in Washington, DC. While they were both on assignments in South Africa, they traveled to Zambia to visit one of the natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls, which is located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. With a width of 5,604 feet and a height of 354 feet, it is one of largest sheets of falling water in the world.
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Stan Benson, St. Peter, recalled his years in the mission field starting with Clarence Budke, Waynesville, NC, in Borneo before they were transferred to Tanganyika Territory. Stan and Marie (Schafer ’52) spent 33 years in Northern Tanzania and have been retired for 20 years. Art and Dorothy Conrad Gaard, Inver Grove Heights, shared about their trip to Chicago for their seminary class’s 50th reunion. It was the last class of the former Augustana Church to graduate from Augustana Seminary, and the last class to be ordained by the Augustana Church (at Detroit, MI). n Class President & Communication Chair: Dorothy Johnson Lutz (1951classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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Gustavus Alumni Association To engage current and future alumni in lifelong relationships with Gustavus and each other to actively advance their commitment to the College.
OFFICERS
Christopher Rasmussen ’88, President Sara Tollefson Currell ’95, Vice President Randall Stuckey ’83, Executive Secretary Kelly Waldron ’84, Treasurer Jeff Heggedahl ’87, Past President & Ex-Officio Member, Board of Trustees Board Members Term expires Fall 2013 Catherine Asta ’75, Edina, MN Michael Dueber ’89, St. Paul, MN Luther Hagen ’88, Apple Valley, MN Gordon Mansergh ’84, Decatur, GA Jeffrey Marshall ’75, Houston, TX Kay Rethwill Moline ’56, St. Peter, MN Matthew Olson ’10, Minneapolis, MN Marisa Schloer ’09, Minneapolis, MN Term expires Fall 2014 Jean-Paul Bigirindavyi ’00, St. Louis Park, MN Jennifer Krempin Bridgman ’96, Alexandria, VA Adam Eckhardt ’08, Minneapolis, MN Violeta Hernández Espinosa ’07, Mexico City, Mexico Chris Rasmussen ’88, Berwyn Heights, MD Sharon Peterson Robinson ’64, Kasota, MN Kristin Johns Young ’86, The Woodlands, TX Term expires Fall 2015 Sandra Luedtke Buendorf ’62, St. Peter, MN Sara Tollefson Currell ’95, St. Paul, MN Ed Drentell ’81, Inver Grove Heights, MN Keith Jackson ’88, Minneapolis, MN Brian Norelius ’96, Lindstrom, MN Paul Schiminsky ’93, Las Vegas, NV Scott Swanson ’85, Edina, MN Matt Wasson ’12, Minneapolis, MN emeritus James “Moose” Malmquist ’53, Scandia, MN
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Spring of 2013 will be our 60th class anniversary, so plan to gather at our alma mater and celebrate. Join your classmates at Gustavus on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, 2013. The reunion schedule has lots happening on campus since all the anniversary classes from the 45th and up are back and graduation is on Sunday of that weekend. In addition, your reunion committee is looking to have some special events for our class. We’re looking at a class dinner on Friday evening and a 50 Year Club lunch on Saturday. On Saturday evening is the Alumni Banquet for all classes. In addition, there are many other College-sponsored events for reunion weekend, plus anything special we want to brew up for the Class of ’53. We can make it a fun weekend. Send in ideas to Marv or me, Tom Boman, and while you’re at it, send along some news for the Quarterly. n Class Co-president: Tom Boman (1953classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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Jo Cipra, Santa Rosa, CA, competed in Venora, Italy, last April with the California Redwood Choir. Tom and Carolyn ’58 Engquist, Prior Lake, wrote that they are both enjoying retirement. Tom plays and sings in six musical groups and Carolyn is involved in peace activities and the friends of the library. They love visiting their grandchildren in Portland, OR, Texas,
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and Minnesota. Anders Björling, St. Peter, MN, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the opening of Swedish Kontur Imports in downtown St. Peter and was featured in the September issue of MN Valley Business magazine. n Communication Chair: Kay Rethwill Moline (1956classofficers@gustavus.edu) Well, classmates, our 55th reunion has come and gone. It was great seeing so many of you there. We have already lost one more since then (that I know of). Roy Anderson died the first part of September. That is why I think the reunions are so important—we never know. Ann Russell Johnson of Denton, TX, came to town in June. Several of us girls got together for lunch. Later, Marcy Rhyne Herr of Flemington, NJ, came through and some of us also met her for lunch. Sounds like that is all we do, but it is good to keep in touch. Please send in your news! n Communication Chair: Marlys Mattson Nelson (1957classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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We will celebrate the 55th anniversary of our graduation from Gustavus with a reunion on May 31 and June 1, 2013, on campus during Reunion and Commencement Weekend. Your ideas are welcomed for Friday evening and Saturday morning activities. We hope to hear from you! n Communication Chair: Carolyn Lund Sandvig (1958classofficers@gustavus. edu)
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Carol Nelson Groseth, Proctor, and her husband, Gordon, celebrated their 50th anniversary with a complete transit cruise of the Panama Canal in April. Liz Sandquist Brown was in Minnesota from Nevada in August and was surprised at a luncheon in Red Wing by Gustie friends. Jerry and Joan Miller ’61 Hoffman, St. Paul, traveled through New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec in September and also visited Sam ’62 and Phyllis Miller Forsythe ’63, Joan’s sister. Lynda Johnson Minnick, Chicago IL, is very involved with mission work through her church. She is sponsoring the next one that will go to Ghana. Pat McLane Olson, Minneapolis, missed the 50th reunion due to esophageal cancer but now reports she is cancer-free. Mark and Kathy Bunde ’61 Thorsell, Golden Valley, have lived in their same home since 1966 and have no plans to move. Sheila Ice Olson and husband Ray ’60 have moved to White Bear Lake. Paul and Linda Pierson ’60 Engebretson, Alexandria, in retirement lead two bands that play Glenn Miller-type music—one in Alexandria and the other in Sun City West, AZ. John Bold and his wife Cherrie, Eden
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David Folkerds, New Hope, was named this summer by Minneapolis KARE 11 television station as an “Eleven Who KARE” honoree. He received the award from the station and Thrivent Financial for his volunteer work with the “Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity” building program. Since retiring from teaching in 1996 Dave has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. Seven years ago Habitat partnered with Thrivent to build new homes in the Minneapolis area. Allan Moberg, Tampa, FL, wrote about the Republican Convention in Tampa and said that he photographed the wedding of Pam Bondi, who was a speaker at the convention and is the Florida attorney general. Al also noted that when George Steinbrenner, owner of the NY Yankees, passed away last year, during the moment of silence at Yankee stadium that day, the portrait that they flashed on the scoreboard was a portrait that Allan had done of Mr. Steinbrenner. Linda Pierson and Paul ’59 Engebretson, Alexandria, report that their son, John ’91, is an adjunct saxophone instructor at Gustavus, and band director at Kennedy High School in Bloomington. Nancy Dege Gerhard, Santa Ana, CA, traveled to Sweden this summer to visit her brother and his family. They also took the Hurtigruten Ferry from Bodø in Norway to Kirkenes, above the Arctic Circle. Nancy also took a pastel class for a week in Bend, OR, with Richard McKinley, a renowned pastelist. Suzanna Wasgatt and Ben ’59 Johnson, St. Cloud, write that they sing in the Minnesota Center Chorale as well as the Bethlehem Lutheran choirs. Their grandchildren are delightful and fun to be with. They had family reunions of both Johnsons and Wasgatts, relaxing “up at the lake” but no luck fishing. Dick Loomer, Vancouver,
s Class of 1954 reunion committee The Class of 1954 reunion committee returned to campus in September to make plans for their 60th anniversary in 2014. After a three-hour afternoon meeting committee members ended their day singing traditional Gustavus songs. Front row: Janet Hanson Jones, Arlene Waxlax Sonday, and John Chell. Back row: Lew Moon, Roger Carlson, Woody Chaffee, Helen Hokenson, Clare Berntson Hibbard, Sylvia Johnson Johnson, and Mike Anderson.
Carlson carves himself
Roger Carlson ’54, Minnetonka, a Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame football player, recently carved himself as a Gustie football player in his woodcarving class at the American Swedish Institute. He said he lost a bunch of teeth playing football at Gustavus, which is why the carving has only one tooth. He is pictured above in his class’s reunion committee photo.
s Class of 1964 wedding anniversary Bridesmaids and Gustavus classmates gathered in Prescott, WI, for the 50th wedding anniversary of Marcia (Johnson ’64) and Marvin Lindseth. Four of Marcia’s bridesmaids are Gustie alumni: Kay Johnson Shage ’65, Geri Lu Bakken Ramsfield ’64, Carol Woods Blaeser ’64, and Patricia Messman Scotson ’65. Class of 1964 classmates in attendance were, from left, Lynne McKenzie Thompson, Shirley Smith Franklin, Marcia Johnson Lindseth, Marilyn Wahlstrom Lee, Linda Lindborg Baehr, Marilyn Sanders Siverson, Judy Fletcher Kloster, Rose Ann Skoog Parks, Nancy Johnson Martin, and Geri Lu Bakken Ramsfield. Not pictured but attending was Carol Woods Blaeser.
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whose spouse, Diane ’62, was given an honorary doctoral degree this May at Gustavus for her stellar work as a choral director in Canada, tells that he and Diane traveled with their men’s choir to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy this summer; it was very hot—one day it hit about 105°F. Dick is back to work one day a week this fall teaching orthopaedics. Dan and Sandy Luedtke ’62 Buendorf, St. Peter, celebrated their 50th year with lots of travel—a cruise to Hawaii in January, anniversary day (July 8) with a paddleboat cruise on the St. Croix River, September to Florida for two timeshare experiences, November to Palm Springs and Scottsdale and then home in St. Peter to enjoy all of the Christmas programming
as a first-year student. Meredith Fahrenz joins older sister Alyssa, who is a senior this year. Paul Tidemann, St. Paul, is very involved in issues surrounding the DakotaU.S. War which took place in 1862, the year Gustavus was founded. Paul is also heavily into family genealogy, with over 5,000 persons in his extended family database. n Class President: Paul Tidemann (1960classofficers@gustavus.edu)
Cheers! A new class officer has come forward. Elsa Cornell, St. Peter, agreed to work as vice president/reunion chair. Welcome aboard, Elsa! Dan ’63 and Mary Beth Long Malloy, Hiawatha, IA, have moved from Oelwein but have not retired. Dan continues to rebuild pianos. He directed a performance of his cantata, Way of the Cross, which was composed and performed 43 years ago while he and Mary Beth were living in Ethiopia. They are both active at First Lutheran Classes of 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, and the 50 Year Club Church and Mary Beth volunteers at Hospice House. Jim and Susan Davis, Homecoming Weekend River Falls, WI, Reunions for 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, headed to Europe and 2008 again to volunteer Information will be included in class letters, postcards, and on the alumni website. on an assignment If you wish to serve on your class reunion committee, contact the Office of Alumni that involved Relations at 800-487-8437 or alumni@gustavus.edu. teaching in eastern Italy for about a month. Jim is a mathematics at Gustavus. Dennis and Carol Johnprofessor at University of Wisconsin, River son, Minneapolis, spent a month at their Falls. Carolyn Wedin, Frederic, WI, pubWyoming cabin on the property of their lished another book, Bloom’s How to Write son, Andy, and daughter-in-law. Dennis about Maya Angelou, a reference book for just completed a project assisting Bruce college students and part of an instructionGray ’61 in his new book, Black and Bold: al series. n Communication Chair: Virgene Grack A History of African American Students at Gustavus. It is now available at the Book Sehlin (1961classofficers@gustavus.edu) Mark. Dennis reported that the Third Annual Bob Engstrom Memorial Fishing Days Lots of thanks for a great reunion. were held this year at the Sand Lake home We’ll share a few reflections here. of Steve Lundgren. Joining in were classMaryJo Anderson Kuhn, Battle mates Joel Wiberg, Jim Anderson, Dennis Lake, sent this thank you: “To All Who Johnson, and Dave Carlson. It is reportWorked to Make the Class of ’62 Golden ed that Joel Wiberg caught a 33-inch Reunion a Howling Success, Tack sa northern. David and Karen Hyllengren ’61 mycket! There was a feeling of warmth and Carlson, North Oaks, celebrated a wedding welcome from the time we arrived ’til our this past summer as their daughter Linnea departure. And this was from President was married. Roger and Nita Swanson ’61 Ohle right down the line to the food Anderson, Roseville, celebrated a 50th service workers. I will be wearing my wedding anniversary this summer. James Gustie black and gold apron with pride! So and Diane Hammargren ’63 Anderson, proud to be a Gustie, especially a Golden Bloomington, are pleased that another Anniversary ’62 Gustie! Thank you to all granddaughter started Gustavus this fall responsible for this memorable event.”
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Dave Noer, Greensboro, NC, shared, “It was great to see the growth of the campus and the enthusiasm of the students. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the 50th reunion such a success.” LouAnn Eckberg Reese, Shoreview, wrote, “Thanks to the efforts of the reunion committee, especially Sharon and Jan, our golden anniversary class reunion was a big success. One highlight for me was the memorial service. What a thrill to be part of the reunion choir under the direction of Diane Loomer. Her honorary degree was well deserved. Steve Hanson, Virginia Beach, VA, shared that he and Oronah enjoyed the recent G.A. 50th anniversary gathering. They moved to Virginia in 2008 where half of their 14 grandchildren live. Steve evaluates veterans for service disabilities. He enjoys being back in the military community again as a Navy retiree. Gordy and Sharon Maurer Edberg, Langley, WA, wrote, “Reunion was wonderful. Every time I get something from Gustavus it brings back memories of a wonderful weekend. Loved the class photos in the last Quarterly and would love to see a reunion choir photo if anyone happened to take one.” Kay Jurgenson, Shoreview, is enjoying retirement after 30+ years in active ministry. She wrote, “Our 50th reunion was a wonderful experience with lots of variety and many creative people to make it all happen. Likewise, the incredible 50th class choir at the Memorial Service, under Diane’s leadership, was truly memorable! Wonderful inspiration! Thanks everyone for making our 50th such a lasting memory.” Ed Blair, Payson, AZ, is on the town council and the latest developments in his little community in the forest 82 miles north of Phoenix are: 1) there will be a satellite university coming to 300 acres of his town by 2015 and it may be Arizona State University; 2) his town will have an assured water supply, both from the 42 wells under the town and a reservoir 14 miles north of him. n Communication Co-chairs: Gail Lindsey Breen & Norman Anderson (1962classofficers@gustavus.edu) Sandy Brown Johnston, Honolulu, HI, and Mary Carlstrom Strand, Bloomington, enjoyed lunch together recently. Sandy is looking great and has made a great recovery from her stroke. Don’t forget, you can always go to https://gustavus.edu/alumni/class/1963/ to get class news including reunion news! n Communication Chair: Gary F. Anderson (1963classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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from Edina; and president pro tem, John Johnson from Princeton, were featured on the first page of the Gustavian Weekly many years ago. Jim, who moved from the presidency of the Minnesota Science Museum to the presidency of Gustavus, is now retired. It was Queen Joanna, who after meeting Jim thought he would be a good match for her cousin, Susan Pepin Peterson ’65, and the rest is history. Jim and Susan now reside in Minneapolis and Joanna is making her permanent residence among that great enclave of Gusties on Sand Lake, near Moose Lake. Joanna was among eleven Gustie gal friends who celebrated their 70th birthdays at Cove Point Lodge on Lake Superior’s North Shore in September. Celebrants included Nicky Kerpen Bredeson, Minneapolis; Kirsten LeVander Dawson, Arden Hills; Joanell Sletta Dyrstad, Red Wing; Cathy Moe Dietz, West Lake Village, CA; Beaty Fritz Graves, Anchorage AK; Donna Olsenius Hammer, Oak Grove; Mary Zimmerman Magnuson, Maple Plain; Lyn Ostebo Peterson, Colorado Springs, CO; Joanna Carlson Swanson, Edina; and Linda Hammarberg Willette, Shakopee. Also mentioned on the front page of that Weekly was queen candidate Penny Johnson, who hailed from Hopkins but now is happily retired and living in Ramsey with her physician husband, Bill Rodman ’63. Penny devotes much of her time to her eight grandchildren, especially important because Penny and Bill’s son succumbed to cancer leaving two young boys, who live near enough to benefit from the extra help and love grandparents can provide. Penny also is a quilter, working with the quilt ministry at Lord of Life Church and making prayer and baby quilts, the latter for charitable organizations. Also queen candidates were Sharon Hansen, fresh from New Richland, now in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, with husband Bill Johnson ’65, Sharon Rajala, then of Effie, now living with her husband Ed Reese in Chandler, AZ, and two Gusties we have lost track of, Joni Vold from International Falls and Barbara Wicks from St. Louis Park. Joni was my sectionmate and the last I knew she was living in Jacksonville, FL. Even if someone did not graduate with us, they are still part of our class, so if anyone knows how to reach these two and the following king candidates who are also lost to us, we’d love to have them back in the fold. The rest of the king’s court included: Douglas Barton, then from Richfield; Paul Chermak then from Minneapolis, and Ted Rogers then from Edina. We do know the whereabouts of two other members of the
s 1964 birthday reunion Classmates from the Class of 1964 celebrated birthdays last August on a cruise of coastal Canada and New England. Pictured front row from left are Mary Fahden McIlrath, Marilynn Lawson Tammi, Linda Newman Meyer, Carole Onstrom Gerk, and Liz Proeschel Wold. In the second row are Nicky Kerpen Bredeson, Diane Ness Andersen, Sharon Johnson Corl, and Susan Fenske Anderson. In the back row are Susan Hill Jones, Ina Street Sickels, Maxine Holm, Sharon Rajala Reese, and Kathy Felsted Matson.
s Classmates from 1954 enjoy annual fall lunch. Friends from the Class of 1954 have been meeting for a fall lunch for many years, including an annual meeting at Whiskey River in St. Peter in September. Dessert included a cake with a picture of Old Main and the words “Happy Birthday to the Class of 1954.” Pictured from left are Sylvia Johnson, Gloria Brouillette Strom, Marlys Setterholm Gamm, Betty Lundgren Schlotthauer, Mary Lundgren Hauck, Shirley Lund Flom, Nancy Pringle Ellingson, Marliyn Peterson Reaser, Jean Kovac Larson, and Phyllis Anderson Erickson.
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2012–13 Second-Generation Gusties
Loretta Miller, Heidi Edmund Shea ’85, Corey Pengelly, Paget Pengelly ’16, Meredith Fahrenz ’16, Alyssa Fahrenz ’13, Lee Fahrenz ’87, Becky Anderson Fahrenz ’87.
Dana Bassett Heldt ’89, Meghan Heldt ’16, Todd Heldt ’89.
Alumni whose children arrived at Gustavus this fall are listed alphabetically, with their sons or daughters named immediately below. Mark and Jill Starkey Anderson ’71 ’72 Daughter, Leah Anderson Apple Valley, MN
Courtney Claflin ’82 Son, Joseph Claflin Minneapolis, MN
Randy and Jean Hagberg Farrow ’83 ’85 Son, Charles Farrow Mankato, MN
Brad Baker ’80 Son, Brendan Baker Edina, MN
Jon and Kris Belin Cooper ’81 ’81 Daughter, Sarah Cooper St. Charles, IL
Tom and Christine Oas Franz ’82 ’82 Son, Brian Franz Edina, MN
Jay Belschner ’86 Daughter, Kate Belschner Edina, MN
David and Karin Magnuson Danforth ’89 ’88 Son, John Danforth St. Louis Park, MN
Jack Granlund ’81 Karen Boril Granlund ’82 (deceased) Son, John Granlund Apple Valley, MN
Dirk Dougherty ’85 Son, Torin Dougherty Palo Alto, CA
Dean and Wendy Davies Gustafson ’89 ’86 Daughter, Megan Gustafson Eden Prairie, MN
Kim Dunlap ’84 Daughters, Brita and Greta VanOsdol Marquette, MI
Scott Hansing ’85 Daughter, Kathryn Hansing-McDonald Bloomington, MN
Lee and Becky Anderson Fahrenz ’87 ’87 Daughter, Meredith Fahrenz Aurora, IL
Brent and Cathy Villars Harms ’85 ’82 Daughter, Kelsey Harms Apple Valley, MN
Kevin Beyer ’90 Daughter, Kammie Beyer Chokio, MN Mike Bishop ’84 Son, Tyler Bishop Plymouth, MN Kevin Brandenburg ’81 Daughter, Nicole Brandenburg Eden Prairie, MN Cynthia Carlson-Paetznick ’89 Daughter, Kailee Carlson Chisago City, MN
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Class of 1966 welcomes first-year class The Class of 1966 hosted a reception for the Class of 2016 on Eckman Mall prior to the Convocation for New Students and Families in Christ Chapel. When the Class of 2016 graduates, the Class of 1966 will celebrate their 50th anniversary of graduation.
Todd and Dana Bassett Heldt ’89 ’89 Daughter, Meghan Heldt Excelsior, MN
Stuart Johnson ’86 Daughter, Alyssa Johnson St. Paul, MN
Mary Turnbull Lager ’86 Daughter, Ashley Lager St. Peter, MN
Jim Herbers ’84 Daughter, Laura Herbers Rochester, MN
David and Sheryl Brolander Johnson ’84 ’83 Daughter, Britta Johnson Eagan, MN
Rebecca Sydness Liebl ’85 Son, Ryan Liebl Eden Prairie, MN
Gregory Hilding ’81 Son, Austen Hilding Mendota Heights, MN Lee Houserman Holmes ’86 Daughter, Brenna Holmes Little Falls, MN Mark and Mary Hannon Jaeger ’77 ’77 Son, Henry Jaeger Red Wing, MN Jon Jasnoch ’84 Daughter, Emma Jasnoch Northfield, MN Nichole Stavros Jenny ’92 (deceased) Daughter, Ellie Jenny Farmington, MN
Tom and Leslie Nelson Johnson ’85 ’86 Daughter, Lindsey Johnson Edina, MN Mark ’88 and Philly Kauffmann, Alumni Relations Staff Daughter, Megan Kauffmann St. Peter, MN Mary Jane Blenkush Konnad ’88 Daughter, Adeline Konnad Lakeville, MN Chris Barrett Kroschel ’85 John Kroschel ’86 (deceased) Son, Nathan Kroschel St. Cloud, MN
Kent and Nancy Eisele Lindstrom ’85 ’85 Daughter, Madeline Lindstrom Lakeville, MN Tom Luing ’86 Kelly Vikse Sauro ’89 Son, Alexander Luing Rosemount, MN Dean and Heidi Ohr Lundgren ’81 ’83 Daughter, Kirsten Lundgren Cannon Falls, MN Erik and Sue Astrup Lundquist ’88 ’84 Daughter, Anna Lundquist Rochester, MN
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2012–13 Second-Generation Gusties 1. Dan McGinty ’84, Lynn Lutz McGinty ’84, Kyle McGinty ’16, Alyssa McGinty ’12. 2. Charles Farrow ’16, Randy Farrow ’83, Jean Hagberg Farrow ’85. 3. Gail Johnson Rudberg ’77, Charles Rudberg ’16, Tom Rudberg ’76. 4. Lars Johnson, Sheryl Brolander Johnson ’83, Britta Johnson ’16, David Johnson ’84.
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Gregg Roberts ’80 Son, Max Roberts Minneapolis, MN Mark and Sheila Rieman Rodning ’85 ’85 Son, Bill Rodning Fergus Falls, MN Erich Rosenwinkel ’84 Daughter, Erica Rosenwinkel Woodbury, MN Mary Anderson Rothfusz ’83 Daughter, Abigail Rothfusz Fargo, ND C. Tom and Gail Johnson Rudberg ’76 ’77 Son, Charles Rudberg St. Paul, MN
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5. Sara Stutsman Massaro ’85, Anthony Massaro ’16, Andy Massaro ’85. 6. Karl Self ’81, Jessica Self ’16, Sue Ruchotzke Self ’81. 7. Karna Anderson Nelson ’87, Kirk Nelson ’16, Kole Nelson, Keith Nelson ’86. 8. Mary Anderson Rothfusz ’83, Abigail Rothfusz ’16, Tom Johnson ’85, Lindsey Johnson ’16, Leslie Nelson Johnson ’86.
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Bob Warner ’76 Son, Joseph Warner Woodbury, MN
Jeanne Schmidt ’82 Daughter, Grace Nordquist Minneapolis, MN
Jonathan and Jana Krzyzaniak Swenson ’88 ’87 Daughter, Christina Swenson Marion, IA
Steve and Janie Rademacher Warner ’86 ’85 Son, Samuel Warner Chanhassen, MN
Lynnette Belk Schuetz ’82 Daughter, Sarah Schuetz Eagan, MN
Brita DeRemee Taracks ’83 Son, Sten Taracks Minneapolis, MN
William Wavrin ’83 Daughter, Madeline Wavrin Mabton, WA
Heidi Edmund Shea ’85 Daughter, Paget Pengelly Chanhassen, MN
Russ and Sandy Karow Timmerman ’76 ’84 Daughter, Jessica Timmerman Prior Lake, MN
Kathy Peterson Wilking ’85 Son, Derek Wilking Nicollet, MN
Dwight and Lisa Gstalder Rudquist ’82 ’82 Daughter, Emily Rudquist Deer River, MN
Karl and Sue Ruchotzke Self ’81 ’81 Daughter, Jessica Self Vadnais Heights, MN Benjamin Smith ’84 Son, Alexander Smith Chanhassen, MN
Todd Urness ’79 Son, Brian Urness Long Lake, MN
Lisa Koenig Wolff ’85 Son, Nicholas Wolff Eagan, MN
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king’s court, Ron Severson, Minneapolis, and Don Rahn, Topsham, ME. Ron, who came to Gustavus from Braham, is now a semi-retired accountant, working one day a week (more during tax season). He spends two days a week with his three grandsons, all under 1½. The rest of Ron’s week is filled with volunteer work at Hope Lodge, a house for cancer patients. Don Rahn is completely retired from a couple careers now. His first was with the Navy where he spent some of his time as a professor at the U.S. Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, RI, and at the University of Utah. After 26½ years he retired to work at L.L. Bean. He enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening, and cooking, says he’s not afraid to tackle any recipe. In addition to cooking at home, much to the delight of his wife, Sharon Nelson Rahn, each week he makes a dish for the Legion Club. Another first-year student featured in that issue of the Weekly was Ulla-Brit Bergman, Mellerud, Sweden; does anyone still have contact with Ulla? On the last page was Judy Kaeding from Moorhead finishing her textbook shopping at the bookstore, arms loaded with about 20 books, sporting a beanie and cat-eye glasses. Judy Larsen retired from Silicon Valley and lives with her husband in Palo Alto, happily puttering in her garden and taking classes at Stanford. She takes a class each college term and chooses her classes in a variety of subject areas by opting for the most experienced professors, those who have taught the material before, know what may present problems for the students, and have adapted their presentations accordingly. This past June, Judy was at Gustavus for the Augustana Synod gathering, the church body that governed Gustavus for its first 100 years. Dan Johnson, now of that lovely art colony of Oaxaca, Mexico, attended the conference as well and led sessions on his book on the adventurous Richard Reusch, perhaps your religion professor at Gustavus. Joanna Carlson Swanson was a presenter at this event also; her subject was her father, Edgar Carlson ’30, beloved and respected president of Gustavus for 24 years. Her talk not only included the Gustavus years, but his early life and his continued work in higher education after his presidency. Nancy Johnsen Martin, Blaine, prepared a power point for Joanna using about 50 photos of the Carlson family. Also present at the Augustana conference were Linda Leonardson Hallman, Minneapolis; Karna Peterson, Backus, and Helen Ihrig, newly moved to St. Peter. In addition to her research project on her father, Joanna Carlson Swanson writes about her musical pursuits: “I study piano with Gustavus piano professor Dr. Esther Wang. Last winter, my brother, Dave Carlson ’60, and I were part of a piano colloquium at the home of Presi-
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dent Jack Ohle on the Gustavus campus. I played Bach’s English Suite #3, a set of six dances. Dave played Intermezzo Opus 118, 1-6 by Brahms. Dr. Wang introduced our selections and each of us performed for about twenty-five minutes. In attendance were college piano students, active and retired music faculty, and other guests. Peter and Elizabeth Johnson Ekholm were also there to cheer me on.” Ruby Monson Englund, Seattle, WA, visited friends in Minnesota this summer, including Susan Kerner Oberg and several of her fellow nursing students. Check our Gustavus webpage for a picture of the nurses and of Ruby in her Gustavus nursing uniform holding an example of her interesting collection of medical equipment. Marcia Johnson Lindseth, retired school principal, and her husband, Marv, Prescott, WI, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 10, 2012. Three of the four Gusties in the wedding party were able to take part in the Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving, Kay Johnson Shager ’65, Hudson, WI; Geri Lu Bakken Ramsfield, Fayetteville, AR, and Carol Woods Blaeser, Eagan. Patty Messman Scotson ’65, Great Falls, MT, was unable to attend. A total of eleven Gustie friends were there to prove that Gustie ties last at least 50 years! n Communication Co-chairs: Linda Leonardson Hallman & Sharon Peterson Robinson (1964classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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Janet Williams Baron, Colorado Springs, CO, and husband, Greg, were traveling in Europe when they heard that wildfires had broken out in Colorado Springs. They knew it was near their home and determined they needed to end their trip. They enlisted family and friends to immediately get items out of their home. They arrived home just as the mandatory evacuation was announced. Fortunately, their neighborhood and home were spared, but Jan reports it was a scary time. She also reports that they now have a lockbox because they learned that that type of fire burns so hot that fireproof home safes do not survive. Jan is retired and enjoys gardening, golf, and granddaughter, Lily. Greg continues work part-time as an ophthalmologist and in his free time is building an airplane to replace his aging plane. They have three adult sons. Marcia Sylte Belisle, Burnsville, retired two years ago after spending about 40 years as
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an RN at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center/Federal Service. She continues her involvement with Toastmasters and is serving as club president this year. Husband Gary is also retired and they enjoy travel, reading, volunteer work, and trying new things. The activities and happenings of their four adult children (two girls and two boys) and three toddler granddaughters keep them busy. DeEtte Tollefson Hall, Manchester, ME, retired from the health department six years ago and is enjoying life. She and her husband, along with friends, spend two months a year camping with their trailers in various states. They have two sons and three grandsons. Carl Lund, Wauwatosa, WI, is a retired Lutheran pastor. He participated in the memorial service in Christ Chapel remembering our 28 deceased classmates during our 45th anniversary reunion. Jeanne Mingus Tolzmann, Elgin, IL, went to Girl Scout Day Camp this summer as song leader for the camp. She had a great time! She has recently become co-director of Kids Hope for her church, mentoring at-risk children in a partner school. The Class of ’67 now only needs two more officers to have a full slate and a full stick figure in the class officer graph. Steve Emerson is president, Jeanne Mingus Tolzman is vice president/reunion chair and I, Marcia Sylte Belisle, volunteered to be communication chair. All we need now is an annual fund chair and recruitment chair. So think about it. n Communication Chair: Marcia Sylte Belisle (1967classofficers@gustavus.edu) Ardena Flippin has “unretired” and is now director of the Physician Assistant Program at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County/ Malcolm X College. Lois Flesner Goetz, Hot Springs, AR, is helping her husband, Art, celebrate 50 years of ELCA ministry by continuing to play the piano and organ at church. Peter Millon retired last year, got bored, moved to Park City, UT, and is back in the ski world working four and skiing three days each week. His summers are spent golfing with his son, with target practice and fishing to round out his offseason. Maureen Olsen Singleton and husband Keith, Fond du Lac, WI, keep busy with their businesses and online stores. Maureen works at Sears, is active with the local artists’ association, serves as a courtappointed advocate for children in need of protection, and finds time for their five grandchildren. Judy Opheim Schwakopf, Overland Park, KS, is working toward her goal of 25 years at Carondelet Health as an organizational development director. D. Scott Peterson is still into wealth management in Reno/Sparks, NV. He does spend half the year at Leech Lake in Walker.
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GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Jack Niemi, Rossmoor/Walnut Creek, CA, has “failed to retire three times” and is now at Hope Lutheran. Steve Streed is chaplain at Eventide Homes in Minnesota and North Dakota and lives in Fargo. His doctorate is in aging and spirituality. Phyllis Anderson Ballata retired from Century College, White Bear Lake, after 31 years as an English professor. She was named by the MNSCU Board of Trustees for the Award of Excellence in Teaching as Educator of the Year 2012. Congrats, and what a finale to your career! She still runs The Nest, a green store that focuses on fair trade, local community, and environmental justice in White Bear Lake, directs the senior choir at church, is writing a three-year Sunday School curriculum, and enjoys having her kids and six grandkids nearby. Dale Christoffer, Greenville, MI, is a retired retail manager whose second career is working with autistic kids. He took a three week “safari” to Germany with his son this summer, stayed in hostels, and found the home of his great-greatgreat-grandfather, which is still in good condition. Dick Helvig and Sherry split their time between Grand Rapids and Borrego Springs, CA. In California they enjoy hiking, biking, and Jeeping in the desert. Rick and Benay Borene ’67 Jaeger both retired from Montevideo Public Schools. Summers are spent at Lake Amelia near Glenwood and winters at their home in Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ. Greg Linnell has retired from the banking and mortgage industry citing age and government regulations as reasons. He now golfs five days a week in Corsicana, TX, when he is not off to his home (Chateau Greg) in Tempe, AZ, or visiting his three children and grandkids. Al ’66 and Ingrid Wilson Molde have moved from St. Peter to Clitherall Lake, south of Battle Lake, and are relaxing nicely. Larry Ortloff, Alexandria, retired from Thrivent and now is a volunteer fundraiser, sings, plays the trumpet in a small orchestra, and hunts with his dog. Mary Lock Palm and husband Paul ’67, of Springfield, VA, retired happily two years ago. She admits that she does still work a weekend a month as a nurse practitioner/neurology consultant. They have traveled to Italy, hiked the Swiss Alps, visited New Zealand, and hiked Rocky Mountain National Park. Their grandsons live in Virginia too, so they play weekly and have vacationed at the beach with them. Barb Howe Rosen, Medina, OH, is retired from teaching French. She sings in the church choir, golfs, skis, travels, and enjoys her four grandkids. Judge Steve Ruble, Princeton, retired last year after 25 years on the bench. He was appointed by Governor Rudy Perpich in 1986 and won re-election until retirement. He and Patricia (Wallace) have three grown children.
s Gustie winds off Cape Cod Gustavus friends gathered in Hyannis, MA, last September for a sailing adventure. Pictured from left are Rick Hokanson ’65, Sue Bolmgren Anderson ’64, Sonja Alvine Hirsch ’59, Tom Hirsch ’64, Gary Kenning ’64, Al Henderson ’63, and Linda Leonardson Hallman ’64.
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Jim and Diane Schoenrock have left California and are traveling before they move to Woodburn, OR. Jim was senior pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran in North Hollywood. Dick and Winnie Snyder Severson, Madison, WI, retired four years ago and are loving it. Whether headed to London, Florida, or wherever, they stop and visit New York to see son Sten ’95 and family. They say if you’re in Madison, look them up. Don and Connie Waterbury now spend winters in Vero Beach, FL and summers in Lake Geneva, WI. Judy Draxton Ellis and husband Mike live in Burley, OR, and cannot believe they have an 18-yearold grandson, among others. Barb Veker Elnes, Edina, spends time at the lake with her husband, Rick, who retired five years ago. She still subs in the Hopkins and Edina school systems, spends time with two granddaughters, is active in Gustavus Library Associates, and enjoys her parents, who are now 92. She thanks Gustavus for her opportunities to make a difference.
Pam Richardson Allen and her husband, Mike, have returned to Stockton, CA, after four years in Tucson. They are closer to family again and Pam substitutes “when her schedule allows it.” Sandy Silrum Eberhardt retired after 42 years of nursing. She and her husband, Hal, live in the suburbs of Houston, TX, near the grandchildren, but do escape the heat by spending time in Minnesota with friends in summer. Mark and Mary Youngstrom, Vadnais Heights, spend lots of time in Des Moines, IA, to watch their two grandsons (4 and 7) play hockey. They do lots of volunteer work at their church and Mark does a little part-time student teacher supervision at the University of St. Thomas. Maryann Pommeranz Kaul retired from nursing but still does charitable clinic work. She misses the Minneapolis bridge group but keeps busy with original stitchery and card making. n Communication Chair: Paula Navarro (1968classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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Freshmen 45 years ago! Mark Anderson, Apple Valley, is an attorney at Jacobson, Buffalo, Magnuson, Anderson and Hogan. Mark Bernhardson, Bloomington, is chair of the Gustavus Board of Trustees and city manager of Bloomington. Carol Hamrum Rutz, Northfield, directs Carleton College’s writing program and has worked with the Gustavus English department on assessment of its writing curriculum. Joel “Butch” Henderson and wife, Jane, moved from Green Valley, AZ, to Venice, FL. Jim Rusch, Cleveland, retired from teaching and spends much time traveling with his son, Evan. Jim and Kathy often visit their daughter, Kyra, in Naples, FL. Marjorie Aasness Schaffer, Eden Prairie, writes, “I presented two oral presentations at the Sigma Theta Tau Research Congress in Brisbane, Australia, this past July and then vacationed with husband Eric in Queensland, Australia. We sailed, snorkeled, kayaked, and canoed and had only one day of rain.” Gail Stewart, Minneapolis, just published her 256th book of nonfiction for teens and young adults with Reference Point Press. The book is titled Sports Medical Research. Special greetings to the Class of 1971 from Nancy Sandeen Tarbox from Edina. n Class President: Bruce Johnson (1971classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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Susan Swanson Kimitch, Eden Prairie, retired after 30 years as an Eden Prairie elementary teacher and adjunct professor for Minnesota State University, Mankato. She recently traveled to Sweden with husband Mike to find her Swedish roots. At her grandmother’s home church in Ljuder, Sweden, there was a copy of the Gustavus Quarterly from ’79, marking a campus visit by the King of Sweden. H. Marie “Honey” Harkenrider, Gaithersburg, MD, enjoys sailing/racing on the Chesapeake Bay almost year round, and works for FEMA. In addition, she is still a Vikings fan at heart, but she is also excited about quarterback RGIII and the
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s Gustavus Summer Institute of Nursing The Gustavus Adolphus College Summer Institute of Nursing held on campus last summer provided high school students the opportunity to explore the profession of nursing as well as other health care careers. The Institute exposed students to the variety of career opportunities available within nursing, including hospital and community-based nursing, rural health care, and leadership opportunities in nursing. The staff included, front row, from left – Jennifer Roble Lammert ’86, Barb Mattson Zust ’76, Margaret Ista Swanson ’71, Diana Neal, Minnesota Intercollegiate Nursing Consortium director; back row – Kari Siewert Evans ’79, Genella Mussell ’73, Jeanne Karp Oelfke ’80, and Nicole Misewich Brown ’93.
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GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Redskins. Jeff Pinkham, Dublin, OH, for some reason continues to be a Packers fan. He recently biked one mile for every revolution the sun has gone around the earth since he was born. Jeff joined more than 6,200 cyclists in the annual Pelotonia Ride to End Cancer in Columbus, Ohio. Jeff was riding for fellow classmate Bob Hibbard, and raised $4000 which will go toward research at The James Cancer Treatment Center at OSU. Rob and Deb Weishair ’75 Rischmiller, Brooklyn Park, enjoy time with their three grandchildren and several cruises. They will be taking a two-week cruise this winter to the southern and eastern Caribbean. Deb continues to work part-time at Maple Grove Hospital. Bob “Stick” Peterson and his wife, Cindy, took a fabulous trip to Europe and the French Caribbean celebrating Stick’s 60th birthday and their wedding anniversary. They started with a cruise beginning in Monaco and finishing in Barcelona, Spain. They then rented a house in St. Maarten and were joined by family and friends. They finished the trip with a brief stay in St. Barts (very yummy). This fall they hosted two alumni events in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, joined by Tom Young ’88 and Jacque Brunsberg ’81 from Gustavus. There was a good turnout for the sprinkling of Gusties in Oklahoma. n Communication Co-chairs: Rita Ferguson Maehling & Chris Mathieu (1974classofficers@gustavus.edu) Chris Anderson, Shoreview, is a family practice doctor and part-time music teacher. Randy Erdahl, Chaska, recently marked the ten-year anniversary of Eden Prairie-based Clario Analytics, a marketing analytics firm he co-founded. His wife, Karen, is a parent educator in the Shakopee school district. Son Matthew ’14 attends Gustavus. Kathy Fitzsimmons, Greenville, SC, teaches nursing at the University of South Carolina-Upstate, and traveled to Vietnam to teach graduate nurses at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City. Jan Herbert, Park Rapids, is a retired teacher and now runs her business, “Naturally Unique – Lake Superior Rock Creations.” Olav Johnson, New Brighton, PA, works for St. Moritz Private Security. Betsy Bloomquist Lundgren, Mendota Heights, is the staff development coordinator for the State of Minnesota housed at Anoka Regional Treatment Center. William and Debra Knudson ’76 Lundbohm live in Baxter. “Orv” is president/CEO of William J. Lundbohm Financial Services, Inc. Debra continues to work with the three golf shops at Madden’s Resort. Julie Ann Magnuson, Dunedin, FL, operates her hair studio. Deborah Hanson McMurray, Dallas,
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Twin Cities and St. Peter Gustie Breakfasts Join other Gusties for a morning cup of coffee and breakfast while getting an update on Gustavus—a great way to meet and network with Gusties in the Twin Cities and St. Peter. The groups meet on the second Wednesday of each month on campus and the third Wednesday in the Twin Cities. The Twin Cities Breakfasts have a new location at the American Swedish Institute and will start at 7:30 a.m.
Twin Cities Gustie Breakfasts
St. Peter area Gustie Breakfasts
American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN
C. Charles Jackson Campus St. Peter Banquet Room Gustavus Adolphus College Campus
Third Wednesday of each month
7:30 a.m. breakfast, 8 a.m. program $10 per person Call Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437
Second Wednesday of each month
7:30 a.m. breakfast, 8 a.m. program $8 per person; $15 per couple Call Institutional Advancement at 507-933-7512
scheduled speakers
scheduled speakers
December 19, 2012 Terry Morrow, Ph.D., professor of communication studies; District 23A representative, House of Representatives, discussing the Minnesota Vikings stadium
December 12, 2012 Terry Morrow, Ph.D., professor of communication studies; District 23A representative, House of Representative, discussing the Minnesota Vikings stadium
January 16, 2013 Kathy Lund Dean, Ph.D., Board of Trustees Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Ethics
January 9, 2013 Kathy Lund Dean, Ph.D., Board of Trustees Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Ethics
February 20, 2013 Philip Brunelle, D.Mus. (honoris causa, from Gustavus in 1993) artistic director, VocalEssence
February 13, 2013 Philip Brunelle, D.Mus. (honoris causa, from Gustavus in 1993) artistic director, VocalEssence
March 20, 2013 Scott Bur, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry
March 13, 2013 Scott Bur, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry
April 17, 2013 Scott Moe ’95, head men’s and women’s golf coach
April 10, 2013 Scott Moe ’95, head men’s and women’s golf coach
May 15, 2013 Tim Kennedy ’82, vice president for marketing and communication
May 8, 2013 Tim Kennedy ’82, vice president for marketing and communication
Speakers’ schedules may change, so please see gustavus.edu/alumni for current information.
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TX, is the CEO and strategy architect of the marketing strategy and technology company she founded. Melody Pauling, South Minneapolis, is the executive secretary in the Department of German, Scandinavian, and Dutch at the University of Minnesota. Jack Rendulich, Duluth, retired from City of Duluth Fire Department after serving 26 years as a firefighter. He plans to concentrate on his photography business and spend more time fishing and hunting. Candy Boenigk Rendulich, is working at Duluth East High School as the career center coordinator, and doing the books for Jack Rendulich Photography. Philip Richardson, Chicago, IL, is president of Aspen Venture Group, Inc., a real estate development and investment company. He recently completed his 32nd marathon. Lynn Kopesky Schurrer, Stillwater, is involved in restorative justice with community circles of Washington County. She is also an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Kendra Froland Sharkey, Sun City West, AZ, and Duluth, is a part-time nurse practitioner in internal medicine for Essentia Health when living in Duluth. In her spare time, Kendra makes quilts for hospices, veterans, and the needy. William Skoog, Memphis, TN, is chair of music, director of choral activities, and full professor at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. He conducts the Rhodes Singers, Rhodes Men’s Chorus, and the Master Singers, who perform with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Deb Wilmot, Webster, has retired from teaching in the Inver Grove Heights School District and is now enjoying her freedom. n Annual Fund Chair: Phil Richardson (1975classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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Si Matthies and his wife, Katie, are living in Jackson Hole, WY. Si works in the wealth management/private bank for Wells Fargo. They dropped their youngest off at Willamette University this fall. Greetings to everyone from Si, as he wasn’t able to make the reunion. n C lass President: Dave “Ole” Olson (1977classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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After excitedly opening several recent Gustavus Quarterlies and seeing no updates listed under our wonderful Class of 1978, I decided that my time had come to take charge of communication. As many of you who know me or may remember, I have never been at a loss for words! I will try my best to motivate you to share important life events, promotions
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and retirements, graduations and grandchildren as well as deaths in your families, exciting trips, volunteer experiences, and whatever else you have on your mind as it relates to our class. We have a lot of catching up to do. Nancy Erickson Withers, Eden Prairie, celebrated the graduations of both her daughters this spring. Lauren (22) graduated from the University of Minnesota and Julia (19) graduated from Edina High School. She is attending the University of Denver this fall. My husband, Rob ’79, is a first vice president with Merrill Lynch, Minneapolis. Beth Lundquist Jones, Owatonna, won the Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest this past Christmas with her Swedish cookies. She joined the board of the American Swedish Institute and helped plan the King and Queen of Sweden’s visit this past October. Pat Johnson Blacker, Chisholm, started a new company called Rural Management group. Marcia Kallgren Sailor, Wayland, MA, is employed by the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Heather Fraser Renner, Shoreview, is district field director of government affairs for the ELCA. Julie Elmen lives in St. Louis, MO, with her husband, Ken Gruys ’79, who is a senior scientist at Monsanto. Lisa De Young Jastram, Sugarland, TX, shares that a group of Gustavus concert choir altos from our class gathered in the Twin Cities this past year to reminisce and catch up. It was the first time they all were together since graduation! The Jastrams flew in from Texas and the Thomsens came in from Henderson, NV. The rest live in Minnesota. The group consisted of classmates Lisa De Young Jastram, Susan Wiebusch, Cathy Petrich Witter, Naomi Jordahl Thomsen, Andrea Pearson, and Mark Thomsen. David Jastrem and Leon Witter ’79 were also present. Joette Zesbaugh Gilbert, Edwards, CO, has started the Vail Valley Magazine. Lori Gudmundson, Bellingham, WA, and her husband, David Milton, have been cruising on the Atlantic! Carolyn Liner, San Marcos, TX, retired as director of human resources for the City of San Marcos. Daniel Little, Brookings, SD, is CEO of DairyNet, Inc., a veterinary consulting group specializing in sustainable livestock systems and renewable energy. Dan and Patricia have five grandchildren. Currently we have several classmates with children currently attending Gustavus: Brenda Rogers Bohlig, Blake Bohlig ’15; LuAnn Sifford, Christopher Bram ’15; Barbara Miss Diederichs, Kathryn Diederichs ’15; Steve and Kathy Berg Dittes, Kayleigh Dittes ’13; Emily Nyblad Dumais, Kelly Dumais ’14; Cory J. Husu, Jonathon Husu ’14; Meng Fong Lim, David Lim ’15; Jane Gosselin Phillips, Annie Phillips ’14; Joel Quie, Stephan Quie ’16; Tania Haber,
Sophia Wertz ’15; and Bob Wiesner, Adam Wiesner ’13. Well, that’s all for now. n Communication Chair: Nancy Erickson Withers (1978classofficers@gustavus. edu)
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Denise Schmitz Anderson accepted a call as pastor with Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, IA. Her husband, Kevin ’81, serves as registrar and assistant to the academic dean for Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA. Scott B. Swanson, Waco, TX, owns a financial marketing company, Capital Keystone Group. He and his wife, Susan Summerfield Swanson ’82, have two daughters. Mike Sperl is a partner in Direct Export, an artificial floral company in Dallas, TX. He and his wife, Kathy, have two adult children. Tim Sorenson, Sioux Falls, SD, took a ride in an F18 Super Hornet when the Navy Blue Angels performed in Sioux Falls last July. Sorenson was nominated and selected for the ride because he has exposed his students at Augustana College to jobs in the military. n Class officers needed; send class news to 1980classofficers@gustavus.edu.
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Barbara Nelson Hutson, Robbinsdale, accepted a position in advancement services management at William Mitchell College of Law. Marta Simon Knick, Shakopee, is teaching fourth grade at Sun Path Elementary School. Tom Skold, Wabasha, is the new executive chef at The Hotel Winnesheik, Decorah, IA. Lisa Mundstock Mansell, Lino Lakes, is a kindergarten teacher in the Forest Lake School District. Sandy Samuelson Thompson, Tucson, AZ, is the lead school psychologist in the Vail School District. She also does some educational consulting. Julie Videen Finch, St. Paul, continues in her solo law practice, which focuses on business issues, trademarks, copyrights, and social media. Kevin Anderson, Dubuque, IA, serves as registrar and assistant to the academic dean for Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA. His wife, Denise Schmitz Anderson ’80, recently accepted a call as pastor with Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, IA. Julie Morton Vizanko, Duluth, is working at Park State Bank. n Communication Co-chairs: Lori Rutter Anderson & Linda Norman Reding (1981classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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Three Gustie generations converged on campus in June 2012. The Reverend George A. Olson ’51 was on campus for the Augustana Heritage event and Jim Olson ’84, Shoreview, was on campus to help his daughter Rachel ’16 register for classes, as she is a freshman this fall at Gustavus. We need more news! n C lass Co-president & Communication Chair: Carole Arwidson (1984classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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Scott Wright, Apple Valley, was inducted into the Horace Mann Insurance Company Hall of Fame in June 2012 at its national sales conference in Paris, France. He was accompanied by his family, daughters Chloe and Caitlin, and his wife, Cara Price Wright ’90. Elizabeth “Isabel” Rogan, Omaha, NE, was promoted to manager, integration services with ATI Nursing Education. She collaborates with nurse educators throughout the country to integrate ATI’s rich and robust nursing education products and resources into their pre-licensure nursing programs. She is also in the dissertation phase of a doctorate in
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Will Amery, Fitchburg, WI, is an attorney. Heather Duggan Anderson, Canby, OR, is an independent artist at Adi Shakti Studio, a small clay studio where she teaches classes to adults and children, and creates her own work. She recently finished an artist residency at Knight Elementary School. Jill Buhse Anderson, Minneapolis, is vice president of sales at Lions Gate Films and completed her first three triathlons in the summer of 2011. Ericka Busby Atkinson, Rosemount, is
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s Celebrate 50th birthdays Class of 1983 women celebrating their 50th birthdays in Santa Barbara, CA, are pictured at the Santa Barbara Mission. From left are Chanda Smith Lyons, Mona Carlson Salzar, Barbara Lundstrom Perkins, Beth Swanson Pursley, Laurie Iverson Hassenstab, Susan Scherb Path, Mary Dronen Meyer, Kathy Whitney Virnig, and Terri DiGuisti Henneman. s
Many of you probably read in the Fall 2012 Quarterly of the death of our classmate, Joel Koch. Joel died suddenly on April 17, 2012. He is survived by his sons, Alex and Charlie; his mom, Darlene; his brother, Paul ’87; and his sister, Jane. Alex and Charlie’s mother is classmate Laurie Kellogg Solari. The notes of condolence left on the Star Tribune site for his family made it clear that Joel was a devoted father and beloved coach. He was an active member of his community and schools in St. Louis Park. You may also have read of the death of John Kroschel ’86 on May 17, 2012, in the Quarterly. Chris Barrett Kroschel, our classmate, and John celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in March 2012. John was the senior pastor at Atonement Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, prior to his cancer diagnosis. He had also served parishes and as an assistant to the Bishop in the Western New York Synod of the ELCA. In addition to Chris, he is survived by his son, Nathan ’16, and his daughter, Sari. Please keep Joel’s boys and his family and Chris and her children in your thoughts and prayers. Do you know how easy it is to share news with Gustavus? You can send news that will come to me and to the Alumni Office by e-mailing 1985classofficers@ gustavus.edu. A couple of clicks is all it takes. I have just a couple of items to share: Becky Halvorson Sonmor, Dalton, has completed her fifth season as the music director for the summer musical in Fergus Falls. Scott Croonquist, New Hope, is the executive director of the Association of Metro School Districts. Our class is in need of class officers! Currently, the following positions are open: class president, annual fund chair, reunion chair, and recruitment chair. If you get a call from Randall Stuckey ’83 in the Alumni Office or from me, please pick up and visit about how one of these positions might fit for you. You don’t have to wait for a call, however. n C ommunication Chair: Susan Johnson Chwalek (1985classofficers@gustavus. edu)
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After careers in interactive media, directing an independent movie released by Warner Brothers, and teaching acting to United States and Canadian undercover agents in spy school, Dean Hyers ’88 and Pete Machalek ’89 have produced the book Winning Presence for Business Presenters. The book takes readers from stage fright to stage presence when speaking, leading, and selling. The book was released in print and electronically on November 1. Learn more at www.sagepresence.com.
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a pharmacy student at the University of Minnesota. Brian Beckstrom, Waverly, IA, is the campus pastor at Wartburg College. Kari Binning, Minneapolis, is marketing and media manager at Mississippi Market Natural Foods Coop. Grant Boulanger, St. Paul, is an educator in ISD #622. Julie Peplinski Bowles, Prior Lake, is a business system consultant at Wells Fargo Bank. Tara Pals Cadenhead, Lake Elmo, is now a communication lead for enterprise talent management system at Target Corporation. Erica Ciesielski Chaikin, Cypress, TX, is currently an instructor and student in the master of fine arts program in graphic communication at the University of Houston. Matt Cords, Shakopee, is the director of sales for the Minnesota Wild hockey team. Jennifer Johnson Cords, Shakopee, is a certified financial planner for Stonebridge Edina of Thrivent Financial. Jennifer Mull Daskal, Genoa, IL, is a graduate student at Northern Illinois University. Jason Durheim, Hutchinson, is a technology integration specialist at Hutchinson Public Schools. Carrie Swanson Enstad, Crystal, is a director of choral music at The Blake School. Angela Bauer Erickson, Hastings, is a kindergarten teacher at Hastings ISD #200. Lars Ericson, Morgantown, WV, is a director of advanced technologies at Man Tech International. Katy Ewalt, San Diego, CA, is an owner/director of PAARTS Wellness Studio. Jen Gallus, Minneapolis, graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine May 2012. She is currently an associate veterinarian at VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital. Michael Gooderum,
Anchorage, AK, moved to Alaska in 2002 and has managed programs for people who are disabled. He and his wife, Dana, comanage a residential program in Anchorage. Lana Bauer Hanson, Belle Plaine, is a special education teacher in Montgomery/ Lonsdale ISD #394. Toby Hatlevig, Mazeppa, is a national advertising representative at Exhibitor Media Group in Rochester. Adam Holmes, Long Lake, is a general manager at All Paper Recycling. Melissa Stirn Johnson, Roseville, is a non-partisan fiscal analyst at the Minnesota House of Representatives. Rachel Buboltz Kehagias, Chanhassen, is a Spanish immersion teacher in the Minnetonka ISD 276. Heidi Rietz Kimmel, Lakeville, is a physician assistant in family medicine working at Edina Sports, Health, and Wellness in Edina, MN. She has been there for almost eight years now. She also has moonlighted in the Fairview urgent cares for the past 11 years. Shawn Kirsch, Cottage Grove, is a technical manager at 3M. John Kvamme, Minneapolis, is vice president and trust officer at Associated Wealth Management. Angela Peck Lacis, Centerville, is a corporate controller at Medtox Laboratories. Amy Herbert Leval is an epidemiologist for the city of Stockholm, Sweden. She defended her doctoral thesis (in medical science, with focus in infectious disease epidemiology) in November at Karolinska Institutet. Jason McDonald, Shakopee, is an EBD program support assistant at Shakopee Public Schools. Tami McQuoid, Redding, CA, works as a labor and delivery RN at
Class Endowed Scholarships Gustavus alumni hold a long tradition of supporting current students with financial assistance. To date, 32 Gustavus classes have established class endowed scholarships that will provide scholarship assistance for current and future Gustavus students. An endowed class scholarship is a great gift an entire class can stand behind and support. The following classes have established class endowed scholarships, and gifts can be made to the scholarships at any time by noting your class endowment in the memo line or with an online gift. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 800-726-6192 for more information on how to establish a class endowed scholarship. Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class
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Mercy Medical Center. Joy Olson-McVay, West Melbourne, FL, is a property manager at Lightle Beckner Robison, Inc. Rob Maas, Plymouth, is an English teacher at Armstrong Senior High School. Amy Swenson Magnusson, Stillwater, owns Sunflower Stunga retreat. Alissa Midthune Maloney, St. Charles, is an owner and instructor at St. Charles Athletic Club and Studio A. Alicia Johnson Manley, Maple Grove, is a senior project manager at Convey in Minnetonka. Michelle Langner, Minneapolis, performed as Nadine DuBois in Nadine DuBois and the Showboat Follies, a modern version of the Ziegfeld Follies. Chandra Wobschall, Victoria, is a senior operations business analyst at Fairbault Foods. Luca Nickerson, Sheridan, WY, is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Rachel Michael Nilsson, Minneapolis, is employed at Ingersoll Rand-Trane. Brad Nuss, Zumbro Falls, is vice president and CFO of Nuss Truck and Equipment. Molly Haigh Nystuen, Minneapolis, is an IS sourcing manager at General Mills in Minneapolis. Josh Peterson is a senior Web director at Best Buy Company. Michael Reed, Rogers, is a sergeant in the Plymouth Police Department. Stacy Dunekacke Retka, Rosemount, is vice president of US Bank. Christopher Roberts is a programmer at CTG, Inc. Daphne Gries Roberts, Dodge Center, is a substitute teacher in the Triton School District. Anne Schauer Rood, Rush City, is a reading/ math specialist at Braham ISD #314. Anna Lenz Sammelson, Muncie, IN, is a stay-athome mom to two boys, ages six and nine. She also serves as president of the Ball State University Women’s Club for 2012–13. Deborah Theis Scherber, Buffalo,
GUSTAVUS ALUMNI is a kindergarten teacher in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools. Melanie Jacobs Schmidt, Fairbault, is a special education coordinator at Three Rivers Head Start. Kari Moody Shumaker, Paynesville, is a piano teacher. Shannon Siefken, Woodbury, is an applications engineer at 3M. Angie Stene, Washington, DC, is a consultant at ABT Associates, Inc. Marsha Pinney Sullivan, Le Sueur, is a registered nurse in the Mayo Clinic Health System. Peter Taurinskas, Mendota Heights, is a financial adviser at Taurinskas Financial Group. Angela Sands Thieringer, Eden Prairie, is stay-at-home mom of Heidi and Sophia. Danette Schultz Tolan, Spirit Lake, IA, is a residential specialist at Hope Haven in Spencer, IA. Stef Tucker, Fridley, is a director at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Minneapolis. Heather Vinar Ordal, Faribault, is a sales associate at Cable Connection and Supply in Faribault. Patrick Wilson, San Francisco, CA, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to China in sculpture, the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced recently. Patrick is one of about 1,700 U.S. citizens who will travel abroad for the 2012–13 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. He will be working on a sculpture and photography project in Chongqing, China. Yukendra Wynn, Columbia, MO, is a VA certifying official at Columbia College. n Communication Co-chairs: Kari Binning & Martha Malinski (1997classofficers@ gustavus.edu)
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Christina Diller, Anchorage, AK, is a pediatrician at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, AK, with the U.S. Air Force. Josh Carter, Apple Valley, is the manager of branding and sports PR at Target. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our ten-year reunion on Oct. 4–6, 2013. More information will be forthcoming. n Communication Chair: Carmen Mayo Carter (2003classofficers@gustavus.edu)
00 2000classofficers@gustavus.edu. Amy Berger, St. Paul, is attending the College of St. Scholastica to obtain her MBA. Guy E. Mattson, St. Paul, is an associate attorney at TSR Injury Law in Bloomington. Nicole Kingston, Santa Clarita, CA is the director of operations and lead events manager at the historic Vibiana, an events venue in downtown Los Angeles. Chris Ryan, West Sacramento, CA, published a short eBook on financial and other potential adverse affects of television on one’s life. Christian White, Northfield, is a captain with Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation. n Class President & Communication Chair: Hal DeLaRosby (2001classofficers@ gustavus.edu)
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Sheila McNellis Asato ’82 and Kari Anderson Miyano ’86 had a fun meeting of happenstance when Asato visited Osaka, Japan, in September. Fifteen years earlier they’d met in Fukuoka, Japan, at a convention for the Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese. During a conversation they realized that not only were they both Gusties, but they both had also experienced an exchange year at Kansai Gaidai and both had married Japanese men. The joy of meeting a Gustie in a foreign land is clear by the smiles on their faces.
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In late September, Pam Skaar Meier, mother of first-year student Rachel Meier ’16, Chaska, MN, contacted the Office of Alumni Relations to announce that she was bringing Norma Noren Kirby ’43, age 92, to the campus for the visit of Their Royal Majesties King Carl XVI and Queen Silvia of Sweden on October 5. When she arrived the Alumni Office staff made arrangements for her to view the royal procession and participate in some of the day’s activities, including lunch with Pam and Rachel. She was proud to wear a Gustavus button and lapel pin, pick up a Gustavus coffee mug in the Alumni Office, and receive a Gustavus sweatshirt from the Meiers. Norma is Rachel’s “Fairy Godmother” and “Fairy Grandmother,” according to Pam. Norma’s father came to Minnesota from Sweden in the 1920s and St. Peter became Norma’s home prior to enrolling at Gustavus. Unofficially, she and classmate Bernhard Erling ’43 may have been the most senior Gusties on campus during the royal visit.
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holm, Sweden, has been the digital editor at Fotografiska in Stockholm since February. This is the only museum in the world that shows only photography. Alissa DeHaan Wallace, Tucson, AZ, is a coordinator for the University of Arizona Ear Institute. Kristin Kachelmyer Krusemark, Mankato, is head girls’ basketball coach at Mankato West High School. Val Estrada, Katherine DeSantis ’10, Shana Clarke ’09, Jennifer Forrest ’10, and Cynthia Yang ’10 attended the Minnesota Association of Counselors of Color 20th Anniversary boat cruise celebration. Established in 1991, the MNACC is a noncompetitive post-secondary collaborative organization dedicated to improving access to higher education for Minnesota students of color. To reach its goal of placing more students of color into college, MnACC provides over $10,000 each year in scholarship awards as well as bringing over 60 colleges and universities together in the Twin Cities’ most diverse schools in the fall and spring for college fairs. n Communication Chair: Elizabeth Zappatillo Lewis (2005 classofficers@gustavus. edu)
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Chris Fogderud, Brainerd, finished his master’s program at the American Band College affiliated with Sam Houston State University (formerly administered by Southern Oregon University). He is the director of bands for Brainerd. Congrats, Chris! n Communication Chair: Ben Richter (2007classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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Hello Class of ’08! We have some updates about our fellow classmates—so let’s dig right in. New Gigs: Lisa Johnson Sansgaard, Minneapolis, changed positions and is the spine, brain, and stroke center nurse educator at Fairview Southdale Hospital. Cara Carlson, Milwaukee, WI, is a senior project manager in corporate communications at Quad/Graphics. Linnea Hatteberg and Addie Ryan work in the field of international development for DAI in Washington, DC. While they were both on assignments in South Africa, these colleagues traveled to Zambia to visit one of the natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls (see page 23 for photo). Ashley Houston, Boston, MA, is pursuing her M.A. in intercultural relations at Lesley University in Cambridge. She works for Showa Boston, a Japanese language and cultural institute, as well as Melibee Global Education Consulting and Lululemon Athletica. Nissa Hannemann
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Emily Kuenker, Wheat Ridge, CO, is a youth director at Glory of God Lutheran Church. Becky Dove, Swisher, IA, graduated from the University of Iowa in May with a master of public health degree. Katherine DeSantis, Val Estrada ’05, Shana Clarke ’09, Jennifer Forrest, and Cynthia Yang reunited at the Minnesota Association of Counselors of Color 20th Anniversary Boat Cruise Celebration. Peter Weeks and Isaac Weeks ’09 met at Osorezan on the Shimokita Peninsula in Japan. Peter is currently teaching English in Tawada-Shi, Japan.
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Isaac is a student at Medical College of Wisconsin. Chelsey Krusemark Crary, Minneapolis, is a language arts teacher at Hopkins West Junior High, in the Hopkins Public School District #270. Luke Paquin, Minneapolis, is a program coordinator at Kaleidoscope Place. Betsie Collins, Waseca, is a medical scribe at the Owatonna-Mayo Clinic Health System and applying to physician assistant school. Lexi Prahl finished her commitment with Teach for America in Pine Bluff, AR. She has moved to Minneapolis to obtain a master’s degree in urban and regional planning at the University of Minnesota. Kelsey Hausladen Michelson, West St. Paul, received her master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Minnesota. She is working at a pediatric clinic in Eagan. Morgan McDonald, Eagan, works in human resources for a health care company and is pursuing a master’s degree at the University of St. Thomas. Brittany Bohlig is in the physician assistant program at Des Moines University. Andrew Nelson, Phoenix, AZ, finished two years with Teach for America teaching sixth- to eighth-grade science in Phoenix. He is now doing education consulting at the Arizona Charter School Association. Kelly Nelson, Denver, CO, completed Teach for America and has decided to stay in the classroom and continue her work as a fifth-grade teacher for Denver Public Schools. She earned her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction through the University of Colorado at Denver. Amy Gosewisch, Hopkins, is teaching English to international students at ELS Language Center through the University of St. Thomas. When not in the classroom, she is working as an experience coordinator at LivingSocial Adventures. Erin Watt, Colorado Springs, CO, is completing her internship year as part of her graduate program with the University of South Dakota. Next May she will graduate with an educational specialist degree (Ed.S.) in school psychology. She looks forward to completing her degree and moving toward fulfilling her career aspirations! Natalie Brady, Chanhassen, started a position in July at Target Corporate. She is working as a sourcing specialist in the seasonals department. Robyn Henderson, St. Louis Park, teaches kindergarten at Nasha Shkola, a K-6 Russian charter school in Minnetonka. She teaches 26 little ones who come from Russian-speaking homes. Abbe Paulhe, St. Croix Falls, WI, is a social work student at the University of Minnesota. Lisa Gruenisen, St. Paul, graduated from Luther Seminary in St. Paul in May 2012 with a master of arts degree in systematic theology. She started a position as development editor for For-
tress Press in September 2012. n Communication Co-chair: Derek Holm (classofficers@gustavus.edu) Brian Wille, Mankato, is an assistant football coach at Gustavus. Katie Myers, Madison, WI, works at a group home for teenage girls with disabilities and part-time as a server in an upscale steakhouse. Katie also sings in the Madison Chamber Choir. Bergit Nerheim, Minnetrista, has accepted a marketing coordinator position at Life Science Alley in St. Louis Park. Keisha Bates is a research technician in Dr. Richard Hugani’s neuroscience research laboratory at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She lives in Baltimore, MD, just down the street from Allie Stehlin. Audrey Neal, Spooner, WI, works at the Time Out Family Abuse Shelter as the sexual assault advocate for Washburn County. Keith Linne, Minneapolis, is president of GSL Investments LLC. Lori Kay Thomas, Brooklyn, NY, is a New York City Teaching Fellow and an elementary school dance teacher at P17X in the Bronx. Lori is attending Pace University for her master’s in general and special education at the elementary school level. Lindsay Lelivelt, Minneapolis, is a marketing copywriter at Our World Shops, Inc., and an editorial intern at Paper Darts literary magazine. In May Maria Brown, Winstad, started working as a recruiter support specialist at The Rights Staff, LLC, Edina. Laura Russell, Hastings, started her second year as the children’s ministries coordinator at Atonement Church in Bloomington. Carl Stenoien, St. Paul, began his Ph.D. studies at the University of Minnesota in the ecology evolution and behavior program. Amanda Hochstatter is a New York Teaching Fellow and teaches physics/calculus at the High School of Language and Diplomacy in the heart of Manhattan. Tom Greiner, Colorado Springs, CO accepted a promotion and transfer for a sales position with his company. Chelsea Bayer, St Louis, MO, spent her summer performing clinical research in psychiatry and recently started her second year of medical school at Washington University. Denise Stein, Castle Rock, CO, is pursuing her M.F.A. in dance at Arizona State University and is teaching jazz and working as a theatre technician. This summer she spent five weeks in Vienna, Austria, for the ImPulsTanz dance festival. Meghan Stromme, Kasson, has been promoted to youth and family ministry and education assistant at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson and coaches dance. Andrew Bryz-Gornia, Blaine, finished teaching at Westwood Middle School in Spring Lake Park at the beginning of June, and teaches 10th-grade geometry at Min-
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nesota Transitions High School. Stephanie Hardel, Minneapolis, works at Abbott Northwestern Hospital as a cardiovascular monitoring technician. Heidi Wensink, Clarkston, MI, is an academic case manager of science at Ferndale Public Schools. Eric Lohman, Madison, WI, is a claims adjuster for Progressive Insurance. Kristin Kennedy, Coon Rapids, is working at HCMC in the surgical ICU. She hopes to attend anesthesia school in the future. Katie Lowery, Maplewood, is attending veterinary school at the University of Minnesota. Last summer she traveled to Yellowstone to explore and to Montana to celebrate her grandma’s 76th birthday. Mark Petersen,
master of music program in choral conducting at the University of Minnesota and is working toward his education license. Ana Norell, Rochester, is a clinical lab technologist at Mayo Clinic. Laura Jensen, Northfield, works for Rice County Public Health, as family child health and C&TC coordinator. For the past year three Gusties, Chris Duhaime ’12, specialist, Martin Barnard, expert, and Kristine Overson ’08, manager, have been working together at the Mall of America Apple Store. Becky Krocak is working toward her master’s degree in English at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, this fall. In July 2012 Leigh
alumni gatherings Teaching and learning has been a pillar at Gustavus Adolphus College for 150 years. Join us as we reminisce about favorite professors and mentors, share how these people have impacted our lives, and learn about current and future great teaching and learning at Gustavus. Check the list below to find an event near where you live. Time and location details will be forthcoming. For more information, visit gustavus.edu/ chapterevents. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Phoenix, AZ
Thursday, February 28, 2013 Seattle, WA
Thursday, January 31, 2013 Tucson, AZ
Saturday, March 2, 2013 San Francisco, CA
Sunday, February 3, 2013 Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, March 9, 2013 Madison, WI
Monday, February 4, 2013 Palm Springs, CA
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Denver, CO
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Tampa, FL
Thursday, March 14, 2013 Chicago, IL
Friday, February 15, 2013 Naples, FL
Thursday, April 4, 2013 Atlanta, GA
Minneapolis, finished an 11-month AmeriCorps assignment with Minnesota GreenCorps, a relatively new, environmentally focused AmeriCorps program for which he did energy conservation work with the City of Red Wing. He is the assistant cross country coach at Park Center Senior High School in Brooklyn Park and has been transitioning into a job at The Wedge Community Coop in Minneapolis working as the membership and marketing coordinator. Vinai Vang is a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Jamaica. He started his service in early March. Emily Wendorff, Prior Lake, is in her first semester in the master’s program in occupational therapy at the University of Minnesota. She also works at Sholom Home on their geriatric transitional care unit in the therapy department full time, which fills her already-busy schedule. Sam Grace, Minneapolis, is enrolled in the
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Ann Mason, Woodbury, began working as an administrative assistant at The Emily Program, an eating disorder treatment center, in St. Louis Park. Over Labor Day weekend, she traveled to Boston, MA, with fellow Gustie Lillia Benson to visit Haley Carpenter and tour the East Coast. Megan Myhre, Bloomington, is continuing work for Gustavus as alumni engagement coordinator and office coordinator at the American Swedish Institute. She is also a choral scholar at Peace Lutheran Church, and a wedding coordinator for St. Stephen Lutheran Church. Janey Helland, Moorhead, is working at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, as a nurse assistant and also is the graduate area director in the residential life department at Minnesota State University, Moorhead. She is taking classes in anticipation of physician assistant school. Janey had a little Gustavus
track and field reunion with the team this spring when they drove up to Moorhead for the MIAC championships at Concordia College. Katy Sandberg, Fridley, is a training coordinator at Trane-Ingersoll Rand in St. Paul. Shalanda Staten, Maple Grove, is a level 2 HVAC technician at Target in the Twin Cities. n Communication Chair: Haley Carpenter (2011classofficers@gustavus.edu) As the most recent graduating class from Gustavus, we all have experienced many changes over the last six months. In the last Quarterly over 100 of our classmates were highlighted with their future plans. Here are some more updates from our classmates: Drew Ajer is a co-teacher at Shalom High School in Milwaukee, WI. Alicia Alvarado, Forest Grove, OR, started optometry school at Pacific University this fall. Working with Lutheran Volunteer Corps, Brit Barkholtz, St. Paul, has joined the staff of ReconcilingWorks in St. Paul as RIC contact and program assistant. She writes, “ReconcilingWorks advocates for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Lutherans in all aspects of the life of their church and congregations. I recently accompanied the staff of ReconcilingWorks to Washington, DC, for their national assembly, where we attended over 105 meetings with congressional representatives and senators, including Minnesota Senator Al Franken.” Thomas Einberger, West St. Paul, is employed by Peer Engineering, Inc. as a field technician. He writes, “So far love my job and the people I work with. Come January I hope to get hired on full-time! Thanks again to Gustavus for helping me develop the skills I have today and utilize them in the real world!” Serena Elthon, Faribault, is the education/meeting coordinator for the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) in Rochester. Alyssa Graham, Lockport, IL, writes, “Toward the end of summer, I moved to Illinois and I am currently working for International Housewares Association as a trade show sales coordinator, preparing for the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show.” Emily Green, Minneapolis, is employed in the Residential Life Office at Gustavus as an interim area coordinator for Norelius and Prairie View. In September she started graduate school at the University of St. Thomas-Minneapolis Campus in leadership and student affairs. Meagan Houg, Plymouth, works for AdvantageHealth as a health and wellness specialist. Amy Hughes is a community development coordinator for the Southern Sudan Community Association in Omaha, NE. Aaron Lamberty started law school at Marquette University this past fall.
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When NASA successfully landed the space rover “Curiosity” on the planet Mars on August 6, it was also a feather in the cap for Heidi Kennedy Manning, a 1990 Gustavus graduate who is a professor of physics at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. Beginning in 2006, Manning helped to develop and test “Curiosity’s” Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument, which is designed to address the present and past habitability of Mars by exploring molecular and elemental chemistry relevant to life. Now that “Curiosity” has been successfully deployed on Mars’s surface, she is on sabbatical from her faculty position at Concordia so that she can travel to the Goddard Space Flight Center in Washington, D.C., for two weeks at a time every two months to work with other scientists analyzing the data that the SAM collects. Manning, who earned her Ph.D. in physics from the University of Minnesota in 1995, has been on the faculty at Concordia since 1997.
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Arlo Lien ’55 and Kathleen Runion, 5/11/12, Tucson, AZ. Karen Sundal ’75 and Ralph Bartz, 9/14/12, Austin, MN. Morgan Schleif ’78 and Shannon Schleif, 8/18/12, Osseo, MN. Julia Morton ’81 and Paul Vizanko, 9/26/11, Duluth, MN.
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Steven Manley, Apple Valley, is senior human resource operation center resource representative (SHROCRR) for Target in Brooklyn Park. Hadley Moreau, St. Paul, is working on her M.Ed. in elementary education. Ashley Neaton, Watertown, is a sixthgrade math and social studies teacher at Watertown-Mayer Middle School. She is also coaching C-squad volleyball and basketball. Emma Nelson, Maple Grove, is working at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory as a facilities attendant and is assistant coach for the SEMS swim club in Woodbury. She writes, “My brother, Jeffrey ’16, just started at Gustavus this fall and I’m looking forward to going back and visiting him and the swim team for meets.” Alyssa Ringdal, Crystal, started a new job as the inquiry specialist at Dayton Elementary School. She will be teaching science and social studies to K–3rd grade students. She writes, “I’m excited to put my training to use and start this new adventure.” Heidi Rossow, Goodyear, AZ, writes, “After graduating I accepted a third-grade teaching position in the Pendergast School District at Canyon Breeze Elementary School in Avondale, AZ. I have already been teaching for three weeks and am incorporating skills I learned through the wonderful education program to my 28 students.” Betsy Scherer, Minneapolis, is working as an associate accountant at CBRE in Bloomington. She is also living with fellow Gustie Christina Leaf in Uptown Minneapolis. Anna Swenson just moved to Denver, CO, for an accounting position with Cargill. She says, “My family moved me out, and we got the chance to visit the Denver Botanic Gardens, the United States Mint, Breckenridge, the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, and a few other places. We also got to see the Colorado Rockies beat the Dodgers.” Mike Tews, St. Louis Park, is employed at Brocade Communication Systems, Plymouth. Tom Ulsby, Omaha, NE, is employed at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church as the community outreach associate with three other Gusties. Sandie Walker, Omaha, NE, is attending Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions for physical therapy. n Communication Chair: Chris Duhaime (2012classofficers@gustavus.edu)
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2010 graduate Kaitie O’Bryan has been named a 2012 Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellow. The highly competitive and prestigious award will provide her with $175,000 in funding and considerable professional development opportunities over the course of the next five years. “While KSTF does provide substantial tuition support, what excites me the most about the benefits of this fellowship is the access to professional development and the community of like-minded fellows who see teaching as a profession that deserves just as much respect as being a doctor or a lawyer,” O’Bryan said. Since graduating from Gustavus with degrees in mathematics and studio art, O’Bryan has had a number of valuable and varied experiences in the professional world. She taught English in Hong Kong with Summerbridge, a non-profit organization that provides tuition-free English education to underprivileged students. Upon returning to the States from Hong Kong, she was an INROADS intern at UnitedHealthcare as a graphic designer where she designed, proofread, and created copy for health care communications. After her internship she worked as a business analyst for Target Headquarters where she ran the inventory side of the hand and body lotion and sunscreen businesses. With her first two years after college behind her, O’Bryan has come to the conclusion that her true calling lies in the field of math education. This summer she is going back to school at the University of Minnesota in their master of education/initial licensure program. “It took me awhile to understand that my vocation lies in math education,” O’Bryan admits, “but after considering that statement for a while, it seemed so obvious that math education was right for me.” After completing the master’s program at the University of Minnesota, O’Bryan, a Waukesha, Wis., native, plans to stay in the Midwest and teach in a diverse high school that serves a recent immigrant population. The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) was established by Janet H. and C. Harry Knowles in 1999 to increase the number of high quality high school science and mathematics teachers and ultimately, improve math and science education in the United States. The KSTF Teaching Fellowship, the Foundation’s signature program, awards exceptional young men and women a five-year, $175,000 early-career fellowship, empowering them to become master teachers and leaders in education. O’Bryan was one of 34 individuals selected for the fellowship this year, and one of 13 individuals selected in the area of mathematics.
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Christ Chapel Jubilee:
A gathering of those married in the chapel
To mark the jubilee celebration of Christ Chapel, completing its 50th year of service to the Gustavus Adolphus College community, Interim Senior Chaplain Rod Anderson invited all Gustie alumni and spouses who had been married in the chapel over the years to return for a special service and reception during the 2012 Homecoming Weekend. The 34 couples pictured on this page were able to be present. According to the Office of the Chaplains’ records, more than 600 weddings involving at least one Gustie have been performed in Christ Chapel since 1966 (records for the first four years have been lost). Chaplain Anderson was able to send personal invitations to a great number of the couples but then had to resort to open e-mail invitations when he learned that he’d reached only about three-quarters of them! Pictured above, front row from left: Chaplain Rod Anderson; Jane Norman Leitzman ’69 and David Leitzman ’69; Marsha Kinney Sullivan ’97 and James Sullivan; Sandy Schubbe Walsh ’95 and Larry Walsh; and Shane Barnes and Valerie Bertelsen Barnes ’92. Second row: Dion Quiram and Heather Krause Quiram ’94; Susan Solie Larson ’89 and David Larson ’89; Brian Lanners and Carly Toomey-Snowdon Lanners ’03; Shanna Dawson Hood ’08 and Drew Hood ’08; Jody Hovland and Jason Hovland ’99; and Dan Currell ’94 and Sara Tollefson Currell ’95. Back row: Christine Sizer Davis ’92 and Drew Davis ’92; Ruth Trimbo Heilman ’73 and Ross Heilman ’73; Amy Benson Heilman ’99 and Roy Heilman ’00; Erin Larson Heilman ’01 and Jacob Heilman ’02; Jennifer Boorman Scherrer ’02 and Robert Schurrer ’02; and Kayla Thorson Jones ’04 and Scott Jones ’04.
Front row: Chaplain Rod Anderson; John Anderson ’70 and Lee Blanc Anderson ’72; Jim Roberge ’90 and Lisa Roberge; Diana Jacobson Martens ’62 and Craig Martens ’62; and Amber Marten Bergeson and Kevin Bergeson ’02. Second Row: Jim Anderson ’60 and Diane Hammargren Anderson ’63; Jeff Cook and Leah Schultz Cook ’97; Gregg Duncan ’73 and Betsy LeeDuncan ’73; and Leah Whitworth Rich ’04 and Matthew Rich ’05. Third row: Mark Riggs ’87 and Jeanine Nelson Riggs ’87; Lee Fahrenz ’87 and Rebecca Anderson Fahrenz ’87; Cory Starkweather ’02 and Sarah Starkweather; Dawn Abraham Erickson ’82 and Jon Erickson ’82; Gregory Peterson and Ann Sponberg Peterson ’83; Beth Onkka Stuckey ’81 and Randall Stuckey ’83. Back row: Tom Lalim and Jane Patchin Lalim ’95; Adam Johnson ’01 and Nicole Barondeau Johnson ’02; Melinda Drysdale Lundberg ’76 and Mark Lundberg ’77; and Tanner Grimmius ’04 and Annie Potts Grimmius ’03.
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GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Jennifer Buzzelle ’89 and David Medernach, 7/20/12, St. Paul, MN. Linnea Carlson ’94 and Daniel Josephson, 7/28/12, Minneapolis, MN. Marc Colin ’96 and Amy Colin, 8/10/12, Bloomington, MN. Nicole Kromminga ’98 and Paul Hill, 9/3/12, Minneapolis, MN. Joy Reese ’02 and Joshua Drinkall, 5/19/12, St. Peter, MN. Eric Schmidt ’02 and Andrea Deanovic, 6/30/12, Minneapolis, MN. Karen Katzenmeyer ’03 and Jeff Warmka, 7/7/12, Le Sueur, MN. Rachel Lohn ’03 and Bob Schuler, 6/16/12, St. Paul, MN. Pat Lawton ’04 and Jeff Branstad, 6/1/12, St. Paul, MN. Kiri deLaubenfels ’05 and Sean Somermeyer, 6/9/12, Minneapolis, MN. Scott Wegner ’05 and Diana Birdsall, 10/29/11, West Des Moines, IA. Veelie Her ’06 and Jose Alba ’06, 6/30/12, Mankato, MN. Kelly Hobson ’06 and Colton Jarisch, 4/13/12, Buda, TX. Sharon Jaffe ’06 and Sean Delcambre, 7/28/12, Beaverton, OR. Teal Slivik ’06 and Eric Bassett, 7/16/11, Stillwater, MN. Matt Dittes ’07 and Nathan Heggem ’09, 6/8/12, New York, NY. Jon Lien ’07 and Heidi Clausnitzer, 7/28/12, Bloomington, MN. Tammy Burger ’08 and Steven Baker, 6/2/12, Madison Lake, MN. Morgan Bollinger ’08 and Matt Lindholm ’10, Forest Lake, MN. Cassandra Cunningham ’08 and Russell Lang, 3/12/11, Bartlesville, OK. Lisa Johnson ’08 and Jeffrey Sansgaard, 7/7/12, Minneapolis, MN. Abigail Wunderlich ’08 and Joel Bubna, 7/7/12, St. Louis Park, MN. Erica Dobson ’09 and Adam Toppin ’10, 07/28/12 Maple Grove, MN. Ahna Gilbertson ’09 and Scott Lloyd, 8/31/12, Excelsior, MN. Sarah Purnell ’09 and Tyler Wakefield ’09, Omaha, NE. Ashley Voigtlander ’09 and Cole Fasching ’09, 8/24/12, Woodbury, MN. Robyn Henderson ’10 and Cody Mosbeck ’10, 8/17/12, St. Louis Park, MN. Chelsey Krusemark ’10 and Nathan Crary, 7/21/12, Minneapolis, MN. Abbe Paulhe ’10 and Eric Dale ’08, 8/11/12, Minneapolis, MN. Sara Schnell ’10 and Ross Elenkiwich ’10, 9/29/12, Minneapolis, MN. Julia Schultz ’10 and Ky Battern ’10, 7/14/12, St. Croix Falls, WI. Kathryn Wiedman ’10 and Michael Klayum ’09, 6/29/12, Lakeville, MN. Samantha Broderius ’11 and David Nelson, 7/27/12, Atwater, MN.
Kayla Elbert ’11 and Bradley Abell ’10, 8/18/12, West Lafayette, IN. Nicola Hickethier ’11 and Bear DeNucci, 8/25/12, Centuria, WI. Abbie Goedert ’12 and Ryan Hubregtse, 6/23/12, Victoria, MN. Julia Lawant ’12 and Lane Nelson ’10, 6/2/12, Minneapolis, MN. Hollie Luckow ’13 and Isaac Edlund, 7/28/12, Hamburg, MN.
births
Finley, to Michelle Baker Newman ’96 and Brent Newman ’93, 1/30/12. Wyatt, to Kari Treichel ’96 and Mark Schwickerath, 5/2/11. Twins, Ryan and Mason, to Kristine Morrell Jurczyk ’97 and Scot Jurczyk, 9/18/12. Brody, to Kimberly Miller ’97 and Steve Bui, 5/27/12. Esmee, to Amber Shockey Nurmi ’97 and James Nurmi ’97, 7/19/12. Ellamarie, to Shanda Reinke Phippen ’97, 5/5/12. Rocco, to Sarah Behnken Bianucci ’98 and Steve Bianucci, 8/14/12. Twins, Madelyn and Paige, to Amanda Ludeman Thompson ’98 and Seth Thompson, 2/17/12. Logan, to Angie Schuette Meagher ’99 and Rory Meagher, 6/29/12. Finn, to Molly Juntunen Weinrich ’99 and Cory Weinrich ’00, 5/6/11. Sage, to Abby Nelson Andrusko ’00 and Marcus Andrusko, 12/13/11. August, to Erin Cederlind ’01 and Jonathan Poole ’01, 8/15/12. Edith, to Laura Graen Rapacz ’01 and Ryan Rapacz, 4/9/12. Vivian, to Traci Faschingbauer Wilson ’01 and Timothy Wilson ’01, 3/14/12. Kallie, to Sara Heroff Buffie ’02 and Brian Buffie ’04, 5/1/12. Maxwell, to Dena Kill Edmiston ’02 and Christian Edmiston, 9/9/12. Grayson, to Christina Homeier-Alexander ’02 and James Alexander ’03, 5/13/12. Spencer, to Sarah Wolter ’02 and Blake Kane ’02, 5/5/12. Austin, to Kristin Johnson Knutson ’02 and Steve Knutson, 6/27/12. Amelia, to Erica Schmidt Krocak ’02 and David Krocak, 2/16/12. Annelie, to Britta Olson Lindberg ’02 and Benjamin Lindberg ’01, 4/14/12. Twins, Sylvia and Vivian, to Mary Dahmen Lundquist ’02 and Jason Lundquist, 8/9/12. Alexandra, to Jennifer Boorman Schurrer ’02 and Rob Schurrer ’02, 7/3/12. Claire, to Anna Coulsey Wildgrube ’02 and Grant Wildgrube, 7/30/12. Camdyn, to Megan Anderson Dohm ’03 and Edwin Dohm, 2/25/12.
Lena, to Allison Hawley March ’03 and Justin March, 06/4/12. Ethan, to Sarah Grimsby McQuade ’03 and Michael McQuade, 2/18/12. Norah, to Bethany Nass Olsen ’03 and David Olsen, 3/3/12. Kennedy, to Allison Wires Matthies ’04 and Jacob Matthies ’04, 3/17/12. Eli, to Lindsey Weis Owens ’04 and Nathan Owens, 8/20/12. Thomas, to Rachel Kvanli Dickinsen ’05 and Scott Dickinsen, 6/13/12. Natalie, to Alissa DeHaan Wallace ’05 and Colin Wallace, 3/22/12. Linnea, to Teal Slivik Bassett ’06 and Eric Bassett, 4/11/12. Elijah, to Kate Neely Meadows ’06 and Bryan Meadows, 7/25/12. Ezra Korti, to Olivia S. Washington ’07. Thomas, to Kelsey Rihm Bennett ’08 and Thomas Bennett, 4/17/12. Harper, to Julie Mahre Retka ’08 and John Retka ’09, 8/8/12. Connor, to Brittany Krusemark Ward ’08 and Christopher Ward ’08, 6/18/12. Josiah, to Shalanda Staten ’11, 4/12/12.
in memoriam
Leman Olsenius ’34, Shoreview, MN, on October 6, 2012 at the age of 100. He was a longtime Lutheran pastor in Galesburg, IL and St. Paul, MN, and is survived by his daughter, Donna ’64, and son, Richard ’68. Don Anderson ’38, Vancouver, WA, on September 19, 2011. He was retired owner and president of Red Wing Shoe Stores and is survived by three sons and two daughters. Virgil “Swaney” Swanson ’39, Minneapolis, MN, on September 15, 2012. He worked various jobs including operating a restaurant and is survived by one son and two daughters. L. Dale Lund ’40, Fremont, NE, on July 14, 2012. He was a retired Lutheran pastor, an associate professor of religion, and former president of Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, NE. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, two sons, and two daughters. Cleo Scriven Zeidler ’41, Grand Rapids, MN, on September 14, 2012. She was a retired employee of U.S. Steel Corporation in Hibbing, MN, and is survived by one son. Ruben Pedersen ’42, Minneapolis, MN, on April 26, 2012. He was a retired ELCA pastor and served many years with the Lutheran Church in Central Tanzania. He held positions with the Department of World Missions of the Lutheran World Federation in Geneva, Switzerland, and as Africa Secretary with the Division for World Mission of the LCA. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and three daughters including Marlyce ’65. WINTER 2012–13
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Donna Gillett Johnson ’43, Stockton, CA, on August 31, 2012. She was a community volunteer and is survived by her husband, Bill, and three children. Paul Peterson ’43, West Milford, NJ, on March 16, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, three sons, and one daughter. Ruth Benson Johnson ’45, Walnut Grove, MN, on July 13, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Donald, four sons, and one daughter. Laurel Maynard Udden ’46, New Hope, MN, on June 20, 2012. He was a pastor, instructor, and director of Lutheran Evangelical Movement and is survived by his wife, Joan, two sons, and four daughters. Ruth Holmes Hood ’47, Dickinson, TX, on August 30, 3012. She was a retired stewardess for United Airlines and is survived by her husband, Joseph, two sons, one daughter, and brother David Holmes ’53. Patricia Dahl Linquist ’47, Detroit Lakes, MN, on January 21, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Jack, two daughters including Deb Wickum ’71, and sister Lael Bjella ’48. Milton Berg ’48, Sioux Falls, SD, on April 25, 2012. He is survived by two sons and three daughters. James Mason ’50, Oakmont, PA, on July 7, 2012. He was a retired pastor and educator and is survived by his wife, Norma, two sons, and two daughters. Robert Mikelson ’50, Naples, FL, on May 10, 2012. He was a retired CPA for ITT Corporation and is survived by his wife, Mitzi (Walker ’52), and three daughters. Duane Schumacher ’50, Watertown, MN, on October 16, 2011. He was a retired insurance agent and is survived by two daughters and sister Carol Vamvakias ’60. Janice Laramie Langsjoen ’51, Excelsior, MN, on July 7, 2012. She was a retired sales associate for Brett’s Department Store and is survived by one daughter and son Tom ’73. Robert Peterson ’51, Moscow, ID, on September 7, 2012. He was a retired ELCA pastor and is survived by his wife, Gloria, and two sons. Paul Sifford ’51, Longville, MN, on June 9, 2012. He was a retired school teacher for Richfield ISD and is survived by his wife, Joan, and four daughters including LuAnn ’78. Haldo Norman ’52, Grandview, MO, on October 8, 2012. He was a former traffic controller for Eureka Springs Transit Company and is survived by his wife, Jane (Nielsen ’53), and five daughters.
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John Lund ’53, Deephaven, MN, on September 24, 2012. He was a retired insurance agency owner and is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Anderson ’53), one daughter, and two sons including Mark ’83 and Peter ’87. Yvonne Flogstad Johnson ’54, Fridley, MN, on September 24, 2012. A wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Floyd, four children, and her twin sister, Joan ’54. Ossean Pierson ’54, Rolla, MO, on August 31, 2012. He was a Methodist pastor and an insurance agent, and is survived by his wife, Jolene, and three children. Dean Elmer ’55, Evansville, MN, on September 17, 2012. He was a retired colonel in the U.S. Air Force and is survived by his wife, Elaine, one son, and one daughter. Alden Backman, ’56, Alexandria, MN, on September 1, 2012. He was a retired Lutheran pastor and is survived by two sons and one daughter. Roy Anderson ’57, Stillwater, MN, on August 23, 2012. He was a retired sales representative for Bemiss Jason Corp. and is survived by his wife, Karen, one son, two daughters including Jennifer ’84, and four stepchildren. Elizabeth “Betty” Nyberg Reed ’57, Chico, CA, on July 30, 2012. She was a retired nurse and is survived by her husband, William, two sons, and one daughter. LaMonte Lauridsen ’57, Baldwin City, KS, on September 8, 2012. He was a retired science and computer science professor at Baker University and is survived by his wife, Louise (Anderson ’59), three sons, and one daughter. Charles Busch ’58, Fairfax, MN, on July 23, 2012. He was a retired retail manager and is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and two sons. James Johansen ’58, Anoka, MN, on October 11, 2012. He was a former owner/ operator of Johansen Bus Service, and is survived by his wife, Janis, and two daughters including Karin ’92. Richard Winsor ’58, Green Valley, AZ, on August 15, 2012. He was a retired pastor and worked for nonprofit organizations. Darrell Erickson ’59, Le Sueur, MN, on July 9, 2012. He was a retired business executive with Green Giant and Pillsbury, and is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Espeseth ’59), two daughters, and son John ’89. R. Peter Wold ’62, Bloomington, MN, on September 11, 2012. He was a retired senior sales representative for C. V. Mosby Publishing Company and is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Liz” (Proeschel ’64), son Peter ’92 and daughter Molly ’94.
Cynthia Lundeen Johnson ’64, St. Peter, MN, on September 3, 2012. She was a former Gustavus Dining Service supervisor and is survived by her husband, Wayne, one son, and daughter Joy McGrath ’99. Bruce Anderson ’66, Minneapolis, MN, on September 23, 2012. He taught art, worked in the paint and wall covering industry, and co-hosted a cable television interior design program. He is survived by two children. Robert Hibbard ’74, La Jolla, CA, on August 18, 2012. He was an attorney for several major corporations and is survived by one brother. Karen Minchak Evans ’76, North Kingstown, RI, on July 5, 2012. She worked as a paraprofessional at an elementary school and is survived by her husband, James, and two sons. Richard Vincent ’79, Minneapolis, MN, on August 5, 2012. He was a dentist and is survived by his wife, JoAnn, his parents, and brother William ’76. Cynthia Winters Erickson ’81, Maple Grove, MN, on May 23, 2012. She worked as an information technology manager for EV-3 and is survived by her husband and three children. Laura Kuehn Richard ’83, Santa Fe, NM, on April 27, 2012. She worked as registrar for Highlands Presbyterian Camp and is survived by her husband, Paul ’82, her mother, and one sister. Bruce Lively ’86, Minneapolis, MN, on January 10, 2012. He was employed by Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and is survived by his husband, William Randall Beard ’78, his parents, and two sisters. Pamela Baxter Weber ’87, Issaquah, WA, on September 17, 2012. She was an active volunteer and is survived by her husband, Michael, one son, and mother Pat (Price ’53). Kyle Dekam ’89, Owatonna, MN, on July 31, 2012. He was principal at Wilson Elementary and Owatonna Junior High School and is survived by his wife, Jodie (Mullen ’91), three sons, his parents, and sister Karla Lubben ’92. Kyle Hentges ’09, Austin, TX, on September 8, 2012. He was employed by Affordable Housing Development and Google and is survived by his mother and brother. Margaret Matalamaki, Grand Rapids, MN, on September 17, 2012. She directed several foundations, served on the Gustavus Board of Trustees, and is survived by one son and daughter Judith Thiem ’69. David Hanych, Cleveland, OH, on September 14, 2012. He was a former biology professor at Gustavus.
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Arts From Gustavus The Gustavus Jazz Lab Band is pictured performing for an audience of more than 5,000 at the 48th Nobel Conference in October. The band, led by Associate Professor of Music Steve Wright, was one of four Gustavus music ensembles providing prelude music for the conference. Later in October the band embarked on its fall concert tour, playing in Iowa City, Burlington, Iowa, and St. Louis prior to performing at the Jazz Club at Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa, where they shared the bill with the renowned Des Moines Big Band. Photo by Al Behrends ’77