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Matt Allison ’20 (Grand Rapids) ties a fly in his January Interim Experience course,
MEET THE FRESHMAN
Minnesota Aquatic Stewardship. The class
JACK BERGMAN ’69
focused on aquatic biology and ecology, and it culminated in a fly fishing trip to Minnesota’s
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Whitewater State Park. January is a time when Gustie students immerse themselves in a single
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innovative and experiential course for four week. For Allison, studying aquatics is also interdisciplinary: He’s on the swim team.
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A NEW ANDERSON The beloved building debuts its sunny renovations.
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GUSTIES IN WASHINGTON Across federal government, Gusties are serving.
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CLASS NOTES What your fellow Gusties have been up to.
Acts GUSTAVUS
Strategic Plan
For Alumni, Parents, and Friends SPRING 2017 | VOL. LXXIII | ISSUE 1 STA F F Chair, Board of Trustees The Rev. Dan S. Poffenberger ’82 President of the College Rebecca Bergman Vice President, Marketing and Communication Tim Kennedy ’82 Vice President, Advancement Thomas Young ’88 Director, Alumni and Parent Engagement Glen Lloyd
Join us for the Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan Rollout Tour
With a message of engagement and common purpose, President Rebecca Bergman is gathering with Gusties across the country to discuss the Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan and how all of us can help advance the mission of the College. Mark your calendars and watch for invitations—we look forward to gathering with you!
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DAWN OF A NEW ANDERSON
Anderson Hall gets a reboot with sunny classrooms, private study-work spaces, and a new multifaith center. MEET THE FRESHMAN REPRESENTATIVE
Jack Bergman ’69 is Michigan’s newly elected representative in U.S. Congress. And he’s brought his Gustavus-honed servant-leader philosophy with him.
IN EVERY ISSUE
Across agencies and policies, disciplines and duties,
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HERITAGE
Gustie alums are making their lives count in our
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nation’s capital.
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The Big Picture It is said that the only true
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constant is change. From the new Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan to a newly renovated Anderson Hall, that’s certainly true for Gustavus right now. Yet today, when you come up College Avenue, you are still welcomed by a recognizeable and well-loved constant: The striking beauty of the campus.
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Välkommen DISPATCH FROM GUSTIE COUNTRY. Since November, I have been traveling the United States on the Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan Rollout Tour. From San Francisco to New York, from Seattle to Tucson, I have met many of you, learned about your lives, and talked with you about the future of Gustavus. I’ve learned much from you, and two themes in particular resonate: 1. You continue to reaffirm the importance of the liberal arts as foundational for your lives and careers, and you consistently emphasize the value of the liberal arts for today’s college students. You cited critical thinking, communication skills, analytical abilities, interdisciplinary approaches to problems, creativity, and teamwork as examples of the key intellectual tools that a liberal arts education provides to students. Tied closely to the concept of liberal learning is the concept of community, one of the Gustavus core values. The liberal arts come to life through the people of Gustavus—the relationships with faculty, the friendships that develop, the tightknit teams and groups that crisscross campus life. 2. You strive to lead purposeful lives. You tell amazing stories about how you have and continue to make your lives count. Whether it is in your local community, through state or national organizations, or on a global scale, you are making a difference. You have callings, which you discovered while at Gustavus, and have since put into a life of service. Many of you describe a transformational experience at Gustavus that inspired a lifelong career or interest. At Gustavus you were pushed to think beyond what you knew, and that created in you a deeper calling, which you have turned into purposeful lives. You only need look at our feature on “Gusties in Washington” (page 12) for examples of how both the Gustavus liberal arts and a sense of purpose are at work in several of you, especially in newly elected U.S. Representative Jack Bergman, a lifelong servant-leader who at age 70 has reinvented himself in that task yet again. Purposeful living borne from within the liberal arts—this is what makes a Gustavus education distinct. It will continue to make us distinct.
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I am proud to be a part of such incredible, purposeful service to the world. I am
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proud to serve you and our College. Sincerely,
G U S TAV U S A D O L P H U S C O L L E G E B OA R D O F T R U S T E E S The Rev. Jon V. Anderson (ex officio), Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA Scott P. Anderson ’89, MBA, Chairman, President, and CEO, Patterson Companies, Inc. Catherine Asta ’75, JD, Attorney at Law and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Tracy L. Bahl ’84, MBA, Executive Vice President, CVS | Caremark Grayce Belvedere-Young, MBA, Founder and CEO, Lily Pad Consulting Rebecca M. Bergman (ex officio), President, Gustavus Adolphus College Suzanne F. Boda ’82, Senior Vice President, Hubs and Gateway Operations, American Airlines Daniel G. Currell ’94, JD, Managing Director, Advance Law Edward J. Drenttel ’81, JD, Attorney/Partner, Winthrop & Weinstine Bruce A. Edwards ’77, Retired CEO, DHL Global Supply Chain James H. Gale ’83, JD, Attorney at Law John O. Hallberg ’79, MBA, CEO, Children’s Cancer Research Fund Susie B. Heim ’83, Former Co-owner, S and S Heim Construction George G. Hicks ’75, JD, Founding Partner, Värde Partners Linda G. Huett ’66, Retired President and CEO, Weight Watchers International, Inc. The Rev. Peter C. Johnson ’92, Executive Pastor, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Eden Prairie, MN Linda Bailey Keefe ’69, MBA, Vice President, NAI Brannen Goddard Talmadge E. King, Jr. ’70, MD, Dean, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Paul R. Koch ’87, Senior Vice President/Investments, UBS Financial Services Jan Lindman, MBA, Treasurer to the King, The Royal Court of Sweden Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74, Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Thomas J. Mielke ’80, JD, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Kimberly-Clark Corporation Marcia L. Page ’82, Founding Partner, Värde Partners The Rev. Craig A. Pederson ’90 (ex officio), Assistant to the Bishop, Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA, and President, Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations The Rev. Wayne B. Peterson ’77, Pastor, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church The Rev. Dan S. Poffenberger ’82 (chair), Senior Pastor, Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church
Rebecca M. Bergman
Christopher J. Rasmussen ’88, PhD, (ex officio), Independent Higher Education Consultant and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association
President, Gustavus Adolphus College
Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82, CEO, Sparboe Companies Ronald C. White ’75, President, Sales, RC White Enterprises
ON THE HILL
Tucker Zangs ’20 (Eden Prairie), takes his first glimpse of campus from inside the newly remodeled Anderson Hall.
D AW N O F A N E W A N D E R S O N
Thirty years of Gustie students went to
Kendall Center for Engaged Learning.
Education and the entire campus will
the library here. Forty years of Gusties
Plus, the newly created Bonnier
have an expanded set of modern class-
took “social science” classes here—in
Multifaith Center serves the needs of
rooms. Now our faculty can utilize more
psychology, history, sociology, anthro-
students from a diversity of faiths, offering
active pedagogical approaches in their
pology, and political science, as well as
space to meditate and pray and participate
instruction. I am also very excited about
economics and management.
in other contemplative practices, and to
the proximity of the Writing Center
have interfaith conversation.
to the CARE. It will lead to additional
returned for their spring classes, Anderson
“Anderson now has many spaces for
opportunities for collaboration, which will
Hall opened again, debuting its beautiful
education majors to use for projects and
$8 million renovation, paid for in cash
group learning. Our teaching methods
with donations from alums and friends of
often have students working in small
windows bring in natural light and stun-
the College.
groups and then returning to the larger
ning views of the Minnesota River Valley.
The improvements are numerous and
class setting,” says Professor Debra Pitton.
serve our students well.” And throughout the building, new
Anderson Hall is named after Arthur
tailored specifically to the needs of the
“Plus, now all of our educator courses will
H. Anderson, who donated $425,000
Department of Education, the Center for
be taught in the same building.”
to Gustavus in 1976. His name—Ander-
Academic Resources and Enhancement (CARE), the Writing Center, and the
Says Provost Brenda Kelly, “I am thrilled that the Department of
son—remains, as does the Kasota stone from which the building was built.
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In February, as Gustie students
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PRETTY GOOD NEWS
Simply Outstanding
For the second year in a row, Gusties placed first in the
Three employees received service
Deloitte Audit Case Competition—an accounting competition
awards on Founders Day this
between four liberal arts college teams—scoring higher than
fall. Vicki Kennedy, former visit
teams from Bethel University, Luther College, and Concordia
coordinator in the Office of
College.
Admission (she recently retired), received the Augusta Carlson
Phase one of the renovation of the baseball facility begins at
Schultz Award, which recognizes
the conclusion of this year’s season. First up is artificial turf, a
an outstanding support staff
$1.5 million project that is completely donor funded.
employee. Paul “Jake” Jacobsen, assistant director of the Gustavus
Viewers tuned in to the
Dining Service for production
Christmas in Christ Chapel
and purchasing, received the Erik
livestream in greater
Norelius Award, which recognizes
numbers than ever
an outstanding administrative
before. Approximately
employee. Lisa Heldke ’82,
15,000 watched at least
professor of philosophy, gender,
a portion of the event live
women, and sexuality studies
on Facebook or via the
(and director of the Nobel
Gustavus live stream.
Conference), received the Faculty Service Award.
UPDATE: Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan
Percentage of Gustavus
analyzing potential options, and defining
students who
trustees have devoted time, energy,
initiatives under each of the three goals
registered to
and efforts to planning a Gustavus
in the plan (including feasibility and
vote during the inaugural Ballot Bowl
for the next ten years. Work has now
timing), 20 strategy teams delivered
from the Minnesota Secretary of State—
progressed to the implementation
plans to the President’s Office. Having
24 percent higher than the second-
planning phase. Some recent actions:
previewed strategy templates—including
place college.
60 possible initiatives—the Board of Trustees indicated to President Bergman and her team that they are on the right path. February: Strategy Teams
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began conducting financial analyses of the 60 initiatives. March: Strategy teams will prioritize initiatives. Chief financial officer Tom Rooney, associate vice president of financial analysis and planning Kris Hank, and I will work closely with vice presidents and strategy teams to move toward implementation. Onward!—Kathi Tunheim, special assistant to the president for strategy
#WhyGustavus FULBRIGHTS
January: After gathering input,
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63%
More than 70 faculty, staff, alumni, and
Gustavus Adolphus College ranks among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation in 2016-2017 Fulbright U.S. Scholars, according to a new list from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Only the U.S. Naval Academy and Fort Lewis College had more Fulbright Scholars among baccalaureate colleges, with three each.
Made in U.S.A.: Rosenquist/Ruscha THE HILLSTROM MUSEUM OF ART FEATURES MORE THAN 50 ARTWORKS LENT FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF JORDAN D. SCHNITZER AND HIS FAMILY FOUNDATION. Made in U.S.A. pairs two of the most influential and complex artists working in Pop Art, James Rosenquist (born 1933) and James Rosenquist, F-111: North, 1974, lithograph and screenprint, 36 1⁄ 2 x 70 inches, collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer
Ed Ruscha (born 1937). Both grew up in the Midwest in the 1940s, but Rosenquist went to New York (from Minnesota) and Ruscha went to Los Angeles (from Oklahoma). Both worked as commercial artists early in their careers. And both revel in the poetics of ordinary everyday imagery, though their approaches differ. Rosenquist’s work is characterized by wild smash-ups of seemingly disjointed images—a “hot,” East Coast approach. Ruscha responded to the
Ed Ruscha, Mocha Standard, 1969, screenprint, 24 7⁄8 x 40 inches, collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer
more isolated, horizontal,
On view at the Museum through
open spaces of Southern
April 23, the exhibit is supported
California with his “cool,”
by a grant from the Carl and Verna
West Coast images.
Schmidt Foundation.
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Reproductive Technology: How Far Do We Go?
MAYDAY! PEACE CONFERENCE
What Would You Do? Mass Surveillance and the Citizen
From artificial insemination to in vitro fertilization to contraception, reproductive technologies have long raised a host of scientific, social, and ethical questions.
This year’s conference considers
New techniques and technologies—such as genome
our obligations to check the
editing and mitochondrial transfer—complicate those
government’s power in our
questions even further. The 53rd Nobel Conference
information age. There is tension
considers how reproductive technologies
between peace as “order” and
to be human. The Conference will explore the science of emerging technologies, and delve into the
peace as “freedom.” What are the SAVE THE DATE
boundaries of government power
The conference
and secrecy? What is the role of
happens on May 3,
citizens in making government
complexities and consequences
10 a.m.–3 p.m. It will
transparent and accountable?
that result when we reshape a
also be livestreamed.
How can you manage your own
process so central to human life.
For more, visit
personal data? Bruce Fein will
gustavus.edu/events/
deliver the keynote, “Speaking Truth
mayday.
to Power: Moral Obligations of
SAVE THE DATE October 3 and 4. Tickets on
Citizenship.” Fein is a constitutional
sale now. For more, visit
lawyer, attorney for the Edward Snowden family, and former
gustavus.edu/nobel.
assistant deputy attorney for the Reagan administration.
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challenge our ideas about what it means
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SHINE: JOAQUIN VILLANUEVA Space Navigation FROM PUERTO RICO TO NEW YORK TO PARIS TO SAINT PETER, SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS GUIDE THIS GEOGRAPHY PROFESSOR’S SEARCH FOR JUSTICE.
As a geography professor, he’s always thinking in
and social behavior combine to affect change. “People have an
terms of place and space, so when Villanueva
understanding of geography as a very narrow discipline, but
visited Gustavus four years ago after living in
instead of focusing on just the physical and social world,
New York City and Paris, his first thought was “Wow, it is really tiny!” But he quickly
geographers like myself try to understand it through a spatial perspective.”
realized that the motivated students—plus
How does that fit in the landscape of the classroom?
the talented, close-knit colleagues of the
“We look at local, regional, and national processes.
geography department—meant he would have wide open space and strong support to make a difference, both locally and globally. And where the local meets the global is this scholar’s stomping
We look at environmental changes and how they affect our lives,” he explains. “Geography brings a cool perspective on where we are in the world and how we can understand it better. It provides a new lens to not only
grounds. His research centers
understand the problems of the
on the lives, experiences, and
world but to devise solutions.”
relationships of immigrant communities in Parisian suburbs, people affected by U.S. Drug Policy, and those affected by the inequities of the criminal
As Gustavus enters a new period of discernment and growth, Villanueva is excited for the path ahead. “Through my work with students, I hope I can help
justice system. “There’s
construct a more inclusive
a disproportionate
environment. What brings
amount of policing
my work together is a
towards these
commitment to
communities, and I want
social justice.”
to understand the sociospatial sources of those
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Villanueva’s work aligns with the Gustavus Acts Strategic
teaches courses in the Peace,
Plan, which calls on
Justice, and Conflict Studies
the College to prepare
Program, uses geography to frame contemporary and historical issues. “Geography is more than the study of countries on a globe,”
students “to act on the
JUSTICE
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Villanueva, who also
great challenges of our time through an innovative liberal arts education of recognized excellence.” Says Villanueva: “We
he says. Geography
are uniquely positioned to bring
illustrates how location
disciplines together.”
C O R E VA L U E
tensions,” he says.
SHINE: CARA CHRISTIANSEN Relatable Joy UNWILLING TO BE DEFINED BY HER NICHE INTERESTS, SHE CONNECTS THE DOTS INTO A CELEBRATION OF LIFE—KNOWN AND UNKNOWN.
It’s not what you do, says Christiansen ’17. It’s about the joy in fitting it all together. Take, for instance, her (seemingly) incongruent Gustavus identities: Computer science major. Jazz trumpet musician. Basketball forward. Customer service employee. Fellowship of Christian Athletes member. Habitat for Humanity volunteer. The list goes on, and none are more definitive than the others. “Coming out of high school I was introverted and all about math and science,” she says. But over the past four years, “I’ve changed. Things are more gray than black and white. I’ve opened my heart to lots of different opportunities.” The endless possibilities have been a bit puzzling to her at times. “I’ve always been very analytical,” she says. “One of my favorite parts of basketball is analyzing the statistics, breaking down plays, finding out how this team won this game.” At Gustavus, she has applied such analysis across her other strata, and, though definitive answers aren’t always knowable, she has delighted in discovering how they relate: “How computer science can apply to music, how music can apply to the basketball court, how basketball can apply to relationships with other people, and how it all intertwines. I’m interested in how you can get one situation to end up as another,” she says, even if it’s a surprise. One such surprise: how her stratified communities make up the larger community of Gustavus and beyond. “I didn’t give much thought to the term, ‘community’ prior to Gustavus,” she says. “Here, I embrace many different communities and have learned how they all interact. I process in a more holistic way.” After graduation, Christiansen plans to join Kipsu, a Minneapolis start-up that delivers highly personalized customer service through tech interfaces. It’s blissful work for a computer scientist who relishes the relational. No doubt Christiansen will dig into it with a big smile. “My friend once described me as having ‘determined joy,’” she says. “I do things because I love to do them. In the real world, where there’s less structure and familiarity, that’s important. “I’m not trying to mold myself to fit into different areas. Instead:
Christiansen has improved lives through Habitat for Humanity every year while at Gustavus, and through her Gustavus
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Technology Services job almost every day. “It’s about technology, but it’s more about people,” she says of her job, which has her solving the tech crises of first-years and full professors alike. “Technology is one of the biggest challenges in our lives. My job is really about me saying, ‘Let’s solve this together.’”
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anniversary of the Reformation!
abroad and be exposed to new
Gusties jumping on J-term in
cultures and come back as the
Luther’s hometown of Eisleben,
same person.”—Emily Syverud
Germany. Courtesy
’17, from her semester away in
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10:00 a.m. Time for Reflection
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“Look upward. Travel onward. Never be afraid.” — Rev. John Hogenson ’81, a board member who led three of Minnesota’s largest ELCA churches, most recently Mount Olivet Lutheran in Minneapolis. He passed away in January. The John D. and Ruth Hogenson-Rutford Endowment for Church Relations Fund is named for him and his wife. (In Memoriam, page 39.)
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• Times and dates of events listed on this
Kalender
page are subject to change. Call to confirm. • Up-to-date sports schedules and selected live-streamed events may may be found at gustavus.edu/athletics. • A more complete fine arts schedule may be found at gustavus.edu/finearts. • Tickets for the Department of Theatre & Dance are at gustavustickets.com. and
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are available two weeks in advance of the performances.
8 Gustavus Symphony Orchestra Home Concert; Björling Recital Hall; 1:30–3:30 p.m.; free
29 Woodwind Chamber Concert; Björling Hall; 10–11:30 a.m.; free
10 Choir of Christ Chapel Home Concert; Christ Chapel; 7:30–9 p.m.; free
MAY 3 MAYDAY Peace Conference: What
11 Lefler Lecture: Dr. Azriel Bibliowicz,
Would You Do? Mass Surveillance and
professor emeritus in the School for Film
the Citizen; see page 9 for more
and Television, Universidad Nacional de Columbia in Bogotá; Olin Hall, Room
5 Adolphus Jazz Enzemble and Gus-
103; 6:30–8:30 p.m.; free
tavus Jazz Lab Band Spring Concert; Björling Hall; 7:30–9 p.m.; free
22 GACAC Business Meeting and Faith Conference: Road to the Reformation:
6 Honors Day: Convocation, Christ
Faith, Science, and the Freedom to
Chapel, 10 a.m.; Senior Honors Recital
Serve, with Sarah Herzer ’99, Kantor
featuring senior honors music majors in
at Castle Church in Wittenberg,
concert in Björling Recital Hall, 1:30–3:30
Germany and others; free; register at
p.m.; Gustavus Choir Spring Concert in
gustavus.edu/churchrelations
Christ Chapel, 3:30–5 p.m.; free
MARCH
26 Garrison Keillor, the Gratitude Tour;
6, 7, 12, 13, 14 King Lear with professor
16 Christenson Lecture: Judge Tanya
Christ Chapel; 7 p.m.; gustavustickets.
emeritus Robert Gardner in the title role;
Bransford ’80; Wallenberg Auditorium;
com or call 507-933-7590
Anderson Theatre; 7:30–10 p.m.
7 p.m.; free
except May 7 and May 14, 2–4:30 p.m.; 27 Gustavus Women in Leadership
gustavustickets.com or call 507-933-7590
17–19 Between Heaven and Earth: The
Conference: Navigating Conflict in and
Gustavus Dance Company in Concert;
Ever-Changing World; keynotes Kyle
Register for Summer Camps
Anderson Theatre; 8 p.m., except March
Gibson, founding executive producer
Camps for a variety of sports,
19 at 2 p.m.; gustavustickets.com or call
and managing editor, Women in the
activities, and ages keep the
507-933-7590
World and Jen Myster ’P17, President of
campus active all summer long.
Allina Health Buffalo Hospital; American
Registration for most is open—to
Until April 23 Made in U.S.A.:
Swedish Institute; 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.;
view and sign up for camps
Rosenquist/Ruscha Hillstrom; Hillstrom
75 general public, $35 recent grads
(including the Institute of High
Museum of Art; Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.;
(2010–2015), $10 current students,
Altitude Ballooning, taught by
Sat. and Sun.: 1–5 p.m; free.
registration closes April 13
Gustavus physics professors) visit gustavus.edu/camps.
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The Freshman HE BOASTS A LONG CAREER AS A MARINE, AN AIRLINE PILOT, AND A BUSINESS OWNER. NOW THE RETIRED GRANDPA FROM MICHIGAN’S U.P. IS ONE OF THE NEW GUYS. MEET THE FIRST GUSTIE ELECTED TO U.S. CONGRESS: RESPRESENTATIVE JACK BERGMAN ’69.
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by Stephanie Wilbur Ash
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Rep. Bergman with Gustie students in the Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing Room, near his office in the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill.
Positive stress. It’s that feeling you get when you’re headed into the
unknown but ready for anything.
So says Jack Bergman ’69, the newly elected representative to U.S. Congress from Michigan’s 1st District. “It’s those butterflies in your stomach,” he says. “When I played sports or flew airplanes or before a big event, if I didn’t have butterflies in my stomach, I wasn’t ready.” In the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill, the 70-year-old Representative nimbly takes the stairs two at a time. He strides through the historic marbled halls with he says. He enters the Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing Room, where he meets 15 current Gustavus students who have come to learn of his life and his intentions as a lawmaker. He opens with a joke: “I’m a freshman again!” And then he changes the tone: “I admire people who stand up for what’s right, never make it about them, and find ways to get things done for the better of all. Gustavus is just the first step, and it’s a good step, and when you leave, it’s time to test theory against practice.” That’s something he has been doing for 50 years. Clearly he is ready.
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both purpose and pride. “When I walk through here, it gives me the ‘good’ butterflies,”
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Jack Bergman wasn’t the first in his family to
graduate from college. He was the first to graduate from high
school. Raised in Savage when it was just a village, his dad ran an auto supply store and his mother and her sisters lived blocks from each other. Civic involvement was important; his dad served as the village clerk. “I remember when I was 10, my dad said to my mom, ‘You know Doris, people come to these council meetings and talk a lot, but no one really wants to do anything.’ That left an impression on me.” Faith was central, and it was under the advice of his minister that young Jack chose Gustavus. “My minister saw me as a young man with a lot of energy and a positive outlook in life, willing to take on a lot of challenges,” he says. It was a good fit. “At Gustavus I saw a friendly atmosphere that encouraged you to question life. I felt a warmth about everything—from the professors to my fellow students and everyone on the campus.” He had no money for college, so he worked in Saint Peter: running a horse stable and a car wash, and delivering pizzas at the Pizza Villa. But still he found time to play football and baseball and join the Reds. “I don’t sit around much,” he says with a chuckle. Shortly after he committed to Gustavus he also committed to the Marine Corps. It was the late 1960s—a time of great social and national turmoil. “I believed in a life of service,” he says. “I From the Gustavian, 1968: “Second sacker Jack Bergman is congratulated by teammates following the first hit of the season, a homerun.” (It was also his first hit in college baseball.)
knew as a 22-year-old that I had bigger concerns ahead of me.” He trained as a Marine through college summers, and shortly after becoming a Gustie alum he became a 2nd Lieutenant. • He wanted to fly, and he did so, in Vietnam and other places around the world. He alternated between active and reserve duty, serving his country while also flying airplanes for Northwest Airlines and owning a biomedical supply company. “At any time I might have been in a pilot uniform, Marine greens, or scrubs,” he says. Two months prior to Hurricane Katrina, he assumed command of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, located in New Orleans. He retired in 2009 as a Lieutenant General (and the College’s highest-ranking military official). “The
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common thread was to be a servant,” he says. “I truly believe in
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From the Gustavian, 1969: “Jack Bergman, Savage; Business Administration: G-Club 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 3; Ski Club 3, 4; Tau Psi Omega Fraternity, vice president, social chairman.”
service before self.” And though he was quietly serving his wife, children, and grandchildren from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a different chance to serve appeared in the form of an open House seat. After consulting with his family, and despite having no experience campaigning and never having run for anything, he stood up for the seat. And he won.
• It is less than one month since Bergman assumed office when he greets Gustie students in the Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing Room. He is on that committee—his expertise is self-explanatory, but his district also has a high number of veterans. He ran on a platform of fiscal conservancy, so he is pleased to be on the Budget Committee. He is also pleased to be on the Natural Resources Committee as his district includes three of the five Great Lakes. The students do not lob softballs. Bergman answers questions on his district (“Parts have been in economic hard times for more than 100 years”), his national security views (“War is never the
Dispatch from D.C.: Gustie stud ents studied in Washington D.C. as part of professor Kate Knutson’s January Interim Exp erience class, Inauguration Politics. In addi tion to their meeting with Representative Bergman , students caught up with other Gustie alums tack ling national and international challenges. They visited Minnesota’s lawmakers, toured monuments, and watched Congress in action. But the high light was their attendance at both the Presiden tial Inauguration and the Women’s March, held within 24 hours of each other. “Being a part of histo ry, that was the goal,” says professor Knutson . “No matter what you believe in, witnessing it is a very special thing.”
first answer”), international trade (he will travel in a coalition to Cuba), healthcare reform (“We need to protect the middle class”), the cost of government (“Who here thinks we can afford the government we have?”), his heroes (his presidential one is the confidence of a man who knows how to handle positive stress. “Being at Gustavus taught me about service: to your God, your community, and your family,” he says. “There is nothing more fulfilling than a life of service.” Which is why he will ask you to refrain from calling him Congressman. Instead, call him Representative. “This is about the people who sent me.”
For more Gusties in Washington, turn the page.
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Lincoln), and, of course, his time at Gustavus. He answers with
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The Varied Experts
POLITICS ASIDE, THESE MISSION-DRIVEN GUSTIES IN WASHINGTON HAVE CAREERS THAT SERVE THEIR PASSIONS AND THE NATION.
Ann Zulkosky ’93 DIRECTOR, NASA PROGRAMS LOCKHEED MARTIN
For nearly a decade on Capitol Hill, Zulkosky directed the Senate Subcommittee on Science and Space, infusing policy with the latest research for federal science-based agencies like NASA, NOAA, and the NSF. “I was essentially a science translator,” she says. “It was an amazing opportunity to bring science to bear on decisions across policy.” Now, as director for NASA programs at Lockheed Martin, Zulkosky focuses on the science of the final frontier. “NASA is about discovery and exploration, finding out things no one has ever known before. I love that.” After she found herself in D.C. after graduate school,
Gusties who’ve held MN state offices
she discovered her Gustavus-honed writing skills were a major
Adolph Olson Eberhart, class of 1895 (pictured),
get anything done unless you are doing it together.”
who immigrated to Saint Peter from Sweden when he was 12, served as Governor from 1903 to 1907. He became Governor when the sitting one died, but he won the next two elections. Luther Youngdahl, class of 1919, one of 10 children,
mantra is ‘Facts matter,’” she says. Another mantra: “You don’t
Udom Hong ’99 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
The Bureau manages public lands that cover one-tenth of the nation’s landmass. Hong’s work
September 1951. He later became
is at hot intersections—energy policy,
a federal judge after Hubert H.
environmental policy, states’ rights—
Humphrey recommended him to
wherever the needs of people and earth
LeVander ’32, the son of Swedish immigrants, was governor from 1967 to 1971. He created the Metropolitan Council, GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY | SPRING 2017
the best writer on staff. But she didn’t deviate from the data. “My
served from January 1947 to
President Harry S. Truman. Harold
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asset—though a trained scientist, some lawmakers considered her
meet. “The constant question is about how much environmental policy should surpass extraction rights,” he says. “We
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the
try to make sure our decisions are sound.”
first Minnesota Human Rights Department. Other
As a liaison between the Bureau’s leadership and field planners,
Gusties elected to state offices: a Minnesota Lieutenant Governor (Joanell Drystad ’64), a Minnesota Senator and Republican Minority Leader (David Hann ’73), and a DFL Speaker of
Hong helps review and approve land use plans. A biology major and English minor, he attended grad school in environmental policy. And though he could not have predicted working for a
the House (Margaret Anderson Kelliher ’90),
federal agency he didn’t know existed while in undergrad, he’s
plus many more throughout Minnesota’s history.
glad he kept an open mind. “D.C. is a great place to see policy become action.”
Joe Carlile ’02 DEMOCRATIC STAFF, COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
After a year at AmeriCorps applying his Spanish skills with his technology knowledge (he was a student employee with Gustavus Technology Services), Carlile worked for U.S. Representative Betty McCollum. She was on the Appropriations Committee, and Carlile found a niche there. “We needed a way to handle requests from the community to inform how she would advocate for constituents in Washington.” He wrote a database. Her office liked it. So did the Committee, who then poached him. That was nine years ago, and he’s since worked on housing appropriations, then the full portfolio for transportation and housing. It seems like fate, given his student experiences: “I was on the Student Senate finance committee at Gustavus. We would sit around and worry about funding student activities and organizations. And here I am doing that on a much bigger scale.”
Cynthia Nelson ’80 SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST, DEPARTMENT OF STATE
as a civil servant in Washington. In her career with the State
A Gustie helped write the G.I. Bill
Department: “We do extensive statistical analysis on personnel
A gifted athlete who captained the Gustavus
State Department. A Gustie alum helped her get an internship with the Federal Prison System, which paved the way for life
issues,” she says. Because there are approximately 75,000 State
baseball, basketball, and football teams,
Department employees, including Foreign Service, Civil Service,
Fred “Fritz” Hanson, class of 1920, left
and locally employed staff, she has been on the forefront of
college for WWI. Upon his return, according
developing technologies that help manage those workforces.
to a 1948 Gustavian Weekly article,
But, “Many of the human resources issues remain the same, particularly those in workforce planning,” she says. She started at the State Department when
Hanson thought it was “unjust that some recruits received education benefits others were deprived of.” While a department commander for the Minnesota American Legion,
George Schulz was Secretary. Since then,
he proposed his ideas for educating veterans to
she’s worked under nine others. Because
other Legionnaires. Support for a veterans bill
leadership is tied to presidential elections, dealing with new priorities and staff is business as usual. “It’s a workforce planning challenge. But one thing you must learn here is how to adapt to change.”
was gaining ground in Washington, and his draft on education became part of the bill introduced to Congress in 1944, which President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law.
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“I came here for an adventure,” says this 30-year veteran of the
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The New Servants
(She previously spent six years with Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez, who represents the 4th District of Illinois, building his social media presence into the largest in the U.S. House of
THESE GUSTIES ARE FINDING THEIR WAY AS THEY
Representatives.) It’s true interdisciplinary thinking, which Gustie
TACKLE THE GREAT CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME.
grads excel at. In Washington, “Creative thinking is everything,” she says. “And not being afraid to fail.”
Nate Long ’16
Brittany Bauer ’11
INTERN
COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST,
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN TIM WALZ,
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MINNESOTA’S 1ST DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION
After graduation, this Appleton, Wisc., native
Bauer was on the first
spent the summer and fall working full time
Inauguration Politics trip with
on Russ Feingold’s Senate campaign. It was
professor Knutson in 2008.
a quick jump to Washington, where Long,
“After that class I thought,
who always aspired to be there, slid into
‘I have to get to D.C.,’” she
work for Walz quickly. It’s a great time for
says. She double-majored in
Long to be in Washington. “I’m most interested in immigration
international management and
and healthcare,” says this Spanish and political science double
political science, started grad school
major. Those are two big challenges on America’s plate right
immediately, and completed a two-year fellowship for federal
now. While working on the Hill, he is grateful for his Gustavus
service. Today, “I’m a ‘trade detective,’” she says. “I investigate
experiences. “Being able to think across disciplines and making
whether or not governments should place duties on products.”
connections, Gustavus trained me on that.” And on purposeful
For instance, the Administration has investigated globally traded
action, too: “Everyone out here lives and breathes politics—it’s a
honey, rubber, solar panels, and shrimp. In her first seven months,
lot of fun and forces you to develop your own arguments.”
Bauer traveled to Taiwan, Italy, and Belgium. There are less than
Kate Johnson deGruyter ’07 SENIOR DIGITAL MEDIA ADVISER,
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THIRD WAY
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200 people doing what she does in the U.S., and though global economy is a political hot button, “Trade compliance is one of the issues where you actually get agreement on both sides.”
“If you see it on the Internet, don’t believe it’s Gospel truth,”
Kaleb Rumicho ’09
says deGruyter. As a digital media adviser, she knows the critical
ATTORNEY,
point we’re at with politics and the press, with real and fake news.
FREDRIKSON & BYRON
“Transparency is important and disclosure can bring to light
(BEGINNING IN FALL 2017)
things that people need to care about.” Third Way, a centrist think
Between Gustavus and law school,
tank, is an anomaly
Rumicho was Senator Amy Klobuchar’s
in today’s divided
constituent advocate, traveling with her
Washington. The goal
to nearly all 87 of Minnesota’s counties. “I wanted to do politics
of Third Way is “to
before I committed to law school,” he says. When the time came,
figure out a way to
he chose the civil rights legacy and values of Howard Law School,
help the middle class
inspired by the Houstonian-style of lawyering (see Brown v. Board
succeed.” For her,
of Education). As a Gustie grad, “I had an understanding that
that means everything
you have a purpose and you work for your values. That’s one of
from creating GIFs
the reasons I chose to go into law.” He’ll leave Howard U. and
to policy briefs to
D.C. soon. “I want to serve and be involved politically in whatever
tutorials on Twitter
community I am living in.” Soon that will be the community
for Hill staffers.
surrounding the south Minneapolis neighborhood he grew up in.
Melissa Laine Holman ’05
after graduation, he found himself working as a congressional
POLICY ANALYST,
cool people out here so fast. We would sit around and talk about
CONSUMER
philosophy all day. I thought, I would like to do this with the
FINANCIAL
rest of my life.” He moved to D.C. as soon as he could. Now
PROTECTION
with Bruce Fein’s office, Little handles business development,
BUREAU
marketing, coalition-building, and political consulting. For a guy
The CFPB protects
whose fraternity brothers nicknamed him “Mr. Intensity”, “I feel
consumers by
like I really found my people and my calling,” he says. “This is
supervising companies,
Hollywood for nerds.”
campaign manager and frequently flying to D.C. “I met so many
enforcing the law, and aiding people in taking control of their own financial lives—from helping consumers fix errors on their credit reports to suing banks. “We’re a watchdog, but we also want to build
Are you an alum in Washington D.C. who would like to connect
consumers’ capacities to make good decisions,” Holman says.
to other Gustie alums? Are you interested in reaching out to
She works in the area of the Bureau that handles fair lending and equal opportunity, “making sure consumers aren’t discriminated against for accessing credit, like a mortgage, and for reasons
current Gustie students looking to work in your field? Contact the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement at gustavus.edu/alumni or 800-487-8437.
against the law, like color or gender.” An economics major with a music minor, her semester in the social justice/peace and development program in India changed her
Bruce Fein,
perspective. “Public service is really important to
Jack Little ’12 CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER BRUCE FEIN LAW
“I vowed when I came to Gustavus I would
lawyer, comes to Gustavus as keynote speaker for this year’s MAYDAY! Peace Conference. He’ll deliver the keynote address: “Speaking Truth to Power: Moral Obligations of Citizenship.”
not become a political science major,” Little says. “I was communications studies and English. But politics sucked me in the second I got out.” Just a month
See page 7 for more.
GUSTAVUS EDUCATION IN ACTION
Gusties in Washington noted three key features of their Gustavus education that served them well in America’s capital.
The ability to write well: “That has been a huge asset my entire career. And when I was evaluating potential new hires while in the Senate, writing skills were a top priority.” —ANN ZULKOSKY, Lockheed Martin A liberal arts education: “Having diverse coursework at Gustavus gave me a better perspective on different world views. That’s especially important here in D.C,” —UDOM HONG, Bureau of Land Management Leading a purposeful life: “That means waking up in the morning and asking yourself, ‘How will I be of service to the world?’ If you’re a mission-driven person, you will find things to do here,” —MELISSA LAINE HOLMAN, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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me,” she says. “I’m serving people every day.”
noted constitutional
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SPORTS
Nora Holtan ’19 (center, number one) celebrates a five-set victory over Concordia with her teammates in October.
LEADING A NEW LEGACY
Set. Spike. Gustavus volleyball has gone from the middle of the conference pack to consecutive MIAC playoff championships and national tournament appearances. Rising to fame during the past
than pleased with her decision. “Gustavus provides the challenge I was looking for,” Holtan says. “Being a student-athlete is a good balance for me because it
earned accolades as MIAC Player of the Year and First Team All-
keeps me on schedule. It forces me to prioritize.”
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her college selection, and after three semesters Holtan is more
two seasons has been setter Nora Holtan ’19 (Rochester), who America last season.
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program. But academics were also a major contributor to making
After just two seasons, Holtan already ranks sixth on the program’s career assists list and is on pace to break the school
certainly embraces that attribute. Deflecting from her individual
record. She has also helped guide the Gusties to a 51-11 overall
accomplishments, the sophomore star credits her teammates for
record and 20-2 mark in the MIAC during her two seasons.
the success they’ve enjoyed the past two seasons. “The whole
But even with all the success, Holtan continues to focus
team worked really hard to stay both physically fit and stay up on
on getting better. “Our goal is to be the last team standing,”
our volleyball skills during the offseason last year,” Holtan says.
Holtan says. “It was a bummer this past season because I ended
“We had a very good team chemistry that I think led us to win
with an injury. I was honored to earn All-America honors and
some matches that maybe we shouldn’t have.”
my individual goal is to reach the same level of competition
Holtan chose Gustavus because of the connection she made with Coach Rachelle Sherden and the positive culture of the
next year. I want to stay focused and determined no matter what happens.”
Volleyball For the second consecutive season, the Gusties won the MIAC playoff championship with a four-set decision over Bethel, advancing to the NCAA Championships for the seventh time in program history. Head Coach Rachelle Sherden’s squad went on the defeat Wartburg in straight sets for the program’s first victory at the national tournament since 1986, before falling to defending national champion Cal Lutheran, ending the season with a 24-7 record. Nora Holtan (So., Rochester) headlined the conference postseason awards, earning MIAC Player of the Year honors. Lauren Hanson (So., Redwood Falls), Brittany Luethmers (So., Prior Lake), and Taylor Trautman (Sr., Hutchinson) joined Holtan on the AllConference Team. Holtan and Hanson were also named AVCA All-Region,
Daniel Barnes ’19 (Lund, Sweden) controls the ball at midfield during a home game against Saint Mary’s in September. The Gusties won 1-0 in double overtime.
while Holtan was named First Team All-America, becoming the sixth Gustie to earn that recognition. Hanson was
Football
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
The football program celebrated a
After a 1-7-1 start to the season, the
The Gusties earned a spot in the MIAC
monumental milestone in 2016 as it
men’s soccer team won six of its next
playoffs for the second straight season
played its 100th season at the College.
seven league games to take third place
after taking fifth in the league with a
The Gusties tallied a 5-5 overall record
in the MIAC with a 6-3-1 record. The
6-5 record. Head Coach Laura Burnett-
and 3-5 mark in the MIAC, taking fifth
Gusties’ season came to an end with
Kurie’s squad fought through regulation
place. Offensive tackle Joe Theiler (Sr.,
a 2-1 loss to Augsburg in the MIAC
and overtime in its playoff quarterfinal
Maple Grove) and defensive end Casey
quarterfinals, finishing the year with a
game at St. Catherine, but lost in a
Decker (Jr., Mapleton) were named
7-9-1 overall record. Team captain and
shootout, ending the season with a
First Team All-Conference, while second
midfielder Matt Murakami (Jr., Eden
10-6-3 overall record. Senior forward
team honors went to Luke Martinez (Sr.,
Prairie) along with forward Arthur
Maddison Ackiss (Fairbanks, Alaska)
Lexington, Kan.), Hunter Johnson (Jr.,
Parens (So., Wayzata) were named
and sophomore goalie Ashley Becker
Cannon Falls), Ryan Landherr (Sr., Prior
All-Conference. Matt Bateman (So.,
(Farmington) were named to both the
Lake), Chris Nelson (Jr., New London),
Savage), Jack Conroy (So., Shoreview),
MIAC All-Conference and NSCAA All-
Zack Martinez (Sr., Lenexa, Kan.),
Matt Ouren (So., North Mankato), and
North teams. Josie Mazzone (Jr., Rapid
Jordan Kahlow (So., LeSueur), and
Patrick Roth (Sr., Stillwater) received
City, S.D.) received MIAC honorable
Brendan Boche (Jr., Lakeville).
honorable mention.
mention recognition.
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named All-America honorable mention.
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SPORTS
Iowa), Evan Jones (Sr., Pella, Iowa), and Carston Dammann (Sr., Lake City) each earned All-Conference honors after taking fourth, sixth, and 13th, respectively, at the conference meet. Dammann captured the MIAC Elite 22 award by accumulating the highest grade point average among competitors at the conference meet. Jones and Knobbe earned All-Region honors after placing 12th and 13th, respectively, at the central region meet.
Men’s Golf The team competed in five events during the fall season, highlighted a second place finish at the MIAC Championships. Chris Captain (Jr., Rochester) led the Gusties with three top-five finishes, including a third place finish at the MIAC Championships. Sadie Novak-Klug ’18 (Waseca) led the women’s cross country team all season long.
Captain and Ben Hauge (Fy., Ramsey) earned All-Championship Team honors. Hauge placed ninth at the conference
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both the UW-Eau Claure Invitational and
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Cross Country
The team finished its 2016 campaign
The Gusties had a strong showing in
at the Transylvania Invite. Facing the
with an 11th place finish at the MIAC
2016 by cracking the national polls for
nation’s best Division III teams, Gustavus
Championships and a 17th place finish
the first time since 1990. Head Coach
took 13th of 18 teams at the NCAA
at the NCAA Central Region meet.
Dale Bahr’s squad was ranked No.
Preview.
Sadie Novak-Klug (Jr., Waseca) earned
23 in the Sept. 21 USTFCCA National
All-Conference honorable mention
Coaches’ Poll. Gustavus went on to take
Women’s Golf
recognition after finishing 19th at the
third at the MIAC Championships and
The team participated in five events
conference meet. She then earned All-
earned sixth place at the NCAA Central
throughout the fall season. The
Region recognition after taking 31st at
Region meet for the second straight
Gusties took first place at the UW-
the NCAA Central Region meet.
season. Thomas Knobbe (Sr., Decorah,
Eau Claire Invitional, led by Mae
Twin Cities Classic, and finished third
Meierhenry (Sr., Sioux Falls, S.D.)
SPRING OPENERS
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meet. The Gusties took second place at
with individual medalist honors. Head
Sun. March 14: Baseball vs. Martin Luther at 2:30 p.m.
Coach Scott Moe’s squad capped the season with a third place finish at
Sat. April 1: Softball vs. Bethel at 1 p.m.
the MIAC Championships. Meierhenry placed fifth, while Jessica Nelson (Jr.,
Sat. April 15: Outdoor Track & Field, Lee Krough Invitational beginning at 10 a.m.
Plymouth) took 10th, both earning AllChampionship Team honors.
Heritage Operation B.O.B.
In 1972, during two sunny days in October, 170,000 separate library items were moved from the “old” Bernadotte Memorial Library (now Anderson Hall) to the newly built one. According to documents from the library archives, it took two tying machines going full speed for three weeks to bind all the volumes into 9,000 packs. (Hence the name, Operation Bundle of Books.) Students, faculty, staff, and board members pitched in to help. According to a flyer promoting the day, “Four bundles per carrier will represent a fair share of responsibility to get this job done, if everybody lends a hand.” And: “Pray for good weather.” This guy did his part. Gustavus Library Associates continues to do its part, with Books in Bloom, May 5–7, and A Royal Affair, Nov. 11, a fundraiser for the library and scholarships. Learn more about these events and other ways to
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support the Library at gustavus.edu/gla.
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Gratitude
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Professor Aune conducting during 2016’s Christmas in Christ Chapel. Aune is close to the benefactors of the endowed professorship he holds—Jon ’77 and Anita (Thomsen) ’77 Young. Jon and Professor Aune have worked together on Christmas in Christ Chapel, and Jon and Anita recently toured with the Choir. Aune is the first faculty member to hold the endowed professorship that bears the couple’s name.
enable faculty to intensify their teaching and research. These professorships bring focus
ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS AND WHY THEY MATTER.
During the past eight years, alumni and friends of the College have endowed 11
and meaning to the number one
new professorships across a variety of
priority of the College—teaching.”
science, neuroscience, education, and
— Professor Greg Aune, the Jon and Anita Thomsen Young Distinguished Chair of Music
fields: philosophy, music, psychological economics and management. Endowed professorships represent a significant investment in the scholarship and teaching of the College, helping Gustavus attract and retain the highest quality teacher-scholars. Endowed professorships enhance the research and scholarship funding Gustavus faculty need to remain the top in their fields. Excellent instruction and access to research are key to the Gustavus student experience. Students’ relationships with professors of excellence drives all of us forward. Says Dr. Mark Kruger, the Martin, Robinson, and Simpson Endowed Professor of Psychological Science: “The primary benefit has been to enhance my ability to engage students in a life of active scholarship.” Says Dr. Kathy Lund Dean, the Board of Trustees Distinguished Chair of Leadership and Ethics: “Your gifts represent visionary positions that promote the possible.”
To learn more about outright and planned giving, to support faculty scholarship through endowment, or to make a gift of any kind or size, contact the Office of Advancement: advancement@gustavus.edu or 800-726-6193.
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Endowed professorships
Totally for Teaching
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2017 ALUMNI BOARD MEMBERS
G USTIES
Gordon Mansergh ’84 (president), HIV/AIDS behavioral scientist Kara Buckner ’97 (vice president), marketing consultant J. C. Anderson ’82, partner/attorney, Gray Plant Mooty
Greetings from the Alumni Board and Alumni and Parent Engagement Office
Lydia Benge-Briggs ’13, business analyst, Boom Lab Bob Brown ’83, staff neurologist/professor, Mayo Clinic
Building on last year’s alumni survey, the Board and Association have several new initiatives this year, including increased physical recognition and alumni presence on campus, addressing diversity among ourselves and on campus, reviewing and updating our governance infrastructure, and fundraising. These activities continue our thematic approach of ACT (Accountability through Communication and Transparency) Relevant. More specifically: Analysis and presentation of 2016 alumni survey results This information is intended to motivate you and facilitate change. Your voice counts. Thank you for participating in this survey. The Alumni Legacy Banner initiative on Hello Walk Through anonymous donations from the Alumni Board, highly select Distinguished Alumni Citation awardees will be recognized for their unique and outstanding accomplishments in their field with a personal banner along Hello Walk. The first installment is planned for April, in time for the annual Celebration of Philanthropy Dinner. Be sure to visit the banners when on campus. Gustavus all-award plaque display in Alumni Hall Our largest initiative this year, the Alumni Hall will gain LED-illuminated alumni citation acrylic plaques, with enough space for awardees to be added for at least the next 25 years. There will also be permanent plaque space for the Greater Gustavus Award, and the First Decade, 25th, and 50th Anniversary alumni awards. New furniture and archival alumni photos will be placed in the Alumni Hall entryway. The opening reception and awards ceremony will be during Homecoming: The Great Gustie Gathering 2017, on September 22 and 23. We are proud to be working for and with you.
Michael Bussey ’69, senior consultant, Donor by Design Group, LLC Comfort Dolo ’14, on-campus college recruiter, ServeMinnesota Action Network Sara Schnell Elenkiwich ’10, operations, Sparboe Farms Cathy Villars Harms ’85, vice president of marketing, Tecmark LLC Theresa Gienapp ’97, director of planned giving, Macalester College Antonio Gomez ’14, purchasing representative, Navitor Brenda Kardock ’90, account specialist, FOX 47 KXLT-TV Stephanie Kendall ’76, executive consultant, Smarter Workforce, IBM Corporation Peter Kitundu ’92, general counsel, Blue Cross Blue Shield Todd Krough ’85, vice president/financial advisor, Bernstein Private Wealth Management Damon Larson ’84, librarian/research coach, Chaparral High School Jane Norman Leitzman ’69, teacher, retired Ginny Kirkegaard Leppart ’76, teacher, retired Kari Petrasek Merz ’99, attorney, Petrasek Law PLLC Dan Michel ’90, digital content manager, Feeding America Kay Rethwill Moline ’56, (emeritus member), retired Gustavus nursing faculty Dan Myers ’04, wealth advisor, Thrivent Financial Esther Mulder ’08, public defender, Hennepin County
Sincerely,
Leslie Nielsen ’81, owner/manager, Meloy Park Florist Sharon Peterson Robinson ’64, retired, special education—State Hospital
Gordon Mansergh, 1984 President, Alumni Board of Directors
Glen Lloyd Director, Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement
Vidya Sivan ’02, print and online communications specialist, Harvard Kennedy School Kristin Johns Young ’86, senior financial advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services Catherine Asta ’75 (immediate past president) Chris Rasmussen ’88 (past president)
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Alumni Association
CLASS NEWS and information to be included in the Alumni section of the Quarterly should be sent to: Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498 alumni@gustavus.edu | 800-487-8437 | gustavus.edu/alumni
2016 ALUMNI SURVEY FINDINGS
IN JANUARY 2016, THE ALUMNI BOARD CONDUCTED THE FIRST SURVEY OF THE FULL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IN DECADES. THE SURVEY ASKED FOR YOUR TOP THREE REASONS FOR ATTENDING GUSTAVUS. HERE ARE THE RESULTS, AND HOW THEY CHANGED OVER CLASS YEARS.
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80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
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CLASS DECADE
$215,666
TOP REASONS FOR ATTENDING GUSTAVUS
GUSTIES GAVE
That's how much Gusties gave during the 2016 Give to Gustavus Day. Your engagement triggered a $30,000 challenge gift from the Alumni Board. Thanks to all alumni and friends who gave during the drive to help make the overall event a success.
■ Academics ■ Location ■ Financial Aid ■ Spiritual ■ Family Ties
OTHER REASONS FOR ATTENDANCE?
You also chose Gustavus for the social aspects, athletic programs, specific majors, music programs, and friend ties. Of these, social aspects and athletic programs increased throughout the decades since the 1940s.
WHEN YOU’VE VISITED THE TOP FOUR EVENTS THAT BROUGHT YOU BACK TO CAMPUS DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS.
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Nobel Conference
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Reunions
Christmas in Christ Chapel
Homecoming
This is the first year for summer reunions. Welcome, reunion classes ’57, ’62, ’67, ’72, ’77. ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97, ’02, ’07, and ’12. In between Commencement and the start of summer camps, the campus will be yours.
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REUNION WEEKEND, JUNE 2–4
For a more complete picture of the survey results, or to learn more, visit gustavus.edu/alumni.
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MY GUSTAVUS Talmadge King, Jr., MD ’70, biology/psychology "THE FIRST YEAR WAS A STRUGGLE. BUT I SURVIVED
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BECAUSE THERE WAS A LOT OF SUPPORT AT GUSTAVUS."
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I was at a high school summer program for underrepresented minorities that brought in colleges from around the country, and someone from Gustavus was there. I wasn’t bothered by the fact that Saint Peter was five times bigger than my hometown in Georgia. Bruce Gray in the admission office picked me up at the train station in Minneapolis. We remain friends to this day. He was like a big brother. He was open and frank about things, he had my back. But my first semester was difficult. I had gone to a very small, segregated high school. I was simply behind. I was determined to keep pushing. I adopted Gustavus. A lot of underrepresented minority students often feel like outsiders. That was not the way I felt. Within the first month, I was in Edgar Carlson’s office talking to him. I was invited in under special circumstances, but I thought, if I was invited in, I was invited all in. My second year got a lot better. I understood the pace, and I found students to talk to and study with. The Chapel was the center of gravity for me. John Kendall helped transform my ideas about who I was and what I could achieve. I talked to him about becoming an industrial psychologist. He said, “Wouldn’t you rather be a physician?” It was on my mind, but he gave it legitimacy. I attended a health careers program at Harvard summer school. Bruce Gray and others worked to make that happen. Being at Harvard crystalized my desire to be a physician. As a Harvard medical student I became co-director of that summer program. I did residency training at Emory, and pulmonary
and critical care in Colorado. I was on faculty at the University of Colorado for 20 years. Then I moved to the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where I was vice chair and then chair of the department of internal medicine. Today, I am dean of the highly ranked medical school at UCSF. Mozelle ’70 and I were proud our youngest daughter, Malaika, went to Gustavus. The biggest lessons I take from Gustavus are about the value of living in a community that cares about social justice and fairness, that being nice is not a flaw—it’s a good thing, and that faith is reinforcing. These beliefs were solidified at Gustavus. I carry them with me now.
The Case for Liberal Arts Dr. King is an international expert on lung disorders who does research, teaching, and patient care. “A lot of what we talked about at Gustavus— cultures and great societies and great philosophers and faith—that's what I wanted for my kids and why I recommend a liberal arts education.”
2016 ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Nine new members joined the ranks on October 22, including former men’s soccer coach Larry Zelenz, the winningest men’s soccer coach in Gustavus history. Here they are. Dana Peterson was a standout distance runner on both the cross
appearances and was named the 2006 NSCAA Division III National
country and track and field teams, where she earned All-America
Coach of the Year for his efforts in guiding Gustavus to a runner-
honors at the 1994 NCAA Cross Country Championships and won
up finish at the NCAA Championships. Today he works as a canoe
the 3,000-meter run at the 1994 MIAC Outdoor Track & Field
outfitter and guide in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Ryan Boutwell is the most decorated kicker in the history of
Michael Elementary, having previously worked in the Osseo and
Gustavus football. He holds Gustavus career records for points
Rockford school districts. She and her husband, Mike Nordberg
scored by kicking (200), field goals made (34), extra points made
’93, live in St. Michael.
(98), and extra points attempted (108). Today he is a retirement
Scott Crowell was named First Team All-America and MIAC
Plan Consultant with Associated Financial Group and a youth
Player of the Year in 2000 after leading the Gusties to the NCAA
coach with the Plymouth Youth Baseball Association and the
West Region Championship. He went on to play professional
Wayzata Plymouth Football Association. He is married is married
soccer with the Arizona Sahuaros. Today he owns Willis and Scott
to Kami Wraspir ’99. They live in Maple Grove.
Painter Pros. He and his wife, Carey Willis ’02, live in Plymouth. Molly Nemes, a standout for the gymnastics team, won the
Rod Swenson was a three-time All-Conference performer for the Gustie baseball team in the late 1990s. Swenson was an
2001 NCGA floor exercise championship and was an eight-time
ace pitcher, graduating with school records in career strikeouts
All-American in the all-around, vault, floor, and bars. She also
(175), starts (34), and innings pitched (206.1). Today, he is a vice
earned All-Conference honors four times in track and field. Today
president at US Bank. He and his wife, Kyra, live in Minneapolis.
she is a marketing communication manager for EFS Advisors. She and her husband, Todd, live in Lakeville. Heather Fitch is a two-time floor exercise national champion
Bret Newcomb was named First Team AHCA All-America in 1992 and was a three-time All-Conference performer as a goaltender for the men's hockey team. Today he is president
and All-American in gymnastics in 1994 and 1995, graduating as
of Newcomb Construction and serves on the Board of Trustees
the school record holder on the floor with a 9.6 set in ’94. Today
for the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. He and his wife,
she is a senior client associate with UBS Financial Services in St.
Rachel, live in Madison, Wisc.
Paul. She and her husband, Brad, live in Little Canada. Larry Zelenz is the winningest coach in the 50-year history of
Rick Hjelm was a First Team AHCA All-America selection in 1982 and was a two-time All-Conference honoree. He played
Gustavus men’s soccer with an all-time record of 280-144-44 in 24
professional hockey in Sweden for one year. Today he is a private
seasons (1986–2009) on the sidelines. Zelenz’s teams won seven
practice owner at MultiCenter Physical Therapy and is employed
MIAC Championships and posted a 160-57-22 record in league
at NovaCare Rehabilitation. He and his wife, Melanie, live in North
play. He guided the Gusties to eight NCAA National Tournament
Oaks. Their children, Lindsey ’13 and Sam ’15, are Gustie grads.
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Championships. Today she works as a high potential teacher at St.
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Earl W. Carlson, Chippewa Falls, WI, is still keeping active, and last year preached at his grandson’s wedding.
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Barbara Ford Olson, Golden Valley, retired in September after 28 years as a staff physician at the St. Cloud Veteran’s Hospital.
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Newell S. Nelsen, Greer, SC, is a retired ELCA Pastor. This year he will celebrate his 50th year of
Gustavus Friends of Music, is a member of the Gustavus Crown Council, and is on the board of the Center for Worship & Music Studies, a new collaboration of ELCA synods and Gustavus. She is also mentor for a Gustie music student. Jon M. Young, Eden Prairie, owns Heroic Productions, a lighting/video/audio company that produces and webcasts both the Nobel Conference and Christmas in Christ Chapel. He is also co-chair of Gustavus Friends of Music and is a mentor for a Gustie music student.
ordination. He was ordained in Christ Chapel on June 1, 1966.
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Arlyn L. Tolzmann, Elgin, IL, was elected as director of the Elgin Symphony Foundation this summer. He also chairs that organization’s Board of Trustees.
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C. Michael Lindstrom, Winthrop, has lived a baroque professional life and continues to do so in retirement.
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Jane Swanson, Carbondale, IL, will spend three weeks partnering with African communities to provide fresh water sources to more than 2,500 villages in remote areas of Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania.
Anita Thomsen Young, Eden Prairie, retired in June after 35 years at Thrivent Financial. She is currently working part-time at her husband’s firm, Heroic Productions. She is co-chair of
After being the first woman to earn a letter at Gustavus by competing on the men’s swimming and diving team, Inga Carlson
Nelson ’53
taught swimming
lessons to young and old and
Employee Benefit Adviser magazine named Gayle
Johnson McCann ’79, partner, president, and risk adviser at North Risk Partners – Johnson McCann Division insurance agency in St. Paul, Employee Benefit Adviser of the Year for 2016. McCann was chosen for this national award by the editorial team of the magazine after a month-long nomination process. She appeared on the cover of the national magazine’s September issue.
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Wally Guptill, Lino Lakes, is senior IT manager at Thrivent Financial in Minneapolis. Julie Wiggins Nadeau, San Antonio, TX, has been a bachelor of nursing program chair since 2012 at The University of the Incarnate Word. Debra Petersen Pasvogel, Lakeville, sang Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna at Carnegie Hall in November with members of her home church’s Chancel Choir and other guest choirs from around the country.
coached diving, team swimming,
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82|35-YEAR REUNION Save the Date June 2–4, 2017
years at the Fergus Falls YMCA, she retired from the YMCA in 2015. The Y renamed its aquatic center in her honor.
Anne Juhl Legeros, Edina, is a self-employed artist.
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Roger Eaks, Watertown, NY, is lead clinical social worker with the Family Advocacy Program/Child and Family Behavioral Health Service, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, US Army. Jeff Lunde, Rochester, is in his 30th year teaching psychology and geography with Rochester Public Schools. Last April he attended the Philosophy Majors’ reunion at Gustavus and paid respects to Doug Huff, Deane Curtin, and especially the late, great George Georgacarakos. He cannot thank them enough for their powerful influence on his life. Laura Peterson Olson, Burnsville, is director of transportation at HealthEast in St. Paul, overseeing inter-facility ambulance and wheelchair transportation and the 911 emergency medical service in northern Dakota County. She also represents HealthEast on
the board of the East Side Area Business Association (ESABA).
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Steve Mann, Farmington Hills, MI, is sales director for AcousticSheep.
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Nate Torgelson, Seattle, WA, is director for the City of Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections.
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Dan Homstad, Apple Valley, has opened a new law firm and is a trial lawyer at Dan Homstad Defense in Bloomington. His practice is a boutique criminal defense, juvenile, and family law practice which provides legal representation for clients.
Back row (l to r): Mark Anderson, Paul Carlson, Donley Johnson, Dick Sundberg, Al Molde, Bill Laumann, John Menge, Dick Hegener, Dick Edstrom. Next row down (l to r): Peter Manfred, Vernon Victorson, Judy Ness Kolling, Susan Skrukrud Haugland, Caroline Sandin Basley, Bob Bennett, Elaine Vigness Bell, Bob Hoekstra, Jim Heckenlaible. Third row down (l to r): Rachel Gilbertson Lind, Donna Gabbert Beck, Kristie Lewis, Betsy Tripp Schroeder, Rosie Johnson Mix, Pam Thuleen Giebink, Linda Snuggerud May, Rosalee Fox Davis, Elouise Anderson Johnson, Linda Gulder Huett, Margaret Raedeke Holste. First row (l to r): Gracia Luhmann Hegener, Kathy Glaeser Johnson, Deidra Moehring Gustavson, Joan Augustson Kodet, Cathy Anderson Schoonover, Diane Hayenga Foote, Bonnie Ackerman, Ed Gustafson, Connie Tucholke Treis, Cheryl Downey, Esther Peterson Martens, Ron Martens.
Robb Decorsey, Chaska, is a teacher and coach at Glencoe Silver Lake Schools. He teaches physical education and is head coach for the girls’ tennis team, boys’ basketball team, and the girls’ track team at the high school. Sumi Iwasaki Hatayama, Kanagawa, Japan, works at Kitashiba Electric Company in Kawasaki.
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Deanna Kozitza Mason, Pozuelo de Alarcon, has spent the last decade in Madrid, Spain. She completed her PhD in nursing, founded her consulting company, providing bespoke parenting support to private
Back row (l to r): David DeMets, Judy Lauer Pede, Mary Strand Slinde, Sue England Hendrickson, Char Peterson Senske, Kay Olson Erickson, Phil Rogosheske, Ruth Moody Tsu, Kari Nielsen Schiltgen, Les Kroeger, Ted Hedberg, Dick Pershau. Next row down (l to r): John Rebischeke, Jerry Gustafson, Sue Schoening Gustafson, Kathy Johnson Oleson, Mary Dahms Bierbrauer, Loel Johnson Kuehne, Dorothy Gustum Hedberg, Marcia Wilson Borgie, Ardis Nelson Archer, Luann Nelson Bachman. Third row down (l to r): Woody Johnson, Susan Johnson Lehman, Kathy Van Sickle DeMets, Carolyn Calph Larson, Bob Burmaster, Julia Hagen Accola, Nancy Eddy, Ada Karlsson Kirsher. First row (l to r): Cathy Finch Hall, Sharon Anderson Engman, Kathy Wellington, Karyl Enstad Rommelfanger, karen Bossart Rusthoven, Vicki Brown Johnson, Joyce Henrikson Ramseth, Pam Romness Jambeck, Joan Benson Dornfeld, Karen Hoagland MacKenzie.
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Two Gusties, both named Mike, were among 25 of “Twin Cities Finest” young philanthropists and collectively raised more than $13,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (L to r): Mike
Wobschall ’06 and Mike Marcotte ’08. Gustie Ali (Chorley) Wobschall ’08 supported both. clients, and began a foundation to serve non-documented immigrants. Her doctoral research produced a theory on how spirituality influences behavior in late adolescence. She is the parish nurse at Our Lady of Mercy, the English speaking Catholic church of Madrid.
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Erin Tripp Halverson, Owatonna, became the assistant principal at Owatonna Junior High School after 17 years teaching at Owatonna High School.
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Matt Thomas, Chanhassen, is the communications specialist for St. Louis Park Public Schools.
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Jonathan T. Poole, APO, AE, is the regional security officer for the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland.
02|15-YEAR REUNION Save the Date June 2–4, 2017
Keely Johnson Pearson, Duluth, is a senior environmental consultant at Barr Engineering.
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Beth Boser, La Crosse, WI, is an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin–LaCrosse.
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Emily Wenzel Campbell, Minneapolis, works with the Faegre Baker Daniel’s insurance industry team. Her position includes work on acquisitions, holding company transactions, and company regulatory matters.
Kelly Biondich Small, Minneapolis, is an assistant county attorney at Carver County in Chaska.
07|10-YEAR REUNION Save the Date June 2–4, 2017
Samantha Matthes Lencioni, San Francisco, CA, is a physical therapist for Dignity Health. Derek D. Martin, Crookston, had been working in sales for two years with Eickhof Columbaria—the company that fabricated and installed the columbarium at Gustavus—but recently accepted the position of associate development officer with University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is working on a new Wellness Center there.
Nissa Hannemann Peterson, Chatfield, is a pastor at Chatfield Lutheran Church, a vibrant, growing congregation excited to be sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through teaching, service, and worship. She was ordained into ELCA ministry in August, following graduation from Luther Seminary. Blake M. Theisen, Waukegan, IL, is assistant director of athletics at Lake Forest College. This is his second promotion in four years at the College. Laura M. Ofstad, Reno, NV, received her master’s in literature in 2013 at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in ecocriticism and animal studies. Tasha Carlson Rohlfs, Fergus Falls, is a certified Dale Carnegie Trainer in Fargo, ND. Jessica L. Sussman, Denver, CO, is a program administrator at National Jewish Health in Denver, a health center internationally recognized in research achievements. She works in the Clinical & Translational Research Center, which provides clinical research infrastructure, services, and expertise to researchers in the Denver metro area.
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Heather E. Moore, Apple Valley, is a member of Faegre Baker Daniels’ corporate group and focuses on matters involving nonprofit organizations. She regularly advises faithbased colleges, fraternities and sororities, and private foundations exempt from federal and state income taxes. Cody A. Mosbeck, Mississauga, ON, is a channel sales manager for Nexsan.
Liz Winslow, Fridley, is director of bands at Richfield High School.
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Brett Cornell, Philadelphia, PA, is at Drexel University College of Medicine and plans to defend his thesis for his PhD in neuroscience in March. Kirsten S. Engel, Wichita, KS, graduated from the University of North Dakota with PhD in clinical psychology. She is a clinical child psychology post-doctoral fellow at the University Kansas School of Medicine–Wichita. Sara E. Maurer, Minnetrista, is in graduate school at St. Catherine University to become an adult gerontological nurse practitioner. She currently works as a nurse for Park Nicolet dermatology. Nikki Abel Wynn, St. Paul, is an RN at Children’s Hospital.
12| 5-YEAR REUNION Save the Date June 2–4, 2017
Ryan A. Chouanard, Saint Peter, is production test operator for the 3M Plant in New Ulm. Alex Flasch, Minneapolis, is in the master of accountancy program at Carlson School of Management. Brittany L. Hodkinson, Wanamingo, is a registered nurse at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Kristin M. Olson, Des Moines, graduated from medical school at Kansas City University and is employed by Mercy Medical Center of Des Moines, IA, as an internal medicine resident physician.
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Jasmine A. Bernhardt, Arlington, VA, left after three years on the JET Programme in Japan to pursue a master’s in translation at Cardiff University. Eric T. Halvorson, Chicago, IL, is policy and communications associate for Chicago Jobs Council. Hailey A. Haugen, Bloomington, works at Alliance. Andy Jorgensen, Rogers, AR, works at Boston Scientific. Emily E. Paul, Chapel Hill, N.C., graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with a DPH in physical therapy. She is employed by UNC as an outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapist.
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Jon Warling, Minneapolis, is a product specialist for Tesla.
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Yee Chang, St. Paul, is a financial analyst for United Bankers. Katie Diederichs, Rockville, MD, is a post-baccalaureate IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health. Hannah F. Heider, White Bear Lake, is a third-grade teacher at North Metro Flex Academy in North St. Paul. She spent a year teaching English in Madrid, Spain. Elizabeth R. Lutz, Wausau, WI, is a library assistant at the Marathon County Public Library in Marathon City/Wausau, WI.
Jenn Davis Mata, East Bethel, is a Spanish teacher for Anoka Hennepin School District. Max Stelzner, Seattle, WA, is a performance science educator for Pacific Science Center.
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Katlynn J. Alm, Apple Valley, serves in the Peace Corps in Benin, Africa working with young women on reproductive health in rural communities. Shauna L. Conroy, Minneapolis, is a product specialist for StayWell.
WEDDINGS John M. Gauper ’82 and Denise Gauper, 05/15/15, Somerset, WI Tara Loftus ’04 and Daniel Owens, 10/08/16, Bloomington Britta L. Hansen ’07 and Joe Brown, 05/14/16, Marysville, WA Margaret Overman ’08 and Jonathan Larson, 11/14/15, St. Louis Park Maren S. Balk ’09 and David Rivers, 09/17/16, Denver, CO John A. Bussey ’09 and Andrea Brubaker ’10, St. Paul Kristen Chirafisi ’09 and Jacob Holsten ’09, 01/02/15, Stillwater Amanda Skarphol ’10 and Mitchell Wilkins, 10/16/16, Denver, CO Sara E. Maurer ’11 and Eric Maurer, 09/04/15, Minnetrista Kristin M. Olson ’12 and Joseph Yun, 10/15/16, Mankato Sydnie Wigand ’13 and Jared Graff, 09/24/16, Le Sueur Taylor Frey ’13 and Andrew Lilja ’13, 09/17/16, Saint Paul Adam B. Smyth ’14 and Samantha Broeckert ’14, 10/08/16, Burnsville
Ran Into a Gustie — On Long Lake Two Gustie couples realized the entertainment at Birch’s On the Lake was Kim Beyer Fragodt ’83, with her husband, Brian ’81. Bottom (l to r): Susan Powers Olson ’91, Anne Sammelson Noonan ’91, Brian Fragodt ’81, Bill Rosati ’88, Heidi Lang Rosati ’88. Performers in the back include Beyer Fragodt (center).
At Cragun’s on Gull Lake Kari Anderson Miyano ’88 saw a woman in a Gustie t-shirt. It was the wife of her admission counselor from 33 years ago, Bob Neumann ’80. Of course Neumann remembered Kari, saying, “She was at Hill-Murray. She studied at Kansai Gadai University and met her husband there.”
On the Superior Hiking Trail Gunnar Boettcher ’15 (left) and Evan Odean ’13 ran into each other on the Trail in September near Mount Trudee. They hiked together for a while, sharing memories of their time on the Hill. On a Delta Airlines Flight Flipping through Delta Sky magazine on a flight, the person next to Peter Kitundu ’92—Marissa (Wold) Uhrina ’05—noticed an ad for Gustavus and said, "I went to college there." One and a half hours later the poli sci major and music major 13 years apart were friends.
In Haines, Alaska After finishing a trail hike in Haines, Terese Waters-McCabe ’80 of Eden Prairie asked for a taxi. The small southeast Alaskan town (population 1,400) has no taxi service, but a local resident gave Terese and her husband, Mike, a ride into town that day. That local resident was Nancy Hanson Nash ’70.
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Heidi L. Rossow, Phoenix, AZ, is a fourth-grade teacher at Sandpiper in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Reed K. Sallstrom, Winthrop, is employed at Olson Theilen.
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EXERCISING EXCELLENCE Gusties shine at physical fitness. Susan Bold Schumacher ’81, Plymouth, competed in swimming at National Senior Games in Minneapolis in July 2015. Scott C. Dingman ’84, Chesterfield, VA, solo-hiked 175 miles of the Superior Hiking Trail along the north trail last fall. Erin McMahon Rock ’01, Lexington, KY, recently became National Academy of Sports Medicine
BIRTHS
personal trainer and a USA triathlon coach.
London to Chad J. Winter ’99 and Stephanie Winter, 08/05/16 Gregory to Greg Holker ’00 and Connie Holker, 10/18/16 Stephen to Linda A. Lanz ’00 and Konstantinos Tsekouras, 09/15/16 Haakon to Annalisa Eckman Rudser ’02 and Kyle Rudser, 05/29/16 Feehan to Meghan Harney ’02 and Brian J. Sandri, 07/25/16 Thea to Jamie Henderson Swanson ’02 and Thomas P. Swanson ’02, 04/12/16 Bridget to Betsy Starz Thayer ’02 and Ty Thayer, 09/13/15 MacKenzie to Erin Holloway Wilken ’02 and Michael C. Wilken ’02, 11/23/16 Caroline to Allison Hawley March ’03 and Justin H. March, 09/02/16 Christian to Jesse Pearson ’03 and Angela Sirian Pearson ’03, 04/28/16 Isabella to Kyle Tollefson ’03 and Laura DeBraal Tollefson, 07/14/16 Lauren to Jill Hubers Haspert ’04 and Patrick Haspert, 09/08/15 Karter to Amy Ness Mead ’04 and Nathan Mead, 03/19/16 Forrest and Aurora to Amy Springer Riegelman ’04 and Jedidiah R. Riegelman, 08/04/16 Caitlyn to Luke Twedt ’04 and Allison Johnson Twedt, 06/25/16 Daniel to Kristi Forsythe Mahn ’06 and Sam A. Mahn, 07/09/16
Susan Bold Schumacher ’81
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Jennifer Davis ’15 and Brandon Mata, 06/17/16, East Bethel Bailey Volk ’16 and Lucas Schwope, 10/08/16, Arlington
Erin McMahon Rock ’01
Hattie to Kristi Forsythe Mahn ’06 and Sam A. Mahn, 07/09/16 Alexis to Sally Johnson Sparby ’06 and Paul Sparby, 08/30/16 Cora to Emily Eddy White ’06 and Colby D. White ’05, 08/01/16 Anora to Britta L. Hansen ’07 and Joe Brown, 10/05/16 Nolan to Kristin Kaplan Holsworth ’07 and Christopher C. Holsworth ’04, 07/20/16 Ella to Stina Dannberg Lemery ‘07 and Brandon Lemery, 10/23/15 Cora to Jonathan A. Peasley ’08 and Mary Nelson Peasley, 10/06/16 Philipp to Nissa Hannemann Peterson ’08 and Timothy Peterson, 04/06/16 Kajsa to Kristen M. Holsten ’09 and Jacob W. Holsten ’09, 04/06/16 Reagan to Tasha Carlson Rohlfs ’09 and Kyle J. Rohlfs ’08, 04/27/16
IN MEMORIAM Eunice Cofran Jensen ’38, River Falls, WI, on October 27, 2016, at the age of 100. A former English teacher, wife, and mother, she is survived by her eight children. Enid Olson Martell ’40, Spicer, on November 27, 2016. A retired editor and public relations director for the National Council of Teachers of English, she is survived by two daughters. Martha Almen Peterson ’40, Truman, on August 11, 2016. A former English teacher, she and her husband purchased the Truman Tribune, where she was journalist and feature columnist. She is survived by her daughters, including Martha Diller ’68.
Florence Anderson Beck ’49, Tyler, on October 17, 2016. A homemaker and former employee of McKesson and Robbins Pharmaceuticals, she is survived by four children. Nadine Johnson Dalin ’49, Silver Lake, on November 28, 2016. She worked as a secretary for McLeod County Heritage Center and is survived by four children, including Wendy Martinek ’81. Frances Quist Hedlund ’49, Paynesville, on September 10, 2016. She worked as a dietitian at the Paynesville and Litchfield Community Hospitals. She is survived by her six children including Mark ’76, David ’78, and Lee Ann Buck ’80. Yvonne Lundquist Johanson ’49, Wheaton, on November 1, 2016. She worked as a bookkeeper for the family business, Lundquist Implement. She is survived by her husband, Don, and two sons. Warren W. Larson ’49, St. Paul, on October 21, 2016. A World War II veteran, he was founder and president of Midway Container Inc. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen (Tesch ’49), and two children. Paul H. Olson ’50, New Brighton, on November 30, 2016. A Lutheran pastor, he served many years as pastor at Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Brighton and is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Sederberg ’50), and three children. Lorraine Lundquist Patrick ’50, Livingston, MT, on November 1, 2016. A wife, mother, and volunteer, she is survived by three children.
YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS Congratulations on Gustavus staff celebrating 20 years or more of service to the College. (From l to r) 20 years: Martha Rivas, David Passon, Wendy (Ericksen) Bachman ’87, Robert Schlueter, Diane Stocker, Jennifer Tollefson. 25 years: Paul Wilson. 30 years: Becky Barnes, Joe Pope, Gail BrandtOtero. 35 years: Todd Block and Diane Wilson. Staff retirees in 2016 are Vicki Kennedy (pictured on page 6), and Nancy Petrich (not pictured).
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John W. Skaden ’50, Blue Earth, on August 6, 2016. An Army veteran of World War II, he managed the Guckeen Farmer’s Elevator and the owned an A & W. He is survived by five children. Dale Denker ’51, Ottertail, on October 16, 2016. A World War II veteran, he worked for Federated Mutual Insurance and Honeywell. He is survived by three children. Dorothy Conrad Gaard ’51, St. Paul, on September 21, 2016. A former special ed teacher and piano instructor. She is survived by her five children, including Bruce ’78 and Audrey Johnson ’83; and three brothers, including Donald ’49, Norman ’55, and Paul ’63.
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David A. Hilding ’51, Salt Lake City, UT, on November 5, 2016. A medical Army officer during the Korean War, he became an otolaryngologist and researcher in deafness. He is survived by his wife, Sonja, five children, sister L. Cecile Swenson ’55, and brother Stephen ’58. Dwight N. Holcombe ’51, Elk River, on December 15, 2016. He was a Former Board of Trustees member, having served from 1990–99. Known for his athletic prowess in football during his student days, Dwight was inducted into the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame in 1988, and with his father, Dwight M.
Holcombe ’21, is the only father/ son combination membership in the Hall to date. Dwight was former president of CloverLeaf Creamery and President/CEO of Marigold Foods. A five-generation Gustie family, he is survived by his wife, Carol (Matson) ’51, a son, Dwight ’77 and four grandchildren including, Nolan ’17. Richard Hovenden ’51, Frisco, TX, on October 1, 2016. A former self-employed realtor and builder, he is survived by five of his six children. Lois Moline Lau ’51, Tracy, on October 4, 2016. A wife and mother, she is survived by her three children.
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Donald Kark ’45, Blue Earth, on November 15, 2016. A World War II pilot, he later assumed the family businesses, Blue Earth Rendering Co. and Kark’s Appetizer Feed Co. He is survived by his wife, Marian, and two children. O. Harold Odland ’47, Bloomington, on August 14, 2016. A former Air Force pilot for 23 years, he went on to law school and later had a long career as a Hennepin County District Court judge. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Johnson ’46) and two children. Kenneth Dugan ’48, Rapid City, SD, on October 19, 2016. He was a World War II veteran and proud survivor of Pearl Harbor. He became a Lutheran minister and served various parishes in Papua New Guinea. He is survived by his wife, Mavis, four children, and two stepchildren. Donald Forsyth ’44, Springfield, on October 10, 2016. A World War II veteran, he worked as a farmer and a USDA inspector. He is survived by seven children. Harold Ebel ’48, Moose Lake, on August 4, 2016. A military veteran, he is survived by his three children. Owen Lansverk ’48, Minot, ND, on November 5, 2016. He was a World War II veteran and a district manager for Farmers Union Insurance. He is survived by two children and a stepdaughter. Faith Miller Leonardson ’48, Minnetonka, on November 29, 2016. A former service representative for Sony Corporation, she is survived by two children, including Karen Borre ’71.
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Jack E. Peterson ’51, Braham, on September 1, 2016. A veteran of the Merchant Marines, he was principal at Braham High School. He is survived by his three daughters, including Sue Finn ’80. Kenneth Quist ’51, Atlanta, GA, on August 17, 2016. A veteran of the National Guard, he attended veterinary school and became the director of Scientific Services in the Center for Infectious Diseases. He is survived by his wife, Lois (Anderson) ’51, and three sons. Carolyn Peterson Ruggles ’51, Cokato, on October 10, 2016. A former music and piano teacher, she is survived by four children. David Turnblom ’51, Cottage Grove, May 8, 2016. A retired managing director for 3M, he is survived by three children, including Leanne Greenheck ’77. Robert Ingman ’52, Edina, on September 3, 2015. He was the owner of Ingman Labs for 53 years and is survived by his wife, Marilyn, and two children. Dean Blomster ’53, White Bear Lake, on September 18, 2016. He was an Army veteran and worked many years in counseling
for St. Paul Public Schools. He is survived by his two daughters. Roger M. Erickson ’53, Faribault, on August 9, 2016. A Navy veteran, he owned Erickson Furniture and is survived by his wife, Phyllis, and four children. Gerald Kopischke ’53, East Dubuque, IL, on September 12, 2016. A Korean Conflict Army veteran, he worked for Interstate Power Company as an electrical engineer. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and four children. Betty Ann “Tina” Pearson Pelzl ’53, Pine River, on August 6, 2016. She worked as a secretary for Pine River Clinic and is survived by her husband, Charles ’50, and four children, including Barbara Goochey ’77 and Roger ’79. Valerie Olson Andrews ’54, Kettering, OH, on August 5, 2016. A former school teacher and avid quilter, she is survived by her husband, W. Tim, and three children. Dorothy Youngquist Erickson ’54, Langford, on August 2, 2016. A farm wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Donald, and four children.
REMEMBERING JOHN "REZ" REZMERSKI John “Rez” Rezmerski, Mankato, on November 5, 2016. He taught in the Gustavus English department for more than 30 years and was recognized for the way he mentored and advised students in rich, one-on-one relationships. A celebrated poet, Rez was described by the Star Tribune as “one of Minnesota’s best-known poets and storytellers.” He famously kept a stack of index cards in his shirt pocket on which to write things he found interesting. After retiring in 2002, he gave public readings and continued to produce poems until his passing. Rez published or contributed poems to more than 20 books of poetry during his lengthy career. A longtime resident of Mankato, Rezmerski is survived by his wife, Lorna Rafness, and three children.
Jean Kovacs Larson ’54, Roseville, on May 19, 2016. She worked as a travel consultant for Sunbird Travel and is survived by two daughters, including Nancy Sky ’86. Nita Freter Moore ’54, Sioux Falls, SD, on November 6, 2016. She held various office positions as her husband’s career kept them moving. She is survived by her husband, Del, and four daughters. Helen Swedlund Scott ’54, Gaylord, MI, on August 16, 2016.
She was a school teacher and worked in a law office. She is survived by three sons. John Wright ’54, Plymouth, on September 1, 2016. An Army veteran, he owned and operated HiFi Sound in Minneapolis for many years. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Bonn) ’55, and three children, including Kathi ’84 and Thomas ’88. Barbara Brunkow Avery ’56, Denver, CO, on November 18, 2016. She worked as an occupational
therapy assistant and is survived by a daughter and a brother. Dorothy Botts Root ’56, Buffalo, on August 22, 2016. A former nurse, wife, and mother, she is survived by her husband, Jerry, and six children. Paul C. Lund ’56, Crosslake, on August 11, 2016. A former electronics developer for Honeywell and Nortronics, Inc., he is survived by his wife, Gloria ’59, and three children.
Do you have vintage Gustavus items? Donate to the auction for A Royal Affair. Here director of gift planning Bill Kuehn ’90 holds a great example donated by Carol (Nelson)
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your Gustavus items can be used as donations to support the College. They will be auctioned at A Royal Affair on November 11, 2017 in the Twin Cities. Proceeds support the Gustavus library and scholarships for Gustavus students who are the first generation to go to college. Contact Dana Lamb at 507-933-7550 or dlamb@gustavus.edu to donate your items now.
siblings, Linda Willette ’64 and Paul ’71. Richard “Dick” M. Johnson ’60, Lakeville, on October 1, 2016. A former physical education teacher and coach in Lakeville, he is survived by his wife, Orpah (Jungclaus) ’60, and three children. Carolyn A. Kron ’60, Olean, NY, on November 20, 2016. A former elementary school teacher, she is survived by a sister. Brian Burks ’61, Hackensack, on October 1, 2016. A Marine veteran, he worked for 3M and EcoLab before owning a fishing resort in northern Minnesota. He is survived by two sons. Gerald Doebbert ’61, Detroit Lakes, on September 4, 2016. He was a mentor and math teacher at Detroit Lakes High School for 36 years and is survived by his two children. Robert J. Knudsen ’62, Apple Valley, on July 18, 2016. He was a consultant for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and is survived by his wife, Karen, and three children. Peter Eklund ’64, Albany, NY, on October 1, 2016. A longtime programmer for the Veteran’s Administration Center in the Bronx, he is survived by a daughter and two sisters, including Rosemary Saur ’62. Douglas H. Olson ’67, Westport, WA, on September 25, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen (Eastling) ’69, and two sons. Lyle Clark ’68, Tupper Lake, NY, on November 22, 2016. A Navy veteran, he was a talented actor and participated in theater throughout his adult life and is survived by a niece.
Carol Palmquist Grimmer ’68, Mankato, on August 24, 2016. A former music teacher and director, she is survived by her husband, Jeffrey. Richard Anderson ’71, Princeton, on August 20, 2016. A former science teacher, he is survived by his wife, Cathy. Ruth Ann Johnson Hager ’69, Waseca, on August 29, 2015. She worked various jobs, including as a talk show host and a reporter for the Waseca County News. She is survived by her three children. Paul D. Swanson ’71, Clitherall, on September 28, 2016. He worked as a contractor and office manager and is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three children, including Thomas ’02; his mother, Louise (Johnson) ’43; a brother, Tom ’73; and a sister, Nancy Tischbein ’80.
Gary Lehto ’72, Roseville, on November 28, 2016. A retired programmer analyst for the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, he is survived by his wife, Melinda, and two children. Barbara “Barbie” Stoksik ’72, North Hollywood, CA, on June 8, 2016. A former clinical scientist for Providence St. Joseph Hospital, she is survived by her mother and two sisters, including Sharlene Soto ’71. Stephen Weech ’72, Park Rapids, on November 2, 2016. A former environmental engineer and owner of an A & W Restaurant, he is survived by his wife, LaDene, and three children. Olav Johnson ’75, Bridgewater, PA, on September 13, 2016. He was a long distance truck driver for Beaver Super and is survived by two stepsons and his brother, John ’58.
Valerie Sorenson Smith ’75, Faribault, on September 26, 2016. She was an employee of Farmer Seed & Nursery and is survived by three children; her mother Joan (Johnson) ’49; and two sisters, including Terese ’78 and Christine ’83. Laurie Pengra ’78, Mankato, on December 4, 2015. A retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, she was stationed in several locations around the world. She is survived by a sister and two brothers, including Michael ’80. Michael J. Janasz ’13, Minneapolis, on November 15, 2016. He was an AVID tutor at Washburn Senior High School and was a grad student in urban planning. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen (Fast) ’82; father, Joseph ’84; two sisters, two stepbrothers, and four grandparents, including Chet ’58 and Marcia (Amundson) ’58 Janasz.
REMEMBERING JOHN D. HOGENSON John D. Hogenson ’81 on January 14. Born in Owatonna and raised in St. Paul just four blocks from Luther Seminary, he came to Gustavus "unchurched," he said. He was confirmed during his junior year at the College, and was a graduate of Luther Seminary. He served three out of the top 10 largest ELCA congregations in the nation, the last being Mount Olivet Church in Minneapolis. He also served on many organizational boards and committees, including on the board of directors of Lutheran Social Service MN and as a trustee of the College. He is a recipient of the Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations Covenant Award. With his generous spirit and characteristic humor, he donated his brain and its tumor to the Mayo Clinic, joking, “That’s one way to get rid of a brain tumor.” He is survived by his wife, Ruth Hogenson-Rutford ’82; daughters Kelly (Brian) McKenzie ’07, Jana Hogenson, Kate Hogenson; and two grandchildren. The John D. & Ruth Hogenson-Rutford Endowment for Church Relations at Gustavus has been named so in his honor.
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David L. Borg ’57, Stillwater, on October 4, 2016. A longtime history teacher for Stillwater High School, he is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Johnson) ’56; four daughters, including Kristine Tjader ’80, Carolyn Krech ’82, Sharon Opsahl ’83; and four siblings, Louise Bergmann ’51, Daniel ’53, Paul ’58, and Miriam Teeter ’64. Joanna Spooner Lundblad ’57, Naples, FL, on September 3, 2016. A former home economics teacher, she started her own interior design business. She is survived by her husband, Rodger ’57, and two children. Duane Olson ’58, Des Moines, IA, on October 4, 2016. A former Lutheran minister and representative for Thrivent Financial, he is survived by his wife, Helen, and 11 children. Glenn A. Sampson ’58, Minneapolis, on September 8, 2016. Former director of the Powderhorn Community Council and a former pastor, he is survived by his wife Linda, and five children, including Wendy Loria ’82 and Michael ’85. Marianne Bennett Erickson ’59, Savage, on September 28, 2016. A former medical secretary and employee of the Burnsville school and Target, she is survived by two children. Virginia Nelson Anderson ’60, Janesville, WI, on August 7, 2016. A former English teacher, she is survived by her husband, Ray, and two children. Melvyn Hammarberg ’60, West Chester, PA, on December 10, 2016. He was a professor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania and is survived by three children, including Kerstin ’88; and two
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1. Gustie women from the Class of 1964 gather in Paso Robles, CA in September, for wine tasting and exploring. Back (l to r): Nicky Kerpen Bredeson, Kathy Felsted Matson, Sharon Rajala Reese, Ina Street Sickels, Susan Hill Jones, Susan Fenske Anderson, Carole Onstrom Gerk. Front (l to r): Diane Ness Andersen, Sharon Johnson Corl, Elizabeth Proeschel Wold, Mary Fahden McIlrath.
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2. Sixteen Gustavus sorority sisters (Alpha Phi Rho) of the Class of 1967 gathered in Red Wing for a river cruise weekend to celebrate their upcoming 50-year reunion. Left side, front row (l to r): Kate Pearson Halverson, Dianne North Stubbe; (l to r next rows): Patti Roscoe Swanson, Mary Lynn Nelson Steele, Mary Anderson Finney, Pat Means Stewart, Frani Peterson Anderson. Right side (l to r); Debbie Dalton Bowers, Charlotte Ronbeck Mattice, Jan Erickson Therien, Dianne Larson Leider, Karen Gjelsteen, Karma Hansen Dingman. Photo by Carla Anderson Batalden.
3. Gustie grads from the early 1970s meet most every year to celebrate their friendships and to golf. The “Baldy Golf Outing” is named after fellow classmate Steve “Baldy” Baldwin ’74, who died in 1988. Back (l to r): Craig Senn ’73; David Bohline ’74; Richard Black ’75; Ross Handahl ’75; Doug Cramblit ’74; Bill Lunz ’74; Chuck Schweiger ’74; Kirk Swanson ’74; Peter Patten ’76. Front (l to r): Bob Hobart ’73; Rob Linner ’74; Steve Smith ’74; Steve Olsonoski ’75. Not pictured: Carl Wicklund ’74; David Hann ’73; Kurt Deter ’74. 4. Another memorable birthday celebration. A five-day gala in and around Santa Cruz, CA, for members of the Class of 1968 who turned 70. Front (l to r): Connie Edwards, Kathy Asted, Kris Moorhead, Cheryl Hauswirth. Back (l to r): Angie Christmann, Dawn Nelson, Jan Sponberg, Karen Peterson, Diane Morgensen, Diana Hoffman, Paula Navarro, Barb Wenschlag, Ardena Flippen.
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5. Bonnie Brueshoff ’79, director of Dakota County Public Health, is proud to have several Gustie nurses on staff and pleased to be a public health nursing clinical site for Gustavus nursing students. The current group of nursing students along with their instructor, Rose Jost ’63, posed for a picture at Dakota County and chanted together, “Go Gusties!” Back (l to r): Lori MacKinnon ’82; and 2017 nursing students Edward ReMine, Stefan Schwachau, Walker Danielson, Jaime Niedermayer, Lauren Diede, Johanna Bottila, and Erica Johnson. Front (l to r): Amy Schilman Mimm ’95, Rose Omodt Jost ’63, Bonnie Madsen Brueshoff ’79, Mary Hassinger Retzlaff ’78, Sue Roos Spector ’77.
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6. An October gathering of the Class of 1991 in northern Minnesota. Back (l to r): Kerstin Johnson Erickson, Kathy McCune Parten, Georgi Speliopoulos, Lisa Tollman Perbix. Front (l to r): Becca Briggs Kansas, Amy McCrea Morrell, Emily Grimstad Bauernfeind, Nicole LaVoi, Lynn Stephens Giovannelli. 7. Four Gusties work together each day to recruit talent to Ameriprise Financial. (L to r): Christine Dornbusch ’09, Jason Hankins ’12, Liesl Batz ’90, and Anders Eckman ’06.
8. Lynnea Piotter Myers ’05 and Amy Herbert Leval ’97 gathered for lunch in Stockholm, Sweden. Lynnea is a PhD Student at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. Amy, a graduate of the same program, works as a Program Outcomes Research Manager at Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and serves as Lynnea’s mentor. (Lynnea’s husband, David Myers ’05, also works at Janssen.) Lynnea was on the faculty at Gustavus from 2011–2015. She and Amy met through a Gustie student.
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9. An historic reunion was held recently in St. Paul when nine of the twelve classmates from Wahlstrom Hall’s 1958–59 Freshman Section 401 gathered for the first time in 58 years. Back row (l to r): Annette Hoffman Olson, Janyce Helgeson Olson, Anne Peterson Sorensen. Middle (l to r): Vail Peterson Parsons, Elly Johnson Sorensen, Sandra Johnson Deegan. Front (l to r): Susan Zimmerman Wernz, Jeanne Anderson Sando, Marion Peterson Swanson. Missing were Joan Eckberg and Marie Lauerson Fournier. June Talus Fieger died in January, 2008.
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An American Gallery by John Rezmerski “I wish there was a gallery around here I could visit,” he said.
She said,
“You mean an art gallery or a shooting gallery?”
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This year marks a new era in Reunion Weekend. No longer during Homecoming, it
“Everything,” he said.
now happens the week after Commencement: this year, June 2–4 for reunion classes ’57, ’62, ’67, ’72, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97, ’02, ’07, and ’12. There won't be a barn (exactly), but you can
—from An American Gallery
stay in the dorms and swing your sweetie at
Three Rivers Press, 1977
a square dance. Without students or summer
(In Memoriam, page 36.)
information, visit gustavus.edu/alumni.
camps, the campus will be all yours. For more
Acts GUSTAVUS
Strategic Plan
For Alumni, Parents, and Friends SPRING 2017 | VOL. LXXIII | ISSUE 1 STA F F Chair, Board of Trustees The Rev. Dan S. Poffenberger ’82 President of the College Rebecca Bergman Vice President, Marketing and Communication Tim Kennedy ’82 Vice President, Advancement Thomas Young ’88 Director, Alumni and Parent Engagement Glen Lloyd
Join us for the Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan Rollout Tour
With a message of engagement and common purpose, President Rebecca Bergman is gathering with Gusties across the country to discuss the Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan and how all of us can help advance the mission of the College. Mark your calendars and watch for invitations—we look forward to gathering with you!
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Students outside the Berliner Dome in Berlin during January Interim Experience. The course, a celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, was titled Faith, Love, and Music in Germany: Vocation in the Footsteps of Luther, Bach, and Bonhoeffer.
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Matt Allison ’20 (Grand Rapids) ties a fly in his January Interim Experience course,
MEET THE FRESHMAN
Minnesota Aquatic Stewardship. The class
JACK BERGMAN ’69
focused on aquatic biology and ecology, and it culminated in a fly fishing trip to Minnesota’s
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Whitewater State Park. January is a time when Gustie students immerse themselves in a single
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innovative and experiential course for four week. For Allison, studying aquatics is also interdisciplinary: He’s on the swim team.
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A NEW ANDERSON The beloved building debuts its sunny renovations.
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GUSTIES IN WASHINGTON Across federal government, Gusties are serving.
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CLASS NOTES What your fellow Gusties have been up to.