Fall 2013 Quarterly

FALL 2013

THE QUARTERLY

GUSTAVUS

gustavus adolphus college

the gustavus quarterly Fall 2013 Vol. LXIX. No. 4

in this issue 4 FROM THE EDITOR 20

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Carlson and Swenson-Bunn Awards n New Chaplains n Gray Post-doctoral Fellow n Bicycle-Friendly Campus n President Ohle Announces Retirement n CICE Update n Hillstrom Exhibitions n Faculty Promotions n Calendar

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Commencement Gallery n Science at Gustavus

29 SPORTS

Spring Sports Review n CoSIDA All-Americans

32 LEGACY

New Class Giving Awards n Recognition Societies and Affinity Groups n New Faces, New Responsibilities

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Alumni Gatherings n Distinguished Alumni Citations n First Decade Awards n Greater Gustavus Award n Gustie Breakfasts n Athletics Hall of Fame n Service and Retirement Recognition n Class Notes n Weddings n Births n In Memoriam

Henry Varnum Poor (1887– 1970), Hudson Freighter, probably 1950s, oil on Masonite, 20 x 24 inches, Hillstrom Museum of Art, Gift of Peter Poor (the artist’s son), on view in the exhibition Recent Acquisitions and Debuts of the Hillstrom Museum of Art

14 Managing Editor Steven L. Waldhauser ’70 | waldo@gustavus.edu Alumni Editor Erin Holloway Wilken ’02 | ewilken@gustavus.edu Design Anna Deike | adeike@gustavus.edu Contributing Writers Ethan Armstrong ’09; Scott Bur, Larry Potts; Maggie Hedlund’09, Naomi Mortensen; Donald Myers ’83; Carolyn O’Grady; Matt Thomas ’00

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ON THE COVER The Class of ’13 processes to Hollingsworth Field for commencement exercises.

Photo by John Noltner

Articles and opinions presented in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or official policies of the College or its board of trustees.

The Gustavus Quarterly is printed on Domtar Earthchoice paper (30% PCR and sustainable source certified by SmartWood) using soy-based inks and alternative solvents and wetting agents, by the John Roberts Company, Minneapolis, an EPA Green Power Partner.

Contributing Photographers Brian Fowler (SportPiX); Tim Kennedy ’82; John Noltner; Matt Thomas ’00; The Gustavus quarterly also acknowledges the resources of the Gustavus Adolphus College Archives

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20 CELEBRATE! Photo by John Noltner

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE

St. Peter, MN 56082 507-933-8000 | gustavus.edu Chair, Board of Trustees George Hicks ’75 President of the College Jack R. Ohle Vice President for Marketing and Communication Tim Kennedy ’82 Vice President for Institutional Advancement Thomas Young ’88 Interim Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement Paul Tillquist ’63 Gustavus Adolphus College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Gustavus Adolphus College Board of Trustees The Rev. Jon V. Anderson, MDiv, New Ulm, Minn. (ex officio) Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA, Redwood Falls

The more things change . . .

The days between Commencement and Orientation deserve more attention than they attract, coming as they do during the summer. The three summer months bookended by these major events in the life of the College are more than just a lull before the intensity of the school year—they’re a time for retooling, recharging, and reorienting.

We transition from sending a graduating class on its way to preparing for the orientation of a new class, unfamiliar faces who are nevertheless eager to become active members of our community—to make their lives count, both at Gustavus and in the “real world.” More than 675 new students join us, better than a quarter of our total enrollment, yet they are assimilated into our community within a few short weeks.

The Provost’s Office reports 31 new faculty hires for the 2013–14 academic year. That’s about 15 percent of the faculty new this year. Eight are tenure-track hires, some of whom in the years to come might wonder how they grew so attached to this place and stayed as long as they did!

Alumni from the ’60s and ’70s remember Esbj and Chester Johnson and Gerhard Alexis, alums from the ’80s and ’90s the Freierts and Bruce Johnson and Ron Christenson.

For the Class of ’13, Gustavus may well be synonymous with John Lammert and Cindy Johnson and Alisa Rosenthal. And future Gusties may measure their experience with professors who are just starting their careers this fall.

In this issue of the Gustavus Quarterly, you will read about some of the changes that have occurred recently at the Gustavus—new personnel in advancement, establishment of the Bruce Gray ’61 Postdoctoral Fellowship, the President’s plans to retire, the hiring of two new chaplains, and faculty promotions, among other developments. You’ll also read a history of the sciences at the College written by Associate Professor of Chemistry Scott Bur and Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Larry Potts, a chronicle of all the changes and retooling the Division of Natural Sciences has witnessed in the past century.

I marvel that so much can change from one school year to the next, and yet this place remains readily recognizable as our college.

Scott P. Anderson ’89, MBA, Eagan, Minn.

President and Chief Executive Officer, Pzatterson Companies, Inc., Mendota Heights Al Annexstad, Excelsior, Minn.

Chairman Emeritus, Federated Insurance Companies, Owatonna Tracy L. Bahl ’84, MBA, Greenwich, Conn. (vice chair) Special Advisor, General Atlantic, N.Y. Warren Beck ’67, Greenwood, Minn.

President, Gabbert & Beck, Inc., Edina Rebecca M. Bergman, PhD, North Oaks, Minn. (vice chair) Vice President, Research and Technology, Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, Medtronic Incorporated, Mounds View Mark E. Bernhardson ’71, MA, Bloomington, Minn.

City Manager, City of Bloomington The Rev. Åke Bonnier, Skara, Sweden Bishop, Diocese of Skara Daniel G. Currell ’94, JD, St. Paul, Minn.

Executive Director, Corporate Executive Board, Arlington, Va. Ardena L. Flippin ’68, MD, MBA, Chicago Director, Physician Assistant Program, John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County/ Malcolm X College The Rev. Brian Fragodt ’81, MDiv, Medina, Minn.

Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Lake James H. Gale ’83, JD, Washington, D.C. Attorney at Law Marcus M. Gustafson ’73, DDS, Edina, Minn.

Dental Director, Midwest Dental/Mountain Dental John O. Hallberg ’79, MBA, Wayzata, Minn.

Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Cancer Research Fund, Minneapolis Jeffrey Heggedahl ’87, MBA, Minneapolis (ex officio) Chief Executive Officer, Ecova, Spokane, Wash., and Immediate Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Susanne Björling Heim ’83, Edina, Minn.

Business Executive Alfred Henderson ’62, MBA, Chanhassen, Minn.

Business Executive, Retired George G. Hicks ’75, JD, Eden Prairie, Minn. (chair) Managing Partner, Värde Partners, Inc., Minneapolis The Rev. John D. Hogenson ’81, MDiv, Stillwater, Minn.

Senior Pastor, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi Linda Bailey Keefe ’69, MBA, Atlanta, Ga. Vice President, NAI Brannen Goddard

Steve Waldhauser ’70, Managing Editor

Talmadge E. King Jr. ’70, MD, Oakland, Calif.

Julius R. Krevans Distinguished Professor in Internal Medicine and Chair, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Paul Koch ’87, Plymouth, Minn.

Senior Vice President/Investments, UBS Financial Services, Inc., Wayzata The Rev. Daniel A. Kolander ’68, MDiv, Marion, Iowa Pastor, Retired, and Congregational Strategic Planning and Pastoral Training Consultant Jan Michaletz ’74, Edina, Minn.

Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Jack R. Ohle, DD (hon.), DLitt (hon.), St. Peter, Minn. (ex officio) President, Gustavus Adolphus College The Rev. Wayne B. Peterson ’77, MDiv, Plymouth, Minn.

Pastor, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church The Rev. Dan S. Poffenberger ’82, M.Div., Stillwater, Minn.

Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82, Corcoran, Minn.

Chief Executive Officer, Sparboe Companies, Wayzata Ronald C. White ’75, Las Vegas, Nev. (ex officio) Chief Sales Officer, Growth Development Associates, Inc., and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Heather Teune Wigdahl ’95, Eau Claire, Wis. (ex officio) Senior Pastor, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Menomonie, Wis.,and President, Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations

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President Ohle to retire in 2014 Gray Postdoctoral Fellow named Two new chaplains called Faculty promotions Bicycle-friendly campus

1 0 News briefs 11 Swenson-Bunn Award 12 CICE workshop 14 Hillstrom exhibitions 17 Events calendar

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news from campus

Rebecca Fremo is 2013 Carlson Award winner Adapted from Professor Alisa Rosenthal’s introduction at the 2013 commencement exercises

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he Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching was established by the Gustavus Board of Trustees in 1971 to honor former President Edgar Carlson ’30 for his years of distinguished leadership and in recognition of his commitment to academic excellence.

Gustavus faculty, staff, administrators, and students nominate professors for this award, and each year at commencement a faculty member, selected by the Provost based on the recommendations of previous Carlson recipients, is honored for exceptional skill and effectiveness as an instructor.

This year’s recipient is Rebecca Fremo, associate professor and chair of the English Department at Gustavus, who was presented the award by the 2012 recipient, Associate Professor of Political Science Alisa Rosenthal.

Fremo received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Virginia Tech and did her doctoral work at the Ohio State University. Along the way, she taught high school English, directed high school musicals, answered telephones for UPS, and ran the cash register at a small used book store. She began teaching at Gustavus in 2000 after earning her PhD in English with a concentration in rhetoric and composition. She directed the College’s Writing Center for 11 years and also served as the director of the Writing Across the Curriculum program for 5 years. She teaches a wide range of courses, including Writing Creative Nonfiction, Academic Writing, and Adolescent Literature and Literacy. In addition to editing textbooks and publishing numerous articles, chapters, and reviews, she is also the author of Chasing Northern Lights, a collection of poems published in 2012.

Students describe Fremo as deeply committed to the progress and development of students, believing unceasingly in the capacity of all students to progress, to learn, and to contribute meaningfully in and out of the classroom.

As one student noted, she “not only understands the struggles [that] multicultural students go through, [but] tries at every [opportunity] to bring other professors greater awareness of it as well.”

“Professor Fremo takes the time to work with students and care for them,” wrote another, “not only for the grade they need in the class, but the potential development opportunities that could shape their futures.”

Fremo leads innumerable faculty development workshops and training sessions and is always willing to share expertise, to collaborate for the benefit of students, and to advocate vigorously and effectively for those in need. Colleagues across the campus describe her as “astonishingly knowledgeable” and “unfailingly generous” when consulted, as so often occurs, for assistance or advice on teaching matters.

Both students and colleagues observed that Fremo’s openness and frankness about vulnerability and fear—feelings known to all but too rarely acknowledged—helped them develop as teachers, students, writers, and persons. One student revealed that such a conversation with Fremo was “one of the most surprising, touching, and truly inspiring moments of my college career.

Being shown this vulnerability by someone you so look up to made me realize both how much [she] cares about me and that even though my insecurities may never

completely go away, I have the power to overcome them.”

A colleague noted, “Rebecca isn’t fearless and doesn’t pretend to be. She keeps us honest by speaking about fear, by acknowledging its presence, and by overcoming it in the name of integrity and mission.” Or, to put the matter more poetically, and in something close to her own words, Rebecca Fremo “chases northern lights . . . fear matched only by [the] desire to see them.” n

Alisa Rosenthal, PhD, associate professor of political science, is the 2012 recipient of the Edgar Carlson Award, the Gustavus faculty’s highest accolade.

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President Ohle to retire in 2014

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resident Jack R. Ohle has announced that he will retire effective at the end of the 2013–14 academic year, when he will complete his sixth year as president of the College. The 16th president of Gustavus, he began his service on July 1, 2008, and will officially retire on June 30, 2014.

Ohle submitted a letter announcing his retirement to the Board of Trustees at its regular quarterly meeting in late June.

During the past five years, Ohle presided over an ambitious agenda established by the Board of Trustees to ensure the future of Gustavus. He engaged the Board of Trustees, the faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and church constituents in a planning effort, Commission Gustavus 150, a constituent-based strategic planning process. The commission comprised eight task forces that examined aspects of the College’s strategic mission, core values, and future aspirations.

Implementation of Commission Gustavus 150 recommendations is well under way.

Highlights include completion of an academic strategic plan incorporating the many academic-related recommendations of the Commission and major building initiatives including the recent completion of Beck Academic Hall, a Sesquicentennial Plaza, and the College’s West Mall as well as plans for the renovation of the Anderson Social Science Center and an addition to and complete renovation of the Nobel Hall of Science.

“I will do all I can in this last year of my presidency to provide the leadership necessary for the College to continue its progress,” said Ohle. “Our priorities will include the continued implementation of the recommendations of Commission Gustavus 150 and work toward the successful completion of the College’s current comprehensive campaign, Campaign Gustavus, in the fall of 2015 and its goal of $150 million, which will significantly benefit the College . . . [At the end of June 2013, gifts and commitments to the campaign exceeded $107 million.] We will be good stewards of the College’s resources and

continue to build an even stronger financial base for the College.”

President Ohle has spent more than 40 years in higher education administration.

At his retirement he will have concluded 16 years of service as president of two distinguished colleges of the Lutheran Church. Prior to accepting the presidency at Gustavus, he served as president of Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa for ten years.

“We thank President Ohle for his outstanding leadership during his presidency at Gustavus,” said incoming Board Chair George G. Hicks ’75. “The work he and his senior staff have accomplished in the areas of strategic planning, fundraising, board governance, branding and marketing, and student recruitment has advanced the College in bold and significant ways during the most significant economic downturn in the country since the Great Depression. As a result of Jack’s leadership and hard work, the College is well positioned for future success as the Board prepares to search for its 17th president.”

The Board of Trustees is initiating a search to find President Ohle’s successor, to begin serving the College in the summer of 2014. Details of the search process will be announced in the near future. n

Gustavus welcomes postdoctoral fellow

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he Provost’s Office has announced that Sam C. Vong will join the College’s faculty beginning in the fall of 2013 as the College’s first Bruce Gray ’61 Postdoctoral Fellow. Vong, who completed his PhD in history from Yale University over the summer, will be based in the Gustavus History Department in Beck Academic Hall.

The Fellowship is named after Bruce Gray ’61, who spent 44 years as an administrator at the College in both the admission and advancement offices. Gray is best known for his efforts to recruit more students of color to Gustavus and recently wrote and published the book Black and Bold, a personal memoir about the history of African American students at the College.

Provost and Dean of the College Mark Braun said he was impressed by a grantfunded minority fellowship program Gustavus offered in the mid-1990s, and decided to fund a similar program internally, in an effort to encourage talented

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faculty from underrepresented groups to consider a career at liberal arts institutions.

The Provost’s Office sought membership in the Consortium for Faculty Diversity, currently housed at Gettysburg College, as an avenue to attract the best candidates for the fellowship.

“I was inspired to name the award for Bruce Gray after reading Black and Bold this winter,” Braun said.

Bruce Gray Postdoctoral Fellows will be asked to teach one course per semester, spend a significant amount of time on research and writing, and informally advise students.

Vong earned his undergraduate degree in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. He also holds a master’s degree in history from California State University, Los Angeles.

His dissertation, “Compassion Politics:

Indochinese Refugees and the Transnational Politics of Care, 1975–1994,” investigates the role of compassion in society and the ways that individuals seek to fulfill ethical obligations to others.

In the fall of 2013, he will teach a new course titled “Migration and Race in the United States, 1840s to the Present.” Vong’s teaching and research are informed by his past involvement in community organizing, such as his work with the Los Angeles chapter of Critical Resistance to abolish prisons in California. Currently, he is an active member of Texas United for Families, a coalition of grassroots organizations working to end the use of for-profit private immigration detention centers. n

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resident Jack Ohle announced on July 1 that the Rev. Siri C. Erickson and the Rev. Brian E. Konkol have accepted calls to become the new chaplains at the College. They officially joined the Gustavus community on August 1.

“I am excited to welcome these two dynamic pastors to campus to usher in a new era in the faith life of Gustavus Adolphus College,” said President Ohle. “I feel Pastor Erickson and Pastor Konkol are particularly qualified to bring the entire campus community together under one ministry team that will celebrate diversity and embrace connectedness. As we worked to discern the future of the chaplaincy for the College, it became clear that the combined skills of Pastors Erickson and Konkol presented an exciting opportunity for the campus community. They met to talk about the possibilities and made an instant connection, discovering that they shared an exciting vision for ministry together at Gustavus.”

The Rev. Siri C. Erickson “We are able to make this announcement today because of the work done by the chaplain’s search call committee under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Darrell Jodock,” President Ohle added.

“The hours that the committee spent reviewing credentials and talking with candidates were important in being able to fully articulate the unique team ministry that Chaplains Erickson and Konkol will now enable us to live out on the Gustavus campus.”

Erickson is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Carleton College, where she majored in chemistry. In 2002, she received her master of divinity degree from the Claremont School of Theology. While at Claremont, she was honored with the President’s Award for academic excellence and was also presented the Award for Excellence in biblical studies.

Since 2004, Erickson has been the Pastor of Lifelong Learning at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, Minn., where she also served as a social media specialist with expertise in Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, WordPress, and YouTube, to name a few. In addition, for the last

year she has served as a leadership coach and strategical leadership consultant at the Center for Good Work in Stillwater.

“While I was on campus for my interview I had this feeling of a homecoming even though I am not a Gustavus alum,” said Erickson.

“It was a sense of coming home to a place where the values and mission of the College are in sync with who I am as a person and as a spiritual leader. I believe that everything I have done in my ministry and my life up to this point has prepared me exceptionally well for this new role at Gustavus. I can’t wait to get started!”

Konkol is a graduate of Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis., where he majored in criminal justice. In 2005, he received his master of divinity degree from Luther Theological Seminary.

While enrolled in seminary he served a one-year internship with the Ebenezer Lutheran Parish in Guyana, and shortly after his graduation he returned to Guyana to become pastor of the Emmanual Lutheran Parish from 2005 to 2007. In 2008, he became Country The Rev. Brian E. Konkol Coordinator for the Young Adults in Global Missions (YAGM) program with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa. Konkol earned a master of theology degree in 2011 from the University of KwaZuluNatal in Pietermaritzburg and is currently a PhD candidate there. He left South Africa in the spring of 2012 to accept a call as a co-pastor at Lake Edge Lutheran Church in Madison, Wis. “During my visit to campus, I found myself surrounded at every turn by gifted people who seek common ground for a common good,” stated Konkol. “To accompany the campus community will provide an amazing opportunity to mutually engage, transform, and set free.”

When asked about their opportunity to be a part of the ministry team at Gustavus, Konkol stated and Erickson concurred, “It is exciting to become a part of the long and storied history of the chaplaincy at Gustavus and an honor for us to carry on the legacy of chaplains Richard Elvee, Brian Johnson ’80, Rachel Larson, and Rod Anderson.” n

Save the Date November 16, 2013

A Royal Affair November 16, 2013 | Radisson Blu, Mall of America

Join us to celebrate “A Royal Affair” party, benefiting the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College. Enjoy a fabulous dinner followed by the beautiful music of the Kim Beyer Fragodt Quintet for dancing and listening. Bid on an exciting auction of fun and hard-to-find items!

It will be a Gustie gala extraordinaire! gustavus.edu/gla

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Fifteen tenured, two promoted to full professors

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he Provost’s Office has announced that two members of the Gustavus faculty have been promoted to the rank of full professor while 15 faculty members were officially granted tenure during a special Chapel service on April 19: Sidonia Alenuma-Nimoh, PhD, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, who joined the Gustavus faculty in 2006. Her professional interests include multicultural education theory and international development.

Julie Bartley, PhD, Geology, who has taught at Gustavus since 2009. Her speciality is Precambrian sedimentary systems.

Seán Easton, PhD, Classics, who joined the faculty in 2007. He maintains research interests in the epic tradition, the Age of Nero, and magic in the Greco-Roman world.

Mary Gaebler, PhD, Religion, who started at Gustavus as a visiting assistant professor in 2003 and later moved to the tenure track. Her special interests include Luther and Lutheranism and theological ethics.

Julie MOBERG Gilbert ’99, MLS, who joined the library faculty as an assistant professor and academic librarian in 2006. Her professional interests include information literacy and trends in library automation.

Yurie Hong, PhD, Classics, who has taught at Gustavus since 2007. She specializes in Greek literature and myth, ancient Greek medicine, and Roman topography and poetry.

Jeffrey Owen ’92, PhD, who joined the Economics and Management faculty in 2006. His research interests center on economic history and sports economics.

Jeffery Jenson, MLIS, who has been an assistant professor and academic librarian since 2007. His professional interests are in archives access, library outreach, and labor history.

Sarah Ruble, PhD, Religion, who has taught at Gustavus since 2007.

She maintains professional interests in Protestantism, Christian missions, evangelicalism, and the history of American religion.

Kristen Lowe, MFA, Art and Art History, who joined the faculty in 2007. She teaches drawing and maintains professional interest in contemporary art theory.

Maria Beatriz Torres, PhD, Communication Studies, who started at Gustavus in 2009. Her research centers on intercultural conflict and health care.

Micah Maatman, MFA, Theatre and Dance, who started at Gustavus in 2007.

His specialties include computer-aided design (CAD), properties mastery, and set construction.

Bartley was hired as an associate professor in 2009; the others earned promotion from assistant professors effective for the fall 2013 semester.

In addition, two faculty members attained the rank of professor effective with the fall 2013 semester:

Henry MacCarthy, PhD, Theatre and Dance, who joined the faculty in 2007.

His professional interests include musical theater genres, performance studies, and performance in the Americas.

Daniel Moos, PhD, Education, who has taught at Gustavus since 2007. He maintains research interests in educational psychology, computer-based learning environments, and educational technology.

Amanda Nienow, PhD, Chemistry, who joined the faculty in 2006. Her special interests include environmental and atmospheric chemistry.

Eric Dugdale, PhD, who joined the Department of Classics faculty in 2001. He specializes in Greek and Roman drama, ancient ethics, and rhetoric and aesthetics.

Jillian Locke, PhD, Political Science, who has taught at Gustavus since 2000. Her professional interests include industrial labor relations and international (specifically German) relations. n

'News from Campus' is adapted from news briefs written or assembled by Matt Thomas ’00, director of media relations and internal communication.

Look into Gustavus at a College Fair near you!

The Gustavus Admission Office will be represented at the following college fairs and events during fall 2013. You’re invited to encourage prospective students you may know to stop by the Gustavus table. For times, locations, and formats, please contact Senior Associate Dean of Admission Alan Meier ’87 at 800-487-8288 or ameier@gustavus. edu. (The listing below is accurate as of June 30, 2013.)

September

16 Decorah (Iowa) College Fair

16 Virginia (Minn.) College Fair

17 Cedar Falls (Iowa) College Fair

17 Grand Rapids (Minn.) College Fair

17 Hibbing College Fair

18 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) College Fair

18 Minocqua (Wis.) College Fair

18 North Branch College Fair

18 Princeton College Fair

18 St. Francis College Fair 18–19 Wausau (Wis.) College Fair

23 Brookings (S.D.) College Fair

23 Menasha (Wis.) College Fair

24 Cleveland (Wis.) College Fair

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24 Mequon (Wis.) College Fair 24–25 Minneapolis College Fair 24–25 Sioux Falls (S.D.) College Fair 25–26 De Pere (Wis.) College Fair

25 Oshkosh (Wis.) College Fair

26 Milwaukee (Wis.) College Fair

28 Chicago (Ill.) College Fair 29­–30 Des Moines (Iowa) College Fair

29 Milwaukee (Wis.) College Fair 30 Fargo (N.D.) College Fair

October

2 Bemidji College Fair

3 Alexandria College Fair

3 Brainerd College Fair

5 Denver (Colo.) College Fair

6 Aspen (Colo.) College Fair

7 Monticello College Fair

7 Watertown College Fair 8–9 Eau Claire (Wis.) College Fair

8 Fort Collins (Colo.) College Fair

8 La Crosse (Wis.) College Fair

8 St. Cloud (Minn.) College Fair

9 Louisville (Colo.) College Fair

9 Willmar College Fair

10 Denver (Colo.) College Fair

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Gustavus is bicycle-friendly

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n April 15, 2013, the League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of bicycle-friendly colleges and universities (BFU), awarding Gustavus Adolphus College Bronze BFU certification.

The BFU program is revolutionizing the way colleges and universities evaluate their efforts in sustainability, transportation options, and the campus community’s quality of life, while allowing the institutions to benchmark their progress toward improving their bicycle-friendliness. There are now 38 BFUs in 30 states across the United States. The Bronze BFU award recognizes Gustavus’s commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure, and pro-bicycling policies.

Gustavus has been working with the Coca-Cola Foundation to support campus sustainability. Two senior students, Katie Barta and Samantha Good, were awarded a grant to augment the biking program on campus. “This coming year Gustavus will see numerous new, high quality bike racks, a bike repair station, and winter bike storage,” says Good. “With all the progress we have made this year, we are confident in our ability to continue moving up in the BFU ranks.”

Barta adds, “I am so proud to be part of a community that values sustainability and takes tangible steps to enhance the quality of life here on campus.”

The BFU program provides a roadmap to building a Bicycle-Friendly University, and the application has become a rigorous and educational tool. The five levels of the award—diamond, platinum, gold, silver, and bronze—provide a clear incentive for schools to continuously improve. n

10 Inglewood (Calif.) College Fair 10 Kansas City (Mo.) College Fair 10 Mankato College Fair 12 Highlands Ranch (Colo.) College Fair 12 Legacy Day visit event at Gustavus 13 Music Showcase visit event at Gustavus 11 Kansas City (Kan.) College Fair 14 Minneapolis Performing & Visual Arts College Fair 16 Shawnee Mission (Kan,) College Fair 17 Explore Gustavus visit day at Gustavus

Samantha Good ’13 (left) and Katie Barta ’13 won a campus sustainability grant from Coca Cola to improve the bicyclefriendliness of the Gustavus campus.

18 Explore Gustavus visit day at Gustavus 20–21 Anchorage (Alaska) College Fair 20 Omaha (Neb.) College Fair

22 Luverne College Fair

22 Marshall College Fair

22 Worthington College Fair

23 Fairbanks (Alaska) College Fair

23 Fairmont College Fair

23 Palatine (Ill.) College Fair

24 Rapid City (S.D.) College Fair

24 Rochester (Minn.) College Fair

27 Lincoln (Neb.) College Fair

November 1–2 Portland (Ore.) College Fair 8–9 Seattle (Wash.) College Fair

15 Honolulu (Hawaii) College Fair

18 Kauai (Hawaii) College Fair 19–20 Hilo (Hawaii) College Fair

21 Kona (Hawaii) College Fair

22 Maui (Hawaii) College Fair

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Gustavus Companion Tour of Eastern Europe

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xperience Eastern Europe with Gustavus professor Douglas Nimmo and professor emeritus of music David Fienen, traveling with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra on a 17-day tour to the legendary cities of Prague, Krakow, Kety, Budapest, Vienna, and Salzburg.

The group will tour Auschwitz, which was in fact a complex of Nazi camps, and the National Museum of Oswiecim, situated on the site of the death camp. You will also visit museums, palaces, and cathedrals and spend time in Old Town market squares. You’ll have opportunity to explore, experience, and learn about this culturally rich part of the world and share wonderful music performed by the Gustavus Wind Orchestra.

Join travelers with Gustavus connections on an extraordinary journey. The 17-day tour is planned for

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Named dean at Concordia Professor of English Eric Eliason, PhD, has been named dean of the college and vice president for academic affairs at Concordia College in Moorhead. Eliason, who joined the Gustavus faculty in 1989, served in two different leadership positions in the Provost’s Office—interim dean of the faculty (2005–2007) and academic dean (2007–2009). While at Gustavus, he was also the 2000 recipient of the Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching—the highest honor granted to a member of the Gustavus faculty. He began his new duties at Concordia on Aug. 1.

Outstanding new coach Cadi Kadlecek, associate director of the forensics program at Gustavus Adolphus College, was awarded the Outstanding New Forensic Coach Award at the American Forensic Association’s National Individual Events Tournament (AFA-NIET), held in April in Hutchinson, Kansas. Criteria for the award include that the coach is in his/her first seven years of coaching, that the coach shows leadership in innovations

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January 22–February 7, 2014. A complete itinerary may be found at https://gustavus.edu/president/tours/2014WindOrchestra.php. For more information, contact Jackie Neeck Peterson ’77 at jpeters9@ gustavus.edu or 800-726-6193. n

in forensics and qualities as a forensic educator. Kadlecek started coaching the Gustavus forensic program in 2010 and has helped the team earn three straight top-10 finishes at the AFA-NIET and a national championship at the 2012 National Forensic Association’s (NFA) National Tournament.

Earns Faculty Scholarly Accomplishment honor Janine Wotton, PhD, associate professor of psychological science and neuroscience, was recognized at the College’s Honors Day convocation as the 2013 recipient of the annual Faculty Scholarly Accomplishment Award. Faculty members are nominated for the award by fellow faculty members based on professional accomplishments regarding research activities in private, public, or corporate settings; publication; presentations at scholarly meetings or conferences; and exhibits or performances. Wotton, who earned her PhD from Brown University, joined the Gustavus faculty in 2002.

Rossing Physics Scholar James Trevathan ’14 has been named a Rossing Physics Scholar for the 2013–14 academic year. The honor includes a

$10,000 scholarship made possible through generous gifts from Dr. Thomas D. Rossing, an accomplished physics scholar who chose to support the study of physics at colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Trevathan adds the Rossing Physics Scholarship to a growing list of accolades including a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship announced earlier this spring and a previously awarded scholarship from the Minnesota High Tech Association. Trevathan, a physics major from Apple Valley Minn., plans to apply for a seven-year graduate school program at Mayo that would allow him to earn both an MD and a PhD in biomedical engineering.

Wins major classics scholarship Laurel Boman ’14, a junior classics major from St. Paul, Minn., is one of seven young classicists in their sophomore or junior years at colleges and universities throughout the region to be awarded a prestigious Manson A. Stewart Scholarship by the Classics Association of the Middle West and South. Boman was nominated by the faculty of the Department of Classics and completed her application with an essay in which she was asked to defend her major.

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heng-Ping Yang, associate professor of economics and management and Dr. Richard Lindholm Profesor of Public Finance at Gustavus Adolphus College, received the 2013 Swenson-Bunn Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence at the College’s Honors Day convocation on May 4.

Yang, who earned his PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joined the Gustavus faculty in 2011 and teaches courses in business finance, investments, managerial finance, international trade and finance, and principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics.

“One of Professor Yang’s strengths is his ability to teach life lessons on top of the course material,” one

of his student nominators wrote. “He is very good at relating our learned material to real world careers, and it is very inspiring as a student to sit in his classes. His classes are by far the most challenging I’ve had, but they are also my favorite.”

The Swenson-Bunn Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence, nominated by students and selected by a vote of the Student Senate, honors the memory of two Gustavus students and members of the Student Senate, Greg Swenson and Holly Bunn, who were killed in a car accident in 1989. It has been presented annually since 1990. n

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Finance professor wins Swenson-Bunn Award

Travel with Gustavus: Exploring Luther’s Reformation and the Holocaust Journey on an educational tour of Germany and Poland from October 4 to 16, 2014, with the Rev. Dr. Darrell Jodock, Gustavus professor emeritus of religion. The primary focus of the trip is on the life and teachings of Martin Luther, along with the ongoing significance of his theology. A second focus is on the tragedy of the Holocaust and the lessons to be learned from it.

For more information, visit https://gustavus.edu/president/tours/.

NCAA Postgrad Scholarship recipient Allyson Voss ’13 (Wausau, Wis.), who graduated in June with degrees in Spanish and sociology/anthropology, was awarded one of 29 postgraduate scholarships of $7,500 each from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) designated for women in all divisions competing in winter sports. Ally, who is a two-year MIAC titlist in both indoor and outdoor pole vault, is the 34th Gustavus studentathlete to receive an NCAA postgraduate scholarship and the second from Gustavus this school year, as cross country runner and fellow graduate Beth Hauer took home an award following the fall season.

In late April, Voss was also awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Grant to Spain for 2013 as an English teaching assistant in a Spanish school.

After a year, she will return to the U.S. and move to Houston, Texas, where she will be a bilingual education teacher with Teach for America Corps.

Fulbrights for three Three graduating seniors earned Fulbright Grants this spring to teach or conduct research at international sites. In addition to Allyson Voss’s teaching assistantship award in Spain (see above), Joey Taylor ’13 (Washington, Ill.) has been awarded a

Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Grant to Russia for 2013, and Sarah Lucht ’13 (Brooklyn Center, Minn.) has been awarded a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to Iceland for 2013.

Taylor is a Russian and Eastern European studies and political science double major who has served as a Russian tutor and is also active in several student organizations including Russian Club and the International Cultures Club. Lucht is a double major in biochemistry & molecular biology and chemistry. Her Fulbright Grant will allow her to study cancer genetics and genomic instability in Dr. Jórunn Eyfjörð’s laboratory at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik. Lucht says that she will be gaining hands-on experience doing cancer research, which will be valuable as she plans to attend Harvard School of Public Health after completing the Fulbright.

The Fulbright Program, the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government, was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas. Designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries, the program currently operates in more than 155 countries worldwide.

Forensics Champs Competing at the annual Minnesota State Collegiate Forensics Association State Championships in early April, the Gustavus Adolphus College forensics team took first place with 456 points in team competition, had four individual sweepstakes placings, and won 6 of the 12 individual events. Junior Kelsey Abele ’14 placed first in the Larry Schnoor Individual Sweepstakes, and junior Shelby Wilds ’14 won three events (Impromptu, Informative, and Communication Analysis) and placed second in the individual sweepstakes competition. In addition, sophomore Kate Spaulding ’15 placed second in the Oratory event, qualifying for the prestigious Interstate Oratorical Association (IOA) National Contest.

The Gusties have won five of the last six state championships, and this marked the ninth consecutive year that a Gustavus student has represented Minnesota at the IOA National Contest.

Arb celebrates 40th anniversary The Linnaeus Arboretum celebrated its 40th year this past April with refreshments, entertainment, and free tree saplings for attendees. Congratulations!

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The Challenge of Global Engagement

by Carolyn O’Grady The earth has become a place of global cultures, in all of their valued particularity, and increasingly a global commons, in all of its necessary interdependence. . . . Ours is a world being transformed by transnational flows of goods and capital, peoples and practices; by the unraveling of the nation state; and by the rapid rise of new forms of instantaneous electronic communication. There is an urgent need to prepare young people to negotiate such complexity, and to enter into thoughtful stewardship of initiatives, resources, languages, and cultures.1

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ll young women and men must be prepared for participation in the global commons, and a liberal arts college like Gustavus is an ideal location in which this can occur. Learning that is experiential and integrated can help students develop moral courage, a sense of purpose, and the ability to engage with the global commons.

How effectively is Gustavus accomplishing this?

I. Taking a close look at ourselves In October 2012, the Center for International and Cultural Education had an external review.2 The four external reviewers complimented CICE (and the College) on many strengths. These include the strong support among students for the many and varied opportunities to study away, and from faculty for the opportunity to lead a January off-campus course or a Gustavus semester program; the professional way in which study away procedures are articulated and implemented by our office and other offices with whom we collaborate; the dedicated professionals who staff the CICE office, who bring expertise and passion to their work; and the slow but steady increase in the numbers of international students and the clear commitment in our office as well as in the Admission Office to further build these numbers. In addition, the reviewers perceived that members of the College as a whole do view “internationalization” as a key part of our mission.

And yet, as any good review should, this one also identified several areas where we must do better. Two items particularly stand out. First, the reviewers perceived that there is not a shared understanding across campus of what internationalization means at Gustavus, or a sense of shared ownership about it, and they noted a lack of clarity about what it means to receive an “international education” at Gustavus.

Second, the goal articulated in Commission Gustavus 150 for 10 percent of the student

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population to be international students will not be possible without dramatic changes to the current recruitment model and significantly greater financial support.

In a nutshell, at Gustavus we do study away very, very well, but there are areas in which we have a long way to go. As the reviewers noted, the task of educating globally and culturally engaged students cannot be met by the CICE staff alone.

That work must be a communitywide undertaking. How, then, should we proceed?

II. Does it matter what it’s called?

A key reason there is not a “shared understanding of what internationalization means at Gustavus, or a sense of shared ownership about it” is because of the very word itself: internationalization. Despite many excellent discussions within the field of international education about its definition3, for those of us who do not come from the world of international education the word connotes something that happens “out there” (usually outside the borders of the U.S.) and gets handled by “those people in that office” (usually staff in an international education office).

It is usually not perceived by most faculty, administrators, or hourly staff as a clearly defined, achievable goal in which they have a stake.

So what if we stopped using the word “internationalization” altogether? What if we changed the narrative? Instead of asking, “How shall we internationalize our campus?,” what if we asked a different series of questions, such as: • What opportunities do we currently provide in the curriculum and cocurriculum for our students to have an engaged experience of the world before they graduate?

• How do we help our students understand that “the world” is not always a plane ride away, but might be in their own back yard?

• How do we help our students’

understanding that the scholarship and application of their chosen area of study—whether it’s physics, communications studies, education, or any other discipline—has a global dimension?

• How does each of us, in whatever role we have on- or off-campus, help our students develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge they will need if they are going to be productive members of the global commons?

In June a group of Gustavus educators came together to consider these questions in a two-day workshop titled “Interrogating the Purpose of Off-Campus Study in the Liberal Arts” and facilitated by Dr. Andrew Law, director of off-campus study at Denison University.

Together we explored the ways Gustavus already invites students to engage seriously with global issues and explore their world.

These include the many departments that ask their majors to consider how their area of study can improve the world; the multitude of on-campus classes in which global and cultural issues are examined and discussed; the various classes in which community-based learning is a pedagogical strategy; the “Learning to Serve” program that takes students to Petatlán, Mexico, to work with the local community; the variety of internships that enable students to develop practical skills; the programs coordinated by the Diversity Center and the Center for Servant Leadership that give students opportunities to be both challenged and make a positive difference for those around them; and of course the opportunities for students to study away.

We also discussed the ways in which we fall short of our aspirations, and considered concrete strategies to encourage students’ deeper engagement with the world near and far.

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WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS – Front row: Michele Koomen (with scooter), associate professor of education; Jill Fischer, study abroad advisor, CICE; and Ruth Lin, assistant professor of music. Second row: Andrew Law; Sun Hee Lee, assistant professor of English; Bea Torres, associate professor of communication studies; Hannah Godbout, clinical psychologist, Counseling Center; and Barb Zust ’76, professor of nursing. Back row: Chris Johnson ’85, director of vocation and integrative learning in the Center for Servant Leadership; Kathi Tunheim, assistant professor of economics and management and Board of Trustees Chair in Management and Leadership; Jeffrey Rathlef, director of communitybased service and learning in the Center for Servant Leadership; Thia Cooper, associate professor of religion; Jeff Stocco, director of the Center for Servant Leadership; Chuck Niederriter, professor of physics; Phil Voight, associate professor of communication studies; David Obermiller, associate professor of history; and Vince Thomas, internship director in the Center for Servant Leadership. Not pictured: Carolyn O’Grady, director, CICE. III. So, what next?

The Provost’s Office will make global engagement one focus of its work in 2013–14. As Provost Mark Braun noted in his welcome to the faculty development group, there is often disagreement about what terms like global education or campus internationalization might mean, but we can all agree that the outcomes of global engagement should include specific kinds of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

For students to be successful members of the global commons, they need to have knowledge of other world regions and cultures, especially in non-Englishspeaking settings, as well as familiarity with international and global issues and the

opportunity to engage those issues and perspectives in their Gustavus classes. They need skills in working effectively in crosscultural environments, communicating in more than one language, and completing research or creative work using different sources from around the world. They also need an attitude of respect toward and concern for other cultures and peoples.

During the coming year CICE will work closely with the Provost’s Office and other members of the community to encourage a “shared understanding” of global engagement. We will continue to articulate the ways a liberal arts education engenders the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in today’s world. Our office will

1 Bennett, Douglas C., Grant H. Cornwell, Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, & Celeste Schenck (Fall 2012), “An Education for the Twenty-First Century: Stewardship of the Global Commons,” Liberal Education 98 (4), available at http:// www.aacu.org/liberaleducation/le-fa12/bennett_ cornwell_al-lail_schenck.cfm.

external reviewers who meet with a wide range of people while on campus, and receives a final report and recommendations from the review team. It is then the task of the department, in conversation with the Provost’s Office, to determine how best to move forward on these recommendations while also considering existing campus realities such as infrastructure, human and financial capital, and institutional goals. Our external reviewers came from Beloit College, Spelman College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Carleton College.

This process occurs about every 10 years, and allows a department to reflect on its history and mission, and identify its strengths and challenges. The department under review develops a self-study, is visited by

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also make some changes to the way we do our work in order to focus our mission and streamline our practices. While it may take us more time to agree on how to translate global engagement into concrete curricular and co-curricular outcomes, all of us who care about this liberal arts college on the Hill have a hand in mentoring students to become the best persons they can be.

How can you help?

Have you had international experiences, either as an undergraduate or as a working adult? Do you have global business, nonprofit, or development interests? Can you offer our students some of the skills and knowledge they need to become thoughtful stewards of this complex world? If so, please contact me. Your stories and your perspectives can inspire our students.

Join us in our efforts to prepare them to be contributing members of the global commons. n

Carolyn O’Grady, EdD, a member of the faculty of the Department of Education since 1994, has been director of the College’s Center for International and Cultural Education since 2008. Readers may reach her at cogrady@gustavus.edu.

3 Interested readers may wish to look at John K. Hudzik (2011), “Comprehensive Internationalization: From Concept to Action” (available at http://www.nafsa.org/Resource_ Library_Assets/Publications_Library/ Comprehensive_ Internationalization_From_Concept_to_Action/), or Madeleine F. Green (2012), “Measuring and Assessing Internationalization” (http://www.nafsa.org/Resource_ Library_Assets/Publications_Library/ Measuring_and_ Assessing_Internationalization/).

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Hillstrom Museum of Art hosts three exhibitions, receives donations for collection

by Donald Myers ’83

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hree concurrent exhibitions, on view at the Hillstrom Museum of Art from September 9 through November 10, include Associated American Artists: Art

by Subscription; Recent Acquisitions and Debuts of the Hillstrom Museum of Art; and String Theory and the Superconducting Super Collider Series: Paintings by Lucinda Mason.

The late Lucinda Mason (1974–2007), an artist and art critic who received her MFA from Concordia University, Montreal (she was the daughter of Douglas Molde ’68

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and Ticona Masson), began a series of paintings shortly before her sudden death in which she sought to explore the micro and macro elements of the world, asking, “What does the space look like inside the nucleus of an atom?” “Can one paint the essential make-up of energy?” “Can one paint the immeasurable space?” Mason’s large-scale oil paintings in String Theory and the Superconducting Super Collider Series use abstract patterns including dots and lines of paint that suggest the cosmos and its motion and energy. Her works will

be on view during Nobel Conference 49, “The Universe at Its Limits,” and there will be a reception for the Museum’s three exhibitions during the conference, on Tuesday, October 1, 6–8 p.m.

Associated American Artists: Art by Subscription features 75 prints, the majority of them dating from the 1930s and 1940s, made by prominent American artists such as Thomas Hart Benton (1889– 1975), Peggy Bacon (1895–1987), and Reginald Marsh (1898–1954) for Associated American Artists. AAA, founded by entre-

preneur Reeves Lewenthal in 1934, sought to bring affordable art to middle-class America through relatively inexpensive prints that were marketed through department stores and the U. S. Postal Service, a successful venture that was all the more remarkable given its inception during the Great Depression. The exhibition was organized by and drawn from the collection of the Springfield Museum of Art in Ohio, and its national tour is being managed by Smith Kramer Fine Art Services, Kansas City, Mo. The Hillstrom Museum of Art collection includes a number of AAA prints, one of which, Seed Time and Harvest (1937)

by Grant Wood (1891–1942), is included in Recent Acquisitions and Debuts of the Hillstrom Museum of Art. This exhibition features several works that are being shown for the first time, including works that, in most cases, were recently acquired by donation or, in a few instances, by purchase with funds resulting from dona-

tion. The exhibition includes paintings, prints, and photography, with landscapes, cityscapes, and genre scenes amongst them. Donors of these works include Gustavus studio art faculty members Priscilla Briggs and Betsy Byers, and several alumni, including Gene and Ann (Komatz ’51) Basset, David and Kathryn (Rydland ’71) Gilbertson, the Reverend Richard L. Hillstrom ’38, Louise Borgman Hokenson ’67, Dawn (Ekstrom ’67) and Ted Michael, and Thomas J. Lindell ’63.

Thomas Lindell was the donor of one of the Museum’s most recent acquisitions, a 1910 etching titled Old and New Mills, by American artist Joseph Pennell (1857–1926). Pennell, sometimes considered the “Dean of American Printmaking,” was a prolific artist who worked virtually exclusively in printmaking and whose style shows the influence of prominent American artist and aesthetic theorist James Abbot McNeill Whistler (1834–1903), whom he considered a mentor and inspiration. Old and New Mills was based on Pennell’s impressions of the city of Valenciennes, in northern France. In the 1916 publication Joseph Pennell’s Pictures of the Wonder of Work, the artist described the print and its contrast of the old mill in the foreground and the modern industrial buildings in the background: “Nowhere have I ever seen the old and the new so contrasted as here,

both mills working—both pictorial.” Pennell was very occupied with images of industry in his art, and in an essay accompanying his book, he noted that the first artist to have explored the pictorial possibility of work, as far as he knew, was Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669), citing particularly the Dutch master’s images of windmills. Pennell likely was influenced by Rembrandt’s 1641 etching The Windmill, which like this print features a large windmill in the left foreground. He described that print as the “only really good landscape and architectural subject Rembrandt ever did . . .” This was in his 1919 publication Etchers and Etching, a history of etching combined with technical information about the medium.

While Pennell admired Rembrandt, it was not uncritically, and he unfavorably compared Rembrandt’s mill etching with prints by his much-admired Whistler, noting at the end of his essay on Rembrandt that he “. . . was a great artist but not so great an etcher as Whistler.”

An even more recent addition to the collection, made possible through the use of funds donated and promised by Dawn and Ted Michael, is an oil painting by SwedishAmerican artist Charles Hallberg (1855– 1940) titled Morning on the Open Sea. The artist was born in Göteborg in Sweden and came to the United States in 1883 after some ten years as a sailor, continuing to

Left: Thomas Hart Benton (1889– 1975), I Got a Gal on Sourwood Mountain, 1938, lithograph on paper, 12 ½ x 9 ⅛ inches, collection of the Springfield Museum of Art (Ohio), gift of Susan Wayne and Leslie Wayne Loftus, on view in the exhibition Associated American Artists: Art by Subscription

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Left: Lucinda Mason (1974–2007), String Theory, 2007, oil on canvas, 77 ⅝ x 83 inches, private collection, on view in the exhibition String Theory and the Superconducting Super Collider Series: Paintings by Lucinda Mason (photo of painting by Howard Romero)

Above: Joseph Pennell (1857– 1926), Old and New Mills, 1910, etching on paper, 9 ⅜ x 12 ½ inches, gift of Thomas J. Lindell ’63, on view in the exhibition Recent Acquisitions and Debuts of the Hillstrom Museum of Art

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sail on the Great Lakes for the next seven years. His youthful love of sketching and painting continued during his maritime years, and his art is primarily marine in subject matter. Hallberg settled in Chicago in 1890, where he worked as a janitor while pursuing his painting. Highlights of his career included having his oil Summer Day on Lake Michigan accepted by the national art jury for the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, and exhibiting numerous times at the Art Institute of Chicago, including in a oneperson exhibit in 1906 of over 40 works.

Museum namesake Richard Hillstrom first began collecting art when he lived near Chicago, and the first painting he acquired was a seascape by Hallberg, purchased from the Grant Art Gallery in Chicago in 1943 and later given to the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, in 1977. The addition of Morning on the Open Sea thus fills a particular lacuna in the Museum’s holdings, and joins numerous other works

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Donald Myers ’83, director of the Hillstrom Museum of Art since its opening in 2000, is also an instructor of art history in the Department of Art and Art History at the College.

Above top: Betsy Byers, Beckon II, 2012, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches, gift of Betsy Byers, on view in the exhibition Recent Acquisitions and Debuts of the Hillstrom Museum of Art

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Above bottom: Charles Hallberg (1855–1940), Morning on the Open Sea, undated, oil on canvas, 18 ¼ x 40 ¼ inches, purchased with funds donated and promised by Dawn (Ekstrom ’67) and Ted Michael, on view in the exhibition Recent Acquisitions and Debuts of the Hillstrom Museum of Art

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calendar

August

22–Sept. 2 Gustavus at the Fair: College booth in Education Building, staffed 9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. Stop by to sign our visitors’ book!

September

3 Opening Convocation of the College’s 152nd academic year; Christ Chapel, 10 a.m.

9–Nov. 10 Art Exhibitions: String Theory, and the Superconducting Super Collider Series: Paintings by Lucinda Mason; American Associated Artists: Art by Subscription; and Recent Acquisitions and Debuts of the Hillstrom Museum of Art; Hillstrom Museum of Art, regular hours: Mon.– Fri., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 1–5 p.m.

(Opening reception, Sept. 9, 7–9 p.m.; Nobel Conference reception Oct. 1, 6–8 p.m.). Free.

11 St. Peter-Mankato Area Gustie Breakfast: Nobel Conference Preview, Scott Bur, associate professor of chemistry and incoming Nobel Conference director; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m.

For reservations, contact Institutional Advancement (507-933-7512).

16 Gustavus Library Associates’ Fall Membership Tea, hosted by President Jack and Kris Ohle; President’s Home, 10:30 a.m.–noon. Reservations requested; call Marketing & Communication (507-933-7520).

The Universe aT iTs LimiTs OcTOber 1 & 2, 2013

Poster design by Stevenson Creative, LLC; illustration © Sharon Stevenson.

Simulated Higgs event rendering courtesy CerN © 2008.

18 Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast: Nobel Conference Preview, Scott Bur, associate professor of chemistry and incoming Nobel Conference director; American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Alumni Relations (800-487-8437 or gustavus.edu/ alumni/).

19 Reading in Common Author Visit: Tori Murden McClure, author of 2013 Reading in Common selection, A Pearl in the Storm; Christ Chapel, 7 p.m.

Free.

20 Nobel Conference Preview Event: S. James Gates Jr., Rydell Professor at Gustavus Adolphus College; Alumni Hall, 2:30 p.m. Free.

27–29 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend: Receptions for anniversary classes on Friday night, reunion and Homecoming events on Saturday. For more information, call Alumni and Parent Engagement (800-487-8737).

29 Nobel Preview Lecture: S. James Gates Jr., Rydell Professor at Gustavus Adolphus College; Science Museum of Minnesota Omnitheater, St. Paul, 7:30 p.m. Free, but reservations requested; visit gustavustickets.com.

October

1–2 Nobel Conference® 49: “The Universe at Its Limits”; Lund Center Arena, opening at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 1. For more information, contact Marketing & Communication (507-933-7520), read the preview magazine stitched into this issue of the Quarterly, or visit gustavus.edu/nobelconference/.

Ticket required; order online at gustavustickets.com.

1 Music: Nobel Conference Concert 2013: “Dark Energy”; Christ Chapel, 8:15 p.m. Free.

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O 3 Artist Series: The Rose Ensemble, And the Glory Shone Around: Early American Hymns, Ballads, and Spiritual Songs; Christ Chapel, 7 p.m. Tickets available online at gustavustickets .com, or call 507-933-7598.

9 St. Peter-Mankato Area Gustie Breakfast: President Jack Ohle; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Institutional Advancement (507-933-7512).

11 Artist Series: Classical guitarist Robert Gruca, Jussi Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available online at gustavustickets.com, or call 507-9337598.

11–13 Family Weekend: Seminars, events, & entertainment; for more information, call Student Activities (507-933-7598).

13 Music: Family Weekend Music Showcase, featuring the Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus & Vasa Wind Orchestras, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, & the Lucia Singers; Christ Chapel, 2 p.m. Free.

16 Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast: President Jack Ohle; American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Alumni and Parent Engagement (800-4878437 or gustavus.edu/alumni/).

19–22 Reading Days 23 Gustavus Networking Event, Westin Galleria, Edina, 5:30–7:30 p.m.; gustavus.edu/go/networking.

23 Artist Series: The President’s Own, the U.S. Marine Army Band, Colonel Michael J. Colburn, conductor; Mankato West High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. For tickets, call Mankato West High School Music at 507-387-3461, or e-mail bkruse1@ isd77.org.

25 Music: OcTUBAfest, Paul Budde, director; Jussi Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Free.

31, Nov. 1, 2, & 3 Theatre: Trojan Barbie, written by Christine Evans, directed

by Amy Seham; Anderson Theatre, 2 p.m. (Nov. 3 only) & 8 p.m. (Oct. 31, Nov. 1 & 2). Tickets available online at gustavustickets.com, or call 507-9337598.

November

2 36th Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony; Alumni Hall, 6 p.m. For reservations, contact Alumni Relations (800-8478437 or gustavus.edu/alumni/).

3–4 Music: Gustavus Honor Band Festival XXV, Douglas Nimmo, conductor; Schaefer Fine Arts Center & Christ Chapel. Festival Concert on Nov. 4, featuring High School Honor Band & Gustavus Wind Orchestra; Christ Chapel, 7 p.m. Free.

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13 St. Peter-Mankato Area Gustie Breakfast: Megan Ruble, director of student activities; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m.

For reservations, contact Institutional Advancement (507-933-7512).

16 Gustavus Library Associates’ Royal Affair gala & fundraiser; Radisson Blu Mall of America, 5:30 p.m. Reservations required; order online at gustavus.edu/gla. For more information, call Marketing & Communication (507-933-7550).

16 Music: JAZZ in Concert, featuring the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band & Adolphus Jazz Ensemble, Steve Wright, director; Jussi Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Free.

17 Music: The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra in Concert, Ruth Lin, conductor; Jussi Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Free 20 Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast: Megan Ruble, director of student activities; American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, 7:30–9 a.m.

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

21, 22, 23, & 24 Dance: Pure Movement Plus: The Choreographers’ Gallery, directed by Melissa Rolnick; Anderson Theatre, 2 p.m. (Nov. 24 only) & 8 p.m.

(Nov. 21, 22, & 23). Tickets available online at gustavustickets.com, or call 507-933-7598.

23 Music: The Gustavus & Vasa Wind Orchestras, Douglas Nimmo & Karrin Meffert-Nelson, conductors; Jussi Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Free.

24 Music: The Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra in Concert, Justin Knoepfel, conductor; Jussi Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Free.

24 Music: The Gustavus Percussion Ensemble in Concert, Paul Hill, director; Jussi Björling Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Free.

25–Jan. 31, 2014 Art Exhibition: Bruce McClain: A Retrospective Exhibition; Hillstrom Museum of Art, regular hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 1–5 p.m. (Opening reception, Nov. 25, 7–9 p.m.). Free.

27–Dec. 1 Thanksgiving Recess

December

, 7, & 8 Christmas in Christ Chapel; 6 3:30 (Dec. 7 & 8 only) & 7:30 p.m. Tickets required; order online at gustavustickets.com.

(Tickets go on sale beginning at noon on Monday, Oct. 14.)

10 Music: “The Winds of Christmas,” The combined Gustavus & Vasa Wind Orchestras, Douglas Nimmo & Karrin Meffert-Nelson, conductors; Christ Chapel, 10 a.m. Open to the public without charge.

12 Festival of St. Lucia, Christ Chapel, 10 a.m.; GLA’s Lucia Luncheon, Alumni Hall, 11 a.m. Luncheon reservations accepted from GLA members following mailing of invitations in mid-October; for more information, call Marketing & Communication (507-9337520).

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

Please call to confirm events of interest.

Sports Up-to-date sports schedules may be found on the Web, through the Gustavus homepage (gustavus.edu).

For a printed schedule of any or all of the Gustie varsity athletic squads, download from the Web or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Ethan Armstrong ’09, sports information director, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-1498.

Also, you can listen to selected Gustavus athletics broadcasts over the internet. Broadcasts may be accessed through a link on Gustavus athletics website: client.stretchinternet.com/client/ gac.portal#. the arts To receive a more

complete fine arts schedule or more information on fine arts events noted in the calendar, contact Al Behrends ’77, director of fine arts programs, by phone (507-933-7363) or e-mail (al@ gustavus.edu).

tickets Tickets for the Gustavus Artist Series and Department of Theatre and Dance productions may be ordered online at gustavustickets. com. Tickets for Department of Theatre and Dance offerings are available two weeks in advance of the performance.

Grant Wood (1891–1942), Seed Time and Harvest, 1937, lithograph on paper, 7 ⁷⁄₁₆ x 12 ⅛ inches, purchased with funds donated by the Rev. Richard L. Hillstrom ’38, on view in the exhibition Recent Acquisitions and Debuts of the Hillstrom Museum of Art

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1. Members of the Class of 1963, on campus for their 50th-year anniversary reunion, greeted members of the Class of 2013 as they left Christ Chapel for their walk to Hollingsworth Field for the graduation ceremony.

2. Management major Brendan Loney overcame a number of challenges to graduate with the Class of 2013.

3. The Class of 2013 numbered 545 candidates—including this group seated at rapt attention.

4. Representing her classmates, Julia Tindell, English major and graduate, delivered the senior commencement address.

5. President Ohle greeted the graduates as they were announced and crossed the stage.

6. Outgoing board chair Mark Bernhardson ’71 greeted biology major Nicole Amagashie on the stage.

7. Elation . . . International management major Kelsey Kennedy is “living the dream.”

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1. Graduating music ensemble members sang the traditional “Remember” song and led the crowd in the “Alma Mater.”

2. Giddy grads . . . chem and biochem double major and grad Sarah Lucht (left) and sociology/anthropology major and grad Anna Ayers Looby 3. Athletic training major Kelli Buerman gets a hug from Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science Bruce VanDuser.

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4. Festive . . . Cindy Lee, communication studies major, on the phone, trailing balloons 5. A huddle of grads 6. Gustavus mascot Gus the Lion poses with grads Lainey Mikel (left) and Meagan Wanecke.

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Nina Serratore ’10 conducting summer research in chemistry, 2007.

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at Gustavus: A historical perspective

by Larry Potts and Scott Bur

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ome things have changed dramatically since Gustavus Adolphus College was moved to St. Peter in 1876. In the first academic year, for example, 68 students enrolled, paying $20 in tuition and $60 for room and board. Other things, however, like the importance of natural sciences and math in the College’s curriculum, have remained constant.

One of the first three faculty members hired by the institution, A. W. Williamson, taught mathematics and natural sciences (which consisted of botany and physiology), and today about 24 percent of the regular faculty are in the natural sciences and mathematics. In many respects, the history of the sciences mirrors the history of the College as a whole, and this summary of the development of the sciences (which is admittedly biased toward chemistry) puts the landmark events on campus into a broader context.

One of the most significant points in the history of both the College and the sciences was when Jacob Uhler joined the Gustavus faculty in 1882. Uhler, who held a master’s degree from Lafayette and two honorary doctorates

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(both from Gustavus), is significant for several reasons. Early in his tenure, he organized a clear course of study in mathematics and the natural sciences, and he began acquiring laboratory equipment and giving students hands-on experience in experimental science. He was the vice president of the College from 1895 to 1932, with a two-year stint as acting president in 1911–12 and 1912–13.

Under Uhler’s supervision, the late 1880s and early 1890s saw an explosion of activity in the sciences, and the nascent institution was beginning to organize into the college we might recognize today. In 1885, for example, the first college class was organized, generating the first senior class in 1889 and the first graduating class in 1890. By 1885, the science curriculum at Gustavus was taking shape, and Uhler set up science labs in Old Main to support this budding curriculum. In the 1885 course catalogue, the courses in the Natural Sciences were described as follows: The course in Mathematics is designed to give a thorough training and a practical knowledge of Mental and Written Arithmetic, Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, Surveying, and Conical Sections.

Thus far, the study of Physics has been elementary, but aided by a new set of apparatus it is no longer a dry cramming process. The various Subjects are illustrated and studied, as well as impressed on the mind, by putting questions to nature, i.e., by experiments.

In due time, more extensive courses will be given.

Botany is taught by lectures, Physiology by means of a text-book.

Near the end of the catalogue, it continues: For the successful study of Physics and Mechanics, apparatus is a necessity.

A sufficient supply has been provided to illustrate and help to answer the elementary questions which a student may put to nature. Several important pieces were purchased within the last year.

A Chemical laboratory was recently fitted up, and apparatus and chemicals were secured. The College owes thanks to a number of generous friends who made it possible to purchase the above apparatus.

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Uhler and his physics lab in Old Main, ca.1900

When Commerce Hall was opened in 1887, the first-floor dining hall was moved out of Old Main.

This space was quickly converted to physics and chemistry laboratories, while a biology laboratory was housed on the second floor. Astronomy and geology were soon added to the physical sciences, and the geology program benefited from the hiring of Joshua A. Edquist, who also served as the College registrar and librarian for several years.

Uhler began curating a geology museum in 1890, the collection consisting mainly of Mississippi River basin specimens. It quickly expanded to include zoological and botanical samples, the latter containing more than 1,000 specimens. Four years later, Inez Rundstrom was hired to teach mathematics and languages.

Rundstrom, who earned her degree from Uppsala University, Sweden, was the first female PhD hired by the college. At this time, the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, and astronomy) were separated from the natural sciences (botany, zoology, and geology) in the curriculum.

As the College grew, sciences remained a central part of the curriculum. By 1900, the College had 18 faculty members, four of whom taught math and/or science. The laboratories were well-equipped, as noted in the 1899–1900 catalog: . . . solar stereopticon with microscopic projection attachment

Architect’s sketch of proposed Science Hall, 1949

and a spectrometer; complete X-ray equipment; a wireless telegraph system; and a variety of materials for acoustics experiments.

In 1926, the chemistry lab was relocated to the third floor of Old Main, space formerly used for “domestic science.” This may have been a response to primitive lab ventilation (basically opening the windows), or perhaps the possibility of explosions and fire. The third floor remained the home of chemistry until 1963. The rope used to ring the bell in Old Main dangled down to the office of chemists Arne Langsjoen and Bernie

Hoogenboom, who, in the 1950s, often called students to chapel.

The College continued to expand, and the science faculty grew with it. In the 1940s, the College grew from 40 regular faculty members (eight of whom taught either mathematics or natural science) to 68 regular and 16 part-time faculty members in 1949 (14 of whom taught mathematics or natural science). Chester Johnson joined the College in 1940 and founded the Geology Department. Uhler died in February of 1941, listed as an active faculty member to the end, and Rundstrom retired at the end of the 1942–1943 academic year. Although World War II caused a significant decrease in college enrollment of young men across the country, Gustavus was designated as a United States Navy training school for Navy officer candidates in what was called the V-12 program. From 1943 to 1945, over 1,000 students attended Gustavus under V-12, many of them pre-medical candidates. The bulge in enrollment late in the war stimulated planning for an enlarged campus with more modern facilities.

By 1949, the college was planning for a new facility

Research Projects Agency (ARPA, the forerunner of DARPA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), were all established in 1958 as a response to the sense that the country was falling behind the Soviets in science and technology. Anticipating growth in enrollment, Gustavus saw a major expansion of the campus, with Christ Chapel, Vickner Hall, Nobel Hall, and two residence halls all being dedicated in the 1962 –63 academic year.

The opening of Alfred Nobel Hall of Science marked the beginning of major changes in the sciences. Drawing on the College’s Swedish heritage, the institution sought permission from the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden, to honor the memory of Alfred Nobel. It was the first American memorial to the Swedish engineer, and 29 laureates were in attendance at the dedication. Glenn Seaborg, a 1951 Nobel laureate in chemistry, headlined the event, which was the third largest gathering to that date of Nobel Prize winners. This event was a big step for the natural sciences at Gustavus in gaining national recognition. The assembled laureates

of 15 faculty members. While geography is typically housed with social sciences, Bob Moline established a strong physical geography program, including meteorology, one of his favorite subjects.

Mathematics remained in Old Main with four faculty members, and was joined by religion, philosophy, and psychology. The new facilities in Nobel Hall provided new opportunities for the faculty and students. Arne Langsjoen and Bernie Hoogenboom were instrumental in gaining certification for the chemistry program from the American Chemical Society, thus drawing more students aiming for employment or graduate school in chemistry. Increased interest in genetics led Art Glass to develop genetics courses in the Department of Biology. Field biology and behavioral science were specialties of Charles Hamrum, Mike Anderson, and Ward Tanner.

New discoveries were changing the landscape in the sciences, and these discoveries profoundly changed the curriculum at Gustavus. Watson and Crick, for example, presented the “fundamental dogma of molecular biology” in 1957, demonstrating that DNA was translated to RNA,

Architect’s rendering of plans for Alfred Nobel Hall of Science

to house the sciences, shown in the architect’s rendition here.

Nationally, the 1950s and ’60s saw a dramatic increase in college enrollment, going from about 15 percent of the college-aged population to 24 percent, and by 1969, 35 percent of 18–24 year olds enrolled in college.1 The number of science faculty at Gustavus stayed relatively constant at 16–18 during the 1950s, but change was on the horizon. The successful Soviet launch of Sputnik in 1957 triggered a push to expand the country’s capacity in science and languages. Federal programs, such as the National Defense Education Act, and new Federal agencies, such as Advanced

were favorably impressed with the gathering, and the College again approached the Nobel Foundation for permission to use the Nobel name for a conference at which Nobel laureates and people of similar caliber could come together to bring cutting-edge science issues to the attention of an audience of students and interested adults and to engage the panelists and the audience in a discussion of the moral and societal impact of these issues. The conference has been bringing top-level scientists in a variety of disciplines to campus for nearly 50 years now.

Biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and geography moved into Nobel Hall, a total

which was in turn translated to proteins. The mid1960s saw the formalization of Alfred Wegner’s idea of continental drift as the “plate tectonics” theory. In chemistry Robert Woodward won the 1965 Nobel Prize for his work in synthesizing molecules, such as penicillin.

Gustavus adapted to these new discoveries, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) offered College Science Improvement (COSIP) grants from 1967 to 1973 to help primarily undergraduate institutions rebuild their science curriculum. As an example of the kind of change that the COSIP grants supported, the Math Department’s Milt Brostrom used part of the

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funding Gustavus received under the COSIP program to set up the first independent computer system on campus.The makeup of the faculty also began to change as a reflection of the new discoveries. Fred Vande Vusse in the 1960s and ’70s specialized in parasitology. Charles Mason developed a successful research program in algae ecology. In 1973, Bill Heidcamp joined the Biology Department and started a cellular biology research program focused on understanding cancer. Since then cellular and molecular biology have become integral components of the biology curriculum and research activity. John Lammert in the 1980s brought expertise in immunology.

In chemistry, Allan Splittgerber and Tom Gover

students of exceptional ability to campus.

The College has continued to grow (by 1990, the Natural Science and Mathematics division had 41 regular faculty and instructors), and the programs housed in Nobel Hall have grown as well. By the mid-1980s, a plan to expand Nobel Hall was presented to the long-range planning committee of the College. The Math Department, which had recently started a computer science program, joined the discussions and the focus changed from expansion of Nobel to building a new building to house the Physics and Mathematics departments. A grant from the Olin Foundation was secured to help with construction, and Olin Hall was dedicated in 1992. In addition,

F.W. Olin Hall

added strength in physical chemistry, and Dick Jensen and Larry Potts developed courses and research projects in analytical spectroscopy and electrochemistry.

In many respects, the 1970s could be viewed as the beginning of interdisciplinary programs. The Chemistry Department began offering biochemistry during January Term, and environmental studies grew from the efforts of the Geography, Biology, and Chemistry departments, as well as English and philosophy. Courses and programs for prehealth profession students have continued to bring

a $7 million infrastructure renovation program for Nobel Hall was undertaken in 1995 upgrading environmental, accessibility, and safety features, updating Nobel Auditorium, and adding and rededicating space for more active undergraduate programs.

Interdisciplinary programs continued to develop through the 1990s. A biochemistry major was offered in 1990 through a collaboration between the Biology and Chemistry departments, and Ellis Bell, an established biochemistry teacher and researcher, was hired to build the program

as the first Langsjoen-Glass-Hamrum Professor of Biochemistry. Larry Potts (chemistry) and Chuck Niederriter (physics) collaborated on a materials science program, patterned after the early Environmental Studies program of the 1970s. The Environmental Studies program grew, and in 1999, Jeff Jeremiason, a environmental chemist, was hired to direct the program, which due to space issues was housed in the Linnaeus Arboretum’s Melva Lind Interpretive Center.

One of the hallmarks of the sciences at Gustavus is student-faculty collaborative research.

Going back at least to the 1960s, students were conducting research with faculty members, aided by the facilities in Nobel and Olin Halls. In recent years, science faculty have made a concerted effort to engage more students in research experience and earlier in the students’ careers. In the early 2000s, a grant from the Merck Institute for Science Education sponsored students doing research at the interface of chemistry and biology and funded the development of summer research programs. In 2008, a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) provided funding for students to conduct research during the summer between their freshman and sophomore years. After the HHMI funding period, the College now supports these students’ research through the First Year Research Experience (FYRE) grants. In recent years between 30 and 40 students have spent their summers conducting research either at Gustavus or in the field with Gustavus faculty.

The future of the natural sciences at Gustavus is focused on integrating research into the formal curriculum. Interdisciplinary programs will become more and more important as the problems that we face require multiple perspectives, both scientific and humanistic, to solve. If history is any indication, the natural sciences at Gustavus can adapt to any challenge, and will thrive as new discoveries and new technology are integrated into research and the curriculum.

Professor Emeritus Larry Potts, PhD, has been a research professor of chemistry since retiring from full-time responsibilities in 2008 (taught 1972– 2008). He collaborated with Associate Professor of Chemistry Scott Bur (2003– ) to write this history of the sciences at Gustavus.

End note: 1 Snyder, Thomas D., and National Center for Education Statistics. 120 Years of American Education: A Statistical Portrait. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, National Center for Education Statistics, 1993, p. 65.

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Four women earn Academic All-America honors

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our Gustie female athletes were named Capital One Academic AllAmericans by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) this spring. Senior hockey player Lindsey Hjelm (North Oaks, Minn.) and junior swimmer Alissa Tinklenberg (Willmar, Minn.) were named to the Academic AllAmerica Women’s At-Large Team, and senior pole vaulter Allyson Voss (Wausau, Wis.) and senior cross country and track & field runner Beth Hauer (Little Falls, Minn.) were named to the Academic All-America Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Team.

A CoSIDA Academic All-America third team honoree following her junior season, Lindsey Hjelm is the first Gustie to earn first-team accolades since 2011. A biology major with a cumulative GPA of 3.79, Hjelm captained the Gusties to a fourth straight MIAC championship, MIAC playoff title, and appearance in the NCAA Div. III Women’s Hockey Tournament semifinals. She was named the Gustavus Female Athlete-of-theYear, the MIAC Player-of-the-Year, the West Region Player-of-the-Year by the D3hockey. com, and an AHCA and D3hockey.com

Lindsey Hjelm ’13

All-American. The four-time all-conference performer was also nominated by the MIAC for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

An accounting major with a GPA of 3.75, Alissa Tinklenberg earned a place on the third team, winning Academic All-America honors for the first time in her career. The junior, who has already established herself as the most decorated women’s swimmer in the history of the program, led the Gusties to a fourth consecutive MIAC championship after accounting for a school-record 137 points following six gold medal swims at the meet. Tinklenberg was named the MIAC Women’s Swimmer-of-the-Year before capping off the year with three All-America performances at the NCAA championships, becoming a career seven-time AllAmerican.

With a GPA of 3.94 as a double major in Spanish and sociology and anthropology, first-time Academic All-American Ally Voss garnered a place on the second team. An NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient, Voss graduated in June as the top pole vaulter in the history of the Gustavus track and field program. Ally successfully defended both her indoor and outdoor

Alissa Tinklenberg ’14

MIAC titles this year, becoming a threetime all-conference performer indoors and a four-time all-conference performer outdoors. She owns the indoor school record and MIAC indoor meet record along with the outdoor school record and the MIAC outdoor meet record.

Also a recipient of an NCAA Post graduate scholarship this year, Beth Hauer makes an appearance on the Academic All-America third team. A music education major with a GPA of 3.96, Beth turned in one of the best cross country seasons of her career and captained the Gusties to an MIAC championship, the team’s first since 2003. She finished a career-best 12th at the MIAC championships and 16th at the NCAA Central Region Championships before leading the team with a 56th-place finish at the NCAA championships. Over her track career, Beth was a seven-time All-MIAC Honorable Mention honoree. n

Ethan Armstrong ’09 has been sports information director at Gustavus since fall 2011.

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Spring Sports Review

by Ethan Armstrong ’09

Baseball Following a spring season marred by rainouts and postponements, the Gustavus baseball team found itself on the outside looking in when the MIAC playoffs finally rolled around the second weekend of May. Because all 11 teams did not complete their full 20-game conference schedule, the playoffs changed from a four-team, doubleelimination tournament to a six-team, single-elimination tournament. Despite having a 9–5 league record through their first 14 conference games, the Gusties finished the regular season in eighth place in the standings at 10–10 in the MIAC and 13–22 overall.

The Black and Gold placed pitchers Chris Kelly (So., Savage, Minn.) and Grant Soderberg (So., Eden Prairie, Minn.) on the all-conference team. In league play, Kelly went 3–1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 1.57 in 28.2 innings. Soderberg, the 2012 MIAC Rookie-of-the-Year, went 2–2 with an ERA of 2.89 in 28 innings. Kelly held his opponents to a batting average of .212, while Soderberg’s opponent batting average was .253.

Softball Mother Nature’s caprices also forced the MIAC to make major changes to its softball playoffs. Because not every team in the league was able to complete its full conference schedule, the MIAC decided that its automatic bid in the NCAA Division III Softball Playoffs would be determined by a playoff format that included all 12 teams.

The new format featured four three-team pools playing round-robin games on Friday, May 3, with the four first-place teams advancing from each pool into a four-team, double-elimination tournament on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5. The Gusties earned the No. 5 seed in pool play and were matched up with Saint Mary’s and Carleton.

Gustavus defeated Carleton 7–6 and Saint Mary’s 8–4 to win Pool D and advance to the four-team double-elimination tournament. After going 1–1 on

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Saturday, the Gusties were knocked out of the playoffs by Bethel on Sunday.

Head Coach Jeff Annis’s club finished the year 15–19 overall and 7–7 in the MIAC. Outfielder Brittany Brenke (Jr., Le Sueur, Minn.), third baseman Carly Klass (So., Richfield, Minn.), and pitcher Sarah Rozell (So., Lakeville, Minn.) were all named to the all-conference team following the tournament. Brenke hit a team-best .463 in conference play, while Klass batted .375.

Rozell proved herself as Gustavus’s ace, going 4–3 in the MIAC with an ERA of 2.28.

Men’s Outdoor Track and Field The Gustavus men’s outdoor track and field team scored a total of 72.5 points to finish seventh at the 2013 MIAC championships held at the University of St. Thomas. Senior pole vaulter Josh Owens (Brooklyn Park, Minn.) and senior javelin specialist Ryan Ness (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) turned in Gustavus’s top performances of the meet with a pair of gold-medal showings.

Owens won the pole vault after clearing the bar at 15' 5.5", and Ness became just the second Gustavus male ever to win the javelin following a throw of 182' 10". Other all-conference performers included Ryan Obele (Jr., Le Sueur, Minn.) and Brody Ziegler (FY, Mankato, Minn.) in the field events, and Matt Flotterud (Jr., Cannon Falls, Minn.) on the track. Obele placed third in the hammer throw (160' 11"), Ziegler took third in the high jump (6' 8"), and Flotterud finished runner-up in the 100-meter hurdles (15:42).

Josh Owens was the lone Gustavus male representative at the 2013 NCAA championships, held this year at UW-La Crosse in La Crosse, Wis. Owens, who ranked fourth in the pole vault entering the competition, earned All-America honors by finishing in third place after a vault of 16' 2.25". An All-American at the 2013 NCAA indoor championships, Owens is the program’s only pole vaulter to earn All-America accolades in both indoor and outdoor competition.

Women’s outdoor Track and Field The Gustavus women’s outdoor track and field team scored 81.5 points to finish sixth at the 2013 MIAC championships. Senior Ally Voss (Wausau, Wis.) posted the top performance of the meet by successfully defending her 2012 pole vault title with a gold-medal performance after clearing the bar at 12' 5.5". Voss’s vault bested the previous meet record (12' 5.25") set in 2003.

All-conference performers in the field events also included Lauren Rothschiller (Sr., Chaska, Minn.) and Elizabeth Weiers (So., Le Center, Minn.). Rothschiller placed third in the long jump (17' 8.25") and third in the triple jump (36' 11"), while Weiers came in runner-up in the hammer throw (153' 11").

Erica Hett rounded out the list of All-MIAC honorees with a second-place performance in the 3,000-meter run, crossing the finish line in 11:19.22. Ally Voss qualified for the NCAA championships but failed to record a height in La Crosse.

Men’s Tennis The Gustavus men’s tennis team secured its 25th consecutive MIAC championship after finishing the regular season 20–9 overall and 9–0 in the MIAC. After a 5–0 win over Saint John’s in the MIAC playoff semifinals, Gustavus clinched the 2013 MIAC playoff championship with an 8–1 win over Carleton. Six players earned a spot on the 2013 all-conference team. Earning a place in singles were Marcel Gyswyt (Jr., Golden Valley, Minn.), Grant Leisner (Jr., Andover, Minn.), Joey MacGibbon (Jr., Apple Valley, Minn.), and Mya Smith-Dennis (Jr., Savage, Minn.). Gusties named to the all-conference doubles team included Leisner, SmithDennis, Motasem Al-Houni (So., Tripoli, Libya), and Tyler Johnson (Sr., West Bend, Wis.).

The Gusties received the No. 2 seed in the Whitewater, Wis., regional of the 2013 NCAA Div. III Men’s Tennis Tournament.

After a first round bye, Gustavus defeated UW-Whitewater 5–3 and advanced to the third round where they faced top-seeded

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The 2013 MIAC champion Gustavus Adolphus College men’s tennis team—the 47th Gustavus squad—and 25th consecutive—to claim the conference crown.

Trinity University (Texas). Despite jumping out to a 2–1 lead after doubles, the Gusties could not keep Trinity at bay in singles.

Gustavus’s season came to an end by way of a 5–2 loss and Tommy Valentini’s squad concluded its season 22–10 overall. Amrik Donkena (Sr., Rochester, Minn.) and Mya Smith-Dennis represented the Gusties in the NCAA singles and doubles tournaments.

Donkena fell in the opening round of the singles tournament, while he and SmithDennis were knocked out of the doubles competition in the quarterfinal round.

Women’s Tennis The Gustavus women’s tennis team concluded its season with an overall record of 13–8 and an MIAC mark of 8–2, finishing third in the MIAC standings. The Gusties defeated Bethel 5–0 in the MIAC playoff

quarterfinals before seeing their season come to an end with a 5–1 loss to Carleton in the semifinal round.

Four Gusties were named to the allconference team following the season: Heather Annis (Sr., Mapleton, Minn.), Mallory Shellum (Sr., St. James, Minn.), and Laurel Krebsbach (So., North Oaks, Minn.) were selected all-conference in singles, while all three along with Krebsbach’s doubles partner Annie Mahoney (So., Duluth, Minn.) were chosen as all-conference in doubles.

Men’s Golf The Gustavus men’s golf team concluded its 2012–13 campaign with a seventh-place finish at the NCAA championships held in Destin, Fla. The 2012 MIAC champion Gusties shot a four-day total of 1200 (+60) to record their 10th appearance in the

top 10 at the NCAA championships. Head Coach Scott Moe’s squad was led by junior Tyler McMorrow (St. Cloud, Minn.), who finished the tournament with a two-overpar 290 in a tie for fifth place. McMorrow’s finish was the best by a Gustavus golfer at the NCAA championships since Luke Benoit took second in 2004.

McMorrow was later awarded a place on the Golf Coaches Association of America All-America Third Team for his performance.

Also earning All-America honors was Alex Kolquist (Sr., Hermantown, Minn.), who garnered a place on the first team after finishing the season with the sixth-best stroke average in NCAA Division III at 73.3 after 22 rounds. Kolquist is the first Gustie to take home first-team distinction since Kyle Rohlfs did so in 2008.

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Legacy New Alumni Association awards pay tribute to visionary Gustavus leaders

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isitors and prospective students notice it immediately when they step onto campus for the first time.

There’s a certain warmth about Gustavus— an invitation for people to make themselves at home on the Hill. This spirit of hospitality has distinguished Gustavus from its peer institutions for more than a century.

No doubt many past faculty, administrators, and alumni have contributed to the campus’s welcoming atmosphere, but a few have embraced the College with unmatched care. Reynold “Ren” Anderson ’34, his wife, Sylvia (Benzon ’36), and Cecil “Cec” Eckhoff ’56 are among those who elevated the College’s reputation for excellence by taking a structured and personal approach to alumni relations.

Then-president Edgar Carlson ’30 hired Ren in 1945 as the first public relations director at Gustavus. With administrative support from Sylvia, he proceeded to grow

Cec Eckhoff ’56, led the Gustavus alumni relations programs 1963–1994.

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Gustavus’s prominence beyond Minnesota’s borders through the inaugural Nobel Conference, construction of Christ Chapel, and the College’s first alumni relations program. Ren discovered an effective alumni program at Dartmouth College and brought it to Gustavus to increase alumni engagement. This included the highly successful class agent structure, which was a pillar of alumni relations and annual giving at the College until 2011, when the class officer program was initiated.

Ren’s philosophy was that all Gusties should be greeted warmly by name. This, along with his eye for innovation, made him a leader among his peers. He and Sylvia instilled a passion for personalization, alumni engagement, and philanthropy in many people they worked with, including a young and enthusiastic man named Cec. After Ren was promoted to vice president for public relations and

Sylvia Benzon Anderson ’36 and Ren Anderson ’34 teamed up to establish and develop the College’s public relations and advancement efforts 1945–1978.

development, he named Cec his successor in alumni relations. Cec continued to celebrate the work of class agents, build excitement for alumni phonoramas and class reunion giving, and respond to every alumni gift to the annual fund with a handwritten note. Under his leadership, alumni participation in the annual fund flourished. Gustavus consistently ranked among the top colleges in the nation for alumni giving, which ranged between 57 and 61 percent annually. In recognition of this achievement, the College received several U.S. Steel Foundation Mobius Strip awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, which Cec proudly displayed on the window sill in his office.

The Andersons retired in 1978 and Cec in 1994, but the College kept their legacies alive by naming two annual fund giving societies after them. Gustavus will retire those societies this fall and establish two new alumni association awards that pay tribute to their dedication and memories.

The Ren Anderson Award will be given to the class that raises the most money for the Annual Fund, and the Cec Eckhoff Award will go to the class with the highest participation. Both are expected to be presented at the class officer gathering in September.

Moving forward, the College will continue to engage alumni with a level of hospitality that would make Ren and Cec proud and introduce new giving societies that will continue to celebrate the loyalty and generosity of Gustie alumni, parents, and friends.

Naomi Mortensen joined the institutional advancement staff in the fall of 2011 as donor relations associate.

A New Look for Giving at Gustavus Your gifts make a difference at Gustavus, and we want to celebrate your generosity by introducing a new menu of recognition societies and giving programs. These opportunities were designed to reflect the loyalty, leadership, and vision of those who built Gustavus and appreciate those who sustain it today. Recognition Societies celebrate your investment.

Black & Gold SOCIETY Loyalty The Black and Gold Society celebrates our most loyal donors who consistently support the College’s mission through gifts—in any amount—to the Gustavus Annual Fund.

1862 Society Leadership The 1862 Society recognizes those who choose to make a leadership-level investment to further the vision of academic excellence through the Gustavus Annual Fund.

Gustavus Heritage Partnership Visionary The Gustavus Heritage Partnership values those who make commitments to the College that will last beyond their lifetimes through planned gifts and endowment.

Founders Society

Sustainer Program helps you maximize your Giving Take control of your giving and maximize your gift by becoming a Sustainer of the Gustavus Annual Fund. Use our secure online giving form to choose the amount, frequency, and designation of your gift. Then enjoy the fruits of your investment—fewer solicitations, less resources (paper, fossil fuels, postage) devoted to gift processing, and more of your money making an impact. Go online to sign up today using your credit card and our secure giving form, gustavus .edu/give.

Transformational The Founders Society expresses gratitude toward our most generous donors, whose cumulative lifetime investments in the College have sparked transformational growth.

Affinity Groups help you support and engage in what you love most about Gustavus.

FRIENDS OF MUSIC Gustavus Friends of Music seek to create opportunities and open doors for our talented student-musicians.

Young Alumni Network, engage, and stay informed about the latest news from Gustavus as part of the Young Alumni group.

G Club Behind every goal, ace, touchdown, and finish line, the G Club is there to support and cheer on Gustie athletes.

Parents Club Nurturing and preparing students for a bright future is the top priority for those who give to the Parents Club.

Learn more about all of these opportunities by visiting gustavus.edu/giving or by calling 1-866-487-3863.

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Legacy New and familiar faces advance the college Two gift planners join advancement staff The Office of Institutional Advancement has announced two new additions to its team of gift planners, Cory Starkweather ’02 and John Kupris.

Starkweather joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in January and has been working with alumni, parents, and friends in Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and the south-central states along the East Coast. Prior to his employment at Gustavus, Cory worked in accounting and finance at Deloitte, Honeywell, and most recently the National Marrow Donor Program.

He also ran a small property management company in St. Paul for five years.

He earned his BA in accounting from Cory Starkweather ’02 Gustavus in 2002 and is very excited to be back working at his alma mater and helping members of the Gustavus community realize their philanthropic goals.

Outside of Gustavus, Cory serves on a board for a local family and child center, volunteer teaches through Junior Achievement, and is involved with his church. Cory lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Sarah, three children, and two dogs. They enjoy camping, bike rides, and spending time with extended family.

John Kupris began work in June as a gift planner for the College. He has been

meeting with members of the College community in Minnesota and will be extending his reach to alumni and friends living in other parts of the East Coast.

His prior work in development includes director of major gifts for the College of St. Scholastica, annual fundraising campaigns for the Archdiocese John Kupris of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, and most recently, director of development for the National Down Syndrome Congress.

John earned three degrees at St. Thomas, a BA in 1987, an MDiv in 1989, and an EdS in 2006, but says he is already a Gustie at heart. Had you been in St. Peter this summer, you might have seen him in the Linnaeus Arboretum sporting Gustie gear, or you may have met him at one of the Gustavus gatherings in Duluth and Grand Rapids in July. John is at home in the Como Park area of St. Paul, where he lives with his wife, Margaret, and their daughter, Katie.

“John and Cory are excellent additions to our already strong and energetic fundraising team,” says Vice President for Institutional Advancement Tom Young ’88.

“With their help, we will continue to engage more people in the future of the College through philanthropy.”

Alumni Relations director takes new role in athletic development Randall Stuckey ’83, a native of New Ulm, Minn., who has been a member of the administration at Gustavus Adolphus College for 28 years, has been named director of athletic development and engagement, a new role within the College’s Advancement Office. This new position will focus on developing more resources for intercollegiate athletics at Gustavus and also on more intentionally engaging alumni who have participated in intercollegiate athletics with the College, the Department of Athletics, and their particular sport. Among the top priorities on the fundraising agenda are securing current support for athletics teams through the G-Club, renovation of the natatorium, and additional projects that will enrich the student-athlete experience.

Stuckey joined the advancement staff as assistant alumni director in 1985, was named director of alumni relations in 1994, and represented the College in that role until June 2013. A four-year letter winner in baseball at Gustavus, he was head baseball coach for Gustavus for four seasons and also served as assistant golf coach for five years. He was honored last fall with the Eric Norelius Award as the College’s outstanding administrative employee of 2012.

A search for a revised position of Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement is under way.

Gustavus Annual Fund manager named Maggie Hedlund ’09 joined the annual fund team in December of 2012, accepting the position of manager of the Gustavus Annual Fund and making the move from the second to the first floor of the Carlson Administration Building. Maggie had been working in the President’s Office on special projects, specifically the 2011–12 Sesquicentennial Celebration and prior to that as a graduate intern in the Office of Marketing and Communication at Gustavus.

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communications at Minnesota State University, Mankato, in 2011.

Maggie currently lives in Shakopee, Minn., with her fiancé, Tony Forster ’08. In her spare time she gets outdoors as much as possible, enjoys reading historical non-fiction, supporting Minnesota athletic teams, hanging out with her family and friends (especially her sister, Carlie ’15), and watching crime fiction television.

Maggie serves on the board of Gustavus Library Associates and is also the communication chair for the Class of 2009.

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ALUMNI CONTENTS 36-37, 40-41 Alumni Gatherings 43 Gustie Breakfasts 44 Homecoming 2013 46 Passion for Lifelong Learning 48, 53, 57 Distinguished Alumni Citations 59 Athletics Hall of Fame

62, 63 First Decade Awards 66 Greater Gustavus Award 70 Service and Retirement Recognition 73 Weddings 74 Births 75 In Memoriam

s Top twenty Twitter influencer John Owens ’84, Washington, DC, is pictured as he was being interviewed on Inspiration Radio in Lagos, Nigeria, during his recent visit there to share experiences in mobile money from around the world. Owens was invited to the Mobile Money Show via a Twitter colleague. From his extensive work in the field of mobile money, Owens is recognized as one of the top 20 Twitter influencers in the world and #1 in South East Asia in the area of mobile money, mobile payments, and mobile commerce. You can follow Owens on Twitter @jvowens.

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Theda Benson Olson, Winnipeg, Manitoba, writes, “Thankful to be mobile, living independently, able to see and hear, playing for sing-alongs at a nursing home, bowling weekly. Thankful for Christian upbringing, education, work, travel, and memories, for family and friends.” n Bernhard Erling, class president

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

OFFICERS

Christopher Rasmussen ’88, President Sara Tollefson Currell ’95, Vice President Paul Tillquist ’63, Executive Secretary Kelly Waldron ’84, Treasurer Jeff Heggedahl ’87, Past President & Ex-Officio Member, Board of Trustees Board Members Term expires Fall 2013 Catherine Asta ’75, Edina, MN Michael Dueber ’89, St. Paul, MN Luther Hagen ’88, Apple Valley, MN Derek Hansen ’94, Minnetonka, MN Gordon Mansergh ’84, Decatur, GA Jeffrey Marshall ’75, Houston, TX Kay Rethwill Moline ’56, St. Peter, MN Matthew Olson ’10, Minneapolis, MN Marisa Schloer ’09, Minneapolis, MN Term expires Fall 2014 Jean-Paul Bigirindavyi ’00, St. Louis Park, MN Jennifer Krempin Bridgman ’96, Alexandria, VA Adam Eckhardt ’08, Minneapolis, MN Violeta Hernández Espinosa ’07, Mexico City, Mexico Chris Rasmussen ’88, Berwyn Heights, MD Sharon Peterson Robinson ’64, Kasota, MN Kristin Johns Young ’86, The Woodlands, TX Term expires Fall 2015 Sandra Luedtke Buendorf ’62, St. Peter, MN Sara Tollefson Currell ’95, St. Paul, MN Ed Drenttel ’81, Inver Grove Heights, MN Keith Jackson ’88, Minneapolis, MN Jane Norman Leitzman ’69, St. Joseph, MN Brian Norelius ’96, Lindstrom, MN Paul Schiminsky ’93, Las Vegas, NV Scott Swanson ’85, Edina, MN Matt Wasson ’12, Minneapolis, MN emeritus James “Moose” Malmquist ’53, Scandia, MN

CLASS NEWS and information to be included in the Alumni section of the Quarterly should be sent to: Office of Alumni Relations Gustavus Adolphus College 800 West College Avenue St. Peter, MN 56082-1498 phone n 800-487-8437 e-mail n alumni@gustavus.edu or [year]classofficers@gustavus.edu website n gustavus.edu/alumni/submit

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Denny and Paula Lofstrom are traveling extensively to raise money to build a children’s hospital in Zinga, Tanzania. Denny patented a special method for making interlocking, concrete blocks manually. About 300 blocks will be turned out daily until the first unit is built.

Stan and Marie (Schafer ’52) Benson traveled to Moorhead for the high school graduation of grandson Sam Benson. Sam is a member of the new Class of ’17 at Gustavus. Ray and Lorraine Lundquist attended Gustavus Library Associates’ “Books in Bloom” at the library. Ray also gave the invocation at the Gustavus Heritage Partnership luncheon. He said, “We thank you, God, for Gustavus and what it means to us. Blessings for all.” They attended our 62nd class reunion, too.

The recipient of the Class of ’51 Music Scholarship is Katelyn Graham ’16 from Mankato. She plays the piano, sings with the Lucia Singers, and rings bells in the Chapel Bell Choir. Dorothy Johnson Lutz and Paul reside in St. Peter, so they enjoy the varied activities at Gustavus including the 62nd class reunion. Dorothy finished her 43rd

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year of writing class letters. The letters will be a source of information for her memoirs.

Their youngest grandson, Kyle McGinty ’16, finished his freshman year at Gustavus. He played on the ultimate Frisbee club team. n D orothy Johnson Lutz, class president & communication chair Antonio Herbert ’13, Kissimmee, FL, received the Class of 1952 scholarship. He graduated with a major in philosophy and minor in flute performance and was principal flute of Gustavus Wind and Symphony orchestras this past year, president of Newman Student Organization, and eminent chronicleer of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon national fraternity. His wish is to become a professional flautist with a major symphony after receiving a master of music degree. “I am joyful to have received a scholarship from you,” he wrote. I was privileged to meet this fine young man. He graduated this June. n Barbara Eckman Krig, class president

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Kent Musser and Carol Lindberg Musser write, “Our three children graduated from Gustavus: Dan ’82, Lynn Musser Schneider ’84, and Julie Musser Johnson ’88, as did Julie’s husband, Daniel Johnson ’88. Dan’s grandfather also attended Gustavus. Julie and Dan’s daughter, Maddie Johnson ’17, will attend Gustavus beginning in the fall. This is a three-generation family.” News from Bob Erdman: “My wife, Judy (Lund ’57) Erdman,

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s 60th Anniversary Class – Class of 1953 Front Row (from left): Jane Nielsen Norman, Faith Chell Gose, Lavonne Flom Schafer, Ginny Anderson Gustafson, Rod Hokenson, Odean Hokenson Second Row: Marjorie Knips Eggen, Janet Lovold Hersch, Joan Erickson McInerny, Alice Bolin McEwen, Doris Johnson Seward, Jean Anderson Raabe, Inga Carlson Nelson, Patricia Price Baxter, Joan Warner Halvorson, Val Barlau Third Row: Dick Engwall, Joann Christenson Jasica, Janet Christenson Carlson, Irvin “Bud” Nelson, Carol Leaf Nelson, Beverly Peterson, Marjorie Kaus Jenkins, Marilyn Anderson Jacobson, Charles Jacobson, Lois Kruger Tureen, Marcia Sodergren Ford Fourth Row: Gaylord Fernstrom, Tom Boman, Wendell Johnson, Roy Johnson, Clifford Dotseth, Jack Graber, David Hauck, Dave Halvorson Back Row: Dennis Raarup, Marv Larson, Dwight Jaeger, Del Anderson, Don Jacobson, Lowell Larson, Robert Johnson, Lynn Timgren, Roger Erickson, Richard Tillquist

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From left, Elaine Vitalis Zwickey, Delores Gardner Pederson, Lorna Jones

55th Anniversary Class – Class of 1958

Front Row (from left): Duane Talus, Sonya Harbo Talus, Martha Banke Curtis, Charles Thompson, Lowell Webster Second Row: Barbara Bennett Christopherson, Pat Trench Rosenberg, Ruth Raarup Mitchell, Miriam Anderson Olsen, Bill Binger, Jan Thomas Pritchard, Doug Pritchard, Jody Springer Lange, Claudette Anderson McCollar Third Row: Dick Ecklund, Anders Bjorling, Lois Walfrid Johnson, Shirley Lundgren Kanne, Carolyn Clogston Engquist, Linda Eckblad Knochenmus, Jan Tomerdahl Northfield, Marge Lund Kinney, Nancy Johnson Peterson Fourth Row: John Dahl, Steven Hilding, Stan Larson, Rollie Hirman, Alan Carlson, Jim Cone, John Johnson, Owen Sammelson Back Row: Mark Wiberg, Dale Noyed, Robert Christenson, Noel Behne, Don Milton, Paul Borg, Herbert Anderson, Aaron Moen

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Manfred performs at 96

Miriam Peterson Manfred ’39, Minneapolis (right), performed a classical flute and piano concert at Augustana Retirement Center for her 96th birthday on May 1. Manfred performed with Erin Morcomb, a fourth-year medical and music student at the University of Minnesota.

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Drache publishes book about his hometown

Hiram Drache ’47, Fargo, ND, has published his 13th book, titled Where’s Meriden? The Demise of Small Town U.S.A. This history of the Meriden Township in Minnesota took Drache over 50 years to complete. not due to lack of passion or subject matter, but rather because he did not want to use the typical format where people write about their families. He wanted a detailed history with substance and a meaningful message. Drache had no idea where the story would end, but changing agriculture dictated a new era for rural society.

The enduring symbol of the Meriden Township is a countryside of fertile fields, which resulted in the township consistently being a top producer in the county. With the help of government programs, a core of progressive farmers in townships like Meriden inadvertently caused the decline of small town U.S.A. Farming became a commercial enterprise. Small towns filled a niche when they were needed and today they live on in nostalgia, in poetry, in stories about the “good old days,” and in paintings about the rustic past. Where’s Meriden? is a micro-story of the rise and decline of a small town impacted by free-enterprising farmers who helped industrialize agriculture as it became a key to making America the world’s most powerful nation.

Drache is emeritus professor and currently historian in residence at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn. The book is available at www.finneyco.com or by calling 952-469-6699.

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The 50 Year Football Club gathered at Homecoming 2012 and will celebrate together again at Homecoming 2013, on September 28. Last year was the 60th anniversary of the College’s 1952 MIAC Football Championship. Pictured at the 2012 gathering were (front row) 50-Year Club members Homer Martinson ’48, Dick Dalton ’63, Don Roberts ’56, Marv Gunderson ’53, Mike McInerny ’55, Dick Bublitz ’54, Gerry Kopischke ’53, Duane “Smalley” McEwen ’54, Don Hausken ’56, Gary Gustafson ’57, and Jim “Moose” Malmquist ’53; (back row) Willie Lindquist H’13, Peter Nyhus ’60, Al Eckloff ’63, Rollie Hanks ’60, Bob Swiggum ’60, Gene Sandvig ’57, Roland “Red” Malcolm ’50, John “Bud” Peterson ’57, Radford Reither ’59, Jim Krough ’61, Ray Olson ’60, Bob Smith ’51, Bob Krough ’60, Tom Idstrom ’61, Jack Westin ’59, Jim Kersten ’62, and Dick Johnson ’60.

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goes to Africa—I go to the cabin. We are always proud to say we are Gusties.” Roger Schmidt reports, “I am still working full time and enjoy it; it’s my hobby. As a result I am a very lucky person, and have a great family to share life’s pleasures. I am not interested in overseas travel anymore because I traveled overseas so much in my previous work. I particularly enjoy my current life.”

Former class agents Jo Johnson Lundborg and Carolyn Jens Brusseau enjoy visits together with no class letter responsibilities!

Both classmates have a child residing in the Boston, MA, area, and both ’56ers were visiting their respective progeny at the same time. Carolyn and her Boston team visited and had dinner with Jo and Dick ’55 and their Boston team, enjoying not only an excellent dinner, but a great threegeneration get-together. Earlier on Jo and Dick had crossed the country from Seattle.

While Lundborgs stayed at Carolyn’s St. Paul home they connected with former classmate Faye Reber. Jo and Dick traveled on to Rochester to enjoy the hospitality of Lucy Fogelstrom DeRemee and her husband, Dick ’55.

“Hi” from George Hieber: “My wife, Harleen, and I just returned from the Oregon coast after a neat week. Had an interesting experience where we were able to do some glass blowing. We made two floats and then decided to go back the next day and made three more for Christmas gifts for the kids. I’m going to make a lighted wood base for the floats to light them up—a neat idea for gifts made by us.

Got one day of golf in as the weather didn’t cooperate very well.” For Mary Andreen Carlson and her husband, Paul ’55, “days revolve around staying in our home as long as our health (good for almost 80 years) allows us to do yard work, cleaning, cooking, volunteering to haul food to the ecumenical food closet, and doing our part at church. We have diminished memories so that, together, we now equal a whole ‘wit.’ We love visits to and from our children

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI and grandchildren, and every other year a visit from Faye Reber! We beam with thankfulness for our great blessing living in a place of peace and relative security as so much of the world is ravaged by violence and bad governments. We stay in touch with our elected representatives often, but of course all three in Congress are women, so they do pretty well. We hope to visit our MN/WI relatives in September even though that will mean leaving the California sunshine for a month. Yes, they do put up with us that long!” Al Westberg reported he is retired from teaching mathematics.

“My wife, Lorys, and I have had many good years together traveling in Europe and Israel, visiting relatives in Sweden and all but four states in the U.S., and three trips to New Brunswick where my wife’s ancestors settled in the 1880s. We live in Baxter now; I celebrated my 80th birthday last December.

We are slowing down because of health reasons, but I do still volunteer and remain active in First Lutheran Church in Brainerd— the Swedish Church, you know.”

Jo Cipra writes, “It’s difficult to have real interesting news when you are pushing 80!! I am flying to Minnesota today (6/7/13) from San Francisco to Brainerd to be picked up by Carole Kilander Griggs and her husband, Al. I’ll spend a few days with them on Ten Mile Lake and see Gusties; then on to the Twin Cities to visit some Gusties and high school friends from Blooming Prairie.

I spend a couple of months each winter in LaCrus de Huanacaxle near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I teach ESL classes to children in the village, and enjoy the slow-paced living!

My two grandsons from Seattle, Jake (13) and Conrad (15) will play water polo in Junior Olympics again this summer and will be competing for a spot on a national team.

In short, I feel good and travel some place almost every month, as long as my health and billfold hold up!” Lorraine Youngquist Anderson is still the organist of her church, Ruskin Heights Lutheran in Kansas City, MO. She also plays the piano at the Kingwood Care Center, twice a month. They enjoy all the old songs from the Reader’s Digest songbooks. Her granddaughter, Kelsey Abele ’14, will be a senior at Gustavus this fall. She is in the choir and very active in the forensics program. n K ay Rethwill Moline, class communication chair The class of 1957 has a couple of things to share. Rod Westrum and his wife, Char ’58, spend their winters in The Villages in Florida and their summers at their lake home near Park Rapids. They keep healthy and upright by all their volunteering and environmental activities. Arnie Walker, Gatlinberg, TN, has

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been working for 57 years with youth removed from their homes by the court system. He also helped start a Christian Ministry in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. n Marlys Mattson Nelson, class communication chair It had been a long time since we heard from Lowell Webster, and his note was as follows: “Thanks for the update. I am fine now, had a quad bypass a year ago plus two strokes and much more— 90 days in the hospital and re-hab. I’ve been in the newspaper industry since graduation, ad sales, publisher-owner, past 30 years as a newspaper broker, selling weeklies (St. Peter) and dailies in MN, IA, ND, SD, and CO. I work with Calhoun Companies as a business broker in Edina. I have three children, one graduated from St. Cloud, one from Gustavus (Joel ’84), and one from North Dakota. I have been married to the same gal since 1958—now all is well.”

Lowell, thanks again for all of that information. Jim Edman was not able to attend the reunion as their grandson graduated from Harvard Law School!

Sounds like a good excuse to me! Jim says he is already planning to attend our 60th in 2018. Don Koch makes several trips a year from Colorado Springs to see his son and family in Minnesota and always finds time to visit with classmate Glenn Sampson in Minneapolis. Glenn has Parkinson’s and is getting stronger as he regularly exercises on his stationary bike. Don is an avid skier and tells me he goes out twice a week. I am hoping to see him if he stops in St. Peter on his way north. Sally Clausen Taylor and her husband, Gib, celebrated 50 years of marriage in November 2012 with a cruise through the Panama Canal last January.

Lois Jungas Marston continues as a field underwriter/regional rep for New York Life Insurance Company in Hugo. Kay Jacobson Carlson recently moved from five acres in Tigerton, WI, to an apartment in McFarland.

Shirley Lundgren Kanne enjoys retirement, spending time with family and friends.

Doug Pritchard of Stillwater is a branch manager with Feltl and Company.

In the January class letter, I mentioned in the paragraph about the passing of Leroy Mueller that he had attended a oneroom country school as I had in my youth.

I asked if there were other classmates who would admit to this then-common but now unique educational experience. Three have responded, Linda Eckblad Knochenmus, like me in rural Vasa Township and then to Red Wing High School; Nancy Johnson Peterson, who attended a one-room school for two years and then a two-room school after the first consolidation; and Marlene

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Isensee Thomas, who attended a one-room country school, the Brackett School, named for her great-grandfather. She said there were two in the 8th grade. In my case, I was the only one, first in the class and last in the class. More news from Marlene: “As far as the reunion goes, I am not making any long-term plans as my husband, John, is in hospice care. Also, our granddaughter has the lead role in the Sleeping Beauty ballet at that time. I flew to Washington with my daughter and granddaughter for the wedding of our oldest grandson. I enjoy reading about everyone’s lives in the class letter.”

Thanks to Dr. Alexander Nadesan, retired political science professor at Bemidji State University. “In April 2012 I spent a month in Asia, visiting alumni of Bemidji State University. By the way, this is my 33rd trip to Asia. I am a specialist in East Asian and ASEAN affairs, involving the ten Association of South East Asian Nations.

Before I retired, I was a visiting professor in a number of these countries. In April, I spent a few days in Hong Kong; Bangkok, Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, MedanSumatra, Indonesia; and Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, mostly visiting with alumni, taking pictures and gathering information about their American education. In the spring, I prepare my garden and fish a lot through fall until it freezes. I gave up ice-fishing as it was too much work. We travel to Arizona every winter to visit the grandkids. This is the boring story of a retired professor.” Thanks, Alexander.

Don Loomer had hoped to attend the reunion, but chose instead (correctly) to use his funds to take his whole family to Disneyland for four days to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Bev and Don attended the memorial services in January for their sister-in-law, Diane Kolander Loomer ’62, who passed away after a long illness. It gave them a chance to meet the many Gusties who attended the service.

Stan Larson reports that Don Olson is good to go—no additional treatments for his cancer. He says Don had a stent installed in January and is anxious to get outdoors since this is the first time in 15 years that Don and Ginny have not spent some time during the winter in Palm Springs, CA. Don planned a fishing trip to the Boundary Waters; unfortunately, it was at the time of our reunion. Bummer for us, but good for him. Jan (Swanson ’62) and I had dinner (twice) with Jim and Ruth Raarup Mitchell in Destin/Fort Walton Beach earlier this winter and had a fun time rehashing history.

We also received a long note from Sonya Johnson Berg, who writes, “Thank you for your personalized note. I moved to Glenwood 12 years ago after my husband,

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Earl, passed away, and the children settled into a routine life style. I am living on Lake Minnewaska in a small cabin. I have, over the years, been a medical technologist for a total of 30 years, owned and operated a knitting/antique business and raised 8 children and more than two dozen grandchildren. When I arrived in Glenwood all children were married and settled. Life had it that I applied to become a foster grandmother, working in the local high school in the biology, algebra, and physics departments, helping students who were falling through the cracks, and tutoring them. At the same time, I became involved with an organization called the Pope County Families in Need. We support the working poor with food, gas, and pharmacy cards weekly. Our families number 127 that receive weekly cards. We also have been blessed with local and Minneapolis friends who donate quality clothing that we distribute to those in need. Our churches use our group to find homes for more than 200 hand-made quilts and furniture. Last winter the basement was like a store and several families came daily for coats, jeans, sweatshirts, and shoes. We survive on local donations from individuals and churches.

We have supported several women who

attended Alexandria Vo-Tech and returned to the community caring for the elderly in care centers in Glenwood and Starbuck.

God has blessed us and we keep the love flowing here.” A great story. Thanks for sharing!

Don and Sue (Myers ’60) Milton live on their farm near Nunica, MI, and keep very busy enlarging their pond, grading, and seeding. Don keeps busy in his shop, making benches and end tables. Remember, Don moved from being a philosophy professor to creating furniture. Perhaps that is not as big a move as we might think!

They are in good health and also enjoy raising their grandchild.

And that’s it for the news, folks! Thanks to all of you willing to share information about yourselves. There are many more that we would like to hear from, particularly those who have been quiet for years. In the last letter, we invited gifts to our class scholarship and we have been very pleased with the response. Thank you! The 1958 Class Scholarship endowment stood at $104,816 on February 28, and we have had many gifts since then. n Owen Sammelson, class co-president & Gustavus Annual Fund chair

Our class president, Jerry Hoffman, has sent out a survey to which many classmates responded.

Weldon “Jake” Jacobson’s wife, Ellen Anderson Jacobson ’57, wrote about his massive stroke in September 2011. He has been hospitalized since. Jake had been with Green Giant/Pillsbury in their marketing department until his retirement. Barbara Flueger Jackson retired in 2005. She had been the chemistry supervisor for the Health East System, serving all the Health East hospitals. Connie Ostrom Lund and Roger ’56 live in Olympia, WA. Connie has been an inspirational speaker to women’s groups as well as running a Christian book store. Their five children and ten grandchildren all live nearby. Dennis Anderson retired as president of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH, in 2001 but states that he flunked retirement and took on a position with the Board of Pensions and is now completing an interim pastorage in Lincoln, NE. He and Barbara live in Omaha. Duane Aldrich retired from the insurance business in 1999. He and Barb live in Willmar, and he follows the Vikings and Twins, fishes, golfs, and has traveled to Alaska recently. Floie Vane retired in 1997 from Hoffman-LaRoche. Recently, she

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s 45th Anniversary Class – Class of 1968 Front Row (from left): Marilyn Hoecke Rice, Loretta Larvick Harmatuck, Jan Torguson Nelson, Gloria Blaine Olsen, Christine Tennessen, Diana Dornack Hoffman, Marj Eisinger, Kris Lundberg Moorhead, Cheryl Hamer Hauswirth, Anne Berg Carlson, Richard Helvig, Jerome Del Pino Second Row: Ron Witter, Chuck Lewensten, Pat Wallace Ruble, Dawn Nelson, Naomi Rothrock Baker, Kathy Eaton Asted, JanaLee Sponberg, Jane Dornfeld Zenk , Arvid Zenk, Joel Bexell, Sally Wigland Weslander Third Row: David Berg, Steve Kagol, Karen Monson Peterson, Susan Swanson Foster, Paula Navarro, Judy Opheim Schwakopf, Tom Albrecht, Richard Heinze, Marilyn Hempftling Falksen, Terre Windsor Holm, Connie Bohn Back Row: David Olsen, Steve Ruble, Dick Peterson, Sam Carlson, Rick Jaeger, Doug Scheunemann, John Moorhead, Angie Kuper Christmann, Laurel Beedon, Darrell Weslander

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s Golden Anniversary Class – Class of 1963 (Photo #1) Front Row (from left): Rose Omodt Jost, Sharon Shaver Pinney, Heather Harshberger Fluck, Nancy Johnson Knoell, Barbie Johnson, Mary Ann Carlson Anderson, Elizabeth Stohl Baugh, Susan Curnow Breedlove Second Row: Lorna Johnson Breiter, Jody Magnuson Peterson, Sandra Brown Johnston, Sherry Erkkila Hauck, Karen Pierson Tomeraasen, Mary Carlstrom Strand, Claudia Hayden Schroeder, Eunice Holm Flutz, Diane Hammargren Anderson, Sandi Svendsen Nelson, Becky Anderson Linblad Third Row: Karen Lindberg Jonaitis, Ruth Anderson Tillquist, Thomas Lindell, Gary Anderson, Dick Hauck, Ken Johnson, Duane Lindeen, Lloyd Jafvert, Brownlee “Bo” Cote, Jerry Lindblad Back Row: Fred Thunhorst, Neil Pierce, Ron Johnson, Douglas Roszell, William Rodman, Randy Nelson, Larry Hedlin, Steven Much, Dave Baumann

s Golden Anniversary Class – Class of 1963 (Photo #2) Front (from left): Kay Johnson Hanson, Janet Ryan Tidemann, Ruth Sammelson Rothchild, Susan Kerry Stamson, Dorothy Jacobson Delegard, Peg Kretschmer Brinkman, Judy Schlottman Kettner, Bonnie Lewis McClees, Nola Aalberts, Kathleen Walden Dalton, Don Wicklund Second Row: Gretchen Bittrich Estergren, Marietta Bittrich Johns, Shelle Dahlen Reed, Mary Bradford Ivey, Abby Arthur Johnson, Ginny Larson Jones, Marlys Schneider Swenson, Christine Wilmot, Janet Bramsen Gereke, Judy Anderson Lindell, Barbara Lindberg Arlander, Joyce Gulstrand Amdahl, Roger Amdahl, David Wicklund Third Row: Steven Larson, Karen Katz McCarville, Janet Gardner Anthony, Jeannine Johnson, Jan Hultberg Johnson, Brian Johnson, Miriam Larson Stohl, Kent Nakamaru, Donna Mueller Renneke, Elaine Holt, Barbara Lundell Benson, Bill Lahti Back Row: Richard Strand, Richard Monson, Clark Hoffman, Roger Josephson, John Lipke, Donald Granberg, J. Patrick Hart, Lee Miller, Dan Malloy, Tom Anderson, David Arlander

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David Johnson ’54, retired chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Morris, and former dean of the faculty at Gustavus, has been on an adventure of discovery. Born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, he came to know of his Jewish heritage only as a teenager. His interest in family history, his love of travel, and his keen sociological observations combine in his new book, Shtetls to Shipsides, to give the reader insights into religion, ethnicity, immigration, discrimination, and plural identities.

Several other Gusties contributed to bringing the book to publication: Ann Delgehausen ’96 of Trio Bookworks served as the designer and publishing consultant, Dennis Johnson ’60 was the project manager, and Gustavus friend and Gustavus Library Associates member Liz Sietsema edited the work. It may be found on amazon.com.

Ehline crafts wooden toys for world’s children

Dave Ehline ’60, Castle Rock, CO, got started making toy cars/trucks about 10 years ago after watching a friend who made them for a not-for-profit organization called Toys for God’s Kids. Since that time he has made more than 2,000 wooden toys and sent them to a dozen or more countries where children have never had a toy.

Ehline makes toys from wood that people give him, or from wood or wooden items that he retrieves from people’s curbside trash.

Whenever he fills in for a vacationing pastor, he brings along some of the toys he has made to show the congregation and tell them that if they or someone they know is going to a third-world country, and would like to take along some of the toys, to let him know. Often people take some cars or share the name of someone who might be willing to take some. On Christmas Eve, Ehline brings a bag full of toy cars to church and gives them to the kids who are there for the worship service.

He is very grateful to have discovered woodworking as a vocation after his retirement. In addition to making toys, he also makes other items such as birdhouses, bookends, crosses, and other requested items to give to charitable causes. s

Family and friends in Japan

The Johnses and Estergrens were in Japan last November and had a surprise while visiting the sites of the Atomic Bomb and the Peace Memorial Park.

There is a World Peace Symbol Zone where gifts of sculpture have been given from various countries throughout the world. The USA’s gift is called Earth Constellation and was created by former Gustavus sculptor-in-residence Paul Granlund ’52.

Pictured from left are Ted Johns ’61, Marietta Bittrich Johns ’63, Noel Estergren ’61, Gretchen Bittrich Estergren ’63, and Dan Johns ’59.

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moved to West Seattle and is enjoying exploring her new surroundings. She says she’s addicted to genealogy. Allegra “Lee” Nelson Olson taught physical education, health, and human physiology in Minnesota and California. She earned an MD degree from University of Idaho. She married Larry Olson in 1981 and then moved to San Diego, CA. Lee enjoys quilting and biking.

Len Brown and his wife have chaperoned high school band trips since 1994, when their daughters were in the band. Their latest trip took them to Hawaii.

Len remains active in Grand Rapids as a volunteer at the food bank. He drives for Elder Circle and the American Cancer Society and also umpires some high school softball and baseball games. Liz Brown, Henderson, NV, retired from 40 years of teaching and subbing. She is very active in her community and traveled this past year to Minnesota, California, Colorado, Arizone, Utah, and Louisiana. Next year she will travel to Niagara Falls with her daughters.

Lynda Johnson Minnick, Chicago, retired from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Global Mission program. She remains active in outreach and global mission activities. Her other passion is gardening. Marie Munson Rutter has retired from all levels of teaching, from grade 1 to university remedial English. She and husband Nat live in a log house 45 miles from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Her pastimes include reading, traveling, gardening, and quilting. Robert Swenson, Janesville WI, worked as a chemist for 40 years for the same company. Bob enjoys traveling—the latest being a cruise from Hawaii to Tahiti—New Zealand is next. He is on the board of the Janesville Concert and Performing Arts Association. Susan Hansen moved to South Lyon, MI, after

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI retiring from Cheboygan Hospital Medical Transcription Department to be near her two sons, daughter, their spouses, and eight grandchildren. Susan enjoys writing and has published one book. She also teaches writing courses. Brad Johnson was a family doctor in Golden Valley for 30 years and then did small-town fill-in and urgent care work. He finally retired in 2007. He and Audrey have two sons and four grandkids. Brad has struggled with cancer for seven years but has a bright outlook on his condition. Donna Seaberg Madden is still working because she loves it. She is a Realtor in Diablo, CA. Prior to this she was a teacher and data processing programmer for United Airlines. She met her husband in Germany and their children now live in Europe. Roy Harley writes from Red Wing that he moved there in 1966 when he began work with Lutheran Social Services. He retired in 1998 and fills his free time with fishing, hunting, and camping although that is scarce since he volunteers with many organizations in the community.

Ron Hawkinson’s granddaughter graduated from Gustavus this spring. She was on the swim team while there. Ron is an avid clogger and their group performs at the State Fair as well as many other community celebrations. Marv Larson was a Lutheran pastor for 32 years serving Herman, Detroit Lakes, Alexandria, and Afton.

They retired to Alexandria where they’re active in community affairs. They went to the Panama Canal in February. Joanne Swenson Iverson in St Louis says she enjoys reading all the news—now when do we hear your news? Bruce Abrahamson, New Hope, started with us but finished at University of Minnesota in dentistry. Bruce remembers many of those from our class. n C arol Johnson Heyl and Jerry Hoffman, class communication chair & class president David Wold says “Life in Sweden goes on. I work a bit, but only when called upon by old customers.

(Dave ran a publishing company.) My wife, Inger, is retiring at the end of this school year and we have a lot of travel plans in mind. I cycled in April in Sardinia and we spent a week in May in Slovenia. In the fall, plans are to be in Portugal, and we’ll be in Paris for the Beaujolais Nouveau wine premiere. I’ve recently updated my website: www.davidwold.se. Check out the menu.

One of the updates there is a section about our travels to important Martin Luther sites.

Under Touring with Friends, I’ve added Istanbul, Berlin, Verona, as well as London and the Proms. Under Bike/Wine Tours, I’ve added my last two, Giro di Sardinia and Sonoma. In the Blog portion of the menu

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Twin Cities and St. Peter Gustie Breakfasts Join other Gusties for a morning cup of coffee and breakfast while getting an update from Gustavus—a great way to meet and network with Gusties in the Twin Cities and St. Peter/Mankato areas. The St. Peter/Mankato Breakfast is held the second Wednesday of each month on campus; the Twin Cities Breakfast is held the third Wednesday of each month at the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis.

Twin Cities Gustie Breakfasts

St. Peter area Gustie Breakfasts

American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN

C. Charles Jackson Campus Center St. Peter Banquet Room Gustavus Adolphus College Campus

7:30 a.m. breakfast, 8 a.m. program $10 per person Call Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437 or register online at gustavus.edu/alumni/ events/gustiebreakfast/

7:30 a.m. breakfast, 8 a.m. program $8 per person; $15 per couple Call Institutional Advancement at 507-933-7512

Third Wednesday of each month

Second Wednesday of each month

Advance reservations required due to limited seating.

scheduled speakers

scheduled speakers

September 18, 2013

Scott Bur, associate professor of chemistry, Nobel Conference 49 preview

September 11, 2013 Scott Bur, associate professor of chemistry, Nobel Conference 49 preview

October 16, 2013 President Jack Ohle

October 9, 2013 President Jack Ohle

November 20, 2013

Megan Ruble, director of student activities

November 13, 2013

Megan Ruble, director of student activities

December 18, 2013 Lisa Heldke ’82, professor of philosophy and philosopher of food

December 18, 2013 Lisa Heldke ’82, professor of philosophy and philosopher of food

Speakers’ schedules may change, so please see gustavus.edu/alumni for current information.

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Homecoming 2013 Join us for Homecoming 2013, a weekend of great events you won’t want to miss. Traditional Homecoming activities and a football game will be combined with an all-Gustie lunch, an alumni memorial service, class reunions, and an alumni choir at Homecoming Worship. We look forward to seeing you September 27-29 for Homecoming 2013!

Friday, September 27 5 p.m. Class of 1983 Sunset and Cocktails Arboretum 6 p.m. Student Pepfest Lund Center 7 p.m. Class of 1998 Event Radisson Blu, Mall of America 7 p.m. Class of 2003 Event Radisson Blu, Mall of America

Saturday, September 28 10 a.m. Alumni Memorial Service Christ Chapel 10:30 a.m. Football 50 Year Club Reception and Lunch Banquet Rooms 11 a.m. Alumni Choir Rehearsal Christ Chapel Noon All-Gustie Lunch Alumni Tent All Gusties are welcome!

Designated areas for reunion years Noon Young Alumni Frost Your Owns Alumni Tent Noon Class of 1973 Lunch The Dive

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Woman’s Soccer vs. St Olaf College

1:30 p.m. Football vs. St. Olaf College Hollingsworth Field 2–3:30 p.m. 10-MINUTE TUNNEL TOURS Tours will start and end in Beck Hall, near the elevator on the east side of the building. Welcome to all Gustie givers. If you haven’t made a gift, you are welcome to do so at the start of the tour. Come any time during the 90-minute time frame; tours are accessible for people with disabilities.

3 p.m. Q and A Reunion, with Root Beer Floats Alumni Tent

4 p.m. Volleyball vs.

Macalester College Gus Young Court 4 p.m. Campus Tour Meet at Admission Office 4 p.m. Arboretum Tour Linnaeus Arboretum 4 p.m. Sculpture Tour Meet at Christ Chapel 4 p.m. Class of 1983 Pig Roast Mark Hanson’s Home

All-Gustie Lunch – Join us for an All-Gustie Lunch on Saturday, Sept 28, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Alumni Tent. We’ll have stadium fare, chips, cookies, pop, water, beer, and wine (alcohol sales will stop at 1:30 p.m.). $5 covers your food; beverages are an additional cost at the event. Register online at gustavus.edu/homecoming.

Q&A REunion – Join current Queers & Allies members and LGBTQA alumni to celebrate Gustavus Homecoming with root beer floats at half time! Connect with old classmates, chat with current students, and learn about what their organization is doing on campus and in the greater community.

This event will take place in the Alumni Tent on Saturday, Sept.

28, at 3 p.m. There is no charge for this event, but please register online at gustavus.edu/ homecoming so we know how many to expect.

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4:30 p.m. Campus Tour Meet at Admission Office 5 p.m. Class of 1978 Gathering The Dive 5 p.m. Class of 1993 Social Alumni Hall 5:30 p.m. Class of 1988 Social AND

Class of 1973 Dinner Banquet Rooms 6 p.m. Class of 1988 Dinner Banquet Rooms 6 p.m. Class of 1993 Gathering Alumni Hall

SUnday, September 29 9:30 a.m. Class of 1993 Pancake Breakfast Barb Larson Taylor’s Home 10:30 a.m. Homecoming Worship Christ Chapel

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI I’ve added career, family, and faith. This piece is long, but bear in mind it spans 75 years. Of course, you’re welcome to view and read as much of this website as you like. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy it and get back in touch with me with your comments, If you don’t like it, please let me know and I promise never to bother you with it again.”

Peter Nyhus has been very involved in recruiting students from Cancun—four from Cancun just completed their first year at Gustavus and four to eight more will be enrolled in the fall of 2013. Doing this work “keeps me young,” Pete reports. Fred Hanson, St. Peter, is still farming, with the crop enterprise taking a bigger part of the business. He still works with hogs but is contract feeding. He was blessed with good yields last year in spite of the dryness. Jo Jensen Tollefson shared that the 1960 Gustavus nurses are starting to plan their next reunion sometime in 2014. We have heard from several nurses with news of their health status. “Thought you would like to know where we go to church. It is on Captiva Island. One has to drive through Sanibel Island to get to Chapel by the Sea. It is a great place to worship as you can be inside the chapel or sit on chairs outside in the shade. Sometimes we even know the pastor.”

John Schroeppel is still preaching here and there, doing this and that. In the spring he was at Messiah Lutheran on the campus of Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas.

He also wants to work with Billy Graham’s national outreach, this year called “My Hope with Billy Graham.” Two of his children have completed medical school at the University of Kansas. Tom and Judy (Krueger ’61) Mau send greetings from sunny, hot, humid Florida. Their granddaughter, Carly Mau, just graduated from Eagan High School and will be attending Gustavus in the fall.

Marilyn Hallberg Gaffin made a major change, moving from Kingston, TN, to Minden, NV, to be near her daughter and family. What a difference life in the desert and an elevation of 4,700 ft. make. It was a good move. The pull of family is strong!

Paul and Janet (’63) Tidemann sold their St. Paul home and bought a condo in Golden Valley (Minneapolis); they really love it.

The three-story house got to be too much even though they loved the 27 years there.

Gustavus Live Long! n P aul A. Tidemann, class president Toni Bennett Easterson became a “real” Minnesotan just eleven years ago, via Eau Claire, Manhattan, and Connecticut. Upon graduation, she earned her degree in graphics arts and advertising from Wesleyan (in Connecticut) and created and ran an ad agency for many

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years before she began doing environmental research. This Renaissance woman is now enriching the lives of 45 Latino children in Northfield in an afterschool program where she finally gets to use those two years of Spanish she took to earn her Gustavus elementary education degree. She also loves writing and recently was invited to teach a poetry seminar at the University of Minnesota. In her spare time she’s active in the Textile Centre of Minnesota. Obviously, Toni, your creativity was a bit stifled as you sat on the dorm floor with all the other El Ed majors, cutting out magazine pictures for whatever elementary education instructors wanted you to cut out magazine pictures for. Toni asked me not to write more than one sentence about her, but how could I resist?

Bruce Thorson has certainly lived the international life. Upon graduation Bruce served in the Peace Corps in Borneo, and then became a civil engineer in Australia.

Stateside he served in the Army, went to grad school at the University of Minnesota, and was a geotechnical engineer in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Montana for 39 years. He is currently enjoying life as an island boy on Guam, where he finished the school year as a math teacher in a community college and will become a high school math teacher next year. Being blonde and therefore not thinking about Guam being in a different time zone, I called Bruce at 4 a.m. But he’s still the nice guy that he always was because he didn’t mention the time until the end of our very pleasant thirty-minute conversation.

Linda Swanson Fjerstad spent her first two years at Gustavus commuting to the University of Minnesota nearly every week to study violin with members of the Minnesota Symphony, at which time she decided to transfer to the University of Minnesota, where she met her husband.

They raised their family in California’s Bay area where their two sons graduated from Cupertino High School a few years after Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Linda now resides in Springville, UT, not far from Salt Lake City and close to one of her sons.

She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints and is able to trace her genealogy back to before the time of Christ. In so doing, she discovered she is a descendant of Danish and Swedish royalty. So we now have bragging rights about a member of Swedish royalty being a member of our class.

Gerald Swanson’s physics and math majors have served him well. Upon graduating, he traversed to Southern Illinois University where he earned his MA in physics. That degree sounded like

an oxymoron to me, but he opted for the MA degree because it required a foreign language, allowing him to use his college German from Gustavus for this requirement.

Interestingly enough, being literate in German allowed him to do extensive study in the history of physics. He then did his post-master’s work at the Midwest Institute in Kansas City, where he spent seven years researching how things break. He no doubt learned the short answer to that question when he became the father of two sons.

Having retired from Honeywell five years ago, Gerry, along with his wife, enjoys grandchildren, gardening, and traveling, including cruises of Alaska and Hawaii, where they saw not a rainbow but a rain circle during their helicopter tour. Sounds like Gerry is enjoying a great life, although he insists, “You know, I’m from Luck, Wisconsin, and I’ve been out of luck ever since.”

Jan Swanberg Mousel fulfilled her dream of being a language arts/speech teacher when she taught in Bloomington.

But as her family became busier, correcting papers at 2 a.m. became a nightmare, and after 21 years she traded in her red pencil for substituting and quilting. Over the past 20 years Jan has made 100 quilt tops a year—you do the math—that were donated to the Lutheran World Federation through her church. Jan and her husband have wintered in Fort Myers and Cocoa Beach for the past 11 years, Jan having opted never in her life to go on a cruise. Why? She was a member of the infamous Summer of ’61 BEST “cruise” to Sweden, along with several more of our classmates. On their old and small ship they experienced 48 consecutive hours in their cabins, totally surrounded by waves over their windows, resulting in dire sickness, intense prayer, and a vow by Jan to be forevermore a landlubber. I’ve always admired people who remain true to their word!

Ted Stoneberg is a graduate of Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Paul, along with Ed Blair, John Engstrom, and Dick Hane. Twenty-five years of Ted’s theological career were spent teaching at Anderson School of Theology in the Indianapolis area. Ted is currently sharing his vast expertise and experience as he mentors Anderson’s doctorate of theology candidates through their programs. Ted and his wife, Carla (Johnson ’64), spend their leisure time golfing, gardening, enjoying the Indianapolis Symphony, and grandparenting.

Correen Silseth Morrill, with her master’s in counseling and doctorate in counseling psychology, served as a full professor for 18 years at East Washington University in Spokane. Chicago then became her home

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when she and her husband formed and led a company that offered support for professionals who had been dismissed from their corporate positions. They then returned to Spokane and commuted to Chicago four or five times a year for several years. She now devotes her time to trauma debriefing and working with Parkinson’s patients and their care partners.

All of that AND she’s a great-grandmother.

Congratulations, Correen!

Ken Hepper is one of several of our classmates whose awesome Gustavus chemistry and biology backgrounds led them to become physicians. Ken is a retired internist, having graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of

education and coaching. He and his wife live on 40 acres and raise Arabian horses.

While showing their horses, their daughter, Heidi, has gone to both U.S. and Canadian nationals. Their son, Mike, is a ’98 Gustie grad, having excelled in football and track.

Although he had not been on campus for over 30 years, Bob and his wife were in the Gustavus stands for their son as he started every football game—except his first—from his freshman year until graduation. During that time, Bob also enjoyed renewed friendships with Moose Malmquist ’53 and Lloyd Hollingsworth ’36, two distinguished former Gustavus coaches, athletics directors, and heads of our physical education department. This winter Bob and

Passion for

Lifelong Learning Event

Join Gustavus alumni, parents, and friends for our second Passion for Lifelong Learning event. David Jones ’83 will present “JFK Assassination: The Mystery and Legend” on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the American Swedish Institute.

Where were you when John F. Kennedy was assassinated? After half a century, his event still sparks discussion and controversy. Join us for a balanced discussion of one of the pivotal events of the 20th century. Even though the Warren Commission concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, more than 70% of Americans today believe there was a conspiracy. Why is that? What are the pieces of evidence that are in dispute? This presentation covers the basics of the assassination, the trip to Dallas, the conclusions of the Warren Commission and the ongoing debate. Rather than answer the question, “Who shot JFK?” this presentation will address “Why are we still talking about this?”

Jones spent 24 years in the financial services industry and 3 years in the nonprofit sector. He has been speaking to a wide range of audiences, including schools, churches, senior citizen centers, senior living communities, veterans and civic groups, community education programs, and others since 1996. He has given more than 300 David Jones ’83 presentations to over 8,000 people.

Joining Jones for the event at ASI is Greg Kaster, professor of history at Gustavus. Kaster, a member of the Gustavus faculty since 1986, will follow Jones’s talk with a brief presentation titled “JFK: Camelot, Civil Rights, and the Cold War.” A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the program starting at 7:30 p.m. Registration is requested. Register online at gustavus.edu/go/plls. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@gustavus.edu or 800-487-8437.

Medicine. He practiced in Fargo, ND, where he and his wife raised their three children, who now live in St. Paul, Maple Grove, and San Diego. Ken’s retirement passions include fishing, boating, and biking, and the Heppers have spent the last five winters on Florida’s Sanibel Island. As I write this, Ken, I hope you’re still there, because it’s still winter in Minnesota.

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Jenny celebrated their 45th anniversary in Hawaii. Congratulations, Bob! Dennis Laingen and I had a fun conversation reminiscing about the many people we both knew who were part of the great Richfield High School staff, as I graduated from RHS in ’58 and he began his career there as a science teacher in ’64. He then became district science coordinator, a Title I evaluator, and subsequently assistant superintendent in charge of curriculum and instruction. After his distinguished career

in education, Denny left suburban life for South Twin Lake near Spooner, WI, where he’s involved in church volunteer work with the elderly and the handicapped. He and his wife have also enjoyed summers of sailing the Apostle Islands and now travel to see friends, children, and grandchildren.

Congratulations, Denny and Sharon, on the recent celebration of your 50th anniversary!

Remember when we thought people who celebrated their 50th anniversaries were reeeealllly old? Now we know better!!! n Sue Schreiber Kear, guest writer The class of 1963 had a wonderful and very fun fiftieth reunion May 31–June 2. Ninety-eight of our classmates attended, an excellent response.

A total of 146 were registered. A memorial service was held in Christ Chapel remembering the 48 who are deceased with a reading of their names and the presentation of a yellow rose. Sandy Harlan Tandler was the most recent death noted; she passed away on May 25.

The reunion included a reprise of our days at the Pizza Villa on Friday evening with songs from the era and a hilarious 1960s “Fads and Fashions” style show at a Saturday luncheon. Alumni Hall is still ringing with laughter. At the Alumni Banquet on Saturday evening classmate Mary Kay Bradford Ivey was honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award. A big group gathered that evening for an afterglow at Jan Gardner Anthony’s home in St. Peter.

Also noteworthy is that over 80 percent of our class responded this year with a gift to the College, a new record! Thanks to all who have stepped forward with a gift.

Janet Gardner Anthony, St. Peter, is an administrative assistant at Anthony and Anthony Attorneys. James Call, Deerwood, is a co-medical director at the department of radiology at Trinity Hospital. Kathy Walden Dalton sent this note following the reunion: “How lucky we are to have graduated from a school that feels like a second family to us. I feel such a connection to so many of the friends made 50 years ago; we seem to pick up just where we left off back then.

Amazing.” Edna Rask Erickson sent news that she has enjoyed a rich professional life since graduating from Gustavus, including classroom teaching, teacher development and supervision, education editor for Westlaw, a research associate at St. Thomas, and a consultant for 3M. She completed a doctorate in educational leadership and has two sons and two grandchildren. Janet Heaberlin, Shoreview, taught for 36 years, and has been caregiver for two grandchildren. She swims a mile each week but regrets that her

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attended Class of ’63 extravaganza this past June. It will be hard to top their efforts, but we are up to the challenge. Save the dates: May 30–June 1, 2014. The hill will be rocking with the 50 year class of 1964. And I’m not referring to any undulating chairs. As you read the updates on your classmates you know they are still movers and shakers.

Carol Estness, Coon Rapids, retired from teaching high school and middle school English and social studies. During her career she taught at military schools in Okinawa, Japan, and Seoul, Korea. Her last position was with the Anoka-Hennepin School District. After retirement she combined avocation with vocation and worked at Jo-Ann Fabrics for a time. For 15 years she has been a volunteer at the Human Services Center. More recently she has filled her life with supervising home remodeling and, as a fan of mysteries, attending mystery conferences, most recently held in Colorado Springs, San

Baton Rouge gathering

A group of Gustavus friends gathered for dinner in Baton Rouge with Jim Rothschiller from the Gustavus Advancement Office. Pictured from left are Carol Brandland Harbo ’66, John Harbo ’65, Linda Eckblad Knochenmus ’58, Darwin Knochenmus ’60, and Ken Olson ’65. Sharon Stueland Olson ’64 took the photo.

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s 1963 Nurses Gather Gustavus nurses from the Class of 1963 gather around Barbie Johnson, who modeled their student uniform at their 50th Reunion “Fads and Fashion” luncheon. Also pictured are Carolyn Helgeson Liebenow, Rose Omodt Jost, Judy Magnuson Peterson, Barb Berry Leonard, Pat Frindley Casto, Johnson, Kay Johnson Hanson, Christine Swenson Wilmot, May Sundberg Larson, and Sharon Shaver Pinney. s

inability to walk kept her from attending the reunion.

Abby Arthur Johnson has published In the Shadow of the United State Capitol: Congressional Cemetery and the Memory of the Nation (New Academia Publishing, 2012). A scholarly study of a historic site of national memory, located just east of the Capitol, the book is the end result of a long period of research. She and her husband, Ron, continue to do some teaching and researching as they move into retirement.

Steve Larson, Austin, TX, continues to do marriage therapy three days a week. He and his wife, Renee, recently purchased a “retreat” place on the Blanco River near Wimberly, TX. David (DP) Nelson, part of the class for the first two years, reports that life is good: he’s been married 47 years, with 3 children and 9 grandchildren. He was most recently on the faculty of Red Rocks Community College, in Lakewood, CO. Carolyn Hubsch Parker, Boca Raton, FL, has been involved as a township commissioner, finding much satisfaction in serving her community in that role. She survived being run over by a truck and was forced into retirement but got involved tutoring homebound students. Jerry Raedeke, Nisswa, is a wildlife artist and retired clergy. Paul Tillquist, North Oaks, MN, has assumed the position of interim director of alumni and parent engagement at Gustavus since Randall Stuckey ’83 took a new position as director of athletic fundraising and engagement with the Advancement office. n G ary Anderson, class communication chair

Gusties inducted into Bemidji Lumberjack Hall of Fame

Denny Aguiar ’67 and Bob Saeger ’69 were among the four individuals inducted into the Bemidji High School Hall of Fame last May. Aguiar, who now resides in Leawood, KS, was a three-sport athlete at Bemidji. As a football player he was an all-conference halfback and was named to the All-State team as a safety.

In track he was the 400-meter champion in Region 8 and also set a school record of 50.8 seconds that stood for 45 years. At Gustavus, Aguiar lettered in football and track all four years.

He had a team-high 21 career interceptions, was named to the MIAC All-Conference football team in 1966, and in 1964 set the school record in the 800, winning the MIAC title with a time of 1:55.06. He also was a member of Gustavus’s mile relay team, which set a school and conference record. Aguiar is founder and president of Aguiar Ag Group, Inc., an agricultural commodities trading group.

Saeger competed in four different sports, earning 13 letters, during his Lumberjacks career.

Denny Aguilar ’67 and Bob Segar ’69 He also was an academic leader, elected to the National Honor Society as a junior and graduating seventh in his class of some 310 students.

A three-time football and basketball letterman, Saeger was the quarterback and safety of football teams that won 27 straight games from 1962 to 1964. He also was a guard on the basketball team and helped the Jacks advance to the state tournament, where they finished fifth in 1964 and third in 1965. In baseball the pitcher and outfielder won five letters and played on two state tournament teams. He also won two golf letters. He went on to participate in three sports at Gustavus. A retired dentist living in Scottsdale, AZ, since 1974, he has been recognized for his dental treatment of American POWs after their release from Vietnamese prisons.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI CITATION in education The Distinguished Alumni Citation recognizes outstanding and exceptional professional achievement, such as that which would bring unusual honor to the individual in his or her field of endeavor.

Mark Elfstrom ’01 From his introduction by Debra Pitton, PhD, at the 2013 Alumni Awards Banquet

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ach year, around 40 Gustavus graduates complete a degree in either elementary or a secondary content teaching major. This is a large percent of all Gustavus graduates. Not many people know this, but ask school districts in the area and they will identify our graduates as teachers who know their content, use effective pedagogy, and care deeply about their students. This describes Mark Elfstrom ’01, who came to Gustavus to continue that fine tradition.

Mark was focused on becoming an elementary education major and working with younger children, but as a part of his required coursework, he had to enroll in EDU 340, Middle School Methods and Philosophy . . . and that is where I met Mark. Mark was not alone among his peers in declaring that he was not at all interested in teaching hormonally charged middle school students. However, he would be obtaining a license that gave him the ability to teach students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

My goal in the course was to open the eyes of the professed elementary educators to the joys of middle school.

One of the requirements for my middle school course was spending a day shadowing a middle level teacher. When he returned from that experience, Mark wrote in his reflection paper that he had NO intention of ever teaching middle school. Fast forward from his graduation in 2001 to today and where do we find Mark? Teaching math and science to middle school students at Romig Middle School in Anchorage, Alaska. Not only has Mark embraced the middle school philosophy, but he also was awarded a 2011 Milken Educator Award. I think I convinced him that middle school was cool!

Mark’s award is a prestigious honor. Considered the nation’s preeminent teacher recognition program, the Milken Educator Awards were launched by education reform leader Lowell Milken to celebrate and elevate exemplary K–12 educators. The program showcases in a very public way that greatness in education must be recognized and rewarded.

Mark’s road wasn’t easy. He has said that there were two main reasons why he decided to go into education: he really struggled in school, and he wanted to be an advocate for all the kids that were like him. This award validates that the most effective teachers are often those who have experienced and recognize the challenges students face and who work to provide education in ways that are meaningful and relevant. The best teachers

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are not always the students with the highest test scores or best grades—the best teachers create relationships with their students and teach in ways that connect to students’ lives and the world around them.

When Mark decided he wanted to major in education, he was surprised to learn that there was no guarantee that he would be accepted into our program. The Education Department at Gustavus has a selective admission process. Mark says, “Those requirements were daunting for me at the time.” But, he knew that education was where he needed to be and so he put everything he had into making it work. “I remember being accepted into the program and feeling so empowered and proud of that accomplishment. It gave me incredible respect for the education program here, and I was impressed with the high expectations they had of the students they accepted into the program.”

Mark embodies the Education Department’s high expectations.

He is a wonderful role model for all teachers, and especially for our current education majors. At a time when the implementation of new Minnesota state teacher licensing tests have been riddled with controversy, sometimes keeping competent college students from obtaining their teaching licenses, Mark stands as a shining example of the fact that there is more than knowing content to being a great teacher. Mark says that a former education professor David Koppenhaver once told him, “Every student can learn— it is our job to find out how.”

That is what Mark has done. He has made it his job to find out how to help every student learn—not just support those for whom learning is easy. Romig Middle School Principal Sven Gustafson wrote, “Mark has a knack for turning around kids both academically and behaviorally. He inspires students to do more, be better, and try things they are not comfortable with. Mark has changed kids’ lives, and he continues to do so. He is an exceptional motivator, educator, and person.” n

Debra Pitton, PhD, is the Grace and Bertil Pehrson Professor of Education at Gustavus Adolphus College. Her course in middle school methods led Mark Elfstrom ’01 to educational recognition.

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Francisco, and Santa Fe. She also has traveled with Road Scholars. One of her latest study tours took her back to the St. Peter environs with an in-depth look at the U.S.-Dakota War on the 150th-year commemoration of that tragic event.

Carole Onstrom Gerk, Las Vegas, NV, retired from the mortgage loan business and loves her life in a retirement community, especially golfing and playing tennis, mah-jongg, and bridge. She and her Gustavus friends get together about every three years. On the latest of these excursions, 15 of them joined up for a cruise. Two grandchildren bring Carole back to the Twin Cities area regularly. Three more send her traveling to Portland, OR. Alan Gessner and Becky (Schwanke ’65), Arizona City, AR, also enjoy retirement in the warm Southwest, particularly the golf.

Allan retired from his job as an accountant and computer guy for Minnegasco, a firm he started working for as a student at Gustavus. The Gessners have two sons in the Midwest and a daughter in Atlanta who keep them traveling to check on their nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren, the latter ranging in age from under a year to 4. Wow, my first grandchild isn’t on the ground yet and they have 4 great grandchildren. No use my throwing down the gauntlet in that contest. They also travel back to Minnesota yearly for the Crystal lutefisk dinner where Becky helps prepare 350 pounds of that Scandinavian delicacy. And then there are the annual parties in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Georgia, where they turn 150 pounds of potatoes into lefse. Scandinavian traditions die hard.

I must apologize for a serious mistake I made in a previous Quarterly. That interesting fellow I wrote about who does Japanese painting, plays the harp, remodels, gardens, and travels to exotic locales was Ken Johnson, Plymouth, not Ken Anderson as reported. I can explain. I went through grade school and high school with both of these Kens (only one made the good decision to come to Gustavus), and when I was in first grade I would dream that Ken Anderson would choose me to be his wife in “Farmer in the Dell.” So something from deep in my psyche came forward and typed the wrong name. Sorry Ken, we must not have had the same first-grade teacher or certainly I would have dreamt of you.

In May you might have read about the tragic death of Ken Stensby, who fell at Vernal Falls in Yosemite National Park.

Ken was the husband of our classmate Darlene Auger Stensby, Edina. He was an adventurer who enjoyed taking his family

sailing in the British Virgin Islands and in and around the islands in the Northeastern United States. After retirement, with sailing buddies and a crew, he did a trans-Atlantic crossing. In addition he was a marathon runner, long distance biker, bungee jumper, and parachute jumper; he wrote that all of this was “implicitly accepting that you can’t live forever.” His life was shorter than his family might have hoped, but it was full.

He lived by this quote from Oliver Wendell Holmes, “Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.” He was a much beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Charlotte Olson Jerney, Verona, WI, retired as an Army nurse after 28 years in uniform. She earned the rank of Colonel.

Charlotte’s career included clinical, education, staff officer, and administration positions. Her assignments were in several stateside and overseas locations including Ft. Carson, CO; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; Fort Sam Houston, TX; Ft. Sheridan, IL; and Korea, South Vietnam, and Germany.

Military decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf clusters, and the Army Commendation Medal. After retirement Charlotte continued to work, primarily doing interim management in perioperative services in locations such as Tucson, New York, Rhode Island, and currently in Ohio.

Luckily Riley, her cocker spaniel, is usually able to be with her. After each work assignment she promises, “This is it, I’m retired for good.” Then she gets a call and she’s off shaping up some operating room.

Unbeknownst to Charlotte, her friends have hatched a plot to keep her so busy at the completion of her current stint that she won’t have a chance to take on another— not that she doesn’t take advantage of her leisure time. Her travels include ski trips in the West, beaches in Florida and Hawaii, a farmhouse in Tuscany, windjammer off the Maine coast, river rafting in Utah, clinics in Vietnam, and cruises off the coasts of Alaska and southern Asia.

Portia Benepe Rey and Giorgio reside in Prescott, AZ, where they enjoy the great weather for tennis, hiking, and kayaking. Portia was a public health nurse in Wheaton, IL, and Pittsburgh, PA, and worked in Germany at an obstetrics hospital and a homeopathic hospital. During these years, she was also involved with breeding and training dressage horses. Later, she was hired as a marketing director of the PBS station in Pittsburgh, which included many conversations with Mr. Rogers, who “was as sweet as he seemed on TV.” She also did interviews for the KQED FM music station.

Prior to retirement, she worked as the office manager for a clinic of orthopedic surgeons. She has two daughters and two grandsons and is very active in the Episcopal Church in Prescott.

Ruby Monson Englund and Dave live on one of the Seattle hills. Ruby taught nursing for nearly 40 years at Seattle Pacific University. In nursing circles she is known for her extensive collection of antique bedpans. In recent months she researched the archives at the University of Washington regarding the local chapter of the nursing honor society, Sigma Theta Tau International, Psi-at-Large chapter. This was done to prepare a summary for the 50th celebration of that chapter, where the 300 banquet attendees received the history Ruby had prepared. Ruby and Dave enjoy traveling to the East coast, the British Isles, Europe, and most recently to Israel. Ruby has a daughter living in New York City and a son in Seattle.

Joan Carlstrom Morehouse and Terry, Waconia, are within fairly close proximity to their three daughters and eight grandchildren. Joan worked as a public health nurse for Sherburne County prior to her retirement. Joan’s skill for loom weaving has developed in recent years with beautiful results. Of course, she still knits. Sue Bolmgren Anderson, Winona, is a retired physical education teacher who was also the developer and owner of a cottage industry that did lettering for cheerleading uniforms nationwide, including Hawaii, UCLA, Notre Dame, Northwestern, etc.

There was a Gustavus connection when Nancy Baker called and asked her if she would make a banner for the National Gymnastic Association. In retirement Sue now goes by the title substitute teacher, golfer, kayaker, curler, traveler, mother, and grandmother. Ten years ago she clipped a picture of a home and floor plan and saved it to her “maybe someday list.” Today, thanks to the Southeast Technical College 2013 construction class, she has that home located on the first tee. Good place to land, Sue. Watch for more successful landings by your classmates next issue. n Sharon Peterson Robinson & Linda Leonardson Hallman, class communication co-chairs In March, Arlyn Tolzmann published Whimsical Biblical, illustrated by his son, Nathan ’91. It comprises 41 poetic Bible stories written in the style of a certain children’s author. Also, in June, Arlyn became the chairman of the board of trustees of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

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Beltsvills (MD) Agricultural Research Center in June for his research and work on a mite resistant trait for honey bees. After his retirement from the USDA lab for honey bees, his research was refined and then licensed, which will have a positive effect in the agricultural field. Charles Rodning, a professor in the department of surgery at the University of South Alabama, was recognized as one of 50 people who contributed outstanding research, scholarly, and creative accomplishments over the past 50 years as the university celebrates its 50th anniversary. His work was in humanism in medicine. n Beverly Nordskog Hedeen, class president

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s 1968 Nurses meet for lunch Nurses from the Class of 1968 gathered for lunch at Jax Café in Minneapolis in late May. Pictured, front row from left: Ruth Olson, Kitty Maahs Breitenbach, Carol Challberg Beausang, Judy Opheim Schwakopf, Janet Quarn, Carol Olson Olmon, and Marge Swenson Sanborn.

Middle row: Cheryl Kramer Vinson, Kitty Hall Stevens, Julie Biehl Paschke, Judy Roehler Buck, Char Krosch Matti, and Naomi Rothrock Baker. Back row: Susan Benson Rettke, Maryann Pommeranz Kaul, Susan Roberts Tollefson, Sandy Silrum Eberhardt, and Pat Wallace Ruble. Of the 33 nurses who graduated that year, 18 attended the luncheon. Four classmates—Kay Sommers Luecke, Linda Stone O’Brian, Diane Gudal Taylor, and Gene Johnson— have passed away, and the other 11 were unable to attend but sent their best wishes.

1968 classmates get together

Bob “Fritchie” Edstrom ’68 and Julie Kirchoff Edstrom ’68 visited Joe and Karen Lind Brazas ’68 at their home in Channel Islands Beach, CA.

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In April 2013, Ron Ackerman ’68, Fridley, MN, was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Minnesota Chapter, with a Lifetime Service Award. Ackerman has officiated for 45 years, manages Gold Country Wrestling Officials, a group of 70 officials, and schedules 1,100 matches. He has worked with the Minnesota State High School League for over 20 years as a rules interpreter for the Metro area, in charge of training officials and supervisor of officials for the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament. He has written a column in the Minnesota wrestling newspaper, The Guillotine, titled “Officially Speaking,” for 20 years, has officiated at 17 state tournaments, many college matches, and national tournaments, and officiated the past four years at the European Championships for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. Ackerman wrestled at Gustavus 1964–1968, was a conference individual champion, and was a member of three MIAC championship teams.

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After 35 years in city and county management, John K. Anderson, and his wife, Roxanna, retired in the Portland, OR, metro area. Their two daughters and two grandchildren live in Oregon. John is active in several civic organizations, serving on the board of two of them. He and Roxanna visit Minnesota and Kansas every two years to visit their families. They take vacations with his wife’s high school buddies (eight couples) every two years, often in Europe. Their favorite places to visit are Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, where Roxanna worked on a dude ranch during her college summers. John remains active with tennis, downhill skiing, swimming, canoeing, and hiking. He reports that western Oregon is gorgeous and a great place for these activities. It has four seasons without the extremes of Minnesota’s four seasons!

Jane Forsman Harrison, Platteville, WI, sent her greetings from Guatemala in February and wrote, “I just said goodbye to the group that came down to the UPAVIM women’s co-op with me for ten days. We left February 8. I mentioned the adventure to some of you at the reunion. We work in this impoverished area of Guatemala City for three days after being orientated and travel for five days to the highlands (Chichicastenango, Panajachel, and Santiago on Lake Atitlan for you travelers) to visit other women’s cooperatives doing back-strap weaving, felting, basket-making, wood products, beading, and more. I’m always amazed at the joy, friendliness, and willingness to share of these women when they have so little of their own. I’ll be here for one week more. Of course the blue sky, sun, and 70 degrees-plus weather helps!”

John Lesselyong reports that he has lived in Dallas, TX, for 43 years with his wife, Diane. The have been married for 46 years. He is still a manufacturer’s rep in the toy business. They have a 33-year-old son and a 30-year-old daughter, who has

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Greiling inducted into Minnesota DFL Women’s Hall of Fame

Former State Representative Mindy Rittenhouse Greiling ’70, Roseville, MN, was inducted into the Minnesota DFL Women’s Hall of Fame by the DFL Women’s Summit on June 8. Her diverse political career started as initial reluctance to run for the Minnesota Legislature, but in the years since, she raised the bar for future politicians in Minnesota, as her advocacy toward education, mental health, and recruiting and mentoring women candidates has left a lasting impression.

Greiling taught for five years after graduating from Gustavus before staying at home with her two children for 10 years. During that time Greiling got involved with the League of Women Voters (LWV) and other organizations like the Parent Teacher Assocation (PTA) and Girl Scouts, and began working on cancer studies with the University of Minnesota. She then began two terms on the Roseville School Board. While working for the LWV and serving on the school board, Greiling was approached by Sen. John Marty (DFL–Roseville) to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives. Greiling initially said no, but reconsidered after being approached by others at the LWV. “I said no to John Marty, but I couldn’t say no to these women,” Greiling said.

During Greiling’s terms at the House, her son was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder—a type of schizophrenia. It was during this time that Greiling began advocating for mental health. She served on the state and national boards of National Alliance on Mental Illness, and created a Mental Health Caucus, which raised awareness of the health system.

Greiling also worked on the “New Minnesota Miracle,” a comprehensive education finance reform bill. While it did not pass during Greiling’s tenure, part of it is being enacted in 2013.

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Reunion, Renewal, Remembrance . . .

Our 45th reunion was filled with these. Classmates came from all over the country to reunite, renew friendships, and to remember the 36 members of our class who are no longer with us. The festivities began with a Memorial Service led by one of our own, the Rev. Dr. Joel Bexell. We honored our lost and shared precious memories of them.

Later we partied at the Courtyard Café where stories of our campus time delighted us all. Saturday brought more togetherness—a lovely luncheon where many chose to take the podium (at JanaLee’s encouragement) to recall special Gustavus memories. The Alumni Banquet Saturday evening was the official end to the reunion though the time together and the sharing continued.

The list of retirees grows. They travel, volunteer, and enjoy grandchildren. Marilyn Hempftling Falksen, Arlington, VA, retired in 2009. She and her husband have been to Russia, India, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, and Ireland. She is also active in Offenders Aid and Restoration, helping the formerly incarcerated back into society. For her AAUW Lobby Corps she meets with Congressional women on women’s issues.

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Scott Haag ’69, Milwaukee, WI, was honored with the Patricia B. Apple Award by the Friends of the Haggerty Museum of Art. The award recognizes the exceptional support of individuals on behalf of the Haggerty Museum of Art, located on the campus of Marquette University. Haag is the president and CEO of Moore Oil Co. Pictured are Linda Haag, Scott Haag, Cheryl Hamer Hauswirth ’68, and Roy Hauswirth.

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given them two grandkids, a three-yearold boy and a one-year old-girl. John and Diane have had an apartment in Manzanillo, Mexico, for 33 years, and they go to it about three times each winter. John states that there are LOTS of Minnesotans there as well. They also spend two summer months every year in Carmel, CA, where he gets in some great golf. He is on the board of two non-profits, one of which is his graduate school, New Mexico Highland University.

This summer will be the first time in ten years he has been in Minnesota, when he will go back for his Mound High School 50th anniversary reunion. He believes this is the first time he has communicated with his Gustavus class and said that maybe he would do more some time!

I hope you do submit more news, John, along with everyone else who submitted news back in February when I sent out an e-mail request. The response was excellent! Some of the news from that request appeared in the Summer Quarterly and some that I received a little later than my submission deadline appears now in the Fall issue. Thank you to everyone who submitted news. It is fun to hear what classmates are doing now. I encourage ALL of our ’67 classmates submit news. n M arcia Sylte Belisle, class communication chair

Beilke recognized for 40 years at FDA

Thomas Beilke ’71, La Mesa, CA, has been recognized for 40 years of service in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While at the FDA, Beilke, who retired October 19, 2012, served as an investigator and a supervisory investigator.

He has been involved in the inspection of medical devices and drug and food manufacturers and also in the auditing of doctors and facilities conducting pre-clinical and clinical research.

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working as a para for the local elementary school. Karen Bellile Uecker and semiretired husband Mark travel to Grand Caymen, Vegas, Florida, and Alaska. For their 40th they headed for Europe this summer. Cheryl Kramer Vinson retired from nursing in 1999 and began designing jewelry five years ago. She volunteers weekly at the Prop Shop in Eden Prairie, where the profits go to food shelves. All six grandchildren are nearby—including triplets! Sam Carlson retired as CMO of Park Nicollet Health 2009 and is now with Rona Consulting Group working to develop health care leaders who make all things better for patients. Judy Erickson Angle and husband are retired and enjoying their Northern Wisconsin cabin and their three grandchildren. Peggy Gothblad Bulkow, Sheboygan, WI, retired in 2011 from Aurora Health Care’s Financial Dept. and is using her skills as her church’s financial secretary.

Her time is also spent volunteering twice a month at a food pantry and enjoying six grandchildren.

Tom Wickstrom is busy with Interim Ministries in Ishpeming, MI. He gets away to Lake Helen in the summer and Florida in the winter. Darrell and Sally Wigand Weslander are true Hoosiers residing in Floyd Knob, IN, though they travel to the “Northland” frequently. They identify more with Lake Wobegon than the Ohio River. Four grandchildren keep them busy and enjoying life. The induction of Ron Ackerman into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in April follows a long career for Ron. After winning the 1965 MIAC title and leaving Gustavus with a 53–16 record, Ron went on to officiate for 46 years, here and in Europe for the Armed Forces High Schools.

Congratulations, Ron! n P aula Navarro, class communication chair Mark Monson has a new job in the oncology and hospice units of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

Grace Philpot Monson has retired from her church music job. Tom Clanton and his wife, Pam, live in Gainesville, FL, where Tom is professor of applied physiology and kinesiology at the University of Florida.

When not in the lab, Tom gets to the pool as often as possible and fondly remembers Coach Vic Gustafson and the tiny Gustie pool! Jim McCallum is enjoying retirement in suburban Detroit, after working for General Motors for 37 years. Kathy Hokanson Bengston, Northfield, has retired from nursing. Linda and Al Garner, Chicago, are expecting another grandchild. Bruce Edward Johnson spent three days in Iceland before joining the St. Olaf Choir on their tour of Norway in June. Kathy Rydlund Gilbertson, St. Paul, continues to work part-

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time as a nurse practitioner at the Capistrant Parkinson/Movement Disorder Clinic at Bethesda Hospital and will retire in the fall to spend more time at the cabin, traveling, and exploring new interests. Most importantly she wants to spend time with her first grandchild, due in November.

Warren Borchert worked another summer for Mystic Saddle Ranch in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. In 2012 the Sawtooth Wilderness celebrated its 40th anniversary and was featured in a documentary on IdahoPTV. Warren ended up in the film! n Bruce Johnson, class president

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Marcus Gustafson, Edina, is a dental director at Midwest Dental. Yvonne Carter Neils, Woodbury, is a media specialist at Armstrong Elementary. Bruce Boyce, Waseca, is a part-time early childhood education paraprofessional at Waseca School District and enjoys friends and family, travel, volunteering, fitness, sports, reading, and photography. Debra Neumann, Bethesda, MD, is a self-employed clinical psychologist. Steven Johnson, Dundee, IL, is a CEO of Applied Systems Client Network. Paul Maatz, Wilton, is an administrator in state courts for the Ninth Judicial District. Bonnie Nelson Ripplinger, Minot, ND, is a cemetery superintendent for the City of Minot. Laurinda Hanson Erickson, Longview, TX, is a missions administrative assistant at Wycliffe Bible Translators. Kathleen Talmo Engstrom, Burnsville, is a pediatric staff nurse at Shriner’s Hospital for Children. Tonna Cory Parsons, Webb, IA, is a pastor at First Lutheran Church and Grace Congregation Church. Wally Obinger, Hastings, is a senior pastor at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, South St. Paul, and is the happy grandparent of three. Cindy Strong Obinger, Hastings, is a claims examiner at HealthPartners, Inc., and the happy grandmother of twin girls and a boy. Nancy Youngren Liddy, Minneapolis, is a nurse practitioner with Hennepin County Health Care for the Homeless. Erling Anderson, Plymouth, is SME Keystone Project at Ceridian Corporation. Linda Bergstrom, Salt Lake City, UT, is an associate professor in the college of nursing at the University of Utah. Kathryn Wornson, Plymouth, is VP of

home care and end-of-life care at Our Lady of Peace Home. Laurie Sorensen Button, Estes Park, CO, is an executive assistant.

Laura Hendrix, College Station, TX, is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University.

Barry Lane, Detroit Lakes, published his second book, Walk in Their Dust. Mike Steinbring, Minneapolis, is a senior court deputy at the 4th Judicial District and is celebrating 50 years as a church organist.

Frank Zima, Leawood, KS, is shareholder, owner, and executive vice president at Haake Companies. Joan Cox Ulwelling, Minneapolis, is a nurse practitioner at Hennepin County Medical Center. Laura Weber, Stillwater, is a finance liaison at The American Legion. Brenda Footh Duyan, San Francisco, CA, is an administrative associate at Presidio Hill School. Gordon Rye, Fairfax, VA, is a dentist at D Gordon Rye, DDC, PC. Colleen Nordby Shogren, Eureka Springs, AR, is enjoying retirement. Nan Graham Corson, Lino Lakes, is in catering and food services at Sodexo. Kris Breneman Fuller, Sherburn, is a parent facilitator in early childhood family education at Martin County West Schools and has a beef cow herd. Julie Ofelt Holmquist, Chisago City, is a community engagement coordinator for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Pam Pietz, Jamestown, ND, is a wildlife research biologist for the U.S. Geological Survey and received the U.S. Department of Interior’s Meritorious Service Award. Kris Herbst Webster, Ellsworth, WI, is a personal banker at Associated Bank. Konnie Kube O’Neil, Cambridge, is an RN/supervisor at Cambridge Medical Center. Lynn Sunde Gostomczik, Janesville, is a high school English teacher in Janesville-WaldorfPemberton ISD. Dennis Born, Waseca, is a geologist and hydrologist at Born Well Drilling, Inc. Mark Matuseski, Duluth, is an anesthesiologist at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Allison Kinney Halvorson, Norwalk, IA, is in quality assurance with Nationwide Agribusiness. Jan Cahill Zimdars, Minneapolis, retired after 39 years as a labor and delivery nurse. Carol Jahn Mundahl, Eden Prairie, is a delivery lead contractor for IBM at ExpressScripts. Mark Badger, Bentonville, AR, is a senior national accounts manager at CKK Home Décor.

Linda Nelson Starks, Eden Prairie, continues to work casually as a clinical nursing instruct in a BSN program and has two adorable granddaughters. Bob Moilanen, Minnetonka, is director of securities for the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce. Barb Hammerstrom Kellar, Apple Valley, is a physician stations supervisor at Fairview Clinics Burnsville.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI CITATION in law The Distinguished Alumni Citation recognizes outstanding and exceptional professional achievement, such as that which would bring unusual honor to the individual in his or her field of endeavor.

Kay Nord Hunt ’77 From her introduction by Barry O’Neil ’86 at the 2013 Alumni Award Banquet

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ay Nord Hunt ’77 is, in my opinion and in the opinion of many members of the bench and bar, the preeminent appellate advocate in the State of Minnesota. She’s practiced law at the Lommen Abdo law firm and its predecessors for over 30 years. In that time, she has argued in excess of 600 cases before the Minnesota state and federal courts and appellate courts in a number of jurisdictions.

Throughout her career, Kay has been annually identified as a Minnesota Top Attorney and Super Lawyer in the area of appellate advocacy. Kay is also a member of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and is listed among the Best Lawyers in America®.

Through her tireless efforts on behalf of her clients, Kay has had a significant influence on virtually all areas of Minnesota law.

Recently, Kay’s efforts resulted in a decision in which the Minnesota Supreme Court for the first time recognized a claim for a “loss of chance” on behalf of a family whose daughter was stricken with cancer. Kay’s impact on Minnesota law and the lives of all the citizens of Minnesota will be felt long past the time that she stops practicing law.

I have had the great fortune to be working with Kay from the time that she hired me as a law clerk in my second year of law school in 1990. In the 20-plus years that I have known her, I have been repeatedly amazed by the breadth of her legal insight and her peerless expertise in handling appeals for her clients. Whether

Christensen Motter, Mankato, is a fifthgrade teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School. Peter McConahey, Rochester, is a medical sculptor/graphic designer at Mayo Clinic. Marcia Stephens, Richfield, is a financial adviser and volunteers on Friday morning with first- through fourthgraders. Darla Christenson Hanson, Elbow Lake, co-owns Hanson Farms. Kris Lewis Anderson, Rosemount, is in graphics sales at Modernistic. Kathryn Kautt Peterfeso, Cottage Grove, is a substitute teacher and ski instructor. Linda Dangel Sieracki,

her client is a multi-national or an individual who has hired her to handle an appeal of an unfair visitation decision in a family court matter in rural Minnesota, Kay’s commitment to her clients and the highest standards of law practice and ethics are a constant.

Kay also gives back to her community and applies her skills on behalf of people who too often do not have a voice in our society.

Kay routinely donates many hours of her time to pro bono efforts and legal aid organizations including Minnesota Legal Aid and the Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. She also helps mold the next generation of Minnesota lawyers by teaching appellate advocacy at the University of St. Thomas Law School.

When Kay stopped in my office holding the letter notifying her of this honor and told me that she didn’t understand how she could be chosen, I could only chuckle at her very genuine humility. But, in my mind, Kay exemplifies exactly what it means to be a distinguished Gustavus alum—an accomplished and committed professional, a tireless force for fairness and justice in her calling and, most significantly to those who know her best, a loyal friend and amazing human being. n

Barry O’Neil ’86 is an attorney at law and a member of the board of directors of the Minneapolis-based law firm of Lommen Abdo Cole King & Stageberg, PA, where he is a colleague of Kay Hunt’s.

Palos Park, IL, is a part time medical technologist at Christ Hospital and Medical Center. Janet Westerlund Carlson, Maple Grove, is director of music at Osseo United Methodist. Connie Schultz Briesacher, Ottawa, IL, is charge nurse at Kishwaukee Hospital. Pat Scharmer Burns, Duluth, is retiring after 22 years as president of the MillerDwan Foundation. She feels fortunate to have had work she loved and is especially proud of developing a new center for children’s mental health and chemical dependency treatment, Amberwing: Center

for Youth and Family WellBeing. Jack Skoog, Eagan, is a registered representative at Family Business Partners.

Paul Hansen, Welch, is an international trade representative for the Minnesota Trade Office. Corrine Dunn Chabot, Hampden, Maine, is a nurse practitioner at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Ross Heilman, Madison Lake, is a financial associate at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Ruth Trimbo Heilman, Madison Lake, is an elementary teacher in the Mankato Area Public Schools. Deborah

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Jean Templin, New York, NY, is an actor and singer. Ann Johnson, Apple Valley, is a private practice licensed psychologist and teaches Spanish at Eastview High School. Steve Rouch, St. Paul, owns Steve Rouch Photography and was Wedding Photographer of the Year in St. Paul.

Dale Fredell, Lindstrom, is an account executive at Premier Lighting, Inc. Kathleen Boehmke-Janacek, Lake Elmo, is a dentist with HealthPartners, Inc. De Anne Jacobson Schmunk, Fairbanks, AK, is an occupational therapist. Dorinne Hangas Kitch, Germany, is a nurse at Pflegeheim Sonnenblick. Mark Jensen, Waconia, is an endodontist at Endodontic Professional Associates. Ronald Wagner, Buffalo, WY, is a construction engineer for the State of Wyoming. Gratia Hokanson Johnson, Waseca, is a registered nurse and school nurse. Elaine Sooger McGillivray, Tower, is an adjunct professor at Bethel University. n M att Peterson, class reunion chair

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Mark Rodgers and his law partner Michael Garbow, who practice in Bemidji, have been named to the list of the prestigious Minnesota Lawyer’s 2012 Attorneys of the Year. Attorneys on the list were chosen based on their leadership, involvement in major cases or other newsworthy events, excellence in corporate or transactional services, and public service. Rodgers and his partner were cited for their six-year case to win workers’ compensation coverage for the teachers who lived through the shooting at the Red Lake Senior High School in 2005 and were suffering from PTSD. The nominations for the awards were submitted by judges, bar groups, clients and fellow attorneys. Lanny Jass, Wayzata, is president of Green Bay Decking, LLC. Dan Jacobs, Hugo, retired from teaching in June, but will continue to coach basketball at Forest Lake High School. Daidre Reid Hunter, Littleton, CO, is a quality assurance manager at Quest Diagnostics. John Bergstrand, New Ulm, is in learning technologies at Best Buy Co., Inc. Jan Eichorst, Waseca, is a product development analyst at Western National Mutual Insurance Co. Karen Johnson Jass, Wayzata, is a personal trainer at Lifetime Fitness and her own company, Raise the

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Bar Fitness, Inc. Eric Zilley, St. Paul, was recently promoted to lead intellectual property specialist in the Office of Intellectual Property at 3M. He states, “Last fall I got together with classmates Brad Bostrom, John Bergstrand, Jon Hachfeld, Bill Satterness, and Ralph Bergh and Bill’s honorary Gustie brother, Neil, to spend a long weekend next to the Porcupine Mountains State Park in the U. P. of Michigan. This continued a 19-year tradition of spending time together on the North Shore of Minnesota or the U. P. of Michigan every fall.

Kay Moulton Hawkins, Plymouth, is a piano teacher at Crown College.

Diane Bailey Schuster, Bloomington, is a marketing adviser at Boston Scientific Corporation. Susan Gullberg Thune, Fontana, WI, is activities director at The Abbey Resort. Kathy Restad Schuchard, Mequon, WI, is an administrative assistant in the Natural Sciences Department at Concordia University, Wisconsin. Mark Bronhoft, Mounds View, is a senior manager in eTransformation program delivery at 3M. Jan Anderson Bornhoft, Mounds View, is a chaplain at St. Olaf Residence and Community. Laura Masek Olson, Brooklyn Park, is in special education at Coon Rapids High School. Debra Block Otto, Aitkin, is assistant vice president of lending at Security State Bank. Jay Schied, Mountain Lake, is retired and enjoys volunteering.

Ellen Kaese Uzarek, Apple Valley, is an assistant professor of health education at Augsburg College. Bonnie Stein Anderson, Elkhorn, WI, is a third-grade teacher in the Lake Geneva School District. Linnea Whitney Derby, Isanti, is a quality manager at Caribou Technologies. Kris King Raaen, Faribault, is a music teacher in the Tri City United #2905 and plays in the Mankato Symphony, a woodwind quintet, and a big band. Jon Bakken, Waterville, is a senior high school science teacher at Waterville/Elysian/Morristown Schools and was president of the Minnesota Football Coaches Association 2012–2013. Barbara Cobb St. Marie, Eden Prairie, is a nurse practitioner in pain and palliative care at Fairview Ridges Hospital. Deb Ziwisky Perala, Baudette, teaches English at Lake of the Woods High School. Al Roggow, Apple Valley, is a senior program manager at Medtronic. Mark Tarnowski, Oakdale, is an IT specialist at 3M. Steve Hamrick, Lakeville, is an artist and owns S. P. Hamrick Studio. He won the 2012 Minnesota Duck Stamp Contest. Tania Haber, St. Louis Park, is senior pastor at Westwood Lutheran Church. Dave Gibson, Eden Prairie, is in missions and outreach at Grace Church. Ron Erickson, Nelsonville, OH, is the president of Hocking College. Craig Menozzi,

Mitchellville, IA, is a superintendent of schools at Southeast Polk Community Schools. Tina Wold Royer, Aitkin, and her husband, Rad ’77, are building their dream home on Rabbit Lake. Barb Parks, Pequot Lakes, is a psychotherapist at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.

Craig Thorsen writes, “It has been a long time. I hope all is going well for you.

I’m sorry that I missed the 35th reunion. I WILL make the 40th. I live in Woodbury and am active in the Woodbury Bridge Club.” Craig, there is good news! You haven’t missed the 35th reunion! It is on campus on September 28, 2013. Stay tuned!

Susan Langmo Thompson, Del Mar, CA, is executive vice president at Casa Del Mar. Emily Nyblad Dumais, Idaho Falls, ID, is a nurse consultant. Robert Carlson, Sun Prairie, WI, is lead pastor at New Life Lutheran Church. John Olmon, St. Michael, is an estate planning attorney. Sarah Nordlander Mattern, Germany, teaches at John F. Kennedy German/American School.

Mary Bess Bullard Biegner, Alexandria, is retired from teaching and works part time at a gift shop. Patty Mertz Esswein, Vienna, VA, is an associate editor at Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine. Chris Halden, Minneapolis, recently attended a conference of the Appraisal Institute in St. Paul where he met three other Gusties: Tad Marinac ’88, Minneapolis; Rob Lunz ’70, Bloomington; and Lance Thorkelson ’73, Rochester.

All four have earned the MAI (Member, Appraisal Institute) designation for valuations of complex real estate interests.

Well, fellow 1978 classmates, that’s all for now. Thank you to all who submitted news!

Please keep it coming! I am also excited to see you ALL at our 35th Class Reunion on Sept. 28, 2013, on campus! It is going to be so much fun! n Nancy Erickson Withers, class communication chair Hey ’81ers, we await your news so please send it in for Quarterly updates. Everyone loves to know what’s going on and we would love to hear from you. Remember to also become a friend on the Gustavus Class of 1981 Facebook page.

We recently learned that Mike Potter is the new vice president of operations and product development at frozen food maker Simek’s in Minneapolis. Congrats to Mike! He is cooking up ideas for new recipes—maybe if you have an idea you should send it Mike’s way! Speaking of recipes, the class of ’81 is looking ahead to the 35-year reunion and we are celebrating along the way by working on a cookbook together. Watch for more details on where and how to submit your favorites and then

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0th Anniversary: 3 September 27–28, 2013 FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2013 5–8 p.m. - SUNSET COCKTAILS M elva Lind Interpretive Center, $20 per person, followed by Poolside Pizza and Libations at the Best Western in Mankato (507-386-4592 for overnight reservations).

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4 p.m.. - P ost-Game Pig Roast H ome of Mark Hanson, $20 per person.

Coleen Buboltz Andruss, St. George, UT, is a self-employed physician with Healthy Lifestyles and is affiliated with Whole Fit. Charles Mann, Upper Arlington, OH, is a senior scientific information analyst at Chemical Abstracts Service.

Scott Perry, Brooklyn Park, is president of VeraSource Excess Risk Ltd. Nan Beckstrand Schoen, Leavenworth, KS, is assistant cross country and track coach at Leavenworth High School. Jackie Ellwein Williams, Chanhassen, is a substitute teacher in Eastern Carver County ISD #112.

Jon Williams, Chanhassen, is a senior marketing representative at Federated Mutual Insurance Company. Karl Noot, Roseville, is employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield. Jeff Rathai, Owatonna, is a lead computer systems developer at Federated Mutual Insurance Company. Lois Langer Thompson, Edina, is the library director for Hennepin County Library. Vicki Hall Kaul, Baxter, is an educational assistant at Brainerd School District 181. Dave Baukol, Canada, is executive director of Schools of Hope. Denise Gabriel, Minneapolis, is a social worker for Hennepin County.

Jonathan Heller, Poughkeepsie, NY, is an administrator – presentence investigations at Dutchess County Probation. Mark Prieve, is a senior systems engineer at Daikin McQuay. Lisa Isenberg, St. Paul, is a

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professor Receives at the Third University Fulbright of Wisconsin.

Award Barb No stranger Beestman to the Krall, distinguished Marshfield, Fulbright WI, is program, J. Quinn ’71 has been a nurse inNorman the neonatal intensive care awarded a third Fulbright Scholar grant unit at Ministry St. Joseph’s Children’s that will support research at the Hospital.

Jeannehis Ripley, Minneapolis, Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture is president of Halleland Habicht in the Republic of Indonesia during the 2013–2014 Consulting. academic year. He willAndover, work withisIndonesian Larry Schroeder, colleagues to resurvey Sumatra coral an anesthesiologist atWest Midwest reefs damaged by the tsunami.

Anesthesiologists, PA.2004 Ronda Peterson Quinn, who attended Cookand Bayer, Rogers, is a vice James president University in Townsville, Queensland, general counsel at Liberty Diversified Australia, in theDavid years Kramer, followingCoralville, his International. graduation fromsupport Gustavus and earned a IA, is a clinical services specialist Ph.D. from theof University of Queensland, is at University Iowa Hospitals and one of approximately 1,100 U.S. faculty whoDiane will participate the Fulbright Clinics.

Tom Bergquist, Rochester, is and a professionals School.

BrubakerinBakk, Medina, U.S. is a Scholar Program in 2013–2014.

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His previous fellowships of Zimmann the South Pacific, Fiji,Vienna, and the Power.

Joel Garrison, Monroe, WA, is were the at the University Barbara Caceres, Marine Research Center, Republic of Maldives. assistant principal and athletics director at VA, is a psychotherapist. Greg Fandrey, The Fulbright ProgramJohn is theMurakami, flagship international educational exchange programatsponsored Monroe School District.

Mosinee, WI, is an IT manager H&S by thePrairie, U.S. government is designed to increase mutual understanding between people is Eden is in salesand at Citrix Systems.

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The Scholar is Wally Burchill, Stillwater, a customer CEO ofFulbright MankatoU.S. Clinic, LTD.Program Laurie Iverson administered the Council for International of Scholars, a division of the Institute of facing leader,by business transformation at Exchange Hassentab, Chaska, is a registered nurse International Education.

3M. Steven Clausen, St. Louis Park, is vice at Park president at Aon Hewitt. Schelli Olmanson Nicollett McCabe, St. Peter, is a podiatrist at the Methodist Foot Rye and receives Ankle Clinic. dentistry Diane recognition Foss Carlson, Hospital.

Woodbury, D. Gordon Rye is a’73, corporate Fairfax, VA, trust received review the 2012 Academy Kathleen of General Dentistry Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition. analyst at US Bank.

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we will have it published prior to that next big reunion. Several classmates enjoyed the second annual curling event in early May at the St. Paul Curling Club—we didn’t curl outside, but this past May you probably could have. Novices and amateurs enjoyed good food, laughter, and even competition on the ice. Keep that in mind for future events, or if you have another great idea to gather ’81 Gusties together in between the reunions, let us know and let’s try it! n L ori Rutter Anderson & Jane Breckner Pederson, class communication co-chairs

s Lori Gustie Holt Huska, appraisers Duluth, meet is a scholarship at conference occupational therapist and assistive Last spring fourwith administrator Gusties Northland met at aScholarship Conference of the Appraisal technology Institute professional in St. Paul. at Mayo All four Clinic. have earned theCarolyn MAI (Member, Appraisal valuations of Eden complex real estate Services.

DeWitt Carlson,Institute) designation Mary for Dronen Meyer, Prairie, is a interests. Pictured from left areRobbinsdale Tad Marinac ’88, Chris Halden nurse ’78, Rob Lunz ’70, Southdale and Lance Plymouth, is a teacher in the pediatric at Fairview Thorkelson ’73. Grebner Backus, ISD #281. Lesa Hospital. Pam Snell Osborn, Big Lake, is

Bloomington, is employed at Blessed Trinity

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ND, is a pastor at Sunne Lutheran Church and recently celebrated his 25th ordination anniversary. Lori Chmelik Colwell, Rochester, is a nursing quality specialist at Mayo Clinic. Arthur Wall, Morgan Hill, CA, is vice president and cofounder of Nuva Sun. David Willar, Brooklyn Park, is a pilot for the State of Minnesota. Craig Yotter, Mendota Heights, is managing director of USA Track and Field Minnesota. Myrna Knick Kuphal, Winthrop, is an elementary school teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School. Kevin Weeks, La Moille, IL, is pastor at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church LCMC. Karrin Rorem Anderson, Morris, is employed at Morris Area High School. Sue Torseth Balluff, Boise, ID, is an alliance manager at Hewlett Packard Corp. Lisa Anderson Johnson, Mankato, is director of development at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Dawn Krinke McGinley, Marine on St. Croix, is director of marketing and communication at 3M Corporate Communications.

Barb Jorgensen Dixon, Brooklyn Park, is a teacher at Mississippi Elementary. Dave Chell, Winnipeg, Canada, is a teacher and hockey director at St. Mary’s Academy.

Sue Bofenkamp Carlson, Parkers Prairie, is a territory marketing assistant and leader coach at Weight Watchers. Renee Kampf Beattie, Blue Earth, is a loan processor at First Bank Blue Earth. Jennifer Paulson Engle, Plymouth, is a head teller at Central Bank. Doug Talus, Plymouth, is a dentist. Pam Regner Miller, Litchfield, is a supervisor public health nurse at Meeker Co Public Health. Tracie Sundberg Anderson, St. Paul, is a social worker at CommonBond Communities. Nancy Phibbs Rogneby, Chanhassen, is a refugee resettlement coordinator at Minnesota Council of Churches. Jennifer Markve KernAnderson, Hutchinson, is a fourth-grade teacher at Buffalo Lake/Hector ISD #2159.

Kathy Brochardt Jundt, Eden Prairie, is a special education paraprofessional in the Eden Prairie ISD #272. Julie Frank Monson, Shoreview, owns JFM Marketing Research and Planning. Dave Baldwin, Montevideo, is CFO of Kristian Regale Inc. Jayne Anderson Long, Plymouth, is a physical therapist at Allina Health Systems. Cathy Whitney Virnig, Golden Valley, is a physical therapist at Allina Health Systems. Catherine Tucker, Bloomington, IN, is associate professor and chairperson of the anthropology department at Indiana University. She teaches classes on coffee culture, ecology and society, people and protected areas, and research methods. Janet Suppes Fitzgerald, Lakeville, is a special education teacher at Eagan High School.

Laura Lewis, Danbury, CT, is a controller at Christie’s Inc. David Jones, Minneapolis,

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does David Jones Historical Presentations.

Chanda Smith Lyons, Excelsior, is a registered nurse in labor and delivery at Methodist Hospital. Rick Hjelm, North Oaks, is a physical therapist at NovaCare Rehabilitation. Mary Beth Sonderegeer McRaith, St. Paul, is a clinical nursing instructor at the University of Minnesota.

Michelle Larsen Swan, Plymouth, is a cardiac rehab/employee fitness center manager at Mercy Hospital. Athena Owen Kildegaard, Morris, is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota, Morris, and published her third book, Cloves and Honey, in 2012. Leigh Gentz Gervais, Fergus Falls, is a physical therapist at Lake Region Healthcare and a skating coach at Fergus Falls Figure Skating Club. David Toll, Rogers, is a product manager-fitness at Optum. Ashley Nedeau-Owen, Lodi, WI, is a director for transportation development at Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program. Krista Rothmaker, Elk River, owns Krista Artista Gallery. Jane Riitters Meyer, Thompson, ND, owns Forks Frame Up, Red Wing Shoe Store, Play it Again Sports, and Consign It All in Grand Forks. William Scheig, Maple Grove, is an emergency physician at Monticello Big Lake Hospital. Randall Stuckey, St. Peter, is director of Athletic Fundraising and Engagement at Gustavus. Scott Gilyard, Medina, is president of ExpressScripts, Inc. Laurie Aadland Helgoe, Charleston, WV, is an author, speaker, consultant, and psychologist, also clinical assistant professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Barron Helgoe, Charleston, WV, is an attorney at Victor, Victor and Helgoe LLP. Ron Lutes, Maplewood, is a sr. consultant, advanced team, at Thrivent Financial. Jerry Bren, Eden Prairie, is an attorney at Fisher Bren & Sheridan LLP. Barbara Lundstrom Perkins, Edina, is a registered nurse at Centennial Lakes Same Day Surgery Center. Janet Chapin Engvall, Barrington, RI, is a professional development specialist at The Miriam Hospital. Leslee Jackels Jaeger, Plymouth, is a physician at North Clinic. Randy Ness Kelley, Edina, is a senior vice president, R and D, at Parametric Technology Corporation. n Brad Somero, class president Kelly Rome Johnson, Midlothian, TX, celebrated 21 years of being in business. Wendy Roal Warner retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons after nearly 30 years. She retired September 30, 2012, as warden of the U.S. Penitentiary in Marion, IL (a senior executive service position for the United States). She and her husband are now back in Minnesota, living in Excelsior. About her

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career, Kelly explained, “I am grateful to Gustavus for making my career possible by exposing me to the Federal Bureau of Prisons through an internship. At the time I was at Gustavus, the director of the Bureau of Prisons was Norman A. Carlson, a 1955 graduate of Gustavus. Through his work with Gustavus, a handful of criminal justice majors were selected for internships with the Bureau. I am proud to have helped carry on Mr. Carlson’s legacy and to serve this great country through my work for the Bureau.”

We are in the planning stages for our 30th reunion. Mark the date for the weekend of October 3–5, 2014, and watch for more details to come. ~Carole Arwidson, class co-president & communication chair Hello, Classmates! You may have noticed that I had no news to share in the last Quarterly! I find it hard to believe that there isn’t news you want to share. Have you met any former presidents lately, climbed any mountains, run any races, thought about running for office, retired, become a grandparent, had any children graduating from kindergarten, high school, or Gustavus, or written any books?

Send your news to the Alumni Relations office and get connected or re-connected with the College and our class.

Karlyn Marthaler Mattson, Wayzata, is divisional merchandise manager for jewelry, accessories, and shoes at Target. Susan Johnson Chwalek’s daughter, Claire, will be a freshman at Gustavus in fall 2013. Until next time—send in that news tidbit! n Susan Johnson Chwalek, class communication chair

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25th Anniversary: September 27–28, 2013 Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 Noon - ALL-GUSTIE Lunch Alumni Tent 5:30 p.m. - Class social 6 p.m. - Class dinner Campus Center Banquet Rooms, $20 includes dinner and drinks.

Join us for a fun, casual dinner with a short program featuring Luther Hagen, President Ohle, and a current student

Laura Kenow, McMinnville, OR, is an associate professor at Linfield College.

Beth Clark Nielsen, Wayzata, is a manager of new product development at Thomson Reuters. Nate Torgelson, Seattle, WA, is policy and development manager with the City of Seattle and is the city project

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI CITATION in counseling education The Distinguished Alumni Citation recognizes outstanding and exceptional professional achievement, such as that which would bring unusual honor to the individual in his or her field of endeavor.

Mary Bradford Ivey ’63 From her introduction by Paul Tillquist ’63 at the Alumni Awards Banquet

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ver the 50 years since her graduation from Gustavus, Mary Kay Bradford Ivey ’63 has enjoyed a career spanning several different jobs, from high school teacher to managing a consulting business to university teaching to a reputation as an international lecturer and speaker.

The focus of much of her career has been in the field of counseling. She has become an internationally recognized author, teacher, and lecturer in her chosen profession. She has co-authored more than 30 articles and books that have gone through 22 editions and have been translated in 20 languages, and she has produced eight videotapes demonstrating counseling skills.

Mary has a reputation as a global teacher, having made over 200 presentations including those as a keynoter of conferences in Japan, Portugal, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Mexico, Turkey, Australia, and Canada. She has made a lasting contribution to the field of counseling education. Most recently, she was a

manager for a proposed NBA/NHL arena in Seattle. Tim Holland, Owatonna, is a dentist at Tim R. Holland, DDS, PA. Blair Vos Schrader, Sauk Rapids, is a manager, information development, at Wolters Kluwer Financial Services. Victoria Arthur Rosin, Dunedin, New Zealand, is a teacher at the University of Otago.

Christopher Rosin, Dunedin, New Zealand, is a researcher at the University of Otago.

Maryann Anderson Nelson, Le Sueur, is a veterinarian and owner at North Mankato Animal Hospital. Linda Anderson Dzubay, St. Michael, is a physical therapist at North Memorial Medical Center. Jim Dzubay, St. Michael, is the COO of Matrix Environmental, LLC. Mary Dieter Larson, Moorhead, is an assistant professor at North Dakota State University. Traci Hiscocks Edblom, Cincinnati, OH, is an assistant at

co-keynoter of the American Counseling Association conference on neuroscience and counseling, with over 3,000 professionals in attendance.

Mary has been honored for multicultural work in schools and recognized by her peers and named as one of 13 original Fellows in the American Counseling Association. Earlier this year she received the Presidential Award given by the American Counseling Association. Mary Kay embodies those qualities that describe a Gustie who has made her life count. She has incorporated the Gustavus core values of community, justice, service, faith, and excellence in all that she does. n

Paul Tillquist ’63 is a classmate of Mary Ivey’s in the 50th-anniversary Class of 1963.

Unlimited Systems. Tony Gamelin, Sarasota, FL, is a CPA with CFO Integrity, LLC. Heidi Kalstrom Lewis, St. Paul, is an oncology nurse at Fairview Hospitals and Healthcare System. Pedar Foss, Greencastle, IN, is dean of academic life at DePauw University.

Carrie Hutchinson Young, Eden Prairie, is director of client services for Padilla Speer Beardsley. Paul Laird, Overland Park, KS, is the regional director for the North Central Region at the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Sarah Nelson Eppard, Orono, celebrated ten years of owning Closets by Design.

Carrie Melin, La Crosse, WI, is an ESL lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Molly Zrust Perry, Buffalo, is the owner and director of All Star Tutoring.

Michael Bendel Stenzel, Edina, is a hospitalist at Childrens Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and an adjunct assistant

professor of pediatric nephrology at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital. Colleen Burns Harristhal, Chanhassen, is a TV spokesperson. Nancy Oliver Nelson, Rochester, is an occupation therapist at Stanley Jones Therapy Services and Rochester Public Schools.

Bob Caulfield, Grand Forks, ND, is a photographer. Woody Bachman, St. Peter, is an assistant football coach at Gustavus and traveled to LA with his wife, Wendy (Ericksen ’89), to attend the Grammys.

Kari Johnson, Chanhassen, is a dentist at Tonka Smiles. Jay Gutierrez, Woodbury, is a general manager at MartinBrower Co. LLC. Jodi Milburn, Bloomington, is a physician at Park Nicollet Clinic, St. Louis Park. Mark Kauffmann, St. Peter, is director of finance at Winco.

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s 1975 grad named to endowed chair at University of Minnesota

Daniel K. Zismer ’75, director of the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and Executive Studies programs at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health, has been named the inaugural holder of the Wegmiller Professorship in Healthcare Administration at the U. The $1 million endowment was established earlier this year by Don Wegmiller, a University MHA graduate (1962) who is chair of two health care organizations—C-Suite Resources and the Scottsdale Institute—and a recent inductee into the Health Care Hall of Fame.

The Wegmiller Professorship in Healthcare Administration will be awarded to each director of the MHA program.

The endowment means that Zismer, and those who succeed him as director, will have access to discretionary funds to help with such things as supporting emerging research priorities and recruiting top-notch students and faculty.

“But the professorship is about much more than dollars,” Zismer says. “It adds a status to the program that shows the marketplace that we are supported by top industry professionals like Don.” Wegmiller praises Zismer’s work, believing that he has re-energized and improved an already outstanding program since he was appointed director in early 2010. Wegmiller cites the success of the recently launched Executive MHA program— designed for professionals already working in the health care field—as just one example of Zismer’s contributions so far.

Zismer earned a PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1982. His résumé in health care administration prior to his appointment as director of the U’s MHA program includes service as vice president and senior executive, cardiovascular services, at Allina Health System; president and CEO at the American Heart Institute; and executive vice president of Essentia Health, Duluth. He was a member of the Gustavus Board of Trustees from 2000 to 2009.

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is a bariatric coordinator at Mayo Clinic Health System. Kim Friedrichsen Cressy, Apple Valley, is director of business operation for Ameriprise Financial.

Rebecca Pohlman, Coon Rapids, is a critical resource nurse at Unity Hospital. Timothy Buendorf, Minneapolis, is a senior software engineer at Exact Software. Laura Westby, Tonka Bay, is associate general counsel agribusiness at Syngenta International AG. Kris Kewitsch, St. Louis Park, is executive director of Charities Review Council. Jill Smook, Apple Valley, works part time at Great Harvest Bread and volunteers with ECFS Foundation, Troop 290 Boy Scouts, Pack 290 Cub Scouts, Art Adventure, and other school organizations. Kelly Jaros Burke, Bend, OR, owns livesuperfoods. com. JoNes VanHecke, St. Peter, is vice president for student life at Gustavus.

John Koller, Worthington, is a teacher at Worthington Senior High School. Julie Nemetz Douglas, Geneva, IL, is director of communication ministry at Rejoice Lutheran Church. Kathe Bergum Matthews, Chaska, is a tax research/planning analyst at Loram Maintenance of Way. Jackiann Ptacek Pitzen, Oakdale, is a cardiac RN at United Hospital. Luther Hagen, Apple Valley, is president and wealth adviser at Hagen Financial Advantage, Inc. Beth Christensen Fredrickson, Prior Lake, is a student support paraprofessional at ISD 719. Ann DeLaHunt Burniston, West Sussex, England, is a market segment manager at Phillips Lighting. Amy Noer, Greensboro, NC, is an independent nurse consultant.

Michelle Kirwin Lelwica, Pequot Lakes, is a chiropractor and started a multidisciplinary clinic serving the Brainerd Lakes area.

Amy Gilbertson Bonsen, Maple Grove, is a physical therapist assistant with Aegis At Home. Donna Bluhm Caywood, Stillwater, is a controller for Thomas Grace Construction, Inc. Martine Werner Clinton, Minnetonka, is in sales with Buyers Support Group, Inc. Steve Clinton, Minnetonka, is a project manager at Denali Custom Homes. Jean Roback Kramer, Fargo, is a librarian at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Jeff Matz, Winsted, is a senior staff fraud investigator at Allstate Corporation. Steve McCarthy, Lino Lakes, is a process scientist II at DiaSorin, Inc. Susanne Stephens Miller, Maple Grove, is director of marketing and business development at Loucks Associates.

Betsy Johnson Farley, Andover, is a RN/ PHN Case Manager at Northwest Family Service Center. Kim Allen Rice, St. Peter, is program manager at Scholarship America.

Julie Musser Johnson, Golden Valley, is employed at MCW Litigation Support.

Dan Johnson, Golden Valley, is a consulting property casualty actuary at Country Insurance and Financial Services.

Kay Eichner Loken, Marshall, is an assistant program manager at Developmental Services, Inc. Susie Heusser-Ladwig, Pelican Rapids, is director of the Perham Area Library. Shannon Wilt Sargent, Hudson, WI, owns Bliss Interior Designs.

David Schneider, New London, is managing partner at Schneider and Madsen, PC. Robert Miller, Vienna, VA, is EVP and owner of 20Twenty Strategic Consulting.

Leif Hagen, Eagan, is a LPL Financial Adviser at Hagen Financial Advantage, Inc. Scott Jordan, Danville, CA, is a principal and attorney at Danville Law Group.

Lori Zabel VanderHeiden, Hutchinson, is assistant principal at Park Elementary.

Liz Massaro Koehler, Rochester, is an elementary teacher in Rochester ISD #535.

Ellen Gillingham O’Neill, New Prague, is a teacher in the New Prague School District.

Jonathan Reppe, Northfield, is an attorney at Reppe Law Office PLLC. Mark Anderson, Woodbury, is a business development manager at 3M. Tammy Bonnes Root, Oakdale, is a preschool teacher at Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Jon Carlson, St. Peter, is women’s tennis and men’s and women’s swim coach at Gustavus.

Becky Schmidt Weiland, Plymouth, is an instrumental music teacher at Centennial ISD #12. Thomas Miller, Maple Grove, is a financial adviser at Waddell Reed. Kari Monson Niessink Takai, Redondo Beach, CA, is VP/director, productions solutions and talent development at Crispin Porter and Bogusky. Erik Lutz, Japan, teaches English in Japan. Julie Nephew, Glen Ellyn, IL, is a homemaker and park district commissioner. Jeff Tolzin, Bloomington, is director of client services at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. Kaari Olson Frondal, Apple Valley, works in Employer Group Insurance Benefits consulting with Corporate Health Systems, Inc., in Eden Prairie. Sharon Ringsven writes, “As for updates, I am in my 23rd year working for the National Park Service. I’m currently at Zion National Park in southern Utah as the revenue & fee business manager with multiple other hats including paramedic and structural fire, and I am on a regional incident management team for wildland fires doing finance. I recently scuba-dived in Bonaire and in 2014 I’m on a three-week raft trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.” n Kaari Olson Frondal, class communication chair Hello, Class of 1990! Here are a few

items to share. After 90 news graduating from Gonzaga School of

Law in May 2012, Diana Jensen Cramer opened an independent consulting business, DJC Legal Research & Office

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Support Services, in Oregon. Bruce H. Jackson has a lot of exciting news to report.

After leaving his role as director of the Center for the Advancement of Leadership in 2011, Bruce began traveling the world with his family (32 countries and 67 cities!).

Bruce also published Finding Your Flow in 2012, to support adults and youth in their growth as peak performers. Bruce also completed his MPA at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and graduated last spring. Scott Tempel is now a city planner with the City of St. Paul. n L iesl Batz, class president

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Celebrate our 20th class reunion with drinks and amazing food. unday, Sept. 29, 2013 S 9:30 a.m. - PANCAKE BREAKFAST Barb Larson Taylor’s Home in St. Peter

Danielle Dahlstrom, Shorewood, is a global business analytics distribution sector executive at IBM Corporation.

John Yarwood, Andover, is a martial arts instructor at Champlin Martial Arts.

Karin Johnson Wald, White Bear Lake, is employed at Bell Mortgage. Margy Jones Campion, Edina, is an SVP business operations at Novus Media Inc. Rolf Olson, Dulles, VA, is a foreign service officer in the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria.

Chad Henderson, Jordan, is a compliance director at Prudential. Robert Rimington, Minneapolis, is a dean of students at Central Middle School in Wayzata. Sue AlmenWhittaker, Iowa City, IA, is an instructional technology consultant at the University of Iowa. Stephan Dunning, Edina, is a director, strategy and business development at Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation.

Mikol White Montoya, Waite Park, is employed by the State of Minnesota. Nikka Deskin, Edina, is in institutional business support at Columbia Management. Dan Hagen, Wheaton, IL, is president of Elliot Construction Company. Jeffrey Miller, San Francisco, CA, is a principal at Pantheon Ventures Inc. Beth Peterson Krebsbach, Albert Lea, is a registered nurse at the Mayo Clinic. Karin Anderson Foss, Maple Grove, is a physics and chemistry teacher at Wayzata ISD #284. Eric Bullen, Albertville, is a police officer in the Minneapolis Police

Athletics Hall of Fame

November 2, 2013

Gustavus will induct new members into its Athletics Hall of Fame at a banquet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2013, in Alumni Hall. Selection of athletes is based upon athletic achievement while a student at Gustavus, coaches for an outstanding career that made a direct and significant impact on athletics, and benefactors for significant and consistent contribution to intercollegiate athletics.

Inductees Todd Bowlby ’98, tennis Rebecca Wold Freeman ’98, basketball, cross country, track and field Alecia Tromiczak Gazzola ’98, soccer Shasta Lininger Johnson ’95, gymnastics Scott Lauinger ’96, basketball Mark Lynch ’95, football Shannon McGee ’96, gymnastics Dave Newcomer ’91, hockey Banquet tickets are $15 per person. Reservations are requested by October 25, 2013. Call the Alumni Office at 800-487-8437, e-mail alumni@gustavus.edu, or register online at gustavus.edu/go/halloffame. Tickets for the banquet will be held at a registration desk near Alumni Hall. Tickets for the football game may be purchased at the gate.

Department. Jessica Opitz Hartmann, Waconia, is a senior director of campus ACA at ACA International. Kim Bowar Kruger, Duluth, is a faculty physician at Duluth Family Practice Center. Lee Kruger, Duluth, is a special education teacher at Duluth ISD #709. Jennifer Bowden Brickley, Rochester, is a registered nurse at Mayo Clinic. Shannon O’Neill Kratochvil, Nisswa, is a communications specialist at SK Communications, Inc. Barb Larson Taylor, St. Peter, is assistant to the president for special projects at Gustavus. Laura Skattum Boomgaarden, St. Peter, is a stayat-home mom. Michelle Lind Potratz, Maple Grove, is a HR/benefits partner at Turck Incorporated. Kate Oberg, Plymouth, is a tax supervisor at Carlson, Inc. Chris Olson, New Prague, is a biology/science teacher at Jordan Schools.

Dinah Essilfie-Bondzie, Ghana, is an IT division manager at Prudential Bank Ltd. Kerrie Urosevich, Kaneohe, HI, is an affiliate faculty member at the University of Hawaii and cofounder/ principal of Lead4Tomorrow. Denise Van Wormer Howard, Andover, is an instructor at Century College. Kirstin Erickson Mohr, Papillion, NE, is a head preschool teacher at Trinity Lutheran Church. Tyler Oberdeck, Mound, is a manager, product development USA, at MLT Vacations. Andy Goodger, Parker, CO, is a teacher and

music director at Elbert School District #200. Jane Simonsen, Davenport, IA, is an associate professor of history and gender and women’s studies at Augustana College.

Dawn Parmley Hudnutt, Litchfield Park, AZ, is an allied health instructor at Willow Canyon High School. Kristin Hagerty Blarcom, Shawnee, KS, is a systems analyst at Truman Medical Center. Andrew Blarcom, Shawnee, KS, is a maxillofacial prosthodontist. Kristina Nordstrom, Seattle, WA, is a senior product manager at Amazon.com. Stephanie Meskan Bagby, Anamosa, IA, is a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital. Jennifer Mitchell, Peoria, AZ, is a technical writer at MICROS Systems, Inc. Annalisa Hackmann DeGrave, Eau Claire, WI, is associate professor of Spanish and director of Latin studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Verone Flom Miller, Zumbrota, is a kindergarten teacher at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Elementary School. Heidi Rostberg Carlson, St. Peter, is assistant women’s tennis coach and director of the Swanson Tennis Center at Gustavus.

Dan Domagala, Bloomington, is director of marketing at DKY Integrated Marketing Communications. Jeffrey Lisko, Eden Prairie, is a gastroenterologist at Minnesota Gastroenterology, PA. Rachel Sinke Malson, Savage, is a guidance counselor at Prior Lake/Savage ISD #719. Beth Robelia Napton, Rochester, is a fourth- and fifth-

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grade teacher in Rochester ISD #535.

Kris Robelia Oppegard, Owatonna, is a family minister at Zumbro Lutheran Church.

Marc Pera, Amelia, OH, is a lawyer at The Pera Law Firm. Nicole Olsen Sampson, Lakeville, is a regional sales manager at Aegis Sciences Corporation. Kim Einan Stratton, Edina, is in real estate sales with Coldwell Banker Burnet. Jennifer Treptow, Minneapolis, is a kindergarten teacher at Valley View Elementary. Lisa Muisch Valerius, Lino Lakes, is a part-time school psychologist at Little Canada Elementary School. Kristine Haukoos Voeltz, St. Peter, is a physical education and health teacher in St. Peter ISD #508. Eric Wood, Okawville, IL, is a pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Penny Worsech, Montevideo, is a family nurse practitioner with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Jason Ziemer, Willernie, is a dentist at Park Dental. Emily Johnson Moe, Duluth, focuses on millinery teaching and is developing workshops across the Midwest. Mike Nordberg, St. Michael, is the account director and color systems specialist on the St. John’s Bible Heritage Edition. The Heritage Edition is now being shared at museums, libraries, universities, hospitals, churches, and monasteries in five countries. Jen Woods Antila, Minneapolis, is a principal at Catalyst Cooks.

StevenCone, Winona, is a chiropractor and owner of Cone Chiropractic, LTD. Jamie Bundul, St. Louis Park, is in speciality food sales at Classic Provisions. Denise Schwanz Fullerton, St. Paul, is an attorney at Fullerton Law, PA. Rachel Sinke Malsom, Savage, is a guidance counselor at Prior Lake/Savage ISD #719. Kim Beecher, St. Peter, is a family physician at Mayo Clinic Health System St. Peter. Jennifer Ekeland Ruggle, Savage, is director of operations at EatonGolden. Jamie Jerdee, Northfield, is a Snap Fitness franchise owner and Sunbelt Business Broker. Chad Bray, Red Wing, is a math teacher, SOAR adviser, and football coach at Red Wing ISD #256.

Dawn Wolford Sperr, Rogers, is a business manager at Equity Source Mortgage, Inc. Tricia Simons Boltmann, Edina, teaches first and second grade at Red Oak Elementary. Erik Jelinek, Beloit, WI, is a pastor at Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

Andy Leider, San Francisco, CA, is a senior program manager/climate programs at the Institute at the Golden Gate.

Melissa Reinhardt Weis, Minneapolis, is a pediatrician with Allina Health Farmington.

Kirstin Sersland, St. Paul, is a director, local government affairs, at Century Link. Tammi Wenstrom Congdon, Sartell, is an internal medicine physician at CentraCare Clinic.

Matthew Holland, New London, is director of grant development at Pheasants

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Forever. Jill Krautkremer Keddy, Yuma, AZ, is clinical informaticist at Yuma Regional Medical Center. Jeff Erickson was appointed principal of Minnetonka High School. Kirsten Eckblad Yocum, Lake Elmo, is a physical therapist at Institute for Athletic Medicine. Julie Erb Jones, West Hills, CA, is a teacher at Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District. Jessica Opitz Hartmann, Waconia, is senior director of campus ACA for ACA International.

Heather Bonniwell Landreville, Hutchinson, is office manager at Lamplighter II Bar and Grill. Michelle Berggren Kilroy, Duluth, is a second-grade teacher in Cloquet ISD #94.

Heather McCleery Capistrant, Woodbury, is a child protection attorney in the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. Marianne Brinda, Minneapolis, is an educator in the Wayzata ISD #284. Stephen Hultgren, Australia, is a lecturer in the New Testament at Australian Lutheran College. Nicole Strusz-Mueller, Northfield, is director of patient support services at Northfield Hospitals and Clinics.

Wendi Dressen Lundgren, Savage, is director/consultant of volunteer services at Augustana Health Care Center of Minneapolis. Kirsten Lipke Johnson, Eden Prairie, is a senior underwriter for HCC Life Insurance Company. n Paul Schminsky, class communication chair Although I know there are many cool things to report for our class, here is a short list from our fellow classmates: Todd Andrix was elected to the Education Minnesota Governing Board for a three-year term at the 2013 Spring Representative Assembly. In addition, he traveled to Glacier National Park for a week with his wonderful family. What a cool trip!

Brad Olson is assistant varsity coach to the Wayzata High School Boys Tennis Team that just won the 2013 boys tennis state championship. Congratulations to Brad and his team! Finally, Beth Wiberg Barbosa’s firm’s name changed from Marilyn J. Michales & Associates PA to Michales & Barbosa Family Law. If you have class news, please share it with us on either our Class of 1995 Facebook page or e-mail it to 1995classofficers@gustavus.edu. n Beth Wiberg Barbosa, class communication chair

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Christie Chlian Converse, Alexandria, teaches second grade at Miltona Science Magnet School and Sherri Kaczmarczyk, Plymouth, is a firefighter/EMT with the City of Richfield.

Send us your updates—we would love to hear from you! n Martha Malinski, class communication co-chair

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15th Anniversary: September 27–28, 2013

FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2013 7 p.m. - CLASS GATHERING Radisson Blu Mall of America Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 Noon - ALL-GUSTIE Lunch Alumni Tent

SAVE THE DATES! Our 15-year reunion is just around the corner! On Friday, Sept.

27, we will be meeting at the Radisson Blu Mall of America for an evening of fun and catch-up. On Saturday, Sept. 28, we will have a space at the reunion tent set up on campus near the football stadium, where there will be activities for the kids and food!

Registration information will be coming to you soon! Updates on our fellow classmates are long overdue—here is a sampling of our class: Karol Afdahl-Danielson, Hudson, WI, is a Web coordinator at Hot Mama.

Ben Anderson, Duluth, is pharmacist in charge at St. Luke’s Infusion Therapy Center. Heidi Anderson Bonner, Wilson, NC, is an assistant professor at East Carolina University. Julie Austroms Saul, Minneapolis, is a literacy tutor with MN Reading Corps at Dowling School. Jill Biesanz Monroe, Lakewood, CO, is a middle school Spanish teacher at Wayne Carle Middle School. Tom Bauler, Spirit Lake, IA, is a police officer in the Denison, IA, police department. Krista Benson Cook, Maple Grove, is a senior account executive at Interbyn BMI. Becky Blanton, Houston, TX, is a community gardens coordinator at Urban Harvest. Betsy Bohline Landon, Eagan, is an RN in labor and delivery at Woodwinds Hospital. Molly Bohn Lee, Bloomington, is a physical therapist at Sister Kenny Sports and Physical Therapy Center. Ivy Borgstrom Huston, St. Michael, is associate pastor for faith formation at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Mark Born, Beaver Dam, WI, is the state representative for the State of Wisconsin 39th Assembly District. Duane Buck, St. Paul, is director of operation at Packaging, Inc. Kristin Coady, Seattle, WA, is a CRNA at the University of Washington. Bruce Dahlman, Blaine, is a clinic supervisor at Fairview Health Services. Tennille Davis Haro, Lathrop, CA, is a third-grade teacher in Lammersville Elementary School District. Stacy Dieckman Juhl, Hilbert, WI, is a band director at Hortonville Middle School. Angie Dudeck Bowlby, Savage, is a dental hygienist at Dalseth Family Dental. Erik Eckman, Lake Elmo, is an anesthesiologist at Associated Anesthesiologists, PA, Erik Edstrom,

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Adney named executive director of MASSP

David Adney ’76, Maple Grove, MN, has been named executive director of the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals and began in his new position on July 1, 2013. The MASSP is a professional educational association of over 1,300 active and retired secondary school administrators that supports, advocates for, and provides professional development to its members. Adney had been principal of Minnetonka High School for the past ten years.

Moran named to Minnesota Business’s Power 50 List

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David Moran ’77, Eagan, MN, a shareholder at Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., has been named to the “Minnesota Business (Real) Power 50” list. The RP50 are described as the individuals who make things happen in their businesses and in the community. The RP50 was showcased at its inaugural April 25 event and featured in the May 2013 issue of Minnesota Business. The group is described as 50 of the most important people to know if you wish to conduct business in the state of Minnesota.

Moran practices in the areas of general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and finance. He has extensive experience working with business organizations in many industries, and some of his specific areas of experience include assisting business organizations in their creation and organization, developing capital, negotiating shareholder arrangements, dealing with shareholder disputes, and working on mergers and acquisitions.

Johnson exhibits art at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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Wendy Johnson ’79, Orono, MN, was one of five artists jury-selected to participate in the 2012 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum outdoor installation exhibition “Dirt-O-Rama” (May-October 2012). Johnson’s installation, titled Earthly Coat, is a seven foot tall, needlefelted, accessible wool coat that stood outdoors on the Arboretum grounds for the length of the exhibit.

It was decorated with needle-felted images of flowers and soil life found at the Arboretum. Johnson’s artist’s statement describes the concept behind the coat: “It’s a perfect circle of life: As soil beautifully clothes the earth’s mantle, soil also clothes us. Fibers used in clothing originate in the soil (directly or indirectly) and eventually become soil again. Earthly Coat encourages us to think about how we dress with “dirt” every day.

Johnson has an ongoing blog that discusses the process of making the coat and its six-month life (and disintegration) outdoors at the Arboretum. Her new book, Yarn Works: How to Spin, Dye, and Knit Your Own Yarn, is expected to be released in the Fall of 2013. s

Richfield, is an investment manager at Access Financial Services. Matthew Engel, Maple Grove, is an attorney at The Engel Firm, PLLC. Sara Frykman Cowles, St. Paul, is a user experience architect at enStratus.

Jen Gilberg, Cloquet, is a senior consultant at MaxIT Healthcare. Megan Gregor Mason, Waconia, is a language arts teacher in the Waconia ISD #110. Rebecca Gurney McNamara, St. Paul, is a family practice MD/sports medicine at Allina Health Systems. Rachel Gustafson Bakeberg, Correll, is president and veterinarian at Appleton Veterinary Clinic. Erin Hansen Plasch, Golden Valley, is a gifted resource teacher at Edina ISD #273. Jessica Hansen Carr, Maple Grove, is a kindergarten teacher in Osseo ISD #279. Jody Hansen, Bloomington, is an elementary educator at Excelsior Elementary. Chad Hanson, Owatonna, is a dentist at Main Street Dental Clinic. Jen Hedin Gorney, Carver, owns Elizabeth Grace Photography. Angie Henrikson Fahl, Maple Grove, is a senior product analyst at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. Andrew Heintz, Plymouth, is an XBRL Financial consultant at Merrill Corporation. Krysta Hochstetler Lapcevic, San Mateo, CA, is an events consultant and stay-at-home mom. Lisa Hinds Jemtrud, Savage, was promoted to lead the BBB Education Foundation, BBB Institute for Marketplace Ethics. Chris Holze, St. Charles, IL, is a chiropractor at Holze Wellness Center.

Melissa Hultgren Engel, Maple Grove, is a first-grade teacher in the Minneapolis Public Schools. Anthony Indelicato, Seattle, WA, is a human resources specialist at Amazon. com. Erin Janes Tancredi, Denver, CO, is an occupational therapist at Kindred Healthcare. Erika Jeffrey Vickerman, Minnetonka, is a stay-at-home mom.

Tim Jenneke, Maple Grove, is a financial associate at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Dave Johnson, Ann Arbor, MI, is a physical therapist in the University of Michigan Health System. Andy Widen, Plymouth, is director of marketing at Keystone. Jake

Royers host reception

Rad and Tina Wold Royer ’77 ’78 recently hosted a reception for Gustie friends. Pictured front row are Julia Wold ’08, Karin Storm Wold ’80, Ann Youngdahl Boline ’78, Tina Wold Royer ’78, Karen Johnson Jass ’78, and Kathy Bush Larson ’77. In back are Charlie Wold ’77, Mike Milbrath ’77, Chuck Boline ’77, Rad Royer ’77, Lanny Jass ’78, Eric Larson ’76, and Scott Shelley ’77.

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FIRST DECADE AWARDS

Semonti Mustaphi Stephens ’03 From her introduction by Professor Terry Morrow at the 2013 Alumni Awards Banquet

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ome talk of having a “brush with greatness”—that moment when we come across a famous or influential person. For me, it was seeing Hank Aaron at the Cincinnati airport when I was ten years old. Semonti Mustaphi Stephens ’03 has not merely brushed by greatness. In her ten years since graduating from Gustavus, Semonti has served as: • Assistant Press Secretary for the Gephardt for President Campaign • Deputy Press Secretary for New York Senator Chuck Schumer • Press Secretary for Minnesota Senator Mark Dayton • Press Secretary for Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and on her 2006 campaign • Deputy Communications Director for Iowa Senator Tom Harkin •D eputy Communications Director for Michelle Obama during the first Obama campaign • Deputy Press Secretary to First Lady Michelle Obama •P romoted to Deputy Communications Director for the First Lady •N amed a Secret Powerbroker: Top Five Women in Communication (January 2012 Daily Beast) and has been called “The Right Hand Woman” to the First Lady.

By being here tonight, each of us is having a “brush with greatness.” Certainly, Semonti’s is a résumé that would, in itself, merit the First Decade Award.

In preparing for tonight, I did the typical research—which is easy to find when you are to speak about someone as accomplished as Semonti. I looked back at my files when Semonti was a student and when she worked on her thesis on the late Senator Paul Wellstone’s memorial.

I then looked at Facebook. (Thank you, Semonti, for accepting me as a Facebook friend—it elevated me in my daughters’ eyes.)

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and celebrity photos that often appear on politicos’ pages. Not Semonti. No hype. No boasting. Her Facebook photos are not of the First Lady, senators, or presidents. They are of family and friends. Semonti’s commitment to friends and family—to staying grounded and true to herself in a world in which so many lose perspective and principle—marks just one of her exceptional qualities.

Semonti’s friends and colleagues in DC—those who have seen her the most in her 10 years since graduation—testify to her character:

• Semonti is the picture of “grace under pressure.”

• Semonti is a genuine person, a good person, and a kind person.

• Semonti is incredibly talented—smart, tough, creative, determined, candid, and a gifted manager.

• Semonti’s professional accomplishments speak for themselves, yet Semonti is always the first to credit her team.

• Semonti is a fantastic mentor: she has taught me so much about political communication

• Semonti is a Minnesotan. She loves her family and friends and always puts us first.

• You can count on Semonti.

This praise—perhaps more than the résumé—confirms that you have chosen wisely in selecting Semonti for the Gustavus Adolphus First Decade Award.

My daughter Maggie is deeply interested in politics. My advice to Maggie has been “Be like Semonti.” It’s good advice for all of us. n

Terry Morrow, an associate professor of communication studies at Gustavus from 1995 to 2013, is legislative director of the Uniform Law Commission in Chicago.

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI The First Decade Award recognizes one male and one female graduate in the 10th anniversary class for early professional achievement.

Hans Sviggum ’03 From his introduction by Mark Hanson ’83 at the 2013 Alumni Awards Banquet

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uring 2003 graduate Hans Sviggum’s journey though Gustavus he had the opportunity to engage with, and be enlightened and challenged by, outstanding faculty from within our impressive science departments. By being honored for his accomplishments in the past decade he brings even more notice to those folks who challenged him starting 14 years ago. I had a small part to play in recruiting Hans to Gustavus, and since I am a firm believer in our statement to prospective students that they are primarily coming for an education, I am especially humbled to be included in this process.

I trust that Hans is humbled by this honor as well. It indicates a fine balance of humility, confidence, work ethic, intelligence, ego, and high expectations that can allow you to excel as much as Hans has in what seems like an incredibly quick 10 years.

Scanning Hans’s vita, it quickly stands out that he is an anesthesiologist. I never doubted anesthesiologists’ importance, but they weren’t the doctors the TV cameras were on. So I asked a more knowledgeable colleague why being an anesthesiologist was such a high-level position. The answer surprised me a touch.

He said, “Well, you take someone just about to death, but not quite, and then you bring them back.” Question answered.

Hans’s vita is impressive. Upon graduating magna cum laude from Gustavus he attended Mayo Medical School. Two years were spent at Gunderson Lutheran Hospitals including one as chief resident. He returned to Mayo for graduate school in anesthesiology.

Most recently he has been at Harvard Medical School in Boston on an Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship.

During those years Hans has accumulated numerous awards, honors, and scholarships. “Best of Meeting,” “Distinguished Resident,” “1st Place Presenter,” and “achievement awards” are a consistent part of his vitae. He has been teaching for Mayo Medical School in varying capacities for the past three years and has been a presenter nationwide since 2006 while writing 11 articles and helping author a book.

Hans is a farm kid, from a competitive family. Hard work and appreciation for effort were instilled in him early. Certainly he is bright, thoughtful, and inquisitive. There are quite a few people like that out there. If this were an award for IQ and test scores, we might—just might—be talking about someone else. But achievement, true achievement like his—that takes a mentality, a perseverance, a gift for work, and a belief that no one was going to work harder. That is the make-up of Hans Sviggum.

I have little doubt that insightful observers of Hans growing up said that he would make something of himself sometime, that he had “potential.” I once heard potential defined as meaning you haven’t done it yet. Well, Hans has done it, and yet I anticipate that the process has only generated more potential and still more impressive accomplishments in the future. n

Mark Hanson ’83 is an instructor of outdoor education in the Department of Health and Exercise Science and the head men’s basketball coach at Gustavus. He coached Hans Sviggum and his teammates to a second-place national finish in the 2003 NCAA Division III Men’s National Basketball Tournament.

2013 First Decade Award Nominees

In addition to First Decade Award Recipients Semonti Mustaphi Stephens and Hans Sviggum, other finalists from the Class of 2003 included: Women Christine Anderson, St. Paul, MN, owner, Christine’s Floral Touch; Sarah Handahl Ahlberg, Maple Grove, MN, senior scientist, Medtronic Inc.; Megan Anderson Dohm, St. Paul, MN, nursing instructor, Inver Hills Community College; Anna Weisbecker Milz, St. Paul, MN, pediatrician, HealthEast; Monica Paulson Priebe, Portland, OR, teaching faculty, Portland State University; Katie Ackert Schroeder, Inver Grove Heights, MN, development manager, College Possible; Lindsey Christensen Tibesar, St. Louis Park, MN, pre-natal yoga and Mom and Baby yoga teacher, owner, Lil’ Souls Wellness.

Men Troy Anderson, Minneapolis, MN, Director of Research Informatics, Theranostics Health Inc.; Eric Butorac, Cambridge, MA, professional tennis player; Josh Carter, Apple Valley, MN, Public Relations Manager/Branding and Sports Marketing, Target; Chad Custer, Plymouth, MI, Applications Engineer, CD-adapco; Mik Gusenius, Shorewood, MN, Investment Banking Associated, Cherry Tree and Associates; Ryan Hoag, Minneapolis, MN, Upstream Arts; Nathan Kennedy, St. Paul, MN, instructor of music theory, Concordia University; Jared Mays, Sioux Falls, SD, Assistant Professor, Augustana College; Andrew Odden, Ann Arbor, medical director at Ann Arbor VA Hospital.

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Helgoe releases second edition of book

Laurie Aadland Helgo ’83, Charleston, WV, released an updated and expanded second edition of her book, Introvert Power, this past February. The book received a Publishers Weekly starred review, and foreign translations have been published in Chinese, Finnish, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish. Helgoe is an assistant professor at Davis and Elkins College.

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Sue Luhman Michael ’83, Durham, NC, a high school science teacher and community activist, was awarded the Howard Kelly Community Award on December 6 by the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation, which raises money to help support lifelong learning. Michael has taught science for 28 years but teaching is only one of the many jobs she does. “Peaceful, quiet and unassuming by nature describes Michael,” her nominator wrote. “She is committed to her school and her community, where she persistently, even tenaciously pursues goal after goal, making the world around us all just a little bit better.”

In the community, Michael is a member and current chair of Durham’s Clean Energy Task Force. In addition, she helped coordinate a Boy Scouts/ECO collaboration to recycle cans and bottles at the Durham Fair. With the assistance of a Rockfall Foundation grant, this recycling effort now includes the town’s sports complex grounds, where students maintain the collection of cans and bottles.

Rathai publishes first book

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Jeff Rathai ’83, Owatonna, published his first book, Everyday God: The Real Life Testimonies of Two Everyday People. While sitting in a ministry conference in 2011, Jeff was inspired to formally document the spiritual testimonies of his life in order to reach a wider audience, and this book is the result. If you’ve ever questioned God’s timing, decisions, or very existence, this book is for you! Learn more at www.everydaygodbook.com, and watch for Everyday God to be featured nationally in an upcoming edition of Guideposts magazine. As of May 22, Everyday God was the #1 best seller on the publisher’s website, bookstore.inspiringvoices.com.

Rathai is a project manager for Federated Insurance.

Five Star wealth manager

Peter Nelson ’84, St. Peter, MN, has been named a Twin Cities area recipient of the 2013 Five Star Wealth Manager Award by Five Star Professional. Fewer than five percent of wealth managers were selected for this award. Nelson is a financial adviser of LPL Financial at Nicollet County Bank. Award winners appeared in a special section in the January issues of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business.

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Gustavus London gathering

Alumni and some current Gustavus students gathered in London on April 26 and were hosted by former Gustavus President Jim Peterson ’64 and Susan Pepin Peterson ’65 at St. Anne’s Lutheran Church, where Susan is serving as an interim senior pastor. Pictured from left are Ann DeLaHunt Burniston ’88, Hanna Manitz ’14, Kelsey Raasch ’14, Jim Peterson ’64, and Amy Mickelson Thompson ’87. (Sarah Hulke ’09 attended but is not pictured.) The photo was taken by Susan Pepin Peterson ’65.

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Johnson, Apple Valley, is vice president, beverage finance at Wells Fargo.

Kristina Johnson Millinkovich, Minneapolis, is a self-employed birth doula. Melissa Johnson is employed at Holden Village. Carl Jorgensen, Meridian, ID, is a regional entomologist at the USDA Forest Service. Gwendolyn Kelly Kohnke, St. Louis Park, is a chiropractor at Kelly Chiropractic, PA. Christina Koch Dietz, Rosemount, is an application sales representative at Oracle, Dunn­Seiler.

Shelley Kuehn Ohnsorg, Bloomington, is a choir director at Olson Middle School.

Tim Lenz, Cleveland, OH, is an emergency medicine physician at UH Case Medical Center. Brian Lien, Coon Rapids, is a park police officer at Three Rivers Park District.

Kathy Ligett Patton, Austin, is a PRESS literacy coach at Minnesota Center for Reading Research. Jodi Metz, Minneapolis, is a physician assistant at University of Minnesota Physicians. Sarah Meyer Korreck, Village of Lakewood, IL, is a stay-at-home mom. Macey Miller Mulheron, St. Paul, is a substitute teacher. Amy Moe Hoffman, Starkville, MS, is instructor of geology and collections manager of Museum of Geology at Mississippi State University.

Rebecca Moen Pirius, Bloomington, is a legislative analyst/attorney at the Minnesota House of Representatives. Jason Molesky, Northfield, is director of program evaluation at Lakeville ISD #194 and recently published his first book, Strive for 5: Preparing for the AP Statistics Examination, with Bedford Freeman Worth Publisher. Cari Navara Lundell, Shakopee, is a personal trainer at Snap Fitness/ACL Investments.

Erik Olson, Taos, NM, is a lead forestry technician at the US Forest Service. Stacey Olson Huebner, Colorado Springs, CO, is a gifted and talented/interventionist at Cheyenne Mountain School District. LaDawn Osmundson Severin, Fridley, is a parttime mortgage loan officer for Lend Smart Mortgage. Amanda Paulson Laden, Coon Rapids, is a biology teacher at Wayzata High School.

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Heidi Pettis Meyer, St. Peter, is an assistant professor of nursing at Gustavus.

Amanda Peterson Caspers, Minnetonka, is director of operations at United States Compliance Corporation. Landon Pirius, Bloomington, is vice president of student affairs and enrollment management at North Hennepin Community College, Becca Pyle, New York, NY, is an associate clinical trial manager at Ventrus Biosciences, Inc. Ben Reitan, Chaska, is an attorney at Reitan Law Office, PLLC. Laura Riehle-Merrill, Northfield, is director of Acting in the Community Together at Carleton College.

Sonja Roiger Timmerman, St. Peter, works in interlibrary loan/reserves at Gustavus.

Jessica Rolf Sheppard, Memphis, TN, is a family nurse practitioner at All Better Pediatrics. Nicole Safar, Madison, WI, is a policy director at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Corey Sanborn, Farmington, is a business technology analyst at US Bank.

Nate Saul, Minneapolis, is a scenic carpenter at the Guthrie Theater. Sheila Schonrock Schultz, Delano, is an elementary physical education teacher at Wayzata ISD #284.

Mark Schwarze, Elk River, is a senior business partner at Target Corporation. Cari Serbus Heibel, St. Michael, is a CEO/team leader at Keller Williams Classic Realty NW. Rick Sherva, Roslindale, MA, is an assistant professor–genetics program at Boston University. Terra Shockman, St. Paul, is a family practice physician at HealthEast Roselawn Clinic. Jenny Smith Hoernemann, Hamburg, is an early childhood educator at ISD 108. Emily Soderlund, Minneapolis, is an office coordinator at Minnesota Public Radio/APMG. Christopher Staloch, Blooming Prairie, is an elementary school principal. Sara Strain Kujala, Ramsey, is a senior regional human resources manager at Walmart. Sharron Sturgeon, Athens, OH, is an instructor at Ohio University. Lindsey Anderson Fabian, New Brighton, is public health coordinator at the University of Minnesota. Tiffany Tharaldson Hollenbeck, Plymouth, is employed at West Metro Opthalmology.

Terra Thompson Penny, Roseville, is an assistant controller at the University of St. Thomas. Christy Thorson, Eden Prairie, is a project attorney at Robins, Kaplan, Miller, and Ciresis LLP. Jim Timmerman, St. Peter, is a high school adviser at RiverBend Academy Charter School. Erin Tripp Halverson, Owatonna, is a history teacher at Owatonna High School. Suzanne Underwood Pauly, Cedar, is a family practice physician at North Memorial Health Center. Tammy Warren Krez, Madison, WI, is Realtor/broker with Stark Company Realtors. Kate Whitman Sallah, Sante Fe, NM, is a science teacher at Santa Fe Indian School. Andy Widen, Plymouth, is

employed at Keystone Automotive. Scott Ziegler, Hutchinson, is a CPA and partner at Piehl, Hanson, Beckman PA. n Gigi Wait Dobosenski, class president Erik and Sarah Lindstrom are living

Sweden both working at 00 inLinkoping University. Sarah is doing research and Erik is a student in environmental sustainability and swim coach for the national team. Colin Sehnert has a new job at Honeywell Aerospace in Minneapolis. He is a product and process engineering supervisor who tests inertial measurement units using ring laser gyro and MEMES technology. He states, “Finally getting to use my physics degree!” Sarah Limpi Kidwell is assistant director of administration for Dakota County Community in Elko. Heather Nelson Weinreich matched into a neurology fellowship program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Congrats, Heather! n Nissa Stolp Fell, class communication chair Amanda Saveland Armstrong completed a master’s in library and information science from the University of Milwaukee in December 2012.

Joel Beyer moved to Colorado in November 2012 with his wife, Ingrid, and two children, Abigail (4) and Ezekiel (2). Joel is a sales manager at Wells Fargo Mortgage. Naomi Jenson Christenson is an environmental consultant at Merjent, Inc. Matthew Copple is an orthopedic surgeon in Gonzales, LA. Nicole Chrissotimos Devereaux and Michael Deveraux planted a new church in South Minneapolis in September 2012 and plan to plant a new church in Brooklyn, NY, in fall 2013. Cassie Carver Larson is executive director at the Minnesota Nursery Landscape Association. Jenni Lopez has returned to Minnesota and has started her own business: Lopez and Lopez Translations. Kyle Momsen is an assistant professor and athletic training program director at Gustavus. He also has been recently promoted to co-director of the United States Fencing Association Sports Medicine Committee. Leslie Newman received her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree from the University of Minnesota and is certified as an adult and women’s health nurse practitioner. Leslie works as a women’s health nurse practitioner at Southdale Obstetric and Gynecologic Consultants. Daniel Pearson graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with an MBA. Ferial Mohamed Pearson is an instructor and instructional coach in the College of Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Ed

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Rudberg is a conversation communications consultant at DJ Case and Associates.

Carlie Thompson Sevcik is the team operations coordinator in the MyCommerce Department at Digital River, Inc. in Mankato.

Katie Galloway-Thoele is the director of the Aveda Earth Fund and Stakeholder Relations. Owen Thoele is a dentist with Park Dental in Coon Rapids. Katy Srnec Zeier is a clinical pharmacy specialist in Mental Health and Pain Management at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Katy has also authored three peerreviewed publications in post traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse. n H al DeLaRosby, class president & communication chair Brian Bergstrom was hired as an instructor and the special teams coordinator and linebackers coach at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. Annika Wilson Hanson is a senior project manager at Weber Shandwick in Bloomington. Betsy Starz Thayer is chair of the board of Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry. n Karen Warkentien Oglesby & Katherine Medbery-Oleson, class communication co-chairs

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friday, Sept. 27, 2013 7:30 p.m. - CLASS GATHERING Radisson Blu Mall of America

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 Noon - ALL-GUSTIE Lunch Alumni Tent

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Nikki Busch Menden, Shakopee, is employed at Allure Hair Salon. Miranda Gilmore, Okinawa, Japan, is a clinical child psychologist for the Department of Defense. Christie Anderson, St. Paul, owns Christine’s Floral Touch and was awarded a Knot.com Best of Award for the third year in a row. Andy Vu, Minneapolis, is manager, transportation finance at Target Corporation. Kathy Bataldan Smith, Lamberton, owns Smiling Tree Toys. Jessica Knapp, Houston, TX, is in development at Aurora Picture Show. Aaron Dickson, Des Plaines, IL, is a psychologist intern at Park Ridge. Paul Biederman, St. Peter, is a deputy sheriff in Nicollet County.

Nick Tollefson, Gaylord, owns Tollefson Family Grill, Inc., voted top food truck by The Nerdery. John Stevens, Muncie, IN,

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GREATER GUSTAVUS AWARD The Greater Gustavus Award is the highest award given by the Gustavus Alumni Association. It is awarded to those who by deed have notably advanced and aided Gustavus Adolphus College.

Bruce ’61 and Susanne H’13 Gray From their introduction by Dr. Talmadge King ’70 at the 2013 Alumni Awards Banquet

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n April of 1958, after he had completed four years in the U.S. Coast Guard, Bruce Gray and his wife, Sue, arrived in St. Peter, where Bruce became a student at Gustavus and Sue, a registered nurse, continued her medical career. After Bruce graduated from Gustavus in 1961 and earned a master’s degree in counseling at Mankato State, the late Howard Holcomb ’49, director of admission at Gustavus, hired Bruce as an admission counselor. Bruce eventually spent 44 years working for the College.

Given their long, distinguished, and unselfish service to Gustavus, there are many significant ways in which Bruce and Sue advanced and aided the College: Bruce was director of financial aid; he spent more than a decade as Dean of Students; he worked for many years in the Office of Institutional Advancement, cultivating relationships with alumni and others who have given generously to the College.

Today, I wish to highlight one particularly outstanding contribution—Bruce and Sue’s decades-long efforts to expand diversity at Gustavus.

In fall of 1963, Gustavus president Edgar M. Carlson ’30 sought to use educational advancement as a tool for justice and civil rights. In addition, Carlson felt that increasing diversity on campus was critical to the future success of the College. His vision was to open the doors of Gustavus to those who had been historically denied broad access to higher education. President Carlson began implementation of his vision by developing a comprehensive strategic plan for recruiting minority students (largely AfricanAmerican) to Gustavus. He assigned Howard Holcomb ’49, Owen Sammelson ’58, and Gray to implement his recruitment plan.

Bruce was assigned to contact potential students in urban centers (like Chicago’s Southside) and across small towns and cities of the Deep South. Thus began his involvement with students of color.

My wife, Mozelle, and I were among the early recruits from the South (Georgia in my case and Mississippi for Mozelle). We had the good fortune to have had close relationships with, and to be immeasurably touched by, all three of these men and their families.

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We live in a world filled with people who seem to be driven only by ego, ambition, selfishness, and greed. Fortunately, we still find among us selfless individuals who are committed to creating positive changes in themselves and others. Bruce and Sue personify this ethos.

Bruce was committed to helping all students, but importantly, he made sure the minority students were supported and not overlooked.

Sue, a nurse by profession and by her nature a truly caring person, was a steady and committed partner in this effort. Sue (who has now been recognized as a “honorary Gustie”) and their daughters, Kimberly ’79 and Kristen ’83—opened their home to us.

Bruce and Sue provided advice; helped us find part-time jobs; worshiped with us; and sometimes served as surrogate parents.

They became part of the glue that held so many of us together during this important time in our lives. Often their involvement with a student lasted long after they had graduated from Gustavus.

In his recently published book, Black and Bold, Bruce has written about his experience in recruiting and advising black students at Gustavus. He documents an astounding record of contributions and achievements by these dedicated and hard-working Gustavus graduates—individuals who bring honor, not only to themselves, but also to this institution.

This year, the Bruce Gray Postdoctoral Fellow program was established to expand the College’s effort to enhance diversity of the faculty, thereby strengthening the liberal arts experience of all students.

On behalf of the more than 100 students of color who benefitted from Bruce and Sue’s support, including our youngest daughter, Malaika, in the Class of 1996, I say “thank you.” n

Dr. Talmadge E. King Jr. ’70 is the Julius R. Krevans Distinguished Professor in Internal Medicine and chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI is an attorney in the Law Offices of John Brooke, PC. Sonja Spande Menard, St. Louis Park, is an instructional specialist with Minneapolis Public Schools. Carlee Fox Donahue, San Francisco, CA, is an analyst with the strategic insights department of Constellation Brands. Josh Whitver, Urbandale, IA, is manager of information systems at Urbandale Schools. Laurie Brown Seibert, Lakeville, is a math teacher at Richfield High School. Kelly Rogers Ryan, Louisville, CO, is a pharmacist at Target. Melissa Brant Foote, Eden Prairie, is an underwriter at United Healthcare.

Nick Teigland, Mankato, is a national sales manager at Nifty Home Products.

Kim Lutz Boeder, Stillwater, is a senior manager, client services, at StayWell Health Management. Eric Butorac is a professional tennis player on the ATP World Tour.

Lindsay Zumbrunnen, Watertown, is an assistant vice president at Guy Carpenter, LLC. Dave Bernhardson, Salem, CT, is a senior scientist at Pfizer, Inc. Jeffrey Strom, Minneapolis, is a water resource scientist at Wenck Associates, Inc. Leslie Wilcox Rosedahl, St. Paul, is director of public affairs for the Minnesota State Senate.

Brad Menden, Shakopee, is employed at F & B Construction. Alison Doppelhammer Gorsevski, Louisville, CO, is an associate attorney specializing in water rights and special districts with Moses, Wittemyer, Harrison, and Woodruff, PC. Brooke Dorobiala, Burnsville, is a district director for Congressman John Kline. Tom Ramy, Shorewood, owns Vetrina Del Vino.

Kristie Campana, St. Peter, is an assistant professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Erin Colon Koolen, Minneapolis, is a business development manager at Pro Staff. Gina Sehnert Burmeister, Farmington, is a manager at Retail Staff Productivity.

Kristen O’Connell received a doctor of education degree from Walden University in December 2012. Anndi Daleske Bergset moved to Norway. Follow her blog at www. norwaydiaries.blogspot.com, including a post on her dinner with the Norwegian ambassador in Washington, DC. Sarah Handahl Ahlberg, Maple Grove, is a senior scientist in structural health research and innovation at Medtronic, Inc. Monica Paulson Priebe, Portland, OR, is on the teaching faculty in the department of environmental science and management at Portland State University.

Bob Jilek, Belmont, MA, is a senior scientist at Pellion Technologies. Eric Hartwell, Minneapolis, is in sales at Cardionet. Greg Priebe, Portland, OR, is a chiropractic student at the University of Western States. Brice Norton is a judicial law clerk for the State of Minnesota.

Zach Zimmer, St. Michael, is a business

insurance representative at Associated Financial Group. Joanie Preiner Raiche, Shakopee, is a curriculum coordinator at Stonebridge Community School. Jill Sink, Minneapolis, is a staff dentist at Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Jenny Thomas Post, New Hope, is a reading intervention teacher at Shakopee ISD #720. Vanessa Young Burton, Maple Grove, is chief of professional services and dentist at HealthPartners/ GroupHealth. Stephanie Nelson Dusek, St. Paul, is a research associate at Wilder Research. Joel Fischer, Minneapolis, is an M&A adviser at Franklin Partners. Anna Weisbecker Milz, St. Paul, is a pediatrician at HealthEast Clinics. Kristen Peterson Juhlin, Blaine, is a senior microbiologist at Boston Scientific Corporation. Jessica Heiden Dennis, Edina, is an antifraud litigation attorney at Meagher and Lerer.

John Mueller, Springfield, is a financial adviser at partner at Prairie Plans, Inc. Lindsay Wright Atherton-Ely, Minneapolis, is a strategic account executive at Valassis.

Doug Pugh, New Bern, NC, is a logistics officer with the U.S. Marine Corps. Tori Greer Regan, Minneapolis, is a paralegal at Valspar Corp. Jen Moses Bailey, Shoreview, is a compensation consultant at Target Corporation. Andrea Jesperson, Langley, WA, is an organic vegetable and seed grower on Whidbey Island with Deep Harvest Farm. Sue Halverson Wagner, Alexandria, is an outreach worker with Douglas County Public Health. Rob Jeppson, Minneapolis, is a personal wellness teacher at Carver County Schools.

Aeleah Soine, Fairfield, CA, is an assistant professor of history at St. Mary’s College of California. Bridget Lynch, Portland, OR, is a family-medicine preventative medicine resident at the Oregon Health and Science University. Nate Bergengren, Minneapolis, is modern worship arts and media director at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. n Carmen Mayo, class communication chair Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013

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Betsy Allen and her husband, Ryan, are rocking it south of the Mason Dixon line in Leesburg, VA. Bjorn Gangeness, St. Paul, is helping keep employees of 3M educated and safe as a chemical regulatory compliance agent. Kristen Kyllo is molding the young minds of Albert Lea third graders, and I heard through the thirdgrade grapevine that she is their favorite teacher ever! Sarah Crane is living in Des Moines with her husband, Steve Locher, and their four under-four awesome boys— Henry, Alden, Miles, and Grant. If you think that’s rock star then you should know that

she is also using her Gustie super powers to uphold justice as a lawyer at Davis Brown Law Firm. Paul Wynveen, AKA “Prof,” is not a professor at any educational institution. He is just a professor of life.

Victoria Hoyt graduated with her MFA from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. She is actively producing some of the most amazing art of our generation in Omaha, NE. Amy Springer is living in Eagan and working at the University of Minnesota as the best government librarian they’ve ever had. Jennifer Buzzell is helping people reach their financial goals at Merrill Lynch.

Richard Bartell is living it up in Hong Kong.

Sarah Marsden is helping Minnesota kids in ISD 197 as a language pathologist. Elliot Stewart-Franzen is the art director at One Big Agency in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Don’t forget to look him up when you are in town! Justin Finseth became a certified chef through the American Culinary Federation Apprenticeship program. Watch out, Bobby Flay! Gusties shine every night! n Sarah Nelson Conlon, class communication co-chair Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013

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Andrea Tish Fish is a supervisor in the Property Tax Division of the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Jean Pearce began a three-year trauma fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in July. Nathan Porath and Nichole Petersen Porath ran in this year’s Fargo Marathon. Nichole won her third marathon with the women’s winning time of 2:50:55. Jessica Nelson, Alexandria, is an agent for American Family Insurance.

Jeff Stewart was promoted to general manager of Finishline in Kenwood Towne Center. Karen Stoddard, Minneapolis, works at the University of Minnesota in the International Programs Department. n Liz Zappetillo Lewis, class communication chair Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013

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Kathryn Siebert graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle in December 2012 with a doctor of nursing practice degree. She is currently working as a nurse practitioner at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in hematology/oncology.

Gina Baratto was promoted to project manager, Channel Marketing & Process Improvement at Thomson Reuters. Peter Hughes is “living the dream,” starting his third year of medical school in Minneapolis after finishing the first two years in Duluth.

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Jonathan Carlson completed his MA in library and information studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is now working as science librarian at the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University.

Kristina Anderson Carlson graduated from Winona State University and Mayo School of Health and Science with her family nurse practitioner degree. She is working at Mayo Health System in Springfield as a primary care nurse practitioner. n L ogan Martin, class communication chair

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1 5th Anniversary: September 27–28, 2013

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 Noon - ALL-GUSTIE Lunch Alumni Tent

Noon–1:30 p.m. - Young Alumni J oin us for a “happy hour” with frost-your-owns in the Alumni Tent!

Hello ’08 Gusties! Thanks to all of you who celebrated our five-year reunion at Pinstripes in May. We had a great turn out and lots of fun—stay tuned for details about our Homecoming celebrations this fall. On to the news: Trevor Heithoff is a mechanical engineer with Caterpillar. Michelle Anderson Ornell, Hugo, is a manager at the Huron Consulting Group. Kelsey Plucker, Coppell, TX, is an account director, brands, for Speakeasy Digital Marketing. Timothy Ornell, Hugo, is a sales manager for The Title Group, Inc. Kate Leibfried, Minneapolis, is a freelance marketer and author. She has finished ghostwriting a leadership book and has almost completed her second novel, titled Ten Thousand Lines. Kalie Freeborn, River Falls, WI, is a family nurse practitioner at Mayo Clinic. Tony Forster, Shakopee, is a senior accountant with CBRE. Ashley Goedert, Chanhassen, is employed at Bare Escentials. Eric Nelson is an associate chemist at Medline Industries, Inc. Nicole Klaustermeier, Bemidji, is a reading specialist at Kelliher Public School. Vanessa Slingsby-­Lee, St. Louis Park, is a shift supervisor at Starbucks and an artisan baker at Something Sweet. Mike Rueckert, Ulen, is a pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Meghann Scott­-Wharton, Shakopee, is a marketing associate at LifeTouch.

Scott Peterson, Lakeville, is a naval flight officer is the U.S. Navy. Sarah Reuss Auld, Marshalltown, IA, is a fourth-grade teacher in the Marshalltown Community School District. Julia Wold, Andover, is

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a Web ad trafficking coordinator, digital agency, at Internet Broadcasting Systems.

Danielle Burras, Minneapolis, is a biology teacher in the Osseo School District. Matt Hoke, Scottsdale, AZ, is a medical school intern. Nissa Hannemann Peterson, Maple Grove, is a technical writer at Upsher­ Smith Laboratories and a student at Luther Seminary. Laura Baratto Dourgarian, Eden Prairie, is a HR and finance manager at Tempworks Software. Dana Friedline, Madison, is a project manager at Epic Systems Corp. Colleen Farrell Johnson, Bloomington, is a nurse at Park Nicollet Health Services.

Gretchen Taylor, Moorhead, is a sales coordinator at Heritage Homes. Kelly Williams, Savage, is a social studies and health teacher in the Shakopee School District. Blake Theisen, Lake Forest, IL, is a coordinator for athletic programming at Lake Forest College. Brandon Ness, Corvallis, OR, is a physical therapist at Oregon State University. Jonathan Peasley, Minneapolis, is a teacher at Trinity School at River Ridge. Chad Anderson, Brainerd, is an actor with the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Eric Dale, Minneapolis, is a physical therapist at Park Nicollet Health Systems.

Nate Erickson is in school for chemistry at the University of Minnesota–Duluth. Drew Hood, Mankato, is employed at Oak Terrace Senior Communities. Melissa Lee, Burnsville, is a business analyst at Target Corporation and is pursuing her MBA at the University of St. Thomas. Addie Ryan, Washington, DC, is a project associate–Africa at Development Alternatives. Alex Knewtson, Mapleton, is a consultant with Huron Consulting Group.

Taylor Mack, Minneapolis, is a project manager at Tempworks Software. Megan Mahn, Red Wing, is an senior auditor at Olsen, Thielen & Co. Ltd. Mike Marcotte, Roseville, is an assistant producer and guest coordinator at Twin Cities Live on KMSP-­TV. Mike also serves as the chair of the Gustavus Young Alumni Steering Committee. Kyle Shermock, Plymouth, is a grain merchandiser with General Mills.

Tanner Walen, St. Louis Park, is a registered nurse at Regions Hospital. Aaron Zenner, St. Paul, is in real estate management with Steffen Zenner Properties. Mike Stangler, Milwaukee, WI, is attending Marquette University School of Dentistry.

Kristin Johnson, Eden Prairie, is a medical laboratory technician at HealthEast. Emily Allen, Savage, is a UX designer at The Nerdery. Jenny Arnfelt, Arden Hills, is a teacher. Jordan Stolp, Owatonna, is a procurement specialist for Gopher Sport.

Erin Lundberg, Edina, is director of middle school ministry at Wayzata Community Church. Jessica Gehrke Listerud, Bird Island, is a music teacher

at BOLD Elementary School. Lindsey Sockness Johnson, Apple Valley, is a family service coordinator for Head Start at Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency. Laura Rahm, Brooklyn Park, is a learning consultant at Infor Global Solutions. Brittany Murphy is a medical student at Creighton University School of Medicine. Adam Johnson, Northfield, is an accounting supervisor at Red Wing Shoe Company. Krista Nelson, St. Paul, is a music therapist at Martin Luther Care Center. Katie Lohmann, Minneapolis, is an RN at Amplatz Childrens Hospital. Stephanie Soiseth is a medical student at the University of Wisconsin.

Britta Bergman, Minnetonka, is in sales and marketing at Bercom International, LLC. Elizabeth Braun, North Mankato, is a community impact director at Greater Mankato Area United Way. Jennifer Thelemann, Le Sueur, is an RN at Immanuel St. Joseph Hospital. Jaclyn Dufault Martin, Crookston, is in social services at Polk County Government Center and coaches high school hockey. Andy Twiton, St. Paul, is an intern pastor at Lutheran Church of Christ the Redeemer. Ben Heupel, Minneapolis, is an accountant at Brunberg, Blatt and Company, Inc. Taylor Granlund McMillan recently started a new company, Consult A Handyman, with her father, Jonathan Granlund ’81. They launched at the end of February at the 2013 Minneapolis Home and Garden Show. “We were chosen as one of 17 vendors to showcase our service on ‘Innovation Avenue’ as one of this year’s new and innovative home improvement offerings. Consult A Handyman is a service for residential homeowners to hire a professional to guide them through their do-­it-­yourself projects on an hourly basis. Our consultants are veterans of their trade and committed to teaching homeowners how to complete their projects like a professional. By providing project management outlines, tool lists, and measurements in addition to working alongside homeowners and teaching them new skills, our service strives to bridge the gap between doing it yourself and hiring it out.”

Alecia Gerold Breeggemann writes, “We have expanded our small business, Epic Photo Booths, founded in 2009, and now rent Photo Booths for weddings, corporate events, school functions, and graduation parties. We would love to serve some current and past Gusties at future events!”

Jillian Lyon, Ames, IA, is pursuing her PhD in statistics at Iowa State University. Sarah Willis, Sweden, is a research assistant at Mid Sweden University–Swedish Winter Sports Centre. Erin Larson Bang, Lakeville, is a sales consultant at Paychex.

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Offering the taste of the seasons

Wisconsin. Jen Culhane McNair, Prior Lake, is a merchandise team manager at Macy’s.

Jay Bang, Lakeville, is a manager at DST Market Services. Colin Gettle is in the Peace Corps in Liberia. Amy Kunkel works for Carlson Companies. n Katelyn Nelson, class communication chair Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013

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Greetings! Here what’s happening in our year of the decade . . . Regarding those of us going after higher degrees, Zeb

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For Everett Myers ’89, a lifetime of learning began on his family farm near Stillwater, MN. As a boy, he ate carrots pulled straight from the soil, spring peas snapped from the vine. A large organic garden augmented family meals year round. Myers grew up knowing how food is supposed to taste, and this knowledge set him on a path that led him to found FruitShare, an organic fruit delivery operation, 10 years ago.

FruitShare works with small family farmers who produce organic fruits ripened on the tree or vine and harvested at the peak of their flavor, often by hand. After the fruit is picked, FruitShare arranges free and direct delivery. Myers’s enterprise also offers fruit gifts and fruit baskets, fruit clubs, corporate wellness programs, fundraisers, and recipes—even “care packages” purchased by parents to help their college students get through the first days of classes and the last days of finals.

Myers studied ecology at Gustavus and later served two years with the Peace Corps in Ecuador. Working with local farmers, he observed firsthand the dangers of chemical pesticides. He spearheaded efforts to reduce the amount of pesticides being used and taught safer application methods.

Myers also started organic community gardens in Ecuador, and when he returned to Minnesota, he began raising organic vegetables and fruit on his family farm. He partnered with neighbors and grew the business with them as Red Cardinal Farm, a community-supported agriculture (CSA) farm that also delivered to food co-ops and top restaurants.

New experiences and insights followed at a wholesale distributor in Minneapolis, where he worked as an organic produce buyer. It was here that he observed firsthand the advantages and disadvantages of modern distribution and shipping. Myers knew that people wanted fresh produce, picked at its peak, packed carefully, and shipped fast.

But he also knew most people rarely had the chance to enjoy delicious fruit because obstacles and inefficiencies severed direct connections to actual growers. FruitShare was born to bring fresh fruit home.

You can learn more about Myers’s business at the FruitShare website, www.fruitshare.com.

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Jessie Woulfe Webb, Dewey, AZ, is a special education teacher at Prescott Unified School District. Erik Anderson, Minneapolis, is a lab manager at Superior Process Technologies. Lindy Nelson Wifler, Minneapolis, is an account executive at Olson. Katy Yount Michaletz, Minneapolis, is director of child services at Mount Olivet Day Services. John Michaletz, Minneapolis, is a tax supervisor at McGladrey LLP. Jordan Hawkinson, Stillwater, is assistant men’s and women’s golf coach at Gustavus and a substitute teacher for Stillwater Area Public Schools. Sarah Mullen Norberg, Johnson Creek, WI, is a substance abuse treatment coordinator for the State of

Zacharias will be attending the University of Iowa for immunology, Kat Coughlin was accepted into the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, and Brittani Seagren received her BSN from Nebraska Methodist College and is working as an RN at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

A few of us have gotten some new jobs: Kavan Rogness is now at Verisk Health in Eden Prairie as a project manager. Moriah Brown Kane is employed at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Christine Dornbusch recently moved to St. Paul and started a new job in student affairs at Metropolitan State University as a Gateway student services associate. Ahna Gilbertson Lloyd

rganic food company blends ancient wisdom and O modern technology

In 2008 two brothers and Gustavus graduates who had established a dental practice in Hong Kong in the 1980s launched Stephen James Organics, an organic foods company that blends modern technology with the ancient Taoist philosophy of creating abundant personal energy through the consumption of highly mineralized and nutritious whole foods. Drs. Steve ’75 and James ’82 Costello have spent the past 25 years in the Far East studying vitality in human systems and food’s relationship to energy. They apply an eclectic approach in their consultative sessions using concepts from Taoism, modern bioelectrodynamics, and conventional naturopathy and have extended that approach to their food company.

The kitchen experiments the brothers conducted over the years resulted in Stephen James Organics, based in the Costellos’ kitchen factory in Macau, China. Using carefully selected organic whole foods from the finest farms and sources in the world, the company prepares conveniently packaged consumables, featuring “foods of the future” like raw organic “Living Energy” bars, deep pink Himalayan salt, and volcanic pili nuts. The foods are manufactured in small batches in their kitchens and are supplied to high-end supermarkets, health stores, spas, and hotels in Hong Kong, but the brothers’ venture has now grown into a global business thanks to a strong mail order and online presence. The Costellos’ younger sister, Jill Costello Suh ’85, who lives in Orange County, Calif., manages the amazon.com side of the business in the United States.

James admits that eating organic can be a rather expensive proposition but argues, “It is worth it. We should be spending more on our health rather than junk food. . . . For example, in America foods such as corn, soy, and wheat are subsidized industries. What if the spinach industry were subsidized? More people would eat spinach.”

You can learn more about Stephen James Organics by visiting www.sjorganics.com.

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Gustavus Service and Retirement Recognition

The Gustavus Alumni Association honored faculty and administrators with service and retirement awards at a banquet last May.

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Standing: Daniel Mollner, associate professor, library; Lisa Heldke ’82, professor of philosophy; Robert Weisenfeld, assistant vice president of corporate and foundation relations.

3. 35 Years

Standing: Julie Johnson ’69, director of academic advising; Richard Hilbert, professor of sociology and anthropology.

Seated, from left: Colleen Jacks ’79, professor of biology; Ken Westphal, vice president for finance; Laurent Déchery, professor of French and philosophy; Michele Rusinko, professor of theatre and dance.

Not pictured: Tami Linton Aune ’82, user services manager, Gustavus Technology Services; Anne-Marie Gronhovd, professor of French and African studies.

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From left: Lawrence Wohl, professor of economics and management; Karl Knight, associate professor of mathematics and computer science; Garrett Paul, professor of religion.

From left: Richard Hilbert, professor of sociology and anthropology; Lynn Burg, cataloging coordinator, library; Terry Morrison, professor of mathematics and computer science.

Not pictured: Deane Curtin, professor of philosophy and environmental studies, PetersonHanson Professor of Liberal Studies; Jeanne Herman, professor of health and exercise science.

Seated, from left: Marilyn Beyer, assistant director of church relations; Karl Knight, associate professor of mathematics and computer science; Judy Douglas, director of peer education and chemical health;

Not pictured: Anne-Marie Gronhovd, professor of French and African studies.

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI took a new position as recreation coordinator at Presbyterian Homes and Services in Andover. Nicole Parris Jacobs started a job with Marine Corps Community Services as a recreation assistant with the Single Marine Program.

She also volunteers at the Humane Society of Yuma, AZ. Amanda Capelle writes, “I recently accepted a data analyst position at Hardwick Day, Inc., an enrollment optimization firm that works exclusively with private nonprofit colleges (including the one and only Gustavus) to ensure the success and vitality of private education across the country. I’m looking forward to doing my part to protect the private liberal arts education from which I benefit so much.” In other news, Randi Dettling writes that she had a gallery show in March at the Leslie Powell Gallery in Lawton, OK. “My show was called Escape: A Thai Adventure and featured 20 photographs from my travels to Thailand in January of 2012.”

If you are interested in helping us plan our five-year reunion, which will take place in 2014, contact us! And as always, send us your news! Until next quarter! n M aggie Hedlund, class communication chair

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Tony Yang finished P1 year of Pharmacy School in Searcy, Arkansas. Becca Bryson started a new job as the media specialist at Austin Ellis Middle School in Austin.

Andreas Aarsvold writes, “After working for Medica Health Plans in Minnetonka for two years following graduation, more recently I have taken a position as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America), for the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) in Bellingham, WA. I work in communications and development for WAHA, an organization that helps people gain access to health care and insurance, while also striving to improve the way health care is delivered within our local community. Thus far my Scandinavian pride has proved to be a bit of an oddity here, but overall, the experience has been very rewarding. I truly believe in the importance of the work we are doing here, and that I am part of creating lasting changes that will dramatically improve the lives of others.”

Emily Tommerdahl Fassett is in her third year of teaching kindergarten at Baxter Elementary School in Baxter. Hayley O’Connell Guilkey is a second year medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine. Alysha Thompson Coffman teaches kindergarten in Park

River, ND. Mark Pedginski recently started a pharmacy internship with the Omaha VA and really enjoys it! Kady Johnson graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, in June with a master of science in counseling and student personnel with an emphasis in college student affairs.

She is employed as a project coordinator with the Annexstad Family Foundation Scholarship and lives in Atlanta, GA. Daniel Rowe is an analyst on the marketing team at AmeriPride. Kat Cichowski works at HealthSource Solutions as a fitness specialist. TJ Ridley has been completing his primary care rotations all over Iowa. TJ will have a paper published in June on his research. Kristen Weller is a second-year costume technology MFA candidate at the University of Texas at Austin. Emily Zehrer Wiechmann works part time as nurse at Mercy Hospital. Alex Brakke Sedlmayr works at Winona State University in the human resources office as a personnel officer. Ross Elenkiwich graduated with a master of architecture degree from the University of Minnesota. Brittany Bohlig is in grad school at Des Moines University to be a physician assistant. Nicole Nelson is finishing up her dietetic internship at Rochester-Mayo with plans to find a registered dietitian position near Ames.

Nick Harper graduated from University of Iowa College of Law in May with his JD. He was scheduled to take the Iowa bar exam at the end of July to become a licensed attorney. Raissa Carpenter finished her second year of law school at the University of Minnesota and is clerking at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in their Child Support Division. Brittani Matzke accepted a full-time position teaching eighth-grade communications in the Wayzata School District. Maria Freund was awarded the Q1 Above and Beyond Award at Archway Marketing Services.

Meghan Gehring graduated from St. Catherine’s with her nursing degree. Nick Guttormson is a Realtor with The Keyes Company in Jensen Beach, FL, specializing in luxury homes on the water. He is also working with Guttormson Financial as an adviser in hotel development in western North Dakota. Abbe Pauhle Dale graduated in May from the University of Minnesota with a master of social work degree. She is currently working for Touchstone Mental Health in Minneapolis where she provides targeted case management services in Hennepin County for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. n Jennifer Broman, Derek Holm, & Cathryn Nelson, class communication co-chairs

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Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 Noon–1:30 p.m. - Young Alumni

Join us for a “happy hour” with frost-your-owns in the Alumni Tent!

Brita Gilyard, Denver, CO, is a pediatric homecare RN. She is loving the mountains and sunshine in Colorado! Erica Ewald, Excelsior, is a blood and marrow transplant nurse at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital. She loves working with such strong, resilient kids.

They inspire her! Jodie McGinlay is starting the doctorate of physical therapy program at Sacred Heart University in the fall located in Fairfield, CT. Paul Kirihara, St Louis Park, works at Aerotek as a recruiter and coaches swimming part-time for Edina Swim Club.

Chelsea Bayer, St. Louis, MO, is starting her third year at Washington University Medical School, but far more exciting is how she spent her spring break—visiting her sister, Caitlin ’14 and her roommate Claire O’Neil ’14, who were studying abroad in Copenhagen. Tom Greiner is enjoying the Colorado Springs snow and couldn’t be happier getting to ski all the way into June! Jessica Gjerde will be moving to Minneapolis to pursue her MA in leadership in student affairs at the University of St. Thomas this fall. Amy Culver finished up her nine months’ work (really “vacation”) in southern Spain in June. She worked this summer in the U.S. with families as a personal care assistant. In October she will once again return to Southern Spain to teach English in the beach-side city of Torremolinos, Malaga. Amy is excited to have this opportunity to continue teaching, learning Spanish, and traveling around Europe! Matt Thon is currently finishing up his master’s degree in biology at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and then will be starting law school this fall at University of St. Thomas.

Meredith Keefe finished her first year of teaching fifth grade at Chatfield Elementary (which has been a blast) and is very excited to return again next year!

She has been keeping busy with work and meeting up with fellow Gusties, which always proves to be memorable. Denise Stein is working on her MFA in dance at Arizona State University. She’s spending the summer in North Carolina to intern in production at the American Dance Festival. Dave Schutt was promoted to lead scribe at EPPA for Methodist Hospital and will also be attending the University of Minnesota in the fall to start a master’s in public health and administration. Radonna Griesman is a billing clerk at Metro Sales in Richfield. Alayna Osborne works with the Mayo Clinic Store in Mankato doing health promotion classes as well as serving as an administrative assistant to the

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Kim Lacher Rauk ’96, Alexandria, MN, was selected as the recipient of the Minnesota Dental Association 2013 New Dentist Leadership Award.

She was honored by almost 9,000 dental professionals at the MDA’s annual convention.

Rauk has been actively involved in organized dentistry at the district, state, and national levels. She has been a West Central District delegate to the MDA House of Delegates and an alternate delegate to the ADA House of Delegates, has served on the MDA Dental Education and New Dentist Committees, was a member of the Midwest Dental Benefits Board, and has promoted membership and participation in MDA events with dental students and new dentists. She has also encouraged student interest in dental careers at high school career fairs and through mentorship events at the Alexandria Technical College.

Rauk is an involved community member and volunteer as well. She volunteers at Caring Hands Dental Clinic in Alexandria, at Give Kids a Smile, and at area schools during Children’s Dental Health Month. She has been a speaker and presenter at Leadership Alexandria, an Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce event, a long-standing member of the Lakes Area Professional Women, a member of the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, and a Junior Achievement and church volunteer.

G usties meet at Twins’ spring s training camp

While attending a Minnesota Twins springtraining baseball game in March Eric O’Denius ’94 (right) wore his Gustavus cap and was noticed by Ben Richter ’07. The two shared faculty connections and brought each other up to date about their work— Richter is a youth minister and O’Denius an ICE agent for Homeland Security.

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department. She is also teaching at various locations around the SW Minnesota area.

Katie Lowery completed her first year of veterinary school at the University of Minnesota and made a trip to Costa Rica helping underserved areas with veterinary care. Katie did physical exams, vaccinations, neuters, and helped with spays in addition to other medical needs which arose during her time there. Lindsay Lelivelt is a technical writer and project manager for the global security consulting firm, Bishop Fox. She moved to San Francisco for work and is enjoying the perfect weather and a whole slew of new life experiences.

Keisha Bates, Baltimore, MD, works as a research technologist in a neuroscience lab at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Emily Wendorff is in her third semester of the master’s in occupational therapy program at the University of Minnesota.

Abby Williams, St. Louis Park, received a promotion to team lead at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Paul Huff graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a master of arts degree in counseling psychology.

Amy Schroeder, Duluth, works for Tender Loving Care (an adult foster care company) as a behavior counselor.

Talia Schmitz, St. Paul, manages social media for a medical center. She is also in a social media manager training program and will receive a certificate as a social media manager at the end of August! Emily Kendall is a client services specialist along with Leigh Ann Mason at The Emily Program. Nicole Tetrault has been very busy with subbing, coaching, and umpiring but she found time to get her website up showing off her artwork: yoursbynicolemarie.com. Chelsie Hansen is an analyst at Express Scripts in Bloomington and coaches the Hastings girls high school rugby team with fellow alumna Lindsey Stene. Lacey Squier recently graduated from the master’s program in college student personnel at Bowling Green State University. She’s currently enjoying some free time in Minnesota while she engages in the job search. Marnie Luke finished her second year of teaching and is the pool manager and swim coach at Woodhill Country Club in Wayzata. Nicola Hickethier is currently working at Northwest Passage, an at-risk residential facility, as a photographer and fitness counselor. She is also coaching junior varsity volleyball for Unity High School. Kevin Anderson finished his second year of dental school at the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine– Illinois. He will now be moving into patient care as a student dentist at the Midwestern University Dental Institute.

Since graduation Christopher Hall has worked back home as a server at a popular restaurant and brew pub in downtown Anchorage, AK. With the flexibility provided by his job he has performed with the Anchorage Opera in four productions, sang two seasons with the Alaska Chamber Singers, had a lead role in a musical, and performed and traveled with a salsa dance team. He also had his first art show, showing 15 paintings at a local wine bar.

This fall he will join many Gusties in the state of Colorado as he begins a master’s program there in transpersonal counseling psychology. Patrick McDougle left his job at St. Mary’s College and has taken a new job at Patricia O’Connor’s dad’s company, USF Consultants, in Monona, WI, as a project manager. He will be working from home, so he will still be living in South Bend, IN. Former Gustie piano majors attended a concert at Macalester College in St. Paul to see Gustavus Professor Esther Wang perform. In attendance were Brit Barkholtz ’12, Ashley Tibbetts, and Yanna Georgas ’12. Aubrey Austin graduated from the University Of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs with a master’s in urban and regional planning. William Grant and Colleen Ganser Grant celebrated their first wedding anniversary in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 11. Colleen is in graduate school at Case Western Reserve and William is an engineer for ElectroVoice Bosch. William serves on the music ministry team at NewSong Church and both volunteer in an after-school ministry program for children in Cleveland. n Haley Carpenter, class communication chair

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Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 Noon–1:30 p.m. - Young Alumni

Join us for a “happy hour” with frost-your-owns in the Alumni Tent!

Can you believe it? We’re over a year out of Gustavus and it’s already almost time for our second Homecoming—Gusties will shine! Over the last year, some of our classmates have done some incredible things, including being hired by amazing companies, getting engaged and/or married, and even moving to a new city or country! Here are some of the class news updates: Allison Alsaker writes, “I’ve been teaching English at a private British kindergarten in St. Petersburg, Russia, since September 2012. It has been a very interesting experience! It can be a bit trying at times, seeing as I work with 2–4­ year­olds, but it’s also very satisfying once you hear and see how the kids progress. I also have classes in an elementary school working with first and second graders

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI and a class with some teenagers. I really enjoy it and plan on working with the same company next year!” Melissa Aune, St. Paul, works at Code 42, a software company in NE Minneapolis, as a customer champion.

She writes, “We sell a backup product called CrashPlan. Great company with great people!” Brit Barkholtz, St. Paul, is opening a piano studio in the Twin Cities. She says, “I teach students of all ages, and would love to teach more Gustie alumni or their kids!”

She is also in the process of publishing some of her original music. Katie Conroy moved to the Houston area in the beginning of March and works in human resources at Nabors Completion and Production Services. Mary Dierkes will be attending the University of Minnesota, working toward a master of education degree through the Initial Licensure program. Her focus will be secondary social studies education, specifically American and world history. She also just moved to Uptown in Minneapolis.

Chris Duhaime accepted a new position with a small digital strategy firm called Manning Digital in Chicago, IL. Steve Dow is attending graduate school for sports management at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and working (interning) in the athletics department at MSU with corporate sales and sponsorships. In May, Bobby Elwell started a physical education teaching position and the head football coaching position for the Windom Eagles. Alexandra Erickson is starting medical school at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities this fall.

Josh Funk is currently a loss prevention detective for Macy’s Inc. and lives in Uptown with fellow Gustie Jon Carpentier and two other roommates. He is also the head coach of the “A” Bantam hockey team in Shakopee. The past few months, Jen Fox has been getting comfortable in her position as the communications assistant and research editor at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Kareen Getfield is a human resources generalist associate at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.

Ross Giel, Golden Valley, is a business development representative for Epicor Software. Renee Guittar is currently performing professionally in the Twin Cities with nationally recognized illusionist Jared Sherlock, Kinetic Evolutions Dance Company, and ColliDe Theatrical Dance Company. She is also teaching dance at Zenon Dance School as well as two other dance studios in the Twin Cities area. Other projects include choreography for Treasure Island at Theater in the Round this past April, choreography for St. Paul’s Young Artists Initiative, and a Minnesota Fringe Festival production with fellow Gustavus alums Sarah Jabar ’10 and Benjamin Kolis in August. Meagan Houg has a new

job with UnitedHealth Group as a health consultation coach. Tom Jaede moved to Hawaii in early June. David Johnson, Bloomington, is studying at Northwestern Chiropractic College. Danielle Justice traveled to New Zealand. Michelle Kirkvold was accepted into graduate school at the University of Minnesota. Emily Klatt is pursuing a master’s of social work at the University of Minnesota. Meghan McMillan completed her teaching assignment in Thailand at the end of March and was hired as the principal office and administrative specialist at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS). Dane Mellgren was accepted into the University of Minnesota pharmacy program.

Peter Michaletz is working toward an MEd in an Initial Licensure program at the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. He will be licensed to teach grades 9–12 in life science and grades 5–8 in general science.

Ashley Neaton is teaching seventh grade math at Watertown–Mayer Middle School and coaching JV volleyball and softball and C squad basketball. Over the summer, Emma Nelson worked at Martha’s Vineyard for the Landbank Commission doing wildlife research. Whitney O’Connell spent the summer in Emigrant, Montana, working at a guest ranch and is now in South Korea teaching English for a year. Kristin Olson writes, “I will be starting my second year of medical school in August at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri.” Colleen Peterson wrapped up her year of service with Urban Servant Corps in Denver and headed to Malaysia for a year of international service with Young Adults in Global Mission. Since graduating in May 2012, she has enjoyed living in Chicago while interning with ELCA World Hunger (June–August 2012) as well as living in Denver working as a full-time volunteer with the Women’s Bean Project (www.womensbeanproject.com). She says, “The transition off the Hill has been challenging but rewarding as I continue to learn how my privilege, passions, and skills can benefit those in need in “the real world.” Heather Pallas moved from Apple Valley to Savage to be closer to her job as a creative coordinator at Capture Marketing Group in Chanhassen.

Michelle Palm has moved from Mankato to Minneapolis. Andy Philips is moving to Newhaven, CT. Nick Prince moved to Long Beach, CA, and will be working in real estate. Chloe Radcliffe is working as a soda business analyst for Target Corp. She says, “So if you buy any Coke, Pepsi, or Dr. Pepper at any Target, that goes through me!” She is also coaching high school speech at Lakeville North High School,

and will be traveling with the team to Birmingham, AL, for high school nationals!

Erica Roelofs will be starting graduate school for exercise physiology this fall at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill. She will be conducting research centered around exercise and nutrition interventions to modify various aspects of body composition, cardiovascular health, and metabolic functions. Whitney Schaff started dental school in August to earn her DDS at USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. Mela Shah, Minneapolis, is finishing a year of service with AmeriCorps VISTA as the volunteer coordinator for a non-profit in South Minneapolis. She is excited to continue living and working in the Cities and hopefully will be adding a kitten to the household! Betsy Scherer just moved to Minneapolis with Mary Dierkes, Michelle Kirkvold, and a fourth roommate.

Kelsey Swanson was recently promoted to supervisor, new business, at Securian Financial Group. Mike Tews and Ryan Steele moved to North Loop in Minneapolis.

Sarah Tiede moved to New York and is now living in Brooklyn and working in the Chrysler building in New York City, where she has started in the research department for the investment firm Maxim Group. n Chris Duhaime, class communication chair

Weddings

Jerry Okerman ’68 and Joan Okerman, Edina, MN. Linda Johnson ’78 and Greg Schuchard ’75, 4/20/13, Enid, OK. Suzanne Wiebusch ’78 and Jeff Tunseth, 9/1/12, Minneapolis, MN. Peter Stapay ’87 and Lindsey Shorthouse, 2/2/13, Breckenridge, CO. Colleen Burns ’88 and Chris Harristhal, Chanhassen, MN. Kari Monson ’88 and Joe Takai, Redondo Beach, CA. Julie Arndtsen ’89 and Charles Creamer, Apple Valley, MN. Karen Nisius ’94 and Scott Erhartic, 11/10/12, Miami, FL. Andy Granberg ’95 and Cheri Smith, 5/4/13, Minneapolis, MN. Reggie Thomas ’95 and Mechelle Ferguson, 5/4/13, Smyrna, GA. Ivy Borgstrom ’98 and Bill Huston, St. Michael, MN. Jennifer Carroll ’98 and Scott Bigelow, Westmont, IL. Gina Larson ’98 and Mike LaCombe, 9/8/12, Marinette, WI. Heidi Fryer ’02 and Eric Eberle, 5/25/13, Kennewick, WA. Erin Jorgenson ’02 and Paul Fleischman, 9/22/12, Eden Prairie, MN.

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Jim Elvestrom ’92, Deephaven, MN, was one of 11 financial representatives inducted into the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Hall of Fame on April 28.

Elvestrom is a wealth adviser for the Central Minnesota Region of Thrivent Financial.

The Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors Thrivent Financial gives to members of its field organization. Those inducted have at least 20 years of service to the organization, a commitment to helping others achieve financial security, and a passion for providing outstanding customer service to Thrivent Financial members. Among Thrivent Financial’s nearly 2,300 financial representatives, professionals who offer a broad range of financial products and services, only 171 are in the Hall of Fame.

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Eide Bailly LLP, a regional certified public accounting and business advisory firm with 21 offices in 10 states, announced on May 1 that Linda Miller Albrecht ’91, Mapleton, MN, is one of nine staff members accepted into the partnership of the firm. Albrecht, who joined Eide Bailly in 1996 and is senior manager in its Mankato office, has more than 20 years’ experience providing consulting services to financial institutions in the areas of regulatory compliance and internal audit.

Eide Bailly provides 40,000 clients across the nation with traditional audit, accounting, and tax services, as well as specialized business advisory services including employee benefits, enterprise risk management, financial services, forensic and valuation, technology consulting, transaction services, and wealth management.

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Gusties in Lagos

Last April Janyce Helgeson Olson ’62 and her husband, Rich, traveled to visit their son, Rolf ’93, who is political/economic section chief at the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria. Rolf read a recent issue of the Gustavus Quarterly and learned that another Gustie, Dan Dissell ’92, was teaching at the American International School of Lagos, where Rolf’s son, Anders, is a first-grade student. During their visit Janyce and Rich watched a round robin softball tournament at the American School with Rolf playing on the consulate team and Dan on one of the AISL teams.

Pictured from left are Dan Dissell ’92, Janyce Helgeson Olson ’62, and Rolf Olson ’93.

Wernz wins award from Direct Marketing Educational Foundation

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John Wernz ’96, Hamel, MN, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Wealth Enhancement Group, has been named a 2013 winner of the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (DMEF) Rising Stars Award. Wernz is one of only six in the country to be named a Rising Star in the industry. Wernz was featured in the Summer 2013 Quarterly for being named to the 2012 Direct Marketing News 40 Under 40 Awards.

The DMEF annual award pays tribute to the most talented direct and interactive marketing professionals under the age of 40. Winning candidates demonstrate superior leadership abilities, including a strong track record of outstanding results for their companies, and a stellar reputation for giving back through education and mentoring of future marketers. Winners have been selected from marketing leaders including Google, Orbitz, Wunderman, and Citigroup.

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Anne Daleske ’03 and Svein Bergset, 12/21/12, Silver Spring, MD. Douglas Pugh ’03 and Jaclyn Pugh, New Bern, NC. Kyle Anderson ’04 and Collete Lessard, 6/16/12, Bloomington, MN. Jessica Kovarik ’04 and Seth Lundahl ’04, 8/10/12, Minneapolis, MN. Kate Moliter ’04 and Tim Doughtery, 8/12, Minneapolis, MN. Luke Twedt ’04 and Allison Johnson, Burnsville, MN. Rachel Hanson ’05 and Benjamin Laaser ’05, 10/20/12, Excelsior, MN. Laura Palzer ’05 and Robert Dahlstrom, 4/13/13, Minneapolis, MN. Grayce Backstrom ’08 and Benton Wagner ’08, Boulder, CO. Annette Broner ’08 and Jason Dehler ’08, 9/29/12, Minneapolis, MN. Andrea Dalen ’08 and Ryan Beduhn ’08, 8/10/12, St. Louis Park, MN. Colleen Farrell ’08 and Nick Johnson, 10/8/11, Bloomington, MN. Melinda Nelson ’08 and Brad Wifler, Minneapolis, MN. Jonathan Peasley ’08 and Mary Peasley, Minneapolis, MN. Scott Peterson ’08 and Jennifer Peterson, 9/22/12, Lakeville, MN. Sarah Reuss ’08 and Landon Auld, Marshalltown, IA. Jessica Woulfe ’08 and Patrick Webb, Dewey, AZ. Hayley O’Connell ’10 and Justin Guilkey, Muncie, IN. Samantha Seuntjens ’12 and Chris Howard ’12, 12/8/12, Pine City, MN.

births

Victor, to Tom Adolphson ’80 and Qingxia Li, 12/29/12.

Brille, by adoption to Tony Gamelin ’88 and Georgia Gamelin, born 12/3/10, adopted 3/13/13.

Mia, to Bruce Jackson ’90 and Marta Jackson, 5/14/12.

Aidan, to Pam Carlson ’92, 12/2/12.

William, to Kirstin Sersland ’93 and Matthew Estel, 1/25/13.

Luke, to Melissa Reinhardt Weis ’93 and Brandon Weis, 11/23/12.

Ian, to Kristin Naumann Mannix ’94 and Nathan Mannix ’95.

Phoebe, by adoption from China, to Christina Potthoff Rahm ’94 and Tracy Rahm, born 4/4/11, adopted 1/29/13.

Samuel, to Elizabeth Hauschildt Henderson ’97 and Greg Henderson, 10/13/12.

Noah, to Julie Buerkle Radniecki ’97 and Matthew Radniecki, 3/17/12.

Twins, Connor and Chase, to Ryan Hagemeier ’98 and Stacy Cantrell, 11/1/12.

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Thomas, to Lisa Hinds Jemtrud ’98 and Troy Jemtrud, 3/24/11.

Eleanor, to Kate McFadden Loe ’98 and Eric Loe ’00, 11/2/11.

Claire, to Christopher Staloch ’98 and Amy Staloch, 6/23/11.

Gus, to Rosa Glade Arnold ’99 and Scott Arnold ’00, 3/25/13.

Hattie, to Mike Kauls ’99 and Katy Kauls, 2/26/13.

Annika, to Kristin Lorentz Klassert ’99 and Kyle Klassert, 4/6/13.

Twins, Lydia and Oliver to Melissa McDougall Zuel ’99 and Jamie Zuel, 11/19/12.

Jack, to Shelly Bishop Bormann ’00 and Ryan Bormann, 1/19/13.

Connor, to Curtis Jorgenson ’00 and Shannon Ravey Jorgenson, 11/9/12.

Maura, to Jennifer Fischer McConn ’00 and Damian McConn, 5/7/12.

Thomas, to Sarah Spessard Olson ’00 and Aaron Olson, 04/4/13.

Addison, to Heather Wilson Sehnert ’00 and Colin Sehnert ’00, 6/3/12.

Mazzy, to Megan Reich Tateishi ’00 and Brendan Tateishi, 7/13/12.

Joshua, to Amy Turbenson Vogel ’00 and David Vogel, 12/24/12.

Estella, to Sarah Jackson Ashbach ’01 and Christopher Ashbach ’01, 6/26/12.

Esme, to Nicole Chrissotimos Devereaux ’01 and Michael Devereaux, 7/29/12.

Isabel, to Katie Galloway-Thoele ’01 and Owen Thoele ’01, 4/21/13.

Elinor, to Liz Grinsteinner Grzechowiak ’01 and Nick Grzechowiak, 2/19/13.

Cecelia, to Rebecca Kiesow Knudsen ’01 and Gregory Kiesow Knudsen, 11/15/12.

Twins, Eleanor and Coraline, to Tricia Niebuhr Lancaster ’01 and Mark Lancaster, 5/9/13.

Zelia, to Jacquie Lindo ’01 and Dawn Schmidt, 5/7/13.

Eleanor, to Travis McKenzie ’01 and Heidi McKenzie, 10/6/12.

Madeline, to Jackie Moen Miller ’01 and Andrew Miller ’00, 1/5/13.

Gabriella, to Brandon Navara ’01 and Marie Vadnais Navara, 12/6/12.

Rebekkah, to Juanita Diller Olsen ’01 and Joseph Olsen, 10/30/12.

Aurora, to Ed Rudberg ’01 and Kaitlin Rudberg, 4/14/13.

Christina, to Becky Smith ’01 and Alex Lipka, 2/26/13.

Matthew, to Michelle Hinds Spady ’01 and Richard Spady, 10/1/12.

Luke, to Diane Moberg Aikin ’02 and Carter Aikin, 10/1/12.

Jonathan, to Annika Wilson Hanson ’02 and Dan Hanson, 2/11/13.

Wyatt, by adoption, to Marissa Kolander Letscher ’02 and Stan Letscher, born 12/27/12, adopted 1/7/13.

Britta, to Andy Mulder ’02 and Leslie Ruth Mulder, 4/3/13.

Bennett, to Brad Arndt ’03 and Melissa, 11/16/12.

Caleb, to Lindsay Wright Atherton-Ely ’03 and Zach Atherton-Ely, 1/18/13.

John, to Nate Bergengren ’03 and Audrey Bergengren, 6/17/12.

Hannah, to Melissa Foote ’03 and Brian Foote, 3/20/13.

Niklas, to Alison Doppelhammer Gorsevski ’03 and Alexander Gorsevski, 7/4/12.

Alaina, to Erin Colon Koolen ’03 and Kelley Koolen ’03, 1/1/13.

Simon, to Vanessa Schrandt Larson ’03 and Christopher Larson, 4/27/12.

Gianna, to Sonja Spande Menard ’03 and Dana Menard ’01, 5/4/13.

Carson, to Carrisa Christensen Mika ’03 and Justin Mika, 5/27/11.

Peter, to Anna Weisbecker Milz ’03 and Nathan Milz, 5/16/12.

Ebba, to Adam Nelson ’03 and Jackie Nelson, 10/22/12.

Theodore, to Brice Norton ’03 and Holly Norton, 7/18/11.

Griffin, to Alicia Osthus ’03 and Tom Osthus ’04, 12/26/12.

Mikah, to Kelly Rogers Ryan ’03 and Mike Ryan, 3/1/12.

Anika, to Laurie Brown Seibert ’03 and Nick Seibert, 2/5/13.

Evan, to Laura Martenson Skadsberg ’03 and Nick Skadsberg, 8/19/12.

Samuel, to Josh Whitver ’03 and Elizabeth Whitver, 3/9/12.

Autumn, to Lindsay Zumbrunnen ’03 and Josh Guetzkow, 1/29/13.

Owen, to Betsy Lueck Allen ’04 and Ryan Allen, 11/21/12.

Lucus, to Robin Stennes Bartell ’04 and Richard Bartell ’01, 12/21/12.

Elliot, to Emily Kofoed Brisse ’04 and George Brisse, 2/8/13.

Rose, to Ann Humburg Crofton ’04 and Joshua Crofton, 4/2/13.

Samuel, to Sarah Nihart Hein ’04 and Mike Hein, 3/10/13.

Ben, to Nicole Hurt ’04 and Sam Hicks, 12/30/12 Reagan, to Sara Halle Laughlin ’04 and James Laughlin, 3/20/12.

Vernon, to Sarah Jorgenson Magnuson ’04 and Edwin Magnuson, 2/16/13.

Makenna, to Kate Sandvig Ohrt ’04 and Gabriel Ohrt ’04, 5/4/13.

Charlie, to Ellie Young Price ’04 and Chris Price ’02, 3/12.

Colin, to Amy Svendsen Sundet ’04 and Stacy Sundet, 3/21/13.

Julia, to Jaynie Rivers Twedt ’04 and Jason Twedt, 2/15/13.

Liam, to Jayme Wilking ’04 and Rudy Schoevers, 6/12.

Allison, to Jennifer Kilby Wojahn ’04 and Paul Wojahn ’03, 9/21/11.

Chase, to Bethany Carlson Zimmerman ’04 and Jeremy Zimmerman, 11/12/12.

Eli, to Kari Steffenhagen Bluhm ’05 and Nathan Bluhm, 4/6/13.

Audrina, to Alyssa Paulson Fischer ’05 and Joel Fischer ’03, 1/21/13.

Brody, to Anne Holker Litke ’05 and Brad Litke, 4/19/13.

Claire, to Emily Conlin Westlund ’05 and Thomas Westlund ’05, 5/9/12.

Greta, to Karen Grimm Dressler ’06 and Dave Dressler ’05, 12/23/12.

Lauren, to Ellen Johnson ’06 and Mark Johnson, 2/21/13.

Raegan, to Abby Randall Reilly ’06 and Broghan Reilly ’07, 12/23/12.

Wyatt, to Andy Tschida ’06 and Amy Trombley Tschida, 7/23/12.

Sydney, to Marie Williams Wignall ’06 and Lee Wignall, 10/21/12.

Trace, to Drew Wisner ’06 and Sarah Miller Wisner, 5/5/13.

Twins, Jack and Anna, to Katie Patterson Brugger ’08 and Eric Brugger, 2/13/12.

Julianna, to Katie Jensen ’08 and Scott Jensen, 11/3/11.

Effie, to Taylor Granlund McMillan ’08 and Thomas McMillan ’07, 4/28/11.

Dylan, to Kathryn Casey Bennett ’10 and Conor Bennett ’09, 3/29/13.

Cora, to Alysha Thompson Coffman ’10 and Dan Coffman, 5/12/13.

Eli, to Emily Zehrer Wiechmann ’10 and Ben Wiechmann, 3/23/13.

in memoriam

Luverne Eckstrom ’36, Minneapolis, MN, on December 29, 2011. A former librarian and consultant, she is survived by her nephew, Newell Nelsen ’62.

Fern Fosnes Bomgren ’41, St. Paul, MN, on April 10, 2013. She was a former physical education teacher and is survived by three children including Marcia ’71.

C. Edward Johnson ’42, Maplewood, MN, on June 30, 2013. A longtime Class Agent and a retired public relations director for Minnesota Community Colleges, he is survived by two sons, including Bruce ’71.

Aldrich C. Bloomquist ’43, Moorhead, MN, on August 6, 2012. Former president/ CEO of the American Crystal Sugar Company, he received a Distinguished Alumni Citation in the field of business in 1975. He is survived by his wife, Meredith (Scheid ’45).

Donald C. Larson ’46, Richfield, MN, on June 22, 2013. A World War II Navy veteran, he was employed by Geo. T. Ryan Co. and Northern Tool & Equipment and is survived by a daughter.

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Chester W. Pearson ’46, Faribault, MN, on April 11, 2013. A WWII veteran and retired director of Rice County Social Services, he is survived by two children.

Elwin Eichhorst ’48, Greeley, CO, on March 29, 2013. A former math and band teacher, he co-owned a music store and is survived by a nephew and nieces.

Donald Kukuk ’48, Reno, NV, on April 28, 2013. A Navy veteran of WWII, he worked as an engineer for Boyle Engineering. He is survived by his wife, Verla, and two children.

Homer Martinson ’48, Minnetona, MN, on June 19, 2013. He was the head golf professional at Wayzata Country Club for many years and is survived by his two children.

Richard Simmonds ’48, Manhattan, KS, January 10, 2013. He had a career in industrial chemical sales and is survived by his wife, Jean, and six children.

Marilyn Jacobson Akerson ’49, St. Petersburg, FL, on June 25, 2013. She was a former English teacher, wife, and mother.

She is survived by four children.

Anna Mae Backlund Peterson ’49, Benson, MN, on April 8, 2013. A wife, mother, and former member of the Alumni Board of Directors, she is survived by her husband C. Howard; five children including Jane ’73, Ann ’74, Ross ’79, and Emily ’82; and a sister, Emily ’57.

Dale Swenson ’49, Seattle, WA, on April 25, 2013. He was a psychologist and worked for various correctional facilities and social and health services. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Becker ’50), and four children.

Willis Crosby ’50, Carol Stream, IL, on June 5, 2012. A World War II veteran and former secretary/treasurer for Frank Thornber Co., he is survived by his wife, Bernice, and two children.

David Danielson ’50, Minnetonka, on April 22, 2013. He was an ELCA minister and civil rights activist. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Squiers ’51), and two children.

Joyce Pauley Gardner ’50, Maple Grove, MN, on April 15, 2013. A wife and mother, she is survived by four children.

Audrey Christensen Juntunen ’50, Hermantown, MN, on March 9, 2013. She was a homemaker and volunteer and is survived by her husband, Roy, and two children.

Delpho Peterson ’50, Keokuk, IA, on April 29, 2013. A decorated veteran of WWII, he served as a Lutheran pastor for various parishes. He is survived by four sons and two daughters including Pamela ’81.

Dick “Doc” Sommers ’50, Long Prairie, MN, on May 28, 2013. A retired physical education teacher and driving instructor, he is survived by four children including Kerry ’79 and two sisters including Janet ’59.

Wallace Friday ’51, Lake Crystal, MN, on June 7, 2013. A WWII Navy veteran, he worked in the travel business and was owner of the Hub Caf. He is survived by his wife, Mona, and a son.

Dennis E. Johnson ’51, Mankato, MN, on March 20, 2013. A World War II Navy veteran, he worked for the State Vocational rehabilitation service and was an instructor at Mankato State University. He is survived by his wife, Donna ’54, and two children including Lynnae ’79.

s 2013 Tom Brown Classic Last May alumni basketball players returned to campus for the 2013 Tom Brown Classic. The annual event features round-robin play and a playoff and a picnic-style dinner following play. Pictured front row from left: Tyler Kramer ’07, Bob Southworth ’99, Ben Biewen ’13, Jesse Van Sickle ’10, Tyler Grey ’12, Tyler Kaus ’08, Dan Schmidtknecht ’11, Mike DesLauriers ’09, Seth Anderson ’12, Dave Newell ’03. Back row: Phil Sowden ’07, John Wipler ’07, Head Coach Mark Hanson ’83, Mark McDonnell ’99, Adam TeBrake ’06, Joel Stoltenow ’99, Ky Battern ’10, Blake Shay ’13, Trent Hollerich ’06, Marc Newell ’99, Trevor Wittwer ’08, Justin DeGrood ’07, Jeff Owen ’92, Brett Boese ’04, Tim Olmstead ’09, Mychal Crowder ’10, Adam Michel ’12, Peder Beckstrand ’12, Reed Sallstrom ’12, Phil Wirtjes ’11, Paul Blacklock ’12, James Hill ’13, and Director of Athletics Tom Brown H’12.

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Book club friends have been meeting for brunch in the Twin Cities, but last spring they had dinner in St. Peter. The group read Little Wolves, written by Minnesota author Thomas Maltman, which takes place in southern Minnesota.

Pictured front row are Sarah Nelson Conlon ’04, Kristy Wilke ’06, Amy Springer ’04, and Meredith Godfrey St. Pierre ’03. In the back row are Amanda Frie ’04, Betsy Rowley ’04, and Danielle Ringold ’04.

Six high school teachers at Jordan High School have one thing in common—the foundational knowledge and skills it takes to be great educators, learned at Gustavus. Pictured from left are Samantha Redepenning ’12 (social studies), Chris Olson ’93 (science), Logan Burnside ’11 (music), Bryan Ohnsorg ’97 (music), Amy Swart Peters ’97 (Spanish), and Kate Reiman Bergstrom ’02 (physical/health education).

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Nelson meets with First Lady

Chris Nelson ’02, Herndon, VA (fourth from left), recently met with First Lady Michelle Obama. She visited the Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC, where Nelson is an employee. Nelson met with her as a result of his leadership efforts to streamline USDA operations, which have contributed to over $800 million in cost reductions for the Department in recent years.

s Women’s Rugby Alumnae Match Alumnae rugby players returned to the Hill to take on the Gustavus women’s rugby team in the annual alumnae match on May 18. Pictured are many of them: Amy Hughes ’12, Raquel Davis ’12, Meredith Feenstra ’12, Mara Edison ’12, Kirstie Carlson ’12, Rebecca Anderson ’12, Molly Sutton ’12, Megan Endresen ’12, Maryam McDaniels ’12, Cydni Smith ’11, Elizabeth Boening ’11, Lindsey Stene ’11, Kait Peterson ’11, Nicole Meyer ’11, Chelsie Hansen ’11, Vicky Hidalgo ’10, Tara Blinn ’10, Becca Horman ’10, Rachel Schwanke ’10, Danielle White ’09, Danielle Burras ’08, and Christina Strey ’08.

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Miriam Pearson Johnston ’51, Red Wing, MN, on May 8, 2013. She was a retired elementary school teacher and is survived by four brothers. Her husband, Philip, followed her in death four days later.

Paul Holmstrom ’51, Hastings, MN on April 25, 2013. A Korean War veteran, Paul worked as a supervisor for 3M and is survived by four sisters and two brothers.

Charles Brust ’53, Clitherall, MN, on March 27, 2013. He was a veteran, biology teacher, and coach. Charlie is survived by his wife, Connie, and three children.

Lee Carter ’53, Grand Rapids, MI, on June 6, 2013. A retired senior vice president of investments for First of Michigan-Stocks, he is survived by his wife, Anita ’52, two sons, a sister, Mignon ’41, and two brothers including Vic ’54.

Lois Bratt Genis ’53, Lynn, MA, on April 27, 2013. She was a former music teacher and is survived by her husband, Daniel, a son, and two daughters including Katherine ’85.

Donald Leak ’53, Bella Vista, AR, on May 3, 2013. A Korean War veteran, he worked in the plumbing trades and then as a nurse anesthetist. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and a son.

Fred Nicklason ’53, Washington, DC on April 12, 2013. A retired professor of American history and Native American policy at the University of Maryland and founder of Nicklason Research Associates, he is survived by his wife, Judith, and two children.

Janet Hanson Jones ’54, St. Peter, MN, on April 22, 2013. A former office worker for various companies, she is survived by her husband, Ellis ’52, and two children, Karen Wojahn ’79 and David ’83.

Robert Goodspeed ’56, Columbia, MD, October 7, 2012. After serving as a career naval aviator he worked for the CIA as an imagery analyst/research specialist.

He is survived by three children.

Marilyn Swanson Jones ’56, Brainerd, MN, on May 11, 2013. A former business education teacher, she is survived by three sons, including Stephen ’80 and Bryan ’83.

R. John Singh ’57, Coon Rapids, MN on March 22, 2013. He was a former minister, educator, and psychotherapist and is survived by his wife, Evonne, four sons, and one stepson.

Carolyn Eisgrau Seidner ’58, Maple Grove, MN, on April 8, 2013. She was a flight attendant for Delta Airlines and is survived by her husband, Tom, and two children.

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Deone Nordquist Cartford ’59, Oshkosh, WI, on April 3, 2013. A retired school teacher, she is survived by her husband, Larry ’59, and two daughters including Sally ’85.

Nancy Anderson Guber ’59, Spotsylvania, VA, on May 24, 2013. A former employee for Harris Township, PA, and a national golf competitor, she is survived by her husband, Albert, and two children.

Curtis H. Nelson ’59, St. Paul, MN, on April 2, 2013. An Army veteran, he worked as a Realtor/appraiser for Emil H. Nelson Realty and is survived by his wife, Marilyn, a daughter, and two stepchildren.

Sam Forsythe ’62, Alton Bay, NH, on June 10, 2013. Former president of Triple S, he is survived by his wife, Phyllis ’63, and three children.

David L. Johnson ’62, Lancaster, PA, on June 20, 2013. Retired senior pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in Lancaster, PA, he is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, a daughter, and two sons, Eric ’92 and Peter ’92.

Gary Thurnau ’62, Fergus Falls, MN, on March 23, 2013. He was a OB-GYN physician and professor of maternal fetal medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He is survived by his wife, Sally, and a daughter.

Patricia Strathern Burks ’63, Hackensack, MN, on April 1, 2013. She was a co-owner of Woman Lake Lodge and is survived by her husband, Brian ’61, and three sons.

Sandy Harlan Tandler ’63, Menlo Park, CA, on May 25, 2013. A former operations manager for Multi Metrics, Inc., she is survived by her husband, Bill, and two children.

Gary E. Erickson ’65, Cambridge, MN, on November 15, 2012. He was an oral surgeon and is survived by his wife, Linda.

Shirley Sundberg Lokken ’67, Winter Park, FL, on July 6, 2013. She was a critical care nurse and is survived by her husband, Larry, a son, and a sister, Mary ’63.

Judy Rasmussen Phillips ’67, Olympia, WA, on February 13, 2012. She was a teacher, business owner, mother, and caregiver and is survived by her two sons and three siblings including brother Fredrick ’66 and sister Beth ’68.

Peder Cross ’69, Manassas, VA, on May 12, 2013. He was a retired review examiner for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Betty K. Wilcox ’72, Albert Lea, MN, on May 27, 2013. She was a certified medical transcriptionist for Mayo Clinic Health System and survived by a brother and a sister.

James C. Kunelius ’74, Waterville, MN, on June 28, 2013. A longtime employee of R. R. Donnelley & Sons in Chanhassen, he is survived by his wife, Mary (Anderson ’77), and three children including Leigh ’02.

Fred Dodson ’75, Moraga, CA, on March 25, 2013. He was an executive with Graydon Medical Management and is survived by his wife, Vicki Hurst.

Robert Ryan ’78, Houston, TX, on June 22, 2013. He was a classically trained pianist who spent time with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra as well as an accomplished bass vocalist. Bob worked as a software developer for Halliburton Company and is survived by his wife, Suzanne, and a son.

Vicki Ogburn Hanson ’80, Frost, MN, on May 25, 2013. She was homemaker and volunteer and co-founded Heartland Embroidery. She is survived by her husband, Bob, and two children including Janie ’05.

Warren Schlichting ’81, Chaska, MN, on January 13, 2013. A longtime employee of Cargill, he is survived by his wife, Jill (Johnson ’82), and two children.

Hanes Spreigl ’83, Parker, CO, on July 4, 2013. He was a sales manager for Rubbermaid and is survived by his wife, Nancy ’83, and two children.

Marka Jacobson Longenecker ’88, Palmyra, VA, on May 15, 2013. She was a flight attendant for Delta Airlines and is survived by her husband, Jim, parents Charles ’53 and Marilyn (Anderson ’53) Jacobson, and three brothers including Paul ’81 and Phil ’87.

Jeffrey S. Zabel ’90, Mankato, MN, on May 5, 2013. A mechanical engineer, he owned and operated Construction Engineering Services. He is survived by his wife, Candy, and two children.

James Costello, xFac., Salida, CO, on June 21, 2013. He was a former physics professor at Gustavus 1967–1975 and is survived by his partner, Helen Brieske, and four children.

Sally Harding, Faculty, Minneapolis, MN, on July 1, 2013. An emerita professor of nursing at Gustavus (taught 1974–1993), she is survived by nephews and a niece.

Edna Pehrson, Staff, St. Peter, MN, on May 15, 2013. A former Gustavus housekeeping employee, she is survived by a son and a daughter.

Lila Wilmes, Staff, Kasota, MN, on July 4, 2013. A former baker in the Gustavus Food Service, she is survived by three children.

Christmas in Christ Chapel 2013 December 6, 7, & 8, 2013 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Christ Chapel

Now in its 41st year, the annual Christmas in Christ Chapel is Gustavus Adolphus College’s community worship celebration and communal prayer for our Lord’s Nativity. Threehundred and fifty gifted students, their conductors, and other members of the College community celebrate the season’s calling with families, alumni, and friends who come home to the College to hear again the Christmas message. Nearly 1,200 people attend each of five services at Christ Chapel.

Tickets for the Christmas in Christ Chapel service ($25.00 each) and for the traditional Christmas buffet ($25.00 each) will be available online at gustavustickets.com. Tickets go on sale at noon on Monday, October 7, 2013.

When you place your order online, you will be able to choose the service and Christmas buffet that you wish to attend based on availability. Seating for the buffets prior to each service is limited, so early reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets are non-refundable.

If you do not have access to the Internet, you may reserve tickets by phone (507-933-7520) beginning at noon on Monday, October 7. Credit card payment is required for phone orders.

800 West College Avenue St. Peter, Minnesota 56082

Music at Gustavus

The 2013 Gustavus Artist Series is bringing the acclaimed Rose Ensemble choral group to the College on Thursday, October 3. Their concert, And the Glory Shone Around: Early American Hymns, Ballads, and Spiritual Songs, is scheduled for Christ Chapel at 7 p.m.

Founded in 1996 by artistic director Jordan Sramek, The Rose Ensemble reawakens the ancient with vocal music that stirs the emotions, challenges the mind, and lifts the spirit. The St. Paul, Minnesota, group tours internationally with a repertoire spanning 1,000 years and 25 languages, including new research in Middle Eastern, European, and American vocal traditions. The Rose Ensemble is the recipient of the 2005 Chorus America Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence and first prize winner in sacred and secular music categories at the 2012 Tolosa Choral Contest in Spain (part of the European Choral Grand Prix).

Tickets for The Rose Ensemble’s concert at Gustavus are available online at gustavustickets.com or by calling 507933-7598.

Photo by Michael Haug Photography

Artist series brings award-winning Rose Ensemble to campus