Spring 2012 Quarterly by Gustavus Adolphus College

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the gustavus quarterly Spring 2012 Vol. LXVIII. No. 2

in this issue 4 FROM THE EDITOR 5 ON THE HILL

S tudent fellowships n Employee recognition n Summer sports camps n Alumni mentoring n New academic camps n Nobel Conference 48 n Notes from the Kendall Center n Hillstrom exhibitions

22 five noteworthy events

B uilding Bridges n Lindau Symposium n Moe Lecture n Sesquicentennial Scholar’s lecture n Mayday!

24 A SHORT HISTORY OF GUSTAVUS, Part Three

‘Proxy’

Above: In the Hillstrom Museum: Joseph Pennell (1860–1926), Rebuilding the Campanile, #2, 1911, etching, 31.4 x 23.8 cm. Private collection. Left: English Professor Elizabeth Baer’s Kendall Center minigrant supported travel to Senegal, West Africa, to enrich her course on Postcolonial Literatures. Among her photographs is the “Door of No Return” on Goree Island, through which thousands were loaded onto ships bound for slavery in the Americas. Below: Winter activities on campus, 1915. Photo courtesy the College and Church Archives

16 Managing Editor Steven L. Waldhauser ’70 | waldo@gustavus.edu Alumni Editors Randall M. Stuckey ’83 | rstuckey@gustavus.edu Erin Holloway Wilken ’02 | ewilken@gustavus.edu Design Anna Deike | adeike@gustavus.edu Contributing Writers Ethan Armstrong ’09; Margaret Bloch-Qazi; Jordan Brunsberg ’12; Terry Novak Delebo ’77; Maggie Hedlund ’09; Brandon Hirdler ’12; Naomi Mortensen; Donald Myers ’83; Chuck Niederriter; Matt Thomas ’00 Contributing Photographers Elizabeth Baer; Al Behrends ’77; Anders Björling ’58; Brian Fowler (SportPix); Tim Kennedy ’82; Matt Thomas ’00; the Gustavus Quarterly also acknowledges the resources of the Gustavus Adolphus College Archives

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24 Articles and opinions presented in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or official policies of the College or its board of trustees. The Gustavus Quarterly is printed on Domtar Earthchoice paper (30% PCR and sustainable source certified by SmartWood) using soy-based inks and alternative solvents and wetting agents, by the John Roberts Company, Minneapolis, an EPA Green Power Partner. The Gustavus Quarterly (USPS 227-580) is published four times annually, in February, May, August, and November, by Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn. Periodicals postage is paid at St. Peter, MN 56082, and additional mailing offices. It is mailed free of charge to alumni and friends of the College. Circulation is approximately 40,500. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Gustavus Quarterly, Office of Alumni Relations, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-1498.

29 ‘FLAT GUS’ UPDATE 30 sports

T wo Academic All-Americans n Fall Sports Summaries n Eglseder named Soccer All-American n Molde to step down, Brown named new AD

34 legacy

L uther ’88 and Libby Hagen plan for the future n Unexpected gift n ‘Friends of Music Presents’

37 alumni news

M ilken award n Legacy families n Class Reunions n Credential file notice n Swedish Ambassador at DC event n Humanitarian service award to Steven Anderson ’87 n Bush Fellow Mary Larson ’88 urges lifestyle medicine n Class notes n Weddings n Births n In memoriam

ON THE COVER

Looking forward to spring

Senior soccer player Ben Ceder was named an Academic All-American.

Photo by Anders Björling ’58

Photo by SportPix

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE

St. Peter, MN 56082 507-933-8000 | gustavus.edu Chair, Board of Trustees Mark Bernhardson ’71 President of the College Jack R. Ohle Interim Vice President for Marketing and Communication Tim Kennedy ’82 Vice President for Institutional Advancement Thomas Young ’88 Director of Alumni Relations Randall M. Stuckey ’83 Gustavus Adolphus College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

SPRING 2012

FROM THE EDITOR Gustavus Adolphus College Board of Trustees

So much to see, so much to do I tried very hard to hold the events calendar in this Quarterly to its customary two pages. I failed. We experimented with the font size. I cut words and used a lot of abbreviations and ampersands. I left a few things out. But I succeeded only in trimming it down to three pages. It’s just that so much is going on at Gustavus Adolphus College during the spring of 2012—both on campus and involving College-sponsored events at sites beyond the campus. Let me give you just a partial listing: Three “Sesquicentennial Gustavus Gatherings” have been planned in communities important to the history of the College—on March 31 in Red Wing (where Eric Norelius launched the school that would become Gustavus), on April 1 in the Chisago Lakes area (home of the enclave of Swedish immigrants that sent Norelius his first student), and on March 30 in East Union (where the College’s predecessor, St. Ansgar’s Academy, operated for 13 years). The Gustavus Choir will appear at all three gatherings as it begins its 2012 Midwest tour. A number of significant guest lectures and conferences are scheduled on campus this spring. On March 10 is the 17th annual student-led Building Bridges diversity conference, “Unresolved Conflict: Remember Our Forgotten History,” featuring Oglala Lakota activist Charlotte Black Elk and AIM leader John Trudell. On March 14 is the Moe Lecture, this year bringing filmmaker and anti-sexism activist Jackson Katz to campus. The Lindau Symposium on April 12 brings in Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist Dr. Charles Krauthammer, and distinguished alumnus James McPherson ’58, also a Pulitzer Prize recipient, will be here on April 16–17 as our Sesquicentennial Scholar. The Gustavus Association of Congregations’ 25th annual convention on April 21 celebrates “150 Years of Faith and 50 Years of Christ Chapel” with ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson as keynote speaker (and retired Chaplain Richard Elvee in residence as homilist at the convention service and for three additional days that week). And, the College’s 32nd annual Mayday! Peace Conference on May 2 features journalist Dilsa Demirbag-Sten, an ethnic Kurd from eastern Turkey who immigrated to Sweden, and novelist and playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri, who will also be on campus as the Out of Scandinavia program’s artist-in-residence. To the typically crowded spring schedule of ensemble tours, recitals, dance concerts, art exhibitions, and theatre productions, the fine arts departments have added some noteworthy events. The Gustavus Music Showcase, to be held on March 25 at the Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, highlights the College’s four major touring ensembles—the Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra—each of which will premiere a work commissioned for them for this event. And, the dance program has engaged noted choreographer Stephan Koplowitz to create a Sesquicentennial Dance Project, a grand, site-specific indoor and outdoor dance project celebrating 150 years of the College, to be performed in conjunction with the Mayday! Peace Conference on May 2 and during Honors Day on May 5. Add to the above events appearances by two former presidents at the Twin Cities and St. Peter alumni breakfasts; the Department of Psychology’s John Kendall Lecture, held this year in conjunction with the Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference, which the department is hosting on April 28; and Gustavus Library Associates’ “Books in Bloom” in Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library on May 4–6, and you’ll begin to understand why I couldn’t limit the spring calendar to just two pages!

The Rev. Jon V. Anderson, M.Div., New Ulm, Minn. (ex officio) Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA, Redwood Falls Thomas M. Annesley ’75, Ph.D., Ann Arbor, Mich. Professor of Pathology, University Hospital, University of Michigan Al Annexstad, Excelsior, Minn. Chairman, Federated Insurance Companies, Owatonna Tracy L. Bahl ’84, M.B.A., Greenwich, Conn. Special Advisor, General Atlantic, N.Y. Warren Beck ’67, Greenwood, Minn. President, Gabbert & Beck, Inc., Edina Rebecca M. Bergman, Ph.D., North Oaks, Minn. Vice President, New Therapies and Diagnostics, Medtronic Incorporated, Mounds View Mark Bernhardson ’71, Bloomington, Minn. (chair) City Manager, City of Bloomington The Rev. Åke Bonnier, Stockholm, Sweden Dean, Stockholm Domkyrkoförsamling The Rev. Gordon A. Braatz, Ph.D., M.Div., Minneapolis Pastor and Psychologist, Retired Ardena L. Flippin ’68, M.D., M.B.A., Chicago Physician, Retired The Rev. Brian Fragodt ’81, M.Div., Andover, Minn. Pastor, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, East Bethel James H. Gale ’83, J.D., Washington, D.C. Attorney at Law Marcus M. Gustafson ’73, D.D.S., Edina, Minn. Business Executive, Retired John O. Hallberg ’79, M.B.A.,Wayzata, Minn. Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Cancer Research Fund, Minneapolis Pat K. Haugen ’70, Sioux Falls, S.D. Business Executive, Retired Jeffrey Heggedahl ’87, Minneapolis (ex officio) CEO, Advantage IQ, and President, Gustavus Alumni Association Susanne Björling Heim ’83, Edina, Minn. Business Executive Alfred Henderson ’62, M.B.A., Chanhassen, Minn. Business Executive, Retired George G. Hicks ’75, J.D., Eden Prairie, Minn. Managing Partner, Värde Partners, Inc., Minneapolis The Rev. John D. Hogenson ’81, M.Div., Stillwater, Minn. (ex officio) Senior Pastor, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, and President, Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations Linda Bailey Keefe ’69, M.B.A., Atlanta, Ga. Vice President, NAI Brannen Goddard Paul Koch ’87, Plymouth, Minn. Senior Vice President/Investments UBS Financial Services, Inc., Wayzata The Rev. Daniel A. Kolander ’68, M.Div., Marion, Iowa Senior Pastor, Retired, First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids Jan Michaletz ’74, Edina, Minn. Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Jack R. Ohle, D.D., D.Litt., St. Peter, Minn. (ex officio) President, Gustavus Adolphus College The Rev. Wayne B. Peterson ’77, M.Div., Plymouth, Minn. Pastor, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church The Rev. Dan S. Poffenberger ’82, M.Div., Stillwater, Minn. Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82, Corcoran, Minn. Chief Executive Officer, Sparboe Companies, Wayzata The Rev. Lori Bergstrand Swenson ’82, M.Div., DePere, Wis. Pastor, Ascension Lutheran Church, Green Bay Ronald C. White ’75, Las Vegas, Nev. (ex officio) Chief Sales Officer, Growth Development Associates, Inc., and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association

Steve Waldhauser ’70, managing editor

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Service awards St. Lucia court Bookmarks Sports camps Alumni Mentoring Program Academic camps

1 2 College fairs 13 2012 Nobel Conference 14 Hillstrom exhibitions 16 Notes from the Kendall Center 19 Events calendar

on the hill

news from campus

EPA fellowship will fund summer internship by Matt Thomas ’00

mily Seelen, a junior from St. Cloud, Minn., majoring in environmental studies and biology, has been named the recipient of a 2011 Greater Research Opportunities Fellowship from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The fellowship, announced by the EPA in November 2011, provides up to $19,700 per year for the recipient’s junior and senior years and up to $9,500 of support for a three-month summer internship at an EPA facility. Seelen is awaiting word from the EPA regarding where she will carry out her internship during the summer of 2012. Before she embarks on that experience, she is studying abroad during the spring semester in Namibia. Through the Round River Conservation Studies Program, Seelen and several other Gustavus students are learning about environmental

conservation and wildlife management in the Kunene Region of Namibia. As part of the program, they assist game guards in monthly game counts and long-term monitoring for endemic, endangered, and reintroduced species; support five conservancies with wildlife inventories and habitat studies as part of a long-term monitoring study; and record observations of flora and fauna at both the Etosha National Park and the Skeleton Coast National Park. In Namibia, Seelen is drawing on her experience conducting research in the field. Like many Gustavus students majoring in the sciences, Seelen has remained in St. Peter during the summer months to work with a faculty member and gain valuable research experience. Seelen spent this past summer conducting research with Associate Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies Jeff Jeremiason. Seelen traveled

north to the Marcell Experimental Forest near Grand Rapids, Minn., to collect water samples, which were then analyzed for trace metals and mercury using the College’s inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer. Jeremiason presented a collaboration of research that Seelen was a part of at the 10th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in July 2011. Seelen then presented her research at the Midstates Consortium for Math and Science at the University of Chicago this past fall. Seelen says that after she graduates from Gustavus in the spring of 2013 she would like to attend graduate school and eventually pursue a career in watershed science, environmental engineering, or wetland restoration operations. Seelen is the second Gustavus student in as many years to receive the EPA fellowship. Senior Ethan Degner received the same award in 2010.

Gilman Scholar spending semester in United Arab Emirates by Matt Thomas ’00

ustavus Adolphus College junior Kayla Joachim has been awarded an $8,000 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad this spring semester in the United Arab Emirates. Joachim, a public accounting and political science double major from Owatonna, Minn., is enrolled in a business, engineering, and arts and sciences program at a university in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The program is focused on helping students improve their Arabic language skills, develop an understanding of the Gulf region and its role in the Arab world and global economy, and learn firsthand about the daily intersection of traditional values

and modern realities in the United Arab Emirates. “I decided that I could always travel to Western Europe and that I wanted a more non-traditional studyabroad experience,” Joachim said. “I wanted to learn more about the language and culture in a Middle East country because there are a lot of misconceptions about the Middle East here in the United States.” The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is funded through the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000 and is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S.

Department of State. The program aims to broaden the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints. The program also seeks to support students interested in studying abroad in non-traditional countries, especially those outside of Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Since its inception in 2001, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program has awarded funds to almost 10,000 students at 950 different institutions to study abroad in 125 different countries.

SPRING 2012

news from campus

1959 graduate receives GACAC Service Award

he Rev. Gerald (Jerry) Hoffman ’59 received the 2011 Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations (GACAC) and Alumni Service Award on Nov. 8, 2011, during the College’s daily worship service in Christ Chapel. President Jack R. Ohle presented the award and Hoffman gave the homily. Hoffman was recognized for his vision and leadership in congregations in the field of stewardship education. He developed a multifaceted program to intentionally prepare students of Luther Seminary to become effective and confident stewardship leaders and has been an influence and mentor to seminarians, pastors, and faculty colleagues. All eight ELCA seminaries have been influenced by his work at Luther Seminary to prepare seminarians for their roles as stewardship leaders, and his work has been replicated at other seminaries.

Hoffman, who holds graduate degrees from Lutheran School of Theology–Chicago (Rock Island Campus) and Valparaiso University and engaged in graduate studies in adult education at Indiana University, is currently a stewardship consultant for Kairos and Associates. For more than 36 years he served congregations in Connecticut, Kentucky, Indiana, and Minnesota, where he was senior pastor at Nativity Lutheran Church in St. Anthony Village. He is a consultant and clergy coach for Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota in an effort to renew the board’s understanding and practices. The Association of Congregations and Alumni Service Award recognizes alumni and former students of Gustavus Adolphus College who have made distinctive commitments and contributions to the service of others. The selection committee consists of Association of Congregations and Alumni Board members.

The Rev. Jerry Hoffman ’59

Employees honored for service

ore than 40 Gustavus employees were recognized for their service to the College at the annual staff Christmas luncheon on December 21, 2011. Pictured are those honored for milestone anniversaries of 25 and 30 years and those who retired in 2011. 2011 Retirees, from left: Sharon Anderson, Dining Service (23 years of service) and Patricia Stevensen, GTS Telecommunications (28 years). Not pictured: Robert Paulsen, GTS Media Services (20 years) and Nancy Sanderson, Music (29 years). 30 Years, from left: Betty Maas, Dining Service; Todd Block, Physical Plant; and Corky Biehn, Dining Service. Not pictured: Diane Wilson, Custodial. 25 Years, from left: Becky Barnes, GTS Telecommunications; Janet Hamilton, Book Mark; Gail Roberts, Custodial; and Joseph Pope, Campus Safety. Not pictured: Patrick Keinz, Custodial.

2011 Retirees

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25 years of Service

30 years of Service

on the hill

Three recognized at Founders Day service

hree members of the Gustavus Adolphus College community were honored during the daily chapel service on Oct. 31, 2011, as recipients of the College’s annual outstanding employee awards. The awards are annually presented in conjunction with Founders Day, which recognizes the dedication of Old Main on Oct. 31, 1876. Dining Service employee Robert Schlueter received the 2011 Augusta Carlson Schultz Award, which is presented annually to a support staff employee who exemplifies outstanding dedication and spirit of service. Schlueter is the information systems lead and assistant chef, Dining Service. He has worked at Gustavus since 1996. Chaplain Rachel Larson received the 2011 Eric Norelius Award, given annually to an outstanding administrative employee who has demonstrated exceptional service and dedication to the College. Larson has been on staff in the Chaplains’ Office since 2001. Associate Professor of Religion John Cha was the recipient of the 2011 Faculty Service Award, given annually to a faculty member whose service has improved the College. Cha’s teaching and research interests include Buddhist philosophy, Indian intellectual history, comparative philosophy, and inter-religious dialogue. Cha has taught at the College since 1997.

Robert Schlueter, Chaplain Rachel Larson, and John Cha

71st St. Lucia queen crowned

ustavus Adolphus College celebrated its 71st annual Festival of St. Lucia on Dec. 8 in Christ Chapel. As part of this seasonal tradition, five sophomore women were chosen to serve on the Lucia court based on their leadership, strength of character, service to others, and compassion. This year’s Lucia court comprised, from left, Susan Crane of Des Moines, Iowa; Ellen

Krueger of Minnetonka, Minn.; Jennifer Werness of Burnsville, Minn., who was chosen to reign as Lucia by vote of the campus community; Annalise Dobbelstein of Bemidji, Minn.; and Elizabeth Johnson of Plymouth, Minn. The special festival service in Christ Chapel included children of Gustavus faculty and staff who were dressed as star children and a tomte. Pictured are Braxon

Dale, son of Heather Dale, Health Service, and her husband, Jordan; Quinn Kelly, son of Brenda Kelly, Chemistry, and her husband, Jess; Sophie Willmert, daughter of Margi Willmert, Dining Service; Claire Meyer, daughter of Heidi Pettis Meyer ’98, Nursing, and her husband, Mitch; and Riston Wojcik, son of Lisa Wojcik, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and her husband Scott.

Opportunities for educators

he Minnesota Education Job Fair is Monday, April 24, 2012, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. You are invited to meet employers from across the United States (and some international) about career opportunities. Find the employer list at mcusca.org/ mnedfair. To register, mail a check for $20 to the Center for Servant Leadership, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082, along with your name, education licensure areas, and e-mail address.

SPRING 2012

news from campus

Bookmarks

Twenty-five years later… emeritus professor’s book published by Matt Thomas ’00

n the world of academic publishing, you sometimes need to exhibit patience and persistence. Take, for example, Professor Emeritus Bernhard Erling ’43, who waited nearly 25 years before a project of his was finally published on the Internet this past fall. Erling, who taught in the Department of Religion from 1957 through 1988, had A Reader’s Guide to Dag Hammarskjöld’s Waymarks published on the Internet by the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation in Uppsala, Sweden, as part of the Foundation’s commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the death of the Swedish diplomat and UN secretary-general. “I began studying Dag Hammarskjöld’s journal, Vägmärken, when the English translation, Markings, by Leif Sjöberg and W.H. Auden, was published in 1964,” Erling said. But Erling wasn’t wholly satisfied with the Sjöberg/Auden translation and began to work on his own interpretation. He finished the translation in 1982 and the Reader’s Guide was completed in 1987. “I began seeking a publisher for what I had written, but I was unsuccessful,” Erling said. “In 1999, I combined the translation and Reader’s Guide into one volume and had it copied at the Gustavus Print Shop and sent out to be bound.” The book was sold at the Book Mark and eventually became known in Sweden, where it came to the attention of Dr. Henning Melber, executive director of the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation.

Melber liked the book and plans were made to publish the book as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Hammarskjöld’s death. Unfortunately, negotiations with the publishing company that holds the copyright to Vägmärken proved unsuccessful, as the 1963 contracts stated that the Sjöberg/Auden translation would be the only English translation that could be published in the British Commonwealth or North America. “Being unable to carry out their plan to publish hard copies of my book, the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation decided to place it on the Internet,” Erling said. “After 24 years it’s nice to get some recognition for the work I put into the project.” Erling’s Reader’s Guide can be downloaded free of charge from the Foundation’s website www.dhf.uu.se/publications/.

Professor documents waterfalls in southern Minnesota

long the Minnesota River and its tributaries waterfalls are common, but many are little known. The Minnesota Geological Survey says it doesn’t have a count, but geography professor Bob Douglas has made a hobby of discovering—or, more correctly, rediscovering—them. To date, he and his wife, Judy, have searched for and documented 30 falls in the region, most in the Minnesota River watershed but some also in southeastern and southwestern parts of the state, including in the Cannon River watershed. Now Douglas has published his findings as a Field Guide to Waterfalls in Southern Minnesota. A photo accompanies each entry, along with a physical description, location, road directions, and historical notes. “These falls were known to folks long before I found them,” he maintains. “I’m just documenting them a bit.” Douglas’s little book is available through the Gustavus Book Mark (www.bookmark. gustavus.edu). Douglas’s knowledge of the waterfalls of the Minnesota River watershed was also featured in an article in the May–June, 2010, issue of Minnesota Conservation Volunteer written by Marc Hequet ’75.

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on the hill

Gustavus summer sports camps announced Due to burgeoning interest in summer sports camps for both youth and adults, we’re announcing the 2012 lineup earlier this year. All camps listed below feature knowledgeable coaching staffs,

Gustie Soccer Camps

well-maintained athletic facilities, and quality dining services and housing accommodations. Complete camp information is posted at gustavus.edu/oncampus/athletics/camps.

“Gustie” Basketball & Leadership camps

Boys and girls (Ages 10–14): June 24–28 Boys and girls (Ages 10–17): July 8–12 High School Team Camps: July 22–Aug. 11 High school coaches may schedule a team training camp for any three-day block within the listed time frame. Your team will be the only team on campus during your stay. Space is limited; please contact us to reserve your preferred time slot.

Shooting Camp: June 9 Session 1 (Grades 6–7): June 10–13 Session 2 (Grades 6–7): June 13–16 Session 3 (Grades 7–8): June 17–21 Session 4 (Grades 8–9): June 24–28 Session 5 (Varsity): July 8–12 Session 6 (Grades 8–10): July 15–19 Session 7 (Grades 9–11): July 22–26

Contact Mike Stehlik 507-469-9011 mike.stehlik@gustiesoccercamps.com

Contact Mark Hanson 507-933-7037 mhanson@gustiebasketballcamp.com

www.gustiesoccercamps.com

Gustavus Hockey & Leadership camps

Advanced College Skills Camp (Grades 9–12): July 27–29 (overnight camp) Youth Skills Day Camp (Grades K–8) July 30–Aug. 2 Satellite Camps (Gustie coaches come to your gym!): available all summer by arrangement

Boys and girls (Ages 9–17): June 17–21, Aug. 5–9 Contact Scott Moe 507-933-7610 smoe@gustavus.edu gustavusgolfcamp.com

Boys and girls (Grades 8–12): July 8–12

gustavus Football camps All-Star “7-on-7” Passing Tournament: Wednesday, June 20

gustavus Gymnastics camps Girls (ages 9–18): June 24–28, July 29–Aug. 2

Contact Peter Haugen 507-933-7660

Overnight Camp for Girls (Grades 8–12): Aug. 6–9

Contact Jeff Annis 507-381-0633 jannis@gustavus.edu goodbetterbestsoftballcamps.com

gustavus Swim camps Boys and girls (Ages 10–18) Sprint Camp: June 19–23 Technique & Training Camps: June 24–28, July 31–Aug. 4, Aug. 5–9 Contact Jon Carlson 507-933-7694 carlson@gustavus.edu gustavusswimming.com

Contact Kris Glidden 507-381-3428 kglidden@gustavus.edu GustieGymnasticsCamps.com

Tennis & Life Camps at Gustavus Adolphus College

phaugen2@gustavus.edu

“Good Better Best” Softball Camp

Contact Jed Friedrich 507-933-7632 jfriedri@gustavus.edu gustavus.edu/events/summerprograms/ athletic/nordic

Contact Dale Bahr 507-340-2237 dbahr@gustavus.edu

Contact Rachelle Dosch 507-933-6468 gustavusvolleyballcamps.com

gustavus golf camps

gustavus Nordic Ski camps

gustavus running camps

Contact Brett Petersen 507-933-7615 bpeters4@gustavus.edu

Boys and girls (Grades 8–12) One-day Discus Camps: June 11, 13, 19, 25, 27 One-day Shot Put Camps: June 12, 18, 26 Contact Tom Thorkelson 507-317-0755 tork@gustavus.edu

Grades 7–12: June 24–28

Hockey & Sons: July 4–8, July 28–Aug. 1, Aug. 1–5 Girls’ Week: July 8–15 Boys’ Week: July 16–19, July 23–26

gustavus volleyball camps

Southern Minnesota Throwers Camps

Junior Camps (Ages 11–18): June 11–14, June 18–21, June 25–28, July 16–19, July 23–26, July 30–Aug. 2, Aug. 2–5, Aug. 6-9 Tournament Player Camps (Ages 11–18): July 9–12 Adult Camps (Ages 18–80): June 14–17, June 21–24, July 12–15 Family Camps (Ages 8–80): June 28–July 1, July 19–22, July 26–29 Contact Neal Hagberg 507-933-8805 nhagberg@gustavus.edu or tennisandlifecamps@gustavus.edu tennisandlifecamps.org

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news from campus

Lights, camera, action!

The Alumni Mentoring Program gets ‘rolling’! by Jordan Brunsberg ’12

his fall, the Economics and Management Department’s Alumni Mentoring Program returned to campus with tripled participation and a lot of enthusiasm Assistant Professor Kathi Tunheim, program director, was floored by the number of matches that her team was able to make, which represented a lot of work from alumni representatives, student interns, and Gustavus faculty from several different offices on campus. After many e-mails and phone calls, the program was able to recruit 37 alumni mentors, up from 12 in the previous year, with backgrounds ranging from marketing, advertising, and sales to accounting, finance, and actuarial science. The program was founded in 2010 with the basic goal of connecting economics and management majors with alumni who could provide information and insight into their line of work. The Alumni Mentoring Program has already provided several internships, job shadows, networking opportunities, and even interviews to participating students and is really making a difference in their job searches. “There was a need on campus that we knew we could fill, and I think we’ve done a pretty good job,” says Alumni Mentoring senior student intern Jordan Brunsberg, who along with juniors Chelsea Bellingham and Alissa Fahrenz leads the program on campus. “We’re still working out a few kinks, but I think we’re coming close to creating a program that could transfer to any department at Gustavus, providing all majors with a head start on finding their dream jobs.” The Alumni Mentoring

Team hopes to see the program develop into a campuswide resource that could incorporate all departments in the future. Program directors are currently working on endowing the program and revamping its budget to move toward this future expansion. The program is currently a yearlong mentoring commitment that includes an opening banquet for all participants, two job shadows at the mentor’s place of work, several contacts via phone, e-mail, or Skype, and a final closing networking event in the Twin Cities. The schedule is flexible and appeals to the busy demands of the mentors’ work schedules. “The leadership development research suggests that mentors are one of the best ways to influence and introduce young people to the workplace,” says Tunheim. “We are grateful and pleased with the Gustavus alums who have volunteered to serve in this manner. Now we just need more of them. In the Economics and Management Department alone, we have 125 new majors a year. My hope is that each student would have a mentor in their desired field of study before graduation.” If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, just search “Alumni Mentoring” on the Gustavus website. Read on to hear about a personal experience from Christina Semsch, a participant in the 2010–2011 program. Christina Semsch ’11 was a senior management major in 2010 when she participated in the Alumni Mentoring Program. In January of 2011, she was offered a January Interim internship with

Student coordinators for the Alumni Mentoring Program are (from left) Jordan Brunsberg ’12, Chelsea Bellingham ’13, and Alissa Fahrenz ’13.

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two-year alumni mentor Linda Norman Reding ’81. Linda is the current director of marketing and communications at Medica and is responsible for overseeing all online, mobile, print, radio, and television marketing campaigns produced by her company. During her internship, Christina worked on HTML Web edits, observed the launch of the new members website, helped brainstorm ideas for a corporate health care fair, observed several marketing pitches, and best of all, participated in the filming of a Medica television ad! One cold January morning, Christina was happy to see an e-mail in her inbox telling her to drive to Bryant Lake Bowl in Uptown Minneapolis for the day’s work. When she arrived, she was shocked by the scene—she was at a commercial shoot! There were makeshift dressing rooms, makeup tables, cameras, lights, and a funny old woman dressed up in a cheetah bowling suit. Linda took the time to explain every aspect of the shoot, from the camera crews to the actors. Christina was even given the chance to be an extra in the background of several scenes! After they called it a wrap, Linda brought Christina to the voice-over and editing appointments as well, and Christina appreciated seeing the process from beginning to end. Over the course of her short January internship, Christina was able to see almost every side of marketing at Medica. “I was able to shake hands and interact with experienced marketing professionals who gave me good insight into the ins and outs of the marketing world.” Through her internship, Christina met dozens of employees not only from Medica, but also from other marketing firms all over the Twin Cities. Christina graduated in the spring of 2011 and is now employed at Accretive Health. “Linda acted as a great mentor by providing me with the tools I needed to start my career in the corporate world.” She is a major supporter of the Mentoring Program and, just like its creators, hopes to see it grow in coming years. “I cannot emphasize enough the importance of obtaining professional experience before starting one’s personal career!”

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Music Showcase Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Jazz Lab Band, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, Gustavus Wind Orchestra

Sunday, March 25, 2012 | 2 p.m. Ted Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis

Mentor Linda Reding ’81 and Christina Semsch ’11

The Alumni Mentoring Team extends a big thank-you to its 2011–12 Alumni Mentors! Amy Haberman Abercrombie ’95 Scott P. Anderson ’89 Justin Barlow ’08 Liesl Batz ’90 Jim Bjork ’82 Kelly Bottenberg ’07 Erica Brown ’07 Jon Brunsberg ’79 Brittany Aase Chester ’07 Molly Swenson Cox ’95 Nancy Johnson Dahl ’83 Andrew Doble ’08 Amy Dragland-Johnson ’97 Mike Dueber ’89 Molly Dueber ’93 Bruce Ensrud ’90 Mona Anderson Gerike ’82 Margaret Wright Guelzow ’00

Wade Gustafson ’99 Joe Janasz ’84 Mike Jessop ’91 Meghan Krause ’00 Nick Kroshus ’06 John Kvamme ’97 Carmen Barker Lemay ’86 Keith Linné ’11 Tom Luing ’86 Kristina Nordstrom ’93 Megan Halvorsen Peterson ’99 Linda Norman Reding ’81 Patrick Riordan ’08 Susan Ripley ’80 Bob Schnell ’81 Nancy Ogren Thorkelson ’87 Barb Gerke Weber ’81 Luke Winskowski ’04

Jordan Brunsberg ’12 is a senior management major and one of three student coordinators for the Department of Economics and Management’s Alumni Mentoring Program.

Featuring specially commissioned works for this unique musical event: • Alone, by Eric Whitacre, commissioned for the Gustavus Choir • Outside, Looking In, by Alan Baylock, commissioned for the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band • Faith and Perseverance, by Chen Yi, commissioned for the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra • Intrepid Promise, by James Stephenson, commissioned for the Gustavus Wind Orchestra

For more information on the Gustavus Music Showcase: gustavus.edu/events/musicshowcase. Tickets are available at gustavustickets.com or by calling 507-933-7520.

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news from campus

More academic summer camps added

ustavus Adolphus College has expanded its summer camp offerings to include a couple of new academic camps. The College will once again offer a Summer Speech Institute (SSI) for high school students with at least one year of competitive forensics experience. The camp, which is limited to 150 student participants, is directed by Kristofer Kracht, visiting instructor of communication studies and director of the nationally ranked Gustavus forensics program.

Summer Speech and Coaching Institutes Grades 9–12 (One year of competitive experience required): July 21–28; Champions’ extension: July 29–31 Coaching Institute: July 21–28 Contact Kristofer Kracht 507-933-7486 kkracht@gustavus.edu gustavus.edu/ssi.

Chaplain Elvee returns Chaplain Richard Elvee will be in residence at Gustavus April 16–22 to participate in the “Jubilee Celebration and Affirmation of the Vocation of Christ Chapel.” Elvee will present homilies in Daily Chapel on Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 20, and preach at the Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations Assembly worship service on Saturday, April 21, on themes of “Remembering at Gustavus.” He will preach at the Sunday communion worship on “Remembering Jesus Christ.” All are welcome at all services. Elvee was named chaplain in the same year (1962) that Christ Chapel was dedicated. He retired in 2000 after 38 years of service to Gustavus and the Church.

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Gustavus also offers a Summer Coaching Institute for high school coaches in conjunction with the SSI. The dates and other information on the student institute are listed below and on the College’s SSI website (identified below). Information on the coaching institute is available on the SSI site as well. New this year, Gustavus will offer six additional academic camps under the general coordination of Kracht. Contact the individual coordinators listed below for more information.

‘Total SInger’ workshop

summer public forum debate institute

High School–Adult: August 3–5

Grades 9–12: July 14–20

Contact Kristofer Kracht 507-933-7586

Gustavus show choir camp Grades 7–12: July 15–21 Contact Brandon Dean 507-933-7370 bdean@gustavus.edu gustavus.edu/camps/showchoir

Summer Music STrings Institute Grades 10–12: June 17–22 Contact Justin Knoepfel 507-933-7360 jknoepfe@gustavus.edu gustavus.edu/camps/stringinstitute.

Gustavus Institute of Nursing

Grades 10–12: July 8–12

Contact Lynnea Myers ’05 507-933-6127 lmyers@gustavus.edu gustavus.edu/camps/nursing

Institute of Spoken Word and Poetry Slam Grades 9–12: June 24–July 1 Contact Kristofer Kracht 507-933-7586 gustavus.edu/camps/slamcamp

Gustavus represented at spring college fairs

ustavus Adolphus College will be represented by a member or members of the Admission staff at the following college fairs scheduled for April and May 2012. Encourage prospective students you know to visit the Gustavus table. For more information on times, locations, and formats, please contact Senior Associate Dean of Admission Alan Meier at 800-487-8288 or ameier@gustavus.edu. (This list was current as of December 20, 2011.)

April

9 Barrington (Ill.) College Fair 10 Fox Valley (Ill.) College Fair 15 Mahtomedi (Minn.) College Fair 15 Minneapolis College Fair 21 San Francisco College Fair 22 Anaheim (Calif.) College Fair 22 Sioux Falls (S.D.) College Fair 24–25 Ontario (Calif.) College Fair 26 San Diego (Calif.) College Fair 30–May 1 Los Angeles College Fair

May

1 Ventura (Calif.) College Fair 9 Mason City (Iowa) College Fair 11 “Preview Gustavus” #1 (on campus) 12 “Preview Gustavus” #2 (on campus)

by Chuck Niederriter

hose of us who grew up watching Jacques Cousteau specials on television eagerly anticipate Gustavus Adolphus College’s Nobel Conference® 48, “Our Global Ocean.” Top researchers in biogeochemistry, oceanography, deepsea biology, molecular genetics, and coral ecology are coming together at the College on October 2–3, 2012. They are meeting to discuss the marine realm: what we know, what we don’t know, and how we humans (yes, even those of us a thousand miles from oceans in Minnesota!) rely upon healthy, vibrant seas. Seven invited lecturers are confirmed: • Barbara Block, Ph.D., Charles & Elizabeth Prothro Professor in Marine Sciences and co-director, Tuna Research and Conservation Center, Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University, Pacific Grove, Calif. • David Gallo, Ph.D., director of special projects, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Mass. • Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, Ph.D., professor of marine studies and director, Global Change Institute, University of Queensland, St. Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Australia • Kathleen Dean Moore, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and founding director, Spring Creek Project for Ideas, Nature, and the Written Word, Oregon State University, Corvallis • Christopher Sabine, Ph.D., director, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, Seattle, Wash., and senior fellow at the University of Washington Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere and Ocean • Carl Safina, Ph.D., president, Blue Ocean Institute, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. • Maya Tolstoy, Ph.D., associate professor of marine geology and geophysics, Laimont-Doherty Earth Obsevatory, Cloumbia Unviersity, Palisades, N.Y.

The Nobel Conference 48 Committee, which includes faculty members in geology, physics, environmental studies, chemistry, and biology, is planning an exciting program of previews for the local and global community. William Fitzgerald, Ph.D., of the University of Connecticut Department of Marine Sciences, will be the Rydell Professor at Gustavus Adolphus College for the fall of 2012 and will be on campus during September to help the committee prepare for the big event. In addition to scheduling previews in St. Peter and Minneapolis, Fitzgerald will team-teach a seminar on oceanography for advanced science students with some of the members of the committee. While the College continues to prepare curricular and marketing materials for Nobel Conference 48, we are also selecting a topic for Nobel Conference 49. As of early December 2011, we were trying to choose between a conference on the mysteries of matter and one on life under extreme conditions, hoping a new discovery by the scientists at CERN or those

working with data from the Kepler telescope would make our decision easier! Of course, we continue to plan a giant academic party for the 50th Nobel Conference in 2014. As the director of the Nobel Conference, I look forward to sharing these adventures with audiences from around the world. I hope that you will join us on this mission to explore cuttingedge science issues and to engage in discussion of the moral and societal impact of these issues. More information on this year’s conference may be found on the conference website, gustavus.edu/events/ nobelconference/2012. n

Professor of Physics Chuck Niederriter, Ph.D., has been director of the Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College since 2008.

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news from campus

Hillstrom Museum of Art features printmaking in Venice, works by current and past faculty by Donald Myers ’83

James Abbott MacNeill Whistler (1834–1903), Long Venice, 1879–1880, etching on paper, 5 x 12 inches. Hillstrom Museum of Art purchase.

John Taylor Arms (1887–1953), Venetian Filigree, 1931, etching, 27.9 x 26.7 cm (11 x 10 1/2 inches). Collection of Charles Rosenblatt.

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rom February 20 through April 22, the Hillstrom Museum of Art is hosting two exhibitions, Reflections and Undercurrents: Ernest Roth and Printmaking in Venice, 1900–1940, and Now and Then: Works by Studio Art Faculty, Past and Present. Reflections and Undercurrents features more then 60 prints by artists who, following the lead of the great American aesthete and expatriate artist James Abbott MacNeill Whistler (1834–1903), explored in their art the picturesque aspects of Venice. The artists represented in the exhibit include German-born American painter and etcher Ernest Roth (1879–1964), who trained at the National Academy of Design and was one of the foremost etchers of the early 20th century; John Taylor Arms (1887–1953), known for his technically accomplished etchings that include astonishing levels of detail; Joseph Pennell (1860–1926), who, in addition to having made many prints in a variety of media, also was a devoted follower and biographer of Whistler; and Whistler himself, who is represented both by a print in the exhibition proper as well as by the Museum’s addition of its own etching, an example of the 1879–1880 Long Venice, which depicts the familiar Venetian skyline from a distance. Reflections and Undercurrents is based on the collection of Eric Denker, senior lecturer at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and a long-devoted fan of Venice, whose publications include the 2003 exhibition catalogue Whistler and His Circle in Venice (The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington) and an etiquette guide to the city co-written with his friend Judith Martin, better known as “Miss Manners” (No Vulgar Hotel: The Desire and Pursuit of Venice, 2007). Denker will be on campus to present a public lecture on the exhibit and his collection on April 15, and will give a gallery talk the following evening in the exhibition space. Reflections and Undercurrents is a traveling exhibit organized by The Trout Gallery at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, Denker’s undergraduate alma mater. It debuted there and, after its appearance at the Hillstrom Museum of Art, will be shown at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, Conn.

exhibition by a landscape painting that shows her stylistic debt to Sandzén, lent for the exhibition by Delores Hall Kindschuh, a niece of George Hall whose husband, John, graduated from Gustavus in 1948. Now and Then is accompanied by an illustrated catalogue that includes an essay reminiscing about the history of the studio art program at Gustavus written by Professor Emeritus Bruce McClain, whose own work is represented in the exhibit. McClain retired last year after 45 years of teaching at the College, and he recounts how, when he started in 1965, the faculty consisted solely of Donald Gregory, who took over in 1946 after Lorena Hall left, and how the department slowly grew into its current form. Now and Then is part of the Hillstrom Museum of Art’s official celebration of the College’s Sesquicentennial. n

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Roberts Hoiland, Kristen Lowe, Lois Peterson, Dave Ryan, and Stan Shetka. The exhibition also has works by a number of past Gustavus studio art faculty members, including Don Palmgren, Donald Gregory, and Paul Granlund ’52, as well as Vold Gutmanis, a Latvian artist who came to campus as a World War II refugee and, after initially working as a painter of buildings for the grounds crew, was hired to teach art classes; Voldémars Gutmanis (1904–1988), Ziema, 1961, oil on canvas, and Lorena Daeschner 33½ x 41½ inches. Hall, the College’s first art instructor, who taught at Gustavus from 1938 to Concurrent with Reflections and 1946. Hall was a student at Bethany College Undercurrents is Now and Then: Works in Lindsborg, Kan., of the well-known by Studio Art Faculty, Past and Present. Swedish-American artist Birger Sandzén It features works in a variety of media (1871–1954), and she was the wife of George by current studio art faculty members, Hall, who taught in the Religion Department including Betsy Byers, Priscilla Briggs, Nicole at Gustavus. She is represented in the

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.

Donors add to Grant Wood holdings

he Hillstrom Museum has received another donation from Dr. David and Kathryn Rydland ’71 Gilbertson of a lithograph by Regionalist artist Grant Wood (1891–1942). Wood’s image of abundance, titled Fertility (1939), features a patterned stand of corn plants, part of a larger field that extends into the picture frame from the right side, in front of a large barn and silo. To the left is seen a house that seems dwarfed by the other buildings and also by the corn. The house is very similar to the one depicted in Wood’s well-known painting American Gothic (1930), including in its shadeproviding porch at ground level and, above it in the center of the house’s façade, a pointed Gothic window. The pointed arch form was one the artist reused from his iconic oil painting several times after that work brought him widespread fame. The impressive crop in the print donated to the Museum is typical of Wood’s admiring depictions of the fertile Iowa farmland, celebrations of his own rural milieu. Hazel E. Brown, a friend of the artist who wrote a reminiscence of him and his friend and fellow artist Marvin Cone, recounted that Fertility, her favorite among Wood’s prints, was nicknamed “Hazel’s Pregnant Barn” in the shop she kept, and she pointed out how the fertility of the plants overshadows all the human-made structures, noting the humor in that the dwelling in the picture seems almost an afterthought. The addition of Fertility brings the Museum’s total lithographs by Wood to 17. The Gilbertsons own two additional lithos by the artist (December Afternoon and Family Doctor, both dating to 1941) that they have promised as future gifts to the Museum, which will eventually complete a set of all 19 of the artist’s prints.

Grant Wood (1891–1942), Fertility, 1939, lithograph on paper, 9 x 11⅞ inches. Gift of Dr. David and Kathryn Rydland ’71 Gilbertson.

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Teaching and Learning Mini-Grants support classroom innovations by Margaret Bloch-Qazi

ustavus faculty members regularly seek innovative approaches to engage students in an excellent education that is both interdisciplinary and international in perspective. John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning Teaching and Learning Mini-Grants, funded by endowments, enable faculty to implement new content and pedagogical approaches in their classes. Mini-grants have supported participation in workshops and the acquisition of books and software programs, which, in turn, have translated into richer and more engaging learning experiences for our students. Over the past year, 12 mini-grants have been awarded to individual faculty members and faculty teams from departments across campus, including Health and Exercise Science, Education, and Religion. Three funded projects, demonstrating exciting and novel approaches to teaching and learning, are highlighted below.

Exploring African Literature and Arts

o develop a new course in World Literature and to enrich a course in Postcolonial Literatures, Professor of English Elizabeth Baer, Ph.D., utilized mini-grant funds to support, in part, travel to Senegal, West Africa. There, she participated in a 10-day seminar titled “Contemporary Senegal through Literature and the Arts,” learning about the indigenous people of Senegal by studying their history, colonization, literature, and films. Her goal in participating in this program was to be able “to talk knowledgably with my students about the period and place which spawned the film or novel we are studying . . . Another way of saying this is that I could have a more authentic voice in the classroom when teaching such texts.” These experiences will help Baer introduce students to the history of Africa and the literature of several countries, and to encourage them to think about the value of narrative and story in dealing with trauma. Ultimately, she hopes to help her students develop abilities identifying patterns of oppression in government policy, laws, and discriminatory practices, and to have the courage to stand up for social justice. Baer is excited about what this seminar will allow her to bring to her classes at Gustavus. This spring, her Introduction to World Literature students will be introduced to several African texts as

Senegal is 95 percent Muslim and beautiful mosques are a frequent sight.

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A typical lunch or dinner in Senegal: given the coastal location of the country, fish is a diet staple.

urie Hong, Ph.D., assistant professor of classics, used mini-grant funds to help her students in Greek History and Culture explore and communicate interconnections among historical and cultural events. She acquired timeline and mapping software, along with supporting materials, to both enhance her presentation of course content and engage students by developing assignments that encouraged more critical interaction with the course material. Students used the multi-media resources to develop group presentations in which they described a historical city’s topography and analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of its geographic location as influential factors in the city’s military and cultural history. Students also collaborated on putting together an online timeline that juxtaposed historical, cultural, and sociopolitical events from the beginning of the Archaic period all the way up to the death of Alexander the Great. This approach to student engagement resulted in measurable learning gains. Hong observed that test scores on these sections of the class revealed dramatic increases in students’ knowledge compared to a past iteration of this course. Not only did students display a more detailed knowledge of historical events, but they also revealed far greater awareness of the role that geography played in shaping the relationships of ancient Greek city-states across time. Additionally, students appreciated this interactive, multi-media approach to the subject matter. Noted one student, “[The online timeline] helps me study for tests and helps me visualize what we are learning; it helps SOOO much!” Another reported, “[The online timeline] is a great tool, especially when I put my event next to others.”

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well as a unit on Senegal with films, a PowerPoint presentation, hip hop music (which is highly politicized), a novel, and a short story. Next fall, when she teaches her course on Postcolonial Literatures, Baer’s students will again learn about Senegalese culture. Her experiences in Senegal have additional benefits for Gustavus students: in November 2011, the Gustavus faculty approved a new interdisciplinary program in African studies, and Baer will be contributing to this program in various ways through the expertise gained in Senegal (and two previous trips, to South Africa and Namibia). She is grateful for the continued commitment to faculty development enabling her, and her colleagues, to gain new knowledge to keep curricula fresh and current.

Though much of Senegal is (or aspires to be) modern in a Western sense, the visitor also sees much poverty and reliance on old modes of transportation and communication.

Writer Ayi Kwei Armah invited seminar participants to his studio for lectures, lunch, and a book-signing.

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Chinese Lessons and the Battle of the Dumplings

o bring Chinese language and culture alive to her students, Assistant Professor of Japanese Studies Lianying Shan, Ph.D., of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, used mini-grant support to purchase instructional multi-media and supplies for two newly-offered elementary Chinese language courses. As Shan explains, “Textbooks alone cannot provide students with sufficient information that exposes them to the target language and culture. Language instruction does not teach the textbook but with the textbook.” The integration of maps and DVDs modeling Chinese dialogue with the text helped her students develop competence in listening, speaking, writing, reading, and understanding Chinese culture. Shan also organized two events to engage students in meaningful cultural experiences and motivate them to continue with the language: Chinese calligraphy and Chinese cooking. For the Chinese calligraphy event, Shan showed the students the “four treasures of the studio”—writing brush, ink, rice paper, and ink stones—and guided them to experience the material aspect of writing Chinese characters in the traditional way. Through practicing writing Chinese characters with a brush and in slow motion, students came to appreciate Chinese calligraphy as a form of artistic expression, meditation, and on-going self-cultivation. For the latter event, Shan and Toshiyuki Sakuragi, Ph.D., professor of Japanese studies, went head-to-head in a cooking event called “China vs. Japan: The Battle of the Dumplings.” Each professor led their class making and sampling Chinese-style and Japanese-style dumplings, respectively. By the end of the evening, students had created, compared, and shared food from their respective class. Although Japan won this year . . . next year is another story! n

Margaret Bloch-Qazi, Ph.D., is an associate professor of biology at Gustavus and director of the College’s faculty development program, the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning.

Top: Students in Lianying Shan’s Chinese Language and Culture class sample dumplings. Above: Students display their calligraphy efforts.

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14 Moe Lecture: Jackson Katz, filmmaker, author, & leading antisexism activist; Alumni Hall, 7 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

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Continuing through April 22 Art Exhibitions: Reflections and Undercurrents: Ernest Roth and Printmaking in Venice, 1900–1940, & Now and Then: Works by Studio Art Faculty, Past and Present; Hillstrom Museum of Art. Open to the public without charge; regular museum hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Fri.; 1–5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 17th annual Building Bridges studentled diversity conference: “Unresolved Conflict: Remember Our Forgotten History,” keynoted by Charlotte Black Elk, Oglala Lakota political & environmental activist; Christ Chapel, opening at 9:30 a.m. Ticket required; order online at gustavustickets.com. For more information, contact the Diversity Center (507-933-7449). 10 Music: The Gustavus Symphony & Philharmonic Orchestras in Concert, Ruth Lin & Justin Knoepfel, conductors; Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 14 St. Peter/Mankato Alumni Breakfast: Assistant Professor Jeff Owen, sports management; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m. To reserve, call Institutional Advancement (507-9337512).

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23 Music: Vasa Wind Orchestra Spring Concert, Karrin MeffertNelson, conductor; Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 24 29th annual President’s Ball; Landmark Center, St. Paul, 5–11 p.m. Tickets required; for information & reservations, contact the Gustavus Ticket Center (507-933-7590). 25 The Gustavus Music Showcase, a Gustavus Sesquicentennial Event featuring the Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, & the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band; Ted Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis, Minn., 2 p.m. Ticket required; order online at gustavustickets. com or call 507-933-7590. 30 East Union Sesquicentennial Gathering: Service & Gustavus Choir performance; East Union Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. Open to the public without charge; free-will offering accepted. Reception follows.

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Jackson Katz 1 6, 17, & 18 Dance: “Something like Flight,” Gustavus Dance Concert, Michele Rusinko & Melissa Rolnick, directors; Anderson Theatre, 8 p.m. (March 16 & 17) & 2 p.m. (March 18 only). Ticket required; order online at gustavustickets,com or call 507-933-7590. 21 Twin Cities Alumni Breakfast: Assistant Professor Jeff Owen, sports management; Doubletree Hotel, Minneapolis-Park Place, 8–9:30 a.m. To reserve, call Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437, or e-mail alumni@ gustavus,edu.

30–April 5 Music: Gustavus Choir 2012 Midwest Tour, Gregory Aune, conductor; including Sesquicentennial performances in East Union, Red Wing, & Center City, Minn., & concerts and/or master classes

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31 Red Wing Sesquicentennial Gathering: Service & Gustavus Choir performance; First Lutheran Church, Red Wing, Minn., 7 p.m.; in the community where the Rev. Eric Norelius founded the school that would become Gustavus Adolphus College. Open to the public without charge; free-will offering accepted. Reception follows. 31–April 9 Spring Break

April

1 Chisago Lakes Sesquicentennial Gathering: Service & Gustavus Choir performance; Chisago Lakes Evangelical Lutheran Church, Center City, Minn., 1 p.m. Open to the public without charge; free-will offering accepted. Reception follows. 1–8 Music: Gustavus Wind Orchestra 2012 Florida Tour, Douglas Nimmo, conductor; including concerts and/or master classes in St. Petersburg, Venice, Naples, Kissimmee, & Vero Beach, Fla.

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April 12, Dr. Charles Krauthammer

11 St. Peter/Mankato Alumni Breakfast: James Peterson ’64, former president of the College (2003–2008); Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m. To reserve, call Institutional Advancement (507-933-7512). 12 Lindau Symposium: Dr. Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist & political commentator; Alumni Hall, 7 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

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14 Music: Gustavus Wind Orchestra Home Concert, Douglas Nimmo, conductor; Christ Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 14 Music: Gustavus Choir Home Concert, Gregory Aune, conductor; Christ Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 16–17 Sesquicentennial Scholar: James McPherson ’58, historian & Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Reception & booksigning on campus April 16; lecture at Interlachen Country Club, Edina, on April 17, following reception at 4:30 p.m. Lecture open to the public without charge, but reservations requested; register online at gustavus.edu/ mcpherson. 17 Music: Gustavus Oratorio Festival, Chris Chapel; Festival concert at 7 p.m. featuring the Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, & select high school choirs. Open to the public without charge.

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18 Twin Cities Alumni Breakfast: James Peterson ’64, former president of the College (2003–2008); Doubletree Hotel, Minneapolis-Park Place, 8–9:30 a.m. To reserve, call Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437, or e-mail alumni@ gustavus.edu. 20, 21, & 22 Theatre: Glass, senior honors project in physical theatre by Benjamin Kolis ’12; Anderson Theatre, 8 p.m. (April 20 & 21) & 2 p.m. (April 22 only). Ticket required; order online at gustavustickets. com or call 507-933-7590.

21 “150 Years of Faith and 50 Years of Christ Chapel” Celebration, in conjunction with Association of Congregations’ 25th annual convention, keynote address by ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson; Christ Chapel, 11 a.m. Pre-registration requested for member churches and delegates. 21 Music: Gustavus Jazz Lab Band in Concert, with Adolphus Jazz Ensemble & guest pianist Matt Cooper, Steve Wright, director; Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 21–22 Music Colloquium: Jazz and classical pianist Matt Cooper; appearing with Gustavus jazz ensembles April 21 in Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.; colloquium & recital April 22 in Björling Recital Hall, 5 & 7:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 28 John Kendall Lecture Series: Laurie Santos, director of the Comparative Cognition Laboratory, Yale University, in conjunction with the 2012 Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference; Alumni Hall, 11 a.m. Open to the public without charge.

April 30, Jonas Hassen Khemiri 29 Music: Spring Percussion Concert, Paul Hill, director; Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 29 Music: Spring Woodwind Chamber Concert, Karrin Meffert-Nelson, director; Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 30–May 4 Out of Scandinavia Residency: Swedish author and playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri.

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2 32nd annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference: “Multicultural Sweden,” keynoted by Dilsa Demirbag-Sten, Swedish journalist & author; Christ Chapel, opening at 10 a.m. Open to the public without charge, but preregistration requested through Marketing & Communication (507-933-7520). 3, 4, 5, & 6 Theatre: Origin Story, by Dan LeFranc, directed by Cory Hinkle; Anderson Theatre, 8 p.m. (May 3, 4, & 5) & 2 p.m. (May 6). Ticket required; order online at gustavustickets.com or call 507-933-7590. 4 Celebration of Creative Inquiry; Jackson Campus Center, 5–7 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 4–6 GLA Event: “Books in Bloom,” Bernadotte Memorial Library, open during library hours without charge. 5–7 Honors Day: Convocation, Christ Chapel, 10:30 a.m.; 2012 Senior Honors Recital, Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Marketing & Communication (507-933-7520).

May 2, Dilsa Demirbag-Sten 5–27 Art Exhibition: Senior Studio Art Majors’ Exhibition; Hillstrom Museum of Art. Open to the public without charge; regular museum hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Fri.; 1–5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. Opening reception: May 5, 4–6 p.m. 5 Music: Choir of Christ Chapel Home Concert, Brandon Dean, conductor; Christ Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

6 Music: Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra & Vasa Wind Orchestra, Justin Knoepfel & Karrin Meffert-Nelson, conductors; Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 9 St. Peter/Mankato Alumni Breakfast: Dennis Johnson ’60, former president of the College (2002–03); Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m. To reserve, call Institutional Advancement (507-933-7512). 12 Music: The 2012 Concerto/Aria Competition Concert, featuring the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra with soloists, Ruth Lin, conductor; Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 12 Diversity Awards Banquet; Alumni Hall 6–8 p.m. Ticket required; contact the Diversity Center (507-933-7449). 12 Music: Lucia Singers & St. Ansgar’s Chorus Spring Concert, Brandon Dean, conductor; Christ Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 13 Music: Brassworks! Scott Moore, director; Björling Recital Hall, 3:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 16 Twin Cities Alumni Breakfast: Dennis Johnson ’60, former president of the College (2002–03); Doubletree Hotel, Minneapolis-Park Place, 8–9:30 a.m. To reserve, call Alumni Relations at 800487-8437, or e-mail alumni@gustavus. edu. 25–26 Alumni Reunion Weekend: 45th- & 50th-anniversary class reunions & 50 Year Club gathering; Alumni Association Banquet & Awards Presentation on May 26; Evelyn Young Dining Room, 5 p.m. Pre-registration required; contact Alumni Relations (800487-8437 or gustavus.edu/alumni/). 26 Music: 2012 Season Finale Concert, featuring the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Douglas Nimmo, conductor; Christ Chapel, 8 p.m. Open to the public without charge. 27 Commencement: Baccalaureate, Christ Chapel, 9 & 10:30 a.m.; commencement exercises, Hollingsworth Field (weather permitting; if inclement, Lund Center Arena), 2 p.m. Ticket required for baccalaureate (& commencement if indoors). For more information, contact 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, Sports Information Director, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-1498. Also, you can listen to selected Gustavus athletics broadcasts over the Internet through RealAudio. Broadcasts may be accessed through a link on Gustavus athletics website, where a broadcast schedule may also be found.

the arts To receive a more complete fine arts schedule or more information on fine arts events noted in the calendar, contact Al Behrends ’77, director of fine arts programs, by phone (507-9337363) 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.

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Building Bridges trains spotlight on American Indian history and culture

Black Elk’s lecture, “What the Constitution Means to American Indians,” will examine how values and laws within the U.S. Constitution have affected Native peoples past and present. Trudell After a lunch break, John Trudell, a member of the Santee Sioux (Dakota) tribe who was a spokesman for the Indians of All Tribes occupation of Alcatraz Island from 1969 to 1971 and chaired the American Indian Movement (AIM) from 1973 to 1979, will give a highlighted workshop presentation combining poetry and music with stories of his work with AIM. The Building Bridges Conference is a student-initiated and student-led diversity conference whose goals are to promote mutual respect and understanding about diversity issues, both within the College community and in the larger community. Tickets for the conference are available at gustavustickets.com or by calling 507-933-7520.

harlotte Black Elk, a descendant of Lakota holy man Nicholas Black Elk and a primary advocate for the Lakota people regarding the protection of the Black Hills, will deliver the keynote address at the 17th annual Building Bridges Conference, scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2012, on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. This year’s conference, titled “Unresolved Conflict: Remember Our Forgotten History,” focuses on American Indian history and contemporary issues facing Native American peoples, particularly the effects of colonization and systematic oppression. The College’s 150th academic year coincides with the 150th anniversary of the U.S.-Dakota War. The Building Bridges co-chairs and advisers thought it important that the Gustavus community remember and celebrate the lives of not only the Swedish immigrants who established and supported Gustavus but also the first residents of Minnesota.

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Sesquicentennial A Year of Celebration continues Gustavus Adolphus College continues its celebration of its 150th year during the spring 2012 semester. Among the significant events taking place at the College in the next three months are the five described on these pages. All members of the Gustavus community—including alumni and dedicated friends—are invited to join the audience at these events.

MAYDAY! explores immigration and assimilation in Sweden

ustavus Adolphus College’s 2012 MAYDAY! Peace Conference, to be held on Wednesday, May 2, will address the topic of “Multicultural Sweden” and will feature two keynote speakers, an oratory contest, and other social-action activities. Author and journalist Dilsa DemirbagSten, who was born into a Kurdish nomadic family in eastern Turkey and immigrated to Sweden with her family in 1976, will deliver the morning keynote address in Christ Chapel. Demirbag-Sten is a frequent media contributor in Sweden on topics such as integration, honor violence, religious oppression of women, and Islamic fundamentalism. Her autobiography, Demirbag-Sten Stamtavlor (Pedigrees), which deals with her family’s ethnic Kurdish background, was published in 2005.

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Award-winning Swedish novelist and playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri will give the afternoon keynote address. Khemiri, who will be in residence at the College as its 2012 Out of Scandinavia artist, is the son of a Tunisian father and a Swedish mother. Born and raised in Stockholm, he first made a splash in Sweden with his 2003 novel, One Eye Red. Invasion! which had its premiere in Sweden in 2006, was Khemiri’s first play; he has since written five more. European anxiety over immigration and assimilation, which exploded into view with the recent killings in Norway by a right-wing extremist, is subtly laced throughout Invasion! The annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference was founded at Gustavus in 1981 by Florence and the late Raymond Sponberg ’37 of North Mankato, Minn., and is now in its 32nd year. It is designed to educate the campus community about issues related to peace, human rights, and social justice.

Sesquicentennial Scholar to speak in Twin Cities in April ‘The Most important conservative columnist’ is Lindau Symposium speaker by Brandon J. Hirdler ’12

ulitzer Prize-winning columnist Dr. Charles Krauthammer will visit Gustavus Adolphus College on Thursday, April 12, 2012, as guest speaker at the College’s Lindau Symposium. Krauthammer will speak at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall on “Politics in Washington.” Since 1985 Krauthammer has written a syndicated column for the Washington Post, for which he won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary. For three decades his writings have helped frame the very shape of American foreign policy, and columnist David Brooks says that today “he’s the most important conservative columnist.” Educated at McGill University, Oxford (as a Commonwealth Scholar in Politics), and Harvard (M.D. in 1975), Krauthammer left active practice of psychiatry in 1978 to help direct planning in psychiatric research in the Carter administration. The Lindau Symposium, an endowed lecture inaugurated at Gustavus in 2007, was established Krauthammer to encourage dialogue to cultivate a respect for civil discourse among future generations. It is a gift to the College from Phil ’58 and Nancy Lindau and their family and honors the memory of Phil, a former chair of the College’s Board of Trusties who died in 2006. He envisioned a forum in which diverse intellectual voices and mainstream beliefs could be brought together in a liberal arts environment, giving Gustavus students the opportunity to examine pressing issues from a variety of viewpoints and ensuring that a conservative voice would be represented and heard on campus.

istinguished Gustavus alumnus James McPherson ’58, Ph.D., returns to Minnesota in April as Gustavus Adolphus College’s Sesquicentennial Scholar and will be making a public appearance in the Twin Cities! McPherson will deliver a public lecture on his lifelong professional and personal interest—the American Civil War—on Tuesday, April 17, at the Interlachen Country Club, 6200 Interlachen Blvd., Minneapolis, Minn. His appearance begins with a reception at 4:30 p.m., followed by a lecture and Q&A session beginning at 5 p.m. and concluding with a book-signing at 6 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are requested as space is limited. Please register online at gustavus .edu/mcpherson. One of America’s leading Civil War historians, McPherson was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1989 for his book Battle Cry of Freedom. His most recent book, Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief, won the 2009 Lincoln Prize. He is acclaimed for taking history out of academic circles and placing it into the public sphere for all to enjoy. The Gustavus Book Mark will be selling several of McPherson’s works as well as the College’s sesquicentennial books at the event.

Violence prevention educator to present Moe Lecture by Brandon J. Hirdler ’12

nternationally recognized educator in gender violence prevention Jackson Katz will visit Gustavus Adolphus College on Wednesday, March 14, to deliver this year’s endowed Moe Visiting Lecture. Katz will speak at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall on “The Macho Paradox”. He also will lead two workshops on the morning of Thursday, March 15, at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in Alumni Hall. An author, filmmaker, and social theorist, Katz is the key architect of the “bystander approach” to sexual and domestic violence prevention. His videos on the representation of men in media are used around the world. He is widely quoted in the national print media and has appeared as an expert in gender violence prevention on numerous national and local radio programs. In 1993, Katz co-founded the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) program, the first large-scale

attempt to enlist high school, collegiate, and professional athletes in the fight against all forms of men’s violence against women. The Moe Visiting Lectureship is endowed by Robert and Karin Moe in honor of their daughter, Kris Burke Katz Moe ’84. Moe lectures are designed to encourage inter-disciplinary learning; scholars from the fields of nursing, biology, English, history, philosophy, and theater have given past lectures. The lecture and workshops are free and open to the public.

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‘Songs of

Thy Triumph’ a short history of gustavus adolphus college by Steve Waldhauser ’70

Note: The following article is the third of a five-part historical series being published serially in the Gustavus Quarterly to mark the College’s sesquicentennial.

Part three: ‘Prexy’ (1913–1942)

hen the Rev. Oscar J. Johnson resigned as president of Luther College (formerly Luther Academy) in Wahoo, Neb., in 1913 to assume the presidency at Gustavus, his new institution comprised four departments: the College Department enrolled 123 students, the Academy enrolled 69, the School of Commerce 98, and the School of Music 120. (A fifth department, the Normal Department, had become the Department of Education in the college curriculum in 1911.) During the 29 years that “Prexy” would remain at the helm, the College Department would grow in strength while other departments changed or were dropped. The School of Commerce was discontinued in 1923 and the Academy, oldest of all departments, was discontinued in 1931.

The Conservatory of Music remained in the catalog up to the time of World War II but became a regular department of the College in 1943. “O.J.,” as Johnson was known familiarly, had been secretary of the committee of college and conference presidents that had recommended in 1910 the liberalizing of the synod’s ban on intercollegiate athletics. On the College’s board he had an able colleague in the Hon. Henry N. Benson of St. Peter, a lawyer, state senator, and later Minnesota attorney general who had graduated from Gustavus in 1893 and had been a board member since Lavinia and O.J. Johnson, 1911

KYSM studio crew 1941

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First championship baseball team, 1927

1902. Benson would be the board’s chairman for an unprecedented 28 years (1916–1944). Johnson would seldom act without conferring with Benson first. The Johnson administration presided over great changes for both the Augustana Synod and the College. The late Doniver Lund, who taught history at Gustavus from 1946 to 1986, noted some of them in his centennial history of the College published in 1963:

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When “O.J.” came the Swedish language was used in most churches. When he left a Swedish language service was a rare nostalgic remembrance of the past. In his early days as president the Church did not always take a defensible stand on the new type [of] entertainment called motion pictures. When he left movies had a wide acceptance. The new sororities and fraternities had been headaches for Mattson; by World War II they had won for themselves an acknowledged place on campus. The partial . . . athletic program inherited from Uhler and Mattson became in three decades so spectacularly successful that some people figured there must be an over-emphasis.

Calendar and Sesquicentennial Merchandise Images courtesy of the Gustavus Adolphus College archives.

Funding was a continuing issue for the College. The alumni association had broached the idea of an endowment fund as early as 1895, and subscription efforts were common during Mattson’s tenure. In 1904 the College had approached Pastor Lars Gustaf Almén, an active worker for the Augustana Synod and a

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Class of 1924, group photo in front of “new” gymnasium. SPRING 2012

promoter of Gustavus, to lead a subscription drive for $100,000 to establish a building and endowment fund. During the five years Almén worked on the drive, he received 1,355 subscription notes and pledges for about $62,000, and was credited later by some College officials as “the real pioneer and founder” of the endowment fund. (Almén’s interest was not simply financial—all nine of his children graduated from Gustavus between 1899 and 1920.) When railroad baron James J. Hill promised acting president Jacob Uhler a donation of $40,000 if the College could raise $200,000 from other sources by May 1, 1914, it became the impetus for the College’s first real endowment drive. President Johnson was forced to throw himself into fundraising work from the moment he arrived on campus. As Hill’s deadline approached, almost all of the Minnesota Conference’s churches had been canvassed but the amount pledged was still $40,000 short. When the conference met on February 21, 1914, a unanimous decision was made to raise the difference immediately, and individual pastors quickly pledged the amount they figured was needed to cover the shortage. However, when final calculations were made later that evening, a $9,000 error was discovered. Once again, citizens from St. Peter stepped forward to help the College, eventually providing more than $12,000 to ensure Hill’s donation. Gustavus began to assume the look and feel of a modern college during Johnson’s tenure. In 1914 the system of majors and minors was introduced to the curriculum to replace the former course system.

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Professor Joshua Edquist’s Botany class, circa 1915.

The elective system was adopted for the freshman and sophomore classes as well, except in regard to English, gymnastics, and Christianity (which was compulsory in all four classes). By 1916, when Gustavus was first placed on the accredited list by the North Central Association, even mathematics had become an elective in the College Department. In 1920 library facilities were improved when the library was moved from the second floor of Old Main to Commerce Hall, which had been claimed for other uses as enrollment in the School of Commerce dwindled. The most pressing facility need for the modern college in the early 1900s was

an adequate gymnasium. In 1916, recalling the tiny “old barn” that they had frequented, a group of alumni decided to raise funds for a new gymnasium. A year later, the conference was asked to permit erection of a $50,000 facility and responded that the gym could be built once money was in hand. However, a world war changed all that. For two years, the College was reorganized for war. The great majority of male students were soldiers in the U.S. Army. Special classes in military drill, telegraphy, and food conservation were offered. Extracurricular activities were curtailed. The academic term started in October in 1917

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and 1918, vacations were shortened, and the year was divided into three terms instead of two semesters. After the Armistice, students flocked back to College. A new gymnasium again became a rallying cry. In February 1919, at a student meeting after chapel services organized by Luther Youngdahl ’19—who would go on to become governor of the state 30 years later— students signed pledge cards to raise nearly $13,000 for the gym. However, the College was also pressed by other needs, particularly for endowment funds. Consequently, in 1920, the conference was asked to authorize an endowment campaign as well as soften the restriction on starting construction of a gym before all funds were in hand. The conference not only agreed to those requests but also authorized faculty salary increases and raised its annual appropriation for the College to $25,000—all this in spite of the fact that a separate campaign for a theological seminary had already been launched by the synod. The cornerstone for the new gymnasium (now a $150,000 project) was laid in October 1921, with 1903 graduate Clarence Magney, mayor of Duluth and a son of Jonas Magny (Eric Norelius’s first student almost 40 years before), delivering the principal address. (Another son, Gottlieb Magney, was the architect.) The building was completed in 1922 and later named the O.J. Johnson Student Union in President Johnson’s honor. The synod had finally rescinded its ban on intercollegiate football in 1917, and by 1920 the College had become a

charter member of the newly organized Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), a membership maintained to this day. With the new gym in 1922 came a new director of physical education, D.C. Mitchell, who two years later hired an assistant who would have a profound effect on athletics at the College. When Mitchell resigned in 1926, the assistant, George Myrum, was promoted to director of athletics. In the next 12 years, before his untimely death in a bus accident in the fall of 1938, he made a name for the College and himself in state college athletics, culminating in five state championships—in football, swimming, basketball, gymnastics, and baseball—during the 1937–38 school year. In 1929, with an enthusiastic push from Myrum, the College erected a stadium—the first one in the region with lights to permit evening football games. An unincorporated and nebulous “Athletic Association of the College” and interested citizens of St. Peter assumed responsibility for its financing. Eight years later, although debt still remained on the stadium, Myrum pushed for construction of a fieldhouse, and alumni and parents of athletes responded enthusiastically. Myrum, unfortunately, did not live to see its completion; it was named in his memory when it opened in 1939. However, the College’s unprecedented success in athletics led to charges that it was overemphasizing them and that athletes were being given special treatment. Rival colleges acted on rumors of irregularities to bring the matter of Gustavus’s continued participation in the MIAC to the conference’s faculty athletic representatives, who voted to

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May Music Festival, 1935

The gymnasium, decorated for the Junior-Senior Banquet, 1925

suspend Gustavus for the 1941–42 school year. The matter attracted a great deal of attention in the press, much of it sympathetic with Gustavus and characterizing the charges as “sour grapes” and “incapable of being proven.” In the final analysis, the publicity did not help any of the schools in the MIAC, and in 1942 Gustavus was reinstated. Declamation and debate remained popular among students during the Johnson era, so much so that the College determined to improve upon the amateur coaching and instruction in that area that had nevertheless produced prizes in forensic and oratory contests regularly. Professor J. Stanley Gray was appointed to the speech department in 1921. In 1923, the College was one of four schools in the state to organize chapters of Pi Kappa Delta, the national forensic honor society. In 1924, Evan Anderson succeeded

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Group of Gustavus and Oxford University debaters, 1931

Gray and began a 39-year tenure that would bring the College national recognition in debate and oratory. Gustavus teams won national debate championships in 1930 and 1934, and the College carried off first prizes in the state and divisional oratorical and the state and national peace oratorical contests in 1931–32, and in the men’s and women’s state oratorical contests in 1941–42. Anderson influenced generations: Hap LeVander ’62, the son of 1932 state oratorical champion Harold LeVander ’32, won the contest in 1962! A number of the College’s celebrated speakers found their way into the ministry: In 1926, more than 40 percent of the theological students at Augustana Theological Seminary were Gustavus graduates. Both halves of the 1930 national debate championship team, Wilton

Bergstrand ’30 and Edgar Carlson ’30, went on to seminary and were ordained. By the mid-’30s, it was estimated that fully one-third of the clergy in the Augustana Church were graduates of Gustavus. College enrollment had increased from 123 when “Prexy” arrived to well over 500 as the 1930s ended. To handle the growing numbers of students, the College built a new residence for men in 1929 (naming it in honor of Jacob Uhler in 1941) and in 1939 opened a new hall for women named in honor of longtime professor Inez Rundstrom. In 1941, Johnson, who had turned 70 a year earlier, announced that he wished to retire. *****

Look for Part Four of this short history, “Coming of Age—The Carlson Legacy” (1942–1969), in the Summer 2012 issue of the Gustavus Quarterly. n The author, Steve Waldhauser, is a 1970

graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College who returned to his alma mater in 1977 and is now director of editorial services and managing editor of the Gustavus Quarterly.

Men’s gymnastics team, 1932

Where in the world is… Flat Gus?

and Gus Adam King Butler ’08 National ho pa Ara at 11,000 ft in lo. Co gs, rin Sp ho Ida Forest,

rom St. Peter, Minnesota, to St. Petersburg, Russia, to Petersburg, Virginia, by mail or by suitcase, truck, or train, Gus the Lion may be found anywhere, with a little help from you! “Flat Gus” is the creation of the Class of 2012’s Senior’s 150 committee. Wanting a fun way to connect Gusties home and abroad, the committee was inspired by the Flat Stanley storybook of their youth. The Class of 2012 decided to bring Gusties together to celebrate the Sesquicentennial by “flattening” Gus the Lion and sending him to alumni, who then in turn would forward him to their Gustie friends, and so on. Gus wanted to be as easy as possible to ship or fit into any carry-on so he might visit all of his Gustie friends. So Flat Gus is a booklet . . . or rather, booklets, with various cover pictures of Gus hanging out in a variety of places on campus.

Rick ’98 and Liz Muske ’99 Sherva hang with Gus in Boston, Mass.

Inside are places for signatures and locations where Gus has been, and further instructions detailing where to send Gus when the signature lines are full. So, if you get Gus, you are in for some fun! You can visit gustavus.edu/150/flatgus and “check him in.” There, you will also have an opportunity to upload a picture of you and Gus, or Gus by himself in an interesting location or in the town in which you reside. There you can also see all the different places Gus has already been! Want to know more about Flat Gus? Visit gustavus .edu/150/flatgus.

Above: Richard ’55 and JoAnn Johnson ’56 Lundborg with Gus in Hawaii. Surf’s up, Gus! Left: Flat Gus dances with Arizona State dance students, including Denise Stein ’11, Tempe, Ariz.

It’s “Bring Gus to Work” day for the Gusties at Mackin Educational Resources in Burnsville, Minn.! Pictured are Melissa Black ’95. Krista Briggs ’04, Debra England Hartsock ’88, Julia Maynard-Johnson ’91, Christie Rossow ’05, Greta Gerlach Schetnan ’95, Jennifer Koehn Thomas ’89, and Lisa Koehn Weiss ’90.

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Two earn Academic All-America honors

wo Gustavus Adolphus College student-athletes have been recognized as First-Team Academic All-Americans following the fall 2011 season. Men’s soccer player Ben Ceder and football player Brad Kruckeberg were named to their respective sports’ Capital One 2011 Division III Academic All-America First Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Ceder is one of 11 NCAA Division III players to earn a spot on the 2011 Academic All-America Men’s Soccer Team. He is a three-time Academic All-MIAC

Brad Kruckeberg

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Ben Ceder

honoree with a GPA of 3.88 in biology. Prior to earning Academic All-America honors, Ceder was named Academic All-District in early November. On the soccer field, Ceder started in all 19 of Gustavus’s matches in the 2011 season. He started in 70 of 74 matches over his four-year career. The Gustavus men’s soccer team finished third in the MIAC with 21 points following a regular season in which the team went 14–2–3 overall and 6–1–3 in league

play. Ceder was a member of a backline that finished the season ranked fifth in NCAA Division III in goals-against average (0.44) and ninth in shutout percentage (0.61). Within the MIAC, Gustavus allowed just seven goals for an average of .70 goals per game while turning in four shutouts. Along with his accomplishments on the field and in the classroom, the Oregon, Wis., native is also a volunteer for The Third Floor and the Special Olympics. Kruckeberg, a senior free safety, is a biology major with a GPA of 3.88. The 25 members of the Capital One 2011 Division III Football Academic All-America First Team have an average GPA of 3.83. The first Gustavus football player to earn Academic All-America honors since fellow defensive back T.J. Ridley did so following the 2009 season, Kruckeberg is one of four senior defensive backs to earn a spot on the first team. The Ellendale, Minn., native was recently named Second Team All-

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Justin Eglseder named D3soccer.com All-American MIAC, earning second-team distinction for a second straight year. He ranked second on the team in tackles with 48 (26 solo, 22 asst.) and had two interceptions this season. “Kruck,” as he is referred to by teammates, was at the helm of a Gustavus secondary that ranked second in the league in pass defense, allowing 164.0 yards per game through the air. Kruckeberg is a three-time Academic All-MIAC performer and Gustavus’s representative on the 2011 All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team. He has been a mainstay of the Gustavus defensive secondary the past three seasons. He started in 30 consecutive games beginning with the season opener his sophomore season, playing safety in 2010 and 2011 and cornerback in 2009. The senior captain played in 36 games for the Black and Gold, recording 143 tackles (84 solo, 59 assists) during his career. He intercepted a total of 10 passes over his career, ranking fifth alltime at Gustavus. Along with his success on the field, Brad has also excelled in the community as a volunteer for the Special Olympics, St. Peter Food Shelf, Relay for Life, and the Mayo Clinic Health System. To be eligible for Academic All-America consideration, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.30 on a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at his or her current institution, and be nominated by his or her sports information director. Since the program’s inception in 1952, CoSIDA has bestowed Academic All-America honors on more than 14,000 student-athletes in Divisions I, II, III, and the NAIA, covering all NCAA championship sports. n

ustavus Adolphus College senior men’s soccer player Justin Eglseder (Eden Prairie, Minn.) has earned a spot on the 2011 D3soccer.com Men’s AllAmerica Team. Eglseder, who was named to the first team as a defender, is the only player in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference to be named an AllAmerican by D3soccer.com. Following the conclusion of the 2011 season, Eglseder had gained a place on the All-MIAC team for the second time in his career and was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division III All-North Region Team. The

Eden Prairie, Minn., native also earned the “Iron Man” award after starting in 73 matches and playing in all 74 over his collegiate career. During his four-year tenure on the back line, Eglseder recorded 14 goals and six assists for 34 career points. This season, Justin finished third on the team and ninth in the MIAC in overall scoring with eight goals and three assists for 19 points. Against league opponents, his five goals ranked third in the conference. Gustavus’s defensive unit ranked fourth in NCAA Division III in goalsagainst average (0.46). “He’s been an integral part of a nationally ranked defense that has been the most parsimonious in the conference for two consecutive years,” Coach Mike Middleton reported. “Much of its success was due to the leadership of Justin. The award, and recognition, could not be more deserved.” The 2011 All-America teams were chosen from a field of more than 600 nominations by the D3soccer. com staff, Division III soccer coaches, and sports information directors. This is the second year in which D3soccer.com has named AllAmerica teams. n

Justin Eglseder

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Fall sports summaries by Ethan Armstrong ’09 Men’s Golf The Gustavus men’s golf team gave all it had on the final day of the 2011 MIAC championships, battling back with a tournament-low 290 (+2) in the final round to finish runner-up to St. Thomas with a three-day score of 901 (+37). Gustavus’s total is tied for the eighth-best score in MIAC championship history. The score is also the school’s second-best 54-hole total of all time. Coby Rowley (Prior Lake, Minn.) and Andrew Oakes (Hermantown, Minn.) led the team this past fall with 75.9 (+4) stroke averages. Oakes led the Gusties at the MIAC championships with a third-place finish after shooting a 223 (+7). Women’s Golf Despite a second-place finish behind St. Olaf that brought an end to Gustavus’s three-year reign as MIAC champion, the 2011 women’s golf fall season saw the emergence of a bright new star in rookie Sam Falk (Glenwood, Minn.). Falk led the Gusties with a third-place finish after firing a 232 (+16) at the MIAC championships. Her score is the second-best 54-hole total ever recorded in the history of the Gustavus women’s golf program. Gustavus shot a 961 (+97) at the event, setting a new school record for the lowest 54-hole team score. The Gustavus women’s golf team will enter the spring season ranked No. 6 in Division III according to the Golf World/National Golf Coaches Association Poll. Volleyball In what was the turn-around story of the fall, the Gustavus volleyball team went from 7–19 overall and 1–10 in the MIAC, finishing last in the league in 2010, to 20–10 overall and 7–4 in the MIAC for a fifth-place finish in 2011. Head Coach Rachelle Dosch, in her second season at the helm of the volleyball program, led the Gusties to a 20-win season for just the third time in the last 15 years. The Gusties qualified for the MIAC playoffs but were defeated by Saint Benedict 3–1 in the opening round. Seniors Angela Ahrendt (Shoreview, Minn.) and Malea Noennig (Norwood Young America, Minn.) both earned all-conference honors at the conclusion of the season. Ahrendt finishes her career ranked sixth on the all-time kill list with 1, 201 career kills. She played in a total of 419 sets and 115 matches, tallying 2.87 kills per set and a .284 attack percentage over her career.

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Football Snake-bitten may be the term used to describe the 2011 season for the Gustavus football team. Although the Gusties seemingly were in every game, inconsistency on both sides of the ball led to a 2–8 overall record and a seventhplace finish in the MIAC (2–6). Senior safety Brad Kruckeberg (Ellendale, Minn.), senior defensive lineman Tom Einberger Jr. (West St. Paul, Minn.), and junior offensive lineman Brian Grundmeyer (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) all earned spots on the AllMIAC Second Team at the conclusion of the season. Brad Kruckeberg went on to be named Academic All-District and eventually an Academic All-America First Team selection. Kruckeberg is a biology major with a 3.88 GPA. He finished his career with 10 interceptions, ranking fifth all-time at Gustavus. Men’s Cross Country The Gustavus men’s cross country team capped its fall season with an eighth-place finish at the MIAC championships and a 13th-place finish at the NCAA Central Region Meet. First-year runner Dillon Emo (Brookings, S.D.) burst onto the scene to lead the Gusties at the MIAC championships, crossing the finish line in 26th (26:29). Senior Anders Bowman (Plymouth, Minn.) led the team at the Central Region Meet, taking 43rd in 26:27.9. Women’s Cross Country The Gustavus women’s cross country team accomplished one of its main goals in 2011: to improve on 2010’s fourth-place finish at the MIAC championships. Dale Bahr’s squad did just that with a third-place finish at the conference meet. Junior Kate Eggers (Montevideo, Minn.) and senior Brooke Beskau (Hastings, Minn.) both took home all-conference honors with top-10 finishes at the meet. Eggers placed ninth in 22:50 and Beskau came in 10th in 22:55. Beskau later went on to qualify for the NCAA championships after a 23rd-place finish (22:55.1) at the NCAA Central Region Meet, leading the Gusties to a seventh-place finish. The senior capped her collegiate career by finishing 119th out of 277 runners in a personal best 22:25.98 at the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Men’s Soccer After narrowly missing the MIAC playoffs in 2010, the Gustavus men’s soccer team finished just one point shy of a share of the conference title in 2011. The Gusties went 14–2–3 overall and 6–1–3 in the MIAC to finish third in the standings with 21 points. Seniors Justin Eglseder (Eden Prairie, Minn.) and Doug Frey (Duluth, Minn.) and junior Lucas Thompson (Sioux Falls, S.D.) took home all-conference honors following the season. Eglseder, a First Team National Soccer Coaches Association of America AllRegion recipient, was named a First Team All-American by D3soccer.com. Eglseder earned the “Iron Man” award after starting 73 matches and playing in all 74 over his collegiate career. Gustavus led the league in scoring this season and had the fourthranked defense in the nation (0.46 GAA). Senior Ben Ceder (Oregon, Wis.) capped the season by earning a spot on the 2011 Academic All-America First Team. Ceder is a biology major with a 3.88 GPA. Women’s Soccer The Gustavus women’s soccer program saw the end of an era in 2011, as Coach Mike Stehlik stepped down after 22 years as the head of the program. Stehlik finished his career at Gustavus with an overall record of 223–137–30, ranking 35th all-time in NCAA Division III women’s soccer history. The Gusties won four conference titles (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996) during Stehlik’s tenure. He coached a total of 27 All-MIAC players, six All-Americans, and three MIAC Players of the Year. The Gusties finished the 2011 season 5–12 overall and 3–8 in the MIAC. Goalkeeper Jessica Richert (Freeburg, Ill.) led the MIAC in saves in league play, turning away 82 shots for an average of 7.45 per game. Men’s Tennis It was a Gustavus sweep on the podium at the 2011 UST/ITA Midwest Regional held in early October. Junior Amrik Donkena (Rochester, Minn.) came out victorious in a back-and-forth battle against Fabricio Moncada of Saint John’s in the singles final. Donkena, the #1 overall seed in the tournament, defeated Moncada 7–5, 3–6, and 6–4 to take the crown. He later joined teammate Mya Smith-Dennis (So., Savage, Minn.) in the doubles final against Curtis Newman and Noah Sprinkel of Coe College. Donkena and Smith-Dennis cruised after

ssistant Director of Athletics Tom Brown has accepted the position of director of athletics at Gustavus Adolphus College, and will succeed Al Molde ’66, who announced in December that he would retire at the end of the current academic year. Effective June 1, 2012, Brown will oversee the athletics department, which consists of 25 men’s and women’s varsity athletic teams, 15 head coaches, and 33 other full-time employees. In his role as the lead administrator for the department, he will oversee all personnel decisions, budgeting, and strategic planning, as well as compliance and communication with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). “I am pleased Tom has accepted the director of athletics position,” President Jack Ohle noted in announcing Brown’s new post. “We have been fortunate to have had, over the years, outstanding leadership for our athletic programs at Gustavus, and Tom will carry on that tradition. His 21 years of experience at the College and his commitment to the principles of Division III athletics made him an ideal candidate.” Brown, who received his undergraduate degree in health and physical education at Augustana College (S.D.) and his master’s degree in exercise science at the University of Iowa, began his career at Gustavus in 1991 as an assistant coach in football and track and field and an instructor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science. During his 18-year tenure with the football program, primarily as a wide receivers coach and offensive coordinator, Brown coached 18 all-conference receivers

Al Molde ’66 including Ryan Hoag ’03, who was drafted by the Oakland Raiders, and Chad Arlt ’09, an All-American who holds virtually every Gustavus receiving record. In December of 2008, Brown was asked to accept the position of assistant athletics director at the College, with primary responsibilities in event management. In that role, he has been directly in charge of the administration of the home events for all 25 athletics teams as well as coordinating and scheduling all indoor and outdoor athletics facilities and serving as the liaison to the advancement office in matters involving athletics fundraising. Most recently he has been responsible for the update of the

Fall sports summaries, continued dropping the first set, winning the match 3–6, 6–1, 10–2. Donkena and Smith-Dennis went on to finish seventh at the USTA/ITA Small College Championships, while Donkena also placed seventh in singles after a win in his final match. Women’s Tennis The senior duo of Alex Erickson (Minnetonka, Minn.) and Megan Gaard (Edina, Minn.) fell to Kalla Schaefer and Alexandra Bayliss of UW-Whitewater 3–6, 3–6 in the doubles championship of the USTA/ITA Midwest Regional held in late September in St. Peter. Erickson and first-year Laurel Krebsbach (North Oaks, Minn.) both made it to the quarterfinals of the singles draw before being knocked out of the competition. Head Coach Jon Carlson’s squad is ranked #15 in the ITA Division III coaches’ poll entering the spring season. n

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Brown to succeed Molde as athletics director

Tom Brown interior of the Lund Center to celebrate Gustavus’s athletics history and the College’s Sesquicentennial. In addition, he has been involved in budgeting and staffing decisions with Molde, while also helping with facility updates at the softball field and the hockey arena. Brown’s predecessor, Al Molde, earned his Ph.D. in health from the University of Utah in 1971, and has been athletics director at the College for the past 15 years. He replaced Jim “Moose” Malmquist ’53 when Malmquist retired in 1997 and is one of only seven full-time athletics directors to have been employed by the College since the position was created in 1920. The Gustavus Athletics Department achieved unprecedented success during Molde’s tenure as AD, including 14 Top 25 finishes in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Directors’ Cup standings, six Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) All-Sport Titles, 21 NCAA Postgraduate Scholars, 66 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, and 130 NCAA national tournament teams. “Al has dedicated his entire 40-year professional career to providing thoughtful direction and quality care to studentathletes,” President Ohle said, “and a testament to his success is the fact that he has been elected to six halls of fame by the institutions he has served.” n

Ethan Armstrong ’09 is serving as interim sports information director during the 2011–12 school.

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Legacy Making a big impact on a budget by Naomi Mortensen

oday’s financial climate and the College’s endowment, which Luther impending tuition costs can deter believes is a worthy investment and will many young families from considering make Gustavus more competitive with giving to their favorite organizations. other liberal arts institutions nationwide. “If However, Luther ’88 and Libby Hagen of we want colleges like Gustavus to continue, Apple Valley, Minn., have discovered a few we need to support them,” Luther says. simple ways to make a substantial impact The Hagens also give regularly to the on Gustavus students, with a very modest Gustavus Annual Fund, which supports the impact to their budget. current financial aid and operational needs Luther, owner and president of Hagen of the College. Gifts to the Gustavus Annual Financial Advantage, has first-hand Fund can be given in all sizes according to experience helping families just like his family budgets. The important thing is to plan for the future. He and Libby have two try to make consistent gifts throughout the daughters, Hope, 16, and Grace, 14, who are year. inching closer to their college years. He’s Another way to make a big impact the first to admit that the thought of tuition on the College is by serving as a mentor. is daunting, but it didn’t prevent him from Luther strongly believes deciding to document a substantial planned that reaching out to gift to his alma mater. students is key to building After examining their options, the a greater Gustavus. He has Hagens decided to leave their legacy started to work with the at Gustavus through a combination of Gustavus Alumni Mentoring retirement funds and life insurance that will & Business Leadership translate to endowed student scholarships. Program and hired a “It was as easy as changing the Gustavus intern during the beneficiary information on a few forms,” 2012 January Interim. Luther says. “It’s always wise to contact “If you can’t make a professional advisers to discuss the possible gift of money, make a gift tax and financial benefits of your gift. This of your time,” Luther says. ensures that your philanthropy meets your “One of Gustavus’s biggest family’s goals.” assets is its alumni. With Luther also notes that this gift will teach an estimated 80 percent of their children the importance of giving. today’s jobs coming through “Libby and I want to make sure that if networking, it’s never been something happens to us, our daughters more important to be will have enough so that they can do connected.” anything, but not so much that they’ll do Luther is president of his nothing.” alumni class and an active Even though the gift will not come member of the Alumni to fruition for several years, it will greatly impact the lives and education of many future Gustavus Luther ’88 and Libby Hagen support students. It will also help build Gustavus students in a variety of ways that fit their budget.

Want to find a way for your family to make an impact at Gustavus? Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement by calling 1-800-726-6192 or e-mailing giftplanning@gustavus.edu.

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Board. His volunteer work illustrates that he is a person who leads by example. He challenges fellow alumni to facilitate an internship or become a mentor through the Gustavus Alumni Mentoring & Business Leadership Program. Through research and careful planning, the Hagens have found ways to turn their philanthropic ideas into an action plan that works for their young family. Their substantial commitments prove that it’s possible to make a big impact on the life of the College and stay within their budget.

Unconventional life; unexpected gift by Naomi Mortensen

ome gifts come to Gustavus through years of cultivation, careful financial planning, and close ties to the College. Others show up on the doorstep through divine intervention. This was certainly the case when Larry Wefring contacted Gustavus’s Office of Institutional Advancement this past summer and informed the College that he planned to make a gift through his estate. Wefring had no previous ties to the College, but had heard many great things about Gustavus through his church and past employer. After further research, Wefring discovered that Gustavus met his criteria for philanthropy—education, the arts, and spiritual development. Above all, Wefring values institutions that value people—specifically those who may be considered “underdogs.” While Gustavus is known for its high-caliber students, it’s also known for seeking diversity, welcoming young people from diverse backgrounds, and accommodating the needs of students. In short, Gustavus puts everyone on a level playing field and encourages them to do their best. Gustavus’s Center for Servant Leadership and Diversity Center are two excellent examples of programs that provide opportunities to students. The Diversity Center works with all student organizations—from the Asian Cultures Club to College Republicans—to ensure that all students feel free to express themselves and celebrate their beliefs. The Center for Servant Leadership provides students with the support and skills necessary to lead them down the path to discover their calling. Both of these programs teach young people that they alone determine the factors that will define their lives, and that if they lead lives of service and ethical leadership, fulfillment is sure to find them. Though Wefring’s history with the College is short, his journey toward philanthropy was long and rather difficult. His story began in south Minneapolis as the first-born son of Floyd and Betty Wefring. As the oldest of three boys, Wefring was very outgoing and enjoyed making friends. Then in April of 1950, at the age of seven, everything changed. One minute he was playing with friends and the next

Wefring’s journey through life has led him to root for the “underdog” and support programs that help young people reach for the stars. His future gift will be placed in the endowment and divided between the Center for Servant Leadership and the Diversity Center. he was in a coma. Soon after, doctors diagnosed him with epilepsy, a neurological disorder that is characterized by frequent seizures. He lived much of his childhood years in a fog. Heavily medicated for seizures and ostracized by his peers, Wefring said his parents became extremely overprotective and even contemplated placing him in a state hospital. Growing up, Larry struggled in neighborhood schools and encouraged his parents to send him to Minnehaha Academy, a private Christian school in Minneapolis. After barely graduating from Minnehaha Academy, Wefring considered negative responses to life, such as suicide, homelessness, or lifelong work in an automated production line, as well as the positive one of pursuing his dream of obtaining a college degree. “I decided that I was going to give life my best shot,” Wefring says. “Epilepsy is what I had, but it was not going to define who I am.” But getting a college degree was not

easy. He applied and was accepted at Mankato State University, where he studied psychology and statistics. During this time Wefring decided to go off his daily cocktail of medications to clear his head. However, the frequency of the seizures did not decrease with the absence of medication. Thanks to a few very supportive professors, Wefring earned his bachelor’s degree. His next goal was to secure a job. It was February 1972 when Wefring finally received the call that would ultimately change his life. It was Stanley Hubbard of Hubbard Broadcasting. Hubbard had gotten his name from the University of Minnesota and was looking for someone to help with research. Wefring was invited to his office for an interview that day. Despite having rushed to pick up his car from an impound lot and showing up in less than professional attire, Wefring landed the job. He remained an employee of Hubbard Broadcasting for 34 years and held several

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Legacy Friends of Music presents… by Terry Novak Delebo ’77

Unexpected gift

f the numerous opportunities to enjoy the beauty of Christmas in Christ Chapel, the members of Gustavus Friends of Music are privy to the primo, “frosting on the cake” experience. The second annual Friends of Music Presents was the perfect pre-concert gathering to set the tone for the Sunday afternoon performance of Julljus: Light from the Old World, Light to the New, the 2011 rendition of Christmas in Christ Chapel. In the lovely atrium of the new Beck Academic Hall, Friends of Music members enjoyed holiday treats and camaraderie to the quaint background music of the Nordic American Psalmodikon Quartet. And in a surprise appearance, the Gustavus Herald Trumpets, crisply intoning “O Come, All Ye Faithful” from the atrium balcony, regaled the gathering in festive tones. The social hour was followed by enlightening program notes given by Associate Professor of Music Greg Aune, conductor of the Gustavus Choir and music director of Christmas in Christ Chapel, and Chad Fothergill ’06, cantor at Christ Chapel and visiting instructor of music. Friends of Music co-founder Jon Young ’77 talked about the spectacular lighting that was used during the service to fill Christ Chapel with Northern Lights and stars in the sky on Christmas Eve. A glimpse at artistic director (and Professor Emeritus of Theatre) Rob Gardner’s notes about setting and script development added perspectives on the creative process behind the 2011 Christmas in Christ Chapel, so

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Friends of Music members enjoyed a social hour and program in the Torrey Atrium of Beck Academic Hall prior to the Sunday afternoon performance of Christmas in Christ Chapel. that by the time members strolled over to the Chapel to prime balcony seats, they were well informed, intrigued, and excited to experience the final product. Without question, Friends of Music members enjoyed a deeply meaningful Christmas in Christ Chapel. Friends of Music invites you to become part of an organization that both supports Gustavus musicians and reaps the benefits of doing so! Membership entitles you to some great “perks,” not the least of which is the annual Friends of Music Presents during the holiday season. Friends of Music is an association of alumni, parents, and friends who support music at Gustavus. Through their gifts to the College, Friends of Music provide funding for Jussi Björling Music Scholarships and ensemble touring. Benefits to membership include pre-concert gatherings, events, and a recording of Christmas in Christ Chapel. For more information on joining Friends of Music, contact JackieLynn Neeck Peterson ’77 at jpeters9@gustavus.edu, or 800-726-6192. n

Terri Novak Delebo ’77, Minneapolis, is a member of the Friends of Music National Advisory Board.

The Herald Trumpets set the tone for the Friends of Music Christmas in Christ Chapel gathering.

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positions within the company, including director of research. Looking back, Wefring believes Hubbard had the rare ability to look beyond a person’s surface to see their talents and potential. It was this ethical leadership and service to employees that inspired Wefring to take a chance at improving his own future. With Hubbard’s encouragement, Wefring underwent experimental brain surgery in Canada. The world’s top neurosurgeon removed a portion of his hippocampus—the part of his brain that was producing the seizures. From that day forward he decided to live his life “in a different way, putting ethical leadership and service first just like Stanley Hubbard.” “Since that day in 1987, life has been great,” Wefring says. Wefring returned to a seizure-free corporate career at Hubbard Broadcasting. He enjoyed working there for several more years before retiring to care for his aging parents. During this time he also developed a passion for volunteerism. Today he spends several hours a week serving others through volunteer work at a variety of organizations. His favorite is helping those living with epilepsy. He has also made it his personal mission to help organizations set up and/or build endowments that will provide resources for the future. He focuses his philanthropy on areas that he feels help society move forward. Though Wefring has been careful to recognize those organizations that took a chance on him, he’s also willing to take a chance on an institution that shares his principles, an institution that looks past differences and welcomes people with open arms, values leadership through service and faith, and encourages everyone to seek out ways to make their lives count. n

Naomi Mortensen joined the Institutional Advancement staff in the fall of 2011 as donor relations associate.

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Marc Lester, for Anchorage Daily News

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New look to class leadership and class news notes At a campus meeting last September, a new class leadership structure of class officers was launched. The new structure increases the number of classmates involved in the leadership and work of the classes and will increase alumni engagement with each other and the College. Officers include president, v.p./reunion chair, communication chair, annual fund chair, and student recruitment chair. You can read the Class Officer Handbook at gustavus.edu/ alumni/association/ClassOfficerHandbook.pdf. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll notice a change in Alumni News. Class news notes are now authored by the class communication chair, a communication team member, or another class officer. Alumni are encouraged to frequently update and communicate news with communication chairs and the College to provide a vibrant class news section for each issue of the magazine (gustavus.edu/alumni/submit).

s 2001 graduate wins Milken Award for work with

struggling students

Matthew Mark Elfstrom â&#x20AC;&#x2122;01, who has been teaching middle school math and science at Romig Middle School in Anchorage, Alaska, for the past ten years, received a Milken Award and a check for $25,000 at a school assembly on Oct. 21. The prestigious award came, in part, because of his work with struggling math students.

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ALUMNI CONTENTS 41 Gustie Breakfasts 42 Gustavus Legacy Families 48 Class Reunions 2012 68 Weddings 68 Births 69 In Memoriam

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Gustavus Alumni Association The mission of the Alumni Association is to facilitate among former students lifelong relationships with Gustavus and with each other, to enable alumni to actively advance and engage in the mission of the College.

OFFICERS Jeffrey Heggedahl ’87, President & Ex-officio Member, Board of Trustees Christopher Rasmussen ’88, Vice President Randall Stuckey ’83, Executive Secretary Kelly Waldron ’84, Treasurer Ronald White ’75, Past President & Ex-officio Member, Board of Trustees Board Members Term expires Fall 2012 Sandra Luedtke Buendorf ’62, St. Peter, MN Sara Tollefson Currell ’95, St. Paul, MN Christopher Enstad ’96, Crystal, MN Brian Norelius ’96, Lindstrom, MN L. Charles Potts ’01, St. Peter, MN Christopher Rasmussen ’88, Columbia Heights, MN Paul Schiminsky ’93, Las Vegas, NV Scott Swanson ’85, Edina, MN Gretchen Taylor ’08, Moorhead, MN Term expires Fall 2013 Catherine Asta ’75, Edina, MN Michael Dueber ’89, St. Paul, MN Luther Hagen ’88, Apple Valley, MN Gordon Mansergh ’84, Decatur, GA Jeffrey Marshall ’75, Houston, TX Kay Rethwill Moline ’56, St. Peter, MN Matt Olson ’10, St. Paul, 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 Jeffrey Heggedahl ’87, Minneapolis, MN Megan Myhre ’11, Bloomington, MN Sharon Peterson Robinson ’64, Kasota, MN Kristin Johns Young ’86, The Woodlands, TX emeritus James “Moose” Malmquist ’53, Scandia, MN STUDENT MEMBER Anna Swenson ’12

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 website n gustavus.edu/alumni/submit

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Ray Lundquist and Lorraine enjoyed the President’s Dinner and Christmas in Christ Chapel. They sat next to Marilyn Barnes Robertz and Bonnie Seaberg Bergman at the dinner in Alumni Hall. Stan Benson has returned home after being in the Benedictine Living Community. Marie Schafer Benson ’52 writes, “This turn of events brought out a family reunion of sorts as our three sons arrived from three continents: Jeff from Seoul, Korea, came first; then Todd ’83 arrived from Kampala, Uganda; while John ’80 was with us from Moorhead a number of weekends.” Dorothy Johnson Lutz played Christmas carols on Dec. 8 on a square piano at the historic Cox House in St. Peter. Marilyn Barnes Robertz was in charge of the program and is active in the Nicollet County Historical Society. Donn and Donna Larson, Duluth, attended Christmas in Christ Chapel on Dec. 4. Guests of Bill and Marilyn Barnes Robertz, they have frequently attended the annual concert. Donn and Bill were high school classmates and debaters, roommates at Gustavus, and Donn had the pleasure of introducing Marilyn and Bill during student days. Robert Smith writes, “My wife, Darlene, and I had the privilege of attending President Ohle’s Sesquicentennial and Campaign Kickoff Dinner on Sept. 30. As we approached our usual parking place near the stadium, we were turned back by traffic control personnel as the Homecoming parade approached. We returned to park in the lot by the international apartments and proceeded to walk to the Lund Center. As we approached the Center, we watched the parade as it passed. The band, cheerleaders, floats, groups of students from various organizations all passed by followed by students down the street. What great enthusiasm and excitement! It was exciting for us to see the Gustie spirit so alive and expressive. After this exhilarating experience we proceeded to Lund Center and were treated to a very elegant evening!” Arlene Palm Holmgren passed away on Oct. 9, 2011. Her husband, Arthur, still lives in White Bear Lake. Two sons also survive. Our sympathy to the family. n Class President and Communication Chair: Dorothy Johnson Lutz (1951classofficers@ gustavus.edu)

The class of 1956 has sent a number of their children to Gustavus. Now it is time to send the grandchildren. Gerry and Mimi Johnson Eisele have sent three. One of them (Jenna Rusnacko ’10) has already graduated, Claire Duhaime ’15 is a first-year student, and Chris Duhaime ’12 is a very busy senior. Chris belongs to CAB

(Campus Activity Board), sings in the Gustavus Choir, and YEAR has been in plays. CLUB The Eiseles winter in Eden Prairie, and May 25 & 26, this winter they 2012 will go to Hawaii to tour the islands and visit Dick ’55 and Jo Johnson Lundborg. Don and Nancy Lea Roberts spend most of the summer at their cabin near Hackensack, MN, busy with his Minnesota Youth Hockey Camp at Camp Hiawatha in Deer River, MN. Dick and Char Swansson Erickson get away for the cold winters, spending that time in Florida. Paul ’55 and Mary Andreen Carlson were in Minnesota last summer and saw many Gustie friends. Lorraine Youngquist Anderson, Kansas City, MO, wrote, “I play the piano for an hour twice a month at the Lingswood Care Center.” We are still looking for a student recruitment chair and an Annual Fund chair to fill out our slate of class officers. The tasks you would perform are not timeconsuming. Please send news for the spring class newsletter. n Communication Chair: Kay Rethwill Moline (1956classofficer@gustavus.edu)

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5th Anniversary: 5 May 25–26, 2012

Mark your calendars now. On May 4–6, the second “Books in Bloom” will be “showing” at the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library on the College campus. Hosted by Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) and chaired by classmate Marlys Johnson Johnson, Books in Bloom matches stunning floral arrangements with books, films, journals, and other media. Placed throughout the Library, these displays draw attendees into all parts of the Library and engage them in a visual exploration of the meaning of books. GLA seeks presenting sponsors to cover the operating costs of Books in Bloom so that all bloom sponsorships go directly to the Library’s acquisition fund to support the ever-expanding research and curriculum needs of students and faculty. You’re invited to sponsor a bloom—or find a partner to share a sponsorship—or send in smaller amounts, which can then be aggregated to a sponsorship by the Class of 1958. Several classmates have already made a commitment! If you have an interest in flowers or floral design, consider designing a bloom to match the list of books and other media that will be on display during this innovative event. In either case, please

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Class officers meet business mentor

Pete Bannan, for Main Line Suburban Life, Ardivone, PA

On Class Officers’ Day on campus September 30, 2011, several class officers visited Kathi Tunheim, assistant professor of economics and management, in the new Beck Academic Hall. Pictured from left are Tom Boman ’53, Marv Larson ’53, Leanne Norman, John Norman ’51, Linda Norman Reding ’81, and Kathi Tunheim. Linda Reding serves as a mentor of current students in the Alumni Mentoring and Business Leadership Program, a group led by students and advised by Tunheim.

Olson named Red Cross Hero

Paul Olson ’54, Devon, PA, was named a Red Cross Hero after donating blood for his 400th time. Olson is the number-one donor in the Pennsylvania-New Jersey region and has a goal to give blood 500 times. With O negative blood he is a universal donor, and his blood is in great demand. Olson donates twice a month and believes giving blood is a healthy thing to do.

s Roommates return Three college roommates returned to campus last fall and had their photo taken in front of the Sesquicentennial Timeline in Beck Academic Hall. Pictured from left are Jon Berglund ’57, Fred Steiner ’57, and Mike Dale ’58.

Gusties meet in Estonia

Three Gustie women from the United States and one from Sweden traveled for a tour of the Baltic region last fall. Pictured from left are Anita Rylander ’52, Dorothy Rylander Johnson ’59, Monika Eklund Jacobson, Goteborg, Sweden (attended 1958–59), and Marilyn Wiklund Anderson ’60.

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reach out to Marlys at mcjcsfa@aol.com. Jim McPherson will return to the campus in April as a Sesquicentennial Scholar, meeting with students and delivering a public lecture at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, MN, on April 17. Besides his distinguished career, Jim has two special distinctions at Gustavus. He was the first male recipient of the First Decade Award in 1968 (the late Roberta Anderson Gardner was the first female); he is also the only alumnus in the last 50 years to speak at two commencements, the first on our 25th anniversary in 1983 and the second in 1998, on our 40th anniversary. Old admissions officers salute Arlene and Stephen Hilding, who have had four grandchildren attend Gustavus. They include Benjamin ’09 and Stephen ’13, sons of Jonathan ’84; and Derek ’10 and Kyle ’14, sons of Gregory ’81. Next year, the fifth grandson, Austen, son of Greg, will become part of the class of 2016. Bob Peterson recently celebrated his 81st birthday at Pheasants Ridge Assisted Living Center in St. Peter. Not one to admit to the toll of Parkinson’s on his physical health, Bob continues to think about ways in which Gustavus might move forward. Even in a casual conversation, he will talk about new plans for the College and ways in which fundraising goals might be enhanced. Bob retired in 1996 as vice president for college relations and development after 39 years at Gustavus. He also served as one of our class agents for 32 years. Liana Lien ’13, the current recipient of the Class of 1958 Endowed Scholarship, will be studying at City University in London in the spring of 2012. The 1958 Scholarship Endowment is now over $100,000 and growing. n Class Co-presidents: Owen Sammelson and Carolyn Lund Sandvig (1958classofficers@gustavus.edu) It seems very strange to be writing for the Spring Quarterly and it hasn’t even started to snow in Winona. That, plus the news I’ve stored up is from last spring and summer. Oh well— some of this may be news—especially if you live outside Minnesota! Roy Harley wrote last May about having experienced health problems that ended up as a heart attack followed by triple bypass surgery. It took him about five months to recover but he is now back to attending committee meetings. In April 2011, he was awarded the Mary Lou Beckman Award as an outstanding board member on the Southeast Minnesota Workforce Investment Board. I had many messages from classmates following my e-mails about Dave Eckman

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and Paul Youngdahl’s deaths. It’s too bad that these events are what generate news and contacts. I heard from Marilyn Zahl Hempstead, Joanne Belanger Broten, Anita Lien Anderson, John Nelson, Dennis Anderson, Ben Johnson, Karen Walden Taylor, Kathy Coffman Westgard, and Dan Johns—all with fond memories of the two. Kathy remembered being in high school with Dave and that she was Paul’s date at the first dance condoned by Gustavus. Dan Johns quoted Jan Eckman that Dave was now playing golf in heaven with Wilt, Bobby Krig ’53, Bob Engstrom ’60, and Paul Youngdahl. On a more serious note, Dan said, “Paul was our class president, a bigger-than-life friend, family man, and pastor.” And I would add to all this—I grew up in Mt. Olivet alongside Paul—we were a day apart in age and he was always a very special friend—almost like a brother. The news I received from these folks is as follows: Ben Johnson was one of the clergy processing at Paul’s funeral; Joanne Belanger Broten returns to Minnesota every August for a high school reunion near Brainerd; and Kathy and Paul Westgard celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last year. Betty Croonquist has been busy caring for her sister and her daughter, Pam, who is battling cancer. Clyde ’56 and Lois Madsen Allen missed Paul’s funeral because Clyde was in the hospital, but he is now having cardio rehab and doing well. Dick ’56 and Tusa Johnson Bergman are experiencing health issues—keep them in your prayers. I was able to attend Elaine Torrey Holmen and Paul Magnuson’s wedding. Quite a group of Gusties attended and we showed our Gustie enthusiasm by singing the “Rouser” and “Remember” as Marcia Hedberg Wallin played the piano. Prior to their wedding, Elaine and Paul had been traveling in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia. Linda Lund Anderson has just returned from a cruise in Greece. Liz Sandquist Brown reports that she’s busy doing fun things in hot Nevada. Bob Moland called me one night to report that his former roommate Weldon Jacobson had a massive stroke in late September. He is recovering very slowly but his wife says they take any little sign as a positive sign. Mark Bjorkman sent me a list of nine things that will probably disappear in our lifetime. Take a look at the list—I know I’ll miss many of them—guess I’m old fashioned. 1-post offices; 2-checks; 3-newspapers; 4-books; 5-land-line telephones; 6-music—new music is not being developed and we’re going back to the oldies (that may be a good thing); 7-television; 8-things you own, like technology, will all be stored in cyberspace; 9-privacy. All I can say is that the world is quite different from 1959. Don’t know that

I want to go back to 1959 but I sometimes drag my heels accepting the new—I do have the latest cell phone and love using it. Please keep sending me news by e-mail (cjheyl@hbci.com). Hope you all had a merry Christmas and that 2012 is treating you well. n Communication Chair: Carol Johnson Heyl (1959classofficers@gustavus.edu) Bill Shogren writes that our

globetrotting Dave Wold has been 60 bicycling Italy, France, and Sweden. Back in September Dave smashed the 4000 km (2,487 miles) barrier and has now equaled or surpassed his previous year mark of 5000 km. Dave exclaims, “Vado pazzo pe I’talia,” which means, “I go crazy for Italy,” as he’s still learning to read and write Italian. Dan Buendorf has completed several years of interim ministry in the St. Peter area and is doing some supply preaching. Dan & Sandy ’62 are going on a WCCO cruise to Hawaii in January. Louise Eckman Engstrom keeps up with her music and is singing in the Autumn Voices community chorus and also in her church choir in Moose Lake, MN. Several of our classmates who went on to Augustana Seminary gathered for a seminary Class of 1964 reunion in Gettysburg, PA, Oct. 18–20, 2011: Roger & Nita ’61 Anderson, Paul Chell, Dennis & Carol Johnson, Nate & Doreen Lundgren, Joel & Nancy Wiberg. Barbara Holmberg, spouse of our late classmate, Dennis Holmberg, was also at the reunion. They had a great time in that historical spot! Dennis & Carol Johnson have built a small cabin on their son’s property in Cody, Wyoming. Visitors are welcome when they are there! Roger & Nita Anderson have moved from New Brighton to a new residence in Roseville, MN. They still have their summer cabin near Grand Rapids. Dennis Johnson and Susan Peterson ’65 are coordinating, with the Rev. Grady St. Dennis ’92 at Gustavus, to revitalize an Ambassador program relating congregations to Gustavus through the Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations. Dan Buendorf is an area representative who has been involved with this for a couple of years, connecting with 11 congregations. Classmates coming on as new area representatives are Jim Anderson, Roger Anderson, Paul Tidemann, and Joel Wiberg. Watch for more news about this great effort! n Class President: Paul Tidemann (1960classofficers@gustavus.edu)

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI The Rev. Roger ’60 and Nita Swanson Anderson have moved “south” since our reunion in May, but only from New Brighton to Roseville, both suburbs of St. Paul, MN. They were on campus for the Nobel Conference in October and again for Christmas in Christ Chapel in December. Springtime usually calls them to their cabin in northern Minnesota. Sally Enstrom, St. Louis Park, MN, published a book in December through the South Dakota Historical Society. It is compiled from letters that her aunt Marjorie Havreberg wrote primarily from Turkey during WWII. It is titled Dancing with Colonels, and information in the cover notes that it “serves as an excellent window into life in the 1930s and 1940s, including the often under-illuminated social side of wartime Turkey.” Marjorie joined the War Department as a civilian secretary after working for South Dakota Senator Peter Norbeck in Washington, DC. Sally’s volunteer efforts now extend to the Burwell House in Minnetonka where she serves on the Board of Directors and leads tours. Other volunteering duties include being an Art Adventure Guide at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and a longtime hospice volunteer. Mary Nelson, Chicago, IL, has been voted vice chair of the Board of the Parliament of the World’s Religions. She explains, “The Parliament seeks to help use the shared concerns of many religions around the issues of the environment (the earth as sacred), justice and fairness, and understanding and peace. It sponsors Parliaments every five years, and works in the interreligious framework in between and at the Parliaments.” The Rev. Don and Eunice Holm ’63 Fultz, Shoreview, MN, have been volunteering for over a decade and are blessed by being able to work on a project together. Don concluded parish ministry in 2000 and began the next day in a role with St. Paul Area Synod as companion congregation coordinator between Iringa Diocese ELCT (Tanzania) and ELCA in St. Paul. Elsa Cornell, St. Peter, MN, shook hands with the King and Queen of Sweden in September. She also mentioned that she met them and was able to drink champagne with them. n Communication Chair: Virgene Grack Sehlin (1961classofficers@gustavus.edu)

Twin Cities and St. Peter-Mankato Area Gustie Breakfasts Join other Gusties for a morning cup of coffee and breakfast while getting an update on Gustavus—a great way to meet and network with Gusties in the Twin Cities and the St. Peter/Mankato area. The St. Peter breakfasts will be held the second Wednesday of each month, the Twin Cities on the third Wednesday of each month.

Twin Cities Gustie Breakfasts Third Wednesday of each month

St. PeterMankato area Gustie Breakfasts

Second Wednesday of each month Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis-Park Place 1500 Park Place Boulevard (Hwy. 394 & Hwy. 100)

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

8 a.m. breakfast, 8:30 a.m. program $10 per person Call Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437

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

scheduled speakers

March 21, 2012 Jeffrey Owen ’92, economics/ management, professional sports economics

March 14, 2012 Jeffrey Owen ’92, economics/ management, professional sports economics

April 18, 2012 James Peterson ’64, former Gustavus president

April 11, 2012 James Peterson ’64, former Gustavus president

May 16, 2012 Dennis Johnson ’60, former Gustavus president

May 9, 2012 Dennis Johnson ’60, former Gustavus president

June 20, 2012 Kristofer Kracht, director of forensics

June 13, 2012 Kristofer Kracht, director of forensics

0th Anniversary: 5 May 25–26, 2012

Are you getting excited to celebrate 50 years since life at Gustavus! May 25–27 will be a time of celebrating many things and we hope you will join us. Fill out those gold and blue survey forms, send a

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

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Gustavus Legacy Families Well, we asked for it. We posted a notice in the Alumni section of the Spring 2011 Gustavus Quarterly asking fourth- and fifth-generation Gustie families to send us their Gustavus lineage or family trees, never imagining the number of responses we would receive. We were alternately amazed by and lost in all the branchings of Gustie generations: the board chair who sent all nine of his children to the College, one who is now patriarch of a four-generation line and another who is matriarch of a five-generation line; the board member who had attended Gustavus in the mid-1880s and then sent four sons to the College, each of whom had at least one grandchild who is a fourth-generation Gustie; the College president whose line has now reached the fifth generation; and the wonderful confusion of Gustavus grads among the Mattson-Towley-Almen-Sandin clan. Those that we are listing here boast an unbroken family line from father or mother to son or daughter for at least four generations. Many more—too many to list here—may have a gap in their immediate family’s generational line, which however was often ably filled by an uncle or aunt, or by a faculty or board member. (Individuals who started the line and those who represent the latest generation are shown in boldface.)

Fourth-generation families Fourth-generation families include descendents of the Rev. F.M. Eckman, an early member of the College’s Board of Trustees whose four sons all graduated from Gustavus but not his only daughter—although her three daughters and at least six of her grandchildren all did! Gustav Theodore Almen 1904 (see Victoria Almen Towley 1899, in the fifth-generation group; Victoria and G. Theodore were two of the Rev. Lars .G. Almen’s nine children, all of whom were Gustavus graduates— nearly 100 of L.G. Almen’s descendants have graduated from Gustavus.) John A. Almen ’50 Ted Almen ’80 Jordan Almen ’14 Clarence G. Anderson ’22 Phyllis Anderson Swansson ’54 Scott Swansson ’78 Christopher Swansson ’99 & Lane Swansson ’03 Steve Swansson ’80 Casey Swansson ’10 & Jake Swansson ’12 Ren Anderson ’35 & Sylvia Benzon Anderson ’36 Jim Anderson ’60 Rebecca Anderson Fahrenz ’87 Alissa Fahrenz ’12 Albert N. Carlson 1911 Norm Carlson ’55 Gary Carlson ’82 J. Mitch Carlson ’11 & Tucker Carlson ’13

fifth-generation families Augustus Nelson 1890 was a member of the College’s first graduating class; his descendants now include four fifth-generation Gusties. Gustavus president Peter Mattson (1904–1911) began a line through his daughter, Violet Towley ’28, that has now reached the fifth generation. Elias Jacobson attended Gustavus soon after it was relocated in St. Peter; his daughter sent two sons to Gustavus, who between them counted five daughters in the fourth generation and nine grandchildren in the fifth—all Gusties. Elias Jacobson (attended Gustavus 1878–79, 1881–82) Selma Jacobson Erickson 1907 Stanley Erickson ’38 Susan Erickson Dobbelstein ’67 Annalise Dobbelstein ’14 Peter E. Erickson ’49 Nancy Erickson Hoffman ’77 Kristin Hoffman ’02 Karen Erickson Severinson ’78 Eric Severinson ’03, Paige Severinson Smith ’04, & Caitlin Severinson Johnson ’05 Debra Erickson Bergman ’80 Christopher Bergman ’05 & Britta Bergman ’08 Susan Erickson Peterson ’82 Laura Peterson ’09 & Anne Peterson ’12

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Peter Mattson 1892 (see Victoria Almen Towley 1899, below: Emily is the fifth generation of two different lines of the intermarried MattsonTowley-Almen-Sandin clan) Violet Mattson Towley ’28 Cathryn Towley Olson (attended education classes 1956) Andrew Olson ’85 Emily Olson ’14

Peter Melin 1896 (music) Anna Melin Lund ’26 Judy Lund Erdman ’57 Amy Erdman Biewen ’82 Elise Biewen ’11 & Benjamin Biewen ’13

President Peter Mattson 1892 and his daughter Violet, who went on to marry classmate Carl Towley ’28. Three more generations of Gusties followed.

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Frans Magnus Eckman (attended Gustavus 1885–86, 1886–87) Philip F. Eckman ’17 Philip L. Eckman ’55 Philip S. Eckman ’88 (Ragnar) Vern Eckman ’20 Barbara Eckman Krig ’52 David Krig ’82 Ralph J. Eckman ’27 Matthew Eckman ’62 Peter Eckman ’96, Erik Eckman ’98, & Annalisa Eckman ’02 C. Luther Eckman ’29 Steve Eckman ’69 Anders Eckman ’06

Anna Johnson Moberg 1900 (music) E. Holger Moberg ’42 Ward Moberg ’69 Julie Moberg Gilbert ’99 & Diane Moberg Aikin ’02 Andreas Noren 1900 Paul H.A. Noren ’31 Andrea Noren Rogers ’60 Katherine Rogers Reuder ’89 Nils Sandin 1909 Howard Victor Sandin ’38 Howard Nils Victor Sandin ’69 Ben Sandin ’99

John Ford 1899 Reuben Ford ’25 James Ford ’53 Peter Ford ’84 Leonard Ford ’25 Joyce Ford Anderson ’59 Kristin Anderson ’94 Henning W. Johnson 1915 (commerce) Ardis Johnson Lund ’49 Rebecca Lund Briggs ’76 Krista Briggs ’04 Alfhild Peterson Maedl ’35 Patti Maedl Krough ’61 Todd Krough ’85 Jacob Brown ’08

Augustus Nelson 1890 Ruth Nelson Johnson ’20 Dorothy Johnson Lutz ’51 Lynn Lutz McGinty ’84 Ryan McGinty ’10 & Alyssa McGinty ’12 Wendell Johnson ’53 Julie Johnson Eiden ’82 Katherine Eiden ’13 & Steven Eiden ’15

Three of the four fifthgeneration Gusties descending from one of Gustavus’s first college graduates: Alyssa McGinty ’12, Katie Eiden ’12, and Steven Eiden ’15

Victoria Almen Towley 1899 (all eight of her siblings also attended) Carl Towley ’28 Cathryn Towley Olson (attended education classes 1956) Andrew Olson ’85 Emily Olson ’14

Four generations together: from left, Katelyn Johnson ’10 , Kelly Rome Johnson ’84, Connie Wold Rome ’57, and Marguerite Herberg Wold Schmidt ’32 Marguerite Herberg Wold Schmidt ’32 Connie Wold Rome ’57 Kelly Rome Johnson ’84 Katelyn Johnson ’10 Anton Youngquist ’28 Lorraine Youngquist Anderson ’56 Miriam Anderson ’81 Kelsey Abele ’14

sixth-generation family Finally, we learned of one six-generation family, the descendants of Johannes Olson, who attended St. Ansgar’s Academy during its third year in East Union. His son Victor was enrolled in the academy at Gustavus in 1886. Four generations later, first-year student Sophia Wertz represents the family’s sixth generation to call the school home. ohannes Olson (attended St. Ansgar’s in 1865) J Victor Olson (attended the academy at Gustavus, 1886) Agnes Olson Anderson ’22 Lenore Anderson Haber ’51 Tania Haber ’78 Sophia Wertz ’15

Tania Haber ’78 (right) and her daughter Sophia Wertz ’15

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current picture, and make plans to attend the reunion! Your reunion committee is hoping to create the most memorable weekend for you with our own SesquiSingers (if you sing, you are invited to join in) during the 1962 Memorial Service, a 50th Reunion Booklet highlighting our reunion (again, send in your information and photos!), a program that will prompt reminiscing about our years at Gustavus, and even a chance to re-live our graduation walk at commencement with the Class of 2012, celebrating their occasion of being the Sesquicentennial Class (return your postcard if you plan to join us). We invite all 1962 classmates to join us in celebrating the Centennial Class’s 50th Class Anniversary. See you on the Hill! n Communication Chair: Jan Eiffert Hoomani (1962classofficer@gustavus.edu) Lillian Tan and Christine Kjos Bahalis met in San Francisco to celebrate their birthdays. Fortyeight years ago they were roommates at Gustavus and both were music majors. I bet they had a great rendition of “Happy Birthday”! Speaking of musicians, Liz Stohl Baugh just retired from St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, MN, after serving as worship minister for 35 years. She was honored at the services on Nov. 27 with a reception and her own special music. “Liz has been beside us as she turned notes on a page into beautiful music—dancing

with God and God’s people” was a tribute made to her. During those years she has also created several exceptional CDs and has one more waiting in the wings. Mark Gilderhus writes to say that “after 14 years as a history professor at TCU and 29 at CSU, I accepted a retirement offer last June, having long ago exhausted my capacity for dealing with condescending chairs, snotty deans, and maladroit vice presidents of this and that. Nancy and I packed up, fled Texas, and returned to Ft. Collins, CO, where our kids and grandkids reside. Somehow the fit in Texas never worked very well. I plan to remain involved professionally but to let things cool down a lot. I find my grandkids, two little girls and a little boy, totally enchanting.” Now they can ski all winter. But watch out, Mark, the slopes are full of Texans! Janet Ryan Tideman, retired ELCA pastor, had major lower spine surgery in the fall and was hospitalized for many weeks, but is back at home and doing much better. We wish her and husband Paul ’60 the very best. Ginny Larson Jones recently returned from traveling. “I just returned from a wonderful tour of Eastern Europe, starting in Berlin and ending in Prague. I’ve given up trying to drive through countries where I can’t read the signs or find parking places. Years ago I swore I’d never see the world through the window of a bus and now . . . I wish they’d keep the bus windows cleaner. Seeing Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz-

Birkenau, Budapest, and Prague made me realize how little I know about their challenging histories. Walking under the sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” over the entrance of the concentration camp at Auschwitz was harsh reality of some of the darkest moments of human history. It’s hard to believe that at the same time, most of us were just little people concerned mainly about toys, playing, and eating in the safety of our American homes. Bill Lahti has again taken up his winter residence in Arizona along with, no doubt, many other Gusties including others from our class. Tim Gamelin has accepted a call and is serving in a church full-time in North Carolina. As a class, we are saddened by the deaths of two of our classmates. Adeline (Addy) Blotter Roadfeldt died Nov. 18, 2011. Addy is survived by her husband, William ’64, of Northfield, MN; her daughter, Holly Roadfeldt-O’Riordan, and her husband, Kirk; her son, Charles, and his wife, Christi; and her sister, Lois (Lotte) Baile. Charlotte (Char) Luecke Engstrom died Nov. 4. Her funeral was at Hope Lutheran in Moose Lake, MN, with many Gusties present. She is survived by her husband, John ’62, their two children, David and Paula, and one grandson, Casey. Please do send me class news so we can share with others the interesting and changing lives of our classmates. You can send it to me at the e-mail address below. I

I nducted into Minnesota Old Timers Football Coaches Hall of Fame

Tom Idstrom ’61, Chatfield, MN (right), was inducted into the Minnesota Old Timers Football Coaches Hall of Fame on September 20, 2011, and received his plaque from current Hall member Gary Gustafson ’57. Idstrom is currently the weight training coordinator at Chatfield High School, and also a volunteer coach for the football team. His coaching career has spanned 47 years and included high school teams in Luverne, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Irondale, Champlin Park, Brainerd, Little Falls, and Chatfield, and at the college level at Gustavus and the University of St. Thomas. Idstrom also received the Butch Nash Assistant Coach of the Year Award in 1993, coached the Metro Team in the 1994 All-Star game, and received the American Football Coaches Association 35year award in 2005.

Post-Nobel Conference gathering

Nursing graduates from the Class of 1963 gathered in Northfield, MN, October 6 following the Nobel Conference held on the Gustavus campus October 4–5. Pictured from left are Rose Omodt Jost, Carolyn Helgeson Liebenow, Barb Berry Leonard, Judy Magnuson Peterson, Gloria Saffel Mueller, Mary Sundberg Larson, Addy Blotter Roadfeldt, Chris Swenson Wilmot, Pat Findley Casto, and Barb Dahlin Johnson.

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GUSTAVUS ALUMNI am pleased to be the new “communications chair” for our class under the new alumni class structure, but I do need news to report. Thanks for sending me items about your adventures or those of others in our great class of 1963! n Communication Chair: Gary F. Anderson (1963classofficers@gustavus.edu) Fall semester at Gustavus offers some wonderful opportunities to return to campus. Nobel was especially exciting this year with cuttingedge lectures on the latest in brain research. It won’t be long before we’ll be checking DNA to see whether you are monogamous or unable to commit to just one partner like those promiscuous prairie voles. We watched videos of people with paralysis thinking movement and making it happen. During the course of the conference I saw at least 15 members of the Class of 1964. I’m sure there were even more among the thousands in attendance. If you are planning on coming next year, contact your communication chairwomen, Linda Leonardson Hallman or Sharon Peterson Robinson; we’ll save you a seat for lunch. We are not exclusive to 1964, welcoming any Gusties from our era to join us. Then there was Christmas in Christ Chapel, a wondrous program this year that honored those who made Gustavus happen and helped it evolve. This included President Edgar Carlson, who had the foresight to see a larger role for the College: “God is at work in the world far beyond the bounds of the church in ministering to human need. When we enter that world . . . we will be close to God who loved us and said we ought to love one another.” Today the College, founded by Eric Norelius to meet the need for ministers and school teachers among the Swedish immigrants, reaches out to new immigrant groups. Helen Brostrom Ihrig and her daughter and son-in-law from California were visiting Helen’s brother, Milt Brostrom ’49, and his wife, Elaine, at concert time. During their stay the Flood Plain Four, a jazz group including Milt and Professors Tim Robinson ’65 and Bob Douglas, were entertaining in the Student Union. Helen and her daughter Britt’s godparents, Mike and Lynne Kirchoff Torkelson of St. Peter, were there to join the fun. Helen currently lives in Illinois but has purchased a home in St. Peter. Soon she’ll be able to take part in all the activities available on campus. We can’t wait to have her here. Then there is St. Lucia Day. Linda Leonardson Hallman and Gary Kenning’s sister, Lynn Kenning Olson ’67, and yours truly enjoyed the ceremony, Swedish entertainment, and wonderful smorgasbord (I’m 100% Swede, but I still haven’t

developed a taste for lutefisk, so there would have been plenty for you). Twin Citians: give Linda a call next year, I bet she’d take as many as her Mini Cooper, “Swede,” can hold down for this event. Next comes the Swedish breakfast; you will never see so many Scandinavian sweaters all in one place. We learned about and heard the poetry of the most recent Nobel Prize winner in literature, Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer. Moving from St. Peter to the activities of classmates far and near, Darlene Auger Stensby of Edina has retired from her ministry at Hope Presbyterian and is dividing her time between children, grandchildren, and travel. In 2011 the latter included celebrating 47 years of marriage at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, visiting family in Nashville, TN, and the Biltmore mansion in Asheville, NC, driving to Dallas to adopt a silver-shaded Persian kitten, and cruising the Panama Canal. Tom Turner, resident of Vista, CA, for the past 34 years, is loving retirement and filling his days with woodworking, sailing, and volunteering at church. His daughter Robin and family live next door. His wife, Kim, died 13 years ago, but even without her he still is able to say, “Life is wonderful.” Lynne McKenzie Thompson lives in Grove City, MN, and is also enjoying retirement by traveling to warm places, and visiting children, grandchildren, and friends. Nancy Johnson Vrieze calls Rice Lake, WI, home and has officially retired as a technical college business instructor, but still teaches there part time in addition to enjoying her four wonderful grandchildren. More kudos for retirement come from Emmy Hanson Abello, Santa Ynez, CA, who especially likes the freedom to travel. Trips during the past year included the Galapagos Islands and a Baltic cruise. Finally, we heard from Kathlean Felsted Matson, who is a retired educator from Brooklyn, NY, after 30 years of service. Gustavus prepared her well for teaching, but she had to learn big-city culture on her own. Keep those cards and letters coming, we’d like to include you in the next Quarterly, the deadline for which is Feb. 17. n Communication Co-chair: Sharon Peterson Robinson (1964classofficers@gustavus. edu)

5th Anniversary: 4 May 25–26, 2012

Great plans are coming along for our 45th anniversary reunion! See your class letters for details.

Greetings all and many thanks to those of you who took up my challenge for new information. Your continuing responses are key to quality content. You don’t want me to start making things up, do you? It is a pleasure to share these items with you . . . Maryann Pommeranz Kaul and her husband, Bob, moved from Texas to Montgomery, MN, where Bob accepted a call at St. John Lutheran Church. Maryann is retired from her career as a psychiatric and substance abuse RN. Ardena Flippin has been retired for five years from being an emergency medicine doctor . . . and life is good! She has spent six weeks of the last couple of winters in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, enjoying the climate, galleries, restaurants, movies, lectures, golf, and mineral baths and learning . . . Spanish! Three things that this UNESCO World Heritage Site does not have are: 1) not even one traffic signal 2) no stop signs 3) no Chicago blizzards, which she doesn’t miss one bit. Laurel Beedon is living in Arlington, VA, and working at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and has no plans to retire. For fun she has started a book club (ever the English major) and works with interns at the National Academy of Social Insurance. She ushers at the Shakespeare Theater and saw Stacy Keach in King Lear three times. Fall 2010 she hiked the southwest coast of Ireland with three other semi-geriatric types—10 miles a day—“hiking from cocktail to cocktail.” Harry Dinwiddie and his wife, Dorothy, began spending winters in Fort Meyers, FL, six years ago when Harry retired. He has had knee replacement surgery as a result of his college wrestling injuries. Gary “Hawk” Anderson lives in Jacksonville, FL, and is substitute teaching. He is also active in animal rescue and placement and enjoys beach life. Connie Bohn Edwards, Detroit Lakes, MN, has enjoyed lots of travel since her 2008 retirement. Among her favorite new places: Alaska, Italy, and Scotland. Maybe next time she will report on her upcoming French river cruise. Dawn Nelson, Washington, DC, fills her retirement time with lots of music, film festivals, and volunteer activities. She is an administrative volunteer for SisterMentors which promotes education and transforms communities for women of color. She and Nancy Clubb Rauen hiked in England last year and will be heading for Paris this spring. Diana Dornack Hoffman, Bloomington, MN, graduated with her master’s in education last spring. Congratulations!!! She continues to teach ESL in Shakopee. Barb Gray Wenschlag, Pequot Lakes, MN, makes weekly trips to Mankato to visit her mom in Old Main Village. While there she often visits with Jean Jaeger—Rick Jaeger’s mom—small

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world. She loved playing golf with Marj Eisinger, JanaLee Sponberg, and Connie Edwards in Scottsdale, AZ. Angie Kuper Christmann, Santa Cruz, CA, is enjoying retirement and visiting her dad in the lake country of Oklahoma, and helps manage husband Jim’s marine business. Valerie Jungck Sanders, Emory, TX, loves being on the water and has various modes of transportation—kayak, canoe, and boat—to enjoy on the lake in the community where she and husband Bill reside. Dick and Karen Monson Peterson, New Brighton, MN, as of last September have all three children out of the house, college-educated, married, healthy, and prepared (they hope) to live productive lives. Sue Swanson Foster, Minnetonka, MN, continues to work, enjoys her grandchildren, and loves to get away to Hawaii. She also quilts and donates them to the Alzheimer’s Society. She and her brother, Tom ’73, have combined their talents for the past three years on behalf of Make a Wish. Tom builds American Girl Doll beds and Susan makes the mattresses, pillows, and blankets. Their beds are raffled off to support this worthy cause. This year her Gustie potato sausage-making group cut back drastically—they made only 180 pounds as compared to the normal 270. Diane Ostrom Morgensen, Los Gatos, CA, enjoys deep sea diving and her grandchildren and is very good with her iPad. Husband Joe ’66 continues his medical practice. Jeanne Ewy wrote to me from Patagonia: In September she completed a two-year adventure working as the managing director of the International Division of PPFA (Planned Parenthood Federation of America) and living in the New York City area. During that time she managed programs in Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, five Latin American countries, and the Philippines. It was a great experience for a born and bred Minnesotan who had been residing in California for 40 years. After this trip she and her husband, Glenn Olf, will relocate to San Francisco where she will continue her work as a reproductive and primary care consultant. She says that life is good and she considers Gustavus a significant time in her life, helping her to continue to make this world a better place. I’m so glad she found an Internet connection in Patagonia (was not easy) so we can all enjoy her message. JanaLee Sponberg, Alexandria, VA, continues adapting clothing for returning vets. She spends her summers in southern Minnesota with family (and those of us who get down to the lake cabin) and reports that the skiing in Vail was magnificent during the second week of last December. Marj Eisinger is “happily retired” and spends her winters in Arizona and summers in Minnesota. Cheryl Hamer Hauswirth,

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Grafton, WI, has been the consummate party planner this past year. People from all over joined her at a 70th birthday party for her husband, Roy. Festivities were held last summer in Sturgis and included live music, much food, and partying. In October, Cheryl had our five-day Gustavus Girls’ Birthday (15 participants) in Scottsdale, AZ. She was tour guide, activities planner, chauffeur, and held our first night welcome gala. She gets a five star rating from all of us! Lea Casperson retired from his chiropractic practice in Bayport, MN and has a job awaiting him in North Naples, FL. His daughter, Ralea, has opened Gulf Shores Equestrian Center and might need a helping hand. Or he might be found at the beach kite surfing or relaxing with a good book under a beach umbrella while Ralea is doing the work! Linda Soderquist Rosen is a trip designer who brings small groups of women to Ireland on adventure trips. Now she has joined forces with Enchanted Way Tours of Limmerick, Ireland, who specialize in small musical tours of Ireland. Together they will be presenting a women’s musical, cultural, and adventurous retreat in County Clare in May 2012. For information, details, and itineraries for custom trips you can contact her at www.irelandonmymind.com. Ron Witter and brother Keith ’69 work together as financial planners affiliated with Ameriprise Financial. When not setting up retirement plans Ron spends time at his central Minnesota cabin or at the “farm” in LeCenter hunting and fishing. This year he has stuffed his freezer with pheasant, deer, and even an elk from a Colorado hunting trip. Jim Henrichsen is no longer practicing law in Grand Rapids, MN. He is pursuing his dream of living in the Florida Keys. For many years Jim and his wife lived on a boat in the Keys, but are now in the market for something that doesn’t rise and fall with the tides. A structure with ground underneath somewhere in the Keys would do nicely. Phil and Cheryl Braunworth Carlson, now both retired, continue to travel, but without time constraints. Time in Scandinavia this year included visiting Phil’s Swedish relatives and enjoying Norway as well. Kathy Eaton Asted continues her dental office consulting business and can be found in Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato, and many Twin Cities locations. She, her mother Lorraine, husband Paul, and I have a monthly bridge date . . . and yes, we still say “a club” when it is a short bid and “one club” when we mean it. Some habits survive forever. I am still mystified by this retirement thing. Finally, more time to volunteer is on my horizon. I attended the opening gala of the 150th Gustavus anniversary in September with the Carlsons and Moorheads. It was a great reminder that we are all a part of something wonderful

which brought us all together, gave us the keys to our futures . . . and that our contributions can be a part of the Gustavus future. So, please return to the beginning of this letter—my reminder that your news is important to all, and that a letter such as this is NOT possible without you. Best wishes for 2012! n Communication Chair: Paula Navarro (1968classofficers@gustavus.edu) Submit your news for the Class of 1969 to me at the address listed immediately below. We want to hear about your jobs and retirements, your travels, your kids and grandkids! n Communication Chair: Jane Norman Leitzman (1969classofficers@gustavus. edu)

Errata

We could make the excuse that we’re still working out the bugs in our new alumni news reporting system, but we made just about every error we could in preparing 1969 grad Cheryll Armstrong-Kaukis’s submission for inclusion in the class notes. For starters, her husband, Karl, is not in the Class of 1969—he’s a 1967 grad. He is not a pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church or for any other congregation (which should calm friends who may have been shocked by the turn of events), and neither the church building nor the congregation is located in Stillwater, OK. Cheryll Armstrong-Kaukis ’69 (whose name wasn’t even listed along with her husband’s in the Class of ’69 notes) is the pastor, at Immanuel (note the “I”) Lutheran Church in Cushing, OK. She and Karl reside in Stillwater, OK.

As I’m putting together our class news I’m listening to Journey to the Light, the Christmas concert from Luther College on Public Radio, and thinking about Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing, the 100th annual St. Olaf Christmas Festival, and, of course, our own Christmas in Christ Chapel’s Julljus, Light From the Old World, Light to the New. Next, I’ll be attending Cantus in their performance of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 and Magnum Chorum’s Today Heaven Sings. The point of all this is that music is my favorite thing about the Christmas season and it’s wonderful to live in the Twin Cities with all the musical offerings! I was down in St. Peter this afternoon and as I drove back to St. Paul I thought once again how wonderful it’s been for me to have served so many years as class agent and to also have served on the Gustavus Alumni Board. And, speaking of living in the Twin Cities, it’s great to have such easy

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI access to our alma mater and be able to get back to campus many times a year! After my incredible time with the Gustavus Choir on tour in Italy last January I decided to this year join the Gustavus Orchestra as they travel to South Africa. Most of the 21 of us who will be traveling with the orchestra met for lunch in the Jackson Student Center to hear more about our upcoming adventure. We spent the afternoon learning about South Africa’s history and culture. Ruth Lin, who conducts the orchestra, spoke about the American music she’s chosen for the orchestra to perform. I can’t wait to experience it! Our 40th reunion was a small group but we had a wonderful time. Irene Hartfield and I rode down from the Twin Cities together and decided on the way home we couldn’t imagine anyone from our class not having a good time. You would have had

fun, too! Many from our class came Friday for the Sesquicentennial dinner in the magically transformed Lund Center Arena, as you’ve now seen pictured in the Gustavus Quarterly. We met for breakfast Saturday morning in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, had fun before the homecoming football game at a large tent gathering, and then continued the celebration in the arboretum. After the arboretum gathering some from our class went to the Flame, Whiskey River, and Cedars Grille to continue the conversation, laughs, sharing of memories, and catching up on each of our lives. A highlight of the weekend was singing Sunday morning with the alumni choir in Christ Chapel and standing next to Dean “Pete” Peterson—just like the fall of ’67! Kevin and Barbara Amundson hit a deer on their way to Mankato, totaling their car, and missing the rest of the weekend. Luckily,

Group A, front row: Diane Ness Andersen and Mary Fahden McIlrath. Back row: Nicky Kerpen Bredeson, Ina Street Sickels, and Susan Bolmgren Anderson.

they weren’t injured! Here are the folks who made it back to Gustavus! Jeneen and Mike Ablan, Barbara and Kevin Amundson, Mark and Ivy Schutz ’73 Bernhardson, Judy Broad, Mike ’69 and Marcia Bomgren Bussey, Christine Dahms and John Dildine, Terry ’69 and Jana Soeldner-Danger, Sheila Gullickson Ehrich, Carol Saeger Gercke, Irene Hartfield, Susan and Joel Jackson, Cory Muth Jepsen-Hobbs, Karen Johnson, Barb Dalen Kotzer, Darius ’69 and Cynthia Severance Larsen, Barb Carlson Lescenski, Karen Erickson McConville, David and Sandra Burfeind Murray, Cheryl and Greg Myhr, Yoshio Okada, Paulette and Ron Olsen, Gail Norton Parker, Dean Peterson, Dave and Mary Parkin Rasmussen, Jane Hess Ray, John Thomas, Bruce ’70 and Natalie Peterson Torkelson, Stan and Cathy Howard Waldhauser, Brad Walker, Buster

Group B, from left: Linda Neumann Meyer, Maxine Holm, Sharon Johnson Corl, Carole Onstrom Gerk, and Sharon Rajala Reese.

s Class of 1964 summer outing Friends from the Class of 1964 met for lunch at the home of Sharon Johnson Corl on Lake Minnetonka in the Twin Cities.

Classmates of ’68 celebrate 65th birthdays

Fourteen classmates from the Class of 1968 gathered in Scottsdale, AZ, to celebrate their 65th birthdays in October 2011. Cheryl Hamer Hauswirth hosted the winter getaway, and the group had a great time living and reliving their long-standing Gustie friendships during their four-day gettogether. Pictured front row from left are Marg Eisinger and Kris Lundberg Moorhead. Second row: Diana Dornack Hoffman, Cheryl Hamer Hauswirth, JanaLee Sponberg, Karen Monson Peterson, and Barbie Gray Wenschlag. Third row: Paula Navarro, Dawn Nelson, Diane Ostrom Morgensen, and Sue Swanson Foster. Back row: Angie Kuper Christmann, Connie Bohn Edwards, and Val Jungck Sanders.

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Gustie duck hunters

Several Gusties gathered for the 2011 Minnesota duck-hunting season opener. The group gathered at the Skalbeck and Hirman cabins on Lake Washburn near Outing, MN. The hunting was poor but the fellowship and food was great. Pictured in front row are Rollie Hirman ’58 and his dog, Cap’n Morgan. In the back row are Richard Musgjerd ’50, Todd Musgjerd ’78, Steve Skalbeck ’78, and Ben Musgjerd ’09.

2012 ALUMNI CLASS REUNIONS Classes of 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, and 50 Year Club

May 25 & 26, 2012

Classes of 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007 Homecoming Weekend

October 12–14, 2012

Sesquicentennial Closing Banquet

October 12, 2012

Information will be included in class letters, postcards, the Gustavus Quarterly, and on the alumni website. If you wish to serve on your class reunion committee, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437 or alumni@gustavus.edu.

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and Nina Malo ’70 West, Tom Wilbur, and Brian Wohlrabe! John Hagberg was sorry not to be able to attend the reunion and wrote, “After 36 years of ministry, 30 of them at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA, I have retired as a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.” Marsha Luebbert Haechler would also like to have been at our reunion. In the fall she started another school year in Switzerland. She continues teaching English to business majors in Wetzikon, Switzerland, 25 minutes outside Zurich. “I still love it!” she writes. I received the following letter from Jack Nitsch: “It’s been forty years since I last saw my classmates. I was known as “Guatemala Jack” at that time and I lost track of all of you. However, through the Internet I was found by Gustavus. I have been receiving the Gustavus Quarterly since 2007 and I want to use the 40th anniversary to express my thanks to Gustavus Adolphus as an institution. My college education has meant a lot in my life as well as all the memorable adventures I experienced. I was able to obtain a master’s degree in education and biology and did a full year in agricultural education at the Ph.D. level. In 1976 I returned to Guatamala (a tough country) and have been working in rural development. For the last 15 years I have been working as a consultant in financial education and micro-finances. I would especially like to greet those on the soccer team from the fall of 1967 to 1970: Dick Hagen, Clay Larson, Tom Talmo, John Porter, Jim Fink, Pachi Lopez, Gary Hansen, and, of course, the one and only Horst Ludwig! Haven’t forgotten you! Cheers for all these years! MIAC champs all the way!” From Karen Leonardson Borre: It’s been a year of change for both Bob and me. Bob moved to quality manager of Ritchie Engineering and, after 30 years in the corporate world, I started my own sales and organizational consulting business—“ShapeShifters.” Daughter Robyn Borre Winner ’02 had her third child, Cullen, on Aug. 29, 2011. Bob’s son is a chef at the Minnetonka Country Club. We continue to restore our 1926 Tudor house in St. Louis Park, a never-ending project. When time allows we occasionally get to our “townhouse/cabin” in Two Harbors. Retirement is a few years off, but we are preparing and have things in place to “pull the trigger.” Bob Teerink, after retiring as an IT executive, living and working around the globe, has moved back to his hometown of Worthington, MN. Bob’s actively working as a Spanish language interpreter in schools, clinics, and the hospital. Worthington and the surrounding area have one of the

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI largest Hispanic populations in Minnesota so Bob has been very busy! Our sympathy to Gary Tidrick’s wife, Sue, and his sons. Gary lived in Roanoke, NC, and died in July. Dean Jackson writes: I’m a retired elementary teacher living in Coon Rapids, IA, where I have eight grandchildren to spoil. I have a small guiding business which keeps me busy outdoors. I’ll be in Tanzania visiting friends and extended family from January to April of 2012. It’s impossible for me to watch a video of Gusties singing in Christ Chapel without recalling the fun of singing in the Chapel Choir. Snow, ice, cold hikes across the campus, great discussions with professors, outdoor hockey and broomball, with an occasional fraternity party sandwiched between cards and allnighters, conjure memories of a unique and special time! Every day is a gift and yours will be well spent if you leave a smile on the faces you meet each day. There is a great Swahili proverb that says, “Uzee haina dawa” (There is no cure for old age). Therefore, make the most and best of every day you are given! Dave and Mary Parkin Rasmussen are headed to Colorado for Christmas to crosscountry ski and swim. Their granddaughter is hoping to learn how to swim and the teachers are scuba divers and old pros. In the coming year they’ll be going to Denmark and the island of Crete to see family! Mary writes: The chapel at Gustavus is beautiful and the frats were great! Stay young and healthy—and study! From Lenore White Flinn: I’m still married to my husband, Steve, who continues to practice dentistry. I still have a small law practice. We are engaging in maintenance and repair, and keep ourselves moderately fine-tuned. We have three daughters. Kelly is married with three children and one on the way in March, Stephanie ’03 is married with a fourmonth-old son, and Erica ’10 is looking for a long-term job in the field of biology. Marjorie Aasness Schaffer was honored with the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award for the Education and Research Category this past October. Congratulations! She co-authored a textbook, titled Population-Based Public Health Clinical Manual: The Henry Street Model for Nurses, published by Sigma Theta Tau International in April 2011. She has received a Fulbright Specialist Award to Auckland University in New Zealand for March 2012. Here is a link to the story: www.bethel.edu/news-events/news/2011/ december/schaffer-fulbright. Michelle Peiffer Henrichsen writes, “My husband, Jim ’68, and I are enjoying retirement—we are busy being grandparents to six wonderful grandchildren, traveling, biking (we bicycled

across the country the year Jim retired), and spending winters in Florida. We will celebrate our 41st wedding anniversary Dec. 19, with fond memories of having met at Gustavus!” Tom Wilbur writes that he is planning on moving from Seattle back to Minneapolis in 2012 if he can find a new job. “As I have aged I miss my family and lifelong friends.” Gustavus – 150 Years and Counting! Did you realize we started Gustavus five years after the centennial celebration? In 1962, six new buildings had been completed. The first was a wing attached to the Student Union to house the food service, book store, and college post office. Christ Chapel, standing at the center of the campus, was dedicated to proclaim the College’s Christian commitment. Vickner Language Hall, dorms for men and women, and Nobel Hall of Science were new as well. Amazing to think all those buildings are now over 50 years old. Great to see all the new buildings that have been added since we graduated in ’71! The Class of ’71 needs your help! I need your help! I’ve mentioned before how the Alumni Association has developed a new structure for class officers. In 1954 a group met in Rundstrom Hall and looked at a structure developed by Dartmouth College and then organized Gustavus classes led by class agents. My dad, by the way, has been class agent for the Class of ’42 since that time. The new class model is specifically designed to increase and sustain alumni relations to new levels of participation and support for the mission and work of the College. I’m serving as class president. Mary Parkin Rasmussen has graciously volunteered to help with gift-giving and the annual fund. We still need more help. Give a thought to volunteering to be vice president and reunion chair. We also need a student recruitment chair and a communication chair. Maybe some of you have a little more time now that you’ve retired, although, in my retirement I’m so busy I don’t know when I ever had time to work! Think about how you might serve Gustavus—and the Class of ’71. Thanks! Keep in touch! Thanks, as always, for your Gustavus support! A last thought from Oscar Wilde: “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken!” n Class President: Bruce E. Johnson (1971classofficers@gustavus.edu)

0th Anniversary: 4 October 12–14, 2012

Thanks to the more than 30 of you who submitted updates for the Winter 2011–12 Quarterly! It was great to get so many editorial contributions. Since

we’ll all be enjoying “milestone” birthdays throughout 2012, it’s our goal to double the classmate updates throughout the year. Please respond when a classmate reaches out, or you may submit your updates at any time by e-mail. Here are a couple updates that didn’t make the last issue. After a varied career in business, law, and government, in Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA, and Miami, FL, Mark Warren now lives in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Charlottesville, VA, where he raises Black Angus cattle. John Sandstrom is a superintendent of training and organizational development and acting manager of human resources at Thompson Creek Metals Company. n Communication Co-chairs: Rita Ferguson Maehling and Chris Mathieu (1974classofficers@gustavus.edu)

5th Anniversary: 3 October 12–14, 2012

This coming year is our time to celebrate our 35th anniversary since we all graduated! Planning for the reunion will be starting soon; if you are interested and willing to help out, please contact Ole at dolson12@ comcast.net. Some classmates have expressed interest in monthly gatherings at various venues in the Twin Cities. If interested, please e-mail your interests and contact information. Scott “Gis” Gislason is a financial adviser representing the North Star Resource. He has been married to Candace for 20 years; son Will is a freshman at Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, and daughter Anna is a junior at Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul, MN. Mary Pederson Behrends is in her 25th year teaching French and coaching the St. Peter High School academic decathlon team. In April 2011, the team represented Minnesota as the state’s championship team at the National Academic Decathlon Tournament in Charlotte, NC. This was the fourth state championship for “Madame’s” academic decathlon teams. Al Behrends is in his 35th year on staff at Gustavus and his 26th year as the College’s director of fine arts programs. In his free time he can be found playing bass in the Echoes Big Band, Rabbit Road Jazz, or at the annual St. Peter High School musical. Al and Mary have two children: Kari, who is an associate at the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) in St. Paul, where she works with college students and professors planning study abroad programs, and Christian, who is in his third year at Macalester College studying religious theory and art. He studied in the fall of 2011 in HECUA’s Scandinavian Urban Studies Term.

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Brian Asleson is chief deputy attorney for Wright County. His daughter, Sara Asleson ’12, is a current student at Gustavus and is finishing a semester early! Deborah Thorset Ronglien is an artist with her own company, Deborah Ronglien Fine Art, and had a new line of watercolor holiday greeting cards for 2011 on her website, www.deborah-ronglien.artistwebsites.com. Craig and Bette Ostlund Miller have been living in the Brainerd Lakes area for seven years. Bette has retired from teaching and is pursuing her hobbies of grandchildren, sewing/quilting, knitting, agate hunting, and fishing. Craig has been with Federated Insurance since graduation and is in agency operations. He is at Weizenegger-Engle Insurance. Craig is enjoying grandchildren, golfing, and fishing. Bruce “Pete” Peterson continues as director of planning and development services for the City of Willmar (almost 26 years). He has been married to Karla for almost 34 years. Both of their children, Theo and Mallory, are married. Theo is a computer engineer, working for an Australian firm and living in Bozeman, MT. Mallory and her husband, Jay Cronen, own and operate a custom cabinet and flooring business in Kandiyohi, MN. Karla and Bruce have a yellow lab named Gustavus Adolphus Peterson . . . Gus for short. Patti Dalen Leisinger is executive director of Hope for the City, a $35 million non-profit organization. Their mission is to improve lives by distributing corporate surplus to organizations serving those in need next door and around the world. Primarily they provide food and basic needs supplies to local non-profit organizations and gently used medical equipment and supplies to developing countries, a perfect combination of helping those in need locally while also having the opportunity to visit their international partners in countries such as Uganda, Honduras, Armenia, etc. Visit their website at hopeforthecity.net. Patti has been married to Gene for 21 years. They have two stepchildren, Brittany (who has three sons) and Blake. They love spending time on the boat on the St. Croix River during the summer, traveling internationally, and spending time in Arizona when the weather gets colder. Barb Bening Froemming was at Gustavus for two years, got accepted into the University of Minnesota’s physical therapy program, and graduated from the university in 1977. She’s married and lives in Dassel. She was a high school classmate of Sharon Wieman Buckley, who graduated with us in 1977. Teri Morton Heil lives in Stillwater and has three daughters: Julianne (St. Olaf ’12), Andrea (Augsburg ’14) and Mollie (Mounds Park Academy ’13). She continues as a staff anesthesiologist with Midwest Anesthesiologists, P.A., at Mercy

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and Unity Hospitals in the Twin Cities. Dave Mohn lives in Woodbury, and just opened a new vineyard and winery, called Flower Valley Vineyard, which has already produced over 1,000 gallons of red and white wine. Craig Peterson lives in Glendale, CA, and is working as an independent consultant on space systems and planning for space missions. n Class President: Dave Olson (1977classofficers@gustavus.edu) I can honestly say that I sense that the Class of 1981 is still feeling the great warmth of the 30thanniversary reunion. The feelings seem to be flowing into the new year . . . when I reached out to folks in the Class of ’81, I found that there’s a lot of reconnecting, remembering, and recalling about what people miss and liked most about good old Gustavus and fun updates of where folks are now. Most recently I heard from Lisa Beytien-Carlson, who is the communications coordinator for Rosemount/Apple Valley/Eagan Public Schools and lives in downtown St Paul; she is still an avid tennis player and along with her husband, Paul Carlson ’79, competed in the USTA 7.5 Mixed Doubles National in Hawaii. We also heard from Jean MeltonKoch, who is currently a middle school tech ed. teacher in Annapolis, MD. She misses all the friends from the “good ole days” but mainly Christ Chapel, especially daily chapel! Also in touch was the classmate who lives farthest away, Bill Ross, who lives in Myoko, Japan, a ski resort town close to the Sea of Japan (sounds so interesting that it’s now on the bucket list for a visit sometime!). Bill owns Dancing Snow, a creative company, but is also a mountain guide/ski guide—it’s a great gig where he is able to be a writer, planner, videographer, producer, and mountain guide for his town (wow!). Even though Bill lives in this cool place, his favorite vacation spot is Sweden, especially in the summer! Another classmate who misses Christ Chapel, especially the great sound and daily live music there, is J.D. Klingman. You will find him living in Seattle, WA, where he is a propulsion engineer at the Boeing Company. J.D. has completed 38 marathons, the fastest being 2:51:36! Cindy Rule Gardner is busy being a fulltime mom of three teenagers and spends time as a volunteer; she is still active in outside activities of all sorts and misses most about Gustavus the close proximity of everything on campus (no need to drive) and the availability of friends on campus (those were the days!). Lisa Backer, Lakeville, MN, is a supervisor for the early childhood special education

team for the Minnesota Department of Education. When not working, Lisa loves golf, antiques, and home projects. One of our class presidents, Leslie Nielsen, is still thinking about the high she got from reconnecting over the reunion weekend and is awaiting the next mini reunion in the Twin Cities. She continues to own and manage Meloy Park Florist in Hastings, which is a family business of 57 years, and finds every day to be a new challenge. She spent 17 years on the Hastings School Board but has recently retired from that and will have more time now to spend with her five growing nieces and nephews and developed a fondness for tennis and basketball through them. We found David Huseth living in Atlanta, GA, and working as a director supply chain management for Delta Airlines. The last time David was at a reunion was for the tenth year; with those flight benefits we are counting on Dave to visit for the 35th. It was also nice to hear from Nathan Sager, who is the senior pastor of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Virginia, MN, where he and his wife, Rita Raw ’80, live. Nathan is busy with home improvement projects, reading, curling, golfing, and his dogs but still finds time to get back to campus once a year for Christmas in Christ Chapel. I wonder if Nathan runs in to John Hogenson, who is the lead pastor for St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi? John and wife Ruth Hogenson-Ruthford live in Stillwater and find time to get to campus for important meetings so it still feels like “home” to him (lucky John). Another St. Paulite is Julie Videen Finch, who works as a trademark, copyright, and Internet attorney in her own firm. When not working, Julie is a barn rat (yes, her words), where she practices dressage, rides with a western drill team, and competes at the State Fair. She misses most that in college someone else mows the lawn, cooks dinner, and washes the dishes. Sandi Samuelson Thompson lives in Tucson, AZ, where she is a school psychologist. Outside of work, Sandi likes scuba diving, motorcycling, bicycling, and photography. In her travels she has been in Fiji, Palau, Venice, Rome, Barcelona, the Solomon Islands, Australia, and Vegas! It’s been interesting to get little bits and pieces from several classmates; make sure you join in and pass on your news, update us as to what you are up to, what you like to do, where you like to travel, and what you miss most about Gustavus. Join us on Facebook (Gustavus Class of 1981) or send me your news anytime (to lori@euro-nest .com) so we can include you in the next Quarterly update. We will publish tidbits in each Quarterly, so the more we get the

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI more news you can read. If you are near the Twin Cities, check out the mini reunions at gustavus.edu/alumni/ class/1981. Go you Gusties ! n Communication Chair: Lori Rutter Anderson (1981classofficers@gustavus. edu)

0th Anniversary: 3 May 25–26, 2012

Greetings Class of 1983! Where has the year gone? It seems like just yesterday I penned a note after Homecoming. This news section is for more than just professional updates—take a look at the other classes in this Quarterly and send in your ideas through gustavus.edu/ alumni/submit/. Brad Somero, Phoenix, AZ, owns an Ace Hardware store and enjoys retail almost as much as coaching his son’s Little League team, celebrating the Festival of St. Lucia with his daughter, or cooking classes with his wife. Gustie singers and songwriters Neal Hagberg ’81 and Leandra Peak returned to Gustavus in December for a concert titled Neal & Leandra: Home Again at Christmas. Send in your news . . . our 30th is right around the corner in 2013 and we need to get the conversation going. And how many of you have engaged with a classmate? Many of us stay in touch with a few folks, but what about that freshman roommate? How about someone from Econ 101, or, better yet, the lab partner with whom you dissected the fetal pig in Doc Glass’s General Zoology? Pork chops anyone? We still need some help with volunteers on a committee for our 30-year anniversary reunion, to write newsletters, or just to update your information would be a great start. I have found that, in the almost 30 years since graduation, the most important thing I took with me on the drizzly May afternoon in 1983 was the relationships formed and strengthened at Gustavus. Contact me or the Alumni Office if you have something to share. I haven’t seen our class too active with Flat Gus. Remember, the goal is for “Flat Gus” to touch every alumnus during the Sesquicentennial celebration. If you receive Flat Gus it means that another Gustie sent him to you. Fill out the Flat Gus Guest Book. Take a picture of you and Flat Gus. Post the photo online at Gustavus (gustavus.edu/150) and send him along to another Gustie. Follow the journey of all 150 Guses from Tacoma to Telluride, or Scottsdale to Miami, let’s see how many photos we can get of the Class of 1983. n Class President: Brad Somero (1983classofficers@gustavus.edu)

A few members of the Class of 1984 passed along news from their lives (the rest of us must be just moving along as usual without too much that’s newsworthy). Kathy Lepeska and Brad Pedersen were married last Feb. 24. Lynette Pohlman Catapano and Sam Catapano also celebrated nuptials, on Sept. 10. Anne Johnson of Arlington, VA, was recently promoted to assistant director in the Natural Resources and Environment Team at the Government Accountability Office in the nation’s capital. Julie Anderson Wawczak is a media center technician at Roselle School District #12. The women who lived at 1002 S. Washington St. their senior year gathered recently to celebrate their 50th birthdays. On hand for the celebration were Vicky Burmeister Mitchell, Wendy Roal Warner, Brenda Larson Powell, Carol Jordan Ousman, Mary Zalk Neumann, Joyce Rosenblad, Cheri Ryks Godfrey, Kathy Lepeska, and Loree Minder Hinderaker. Wendy Roal Warner attended another reunion of sorts earlier this year along with Gusties Paul Laird ’88, Lisa Wegner Hollingsworth ’86, and Blake Davis ’89. The group attended the Federal Bureau of Prisons National Warden’s Conference in September. These four Gusties began their careers in the Department of Justice thanks to Norman Carlson ’55, who served as director of the Bureau of Prisons (a Presidential appointed position) and gave several criminal justice majors at his alma mater the opportunity to intern with the Bureau. n Class President and Communication Chair: Carole Arwidson (1984classofficers@ gustavus.edu)

Greetings Class of 1985! Are you “connected” to Gustavus? I’m thinking of more than your address and phone number, although those are important pieces to update with the Alumni Office. Have you checked out the College website lately? It’s a quick way to check out what’s happening on the Hill and with alumni of all decades near and far. You can find the latest Firethorne issue and other College publications. Is there a Gustie Breakfast on your radar? Find the schedule on the website. Wondering if a Sesquicentennial Celebration is coming to your area? That schedule is also there. The website is the place for all things arts and athletics on campus as well. Check out Gustavus Live for streaming audio-video from campus. Have you been on our very own Gustavus Adolphus College Class of 1985 Facebook page? I’ve been noticing a slow trickle of posts there, which is a great way to make another Gustavus connection. Planning a summer reunion with your old section mates, study group, or Greek friends? Why not post a picture? Celebrating that milestone birthday that’s looming in our future with other Gusties? Another great photo opportunity for our Facebook page. Dropping your child off at Gustavus for the first (or last) time this fall? That picture would be great to share—post it and find it all at Gustavus.edu/alumni. Make the connection with Gustavus! Classmate news this time: Todd Thayer is an orthodontist and is the owner of Thayer Orthodontics. Susanna Baker is a flight attendant with British Airways and now commutes to her work base in London. Matt Rand is a managing director at Wells Fargo. Steve Bonesho accepted a call to serve St. Mary Magdalene Lutheran Church in Savage, MN, in July 2011. He also continues his duties as a mission developer

Credential File Notice In an effort to reduce paper on campus, Career Development is planning to destroy credential files created between 1971 and 1999 during the summer of 2012. If you would rather that we forward your file to you, please e-mail career@gustavus. edu with your name, graduation year, and an address that you would like the file sent to. Reminder: Credential files are the collection of your letters of recommendation submitted to Career Development for distribution to employers. Career Development no longer sends files to employers and so is planning to eliminate the unused files.

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Hunt named ‘Best Lawyers’ appellate practice lawyer of the year

Best Lawyers has named Kay Nord Hunt ’77 of Lommen Abdo as the Minneapolis Best Lawyers Appellate Practice Lawyer of the Year for 2012. One of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession, Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The current (18th) edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2012) is based on more than 3.9 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. At Lommen Abdo, Hunt has handled appeals in virtually every area of the law. She represents clients in disputes involving securities, liens, insurance, employment, contracts, bankruptcy, family law, medical malpractice, and many other matters. She works closely with trial lawyers and handles temporary injunctions, certification matters, and other complex hearings. She prepares or responds to motions to exclude expert testimony, motions for summary judgment and other dispositive motions, and motions seeking sanctions and post-trial motions. She monitors trials to preserve issues on appeal; prepares trial briefs; and handles mandamus or interlocutory appeals. Having handled more than 500 appeals in state and federal courts, Hunt, who chairs Lommen Abdo’s appellate practice, notes that there is a distinction between trial work and appellate advocacy that is sometimes difficult to discern when you are close to a case. “Appellate counsel see the case the same way an appellate court does—from a written record.” she states. “The appellate advocate can make more objective decisions than the trial attorney about which facts are most beneficial, which issues were best preserved for appeal, and which issues present the best avenues for appeal.” The best appellate lawyers understand how appellate judges think. They know the standards of review and can focus on making the appeal as persuasive as possible. Because of her expertise in appellate practice, Hunt works directly with clients and also regularly associates with other law firms to assist them with their appeals.

ook explores improving software engineering practices through B applied psychology

Software veteran John Fox ’80, Victoria, MN, has seen software development from all sides. In his new book, Digital Work in an Analog World, he explores the psychological side of software engineering in an effort to improve the industry’s track record. Many of the challenges facing software development organizations today are not technical in nature. Rather they involve intensive teamwork and dealing effectively with the business units that drive the demand for new or improved software. Fox’s exhaustive book features research and personal accounts on software teams, cultural impacts, decisionmaking, social intelligence, personality, technical leadership, and more. States Fox, “My major in college was psychology, but I’ve been in the software business for over 25 years. I’ve always wanted to explore the links between the two subjects, and what my research found was intriguing.” Fox, who began his career as a systems programmer and is currently chief operating officer for SWAT Solutions, a software quality consultancy, has written software-related feature articles for numerous local and national publications. Fox believes that software professionals working directly in the field can use his book as a means to enhance their careers. “Even those peripherally involved in software engineering will gain valuable insights into the nuances of various software practices and how they might be enhanced in their organization.” The book is available from the author at www.analogdevelopment.com; the publisher, Studio City Media Endeavors; and through various online book retailers.

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at River of Joy Lutheran Church in Spring Lake Township. Steve and his wife, Kris, live in Lakeville with their daughters, Gracia and Annalise, who are Lakeville North High School students. n Communication Chair: Susan Johnson Chwalek (1985classofficers@gustavus.edu) Joyce Evans Burke, Mooresville, NC, stays busy doing fundraising for her daughter’s school, a leading charter school based on the Basic School approach. Jeff Elder, Chanhassen, MN, is the medical director of the emergency care center at the Maple Grove Hospital. Libby Copeman Gould, Sioux Falls, SD, was named Teacher of the Year by VFW Post 628 in honor of her special Veterans’ Day program. Nancy Frerk Grandy works in acquisitions at the Pentagon. Linda Green, Arden Hills, MN, completed an Ironman competition. Sara Hansen, Denver, CO, is the communications specialist for Agloves, the top-rated touchscreen gloves. Agloves are made with

Classmates Mike Potter (left) and Steve Heim (right) flew out to Portland, OR, to be present at Tom Renn's investiture. s Renn appointed as U.S. Bankruptcy

Court judge

Thomas Renn ’81, Beaverton, OR, has been appointed as judge on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon and will have chambers in the federal courthouse in Eugene, OR. Most recently, Renn was a solo practitioner in Portland. As a Chapter 7 panel trustee in the Portland division of the Oregon Bankruptcy Court since 2002, he has handled nearly 14,000 cases filed for individuals, joint filers, and businesses. He also has worked as the disbursing agent in Chapter 11 cases. From 1995 to 2002 his law practice included representation of Chapter 7 trustees and work for debtors in Chapters 7, 11, and 13 cases. He wrote the Wiley Bankruptcy Law Update annuals for 1995 through 1997 and taught business law at Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR. Renn began his bankruptcy practice in 1986 when he started representing debtors, creditors, trustees in business, and consumers under all major chapters of bankruptcy. From 1989 to 1994 he taught advanced bankruptcy as an adjunct professor at Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR.

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI silver thread knitted into the glove which allows you to use all 10-fingers on all touchscreen devices—really cool gloves that work beautifully. Mark Hanson, Edina, MN, is senior risk manager at Land O’Lakes. Maynard Manthe is a data analytics manager at Navitor, Inc. Michele Vossen Martin, Plymouth, MN, is managing director at JP Morgan. Tim Mettler, Byron, MN, is an IT unit head for the Enterprise Resource Planning Unit at the Mayo Clinic. Karen Lanin Mullery is the director of imaging marketing at Boston Scientific. Charlotte Pratt Nordstrom, Minneapolis, MN, received the Century College in White Bear Lake Outstanding Faculty Award for 2010–2011 for her work serving students. Laura Peterson Olson, Burnsville, MN, is the director of operations for Healtheast Medical Transportation. Jackie AttleseyPries is a nurse administrator at Mayo Clinic. Kathleen Howe Prouty, Plymouth, MN, has spent the past 10 years working as the HR/ IT manager at Minnetonka Animal Hospital. Mark Roesner, Lakeville, MN, is working at Total Filtration Services. Kristin Rowe, Paramus, NJ, is the assistant provost, advisement, at Berkeley College. Jay Sieling, Alexandria, MN, has been teaching in the Liberal Arts Department at Alexandria Technical and Community College for the past five years. Jon Steele is a chiropractor at Blake Chiropractic. Gretchen Wagoner Touchette, Dundas, is working as a legal assistant at Larson King. Kristin Johns Young is a financial adviser for Ameriprise Financial Services and has started a three-year term on the Gustavus Alumni Board of Directors. n Communication Chair: Sara Hansen (1986classofficers@gustavus.edu)

5th Anniversary: 2 May 25–26, 2012

Volunteers are needed to help plan the 25-year class reunion! E-mail alumni@ gustavus.edu if you can help. Paul Laird is assistant director, industries, education, and vocations training, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Washington, DC. Pedar Foss says, “I am doing another two years as dean of academic life at DePauw University, and then we are on sabbatical (YAY!!!!). Currently in Dublin, Ireland, looking at material for my Archaeology of Ancient Britain course next year, and the National Museum is fantastic (as is the Guinness!!). In the treasury there are examples of inscribed late Roman silver ingots and some silver plate cut up to use as bullion, clearly brought over from Roman Britain as the result of trade (or piracy).” Ellen Gillingham O’Neill is a consultant at Animal Feed

Packaging Association. John Kulick’s son, Gavin, is a Gustie! He is a tennis player. There is a new structure in Class Agent/ Leadership effective Fall 2011. There are five roles, each of us committing to a five-year term at minimum. The Class of 1988 officers are Luther Hagen (class president and Annual Fund chair); Marc Bachman (student recruitment chair); JoJo Wackerfuss Quackenbush (reunion chair); and Kaari Olson Frondal (communication chair). We were on campus this past fall with class officers dating back to the 1930s all the way up to the current Class of 2012! The four of us have been meeting on a regular basis, planning some future Gustie get-togethers! We have joined forces with the Classes of 1987 and 1989 in the planning. If you have ideas for get-togethers please contact one of us. In addition to get-togethers during the year, we have started planning the Class of 1988 25th-anniversary reunion coming up in 2013!! Last but not least, as the communications officer, I want to share all of your good news in the Gustavus Quarterly—work, family, fun stuff, you name it! You can contact the Gustavus Alumni Office with your news, or please feel free to send directly to me at kolsonfrondal@gmail. com. Happy Spring! n Communication Chair: Kaari Olson Frondal (1988classofficers@gustavus.edu) Hello, Class of 1990! We have lots of

to share. In the “Love and 90 news Marriage” category, two 1990 grads

tied the knot: Scott Tempel and Kara Pope married on June 14, 2011. They live in Apple Valley, MN. Congratulations to both of you! We also have baby news to report. Kim Corneilson Hopkins and husband Chris welcomed son Nathan Alrik on March 25, 2011; and Angela Johnson Demory welcomed daughter Ashlynn Grace on June 1. Ashlynn joins big brother Zachary Ranger, who was born on July 26, 2007. Classmate Jerrad Fenske, St. Paul, MN, has been busy. Jerrad completed his second master’s degree in May with St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. While finishing his program, he worked as interim director of music and liturgy for The Church of the Assumption in downtown St. Paul, and has since become full-time director. As director, Jerrad has developed a music residency program, which offers rehearsal and performance space to ensembles in exchange for their occasional participation in worship services and concerts at the church. Two ensembles, the Minnesota Compline Choir and the Ars Nova Brass Quintet, now reside at Assumption. The Ars Nova Brass Quintet includes Gustie Melissa Johnson Kalal ’89. Another Gustie, Heather Miller-Cink ’89, sings with the Assumption

Choir. If you’re looking for an opportunity to sing with a choral ensemble, contact Jerrad. In other news, Annette Johnson Engeldinger left the classroom for greener pastures. This year, Annette began a new position as assistant principal at St. Peter High School. Annette likes to think she is saving the world, one detention at a time. East coast news: Jay “RV” Armstrong is working for Ericsson in the Washington, DC, area. RV is also busy with twin teenage girls, proving that there is justice in this world. Doug Mostrom started a new position as director of sales with 6 Star Fundraising, located in Hockenssin, DE. Rumor has it that Doug also has been spending time by the pool, even in winter, because he can! Those of us still living in the cold tundra are a bit envious, Doug. Christopher Moylan has a new position as managing attorney for the Maryland office of Fulton, Friedman & Gullace, LLP, a national law firm. And last but not least, Myra Sandquist Reuter recently took a position as an RN clinical supervisor with Community Health Partnership in Eau Claire, WI. Please send us updates! We’re interested in hearing about all your news, in addition to career updates (but send us that, too). Look for an updated Facebook 1990 group page soon. n Communication Chair: Anne Miller (1990classofficers@gustavus.edu) Paul Almen is an attorney at Hammargren & Meyer, P.A. specializing in construction litigation. Erika Strottman Arndt is a movement teacher at YMCA. Sarah Casserly Maveus is an attorney at Medtronic, Inc., specializing in securities and executive compensation. Amy JessenMarshall has taken a position as the dean of the faculty and VPAA for Sweet Briar College in Virginia. Brad Johnson is the CEO of North Central Instruments. Peter ‘92 and Michele Kewitch Johnson and their three sons were all evacuated from Cairo during the Egyptian revolution last February. Michele is working for Farmer, Lumpe + McClelland as director of business analytics and account service, based in Wayzata. Joan Marquardt Hines is a research administrator at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Kathy McCune Parten is on the board of education of Minnehaha Academy. Tom Otteson is the co-owner and founder of Viridian Green Laser Sights. Nancy Scott Concepcion is a global product manager at Rio Tinto Minerals. Debbie Curran McGarity had an audience with First Lady Michele Obama. She reports: “I was in Washington, DC, attending a luncheon sponsored by the National Partnership for Women & Families,

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an advocacy organization I work with through my position at Sanofi US as senior director of chronic disease prevention & wellness. Mrs. Obama was the keynote speaker at the luncheon, and I was invited by the event organizers to have a private audience with the First Lady—I was among 16 out of 2,000 attendees to meet her.” When they spoke, they talked about the important role mothers have today as the “chief wellness officers” of their families. They also shared thoughts on the importance of getting children eating better and moving more. “For my 8-yearold son Jack I asked the First Lady what the bowling alleys were like at the White House! (FYI, the alley at the White House is ‘so-so,’ but the two alleys at Camp David ‘are awesome.’)” Craig Miller is a shareholder at the law firm of Gray Plant Mooty specializing in franchise litigation and recently returned from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Jeff Steinle has joined SuperValu Inc. in Eden Prarie, MN, as vice president–business law. He and his wife, Renee, a partner with the law firm of Leonard, Street & Deinard specializing in immigration law, live in Minneapolis with their five kids. Kristina Suneson Bloomquist has been named executive director of the Medica Research Institute. In her new role, Bloomquist will lead all activities related to the administration of the Medica Research Institute, provide strategic leadership for its research agenda, and serve as the primary point of connection between the organization and the scientific community. Christian Dummer works for Pfizer Consumer HealthCare in Milan, Italy, as director of business effectiveness and operations and lives near Lake Maggiore, in northwestern Italy, with his wife, Chiara, and three kids. n Communication Chair: Bjorn Ingvoldstad (1991classofficers@gustavus.edu)

0th Anniversary: 2 October 12–14, 2012

Priority News: Remaining class officer positions still open are class president, vice president/reunion chair, Annual Fund chair, and student recruitment chair. Class communication chair and acting president Annie Marshall patiently waits by her computer (aemarshall@comcast.net) hoping that a minimum of four other class members will eagerly contact the Alumni Office to volunteer for one of the above positions. (Although devoted to this cause, Annie occasionally leaves the computer’s side for food and water.) Other news: Peter and Michele Kewitch ’91 Johnson and their three sons were all

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evacuated from Cairo during the Egyptian revolution last February. Peter returned shortly after to resume work for ELCA Global Mission as pastor at St. Andrew’s United Church of Cairo, and as the executive director of St. Andrew’s Refugee Services. Michele remained stateside with the three boys and Peter returned to Minnesota full time in December. Andrea Vedanayagam is a marketing consultant at Veda Communications. Nathan Tolzmann was married to Emily Moss on November 5, 2011, in Chicago. Nathan also completed his 12th consecutive Chicago Marathon in October, placing in the top five percent. n Communications Chair, Annie Marshall (1992classofficers@gustavus.edu) Springing into a new season after a long winter of hibernating, the Class of ’95 has kept energized with work, births, and life in general. On our Class Facebook page I sent out a general request for updates and Gina Goick Magnum and Ellie Merritt responded with really cool career news. Check out what Gina said: “I am a Body Centered Life Purpose Coach in Boulder, CO, focusing on guiding individuals “back home” to their True Selves, to their Essence, where, upon arrival, they find their Purpose has never left them, they just left it. I use the body as a portal to release old, outdated beliefs and Unconscious Commitments, while also accessing suppressed emotions and experiences that leave us bound to our past, allowing our past to lead our present. I see clients worldwide via Skype or telephone and also in person in Boulder, CO.” Ellie wrote, “I am a TV news anchor and medical reporter at WCMH-TV in Columbus, OH. My husband, Matt, and I also had our second daughter, Claire Rose on April 3, 2010. We have another daughter named Caroline.” These two sound like they LOVE their jobs. Another career announcement is from Brian Fell who is Bloomington Jefferson High School’s activities director. As always, there are birth announcements. Lars and Kristie Peterson Hammar welcomed Johan Gustav on Oct. 27, 2010. Kirsten Carter Rubenzer and her husband, Ben, are proud parents of John Carter, born on May 24, 2011. Heidi Hoffman Pautsch and her husband, Mike, welcomed their second daughter, Estella Paige, on Sept. 1, joining big sister, Annabel. Amy Martin Hvinden and her husband, Ron, are busy with twin girls, Savannah Jo and Sierra Rose, born on Aug. 18. For the next Quarterly, send me information about different organizations you have supported by participating in an event such as a walk, run, etc. to raise awareness for the cause or organization. I

know there are many of us that do many things in and for our communities… it is the Gustie spirit. And of course, please share other news too. n Communication Chair: Beth Wiberg Barbosa (1995classofficers@gustavus.edu) Hello to the Class of ’96, as we celebrate the Sesquicentennial year (150th academic year) of Gustavus Adolphus College! It’s an exciting year in the life of the College. This past fall, the stunning new Beck Academic Hall was dedicated, student enrollment was at an all-time high, and the largest gift in College history helped launch an ambitious Sesquicentennial fundraising campaign, Campaign Gustavus, to raise $150 million over the next four years. In addition, the College has initiated an exciting new class leadership structure to help move us boldly into the future and involve more alums as class leaders, dividing responsibility among several roles within each class: class president, vice president/ reunion chair, communication chair, Annual Fund chair, and student recruitment chair. As we seek to rebuild our class leadership team after five years without class leaders in place, we’d love your involvement, collaboration, and ideas! Send us an e-mail to the address listed below. Along the same lines, the “Class Notes” segment in the Quarterly is expanding to give every class “prime” real estate in the magazine. And, keeping in mind that the news we report is only as good

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Auburn University. John Wernz wrote to us from Corcoran, where he is the executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Wealth Enhancement Group. Dan Friesner has been selected by North Dakota State University to serve as associate dean for student affairs and faculty development. Dan, an economist, joined NDSU in 2008 as associate professor of pharmacy practice. The college’s dean says that “Dan has a heart for serving students”—and those of you who remember his time as a CF in Coed will certainly agree. Jason Ness and his wife, Erica, say they are happy to be back in the Twin Cities after spending the last eight years

as what we receive, continue sending in all your news, notes, interesting stories, and reports of Gustie run-ins in surprising places! Recently my husband was wearing a Gustavus T-shirt—one that I’d snagged for him somewhere along the line—while we were walking through the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial here in Washington, DC. A woman stopped him and said: “Hey, my niece goes to Gustavus!” If anything, these past 15 years since graduation have taught me that (1) Gusties are everywhere, and (2) there is no community quite like ours. As further evidence, here is the latest round of news: You may already be familiar with Toriano Sanzone’s illustrious music career, but he’s also making headlines these days as an award-winning dog trainer in Chicago. Toriano is currently working with fellow Gustie Wes Schuck ’97 of Mankato to develop, film, and market a new TV series, The Wolfkeeper—a reality-show-meetstalk-show about dogs and the people who love them. Toriano and Wes’s efforts were featured in an article in the Aug. 4, 2011, edition of the Mankato Free Press. Travis Lange, who for the past couple years made us all jealous with Facebook photos from his exotic international travels as an adventure travel guide, has zipped up his bags—for now—and reports that he is back in Oakland, CA, designing lasers for Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Steve Lautz reports in from his new home in Auburn, AL, where he is the assistant director of athletics for compliance at

in Philadelphia. Jason and Erica now live in Woodbury, and Jason works as a scientist at Valspar Corp. Chris Eggers dropped us a line from Madison, WI, where he has taken the position of senior scientist for research and development at Promega. Tanya Lambert wrote in from Coon Rapids to let us know about her new role as supervisor for TLC Metro. Amanda Holland Rose sent us a note from her home in North St. Paul to announce her new position with Atterro. And, Seth Paradis wrote in from Minneapolis, where he has recently joined the faculty of Bethel University after earning his Ph.D. in sports physiology from the University of Pittsburgh.

Heim and Nielsen receive class leadership award for successful reunion planning, engagement and attendance

Steve Heim and Leslie Nielsen, co-class presidents for the Class of 1981, were named recipients of the Tom Wersell ’38 Class Officers of the Year Award at the annual class officers’ meeting September 30, 2011. Heim and Nielsen received their award in recognition of their effort in recruiting five new class officers, organizing four pre-reunion gatherings in the Twin Cities, recruiting a strong reunion committee to delegate responsibilities, providing numerous communication contacts through phone calls, e-mail, and regular mail, and enabling classmates to organize and perform a flash mob dance at halftime of the Homecoming game (www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJvFr4SeFgI). The entire class’s success is best shown with a class photo from their Homecoming evening event. Tom Wersell ’38, who served as class agent for the Class of 1938 from 1956 until his death in January 2003, was always the first to deliver a fall class letter, and rarely missed a class officers’ meeting, Phonorama, Christmas in Christ Chapel, or Alumni Banquet.

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Kristen Glass Perez (who says, “I don’t know the last time I put something in the Quarterly—many moons ago, I think!”) says hello from her home in Chicago, where she works as director for youth and young adult ministries for the ELCA. She married Javier Perez on Oct. 2, 2010, in Chicago. Kristin Paap Genet, writes: “Still married to the same guy, still have the same job.” But, the proud mom of three and biology professor at Anoka Ramsey Community College recently ran her first full marathon, the Twin Cities Marathon, as a member of the MS Society’s team, in memory of her mom and in honor of two friends who have battled MS. Chris Enstad, who also serves as a member of the Gustavus Alumni Board, now is the senior pastor of Elim Lutheran Church in Robbinsdale, MN. Ryan Elton is a chiropractor at the Brost Clinic in Wayzata, where he serves clients of all ages and with a variety of conditions. He is known as “The Golf Doctor,” not only because he treats athletes to help them achieve top performance but also because in his free time he enjoys working with golfers to lower their handicaps. The Gustie extended family just got a little bigger with the addition of a couple new “Gusties in Law.” Warmest congratulations to Jodi Shamblott and Kevin Jesser, who were married on Oct. 10, 2010, at Bet Shalom in Minnetonka; and to Bryan Johnson and Jodi Tidlund, who were married on June 5, 2010. Proud grandparents Ron and Marilyn Robelia dropped us a note to announce that Jon Robelia and Eva Robelia welcomed baby Henner on Oct. 25, 2011. Matt and Amy Morrisey ’00 Eppen recently welcomed the arrival of their baby girl, Avery Jane, on July 2. Anthony and Molly Otting Tellijohn had a son, Tyler Anthony, born on June 6. Although there was some doubt about whether their baby would ever actually make his appearance or just stay in the cocoon indefinitely, Lance Hampton and his wife, Polly, welcomed baby boy Alfie Montgomery on Sept. 16, 2011, in Alexandria, VA. Jenifer O’Leary and Jacob Dorer celebrated the arrival of Sylvia Claire on March 1. Kymm Wiberg Durocher and her husband, Scott, celebrated the arrival of Corbin Beckett on 10/10/10. Kelle Sauer Anderson and Chris Anderson ’97 wrote from Hudson, WI, to let us know about the arrival of their third child, Nathaniel Todd, on June 10, 2008. Kevin Gahart and Kristin Andrae Gahart ’98 of Elkhorn, WI, welcomed baby girl Tessa on March 16, 2009. Help us make the 150th anniversary of Gustavus the best year ever. Please send your news, updates, comments, suggestions, and stories to your new class correspondents. We’ll be making random

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calls to catch up with some of our long-lost classmates, too! n Communication Chair: Jennifer Krempin Bridgman, with Chad Peterson (1996classofficers@gustavus.edu.)

1 5th Anniversary: October 12–14, 2012

Births: Gavin to Bill Aase and Kari Seidel Aase ’98 on May 23, 2009; Nathaniel to Chris Anderson and Kelle Sauer Anderson ’96 on June 10, 2008; Caden to Amy DeVille Boschee on Nov. 1, 2010; Natalie to Jennifer Mull Daskal and Steve Daskal on April 26, 2011; Dawson to Bradley and Rachel Cox Falkowski on Aug. 10, 2011; Henry to Travis Garms and Amy Logan on Dec. 4, 2010; Svea to Matthew Gennrich and Laura Horstman Gennrich ’99 on Dec. 5, 2010; Arlo to Sarah Lobland Johnson and Eric Johnson on Oct. 2, 2010. Piper to Karissa Wicklander Kirvida and Wayde Kirvida on Nov. 17, 2010; Campbell to Kristen Ganyo Larson on July 19, 2010; Harper to Kevin and Becky ’98 Vanderwerf Myers ’98 on Jan. 15, 2011; Charles to Bethany Johnson Nissen and Brian Nissan on Nov. 29, 2010; Camden to Ashley Baker Owens and Randy Owens on May 26, 2010; Lucas to Nancy Kewitsch Prososki and Russ Prososki on Aug. 4, 2010; Joel to Tom Van Der Grift and Tammy Van Der Grift ’99 on Jan. 20, 2011; Kyra to Amy Yilek and Michael Youngquist on Dec. 21, 2010. Employment: Bill Aase opened AASE Law Firm. Jill Anderson is VP, Sell Through Sales at Lionsgate. Kari Binning is the marketing & media manager at Mississippi Market Food Coop in St. Paul, MN. Stephen Eric Bryden is teaching kindergarten at Whitney Young Early Childhood Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Chris Choukalas is an assistant clinical professor at the University of California at San Francisco Medical Center as an anesthesiologist and intensive care physician. Toby Hatlevig is a national ad rep for Exhibitor magazine. Karissa Wicklander Kirvida continues to be a senior buyer at Target Corporation. Mike Logan is founder and CEO of The Public Affairs Shop. Rachel Michael Nilsson is employed by Ingersoll Rand - Trane. Molly Haigh Nystuen has a new job in IS sourcing at General Mills. Elaine Nelson Peik is the Scandinavia specialist at Borton Overseas. Benjamin Saari is the senior project manager at NSI Marketing Services. Andrea Menge Tysdal is vice president-general manager of JEM Technical Marketing Company in Long Lake, MN. Darin Tysdal is vice president of finance and administration for Carlson Print Group. April Valentine, formerly the study abroad adviser at Gustavus June 2006–

August 2007, is currently an immigration adviser at Purdue University Calumet in Hammond, IN, and recently purchased her first home. Brian Wilson was promoted to vice president of customer operations at SPS Commerce in Minneapolis. Kathryn Durfee Zabell is a medical writer at Medpace, Inc., in Cincinnati, OH. Recognition and awards: Jill Anderson has been named one of “Forty Under Forty” by Home Media magazine in September 2011 and was selected at an open modeling call for Intelligent Nutrients’ video/photo shoot in August 2011. Brian Ohnsorg won “Outstanding Young Choral Director” from ACDA in 2010. Weddings: Benjamin Ellerbusch and Courtney Smith on Aug. 13, 2011, Williamsburg, VA; Heather Moky and Scott Cordova on Oct. 10, Chicago, IL. Other news: Elizabeth Bomier just marked one year recovering from neurosurgery. Stephen Eric Bryden has released the first in a series of three rap albums under the Silvermiths moniker. Jennie Wald Phillips finished her doctorate in kinesiology. n Communication Co-chairs: Kari Binning and Martha Malinski (1997classofficers@ gustavus.edu) Happy New Year! I hope the holidays were good to you all. Here’s our news! Chad Bigalke recently graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law with a master’s in taxation. Bonnie Dahlke has been named Valparaiso University’s new assistant dean of students for first-year students. Previously she worked at Central College in Pella, IA, crossing paths for a few years with Gustavus’s new dean of students, JoNes VanHecke ’88! Four Gusties, Mike Kilgour, Charles Lagerquist ’01, Colin Mullen ’02, and Jenny DeReu ’02 celebrated beer in style at the 2011 Autumn Brew Review in Minneapolis. Mark your calendars for next year’s review on Sept. 15, 2012! Stephanie Huble Morris is currently working as a teacher in the Brooklyn Center district (ISD #286). She and husband Scott Morris ’02 welcomed Brynne on Nov. 27, 2010. Completing her term serving on the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Board of Directors and recently leaving her congregation at Joy Lutheran Church in Parker, CO, Julie Luttinen Miller is pursuing a new call by studying psychology in her master’s program with the goal of becoming a counselor focusing on children and youth. She continues to serve by volunteering at Bethany Lutheran Church and at House for All Sinners and Saints. Julie and her husband, Scott, live in Highlands Ranch, CO. Jason Stockwell and wife, Katie, have

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI two children—only 15½ months apart! Now that is a busy family! Asher Paul was born on July 7, 2010, and Victoria Beauvais was born on Oct. 28, 2011. Andrew Shallue is in his third year as associate professor of mathematics at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL, an institution he describes as “much like Gustavus.” Bryan Fritsch and his wife, Kari, welcomed a baby girl, Noelle, on August 28, 2010. Matt and Amy Morrisey Epen welcomed Avery Jane on July 2, 2011. Twins, Sara (daughter) and Danyal (son), were born to Melisa Rhoads Choudhry and her husband, Faisal, on July 26, 2010. Richard and Leah Langehaug ’02 Wong celebrated the birth of their son, Westly, on June 8, 2011. n Communication Chair: Nissa Stolp Fell (2000classofficers@gustavus.edu) Andy Barnick and Amber had a baby girl, Emma Patricia, born on Oct. 19, 2011. Andy actually informed Gustavus of this on October 18. Was that added to the checklist? Hm, baby due soon: Overnight bag by the door, cell phone charged, map to hospital printed out, Gustavus Alumni Office on speed dial to inform them of the news . . . Heather Lee Binger and Jason had a baby girl. The information I was provided didn’t give a name or a date, so I will call her Heather Jr. Heather, send in an update if I got it wrong! Scott Crowell and Carey Willis Crowell ’02 welcomed Leland on May 19, 2011. Also born on this day: The Who guitarist Pete Townshend (1945). Linnea Arvidson Fischer and Josh Fisher welcomed Olivia on Sept. 15. Heidi Kaufmann George and Brian welcomed their baby, McKenzie, on Sept. 4. Heidi grew tired of the Labor Day weekend jokes sometime Saturday afternoon of the holiday weekend. Leah Stafki Greavu and Christopher ’02 are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Ave Rose on Nov. 15, 2010. Ave thanks her parents for deciding against Maria as her middle name. Christopher and Emily Wattnem Grossman had a son, Wesley Steven, born on June 6. Erin Larson Heilman and Jake ’02 had a baby girl, Cora Kristine, born in Sept. 2011. And missed the reunion as a result. August Otto was born to Melissa Bateson Keltgen and Kristofer Keltgen of Mankato, MN on May 17. See, Erin? Melissa planned to have her baby earlier so she could bring him to the reunion. Ruby Isabelle was born on Nov. 9, 2010, to Scott Jones and Kayla Marie Thorson Jones ’04. Dana Menard and Sonja Spande Menard ’03 welcomed their first child and future Gustie, Isabel Christine, on Oct. 21. Kenji Oak Mwendo was born to Whitney Rea and Juba Mwendo ’02 on Sept. 24. Keatha Ryan married Brent Lorentz on

MILKEN AWARD continued from page 33 The Milken Awards, which have been given since 1987, honor teachers and principals and are considered the equivalent of a Grammy or an Oscar in the education profession. About 100 are presented by the Milken Family Foundation of Santa Monica, Calif., each year. The selection process is based on various criteria determined by the foundation itself. You can’t apply for it and administrators can’t nominate a teacher, so potential recipients have no idea they’re being considered. Once the selection is made, it is kept a close secret until the prize can be presented. The band was playing, television cameras were set up, and dignitaries including Anchorage School Superintendent Carol Comeau and State Commissioner of Education and Early Development Mike Hanley were on hand in the Romig gym for a hastily called assembly. Hanley described the award to the students, then announced the teacher’s name (see photo on p. 37.) A stunned Elfstrom made his way to the floor to the rumble of feet on the bleachers and cheers from the students. Elfstrom with his dogs, Reese and Kai. “It is a very exciting time for me personally, and as an educator,” Elfstrom wrote in an e-mail to Gustavus education professor Debra Pitton. “I have to thank the education department at Gustavus . . . During that time I had no interest in teaching middle school, but it was my first placement as a teacher in Anchorage. I’ve grown to appreciate the dynamic of that age student, and what it means to be such an influential part in their lives at that time.” Born in Mount Holly, N.J., Mathew Mark (he goes by Mark informally) Elfstrom moved with his family to Anchorage at age 8 when his father, who was in the Air Force, was reassigned. He graduated from Bartlett High School in Anchorage in 1997 and earned his B.A. and teaching credentials from Gustavus. “I went there to play football,” he told an Anchorage Daily News reporter, “but I met some great educators and thought, ‘That’s where I need to be.’” The citation from the Milken Foundation reads: His tried-and-true talent, leadership, and initiative in implementing an effective math and science class targeted to struggling students—while helping lead Romig in its transition to a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy— make Matthew Elfstrom an elite educator. A compelling educator and role model, both in his school and throughout the community, Elfstrom designed his current math/science course specifically to reach out to students in danger of heading to high school with a poor attitude or dropping out entirely. Elfstrom links instruction to the real world and keeps students engaged. Examples include building model airplanes and producing DVDs. Elfstrom is credited with his students’ average 10 to 15 percent uptick in state assessments and their newfound enthusiasm for school. The district’s point-of-contact in the area of struggling math students, Elfstrom chairs the math department, co-teaches remedial math, and is the wrestling coach. Practicum host to student teachers and a teacher mentor, he advises the district on math and science matters. Outside of the classroom, Elfstrom is involved in his community, particularly in educating people about the effects of domestic violence. He even achieved a grant for his school to involve students in his work. Elfstrom lives in Anchorage with his wife, Melissa, and two pound-puppy dogs, Reese and Kai. He is also a finalist for the 2012 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching and was honored in October 2011 by the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

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Oct. 1 in Buffalo, MN. Sara Larson married Dan Shower on Sept. 10. Natalie Else and Lance Gulleson were married on July 9, 2011. Which is why Natalie couldn’t attend Emily Orling’s wedding. Emily Orling married David Elwood on July 9, 2011, in Hood River, OR. Gusties Liz Ackert ’01 and Bethany Mueller ’03 were in attendance. Adam Beers is a dentist at Springfield Medical Center. There are 35 states with a town of Springfield. Mark Elfstrom, a seventh- and eighth-grade math and science teacher at Romig Middle School in Anchorage, received a Milken Award with a check for $25,000 at a school assembly

ceremony. He was selected for the prize, in part, because of his work with struggling math students. Doug Everling is a product development manager at Optum Health. David Kogler finished his last day in admissions at Gustavus in December. He is now the associate director for campus visitation, office of undergraduate admission, at Fordham University (New York City). Dean JoNes VanHecke ’88 oversaw the shredding of his Perma-Gustie card and David has been practicing melding his Minnesota accent with a New York accent: “You talkin’ to me? You betcha!” Linnea Arvidson Fischer is employed at

Armstrong High School. Angela DeGreeff Follett completed her J.D. at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and has started working as a patent attorney at Fish & Richardson, P.C. in Minneapolis. Ross Hussey is an attorney at Udoboik, Tupa, & Hussey, PLLP. Raegan Johnson received a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. Charles Lagerquist, Colin Mullen ’02, Jenny DeRue ’02, and Mike Kilgour ’00 celebrated beer together at the 2011 Autumn Brew Review in Minneapolis. Yea, I wasn’t invited either . . . Hal DeLaRosby assumed all class leadership positions by default and has

Swedish Ambassador addresses Washington DC Sesquicentennial event

Swedish Ambassador Jonas Häfstrom delivered the following remarks at the Gustavus Adolphus College Sesquicentennial Event held at the House of Sweden in Washington, DC, on November 19, 2011. President Ohle and dear friends of Gustavus Adolphus College:

never-ending one, no matter how friendly the relations are. We can always do more, but we need to collaborate and find and respect our individual strengths and missions. And of course, Gustavus Adolphus, expanding with halls that bear such familiar names such as Folke Bernadotte Library, Linnaeus Arboretum, Jussi Björling Recital Hall, Alfred Nobel Hall of Science, and the Barbro Osher Svenska Huset, is a strong ally in relation building. In the years to come we will have many opportunities to bridge the past with the future. You will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of Pastor Norelius’s vision, we will also be addressing the 375th anniversary of the arrival of the first Swedes, and the centennial

Most welcome to the House of Sweden—the most recent Swedish landmark in the United States. I know that many of you have been here, but for those of you who have not—isn’t this quite something? Architects Gert Wingårdh and Thomas Hansen most certainly managed to translate the openness and transparency of the Swedish society to limestone, glass, maple wood, and granite. I am very happy to host this event, bringing together friends of one of the earliest Swedish institutional presences on this continent. I still cherish my memories from my last visit to Gustavus in November 2010, including changing a flat tire on Highway 169 in eight minutes! In our multitasking, globally connected age with Facebooking, Flickering, and Twittering, the notion of distances is somehow both twisted and shorter; I am positive that friends of Gustavus will also like House of Sweden. We are two jubilating institutions as Gustavus 150th anniversary is approaching. House of Sweden this year celebrating its fifth anniversary—unbelievable to me how time has flown. Our public diplomacy activities have covered a wide array of themes these past years, ranging from water and environment, health and care, to fabric of life. We have hosted a number of seminars and discussions, concerts, and exhibitions to an appreciative audience. Our visitors—I hope to break the 300,000 visitors’ gate this year—have been kind and awarded us with prestigious prizes—Best Venue, Best Embassy, and Second Best Embassy. The challenge we are dealing with now is taking the House of Sweden on the road, making our seminars, concerts, and President Jack Ohle (standing left) presents Ambassador Häfstrom activities a stop on a more extensive American tour. And I think we are getting there. We have assembled networks with a Gustavus Sesquicentennial book. of agencies, universities, and museums to see what we can do together, how to combine our differences and strengths. anniversary of Raoul Wallenberg’s birthday is coming up next year—a Several of our seminars have been held in other cities, Chicago, New man who has become the symbol of individual responsibility. York, or Seattle to name but a few, and both exhibitions and concerts Jubilees enable us to pause and reflect, reinterpret and actualize— have traveled. and an opportunity to reach out which is exactly what you are doing However, I believe that the more recent Embassy initiative “Stieg here today. Larsson and Beyond,” where the Embassy has coordinated lectures on I am not much of a science fiction fan, but I suppose that not even Swedish society in various prestigious universities, is a path we should the author H.G. Wells, who wrote the book The Time Machine in the explore even further. same decade as Gustavus Adolphus [was founded], wouldn’t have been I believe in building alliances. As a Swedish Ambassador my able in his time travel to foresee the meeting you are having here today. mission is to strengthen the Swedish American ties, and my task is a I wish you all the best with your Sesquicentennial celebration.

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GUSTAVUS ALUMNI declared himself simultaneously Class Czar and Class Clown. Please, don’t let this go to his head; if anyone is interested in assisting him with class connections he would certainly enjoy the company. Please send in any updates you would like to share with classmates! n Class President and Communication Chair: Hal DeLaRosby (2001classofficers@ gustavus.edu)

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Janelle Evenson Berseth was married to Nathan on Nov. 13, 2010, in Fargo, ND. They are living in Colfax, ND, and are expecting their first child in February 2012. Janelle is the financial reporting manager for INREIT Real Estate Investment Trust. Sharene Gossen married Lori Watts on Oct. 28, 2011; Sharene is a physician assistant at St. Luke’s Idaho Endocrinology. Amelia Greiner and Basil Safi were married in Baltimore, MD, on Sept. 3, 2011. Amelia also completed her Ph.D. in social and behavioral sciences from the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health this past June. She will begin as an assistant professor in Rutgers’s Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy this January in New Brunswick, NJ. Ben LeRoy married Ayla Whitfield on Oct. 23, 2011; he is an IT support technician in the Minneapolis Public Schools. Amber Grefe Adam and Jeremy welcomed Rosemary on July 7, 2010. Chrissy Homeier Alexander is a stayat-home mom with Oren and Maddyn. Laura Beres Bristle and Andy had a boy, Beau, on July 11, 2011. Laura is an English teacher at Yellow Medicine East ISD #2190. Leah Nelson Bulver and husband Brad welcomed Mya into their family on Oct. 11, 2010. Lisa Abdo Cisewski and husband Matt welcomed Madeline on March 3, 2009, and Benjamin on July 2, 2011. Lisa is an academic specialist at North Point Elementary in Spring Lake Park. Adam Fortin and Amanda Lodermeier ’05 welcomed Linnea on Oct. 29, 2010. Katie Beck Foss and Erik Foss welcomed Havel on July 30, 2011. Katie is a professor at Middle Tennessee State University and Erik is a cartographer at Wiser Company, LLC. Christopher Greavu and Leah Stafki Greavu ’01 are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Ave Rose, on Nov. 15, 2010. Melissa Vierling Grostyan and Coley welcomed Miriam on June 20, 2011. Jake Heilman and his wife, Erin Larson ’01, had a baby girl, Cora Kristine, on Sept. 20, 2011. Kristin Hoffman-Peavler and Robert welcomed Ann on Feb. 17, 2011. Chris Huizinga is a stay-at-home dad to

Sean. Kerri Bouska Johannsen and Dan welcomed son Milo James on March 3, 2011. Kerri is currently employed as the legislative liaison for the Iowa Utilities Board. Todd Johnson and Katie Bartz Johnson welcomed Ingrid on Aug. 29, 2011. Erika Carls Johnston is a stay-at-home mom to Caleb, born Aug. 15, 2011. Tracy Grefsrud Jons and Christopher had a baby girl, Tessa Lynn, on Jan. 4, 2011. Alison Vollmer Krebs is due with baby #2 in March. Casey was born Sept. 10, 2008. Mike Metzger welcomed his third child, Andrew Bailey, on May 19, 2011. Ariana Petersen Mosier and Ben welcomed William on Dec. 23, 2009. Ariana owns AMP Promotions, LLC. Juba Mwendo and Whitney Rea ’01 welcomed Kenji Oak Mwendo on Sept. 24, 2011. Sean Primley and Katie Mertens Primley ’05 are the proud parents of Jack, born on Jan. 20, 2011, in Denver, CO. Sarah Hovland Spanier and husband, Tory, welcomed their second daughter, Teagan Grace, on Aug. 31, 2011. Sarah is a second-grade teacher at Fieldstone Elementary. Kristi Montgomery Walberg and Kirk Walberg welcomed Ava on Aug. 13, 2010. Kristi is employed part time at Dancin’ Feet Dance School and Kirk is an operations supervisor at RBC Wealth Management. Robyn Borre Winner and Matthew welcomed their third child, Cullen Robert, on Aug. 29, 2011. Allison Opay Wong and husband, Jimmy, welcomed twin daughters, Skylar Grace and Valerie Olivia, on Aug. 18, 2011. Allison is a family medicine physician at HealthEast Oakdale Clinic. Leah Langehaug Wong and Richard Wong ’00 welcomed son Westley on June 8, 2011. Mike Adkins is the academic dean of St. Agnes School. Kyle Allen is an otolaryngologist at the University of Texas. Leah Knutson Anderson is an RN at Sanford Health. Katie Andresen is an ELL teacher in Roseville. She and Nate welcomed Ada on Feb. 9, 2011. Jaron Aune is an elementary teacher in Shakopee ISD #720. Mark Bang is an area development consultant at Ricon Corporation. He and Melissa Gniffke Bang ’05 welcomed Colton on Aug. 18, 2011. Melissa Barkalow is in real estate sales at DC Real Estate. Beau Barker is employed at Los Alamos National Lab. Katie Miller Beers is a pharmacist at Guidepoint Pharmacy. Dave Benson is a licensed private banker; he and his wife, Amber, welcomed Andrew on April 30, 2011. Brian Bergstrom is an emergency room technician at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. Kate Reiman Bergstrom is a health and physical education teacher in the Cleveland School District. Sara Hultgren Blazek is employed at Best Buy Company and welcomed Reese on March 29, 2011 with husband Tim. Eric Brandt is an

academic adviser at Lake Superior College. Lance Breitenbach is a lead aerospace engineer at Aerodyne. Brita Hansen Burke is a RN at Methodist Hospital. Jamison Conley is an assistant professor at West Virginia University. Josh Cook is a secondgrade teacher in Park Rapids ISD #309. He and Kelly welcomed Cooper on Oct. 31, 2011. Carey Willis Crowell is owner and president of Willis and Scott Painter Pros. She and Scott Crowell ’01 welcomed Leland on May 19, 2011. Emily Dale is a health educator and planner with the Minnesota Department of Health. Katy Duncan Davenport is the manager of financial reporting at Industrial Income Trust Inc. Angela Muck Davis is a physical therapist at Excel Physical Therapy. Lisa Davis is an RN at Mayo Clinic Health System. Scott Davis is a technical writer at CSG International. Jessica Reed Deegan is a teacher in the West St. Paul ISD #197. Brittany Miller Deen is a RN, oncology, at University of California Davis Medical Center. Jenny DeReu, Colin Mullen, Charles Lagerquist ’01, and Mike Kilgour ’00 celebrated beer together at the 2011 Autumn Brew Review in Minneapolis. Justin Dinger is a paraprofessional in the Cloquet ISD #94 and Beth McBroom Dinger teaches general music in the Cloquet ISD #94. They welcomed their fourth child, Rachel, on Aug. 10, 2011. Lindsey Burg Douty is a senior business partner at Target Corporation. Jon Dumpys is a pastor at United Lutheran Church in Oak Park, IL. He and Stacey Jutila welcomed Liv on Oct. 26, 2011. Nick Dwyer is employed at Cargill, Inc. Nick and Lauren O’Connor Dwyer ’03 welcomed their second child, Avery, on Aug. 17, 2010. Jeff Eichten is a medical physician at Essentia Health. Katie Weiss Erickson is a senior accounting analyst at Best Buy Company. Matt Erickson is a cardiac device consultant at Boston Scientific Corporation. Kjirsten Holmquist Everling is an account manager at The Carrot Agency. Brady Finnern is a pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church. Nissa Peterson Fougner is a director for therapy and wellness/PT at Rainy Lake Medical Clinic. She welcomed a son, Wendel Richard, on June 29, 2011. John Fowler is a web developer at MCN Healthcare. Stefanie Loncorich Frank is a credentialing specialist at Hutchinson Area Health Care. Emily Johnson Frazier is the assistant director of student rights and responsibilities at NDSU. Ann Freier Freirose is a home aide for people with disabilities at PPL and is going back to school for nursing. Heidi Fryer is a math teacher and gymnastics coach at Kennewich ISD #17. Sarah Watson Garber is a community pharmacy liaison at GlaxoSmithKline. Wendy Bryant Griak SPRING 2012

usties compare foreign G service experiences

Jonathan Poole ’01 and Peter Ford ’84 are pictured at the Washington, DC, Gustavus Sesquicentennial Event November 19 at the House of Sweden. They are holding a portrait of Poole, a gift from President Jack Ohle to recognize Poole being featured to represent the “Service” core value for the Sesquicentennial Celebration. Poole was also male recipient of the First Decade Award, an award given to one male and one female in the 10th-anniversary class for “early professional achievement.” In Poole’s senior year at Gustavus in 2001, he was preparing to take the State Department’s Foreign Service Exam when he learned about Ford, who was serving in an arm of the State Department he had not previously heard of—the Diplomatic Security Service. Poole contacted Ford to hear more about DSS and its important work abroad, then applied to DSS later that year and was quickly given a conditional offer of employment pending a medical exam and background check. After several months passed and Poole hadn’t heard anything more, he contacted Ford and asked for his help. Within a few weeks, Poole received a final offer of employment, and was a proud Special Agent candidate at the Diplomatic Security Training Center outside of Washington, DC. The training was rigorous and demanding, as were the domestic and foreign assignments that followed, but Poole acknowledges it’s been an incredibly rewarding career that might never have happened without help from a fellow Gustie. s

Rowe named assistant provost

Kristin Rowe ’86 has been appointed assistant provost for advisement at Berkeley College of New York, effective October 2011. In her new role, she provides administrative leadership for student academic advisement at all Berkeley College locations, including four in New York and four in New Jersey. Rowe, who holds an M.A. in counseling from New York University and a B.A. in biology from Gustavus, previously served as campus operating officer for the Berkeley College New York City locations, where she managed day-to-day operations, finances, student and staff retention, and community outreach. Before joining Berkeley in 1999, she was a regional resource specialist with the New York State Department of Health and a Traumatic Brain Injury Program specialist for the State of Vermont. She also served the United States Peace Corps as a volunteer in Tanzania, East Africa. A leader in business education for 80 years, Berkeley College enrolls nearly 9,000 students—including more than 800 international students—in its baccalaureate and associate degree programs. Programs are offered in more than 20 career fields. Berkeley College Online also offers full degree programs.

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is an intern in the Gustavus Counseling Center. Marne Gulley is an English teacher at Manual High School, Denver, CO. She shares the following exciting news: “Kaliyah Jane officially joined our family through adoption on Nov. 18. She is Takhia’s 8-year old half-sister. We were honored to be part of Denver County’s National Adoption Day as I spoke as an adoptive parent at the day’s ceremony and our family’s story was documented on the local news.” Sarah Jorgenson Hallberg is employed at Java Moose Espresso. Mitch Harrison is a management analyst at U.S. Economic Development Administration and was married to Daniela Ochoa on Oct. 30, 2010. Josh Heiden is employed at Rochester Tennis Connection. Ali Fugleberg Hemphill is a primary care clerkship coordinator at the University of Minnesota. Chad Henke is a financial consultant at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. He and Molly welcomed Coltan on Oct. 21, 2008, and Chase on July 22, 2011. Erin Hoffman is a French teacher in Lakeville ISD #194. Molly Sevcik Hussey is a physician assistant at Minnesota Oncology and Hematology. Ann Plaetz Jenniges is a commercial credit analyst at US Bancorp. Jon Jennings is an assistant actuary at Ameritas Life Insurance Group. He and wife Amber have two children. Annie Holland Jessop is a child care provider. Kristin M. Johnson is a senior program manager at RPM Connect. She launched a crafting business in 2009 (kjmarieoriginals), and sells her coin purses at Corazon Boutique in Minneapolis. Erin Jorgenson is a physical therapist at Ridgeview Medical Center. Andy Juhl is a self-employed farmer and musician. He and Cindy Brincks Juhl welcomed Sophie on Sept. 24, 2011. John Juhl is in software testing at Aatrix Software. Erin Theroux Kirsling is a clinical research nurse at Quintiles. Kristin Johnson Knutson is an executive assistant at Volunteers of America. Molly O’Keefe Kramer is a buyer at Target Corporation. Sarah Kruse is a project coordinator at the Boldt Company. Melanie Lind-Ayres is a pediatrician at Park Nicollet and, along with Justin Lind-Ayres ’99, welcomed Svea on July 10, 2011. Kellie Kachelmeier Lockrem is a senior manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Beth Luegge is a corporate account manager at Meritain Health. Paul Miller is a pastor at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Canyon Lake, TX. He and Marie Desaulniers Miller welcomed baby Ruth on July 13, 2010. Marie completed her master’s degree in biology and botany at North Dakota State University in 2010. Sarah Garrison Moe coaches girls hockey at Le Sueur Henderson ISD #2397. Tiffany Alstead Molde is an account executive at Bavia Health. Heather Morgan

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI is a senior field adjuster at Westfield Insurance. Scott Morris is director of sales at Digital River. Katya Sedio Murray is vice president at RPM Connect. Steve Murray is a director at Aon Benfield. Brooke Bemmels Pavek is a kindergarten teacher in Burnsville/Eagan/Savage ISD #191. Ingrid Pederson is an account executive at Work Loss Data Institute. Bryan Peterson is a project manager at Popp Communications. He and Kael welcomed Beckett on Sept. 23, 2011. Leah Barry Pitzenberger is employed at Target. Erin Kommerstad Plachko is a lead clinician, adult outpatient, at Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Chris Price is an artist; check out his work at cpricegallery .com. He and his wife, Janelle Young Price ’04, are expecting their first child in March. Chris has a painting in the new Beck Hall on campus. Sara Sorenson Quale is the vice president of Innovative Insurance. Julie Quello is a project manager at UMPhysicians. Kendra Tersteeg Rebstock is employed at General Mills. Joy Reese is associate dean of admission at Gustavus and is engaged to Josh Drinkall, director of intramurals and assistant basketball coach at Gustavus. Sarah James Rice is a presentation senior specialist at Target Corporation. Bryan Rolfes reports, “I just graduated from medical school a little over a year ago and have started my second year of residency in head and neck surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.” Ellie Roscher is a coordinator of communications at Lutheran Social Services of New York. Annalisa Eckman Rudser is a pediatric emergency medicine fellow at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and is expecting her first baby in April of 2012. Marie Rivers Rule received her Ph.D. in historical musicology from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and is a self-employed musicologist and music instructor. Marie and husband Joseph welcomed Bennett to the world on Sept. 13, 2011. Andrea Coates Sanger is a behaviorist at Multiplicity Therapeutic Services. Andrea married Nathan in June 5, 2010, and welcomed Arlo on Sept. 27, 2011. Erikka Schimelpfenig is a special education teacher in the Hopkins ISD #270. Eric Schmidt is director of operations at Accretive Health. Monica Cook Schmit is a family literacy preschool teacher in the Shakopee ISD #720. Jeff Sehr is an assistant county recorder and staff appraiser for Rock County. Jennifer McCall Seidl is a veterinarian at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center and has one daughter, Paige, born on April 14, 2009. Lisa Senne is a math teacher in the Eden Prairie ISD #272. Bria Ekstrand Shea is employed at Excel Energy. David Shepley is a portfolio manager at Arbor

Capital Management. Alec Sonsteby is an assistant professor and reference librarian at Metropolitan State University. Amy Holland Staples is a physical education teacher in Sioux Falls, SD. She and Lance Staples welcomed Ryan on Sept. 17, 2011. Lance is principal developer at First Comp Insurance. Steve Stauff is a Super Lawyers sales manager at Thomson Reuters. Susan Schumacher Steinke shares, “I had the chance to be back in the classroom starting in January last year. Unfortunately, I wasn’t teaching my old favorites of Latin or ancient history. This time it was middle school math and algebra for the Academy of Sts. Peter and Paul, a little Catholic school in Loretto, MN. I did strive to use the Socratic method of teaching, though, so a classics degree benefitted me yet again in life. With the end of the school year, I am happy to turn my attention back to our dairy farm and being a stay-at-home mom. Lily is excited to become a big sister in January of 2012, so the stay-at-home mom role will be my chosen career for at least the next few years.” Tim Stoub is a firefighter/paramedic at Village of Hoffman Estates. Amy Strand is a children’s counselor at The Family Place. Julia Mahin Stuart is a first grade teacher at Community of Peace Academy. She and Brian welcomed Lucy and Jillian on Oct. 9, 2011. Nick Taintor is a finance manager at Beltz, Kes, Darling and Associates. Krista Fuerstenberg Thomas is a regional account manager at Soanofi Pasteur and, along with husband Chad, welcomed Camilla on July 12, 2011. Erik Tou is an assistant professor of mathematics at Carthage College and is engaged to Lizz Zitron. They are planning a June wedding. Dana Anderson Tran is a therapist at Cornerstone. Jason Tran is a senior application systems analyst at Thomson Reuters. Sara Sertich Trembath is employed at General Mills. Travis Trembath is employed on the PGA Tour. They welcomed Oliver on Aug. 4, 2011. Linda Reuter Tripp is a physical therapist at Fairview. Shannon LeMay Tupy is an EBD teacher in the New Prague ISD #721. Josh Vest is a foot and ankle surgeon at Capital Foot Center. Tracy Vicory-Rosenquest is a playwright and teaching artist at ACT Theatre and Writers in the Schools, Seattle, WA. Jared Vinar is director of sales at Cable Connection and Supply. Bill Warner is in sales at Warners’ Stellian. Nikki Lindstrom Warner is an HR manager at Target Corporation. Ryan Wickum is a lending manager at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He and Amy were married on 5/29/10. Anna Coulsey Wildgrube is a veterinarian at Faribault Veterinary Clinic. Mike Wilken is the public relations manager at C.H. Robinson. Erin Holloway Wilken is the assistant director of

alumni relations at Gustavus. Lea Howard Wilkinson is a bilingual health educator at Cigna and was married to Todd Wilkinson on May 22, 2010. Rob Williams is an attorney. He married Jessica in 2008, and they welcomed Kasper on Jan. 1, 2011. Jamie Quam Winchell is a second-grade teacher at Cannon Falls Elementary School. Heidi Miller Windmiller is an account executive at Semmer Group. Lindsay Townsend Youngdahl is assistant athletics director at The Blake School. Rachel Turzynski Zimmerman is a laboratory supervisor at Minnesota Oncology and, along with husband Daniel, welcomed son Grayson on Nov. 28, 2009. n Communication Co-chairs: Katherine Medbury-Oleson and Karen Warkentian Oglesby (2002classofficers@gustavus. edu) Hello, Class of 2003! Before we get to news about the classmates, I’d like to ask if any of you would consider writing a class letter or becoming a class officer! Please contact me at LeslieRosedahl@gmail.com to talk further. Thank you! Now for the fun news about classmates. Gustavus receives these updates from e-mails and newspaper clippings. If you have more news, please e-mail us at the address listed immediately below to stay in touch. I have arranged the news by topic— beginning with the many babies! Troy and Stephanie Witty Anderson, who are still in Arlington, VA (follow Steph on Twitter at @ switty23), had daughter, Ella, on March 23, 2011. Tom and Amy Nida ’02 Scott had a baby, Matthew, on Feb. 13. They are residing in Shakopee. Mike and Nicole Guimond Van Patten have a little baby, Crosby, born on June 30, 2010. They’re living in Long Lake. Nicole is working in pharmacist sales for Daiichi Sankyo, and Mike is an autism teacher in Minneapolis. Eleanor Rose was born to Jody Anderson Gabler and Philip on Sept. 30, 2010. Nate and Annie Selander are in Eagan. Nathan graduated from the University of St. Thomas program in May of 2010. They have a new baby, Caryn, born on Nov. 7, 2010. Beth Worley Huizinga and Chris ’02 welcomed Sean on Dec. 15, 2010. Beth is at the Cargill Law Department as a real estate paralegal. New baby Brynn was born on April 17, 2011, to Katie Josephson Ploog and Troy. Gina Sehnert Burmeister and Brandon ’02 welcomed Ethan into their family on Dec. 26, 2010. Congratulations to Hans Sviggum and Rachel Schwingler Sviggum ’04, who welcomed Thor on 6/2/11. (Hans also notes that Thor was delivered by Gustie Jennifer Tessmer-Tuck ’93, an all-Gustie delivery!) Jane Loosebrock Cornell and her husband welcomed baby Jackson on March 21, 2011;

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nderson receives A humanitarian service award

For more than 14 years, ophthalmologist Steven Anderson ’87 has volunteered his time, talents, and resources to serve the blind and poor in some of the neediest areas of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Central America. For his work he was nominated by the Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists and recently selected as recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award by the Academy of Ophthalmology. While in private practice in the United States, Anderson regularly dedicated from two weeks to three months at a time to work in underserved regions of the world. Anderson has also been a clinical instructor at the University of Minnesota and the VA Hospital in Minneapolis for more than 10 years, passing on his knowledge and passion for international eye care to many resident physicians. In 2008, Dr. Anderson accepted an invitation to help a mission hospital in Indonesia to develop a new, long-term eye program to serve the poor. Accepting this invitation meant Anderson and his family would move to Indonesia to take on the challenge of establishing a surgical and clinical eye unit at Bethesda Hospital in the remote province of West Kalimantan (Borneo). Anderson has also founded an international ophthalmic mission organization, Global Eye Mission (www.globaleyemission.org), to facilitate the development of long-term eye-care programs in underserved regions of the world. Global Eye Mission seeks to mobilize people and resources to aid in the development of sustainable eye programs for the poor. Through Global Eye Mission, eye-care professionals assist programs in many regions of the world. The approach used to create sustainable eye-care units is multi-faceted and includes not only training local ophthalmologists in the technical aspects of procedures such as manual smallincision cataract surgery and phacoemulsification, but also incorporating leadership skills to facilitate and maintain sustainable eye-care models, train support staff, and establish clinical outreach programs to remote rural villages to bring quality eye care to those most in need.

Recognized for making a positive difference

Jamin Johnson ’88 (right) had a dream of securing funding, organizing, and implementing a program to make a positive difference in the lives of people in West Central Minnesota. Her dream has not only become a reality but has also received recognition. Johnson is director of The Resource Center, West Central Industries, in Willmar, and her program received the Arc’s 2011 Distinguished Community Service Award. She is pictured with Dan Eggen and Marla Kalin, two volunteer troupe members of her organization. The Resource Center Program (TRCP) is a grant-funded sub-program of West Central Industries located in Willmar, MN, and focuses on four Western Minnesota counties; Swift, Kandiyohi, Renville, and Meeker. The Resource Center has several programs to increase acceptance of and decrease stigmas about people with disabilities, provide connections and information to parents and siblings, and fund activities and services to increase community inclusion. The Arc Minnesota is a private, non-profit, statewide voluntary organization whose mission is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. The Arc Minnesota and local chapters of The Arc provide crucial information for people with developmental disabilities and their families, connect them with resources, and stand with them when they need an advocate.

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they currently live in West St. Paul. She’s entering her seventh year teaching high school science and her third year as head volleyball coach at South St. Paul High School. Isaac was born on Feb. 21, 2011, to Josh and Beth Eisenmenger Omang, joining big sister Julia. Beth is a category manager for Navarre Distribution Services in Minneapolis. Becca Boesen Anderson and husband, Tom, welcomed daughter Evelyn on Oct. 21, 2010. Mike Ryan and his wife, Tricia, welcomed new baby Logan on April 16. Tom and Kira Rice Hilden had a little boy, Bennett, in February of 2011. Craig Horak, Grand Marais, MN, married Ellen Anderson ’04 on May 14, 2011. Deborah Tahlman was married June 11, 2011, to Allison Basina. Deborah is working for Teavena as the area manager for the East Central Region. Amy Tillges Hejny married Justin Hejny in October of 2010 in Biwabik, MN; they are currently living in Charlotte, NC. Megan Backer Kelley married Ian Kelley in Sturgeon Lake, MN, on May 21, 2011. Becca Anderson of Indianapolis, IN, married Colin Campbell on April 16, 2011. Former Class of 2003 class agent Jade Bakke married Brett Grabau on August 27. Jade is director of admissions for the University of Minnesota, Rochester. Cool jobs: Greg and Monica Paulson Priebe are living in Gresham, OR, where Monica is working on her Ph.D. through Indiana University-Bloomington and Greg is in chiropractic school at Western States. Melissa Radniecki is in the Air Force based in Maryland. Cal Dickman left Missoula, MT, and is now in Santa Monica, CA, working for Wedbush Security as a security trader. Kristen Hall Juhl is a physician at Sanford Health. Paul Rohde is attending the University of Wisconsin. Nick Novak, Minneapolis, MN, is now at Northland Securities as a fixed instrumentalist. Katie Ackert Schroeder works for Free Spirit Media as their development and operations director. She’s based in Chicago, IL. Ian Christenson is an ALT for Hamamatsu Board of Education. He’s based in Shizuokaken, Japan. Allison Hawley March is the managing editor for Rainbow Rumpus children’s magazine (www.rainbowrumpus. org) and works in communications for the Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Performance Improvement. Tennis player Eric Butorac and his doubles partner were ranked #4 in May in the ATP world rankings, and they won the Estoril Open in Portugal. This ranking might even be outdated, but Eric is doing really, really well! Eric was featured on the Tennis Recruiting Network in an article about playing Division III tennis at Gustavus, and how he played in the 2011 Australian Open in a double’s match against the top doubles team in the world.

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI He’s engaged to former Dartmouth tennis player Maggie Suydam and living in the Boston area. He’s currently working as a volunteer assistant coach for the Harvard men’s tennis team when he is in town. Kendall Baumgartner completed her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania in August of 2010 and then moved to Dallas, TX, in December 2011 with her husband to start a new job and career as a pediatric critical care nurse practitioner with Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Lyle White was promoted to U.S. product marketing manager with 3M, and is relocating to St. Paul from Florida. Kathleen Batalden Smith and her husband have started their own company, called Smiling Tree Toys. They’re at www.smilingtreetoys.etsy.com. They’re also redesigning Country Road Woodworks with all new cutting boards and kitchen utensils at countrywoodworks.etsy.com. Joanie Preiner Raiche is the curriculum coordinator at Stonebridge Community School in Minneapolis. She and husband Chad welcomed new son, Charles, born in April of 2011. Stephanie Tuma, Northfield, MN, is a senior operational trainer for OptumHealth of the UnitedHealth Group. Joel Fischer of Minneapolis is at the Carlson School of Management. Chris Stavenger is in Fargo, ND, working as a PA-C at Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Lindsey Price-Hanson is an HR specialist at CarVal Investors (Cargill) in Minnetonka, MN. She recently earned a master’s degree in human resources and industrial relations from the University of Minnesota and completed Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification. n Communication Chair: Leslie Wilcox Rosedahl (2003classofficers@gustavus. edu) Kristi Beck Wahlman is a senior tax

associate at Grant Thornton, LLP. 04 Colin Bosman is an advanced

engine analysis engineer at the GM Powertrain World Headquarters in Pontiac, MI. Adam Cornell is in sales and operations at Winfield Solutions. Rhonda Fischer Krueger is a revenue agent at the IRS in Mankato. Tasha Genck continues to work as a pastor for St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, MN. Matt Haugen is working at Columbia University as a rare book cataloger in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Burke Library of Union Theological Seminary. Adam Hennen is an audit manager at Olsen Thielen & Co., Inc. Katherine Hoffman Anderson is working as a family medicine physician at Mankato Clinic. Megan Kaiser Barta is a kindergarten teacher. Ian Keesey is studying entomology at the University of Missouri. A short poem written by Emily Kofoed

Brisse was published in the autumn 2011 edition of Roadside Poetry. Emily’s poems, essays, and short stories have also been published in Orion, The Writer’s Chronicle, New Plains Review, The Talking Stick, A View from the Loft, and Minnesota Conservation Volunteer. David Kupka is a research assistant at Colorado State University. Tracy Larson Ogren is a school psychologist in the Robbinsdale Area School District. Tara Loftus is an account manager/copywriter at Frontier Web Development in Minnetonka, MN, Michelle McLean continues to be a public defender in Crow Wing County. Laura Moses Woodroffe is a production editor at the American Academy of Neurology. Kelly Nelson is a registered nurse at University of Colorado Hospital. Ashleigh Penrod is a communications specialist at Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. She is also the founder of Go Yoga. Angie Peterson Potts is teaching sixth grade at North Elementary in St. Peter, MN. Anna Randall is working in sales at Eaton Hydraulics. Dave Schaps is an assistant to the administrator for the City of Oakdale. Kellie Van Norman Stauff is a special education teacher in Intermediate School District 917. Josh Williams works for RJS Software in Burnsville as manager of brand strategy and product marketing. Diana Yang Messig is a senior record coordinator at Ernst and Young. Janelle Young Price is a physician’s assistant at France Ave. Family Physicians. Rhonda Fischer was married to Luke Krueger on Sept. 24, 2011. The couple lives in rural Eagle Lake, just east of Mankato. Laura Moses married Jesse Woodroffe on July 3 in St. Paul. The couple lives in Daytona Beach, FL. Josh Williams married Ashley Kile on Sept. 18, 2010. at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Family additions: Betsy Anderson and Charlie welcomed Ingrid Elizabeth on July 31, 2010. Sarah Crane welcomed Henry Crane Locher on July 30, 2010. Megan Kaiser Barta and Shawn welcomed Ryan Gerald on Nov. 22, 2010. Trent Larson and Nicole Polanco Larson ’03 welcomed Brady Michael on Sept. 21, 2011. Matt and Micah McDonough Treichel welcomed Jase Patrick on March 17, 2011. Ryan and Kirsten Kaufmann Morse welcomed Dylan Laing on Feb. 18, 2011. Sarah Nelson Conlon and Corey welcomed Benjamin Lee on Dec. 31, 2010. Rachel Schwingler Sviggum and Hans ’03 welcomed Thor Steven on June 2, 2011. TaiAnna Thielke Moe and Brent welcomed Sydney Ann on Jan. 19, 2011. Kayla Marie Thorson Jones and Scott ’01 welcomed Ruby Isabelle on Nov. 29, 2010. Diana Wichmann Reindal welcomed Charlotte on March 5, 2010. Leah Whitworth Rich and Matt ’05

welcomed daughter Ella on Jan. 5, 2011. n Communication Chair: Marnie Nelson (2004classofficers@gustavus.edu) Bjorn Bjorklund is working in

and partnerships for 05 business Target Corporation. Evan Burgart is

a physician assistant at Lake Surgical Associates. Claire Clemens and Alex had a baby boy, Felix, on June 8, 2011. Josh Dwyer is living happily in St. Louis Park, MN, with his two cats, Beaker and Frizzle, and his pug, Gus Gus. He is in his fifth year working at Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria, MN, where he teaches AP biology and environmental science. He also coaches the boys and girls varsity tennis teams. One highlight of his year came in a Snowmass, CO, bathroom, where he approached a urinal only to find Joe Biden standing next to him. A proper handshake and autograph followed. Johanna Johnson was ordained as an ELCA pastor. She began her first call Sept. 6 as pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Penfield, NY and St. Martin Lutheran Church in Webster. Hilary Larson was married to Steve Goebel on Aug. 27, 2011, in our very own Christ Chapel at Gustavus. Jean Pearce is in her last year of pediatric residency at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. She will be staying an additional year to serve as chief resident. She recently traveled to Costa Rica and is planning on traveling to China next year. Katie Mertens Primley and Sean ’02 are the proud parents of baby Jack. Shauna Weaver is a school counselor and service-learning coordinator at Marshall School in Duluth, MN. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in sustainability education at Prescott College. n Communication Chair: Liz Zappetillo Lewis (2005classofficers@gustavus.edu) Dorea Ruggles completed her Ph.D.

Boston University and is now 06 atworking as a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Minnesota. Sophia Gina Kilchenman was promoted to director of sales and marketing at the aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park Hotel in Jacksonville, FL. Paula Knutson Torvick is a second-grade teacher at Imagine Charter Schools Coolidge, in Coolidge, AZ, and married Brandon Torvick on June 25, 2011. Sara Gove recently began working as the special projects manager at the George M. Pullman Educational Foundation in Chicago, IL, doing communications, marketing, and fundraising. Dawn Gehlar Williams released a CD in 2011 of songs written and arranged by her. Matt Swenson was recently promoted to serve as communication director for the Minnesota Department of Commerce. He also began teaching a course in American Government and SPRING 2012

Politics last semester as an adjunct professor at Concordia University in St. Paul. Tara Brown McCabe and her husband, Jason, had a son, Nolan David, on Nov. 7, 2011. “We are doing well!” Robyn Starr married Eason Huntley on Oct. 16, 2011, in St. Paul, MN. n Communication Chair: Matt Forbes (2006classofficers@gustavus.edu)

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As always, the Class of 2007 is a busy one, and we’re all over the globe! Erin Buller is a mental health social work intern at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Chicago. Todd Dahlquist is a sales representative at CCI. Laura Jacobs is a talent specialist at Pro Staff. Andrew Howard moved to Texas, where he spent last summer as a part of the Ostia project, which is excavating the synagogue in the ancient Roman port city. He’s also working on a dissertation focusing on the Greek novel and gender studies. Fascinating! Finn Kuusisto passed his qualifying exam in artificial intelligence (which I assume requires authentic intelligence) at University of WisconsinMadison. He’s now pursuing a Ph.D. doing research in machine learning. His newest project is working with semantic parsing, which translates natural language into formal, logical language so that non-experts may one day communicate with artificially intelligent agents in their own natural language. So if you have Siri on your iPhone, you can thank guys like Finn! Laura Mardian lives in Sioux Falls, SD, where she accepted a position at the Good Samaritan Society as a home health/hospice billing specialist. She also has a cat named Zeppelin. Rad! Pamela Nguyen Murphy, DMD, is a dentist for SEMO Health Network in Sikeston, MO. Erik Andress is a special education paraprofessional at Edina High School. Annie Flicek and Ryan Vetter got married on July 23, 2011. Paul Shneider is a student at the University of Minnesota Law School, Class of 2013. Lindsay Eastman is a trial attorney in the commercial litigation branch for the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division in Washington, DC. Heather Rossow is the marketing coordinator at Penton Media in Bloomington, MN. Lindsay Peak Kaufhold is teaching middle school at Qatar Academy in Doha, Qatar. n Communication Chair: Ben Richter (2007classofficers@gustavus.edu) Hello, my fellow ’08 Gusties! We have lots of exciting news to share, so let’s dig right in! New Gigs: Many of our fellow ’08 grads have started new jobs. Beginning a very important new job, First Lt. Whitney

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Peterson deployed to Kuwait to serve in the U.S. Army. While at Gustavus, Whitney was in ROTC and is a member of the Red Bulls Army National Guard. We cannot thank him enough for his service and wish him a safe return home. Megan Mahn and Magen Nelson Koepp were both promoted to audit seniors at Olsen Thielen & Co, Inc. Kelsey Rihm Bennett is a now a kindergarten teacher at Noble Academy in Minneapolis. Mark Wirbisky is sharing his musical talent with the world as a violist with the Sinfonia da Camera. Matt Koller is now an associate financial analyst at Lacrosse Global. Study Time: Ashley Millette is in the home stretch of finishing her third year in physician assistant school at Augsburg and will graduate with a master’s in PA studies in May 2012. Congrats! Tying the Knot: Peter Schwagerl and Anne Bortscheller were married on June 18, 2011, in St. Augustine, FL. They are now living in Gainesville, FL, where Peter is pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Florida in applied physiology and kinesiology and Anne works as a pastry chef. Sam Eckberg and Allison Innerbichler were married on June 25, 2011, at Gustavus. John Tonolli and Holly Bernstetter were married on Nov. 24, 2011, in Stillwater, MN. Andrew Aplin and Stephanie Janacek ’07 were married on Oct. 8, 2011. in Woodbury, MN. We wish them all many happy years together! Oh, Baby! Adam Ingalsbe and his wife, Laura Kojetin Ingalsbe ’07, welcomed Grace Elaine on Sept. 4, 2011. We hope parenthood is treating you well thus far. Congratulations! Other Adventures: Noemi Lopez and Chris Bacon ’07 spent the summer traveling in South America. While on an excursion deep in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador, they came across Maria Bryan ’13, a fellow Gustie who was spending time volunteering at a hospital in Quito. n Communication Chair: Katelyn Nelson (2008classofficers@gustavus.edu) Thanks for all your news updates!

you decide to change your 09 Anytime Facebook info with new jobs, new partners, new school, or new kids, think how much your classmates would want to know and send an e-mail to 2009classofficers@gustavus.edu and your information will be included in the Quarterly! Laura Groenjes and Galen Mitchell were married on July 1, 2009, in Minneapolis. Other Gusties in the wedding party included Zach Mitchell ’06 and Danielle Harms. Rebecca Gustafson married Matthew Swanson on Oct. 1, 2011, in Plymouth, MN. Laura Hansen Hegland and Kevin Hegland ’07 married on June 18. Catherine Osterhaus got married on May

28 to Chris Solie. They moved to Kansas City, MO, and Catherine now works as the wellness director at Claridge Court, a retirement community in Kansas. Jennifer Pelowski married Gregory Simon on Oct. 1, 2011, in New Prague, MN. Kayla Timm married Adam Mathwig on May 7, 2011. They now live in Chanhassen, MN and Kayla works at Wells Fargo as a sales specialist. Annie Berger is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester, MA with a master’s in physician assistant studies. She has accepted a position with SouthEast Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster, PA, which is a Federally qualified health center. She will be serving there as a primary care physician assistant for at least two years as a National Health Service Corps Scholar. Colette Brandt graduated with her master of science degree in environmental science from Alaska Pacific University in the spring of 2011. She is currently living and working in Anchorage, AK, for Restoration Science and Engineering. Rebecca Carlson is pursuing a master of science in higher education student affairs at Miami University in Oxford, OH, and works as a graduate assistant in the Career Services office. Tasha Carlson is fundamentals of public speaking instructor at North Dakota State University. Christine Dornbusch will graduate in May 2012 from Minnesota State University, Mankato with her master’s degree in counseling and student personnel with an emphasis in college student affairs. She is currently working as a graduate assistant in the international programs office and as a graduate intern in the career development center at MSU. Emma Espel lives in Denver, CO, and goes to school for developmental psychology at the University of Denver. Molly Faricy has been working as the wellness team lead and wellness coach at OptumHealth since August 2010. Sarah Hulke just completed her master of arts degree in medieval and renaissance studies at Durham University in England. In October she will begin her Ph.D. in English at the University of York, during which time she will be focusing on romances written between 1350 and 1500. Joel McGuire is an athletic trainer at MVP Physical Therapy. Ashley Ohlson Stramp is in her first year in the doctor of naturopathy program at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA, where Carly Johnson Erickson is also enrolled. Steph Peterson graduated from The University of South Dakota with a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Colin Schulze is studying to become a doctor of chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He is also working with Maximized Living and Beyond Organic to change the way people view and

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Come on, you Class of 2010 Gusties! Fight on, fight on, shout out the battle cry of victory (translation: send your personal and professional updates to be included in the Quarterly). Come on, you Gusties fight to the end, fight on for dear old G-A-C (translation: We all miss Gustavus, but fight through your busy schedule and send your news to 2010classagents@gmail.com). Gusties will shine tonight, Gusties will shine (translation: Gusties are awesome and we’re proud of it)! Andy Hartman works with Access America Transportation as a regional freight broker. Angie Koich works as a graduate assistant athletic trainer in Atlanta, GA, and is pursuing her master’s degree in sports medicine. Alex Parker is working in supply chain support at Xcel Energy. Marcus and Andrea Stevens Traetow were married on Aug. 6, 2011, and are currently residing in Lakeville, MN. Amber Hanson will be starting her master of public policy and administration degree at Northwestern University in January. Alison Oppenheimer is teaching seventh-grade language arts at Abe Hubert Middle School in Garden

Promising practices: 1988 grad spearheads integration of ‘lifestyle medicine’

manage their health from the inside out, through the five essentials of health. Becca Swanson moved to Hopkins and is currently working two serving jobs. Sonia Quintero and her husband, Paul Quintero, are expecting their first child!—future Gustie! Clem Auyeung is now working at a social impact startup called StartSomeGood.com. He’s helping the founders find funding from angel investors, among other odd duties. He also worked at a marketing/advertising startup called Good Work Group and volunteers for Ashoka Youth Venture and Minnesota Rising. He’s active in the Twin Cities’ social entrepreneurship and impact investing scene. Holly Andersen completed her two years in Teach For America and is in her third year of teaching special education at Brooklyn Center High School. Sara Scholin embarked on a 27-month “journey of a lifetime” with the Peace Corps on Sept. 9, 2011. She is serving as a primary school English language resource teacher in Macedonia. She will be keeping friends and family updated through her blog, http:// takingchancesapeacecorpsjourney.blogspot. com. In 2009–2010, Delphine Broccard volunteered with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Brooklyn as a public benefits and housing advocate at Make the Road New York. She is in her second year of graduate school at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, studying intercultural communication. David Christians is a marketing and media associate at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, MN. n Communication Chair: Holly Andersen (2009classofficers@gustavus.edu)

Many chronic diseases are either caused or exacerbated by issues such as poor nutrition, lack of exercise, stress, high-risk alcohol use, and tobacco use. The practice of “lifestyle medicine” is specifically geared toward working with patients to address these issues in a clinical setting, and a growing body of scientific evidence has demonstrated that lifestyle intervention can be as effective as medication in the treatment of chronic disease, but without the risks and unwanted side effects. Mary Dieter Larson ’88, PhD, MPH, LRD, CDE, CHES, has led the effort to incorporate lifestyle medicine into the primary care services of the Family HealthCare Center in Fargo, ND. Her work was featured in the OctoberDecember 2011 issue of MCN Streamline, the newsletter of the Migrant Clinicians Network. As a result of Larson’s ongoing effort, she was one of 18 individuals named 2011 Bush Fellows in August 2011. The Bush Foundation fellowship provides an opportunity for Larson to increase her leadership capacity to more effectively work with others to bring lifestyle practices to their communities. Larson is particularly interested in introducing lifestyle medicine to people who have few economic resources. Individuals who have lower levels of education and fewer economic resources often have limited access to health care and therefore suffer the consequences of lifestyle health conditions at significantly higher rates than their counterparts. Larson’s vision is “to engage partners within primary health care settings to integrate lifestyle medicine into every visit and to work with individuals and organizations in the community to foster healthy choices by creating healthier living environments.” “Even visits for a sore throat or a sprained ankle should include lifestyle medicine,” Larson maintains. “I am asking that health care providers postpone their narrow focus of diagnosing and treating symptoms for two minutes—120 seconds—to address key preventive lifestyle choices. . . . I am asking that health care providers emphasize the five areas of lifestyle medicine by encouraging their patients to 1) eat a well-balanced, low fat, high fiber diet, 2) get more exercise, 3) engage in low-risk alcohol consumption, 4) cease using tobacco products, and 5) maintain a healthy weight. This paradigm shift requires an adaptation in the normative behaviors and expectations in primary care on the part of both health care professionals and the patients who access the health care system.” Larson understands that she’s urging health care providers to “navigate often uncharted territory. The entire system, including the payer systems, needs a makeover of sorts. We cannot afford to continue providing reactionary health care. . . . Sometimes it takes a major health event like a cardiac arrest before we are motivated to engage in necessary changes.” “Much of the work I am doing is challenging deeply held values, beliefs, and attitudes of providers of health care, the patients accessing health care, and established payer systems,” Larson says. “The challenge to improve people’s lives is worth the effort!” Readers interested in learning more about lifestyle medicine may contact Mary Larson at Family HealthCare Center, 701-271-6370 or e-mail mlarson@famhealthcare.org.

City, KS. Emma Iverson is pursuing a master’s degree in child development at the Erikson Institute and a master of social work from Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, IL. Cathryn Nelson is pursuing a doctoral degree in occupational therapy at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. Erin Watt is pursuing an educational specialist degree in school psychology at the University of South Dakota. Carissa Keith Lick is in her second year of the master of divinity program at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. Bret Vander Streek is now working as an analyst at Menard’s general office in Eau Claire, WI. He also married Laura Walz in September. The couple will be relocating to Eau Claire shortly after the new year. Patrick Jeffrey had to take a break from dancing with Zenon and Black Label Movement due to ankle surgery and is now recovering behind a desk at Rhinestones

Unlimited. Chelsea Zamora is pursuing a master’s degree in physician assistant studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Matt Lindholm has completed his master of geographic information science degree at the University of Minnesota. He recently designed the U of M’s official interactive campus map and created a bike trails system for the City of Forest Lake. Mark Pedginski is attending Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions for a doctor of pharmacy degree. Ashley Gewerth is pursuing a doctoral degree in physical therapy at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Maren O’Neill is teaching second grade at Colegio Inglés in Torreón, México. Vicky Hidalgo works as a behavioral therapist for Minneapolis Public Schools and will be pursuing a master’s in mental health counseling in the fall of 2012 at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Roxanna Brace is teaching kindergarten

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at Colegio Inglés in Torreón, México. Kady Johnson is currently pursuing a master’s in counseling and student personnel, college student affairs at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is a graduate assistant in the Career Development Center at MSU. Amara Berthelsen is completing her second year of teaching middle school math in Tulsa, OK, through Teach for America. Kirsten Bouma is currently attending the University of Iowa for Music Therapy. Katie Jorgenson is living and volunteering in Chimbote, Peru. She is serving as the volunteer coordinator for the Friends of Chimbote—Father Jack´s mission program. Kristen Weller is working at the Minnesota Opera and applying to graduate school for the fall of 2012. Abbey Feenstra is studying elementary education at Morningside College in Sioux City, IA, and preparing to student-teach in a thirdgrade classroom. Katelyn Johnson is living in Minneapolis, MN, with Mariah Bierl. Katelyn has been working for the past year as a healthcare analyst at Huron Consulting Group and loves the weekly travel to California. Chelsea Koepsell is attending medical school at the Sanford School of Medicine in South Dakota. She is engaged to David Mann and will be getting married June 2012. Lisa Julin is working as a social worker for Mahnomen County while pursuing a master’s degree in counseling at Bemidji State University. She is engaged to Josiah Hoagland and is planning a 2012 wedding. Mara Berdahl is working as a citizen assistance analyst at the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. Nicole Nelson is pursuing a master’s degree in nutritional science at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Nicole is engaged to Derek Tramp and is planning a 2013 wedding. Luc Nissen lives in Madison, WI, and is working in implementation for Epic, a healthcare software vendor. He still likes Nerds Ropes. Kyle Hulbert lives in Minneapolis and is working as an environmental scientist for ARCADIS, an engineering firm specializing in environmental remediation. Andrew Yackel is pursuing a master of divinity degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul. Andrew was married on June 4, 2011, at Gustavus to Angelica Matthes, who now works as a registered public health nurse for the Head Start program of Ramsey County. Jon Kamrath is working in Hutchinson, MN, for Krengel Technology Inc. as a software developer specializing in variable data printing and postal automation. n Communication Co-chairs: Jenny Broman, Derek Holm, and Cathryn Nelson (2010classofficers@gustavus.edu)

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Can you believe it’s been almost nine months since we have graduated?! Time sure has flown by and it is clear that our class has been very busy with work and graduate school. First though, congratulations are in order for the following wedding couples: Heather Duncanson and Kevin Dumke wed Aug. 26, 2011; David Young and Michelle Dietz wed Oct. 1, 2011; Kelsey Manning and Dan Braak ’10 wed Oct. 7, 2011; Monica Klutzke and Colin Degnan wed Oct. 8, 2011; Amy Lynch and Dustin Kammerer wed Oct. 22, 2011; and Conner Useldinger and Holly Wermerskirchen ’10 wed Oct. 29, 2011. Michelle Dietz works for Yellowstone National Park Service Stations as an accounting clerk. Her husband, David Young, also works for Yellowstone National Park Service as a 911/law enforcement dispatcher. Monica Klutzke has a teaching assistantship at Iowa State University in the department of statistics. Annica Alwine works at Abbott Northwestern Hospital as a cardiovascular monitoring technician. Kiera Braun Bridley works as a claims processor at Dahl, LLC. She married Tyler Bridley ’13 in July and they’re expecting a baby girl this March! Cola Hickethier is currently working for Minnesota Reading Corps in Scandia, MN. She also coached volleyball this fall for Unity High School in Balsam Lake, WI. In August 2012, Cola will be getting married to Bear DeNucci. Since graduation Radonna Gasior has been taking online classes for her master’s degree in business administration through Globe University. She recently started a job at Wells Fargo in downtown Minneapolis working on the check distribution team. And finally, and most importantly, she got engaged at the end of October to Andrew Griesman ’12! They are having fun planning their wedding for next fall. Trevor Abel is using his elementary education degree as he is currently teaching second grade in Albert Lea, MN. Margeaux Streiff and her husband, Nick, are living in Guam and will stay there until August 2013. She has a job at the school on base as a teacher’s aide for preschoolers. Emma Strand is in AmeriCorps VISTA at College Possible, a nonprofit making college admission and success possible for low-income students in the Twin Cities. She “greatly enjoys working with the amazing students and AmeriCorps members.” Kayla Buggert and CJ Siewert were married on Oct. 1, 2011, in St. Peter. Immediately after graduation, Kayla joined Thrivent Financial for Lutherans as a financial representative with the St. Peter chapter. She opened a new office in Arlington, MN, this past fall and is currently working in both the St. Peter and Arlington areas. CJ joined Gustavus’s Office of Sports Information at

the beginning of the 2011–12 school year as the assistant to the director of sports information. Meghan Stromme’s internship for youth ministry has been extended through June of 2012 and she is still coaching dance for the Kasson-Mantorville KoMettes dance team. Allison Huff is working at a non-profit called the Women’s Resource/Community Support Center that supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Dillon, MT. Anne Raetz is working as an English teacher at the Worthington ALC teaching at-risk students in grades 9–12. Betsy Nolan and Logan Burnside are engaged and plan to get married in June of 2013! Lindsay Nestande is currently living in Chaska, MN, and working as an RN in Bloomington at an eye surgery center dealing with cataract surgeries, LASIK, eye lid lifts, dry eye treatments, and Botox. Alayna Osborne is working through Advantage Health, a large corporate wellness agency that contracts out to large businesses. She is teaching group fitness classes, conducting assessments and consultations, and performing some one-on-one and group personal training sessions. “I’m in downtown Minneapolis, a big change for me definitely from being raised on a rural farm!” Ryan Ortlip found a job working for a contract research organization called Covance which assists in the development of new pharmaceuticals as well as other medical treatments. He assists in the preclinical development of these products, specifically toxicology, and ensures they are safe for the next phase of product development. Ryan will be applying for medical school in the spring and is hoping to pursue a career as a physician. Laura Jensen is still working full time at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN. Her husband is finally getting work done on the foreclosure house they bought a year and a half ago and is hoping he finishes construction soon so they can move in! Andrew Bryz-Gornia just completed his semester of student teaching. The first half was spent at Hutchinson Middle School and the second half has been at Brooklyn Center High School. He is looking for teaching jobs while he continues working for the Twins at Target Field this summer. Alison Mastain is now living in London, attending graduate school at Christie’s Education, and pursuing an M.Litt in art, style, and design. She writes, “Living in London is certainly an adventure and I’m loving it!” Jaime Olsen is currently living in South Africa, doing a volunteer program for a year through the ELCA. She volunteers at a creche (preschool) and also with the Development Service organization of the Lutheran Church in South Africa, doing advocacy and social justice work. Mary

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Ellen Korby is teaching at Countryside Montessori School in Boulder, Colorado. Ana Norell has been working at Mayo Clinic since August in the endocrine laboratory. She is a clinical laboratory technologist who tests patient samples for abnormalities in levels of different analytes including testosterone, vitamin D, and OHPG/ANST. She also recently got a puppy who now takes up a lot of her time! Bethany Ringdal and Brendan Wilkes are working as full-time volunteers at Camp Amnicon, a Lutheran wilderness adventure camp located on the south shore of Lake Superior. Kirstin Peterson is now the assistant women’s hockey coach at Gustavus as well as the director of club sports. She is currently taking prerequisites for physical therapy school. Amanda Hochstatter is a member of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps in inner city Port Huron, MI, where she works as a program coordinator for an after-school literacy program and youth director in the evenings. For those who are interested in more information on what she is doing, the link to her blog is http://ahochstatter.blogspot.com/. Kate Haglund is attending the University of Minnesota for a master’s in occupational therapy. Andrew Valen co-owns an advertising company in Rochester, MN, called See It Everywhere Advertising and is helping start a company called Quarterback Performance Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN. Megan Myhre, Bloomington, MN, is continuing work as engagement coordinator in the Office of Alumni Relations at Gustavus, and sadly just finished her term at St. Stephen Lutheran as their interim youth director. Amy Culver completed her TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification from Hamline University in December. She is still working with the Minnesota Reading Corps as a literacy tutor at Bayview Elementary in Waconia, MN. Amy will be taking some Spanish language courses to prepare for her year teaching English abroad in Spain for the 2012–13 school year! Erik Huemiller is currently attending graduate school at the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign. He is in his first year in the Ph.D. Program in physics at UIUC. Erik is also playing ultimate Frisbee for the University of Illinois club team, and plans on being involved in the program in the immediate future. Sara Yungner is teaching sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade science at Higher Ground Academy in St. Paul, MN, through the program Teach for America. In August, Emily Wendorff was hired as a behavioral health associate at United Hospital in St. Paul. She is also waiting to hear back from graduate schools regarding her application to their master’s programs in occupational therapy. John

Juran continues to reside at home in Lino Lakes, MN, where he is an executive team lead for Target. Elizabeth Bowman has been working at Luther Point and Luther Park Bible camps helping to develop retreats and adult ministry. Her remaining time has been occupied with taking over her church’s senior high youth group and working as a math tutor. Rima Kharbush has relocated to Belllingham, WA, where she is working in a veterinary clinic and at a wildlife rehab center. She gets to work with hawks, owls, swans, geese, deer, raccoons, opossums, and lots of other cool animals. Rima is waiting to hear about vet school admission for 2012. Jessica Gjerde currently lives in Orlando, FL, and works at Full Sail University in their admissions department. She writes, “I’m trying to get used to Christmas without C in CC and snow.” Kristin Brown is currently living in Monroe, WI, teaching special education for the school district of Monroe at Parkside Elementary School, but will soon be moving to Pensacola, FL, to begin new adventures. She is engaged to Wes Jones, and they plan to be married in September 2012. Wes graduated from Coast Guard Officer Candidate School in December and began training to be a search-and-rescue helicopter pilot in Pensacola, FL, in January. Mike Hendrickson is pursuing a master of science degree in geology at the Colorado School of Mines. He is currently working with a junior mining company on coppergold deposits in the Aleutian Islands and east-central Alaska. Cydni Smith has moved to Ann Arbor, MI, and works for the Michigan Cardiovascular Outcomes Research and Reporting Program. She is in the interview process for the University of Michigan School of Public Health master’s in health policy and management program. In her free time, she plays rugby for Ann Arbor Vikings and volunteers as a health educator for sixth graders through Project Healthy Schools. Kendra Kesty is a MD student at Wake Forest School of Medicine. She has been doing plastic and reconstructive surgery research on the side and over the summer. Patty O’Connor attends Notre Dame School of Architecture. She writes, “Since the program here teaches architecture based on the classical tradition, I feel incredibly well prepared (especially from taking the art and archaeology of Greece/Rome courses at Gustavus) and am very much in my element.” Katie Mehrmann is still working at Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie as a personal trainer and is certified as NASM- CPT. She also has recently applied to physical therapy assistant school to start in the fall and is waiting for a response. Keith Linne is working as a residential

real estate agent with Exit Realty in the Twin Cities. He also recently started his own property investment company, GSL Investments LLC, holding the position of president and chief manager. Drew Hedlund is currently attending the University of Minnesota in the mechanical engineering program. He is also working at the Neutrino Detector Module Factory. The product that they produce will be used in experiments to learn more about the neutrino, a subatomic particle at the center of great controversy. The neutrino may be able to travel faster than the speed of light, upsetting many physical theories. Tanya Rupp is currently working at both JC Penney and the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts as well as continuing her own studies in music. Jenny Ewert just finished her first season as a graduate assistant volleyball coach at the University of Dubuque in IA. She is also attending graduate school to obtain her master’s in business administration. Alexandra O’Neal is currently working for Telluride Ski and Golf Resort in CO. Karl Boettcher writes: “I have been working on the following riddle this summer: ‘What has four walls, no ceiling, a small entrance, and lacks the variety and vivaciousness of college life?’ Here’s my answer: ‘A 9-5 job in a cubicle.’ Eat your heart out, Oedipus… or put out your eyes; that works too.” Maggie Malecha is working at the Northfield YMCA in youth development. She works with kids ranging from 1 to 10 years old in a variety of different programs. Shalanda Staten is currently employed at Target Headquarters in facilities management as a building systems monitor and is awaiting the arrival of her baby boy in April! Rachel Guptil works part-time as a third-grade teacher at Scandia Elementary in the Forest Lake School District teaching reading and math in the afternoons. She is also a co-leader of the middle school youth group at her church. Vinai Vang will be heading off to Jamaica in early March as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Green Initiative Projects. He will be living and helping communities outside of urban areas as an environmental business adviser for the next two years. Lacey Squier is working on obtaining her master’s degree in college student personnel at Bowling Green State University. She’s been working in the student activities and residence life offices at Heidelberg University in Ohio. She writes, “I’ll be in Ohio over the summer and would love to host some Gustie friends!” Ashley Grodecki is currently working as an assistant coach for 10 and under swimmers with the New Trier Swim Club in Winnetka, IL, and is in the process of applying to graduate schools to study public health education and promotion. Chelsea Bowen moved to Växjö, Sweden, in September and will start a SPRING 2012

job involving communication management for a Swedish company. A bulk of the work will be translating from Swedish to English and overseeing communications that the company publishes in English.“I’m very excited to get started!” Brett Stanek is currently working for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Minneapolis as a loan documentation specialist. Alex Legeros is working two internships, getting his master’s in arts management, and nestling into the Twin Cities so that he can contribute to a radical change in the delivery of creative work, particularly classical music, in a way that the 21st century can engage. When he’s free he bakes bread, blogs about it, and brings it to his Gustie friends around Minnesota as a tasty way to stay connected. Mackenzie Weber, Julia Thompson, and Chantel Rice are roommates together in Eden Prairie and all three of them work for Cargill in finance roles. Ashley Anderson is working at Epicor in the HR department/business development department. n Communication Chair: Haley Carpenter (2011classofficers@gustavus.edu)

Weddings

Rebecca Bean ’75 and Richard Rodriguez, 7/31/11, Wood Dale, IL. Mark E. Erson ’82 and Scott Jordan, 11/26/11, New York, NY. Kathy Lepeska ’84 and Brad Pedersen, 2/24/11, Minneapolis, MN. Amy Smith ’84 and Robert Norton, 2/14/10, Brooklyn Park, MN. Terri Bergeron ’85 and Darrel Elsbernd, 9/10/11, Rochester, MN. Leigh Berger ’92 and John Davis ‘91, 07/22/11, Chanhassen, MN. Megan Jablonski ’92 and Paul Kaump, 8/27/11, Plymouth, MN. Nathan Tolzmann ’92 and Emily Moss, 11/5/11, Chicago, IL. Benjamin Ellerbusch ’97 and Courtney Ellerbusch, 8/13/11, Collegeville, PA. David Imdieke ’97 and Michelle Overtoom, 7/31/10, St. Paul, MN. Chris Holze ’98 and Marissa Ward, 6/10/11, St. Charles, IL. Caitlin Christensen ’99 and Nick Miller, 9/10/11, Minneapolis, MN. Keatha Ryan ’01 and Brent Lorentz, 10/1/11, Maple Lake, MN. Becky Smith ’01 and Alex Lipka, 12/3/11, Ithaca, NY. Jayme Arezzo ’02 and Andrea Jakubek, 9/3/11, Minneapolis, MN. Carolyn Carlson ’02 and Jeff Zervas, 7/2/11, Mahtomedi, MN. Janelle Evenson ’02 and Nathan Berseth, 11/13/10, Colfax, ND. Sharene Gossen ’02 and Lori Watts, 10/28/11, Boise, ID.

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Amelia Greiner ’02 and Basil Safi, 9/3/11, Baltimore, MD. Luke Johnson ’02 and Chunzi Xu Johnson, Houston, TX. Ben LeRoy ’02 and Ayla LeRoy, 10/23/11, Plymouth, MN. Jessica Smith ’02 and Brian Bevan, 8/12/11, Louisville, CO. Catherine Bakke ’03 and Brett Grabau, 8/27/11, Preston, MN. Lauren Swanstrom ’03 and Nathan Mitchell ‘02, 6/25/11, Minneapolis, MN. Rhonda Fischer ’04 and Luke Krueger, 9/24/11, Eagle Lake, MN. Megan Wille ’05 and Adam Miller ‘05, 11/5/11, Coon Rapids, MN. Christine Loos ’06 and Joshua Seeger ‘06, 3/26/11, Savage, MN. Robyn Starr ’06 and Eason Huntley, 10/16/11, Maplewood, MN. Marie Williams ’06 and Lee Wignall, 9/17/11, St. Louis Park, MN. Haley Brendmoen ’07 and Tony Haberle, 4/30/11, Burnsville, MN. Emily Gray ’07 and Barry Hare, 5/15/10, Richmond, VA. Keisha Husby ’07 and Greg Dokken ’07, 10/15/11, New Hope, MN. Stephanie Janacek ’07 and Andrew Aplin ’08, Minneapolis, MN. Katherine Johns ’07 and Matthew Bergman ’07, 11/13/10, New Brighton, MN. Jacob T. Mehr ’07 and Brenda Mehr, Pillager, MN. Christina Pakola ’07 and Justin Hobson ’04, 7/9/11, Buda, TX. Thereasa Schollett ’07 and Evan Bremer, 7/23/11, Crystal, MN. Tom Zera ’07 and Kristina Portz, St. Paul, MN. Mary Dekich ’08 and Jeff Polski, 4/30/11, St. Louis Park, MN. Erin Larson ’08 and Jay Bang ’08, 11/12/11, Richfield, MN. Rebecca Gustafson ’09 and Matt Swanson, 10/1/11, Minneapolis, MN. Erin Koppang ’09 and Chris Edelbrock ’09, 8/27/11, Seattle, WA. Catherine Osterhaus ’09 and Chris Solie, 5/28/11, Kansas City, MO. Jennifer Pelowski ’09 and Gregory Simon, 10/1/11, New Prague, MN. Tracy Pollei ’09 and Kyle Shermock ’08, 10/22/11, Mankato, MN. Kelsey Hausladen ’10 and Andrew Michelson ’10, 10/15/11, West St. Paul, MN. Holly Wermerskirchen ’10 and Conner Useldinger ’11, 10/29/11, East Grand Forks, MN. Kayla Buggert ’11 and Cameron Siewert ’11, 10/1/11, St. Peter, MN. Michelle Dietz ’11 and David Young ’11, 10/1/11, Yellowstone National Park, WY. Monica Klutzke ’11 and Colin Degnan, 10/8/11, Roseville, MN.

Amy Lynch ’11 and Dustin Kammerer ’11, 10/22/11, Watertown, MN. Kelsey Manning ’11 and Daniel Braak ’10, 10/7/11, Minneapolis, MN.

births

Paul, to James A. Cartreine ’89 and Suzanne

Reine Cartreine, 2/14/10. Ashlynn, to Angela Johnson Demory ’90 and Donald Demory, 6/1/11. Kazamar, to Katherine Kinkel Korzenowski ’91 and Kyle Korzenowski, 7/30/09. Ilse, to Kari Hatlen Aiken ’92 and Jay Aiken, 5/4/10. Marcus, to Pamela Petersen Soltau ’92 and David Soltau ’84, 3/20/09. Twins, Josef and Harriet, to Anna Heise Gram ’93 and Jeffrey Gram, 3/27/2010. Johan, to Kristine Peterson Hammar ’95 and Lars Hammar ’95, 10/27/10. Henner, to Jon Robelia ’96 and Eva Larson Robelia, 10/25/11. Joseph, to Molly Ess Breimhorst ’97 and Scott Breimhorst, 3/19/10. Oliver, to Trisha Niemi Haapoja ’97 and Matthew Haapoja, 11/10/11. Abigail, to Antony Sargent ’97 and Amy Sargent, 3/13/11. Tilly, to Kristi Svee Stranberg ’97 and Bryan Stranberg, 2/1/10. Mia, to Alecia Tromiczak Gazzola ’98 and Robert Gazzola ’83, 10/26/11. Emma, to Elizabeth Schneider Dunn ’99 and Patrick Dunn, 5/28/11. Ryer, to Jill Peterson Johnson ’99 and Matthew Johnson, 9/30/11. Logan, to Megan French Kellerman ’99 and Hal Kellerman, 9/3/11. Caitlyn, to Heather Boyd Marx ’99 and Steven Marx, 12/10/11. Cole, to Stacie Engstrom Christensen ’00 and Joshua Christensen ’00, 2/16/10. Noelle, to Bryan Fritsch ’00 and Kari Larson Fritsch, 8/28/10. Allison, to Sarah Lange Kerkman ’00 and Adam Kerkman, 10/26/11. Emma, to Andy Barnick ’01 and Amber Barnick, 10/19/11. McKenzie, to Heidi Kaufmann George ’01 and Brian George, 9/4/11. Cora, to Erin Larson Heilman ’01 and Jake Heilman ’02, 9/20/11. Alessandra, to Nick Lundbohm ’01 and Brooke Lundbohm, 10/15/11. Ada, to Katie Andresen ’02 and Nate Dammann, 2/19/11. Reese, to Sara Hultgren Blazek ’02 and Tim Blazek, 3/29/11. Mya, to Leah Nelson Bulver ’02 and Brad Bulver, 10/11/10. Benjamin, to Lisa Abdo Cisewski ’02 and Matthew Cisewski. Cooper, to Josh Cook ’02 and Kelly C. Cook, 10/31/11. Leland, to Carey Willis Crowell ’02 and Scott Crowell ’01, 5/19/11.

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI

s Admission rep made honorary La Gartos football team member

Gustavus admission counselor Violeta Hernandez Espinosa ’07 (front center) traveled to Mexico for a recruiting trip to visit with students and parents at schools in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Along with Peter Nyhus ’60 (back center), she met with several members of the La Gartos football team, the team the Gustavus football team played in Mexico last May. The spring football game and service trip were coordinated by Nyhus. The La Gartos team made Violeta an honorary team member by presenting her a team T-shirt.

Drew, to Cindy Sonntag Dahl ’02 and Andrew Dahl ’02, 11/18/11. Johanna, to Andrea Wentzel Dalton ’02 and Michael Dalton, 7/14/11. Rachel, to Beth McBroom Dinger ’02 and Justin Dinger ’02, 8/10/11. Liv, to Jon Dumpys ’02 and Stacey Jutila, 10/26/11. Hazel, to Katie Beck Foss ’02 and Eric Foss ’02, 7/30/11. Wendel, to Nissa Peterson Fougner ’02 and Brady Fougner, 6/29/11. Miriam, to Melissa Vierling Grostyan ’02 and Coley Grostyan, 6/20/11. Kaliyah, by adoption, to Marne Gulley ’02, 11/11. Chase, to Chad Henke ’02 and Molly Henke, 7/22/11. Louisa, to Kristin Donley Hill ’02 and Christopher Hill, 11/25/10. Anna, to Kristin Hoffman-Peavler ’02 and Robert Peavler, 2/17/11. Brooks, to Isaac Johnson ’02 and Marit Hall Johnson, 11/10/11. Ingrid, to Katie Bartz Johnson ’02 and Todd Johnson ’02, 8/29/11. Caleb, to Erika Carls Johnston ’02 and Brendan Johnston ’05, 8/15/11. Tessa, to Tracy Grefsrud Jons ’02 and Christopher Jons, 1/4/11. Sophie, to Cindy Brincks Juhl ’02 and Andrew Juhl ’02, 9/24/11. Camryn, to Elizabeth Oldre Junnila ’02 and Brian Junnila, 9/29/10. Dylan, to Angela Fay Kirchner ’02 and Jacob Kirchner, 12/28/10. Svea, to Melanie Lind-Ayres ’02 and Justin Lind-Ayres ’99, 7/10/11. Andrew, to Mike Metzger ’02 and Anne Metzger, 5/19/11. Olivia, to Phil Royer ’02 and Vanessa Royer, 6/6/10. Bennett, to Marie Rivers Rule ’02 and Joseph Rule, 9/13/11. Arlo, to Andie Sanger ’02 and Nathan Sanger, 9/27/11. Christian, to Shannon Swanson Severud ’02 and Craig Severud, 8/31/10. Ryan, to Amy Holland Staples ’02 and Lance Staples ’02, 9/17/11. Twins, Jillian and Lucy, to Julia Mahin Stuart ’02 and Brian Stuart, 10/9/11. Camilla, to Krista Fuerstenberg Thomas ’02 and Chad Thomas, 7/12/11. Oliver, to Sara Sertich Trembath ’02 and Travis Trembath ’02, 8/4/11. Ava, to Kristi Montgomery Walberg ’02 and Kirk Walberg ’02, 8/13/10. Kasper, to Rob Williams ’02 and Jessica Williams, 1/1/11. Cullen, to Robyn Borre Winner ’02 and Matthew Winner, 8/29/11. Natalie, to Rhiannon Fermoyle Beckendorf ’03 and Joe Beckendorf ’02, 10/25/10. Joshua, to David Bernhardson ’03 and Sarah Bernhardson, 5/16/11.

Gustie offspring

Five current Gustie students attended a church service with their grandfather and grandmother, Willy and Rita Croonquist, at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church in Plymouth, MN, and are pictured with Pastor Wayne Peterson ’77. Pictured from left are Suzanna Massaro ’13, Kierst Finsand ’12, Ashley Narum ’12, Wayne Peterson ’77, Amanda Croonquist ’13, and Katelyn Warburton ’13.

Avery, to Lauren O’Connor Dwyer ’03 and Nick Dwyer ’02, 8/17/10. Rylan, to Heidi Sands Gusenius ’03 and Mikkel Gusenius ’03, 10/17/11. Brady, to Nicole Polanco Larson ’03 and Trent Larson ‘04, 9/21/11. Isabel, to Sonja Spande Menard ’03 and Dana Menard ’01, 10/21/11. Samuel, to Jodi Clark Cook ’04 and Kent Cook, 10/18/11. Ruby, to Kayla Thorson Jones ’04 and Scott Jones ’01, 11/29/10. Dylan, to Kirsten Kaufmann Morse ’04 and Ryan Morse ’04, 2/18/11. Grace, to Anah Huggenvik Sellers ’04 and Paul Sellers ’03, 9/28/11. Caroline, to Erin Buster Thorman ’04 and Joseph Thorman, 11/23/11. Colton, to Melissa Gniffke Bang ’05 and Mark Bang ’02, 8/18/11. Felix, to Claire Poppe Clemens ’05 and Alex Clemens, 6/8/11. Hailey, to Megan Johnson Friedrich ’05 and Luke Friedrich, 9/10/10. Linnea, to Amanda Lodermeier ’05 and Adam Fortin ’02, 10/29/10. Dominic, to Jessica Schloesser Yost ’05 and Charles Yost, 11/7/11.

Nolan, to Tara Brown McCabe ’06 and Jason McCabe, 11/7/11. Victoria, to Katie Vargo Stockwell ’06 and Jason Stockwell ’00, 10/28/11. Oliver, to Taylor Beahrs ’07 and Ruthie Beahrs, 8/30/11. Colin, to Kara Meyer Haus ’07 and Jeremy Haus, 3/23/10. Grace, to Laura Kojetin Ingalsbe ’07 and Adam Ingalsbe ’08, 9/4/11. Brayden, to Danielle Anderson Schmidgall ’07 and Alan Schmidgall, 6/3/11. Elena, to Kelly Schmidt Nelson ’07 and Drew Nelson ’07, 4/11/11. Linden, to Missy Anderson Spitzack ’07 and Joshua Spitzack ’006, 10/23/11.

in memoriam

Ailene Cole ’36, Minneapolis, MN, on December 16, 2011. She was an educator for 49 years, including 29 years at Augsburg College directing plays and building the Drama Department. Martha Larson Johnson ’37, Minneapolis, MN, on April 14, 2010.

SPRING 2012

Howard Johnson ’39, Roseville, MN, on January 6, 2012. He was retired vice president for Lyons Chemical Co./Univar Corp. and is survived by one son and one daughter. Carl Manfred ’39, Minneapolis, MN, on December 11, 2011. He was a retired ELCA pastor and served as Gustavus co-class agent for many years with his wife, Miriam (Peterson ’39), who survives him. He is also survived by three sons and one daughter including Peter ’66 and Carol Sack ’72. Marjorie Swanson ’41, Minneapolis, MN, on March 1, 2011. She was a retired business education instructor at North High School for the North St. Paul-Maplewood School District. Gordon “Bud” Bolin ’42, Windom, MN, on November 14, 2011. He was retired president and owner of Bolin Lumber and is survived by his wife, Jean, one daughter, two sons, one brother, and two sisters. Peggy Ackerson Johnson ’42, Maplewood, MN, on January 13, 2012. She was a retired teacher for Maplewood, North St. Paul, and Oakdale school district and is survived by her husband, C. Eddie ’42, and two sons including Bruce ’71. Ruth Johnson Clexton ’43, Prescott, WI, on December 8, 2011. She was a retired educator in Amery, WI, Eyota, Lindstrom, and St. Paul, MN, and is survived by her husband, Robert, and one son. Merle Walters ’44, Buffalo, MN, on November 6, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Verna, and four daughters. Vernon Ellman ’49, Turlock, CA, on November 22, 2011. He was a retired employee of North American Rockwell B-1 Division. Rosemarie Lestor Johnson ’49, Naples, FL, on October 16, 2011. She was retired sales consultant for Macy’s and is survived by her husband, Raymond, one daughter, one son, and one brother, Albert ’43. Robert Larson ’49, Bloomington, MN, on October 5, 2011. He is retired president and CEO of Farm Oyl Company and is survived by his wife, Diane, four sons, and one brother, Warren ’49. Bob Colburn ’50, Edina, MN, on November 1, 2011. He was former employee of Colle McVoy ad agency and is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Anderson ’50), three daughters and one son including Timothy ’74 and Carla Tollefsrud ’83. James Gault ’50, Carlsbad, CA, on December 28, 2011. He was retired employee for North American Aviation (Rockwell) and is survived by two daughters, one son, sisters Mary Durbahn ’47 and Pernell Gault ’57, and brother Sam ’52.

THE GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY

Barbara Waldroff Ortenblad ’50, Mayer, MN, on October 19, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Richard, three sons, and one daughter. John Otness ’50, Saint George, UT, on February 23, 2011. He was retired vice president for First Wisconsin National Bank in Fond du Lac, WI, and is survived by his wife, Joyce, one son, and one daughter. Harold Fahl ’51, Morris, MN, on December 26, 2011. He was retired superintendent of plant services at the University of Minnesota, Morris, and is survived by his wife, Marian, one son, one daughter, one sister, and two brothers. Arlene Palm Holmgren ’51, White Bear Lake, MN, on October 9, 2011. She was a retired substitute teacher for White Bear Lake Public Schools and is survived by her husband, Arthur, two sons, and two sisters. Charles Hardt ’53, Charles City, IA, on December 22, 2011. He was a retired educator and coach and is survived by his wife, Betty, four sons, and three daughters. Stuart Minks ’53, Minnesota Lake, MN, on November 23, 2011. He was a retired employee of the Federal Aviation Administration and is survived by his wife, Nancy, one son, and two daughters. Correction - Andrew “Keith” Malmquist ’54, Grand Rapids, MN, on October 14, 2011. He was retired as professor of art at Bemidji State University and is survived by his brother, Jim “Moose” Malmquist ’53, and sister, Roberta Fahlman ’60. Marlowe Sprain ’54, Chisago City, MN, on November 26, 2011. He was a retired dentist and is survived by his wife, Lois (Moran ’56), two daughters, one son, and one brother. Helen Olson ’55, Colorado Springs, CO, on October 24, 2011. She was retired as a social worker for Hennepin and Anoka counties and worked for two health care facilities in Minneapolis. She is survived by one sister. Marie Eggen Botko ’57, Minneapolis, MN, on December 14, 2011. She was a retired school teacher and is survived by two daughters and a brother. Meredith “Mick” Heljeson ’57, Alamogordo, NM, on October 23, 2011. He was retired test manager for the Department of Defense at Holloman Air Force Base and is survived by one daughter, one son, and one sister. Vira Erickson Stenehjem ’58, Williston, ND, on September 5, 2006.

Marlene Haugen Widmark ’58, Grand Rapids, MN, on December 11, 2011. She was former owner and operator of a bed-and-breakfast in Hibbing, MN, and is survived by her husband, Merrill ’55, two sons and two daughters including Ellen Murphy ’85 and Stuart ’86, and two brothers. K. Allan Nelson ’59, Minneapolis, MN, on January 1, 2012. He was a retired banker. Lenore Karstad Adams ’63, Dayton, OH, on December 26, 2011. She was a social worker and is survived by two sons. Char Luecke Engstrom ’63, Moose Lake, MN, on November 4, 2011. Adeline Blotter Roadfeldt ’63, Northfield, MN, on November 18, 2011. She was retired public health nurse for Hancock County Health Department and is survived by her husband, Bill ’64, one daughter, and one son. Dale Peterson ’64, Esko, MN, January 9, 2012. He was retired director of mental health for the State of Minnesota and is survived by his wife, Sandra, one son, and one daughter. Paul Enstad ’69, Arlington Heights, IL, on November 3, 2011. He was a selfemployed engineering consultant and is survived by one son, one daughter, brother Bruce ’79, and his mother. Janet Skaalen Gensler ’75, New River, AZ, on October 25, 2011. She was editor of Running Arizona for the Arizona Road Racers and worked at General Mills as an editor/proofreader for nearly 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Hal, one sister, Mary Moen ’76 and one brother, Jon ’72. Paul Heckt ’75, Bloomington, MN, on December 18, 2011. He was a selfemployed attorney, served as Gustavus class agent for many years, and is survived by his wife, Kathleen, one son, two daughters, his parents, two brothers, and three sisters. Susan Russeff ’72, Safety Harbor, FL, on February 4, 2009. Katie Penkhus ’04, Mankato, MN, on November 7, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Dr. Stephen and Marty Penkhus, a former member of the Gustavus Board of Trustees, and two brothers including Timothy ’98. Marian Vandenberg Pickett, Bemidji, MN, on November 3, 2011. She was former associate dean of students at Gustavus from 1970–74 and is survived by one daughter and one brother. Delores Gregory Stark, St. Peter, MN, on October 29, 2011. She worked at the Gustavus Book Mark for 41 years and is survived by her daughter, Ann Bruggeman ’75, three brothers, and one sister.

sixth-Generation gustie Meet Sophie. She’s a first-year student at Gustavus, but it feels like she’s been here her whole life. Maybe that’s because her ties to the College run deep. Her greatgreat-great-grandfather, Johannes (John) Olson, attended St. Ansgar’s Academy in 1865. His son Victor attended the Academy at Gustavus in the mid-1880s, and Sophie follows—in a direct line through Victor’s daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter—as the sixth generation of her family to call Gustavus home. Sophie appreciates those who give to the Gustavus Annual Fund because it means she has access to the latest technology and the opportunity to learn in engaging and earth-friendly spaces.

NAME Sophia Haber Wertz HOMETOWN St. Louis Park, Minnesota MAJORS Education and Spanish

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Arts on campus The 2011 iteration of Christmas in Christ Chapel, “Julljus: LIght from the Old World, LIght to the New,” featured glorious choral music, the voices of some folks who were “a light for others,” and a spectacular light show installed by Jon Young ’77 and his team from Heroic Productions.

Photo by Al Behrends ’77