Winter 2013 Quarterly

QUARTERLY

WINTER 2013–14

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SPECIAL ANNUAL REPORT ISSUE

The Trail of Five Remarkable Gusties

the gustavus quarterly Winter 2013-14 Vol. LXX, No. 1

in this issue 4 2012–13 Annual report 25 Alumni News

Gustie Breakfasts n Legacies n Class Notes n Weddings n Births n In Memoriam

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ON THE COVER

“Surveying the Future.”

Nicollet (1986), bronze sculpture, 48 inches, by Paul T. Granlund ’52.

Photo by Terry Clark, BD&E

Managing Editor Steven L. Waldhauser ’70 | waldo@gustavus.edu Alumni Editor Erin Holloway Wilken ’02 | ewilken@gustavus.edu Design Anna Deike | adeike@gustavus.edu; BD&E | bdeusa.com Contributing Writers Sherrie Flick Contributing Photographers Terry Clark To be added to or removed from the magazine’s mailing list, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations, ph. 507-933-7511 or 800-487-8437, or e-mail alumni@gustavus.edu.

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

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Gustavus Adolphus College DEAR FRIENDS OF GUSTAVUS

Gustavus Adolphus College had another exciting and eventful year. We are pleased to present the College’s 2013 Annual Report, covering activity from June 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. This Report will give you valuable insight into the life of the College and help you see how Gustavus continues to offer students of high aspiration and promise a liberal arts education of recognized excellence provided by faculty who embody the highest standards of teaching and scholarship.

The 2012–13 school year began on a high note with the visit to campus by Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. The Royal Couple toured campus, interacting with students, faculty, and staff, while also dedicating the Sesquicentennial Plaza and Sculpture. Their visit was a fitting culmination to the College’s Sesquicentennial celebration and continued to foster Gustavus’s long and meaningful relationship with and understanding of our Swedish heritage.

The momentum of Campaign Gustavus continues to grow as we have passed the $110 million mark on our way to the $150 million goal. Thanks to the generous support of so many of you, we have been able to increase the College’s ability to provide opportunity to gifted students via financial aid through endowed scholarships; continue to develop the necessary tools for improving teaching and learning through the addition of several endowed faculty positions and the pursuit of capital improvements including the renovation of the Nobel Hall of Science and the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library; and continue to build the nurturing Gustie community by supporting such important programs as the Center for Servant Leadership and the Wellbeing Initiative.

Through the dedicated and visionary leadership of the Board of Trustees, Gustavus was able to finish the 2013 fiscal year in a position of significant financial strength. The College subsequently earned a continued A3 rating from Moody’s Investor Service, despite the economic challenges affecting all of higher education.

We thank the Board of Trustees for its close attention to the budget and the strategic plan and for its sound financial decision-making. We would also like to thank the faculty and staff for their financial stewardship.

A Gustavus education takes place in the classrooms and residence halls, and is strengthened by our many co-curricular activities. You will read in this Report the stories of five exemplary graduates who live distinguished lives of leadership and service while staying in close contact with their alma mater. We hope you enjoy the inspiring stories of these outstanding individuals who ventured out into the world and are making their lives count!

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Gustavus is a place where students find their way.

Through a liberal arts education that promotes critical thinking skills and results in hard work, confidence, persistence, and resilience...

Through lasting friendships, travel, competition, mentorship, and goodwill...

Where alumni impact the local, national, and international landscape with their service, intelligence, and faith.

Gustavus is a place where students find themselves...

and then they find the world.

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GORDON MANSERGH ’84, PH.D. PSYCHOLOGY

Behavioral Scientist U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia

The Road to Return “I WANTED TO CREATE MY OWN PATH.”

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ircling the city of Atlanta, the BeltLine boasts art

course that weeds out many a good-intentioned psychology

and murals and bustling cafes on this overcast day.

major. Professor Shafto went on to a distinguished career

Gordon Mansergh ’84 rests against pinks, purples,

at NASA after mentoring Gordon through his senior thesis,

green and blue, at the center of this vibrancy on the

and Gordon continued on to graduate work in counseling

east side of the line. A cool breeze, the red Georgia soil peeking up

psychology, health education, and health behavior research. He

through the gravel, the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church nearby.

earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California.

Everything poised. Gordon himself traveled many paths to get here, one starting on the Gustavus campus.

Gordon had thought he would follow a clinical path in psychology.

Since childhood he had wanted to be a psychotherapist. But work

On choosing Gustavus, Gordon says, “It was a good school

with hands-on data made him alter his course and turn to health

academically, and fun, too. I also wanted to go away from the

psychology problems. Today, he works as a senior behavioral

Twin Cities, away from schools where my family had ties. I

scientist for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

wanted to create my own path.” He wanted a classic liberal arts

(CDC) in the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention.

campus “out in the boonies” with fewer distractions. “Gustavus produces a kind of resiliency and resourcefulness a student may

When presented with the fork in the road of an academic career

not experience at a city school,” Gordon says. Plus, he notes with

or one in government service, Gordon chose service. “The big

a laugh, “With the breadth of the classes, graduates of Gustavus

picture is important,” he says. “I wanted to have a national

can be very good at Trivial Pursuit.”

impact if I could.” He says this decision is where his roads converged. The social justice and service components of his

At Gustavus, he drove a local school bus in the early mornings,

education at Gustavus combine with his critical thinking skills

and this is how he met his future fraternity brothers, fellow bus

to help him think on a national level, and help him to think in

drivers. Although not looking to join, he decided to pledge

bigger and broader ways.

Omega Kappa. “Being a member of Omega Kappa was amazing,” he says, “and a group of us still get together every few years.”

Gordon gives back to the younger generation of Gusties with The Mansergh Award, a travel award that he hopes might change

Other chance encounters have led to good and unlikely

a student’s path by affording the opportunity to work in public

decisions. While at Gustavus, Gordon met Dr. Michael Shafto

health through exploring an internship at a federal government

and found, much to his surprise, that he liked statistics, the

agency that is flexible and creative in its approaches.

“Gordon represents the ideal alum,” says Lynnea Myers. Soon after meeting each other at a State Fair alumni booth, conversations began about developing an internship for students at the Centers for Disease Control. n “Gordon’s Gustie enthusiasm is infectious!” she says. “He’s not only passionate about his alma mater, but he has also chosen to serve the College in remarkable ways—he sits on the alumni board, presents lectures on behavioral epidemiology for Gustavus students, and hosts this incredible internship for students interested in public health. n “My own teaching has also been influenced by visiting the CDC and bringing back invaluable insight to share with my students.” n Lynnea Myers ’05, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing 2013 ANNUAL REPORT | 9

LAURA WESTBY ’88, J.D. CLASSICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY

Associate General Counsel, Agribusiness Syngenta International Basel, Switzerland

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Wanderlust and the Law “I LEARNED HOW TO LEARN AT GUSTAVUS. I LEARNED I COULD DO ANYTHING.”

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he roses in the cut glass vase on the counter gather

check with the lawyer,’ ” Laura says, “and I have to remind them,

sunlight. Some corked wine bottles and candles.

I am the lawyer.” She takes it as a compliment. “I’m known as a

Shiny All-Clad pots and pans. This is a well-loved

broad thinker, and that comes from a liberal arts degree.”

kitchen, often filled with friends and laughter.

Gustavus Adolphus alum Laura Westby ’88 leans on the counter.

Gustavus made Laura a lifelong learner, but the friendships she

Her dog, Hudson, plays with a toy nearby. Upstairs beautiful

made at the school are first and foremost what sticks with her

photographs from trips around the world line the walls. She and

from her experiences as a Gustie. “We still meet up yearly, in

her husband, Jeffrey Heggedahl ’87, consider this Minnetonka,

addition to connecting regularly, with a core group of friends

Minnesota, lakehouse home, even though both also live and

I’ve known since my freshman year. I’ve known them longer

work in other locales.

than half of my life,” she says. “The blessing of it is the group has grown and ebbed and flowed according to life experiences. It’s

Laura, a fearless traveler who likes to keep moving, credits her

a deep and rich group.” When she thinks of Gustavus, she sees a

study abroad in Athens, Greece, during her Gustavus years for the

small cocoon that served as an incubator of maturity, learning,

spark that has kept her curious about the world. She remembers

and preparing for adulthood.

arriving in Athens as a student, halfway around the globe, feeling uncertain and not knowing a soul. This was before Greece was

The Gustavus liberal arts curriculum gave her the opportunity

mainstream. She told herself: “I can walk around the block. I can

to take vastly different courses, from science to world religion to

do this.” She worked her way up to two blocks, then three, and

ballroom dancing. In turn, these learning experiences forced her

decided if she could do that, she could go anywhere, do anything.

to think outside of her comfort zone. She soon learned her love of classics fit into questions that arose in political science. “Law

A triple major (classics, political science, and psychology), these

goes back to the 5th or 4th century B.C., after all,” she says.

days, Laura lives in Basel, Switzerland, and works as an in-house attorney for the agribusiness Syngenta International. She never

“I’ve told many other people through the course of my career,

wanted to be a lawyer in a box, though, and prefers to think of

when they ask why liberal arts, why Gustavus, why classics? I say

herself as a business person who just happens to have a law degree.

I learned how to learn there, and I learned I could do anything

“Sometimes during negotiations, people will say, ‘We’ll have to

at Gustavus.”

Freshman year, Laura Westby lived across the hall from JoNes VanHecke. “Laura is someone who loves life, values relationships, and is passionate about learning,” says VanHecke. “Laura is, to me, the embodiment of the quintessential liberally educated person,” notes VanHecke. n “A triple major who also found time to study abroad in Greece, she is now senior leadership in legal at an international agribusiness. To most, her path wouldn’t readily translate into a high-profile business, but it makes sense. The heart of a Gustavus education is learning to think critically, connecting disparate information, and understanding your world—all things at which Laura excels.” n JoNes VanHecke ’88, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students 2013 ANNUAL REPORT | 11

JEAN-PAUL BIGIRINDAVYI ’00 BIOCHEMISTRY, CHEMISTRY, PEACE STUDIES

Associate Director The Sanneh Foundation St. Paul, Minnesota

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Atoms to Soccer Balls “THE NEXT DAY WILL COME.”

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he sound of kicked soccer balls, their thunk traveling

Jean-Paul loved the sciences at Gustavus, the idea of learning

through early evening as the sun filters a stark treeline.

what the world was made of through test tubes and

A web of nets stretching behind him, Jean-Paul

experimentation, thinking about particles as tiny as an atom.

Bigirindavyi ’00 smiles quietly over this flat landscape.

“I loved seeing the surface and then looking deeper,” he says.

At first, he wanted to learn how to heal bodies, to be a medical

A graduate degree in international peace studies from Notre Dame

doctor, but then after taking political science classes, he realized

has led him here. Before Notre Dame—Gustavus and a degree

he might have a bigger impact learning to heal problems in

in biochemistry with a peace studies minor. A survivor of the

society. In these classes, he could begin to ask the questions,

Burundi massacres, the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and a landmine

“Why war? What is the purpose?”

explosion, Jean-Paul’s path to Gustavus was not a likely one. But after a chance meeting with some Gustie volunteers while in the

Now he serves as associate director for the Sanneh Foundation

refugee camp, he chose Minnesota when granted asylum and was

in Saint Paul, where he recruits and trains the staff to build

sponsored by Elk River United Methodist Church. In fact, one

relationships with at-risk high school students. The Foundation

of those volunteers, Laura Moldenhauer ’85, became his wife.

works to empower kids, improve lives, and unite communities

Jean-Paul remembers arriving on the Gustavus campus for the first

through team-building sports. Jean-Paul leads the children he

time to see the striking fall colors. “Still, every year, I do enjoy

works with deeper into their own lives to help them find goals

fall,” he says. “The wind, snow, and ice of winter—not so much.”

and purpose—to succeed on the field and in life, starting with

He laughs.

the tiniest element: a soccer ball.

He made his way from a mine explosion to these soccer fields

When asked what his present self would say to his younger self

where he stands. “The soccer ball,” he says, “is a tool with which

not yet saved from the refugee camp, Jean-Paul advised: “You will

I organize social change activities.” Soccer is culturally relevant in

get to where you’re supposed to. Don’t lose hope when things

a place like Haiti, where his organization goes on humanitarian

get harder. It’s just temporary. The next day will come.” In 2005,

missions, and in the public schools in Saint Paul, many populated

Jean-Paul received the prestigious Gustavus Service Award for his

with a large number of immigrants. “First you show the kids the

community work. “The award was inspirational,” he says, “and

soccer ball, then you teach them in a classroom,” he says.

also another reason I know I should keep doing what I’m doing.”

“In the classroom, Jean-Paul was wise beyond his years,” says Professor Richard Leitch.

“Effortlessly and diplomatically, whenever he provided his perspectives to class discussion, his classmates and I would listen and learn. I am not sure if I have ever had a student since Jean-Paul who has commanded such respect in the classroom.” n “Jean-Paul so easily detects the interconnectedness of social phenomena and does not shy from the complexities of social problems, or succumb to the obstacles that confront all people trying to effect social change. He just sees, imagines, and does.” n Richard Leitch, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Political Science and Peace Studies

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ELLEN ANDERSON WIEGNER ’02, M.D. BIOLOGY

Radiation Oncologist Mercy Cancer Center Sacramento, California

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Service and Perseverance “YOU’RE ALWAYS GOING TO HIT ROADBLOCKS, BUT IF YOU WORK HARD, YOU CAN SUCCEED.”

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obs and backhands and scurrying forehands rise and

three-time All-American, CoSIDA Academic All-American,

fall along nets stretching to the horizon as the plock

and NCAA Postgraduate Scholar.

of tennis balls fills the afternoon air. The busy tennis courts take in the sunny California sun. Ellen Anderson

At Gustavus, she saw the tennis team as her family away from

Wiegner ’02 is at home here with her family: her husband, Carlin,

home. “Over the course of four years, we bonded on trips to

and son, Connor. She has recently picked up her racquet after ten

tournaments, morning practices, spring break tennis trips, and

years away from the court.

conditioning,” she says. “Many of the women on the team are lifelong friends, and Jon and Heidi Carlson were really special

Ellen, a radiation oncologist at Mercy Cancer Center in

coaches who supported all of us, both on and off the court.”

Sacramento, had ten years of Stanford medical school separating her time on the Gustavus tennis team from this bustling facility

Ellen comes from a family with a tradition of giving back to the

near her home.

community. Her father stressed this as Ellen grew up, and her grandfathers—one who was the only doctor going door to door

From an early age she had an interest in applying the sciences

in a small town, and another who helped establish the Children’s

to helping people, and she thought she might grow up to be a

Hospital of Minneapolis—demonstrated a commitment to serving

doctor. But she also had an interest in sports and competition.

people throughout her childhood. From this dedication to service,

When she discovered Gustavus had a nationally ranked tennis team

she found her own way to a meaningful human connection. As she

in addition to a strong pre-med program, her college decision

works with a cancer patient, she also gets to know the family, and

was made.

it’s this connection away from the textbook that she wanted for her career.

Ellen’s early obstacle in her sports career was that she wasn’t naturally athletic. “I spent a lot of time on the bench,” she

Ellen credits the combination of teamwork and academics at

says. “In middle school I went through softball, volleyball, and

Gustavus as helping her transfer into her post-medical school

basketball.” Finally, she found tennis. “It was a sport where

training. When working in oncology, it’s a team atmosphere, but

I could get playing time even if I wasn’t that good at it,” she says.

each individual must pull his or her weight. “You’re an individual

Tennis was her first lesson in perseverance because, as she practiced

inside a team, much like tennis,” she says. “I learned you’re always

and played, she improved. Once she improved, she excelled as a

going to hit roadblocks, but if you work hard, you can succeed.”

“Ellen’s greatest gift is her determination and work ethic,” says Coach Jon Carlson. “She inspired me as she strove to get better every practice. n “Someone as gifted as Ellen could have done so many things on campus, but her devotion to her fellow athletes drove her to be the best tennis player she could be. I had to chuckle sometimes when she had to go from being a fierce competitor—nothing could break her concentration—to a laughing moment with another player on another court. n “Ellen put the team above herself every time, and I think that contributed to the team’s success in those years.” n Jon Carlson ’88, Head Women’s Tennis Coach

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THE HON. PAUL A. MAGNUSON ’59, J.D. BUSINESS

Federal Judge United States District Court Minnesota

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Tradition and Success “I WAS SO PLEASED AT HOW GOOD EVERYONE AT THE SCHOOL WAS AT ACCEPTING PEOPLE FOR WHO THEY WERE.”

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attails and reeds sprout up from around the pond,

He has served as Chief Judge and made numerous major

and the sun slants across the graceful landscape of

judicial decisions and presided over more than 500 jury trials.

the Linnaeus Arboretum. A beautiful fall day on the

Judge Magnuson has also chaired two major committees of the

Gustavus campus, no clouds, with the leaves poised

United States Judicial Conference, including the United States

to turn. A blue canoe shimmies between the grasses as Judge

Committee on International Judicial Relations. His liberal arts

Paul Magnuson ’59, warm and gracious, smiles from the shore.

classes at Gustavus taught him critical thinking and the Socratic Method. “My education gave me a breadth of knowledge that

Judge Magnuson remembers arriving on campus in 1955

has helped me better understand both ideas and people,” he says.

straight from the “dirt farm” where he’d grown up in Carthage, South Dakota. He says he was destined to become a Gustie, as

With this experience, it’s no surprise that his judicial interests

his great-grandparents had given much of the land on which the

expanded to international borders. In Russia, China, Mongolia,

College is built, both of his parents were alums of the Academy

and Rwanda, as well as over 40 additional countries, Judge

in the early 1920s, and his great uncle, John Magnusson, had

Magnuson has assisted in establishing independent, ethical

been the first trailblazing Ph.D. graduate of the College. “I was

judiciaries in emerging democracies. “I’ve become thoroughly

a little rough-and-tumble around the edges when I arrived,” he

enamored with the concept,” Judge Magnuson says, “and also

says, “but I was so pleased at how good everyone at the school

realized the importance of independent judiciaries in these

was at accepting people for who they were.”

countries.” Through the Open World Program of Congress, USAID, the United States State Department, and private

He thrived under that acceptance, first as freshman class

foundations, he has worked to improve the Rule of Law the

president and then as president of the Student Senate on

world over.

campus. “Involvement was encouraged,” Judge Magnuson says.

His trajectory of success continued quickly after graduation.

Even though Judge Magnuson has traversed many judicial

Before age 30 he had been named partner in the Minnesota

horizons in his distinguished career, he remains a Gustie at heart,

law firm LeVander, Gillen, Miller and Magnuson in South

serving on the Board of Trustees and the Alumni Board, and

St. Paul, where he practiced with fellow Gusties Governor

attending the Nobel Conference and other campus activities. His

Harold LeVander ’32 and Hap LeVander ’62. His career

commitment to service extended beyond himself to future Gustavus

took another step forward before his 45th birthday with a

graduates when the College created the Magnuson Award for

Presidential appointment to a Federal Judgeship.

Student Leadership and Community Service in his honor in 1992.

“Paul arrived at Gustavus as a friendly young Swede with a big smile and an interest in football.

He was immediately respected and was elected freshman class president,” says his former classmate Owen Sammelson. n “The Augustana Lutheran Church was big in both of our lives and was probably the reason we both chose Gustavus as our college. In his life, Paul has lived the core values of Gustavus—excellence, community, justice, service, and faith. While all of these have been important to him, I think his record of service stands out in his alumni relationship to Gustavus.” n Owen Sammelson ’58, Vice President for Administration, retired

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Fiscal Year Highlights 2013 JUNE

JULY

Gustavus announces that the Office of Institutional Advancement met its goal by raising more than $4.5 million for the annual fund during the previous fiscal year.

The book Gustavus: 150 Years of Images and Stories, celebrating the College’s Sesquicentennial, wins a Midwest Book Award in the Coffee Table Books category.

Kathi Tunheim, Ph.D., is named inaugural holder of the Board of Trustees Endowed Chair in Management and Leadership.

Alumna Kaitie O’Bryan ’10 is named a 2012 Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellow.

Gustavus records top 40 finish in the NACDA Director’s Cup for overall athletics excellence among NCAA Division III schools, finishing in 39th place out of 444 competing schools.

Director of Human Resources Kirk Beyer receives Donald E. Dickason Award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.

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Rachel Oien ’13 is one of 12 students selected to participate in a National Science Foundation summer research experience for undergraduates at the Texas A&M University Soltis Center for Research and Education near the Monteverde Forest in Costa Rica.

Zach Wagner ’13, Tara Selly ’13, Will Metcalf ’14, and Lance Erickson ’14 join Gustavus Professor of Geology and Environmental Studies Laura Triplett to study silica cycling in large western rivers. The group conducts its first fieldwork on the Platte River in Nebraska.

AUGUST

Former dean of students and advancement associate Bruce Gray ’61 writes a memoir about the College’s efforts to recruit black students from small towns in the South and urban centers in the North.

Anna Eames ’13 competes in several swimming events at the Paralympic Games in London for Team USA and wins a silver medal in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay event.

Gustavus announces release of new universal App geared toward prospective students.

The class of 2016, made up of more than 715 students, arrives on campus for New Student Orientation.

SEPTEMBER

The Hillstrom Museum of Art begins showing the exhibition 150 Years of Swedish Art: Highlights from the Swedish National Collections in Stockholm.

The Coneflower Prairie, a 70-acre restoration project on the west side of the Linnaeus Arboretum, is officially dedicated on Sept. 15.

Reading in Common program features The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, a story of two boys of the same name, living in the same Baltimore neighborhood, who have very different fates.

Mercury researcher William F. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., visits campus for several weeks as the College’s Rydell Professor.

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Gustavus hosts the 48th annual Nobel Conference, titled “Our Global Ocean.”

The College raises $45,684 for the Annual Fund on Give to Gustavus Day.

Gustavus hosts Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden.

Church Relations Office sponsors “Sleep OUT” senior high youth event to focus on hunger and homelessness issues.

Gustavus dedicates the Sesquicentennial Plaza.

Gustavus announces that Campaign Gustavus commitments have reached $100 million toward the campaign’s goal of $150 million.

Former Swedish governor Ingemar Eliasson delivers annual Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Lecture.

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine names Gustavus a “Best Value” among liberal arts colleges, ranking the College No. 42 on its top 100 list.

Men’s soccer team wins the MIAC playoff championship by beating Carleton in a penalty kick shootout.

Gustavus is once again ranked among the top 100 (85th) liberal arts colleges in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report.

Gustavus announces new Semester in Malaysia program.

The Communication Studies Department receives the 2012 Rex Mix Program of Excellence Award from the National Communication Association.

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Fiscal Year Highlights 2013 DECEMBER

JANUARY

Nicole Ektnitphong ’15 is crowned St. Lucia at the College’s 72nd annual Festival of St. Lucia.

Feminist and social activist Cathy J. Cohen, Ph.D., delivers the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture.

Gustavus celebrates its 40th annual Christmas in Christ Chapel celebration with a theme of “Jubilee: Proclaiming the Year of the Lord’s Favor.”

Kevin Gover, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian, presents the annual Herbert and Mary Jane Lefler Lecture.

Senior defender Lucas Thompson was named to the NSCAA Division III Men’s Soccer All-America Team. A three-time All-Conference performer and a two-time All-Region honoree, Thompson is the first Gustavus men’s soccer player since 2007 to garner All-America honors.

Marcia Bunge, Ph.D., begins her appointment as the College’s Bernhardson Distinguished Chair of Lutheran Studies.

Gustavus announces the establishment of a $2 million endowment from anonymous donors for the College to use for technology renewal and replacement.

The Hillstrom Museum of Art commemorates the Dakota Mass Execution of 1862 with the exhibition Hena Uŋkiksuyapi.

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Former Gustavus cross country runner Nichole Porath ’05 set a new world record for indoor marathons at the Zoom! Yah! Yah! Indoor Marathon held in Northfield, Minn.

Porath registered a time of 2:57:34 shattering the old record by more than 10 minutes.

Gustavus Tennis and Life Camps host its first ever winter retreat for underserved youth.

FEBRUARY

Alumna Erin Luhmann ’08 wins The New York Times contest to travel to Africa with Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Nicholas Kristof.

Gustavus announces new Study Tours program. The first two tours will travel to Central Europe under the leadership of Professor Emeritus Dr. Tom Emmert and to U.S. Civil War battlefields under the leadership of distinguished alumnus Dr. James McPherson ’58.

The Rev. James Lobdell ’71 comes to campus for Cross Cultural Ministry Days.

Gustavus forensics team wins the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association state championship for the fifth time in the past six years.

MARCH

Gustavus hosts its 18th annual student-led Building Bridges Conference, titled “Sentenced for Life: Confronting the Calamity of Mass Incarceration.”

Gustavus women’s hockey team advances to the Division III National Semifinals in Superior, Wis. Gustavus is named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

Cross country runner Beth Hauer ’13 is awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.

Associate Professor of Chemistry Scott Bur, Ph.D., is named director of the Nobel Conference to succeed Professor Chuck Niederriter, Ph.D.

APRIL

Arthur C. Brooks keynotes the 2013 Lindau Symposium.

Gustavus is included in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges for the fourth straight year.

Students Joey Taylor ’13, Ally Voss ’13, and Sarah Lucht ’13 receive Fulbright grants.

Gustavus hosts the Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations Faith Conference.

Nicole Ektnitphong ’15 is named a Jay and Rose Phillips Scholar.

James Trevathan ’14 is awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

Gustavus forensics team places 8th at American Forensic Association’s National Individual Events Tournament.

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Gustavus hosts 33rd annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference addressing the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

Senior hockey player Lindsey Hjelm and golfer Alex Kolquist are named 2012–13 Student-Athletes of the Year.

James Trevathan ’14 is named a Rossing Physics Scholar.

Gustavus invites thousands of alumni to first-ever “Town Hall Meeting.”

Associate Professor of Economics and Management Sheng Yang, Ph.D., is awarded Swenson-Bunn Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence.

Award-winning Finnish author Johanna Sinisalo visits campus for a week as the College’s Out of Scandinavia Artist in Residence.

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Financial and Statistical Highlights

SUMMARY OF

SUMMARY OF

STATISTICAL

O P E R AT I N G R E V E N U E S

O P E R AT I N G E X P E N S E S

HIGHLIGHTS

$7.7 MILLION

GIFTS AND GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF THE COLLEGE (FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012–13)

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(STABLE) MOODY’S INVESTORS SERVICE RATING

16.3 PERCENT

n Net Tuition

53%

n Instruction & Support 49%

n Auxiliaries

25%

n Auxiliaries

18%

n Private Gifts

10%

n Student Services

18%

n Endowment Income

6%

n Institutional Support

12%

n Other Income

4%

n Public Service

n Government Grants

2%

3%

ENDOWMENT GROWTH

$121.5 MILLION

ENDOWMENT (AS OF 5.31.13) LARGEST IN COLLEGE HISTORY

The Gustavus Adolphus College financial statements including the Independent Auditors’ Report for 2013 can be found at: https://gustavus.edu/finance.

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Board of Trustees FISCAL YEAR 2013 The Rev. Jon V. Anderson

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

Scott P. Anderson ’89, M.B.A.

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

Thomas M. Annesley ’75, Ph.D. (vice chair) Ann Arbor, MI Professor of Clinical Chemistry in Pathology University Hospital, University of Michigan

Al Annexstad

Excelsior, MN Chairman Emeritus, Federated Insurance Companies, Owatonna

Tracy L. Bahl ’84, M.B.A.

Greenwich, CT Senior Advisor, General Atlantic, NY

Warren Beck ’67

Greenwood, MN President, Gabbert & Beck, Inc., Edina

Rebecca M. Bergman, Ph.D.

North Oaks, MN Vice President, Research and Technology, Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, Medtronic, Inc., Mounds View

Mark E. Bernhardson ’71, M.A. (chair) Bloomington, MN City Manager, City of Bloomington

The Rev. Åke Bonnier Skara, Sweden Bishop of Skara

The Rev. Gordon A. Braatz, Ph.D. Minneapolis, MN Pastor and Psychologist, Retired

Daniel G. Currell ’94, J.D.

St. Paul, MN Executive Director, Corporate Executive Board, Arlington, VA

Ardena Flippin ’68, M.D., M.B.A.

Chicago, IL Director, Physician Assistant Program John H. Stroger Hospital

Susie B. Heim ’83

Edina, MN Former Co-owner, S and S Heim Construction

Alfred Henderson ’62, M.B.A. Chanhassen, MN Business Executive, Retired

George G. Hicks ’75, J.D. (vice chair)

Eden Prairie, MN Managing Partner, Värde Partners, Inc., Minneapolis

The Rev. John D. Hogenson ’81

Stillwater, MN Senior Pastor, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi

Linda Bailey Keefe ’69, M.B.A. (vice chair) Atlanta, GA Vice President, NAI Brannen Goddard

Talmadge E. King, Jr. ’70, M.D.

Oakland, CA Chair, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Paul Koch ’87

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

The Rev. Daniel A. Kolander ’68

Marion, IA Pastor, Retired, and Congregational Strategic Planning and Pastoral Transition Consultant

Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74

Edina, MN Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association

Jack R. Ohle, Hon. D.D., Hon. D.Litt.

St. Peter, MN (ex officio) President, Gustavus Adolphus College

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

The Rev. Dan S. Poffenberger ’82 Stillwater, MN Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church

Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82

Corcoran, MN CEO, Sparboe Companies, Wayzata

The Rev. Brian Fragodt ’81

The Rev. Lori E. Swenson ’82

Medina, MN Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Lake

De Pere, WI Pastor, Ascension Lutheran Church, Green Bay

James H. Gale ’83, J.D.

Ronald C. White ’75

Washington, DC Attorney at Law

Marcus M. Gustafson ’73, D.D.S.

Lakeland, MN Former CEO and Founder, Metro Dentalcare

John O. Hallberg ’79, M.B.A.

Wayzata, MN CEO, Children’s Cancer Research Fund, Minneapolis

Las Vegas, NV (ex officio) Chief Sales Officer, Growth Development Associates, Inc., and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association

The Rev. Heather T. Wigdahl ’95

Menomonie, WI (ex officio) Senior Pastor, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, and President, Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations

Jeffrey D. Heggedahl ’87, M.B.A.

Minneapolis, MN (ex officio) CEO, Ecova, Spokane, WA, and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association

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The woods are lovely, dark and deep.

But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.

ROBERT FROST Gustavus Linnaeus Arboretum

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI

ALUMNI CONTENTS 28 Reunion: Save the Date 32 “Legacy” Gusties 39 Gustie Breakfasts 43 Weddings 44 Births 45 In Memoriam

s Vic’s swimmers help plan giving initiative Five former swim team members who swam for Hall of Fame coach Vic Gustafson ’42 reunited on campus in October to help plan a giving initiative whose goal is to refurbish the Lund Center pool.

Pictured as they reminisced in the Dive (the site of the College’s former swimming pool in the Johnson Student Union) are, from left, Dave Baumann ’63, Jerry Carlson ’57, Bob Erickson ’56, John Jambeck ’62, and Arne Johnson ’60.

The five were among more than 100 swimming and diving alumni dating back to the 1950s who turned out to honor and memorialize Gustafson, a true icon in the history of Gustavus athletics who passed away on February 9, 2012. During the ceremonies on Saturday, October 12, the Lund Center pool was officially renamed the Vic Gustafson Pool.

Gustafson was the swim coach at Gustavus from 1945 to 1977. During his career he produced eight MIAC championship teams and eight second-place finishers. A member of the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 1979, he was honored by several associations for his outstanding career as a swimming coach, one of the highest honors coming in 1973 when he received the College Swimming Coaches Association of America Distinguished Coach Award.

The naming event also kicked off the Vic Gustafson Pool Initiative, a fundraising campaign to raise money for the renovation of Gustavus’s natatorium facilities. The pool renovation project will include a new state-of-the-art sound system, new starting blocks, a new digital scoreboard, a new timing system complete with operational floor plates, a new trampoline and harness system, new lane lines, and new training equipment including pace clocks, video systems, and power towers.

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On Saturday, September 14, Volunteer Leadership Day was held on the campus. Jack Norman and Ray Lundquist represented the 1951 class. It was a full morning of meetings followed by the football game of Gustavus versus Simpson College. The guest speaker at our luncheon was senior student Elizabeth Johnson ’14, granddaughter of Wayne Ripley. She highlighted her experiences at Gustavus and her study abroad.

Please send in some news to share with the class—trips, grandchildren, volunteer experiences, Gustie get-togethers, etc. We want to hear from you! n Ray Lundquist, class vice president and reunion chair

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

OFFICERS

Christopher Rasmussen ’88, President Sara Tollefson Currell ’95, Vice President Kelly Waldron ’84, Treasurer Jeff Heggedahl ’87, Past President & Ex-Officio Member, Board of Trustees Board Members Term expires Fall 2014 Jean-Paul Bigirindavyi ’00, St. Louis Park, MN Kara Buckner ’97, St. Louis Park, MN Adam Eckhardt ’08, Minneapolis, MN Violeta Hernández Espinosa ’07, Minneapolis, MN Chris Rasmussen ’88, Berwyn Heights, MD Sharon Peterson Robinson ’64, Kasota, MN Kristin Johns Young ’86, The Woodlands, TX Term expires Fall 2015 Sandra Luedtke Buendorf ’62, St. Peter, MN Sara Tollefson Currell ’95, St. Paul, MN Ed Drenttel ’81, Inver Grove Heights, MN Keith Jackson ’88, Minneapolis, MN Jane Norman Leitzman ’69, St. Joseph, MN Brian Norelius ’96, Lindstrom, MN Paul Schiminsky ’93, Las Vegas, NV Scott Swanson ’85, Edina, MN Matt Wasson ’12, Minneapolis, MN Term expires Fall 2016 Catherine Asta ’75, Edina, MN Michael Dueber ’89, St. Paul, MN Theresa Gienapp ’97, St. Paul, MN Derek Hansen ’94, Minnetonka, MN Stephanie Kendall ’76, Minneapolis, MN Virginia Kirkegaard Leppart ’76, Eden Prairie, MN Gordon Mansergh ’84, Decatur, GA Kay Rethwill Moline ’56, St. Peter, MN Matthew Olson ’10, Minneapolis, MN Ben Smith ’08, Richfield, MN Marisa Schloer ’09, Minneapolis, MN emeritus James “Moose” Malmquist ’53, Scandia, MN

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

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Mimi Johnson Eisele, Grand Rapids, visited her granddaughter, Claire Duhaime ’15, who is studying in Alicante, Spain, for the fall semester. Mimi was accompanied by her daughters, Paula Eisele Duhaime ’84 and Susan Rusnacko.

Claire is hoping to finish course work for her Spanish minor while there. Joann Gould Knapp, Detroit Lakes, traveled to the Galapagos to snorkel and hike with daughter Pam Black on a National Geographic/Lindblad photo expedition in March and to Winnipeg for an overnight with the Detroit Lakes Bird Festival birders in early June. “We hiked part of the North Country Trail through Tamarac Wildlife Refuge in Becker County as we celebrated the completion of that trail through our area.

My knees are still recovering. Also, my granddaughter, Brenna Sneed, has completed her first year at Gustavus.” Donna Lindquist Chommie, Bismark, ND, sent us this news: “I keep saying, ‘This is the year I retire.’ Then I get calls from past clients needing help, and I tell myself, ‘Maybe NOT this year!’ I enjoy my work at Bianco Realty.

Every day a new challenge! My son and his wife want me to come to France for Christmas. I am pleased to relay that I have a grandson who is starting his second year at GAC. He loves it! This summer, my brother, Willie, took me on a tour of the campus. A few changes have been made since our graduation in ’56. AWESOME!!

That was time well spent!”

Please continue to send in your news— we want to hear from you! n Kay Rethwill Moline, class communication chair

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Bud Boberg, Excelsior, was honored at the Celebration of Excellence by the Minnetonka Public Schools on May 9. He was honored as a Community Partner and director of Family Friends, Inc. The tribute read, “Bud’s dedication and caring for Minnetonka students is

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unmatched. A volunteer for more than 20 years at Minnetonka High School, Bud works with kids in support groups, provides transportation to medical appointments, and meets with families during times of need. As director of the non-profit Family Friends, Inc., Bud aids families in meeting basic needs during crisis, helping them to get back on their feet. He also arranges scholarships for students to participate in Minnetonka Community education programs that help them build important academic, social, and recreational skills.” A great tribute to Bud for his long-time service to Minnetonka students!

Classmates, please send us your news— we want to hear from you! n Owen Sammelson, class co-president and annual fund chair Jeanette Reinke Carlson, Willmar, has had many careers—teaching, United Way director, foundation director for the Willmar Technical College, and co-owner with Al ’58 of a resort. She is now retired. She and Al have four daughters within driving distance. Jeanette is very active in her church and has taken up quilting. Lorene Johnson ’60 reports that her husband, Ronald Johnson, has moved from Tennessee to assisted living in Valparaiso, IN, where one of their sons lives.

Upon selling their house, Lorene will join him. Ron Hawkinson’s second career was in social work in Center City. His clogging and Irish step dancing troupe has performed at the state and county fairs. Roger Peterson received a master’s degree in math from Purdue University and taught math at Sibley High School in West St. Paul until 1993. He and his wife, Ruth, have a summer place between Bemidji and Blackduck but winter in Florida. Allan Peterson attended Gustavus two years and went on to become an engineer. He was employed at Unisys for 31 years. Allan has traced his family history back 500 years. Jerry Ostrom, New Brighton, was with the U.S. Forestry Department for 40 years. Jerry’s hobby is gardening and exercising. Their main travels are to their daughters’ homes in Duluth and Eden Prairie.

John Pearson transferred to Gustavus as a sophomore. He received a master’s degree from Boston University in public relations. He and Carol lived in Lindsborg, KS, where he was director of public relations for alumni affairs at Bethany College. John and Carol traveled to Sweden and parts of Europe this fall. Bruce Abrahamson was at Gustavus one year before transferring to the university for dentistry studies. Bruce’s passion is farming; he owns a 24-acre spread near Monticello although he lives in New Hope. Myron

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(Woody) Wahlstrom and his wife, Sue, live in Modesto, CA. He left Gustavus after two years and went into military service.

After discharge, he earned a BA degree in psychology and English. He and his wife owned a bookstore where they hosted an Ezra Pound Conference in 1988. Steve Johnson was employed at 3M his entire career. Steve and Helen (Hanover ’60) have three children and six grandchildren.

Steve’s hobbies are hunting and fishing, which he does primarily at their lake home near Hayward, WI. Herb Johnson’s wife, Nancy ’61, wrote about the terrible flood in Lindsborg, KS, in August that destroyed most of their home and belongings. They are thankful for family and the entire community for helping them survive this ordeal. (More complete details were in the class’s fall newsletter.)

Jeanette Westberg Johnston, Moscow, ID, is a “reading grandma” at the church’s pre-school. John Bold, Eden Prairie, and Cherie returned from cruising from New Brunswick to Quebec after meeting Scottish relatives in New York City, where one of their daughters lives. Bill St. Clair, Tulare, SD, retired from farming 10 years ago. He and his wife have a daughter in Sioux Falls, SD, and a son in California. They travel extensively and Bill still keeps up his interest in old cars. Jack Arthur is a retired biologist living and enjoying life in northern Wisconsin. Charles Johnson is taking chemotherapy for a rare blood disorder but is still very involved in his church’s lutefisk supper in Cambridge. Harvey Kienholz has been retired from teaching since 1993. He has a summer place on Lake Mille Lacs.

Dick Lindholm, Felch, MI, is recovering from knee replacement surgery, but is planning on coaching girl’s basketball this winter. Betty Watson Peterson and Ralph Peterson live in Silver Bay in the summer and in Duluth the rest of the year. They are both retired. Betty was a librarian and Ralph was an economics professor at a number of state colleges in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Upper Michigan. Ann Hendrickson, Wauwatosa, WI, loves her many friends that visit. She finally sold her cottage on Green Lake. Donna Olson, Lake Park, is fighting myelodysplastic syndrome. Barb Endersbe Wallin thoroughly enjoys retirement and spending time with husband Jerry’s family.

Bob Sandberg, Bountiful, UT, is homebound due to health issues. He enjoys following all sports—especially BYU. Don Tiegs retired from the Firestone tire business in Ortonville and now enjoys mowing the country club as well as his own yard. He and Corrine have a son in Coralville, IA, a daughter who teaches in Ortonville, and a son in Morris, MN, who was named chief of police in September.

Norman Nelson ’49, a Lutheran pastor from the South Side of Chicago, was recently featured in an article in the Rockford Register Star in which he recalled 50 years later attending the National March on Washington in 1963. Having served both a mostly white congregation and then a mostly black congregation in Chicago, Nelson has a unique perspective on the National March. He also attended the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March in Alabama.

Used with permission from the Rockford Register Star and rstar.com

s Taking a birthday dive Joan Bonn Wright ’55 celebrated her 80th birthday by sky diving with her husband, her sister, and two grandchildren. They had a photo taken with all in their Gustavus gear right before the plane jump. Pictured, from left: Beverly Bonn Larson ’53; Joan; Samantha Wright, Gustavus Class of 2014; Brendan Baker, Gustavus Class of 2014; and John Wright ’54.

s 1956 nurses get together Marlene Haeuser Semling ’56 hosted a get-together for a group of Gustie/Bethesda nurses at her home in Roseville on September 7. They all lived together while at Bethesda. Many remembered their days in Wahlstom Hall, two in a room, while at Gustavus before leaving for St. Paul. Pictured, front row, from left: Kay Rethwill Moline ’56, Marilyn Lundberg Boyce ’56, Jeanne Ferron Brandeen ’56, and Bev Runez Carlson ’56. Back row: Semling, Mary Ann Johnson Herringer ’56, Eva Eggen Klausner ’56, and Constance Mikkelson Lund ’56.

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Myron Anderson transferred to the University of Minnesota where he received his teaching degree. Most of his teaching career was spent at Spring Lake Park High School. He and his wife have 5 children and 13 grandchildren. Dick Faye attended Gustavus for two plus years and was on the football team and OK fraternity. Dick marketed sporting goods throughout the Midwest. He and Phyllis have two children and five grandchildren. They have traveled to Hawaii 16 times. Orv Johnson transferred from Gustavus to University of Minnesota, where he acquired an engineering degree.

He and a partner formed their own company, which eventually was bought out by a larger company. Orv and his wife have

Dennis assisted Dr. David Johnson ’54, former dean at Gustavus in the 1980s, in the writing of a book titled Shtetls to Shipsides: The Religious Roads of My Mother’s People, about David’s discovery that his mother’s family was Jewish. An interesting read!

Speaking of classmate authors, Melvyn Hammarberg, associate professor of anthropology emeritus at University of Pennsylvania, has just published his book The Mormon Quest for Glory: The Religious World of the Latter Day Saints, published by the Oxford University Press. Mel presented information about his work on this subject at our 2010 reunion.

We have several classmates who are international travelers: Barb Nordstrom Hanson has been on a river boat in Russia—from Moscow to St. Petersburg and finishing with four days in Stockholm. David Silseth spent time in Norway visiting families Classes of 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, and the 50 Year Club of the original Silseth stock still thriving along the fjord. Then Homecoming Weekend Ruth and Dave Reunions for 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, spent 12 days on and 2009 a Hurtigruten Line doing a round trip Information will be included in class letters, postcards, and on the alumni website. If you wish to serve on your class reunion committee, contact the Office of Alumni and to the Russian Parent Engagement at 800-487-8437 or alumni@gustavus.edu. border and back to Bergen, stopping briefly at 34 ports each four children and eleven grandchildren. direction on a working/modified cruise Bill Johnson’s wife, Sheila, reports that ship. Pete Nyhus says he and his wife, Bill had a stroke about 12 years ago. He Nancy Novak, were in Glasgow, Scotland, was employed most of his working life then to Penrith, England, to participate in for Lund’s grocery stores. Bill actually a National Geographic Adventure titled graduated with the class of 1966 after an “England: Coast to Coast,” a walk of about interruption following his sophomore year 192 miles that begins at St. Bees in the Lake at Gustavus. Nancy Oman Ward has moved District, and stretches across the country back to Minneapolis from California. horizontally to Robin Hood’s Bay in North n C arol Johnson Heyl, class Yorkshire. It’s a 13-day trip on foot for communication chair about 150 of the 192 miles. Margo Pinney Cotton and her husband, Ernie, were on a Tom Mau and Judy Krueger Mau “Norwegian Coastal Voyage and Lapland,” send greetings from sunny, hot, which was spectacular cruising along the humid Florida and report that their coast of Norway in and out of fjords and granddaughter, Carly Mau, just graduated visiting Bergen and Oslo and many other from Eagan (Minnesota) High School and is coastal towns. Sonja Alvheim Hirsch writes attending Gustavus this fall. We were sorry that she and Tom ’64 sold their Scottsdale, to hear from Cam (Scooter) and Jeanette AZ, home after 30+ years and are opting Johnston ’59 that their son, Eric, died on for more travel and less home maintenance.

August 17 as the result of an unexpected Jo Jensen Tollefson says that the 1960 medical situation. Our prayers and good Minnesota/Wisconsin Gustavus nurses wishes to them. Our classmate Dennis are planning a reunion Sept. 22–25, 2014.

Johnson is publishing a lot! Most recently, at Breezy Point in Minnesota and that her

Save the dates for

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family of 21 spent a week on Cape Cod and celebrated the engagement of their oldest grandson. Nancy Dege Gerhard has been working in art since she retired (amateur only), but was recently in two shows. At the Senior Center, one of her paintings won Honorable Mention. n Paul Tidemann, class president Bruce and Susanne Gray, St. Peter, were awarded the Greater Gustavus Award in spring for their decades of effort to promote diversity at the college.

Sue, who has been named an honorary Gustie alum, was an active co-worker in the effort which was ongoing since President Edgar Carlson ’30 initiated a strategic plan to reach out to minority students and named Howard Holcomb ’49, Owen Sammelson ’58, and Bruce to spearhead the project. Their experiences are detailed in Black and Bold, Bruce’s recently published book. Bruce and Sue’s daughters are both Gustavus graduates. Dr. Milt and Lorna Jafvert Reed, St. Petersburg, FL, have now returned to live in Florida after many years in the Houston, TX, area, where Milt worked on the NASA space shuttle project. Their house in Friendswood, TX, sold very quickly in the spring. Robert and JoAnn Schwartz, Chanhassen, traveled in Maine in autumn.

Sally Enstrom, St. Louis Park, joined a bus tour of national parks in the Western U.S. in the summer. n Virgene Grack Sehlin, class communication chair

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What a wonderful class we have!

First, we put on one of the best, if not THE best, 50th-anniversary reunions ever. Second, our class giving this year (June 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013) has grown greatly. The participation rate was 76% (earlier reported as 80% but 76% is close), higher than any other class, with the next highest being 72% by the class of 1953.

Gifts totaled $79,646.75 from 181 of 237 class members. While not the highest total gift amount, it represents a significant increase from our class. Go, Class of 1963!!

Dick Monson sent this note about the reunion: “Since my journey has taken me to other parts of the country following graduation, I wondered if I would feel a bit out of place, but once I arrived that sentiment left. It was a wonderful reunion.

I felt fortunate and grateful to attend. The planning committee did an outstanding job. The weekend was organized yet informal enough so we could spend time in conversation with our fellow classmates.

The whole event proved that you can go home again.” Gretchen Bittrich Estergren sent this note: “What a fabulous 50th reunion weekend! I’d like to thank Ginny

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GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Larson Jones for her superb job of planning the event and for including so many people, who were more than happy to help. The memorial service was beautiful and so poignant as we celebrated the lives of friends who are no longer with us. How much better can it get to have the Pizza Villa revisited for our Friday night dinner?

It was great having the various stations of

Italian food and a perfect way to chat with friends as we moved around the stations.

Saturday’s style show after our luncheon was exceptional! The three gals who put it all together were geniuses. What fun memories! And speaking of memories, didn’t Kathy Walden Dalton do a great job of laying out all those pictures from our college years for our Memory Book?

We really have creative, talented, brilliant people in our class and I’m proud to be a member of the class of ’63.” Sue Peterson Larson sent word saying that she has thoroughly enjoyed reading through the copy of the Remember Reflect Renew booklet put together for the class of 1963’s 50th reunion celebration. She went online and watched the style show as well as the

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1958 Gusties gather

A Gustie gathering was held at the Rollie and Mary Hirman summer residence in Outing on August 6–7. All shared a meal Tuesday evening after an extended social hour during which many remembrances of their days at Gustavus were recalled. On Wednesday morning breakfast was served, more memories shared, and the “gang” of ’58 departed for their respective homes.

Pictured, front row from left: Jan Swanson Sammelson ’62, Rollie Hirman, Dorothy Rylander Johnson ’59, Sonya Harbo Talus, Duane “Skip” Talus, Marlene Larson, Donna Elvestrom Sponberg, and Ade Sponberg. Back row: John Dahl, Elizabeth Johnson Dahl ’59, Joyce Johnson Elvestrom ’59, Don Elvestrom (with flag), Stan Larson, Owen Sammelson, and John Johnson with Cap’n Morgan the dog.

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50th year afterglow

The afterglow of the Class of 1963’s 50th class reunion continued at a luncheon in Red Wing. Those Gustie gals attending, front row, from left: Karen Katz McCarville, Heather Harshberger Fluck, Nancy Johnson Knoell, Eunice Holm Fultz, Peggy Kretschmer Brinkman, and Edna Rask Erickson. Back Row: Lorna Johnson Breiter, Rose Omodt Jost, Christine Swenson Wilmot, Carolyn Helgeson Liebenow, Connie Ponsor Fisk, Marlys Schneider Swenson, and Susan Bergquist Lemke. This group has met annually since graduation.

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’60s grid gathering

In July, a group of Gustie football players from the early ’60s gathered at Dick Rohloff’s home on Pokegama Lake in Cohasset, Minn. A golf outing, old memories, and lots of ribbing were the order of the day. A great meal provided by Sue Hansen Rohloff ’64 was enjoyed by all.

Pictured on the ground are: Bob Krough ’60, Bob Johns ’64, Dick Lundell ’65, Dave Spong ’64, Bill Buckner ’64, Kent Krez ’64, and Dick Bakke ’62. On the deck are Jim Schwandt ’66, Fred Thunhorst ’63, Jim Harder ’64, Bob Johnson ’62, Jim Kersten ’62, Dick Rohloff ’65, John Martens ’64, Al Eckloff ’62, and Don Fogal ’64.

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s Wine tasting for ’65 Early in September, eight 1965 grads from around the country met in Santa Barbara, CA, at Ethel Lind Richard’s lovely home to celebrate their 70th birthdays. Wine tasting at Blackjack Ranch are Shannon Shawbold Foster, Linda “Linder” Johnson Diller, Ilze Berka Olson, Joan Bernard Kojis, Cindy Stordahl Sullivan, Sandra “Sooty” Spaulding Welte, Ethel Lind Richard, and Susan Youngdahl Hogan.

Pinkham bikes to end cancer

Jeff Pinkham ’74 joined 6,721 other cyclists in the annual Columbus, OH, Pelotonia Bicycle Ride, whose goal is to end cancer. This is the largest cycling fundraiser in the world, and Jeff and his wife rode 100 miles, raising $6,880 for the cause. Jeff rode to honor the memory of Gustie friends and cancer victims Dean McBride ’63 and Bob Hibbard ’74.

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All three of Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton’s appointees to the Electronic Roster Task Force have Gustavus connections. Kathy Bonnifield ’94, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Max Hailperin, and Vaughn Bodelson ’73 are pictured at the September 12, 2013, meeting of the task force, which is to make recommendations to the Minnesota legislature regarding use of administrative technology at polling places.

photos on Flickr. She is now starting her 22nd year in Scottsdale, AZ. Regretfully she was listed as “unlocated classmate,” but clearly she is not lost!

This was a year not only for a 50th class reunion, but for 50th wedding anniversaries as well. Nancy K. Beck Strom and husband, Richard, were among those celebrating.

Nancy sent regrets that she could not be at the reunion. Quite a few of those with that noteworthy anniversary were at the reunion re-enacting embraces in the Wahlstrom Hall entrance. Congratulations to all who are celebrating 50 years of marriage!

Dave and Barb Lindberg Arlander moved from their home of 39 years in Rochester to a brand new townhome which, Barb reports, they love. Janet Ryan Tidemann had her Parkinson’s deep brain stimulator battery replaced recently and all is well according to a report from husband Paul. The generator (battery) is used to keep Janet’s tremors at bay. She does not have tremors even though she’s had Parkinson’s disease for 26 years. There are other Parkinson’s issues that it does not fix, but she is doing remarkably well, all things considered. Tom Anderson reports he is now doing his tenth interim pastorate. Tom lives in Santa Fe but the congregation is an hour away in Albuquerque. He gets nice views on the way down that long drive. We wish him safe travels.

On the good news side, Jessica Burggraf from the class of 2015, recipient of our class scholarship, sent a thank-you note to us.

Here is what she said: “I would like to thank you for your contribution to my education at Gustavus. Your generosity has given me opportunities that I would not have anywhere else. This scholarship allows me the freedom to fully devote my time to a college community that I truly believe in. I am building skills and making connections that are essential for achieving my dream of attending graduate school and becoming a museum educator. I sincerely thank you for the opportunities you have given me.” n Gary Anderson, class communication chair While our other communications

Sharon Peterson Robinson, is 64 chair, vacationing in Prague, I have Photo by: Secretary of State mark Ritchie

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tackled the news that has gathered since June 2013. Your classmates are busy planning for our 50th reunion next spring (May 30–June 1, 2014). We would love if everyone could join us (including those who for various reasons left before 1964). Many of us are retired and have more time to renew old friendships that started “on the Hill” 50 years ago. We encourage you to find old friends and commit to meeting them at the reunion!

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Carolyn Johnson Holje is using her newspaper background to organize our own 1964 Gustavus Class Connections newspaper. Karen Buss Torgerson and husband have made the permanent move to Mesa, AZ. Karen says it was the best winter to be out of Minnesota. Beaty Fritz Graves enjoys her family in Anchorage, AK, and her retirement. She is looking forward to the reunion in May! Paul Anderson is coming to the reunion and suggests his good friend Larry Rennerfeldt should bring his music to our reunion. Larry is part of GAC ’63 & ’64.

Carol Estness might come to the reunion.

She is enjoying retirement! Katherine (Katy) Winter Uhtoff was Liz Wold Proschel’s roommate at Gustavus, and Liz writes that it was fun to catch up with her. Katy’s family owns and operates a nature store.

Her husband died four years ago, but her son and daughter live in the area and help run the shop. Judy Friesen Winters sends this advice: “For those hesitant to come to our 50th, it’s wonderful to reconnect with classmates!” Judy attended the last two, (our 40th & 45th).

I do keep up with those of you signed into Facebook (Gustavus Adolphus College 1964). Nancy Jo Johnson Vrieze wrote, “Cleaning and sorting—just found a book 125 Years of Gustavus Adolphus College

by Doniver Lund! Think will read it! Never know, there may be some items of ‘interest’ in there—nothing scandalous about the Class of ’64, of course. Would anyone like to have it?” Our own class president, Joanna Carlson Swanson and husband Jack lost their daughter to pancreatic cancer on August 16. Joanna writes that Julie died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, parents, and pastor. She fought her cancer courageously. They are grateful for your prayers for her and her family.

Look for more information about our upcoming reunion and contact one or two of your old friends and plan on coming.

Gustavus will help you find them, if you have lost touch. n L inda “Leonard” Leonardson Hallman, class communication co-chair Frani Peterson Anderson, St. Peter, reports that she and her husband, Mark ’66, bought a puppy, Sparkie.

They are planning to go to puppy school and Frani hopes they haven’t damaged the dear puppy too badly before starting school! In August their son had his 41st birthday. She reports that he had had a stable MRI for a cancerous brain tumor and they rejoiced that he has such a positive attitude. Their daughter and her husband were at their lake place with their cat and dog. In August, Nancy Pierson Laible, New Brighton, hosted a gathering of ’67 women

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graduates for lunch, laughs, and conversation. She was inspired to have this gathering because of the fun had at the 45th reunion in 2012. At that time, she volunteered to coordinate this “annual until our 50th reunion” in 2017. Attending were Louise Borgman Hokenson, Karla Watrud Buckner, Janet Wenkstern, Ginger Froyen Haddorff, Pegi Johnson Levey, Marcia Sylte Belisle, and Pamela Olson Lienke. Summer road construction season posed a challenge for arriving and departing for some. The setting in Nancy’s “tree house” was delightful. Lunch was delicious and everyone enjoyed the sharing of life stories since GAC. If any other ’67 women are interested in joining us next year, please contact Nancy or the class officers at the e-mail address below. If you have class news, please e-mail it to 1967classofficers@ gustavus.edu. n Marcia Sylte Belisle, class communication chair Carol Challberg Beausang, Indianapolis, IN, enjoys retirement by keeping in touch with family and friends as well as volunteering at church and being in a local cancer support group.

Paul Nick, Deerfield, IL, continues to serve his clients in his 35+ year financial planning practice. Ruth E. Olson is retiring from Essentia Health in Duluth. She has been a health psychologist. Retirement will be spent in Yachats, OR. Cheryl Hamer Hauswirth and husband, Roy, have been blessed . . . by Pope Francis. They were part of the 110th Harley Davidson anniversary festivities in Rome! n Paula Navarro, class communication chair

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Cheryl Maley Gelbman retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in October. Her husband, Jim, will join her in retirement on the first of December, concluding 38 years as a family practice physician. Having sold their home, they are making plans to move to the Grant Park complex in Minneapolis. Congratulations and many good wishes for the great times ahead! Janey (Davis) and Ted Zimmerman will not be back in the United States for this spring’s reunion but are already thinking about our next. Jane noted that “together, we share a deep love for the lifelong values and guidelines we found at Gustavus. Those are not written in the curriculum; rather those values emerge in the daily life of Gustavus and in presence of the chapel in the middle of the campus. We felt warmly invited to chapel and to study religion. We have come to realize that is very special.” In closing her note, Jane wrote, “Thank you, Gustavus!”

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listening when Ward Moberg would sit down at the piano. Retirement finds him giving piano lessons through Osceola’s Community Education program. “Since the lessons are at the school and scheduled before and after the school day, I tell people that I work an 11-hour day with a 7-hour lunch break.” Ward, I’m quite sure your students have a good time. Mike Simonson attended a ten-day family reunion on Kimble Lake in Brainerd earlier in the summer. “I ran into Jay Anderson while playing golf with my brothers. It had been 40 years since I’d seen him! Small world!”

On the way back Mike stopped in St. Peter with his brothers and two nephews for a quick tour. “It was surreal.” Mike presently lives in Denver, near his brothers and other extended family. Previous homes include Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle for 23 years. Retired for awhile, he’s now brokering oil around the world for two friends with Recovery Oil Services and reports that he’s “having a blast!” Mike’s work, as well as his wife’s position as a flight attendant for United Airlines, made for great travel opportunities to “about 30 countries.” Jay Anderson has retired from teaching and coaching football in Burnsville. He spends winters in Arizona and summers on the Whitefish Chain in Cross Lake, does some substitute teaching, and is finding “a work and play balance.”

In a recent note Cathy Nelson Feste made a connection to my husband David Leitzman’s work at St. John’s: “Our son is a Johnny!” Cathy continues writing and speaking. The third edition of her book, The Physician Within, is about to be launched as an e-book. She will be speaking at the International Diabetes Federation’s World Congress in Melbourne, Australia, in December. After the conference, she and her husband plan to tour New Zealand for a couple of weeks. “The most important news is that we are Nana and Papa to 3-year-old Frank and 1-year-old Jane. And, after 56 years of Type 1 diabetes, I am very healthy and so grateful for today’s technology like blood glucose meters and insulin pumps.” Michael Dobbs wrote of the importance of Gustavus connections, first sharing his “FANTASTIC” visit with Steve and Rosemary Lange Guttormsson in May. “Steve has been a very dear friend since I met him in Inorganic Chemistry, as we were both chem majors. Rosemary and I were in an English or religion class when I first met her.” His relationship with Steve and Rosemary is one that has deepened over the years “despite the fact that I dumped them in a canoe into a northern lake back in the late ’60s. It was an accident and the only time I recall tipping a canoe.” Mike also had a great visit, though brief, with John continued on page 36 WINTER 2013-14

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Dan Akins ’81 Son, Samuel Stowe, VT Tim and Karen (Brueske) Anderson ’91 ’91 Son, Jacob Sioux Falls, SD Marc and Wendy (Ericksen) Bachman ’88 ’87 Daughter, Alina St. Peter, MN John S. Benson ’80 Son, John Moorhead, MN Kristy Peterson Bjerk ’86 Son, Eli Stillwater, MN

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Linda Wallenberg ’75 Son, Robert Bragg Eden Prairie, MN Cheryl Brust Buck ’85 Daughter, Kirstin Northfield, MN Jon and Heidi (Rostberg) Carlson ’88 ’93 Daughter, Calleigh St. Peter, MN Dave and Carolyn (DeWitt) Carlson ’83 ’82 Son, Daniel Plymouth, MN Susan Johnson Chwalek ’85 Daughter, Claire Monticello, MN Ann Lindblom Cusack ’85 Son, Carl Cottage Grove, WI Matt Danielson ’89 Son, Walker Montevideo, MN Ed Drenttel ’81 Daughter, Mallory Inver Grove, MN Kim Deason Franklin ’80 Daughter, Sydney Plymouth, MN

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5 6 Scott and Jean (Barnard) Fransen ’86 ’86 Daughter, Grace Chanhassen, MN Scott and Lisa (Pearson) Gilyard ’83 ’85 Son, Anders Medina, MN Jiten and Jennifer (Willis) Gori ’90 ’87 Daughter, Olivia Woodbury, MN

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Jonathan Granlund and Susan Taylor ’81 ’79 Daughter, Roisen Granlund St. Paul, MN

Hans W. Hansen ’86 Daughter, Elizabeth Spring Lake Park, MN

Vicki Fladland Hoien ’80 Son, David Annandale, MN

Bruce Gullikson ’85 Son, Bradley Burnsville, MN

Richard W. Hanson ’72 Son, Lukas Minneapolis, MN

Dan Horecka ’79 Son, Peter Franklin, TN

Tom and Monica (McGraw) Hammersten ’84 ’84 Son, Benjamin Edina, MN

Robyn Loewen ’84 Daughter, Bailey Hilgren Chatfield, MN

Elaine Warren Hulstrand ’78 Son, Nicholas Willmar, MN

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1. T homas Olson, Aaron Olson ’17, Susan Powers Olson ’91, Benjamin and Charles Olson 2. Kathryn Timm, Edward Timm ’17, and Eric Timm ’82 3. K athy Gullikson, Bruce Gullikson ’85, Bradley Gullikson ’17, and Helen Gullikson 4. A nn (Lindblom) Cusack ’85, Carl Cusack ’17, and Douglas Cusack 5. Ben Keran ’17 and Tim Keran ’87 6. Robyn Loewen ’84 and Bailey Hilgren ’17 7. Britta Riggs ’17, Mark Riggs ’87, Jinny (Nelson) Riggs ’87, and Tessa Riggs

10 8. B rian Wicklund ’87, Carla Wicklund ’17, and Cynthia (Anderson) Wicklund ’86 9. V icki (Fladland) Hoien ’80, David Hoien ’17, and Steven Hoien 10. B eth (Newman) Jones ’82 and William Jones ’17 11. Lisa (Pearson) Gilyard ’85, Anders Gillyard ’17, and Scott Gilyard ’83 12. Beth (Aykens) Simms ’84 and Abby Simms ’17 13. Jon Carlson ’88, Calleigh Carlson ’17, and Heidi (Rostberg) Carlson ’93

Tim Kennedy ’82 Daughter, Lydia St. Peter, MN

Erik Leagjeld ’92 Son, Trevor Good Thunder, MN

Nancy Evenson Lindley ’72 Son, Carter Long Lake, MN

Tim Keran ’87 Son, Benjamin Lake Elmo, MN

George Jr. and Jody (Johnson) Leyda ’87 ’86 Daughter, Savannah Hudson, WI

William Townsend ’88 Son, Jonathon Lombardi Plattsmouth, NE

Jennifer Markve Kern-Anderson ’83 Son, Connor Kern Hutchinson, MN

Margie Sauer Lindberg ’84 Son, Joseph Shorewood, MN

Mike Lund ’84 Daughter, Anna Fresno, CA

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21. L ukas Hanson ’17, Cynthia Hanson, Richard Hanson ’72 22. Amy Hildebrant Schlueter ’89, Preston Schlueter ’17, and Brent Schlueter 23. Willam Seeberg ’17 and Paula (Rokke) Seeberg ’86 24. M ick Shelquist ’17 and Kelly (Caldwell) Shelquist ’84 25. J im Peasley ’80, Twyla (Olson) Peasley ’79, and Laura Peasley ’17 26. James Skoog ’17 and David Skoog ’76 27. C al Franklin, Sydney Franklin ’17, Kim (Deason) Franklin ’80, and Kelley Franklin

Terry and Christy (Anderson) Morse ’78 ’77 Son, Paul Wayzata, MN

Pete and Cassandra (Weltsch) Nelson ’84 ’84 Daughter, Margaret St. Peter, MN

Sonja Manzey Mueller ’89 Daughter, Sydney Stacy, MN

Jeffrey Nelson ’77 Son, Tyler Shakopee, MN

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

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Kim Allen Rice ’88 Son, Bradley St. Peter, MN

Amy Hildebrandt Schlueter ’89 Son, Preston Minnetrista, MN Blair Vos Schrader ’88 Daughter, Lauren Sauk Rapids, MN

Eric E. Timm ’82 Son, Edward Burr Ridge, IL Sharon Christensen Watts ’73 Son, Timothy Shakopee, MN Dave and Karen (Himle) Westlund ’80 ’81 Son, Alex Hutchinson, MN

Susan Powers Olson ’91 Son, Aaron Wayzata, MN

Mark and Jinny (Nelson) Riggs ’87 ’87 Daughter, Brita Savage, MN

Paula Rokke Seeberg ’86 Son, William Northfield, MN

Brian and Cynthia (Anderson) Wicklund ’87 ’86 Daughter, Clara Marine on St. Croix, MN

Dwight Rebers ’83 Son, Thomas Elmhurst, IL

Deb Trebesch Rizzo ’85 Daughter, Marina Woodbury, MN

Kelly Caldwell Shelquist ’84 Son, Nicholas Minnetonka, MN

Lisa Koenig Wolff ’85 Daughter, Annalise Eagan, MN

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Knox ’68 and his wife, Karen Matteson.

“John is a great example of the type of wellrounded student that GAC develops. He has a doctorate in physics, a warm personality, and is able to converse with ease on any subject. You don’t have to be an expert on quarks and other physics terms to find a common footing with John. And John is not unique in that respect. We received a liberal arts education. We learned to further educate ourselves. I have assured parents whom I have met on campus that they are leaving their children in a safe and warm place, well equipped to develop their minds, souls, and bodies. In that regard, Gustavus has not changed since I left there.” Mike remarked that when sitting in the dining hall with faculty, students, or families he feels at home, almost as if he’d never left. Walking around campus, he found that “there is so much that is new and exciting. None of my nephews or nieces attended Gustavus, but I have given every year so that others could share in the Gustavus experience.”

Ann Parkhurst lives in Stillwater.

Retired for 11 years, she confirmed that “life is good.” Carol Johnson Blackwell is “mostly retired” from nursing, picking up 6–8 shifts a month part-time. Cheryl Gelbman and Darlene Ruhoff surprised her for her retirement—for which she had but “moderate warning.” Her description was a great deal of fun. Carol’s husband retired five years ago and, when not fishing and doing other “Montana outdoorsy stuff,” his

main job is “taking care of me.” They have a new grandbaby who’s six months old, and “he’s a drooler.” He lives with his parents in Missoula, which is 350 miles away. Thank you for news and keep thinking about our 45th reunion on May 30 & 31, 2014. n Jane Norman Leitzman, class communication chair

blueberries next summer. Bruce Edward Johnson spent Weeks Five and Eight this summer at the historic Chautauqua Institution in Western New York enjoying and learning from the themes “The Pursuit of Happiness” and “Turkey: Model for the Middle East?” n B ruce Johnson, class president

Terri Ulku Behrends-Singer, Richfield, retired in April after working at the Metropolitan Airports Commission for 23 years. She has enjoyed her garden and working out at her health club and plans to do volunteer work in the fall. Kathy and Jim Rusch, Cleveland, and their entire family spent Thanksgiving in Breckenridge, CO, and Christmas at the home of the daughter who lives in Naples, FL. They spent two weeks at a cabin “up north” in Wisconsin with friends they have been getting together with for 30 years.

Carolyn Coon Mowchan is an ELCA pastor serving in Duluth. Her husband, Will, is serving across the bridge in Superior, WI. This spring she is planning to visit daughter Emily who lives in Korea with her husband.

A year ago Will completed his fourth mission trip to Tanzania. After retiring from her career in nursing management, Karen Erickson McConville joined her husband working to establish Star Prairie Berries and Produce in Hudson. They had a great start to the summer with “pick your own” raspberries and should be able to offer

Russ Johnson, Leawood, KS, is priest-in-residence at Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence, MO. This was the church home of Bess and Harry Truman. Russ retired from full-time work as a priest in February after 13 years at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City, MO. Gregg Duncan retired as a CFP from Thrivent Financial in August 2012.

Gregg joined Betsy in retirement so they are traveling regularly, especially to the Twin Cities to visit their granddaughter and of course, her parents, Sarah Duncan Heim ’08 and Peter Bjorling Heim ’08. Yes, our daughter married Anders’s grandson!

Bonnie Nelson Ripplinger continues as the superintendent of Rosehill Cemetery for the City of Minot, ND. Bonnie became a grandma for the third time in September.

Connie Schultz Briesacher continues as a charge nurse for the Day Surgery Center at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. She lived in Ottawa, IL, with her husband, Garry, who is the pastor of the ELCA church there. Five Gustavus grads work together at HealthSource Solutions, a worksite health promo-

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GUSTAVUS ALUMNI tion and fitness center management company of 34 employees based in Minnetonka, MN. They include Carolyn Carlson Peterson, along with Emily Conlin Westlund ’05, Katherine Cichowski ’10, Katie Putnam ’09, and Karin Fuzzey Junge ’99.

Mark Swenson, Andover, is director of non-freight billing (CPA) at Canadian Pacific Railway. Evie Cieslar Erdman, Elysian, is a senior manager at Scholarship America. n B etsy Lee Duncan, class annual fund co-chair Daniel Jacobs, Hugo, retired from the Southwest Junior High School of Forest Lake this year. David Strand, Kenwood, CA, is CEO of Lifenexus, Inc., of San Jose, CA. Prior to that he co-founded Experia-Health and served as its CEO. After graduating from Gustavus and earning his juris doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, he has served in many other healthcare and volunteer leadership roles. Gary Gosewisch, Hopkins, graduated from the University of South Dakota Medical School and completed his emergency medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis as chief resident. He continues to work clinically at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. Steve Lorentzen, Plymouth, is in his 32nd year of practice in restorative and cosmetic dentistry in Golden Valley. n N ancy Erickson Withers, class communication chair

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The College’s tagline, “Make Your Life Count,” certainly applies to our class at this time in our lives. We are deeply engaged with our families (children in school and college, aging parents, and, of course, those wacky siblings who make us eternally grateful that our society expects us all to move away from our parental home), our careers (members of our generation are likely to change jobs many times and it makes me wonder how many of us have changed careers as well along the way), and our communities (faith communities, civic communities, political communities). Many of you continue to be engaged with Gustavus. Scott Swanson is on the Alumni Association Board, many others are mentors to current students, regularly attend athletic and arts events at the College, and watch their children “make Gustavus their own.” How and where are you engaged at this juncture in life? I hope you will consider sharing your engagement with our classmates and the Gustavus community for the next Quarterly. n Susan Johnson Chwalek, class communication chair

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Stephanie Nichols Lundorff has been appointed director of teaching and learning for Concordia Academy in Roseville. Her daughter Sarah just graduated from Luther College and daughter Katie Frehner is a junior at Gustavus. Steve Warner’s son, Sam, just started his freshman year at Gustavus. Dan Felton is senior manager, State Government Relations, with Philips Electronics North America. Cathy Service Davis recently spent time in Sweden for her son’s Mankato United soccer team trip to the Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden. n Sara Hansen, class communication chair

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Mike “Duebs” Dueber, St Paul, is still running his consulting company, Dueber Consulting ,Inc., but is also an MBA candidate at the College of St. Scholastica in St. Paul.

We are in desperate need of help for the Class of 1989’s 25-year reunion taking place next Oct. 4, 2014. Please contact 1989classofficers@gustavus.edu to volunteer. n Mike Dueber, class vice president and reunion chair

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Reserves and National Guard

Peter Ford ’84 retired as a lieutenant colonel after serving for 32 years in the U.S. Army Reserves and National Guard.

He started out as a private in the Virginia National Guard and was the only ROTC cadet commissioned at Gustavus (he performed his military drill in Mankato) in 1984. During his career, he was called to active duty twice—for the Bosnia conflict and Iraq. He was commander of the Joint Reserve Unit on Capitol Hill when he retired. The photos are of his commissioning at Gustavus in 1984 (near photo) and of his retirement ceremony on Capitol Hill (top). The Chief of Army Reserves, LTG Talley awarded Ford a Legion of Merit for his service.

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residents, circa 1978. See if you can name the guys in the picture (Gustavus Class of 1981). We would love more posts on our Facebook page. Feel free to contribute. n Lori Rutter Anderson and Jane Breckner Pederson, communication co-chairs

Kugler featured in magazine

Rob Kugler ’85 was recently featured in Attorney at Law magazine as attorney of the month. The article highlighted his work in bankruptcy practice. Kugler heads the bankruptcy practice at Leonard, Street and Deinard. His wife, Karen Oberg Kugler ’85 is a felony prosecutor with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.

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There are openings for different

class officer positions and reunion committee members. Please let Gretchen know if you are able to contribute some time! As you can see, we need you to send us your news. Send to: 1994classofficers@ gustavus.edu. We look forward to hearing from you! n G retchen Anderson Zinsli, class president Amy Morrisey Eppen, St. Paul, is an

adviser/financial aid 00 enrollment specialist at Dakota County

Technical College. Sarah Lampi Kidwell, Elko, is the assistant director of administration at the Dakota County Community Development Agency in Eagan. CORRECTION FROM LAST QUARTERLY: Heather Nelson Weinrich is in a program for neurotology and skull base surgery at Johns Hopkins University, not a neurology fellowship. n N issa Stolp Fell, class communication chair Michelle Dillavou is the owner and president of Ponycaps. Carrie Hanson Husnik completed a master of nursing degree from the University of Minnesota and is a nurse at the Mayo Clinic.

Ed Rudberg is a conservation communications consultant at DJ Case and Associates. n H al DeLaRosby, class president and communication chair

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in New York and a 03 architect member of the American Institute

of Architects. Brian Lanners, St. Paul, is a purchasing supervisor at Lund Food Holdings, Inc. Mary Toomey Snowdon Lanners, St. Paul, is a short-term disability claims manager at Cigna Group Insurance.

Steph Witty Anderson, Minneapolis, is an HR manager at Target Corporation. Chris Vaubel, Mapleton, is an orthodontist at Southern Minnesota Orthodontics. Sarah Simonson, St. Paul, is a law clerk at LifeTime Fitness. Marnie Stenson Steele, Boulder, CO, is a teacher and coach at St. Vrain Valley School District. n C armen Mayo, class communication chair Alison Dunn Hach moved back to

land of 10,000 lakes in May and 04 the is helping develop professionals as an HR business partner at Digital River in Minnetonka. Sara Halle Laughlin is upholding the law as an associate attorney at Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, PC in Des Moines, IA. Adele Burk is director of media relations for the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Adam MillerStubbendick is nurturing souls south of the

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Mason Dixon line as the assistant chaplain and director of religious and spiritual life at Elon University in Elon, NC. Beth Boser is a doctor! (Not the medical kind—she received her PhD in communications with an emphasis on rhetoric and political communication from the University of Southern California.) She has joined the faculty at the College of Wooster in Ohio, which is a lot like Gustavus, so she is pretty happy! Ntxuam Vang is making residents of Brookdale Senior Living in Denver, CO, very content as he makes the best pastry creations in Colorado as their esteemed pastry chef. Brett Boese is at home nursing a leg injury while running the state’s most elite fantasy football league. Carley Thompson Campbell is doing fabulous work with our wisest members of society.

Carley received her master of science degree in nursing as an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner. n Sarah Nelson Conlon, class communication chair Emma Mohr graduated with an MD/

from Emory University. Katie 05 PhD Roggow graduated from Rosalind

Franklin University of Medicine and Science with an MS in physician assistant studies.

Katie was awarded the Lee Ann Myers Memorial Award, which was established to honor a graduating PA student who has chosen the PA profession as a second career. Currently, there are five Gustavus graduates working together at HealthSource Solutions, a worksite health promotion and fitness center management company, based in Minnetonka. They are Emily Conlin Westlund, Katherine Cichowski ’10, Katie Putnam ’09, Karin Fuzzey Junge ’99, and Carolyn Carlson Peterson ’73. Matt Wharton is a finance manager at Best Buy. n Elizabeth Zappetillo Lewis, class communication chair Thanks to all of you who were able

celebrate our five-year reunion at 08 toHomecoming!

We had a blast. Now

on to some news: Meghann Scott-Wharton works at Lifetouch in marketing. Joy Braband is a physical therapist at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Mankato and graduated from Mayo School of Health Sciences with doctorate of physical therapy in 2011. Peter and Anne Bortscheller Schwagerl have moved back to Minnesota to be organic farmers. Adam Butler, Sioux Falls, SD, is an associate pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Struther VanHorn is a PhD student in sociology at Kent State University. Britta Sundeen Walstrom, New Hope, is a program associate at American Swedish Institute. Rachel Poppy is a chiropractor in Sheboygan, WI. Anhthi Tran

passed the commissioning examination and is now a national bank examiner at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Nicole Klaustermeier is the reading specialist at Lake of the Woods School in Baudette, MN. One correction we need to make: Stephanie Soiseth is beginning her fourth year of medical school at the University of Washington (not Wisconsin). Best of luck, Stephanie! n K atelyn Nelson, class communication chair Chelsea Roberts is a fifth-grade teacher at Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School. Ben Copeland is employed at the Hoffman Center in St. Peter. Amanda Johnson is a chiropractor at Chiropractic Professionals.

Carrie Gundersen is an RN at Park Nicollet in their orthopedics clinic. Claire Opsahl is teaching eighth-grade social studies in Apple Valley. Natalie Peters graduated from Creighton University in May as a doctor of physical therapy, moved to Minneapolis, and is a pediatric physical therapist at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Laura Mahowald is a band director through Schmitt Music’s Strike Up the Band program. She teaches band in seven private schools throughout the Twin Cities. n Jenny Broman, class communication co-chair

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Sara Yungner has started her second year of medical school at the University of Minnesota. Audrey Neal started grad school at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, in the master’s in advocacy and political leadership program (MAPL) with a nonprofit concentration.

Matt Schugel is in his third year teaching math at Southwest Junior High in Forest Lake. Rima Kharbush is in her second year of vet school at the University of WisconsinMadison. She spent the summer conducting research on snake analgesia and went on a service trip with her vet school colleagues to Native American reservations in Washington where they provided spay/ neuter and general wellness services.

Meghan Stromme is the full-time store manager at Kasson Dollar & Video and Sundance Tanning. She is still coaching the B-squad team at Kasson-Mantorville and volunteers with Sunday School and other youth activities at her home church. Matt Thon is finishing up his MS in biology from Minnesota State University-Mankato and just started his first year of law school at St. Thomas. Nadia Davis graduated from DePaul University with her master’s in journalism. Jamie Reimann will graduate from Hamline Law School in St. Paul in January. She’s hoping to get into environmental law with a firm in the Twin

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GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Cities and is currently working as a legal editor at Thomson Reuters in Eagan. Keisha Bates left her job as a neuroscience research technician at Johns Hopkins and is working as a transfer admissions counselor at the University of Maryland flagship campus in College Park, MD. In her new position she can pursue a master’s degree for free, travel all around the East Coast and mid-Atlantic states, and even teach collegiate-level classes!

Christopher Whitney is in the third trimester at Northwestern Health Sciences University (Bloomington) in the chiropractic program. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in mechanical engineering, Drew Hedlund traveled and backpacked throughout Europe, exploring Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and France for over a month. He has now started a job at 3M as a project engineer in the Medical Markets Division-Engineering. Adam Snyder works at 3M in their battery lab.

Cydni Smith spent the summer interning for policy development and reimbursement strategies at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in Detroit and has started her last year of graduate school in health management and policy at the University of Michigan. She’s been fortunate to spend several weekends in Kalamazoo, MI, and Valparaiso, IN, with Luisa Bellolio and Melanie Rasch.

Lacey Squier is the coordinator of student activities at Hamline University. She supervises the student programming board on campus and helps facilitate a first-year course on leadership. She writes, “I’m really enjoying living and working in St. Paul, because being in the Metro area has given me so many opportunities to get together with fellow Gusties!” Jenny Ewert graduated from the University of Dubuque with a master’s in business administration; she was also the assistant volleyball coach there for two years. She is now in her third season as a coach, but first season as the Gustavus assistant volleyball coach. She writes, “It’s good to be back!” Denise Stein is involved in various dance performance projects, teaching yoga, and finishing her last year of graduate school at Arizona State University.

Katie Lowery just started her second year in vet school at the University of Minnesota CVM. She recently returned from Costa Rica where she got to scrub in and assist with spays, neuters, and a few splenectomies.

Throughout her second year Katie will be completing classes such as bacteriology, parisitology, and—what she’s most excited for—small animal surgery. She is looking forward to the three-week Christmas break, when she will visit a friend in New York.

Emily Wendorff started her last semester of the master’s in occupational therapy program at the University of Minnesota. She will graduate in December but will still have

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

Twin Cities Gustie Breakfasts

St. Peter area Gustie Breakfasts

American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN

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

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

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

Third Wednesday of each month

Second Wednesday of each month

Advance reservations required due to limited seating.

scheduled speakers

scheduled speakers

January 15, 2014

Brian Konkol and Siri Erickson, Chaplains

January 8, 2014

Brian Konkol and Siri Erickson, Chaplains

February 19, 2014

Douglas Nimmo and Al Behrends ’77, Gustavus Wind Orchestra tour recap

February 12, 2014

Douglas Nimmo and Al Behrends ’77, Gustavus Wind Orchestra tour recap

March 19, 2014

Chris Johnson ’85, director of vocation and integrative learning, Center for Servant Leadership

March 12, 2014

Chris Johnson ’85, director of vocation and integrative learning, Center for Servant Leadership

April 16, 2014 Marcia Bunge, Drell and Adeline Bernhardson Distinguished Chair in Lutheran Studies

April 9, 2014 Marcia Bunge, Drell and Adeline Bernhardson Distinguished Chair in Lutheran Studies

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

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s Gusties in Dirty Girl Mud Run On August 3, a group of Gusties participated in the Dirty Girl Mud Run (a 5k women-only obstacle course), which raised money in the battle against breast cancer.

The Booby Traps consisted of Susie Bjorling Heim ’83, Carole Arwidson ’84, Mary Frey ’87, Kerstin Hammarberg ’88, and Cynthia Hendricks ’83 (second from left), who wasn’t able to run that day but cheered loudly for the group.

s 1989 women reunite in the Arb Gusties from the Class of 1989 gathered in the Linnaeus Arboretum recently. Pictured are Cindy Kellen-Yuen, Julie Arndtsen Creamer, Tiffany Cole Albrecht, and Amy Johar. Not pictured are Lisa Barnes and Luanne Schadegg.

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Several Gusties traveled together in Sweden, accompanying their sons’ Mankato United soccer team trip to the Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden. Kris Syverson Hemstock ’89, Catherine Service Davis ’86, and John Hemstock ’90 posed for a photo.

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six months of clinical rotations starting in January before she can sit for boards. She writes, “I am excited for the fall weather, apple picking, and baking when I have time between homework assignments and classes.” Andrew Sharp, Madison, WI, works for the Madison Metropolitan School District teaching PE/health ed. for elementary and middle school students. Brittany Bauer, Washington, DC, is in the final year of her master’s degree in international trade and investment policy at the George Washington University and just began an internship with the Executive Office of the President of the United States. Abby Williams is living in St. Louis Park with Andrew Bryz-Gornia.

She received a promotion as team lead at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Andrew teaches 9th-grade algebra and 10th-grade geometry at Spring Lake Park High School.

Kiera Bridley is in her last year at Minnesota State University-Mankato, completing an MA in history this upcoming spring. Laura Jensen is a public health nurse. Kevin Hein is in PA school at Augsburg. Stephanie Hardel is working at Abbott Northwestern.

Lauren Damrow purchased a townhouse in Victoria and began a new position at Methodist Hospital, as an RN circulator for the heart and vascular surgical team. She continues to enjoy and compete with her Morgan horses in her free time.

Wes Jones is in flight school to be a helicopter pilot in the United States Coast Guard. Wes will be winging in December 2013 and then will transfer to a new air station where he will continue his career as a pilot. Kristin Brown Jones currently works as a part-time elementary school teacher and a fitness instructor at the YMCA. Hans Lodge is in his third and final year of law school at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, WI. He is working as a law clerk at a personal injury law firm downtown while he finishes schooling, as well as for a judge in the Milwaukee County Circuit Courts. Amy Culver is getting ready for another year abroad teaching in Spain. This school year she is located in the beach-side city of Torremolinos in the province of Malaga (in southern Spain).

Amy will once again be teaching English in a primary school, providing private English classes, and traveling! Anna Finley is in the Orono Public School District, teaching first grade at Schumann Elementary. She also relocated to Golden Valley and is enjoying living near many “western-’burbs” Gusties!

Phillip Helt is in his third year of teaching at Southwest Early College Campus in Kansas City, MO. This year he has become the speech and debate coach and will be starting his school’s first forensics program.

Logan Haglund is the recruiting specialist at GradStaff in Minneapolis. Ben Carlson-

Stehlin works as an air permit engineer for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Allie Carlson-Stehlin is a partnership development associate with Planned Parenthood for Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. n Haley Carpenter, class communication chair It’s hard to believe we’ve already seen two Homecomings as alums, right? Take a look at some of the cool things our classmates are up to. Four Gustie alums, including Katie Asfeld and Elizabeth Coco, were recently sworn into service as AmeriCorps VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America). Katie is serving with College Possible, and Elizabeth is serving with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Brit Barkholtz opened a piano studio serving Minneapolis-St. Paul and the surrounding metro area. She is also currently working on publishing some of her original music. In addition she also now works for an institution with a very familiar name—Gustavus Adolphus Church in St. Paul—as an office administrator. Jenna Chapman received her master of arts degree in social science research from the University of Chicago in August. Chris Duhaime is the assistant manager of the Gustavus Annual Fund. Chris Gough is the director of bands in the Crookston Public Schools, teaching grades 5 through 12.

Billy Hauer has accepted a two-year, long-term substitute math teaching position at Chaska High School. He teaches four sections of Algebra 2 and an Algebra 2 lab/ support class. Maria Lofstuen is a kindergarten teacher at Corvern Elementary in North St. Paul. Whitney O’Connell is teaching at Lago Yojoa Bilingual School for the 2013–14 school year. Erica Roelofs will be starting graduate school for exercise physiology this fall at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She will be conducting research centered on exercise and nutrition interventions to modify various aspects of body composition, cardiovascular health, and metabolic functions. Kimberly Rostvold is a first-year dental student at the University of Minnesota. Melissa Wygant started her second year of graduate school in the fall at the University of North Dakota. n Chris Duhaime, class communication chair

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Amanda Adams is a hill excavation manager with the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Alison Agather is attending graduate school at Wright State University, Dayton, OH. Katie Allen works at Amy Zaroff Events + Design in Minneapolis.

Heather Annis and Erin Sherman are both attending Washington University in St.

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Brin Bailey is a member of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps in Seattle, WA. Wes Baish is an R&D technician at Hunt Utilities Group in Pine River focusing on hydrogen interaction with nickel nano-powders. Alexi Baldwin is attending veterinary school at the University of Minnesota. Katie Batz works for the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow in Minneapolis. Lisa Beacher is a pharmacy tech at Fairview. Amy Beck is working in human resources for Hennepin County as a staffing specialist. Chelsea Bellingham is a merchandise planning business analyst at Target Corporation in Minneapolis. Theodore Benson is a dance company member with Flying Foot Forum.

Lydia Benge Briggs is a business analyst at The Boom Lab. Jasmine Bernhardt is teaching English in Japan through JET. Kelli Bevans is an executive team leader for Target. Katherine Bischoff is an engineer at Healthsense. John Bisgaard is attending the MSEE program at the University of Minnesota. Bryan Bjork is employed as an actuary with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.

Drew Block is an assurance associate with McGladrey LLP in Rochester. Kevin Bonnema is a trade reconciliation analyst for DST Market Services.

Megan Born is teaching third grade at Bayview Elementary School in Waconia. Nicole Bowar is working on a master of social work degree at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Kendra Braegelmann is pursuing her PhD in comparative biomedical sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Elizabeth Brauer moved to Finland in August to start her master’s degree in education and globalization at the University of Oulu. Sam Breneman is a behavioral therapist at the Minnesota Autism Center in Eagan. Karl Brudrig is attending the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts for game art and design. Jacob Bruihler is attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for an MA in physical engineering. Kelli Buermann is pursuing a doctorate of physical therapy at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

Linda Bui is an audit associate at Deloitte.

Kristen Campbell is an application development specialist at Cigna in Minneapolis.

Allie Canoy is a prevention and education specialist at the Community Violence Intervention Center in Grand Forks, ND. Lauren Carlson is attending medical school at the University of Minnesota. Nikki Carlson works at St. Jude Medical as an analyst/ lab technician. Anne Caruso attends the University of Utah for the electrical engineering program. Sydney Charneski attends the Midwestern School of Dental Medicine.

Jenna Christensen is an account associate at ArcStone in Minneapolis. Cole Christen-

son is a sustaining engineer in Costa Rica.

Kim Clayton spent the summer interning in the marine mammals department of the New England Aquarium in Boston, MA. She is now interning at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL, working with a variety of seal, sea lion, whale, and dolphin species.

Stephanie Comer is a home loan processor at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Minneapolis. Dawn Comstock is working at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Vanessa Condon attends graduate school at South Dakota State University. Teige Cudahy is an implementation analyst at SPS Commerce in Minneapolis. Anders Culver is working at TUV SUD America as an electromagnetic compatibility technician in Taylors Falls. Derrick Davis is an athletic trainer for OSI Physical Therapy in Stillwater.

Lauren DelCore attends graduate school at Creighton University. Michael DeLucia works for the Illinois State Geological Survey. Keith Diers attends the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for physical therapy.

Joe Dipple is pursuing a master’s degree in native studies at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. Through a grant, he will be researching the effects of hydroelectric development on First Nations groups in Northern Manitoba. Amrik Donkena is in graduate school at Mankato State University and is the assistant coach for the Gustavus men’s tennis team. Sophie Donnelly is student-teaching in New Prague and at Mankato Loyola. Hannah Durbin is in the PhD program for clinical psychology at the University of Michigan. Anna Eames is interning at Genetic Alliance in the maternal and child health program, while also coaching a local swim club and staying in the pool herself. Kyle Edelbrock is attending the University of North Texas for a master’s degree in American history.

Mara Edison is in medical school at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (Western U COMPNW) in Lebanon, OR. Hannah Engel is in technical services at Epic. Emmalynn Ennis is in the rehabilitation psychology master’s program at the University of WisconsinMadison. Jessica Erickson teaches second grade at Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and coaches the Gustavus dance team.

Adam Esselman is attending Gonzaga University for sport and athletic administration.

Tiffany Etterman is a medical scribe for Emergency Physicians Professional Association. Alissa Fahrenz is an associate at Avant Energy in Minneapolis. Courtney Farland attends graduate school for her master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She also works as a graduate assistant for the campus cardiac rehabilitation program and an activity course instructor for undergradu-

ate students. Amanda Feeks attends the University of South Carolina for a master’s of public health degree in Columbia, SC. Kelsey Florian attends graduate school at Ithaca College to pursue a master’s degree in human performance. Elizabeth Fluegel is an assistant program manager at Hammer. Elizabeth Folsom is attending Bethel University for a master of arts degree in special education. Hannah Forster, Muresuk Mena, and Natalie Ristau are all serving with Teach for America.

Kristina Fosse is currently serving as a Peace Corp volunteer in Lanzhou, China.

She teaches writing, oral English, and Western culture classes at the Gansu Institute of Political Science and Law. Paige Frandsen recently graduated from Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design in London. Ellie Frischmann is serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) with the Initiative Foundation. Tristan Richards is also serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County. Bridget Gerads is in the physician assistant program at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Trevor Gervais is an assistant golf professional at Pebble Lake Golf Club. Anna Giles is spending the year in Zhuhai Guangdong, P.R. China, interning at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College Campus as a teacher’s assistant and writing tutor. Molly Gillen is in the MA counseling psychology program at the University of St. Thomas. Laura Goebel is a registered nurse on an oncology unit at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. Samantha Good is attending graduate school in the department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese at the University of Illinois. Ian Gibbs-Hall is attending Northwestern University for a PhD in chemistry. Chad Graham is an account manager at Wisdom Executives. Laura Grossman is a marketing intern with UnitedHealth Group. Blake Gust is a business consultant at Perficient, Inc. in Minneapolis.

Jared Haen is a software engineer/developer for DigiKey Corporation. Nick Hamberg is a network engineer at Cigna. Ashley Hansen is working for the Minnesota DNR division of fisheries. Emily Hansen is working at Venture Bank in the Human Resources department as a services administrator.

Nikki Hansen is attending the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA, for the doctorate of physical therapy program.

Lauren Harden is a language arts and communications teacher at Ellis Middle School in Austin. Elizabeth Hauer is working at Sleepy Eye Public School, teaching band for grades 5–12. Hailey Haugen is employed at Deloitte in an audit position. Caroline Hendrickson is attending the University of Minnesota for a master’s in speech pathol-

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s Fleming climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro Kristina Hisey Fleming ’95 climbed Tanzani a’s Mt. Kilimanjaro with her dad in October of 2012. She spent seven days climbing the world’s highest free-standing mountain and enjoyed spending the time with her dad. They trained on opposite sides of the earth. Her father flew in from Minnesota and Fleming traveled from her home in Australia.

Vezina joins Nixon Peabody LLP

Stacy Vezina ’91 has joined Nixon Peabody LLP as a new partner.

Based in Nixon Peabody’s Boston office, she will focus her practice on U.S. and international institutional investors and on other clients investing in private investment funds (including real estate funds, mezzanine funds, venture capital funds, buyout funds, funds of funds, and hedge funds) in primary and secondary transactions.

Vezina, who graduated from Harvard Law School, cum laude, joined Nixon Peabody from Ropes & Gray LLP.

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Rouen honored by TwinWest

Noah Rouen ’97, founder and president of The Rouen Group, was honored with the TwinWest’s Chamber of Commerce 2013 Emerging Entrepreneur Award. The TwinWest Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year recognizes a member entrepreneur who has established a company with $100 million or less in annual revenue. The company must be less than five years old and display excellent growth potential. In giving Rouen the award, TwinWest Chamber President Brad Meir said, “Like so many other entrepreneurs, Noah Rouen took a huge risk when he started his business. Thanks to his hard work and commitment to his clients, he has built a great public affairs and marketing practice that has earned the respect of his peers. We look forward to watching Noah’s business grow in the years ahead.”

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ogy. Erica Hett is attending the doctorate of physical therapy program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Johnnie Hicks is working for Creekridge Capital in Edina as a sales associate. Emma Hinrichs is working as a para educator at Fredstrom Elementary School in Lincoln, NE, and will be attending graduate school at the College of St. Mary to attain a master of arts degree in teaching.

Lindsey Hjelm is working as a medical scribe at United Hospital in St. Paul while applying and interviewing at podiatry programs around the country. Alexandra Howard is a field manager for Environment America. Sarah Hund attends law school at the University of Oregon. Matt Illies attends graduate school in paleontology at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. He is also working in the geology department doing research. Kelsey Jensen is working in Minneapolis at Target as a merchandise specialist. Kayla Joachim is working in the tax department at Olsen Thielen in the Twin Cities. Maja Johnson is a research technologist in the department of human integrative physiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Andrew Jorgensen is employed at Deloitte. Megan Kaderlik is a corrections officer with the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Liz Kelley is teaching high school Spanish in Goodhue.

Kelsey Kennedy is a consultant for Boom Lab. Michael Klajda is attending the University of Minnesota-Duluth Medical School.

Kate Knutson is attending Luther Seminary for a master of divinity degree. Ryan Kotila is a loan officer at Janesville State Bank.

Claire Koukol is a member of the Class of 2017 at the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. Karla Leitzman is working for Organizing for Action in Minneapolis where she is lobbying on behalf of comprehensive immigration reform. She lives in St. Paul with Jen Fox ’12. Laura Leland is working in Seattle, WA, as a lab technician in a cell division lab at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Max Laureano is a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual. Ellen Liebe is a Reading Corps member in Shakopee. Andrew Lilja is pursuing a master of science degree in human-computer interaction at Iowa State University.

Emily Lindberg works at LearningRX and is pursuing her master of social work degree at Augsburg College. Jim Lindquist is an integration engineer at Epic Systems.

Taylor Logeais, after completing an internship this summer at a domestic abuse shelter, is employed at Endeavor Air, working in the human resources department as a disability and leave specialist. Ashley Loken is an accountant with Clifton Larson Allen LLP. Jake Lorence is attending William Mitchell College of Law. Sarah Lucht is at-

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI tending Harvard University School of Public Health for an MS in epidemiology. Kassie Lueth is attending Creighton University for a master’s of science and doctorate of nursing in adult acute care with an emphasis in cardiology. Sarah Lundquist is attending Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Nicci Malecha is getting her master’s degree in sports management at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Ally Mason is a seventh-grade reading teacher at Raul H. Castro Middle School in Phoenix, AZ. Suzanna Massaro is in the master of social work program at the University of Minnesota. Tam Meuwissen is attending Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, as a graduate student in the exercise physiology program, while also working as a graduate assistant at the campus’s onsite wellness clinic. Marissa Mielke is employed at Ernst and Young. Timothy Miller is attending the University of Minnesota for a doctorate of physical therapy. Kristee Montijo is in the clinical psychology PsyD program at Pacific University. Anna Morton is working in Metz, France, as a high school English teaching assistant. Tyler Mulcahey is a home loan processor at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Minneapolis. Kelsey Mundell is serving with AmeriCorps. Caroline Nelson is in sourcing and procurement for United Health Group. Erica Nelson is teaching social studies at Sartell High School in Sartell. Nicholas Neutkens is attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Connor Norris is currently taking classes and applying for physical therapy school. Whitney Novak is an assistant analyst at Securian Financial Group in St. Paul. Kathryn Ofstad is serving with AmeriCorps. Rachel Oien is in a PhD program at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, working with Stockholm University to model a part of the retreat of the Fennoscandian Icesheet in Sweden. Sawyer Olson is working at a local hotel while pursuing a CELTA certification through the University of Texas in Austin.

Tasha Ostendorf is attending Arizona State University for a master’s degree in justice studies.

Josh Owens is currently taking prerequisite classes at North Hennepin Community College while working as a lifeguard and swim lesson instructor at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Emily Paul is enrolled in the doctorate of physical therapy program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kari Peirson is a finance representative at Mutual of Omaha. Kelly Peterson is pursuing a master of arts degree in theology at Luther Seminary and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy at St. Mary’s University. Meghan Peterson is teaching math at Mayo High School in Rochester. Emily Phillips is a biologist tech-

nician with the fish and wildlife department at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Military Base in Washington. Reanna Phillips is a curatorial intern in the decorative arts and sculpture department of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Anna Pinske is a tax associate at Boulay in Eden Prairie. Amanda Polacco is attending optometry school at Southern California College of Optometry.

Maria Porter is working at the Center for Reproductive Medicine in Minneapolis as a clinical researcher. She is working on a clinical trial that helps couples have a better chance of getting pregnant. Laura Purdham is attending graduate school in counseling at the University of St. Thomas. Tanner Quammen boarded a plane the night of graduation to embark on a three-month trip across Europe, coincidentally sitting next to two ’72 Gustie grads on his flight home.

Cristian Raether is a registered nurse at Cheyenne River Hospital Indian Health Services. Kyle Radtke is an assistant national bank examiner with OCC. Henrik Reisvang is attending Hult International Business School. Janella Reiswig is teaching in South Korea. Jeannie Ribbel is working at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI, as a registered nurse on the neuroscience floor. Jacie Richmond is studying at Luther Seminary in St. Paul as a part of the master of divinity program, with intentions to become a pastor in the ELCA. Christine Roering is employed as a graduate assistant athletic trainer while pursuing an MBA at the University of Dubuque in Iowa.

Maren Rozumalske is serving with Minnesota Reading Corps. Abby Rothenbuehler is teaching first grade in Le Sueur while attending graduate school at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Coby Rowley is working as a medical scribe. Brittany Sands is a financial representative for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Alec Saunders is a financial adviser at Axa Financial Company. Adrianne Schmidt is working at the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center. Kayla Schrupp is an athletic training graduate assistant at Western Michigan University.

Emily Seelen is working toward earning her PhD in oceanography at UConn under Dr. Robert Mason, a mercury biogeochemist.

Ian Shay is currently seeking employment in Seattle, WA. Mallory Shellum is a tax associate with McGladrey, LLP in Minneapolis. Maggie Shishilla is working at Insight Global, an IT staffing firm in the Twin Cities. Zachary Stackhouse is employed with the U.S. Army Reserves in Houston, TX. Sarah Strand is a registered nurse on a cardiac telemetry unit at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Lauren TeBrake is a registered nurse on the medical/surgical unit at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Kyle

Thelemann is a business analyst at Target Corporation. Tia Thompson is an English teaching assistant at United International College in Zhuhai, China. Tuan Tran is working in Dr. Dwight Stoll’s lab in the Gustavus Chemistry Department during his gap year, while working on his medical school application. Chelsea Trebelhorn is a secondgrade teacher in Owatonna. Joseph Turner is serving with ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission in South Africa. Ally Voss is living in Santander, Spain, doing an ETA Fulbright.

She will be working in Torrelavega, Spain, as a teaching assistant in the Global Classrooms Model, based on the Model UN. Zach Wagner is working as an environmental chemistry lab intern at Braun-Intertec in Bloomington. Michael Walker is in the PhD program at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, for energy, environmental, and chemical engineering. Meagan Wanecke is a market research analyst at 3M in St. Paul. Katelyn Warburton is attending the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Rachel Warnert is a medical scribe at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Jessica Weber is pursuing a master of science degree in health systems management at Rush University in the College of Health Sciences in Chicago, IL. Ben Whalen is a family selection assistant for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity through the Lutheran Volunteer Corps. Shelby Winzent is attending physician assistant school at Augsburg College. Jared Wolbeck is employed at Cambria. Madison Wroge is attending the University of Minnesota in the mechanical engineering PhD program. Paige Yahnke is a public relations coordinator at International Experience. Molly Yokiel is working as an athletic trainer for Global Athlete Village, working primarily with Richfield High School. Branson Zabel is employed at Eide Bailly. Allison Zard is pursuing a doctorate in occupational therapy at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. n Sarah Strand and Tyler Mulcahey, class communication co-chairs

Weddings

Ginny Larson ’63 and Mary Lou Huff, 10/12/13, Minnetonka, MN. Dianne Johnson ’69 and Gene Hallberg, 3/27/13, Forest Lake, MN. Deborah Hanson ’75 and Glen Davison, 7/13/13, Dallas, TX. Suzanne R. Wiebusch ’78 and Jeff Tunseth, 9/1/12, Minneapolis, MN. Karen Jenkinson ’86 and Robert Edblom, 6/6/13, Lester Prairie, MN. Cathy ten Broeke ’91 and Margaret Miles, 8/1/13, Minneapolis, MN. Andy Granberg ’95 and Cheri Smith, 5/14/13, Minneapolis, MN.

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election observer

Linnea Hatteberg ’08 was an international election observer in Bamako for the Mali presidential elections on July 28, 2013.

Pictured with Linnea (left) are fellow elections observers, including Member of Parliament Patrick Muyaya (center left) from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

s Great River Ragnar Relay team The Great River Ragnar relay series is a 203-mile race from Winona to Minneapolis.

Eight of twelve runners on one team were Gusties, and they completed the series in 31 hours and 42 minutes. Black and gold never gets old! Pictured, front row from left: Jenny Behan ’11, John Juran ’11, Jill Rykken ’12, and Leah Goss ’11. Back row: Brandon Jonker ’11, Stacy Backstrom ’12, Maria Brown ’11, and Ben Stewart ’12.

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Reggie Thomas ’95 and Mechelle Ferguson, 5/4/13, Smyrna, GA. Jennifer Cooper ’95 and Craig Winters, 6/15/13, Wyoming, MI. Travis Lange ’96 and Sarah Manthey, 8/3/12, San Jose, CA. Keegan O’Brien ’98 and James Jellick, 9/21/13, Colorado Springs, CO. Gina Larson ’98 and Mike LaCombe, 9/8/12, Marinette, WI. Kellie Molin ’00 and William Roseberg, 4/27/13, Savage, MN. Liz Ackert ’01 and Cory Molzahn, 7/27/13, Seattle, WA. Dylan J. Blumentritt ’02 and Erin Martinson, 5/11/12, Potsdam, NY. Karla Nelson ’02 and Daniel Wolf, 8/24/13, Spokane, WA. Elizabeth Starz ’02 and Ty Thayer, 6/29/13, Maple Grove, MN. Elise Getter ’03 and Jeremy Kowalski, 9/14/13, Fort Mill, SC. Lindsey Price ’03 and Rick Hammond, 4/27/13, Plymouth, MN. Alanna Talty ’03 and Michael Nella, 6/29/13, Rego Park, NY. Kyle Anderson ’04 and Collette Lessard, 6/16/13, Bloomington, MN. Jaclyn Bailey ’04 and Matt Tjosaas ’02, 10/5/13, Grand Rapids, MI. Alison Dunn ’04 and Robert Hach, 6/22/13, Edina, MN. Sarah Timmerman ’04 and Garry JeanPierre, 6/1/13, Wauwatosa, WI. Kathleen Johnson ’04 and Samuel Jordan, 7/12/13, Lakeville, MN. Kate Molitor ’04 and Tim Doughtery, Minneapolis, MN. Jared Lee ’05 and Karen Schmidt, 5/18/13, Monterey, CA. Seth Richtsmeier ’05 and Jennifer Johnson, Newton, MA. Catherine Rodman ’05 and Mitchell Fiedler, 7/27/13, Alexandria, VA. Kristin Kaplan ’07 and Chris Holsworth ’04, 10/6/12, St. Paul, MN. Emily Petraitis ’07 and Timothy Elmer, 5/11/13, Shakopee, MN. Matt Busacker ’08 and Amber Fletcher, 6/29/13, Lake Elmo, MN. Rachel Poppy ’08 and Bradley Wiegand, 7/13/13, Sheboygan, WI. Maureen McNary ’09 and Spencer Campion ’10, 7/26/13, Lenexa, KS. Jamie Snyder ’09 and Brett Pohanka, 8/02/13, Duluth, MN. Callie Christensen ’09 and Nathan Ruff ’09, Bloomington, MN. Jared Thelemann ’09 and Natasha Ashfeld, Kilkenny, MN. Amanda Johnson ’10 and Adam Lukes ’09, 4/27/13, Bemidji, MN. Chelsea Roberts ’10 and Benjamin Copeland ’10, 4/20/13, Mankato, MN.

Rachel Anderson ’10 and Jamie Dayton, 9/28/12, Crosby, MN. Elise Biewen ’11 and Jon Schmidt ’11, 8/4/13, Chaska, MN. Betsy Nolan ’11 and Logan Burnside ’11, 6/29/13, Shakopee, MN. Hanna Schutte ’11 and Jeff Linngren ’10, 6/13/13, Watertown, SD. Heidi Wensink ’11 and Allen Cooley, 8/3/13, Waterford, MI. Christopher Whitney ’11 and Felisha Whitney, Waseca, MN. Jennifer Adams ’12 and Adam Snyder ’11, 2/13, St. Paul, MN. Jennifer Goeke ’12 and Nathan Huff, 9/21/13, Lake Elmo, MN.

births

Ingrid, to Kari Hatlen Aiken ’92 and Jay Aiken, 4/8/13.

Linnea, to Stacy Johnson ’94, 3/22/12.

Sienna, to Travis Lange ’96 and Sarah Manthey, 7/24/13.

Greta, to Brian Rolig ’97 and Kristy Anderson Rolig, 1/16/13.

Jacob, to Heather Knoebel Iverson ’98 and Brian Iverson ’98, 1/25/10.

Eden, to Erika Jeffrey Vickerman ’98 and Peter Vickerman ’99, 09/08/13.

Maile, to Andrea Zarate Roman ’99 and Brad Roman, 6/3/13.

Jack, to Shelly Bishop Bormann ’00 and Ryan Bormann, 1/19/13.

Easton, to Heather Kuttner Coffelt ’00 and Zachary Coffelt, 4/3/12.

Natalee, to Amy Morrisey Eppen ’00 and Matthew Eppen ’96, 4/9/13.

Maryn, to Stephanie Huble Morris ’00 and Scott Morris ’02, 2/19/13.

Bennett, to Katie Hansen Papke ’00 and Matt Papke, 9/7/13.

Twins, Elizabeth and Charlotte, to Erica Lucast Stonestreet ’00 and Aaron Stonestreet, 7/8/2013.

Levi, to Lisa Davis Young ’00 and Timothy Young, 6/6/13.

Gavin, to Natalie Else Gulleson ’01 and Lance Gulleson, 8/6/13.

Asher, to Kris Kimball Olson ’01 and Linus Olson, 7/5/13.

Nora, to Steph Witty Anderson ’03 and Troy Anderson ’03.

Bennett, to Brad Arndt ’03 and Melissa Arndt, 11/16/12.

Lola, to Jessi Lundquist Doty ’03 and Brian Doty, 1/15/13.

Weston, to KJ Swanson Hauge ’03 and Eric Hauge ’03, 11/23/12.

Griffin, to Alicia Jacobs Osthus ’03 and Thomas Osthus ’04, 12/26/12.

Nash, to Lindsey Christensen Tibesar ’03 and Nicholas Tibesar ’04, 7/30/13.

David, to Jodi Parks Bang ’04 and Robert Bang ’04.

GUSTAVUS ALUMNI Twins, Anna and Lily, to Hillary Harms Becchetti ’04 and Michael Becchetti, 7/1/13.

Eli, to Ami R. Cervin ’04 and Jim Dalton.

Elliot, to Julie Lorentz Cook ’04 and John Cook ’04, 8/6/13.

Keely, to Sheri Rickabaugh Dack ’04 and Jonathan Dack, 2/26/13.

William, to Tim Koppelman ’04 and Betsy Senst Koppelman, 7/18/13.

Tyler, to Kirsten Kaufmann Morse ’04 and Ryan Morse ’04, 4/25/13.

Ellie, to Erin Carlson Naber ’04 and Shawn Naber ’04, 7/21/13.

Corin, to Easten Higgins Niphakis ’04 and Micah Niphakis, 1/1/13.

Charlie, to Ellie Young Price ’04 and Christopher Price ’02, 3/7/12.

Liam, to Jayme Wilking Schoevers ’04 and Rudy Schoevers.

Alden, to Jessica Coleman Siverson ’04 and Jon Siverson, 6/27/13.

Brita, to Rachel Schwingler Sviggum ’04 and Hans Sviggum ’03, 6/24/13.

Emily, to Katie Dorn Thimjon ’04 and Joshua Thimjon ’04, 7/24/12.

Oscar, to Claire Poppe Clemens ’05 and Alex Clemens, 6/11/13.

Thaddeus, to Andrew Erickson ’05 and Terra Estlie Erickson, 7/9/13.

Jonathan, to Liz Zappetillo Lewis ’05 and Jeffrey Lewis, 7/14/13.

Triplets, Henry, Nolan, and Graham, to Molly Peterson Dvorak ’06 and Dave Dvorak, 6/1/13.

Aveda, to Alisha Hussong Galle ’06 and Jeffrey Galle, 4/27/13.

McKenna, to Kelsey Gordon Gempeler ’06 and James Gempeler ’05, 10/1/12.

Emmett, to Leah Amundson Gilbert ’06 and John Gilbert ’02, 5/14/13.

Kellan, to Lindsay Lundberg Lundberg ’07 and Scott Lundberg ’07, 6/14/13.

Colin, to Kathryn Yount Michaletz ’08 and John Michaletz ’08, 9/25/13.

Cora, to Alysha Thompson Coffman ’10 and Dan Coffman, 5/12/13.

Eli, to Emily Zehrer Wiechman ’10 and Ben Wiechmann, 3/23/13.

in memoriam

Dorothy Benson Klotz ’41, Maple Grove, MN, on August 12, 2013. She was a former librarian and is survived by a daughter and two sons.

Gladys Lundberg Carlson ’42, Chippewa Falls, WI, on September 20, 2013. A teacher and church volunteer, she is survived by her husband, Earl ’41, and four children.

Esther Johnson Edman ’42, Fairmont, MN, on July 31, 2013. A former English teacher, she is survived by her four children.

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Alumnae Volleyball Game

Alumnae volleyball players returned to campus during Homecoming (Sept. 28) for their annual volleyball game and post-game dinner. Pictured, front row from left: Kendra Weege ’16, Haley Zweber ’17, Kelsey Harms ’16, Rachel Mazzola ’17, and Natalie Watkins ’17. Second row: Becca Woodstra ’16, Sarah Schuetz ’16, Katie Ness ’12, and Malea Noennig ’12. Third row is Amber Hoffman ’16, Lisa Beacher ’13, Jenny Ewert ’11, Janey Helland ’11, Laurie Schrupp Noennig ’86, Sue Erlandson Breckner ’83, Angela Ahrendt ’12, Vicki Fladland Hoien ‘80, Emily Gillman ’15, and Alyssa Taylor ’17. Back row: Kelle Nett ’16, Brooke Phillips ’16, Taylor Meurer ’15, Danica Tiegs ’17, and Taylor Morton ’17.

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ustie Alumni, Staff, and Friends G at Hockey Night at the Xcel Energy Center

Alumni, staff, and friends had the opportunity for ice time and a game at the Xcel Energy Center September 30. Pictured, front row kneeling: Mollie Carroll ’12, Kelsey Kennedy ’13, Lindsey Hjelm ’13, Jenna Christensen ’13, Meagan Wanecke ’13, Allie Schwab ’12, Taylor David, and Andrea Rosenthal, assistant women’s soccer coach. Back row: Rick Hjelm ’83; Chad Hense; Karl Olson ’94; Tom Brown H’12, director of athletics; Mitch Bockenstedt, assistant athletic trainer; Brenden Huber, assistant men’s and women’s track and field and cross country coach; Steve Gorka; Corey Campbell; Christian White ‘01; Ethan Armstrong ’09, sports information director; and Matt Eberhardt, assistant athletic trainer.

WINTER 2013-14

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Gene J. Lund ’43, Moorhead, MN, on July 27, 2013. A former member of the Gustavus Board of Trustees, he was a pastor and religion professor at Concordia College. Gene is survived by his wife, Louise, and five sons.

Robert Nordlander ’43, Yarmouth Port, MA, on August 17, 2013. A retired pastor and former regional director of the Board of American Missions for New England and Central States, he is survived by his wife, Marlowe, and three children, Krista ’77, Sarah ’78, and David ’84.

Anna Strom Gahlon ’45, St. Paul, MN, on July 22, 2013. She was a long-time employee of the Minnesota House of Representatives and is survived by a son and a daughter.

Richard Stebbins ’46, Minneapolis, MN, on August 1, 2013. A Navy veteran, he had a career in advertising and founded his own financial advertising agency. He is survived by four children.

Eugene A. D. Strinden ’46, Salem, OR, on November 24, 2012. A retired Lutheran pastor, he served various parishes.

Eugene is survived by two of his four children.

Darrel C. Clark ’47, Grand Junction, CO, on August 15, 2013. A WW II Navy veteran, he had a career in osteopathic medicine.

He is survived by his wife, Katsy, and four children.

Keith L. Nordby ’48, Brooklyn Park, MN, on August 1, 2013. A WW II Navy veteran, he owned and operated Evans-Nordby Funeral Homes. He is survived by a son.

Virgie Piesold Erickson ’49, Austin, TX, on July 21, 2013. A wife and mother, she is survived by two daughters and a sister, Gloria Schwanenberg ’47.

J. Stanley Benson ’51, St. Peter, MN, on August 15, 2013. A military veteran, he became a pastor and served many years in mission work. He is survived by his wife, Marie (Schafer ’52), and their three sons including Todd ’83 and John ’80.

David W. Johnson ’51, Golden Valley, MN, on August 7, 2013. Dave was a senior auditor for NSP and was involved with the Gustavus arboretum. He is survived by his wife, Delores, and two daughters.

Robert E. Larson ’51, Minnetonka, MN, on August 10, 2013. He was a retired senior account executive at Vernon Company and is survived by his wife, Ruth (Peterson ’52), and four children including Bruce ’77.

Paul G. Strandberg ’51, Kerkhoven, MN, on June 22, 2013. A retired banker, he is survived by his wife, Joyce, and two sons.

Louise Weight Hough ’52, Sterling, CO, on August 29, 2013. A teacher of elementary education and piano, she is survived by her husband, Louis, and three children.

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THE GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY

Howard P. Madsen ’52, Stillwater, MN, on July 26, 2013. A math teacher for over 35 years, he is survived by his wife, Jean, and three children.

Henry E. Ruggles ’52, Moundsview, MN, on August 3, 2013. He was a WWII Army veteran and served as a banking officer during his professional years. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Peterson ’51), four children, and a brother, G. Howard ’54.

Mary Gruse Jennett ’56, Ortonville, MN, on October 2, 2013. A former physical education and Title I teacher, she is survived by two children and her sister, Barbara Gruse ’54.

Lowell W. Anderson ’58, Rapid City, SD, on August 2, 2013. After serving in the Army he worked as a mechanical design engineer for E. I. Dupont. He is survived by six children.

Loretta Sundberg ’60, Mora, MN, on July 19, 2013. She was a teacher and educator and is survived by a sister and a brother.

Jeanette Flury Ziegler ’60, Mankato, MN, on July 21, 2013. She was a retired social worker and is survived by her husband, Ken, and two children.

Nordis Christensen Schrankler ’61, St. Paul, MN, on September 10, 2013. She worked as an office administrator at various companies and is survived by her husband, Roger, and three sons.

Marcia Grann-O’Brien ’62, Wakefield, RI, on September 24, 2013. She made a career as a journalist and is survived by three children.

Connie Rosen Emerson ’63, South St. Paul, MN, on September 26, 2013. A retired teacher, she is survived by her husband, Kent, a daughter, and a son.

Dean McBride ’63, Alamogordo, NM, on August 2, 2013. Formerly an extension entomologist at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, he received a Distinguished Alumni Citation in the field of entomology from Gustavus in 1994. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Montague ’62), a daughter, and a son.

Jean Axdahl Bahnson ’64, Casa Grande, AZ, on September 1, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Rodney ’64, and a son.

Shirley Sundberg Lokken ’67, Winter Park, FL, on July 6, 2013. She was a critical care nurse and is survived by her husband, Larry, a son, and two sisters including Lois (Smedstad ’60) and Mary (Larson ’63).

Darrell Kujala ’70, St. Paul, MN, on September 2, 2013. He worked as an accountant for the St. Paul School District and is survived by two children.

Richard Martin ’71, Maple Grove, MN, on August 23, 2013. A former pro caddy on the LPGA and PGA tours, he is survived by a brother and three sisters.

Robert Westmoreland Jr. ’73, Rock Hill, SC, September 16, 2013. A former electronics employee of Celanese ad PBI Performance Products, he is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Schaeffer ’73).

Craig L. Sanders ’80, Duluth, MN, on July 11, 2013. He graduated with a business major and is survived by his parents and a sister.

Pam Seeman Castelli ’90, Essex Junction, VT, on August 15, 2013. A development worker for Lund Family Center, she is survived by her son and her parents.

Diane L. Hamilton ’03, Woodbury, on September 11, 2013. An attorney for Mid Minnesota Legal Aid, she is survived by her parents, Luches and LaVonne Hamilton, two brothers, and a sister.

Angela Miller Paquette ’07, Richfield, MN, on August 9, 2013. An active volunteer and employee of Minnesota DFL, she is survived by her husband, Eric ’05, her parents, Kelvin and Diane (Clark) Miller ’73 ’76, and a sister, Ann Marie Winskowski ’04.

Grace Goblirsch ’15, River Falls, WI, on August 23, 2013. A junior health fitness major, she is survived by her parents, Gregory and Suzanne Goblirsch, and a sister, Claire ’17.

Frank R. Barth, Dubuque, IA, August 22, 2013. Former president of Gustavus (1969–1975), Frank was knighted by the King of Sweden and was known as “a president of the people” during his tenure. After serving Gustavus he returned to the classroom at Luther College until his retirement in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, and four children.

George Georgacarakos, St. Peter, MN, on October 25, 2013. He was professor emeritus of philosophy and taught at Gustavus from 1980 until his retirement in 2011. He is survived by two sons, including Nikolas ’06.

Elizabeth A. Emery, xFac., St. Paul, MN, on September 3, 2013. She was an instructor in the Department of Nursing during the 1940s. She is survived by two children.

Evelyn Nappe, xFac., Duluth, MN, on July 17, 2013. She was a nurse educator and taught at Gustavus in the 1940s. She is survived by many cousins.

Milo F. Roecker, xStaff, Mankato, MN, on June 4, 2013. A longtime grounds maintenance and plumbing worker at Gustavus, he is survived by one brotherin-law and one sister-in-law.

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Winter Wishes

november

25–Jan. 31, 2014 Art Exhibition: Bruce McClain: A Retrospective Exhibition; Hillstrom Museum of Art, regular hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.: 1–5 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

december

, 7, & 8 Christmas in Christ Chapel: “Holy 6 Wisdom, Holy Word—The Gates of Eden Are Open”; 3:30 (Dec. 7 & 8 only) & 7:30 p.m. Call 507-933-7520 to inquire about remaining tickets.

12 Festival of St. Lucia, Christ Chapel, 10 a.m.; Gustavus Library Associates’ Lucia Luncheon, featuring Dave Kenney, author of the Sesquicentennial histories; Alumni Hall, 11 a.m. Luncheon reservations accepted from GLA members following mailing of invitations in mid-October; for more information, call Marketing (507-933-7520).

13 Artist Series Event: Michael Johnson in Concert, Björling Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

Order tickets online at gustavustickets.com.

13, 14, & 15 Dance: Physical Theatre Workshop, directed by Henry MacCarthy; Anderson Theatre, 2 p.m. (Dec. 15 only) & 8 p.m. (Dec. 13 & 14). Order tickets online at gustavustickets.com, or call 507-933-7590.

18 Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast: Lisa Heldke ’82, professor of philosophy, philosopher of food; American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, 7:30–9 a.m.

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

20–Jan. 5 Christmas Recess

January

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

11 St. Peter-Mankato Area Gustie Breakfast: Lisa Heldke ’82, professor of philosophy, philosopher of food; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Advancement (507-933-7512).

8 St. Peter-Mankato Gustie Breakfast: Chaplains Siri Erickson & Brian Konkol; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Advancement (507-933-7512).

15 Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast: Chaplains Siri Erickson & Brian Konkol; American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Alumni & Parent Engagement (800-487-8437 or gustavus.edu/alumni/).

20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: Christ Chapel, 10 a.m. Open to the public without charge.

FEbruary

12 St. Peter-Mankato Gustie Breakfast: Gustavus Wind Orchestra tour recap, with Douglas Nimmo and Al Behrends ’77; Jackson Campus Center Banquet Room, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Advancement (507-933-7512).

15 Music: Gustavus Wind Orchestra Home Concert, Douglas Nimmo, conductor; Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m.

Open to the public without charge.

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

Please call to confirm events of interest.

Bruce McClain, Boeing Hangar, 1990, oil on canvas, 44 x 66 inches.

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

19 Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast: Gustavus Wind Orchestra tour recap, with Douglas Nimmo and Al Behrends ’77; American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, 7:30–9 a.m. For reservations, contact Alumni & Parent Engagement (800-487-8437 or gustavus.edu/alumni/).

21, 22, 23, & 28, March 1 & 2 Theatre: Hair,

by James Rado & Jerome Ragni with music by Galt MacDermott, directed

by Amy Seham; Anderson Theatre, 2 p.m. (Feb. 23 & March 2 only) & 8 p.m. (Feb. 21, 22, 28, & March 1). Order tickets online at gustavustickets.com, or call 507-933-7590.

28 Artist Series Event: The Bach Society of Minnesota: “Bach & Jazz;” Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Order tickets online at gustavustickets.com.

March

7 Artist Series Event: The Aeolus String Quartet; Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Order tickets online at gustavustickets.com.

8 19th annual Building Bridges studentled diversity conference: “Disposable Communities: Demanding Environmental Justice”; Christ Chapel and Alumni Hall, opening at 9:30 a.m.

Ticket required; order online at gustavustickets.com.

16 The 2014 Gustavus Music Showcase, featuring the Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, & Gustavus Jazz Lab Band; St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, Minn., 3:30 p.m. For reservations, contact Marketing (507-9337520).

800 West College Avenue St. Peter, Minnesota 56082

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