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Nathan Baring ’22, along with his fellow Juliana v. US plaintiffs, addressed the Senate Climate Change Task Force in Washington D.C. this September. They were joined by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg as they urged political leaders to support action to phase out the use of fossil fuels. “What we’re pushing for based on decades of climate science is that we have to limit the global temperature rise to one degree Celsius,” said Baring. “I don’t want you to listen to me, I want you to listen to the scientists,” Thunberg said. “I want you to unite behind the scientists and then I want you to take real action.”

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As an exploration of glacier creation during the Nobel Conference, professor and choreographer Michele Rusinko used the slow, controlled motion typical of a Japanese form of dance theatre called butoh. To Weep, to Fall, and to Fade was performed outside of Lund Center by Anna Buskala ’20, Amanda Hoffman ’22, Amber Lange ’20, and Marissa Williamson ’20, (not pictured: Kathryn Hicks ’21) on a platform made of ice.

For Alumni, Parents, and Friends WINTER 2019 | VOL. LXXV | ISSUE 4 STA F F Chair, Board of Trustees Scott Anderson ’89 President of the College Rebecca Bergman Vice President, Marketing and Communication Tim Kennedy ’82 Vice President, Advancement Thomas Young ’88 Director, Alumni and Parent Engagement Angela Erickson ’01 Director, Editorial Services Stephanie Wilbur Ash | sash@gustavus.edu Alumni Editor Philomena Kauffmann | pkauffma@gustavus.edu Visual Editor, Production Coordinator Anna Deike | adeike@gustavus.edu Design Jill Adler | adlerdesignstudio.com, Brian Donahue | bdesigninc.com, Sarah Hinderman ’20, Corbyn Jenkins ’20 Contributing Writers Corbyn Jenkins ’20, Mara Klein, CJ Siewert ’11 Contributing Photographers and Artists JJ Akin ’11, BD&E, Nick Campbell ’17, Kris Drake, Axel Hallin ’20, Corbyn Jenkins ’20, Robin Loznak, CJ Siewert ’11, Ryan Weber ’22, Gustavus Adolphus College Archives Printer John Roberts Company | johnroberts.com Postmaster Send address changes to the Gustavus Quarterly, Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE Saint Peter, MN 56082 507-933-8000 | gustavus.edu Articles and opinions presented in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or official policies of the College or its Board of Trustees.

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WE’RE READY TO INSPIRE. WE’RE READY TO ENCOURAGE. WE’RE READY TO BUILD. WE’RE READY TO SAY YES. WE’RE READY TO LEAD. ARE YOU READY?

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IN THIS ISSUE

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Vessel, possibly made by Mbitim (active c.1930s)

MOMENTS BEFORE THE SHOW

A new green room, a new makeup room, and, beyond,

Terracotta, 9 3/4 inches

a new 3,000 square-foot state-of-the-art performance

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space. And it’s almost time for the big debut...

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STEAMING HOT SPOT

Sorry to those who lived south of Chapel and had to walk across campus in January for coffee. There’s now a coffee shop and café between Schaefer and Nobel.

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HOW WE SHINE

A celebration of all things Gustie—this is who we are,

IN EVERY ISSUE

how we shine, and how we will continue to shine.

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SHOW THE WORLD

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Gustavus has launched the largest comprehensive

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SPORTS

campaign in the College’s history. The curtain is rising.

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FINE ARTS

It’s time to show the world what Gusties can do.

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HERITAGE

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GUSTIES

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MY GUSTAVUS

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VESPERS

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Moments Before the Show There’s a new theatre in town and its first public performance is about to start.

The space is 3,000 square feet that’s flexible enough to be configured into a proscenium, thrust, in-the-round, galley, and beyond. It’s also outfitted with cuttingedge technology, from LED lighting to a state-of-the-art digital sound system to a new dye vat for bulk dyeing costumes. “Much like the sciences, new technology drives the tools we use to create our art,” says technical director Matthew Rightmere.

“This space puts us on the leading edge for the coming generations of students.”

Behind the space is a new green room and makeup room, shown here in use by Dallas Ringeisen ’22 during Stage Makeup class this fall. The inaugural show in the new theatre will be a collaboration between students and the theatre group The Moving Company with alum Steven Epp ’80 at the helm. Students and the professional actors will devise the show together during January Interim Experience

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and debut it February 20–23. It’s time to put on makeup. It’s time to get things started...

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Välkommen LOOKING BACK. PUSHING FORWARD.

This fall, I helped my mother sort through items in her house as she prepared for a move. She has been the keeper of our family heirlooms, and I now have an antique four-poster bed, a large copper kettle that was used to make apple butter on my father’s farm, and a dining room hutch that belonged to my great-grandmother, with fancy dishes and glassware that were wedding presents to my grandmother. These objects fill me with nostalgia and anticipation. I get to share them and the traditions they represent with my children and grandchildren.

Also this fall: I and other college and university presidents met with journalists from the New York Times. We discussed topics and issues on our minds, including immigration, mental health, shifting demographics, the cost of higher education, and the competitive admission and enrollment environment. What we noticed was that the reporters were most interested in areas of rapid change.

As I reflect now, these two seemingly incongruent events are actually more similar than different. Gustavus must be proactive in responding to our changing environment. And yet, as a community of Gusties, we must retain the best of what has defined us—and sustained us—throughout our College’s history. What I learned with journalists and other college presidents is that higher education institutions that have strong mission, values, and vision successfully navigate a changing world. What I learned with my mother, immersed in our family’s heirlooms, is that a shared history creates deep bonds that anchor us and give our lives meaning during times of change.

That, dear Gusties, is so us, and this issue of the Quarterly illustrates how we can celebrate our Gustie-ness as we grow and adapt, how we can stay rooted in our unique identity as we push forward toward our distinct vision for the future.

More from this fall: The College, with great pride and enthusiasm, launched the public phase of its largest comprehensive campaign in history. With Show the World, we embrace the momentum of the Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan and the generosity of our alumni and friends to take the next big steps as an institution. You can read more of my thoughts on it on page 34. Here, in this letter, the Quarterly staff wants me to finish out the list of “101 Ways Gusties Shine” with my own three. It’s pretty easy:

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99. We celebrate and share together our traditions and identity as Gusties.

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100. We move forward together toward the vision we have for the future.

101. We show the world.

Sincerely,

Rebecca M. Bergman President, Gustavus Adolphus College

G U S TAV U S A D O L P H U S C O L L E G E B OA R D O F T R U S T E E S The Rev. Jon V. Anderson (ex officio), Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA Scott P. Anderson ’89, MBA (chair), Senior Advisor, at TPG Capital Catherine Asta ’75, JD (ex officio), Attorney at Law and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Tracy L. Bahl ’84, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, OneOncology Grayce Belvedere-Young, MBA, Founder and CEO, Lily Pad Consulting The Rev. Kevin D. Bergeson ’02 (ex officio), Pastor, Bethlehem Lutheran Church; President, Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations Rebecca M. Bergman (ex officio), President, Gustavus Adolphus College Suzanne F. Boda ’82, Senior Vice President, Los Angeles, American Airlines Robert D. Brown, Jr. ’83, MA, MD, Staff Neurologist, Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, and John T. and Lillian Matthews Professor of Neuroscience, Mayo Clinic Edward J. Drenttel ’81, JD, Attorney/Partner, Winthrop & Weinstine Bruce A. Edwards ’77, Retired CEO, DHL Global Supply Chain James H. Gale ’83, MA, JD, Attorney at Law John O. Hallberg ’79, MBA, CEO, Children’s Cancer Research Fund Susie B. Heim ’83, Former Co-owner, S and S Heim Construction Mary Dee J. Hicks ’75, PhD, Retired Senior Vice President, Personnel Decisions International The Rev. Peter C. Johnson ’92, Executive Pastor, St. Andrew Lutheran Church Paul R. Koch ’87, Managing Director–Private Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, Koch Wealth Solutions, RBC Wealth Management Dennis A. Lind ’72, Chairman, Midwest Bank Group, Inc. Jan Lindman, MBA, Treasurer to the King, The Royal Court of Sweden The Rev. Dr. David J. Lose, Senior Pastor, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Gordon D. Mansergh ’84, MA, MEd, PhD (ex officio), Senior Behavioral Scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (serving in a personal capacity) and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74, Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Thomas J. Mielke ’80, JD, Retired Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Kimberly-Clark Corporation Marcia L. Page ’82, MBA, Founding Partner, Värde Partners The Rev. Dr. Dan. S. Poffenberger ’82, Senior Pastor, Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82, President and CEO, Sparboe Companies Karl D. Self ’81, MBA, DDS, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Ronald C. White ’75, President, RC White Enterprises The Rev. Heather Teune Wigdahl ’95, Senior Pastor, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

ON THE HILL The STEAMery’s been bustling since the first day of fall semester, with first-years Najmo Kahin (foreground, right) from Willmar and Christen Gibsona (foreground, left) from Baltimore among the first customers.

Why is the new coffee shop and café on

of the best ideas we implement come from

intersection. There’s also a lobby atrium,

campus called The STEAMery, with all

our customers’ requests.” Sit in the café any

where audiences of Anderson Theatre

caps on “steam”? Because it’s in the space

time and you’ll find an eclectic mix of folks

performances can now spill out and mill

between Schaefer Fine Arts Center and the

from all disciplines and parts of campus—

about. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase

Nobel Hall of Science expansion, literally at

nursing students and faculty from Mattson;

the greenspace between the wings of the

the intersection of the sciences, technology,

artists, musicians, and theatre and dance

Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Just a few steps

engineering, the arts, and math. Steam is

students from Schaefer; physics professors

east of the STEAMery is a new entrance to

more than what rises from a fresh cup of

and math majors from Olin; scientists and

Nobel. Just a few steps west is the entrance

good joe. It’s the acronym by which we live

researchers from Nobel—all hanging out

to a new 3,000 square foot laboratory

our liberal arts ethos. Clever, huh?

over coffee, cookies, sandwiches, and soups.

theatre.

The café has definitely become a hot

The Nobel Hall expansion connects

But it’s the STEAMery that has people

spot. “It all started when faculty said,

to Schaefer on purpose, underscoring

abuzz right now. Anyone who’s ever walked

‘wouldn’t it be nice to have a coffee shop

the importance of innovation in solving

from Sohre or Pittman or Southwest

over here?’” said Steve Kjellgren, Associate

the great challenges of our time. The

or Arbor View to the Coutyard Café in

Vice President of Auxiliary Services. “All

STEAMery is just one new space at this

January will certainly understand the perk.

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STEAMING HOT SPOT

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ON THE HILL

PRETTY GOOD NEWS

“Quincy” Yangh ’21 have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad. GurrolaCalderon is studying Peruvian culture and history in Cusco, Peru. Raghu is in Chiang Mai, Thailand, focusing on Southeast Asian politics and anthropological studies. Yangh is in Kathmandu, Nepal, where he is studying Tibetan and

Chase Johnson ’20

Michael O’Neil ’21

Aly Freeman ’20

Himalayan culture in Nepal and India.

Gustavus tennis student-athletes Chase

performances athletically and in the

The Center for Career Development

Johnson ’20 and Michael O’Neil ’21

classroom. Gustavus now boasts 114

welcomes Andrew Coston as its new

were named Google Cloud Academic

Academic All-Americans, the most in the

executive director.

All-America Division III At-Large Second

MIAC and 12th in NCAA Division III.

He takes over

Team, as selected by the College Sports

leadership at

Information Directors of America

Tennis & Life Camp

a time when

(CoSIDA). Johnson and O’Neil are

director Neal

the office is

the first tennis student-athletes to

Hagberg ’81

expanding

be named to the Men’s At-Large

was presented

programmatic

Team since Andy Bryan ’08 in 2008.

with the 2019

offerings,

The two join Nora Holtan ’19 and

USTA/USPTA

partnerships

Aly Freeman ’20, who also earned Academic All-American in volleyball and

Community Service Award in Las Vegas.

softball, respectively.

The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined

with academic departments and employers, and mentorship and internship opportunities

Students Mayra Gurrola-Calderon ’20,

as the result of the $10 million grant from

Samantha Raghu ’21, and Phounsith

anonymous alumni.

Chemistry professor Dwight Stoll has been named to The Analytical Scientist’s 2019 Power List of 100 international leaders in the field of analytical chemistry. In the past, the magazine has named Stoll to

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its Top 40 Under 40 Power List,

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and one of the Top Ten Separation Scientists Worldwide. In 2017, Stoll was the recipient of an Agilent Technologies Thought Leader Award in support of his research applying two-dimensional liquid chromatography (2D-LC) to biopharmaceutical analysis.

Kalender December 10 Winds of Christmas Concert; 10 a.m., Christ Chapel (free and live-streamed) December 12 Festival of St. Lucia; 10 a.m., Christ Chapel (free and livestreamed); for smörgåsbord reservations, call 507-933-7520 January 20 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration; 10 a.m., Christ Chapel

Conducting–Chorus (Community Division) for his work as founder and conductor of

(free and live-streamed) Lecture by

the Gustavus Adolphus College Social Justice Choir. He was the only undergraduate

Donzaleigh Abernathy, Growing Up

student to win an award in the division.

with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cup for his brainchild, D-Up, a robotic basketball

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Gustavus is the best value among

liberal arts colleges in Minnesota according to U.S. News & World Report. The College ranks 22nd in the nation for best value.

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defender. His invention features player tracking ability, which allows the robot to play defense

Building Bridges; 10 a.m. and

Nelson went on to win the Southern Minnesota

$508,243

Initiative Entrepreneurial Bridge Student Business

the amount raised for the

the Climate Crisis as an Issue of

Competition, with Gusties Weston Lombard ’21

Gustavus Fund on Give to

Human Suffering. This year also

and John Campisi ’21 winning the People’s Choice

Gustavus Day (Oct. 24)

marks the 25th Anniversary of the

category with their startup company SchoolShark,

from 1,364 donors and

Building Bridges Conference.

a peer-to-peer used textbook site.

all 50 states.

in a game of basketball against a solo player.

throughout the day. This year’s theme is Climate Change: Unearthing

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Alijah Nelson ’19 won the 2019 Gustie Entrepreneur

#whygustavus

Michael McKenzie ’19 was awarded second place in The American Prize in

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ON THE HILL

CAMPUS SOCIAL @gustavusadolphuscollege@gustieathletics

INSTAGRAM

TWITTER

@gustavusadmission Happy first day of school.* #gogusties (*See page 9 to learn more about the artist of this cross-stitch.) @gustavus Fun Fact: The Gustavus Market Place @gustavuscab

served 131,147 slices of pizza during the

Cabbies are back on campus and prepping for an

2018-19 academic year. Still compiling

eventful fall semester!

stats on number of frost-your-own cookies. #whygustavus

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Toni Morrison received an honorary doctorate from Gustavus on March 21, 1997.

Seniors Bri Jol and Ben Gilman are

The week leading up to her visit, Chapel services touched on themes from her

the 2019 Golden Gustie Homecoming

books, Reader’s Theater productions of her books were held in the Dive, and the

royalty! #gogusties #whygustavus

on-campus television station aired footage of her receiving the Nobel Prize in Stockholm. At the time, 11 different Gustavus professors—in English, Classics, Religion, Political Science, and Curriculum II—taught from her books. Rest in peace, Ms. Morrison. We learned so much from you.

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10:00 a.m. Time for Reflection

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“Science on its own offers no moral vision. A well-ordered physical climate is deeply contingent on a well-ordered social world.”

—Mike Hulme, professor of human geography and Fellow of Pembroke College, University of Cambridge. He is pictured here at this year’s Nobel Conference with Gabriele Hegerl, statistical climatologist at the University of Edinburgh and Fellow of the Royal Society. Both were members of the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that received the Nobel Peace Prize.

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SHINE: DAN LEE ’16 Making Connections. Finding Home.

HE’S REUNITED WITH HIS ALMA MATER AND LOVING EVERY SECOND.

Who would have thought a kid from L.A. would find a home and a career and love of cross-stitch at Gustavus?

After learning about Gustavus at a college fair in Los Angeles, and staying with a couple of football players overnight on Scholarship Day, Lee found himself at home here on the hill. Fastforward three years after graduation and he’s now an admission counselor.

Football was a factor in getting him here as a student (he played linebacker). The small school feel is what brought him back as an employee. “I like talking to prospective students and families about the community and the connections you can have with your professors.

They know who you are and it’s not a numbers game, and I can prove that by the connections and relationships that I have here,” Lee says.

It is because of those connections that Lee gained the courage to teach English in Kashiwazaki, Japan, after he graduated. “I built that passion for Japanese history while on campus, taking a lot of Japanese history classes with professor David Obermiller. He and professor Richard Leitch encouraged me to apply for the teaching program. I had never left the country before and decided to take a leap of faith,” Lee says.

Returning to his alma mater was an easy decision for Lee, and one he always saw coming. For one, his Gustie girlfriend (now wife) Erin Traxler ’15 had medical school rotations in Mankato. And, he says, “I absolutely saw myself working as an admission counselor. I was a tour guide here as a student and loved it. I know a lot of people who work to enjoy their weekends. I enjoy my whole week,” he says.

He loves sharing the Gustavus experience with prospective Gusties, particularly the sense of discovery. “You don’t have to know everything off the bat. You have four years to breathe and figure things out.”

And you have a lifetime to adjust. He no longer plays football, but he does play basketball and soccer with fellow Gustie staff and profs during lunch, enriching the relationships he built as a student and making new ones. The cross-stitching habit he picked up as a student from a fellow tour

Students at Gustavus can join more than 100 organizations on campus to get involved. That makes for some hard choices.

It’s a well-documented phenomenon, that overinvolved “Gustie life,” Lee says. The challenge is learning what you love. Says Lee,

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“Find your passions and stick to them.”

(What’s this number? It’s part of the list that begins on 13.)

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COMMUNITY

guide is alive and well too. “All of that,” he says, “is Gustavus liberal arts.”

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ON THE HILL

SHINE: SARAH WOLTER ’02

Come for the food. Stay for the liberal arts.

EXCELLENCE DEFINES THE TEACHING IN THE COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT WHICH SHAPES STUDENTS INTO ENGAGED CITIZENS.

Her first visit to campus was when she was 12 years old. “I attended a yearbook camp,” she says, and what she carried with her were three things: “the campus was beautiful, I felt a tremendous sense of community, and the caf had amazing food.”

Years later, Wolter returned to Gustavus as a student because of the strong academic program. She played on the golf team and graduated as an honors communication studies major. Inspired by that major, and her professors Leila Brammer and Mariangela Maguire, she got her master’s degree in the subject and returned as a visiting instructor.

Spurred on (again) by Gustavus mentors, she finished her doctorate in Critical Media Studies and is now back on campus as an assistant professor.

She didn’t set out to become a Gustie prof, but after teaching at other institutions, she saw what the Gustavus way of teaching can do. “I found Gustavus as a student, and I came back because of the value of a liberal arts education. Professors push students to critically engage ideas from interdisciplinary, contextual, and diverse perspectives, cultivating a sense of purpose and advancing social justice,” Wolter says. “The way we approach a rapidly changing media landscape is on the forefront of preserving democratic ideals, shaped largely by liberal arts.”

Communication studies at Gustavus is unique because “we take a systemic view, she says. “We investigate media, economic, and political systems, the intersection between meaning and context, and what conditions have led to each in the contemporary media landscape.”

That, she says, makes students more involved civic actors.

Gustavus taught her to be “the person who says, ‘We can’t look at this from just one point of view. Context matters.’” In Wolter’s classroom, “We engage mediated communication as socially influential, economically powerful, and politically significant.” Why? “Navigating the changing 21st century media landscape depends on it.”

community to increase your own level of excellence—working your people so you can do better work. “It’s about how we enable

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people to be their best selves. Gusties are willing to take the time to support each other to be the best people

we can be.”

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E XC E L L E N C E

To Wolter, being a Gustie is all about using the power of your

SHINE: ANN SPONBERG PETERSON ’83 “Love this place. Love this place.”

SHE HOLDS THE ABIDING BELIEF THAT THE WORLD NEEDS STRONG LEADERS WITH STRONG MORAL COMPASSES. IN SHORT: GUSTIES.

She surprised no one when she chose to attend Gustavus. It is, she says, her “family college,” with a long line of Sponbergs attending. It was an added bonus that her high school flute teacher, Ruth Giles, also taught flute at Gustavus. Music—band, ensembles, touring—defined her college experience. “Music provided the guardrails of my day. It was everything I did and I loved it,” Sponberg Peterson says.

After graduating, she earned a master’s degree in music history and literature. Three years later, she returned to Gustavus to join the admission team. Again, it was a move that surprised no one. Then she married the College’s organist, Gregory Peterson, which also surprised no one.

For 11 years she worked at Gustavus, first in admission then in development, then in executive nonprofit positions in Boston and at Luther College. Four years ago, she returned to her home on the hill to join the advancement team, leading those who build philanthropic relationships with alumni, parents, and friends. Again, her return surprised no one. “People are tethered here in many ways. Whether or not we hold on to Gustavus, Gustavus holds on to us,” she says.

Sponberg Peterson holds on to Gustavus-honed lessons in service to others. In 2010, she and Gregory started Empowering Learners, a not-for-profit that benefits schools of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia, after they visited a newly built library there and saw no books on its shelves. Today, they ship sea containers full of books to Namibia, and return to help build more schools and libraries.

She also holds on to her constants of music and art. “I appreciate everything that’s beautiful: nature, friendships, art, listening to good music,” she says. Her alignment of passion and purpose is, well, so Gustie. “To be the best Gustie you can be, you should live your life with integrity.” For

Sponberg Peterson is a bonafide legacy. Her siblings went here, as did her father and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Each SERVICE

concentrated on different aspects of the liberal arts: humanities,

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social sciences, athletics, music. “Being a Gustie legacy means you acknowledge the traditions, while making your

experience your own.”

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her, that means (no surprise), “Do good. Work hard. Appreciate beauty.”

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How We Shine GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY | WINTER 2019

There are more than 28,000 alumni of Gustavus Adolphus College and thousands more families and friends. We’re each unique, with one big thing in common: our identity as Gusties.

What, exactly, does that mean? How do we live out that identity? How can we reconnect with it? We surveyed Gusties like you around the world and around the internet. Here’s what we learned about how we demonstrate greatness, impact the world, and connect to and commune with one another.

Here’s who we are, how we shine, and how we can continue to engage with the College we love.

Here’s a reminder of who we can be when we’re at our best. We don’t often celebrate ourselves.

That needs to change.

So—shine on, Gusties!

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1. WE ARE loyal.

There’s a uniqueness to our loyalty. As a small liberal arts college on the Minnesota prairie, our community is shaped within the tight ecosystem of our campus and the town of Saint Peter. Within this small space grows a web of deep relationships and a fierce attachment to each other and to our collective identity. That’s why, no matter where we are in the world, we rejoice with such fervor when we meet. We greet and support each other with an unrivaled close-knit pride.

It’s no surprise our mascot is a lion. We are a pack.

Show your loyalty.

Whether it’s in theatre seats or stadium seats, students relish the chance to exhibit their best human performances with their

2. Attend a Gustavus

3. Attend a Gustavus Fine

sporting event

Arts event

gustavus.edu/athletics

gustavus.edu/finearts

There are 23 intercollegiate

There are art galleries, choral

athletic programs on campus

groups, musical ensembles,

and nine club sports, with

faculty and student directed

nearly 30 percent of students

plays and dance performances,

participating. Beat ’em, bust

and more, with 40 percent

’em, that’s our custom.

students participating.

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Gustie family present.

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4. WE ARE broad-minded, flexible thinkers.

We have our liberal arts approach to thank for that.

It equips us to understand the changing world and to thrive in adapting to it. Considering the average person will change jobs 11 times, and that 74 percent of employers recommend the liberal arts as the best way to prepare for success in today’s global economy, Gusties are set up for a lifetime of nimble movement

10. Attend the Nobel Conference.

through an ever-fluctuating work world.

Join in as a lifelong learner. With increasing scale and scope (including a sellout on-campus audience this fall), the Conference continues to engage scientific and cultural leaders in discussions of the ethical, moral, and social

Show your flexibility.

music, dance, visual art, intercultural dialogue, and hands-on

what you learned when you

At Gustavus you worked

traveled as a student. Or:

to understand the cultural,

Make yourself a student

make a difference. That’s

natural, religious, and social

of a new place—Gusties

what we ask of today’s

environments and processes

often travel together on

students. You can do it too.

that shape the world.

alumni tours. gustavus.edu/

Remember your liberal arts

president/tours

your silo, bringing new ways of

7. Be a whole person. Our

understanding into your work.

College is known for our

6. Think across physical

dedication to this. Likely there are areas of your life

boundaries. More than half

that are neglected today,

of Gustavus students study

perhaps your health, your

away during their four years

passions, or your friendships.

on the hill, and all benefit

Fold them back in.

from a multicultural, global

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across disciplines; in addition to lectures and panels, expect

5. Think across disciplines.

education and step out of

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impacts of contemporary scientific issues. And it does so

learning. It’s Gustavus liberal arts in conference form.

9. W

e can talk

respectfully

“One thing that clearly represents being a Gustie is the sharing back and forth of unique thoughts and to each other:

ideas in a safe and inclusive environment.

Gustavus creates the opportunity for students to present new ideas, to examine new theories, and to share in meaningful dialogue with each other.”

—Anne Juhl Legeros ’82, Edina

11. WE ARE hardworking.

The life of a turn-of-the-century Swedish immigrant

curriculum. (And in the next

8. Take on a great

few years, the new Challenge

challenge of our time.

college those immigrants founded. We tend to be the

Curriculum will widen the

Among the myriad

folks who show up, roll up our sleeves, and say, “What

global awareness of students

challenges we face today,

can I do?” Just ask the thousands who showed up on

even more.) Reconnect with

pick one and find a way to

campus after the 1998 Comfrey-Saint Peter tornado.

required nothing less. That work ethic continues in the

12. We do something. “It was our way of taking power back [after the Sandy Hook

shooting].” —University of Nebraska–Omaha professor Ferial Mohammed Pearson ’01 who, with the high school students she was teaching, started the Secret Kindness Agents program. It’s now in more than 350 schools.

Show your willingness to work.

SHOW IT IN THE SMALL STUFF.

13. Engage with the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement. If you’re a Gustie, you’re already a member of the Alumni Association. Alums lead on the Board of Directors, connect with classmates as Class Officers, and gather Gusties together in specific regions of the world as Chapter Officers. And that’s just for starters. Parents have plenty of opportunity to serve as well. gustavus.edu/ alumni/gustieforlife

14. Join the Gustavus Mentoring Program. It connects sophomores, juniors, and seniors with alumni in their fields of interest. Mentors assist in preparing students for the transition to professional life and coach students in interpersonal, professional,

16.

Fly a Gustavus flag or pennant at your home, cabin, apartment, cubicle, on your car, bike, scooter, roller skates…

17.

Tell everyone you’re a Gustie. Email the Office of Marketing and Communication if you’d like this button to prove it. marketing@gustavus.edu

18.

Cheer for Gustavus wherever we’re performing, in whatever sport or contest or event, on campus or on other’s

turf. There’s a calendar right on the homepage of gustavus.edu.

19.

Talk about Gustavus with your golfing buddies. Or bring your buddies, your wedge, and your putter to the campus green behind Norelius (Co-Ed) and putt a few with current Gustie students.

20.

Gustie parents: Let your child’s interests guide your service to the College.

Remember: You’re a Gustie too.

We welcome your engagement!

21.

Work those Gustie business contacts. Visit the Gustavus Adolphus College LinkedIn page to connect and reconnect with nearly 19,000 Gusties in hundreds of industries, including yours.

22.

Start eliminating unnecessary plastic. Be like the cool kids on campus and carry a sustainable, super sticker-friendly Gustavus water bottle. The planet is healthier. You’re hydrated. And the world knows you’re a Gustie.

Win-win-win.

You don’t have to live in Minnesota to participate.

23. Frost a frost-your-own.

gustavus.edu/mentoring

Their origin story is hotly contested but it’s safe to say we’ve

15. Work for causes you

been eating them since the late 1990s. Kevin Panora ’22 from Ham Lake was introduced at a Pittman social. “My favorite is

care about. What did you

to have them with milk, and a little frosting so I can still taste

champion as a student?

the cookie, with sprinkles just for decoration, so it looks nice.”

What (aside from class)

Did you know you can order frost-your-owns anytime from

got you out of bed in the

Gustavus Dining Services? Call 507-933-7608. You can pick

morning? That cause can still

them up on campus. We may even send them to you.

use you. Get on it.

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and leadership skills.

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24. WE LIVE OUR values.

Community

Individually, each of these values ebb and flow in

on campus or online to

prominence throughout our lives. Collectively, they

browse our bards. There’s a

define us. Our experiences working these values to make

Gustavus Authors

our lives count connects us to our communities, the

section at both

world, others in need, a higher calling, and each other.

(including this

These are the pillars that hold us up.

book, professor

29. Gather with your

Excellence

Sutphen’s

Gustie friends. When was

latest).

the last time you saw each

bookmark.

other? Make the time, then

gustavus.edu

27. Start something. So

This year’s incoming Class

much of the progress of

show up on the Gustavus

of 2023 boasts an average

our college has come from

Alumni Facebook page or

unweighted high school GPA

student initiative. From the

the back of this magazine.

33. Recognize your

of 3.67 and an average ACT

Black Student Association

alumni@gustavus.edu

impact. As a student, you

score of 28. It’s the most

to the Lineus improv group

academically accomplished

to the Hill Crew booster club

30. Join GustiesConnect.

class in Gustavus history.

to the Environmental Action

This platform facilitates

often systemic and that

They’ve pushed themselves

Coalition, Gustie students

professional connections

injustice is rooted in power

to be here.

have made the world on

with students and graduates.

structures that support

the hill better. How are you

All alumni, parents, and

some and oppress others.

improving your own world

friends can join, network,

Be aware of the part you’re

today?

and support each other

playing.

26. Nominate someone Awards. The awards honor alumni and friends of the

28. We welcome each

email us a photo. It may

as professionals or future

Justice

learned that the great challenges of the world are

professionals. gustiesconnect.

34. Bring more voices

peoplegrove.com

to the tables at which

exemplary? Nominations are

other as kin. “When you see someone in public wearing Gustie gear, it’s a family reunion! My partner and I, both Gusties, ran into a couple of Gustie parents at a rest stop in Wisconsin, and you’d never have known we weren’t old friends.”

a Gustie’s identity. Pledge to

championing—voices other

due in February. gustavus.

—Antonia Hopkins ’18,

do your part, however that

than your own and those

edu/alumni/gustieforlife

Lansing, MI

best aligns with who you are.

just like you?

College who have notably advanced and aided the College, demonstrated exceptional career achievement, and made distinctive commitments and contributions to the service of others. Who among us is

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emeritus Joyce

25. Be like our students.

for the Gustavus Alumni

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32. Buy a book by a Gustie. Visit the Book Mark

31. Be an active member

you sit—and hear them.

Diversity means everyone

in your communities.

having a seat at the table.

Whether it’s as an elected

Equity means everyone has

city alderman or a de facto

a voice. Inclusion means

family archivist, participating

everyone’s voice is heard.

in a community is a part of

Are you listening to—and

35. We know we can make a difference. “Gustavus gave me the audacity to believe I could change the world.” —Asitha Jayawardena ’09, chief resident, head and neck surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. As a medical resident, he developed scalable and sustainable hearing screening programs in Kenya and Haiti.

36. Attend the Building

40. Be a servant-leader.

Bridges social justice

Listen, empathize, build

conference. Focused on

consensus, and aid in the

issues relating to justice,

growth of others. You

diversity, equity, and

don’t have to be a CEO

inclusion, the Conference is

to lead like this. Every

completely organized and

Gustie knows how, having

run by students. This year’s

benefited from faculty and

topic is Climate Change:

staff who have long

Unearthing the Climate

modeled this way of being.

Crisis as an Issue of Human Suffering. March 7. gustavus.

41. Say hello. Researchers

edu/diversity/buildingbridges

at the University of British

37. Support historically

Columbia and Purdue University recently discovered

underrepresented groups

what Gusties already know:

at Gustavus. We are among

Talking to strangers makes

the top four percent of

you feel less alone. Remem-

colleges in the nation for

ber your happy conversations

the graduation rate of Pell

at Hello Walk and say hello

Grant recipients. More than

to whomever you encounter.

20 percent of our students are students of color. Many

42. “Say yes,” says

are first-generation college

President Rebecca Bergman.

students. Your support for

(See page 34.)

47.

Take a 10 a.m. Chapel Break. For more than 100 years, Gusties have stopped bustling for a moment of reflection, sometimes in worship, sometimes in fellowship, sometimes simply in quiet contemplation. You don’t have to be a student to set an alarm for 10 a.m. and then set your mind on peace.

these students matters to

Service

38. Open the door for

a lesson from our service-

and Universities in America.

minded Gusties and get your

How do other faith traditions

hammer.

define and express their

Faith

someone. It’s one of the sweetest campus quirks—

44. Acquaint (or

the race to be the one that

reacquaint) yourself with

holds the door open. A

such exploration forges connections that make our whole world better.

the Evangelical Lutheran

46. Visit the Bonnier

Church in America. The

Multifaith Center. In the

someone else. Every spring

ELCA is the faith foundation

newly renovated Anderson

break, Gustavus sends

of Gustavus. Learning how

Hall, the Center fosters lives

competition to see who can

43. Build something for

serve first? That’s so Gustie!

39. We are kind: “Every

values? Engaging in

more than 75 students to

its values define the College

of engaged compassion

single one of us wants to become a better community member and friend. We define ourselves by our contributions of kindness.”

sites around the country

can deepen the values you

through the cultivation of

to build homes for Habitat

developed here.

diverse religious and spiritual

for Humanity. That’s one of

practices. Here, folks from

the greatest participation

45. Explore other faith

rates among colleges of

traditions. Rooted and

meditate, contemplate, pray,

—Lindsay Concepcion ’19,

our size. It’s so popular that

open—that’s the common

and engage in conversation.

Fairbanks, AK

there’s a waiting list. Take

calling of ELCA colleges

All are welcome.

a variety of faith traditions

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them and to the world.

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Show your Gustie holiday spirit.

48. Attend Christmas in

at many Gustavus events

Christ Chapel. Or—host a

throughout the holiday

CinCC viewing party. Watch

season, and at any lutefisk

it on public television in one

supper at churches across

of several major markets

the upper Midwest. The

INGREDIENTS:

1 tsp. ground anise

or via livestream anywhere

College serves about 250

1 c. milk

2 packages yeast, dry

there’s internet. Find out

pounds of it per year. We

1 c. water

1⁄4 c. water, warm

where, when, and how at

don’t expect you to eat that

2 1⁄2 T. shortening

1 T. sugar

gustavus.edu/ccc.

much, even if you are of

1⁄2 c. molasses

2 c. rye flour

Scandinavian descent.

1 tsp. salt

4-5 c. white flour

of St. Lucia (and the

51. See a Gustavus

DIRECTIONS:

smörgåsbord following),

ensemble perform while on

Scald milk; add water, shortening, molasses, sugar, salt and

Dec. 12, coordinated by the

tour. Find out if they’ll be

anise. Dissolve yeast in 1⁄4 c. warm water and 1 T. sugar. When

Gustavus Library Associates.

in your neck of the woods

milk mixture is lukewarm, add yeast, then rye flour and mix

The Chapel service is free

during Touring Week in

until smooth. Add white flour until dough is easy to handle.

and livestreamed. Contact

January and February at

Turn dough onto floured board. Knead until smooth, about 10

the Office of Marketing and

gustavus.edu/finearts/

minutes. Place into greased bowl and let rise in a warm place

Communication for tickets

touringschedule. Or go a

until doubled—about 1 hour. Divide into thirds and shape into

to the smörgåsbord at

step further and...

balls. Cover and let rest 15 minutes. Form into loaves and place

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49. Attend the Festival

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507-933-7520.

52. Host a Gustavus

50. East lutefisk. Yes. Cod

student (or a few) in your

soaked in lye and then boiled

home while they are on tour.

and served with clarified butter. You can find lutefisk

53. Make Ma Young’s Swedish rye bread*.

in well-greased tins. Let rise in warm place until doubled—about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter. Yields three loaves. * You can also order it from Gustavus Dining Service.

507-933-7608

EMBRACE WINTER.

54. WE ARE Grateful.

We stand on the quietly confident, incredibly humble shoulders of those who came before us. As Gusties, we give thanks for the friends, family, faculty, staff, coaches, and mentors who have brought love, learning, support, and success to our lives as individuals and to the life of the College. We are not Gusties without other Gusties.

55. Write a note to a

benefit today’s students, faculty, staff, programs, and facilities. gustavus.edu/ giving/gustavusfund

professor or staff member

58. Honor someone

who made their lives count

with a naming gift. There

by changing yours. Not sure

are several opportunities

where they are? Reach out to

for named scholarships,

alumni@gustavus.edu

endowments, and facilities,

56. Thank an old Gustie

including gifts made in your class’s name. Contact the

friend for doing the same—

Office of Advancement at

changing your life for the

800-726-6192.

better when you were a young person.

57. Give to the Gustavus Fund. It’s the “right now” dollars that literally and metaphorically keep the lights on. Gifts to the Gustavus Fund directly

59. Det finns inget

dåligt väder, bara dåliga kläder. Translation: There is no bad weather, only bad clothing.

60.

Snowshoe or ski the trails of the Linnaeus Arboretum. You can go walking in that winter wonderland anytime, through prairie and hardwood and evergreens.

61.

Tray down Old Main hill.

But remember, you probably don’t have the knees, hips, and elbows of your youth, though you may have more padding!

62.

Get cozy in some Gustie outerwear. A Gustie winter hat looks particularly good covering that Gustavushoned gray matter. Or take a lesson from student Sanjeeda Shutrishna ’22 (above) from Bangladesh and work those layers. “I would say this is an accurate representation of my winter look,” she says.

63.

Fika! It’s not just a quick, on-the-go cup of coffee or tea. It’s a literal break. It’s a social custom, a slower of time, a way to share knowledge and fellowship with others, and a darn good reason to eat sweets, or fikabröd. The Gustavus chemistry department fikas on a regular basis.

The Scandinavian Studies department does it in the Swedish House. You likely had a fika when you were a student here, or while visiting someone on campus. Make it a regular screen-free, treatfriendly part of your day. And if you’re on campus, check out our new campus coffee shop.

(See page 5.)

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64. WE ARE excited to

come back.

You’ve left campus, sure, but it’s still yours. Come back to your home on the hill and see what has changed, and what remains just as you left it.

Show yourselves.

65. Attend your Gustavus Reunion. Relive, reminisce,

tour, a spin of the BC/AD sculpture, or a friendly game of Granlund disc golf.

OFF CAMPUS, VISIT—

reconnect, and remember.

70. The American Swedish

This summer, we welcome

Institute (and the Gustavus

classes ending in 5s and 0s,

Edward Lindell Suite) in

June 5-7, 2020. gustavus.

Minneapolis.

edu/reunionweekend

66. Attend Homecoming. gustavus.edu/homecoming

71. A Gustie Gathering in

Shout out to the grads of the

blanket, or pair of socks at

late ’80s to mid-’90s who

Visit gustavus.edu/alumni/

the Book Mark.

will enjoy the forgiveness

greet them with that enthusiastic Gustie pride.

Rock, and the Saint Peter

Let them know you’re a

Co-Op would love to serve

Gustie too.

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birthplace(s).

media with the hashstag

74. Sweden.

The motherland!

exhibits change frequently.

69. The Granlund sculptures, with a walking

gear on the 3rd of every month. Then share on social

67. The Olin Hall

fashion of the times.

78. Wear your Gustavus

Minnesota, the College’s

observatory. Just look at

inherent in the oversized

wearing Gustavus gear,

on Third, The Flame, River

73. Red Wing and Vasa,

68. The Hillstrom Museum

77. If you see someone

haunts. The folks at Patrick’s

you again.

of Art. The world-class

neighborhood and town.

sweatshirt, polo, scarf,

72. Your old Saint Peter

those Saint Peter stars...

76. Pick up a new Gustavus

your neck of the woods. gather for where.

ON CAMPUS, VISIT—

75. Wear that Gustie Gear.

#gustiegearday.

Show your nostalgia.

79. Pull out that favorite

80. Look at photos from before and after the Comfrey-Saint Peter tornado of 1998. See the Spring 2018 issue of the Gustavus Quarterly or visit the Gustavus Library

“vintage” sweatshirt (or

Archives at gustavus.

t-shirt or cardigan or cap)

edu/library/archives.

and wear it around your

81. Call your college

87. “These feelings! The feeling when you first turn onto College

roommate or an old

Avenue and take in Old Main. The feeling of how Gustavus not only provides you a liberal arts education on the hill, but transcends a college campus to a community, embracing all who make that lifechanging choice. And these feelings still exist after 45 years!” —Ron White ’75, president, RC White Enterprises, Las Vegas, NV

have stories to rehash. And who knows you better?

82. Bring your Gustie sweetheart to your old haunts and rekindle your love.

88. Pull out your old Gribly.

roamed while a student.

93. Get that baby into

If neither of you are seeing

Have a good laugh. Pledge to

Tell them your best (age-

some Gustie gear. Welcome

other people, of course.

bring that look back.

appropriate) stories.

to the Class of 2042, kid!

83. Play your old

91. Nominate a

instrument. It may take a

future Gustie for

bit to get your mouth or

an alumni referral

callouses or voice back, but

scholarship. Nominate

you’ve been here before.

a high school

Start with the Rouser,

senior applying for

the Alma Mater, or the

admission. If they

Remember song. You can

choose Gustavus,

find the music to all at

they get a $1,000

gustavus.edu.

scholarship every year.

84. Make some ramen on

89. Continue the legacy.

They must apply by

Who else would make a

Nov. 1, 2020. gustavus.

a hotplate. Pair it with some

great Gustie? Introduce

edu/alumni/referral

classic television and you’ve

potential new students, staff,

got a pretty cheap date.

and faculty to the College.

92. Get married in

We can’t wait to meet them.

Christ Chapel. John Denver

94. Stay connected online.

did it. Bonus points if you use

Like, follow, share, and tag us.

Annie’s Song, which he wrote

#gogusties #whygustavus

85. See if you can fit into your old Gustavus athletics

90. Bring your child or

uniform. (Then get yourself

another young person to

for Annie (Martell) Denver

#gustieforlife

to the gym.)

campus to show off where

’68. Make someone your

you lived, worked, and

spouse and a fellow Gustie.

REMEMBER

.

Facebook: /Gustavus Adolphus College /Gustavus Alumni /Gustavus Athletics /Gustavus Fine Arts

86. Take a photo at the Gustavus sign. Better yet: Get your buddies together and recreate the best sign photo of your youth. It’s still there. It still welcomes you.

Remember the times you’ve had here, Remember when you’re away.

Remember the friends you’ve made here, And don’t forget to come back someday.

Remember the hills and valleys, The skies so heavenly blue— For you belong to G.A. College, And Gustavus belongs to you.

Instagram: @gustavusadolphuscollege @gustieathletics @gustavusadmission Twitter: @gustavus @gustiealum @gustiearts @gustieathletics @gustavusadm

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teammate. We know you

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SPORTS

The third iteration of The Bubble encloses courts now lit by new, energy-efficient LED lights. (inset) A deflating scene from this summer.

“ A R E Y O U K I D D I N G M E ? I T C O M P L E T E LY C H A N G E D T H E G A M E . ”

That’s the straightforward response from

broke down all the time and we wouldn’t

blue and green, the tarp surrounding

Heidi Carlson ’93 when asked how the

get back to campus until 12:30 or 1 a.m.

the courts is black instead of green, and

construction of the Swanson Tennis

The Bubble saved us.”

there’s new carpet in the classroom.

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Center, commonly referred to as “The

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Fast forward 27 years and The Bubble

The Bubble is one of only two

Bubble,” impacted tennis programs at

has received a substantial facelift for the

on-campus, indoor tennis facilities in

Gustavus when it was first inflated in June

first time since the 1998 tornado.

Minnesota. Paired with the neighboring

of 1992. Carlson, now assistant women’s

The most noticeable updates include

Brown Outdoor Tennis Complex, it

tennis coach and the facility’s director,

a new fabric ceiling (the literal bubble),

makes for the best facilities in the region

was entering her senior year then. She

LED lights, resurfaced courts, and a

in our class and one of the top college

had endured three seasons of a grueling

new HVAC system to heat, cool, and

tennis centers in the nation. Speaking of

off-site practice schedule while on the

keep inflated the 44,000-square-foot

the Brown Outdoor Tennis Complex, the

women’s team. “We used to drive to

air-supported facility. The lights, Carlson

eight main courts are also in the process

Mankato’s indoor facility and practice 10

says, “will pay for themselves in four

of complete replacement—down to the

to midnight every night,” she recalled.

years.” Other changes: court colors are

foundation. “It’s going to be lit over

“We’d hop in these [crappy] vans that

light and dark green now instead of

here,” Carlson says.

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NEW TO THE ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME SIX OF THE EIGHT INDUCTEES ARE FROM THE CLASS OF 2004.

1. Angie Peterson Potts ’04

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Northfield native, was the 2003–04

4. Jackie Luehmann ’04

Gustavus Female Athlete of the Year

Lewiston native,

after earning WBCA and D3hoops.com

captured six All-

All-America honors. She was a two-

America honors in the

time All-West Region and three-time

shot put from 2000–04.

All-Conference member, and added two

She still holds school

MIAC All-Defensive Team accolades. She

records in both the indoor

graduated as the program record holder

and outdoor shot put. She was an

in season points and season three-

eight-time MIAC champion, winning the

pointers, and guided the Gusties to the

MIAC outdoor shot put all four years,

2002-03 MIAC championship. Angie is

and made All-Conference 14 times in the

an elementary STEM teacher in Saint

shot, weight throw, discus, and hammer

Peter.

throw. Jackie is a Quality Specialist in the

5

3

4

8

6

Mayo Clinic’s Infectious Disease Serology Laboratory and lives in Rochester.

River Falls, WI, native, garnered All-

7. Raman Jayapathy ’85

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America honors all four years on the

5. Luke Benoit ’04

Minot, ND, native, earned two All-

men’s golf squad and helped the Gusties

Faribault native, was a three-time All-

America honors, helping the men’s tennis

claim the 2004 NCAA championship.

American that led the men’s golf team

team win four MIAC championships

A four-time All-Conference member,

to the 2004 national championship

and the 1982 NCAA championship. He

he also earned CoSIDA Academic All-

where he took second place as an

took second place at the 1984 NCAA

America his senior year and finished in

individual. He also earned CoSIDA

doubles tournament and reached the

the top 15 at the NCAA Championships

Academic All-America honors and was

quarterfinals of the 1985 NCAA singles

all four years. Today he is a professional

the 2003-04 Gustavus Male Athlete of

tournament. Raman is a lawyer and runs

golfer and lives in Arizona.

the Year. Luke is currently the Director of

the men’s tennis programs at Flagship

Instruction at Interlachen Country Club

Athletic Club/Eden Prairie Life Time

and lives in South Minneapolis.

Athletic Club. He lives in Eden Prairie.

point-scorer for the men’s hockey

6. Molly Biehn Becker ’04

squad, graduating as the program

Mankato native, was the 2002–03

8. Kristin Petersen Smith ’04

record holder in season points with 58.

Gustavus Female Athlete of the Year

Hayfield WI, native, won the 2004

He ranks second in program history

after earning All-America honorable

NCAA discus championship and took

in season points, season assists, and

mention and leading the softball team

fifth in the discus in 2003, earning two

career assists, and he tallied 174 career

to a MIAC championship. She was also

All-America honors. She claimed three

points in 112 games, ranking seventh

the 2003 MIAC Player of the Year, and

MIAC titles and still holds the school

and eighth (respectively) in program

earned two All-Midwest Region and

record in discus. She captured nine

history. Mike owns and operates the U.S.

three All-Conference accolades. She

All-Conference honors in the shot put,

Junior Development Program and lives

started all 143 games in her career.

discus, and hammer throw. Kristin is a

in Evergreen, CO.

Molly is currently a registered nurse at

phy-ed teacher and an assistant track

Methodist Hospital in Rosemount.

and field coach in the Mankato school

3. Mike Gempeler ’91 Madison, WI, native, was a prolific

district. She lives in Saint Peter.

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2. Neil Johnson ’04

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FINE ARTS

These relief sculptures by artist C.V. Peterson ’10, titled “Whispered Histories,” are made with a fungus that is used as a bio-alternative to Styrofoam.

LO T H IRSE M I S IA P SSUTM OR DYO L AO BR OU ST I T FA UM NE GT, I. IN INDOCTUM

“It is art made with fungi, and for a

on. Feeding on that plastic is fungi. In

futuristic fungal audience,” says artist CV

Peterson’s imagined future, such fungi

Peterson ’10.

have taken over a plasticized world.

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The exhibit, Mykitas Epoch – Fungal

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Far-fetched? Not really. Plastic has

donated by Ecovative Design.

Much of Peterson’s work crosses intersections of art, science, and environmental degradation. They

Expansion within the Plastisphere,

already infiltrated nearly every part of

graduated with majors in Japanese studies

appeared in the Schaefer Art Gallery this

life on this planet, merging with Earth’s

and studio art, and their work has since

fall. Peterson gave a public gallery talk

crust, infiltrating our drinking water, and

been exhibited in Chicago, South Korea,

during the Nobel Conference on climate

permeating our bodies. Certain existing

China, and Europe. “I am taking big

change in September.

fungi have already developed the ability

issues that I don’t have answers to, that

to consume plastic. Fungi are now being

the world is struggling to find answers to,

the work boils down to two ubiquitous

used as alternatives to styrofoam by

where there’s no quick fix,” Peterson says.

items: plastic and fungi. Peterson has

companies like IKEA and Dell. The

“Who knows what individual is walking

imagined a futuristic world where we

fungal material used throughout

through here who will get inspired and

humans are gone but our plastic lives

Peterson’s exhibit is similar, and was

change things?”

The title may sound complicated, but

Upcoming: Music

Stamps (pictured below) and his ModX

Gallery, with an opening reception

DEC. 5–8

Ensemble. All events during the day are

and gallery talk from 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Christmas in Christ Chapel

free and open to the public.

The exhibit explores the ambiguity,

“Love Beyond Borders” follows the

deconstruction, and recontextualization

incarnation story in the gospel of

of objects through large scale

Matthew, connecting us to God’s

sculptures, all while remembering

abundant and generous love. It inspires

the cultural significance of its

us to transcend borders that keep

original state.

us divided from one another and from God’s reign of justice and

Tours

compassion in our world. More

JAN. 24–FEB. 8

than 350 students will share this

Gustavus Symphony Orchestra

Christmas message through music,

and Gustavus Jazz Ensemble visit

readings, prayer, and dance. Tickets

Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang, and

are sold out, but the program can be

Singapore. The repertoire will feature

viewed via livestream on

works for symphony orchestra and jazz

Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30

ensemble as well as unique combined

p.m. central. Watch at

pieces for studio orchestra featuring

gustavus.edu/events/

MARCH 8–9

ccc.

The Gustavus Honor Choir

both ensembles.

Featuring 125 of the most talented

JAN. 25–FEB. 9

high school voices in the state, the

The Gustavus Choir will tour the

students participating in this choir will

Midwest, performing in schools and

have the opportunity to work with

churches in Minnesota, South Dakota,

ensemble conductors and take lessons

Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.

with Gustavus faculty, and the chance to collaborate with choral composer

For a detailed performance itinerary for

Joshua Shank.

both tours, visit gustavus.edu/finearts/

See page 2.

Upcoming: Art/Art History

students as they explore and play music in Southeast Asia, visit touring.blog. gustavus.edu.

MARCH 6

THROUGH JAN. 31

Call for Artworks

Jazz Jamboree

The Hillstrom Museum of Art is showing

All artists who have been affected by

The Gustavus Jazz program’s

two exhibits: Eloquent Objects: African

cancer, directly or indirectly, are invited

celebration of 50 years continues.

Works from the Collection of Ruth and

to submit work for consideration for

Twelve high school jazz bands will

Raymond Reister and Watercolors in the

a Hillstrom Museum of Art juried art

come to campus to work with students,

Hillstrom Museum of Art.

exhibition titled Cancer Never Had Me:

faculty, and professional musicians in

Views by Artists (on view Sept. 14–Nov.

masterclasses, clinics, and educational

FEB. 17–APRIL 19

8, 2020). The exhibit will coincide with

workshops on a variety of topics from

Virginia A. Groot Sculptor in Residence

the 2020 Nobel Conference: Cancer in

improvisation to composing/arranging.

Jacob Stanley opens an exhibit of his

the Age of Biotechnology. Submission

The festival culminates in a free

recent work entitled The Poetics of

instructions and requirements soon will

evening performance featuring Dave

Destruction on Feb. 17 in the Schaefer

be available at gustavus.edu/hillstrom.

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Upcoming: Theatre/Dance

touringschedule. To follow along with

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Heritage Thetas, 1977

100 Years of Sisterhood This year marks the 100th year of Theta Xi Gamma on campus and there’s a lot to celebrate.

During Homecoming, the Thetas hosted a brunch to celebrate a century of sisterhood, with alums from 1968

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through 2018 joining together on campus to reminisce. Dorothy

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Jacobson Delegard ’68 (pictured, inset) brought along her

child with cancer. Each spring, the Thetas hold a banquet with

blue Theta sweater. “It was amazing to have strong women still

a silent auction. Last year they raised over $7,600. During that

support our sorority, whether they graduated last year, five

week they also host “Mr. Gustavus,” where five senior men

years ago, or 40 years ago, says current co-president Linsey

perform a talent and dance to help raise money for Pinky Swear.

Wolf ’20. “It was special to hear about traditions that have

Wolf says, “Being a Theta means caring about each other

held up over generations, such as the song we use for door

and being there for each other through our ups and downs.

knocking: Oh, to be a Theta is really something grand!”

What we love most about our sorority is that all our members

Theta’s philanthropy is the Pinky Swear Foundation, a Minnesota based nonprofit that supports families that have a

are different in their own ways, but we all have the commonality of being sisters.”

After decades of remarkable achievements, grounded in our quiet confidence, Gustavus is ready to step into the light, to share the College’s vision and power with the world. In September, the College launched the public phase of its largest campaign ever: $225 million. We invite you to come along. Together, let’s show the world what Gustavus is about, what the College can do for its students, and what it has done for you. With you, we have the power to lift our college and our collective spirit to new heights.

The curtain is rising. It’s time to...

Show the World

Equip.

Energize. Elevate.

Let’s start by showing the world how we equip students to lead purposeful lives, are energized by our current momentum, and have an elevated vision for our future.

The Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan has set the stage.

It’s now year four of this plan. During this time, we’ve

including the experimental lab theatre and atrium that sits at the intersection between Nobel and Schaefer Fine Arts Center.

approved the framework for a new general education curriculum,

And where other schools of our size have struggled with

expanded the Center for Career Development and the Mentoring

enrollment, Gustavus welcomed one of its largest classes ever

Program, increased enrollment of students from historically

this fall, and its most academically accomplished.

underrepresented groups, and dramatically increased our number

There’s so much to say about our momentum right now,

of National Merit Scholars. Plus, let’s not forget about the

it’s a bit dizzying. So, we’ve boiled it to three key concepts:

$70 million Nobel Hall of Science expansion and renovation,

Equip. Energize. Elevate.

Friends of Gustavus, Every day we are watching College-wide strategic initiatives propel Gustavus Adolphus College into the future. Underpinning it all, we sense a palpable spirit that declares, “Gustavus is on a roll!”

With all of this momentum, it’s time to Show the World that Gustavus belongs in the ranks of the most attractive liberal arts colleges in the country. It’s time to broadcast our embrace of academic excellence, diversity, and community. And it’s time to fuel our success to keep our reputation on its upward trajectory.

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We believe that Gustavus is poised to capitalize on a cycle in which

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our success breeds more success, gifts inspire more gifts, excellence attracts more excellence, and Gustie spirit grows in proportion to our pride. That’s why we have volunteered to spearhead a campaign to raise $225 million in new philanthropic commitments to the College.

BOB SCHNELL ’81

MARY DEE JOHNSON HICKS ’75

Admittedly, this is an audacious goal. But imagine what this infusion of resources can accomplish.

The stage is set. The curtain is rising. It’s time to Show the World!

BETH SPARBOE SCHNELL ’82

GEORGE HICKS ’75

GO GUSTIES!

EQUIP Gustavus equips students to lead purposeful lives through exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and serve. We know small actions ripple through local communities to have global impact. We know that bringing different backgrounds and perspectives to the table—and making it an equitable table— widens everyone’s understanding of the world and ability to succeed in it. We believe in the power of our core values: Excellence, Community, Justice, Service, and Faith. We believe that multidisciplinary, liberal arts education and hands-on experiences—research, mentorship, study-away opportunities, and internships—prepare our students to act on the great challenges of our time. We equip Gusties. Those Gusties act.

The world is a better place for it.

EN E RG IZ E There is a sense of incredible momentum right now. The Nobel Hall of Science has grown from a dream to reality as

ELEVATE

one of the top liberal arts research facilities in the nation. The

Gustavus proudly boasts exceptional students and an unmatched

planned renovation and expansion of Lund Center will provide

community. As Gusties, we are intelligent, compassionate,

new wellbeing and health opportunities and boost facilities

diverse, and ready to act on the great challenges of our time.

for competitors and fans. Endowed faculty positions bring

We want people to know what Gustavus is all about and where

the brightest minds in the humanities, sciences, fine arts, and

we’re going—to be seen and internationally recognized as

education. Scholarships attract talented young people of all

a liberal arts college of excellence. With the commitment of

backgrounds. The College’s academic profile continues to rise.

alumni and friends of the College, Gustavus will elevate its

Our endowment is at an all-time high and continues to grow.

standing to new heights. We remain steadfast in our mission as

The campus is energized. We are eager to dig deeper, reach

we achieve a new level of excellence.

higher. We’re excited for what’s next.

It’s time for us to step into the spotlight.

KEY CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES Here’s where we will focus our energy and resources. → GROW endowed funds to drive excellence. → INCREASE scholarships to attract talented,

→ INVEST in strategic capital

→ ENHANCE signature events

→ EXPAND Gustavus Fund

projects to provide extraor-

to raise the College’s

giving and participation

dinary opportunities for

national and international

to fuel the College’s

students and faculty.

reputation.

day-to-day work.

diverse students.

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A Comprehensive Campaign, Explained Here’s a look at how a campaign works, how the College works, and how your engagement can make a big difference in the lives of current and future Gusties.

Show the World is a campaign—a planned operation aimed at

We say the campaign is comprehensive because it will impact

achieving a specific objective. The College’s leadership recognizes

all areas of the College’s finances, from day-to-day operations

that a coordinated push is needed to move Gustavus toward

to renovation of facilities to endowed funds that will support

its long-term goals. With the Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan, the

Gustavus programs for decades to come. It is also comprehensive

College has designed a blueprint for the 21st century. The plan

in that all gifts help us toward our goal: cash gifts to the Gustavus

envisions a college that serves a diverse student community,

Fund, pledges toward scholarships, planned bequests to establish

delivers a distinctive liberal arts education, and follows sustainable

endowed professorships, stock transfers to fund building projects,

practices. The comprehensive campaign will provide Gustavus the

and more. There are many ways to support the Gustavus mission

resources it needs to move the plan forward.

of preparing students for lives of service and leadership.

WH E R E G I F TS WI LL G O |

$80

$112.5

$225 MILLION

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ENDOWMENT

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$16

GUSTAVUS FUND

CAMPUS FACILITIES

Nobel Hall of Science, Lund Center, athletic fields, campus spaces

DOLLARS IN MILLIONS

Chairs and professorships, scholarships, student research, signature events

Unrestricted support, day-to-day operations, current scholarships, financial aid

$16.5

DESIGNATED CURRENT USE

Music and arts, library, arboretum, academic departments, athletic teams

The Show the World campaign will establish a broader and deeper resource base for the College. The goal is to boost funding for everyday operations, increase designated current-use support, build the endowment for long-term stability, and secure gifts for necessary renovations and infrastructure projects.

TH E COST O F R U N N I N G G U STAV U S

$379,807 A DAY TO RUN THE COLLEGE DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR

Students’ tuition and fees cover only 75 percent of the day-to-day costs of operating the College—things like lights in the classrooms, food in the Caf, heat

75%

COVERED BY TUITION, ROOM, AND BOARD

25%

COVERED BY PHILANTHROPY, ENDOWMENT INCOME, AND OTHER SOURCES

in the dorms, and salaries for professors and staff. To help meet operating expenses, the College relies on support for the Gustavus Fund, designated gifts, and endowment income.

B U I LD I N G A SO LI D FO U N DATIO N An endowment is the financial foundation of a college, allowing it to withstand lean

GUSTAVUS HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT VALUES

economic times and ensure programs. In the last decade, Gustavus’ endowment has

MAY 31, 2009–2018 | DOLLARS IN MILLIONS

grown steadily, but it is still below many of its peer schools in Minnesota and the Midwest. Schools with larger endowments can offer talented students more money in

$180M

scholarships and engaged learning opportunities, and attract and retain accomplished

ENDOWMENTS OF MIDWEST COLLEGES FY 2018 CARLETON $878,494,000 MACALESTER $767,522,000 DEPAUW $730,850,000 ST. OLAF $530,828,000 ST. THOMAS $518,710,000 WOOSTER $326,296,000 ILLINOIS WESLEYAN $205,775,000 SAINT JOHN’S $196,766,000 GUSTAVUS $185,271,000 AUGUSTANA (IL) $168,134,000 LUTHER $168,035,000 2018 Nacubo — CTIAA Study of Endowments

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teachers and scholars with endowed professorships.

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WHY WE GIVE:

Bob “Stick” Peterson ’74 and Cindy Peterson “OUR AIM IS TO ATTRACT SOME OF THE MOST TALENTED STUDENTS IN THE COUNTRY TO THAT WONDERFUL GUSTAVUS ENVIRONMENT. WE BELIEVE THESE EXCEPTIONAL KIDS WILL ENRICH THE WHOLE COLLEGE.”

After finishing my degree at Gustavus, I worked in the business

way that makes a difference. If we were to give the amount we’ve

office for two years before graduate school. That was my

committed to Gustavus to the university where I finished my

introduction to many things wonderful about Gustavus but also

MBA, I might get a pre-printed thank you letter. At Gustavus, on

college endowments. Gustavus’s endowment was pretty small at

the other hand, that size of gift makes a difference.

the time. We just didn’t have the elephant donors of Macalester, Carleton, or the Ivies.

Still, a lot of Gustavus supporters gave generously. I remember

But it’s not that we’re looking for a nicer thank you letter.

When Cindy and I talked about supporting Gustavus, we weren’t looking to have our name on a building. Instead, I remembered

getting a letter in my mailbox addressed to Robert A. Peterson.

what Senator David Boren had done as president of the

That’s me! I opened the envelope and found a check made out to

University of Oklahoma when he worked to bring more National

me and Gustavus for $25,000. I probably had eight dollars in my

Merit Scholars to the school. We thought, “Can we do the same

pocket, so holding a $25,000 check made my knees weak.

thing at Gustavus?”

I took the check to my boss in the business office, Ross Bloomquist. He explained it was for Robert A. Peterson, the vice president of development, and that the money was philanthropy for the College. Philanthropy? I knew about tithing for church, but giving $25,000 to a college? For that amount of money, I figured a person would get a blender or something. What was the quid pro quo?

In those first years out of school, I learned what philanthropy is and how important it is for a school like Gustavus. That was the time when Anderson Hall was being renovated, the library and ice arena were new––all of it paid for by donors. Looking back, I’m proud that Gustavus has been growing steadily since then.

What we’re doing now is nothing new. People were giving to the College when I was a student.

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Today, Cindy and I are fortunate to give back to Gustavus in a

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Peterson earned degrees in economics and environmental studies at Gustavus and an MBA at USC. His career has included public accounting, bank management, and venture capital. Since 1991 he has been Chairman and CEO of Melton Truck Lines in Tulsa, recognized as one of the top workplaces in Oklahoma. Along with their gifts to Gustavus, he and his wife, Cindy, also support the United Way, Philbrook Museum of Art, Reading Partners, and other organizations.

WHY WE GIVE:

Chris Edelbrock and Erin Koppang Edelbrock ’09 “WE GIVE TO THE GUSTAVUS FUND. WE WANT TO SUPPORT THE WHOLE INSTITUTION, AND WE BELIEVE IN GIVING THE COLLEGE FLEXIBILITY TO USE OUR GIFTS HOWEVER THEY’RE NEEDED.”

ERIN: We’ve been donating to Gustavus ever since we graduated

I also appreciated the breadth of extracurricular activities

10 years ago. We each contributed to our senior class gift. While

available. Being able to participate in GAC TV, Student Senate,

we can’t remember how much we gave––it definitely wasn’t

and Greek Senate while completing majors in both international

much––we felt that giving something demonstrated how much

management and political science is something I’ll always

we appreciated everything that we learned on the Hill.

be thankful for. Through those activities, I was able to form

We both knew that we wanted philanthropy to be part of our

relationships with faculty and staff. Knowing that everyone on

lives, in part because of the emphasis on community engagement

campus was committed to our success as students was priceless.

fostered by faculty, staff, and fellow students at Gustavus. When

But I do wish I could have taken classes in Beck Hall and the

we started working after graduation, we immediately built

renovated Anderson Hall. I spent quite a bit of time in Anderson.

charitable giving into our monthly budgets.

The new buildings are amazing.

My time at Gustavus was life-changing. I had faculty who believed in me, who challenged me. My courses and activities helped me find my voice. I had so many opportunities while in school to fortify my values and beliefs. And the relationships are still among the strongest in my life. There was never any question of including Gustavus on the list of organizations I give to. The only thing I wish I could do over is to have been on campus when Gustavus named its first woman president.

CHRIS: A big part of why giving back to Gustavus has always been a priority for me is the liberal arts education. I always joked about it at Gustavus: people talking all the time about “learning how to learn.” Now that I’m 10 years into my career, it’s something that I’ve really come to cherish. There is no way I would have been able to tackle a number of assignments in my career without

Erin Koppang Edelbrock earned degrees in communication studies and gender studies and has served with different Seattle-area nonprofits. Currently she administers grants for the Apex Foundation, which supports health and education programs. Chris Edelbrock began working with Boeing after finishing his degrees in international management and political science, and he is now senior manager in supply chain operations. Their son, Sam, was born in August.

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that foundation.

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Show the world. Stay humble.

Is it possible to do both? President Rebecca Bergman says yes.

A sit-down with her reveals how excellence drives everything.

The campaign theme is Show the World. How does that

Like most parents, we were looking for a good fit, and Gustavus

particular theme resonate with you?

was perfect for him. We came to everything on campus to

RB: Gustavus is well-positioned to have a greater presence in the

support him. Building off my role as an executive at Medtronic, I

higher education landscape. As our academic reputation grows,

got involved in a variety of ways, including speaking to students

and as we recruit more students from across the country and

on leadership and STEM careers. In the spring of Matt’s senior

around the world, we’re ready to amplify the Gustavus message.

year, President Jim Peterson invited me to join the Gustavus Board of Trustees.

What was your first experience with Gustavus? What did

I never imagined I would be on the Gustavus Board of

the College “show” you when you first became involved?

Trustees, or serve as the College’s president. All of the things that

RB: My son, Matt, who came to Gustavus in 2003, was interested

happened to me at Gustavus—aside from being a parent—arose

in finding a place where he could study both physics and music.

from Gusties asking me to consider serving, and me saying yes.

MEET PRESIDENT BERGMAN She’ll begin 2020 by traveling the country, talking to Gusties about how they can show the world what Gustavus is and what it can be. Join in. Visit gustavus.edu/showtheworld.

Chicago March 30–31 Milwaukee March 31–April 1

Seattle Jan. 27–28

Madison April 1–2

Portland Jan. 29–30

Denver Feb. 24–25

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Boston April 22–23

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New York City April 21 Washington, DC April 20

Phoenix Feb. 25–26 Tucson Feb. 27

Miami Feb. 17 Naples Feb. 18 Tampa Feb. 19

I want our alumni to become a part of this campaign through their financial gifts. I also want to them to be proud.

— President Rebecca Bergman

That’s what it takes to move our lives forward and to move the

That’s what Show the World is––sharing your love of Gustavus

College forward. Now, Gustavus is asking all of us to consider

with joy in your hearts. It is the best advertisement we can have

serving, and I want everyone to say yes.

for this place.

How can parents and alumni show the world what is

Gusties are known for being quietly hardworking. Show

happening at our college?

the World asks for boldness, even for blowing our own

RB: I would encourage parents to get involved in ways that

horn. How do you suggest we go about this?

support and affirm their students. Instill in them a “Yes, you

RB: We anchor in excellence, that’s how. We have always been

can” attitude. From there, parents can gain an understanding

able to show our foundations of excellence with real evidence.

of the mission and work of the College.

Our current momentum shows how we are raising the bar. That

I want our alumni to become a part of this campaign

is real. That is “recognized excellence.” It is not hype.

through their financial gifts. I also want them to be proud—

We have a long way to go before we would be at risk of over-

to talk up Gustavus out of sense of appreciation, not a sense

trumpeting ourselves. We want our students to have that right

of obligation. I want our alums to be spokespersons, to be

balance of courage and humility. But it’s hard to argue with

engaged and have a working knowledge of what we’re up

excellence. We are educating students with a contemporary,

to here, and then to be a voice of the College in their

liberal arts education that matters to the world. We expect to

communities.

be recognized for that.

GUSTAVUS ACTS STRATEGIC PLAN OUR VISION

Gustavus equips

GOAL

GOAL

GOAL

Diversify and expand

Deliver a distinctive

Achieve financial,

the Gustavus

and integrated liberal

institutional, and

Community

arts education

environmental sustainability

students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time through an innovative liberal arts education of recognized excellence.

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2019–20 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

G USTIES

Kara Buckner ’97, (president), managing director and chief strategy officer, Fallon

GREETINGS FROM THE GUSTAVUS ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS, We’re very proud that alumni will play a pivotal role in the College’s new fundraising campaign, Show the World.

Every day, the Gustavus Alumni Association’s 28,000 members are making their lives count in countless ways. We educate and entertain. We lead companies and communities. We champion green initiatives and serve as Green Berets. We pioneer discoveries. We push boundaries. And we pursue excellence.

We. Are. Gusties. And every time we make a contribution to the people of this planet, we are living proof that Gustavus equips students to lead purposeful lives.

Beyond our individual efforts, we also represent an untapped pool of collective energy.

Last year, we asked ourselves, “What could we accomplish if we were all focused on the same goals?” We sought answers by consulting with alumni, volunteers, class officers, President Rebecca Bergman, and Gustavus executive leadership. After numerous conversations, the Board of Directors adopted the following new Vision for the entire alumni association: Members of the Gustavus Alumni Association play a vital role in strengthening the Gustavus community, serve as ambassadors of the College, and are champions for all Gusties.

This vision statement contains three aspirational ideas, and we added specific detail to each area.

1. A VITAL ROLE IN STRENGTHENING THE GUSTAVUS COMMUNITY. We engage with Gustavus and with each other. We are influential voices in the Gustavus community.

2. AMBASSADORS OF THE COLLEGE. We represent Gustavus beyond the hill by realizing the promise of a Gustavus education, living out the core values, and promoting the College.

3. CHAMPIONS FOR ALL GUSTIES. With our time, talent, and treasure, we help all members of the Gustavus community achieve success. We celebrate their accomplishments.

Over the coming months, we’ll outline specific plans to realize this vision. In the meantime, know that doing your best at whatever you do is “showing the world” Gustavus and what we are truly made of.

Dan Michel ’90, (treasurer), director of digital media, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Esther Mulder Widmalm-Delphonse ’08, (secretary), assistant to the Chicago regional solicitor of labor and trial attorney J.C. Anderson ’82, partner/attorney, Gray Plant Mooty Rick Barbari ’91, head of enterprise data management, US Bank Mark Bergman ’79, president/owner, Bercom International Mary Booker ’91, assistant vice provost– student financial services, University of San Francisco Jen Brandenburg ’02, pharmacist, Abbott Northwestern Hospital Sara Schnell Elenkiwich ’10, operations, Sparboe Farms Cathy Villars Harms ’85, vice president of marketing, Tecmark LLC Amy Zenk James ’94, sales and outreach director, Meadow Woods Assisted Living Peter Kitundu ’92, general counsel, Blue Cross Blue Shield Todd Krough ’85, Sr. investment officer, Tealwood Asset Management Damon Larson ’84, librarian/research coach, Chaparral High School Bill Laumann ’66, retired school teacher/ librarian, Albert Lea ISD #241 Jason Mischel ’96, vice president of sales and marketing, Valley Queen Cheese John Moorhead ’68, retired co-owner, Lindskoog Florist Deb Johnson Rosenberg ’79, director of retirement plan consulting, Stiles Financial Services, Inc. Daniel Sellers ’06, executive director, EdAllies

In Gus We Trust, Kara and Angela

Vidya Sivan ’02, digital communications specialist, Harvard Kennedy School

Kara Buckner ’97, President, Alumni Association Board of Directors

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Michael Bussey ’69, (vice president), senior consultant, Donor by Design Group, LLC

Alumni Association

Angela Erickson ’01, Director, Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement

Marcia Stephens ’73, financial advisor, retired Ann McGowan Wasson ’82, homemaker, volunteer Gordon Mansergh ’84, (immediate past president), senior behavioral scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CLASS NEWS and information to be included in the Alumni section of the Quarterly should be sent to: Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498 alumni@gustavus.edu | 800-487-8437 | gustavus.edu/alumni

MY GUSTAVUS Bob Neuman ’80 “I THINK THE CORE VALUES ARE PERFECT AND TIMELESS. THEY HAVE REMAINED STEADFAST THROUGHOUT MY LIFE.”

Before I even stepped foot on campus, I was wearing Gustavus shirts, handed down from my older sister Patty Neuman ’74. I came in with the mindset that I was going to play basketball. My dad worked for Lutheran Brotherhood and had taken me to a big ELCA basketball tournament. Owen Sammelson ’58 in admission arranged for me to meet basketball coach Whitey Skoog and that made and impression. I did try playing basketball but I wasn't very good, so my sophomore year, I went out for soccer and ended up playing goalie.

As a first-year, I was assigned the campus job of custodian.

Then I met Dean Walhund ’72 and Julie Johnson ’69 and they offered me a job giving tours in admission. I was ecstatic to work with them. They, as well as others in admission, particularly Mark Anderson ’66, had built their lives around the college and students. Their values, how they gave back, the kind of people they were and what they stood for—they were great role models, great mentors, and great people. I wanted to be like them.

In 1980, I took one whole month off between graduation and accepting a full time job in the admission office. Then I traveled nationally for years, recruiting students in the Pacific Northwest, California, Florida, Texas, Wisconsin... I’m mostly in the Twin Cities now, but I recently traveled to Alaska for the first time.

I just love telling the Gustavus story. One of the keywords I like to use when talking to students and families is access: to faculty, administrators, coaches, facilities, mentors, everyone.

Neuman quotes one of his Gustavus mentors when considering the path to being a great Gustie. “Religion professor Bob Esbjornsen ’41 said, ‘Major in wonder.’

Be curious, engaged, and supportive of as many things as you possibly can.”

When prospective students get it and end up choosing this place, “That’s the fun,” Neuman says. “That makes for a rich college

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experience and a rich life.”

(What's this number? See page 13.)

The academic buildings don’t close on the weekends, the wellness facilities don’t either.

The library is open late. Learning takes place seven days a week. I don’t think that happens in the same way at other places.

It’s been more than 40 years since I started as a student in admission and I still love it.

I’ve met Gusties from the 1960s to today.

I’ve helped thousands of students choose Gustavus. Two of my children are now students here. I am so incredibly connected to students, employees, faculty, and other administrators. It’s one tremendous family.

GUSTIES

WELCOME BACK, GUSTIE FAMILIES! The legacy continues for 62 families with parents or grandparents who studied on the hill. Here are just some of those who came back to campus to usher forward their newest Gustie.

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Hiram M. Drache, Moorhead, professor emeritus of history and historianin-residence at Concordia College, Moorhead, has completed his 18th and 19th books.

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David Johnson, Minneapolis, is chancellor emeritus at the University of Minnesota, Morris.

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LeRoy Sanders, Willmar, and his wife, Ruth (Swanberg ’57) Sanders celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June.

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Hope Pluto Annexstad, Saint Peter, has two grandsons playing on the University of Minnesota Gopher football team.

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Mary Nelson, Chicago, IL, is a board member at Sojourners.

Irene Pearson Nielsen, Lindsborg, KS, is president, artistic director, and historical performer at Historical Echoes, a Division of Designing Excellence.

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David J. Garms, Fairfax, VA, is the manager/ owner of Shenandoah Cedar.

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Olene Hanson Bigelow, Maple Grove, is president of Bigelow Consulting.

Thomas G. Dashiell, Carol Stream, IL, is a retired accountant.

Nancy Anderson Perrier, Fergus Falls, winters in Arizona and summers in Fergus Falls.

She volunteers at her church and delivers Meals on Wheels.

Dick Rohloff, Cohasset, and his wife, Sue (Hansen ’64), enjoy golfing and cruising and spend their winters in McAllen, TX. Hezekiah Shani, Cincinnati, OH, is in private practice as a cardiothoracic surgeon in the Cincinnati area.

Iris Benson Smyth, Minneapolis, is active in her church and serves as a volunteer at a home for elderly ladies with dementia and facilitates the Grief Share groups. She recently traveled to Sweden to visit cousins she met through her genealogy research.

Gloria Johnson Spong, Chanhassen, retired in September 2018 from her position as preschool director at Oak Knoll Christian Preschool.

Karen M. Stodola, Red Wing, is CEO and owner of Vestiges.

Mary Kohlmeyer Tauer, Rio Rancho, NM, is a retired nurse.

With her husband, James, a r

etired pharmacist, she serves the American Indian population at various reservations.

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Dan Kolander, Marion, IA, and his wife, Nova Lien Kolander ’75, are both retired and volunteering as ambassadors for Water to Thrive, a non-profit organization funding water wells in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Drew H. Peterson, Anchorage, AK, is owner and mediator at Peterson Mediation.

Kirk Sikorowski, Wayzata, is president of Silver Sages.

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Timothy Bloomquist, Edina, has retired as chief judge of the Tenth Judicial District of Minnesota.

David F. Nichols, San Diego, CA, a former naval aviator, is now fully retired after nearly 27 years with Northrop Grumman Corp.

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Sandra Leasure Bloomquist, Edina, has retired from many years of volunteer service and as an accomplished tennis player.

Her three sons are all Gustavus graduates.

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Doug Fisher, Denver, CO, is the attorney at Law Office of Douglas Fisher.

Mary Parkin Rasmussen, Fargo, ND, is a retired teacher and administrator for West Fargo Public Schools.

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John Hatzung, Edina, is senior architecture for food, distribution, and manufacturing at LEO A DALY. Edward Beadle, Lakeville, is president of Minnesota Gynecology and Surgery.

Gregory Korstad, Plymouth, is a retired attorney. He volunteers with the TwinWest Chamber, the Great Lakes Cruising Club and its Great Lakes Foundation, and America’s Boating Club.

32 years as a hand surgeon with Summit Orthopedic in St. Paul.

Melanie Williams Frank, Wilmington, NC, is owner of Kindred Spirit Elopements and Intimate Weddings.

Richard A. Kellar, Pewaukee, WI, is president of Aurora West Allis Medical Center.

Cathy Cleys Tryggestad, Eden Prairie, has retired as a special education teacher from Eagle Ridge Academy.

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Chris M. Mathieu, Anderson, SC, is the owner of KOA-Anderson SC. R. David Resch, Arden Hills, is executive director at North American Dental Meeting.

Mark P. Dumke, Winona, has retired as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church.

Barbara L. Shiels, St. Paul, received the Minnesota Lawyer 2019 In-House Counsel Lifetime Achievement Award for her work as a senior associate general counsel at the University of Minnesota. She retired in June.

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Karen Sundal Bartz, Austin, is board chair, committee member at City of Austin, Mower County.

John Wirth, Pacific Palisades, CA, executive film producer, is working on a new crime drama called Wu Assassins.

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Paul J. Donahue, North Oaks, has retired after

Tim M. Sandry, Bloomington, is the chair of the City of Bloomington Sustainability Commission.

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Greg Hagge, Minneapolis, has retired from his position as a finance and tax consultant and assistant professor at St. Mary’s University.

Wendy J. Johnson, Mound, is president and founder of Elder Eye Institute.

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Bruce J. Jacobson, South Haven, is a partner with SharePoint Hub. Bob Petroff, Bloomington, is president of Petroff, Inc., a real estate company.

Carla Erdman Young, Edina, is president of C. E. Young.

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Dick Hutson, Robbinsdale, is the systems integrator for innovative material handling systems for Kuecker Logistics.

Sandy Nieland, Rochester, retired after 38 years of coaching and teaching English, most recently at Rochester ISD #535.

Nathan P. Sager, Virginia, is pastor at Spirit of God Lutheran Church in Duluth and an instructor in the philosophy department at Mesabi Range College.

Steve Wik, Faulkton, SD, is owner of Wik Farms.

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Gary N. Carlson, St. Louis Park, is director of intergovernmental relations/ lobbyist for League of Minnesota Cities and is a St. Louis Park Charter Commission Member.

Robelia Napton: Darin ’92, Ella ’20, Celia ’23, and Elizabeth ’93

John Kellen, Tucson, AZ, is director at KellenVentures.

Tim Strand, St. Paul, is director of music ministry at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

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John H. Biewen, Durham, NC, is an audio program director, instructor at Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University (CDS) in Durham, NC. He is also the producer of CDS’s documentary podcast, Scene on Radio, which was nominated for a Peabody Award last year.

Nancy Johnson Dahl, Bloomington, is on the board of directors at Nina Hale | Performance Digital.

Kim Beyer Fragodt, Medina, is president of Kim Marie Fragodt Music.

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Carole Arwidson, Minneapolis, is director of strategic communications for Bentz Whaley Flessner in Minneapolis.

Bradley D. Fischer, Owatonna, has recently joined the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism as membership director. He continues to operate his business Fischer Sports & Specialty Apparel.

Krause Quiram: Heather ’94, Spencer ’23 and Evan

Thomley: Rachel, Annika, Olivia ’23, and Erik ’89

Lee A. Hacklander, Prior Lake, is an attorney at Eastlund Hutchinson Ltd. Joyce Rosenblad Hirsch, Lakeville, and Amy Hammond Hagberg ’83, Buffalo are writing a sitcom about two former college roommates who decide to live together again after one of their spouses unexpectedly dies. It’s called Losing Our Marbles.

Kathryn Peterson Meintsma, Watertown, is an associate lawyer with Olson Law in Buffalo. She is also owner of Health Road Legal, PLLC, a medical device law practice.

Lisa D. Milbrath, Goodyear, AZ, is a flight attendant for Delta Airlines, she also teaches and plays pickleball.

Pete Nelson, Saint Peter, is a certified financial planner at Frandsen Investment Services.

Katy Kelly Noun, Minneapolis, is president/owner of Katy Kelly Art. Kathi Wright, Edina, is the shareholder, practice group chair at Gray Plant Mooty.

Rob Kugler, Woodbury, is a co-chair, bankruptcy and creditors rights practice division, at Stinson.

Ed Flathers, Minneapolis, is an executive assistant for KPMG. Riley Horan, Austin, TX, is product owner at 3M. Jim Isaak, Rochester, is the associate chair–central region at Mayo Clinic.

Craig A. Johnson, Burnsville, is an intergovernmental relations lobbyist for the League of Minnesota Cities.

David P. Mann, Eden Prairie, is president of Mann Consulting Services.

Barry A. O'Neil, Rosemount, is serving his second year in the second two-year term on Lommen Abdo’s board and the practice group manager of Lommen Abdo’s Litigation Practice Group.

J. J. Schaidler, New York, NY, is owner/president of Full Circle Publishing.

Anne Hammerlund Thommes, Champlin, is the general manager at Interstate CNC Machine Repair.

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Mark Allen, Wayzata, is executive management consultant at Allen Ventures.

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Tom Bjork, Charlotte, NC, is partner at ATB Enterprise.

Ed Frickson, Lindstrom, is president of Family Innovations.

Liisa Melton Hardaloupas, Cumming, GA, is the owner of ExecuCoach.

Sand Johnson: Deanne ’89, Luke ’23, Eric ’23, and David ’88

John P. Koenig, Portland, OR, is president of Kara-Line Tumbleweed.

Bill J. Larson, Eagan, is information technology manager, Endeavor Systems at Delta Airlines.

Peter F. Pacioni, Chicago, is president of Pacioni Sales.

Michael Thelander, Independence, is president of SRG Research and Consulting Services.

Stephen Truran, South St. Paul, is president of The Jazz Mentors.

David A. Wiesner, Rochester, is president of Parmark Corp.

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John Kulick, Independence is an elementary administrator for Columbia Heights Public Schools.

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Steven G. Berg, Eden Prairie, is president of SB Gold Adrenaline Fundraising.

Terry R. Bradt, Chatfield, is president of Relion Corporation.

Kimberly Sebens Brown, Buffalo, is of A Better Bookkeeper.

Richard A. Kelley, New Brighton, is the director business system at Thomson Reuters.

Bruce M. Kleven, Edina, is president of Kleven Law Office.

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Miest Hoernemann: Paul, Chelsea ’23, Courtney and Amy ’92

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Opitz Hartmann: Jessica ’93, Elizabeth ’23 and Jon

Neuman: Andrew ’23, Rebecca, Bob ’80, and Peter ’22

Everett M. Myers, Stillwater, is co-executive director at ALS Bike Trek MN. Fran Simpson, Truman, who is teaching at the Southern Plains Education Cooperative, is celebrating 30 years of teaching this year.

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Amy Jackson Davis, Appleton, WI, is executive director of the Appleton Boychoir.

Jim Loe, Ladysmith, WI, is on the board of trustees at Rusk County Memorial and Clinic.

Steve Molen, Fort Mill, SC, is managing partner at Thrivent Financial.

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Paul S. Almen, Minneapolis, is senior attorney for construction at Ryan Companies U.S. Natalie Briggs Carlson, Mound, is chair of Minnesota Organizational Development Network.

Amy Doeringsfeld Fletcher, Charlotte, NC, is co-owner of Thrive Center for Personalized Healthcare and Wellness.

Terry Iverson, Hastings, is a sales executive at United Promotions Branded.

Knoll Gantriis: Kathryn ’92, Jasper ’23, Ingrid Roof ’23, and Peter ’92

Deb Jenks, Oregon, WI, is an athletic trainer traveling with Team USA to the Pare Pan Am Games in Peru as part of the medical staff.

Daniel J. Kauppi, Dunlap, IL, is president at Solomo.io.

Phil Maurer, Laurel, MT, is owner of Mauerer Chiropractic Family Health & Wellness Center.

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Joanna Campbell, Cottage Grove, is founder/president of Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society.

Connha Stevenson Classon, Woodbury, began the school year as principal of Valley Crossing Elementary School, the same school where she began her teaching career 15 years ago.

Peter D. Gantriis, Mahtomedi, is the director, business generation at XYZ University.

Jon Huseth, Dennison, is a partner with Ag Pathways LLC. Stacy L. Norrbom, Edmonton, AB, Canada, is the associate chair, language training at NorQuest College.

Daniel J. Ziemer, Minneapolis, is president of Total Home Concepts.

Carlson Johnson: Alex, Aaron ’23, Owen, Diedre ’96 and Joel ’96

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Sharon Hanifl-Lee, Hugo, is the chair of the board of directors/volunteer at Children's Performing Arts.

Rachel S. Vagts, Denver, CO, is a special collections and digital archives manager at Denver Public Library.

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Derek J. Holje, Minneapolis, is owner/ president of ShingleCreek Constructions.

Eric M. Lindberg, Eagan, is the commercial appraiser at GTRE Commercial Valuation & Advisory.

Amanda Renner Peterson, Madison, WI, is president and owner of Editional Help.

Paul E. Peterson, Saint Peter, is the new superintendent for Mankato Public Schools.

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Kristin M. Bahner, Maple Grove, is a state representative for Minnesota and self-employed with Agile4Life.

Jason Bever, Minnetonka, is president of Lawn & Snow Express Inc. Cynthia Schneider Rowe, Minneapolis, is an attorney with the Spencer Fane.

Jergenson Wold: Tamara Loberg Westendorp: Abigail ’23, ’92 and Greta ’23 Christopher, Tracey ’95 and Maddie ’20

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Amy Lavin Ryan, Eagan, works in client development at Antena.

wraparound care and relational support to children and youth in the foster care system.

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Mark L. Fierst, Champlin, is a self-employed photographer with Mark Fierst Photography.

Cheldon R. Frank, Hugo, is the branch manager at Summit Mortgage Corporate.

April Smith Goodman, St. Louis Park, is the senior client manager for Willis Towers Watson.

John M. Maas, Aspen, CO, is on the board of directors of Merging Vets and Players.

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Ryan M. Chies, St. Paul, is a healthcare consultant at Advanced Health Institute.

Kristy Howell, Kingsford, MI, is a child welfare licensing and adoption specialist at Catholic Social Services of the U.P. in Iron Mountain, MI. Greta Wallgren McKeand, Shakopee, is an account director for IBM Corp. in Minneapolis.

Laura J. Pearson, St. Paul, is a MLS Cytogenetics at Allina Health.

Alison Penner-Rahn, Shakopee, is president at Minneapolis Angels, an organization that provides

Krissa Skogen, Highland Park, IL, is a conservation biologist and scientist at the Chicago Botanic Garden and adjunct professor at Northwestern University.

Jon Trexler, New York, NY, is an attorney and partner at Trexler & Zhang in Manhattan.

Nick Windschitl, Minneapolis, was awarded Eden Prairie Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year.

He recently moved with his family to Chiang Mai, Thailand, where he teaches at the Nakornpayap International School.

Kim Johnson Lo, Simpsonville, SC, is a global mobility specialist at ZF Transmissions Gray Court.

Jed D. Rohlf, Minneapolis, is the senior financial analyst– general industrial at Valspar.

Jon Tomlinson, Athens, GA, is president and oral surgeon at Athens Oral Surgery Center.

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Derek Nutter, Maple Grove, is a financial advisor at AdvisorNet Financial.

Block Zemek: Heidi ’94, Benett, Callen ’23 and Charles ’95

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Timmer: Patrick ’23 and Michael ’91

Peterson, David ’91 and David. Jr. ’23

Christina Diller, Anchorage, AK, is a pediatric cardiologist at Alaska Children’s Heart Center.

Michael Spenningsby, Lawrenceville, GA, is founder of Spenningsby Consulting.

Nathan D. Watters, Fountain Hills, AZ, is president of Cummings Termite & Pest Control.

RAN INTO A GUSTIE—

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—IN THE ER.

Jon Farnsworth, St. Paul, is an attorney/partner, outside general counsel, and legal strategist at Spencer Fane.

Andrea Hodapp, Wauwatosa, WI, is a staff RN, general rehabilitation unit at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. Megan Nerison, Cannon Falls, is a claims adjuster for American Family Insurance.

Tyree Howell: Shari ’93, Dana ’23, Brooke, and Keith

—IN YELLOWSTONE. Shannon Siefken ’97 and Antony Sargent ’97 were roommates. Though they've kept in touch, they were surprised to see each other in Yellowstone National Park, on the same hiking trail, on the Fourth of July. Pictured, with wives and children, (l to r): Barb Freimuth Siefken ’97, Shannon Siefken ’97, Amy Sargent, and Antony Sargent ’97.

Arlyn Tolzmann ’65 and Jordan Anderson ’16 saw each other often during their emergency room work shifts at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. Then one day, Tolzmann asked Anderson, a future physician’s assistant, about her studies. When she said she was a Gustie, “quickly, it was like we were back on campus,” Tolzmann says.

—WHILE RUNNING THE BOSTON MARATHON.

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Erin Gebhart, Burtonsville, MD, earned a master of science in cybersecurity management and policy from the University of Maryland.

Eric J. Jenson, North Oaks, is owner of Jenson Studios.

Lynnea Piotter Myers, Sweden, is a PhD student in developmental neuroscience at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.

Olsbo Hedstrom: Andrew, Lorinda ’91, Anders ’23, and Erik

Kristin Paap Genet ’96 spied a Gustavus sweatshirt at mile 22. It was Andrea Rime ’87, who lives in Boston. They shared a quick selfie, a high five, and a “Go Gusties!”

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Anders Eckman, Minneapolis, is director of talent acquisition for Ameriprise Financial Services.

Hillary Kassube, Albertville, is

a laboratory technician II for IBR. Adam Langenfeld, Coon Rapids, completed residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in

June and is now a Fellow in developmental-behavioral pediatrics at the University of Minnesota.

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Sonya Hysing Pickett, Minneapolis, is a clinical pharmacist for Prime Therapeutics

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Roberts Oppitz: Rachel ’96, Cascade ’23 and Christopher ’96

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Bennett Paulsen: Timothy, Morgan, Lauren ’23, Logan, and Tonya ’95

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Jacqueline JohnsonLeister, Carver, is director of marketing for SeQuel Response, a digital marketing agency, in Eden Prairie.

Esther Mulder WidmalmDelphonse, Chicago, IL, is a labor law attorney for the U.S. Department of Labor, Regional Solicitor’s Office.

David N. Wold, Minneapolis, is an associate general dentist at Maple Grove Family Dental Clinic.

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Annie Berger Barlow, Richfield, is a physician assistant at Regions Hospital in St. Paul in the Cancer Care Center.

Riley E. Karbon, St. Paul, is a board chair at Collectively Blue Company.

Bree Lindenberg Ryan, Lino Lakes, works for Abbott Laboratories in St. Paul as regional security manager for North America and Canada.

Patrick D. Young, Tenstrike, is president of Young Design.

Zeb R. Zacharias, Iowa City, IA, received his PhD in immunology from the University of Iowa.

White Vick: Kaylee ’23 and Angela ’92

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Lauren Guzniczak, Johns Island, SC, is owner of Southeastern Fine Art Services.

Kyle S. Hunt, North Oaks, is a dentist at Personal Care Dentistr.

Jordan A. Smith, Madison Lake, is the co-owner of Voigt Smith Innovation.

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Justin J. VerMeer, Minneapolis, is co-owner, design and marketing for Driftless Provisions, a thoughtfully sourced and crafted dry-cured salami maker.

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Ben Meyer, Milwaukee, WI, an internal medicine physician at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, was appointed resident and Fellow section councilor on the American Medical Association Council.

Melissa Wygant Mokry, Cheyenne, WY, graduated from Colorado State University with a PhD in public communication and technology with an emphasis on risk communication and wildfires.

Lucas Youngvorst, Moscow, ID, is a professor of communications at the University of Idaho, Moscow.

Henry W. Jones, Hopkins, is CEO at Spiritual Crypto.

St. Dennis Odermatt: Thomas, Ryan ’23, and Nicole ’89

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Zach Wagner, Duluth, received his master’s in geological science from the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Ben Whalen, Richfield, was elected a city council member for the city of Richfield.

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Michaela C. Holm, Minneapolis, is attending the College of St. Scholastica in the physician assistant program.

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Kayna R. Anderson, St. Louis Park, is teaching at Rancho El Chorro Outdoor School in San Louis Obispo, CA. Meishon Behboudi, Minnetonka, has completed her master’s in counseling psychology at the University of St. Thomas and is now pursuing her doctorate.

Nicole M. Frame, West Lafayette, IN, is pursuing a PhD in sociology at Purdue University.

Elizabeth A. Strom Vine, Saint Peter, is a senior admission counselor and transfer coordinator at Gustavus.

Zach Vine, Saint Peter, is Gustavus’s defensive line football coach and strength and conditioning coordinator.

Murray: Dan ’86, Jack ’23 and Linda

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Megan Kauffmann Bullert, Gaylord, works for Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) as she completes her master’s in social work through Boston University.

Michael Bullert, Gaylord, is warehouse operator for Locher Bros. and is part owner of Chef Craig in Arlington.

Marissa Haeny, Minnetonka, is an account manager at One10 Marketing in Minneapolis.

Sydney J. Newman, Burnsville, is in a graduate program in African Studies at Stanford University.

Hannah M. Oberle, Minneapolis, has started a graduate program in neuroscience at the University of Michigan, Kresge Hearing Research Institute.

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Karena A. Baldwin, Eden Prairie, is a training and communications analyst for Best Buy Corporation.

Kathryn Dudley, Roseville, is a dance instructor and choreographer for The Dance Factory, SteppingStone Theatre, and for 21/40 Productions.

Trevor Groschen, St. Paul, is an account manager for TEKsystems.

Esther Mwangi, Lakeville, is a graduate student at St. Catherine’s University.

Iverson Scharr: James ’23, Sandra ’88 and Charlie

Audrey K. Shattuck, Sioux Falls, SD, is owner of AK Photo & Film.

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Ellyn Adelmann, St. Louis Park, is a client services coordinator for Fraser.

Rebecca Bunne, Ostrander, is pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy at Creighton University.

James Gunnigle, Conroe, TX, is a Peace Corps volunteer.

Kelly Neubauer, Houston, TX, is a graduate student at Rice University.

Siri Sviggum, Dennison, is pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy at Creighton University.

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Matthew Bateman, Savage, is an audit associate for KPMG. Matthew Berkner is an audit associate for Grant Thornton.

Jamison Beulke, Montgomery, is the head performance master at ETS Performance.

Adam Bogen, Sonoma, CA, is a unit counselor at Farm Camp.

Ariana Campanaro, Oakdale, is in a PhD chemistry program at the University of Minnesota.

Grace Carlson, Saint Peter, is a reading tutor at South Elementary School in Saint Peter.

Dutch Claybaugh, Kaneohe, HI, is an inventory controls analyst for Intricon.

Jack Conroy, Shoreview, is a junior internal wholesale broker for Advisor Net Financial.

Jessica Dirks, LeSueur, is an RN, medical surgical unit at Faribault District One Hospital.

Troy Ektnitphong, Worthington, is a program facilitator for Minneapolis Bouldering Project.

Cora Engesether, Waseca, is student teaching at Hoover Elementary in Mankato.

Seth Ensor, Sugar Lane, TX, is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas.

Allison Faxvog, Minneapolis, is an operations intern for Allianz Life.

Taylor Gag, New Ulm, is a buyer for MTU Onsite Energy, Mankato.

Kathryn Hagen, Stillwater, is in a PhD biophysics program at Indiana University.

Jamie Jennissen, Sauk Centre, is a middle school teacher at Owatonna Middle School.

Chase Johnson, Golden Valley, is a graduate student in education at the University of Minnesota.

Schoen Schumacher: LeAnne ’91, Michael ’23, Hannah Hubbart ’23, and Michael

Sarah Knutson, Eagan, is in law school at the University of St. Thomas.

Kaleb Krengel, Winnebago, works at the Leo A. Hoffman Center.

Julia Kugler, Oakdale, has an internship as a wardrobe supervisor for New Harmony Theatre.

Andrew LaGrange, Ramsey, is a computer numeric controlled machinist at CNC Machine.

Yeng Lee, St. Paul, is a registered associate for Morgan Stanley.

Chaselyn Miller, Brooklyn Park, is a graduate student in psychology at the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse.

Daniel Nold, Menomonie, WI, is a technical problem solver for Epic Systems.

Erin F. Peterson, Plymouth, is a closing assistant at Custom Home Builders Title.

Haley Pesik, Eagan, is an associate software developer for Protolabs.

Rachel Pred, Savage, is an environmental specialist with Nova Consulting.

Thomas Self, Vadnais Heights, is a program director for the National Student Leadership Conference and a

Lind Larson: Mandy ’91, Lucas ’23, and Lon ’90

freelance filmmaker.

Joren Tengesdal, Appleton, WI, is in a PhD program in industrial/organizational psychology at the University of Akron.

Austin Weis, Bird Island, is working as a real estate appraiser.

Drew Weis, Mankato, is an operating room nurse with Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Cory Weston, Mankato, is the operations manager at Fromm’s Auto.

Laura Wilberts, Lauderdale, is an RN at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Courtney Wolfe, Eagan, is an associate support engineer for Fishbowl Solutions and a team member for Caribou Coffee.

Carlie Wright, Virginia, is in pharmacy school at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Nee: Michele, Madeline ’20, Connor ’23 and Peter ’92

Royal Family KIDS Mankato sponsors an all-expenses-paid summer camp for kids in the social services system. Since its inception seven years ago, 23 Gusties have volunteered at least one summer, the Alpha Chi Delta fraternity has adopted it for philanthropic giving, and the Community Engagement Center has sponsored a giving

WEDDINGS Michael Langert ’85 and Joleen Langert, 05/12/18, Eden Prairie Jeffrey S. Timm ’95 and Robyn Bipes ’96, 08/06/16, Minneapolis Emily Pearson ’09 and Scott Harris, 06/29/19, Shakopee

tree benefiting the camp. Pictured are recent volunteers, front (l to r): Patrick Clark ’12, Abby Kamm ’18, Grant Sawyer ’21, Abbie Swenson ’17, Professor Kate Knutson. Back (l to r): Kari Evans ’79, Tyler Maas ’23, Thomas Schumann ’19, Nate Paulsen ’15, Christina Swenson Paulsen ’15.

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Haugland, Meger: Bruce Haugland ’67, Susan Skrukrud Haugland ’66, Alexander ’23, Abby ’20, Mary ’89, and Jerry

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Kelly Nelson ’10 and Adam Jensen, 06/29/19, Madison, WI JJ Akin ’11 and Hayley Russell, 8/3/19, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Bergit Nerheim ’11 and Kyle Mars, 05/26/19, Minneapolis Jen Fox ’12 and Christopher Northard ’11, 12/22/18, Hastings Erik Bryz-Gornia ’13 and Michelle Panning, 07/13/19, Eden Prairie Nathan Olson ’13 and Kristin Holst ’15, 08/03/19, Brooklyn Park Marty P. Schmitz ’13 and Jordan Noble ’14, 06/29/19, Eden Prairie Zach Vine ’15 and Elizabeth Strom ’15, 07/20/19, Saint Peter Megan Kauffmann ’16 and Michael Bullert ’16, 05/25/19, Saint Peter Morgan LaPlante ’16 and Noah Grothe ’17, 08/04/18, Northfield Keri Rojas ’16 and William Haslach, 06/14/19, Maplewood

BIRTHS Ian, to Jean M. Merrill ’97, 07/14/18 Brooks, to Christian White ’01 and Karly White, 04/08/19 Everly, to Erin Hoffman Austin ’02 and Daryl Austin, 05/22/19 Clara, to Elizabeth Johnsrud Devins ’04 and John Devins, 07/13/19 Benjamin, to Julia Gleeman ’04 and Daniel Hunter, 11/01/18 Phoebe, to Tara Barnes Fitch ’05 and Andrew Fitch ’01, 06/27/19 Steven, to Robbie George ’05 and Alyssa Tjosaas George ’05, 05/19/19 Twins, Allie Marie and Keegan Huey, to Leslie Huettl Gregory ’05 and Adam Gregory, 7/1/19.

Zach, to Jessica Olson Melander ’06 and Derek Melander, 06/07/19 Zachary, to Sonya Hysing Pickett ’07 and David Pickett, 05/03/19

Brent Chouanard ’15 and Kristian Hartmann ’15 traveled the U.S. coast-tocoast by bicycle this summer, beginning in Portland, OR, and ending in Portland, ME.

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They averaged 70 miles a day.

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Caleb, to Blake Theisen ’08 and Mariah Theisen, 06/16/19 William, to Kelly Williamson Janisch ’10 and Robert Janisch, 04/12/19 Annie, to Laura Schnell Stubenvoll ’13 and Robb Stubenvoll, 06/19/19 Atarah, to Morgan Grothe ’16 and Noah Grothe ’17, 05/19/19

IN MEMORIAM Norma Noren Kirby ’43, St. Cloud, on 7/28/19. She worked as an admissions clerk at the St. Cloud Hospital for many years and is survived by two children.

Lois Kerkow Wolfram ’45, Belle Plaine, on 6/24/19. Lois worked as a secretary and nursing home assistant and is survived by five children.

Robert P. Engwall ’45, Crystal, a Korean War veteran and former Lutheran pastor and missionary and employee for Lutheran Brotherhood. He is survived by his wife, Carley, and five children including Roberta ’75, Rolf ’77, and Evan ’85.

Lorraine Felt Maio ’47, Cologne, on 7/4/19. She traveled as an actor, singer and director of theatre productions and is survived by two children.

Manfred W. “Swede” Carlson ’48, Milaca, on 6/13/19.

A World War II veteran, he went on to have a long career as an educator and is survived by his three children.

Jay W. Skoglund ’48, San Diego, CA, on 7/9/19. A World War II veteran, he was inducted into the Gustavus Athletic Hall of Fame. He worked as a counselor at Mesa College for

38 years and is survived by his wife, Lorraine, and two sons.

Roland “Red” Malcolm ’50, Minnetonka, on 5/18/19. A former football athlete, Red was inducted into the Gustavus Hall of Fame and is survived by two daughters.

Mignette Anderson Najarian ’50, Minneapolis, on 5/24/19. A former nurse, wife, mother and volunteer, she is survived by her husband, John, and three sons including Jon ’81 and Dave ’81.

Lois Johnson Albright ’51, Madison, WI, on 8/27/19. A former nurse, she is survived by two children.

Louise Borg Bergman ’51, Oxnard, CA, on 2/26/19. A former teacher and retired director of music for various parishes, she is survived by her siblings, Daniel ’53, Paul ’58, and Miriam Teeter ’64.

Wells M. Gustafson ’51, Bloomington, on 8/22/19. A Korean War veteran, he ran Anthonie’s clothing stores and was a creative artist. He is survived by three sons including Pier ’78.

Donald W. Lundberg ’51, Plymouth, on 6/8/19. He worked the majority of his career for the Ford Motor Company in technical service. Don is survived by his wife, Marian (Edstrom ’53), three children: Mark ’77, Robert ’77, and Rebecca ’84, and two sisters: Barbara Cunningham ’51 and Marilyn Boyce ’56.

Shirley Huselid Anderson ’52, Marietta, GA, on 5/13/19.

A former media generalist for the Redwood Falls school district, she is survived by three children, including

Victoria Mielke ’82 and Elizabeth Austin ’86.

Ellwin B. Rakke ’52, Bemidji, on 6/24/19. He had a long career as an educator and is survived by his wife, Nancy, and two daughters.

George Wolfe ’52, Clearwater, FL, on 7/30/19. A Korean War veteran, and a longtime manager for Moore Business Forms, he is survived by his wife, Shirley (Lister ’55), four children and many foster children.

David Hauck ’53, Northfield, on 7/13/19. An Army veteran, he went on to become an instructor and coach at St. Olaf College for 45 years, coaching swimming, gymnastics, football, softball and golf. He was inducted into the Gustavus Athletes Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (Lundgren ’54) and three children.

Carol Lester Lassiter ’54, West Palm Beach, FL, on 8/21/19. A former office worker for Eastman Kodak, she is survived by husband, Kenneth, and two children.

Marilyn Peterson Reaser ’54, Rapid City, SD, on 8/11/19.

A former speech and debate teacher who earned Rapid City’s “Teacher of the Year” in 1994.

She is survived by her husband, Jim, and two stepchildren.

Norman T. Conrad ’55, Los Gatos, CA, on 3/2/19. A retired elementary school teacher for 30 years in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, he is survived by his wife, Donna (Anderson ’55), four children including Pam Conrad Greene ’85.

long career as a physician with the Golden Valley Clinic and North Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Audrey, and two sons.

Peggy Hedenberg Johnson ’59, Silver Bay, on 5/29/19.

Along with her husband, she owned and operated Palisade Auto Parts for 33 years and is survived by a son.

James R. Anderson ’60, Bloomington, on 5/1/19. A former pastor at various parishes and former chaplain of the Minnesota State Legislature, an active Gustavus volunteer, he served as past Alumni Board member and Class Officer.

He is survived by his wife, Diane (Hammargren ’63), two children, Rebecca Fahrenz ’87 and Scott ’89 (Trustee), several grandchildren and a brother, Thomas ’63.

Paul Chell ’60, Northfield, on 6/17/19. A former Lutheran pastor who served various parishes in South Dakota, Oregon, Washington, and Minnesota, he is survived by two children and two siblings including John ’54 and Ruth Oliphant ’56.

Martha Larson Warehime ’60, Owatonna, on 5/18/19.

A former elementary school teacher, she is survived by two children.

R. Kenmore Johnson ’63, Minneapolis, on 7/9/19. The co-founder of Computerized Mailing Systems (CMS), he remained its CEO until it sold in 2009. He is survived by his wife, Elouise (Anderson ’66), and two daughters including

Dana Cossette ’92 and Krista Fragola ’94.

Paul L. Swanson ’64, Hopkins, on 5/24/19. He owned his own insurance agency for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Allen ’63), and two daughters including Anne LaTour ’89, and five siblings including J. Bradley ’67.

Ed A. Watson ’65, Mesa, AZ, on 5/6/19. Ed worked his entire career with Illinois Bell (AT&T) and is survived by his nephews and nieces.

Kathryn “Kay” Williamson Hough ’66, Fairmont, on 7/26/19. A former public health nurse, she is survived by her husband, Jim, and two children.

Peter O. Peterson ’66, Mantorville, on 8/18/19. A Vietnam War veteran, he worked for UPS and for IBC/Wonder Bread. Peter is survived by his wife, Julie, and two children.

Linda M. Johnson ’67, Minneapolis, on 6/28/19.

She worked as an on-call occupational therapist for Medical Staffing Network and is survived by two brothers, including Kenrick ’68.

Joleen Sydness Feig ’69, Eden Prairie, on 12/19/17. She worked as a quality assurance analyst for Open Systems International and is survived by two daughters, Kirstin Schultz ’95 and Stephanie Rouge ’98.

Jordan Gish ’69, LeCenter, on 5/31/19. He operated an insurance agency in LeCenter for many years and is survived by his two children.

Richard “Dick” Forsman ’71, Lincoln, NE, on 5/2/19. A veteran,

he later worked in human resources and labor relations for Burger King, Donovan Companies, and National Car Rental. He is survived by his wife, Terry, and three children.

Gregory A. Trebil ’71, Bloomington, on 8/27/19. He worked as the facilities manager and the boys hockey coach for Academy of Holy Angels. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Anderson ’71), and four children including Gregory, Jr. ’93 and Amy ’03.

Therese “Terry” Anderson Corwin ’72, Valley City, ND, on 6/24/19. Inducted into the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame for gymnastics and swimming and diving, Terry was the former director of graduate studies and research at Valley City State University. She is survived by her husband, William.

David Erickson ’73, Brooklyn Center, on 7/27/19. He was an employee of Golden Valley Stamp and Coin and is survived by his mother and three brothers.

Richard “Rick” Leif Peterson ’76, Tucson, AZ, on 4/27/19. The former president of Response Time Communications, he is survived by his daughter and two siblings including Drew ’68.

John Stone ’80, Whitewater, WI, on 6/11/19. He was a professor of rhetoric at University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, and is survived by his wife, Sandra, and a son.

MaryBeth Ostrand Zea ’83, Little Falls, on 5/24/19. She worked various positions in communications/marketing,

and as a reporter/photographer and resident manager. She is survived by her husband, Mike Jensen, and her mother, Marlys (Swenson ’56) Ostrand.

David P. Mann ’86, Eden Prairie, on 5/25/19. He worked in sales and marketing and was a Realtor for Coldwell Banker Burnet. He is survived by his wife, Patty, two stepchildren, and his parents including his mother Mary (Sorenson ’66).

Daniel Homstad ’90, Apple Valley, on 5/28/19. Dan was a former Hennepin County public defender and prosecutor before opening his own law office. He is survived by his wife, Heidi, two children, and his parents.

Keith Halen ’92, St. Paul, on 7/23/19. He was a vice president for US Bank and is survived by his wife, Patrice, two children including Shannon ’23, and his father.

Timothy A. McDonald ’98, on 6/28/19. A former Blackhawk Army pilot who served two tours of duty and later worked as a medevac pilot, he is survived by his wife, four children, and his parents.

Nathan Simon ’10, Avon, on 8/5/19. A young outdoorsman who loved hockey, he is survived by his parents, Bernadette and Tim Simon, and two brothers.

Lorraine Pedersen (former staff), Maplewood, on 8/12/19. A former longtime employee of the Gustavus Book Mark and widow of former Gustavus assistant football coach, Vic Pedersen ’50, she is survived by her two sons, Jack ’72 and Jeff ’84.

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Richard D. Williams ’55, Seattle, WA, on 7/21/19. An Army veteran who became a professor in the education department at UCLA, he is survived by his wife, Michele, and three children.

Jon Berglund ’57, Owatonna, on 7/25/19. A retired senior vice president/director of claims for Federated Mutual Insurance Company, he is survived by his wife, Millie, and two children.

Helen Borneman Ruggles ’57, Forest Lake, on 3/3/19. The former owner of a Hardware Hank store, she is survived by four children including Peter ’78 and Patricia Alberg ’89.

A. Eugene Elkin ’57, Mentor, OH, on 7/2/19. He worked as manager of the Mentor Heisley Racquet Club and the Mentor Community Civic Arena until his retirement. Gene is survived by his wife, Jeanne, and four children including Debra ’80.

Helen Nieland Boehne ’58, St. Paul, on 5/10/19. She was a nurse, wife, and mother and is survived by her husband, Marty, and four children.

Roger D. Anderson ’59, Bloomington, on 2/16/19. A former insurance agent for R.D. Anderson & Associates, he is survived by his wife, Norma (Urbach ’60), and three children including Sherri Dorsch ’84 and Steven ’87.

Norma Urbach Anderson ’60, Bloomington, on 7/10/19. A wife and mother, she is survived by three children including Sherri Dorsch ’84 and Steven ’87.

Bradley D. Johnson ’59, Minneapolis, on 5/11/19. A Vietnam War veteran, he had a

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2. Gusties gathered for a family baptism at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Prague in June. L to r: Jon Hilding ’84, Emily Nordland Pelton ’08, Derek Hilding ’10, Kyle Hilding ’14, Tim Pelton ’81, Ally Pelton Hilding ’10, Elena Hilding ’87, Austen Hilding ’16, Ben Hilding ’09, Alicia Blomquist Hilding ’08.

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4. Gusties enjoyed perfect weather when they gathered on Whidbey Island, WA, at the home of Gordy ’62 and Sharon (Maurer ’62) Edberg. L to r: Margaret (Eckman ’67) and Rich Anderson ’67, Bonnie Lewis McClees ’63, Kari Petrasek Merz ’99, Sharon Maurer Edberg ’62, Martin Oleson, Tim Oleson, Katherine MedberyOleson ’02, and Gordy Edberg ’62.

5. In September, 35 New England Gustie alumni, parents, and friends gathered at Fenway Park to see the Boston Red Sox take on the Minnesota Twins.

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6. Alumni celebrated their Gustavus roots this spring at Eagle Ridge Academy in Minnetonka. They repped Gustie gear during the school’s Senior Week. Front: Patrick Harrison ’23. Second row, l to r: Riley Hoffman ’08, Jackie Johnson ’15, Kimie Gammon ’18, Cathy Cleys Tryggestad ’76. Back (l to r): Jennifer Facendola ’17, Sam Fransen ’14, Cathy Nyholm Lengvenis ’89, Erin Seal Johnson ’01, Kris Babler ’06. (Not pictured: Krista Osmundson ’93.)

7. Mini Gustavus Reunion in La Quinta, CA, of longtime good friends with Gustavus roots. L to r: Ken Rholl ’76, Paula Neumann ’75, Bradford Roberts ’76, Deb Miller Duffy ’76, and Dennis Duffy ’74.

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8. Former Gustavus voice professor Jon Romer ’64 and his former student, Dr. Stephen Carlson ’92, presented at Bemidji State University’s inaugural Native American Flute Festival. This fall, Romer taught the university’s first Native Flute course at the American Indian Resource Center on campus. Carlson has been at Bemidji University since 2006 and currently serves as a professor of music and department chair. Romer has taught music in tribal education for 30 years following 19 years at Gustavus.

9. Fellow ’93 classmates and Delta Phi Omega sisters attended the wedding of Kristen Lamont Witkowski at the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, FL. L to r: Jen Buckman Fransdal, Stacey Schrock Simonett, Lamont Witkowski, Laura Skattum Boomgaarden, Jennifer Smalley Havemeier, and Andrea Dunderi Haack.

10. Some ’74 classmates enjoyed a reunion on Lake Minnetonka. L to r: Susan Swanson Kimitch, Peg Bronkala Skold, Sue Ahlcrona, and Susan Fox.

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As an exploration of glacier creation during the Nobel Conference, professor and choreographer Michele Rusinko used the slow, controlled motion typical of a Japanese form of dance theatre called butoh. To Weep, to Fall, and to Fade was performed outside of Lund Center by Anna Buskala ’20, Amanda Hoffman ’22, Amber Lange ’20, and Marissa Williamson ’20, (not pictured: Kathryn Hicks ’21) on a platform made of ice.

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Nathan Baring ’22, along with his fellow Juliana v. US plaintiffs, addressed the Senate Climate Change Task Force in Washington D.C. this September. They were joined by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg as they urged political leaders to support action to phase out the use of fossil fuels. “What we’re pushing for based on decades of climate science is that we have to limit the global temperature rise to one degree Celsius,” said Baring. “I don’t want you to listen to me, I want you to listen to the scientists,” Thunberg said. “I want you to unite behind the scientists and then I want you to take real action.”

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