Eager to Share the World and Work with Israelis and Palestinians and to Put Faces and Personal Stories on a Previously Detached Conflict

Like many people, I grew up hearing stories about the endless conflict in the Middle East; of Jews and Arabs who had been fighting forever and would always be fighting. However, that summer gave me the opportunity to meet Eager to share the world and work with Israelis and Palestinians and to put faces and personal stories on a previously detached conflict. The shades of black and white began ‘Small college, big impact’ to blur and fade in light of what Ren Stinson’s parents loved to travel, and so it was some- Center in Iowa City. Last year, This spring, the Rev. Eric Fistler ’03 traveled I heard, saw and experienced thing he took for granted as a child. Now the 2003 Augustana he counseled people with a to Washington, D.C., to attend the annual that summer. And in the midst of graduate credits his adventurous parents for his approach disability or chronic pain. When Churches for Middle East Peace conference those extraordinary three months, to learning and teaching, and to life. “You learn at a young medications don’t provide relief, on the future of the peace process in Israel- a seed was planted that would age to get excited about new experiences, and being able to patients can learn relaxation Palestine. Churches for Middle East Peace is blossom six years later with my see things firsthand is when you realize learning can be so techniques and other methods an ecumenical organization that lobbies on participation in EAPPI. enriching,” he says. to cope with the disability behalf of mainline and orthodox churches for EAPPI’s Ecumenical In 2006, Eric Fistler ‘03 worked as an ecumenical accompanier Born in Tokyo, Stinson and his family moved back to or pain and the emotional the United States to take a more active role in Accompaniers (EAs) come from for an organization committed to ending the Israeli occupation California when he was an infant. His father is a former stress that accompanies it. achieving a non-violent, just peace, two-state more than 10 countries to live for in Palestine through a viable two-state solution. Here, he walks pastor originally from Chicago. Stinson’s mother is Japanese Stinson describes his current solution, Fistler says. three months in the West Bank with a Palestinian who believes the Israelis are going to bulldoze and well known for her advocacy work and writings related work at the VA hospital as a At the conference, Fistler was seated at the and to accompany Israelis and his home because he doesn’t have proper building permits. to women’s rights, child abuse prevention and violence hundred times more intense, same dinner table as Carol Schersten Lahurd, Palestinians in their efforts to against women. The two met on the campus of the University but extremely gratifying. He coordinator for the Peace Not Walls Campaign achieve a viable two-state solu- of California at Berkeley when his father was in seminary works with veterans of the wars of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America tion. In the summer of 2006, I and his mother was working on a master’s in religion. in Vietnam and Iraq who are (ELCA). During their conversation, Fistler served as an EA in Bethlehem on the porch listening to tear gas and gunfire discharged When Stinson was 15, his family returned to Japan suffering from post-traumatic discovered Lahurd is a member of Augustana’s in the West Bank. I monitored from the Israeli military at Rachel’s Tomb into the Ayda mainly because of his mother’s work with the Child Abuse stress disorder. A structured Class of 1968. Then he learned that one of the checkpoints for human rights refugee camp because the youths there started throwing Prevention Association, a group she later organized in treatment plan allows him Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs) he was train- abuses, lived in solidarity with paint and stones at the Wall. her home country. He attended an elite international high to see the progress made in ing at the conference has a daughter who the Palestinian Christian com- In contrast, I spent one weekend traveling to Yad school in Kobe. “Walking down the hall, you’d hear all minimizing symptoms over 12 to attends Augustana, and another EA is a munity, taught English conver- Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, after which these different languages,” he says. It was at that school, 15 visits, but the sessions can be seminary friend of Sarah Iliff ’06. sation at the Ayda refugee camp I was filled with the fear felt by many Israelis as I boarded thousands of miles from Rock Island, where he first learned as powerful for him as they are “This is just one of the things I love about and worked with Israeli and the public bus and prayed that I would reach my destination of Augustana College. for the patients. Augustana,” Fistler says. “Here I am at a Palestinian peace organizations safely. “This was kind of an Ivy League prep school, and at “After a long day of psycho- national conference dedicated to peace and protesting the construction of The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is complex and the facts our college fair, we had Stanford, MIT, Harvard…and there therapy, you’re often drained, justice, and at one dinner table alone, I am the Separation Wall. Those three are obscured by years of collective myth and anger, but was Augustana College at its own little table,” Stinson which I think means you’re talking with three people who are directly months were the most difficult this complexity should not lead us to apathy. One of the remembers. “I was looking for a small, liberal arts college, doing your job,” he says. “But connected to Augustana. I never cease to be and life-changing period of my greatest things I learned at Augustana was to look deeper and Diane Carnithan was there, and we just kind of con- at the end of a day of teaching, Ren Stinson ’03 amazed at the Augie connections that I dis- life. into the complexities of life…to embrace the tensions, seek nected. I had a lot of questions and she answered all of them I feel just the opposite; I’m cover. We may be a small college, but we are I would wake up at 4 a.m. to understand them, and most importantly, to respond in a and kept in good contact with me afterwards. I applied all energized.” making a big impact.” to monitor the main checkpoint way that makes the world a little better. over the U.S., but I really liked Augustana.” “They say pick a job that you’d do without pay…this is An Augustana connection closer to home… between Bethlehem and There is a saying that “Every saint has a past. Every Stinson’s undergraduate years at Augustana were “an one of those,” Stinson says of his teaching assignment at Fistler and Nina Jansson ’04, whom he met at Jerusalem. There I would witness sinner has a future.” What my time in Bethlehem and the enjoyable liberal arts experience” in that he changed majors Augustana. Augustana, were married in St. Charles, Ill., more than 1,000 Palestinian men, subsequent years that I have spent working for peace in more than once during his first year and completed several As a psychology instructor, Stinson sees himself as a tour earlier this month, and exchanged vows again women and children as they Israel-Palestine have taught me is that there are no saints high-level religion and art (sculpture) courses before finding guide. “I try to get my students excited about the material on July 26 in Tuna, Sweden, where Jansson’s waited in lines for hours to get or sinners or angels or demons in this conflict, there are his home in the psychology department. Yet, he was unsure and give them experiences where they can ‘see’ what we’re family lives. to work, school or even to the only people; people who have the capacity to do great good whether his future would be as a therapist or a teacher— learning…that’s how I learn.” hospital. One day I spent 45 and great evil, but people who are fundamentally children unsure, that is, until he returned to Augustana last year. When he was in the sixth grade and most of his friends minutes arguing with an Israeli of God. “I love psychotherapy, but coming back to teach at were visiting Disney World, Stinson and his family traveled soldier to let a woman take her child to the doctor at the Augustana has convinced me that this is what I want to to Egypt, Israel and points between for three weeks. conclusion of which he told me, “You don’t understand—it pursue,” he says. “Teaching gives you so many opportunities Determined not to miss anything, he never left the side of is not that I cannot let her through for security reasons, I to grow.” the tour guides. When he returned home to the Bay area in won’t let her through because I don’t want to.” In the A doctoral student in counseling-psychology at the California, he helped teach the unit on ancient civilizations afternoon I would travel to a nearby village to learn that the University of Iowa, Stinson is in his fifth year of a seven- for his sixth-grade peers. Israeli Army had cut off the water due to an error in con- year program. For the past two years, he has counseled Not surprisingly, Stinson applauds Augustana’s goal to struction of the nearby Separation Wall. At night I would sit patients at the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical provide as many students as possible with an international

36 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 37 After a long day of psychotherapy, you’re often drained, which I think means you’re doing your job. But at the end of a day of teaching, I feel just the opposite; I’m energized. REN STINSON ’03

experience. Although he traveled in Japan as a child, Stinson had not visited China or Taiwan by the time he arrived on campus. He jumped at the opportunity to participate in East Asia term. Of the 80 students who accompanied him—those with whom he’s still in contact—all became better people, different people, whose lives were changed because of their experience, he says. “One of the most important things you learn from international travel is that taking risks is important,” Stinson says. “It’s always anxiety-provoking to do something new so you have to push against that and go beyond your comfort zone. If you don’t take risks, you won’t grow as a person, which is unfortunate.” In addition to southeast Asia, Stinson visited France for two weeks as an undergraduate. Accompanied by College Chaplain Richard Priggie ’74 and two friends, Stinson lived in the ecumenical Christian monastic community in Taizé, France, for half of his time. Stinson describes it as “Woodstock at a monastery” because thousands of young people from all parts of the world are camping in tents. The Taizé brothers, as many as 100 who come from more than 25 countries with both Catholic and Protestant backgrounds, take a pledge of celibacy and share a simple life. Visitors enter into the rhythm of community life for a week by gathering with the brothers three times a day for prayer, chanting songs and silence, and meeting others through shared meals, small-group discussions and practical jobs. The experience is meant to move participants toward discovering an inner peace and spreading it to others globally. “Their idea is that if we start making relationships between nations and across cultures, there is more hope for peace,” Stinson says. “This pers- pective is central to the community of brothers, and to me. You’re less likely to bomb a country if you’ve met someone from there. I’d like to think you’d be more likely to talk with that country’s leaders and find a diplomatic solution.” Stinson felt such a deep spiritual connection with the Taizé community that since graduating from Augustana, he has returned twice Double exposure to chaperone Augustana students with Pastor Priggie. He’s also Double exposure found a church in Iowa City that offers a Taizé service once a week. “I need the silence,” Stinson says. “Cutting out the media and everything that’s thrown out at young people today is rejuvenating.” Though Anna Brahmstedt ’98 Akerlund admits some days are more Stinson and Priggie are planning another pilgrimage to Taizé in the summer of 2009 with a group of Augustana students and glamorous than others, she and her husband, Nels, have built a other young adults. “Ren is an ‘old soul,’ that is, he has a wisdom successful photography business that combines their creative talents. and an openness to life and to all people that is quite remarkable,” Priggie says. “It makes sense, then, that he has a deep resonance The line of maternity photography Anna developed keeps them in the to the Taizé community, as their life and ministry is deeply spiritual, completely inclusive, and accepting of all persons.” studio, while assignments for a diverse clientele put the couple on the road about 120 days a year. >

Photography by Nels Akerlund Photography

38 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 39 her longtime appreciation of fabric and the female form as their latest business venture—photography workshops for playing field that underscores the founding principles of our artistic elements led her to develop the maternity part of amateurs beginning next year.) country.” their photography business. Moms-to-be are photographed Soon after returning home to Rockford, the couple The portraits are striking when viewed in person, not at 35 to 37 weeks of their pregnancy and then again after flew to West Virginia to photograph the only surviving WWI only because of their subjects but also their 60-by-90-inch the baby is born (visit www.nelsakerlund.com and click on veteran for their American People Project, a non-profit size. portfolios/maternity to see Anna’s styling). Fabric allows organization dedicated to creating the largest collection of Each portrait is accompanied by a brief text providing a her to incorporate texture, color and sometimes movement photographic portraits taken during any period in history. glimpse into the individual’s life. This information is gleaned without dating the image. Their goal is to photograph 100,000 people representing from a short questionnaire and personal interview. Meeting “When Anna was a student here she was very inquis- each of the 50 states during the next decade. these people, especially the centenarians with their social, itive and hardworking—a wonderful combination for an art “America is a true melting pot, and we want to document energetic personalities and positive outlooks, has made student,” says Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, professor of the way our country looks at this time,” Anna says. “Anyone Anna more aware of the connection between attitude and art. “We have continued to stay in touch since she gradu- can participate as long as they live in the United States.” longevity. ated, and it has been a joy to follow her and her developing Upon completion, the Akerlunds will donate the Photographing people, she admits, is more enjoyable artwork. She has a wonderful sense of design. Her fiber collection to an archival institution such as the Smithsonian and interesting than photographing architecture and com- works are fresh and imaginative.” or Library of Congress. The images will be preserved and mercial products, which make up the lion’s share of the Maternity photography is a small piece of the Akerlunds’ accessible for future generations to study. “As Nels and I get Akerlunds’ business. business, which concentrates more on architectural, older, we’re looking for ways to use photography as a way to “Walking into these interviews is like going on a treasure Anna Bramstedt ‘98 commercial and editorial photography. Nels began his give back,” Anna explains. hunt,” she says. “You never know what you’re going to find. Akerlund’s portrait for career as an intern for a Washington, D.C., photographer To date, Americans from 35 states and 21 countries have One woman from Germany who now lives in an assisted- the American People working at the White House in 1985. He later earned a been photographed. These include Cheap Trick guitarist living center near me told me how she bribed the Nazis to Project. degree in photography from the acclaimed Rochester Rick Nielsen, a 114-year-old woman, actors who played get her husband out of a concentration camp. People who Institute of Technology in New York. During the past two Munchkins in “The Wizard of Oz,” a Chicago police officer, aren’t famous have just as amazing stories, but they are decades, he has traveled to 20 countries on four continents a third-grader born in China, cast members of “Animal hidden in their daily lives, and so are their stories.” for such clients as the National Geographic Society and House,” a pediatrician who escaped Cuba to join her family Pictures that tell stories—whether it’s the bond between Coronado Theatre in Rockford, Ill. The New York Times. in America, radio host Ira Glass, and a stay-at-home mom. a new mother and her baby, the risk in climbing the tallest Some assignments are more memorable than others. “Everyone is treated the same photographically, regard- peak, the dream of a presidential candidate or the splendor Last year, he and Anna flew to Alaska to experience the less of who they are,” Anna says. “We use the same lighting, of a restored theatre…that’s what Anna and Nels hope to Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race. They photographed the the same background…the stool they sit on is always bring home at the end of the day. mushers’ pre-race banquet, the ceremonial race start in placed the same distance from the background. It’s a level Anchorage and the re-start in Willow. Then they boarded an eight-seat prop plane with skis to photograph mushers at two checkpoints of the 1,150-mile race. In winds report- edly as high as 80 mph, the pilot landed on frozen Puntilla Lake at the Rainy Pass checkpoint. But the strong gusts efittingly, when Anna and Nels met in Rockford, Ill., in prevented him from turning the plane when it was time to 1999, they both were leaving town the next day. Anna, who take off. was considering veterinary medicine, was managing a “So the four of us had to get out in that wind and 22- Bveterinary hospital, and Nels had brought in his dog to be below-zero temperature and push the plane around so we vaccinated. She was flying to Seattle, Wash., for a job inter- could take off,” Anna says. “It was the scariest flight I’ve view the following day. Nels, who already owned his been on so far, and Nels had terrible motion sickness…great photography studio, was headed to Thailand to photograph images, though.” a sea kayak race. On a recent Fourth of July, the couple was perched on “So we decided to go out that night, and then we kept in scaffolding at the top of the State Capitol dome in Madison, touch,” Anna says. “When we were both back in town, we Wis., to photograph the city’s fireworks with the 15-foot had lunch every day for two weeks.” glided statue at the top of the dome in the foreground. After When Anna realized veterinary school wasn’t her call- spotting Anna and Nels at more than 200 feet high, passing, she and Nels started talking about working together. ersby called the police in fear they were contemplating “At first, we weren’t sure if we could be together all the jumping. Police officers climbed to the scaffolding for a time, but it was the logical thing to do because the business closer look, and the Akerlunds convinced them they were was growing, and he couldn’t manage it by himself any just doing their job. more,” Anna says. “And it has worked flawlessly…my One of the couple’s most recent adventures was in His Holiness the 14th strengths are his weaknesses and vice versa.” central Mexico during Semana Santa (Holy Week). Both Dalai Lama (Madison, Anna came to Augustana with an art scholarship. Taking took photographs, and Anna also recorded audio. “These Wis., 2007). advantage of the liberal arts opportunities on campus, she are amazing cultural celebrations, and we frequently got graduated with a major in biology/environmental studies separated, each chasing something different,” she says. and minors in studio art (fiber arts) and geology. She says (The Akerlunds also were scouting locations in Mexico for

40 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 41 Connecting with Bloom’s Veggie Bus Look for Jill Rietveld Ms. Frizzle, the zany science teacher from the popular process and convert it into biodiesel fuel. This fuel will be ’96 Krysinski in the Magic School Bus children’s books, transports her students used to power the bus as the students go on the road this driver’s seat of the to places limited only by the author’s imagination. Bloom fall, sharing their story and presenting their research on Bloom Veggie Bus. High School in Chicago Heights, Ill., boasts its own Ms. alternative energies. Audiences will range from kinder- Frizzle in Jill Rietveld ’96 Krysinski, the driving force behind garteners to middle-school students, as well as any the school’s science club and its Bloom Veggie Bus. organizations that request a presentation. When Krysinski was named the director of Bloom High ”Our goal is to educate and inspire others to save our School’s science club in the spring of 2007, she wasn’t sure planet by becoming part of the solution,” Krysinski says. what she would do. Her counterpart at Bloom Trail High School had secured grant funding to build go-carts with his A teacher? Not me students. Knowing there was a biodiesel processor on her Krysinski is in her ninth year of teaching, although she campus, Krysinski wondered what opportunities it could never imagined herself as a teacher while attending Students actually make a personal connection when they offer the science club. In the spirit of Ms. Frizzle, Krysinski Augustana. In fact, she enrolled in speech class three imagined finding a school bus and running it on biodiesel different times and dropped the class each time. “I couldn’t see it, feel it, hear it, taste it and smell it. Jill rietveld ’96 Krysinski These are samples fuel the students could make from cooking oil. say my name in front of a group, and I couldn’t figure out from various stages Easier said than done. Last summer, Krysinski called how my professors did what they did every day,” she says. of the two-liter “Dr. countless area bus companies in search of a diesel bus no A biology major from her first day on campus, Krysinski where students understand ‘how’ the information applies to Show (in search of green vehicles), Chicago’s Museum of Pepper” method one wanted. (Biodiesel can be used in any diesel engine pictured herself in a laboratory after earning her degree. their own lives. This is my favorite part because it’s where Science and Industry, and Chicago’s Green Festival on Navy to make biodiesel: with little or no modification to the engine or the fuel But working as a camp counselor for the summer following students get to tinker and experiment.” Pier. vegetable oil mixed system.) She finally located a bus at Illinois Central School graduation, and then substitute teaching while looking for For the final phase of the 4MAT system, Krysinski’s Many of her students have never traveled outside of with methoxide Bus in nearby Blue Island. The 15-passenger bus first hit that lab job, proved—much to her surprise— that teaching students refine what they have learned and take it to the Chicago Heights. She discovered this when driving students (processing) and the road in 1991 and had been sitting in the bus graveyard was her passion. She earned a master’s in education from next level by asking “what if?” It involves creating models, home from the Chicago Center for Green Technology. One processed biodiesel for the past seven years. the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill., in 1998. She then demonstrations, journals, essays or any number of projects. boy was excited to see U.S. Cellular Field where the White mixed with water But not just anyone is allowed to drive a bus. taught science at Crete (Ill.) High School for four years This summer Krysinski’s students will create a one- Sox baseball team plays. “You’ve never been there to watch (washing). “I spent six weeks last summer in bus driver training,” before joining the faculty at Bloom High School. hour traveling show for the Bloom Veggie Bus, featuring a game?” she asked in surprise. “Mrs. Krysinski,” her Krysinski says with a groan. “I picked up the Krysinski has fond memories of Augustana professors demonstrations and a PowerPoint presentation to outline student replied, “the only times I have ever been to Chicago bus last October, and I was able to make it Dr. Robert Tallitsch, Dr. Richard Turnquist and Dr. Bohdan the problems with fossil fuels and possible solutions that are when you take me there.” home from Blue Island, but then we found out Dziadyk. “Biology is hard, but these guys made it fun,” she can be undertaken right now by students of all ages to “It was then I realized that these kids are not only the bus had a lot of mechanical problems.” says. “And now that I am a science teacher, I know we’re all conserve energy and stop global warming. learning about our project ideas, but also seeing a world She made more calls to ask for help. The a little wacky.” beyond that of Chicago Heights with its poverty and gangs,” Illinois Soybean Association and the American The Bloom Veggie Bus fits perfectly with Krysinski’s More than just field trips Krysinski says. “They are seeing hope.” Lung Association responded with a combined philosophy of teaching. “All students can learn, and learning Field trips and hands-on experiences are the most effective Michelle Patzelt, a freshman, found the field trip to Nova $6,000 donation that Krysinski used to repair happens when students use all of their senses,” she says. teaching tools, according to Krysinski. “I can lecture and Biosource Fuels especially inspiring. “We learned what and paint the school bus, now affectionately “Students must be able to make personal connections to give notes about energy conservation and how to live degrees we would need to get a job in a place like that, and known as the Bloom Veggie Bus. content material to change information into knowledge.” sustainably, but this is a very limiting way of teaching,” she that algebra is necessary in most occupations. Many jobs “It’s my intention to teach our students Krysinski practices a method called the 4MAT system, explains. “Students actually make a personal connection are available and growing in the field of alternative energy. about alternative energy, and in return, have which is a learner-centered model that visually looks like when they see it, feel it, hear it, taste it and smell it.” These trips opened our eyes to all the possibilities ahead in my students teach other students and the a wheel. She plans units around the wheel designed to Last fall, science club members volunteered at the Crete our lives.” general public,” Krysinski says. ”We’ll promote use of meet the needs of all types of learners. Students begin (Ill.) Lions Center where they learned the do’s and don’ts Speaking of possibilities, Krysinski is thinking about alternative energies, sustainable living and conservation. each unit with a personal experience to make a connection of recycling. They toured Nova Biosource Fuels, Inc., in having her students mount solar panels on the roof of We’ll encourage others to reduce current use of fossil fuels and understand “why” they are learning the specific infor– Seneca, Ill., where they saw firsthand how biodiesel fuel Bloom Veggie Bus to power the radio next year. and recycle.” mation. Next, students reflect on the experience they’ve had is mass-produced. The students also visited the Chicago Ms. Frizzle would be envious. To do this, science club members collect vegetable oil and “what” they’ve learned. Students then do something Center for Green Technology for insight on the natural from their school’s cafeteria and local restaurants, pref- with the information they’ve received. ways to cool and heat buildings and to prevent wastewater erably Chinese restaurants and not McDonald’s, which uses “This is where they transfer information to knowledge… by limiting rainwater in the sewer systems. Krysinski has fattier cooking oil. They take the oil back to the classroom, where the real learning takes place,” Krysinski says. “It’s taken students to Fermilab in Aurora, Ill., the Chicago Auto

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She is vice president and chief Ann McGovern Pedersen is oc Wedding by Federico García Class Notes compliance officer of Deere & director of public relations for R (notices received as of January Lorca • Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24- Co., Moline, and was recog- the Institute of Management 31, 2008) 26, Potter Theatre nized for her achievements and Accountants, Fox Valley Augustana Symphony leadership in business. Chapter, for 2007-08. Orchestra • Oct. 18, 8 p.m., 1954 Robert Schultz had a son, Centennial Hall Laurene Johnson married 1974 Robert, on February 5, 2007 Eugene Wilson on June 10, Augustana Jazz Ensemble • Richard Lasota married (Angela; Anthony, 2). 2007. Oct. 24, 8 p.m., Centennial Hall Elizabeth Pearce on September Four Choirs Concert • Oct. 25, 16, 2007. 1964 1983 4 p.m., Centennial Hall Mick Peterson has written a Eric Lesher is senior pastor at Mark Holmer is serving a Jazz Combo Soirée • Oct. 29, novel, Once a Coach, available First Lutheran Church, Kearny, one-year term with Kiwanis as 8 p.m., Wallenberg Hall from authorhouse.com. He Neb. governor of the Nebraska-Iowa recently retired from coaching Augustana Concert Band • District. Lindsay Rhodenbaugh is senior and teaching in Pontiac, Ill. Nov. 1, 2 p.m., Centennial Hall vice president for college Arthur Smith has been Augustana Symphonic Band • relations at Ursinus College, appointed to the client advisory Nov. 1, 8 p.m., Centennial Hall 1975 Collegeville, Pa. Speech Professor Martin Holcomb, D.A. Koch and Charles council for Electronic Evidence Robert Mitchum is president Lindberg react to the large crowd gathered at the airport Augustana Dance Company Discovery. He is an attorney Walter Verdooren is vice presi- and chief operating officer to welcome them home after the 1950 National Debate • Nov. 21, 8 p.m., Centennial with Husch & Eppenberger, St. dent for seminary relations and of Network Services Co., Mt. Tournament. Hall Louis, Mo. development at McCormick Prospect, Ill. Opera@Augustana • Nov. 21-23, Theological Seminary, Chicago. 8 p.m., Wallenberg Hall 1965 1976 Remembering a point of pride Augustana Christmas Thomas Johnson’s book, 1986 Mark Peterson is senior vice Augustana Choir, Symphonic Also Called Sacajawea—Chief Richard Zimmer is an associate for the Class of ’50 president and treasurer for Band, Symphony Orchestra • Woman’s Stolen Identity, has circuit judge for the State of Kai Swanson ’86, executive assistant to President Steve Alumni connect Sept. 23 • Reception/luncheon, Oct. 25, 1 p.m., Carthage, Family Day Tour • Sherry ServiceMaster, Memphis, Tenn. Chicago, Ill. Kenosha, Wis. Maurer, art museum director, Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Centennial Hall been published by Waveland Illinois. Bahls, shared this bit of Augustana history with the campus July 20 • “On to Augie” Press. He is a professor at the community on February 28: Sept. 23 • Reception/dinner, Nov. 1, 1 p.m., North Park will lead a 40-minute tour of Handel Oratorio Society gatherings in Chicago; Peoria, University of Wisconsin— 1977 In all manner of media today there are reports of the Lake Forest, Ill. the current exhibitions • Sept. and Augustana Symphony 1987 Ill.; and Rockford, Ill. Nov. 8, 1 p.m., North Central, Stevens Point. Lisa Clarke Kaldheim is senior passing of William F. Buckley Jr. He was certainly a remark- 13, 1:30 p.m. Orchestra • G.F. Handel’s James “Ike” Brannon had a July 25 • Pre-Bix 7 Race Pasta Sept. 24 • Reception/dinner, Naperville, Ill. manager, audit, at Lyondell able person and an exceptionally gifted communicator. Messiah, Dec. 13, 8 p.m., and daughter, Dilara Natalie, on Buffet, Augustana College Wheaton, Ill. Exhibitions • American Chemical Co., Houston, Texas. But The New York Times’ reference to him as “a ferocious Nov. 15, 1 p.m., Millikin Dec. 14, 2 p.m., Centennial Hall 1968 November 4, 2007 (Berna). Ike • • • Landscape Featuring the debater” brought to my mind a footnote that won’t appear Aug. 3 • “On to Augie” Augustana Chamber Singers Karen Schultz Jacobson James Weigand is vice presi- is senior advisor for tax policy Fryxell Collection (upper level) in any of Mr. Buckley’s obituaries. gathering in Aurora, Ill. Contact Kelly Read ’02 Noack, • Lessons and Carols, Dec. 18, received the Woman of the dent and general manager of for the Department of Treasury, On exhibit and In the 1950 National Debate Tournament, held at West Aug. 21 • First-Year Move-In assistant director of alumni 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Ascension Year award from the American DuPont Safety Resources, Washington, D.C. Augustana College Art Point, Buckley and his Yale teammate were defeated by a Alumni Volunteer Day relations, at (800) 798-8100 Companions from Stone: Chapel Society of Accountants. Wilmington, Del. Museum Jaime Arndt Erickson is team that was later defeated by Augustana’s D.A. Koch ’50 x7474, (309) 794-7474 or Inuit Art from the Augustana Sept. 2 • Chicago Cubs game, • • • Lynn Kusy was elected presi- manager, defined contribution and Charles Lindberg ’50. “D.A.” was short for Dorothy Ann, [email protected] for Exhibition • Successions: College Art Collection, Wrigley Field dent of the southwest chapter 1978 plans, at Akzo Nobel, Chicago. and she would make history that year by becoming the first more details. Prints by African American Featuring the Kathy Bulucos Contact Christiana Altobelli ’96 of the American Association of Cathie Trice Whiteside is woman ever to proceed to the final round of the National Sept. 12-14 • Family Weekend, Artists from the Jean and Memorial Collection (lower Conner, manager of performance Nancy Berndt Quinn is vice Airport Executives. He is execu- executive vice president of Debate Tournament. She was such an anomaly at West Point Augustana College Robert Steele Collection • level) • Oct. 11-Dec. 18 (closed and outreach, at (800) 798- president, director human tive director of the Williams corporate strategy and brand- that hovering cadets wanted to carry her things everywhere; On the field Aug. 21–Oct. 4 for fall break Nov. 2-17 and 8100 x7833, (309) 794-7833 or resources, for Harbor Capital Oct. 10-12 • Homecoming [email protected] Gateway Airport Authority, ing at QCR Holdings, Inc. they even offered to carry D.A. herself when she broke her Football Guest Speaker • Dr. Robert Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 26- Advisors, Chicago. (reunions for the classes of for more details. Mesa, Ariz. shoe heel while rushing up stairs. Sept. 6, 6 p.m., Coe Steele, executive director of the Dec. 1). 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1979 En route to reaching the championship round, D.A. and 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003) Sept. 13, 6 p.m., Greenville David C. Driskell Center, will Homecoming Tour and 1988 Charles beat a team from the University of Pennsylvania that 1970 Annette Seaberg is consul (Family Weekend) speak about his interactions Reception • Sherry Maurer, art Above On exhibit: Margo Ed Malthouse has been included future U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter. In the final debate Authentically Augustana: Janice Wollenburg Sias to the Consulate General of with the artists and pieces museum director, will lead a Humphrey, Sunday Afternoon, appointed the Theodore R. of the tournament, a split decision (5-4) not in D.A. and A Call to Action Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Wisconsin- married Jerome Tutskey on Sweden at the Embassy of featured in the “Successions” 50-minute tour of the current 1989-90, offset lithograph Sills and Annie Laurie Sills Charles’ favor was later softened by a speech publication Sept. 21 • Reception/brunch, Platteville, Platteville, Wis. August 11, 2007. Sweden, Chicago. exhibition • Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m., exhibitions • Oct. 11, 10 a.m. diptych, 44/60 Brandwine Professor in Journalism. He that declared the decision wrong. Oak Park, Ill. Oct. 4, 1 p.m., Elmhurst, Larson Hall • Reception follows Workshop, Philadelphia, Pa. is an associate professor of In time, D.A. Koch became D.A. Bjornson and a beloved Sept. 21 • Reception/dinner, Elmhurst, Ill. at Augustana College Art (courtesy David C. Driskell On stage 1973 1982 integrated marketing com- member of the speech faculty at Augustana. She passed Schaumburg, Ill. Oct. 11, 1 p.m., Wheaton Museum. Center and the Art Gallery at the Linda Newborn received the Suzanne Dell-St. Clair is major munications at the Medill away several years ago. Charles Lindberg became an UNYK Multicultural Dance Sept. 22 • Reception/dinner, (Homecoming) University of Maryland, College 2008 Athena Business Women’s gifts officer for The Family Con- School of Journalism, North- attorney and now serves on the Augustana College Board Ensemble • Oct. 17-18, 7 p.m., Park). Tinley Park, Ill. Oct. 18, 1 p.m., Illinois Wesleyan, Award given by the Illinois Quad servancy, Kansas City, Kan. western University, Evanston, of Trustees. Wallenberg Hall Bloomington, Ill. City Chamber of Commerce Ill. and The Women’s Connection.

44 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 45 Sarah Cromien Pivnicka had Leslee Roland Forman had a 1994 Matt Freeman had a son, Swedish ambassador honors Tredway ’57 a son, Finndan Brady, on July son, Graham Roland, on Janu- Todd Abramson is director of Matthew Hopey, on June 1, 2007 27, 2007 (Steve; Brennan, 11, ary 13, 2008 (Glenn; Faith, 4, Virtus Partners, LLC, Houston, (Melissa; Abigail, 6, John, 4). Sweden’s ambassador to the United States, Jonas Hafström, came to campus last spring to Shea, 9, Connor, 8, Brogan, 5, Alyssa, 2). present the Order of the Polar Star (Nordstjärneorden) to Dr. Thomas Tredway ’57, president Texas. Valerie Straayer Goldsmith Declan, 2). emeritus of Augustana College, in recognition of the many ways he has nurtured Augustana’s Stacy Hensler Franks had a had a daughter, Elise Kathryn, Joe Adolf has been promoted ties to the homeland of its founders. son, Ian, on September 15, 2007 on February 15, 2007 (Christo- to vice president, central Ambassador Hafström, his wife, Eva Hafström, and 1990 (Robert; Isabel, 2). She received pher). region, for USA Funds, Chicago. Swedish Consul General for Chicago Kerstin Lane were John M. Anderson has been the master’s degree in counsel- Dawn Mortier Hickenbottom all guests at a dinner for Tredway, who was joined by his named director of marketing ing psychology from Bethel Andrew ’95 and Kara Turner had a daughter, Kate, on June wife Kate, daughter Rebecca, and several friends and for Allstate’s Emerging Busi- University, St. Paul, Minn. Clark had a daughter, Abigail 8, 2007 (Jim; Adam, 7, Ella, 2). former colleagues. President Steve Bahls spoke about his ness unit. Reese, on August 25, 2007. Rebecca Grider is program predecessor’s role in building up Augustana’s interna- Wendy Curtis Hopp had a son, Anne Burswold Bergren is director for the McLean County Craig Thomsen had a daughter, tional study opportunities in Sweden, and noted the many Daniel, on February 4, 2007 development associate for Chamber of Commerce, Annika Bryn, on August 1, 2007 students from Sweden who came to Augustana during (Bob; Jacob, 2). donor relations at Augustana Bloomington, Ill. (Janet; Cole, 3). Tredway’s presidency. College. Christoph Korn and Susan Bahls also noted that the campus enjoyed three royal Kimberly Huntington-Alfano Ridihalgh had a son, Alexander visits during Tredway’s 28-year administration. “Thanks to Arthur Bergren received the had a daughter, Christine Ann, 1995 James, on July 1, 2006. Dr. Tredway, our ties to Sweden remain strong today, and doctor of ministry in preach- on March 10, 2006 (Jeffrey). Andrew and Kara Turner ’94 we look forward to their continued growth this summer as ing from the Lutheran School Clark had a daughter, Abigail Rachel Wand Lanzen had a Amy Archer Jachim is an the Augustana Choir presents a concert tour in Sweden,” of Theology at Chicago. He is Reese, on August 25, 2007. son, Micah, on June 3, 2006 audiologist at Phonak Hearing Bahls said. senior pastor of First Lutheran (Clint; Jarret, 3). Systems, Warrenville, Ill. Traci Orasco Jungles had a During his remarks, Ambassador Hafström noted Church, Geneseo, Ill. daughter, Abigail Rose, on Tonya Lensch married Brent Augustana’s upcoming sesquicentennial, and offered to Jeana Glithero Krahn had a Jeff Bolton is a chemical August 7, 2007 (Lawrence; Trudo on September 15, 2007. help the college arrange for a visit by Swedish royalty during the anniversary year of 2010. The Dr. Greta Fryxell ’48 in her office at the University of Texas at Austin, where she is an son, Jack Henry, on April 5, operator at Emerald Perfor- Lillian, 2). last royal visit to Rock Island occurred in 1996, when both King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Sylvia adjunct professor in the School of Biological Sciences. 2006 (Kenneth). Anthony Loizzi had a daughter, mance Materials, Henry, Ill. came to campus. Paul and Heather Stewart Addison Marie, on May 29, 2007 Dawn Peterson Rundman The medal Ambassador Hafström presented to Tredway on behalf of the Swedish monarch Carl Dehnert is operations Kieffer had a son, Benjamin (Annie). He is with the law firm had a daughter, Svea Irene, on consists of a white Maltese cross over a gold background. The center of the cross is a blue Festschrift surprises Fryxell ’48 manager at The Fairfield Inn Patrick, on March 24, 2006 of Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenham- October 15, 2006 (Jonathan; shield with an inscription referring to the North Star: Nescit occasum (“it knows no decline”). Mall of America, Bloomington, (Colin, 6). mer, Rodick and Kohn, Arling- On Valentine’s Day, Dr. Greta Fryxell ‘48, professor emerita of oceanography at Texas A&M Paavo, 2). Minn. ton Heights, Ill. He recently University, was honored not only with valentines but also the publication of a festschrift, a Gwendolyn Snyder received Susan Ludwig Savio had twins, co-authored E-Discovery Rules: volume of writings by a scholar’s students and colleagues presented as a tribute to that the master’s degree in public Ian and Sophia, on May 25, 2007 The Brave New World of Ethical person. The festschrift published for Fryxell recognizes her long record of scientific achieve- 1991 health and completed a fellow- Billie Jo Haight Runkle had Karen Halverson Otto had a Will Clayton had a daughter, (John). Obligations, a publication of ment in the fields of oceanography and phycology. Carol Benson Alloian had ship in international emergency twin sons, Jacob and Jared, on daughter, Kaitlyn Kristin, on Willamina Katherine, on Sep- the National School Board “It was a complete surprise!” Fryxell says. “Our daughter, who lives nearby, is proud of twins, Ani Iris and Michael Jennifer Woodruff Tait had a medicine at the University of June 29, 2006 (Eric; Kayla, 4). May 28, 2007 (David). tember 10, 2007 (Katie). He is a Rochester (N.Y.). Association Council of School speech-language pathologist having kept a secret from her mother for a year and a half.” Haratoune, on September 26, daughter, Catherine Elanor, Erica VonBehren married William and Dawn Foster ’99 Attorneys. for HCR Manor Care, Paxton, The 329-page festschrift was formally presented at a dinner held in her honor in Claremont, 2007 (Tim). on November 11, 2006 (Edwin). Matthew Kluck on October 26, Pokorny had a son, John Rich- Calif., where she lives with her husband, Dr. Paul Fryxell ’49. Several former students who Jennifer is adjunct professor Alicia Malin McGowan had a Ill. Holly Partyka Doolittle had a 1996 2007. ard, on July 22, 2007. received their master’s or doctorate degrees under her direction were present, including of church history (distance son, Trevor, on February 10, daughter, Grace Katherine, on Jera Hull Deal’s company, Scott Cobert received the one who traveled from Germany. She also received congratulatory phone calls from Brazil learning program) at Asbury 2007 (Tom; Kellen and Mat- Lauren Webb received the Jessica Kopischke Schriever June 23, 2006 (Jonathan; Cole, Sticks and Stones, has been M.B.A. degree from Lake Forest and South Korea. A unique feature of this festschrift is that it includes papers from each Theological Seminary, Wilmore, thew). master’s degree in communica- had a son, Quinn David, on 8, Jonah, 5). featured on Rachel Ray, The Graduate School of Manage- of the Fryxells’ three children: Dr. Karl Fryxell, George Mason University; Dr. Joan Fryxell, Ky. tion disorders from California November 10, 2007 (Chris; Martha Stewart Show and in Amy Norris Miller had a ment. California State University, San Bernardino; and Dr. Glen Fryxell; Pacific Northwest National Lori Getz married Martin Kyger State University, Northridge. Ashton, 5). People magazine. daughter, Sara Catherine, on Laboratory in their fields of biology, geology and chemistry, respectively. on June 30, 2007. She is now a speech-language Mike Esposito married Shan- July 2, 2007 (Chris; Andrew, 3). James and Kristine Johanson Fryxell credits a former professor, Dr. Richard Barnes, for “a fine background in education” 1993 Brian Hendricks is U.S. Sen. pathologist at Manhattan Beach non Bonner on July 27, 2007. Jennifer Soderlund Sharma is William and Mary Beth Larson Amy is a physical therapist at Somerville had a daughter, at Augustana. “He was gentle-spoken, but once he paced back and forth in front of my class, Kay Bailey Hutchison’s legisla- (Calif.) Middle School. He is account director at Col- director of corporate partner- Dahlberg have adopted two Comprehensive Therapeutics, Cyrys, on June 1, 2006 (Jimmy, paused and fixing me with a piercing gaze, thundered, ‘There is no room in the classroom for tive counsel on broadcast laborative Marketing Group, ships, Children’s Home and Aid, children from Ethiopia; son, Glenview, Ill. 2). a perfectionist!’ He was right. I carried that lesson into every classroom with me.” media, telecommunications Aurora, Ill., and a graduate Chicago. Owen Yoseph, born April 10, 1998 After graduating from Augustana, Fryxell taught mathematics and science at the high- and technology issues. Deanna Dyer Mumford had Toby Speechley is a financial student at Northern Illinois 2004, and daughter, Hannah Leah Delfinado is a staff physi- school level for four years, and then volunteered in the community for 15 years. She returned Gina Strafford married Azfar a son, Augustin Memphis, representative for Northwest- University, DeKalb. Tenaye, born October 20, 2005. Dave and Michelle Scariano cian and faculty member of the to college to earn a master’s in education from Texas A&M in 1969, followed by a doctorate ern Mutual Financial Network, Ahmed on September 8, 2007. Schomas had a son, Maxwell on August 22, 2007 (Michael; ob/gyn residency program at Jon ’97 and Heather Korzin in oceanography in 1975. In 1980, she joined Texas A&M’s oceanography faculty where she Piper Lange Garwacki adopted Tucker, 5). Deanna started Crystal Lake, Ill. Marc Vermeire is vice principal Logan, on April 11, 2007 (Drew, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Fredrikson had a son, Carter became a recognized expert in diatom morphology and taxonomy. She studied all marine a daughter, Hazel Catherine, on a non-profit group called at Friday Harbor High School, 5, Kate, 3). Chicago. Troy Swanson won the Master Gary, on December 24, 2006 phytoplankton, but later concentrated her research in toxic species. August 6, 2007 (Chris). Heavenly Warmth in memory San Juan Island, Wash. Teacher of the Year award at (Riley, 1). Fryxell’s parents—Esther Andreen Albrecht and Arthur Albrecht—were both teachers, and of her daughter, Maverick Dee, Lisa Foster married Tony Kline Thomas Jones received his Moraine Valley Community Col- passed along their philosophy of the value of education to their daughter. “But even earlier Kevin ’93 and Chris Reich 1997 who passed away in 2005. It on August 4, 2007. Charles and Heather Wright doctorate in economics from lege, Palos Hills, Ill. I had absorbed the importance of higher education as a child from listening to my beloved Waden had a son, Jared Andy Bertelsen had a son, provides new winter outerwear ’00 Haben had a daughter, Northern Illinois University, Kit Harley married Rachel grandfather, Gustav A. Andreen, a former president of Augustana College and Theological Matthew, on August 20, 2007 Wesley Harper, on September for children in need. Grace Elizabeth, on November DeKalb. Balazs on June 1, 2007. Seminary, on his 75th birthday. He explained to me the symbols of his life in the portrait that (Rebecca, 5, Allison, 2). 4, 2007 (Erin; Evan, 2). 1999 25, 2007. Javier Perez is residential I had just unveiled in what was then the Denkmann Memorial Library—his wedding ring, the Deborah Shippy is systems Kimberly Smetana Laubinger Kent Anderson had a daughter, Jill Moline Eccher had a son, sales manager at Wells Fargo, Bryan and Christine Williams cross and his academic gown.” and technical services coordi- had a son, Chase James, on Avery Therese, on May 25, 2007 1992 Lucas, on February 26, 2007 Chicago. ’00 Jenkins had a daughter, “I never doubted teaching was important,” Fryxell adds. “I didn’t realize until now how nator at the Moline (Ill.) Public August 23, 2007 (James; Carter, (Arianne). He works in wealth Jennifer Jackson Bartnik is (Marc; Braden, 2). Camille Marie, on March 15, rewarding it was.” Library. Mark Posen married Ann Marie 2). management at Country Trust office manager at St. Thomas 2007. Jon and Heather Korzin ’99 Clemens on September 29, Bank, Bloomington, Ill. More Catholic Church, Chapel Kevin and Chris Reich ’91 Cynthia Mader married Trevor Fredrikson had a son, Carter 2007. He is a firefighter/para- Jennifer Keller is a business Hill, N.C. Waden had a son, Jared Bryan on June 16, 2007. Janet Blubaugh is special bids Gary, on December 24, 2006 medic for Eugene Fire & EMS, studies and economics teacher Matthew, on August 20, 2007 coordinator at IBM, Chicago. (Riley, 1). Eugene, Ore. (Rebecca, 5, Allison, 2).

46 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 47 at William Ellis School, London, Megan Schwartz married Sarah Deitschel is a veterin quette University, Milwaukee, Gabrielle Ray is an epidemi- Entrepreneurship Center, U.K. Vinicio Zuquino on July 28, arian at the University of Wis., and is now an alternative ologist for the Department of DePaul University, Chicago. 2007. Missouri, Columbia. dispute resolution law clerk at Health, Washington, D.C. Craig ’00 and Kari Sanderson Ashley Bright and Daniel Cast the firm of Irell and Manella, Legel had a daughter, Isabellah Abbey Hodge Stickell had a Sarah Cotter Kent is a resident Susan Roloff is director of mar- were married on June 16, 2007. Newport Beach, Calif. Grace, on September 7, 2007. son, Carson Reed, on April 17, physician in family medicine keting at O’Donnell Commercial Colleen Callahan teaches 2007 (Kevin). at Methodist Medical Center, Erica Nelson married Christo- Real Estate, St. Charles, Ill. Dale Owen received the music at John Deere Middle Peoria, Ill. pher Jess on July 21, 2007. cooperative spirit award at the Liz SanFilippo is a graduate School, Moline, Ill. Iowa Annual Credit Union 2001 Michael McClay is in landscape Mike Patterson received the student at the University of April Carlson married Adam Conference, and the outstand- Linda Sue Gabreleski design and sales at Hoerr Illinois Business Education Chicago. Chrestenson ’05 on July 20, ing professional contribution Breitenstein had a son, Hunter Nursery, Knoxville, Ill. Association Outstanding New David Stoltz and Angela 2007. April is a substitute award for his work with QC Andrew, on May 20, 2006 Professional award. He teaches Stephanie Minkley married Bukowski were married on teacher for the Peoria (Ill.) DollarWise from Quad-City (Jason). business education at Home- Peter Gorham on November June 9, 2007. David is an assis- School District. mayors. He is vice president wood-Flossmoor High School. Melissa Gardner Coulter 23, 2007. tant football coach at Western of lending at Ascentra Credit Sarah Carlson teaches at was promoted to editor of the Steven Schulz married Narina Illinois University, Macomb. Union, Bettendorf, Iowa. Kelly Read Noack had a son, Central China National Uni- weekly newspaper, Rock Island Crain on May 27, 2007. He Michael James, on July 23, versity, Wuhan. Betsy Brazeau Parrish had a News, at the Quad-City Times. received the M.D. degree from 2007 (Kelly; Rylee, 3). 2006 Celebrating son, Levi Walker, on June 12, the University of Illinois College Jessica Caywood is a graduate Emily Klehm Gruszka is Leo Byrd is a sales representa- 2007 (Mike). Jill Sutter Powers had a son, of Medicine, Rockford, and is student at Northern Illinois outstanding executive director of the South tive for State Farm Insurance, Kyle David, on June 8, 2007. Jill currently in the pediatric resi- University, DeKalb. William ’98 and Dawn Foster Suburban Humane Society, Bloomington, Ill. alumni is a resident physician in inter- dency program at the University Pokorny had a son, John Chicago Heights, Ill. Kimberly Cieniawa is special nal medicine for Iowa Health of Rochester (N.Y.). Clarissa Fromme is a technical Each year the Augustana Richard, on July 22, 2007. projects coordinator at the Colleen Hurd Knipper had a Systems, Des Moines. recruiter for Aurora Solutions, At home on the road … Jennifer Carnithan ’96 Choi, the research director for Emerging Markets Hilary Settle teaches music Hamdard Center for Health and Alumni Association Board Jason Skoda married Kelly son, Owen Michael, on May 23, Schaumburg, Ill., and a scout Private Equity Association, presented at a recent conference in London. Angela Raisbeck married Ben and drama for Glenview (Ill.) Human Services, Addison, Ill. Crouthamel on August 31, 2007. 2007 (Jeff). She is a physical for Netscape.com. of Directors considers Bagby on September 15, 2007. Public Schools. therapist at Mercy Medical Melissa Cinquegrani is a Cara Fiorello Sweet had a son, Frank Weglarz is a regional nominations for Alumni Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Allison Risley married Justin Ro Srey married Kristin Maki behavioral health associate Jonah Allen, on September 30, risk specialist at Trissel When the world becomes your workplace Soward in July 2007. ’04 on August 25, 2006. at Linden Oaks Hospital and Association awards. These 2007 (Christopher). Steve Lamberti had a daughter, Graham & Toole, Davenport, attends Midwestern University, Long before Diane Carnithan left the psychology department to coordinate international Aubrey Nicole, on November Michelle Snyder Roth is a Nicole White married David Iowa. awards are presented to Joseph Tolnai had a daugh- Downers Grove, Ill. admissions for the college, she was inviting Augustana’s international students home for din- 2, 2007. physician assistant at Soder- Luder on December 1, 2007. ter, Alice, on January 3, 2008 Kelly Ziemann is housing and ner. Her daughter, Jennifer Carnithan ’96 Choi, remembers meeting students from all over the members of the associa- strom Dermatology Center, Jason Dennhardt is an associ- (Katherine). Charlotte Peterson Nicholas Ellen Yarzak is an optometrist economic justice coordinator world. “I was exposed to this wanderlust at a young age,” she says. “Then, as a teenager, I’d Washington, Ill. ate IT analyst at AT&T, Hoffman tion who have achieved dis- had a daughter, Kyra Jane, on at Panton Eye Center, Elmwood for the Iowa Coalition Against hear about these fantastic trips led by Norm Moline and others.” Estates, Ill. August 6, 2007 (Adam). Park, Ill. Domestic Violence, Des Moines. Motivated by a passionate interest in other cultures, Jennifer studied Japanese in high school, tinction in their vocations, 2000 2003 Rachel DePuy married Kevin and in 1992, as a high school senior, enrolled in Augustana’s summer program in France. Hillary Vavra Blevins had a Stacey Payne married Mark made a contribution to Emily Burr Ball received the Perrine on September 1, 2007. “When I came to Augustana, I was keen on making my experience as international as pos- daughter, Annabelle Rose, on Raimondi on July 28, 2007. 2004 2007 2007 Outstanding New Teacher sible,” she says. “The great thing was that I was able to design my own program—focusing on society through excep- October 8, 2007 (Marshall). Todd ’02 and Emily Malinsky Laura Anderson is a profes- Megan DeShon is an account Sarah Harbert Peck is the award from the Iowa Communi- economics, political science, Asian Studies and French.” In 1995, she experienced for herself a Baldwin had a son, John Isaac, sional consultant with Michael coordinator at Douglas Shaw & tional community service Valerie Christoffersen Cope- agency candidate manager at cation Association. term in Asia with Moline and Dr. Jim Winship. on May 31, 2007. Page International, Chicago. Associates, West Chicago, Ill. land had a daughter, Brooke State Farm Insurance, Lewis- And so the path was laid. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa, Jennifer taught English and or made a contribution to Jeremy and Abigail Brekke Elizabeth, on December 8, 2007 ville, Texas. Jeremy ’03 and Abigail Brekke Laura Angelillo teaches Melinda Diehl is a special edu- American culture in Japan before returning to the United States to work as a research consul- ’04 Blair had a son, Samuel Augustana through com- (Ben). Blair had a son, Samuel French and Spanish at Wheaton cation aide at Lincoln Elemen- tant. In 2002, she earned a master’s in law and diplomacy from The Fletcher School of Law and Megan Blair Randazzo had a Armando Brekke Blair, on Armando Brekke Blair, on Warrenville South High School, tary School, Wheaton, Ill. Diplomacy at Tufts University. In 2006, she was hired as the research director for a relatively mendable service. Another Charles ’99 and Heather son, Logan Blair, on January 17, November 12, 2007. November 12, 2007. Wheaton, Ill. new organization based in Washington, D.C., called Emerging Markets Private Equity Associa- Wright Haben had a daughter, 2008 (Shawn). Ryan Franks is an IT analyst at award—the honorary Sarah Broski received the tion (EMPEA). Grace Elizabeth, on November Deborah Dahlgren married Joseph Baker is a CPC proc- Sedona Technologies, Moline, Erin Roerkohl Roth had a son, M.D. degree from Midwestern EMPEA champions the emerging private equity markets of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin alumni award—recognizes 25, 2007. Daniel Haswell on July 14, 2007. essor in the student finance Ill. Geoffrey, on June 30, 2007 University, Downers Grove, Ill. America, the Middle East and Russia as strong investment opportunities for U.S. investors. department at Career Educa- non-graduates for their Neil Hultgren received the (Chad). She will serve the U.S. Navy Kristin Maki married Ro Srey Allison Gladfelter attends Its mission is to promote a greater understanding of and a more favorable climate for private tion Corp., Hoffman Estates, Ill. doctorate in English from the as a flight surgeon and begin ’03 on August 25, 2006. Purdue University, Lafayette, equity investments in these markets. outstanding service or Jared Trolliet married Stacia University of Virginia and is now a residency at Naval Medical Megan Birnbaum is a graduate Ind. To do this, EMPEA (1) convenes conferences around the world that gives members, prospec- Wellendorf on September contribution to the college. assistant professor of English Center, San Diego, Calif. student at Loyola University, tive investors and others opportunities to network and learn about key issues; (2) researches, 1, 2007. The bride wore the 2005 Katherine Gough is a credit at California State University, Chicago. analyzes and disseminates global information on emerging markets; and (3) advocates for If you would like to suggest Augustana Swedish bridal Jessi Collison received the Brooke Bonne married Jamie manager at Wells Fargo Finan- Long Beach. policy and regulatory reforms that strengthen the environment for private equity investing in crown. master’s degree in education Adams on August 25, 2007. She Charles Blazevich works cial, Gurnee, Ill. a candidate for any of these these markets. Bryan ’99 and Christine Wil- from Drake University, Des received the master’s degree for AmeriCorps/VISTA in the Kristen Grajdura teaches “It’s not terribly sexy,” Jennifer jokes, “but it’s incredibly important.” honors, please send a brief liams Jenkins had a daughter, Moines, Iowa. in speech-language pathology Alabama Governor’s Office of 2002 eighth grade at Jack London As EMPEA’s first research director, Jennifer works to develop a research agenda and prod- Camille Marie, on March 15, from Purdue University, West Faith and Community Based statement to suerector@ Megan Roark Anderson had a Ashley Dethloff is school Middle School, Wheeling, Ill. ucts, by instituting data management processes and infrastructure. She also develops and 2007. Lafayette, Ind., and now works Initiatives, Montgomery. son, Cooper Roark, on March psychologist for the Pekin (Ill.) oversees relationships and information exchange with EMPEA partners, presents research at augustana.edu or call (309) for Belvidere (Ill.) Schools. Mike Guzman is a personal Erica Johnson is a teacher 13, 2007 (Zachary). School District. Brandon Bolhous is a teacher industry conferences, and responds to media inquiries. In the past year alone, she has traveled banker at Wells Fargo, Daven- 794-7477 or (800) 798-8100 and a dorm staff worker at The Adam Chrestenson married at Yeatman-Liddell Junior High to EMPEA conferences in Guatemala City, London, Gaborone (Botswana), Geneva and Brussels. Todd and Emily Malinsky ’04 Ryan Engstrom received the port, Iowa. Grove School, Madison, Conn. April Carlson ’07 on July 20, Preparatory, St. Louis, Mo. Today, when her mother, Diane, talks to incoming Augustana students about their study x7477. Baldwin had a son, John Isaac, doctor of chiropractic degree 2007. Marcus Harris is a credit interests, they often mention international business or international relations. “I tell them my Craig and Kari Sanderson ’99 on May 31, 2007. from Palmer College of Chiro- Kevin Brady is an early child- analyst at First Midwest Bank, daughter’s goals were similar and what she’s doing today, and their reaction is ‘wow’ and their Legel had a daughter, Isabellah practic, Davenport, Iowa, and is Dennis Dixon married Megan hood music teacher at Lake Vika Gylys Bursua is an Gurnee, Ill. eyes kind of glaze over,” she says. “They just don’t know how to get there, but it can be done.” Grace, on September 7, 2007. practicing in Washington, D.C. Vest ’07 on July 7, 2007. Forest (Ill.) Country Day School. inpatient clinical pharmacist at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Kristina Hanson received the Amy Bretz is an administra- Center, Chicago. master’s degree from Mar- tive assistant at The Coleman

48 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 Augustana Magazine | Summer 2008 49 Brittany Hildebrand is Emily McMahon teaches at Elizabeth Stratton is a psychi- Olaf Blomquist ’34 on Decem- Barbara Harris ’43 Smith on Don H. Zinger ’49 on Septem- Miriam Retz, wife of Richard business manager at Kiewit Martin Elementary School, atric technician at Maryville ber 5, 2007. July 22, 2007. ber 18, 2007. Retz ’58, on December 22, In memoriam Construction, Elgin, Ill. Lake in the Hills, Ill. Academy–Acute Psychiatric 2007. Survivors also include Roy H. Glockhoff ’34 on July 27, Pauline Fredrickson ’44 Robert H. Borden ’50 on Hospital, Des Plaines, Ill. son, Mark ’94. Marcia Hill is a sales represen- Nathan Olson attends the 2007. Survivors include his wife, Schwotzer on October 28, 2006. October 6, 2007. His wife, Carol, tative for State Farm Insurance, University of Iowa College of Theresa Suwannapal is a Mary Bager ’40 Glockhoff; and survives him. Kent E. Johnson ’59 on Novem- Stanley C. Johnson ’45 on Bloomington, Ill. Dentistry, Iowa City. graduate student at Western children, Gary Glockhoff ’73 and ber 15, 2007. Survivors include August 17, 2007. Survivors M. Jane Robertson ’50 on Illinois University, Macomb. Joanna Glockhoff ’77 Dye. his wife, Miriam Johnson ’58 Gina Hodnik is at Northern Mark Overholser is a PC include his wife, Joanne, and August 21, 2007. Johnson. Illinois University, DeKalb. support specialist at Medline Kristopher Turner is a chemist Elsa Johnson, wife of Arthur daughter, Doreen Johnson ’77 Norman A. Sauter ’50 on Industries, Mundelein, Ill. at Sigma-Aldrich Corp., St. Johnson ’34, on October 19, Kloehn. Ronald O. Olson ’60 on July 10, John Hughes is choir director December 3, 2007. Survivors Louis, Mo. 2007. 2007. at Rochelle (Ill.) Township High Joshua Patterson is a financial Ruth Koch ’46 Aurelius on include his wife, Janet Swanson School. services representative at First Katie Vail is associate director Russell Paulsen ’34 on October August 5, 2007. She is survived ’44 Sauter. JoAnne Dixon, wife of Ronald E. Investors Corp., Lombard, Ill. of orchestral activities for the 29, 2007. His wife, Gladys, sur by her daughter, Julia Aurelius Dixon ’62, on October 31, 2007. Amy Johannesen is interim Russell E. Swanson ’50 on Linn-Mar Community School vives him. ’77 Wolfe. youth director at St. Paul Kristyna Petersen is a labor January 15, 2008. Survivors Martin O. Gustafson ’62 on District, Marion, Iowa. Lutheran Church, Davenport, atory technologist at Metropol Virginia Purinton ’36 Speck- LaVern K. Grosc ’47 on July 28, include his wife, Donna Rein ’52 August 31, 2007. Survivors Iowa. itan Laboratories in the Quad Danielle Van Meenen teaches man on January 15, 2008. 2007. His wife, Maija, survives Swanson. include sisters, Sandra Cities. eighth-grade history at Central Among survivors is her hus- him. Gustafson ’60 Hill and Jill Beau Zabel ’07 Stephanie Johnson is a gradu- William B. Anderson ’51 on Junior High School, East band, Keith ’42. Gustafson ’70 Dahlgren. ate student at Western Illinois Jason Petit is a software Grace Hedquist, wife of Milton September 2, 2007. His wife, Peoria, Ill. University, Macomb. developer at Tech Systems, Carl B. Archibald ’37 on Hedquist ’47, on November 1, Patricia, survives him. Debra Ann Johnson ’65 on Zabel killed in Bettendorf, Iowa. Megan Vest married Dennis September 13, 2007. His wife, 2007. February 22, 2007. Alissa Karp serves as a Peace Norma Anderson ’51 Hilgen- Dixon ’05 on July 7, 2007. Beverly, survives him. robbery attempt Corps volunteer in the Domini- Thomas Quinn teaches English Robert L. Anderson, husband dorf on November 5, 2007. Sharon Hutton ’66 Iiames on can Republic. at Belvidere (Ill.) North High Stefanie Walz is human Jane Schofer ’37 Donaldson on of Barbara Bollman ’47 Ander- Survivors include her husband, January 30, 2008. Her husband, On June 15, Beau Zabel of the School. resource administrator at September 16, 2007. son, on July 6, 2007. James ’51. Frank, survives her. Class of 2007 was murdered Karri Kelm serves in Ameri- Calamos Investments, Naper- in Philadelphia, where he Corps as a house leader for Julie Reynolds attends the Alice Johnson ’37 Ernst on William Sharkey, husband of E.H. Kindschuh ’52 on October Rodney D. Joslin ’66, former ville, Ill. had recently moved to teach Habitat for Humanity, New University of Iowa College of December 31, 2006. Mary Swan ’47 Sharkey, on 26, 2007. member of the Augustana math to inner-city youth Orleans, La. Dentistry, Iowa City. Megan Welsh married Tony August 11, 2006. Survivors also College Board of Trustees, Louise Lage ’37 Kirtland on Ralph Knuth ’52 on November through the Philadelphia Dixon on June 2, 2007. She include his daughter, Susan on January 23, 2008. Survi- Shannon Keyes is in sales Jacqueline Richardson teaches January 15, 2008. 27, 2007. Among survivors Teaching Fellows Program. teaches math at Glenbrook Sharkey ’80 Hinz. vors include his wife, Jeanne support at Canon USA, Itasca, English in Shimabara- are his wife, Susan, and son, Police say Zabel was North High School, Northbrook, Margaret Wickstrom ’37 on Nowaczewski. Ill. Nagasaki, Japan. Dolores A. Wright ’47 on Ronald Knuth ’84. Raymond Grossman ’39 died on January 16, 2008, at the shot around 1:30 a.m. in Ill. August 2, 2007. September 3, 2007. Christian F. Dahlberg ’68 on age of 90. The Chicago native earned a bachelor’s in his- an apparent failed robbery Reanna Kinkead married Jason Lauren Ritschard is a physical Harold A. Nelson ’52 on July 2, Melissa Williams teaches Mary Kirk ’37 Wills on October October 23, 2007. tory from Augustana and a master’s in physical education attempt as he walked home Day on August 11, 2007. therapist technician at the Ingrid Hult ’47 (Trobisch) 2007. Survivors include his wife, English at Beckman High 1, 2007. from George Williams University in Chicago. He earned the from his part-time job at a Accelerated Rehabilitation Youngdale on October 23, 2007. Kathy Stout Nelson ’96. Michael Dorman ’68 on Aiden Landman is a musician School, Dyersville, Iowa. Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Silver Star medals while coffee shop. He was 23. Center, Downers Grove, Ill. Irving J. Carlson ’38 on August Survivors include her husband, September 3, 2007. His wife, and writer. Donald G. Cain ’53 on April 4, serving in the Army during World War II. At Augustana, Zabel Courtney Withrow is a 17, 2007. His wife, Pearl, sur- Lauren ’50. Bonnie, survives him. Maria Kincaid Sager is a ser- 2007. Following the war, Grossman was employed by the U.S. majored in mathematics, Suzanne LaPenna is a direct marketing assistant at FLW vives him. vice representative at Modern Lawrence H. Brown ’48 on Bryce V. Lundeen ’68 on Department of Defense as a teacher and coach on an army philosophy and Spanish, and instructor for children with International, Chicago. Garth Hull ’53 on September Woodmen of America, Rock Margaret Canfield ’39 Freed on May 30, 2007. He is survived by September 29, 2007. His wife, base in Munich, Germany. He returned to the Quad Cities minored in Latin American autism at the Quad Cities 12, 2007. His wife, Marian, Island. Krista Zerth is a police officer January 21, 2008. his wife, Marivene Millett ’47 Cyndi, survives him. in the mid-1950s to teach physical education and to coach studies. Autism Center, Moline, Ill. survives him. in Illinois. Brown. at Augustana. He was head coach for wrestling from 1956- “Our hearts go out to Lisa Santucci teaches math at Raymond Grossman ’39 on Waunita Johnson Long ’71 on Bryn Lawrence is coordinator Donald R. Carlson ’54 on 1960 and assisted with the football teams. In 1959, Gross- Beau’s family and to all who Lincoln-Way East High School, January 16, 2008. His wife, Priscilla A. Curtis ’48 on June January 3, 2008. Among of web services at Monmouth September 8, 2007. Survivors man married Gladys Swanson in Rock Island. loved him,” College Chaplain Frankfort, Ill. Gladys, survives him (see In 7, 2007. survivors are her husband, (Ill.) College. include his daughter, Cindy A member of the Pi Upsilon Gamma fraternity, Grossman Richard Priggie wrote in Deaths Memoriam). Durward ’49. Amy Schroeder is a labora- (notices received as of January Henry H. Hafermann ’48 on Carlson ’75 Pham. was a very active member of Augustana’s Tribe of Vikings his message to the campus Emily Lush is a graduate tory supervisor and stockroom 31, 2008) Margaret Payton ’39 Olson on October 29, 2007. Jesus Quinones ’71 on October and a loyal fan of the Vikings throughout his life. community. student at the University of Keith L. Peterson ’54 on manager at Elmhurst (Ill.) September 23, 2007. She is sur- 1, 2007. In 1995, Raymond and Gladys Grossman established The Those who would like to Chicago School of Social Agnes Holmen ’25 Peterson on Marilyn Olufs, wife of Richard October 8, 2007. Survivors College. vived by her husband, Dale ’44. Grossman Family Scholarship, which will be awarded to express their sympathies to Administration. July 10, 2007. Survivors include Olufs ’48, on December 26, include his wife, Joan Hanson John C. Peterson ’72 on worthy students with financial need when it becomes fully Zabel’s family may obtain Kelly Schumacher is family her children, Julie Peterson Raymond H. Adams ’40 on 2007. ’51 Peterson. October 28, 2007. Sarah Madalinski is marketing endowed. contact information from the ministries coordinator at Grace ’51 Kingery, Ruth Peterson ’55 December 9, 2007. Survivors coordinator at i wireless Center, John E. Peterson ’48 on Milan Vodick, husband of Janet Lois M. Schutter ’72 on August Alumni Office at alumni@ Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn, Ill. Dahlman, David Peterson ’59; include his wife, Phyllis Holtz Moline, Ill. September 10, 2007. His wife, Burgess ’54 Vodick, on January 29, 2007. Survivors include her augustana.edu, (800) and a brother, Reynold Holmen ’42 Adams. Kellen Sikora attends Rush Marjorie, survives him. 26, 2008. husband, Jay ’43, and son, 798-8100 x7589 or (309) Stephanie Massheimer is a ’36. Medical College, Chicago. Ruth Anderson ’40 Johnson on Kenneth ’76. Beth McLaughlin ’82 Neuman Janet Lance ’89 Knappen on 794-7589.. chemist at Linwood Mining & Eunice Swanson, wife of Roger Beatrice Roy ’57 Hosford on Lester Ziffren ’27 on November June 7, 2007. on December 6, 2007. January 10, 2008. Mineral Corp., Davenport, Iowa. Michelle Sparkman works at Swanson ’48, on October 22, October 31, 2007. Mark A. Jacobsen ’80 on 12, 2007. Among survivors is his Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Rock Leona Mueller ’41 (Wilder) 2007. August 11, 2007. Survivors LeeAnn Winkelhake ’84 Strang Robin Heath ’93 DeBellis on Meghan McCullough is a logis- sister, Ruth Ziffren ’42 Learner. James M. Mercer ’57 on Island. Grimes in November 2007. include his wife, Barbara on July 12, 2007. Among survi- August 14, 2007. tics management specialist George “Bud” Nelson ’49 on November 24, 2007. His wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Barbou ’29 Mather ’78 Jacobsen. vors is her husband, Kevin ’84. for the Dept. of the Army, Rock Jennifer Steljes teaches Helen Lloyd ’41 Rosenquist December 21, 2007. Among Joan, survives him. Baylor on July 28, 2007. Island, and attends St. Ambrose French for the Carpentersville Osbourne on July 25, 2007. survivors is his wife, Virginia Stephen H. Noel ’80 on October Richard J. Johnson ’88 on July Allen E. Schaefer ’57 on University, Davenport, Iowa. (Ill.) School District. Grace Peterson ’30 Warnick on McKibben ’49 Bennett-Nelson. 22, 2007. Survivors include his 9, 2007. Survivors include his Evelyn Birch ’42 Crist on December 20, 2007. September 29, 2007. wife, Beth Jones ’80 Noel, and wife, Francesca Yogya-Johnson Jeffrey McDowell is a loan offi- Adam Stokes is an estimating January 21, 2008. John T. Stephens ’49 on Edwin C. Rasmussen ’58 on sister, Patrice Noel ’87. ’89; brother, Glen Johnson ’70; cer at Liberty Bank for Savings, analyst at Quebecor World, Margaret Jones ’32 Carstensen October 2, 2007. Among survi- Robert N. Burke ’43 on October August 21, 2007. Among survi- and sister, Gail Johnson ’74 Chicago. Schaumburg, Ill. on August 4, 2007. vors are sons, William ’69 and 27, 2007. His wife, Dottie, sur- vors is his wife, Vee Nielsen ’58 Burrill. Scott ’74. vives him. Rasmussen.

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This spring, members of the Augustana Choir, Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band enjoyed perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in Orchestra Hall, an architecturally stunning concert hall and home of the renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. “The absolute joy, honor and privilege to be able to perform on that stage with its exquisite acoustics and history of world-class performances will be one that remains with me, and also the students for the rest of their lives,” noted Dr. James Lambrecht, conductor of the Symphonic Band. Above, Dr. Jon Hurty on stage with the Augustana Choir and at left, Dr. Daniel Culver conducting the Symphony Orchestra.

Augustana College Magazine thanks photographer Todd Gustafson, a 1981 Augustana graduate and father of horn player Dana Gustafson ’11, for sharing his photographs from the evening.

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