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THE GustavusGustavus Adolphus College Fall 2008 QUARTERLY

Commencement 2008 01 Fall 08 masters.3:Winter 03-04 MASTERS.1 8/6/08 3:45 PM Page 2 G THE GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY

Fall 2008 • Vol. LXIV, No. 4 Managing Editor Steven L. Waldhauser ’70 [email protected] Alumni Editors Randall M. Stuckey ’83 [email protected] Barbara Larson Taylor ’93 [email protected] Design Sharon Stevenson [email protected] Contributing Writers Laura Behling, Kathryn Christenson, Bruce Gray ’61, Dennis Johnson ’60, Tim Kennedy ’82, Steve Mellema ’72, Donald Myers ’83, Matt Thomas ’00 Contributing Photographers Anders Björling ’58, Brian Fowler, Tom Roster, Jake Seamans ’10, Sharon Stevenson, Stan Waldhauser ’71

Articles and opinions presented in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or official policies of the College or its board of trustees. The Gustavus Quarterly (USPS 227-580) is published four times annually, in February, May, August, and November, by Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn. Periodicals postage is paid at St. Peter, MN 56082, and additional mailing offices. It is mailed free of charge to alumni and friends of the College. Circulation is approximately 36,000. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Gustavus Quarterly, Office of Alumni Relations, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-1498.

St. Peter, Minnesota 507-933-8000 ■ gustavus.edu Chair, Board of Trustees James H. Gale ’83 President of the College Jack R. Ohle

THE ON THE COVER Vice President for College Relations Gustavus Adolphus College Fall 2008 Gwendolyn Freed Gustavus Celebrating their degrees . . . Vice President for Institutional Advancement QUARTERLY Tom Young ’88 Director of Alumni Relations Randall M. Stuckey ’83

Gustavus Adolphus College is accredited by the Higher Commencement 2008 On these pages . . . Learning Commission and is a member of Johnson & Johnson—J.T. and the North Central Jaqueline (and Guyniesha at Association. lower right) savor the moment The Gustavus Quarterly is printed on Domtar Earthchoice paper (30% PCR and sustainable source certified by Photos by Tom Roster SmartWood) using soy-based inks and alternative solvents and wetting agents by the John Roberts Company, Minneapolis, an EPA Green Power Partner. 01 Fall 08 masters.3:Winter 03-04 MASTERS.1 8/6/08 3:45 PM Page 3

24 Gustavus women in physics are going places Contents Seven of the College’s sixteen 2008 physics graduates are women, and all will pursue advanced degrees 4 From the Editor 22 Sports 5 On the Hill Athletes of the Year ■ NCAA postgraduate scholars ■ Tennis teams 16 Calendar: What’s happening on campus take MIAC titles ■ All-America honors ■ Spring season summary 18 The call to come together 33 Legacy Students study identity, resistance, and liberation in South Africa Hoomani effort mobilizes dozens for major gift ■ Walter 22 Diverse expertise arrives via new faculty Youngquist’s continuing impact ■ Find yourself online The College welcomes seventeen to tenure-track positions 35 Alumni News 01 Fall 08 masters.3:Winter 03-04 MASTERS.1 8/6/08 3:45 PM Page 4

From the Editor Gustavus Adolphus College Board of Trustees Gary F. Anderson ’63 Director, Crossing Bridges – Hugo, Minn. Connecting in Mission St. Paul Area Synod, ELCA Changing and Changeless Jon V. Anderson Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, New Ulm, Minn. ELCA, Redwood Falls (ex officio) Rodney L. Anderson Pastor, Eden Prairie, Minn. St. Andrew Lutheran Church Ask most graduates of this place about Gustavus and they’ll con- Thomas M. Annesley ’75 Professor of Pathology, University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich. University of Michigan jure up an image of the College as it was when they attended. Al Annexstad Chair, President, and CEO, Even as they return to the campus for anniversary reunions—re- Excelsior, Minn. Federated Insurance, Owatonna

Jake Seamans ’10 ’10 Seamans Jake Tracy L. Bahl ’84 Senior Adviser, newing acquaintances, revisiting familiar landmarks, marveling Greenwich, Conn. General Atlantic, N.Y. Warren Beck ’67 President, at new ones—they will imagine that good ol’ Gustavus hasn’t Greenwood, Minn. Gabbert & Beck, Inc., Edina changed a bit. Rebecca Bergman Vice President of Science and Technology, North Oaks, Minn. Medtronic Incorporated, Minneapolis But it has. Mark Bernhardson ’71 City Manager, Many of the changes over the years have been subtle, to be Bloomington, Minn. City of Bloomington Stephen P. Blenkush ’80 Pastor, sure. The seemingly changeless “Gustie spirit” remains intact, Milaca, Minn. Zion Lutheran Church Åke Bonnier Dean, and the College continues to be an open and friendly communi- Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm Domkyrkoförsamling Gordon A. Braatz Pastor and Psychologist, Retired ty. But a healthy organism must adapt and change to survive; Minneapolis, Minn. we are driven not only by our own mission but also by outside David J. Carlson ’60 Physician, Retired Edina, Minn. forces—the events occurring in the world around us, the explo- John E. Chadwick ’79 President, sion in technology, new career fields, the mutability of popular culture . . . and, yes, even the inno- Bloomington, Minn. The Chadwick Group, Inc. Kelly Chatman Pastor, vations of our competition. New fields of inquiry and the promise of new knowledge (and new ways Maplewood, Minn. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Minneapolis Jerome King Del Pino ’68 General Secretary, of imparting that knowledge) spur the faculty and the College’s academic programs. Franklin, Tenn. General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, The United Methodist Church, This issue of the Gustavus Quarterly introduces some community members, new to the College or Nashville in new roles, who surely will be catalysts for future change. Seventeen are faculty members newly Ardena Flippen ’68 Corporate Compliance Consultant Chicago hired to tenure-track positions, who bring to the College strengths in fields ranging from geomor- Brian Fragodt ‘81 Pastor, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Andover, Minn. (ex officio) East Bethel, and phology to Christian social ethics, and from East Asian history to electronic resources. President, Gustavus Adolphus College On the administrative front, Gustavus has a new vice president for institutional advancement, Association of Congregations James H. Gale ’83 Attorney at Law Tom Young ’88, a director of gift planning at the College since 2005 whose consulting background Washington, D.C. (chair) Tania K. Haber ’78 Senior Pastor, includes fundraising campaigns in the United States, India, and Sweden. He is profiled in the Legacy St. Louis Park, Minn. Westwood Lutheran Church section of the magazine. Readers will also find the announcement of four new members of the Paul L. Harrington Senior Pastor, Rosemount, Minn. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Gustavus Adolphus College Board of Trustees, who will help to guide the College in its current pur- Apple Valley Pat Haugen ’70 Client Executive, suits and its future directions. Sioux Falls, S.D. IBM Global Services Alfred Henderson ’62 Business Executive, Retired Finally, this issue introduces the College’s 15th president, Jack R. Ohle, who took office on July 1 Chanhassen, Minn. and brings to his new position fresh ideas to enhance Gustavus’s quality and reputation. Ohle comes George G. Hicks ’75 Managing Partner Eden Prairie, Minn. Värde Partners, Inc., Minneapolis to Gustavus after serving as president of Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, for the past 10 years. Thomas J. Hirsch ’64 Vice President, He will be inaugurated on Friday, Oct. 3. Accompanying his profile is a schedule of Inauguration Edina, Minn. JEBCO Group, Inc., St. Paul Ronald A. Jones Retired Partner and Consultant, Week events that will afford him the opportunity to address a number of different constituencies to Barrington, Ill. Hewitt and Associates, Lincolnshire Linda Bailey Keefe ’69 Vice President, outline his initiatives and vision for the College’s future. Upcoming issues of the Quarterly will re- Atlanta, Ga. NAI Brannen Goddard port on those initiatives. Paul Koch ’87 Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Plymouth, Minn. Citigroup Smith Barney, Wayzata Stay tuned, Daniel A. Kolander ’68 Senior Pastor, Marion, Iowa First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74 Past President, Edina, Minn. (ex officio) Gustavus Alumni Association Jack R. Ohle President, St. Peter, Minn. (ex officio) Gustavus Adolphus College Marilyn Olson Assistant Director for Colleges and Universities Steve Waldhauser Valparaiso, Ind. Division for Vocation and Education (ex officio) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Managing Editor Chicago, Ill. Martha I. Penkhus Registered Nurse, Retired Mankato, Minn. Wayne Peterson ’77 Pastor, Plymouth, Minn. St. Barnabas Lutheran Church Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82 Chief Executive Officer, Corcoran, Minn. Sparboe Companies, Wayzata Karin Stone ’83 Marketing Consultant Cleveland Heights, Ohio Sally Turrittin Co-Owner, Long Lake, Minn. Prime Mortgage Corporation, a division of The Business Bank, Minnetonka Susan Engelsma Wilcox ’73 Board Member, Edina, Minn. Engelsma Family Foundation Daniel K. Zismer ’75 Associate Professor and Director, Bloomington, Minn. ISP Off-site, Executive Management, and Leadership Programs, Division of Health Policy and Management University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Trustee Emerita Patricia R. Lund Chair of the Board, Retired, Edina, Minn. Lunds, Inc., Minneapolis 4 The Gustavus Quarterly (1981–88, 1989–95) 01 Fall 08 masters.3:Winter 03-04 MASTERS.1 8/6/08 3:45 PM Page 5 On thehill

Richard Leitch recognized with 2008 Carlson Award

ssociate Professor of tinue to have an impact long APolitical Science Richard into my post-college years.’” Leitch was named the 2008 re- Leitch earned his under- cipient of Gustavus Adolphus graduate degree in East Asian College’s highest faculty acco- studies from Colby College in lade, the Edgar M. Carlson 1985. After a two-year career Award for Distinguished on Wall Street, he returned to Teaching, during commence- academic life, earning an M.A. ment exercises on the Gustavus in Asian studies from the Adolphus College campus on University of Illinois, Urbana- June 1. Champaign. He went on to 2008 Carlson Award recipient Richard Leitch accepts the commencement Leitch was introduced to the earn a Ph.D. there in political audience’s applause. commencement audience by science in 1995, also receiving the 2007 Carlson Award winner, the Harriet and Charles well: “Especially noteworthy, caring for his students as indi- Professor of English Claude Luckman Award for judging by the many comments viduals plays in Professor Brew, who noted that Leitch Distinguished Undergraduate from first-year students, is his Leitch’s approach to teaching.” had “received a large number Teaching and the College of First Term Seminar on ‘The Leitch has also developed of nominations, including by Liberal Arts Award for Politics of Homelessness.’ The an impressive résumé of out-of- student majors and non-ma- Distinguished Teaching by a lessons students learn in this class activities and accomplish- jors, first-year students through Graduate Student. class about the effects of poverty ments in the twelve years he seniors. One of those students Leitch has been a member both here and abroad are last- has been at Gustavus—First wrote, ‘This faculty member of the Department of Political ing. One student wrote, ‘After Term Seminar director, interim brings an amazing enthusiasm Science at Gustavus since 1996, returning from a semester in Peace Studies director, co-chair into the classroom. He be- teaching courses in international Uganda, life in America was so of the MAYDAY! Conference, comes more than just your relations, comparative politics, difficult that I was about to continued on next page teacher but also your colleague. Asian politics, and environmen- drop out of school. . . . Instead [He] pushes you to excel and tal politics. In 2000 he received . . . [Leitch] adopted me as a have a real desire to learn.’ the student-selected Swenson- member of his family and I Campus news: “Another student nomina- Bunn Award for Teaching lived with his family for six 6 • Commencement 2008 tor wrote, ‘As a first-year stu- Excellence at Gustavus; the months. Here he constantly 8• Board names 15th president dent back in 2000, I heard a Carlson Award continues a tra- helped me make connections 8 • Inaugural calendar rumor that a professor was dition of recognizing excel- between the pain, suffering, and 9 • Briefly sleeping outside the chapel lence in his teaching. joy I experienced in Uganda, 10 • Faculty authors with his students, participating In addition to the courses and how I could make a differ- 11 • Tillquist receives in the annual Hunger and just mentioned, Professor ence while being an American Covenant Award Homeless Awareness Week on Leitch teaches courses in ana- with so many privileges. . . .’ campus. . . . From that point lyzing Japan and in the politics Few students perhaps need or 11 • College Fairs on, [he] continued to have a of developing nations. Brew re- receive this level of caring from 12 • Nobel Conference preview memorable impact on my lated that Leitch’s teaching in- professors, but many, many 14 • Soviet dissident art at Gustavus career, and will con- terests focus closer to home as students attest to the role that Hillstrom Museum 16• Calendar of events

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active in HECUA, adviser to the Gustavus ROTC, to name just a few. Brew ended his introduc- tion of Leitch with a revealing anecdote. “In the autumn of 1999, mistakenly believing that Professor Leitch was about to be reviewed for tenure, a stu- dent wrote, ‘Please forgive the crude, hand-written letter, as I am writing this letter from rural India where I have no comput- er or typewriter access.’ The student goes on for several pages describing the ways Professor Leitch has taught, supported, guided, and encour- aged her. In the course of her letter she identifies two of the most important things any great teacher does for students: ‘He never stops encouraging and challenging me.’” Leitch is the 38th recipient of the Carlson Award, which was established by the Gustavus Board of Trustees in 1971 to honor Edgar Carlson, the College’s president from 1944 through 1968, for his years of distinguished leadership and in recognition of his commitment to academic excellence. Gustavus faculty, staff, adminis- trators, and students nominate professors for this award, and each year at commencement a faculty member, selected by previous Carlson recipients, is honored for his or her excep- tional skill and effectiveness as an instructor.

Much of the material in this article is taken from remarks prepared by Professor Emeritus Claude Brew to announce Richard Leitch as the 2008 Carlson Award recipient. G

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The 589 graduates of the Class of 2008 survived the heat on Hollingsworth Field (upper left) and celebrated with family on Eckman Mall following the ceremony (upper right). Honorary degrees were awarded to David Selvaraj, director of Vishtar (far left), and the Rev. Drell and Adeline Bernhardson, longtime supporters of the College (middle, above). Retiring president Jim Peterson ’64 and his wife, Susan (Pepin ’65), bid an emotional farewell to the College community (near left).

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Board names Jack R. Ohle as College’s 15th president

n April 25, 2008, the board years, took office July 1, 2008. the College,” said Gustavus Oof trustees of Gustavus He succeeds James L. Peterson Board of Trustees Chair Jim Gale Adolphus College elected Jack R. ’64, who retired after serving as ’83 in announcing Ohle’s elec- Ohle to be the College’s 15th president of the College since tion. “Jack has all the attributes president. Ohle, who has spent July 2003. Ohle’s appointment that we were looking for in our 39 years in higher education ad- concluded a search launched in next president. He has strong ministration, most recently as October 2007. leadership skills, broad experi- president of Wartburg College in “I welcome Jack Ohle to ence in higher education, a Jack R. Ohle Waverly, Iowa, for the past 10 Gustavus. This is a great day for strong understanding of what makes Gustavus a special place, his tenure, Wartburg completed and innovative ideas to help $104 million in capital improve- move Gustavus forward as a first- ments, including state-of-the-art class liberal arts institution.” centers for science and wellness. “Celebrate Gustavus” At Wartburg, Ohle oversaw “Campaign Wartburg” achieved significant growth and innova- $90 million against an $88 mil- Inauguration Events tion while strongly emphasizing lion goal. Under Ohle, the col- the College’s mission of service, lege added 21 full-time faculty Sunday, Sept. 28 leadership, faith, and learning as members, expanded its campus ■ Celebrate Gustavus: Student Homecoming and Inaugural a College of the Church. During ministry programs, and began a

Week Kickoff; celebration in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, Steve Waldhauser ’70 C. Charles Jackson Campus Center Wednesday, Oct. 1 ■ Celebrate Gustavus: A Community of Learners; lecture featuring Dr. John W. Churchill, secretary of Phi Beta Kappa Society, Alumni Hall, Johnson Student Union, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 ■ Celebrate Gustavus: Leadership Dinner, Alumni Hall, Johnson Student Union; by invitation Friday, Oct. 3 ■ Celebrate Gustavus: Inaugural Luncheon, Alumni Hall, Johnson Student Union; by invitation ■ Celebrate Gustavus: Inauguration of President Jack R. Ohle as 15th president of Gustavus Adolphus College, Christ Chapel, 3:30 p.m.; reception following, Eckman Mall ■ Celebrate Gustavus: A Gala Evening, Lund Center Arena; by invitation Saturday, Oct. 4 ■ Celebrate Gustavus: Inaugural Tree Dedication, Linnaeus Arboretum, 10:30 a.m. ■ Celebrate Gustavus: Oktoberfest, buffet dinner, Lund Center Forum, following Homecoming football game; $7 per person Sunday, Oct. 5 ■ Celebrate Gustavus: Nobel Conference Preview Dinner, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul; by invitation Jack and Kris Ohle were introduced to the Gustavus community April 25, 2008, during morning chapel.

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vocational discernment program and secretary to the university. Ohle took his undergraduate universities of the Evangelical called “Discovering and Claiming At Drake he directed two major degree from Ohio Northern Lutheran Church in America Our Callings,” made possible fundraising campaigns, a seven- University, earning a bachelor of (ELCA). He has served as chair of through a $2.5 million grant year drive for $131 million and a arts in social work in 1969. He the executive committee of the from the Lilly Foundation. Ohle $190 million campaign launched did graduate work at Hamma Council of Presidents of the ELCA also opened a Center for in 1997. Ohle also was vice pres- School of Theology in Springfield, Colleges and Universities. He has Community Engagement. ident for advancement at Ohio, before going on to com- also chaired both the Lutheran Relationships with alumni and Nebraska Wesleyan University, plete a master of arts degree in Educational Conference of North parents were strengthened and Lincoln (1978–1987); director of higher education administration America (LECNA) Presidents’ the student body grew larger and development and of alumni and from Bowling Green State Council and the board of more diverse. special programs at Ohio University in Bowling Green, trustees of the Council for Before accepting the presi- Northern University, Ada Ohio, in 1973. He also holds an Advancement and Support of dency at Wartburg, Ohle had (1974–1978); and associate honorary doctor of divinity de- Education (CASE). served Drake University in Des dean of students, director of gree from Wartburg Theological Ohle is married to Kirsten Moines, Iowa, for 11 years, first freshman counseling, and assis- Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Lindquist Ohle. The couple has as vice president for institutional tant football coach at While at Wartburg, Ohle be- three adult sons: Robert (who advancement and later as senior Muskingham College, New came the third most senior pres- attended Gustavus in 1992– vice president for external affairs Concord, Ohio (1973–74). ident among the colleges and 1994), John, and Thomas. G

Briefly . . .

Four new board members man and vicar in the parish of He and his wife, Kim (Beyer ’83), that are quite unfamiliar to me.” seated Lidingö and served in the dean- reside in Andover, Minn. Mason taught at Gustavus Four new members joined the ery of Östermalm and Lidingö Michaletz, whose husband, Russ from 1971 to 2008 and is the Gustavus Adolphus College Board before becoming dean of the ’74, also served on the board founder of the College’s curricu- of Trustees as the group met on Stockholm Domkyrkoförsamling (1998–2007), lives in Edina, lar Peace Studies program, for campus in June. Beginning (the cathedral church) in 2006. Minn.; their fourth child is en- which he served as director from three-year terms were Åke He maintains strong ecumenical rolled as a first-year student at 1985 to 2002. During that time, Bonnier, dean of the Cathedral interest and engagement and Gustavus this fall. Mason also served as chair of the of Stockholm and member of the has been part of the Focolare College’s annual MAYDAY! Peace board of the diocese of movement since 1988. He and Mason named Fulbright Conference. He also served two Stockholm, and Paul Koch ’87, his wife, Kristina, a social coor- Scholar terms as chair of the College’s senior vice president, wealth dinator, have two adult daugh- Professor Emeritus of English Department of English. Mason management, for Citigroup Smith ters. Gregory Mason has been accept- retired from full-time teaching Barney. Two others joined the Koch, who lives in Plymouth, ed into the United States following the 2007–08 academic board in an ex officio capacity, Minn., with his wife, Michelle, Fulbright Scholar Program for year. the Rev. Brian Fragodt ’81, after and three sons, is a member of the 2008–09 academic year. The Fulbright Scholar being elected president of the the College’s Alumni Fund Mason plans to teach American Program sends 800 U.S. faculty Gustavus Adolphus College Council and Twin Cities National literature and culture in and professionals abroad each Association of Congregations at Campaign Council and is also ac- Montenegro during the 2009 year to lecture and conduct re- the association’s convention on tive with his class’s reunion spring semester. search in a variety of academic campus in April, and Jan Ledin committee. He follows his late “The opportunity to teach in and professional fields. The pro- Michaletz ’74, who effective father, the Rev. Ron Koch ’61, Montenegro promises to be very gram is sponsored by the U.S. this fall will be the immediate who served on the College’s enriching for me both personally Department of State, Bureau of past president of the Gustavus board from 1994 to 2003. and professionally,” Mason said. Educational and Cultural Affairs. Alumni Association. Fragodt has been pastor at “I look forward to being im- Bonnier, who resides in Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in mersed in an environment and in Lidingö, Sweden, was a clergy- East Bethel, Minn., since 1995. cultural practices and traditions continued on next page

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Briefly . . . common reading, and service- continued from previous page learning opportunities, as well as class time dedicated to discus- Orchestra leader honored by sions relating to the focus topic. students with two awards For 2008–09, the theme of Warren Friesen, adjunct instruc- Gustavus Global Insight is tor in the Department of Music “China.” In addition to continu- and director of the Gustavus ing to pursue their own major Symphony Orchestra since 2000, courses and electives, students was recognized by the student will acquire new knowledge of body in May with the 2008 this vast, 3.7 million-square-mile Swenson-Bunn Memorial Award country and new perspectives on for Teaching Excellence. The its 1.3 billion inhabitants. Class award, nominated by students offerings and invited presenta- and selected by vote of the tions will delve into China’s his- Student Senate, is named for two tory, culture, economy, environ- student senators killed in a car ment, government, current accident in 1989. trends, future outlook, and more. Friesen also was the inaugu- Already scheduled events include Faculty authors feted ral recipient of the Dr. Theodore a theatre production of Nobel Six current and former faculty members were recognized at the E. Conrad Faculty/Staff Prize-winner Gao Xingjian’s The annual Gustavus Author Tea held on April 29 on campus. Achievement Award, a new men- Other Shore in Spring 2009, two Sponsored by the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library and the toring and advocacy award des- Artist Series performances, and a Book Mark, the event celebrated individuals from the campus ignated for faculty or staff mem- film series. Complementing the community who had written or contributed in a significant way bers. The award, named for the theme, the Reading in Common to a published book during the 2007–08 academic year. late religion professor (taught book committee has selected Pictured are the honorees who were able to attend the event. 1943–1955), dean, and member Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates Seated from left are Barbara Fister, a professor on the library of the Class of 1925, was estab- and the Story of the New China, faculty whose second mystery novel, In the Wind, draws parallels lished by a former student in by Washington Post journalist between the Vietnam War era and today’s climate for civil liber- recognition of Conrad’s influence John Pomfret, as its common ties; and Thia Cooper, assistant professor of religion, who ad- on his own life. A selection com- reading for the Gustavus commu- dresses the question of whether Christians should be struggling mittee convened by the dean of nity this fall. Pomfret will visit toward development or liberation in her book, Controversies in students considers nominations the campus on Sept. 15, speak- Political Theology. Standing are Laurent Déchery, a professor of from any member of the College ing at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. French in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and community, and the award in- For a sampling of China pro- Cultures, whose multi-disciplinary book on perception in the cludes an honorarium that each gramming already scheduled and 17th and 18th centuries, Le premier regard, essays d’anatomie year’s recipient will designate to to stay current with updates as metaphysique, studies Leonardo da Vinci, René Descartes, George a selected student organization thematic planning continues, Berkeley, Denis Diderot, and others; Donald Myers ’83, director or activity. visit gustavus.edu/academics/ of the Hillstrom Museum of Art and an instructor in the globalinsight/. Department of Art and Art History, who contributed extensive Gustavus Global Insight The tentative schedule for technical descriptions for each of around 800 Renaissance and offers campus focused Gustavus Global Insight topics in later portrait medals in the collection of the National Gallery of learning opportunity the next few years is “Mexico” in Art that are catalogued in the two-volume set, The Collections of In September 2008, Gustavus 2009–10, “Food/Nutrition” in the National Gallery of Art, Systematic Catalogue, Renaissance Adolphus College inaugurates an 2010–11, and “The Circumpolar Medals; and Darrell Jodock, the Drell and Adeline Bernhardson annual, campuswide program for Year” (Scandinavia, Northern Distinguished Professor of Religion, who edited the results of 60 its students, faculty, and staff Canada, Greenland, and Russia) years of Jewish-Christian dialogue in Covenantal Coversations. that will focus on a single coun- in 2011–12. For more informa- Not able to attend the event was Dennis Johnson ’60, former try, region, or global issue during tion about the coming year’s vice president and interim president of the College, who collabo- the academic year. The program, China focus or the program in rated with the late Robert Esbjornson ’43 to produce Esbj! The named Gustavus Global Insight, general, contact Tom Huber, as- Heart and Mind of a Professor, the memoirs of Esbjornson’s 33 will feature invited speakers, fine sociate professor of physics and years at Gustavus. arts events, special presentations, chair of the Gustavus Global

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Paul Tillquist ’63 receives Covenant Award

aul F. Tillquist ’63, executive ior development associate, and “Partners in Education,” which Pconsultant in the Office of now as executive consultant in sends Gustavus professors into Institutional Advancement at advancement—Tillquist has re- congregations on Sunday morn- Gustavus and a long-time advo- mained intentional in his efforts ings for various educational pre- cate for the church-related iden- to promote Gustavus as a college sentations. He also worked with tity of the College, has been of the Church. Dennis Johnson ’60 to establish named recipient of the 2008 A number of church-related the criteria for the Covenant Covenant Award from the initiatives that Tillquist helped to Award in 1991, when it was first Gustavus Adolphus College establish at Gustavus have grown presented. Paul F. Tillquist ’63 Association of Congregations. into key elements in expressing His efforts toward the The award was presented to the living relationship the College Church–College connection have The Covenant Award is be- Tillquist at the annual meeting enjoys with the Lutheran Church. been seen at many points of his stowed annually to celebrate the of the association on the He assisted Interim Chaplain career. In the aftermath of the efforts of individuals who have Gustavus campus in April. Robert Esbjornson ’43 in develop- 1998 tornado, when Tillquist was made distinctive contributions Working for the College much ing “Transfiguration Talks,” a pro- serving as vice president for de- toward strengthening the part- of his professional career has gram that brings a graduate back velopment and communications nership between Gustavus been Tillquist’s way of teaming to campus each year to give a for Lutheran Social Service, he Adolphus College and member his commitments to the Church series of chapel talks during the worked to connect LSS with congregations of the Association and the College. In various roles week of the Transfiguration of members of the Gustavus of Congregations. Alumni, pas- on staff—as admission coun- Christ. During the 1980s, Association of Congregations and tors, association delegates, fac- selor, director of academic coun- Tillquist worked with the Office other ELCA congregations to help ulty, staff, and students of the seling, associate academic dean, of Church Relations in develop- organize and transport volun- College are eligible for the director of planned giving, sen- ing the program now known as teers to campus for service days. award. G

Gustavus, coming your way!

ustavus will be represented at college fairs and on-campus admission events 7 Brainerd, Minn. 16 Lawrence, Kan. during the fall of 2008 at the locations listed below. Please encourage 7 Brookings, S.D. 16 Schaumburg, Ill. G 7 Eau Claire, Wis. 17 Explore Gustavus Visit prospective students with whom you may be acquainted to stop by and visit! If you 7 Elgin, Ill. Day (on campus) have questions or want more information, contact Alan Meiers ’87 at 507-933-7682 7 La Crosse, Wis. 19 Lincoln, Neb. or 800-487-8288. G 7 Marshall, Minn. 22 Chicago, Ill. ® September 22 Superior, Wis. October 7 Nobel Conference 44 23 Rapid City, S.D. 10 La Crosse, Wis. 23 Kenosha, Wis. 1 Forest Lake, Ill. (on campus) 25 Chicago, Ill. 10 Minot, N.D. 23 Park Ridge, Ill. 1 Louisville, Colo. 8 Fairbanks, Alaska 26 Milwaukee, Wis. 11 Minot, N.D. 24 Hartland, Wis. 1 Minneapolis 8 Marshall, Minn. 26 Omaha, Neb. International Falls, Minn. 8 Sioux Falls, S.D. 26 President’s Sunday 14 Phoenix, Ariz. 24 1 Spokane, Wash. ® 14 Scottsdale, Ariz. 24 Virginia, Minn. 2 Denver, Colo. 8 Nobel Conference 44 Reception (on campus) 15 Fargo, N.D. 25 Grand Rapids, Minn. 2 Minneapolis (on campus) 15 Rice Lake, Wis. 25 Hibbing, Minn. 3 Minneapolis 8 Rockford, Ill. November 16 Ashland, Wis. 25 New Berlin, Wis. 3 Portland, Ore. 9 Morris, Minn. 1 Multicultural Visit Day 16 Kansas City, Kan. 26 Grand Rapids, Minn. 4 Cherry Creek, Colo. 9 Vermillion, S.D. (on campus) 16 Thief River Falls, Minn. 28 Aspen, Colo. 4 Portland, Ore. 9 Verona, Wis. 20 St. Paul, Minn. 17 Bemidji, Minn. 28 Des Moines, Iowa 6 Alexandria, Minn. 10 Willmar, Minn. 17 Glen Ellyn, Ill. 28 Seattle, Wash. 6 Anchorage, Alaska 13 Brooklyn Park, Minn. December 17 Minocqua, Wis. 29 Colorado Springs, Colo. 6 Collegeville, Minn. 13 Maple Grove, Minn. 5 Christmas in Christ 17 Wausau, Wis. 29 Forest Lake, Minn. 6 Mitchell, S.D. 13 Minneapolis Chapel 2008 (on campus) 18 Cambridge, Minn. 29 Seattle, Wash. 6 Las Vegas, Nev. 13 Osseo, Minn. 6 Christmas in Christ 18 Kansas City, Kan. 30 Fort Collins, Colo. 6 Sioux Falls, S.D. 14 St. Francis, Minn. Chapel 2008 (on campus) 18 Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. 30 Pine City, Minn. 7 Anchorage, Alaska 15 Shawnee Mission, Kan. 7 Christmas in Christ 22 Franklin, Wis. 7 Boise, Idaho 16 Explore Gustavus Visit Chapel 2008 (on campus) Day (on campus)

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2008 Nobel Conference seeks first humans

ho were the first humans? came from and how they lived, Together, these scientists tently showing that, for all our WThat is the question the has long been the sphere of have produced a host of excit- physical and genetic differences, 2008 Nobel Conference hopes to knowledge attributed to archae- ing, far-reaching discoveries. we are more alike than anyone answer. The conference, to be ologists and paleoanthropolo- While they are still debating the imagined—and the implications held on Tuesday and Wednesday, gists. During the last couple of exact relationships among the of that are nothing less than October 7 and 8, brings six decades, however, biologists, cli- species of hominids, the genus profound.” noted scientists to the campus matologists, geneticists, mathe- from which modern humans The invited speakers bring to consider the full range of re- maticians, and psychologists, arose, they are getting closer cutting-edge research and find- cent evidence about the first among others, have been adding and closer to finding the very ings to the discussion: modern humans and what we to the scientific database. Using first of our kind, with research ■ Robin I.M. Dunbar, professor may learn from them about sur- new techniques and state-of- that is rewriting our history and of evolutionary anthropology viving the global challenges we the-art technologies, they have informing us in dramatic ways. and director, Institute of face as a species today. both aided the painstaking work Through study of mitochon- Cognitive and Evolutionary Describing the 2008 confer- of extracting skeletal remains drial DNA and Y chromosomes, Anthropology (ICEA), University ence topic, conference chair Tim and artifacts from ancient sites for example, molecular biologists of Oxford, United Kingdom, is an Robinson ’65 notes, “Study of around the world and bolstered and geneticists have traced the evolutionary anthropologist and the first humans, where they the physical findings.” birth of modern humans to psychologist whose principal re- Africa around 200,000 years ago. search interest is the evolution They created art and musical in- of sociality. struments, buried their dead, ■ Marcus W. Feldman, Burnet C. learned to make tools, invented and Mildred Finley Wohlford languages, and ventured out. Professor of Biological Sciences From Africa, they headed to and director, Morrison Institute Asia, Europe, and across the seas for Population and Resource to the Americas. Studies, Stanford University, “For tens of thousands of Calif., uses applied mathematics years, our forebears coexisted and computer modeling to simu- with Neanderthals,” says late and analyze the process of Robinson, “who, it turns out, evolution. were ‘wired’ with the same lan- ■ J. Wentzel van Huyssteen, guage gene. While the James I. McCord Professor of Neanderthals headed for extinc- Theology and Science, Princeton tion in the forests, however, sci- Theological Seminary, N.J., pro- entists recently found humans vides an ethical and spiritual headed for the beach. Our an- angle; his area of academic ex- cient ancestors discovered the pertise is religious and scientific ‘basket’ of food along Africa’s epistemology and the question coastlines and expanded their of what makes humans unique. hunting and gathering skills ■ Curtis W. Marean, professor, from wooly mammoths and Institute of Human Origins, berries to seals and shellfish at School of Human Evolution and least 167,000 years ago. Social Change, Arizona State Learning to harvest marine re- University, Tempe, maintains a sources, in fact, just may have special interest in human occu- enabled them to survive the last pation of grassland and coastal ice age, as well as make it to the ecosystems and is currently di- Americas. Perhaps the most recting archaeological excava- thought-provoking find is how tions at cave sites at Mossel Bay the research has been consis- in South Africa, where he is 01 Fall 08 masters.3:Winter 03-04 MASTERS.1 8/6/08 3:45 PM Page 13

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Conference schedule

or information on tickets, details, locations, and much more, Fvisit gustavus.edu/nobelconference.

Tuesday, October 7 8:30 a.m. Doors Open J. Wentzel van 9:15 a.m. Musical Prelude Robin I.M. Dunbar Marcus W. Feldman Huyssteen 9:30 a.m. Academic Procession and Opening Ceremony Welcome: Jack Ohle, President of the College 10 a.m. First Lecture: Curtis Marean, Institute of Human Origins, Arizona State University 11 a.m. Q & A Session 11:30 a.m. Lunch Break 12:45 p.m. Musical Prelude 1 p.m. Second Lecture: Svante Pääbo, Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig 2 p.m. Q & A Session 3 p.m. Third Lecture: Marcus Feldman, Morrison Institute for Population and Resource Studies, Curtis W. Marean Svante Pääbo Dennis Stanford Stanford University 4 p.m. Q & A Session 5 – 6:30 p.m. Nobel Conference Buffet seeking to develop a continuous flaking techniques developed 6 – 8 p.m. Art at the Nobel Conference, Opening Reception sequence of environmental thousands of years earlier by (no ticket required), Hillstrom Museum of Art change from 400,000 to 30,000 the Solutrean culture in Spain 6:30 p.m. Peopling of Minnesota Forum years ago and understand how and may have been brought to (concurrent sessions at two sites; no ticket environmental and climate North America by early visitors required) changes contributed to the de- who traveled by boat along the 8 p.m. Music at the Nobel Conference, featuring the velopment of modern humans. edge of an icecap that rimmed Gustavus Symphony Orchestra ■ Svante Pääbo, professor of ge- the North Atlantic during the netics and evolutionary biology last ice age. Wednesday, October 8 and director, Max Planck The 2008 Nobel Conference 8:30 a.m. Doors Open Institute of Evolutionary is marked by a “changing of the 9:30 a.m. Opening Music and Welcome Anthropology (MPI-EVA), guard”: it is physics professor 10 a.m. Fourth Lecture: Dennis Stanford, Division of Leipzig, Germany, is a leading Chuck Niederriter’s first as direc- Archeology, Smithsonian National Museum of authority on paleogenetics, a tor of the conference series. Natural History discipline that uses the methods Niederriter takes over for Tim 11 a.m. Q & A Session of genetics to study human evo- Robinson, who had served as di- 11:30 a.m. Lunch Break lution and ancient populations. rector for the past seven years 12:45 p.m. Musical Prelude ■ Dennis Stanford, curator of and chairs this year’s proceed- 1 p.m. Fifth Lecture: Robin Dunbar, Institute of archaeology and chairman of the ings. Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology, Anthropology Department at the Tickets for Nobel University of Oxford National Museum of Natural Conference® 44, October 7 and 2 p.m. Q & A Session History, Smithsonian Institution, 8, 2008, are available through 3 p.m. Sixth Lecture: J. Wentzel van Huyssteen, Washington, D.C., is known for the College’s website (gus- Princeton Theological Seminary advocating the “Solutrean hy- tavus.edu/nobelconference) or 4 p.m. Q & A Session pothesis,” which contends that by mailing the insert in this 4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks Clovis points found in North magazine to the Office of America and dating back around College Relations. G 11,000 years derive from similar

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Hillstrom Museum of Art hosts exhibition of Soviet dissident art

by Donald Myers ’83 to some inhospitable part of the country such as Siberia. The 1917 Russian Revolution he opening exhibition of the had brought with it hopes of a T2008–09 academic year at utopian society. For artists of the Hillstrom Museum of Art, the First Russian Avant-Garde Forbidden Art: The Postwar such as Kazimir Malevich Russian Avant-Garde, includes 77 (1878–1935) or El Lissitzky artworks by over 60 Soviet (1890–1941), it was an opportu- artists who worked outside of nity to create a new, pure art, the official Socialist Realism uninfluenced by the past. Their manner required by the Soviet abstract, formalist mode flour- state from the early 1930s ished during the first decade or through the late 1980s. It will so following the Revolution. be on view Sept. 8–Nov. 9, 2008 Then, with Stalin’s decree of (with an opening reception dur- April 1932 titled “On the ing the Nobel Conference, Oct. Reconstruction of Literary and 7, 6–8 p.m.). Art Organizations,” the govern- Known variously as “dissi- ment declared that art must fol- dent,” “non-conformist,” “alter- low certain precepts. Socialist native,” “unofficial,” or “Second Realism, the state-favored ap- Avant-Garde,” such artwork rep- proach, was characterized by a Eric Bulatov (b. 1933), Go, Stop, Go, 1973, pencil and ink on paper, 15 x resented a level of defiance to- highly realistic, easily accessible 15 inches, Traisman Collection ward the Soviet state, and could style, in works whose subject bring repercussions to the matter aggrandized Soviet life building Communism,” and thus pression of the sort that force- artists, such as censure, loss of and Soviet leaders. Only artists was considered insulting to the fully closed down the “Bulldozer employment, being declared in- who worked in such a manner people (in the words of official Exhibition” of 1974, through the sane, or being internally exiled were supported by the state, Soviet art critic Vladimir era of glasnost and perestroika, with studios, supplies, commis- Kemenov in 1963). which finally brought true free- sions, and even access to vaca- The Forbidden Art exhibition dom to artists. tion resorts frequented by fellow is drawn from the collection of The exhibition explores five artists. The state was intolerant Yuri Traisman, who emigrated different categories within of other types of artwork, espe- from the Soviet Union to the Russian dissident art. The first is cially art that had religious or United States in 1971, and who the Reform School, which is erotic content, that was critical systematically built an extensive characterized by a realistic style of the Soviet system, or that was collection of unofficial Soviet used to portray less than ideal “formalist,” which for the artworks in order to present a situations. An example in the ex- Soviets included not only the full history of such art. The gen- hibit is the tempera painting abstractions of the First Russian eral time period of the exhibit is Man with a Slain Dog, a self-por- Avant-Garde, but also modern from the “thaw” following the trait of Dmitrii Zhilinsky (b. Western art movements such as death of Stalin in 1953 and de- 1928) cradling a dead dog. The Impressionism, Cubism, nunciations of him by image is clear and realistic, but Expressionism, and Surrealism. Khrushchev in 1956 (an era its subject matter, far from being Such art was deemed to “distort when artists felt a certain re- positive, is gloomy and depress- Grisha Bruskin (b. 1945), Jacob the pure image of the Soviet newal of expressive freedom), ing. Zhilinsky was one of the and an Angel, 1995, steel, 41 x 25 people who are engaged in through a return to greater re- first artists to refuse to follow x 16 inches, Traisman Collection

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within hours after One of the best known of the opening. dissident artists is Eric Bulatov Another divi- (b. 1933), who is associated sion of the with Sots-Art and with a related Forbidden Art ex- movement, Moscow hibition is Sots- Conceptualism, whose artists Art, which com- wished to dissect Soviet ments ironically Socialism, employing methods on Soviet life from conceptual art to do so. using a style that Included in the exhibition is owes much to Bulatov’s Go, Stop, Go, which is American Pop-Art, graphically similar to Sots-Art and which was images, and which exploits the named in refer- Soviet penchant for slogan ence to Pop-Art usage. The contradictory com- (“sots” is an ab- mands of “go” and “stop” in the Timur Novikov (1958–2002), breviation for the work comment on the repres- Empress, 1995, velvet and Russian “social- siveness of the Soviet system. embroidery, 78 x 50 inches, ist”). One of the A final grouping in the Traisman Collection best known of the Forbidden Art exhibit has to do Dmitrii Zhilinsky (b. 1928), Man with a Slain Dog, Sots-Artists is with artists centered in Novikov was very familiar from

1976, tempera on board, 46 1⁄2 x 26 1⁄2 inches, Aleksandr Leningrad rather than Moscow. his employment in the 1980s at Traisman Collection Kosolapov (b. That northern center, now called the State Russian Museum. 1943), who is by its pre-Soviet name of St. Forbidden Art: The Postwar the strictures of Soviet Realism, represented in the exhibit by his Petersburg, had been perhaps Russian Avant-Garde was organ- but his approach, like other oil painting McLenin, which cou- the most cosmopolitan city in ized by International Arts & artists of the Reform School, was ples the golden arches of Russia until the Soviet era, when Artists, Washington, D.C. Other to reform Soviet art by retaining McDonald’s with a simplified it became more isolated. Any ex- venues where it has appeared in- its realism while expanding its image of Soviet leader Lenin. posure in Russia to Western art clude the State Tretiakov Gallery subject matter to include all as- That work clearly shows its con- in that period occurred mainly in in Moscow, the State Russian pects of life, the bad as well as nections with American Pop-Art Moscow, since foreigners were Museum in St. Petersburg, the the good. in its similarities to the con- typically only allowed in the McMullen Museum of Art at The Radical School was less sumerist-based work of Pop- capital. The non-conformist art Boston College, and the Bruce patient with official Soviet art Artist Andy Warhol (1928–1987), of Leningrad, therefore, was less Museum of Arts and Science in than the Reform School, and who was very influential for influenced by Western innova- Greenwich, Conn. The appear- sought to expand not only sub- Kosolapov, especially after tions, and it tended to look back ance of the Forbidden Art exhibi- ject matter, but also stylistic Kosolapov immigrated to New to earlier Russian art. An exam- tion at the Hillstrom Museum of possibilities. An example is the York in 1975. ple of this approach is a velvet Art is dedicated to the memory oil painting Such a Mess, by Another artist associated and embroidery work by Timur of Museum friend Gerald “Bud” Viecheslav Kalinin (b. 1939). The with Sots-Art is Grisha Bruskin Novikov (1958–2002) titled Pearson (1925–2008), a gener- grotesque is emphasized in this (b. 1945), whose cut-metal Empress, a lush, rich image of ous donor who also lent artworks indictment of Soviet society, sculpture titled Jacob and an the deposed Russian Empress numerous times, including for an painted in an expressionistic, Angel is in the exhibition. Alexandra, wife of Tsar Nicholas exhibition in 2001 of works from distorted style that amplifies the Bruskin was a member of the of- II, a very symbol of what the his fine collection of Soviet disturbing subject, that of de- ficial Soviet Union of Artists, but Bolsheviks had overthrown and, Socialist Realism. G graded Soviet citizens who, far he was criticized for his unoffi- therefore, not acceptable to the from being ennobled by the cial works, which, as in this Soviet state as the subject of an Donald Myers ’83 has directed Soviet regime, are reduced to sculpture, often explored reli- artwork. Novikov was the leader Gustavus Adolphus College’s mindless pursuit of immediate gious themes, including ones of Neo-Academism, a movement Hillstrom Museum of Art since its pleasure. Kalinin’s works often from his Jewish heritage, in a in St. Petersburg that sought a opening in 2000. He is also an found disapproval with the gov- mock-monumental style that return to the classical, beautiful instructor in art history at the ernment, and his exhibitions draws from precedents of Soviet traditions found in art of the College. were frequently closed down commemorative sculpture. Russian past, art with which

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August President’s House, 10–11:30 2003 in Mankato and the 21–Sept. 1 Gustavus at the a.m. Reservations request- Twin Cities on Friday Fair: College booth in the ed; contact the Office of evening; reunion events on Education Building at the College Relations (507-933- campus on Saturday. For Minnesota State Fair, 7520). more information, contact staffed 9 a.m.–9 p.m. 28 Johnson Endowment for the Office of Alumni daily. Stop by to sign our the Arts Performance: The Relations (800-487-8437). visitors’ book! Artaria String Quartet, 4 Celebrate Gustavus: with pianist Yumiko Inaugural Tree Dedication, September Oshima-Ryan, and the Linnaeus Arboretum, 10:30 2 Opening Convocation for Shostakovich Piano a.m., among the events the 147th academic year Quintet, Jussi Björling and activities of Linnaeus of the College, Christ Recital Hall, 3:30 p.m. Arboretum’s Fall Open Chapel, 10 a.m. Open to the public without House (10 a.m.–3 p.m.). 8–Nov. 9 Art Exhibitions: charge. 4 Celebrate Gustavus: Forbidden Art: The 28 Gusties Gather! Alumni Oktoberfest, hosted by Postwar Russian Avant- gatherings at locations President Jack and Kris Garde, and Selections throughout the country. Ohle, Lund Center Forum, from the Hillstrom For more information, con- 4–7 p.m. German buffet Collection, Hillstrom tact the Office of Alumni available for purchase. Aleksandr Kosolapov’s (b. 1943), Museum of Art, Open to Relations (800-487-8437, 4 Artist Series: Neal & McLenin (1991, oil on canvas, 50 the public without charge; or gustavus.edu/alumni/). Leandra, Special x 26 inches, Traisman Collection), regular museum hours: 9 29–Oct. 8 Out of Scandinavia Homecoming one of the pieces of Soviet a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Fri.; Artist-in-Residence: Lars Performance, Jussi dissident art on view in the 1–5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. Löfgren ’58, former direc- Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 Hillstrom Museum of Art for the Opening Reception, tor of Sweden’s Royal p.m. Ticket required; con- exhibition Forbidden Art, Sept. October 7, 6–8 p.m. Dramatic Theater and tact the Gustavus Ticket 8–Nov. 9. 15 Reading-in-Common Nordic Museum. For more Center (507-933-7590). Author Visit: “Chinese information, contact 5 A Family Weekend of tact the Student Activities Lessons,” John Pomfret, Professor Roland Music: Morning Worship Office (507-933-7598). former Beijing bureau Thorstensson (507-934- with the Choir of Christ 7–8 Nobel Conference® 44: chief for the Washington 7423). Chapel, Gustavus “Who Were the First Post, Christ Chapel, 7:30 Philharmonic Orchestra, Humans?” Lund Arena, p.m. Open to the public October and Chapel Ringers, Christ opening at 9:30 a.m. on without charge. 3 Celebrate Gustavus: Chapel, 10 a.m.; Jazz Tuesday. For ticket informa- 17 Twin Cities “Come On, Inauguration of Jack R. Brunch with the Gustavus tion, contact the Office of You Gusties” Alumni Ohle as 15th president of Jazz Lab Band and College Relations (507- Breakfast, featuring head Gustavus Adolphus College, Adolphus Jazz Ensemble, 933-7520), see the regis- football coach Jay Christ Chapel, 3:30 p.m. Evelyn Young Dining Room, tration form inserted in Schoenebeck ’80 and AD Al Post-inaugural reception 11:30 a.m.; Music this magazine, or visit the Molde ’66, Doubletree to follow. For more infor- Showcase with the College’s Nobel Conference Hotel, Minneapolis-Park mation, contact the Office Gustavus Choir, Lucia website (gustavus.edu/no- Place, 8–9:30 a.m. Reserve of College Relations (507- Singers, Gustavus Wind belconference). by calling Don Swanson 933-7520). Orchestra, Vasa Wind 7Music:The Nobel ’55 at 763-533-9083. 3–5 Homecoming and Family Orchestra, and Gustavus Conference Concert, fea- 22 Gustavus Library Weekend: Receptions and Symphony Orchestra, Christ turing the Gustavus Associates’ Membership dinners for classes of Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Open to Symphony Orchestra and Tea, hosted by President 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, the public without charge; special guests, Warren Jack and Kris Ohle, 1988, 1993, 1998, and for more information, con- Friesen, conductor, Christ

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Chapel, 8 p.m. Open to the November Brian Buckstead, conduc- December public without charge. 9Music:The Gustavus tor, Jussi Björling Recital 5–7 Christmas in Christ 13 Lefler Lecture: “Abraham Symphony Orchestra, Hall, 7:30 p.m. Open to the Chapel 2008: “Joyeux Lincoln, Commander-in- Warren Friesen, conductor, public without charge. Noël,” 3:30 p.m. (Dec. 5 & Chief,” James McPherson Christ Chapel, 1:30 p.m. 22 Music: The Gustavus Jazz 6 only) and 7:30 p.m. ’58, professor emeritus, Open to the public without Ensembles’ Fall Concert, (Dec. 5, 6, & 7). Ticket re- Princeton University, charge. Steve Wright, director, quired; see registration Alumni Hall, 7:30 p.m.; 14 Music: The Gustavus and Jussi Björling Recital Hall, form inserted in this maga- open to the public without Vasa wind orchestras, 7:30 p.m. Open to the pub- zine or contact the Office charge. Douglas Nimmo, conductor, lic without charge. of College Relations (507- 15 Twin Cities “Come On, Christ Chapel, 7:30 p.m. 23 Music: The Gustavus 933-7520). You Gusties” Alumni Open to the public without Percussion Ensembles’ 11 Festival of St. Lucia, Breakfast, featuring Tim charge. Fall Concert, Robert Adney Christ Chapel, 10 a.m.; Robinson ’65, former direc- 15 Artist Series: The Orchid and Paul Hill, conductors, Lucia Luncheon sponsored tor of the Nobel Ensemble, Jussi Björling Jussi Björling Recital Hall, by Gustavus Library Conference, Doubletree Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Ticket 1:30 p.m. Open to the pub- Associates, Alumni Hall, 11 Hotel, Minneapolis-Park required; contact the lic without charge. a.m. Reservations accepted Place, 8–9:30 a.m. Reserve Gustavus Ticket Center 24–Jan. 30, 2009 Art following mailing of invita- by calling Don Swanson ’55 (507-933-7590). Exhibitions: American tion in mid-October; con- at 763-533-9083. 16 Friends of Linnaeus Posters, WWI Era, and tact the Office of College 24–26, 31–Nov. 1 Theatre: Topsy Arboretum Fall Warmer, Illusion & Certainty Relations (507-933-7520) Turvy Mouse, by Peter Gil- with naturalist Jim Gilbert (Paintings by Martin for more information. Sheridan, directed by Amy ’62, Melva Lind Interpretive Weinstein), Hillstrom 12 Special Guest Artist Seham, Anderson Theatre, Center. For more informa- Museum of Art. Open to Performance: Michael 8 p.m. (Oct. 24, 25, 31, & tion, phone 507-933-6181. the public without charge; Johnson in Concert, Jussi Nov. 1) and 2 p.m. (Oct. 16 Music: Woodwinds regular museum hours: 9 Björling Recital Hall, 8 26). Ticket required; con- Chamber Concert, Ann a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Fri.; p.m. Ticket required; con- tact the Gustavus Ticket Pesavento, conductor, Jussi 1–5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. tact the Gustavus Ticket Center (507-933-7590). Björling Recital Hall, 3:30 Opening reception, Nov. Center (507-933-7590). 25 31st annual Athletics Hall p.m. Open to the public 24, 7–9 p.m. of Fame Banquet and without charge. Induction Ceremony, 19 Twin Cities “Come On, Alumni Hall, 6 p.m. You Gusties” Alumni Reservations required; con- Breakfast, featuring Tom tact the Office of Alumni Young ’88, vice president Please Note: Times and dates of the events listed on this page are subject to Relations (phone 800-487- for institutional advance- change. Please call to confirm events of interest. 8437, e-mail alumni@gus- ment, Doubletree Hotel, tavus.edu, or register on- Minneapolis-Park Place, Additional schedules, information and updates line at the Alumni Events 8–9:30 a.m. Reserve by Sports Up-to-date sports schedules may be found on the Web, through the website at gustavus.edu). calling Don Swanson ’55 at Gustavus homepage (gustavus.edu). For a printed schedule of any or all of 30 Lecture: “Living on 763-533-9083. the Gustie varsity athletic squads, download from the Web or send a self- addressed, stamped envelope to Tim Kennedy ’82, sports information director, Purpose,” with Richard 20–23 Theatre: The Lesson, by Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-1498. Leider ’66, founder of The Eugene Ionesco, directed Also, you can listen to selected Gustavus athletics broadcasts over the Inventure Group, Alumni by Henry MacCarthy, Internet through RealAudio. Broadcasts may be accessed through a link on Hall, 7 p.m.; open to the Anderson Theatre, 8 p.m. Gustavus athletics website, where a broadcast schedule may also be found. public without charge. For (Nov. 20, 21, & 22) and 2 The Arts To receive a more complete fine arts schedule or more information more information, contact p.m. (Nov. 23). Ticket re- on fine arts events noted in the calendar, contact Al Behrends ’77, director of the Office of Alumni quired; contact the fine arts programs, by phone (507-933-7363) or e-mail ([email protected]). Relations (800-487-8437). Gustavus Ticket Center Tickets for theatre and dance performances are available two weeks in advance of the performance through the Gustavus Ticket Center (507-933-7590). (507-933-7590). 21 Music: The Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra,

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18 The Gustavus Quarterly 01 Fall 08 masters.3:Winter 03-04 MASTERS.1 8/6/08 3:46 PM Page 19 l to come together”

Students study identity, resistance, and liberation in South Africa

Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.

from “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika,“ the national anthem of the Republic of South Africa

I n January 2008, Gustavus students and faculty traveled to Cape Town, South Africa, for a course on identity, resistance, and liberation in South Africa. The course examined the process of political and civic identity formation, responses to and life after apartheid, and the struggle for freedom in South Africa. With a particular focus on the youth of the country, students participated in an intensive service-learning experience designed to foster civic reconciliation and intercultural understanding. Gustavus students teamed with Africa Jam, an organization that works to empower young people in Cape Town. Africa Jam, which was created by Gustavus graduate Ellen Higginbotham Ruiters ’97, serves more than 10,000 young people by providing safe after-school programs, such as LifeLines in the township of Khayelitsha, HIV/AIDS training, Christian fellowship, and opportunities that allow young people to gather for a week- long camp to sing and dance, talk and pray, listen and learn. The camp provides fun, safe, Christian experiences for hundreds of youth each year and unites diverse communities for a time of praise and life skills education. As

by Laura Behling

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Ruiters explains, “This is a time for kids Student impressions fr to be kids, to get away from the problems they may have at home, and to just have fun in a safe, affirming place.” Gustavus students served as counselors, participants, and friends during the Kelsey Nielsen ’08 camp. Beauty, passion, vibrancy, and will power are only some of the ways to de- Joining in this mix of South African scribe the amazing spirits of the Khayelitsha LifeLines members. My week youth and Gustavus students was a group at Africa Jam Camp allowed me to meet incredible people living in desper- of adults led by the Rev. Grady St. ate, dangerous, forgotten conditions. The contagious energy and love Dennis ’92, director of church relations they showed strengthened and furthered my desire to help those in need, at Gustavus. The group included several oppressed in ways I’ve been blessed to never know. . . . One particular mo- Gustavus alumni—Billy Johnson ’92, ment occurred that fully reflected the energy and potential these people possess, the very essence the camp tries to bring out in each one. The sec- Jamie Bundul ’93, and Mollie Peterson ond day, . . . the whole group performed a version of “This Little Light of ’06—and they, too, volunteered at the Mine.” They started modestly, gradually adding more voices, incorporated camp. three female solos, and ended in a booming, harmonized, passionate song The writings that follow were written full of dance, rhythm, and pride. The energy created by this powerful by Gustavus students about their experi- close-knit group, joined by the bond of hope and love, made my heart ences at Africa Jam Camp. They begin to race. As the room exploded in cheer, it took me a minute to catch my illustrate the ways that Gustavus students, breath. These kids can make a difference, they can change their lives. alumni, staff, and faculty heard the call to come together. Katy Daily ’08 Before camp started, Ellen [Africa Jam director Ellen Ruiters ’97] really highlighted the importance of it being a place for people from different cultures and backgrounds to come together. However, just because we were all together at the same camp didn’t mean that communication among all the groups was going to come easy, or perhaps happen at all. The kids defied the odds for me. I had been jumping on the trampoline throughout the week, doing flips and bounces. Neo, a tenth-grade boy, came up to me and said, “I have been picking up on your style.” He meant my “tricks,” so I asked him to show me. Sure enough, he could do everything that I had been doing. Another day, he and I were in the pool and he asked me to teach him “move style” (he didn’t know how to swim). I showed him a front and back somersault, and after two tries he had them down per- fectly. I taught him how to kick while holding onto the side of the pool, and one minute later, he was doing the front crawl. He and I come from two very different worlds, but there we were, talking and com- municating together and learning from each other.

The Gustavus January Interim student group was led by associate Alexandra Brakke ’10 professors Philip Voight (back row When I did my first interview with a student for the Africa Jam Camp left) and Laura Behling (back website, it was only supposed to be around ten minutes, but turned into right), who wrote this article and one and a half hours! The boy, Franklin, was incredible. Sitting down assembled the student responses. with him opened my mind completely about these kids and the life they live. We talked about small issues—the difference between jam and jelly—to the more profound issues, such as AIDS, drugs, and drinking among the people, mostly kids, in South Africa. I would find myself al- most crying at some of his stories and then laughing hysterically at some!

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ns from South Africa trip Matthew Grove ’09 There was one moment from my week at Africa Jam Camp that summed Dan Bougie ’08 up my whole experience. This moment came on Tuesday morning dur- On the last day of camp, my group led a small discus- ing our small-group discussion time, after the daily devotional message. sion on environmental problems in today’s world. We On this particular morning, Pastor Grady St. Dennis spoke about desires focused on problems in South Africa, and more specif- and temptations. I think this message really hit home for some of the ically on how everyday actions could aid environmen- campers because in their communities there are countless temptations tal protection, which we depicted as a protection of and desires that can send them down the wrong path in life, such as God’s creation in the spirit of the camp. Also follow- drugs, gangsterism, and sex. ing the spirit of the message of the camp, we urged the During our discussion, one camper, Vincent, said that he desired to kids to step up by leading initiatives within their com- live in the moment, because you never know when your life could come munities and setting examples for others. We discussed to an end. Another camper, Emile, talked about his desire to continue littering, pollution, fossil fuel consumption, global his schooling and to someday complete college. For these children, even warming, and a few other modern environmental is- finishing high school is uncommon, so Emile’s desire to finish college sues. One camper brought up the recent international was outstanding. After each person shared, there were cries of “Amen” conference in Bali that opened discussion on global or “You can do it, brother.” This showed how much support these warming and international cooperation concerning campers provided for each other, as they all knew how tough life can be environmental issues. Others described powerful envi- sometimes for South African children. It was a time when campers from ronmental ethics demanding stewardship and care that all different communities got together and broke down those barriers would have warmed Aldo Leopold’s heart. Yet others that separated them in the outside world. imagined ways to encourage stewardship and prevent pollution in their home communities, such as recy- cling programs, trash collection games, and united Andrew Aplin ’08 beautification efforts. Every conversation was filled Every day of camp, after breakfast, we would have worship and with smiling optimism and a true belief in the power devotions, which always ended in prayer. In the U.S., usually to change. campers would not say a thing during this time. But here with these campers from the townships almost everyone spoke. But it wasn’t the fact of just saying something that struck me, it was what they said and how they said it. They prayed with such en- thusiasm and passion that many of them broke down into tears including myself. As I was sitting and listening to each one of Africa Jam founder and director them ask for forgiveness and to be given the strength to pro- Ellen Higginbotham Ruiters ’97 ceed in life, I really started to compare my experience at that with Gustavus Director of Church camp with those from home. I came to a saddening realization Relations Grady St. Dennis ’92. that as faith and religion is growing in this culture through young people, it seems in the U.S. to be slowly diminishing. . . . It is my hope that that as a result of this experience at Africa Kelsey Cowdin ’09 Jam Camp, we can bring back this positive experience to the My favorite memory happened halfway through the week. States and inspire and renew faith in others. Our small groups were going through the ropes course as a team-building exercise. Each member had to use a rope to Lisa Dahlke ’08 swing across a mud pit to the other side. As the boys swung I was sitting in the cafeteria Thursday night for dinner when one of he across, Dermot told me to just hang on high and keep my campers at the table asked me if I was married. I said I wasn’t, and she legs up—I’d be fine. As I swung across, I could see the proceeded to ask me if I was ever going to get married. “I would like ledges getting closer and the boys reaching for me. to,” I said, “but a long time from now. I am far too young now.” Then Unfortunately, I was swinging too fast and started to go I asked her if she ever wanted to get married. “No,” she said, “I don’t backwards. I mentally prepared to fall in the pit, but then I ever want to get married.” I thought this moment was rather symbolic felt a hand grab my calf. Slowly I was pulled close enough of my experience with the teenagers from the townships, and of contin- to reach out a hand, and right before my tired body slid ual surprise and revised assumptions. You may think one thing about into the mud I was caught by five of the coolest people I them, but you really don’t know until you talk to them and get to have ever met. Hugs were given all around, and I realized know them. Clearly, every individual is unique. [They] demonstrate that what they had done for me, this camp was doing for that there is so much more to a person than what meets the eye and them. Africa Jam Camp was a safety net, trying to show how it’s important to get to know other cultures and people before we these kids there was something to hold on to, and that God make generalizations about them. G would catch them if they just reached out a hand. And they, in turn, could hang on and be there for each other and me.

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They are experts in animal cell biology, East Asian history, film studies, and Christian social ethics. They have experi- ence as journal editors, research scientists and software engi- neers, writing program instructors, postdoctoral fellows, and of course teachers. They come from Australia, China, California and New York, Oregon and right here in Minnesota. “They” are the 17 new faculty members hired to tenure track positions at Gustavus Adolphus College effective with the 2008–09 academic term. They bring with them various specializations and interests and a common passion to teach.

New tenure-track hires bring diverse expertise to Gustavus faculty

Karla Marz joins the Department of Biology, filling an opening cations, theatre arts, and Spanish at Concordia College, in animal cell biology. Marz earned undergraduate degrees in Moorhead, Minn., earned an M.A. in communication from the ACS chemistry and cellular and molecular neuroscience from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and is now completing doc- Macalester College, St. Paul, before obtaining a Ph.D. toral work at the University of Minnesota. A former adjunct in- in biochemistry from Washington University, St. structor at several Twin Cities colleges and universities, she is also Louis, Mo., in 2004. She was a visiting assistant pro- principal of the Tunheim Leadership Group, an organizational biology fessor of biology at Bard College, New York, last year. development consulting and coaching firm based in Orono, Her professional research interests include the struc- Minn. ture/function of mammalian circadian clock proteins. Katrina Imison-Mázy comes to Gustavus Joining the faculty at the College in analytical from Australia via Purdue University. After ma- education chemistry is Dwight Stoll. After being award- joring in German and Russian at the University ed undergraduate degrees in both plant biolo- chemistry of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia, gy and biochemistry from Minnesota State she received her graduate diploma of teaching from University, Mankato, Stoll earned a Ph.D. in the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba and was analytical chemistry from the University of an elementary and foreign language teacher in Toowoomba from Minnesota in 2007. He has been employed as a research scientist 1992 to 1996. Enrolling for graduate study in education at at Zir-Chrom Separations, Anoka, Minn., taught analytical chem- Purdue University, she completed a Ph.D. in curriculum and in- istry and molecular thermodynamics at St. Olaf College, struction, focusing on literacy and language, earlier this year. Northfield, Minn., and most recently was a postdoctoral fellow in Imison-Mázy was hired for the Department of Elementary and biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and medicine at the Secondary Education’s tenure-track opening in elementary read- University of Minnesota. ing methods, literacy, and social studies methods.

Martin Lang ’95, who now holds a The Department of English interviewed candidates for two communication tenure-track position focusing on media tenure-track positions resulting from the retirement of two long- studies through the Department of studies time faculty members—Professors Claude Brew and Gregory Communication Studies, is no stranger to Mason. Sean Cobb, who earned his undergraduate and graduate the College. Not only a graduate of Gustavus, degrees from the University of Arizona, was hired to the faculty he has been a visiting assistant professor at Gustavus since 2005, position in film studies. Cobb, whose doctorate focused on 20th- when he completed his Ph.D. in media studies and criticism at century American literature and film, also served as an assistant the University of Minnesota. His primary interests lie in the study editor of the Arizona Quarterly: A Journal of American of mass-mediated texts and their relationship to social con- Literature, Culture and Theory, 2005–06. structions of identity. Nineteenth-century British literature will be the english province of So Young Park, who comes to Gustavus Katherine Tunheim was likewise hired for a tenure-track from Underwood International College at Yonsei position after teaching last year as a visiting instructor University, Seoul, Korea, where she has taught at the College. She continues in the Department of English literature for the past two years. A graduate of economics Economics and Management, where her specialties Yale University, Park earned her master’s degrees and a Ph.D. and are organizational behavior and human resources from Columbia and taught in the University Writing Program management management. Tunheim majored in speech-communi- and the Department of English at Columbia from 1997 to 2006.

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The Department of Geography has added matical statistics and M.S. in statistics and probability theory from Ann Versluis in physical geography. After ma- geography Fudan University in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, en- joring in geosciences at Eastern Mennonite rolled at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, to complete a Ph.D. in University in Harrisonburg, Va. Versluis took a applied mathematics in 2005. She was a software engineer for master’s degree from Oregon State University, Yantat Electronics in Shenzen, PRC, 1995–2001, and for the Corvallis, Ore., in 2002 and earlier this year completed a Ph.D. past two years has been a postdoctoral research associate at from Clark University Graduate School of Geography, Worcester, Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. Mass., focusing on land-cover and land-use change. She taught as a graduate assistant at both Oregon State and Clark and more re- Lianying Shan has been hired to fill a newly added cently was an instructor in U.S. cultural geography at California second tenure-track position in Japanese studies. Japanese Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. Shan is a graduate of Beijing University, PRC, but studies came to the United States to enroll in the graduate Laura Day Triplett taught introductory geology, geomorpholo- program at the Pennsylvania State University, University gy, and other subjects at Gustavus last year as a visiting assistant Park, where she earned an M.A. in comparative literature in professor and this year was hired to a tenure-track position in ge- 2000. She obtained another M.A. (2003) and a Ph.D. (2007) in omorphology. A graduate of the University of Colorado, East Asian studies from Princeton University, N.J. During the Boulder, Triplett earned an M.A. in geology and oceanography past year, she has been a visiting instructor in East Asian lan- from the University of Minnesota in 2004 and is com- guages and cultures at Emory University, Atlanta, Ga. pleting doctoral work at that institution. Her profes- sional interests include hydrogeology, biogeochem- The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, geology istry, and climate change. and Cultures also advertised a tenure-track position spanish in Hispanic studies, and William Teipe arrives to Stephanie Jensen Otto ’00 returns to Gustavus as fill that post. A graduate of California State an assistant professor in the Department of Health and University, Fullerton, Teipe did his graduate work at Exercise Science, where she will teach health fitness and health the University of California, Irvine, earning an M.A. in promotion courses. Following her graduation from Gustavus, 2003 and a Ph.D., in Latin American literature, in 2007. He Otto enrolled in the graduate program at Middle Tennessee State served as a visiting assistant professor in Hispanic literature and University, Nashville, obtaining an M.S. in exercise science there advanced Spanish grammar and composition at Virginia in 2004 and a Ph.D. in human performance in 2007. She was an Polytechnic Institute and State College, Blacksburg, in 2007–08. adjunct professor in sport science at Belmont University, Nashville, last year. Kyle Chambers joins the faculty of the Department of Psychology and will teach courses in developmental psychology. David Tôbaru Obermiller, who had been teach- Chambers holds undergraduate degrees in psychology and phi- health and ing in the history program at the University of losophy from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. He under- exercise Wisconsin-Superior for the past seven years, ar- took graduate study in cognitive psychology at the University of science rives at Gustavus to assume a new tenure-track Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing an M.A. in 2002 and position in East Asian history. A graduate of the a Ph.D. in 2004, and was a postdoctoral fellow in brain University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester, Obermiller earned master’s degrees in history and interdiscipli- N.Y., for three years. He joins the Gustavus faculty nary East Asian studies from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, after serving as visiting assistant professor of psycholo- psychology where he also completed a Ph.D. in history in 2006. He will be gy at Reed College, Portland, Ore., during the developing courses in Asian civilizations and cultures for the 2007–08 academic year. Department of History. Mary Gaebler moves to the tenure track in Christian social Anna Hulseberg was visiting electronic re- ethics after serving as a visiting assistant professor in the sources librarian at Gustavus from 2002 to library Department of Religion at Gustavus since 2003. Gaebler’s route 2004 and a systems librarian through January to theology has been circuitous: She graduated from the 2007. She returns to assume a tenure-track posi- University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in English litera- tion as electronic resources librarian. A graduate of ture and worked for 10 years as a professional singer/actress in Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., Hulseberg earned an New York musical theater before enrolling at Lutheran School of M.L.I.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Theology, Philadelphia, Pa., where she was awarded an M.Div. in 1996 and completed a second master’s degree, in English-techni- 1990 and ordained in the ELCA. Taking up graduate study at cal communication, in 2008. Yale University, she earned an S.T.M. (1991), M.A. (1994), and Ph.D. (2003). Gaebler taught in The Department of Mathematics and Computer mathematics the Department of Religion at Concordia religion Science hired Baili Chen for its tenure-track position and College, Moorhead, for six years before ac- in statistics. Chen, who obtained her B.S. in mathe- computer cepting a position at Gustavus. G science

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Gustavus women in physics are going places

by Steve Mellema ’72

Nationally women have been, and continue to be, underrep- are leaving Gustavus to pursue an advanced degree in some area of resented in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics physics next fall. Danielle Berg and Kathleen DeWahl will be doing (STEM) disciplines. Nowhere is the disparity greater than in physics. their graduate studies in astrophysics at the University of Minnesota. According to data from the American Institute of Physics (AIP), in the Kristen Burson will pursue physics graduate study at the University of graduating class of 2005 women accounted for just 20 percent of the Maryland. Eva Cornell has received a graduate fellowship to study bio- bachelor’s degrees granted. While this was an improvement from physics at Boston University. Anna Lindquist will undertake graduate 1990, when women obtained just 15 percent of the undergraduate de- studies in geophysics at the University of Minnesota. Michelle Price grees in physics, it is still obvious that women in physics are in short will study applied physics at the University of Michigan. Jing-Han Soh supply. will attend graduate school in physics at Minnesota State University, The same trend is reflected in the AIP statistics for the awarding Mankato. Equally significant, every one of these young women has re- of Ph.D. degrees in physics, where the percentage of degrees received ceived an assistantship or fellowship that pays for their graduate by women was only 15 percent in 2005 (up from 10 percent in 1990). studies. However, the physics program at Gustavus has seen a notable increase Having 100 percent of the College’s women physics majors going recently in its number of women graduates, and in the number of on to graduate studies in some field of physics is unusual. alumnae who are pursuing advanced degrees in physics or a related Nevertheless, throughout the past decade Gustavus women physics area. majors have gone on to, and achieved remarkable success in, a wide More than 500 four-year colleges throughout the nation offer range of post-graduate studies. The women from the graduating class bachelor’s degrees in physics, and such colleges accounted for 67 per- of 2006 are great examples. Meghan Brummer Bjork ’06 is pursuing cent of all the undergraduate physics degrees granted in 2005. This science education at the University of Iowa. Erika Galazen ’06 is trend, that most of America’s physics undergraduates come from bac- studying forensic science at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. calaureate-granting schools, has been unchanged for decades. The av- Sharon Jaffe ’06 is studying atmospheric science at the University of erage number of physics degrees granted in 2005 by each of these Wisconsin–Madison. Joni Nordberg ’06 has recently been a part of four-year schools was 4.1, and the median number was 3. the Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTEC) program at the The Gustavus physics program, by contrast, has grown significantly University of Minnesota, and will begin teaching high school physics over the past three decades, and now graduates an average of 16 this coming fall in the Twin Cities area. Last, but certainly not least, physics majors each year. Based upon these numbers, for the years Dorea Ruggles ’06 has already obtained a master’s degree in architec- 2003–2005, Gustavus ranked as the tenth-largest four-year-college tural acoustics from Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute and is now work- physics program in the nation. Equally significant has been a recent ing on her Ph.D. at Boston University. Dorea was recently named the increase in the number of women majoring in physics at Gustavus. In winner of a prestigious National Science Foundation pre-doctoral fel- the classes of 2003–2005, Gustavus graduated seven women physics lowship. The award, which pays all tuition and fees plus a $30,000 an- majors, accounting for just 15 percent of its majors. However, from nual stipend, is made “to outstanding graduate students who demon- 2006 to 2008, the College graduated 13 women in physics, accounting strate the potential to become knowledge experts and who can for 31 percent of its majors. contribute significantly to research, teaching and innovations in sci- Gustavus’s physics graduating class of 2008 is truly astounding. ence and engineering.” Dorea’s award will allow her to conduct some Seven female physics majors will be graduating out of a class of 16. of her research abroad in Germany and then complete her thesis work Even more remarkable is the fact that all seven of these young women on binaural speech intelligibility at the world-renowned Binaural

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Seven women in the Class of 2008 graduated with majors in physics. They’re pictured together with the physics faculty following commence- ment exercises. Front row, from left: Michelle Price, Jing-Han Soh, Eva Hearing Lab in the biomedical engineering department at Boston Cornell, Anna Lindquist, Danielle Berg, Kristen Burson, and Kathleen University. DeWahl. Back row: Professors Chuck Niederriter, Dennis Henry, Steve Women physics graduates from other recent classes have also Mellema, Tom Huber, Paul Saulnier, and Jim Miller. taken up graduate studies in a variety of disciplines. Jolene Johnson ’05 is in the physics graduate program at the University of Minnesota. Her former classmate, Kelly Younge ’05, is in the applied physics pro- materials science at Penn State University. Lauren Fry ’00 completed gram at the University of Michigan, and was recently awarded a the joint Peace Corps-Master’s International program at Michigan National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship Grant from the Technological University, and is continuing to work on her Ph.D. in U.S. Department of Defense. These awards are offered “to individuals environmental engineering. who have demonstrated a special aptitude for advanced training in The success of these women in such a variety of areas speaks di- science and engineering.” Kelly’s was one of only 200 such awards rectly to the quality of the physics program at Gustavus, to the breadth given nationally to a pool of more than 3,400 applicants. of opportunities available to graduates who complete the College’s Sarah Handahl Ahlberg ’03 has completed her Ph.D. in biomedical physics major, and to the fact that Gustavus is one place where engineering at the University of Minnesota and is now employed in women in physics are a very significant part of the program. G the cardiac division of Medtronic Corporation. Amanda Havnen ’02 completed her Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at Wake Forest Steven Mellema ’72, Ph.D., is professor and chair of the Gustavus University and is now working in radiation-therapy physics at the Department of Physics. University of Chicago. Raegan Johnson ’01 is in a Ph.D. program in

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Sportsnotes

Brown, Bryan named 2008 Gustavus Student-Athletes of the Year

he Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics made its ninth consec- TDepartment has announced the 2007–08 Female utive NCAA quarterfi- and Male Student-Athletes of the Year. They are Lisa nal appearance, and Brown, a track and field athlete from Lake Crystal, captured its 20th con- Minn., and Andy Bryan, a tennis player from Edina, secutive MIAC title Minn. Brown and Bryan, who are the eighth annual with a record of 9–0. recipients of the Gustavus Athlete of the Year Bryan was selected as awards, will be honored at the Gustavus Athletics the MIAC Arthur Ashe Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Award winner and was Alumni Hall on the Gustavus campus. a finalist for College Lisa Brown became the first student-athlete in Sporting News MIAC Gustavus history to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Senior Student-Athlete Andy Bryan Trials in track and field when she recorded a throw of the Year. A two-time of 174 feet, 5 inches in the javelin to win the 2008 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-America NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field National selection and two-time College Sports Information Title. This was Brown’s second national javelin title, Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America as she won the event in 2006 and finished as run- honoree, Bryan won the ITA Midwest Regional sin- ner-up in 2007. At the 2008 Minnesota gles and doubles titles in October and finished sec- Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Outdoor ond in singles and fourth in doubles at the ITA Track and Field Championship, Brown set a school Small College Championships. In May, Bryan and his and MIAC record when she won her third straight doubles partner, Charlie Paukert, finished second in Lisa Brown MIAC javelin title with a throw of 158 feet, 5 inch- doubles at the NCAA championships. es. She was awarded the MIAC Outstanding Brown and Bryan were selected from a group of Performance of the Meet for her winning effort in 18 candidates (8 men and 10 women). To be a can- the javelin. Brown finished seventh in the javelin at didate for the Gustavus Student-Athlete of the Year, the Drake Relays and was the only non-Division I an individual must have been selected one of nine competitor to finish in the top 10. Athletes of the Month during the school year or put Andy Bryan, who compiled a singles record of on the ballot by their head coach as a result of 29–5 and a doubles record of 31–7, was named the being selected their team’s Most Valuable Player. 2008 Division III Senior Player of the Year by the The winners are selected by a vote of the 15 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). He helped Gustavus head coaches. G lead a team that finished the season 29–6 overall,

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Lisa Brown wins national title in the javelin

ustavus junior Lisa Brown (Lake Crystal, Minn.) won Gthe javelin title at the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships with a school- and conference- record effort of 174 feet, 5 inches. Brown, who won the national javelin title in 2006 and finished second in 2007, qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials with her win- ning effort. (She went on to finish 13th at the Olympic Trials, which were held in Eugene, Oregon in late June). Brown produced her winning effort of 174 feet, 5 inches on her final throw of the championships; it was 12 feet better than her earlier toss of 162 feet, 8 inches. Lisa Brown Brown’s title helped Gustavus finish in a tie for 15th place in the team standings with 18 points. G

Student-Athlete of the Year finalists

The 10 finalists for the Gustavus Female Athlete of the Year were The eight finalists for Gustavus Male Athlete of the Year were Lisa Brown of Lake Crystal, Minn. (junior, outdoor track and field) Chad Arlt of St. Michael, Minn. (junior, football) Rachael Click of Rochester, Minn. (junior, softball) Andy Bryan of Edina, Minn. (senior, tennis) Laura Edlund of Forest Lake, Minn. (senior, cross country, nordic ski- Mike Butterworth of Katy, Texas (senior, soccer) ing, outdoor track and field) Chris deLaubenfels of Mount Vernon, Iowa (senior, cross country Anika Erickson of Milaca, Minn. (first year, swimming) and indoor and outdoor track and field) Carrie Gundersen of Minnetonka, Minn. (sophomore, swimming) Drew Hood of Mankato, Minn. (senior, indoor and outdoor track and Kaelene Lundstrum of Bird Island, Minn. (sophomore, indoor and field) outdoor track and field) David Martinson of St. Louis Park, Minn. (sophomore, ice hockey) Rachel Roberg of Rice Lake, Wis. (senior, golf) Matt Stewart of Burnsville, Minn. (junior, swimming) Stefanie Ubl of Blaine, Minn. (senior, ice hockey) Trevor Wittwer of Redwood Falls, Minn. (senior, basketball). Jess Vadnais of Hudson, Wis. (senior, basketball) Jenni White of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (senior, tennis).

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Four named NCAA Postgraduate Scholars

ustavus continues its Ziegler, a 2006 MIAC Gamazing run of pro- swimming champion in the ducing NCAA Postgraduate 200-yard butterfly and a Scholars, with four more key member of three MIAC student-athletes receiving championship teams, the prestigious scholar- compiled a 3.71 GPA while ship this spring. This gift- majoring in biology. He ed group includes basket- will attend medical school ball player Trevor Wittwer, at the University of hockey player Margaret Minnesota-Duluth Dorer, swimmer Connor beginning this fall. Ziegler, and tennis player Trevor Wittwer Margaret Dorer Connor Ziegler Bryan, one of the top Andy Bryan. Gustavus ranked singles and doubles ranks fourth among all institu- winter sports season, while advanced degree in chiropractic players in Division III, finished tions in the United States in Bryan was chosen for the spring medicine. second in the 2008 NCAA number of NCAA Postgraduate season. Dorer, a starter on four doubles tournament with partner Scholars over the past seven Wittwer, a two-time all- conference championship teams Charlie Paukert. A biology and years, with a total of 17. conference forward on the and a 2007 All-American, is also management double major with (Stanford ranks first with 39, basketball team, was also a a two-time CoSIDA Academic a 3.83 GPA, Bryan will attend Emory is second with 37, and finalist for Josten’s Division III All-America honoree. A medical school at the University Nebraska is third with 20). Player of the Year Award. A Scandinavian studies and of Minnesota-Twin Cities. G Wittwer, Dorer, and Ziegler health fitness major with a 3.89 psychology double major with a were honored among student- GPA, Wittwer will use his 3.89 GPA, Dorer is planning to athletes who compete in the scholarship to pursue an pursue a master’s degree.

Six garner Academic All-America honors

ix Gustavus student-athletes selection on Swere named to prestigious the At-Large College Sports Information Team, while Directors of America (CoSIDA) Connor Ziegler, Academic All-America® teams a senior from this past spring, including hock- Sauk Rapids, ey player Margaret Dorer, nordic Minn., was a skier Laura Edlund, swimmer third-team se- Connor Ziegler, softball player lection on the Rachael Click, and track and field At-Large Team. competitor Drew Hood. The Bryan, a two- Academic All-America Teams pro- time First Team Laura Edlund Rachael Click Drew Hood gram honors male and female All-American student-athletes annually who for the men’s tennis team, also team who specialized in the but- Laura Edlund, a senior from have succeeded at the highest is a two-time Academic All- terfly, compiled a 3.70 GPA with Forest Lake, Minn. was a third- level on the playing field and in America honoree. He compiled a a major in biology. team At-Large selection. Dorer, the classroom. 3.83 GPA with majors in biology Margaret Dorer, a senior from an All-America defenseman on Andy Bryan, a senior from and management. Ziegler, an All- St. Paul, Minn., was a second- the women’s hockey team, is a Edina, Minn., was a first-team American on the men’s swim team At-Large selection, while two-time Academic All-America

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Tennis teams win MIAC titles

The 2008 MIAC men’s tennis champions – front row from left: Aaron Zenner, Kevin Stickney, Andy Bryan; back row: assistant coach Tommy Valentini, Mike Burdakin, Nick Hansen, John Kauss, Charlie Paukert, Ben Tomasek, head coach Steve Wilkinson.

honoree. She earned a 3.89 GPA with majors in Scandinavian stud- ies and psychology. Edlund, who placed 18th at the 2008 NCAA skiing championships, attained a 3.91 GPA with majors in history and secondary education. Rachael Click, a junior from Rochester, Minn., was a first-team selection on the softball squad, while Drew Hood, a senior from Mankato, Minn., was a third-team selection on the track and field team. Click, a shortstop on the softball team who finished second in Division III in batting average at .560, maintains a 3.89 GPA with a major in elementary education. Hood, a two-time confer- ence outdoor champion in the pole vault, compiled a 3.93 GPA with a major in economics. Eight Gustavus student athletes were named to CoSIDA Academic All-America teams during the 2007–08 school year, rank- ing the College fourth among all institutions in the country behind Massachusetts Institute of Technology (with 11), University of The 2008 MIAC women’s tennis champions – front row: Christine Reimer, Texas (10), and North Dakota State (9). Gustavus ranks ninth all- Jenni White, Jenny Arnfelt, Sierra Krebsbach; back row: Ali O’Neal, time in Division III in number of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans Samantha Frank, Erica Dobson, head coach Heidi Rostberg Carlson with 74. G ’93.

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Scott Moe named Golfers Rachel Roberg and Division III Women’s Katie Schenfeld receive Golf Coach of the Year MIAC post-season honors

ustavus women’s golf coach Scott hen the Minnesota Intercollegiate GMoe ’95 has been named the W Athletic Conference (MIAC) an- Division III National Coach of the Year nounced the 2007–08 MIAC Women’s by the National Golf Coaches Association Golf Awards, Gustavus’s Rachel Roberg (NGCA). Moe guided the Gusties to a (Rice Lake, Wis.) was selected MIAC sixth-place finish at the NCAA Senior of the Year and Katie Schenfeld Championships in Waverly, Iowa. This is was named MIAC Rookie of the Year. the second time that he has been hon- Roberg finished her senior year with ored as the National Coach of the Year, a stroke average of 79.6, second-best in as he also was named men’s golf National the conference. Over her four-year career, Coach of the Year in 2004. Moe is be- she received NGCA All-America honors in Scott Moe ’95 lieved to be the first collegiate golf 2007 and 2008, while also receiving all- Rachel Roberg coach to be named National Coach of the conference honors in 2006 and 2007. Year both as a men’s coach and a women’s coach. She is also an NGCA All-America Scholar This season, Moe’s team produced two NGCA All-America selections and a MIAC Academic All-Conference (Rachel Roberg and Kali Griggs), three NGCA Midwest All-Region selec- award winner. tions (Roberg, Griggs, and Kimbra Kosak), four all-conference honorees Schenfeld had a stroke average of (Roberg, Griggs, Kosak, and Katie Schenfeld), and MIAC Senior Player 84.0 over the season, which was tops of the Year (Roberg). among MIAC and region first-year golfers. In his fifth year as head coach of the Gustavus women’s golf pro- She improved to an average of 80.67 gram, Moe has had five of his golfers earn All-America honors, while over the spring and was named MIAC eight golfers have earned All-Region status. He has directed his squad Women’s Golf Athlete of the Week on to four consecutive second-place finishes at the MIAC championships. May 7. Schenfeld had four top-ten fin- Moe was named MIAC Women’s Golf Coach of the Year in 2005. ishes this year, including a tenth-place As a varsity golfer during his college days, Moe won three MIAC indi- finish at the MIAC championships. G vidual titles and played on four conference championship teams. He Katie Schenfeld earned All-America honors in 1993 and 1995 and was named a Golf Coaches Association of America All-American Scholar in 1995. G

spring season with a 19th-place finish at the NCAA championships, Spring Sports Summary held at Chateau Elan Resort in Braselton, Ga. Senior Kyle Rohlfs (Fergus Falls, Minn.) was the Gusties’ top finisher, placing 23rd. Rohlfs by Tim Kennedy ’82 earned Third Team All-America honors as a result of his top 25- finish. Other post-season honors garnered by the team included seniors Baseball – The Gustavus baseball team turned in another success- Eric Harris (Eden Prairie, Minn.) and Jordan Hawkinson (Lindstrom, ful season by posting a record of 21–18 overall. Coach Mike Carroll’s Minn.) being named to the All-Region team and Hawkinson and senior squad finished in a tie for third in the MIAC with a mark of 12–8 and Mark Stuckey being named All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches qualified for the MIAC post-season tournament. The Gusties posted a Association. Moe was also honored as Co-Coach of the Year by the MIAC record of 1–2 in the tournament with a win over Hamline and losses to Golf Coaches. St. Thomas and St. Olaf. Senior first baseman Pat Siering (Eden Prairie, Minn.) was named to the all-conference team for the second consecu- Men’s Tennis – The Gusties turned in yet another strong season, tive season. compiling a record of 29–6 overall and 9–0 in the MIAC. Coach Steve Wilkinson’s squad won its 20th consecutive regular season title, while Men’s Golf – Coach Scott Moe’s squad completed a successful also adding its second consecutive post-season tournament title. The

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Golfer Kimbra Kosak selected to receive national Spirit Award

for the University of hockey and then to see Kimbra Indianapolis (1999–2003). Kim play basketball. “Since then, was an inspiration to all as she Kimbra has taken into every- persevered through many physi- thing she does that sense of cal challenges while playing col- commitment to activities and legiate golf. The purpose of the family and drive for excellence award is to recognize and honor that her father taught her,” a student-athlete who exempli- notes head coach Scott Moe. fies a great spirit toward the Kosak received the award game of golf, a positive attitude after a successful season in on and off the golf course, a role which she was the model of con- model for her team, and mental sistency. She did not finish lower toughness in facing challenges. than 11th place in 10 tourna- At age 5, Kimbra had a golf ments over the course of the club in her hand as she started 2007–08 season. Her best fin- to tag along to the golf course ishes of the season came when with her dad, Jim, who encour- she finished third at the aged the entire family to get in- Riverport Inn Classic and tied for volved with the sport. By the third place at the Wartburg Fall time Kimbra reached sixth grade, Invitational. her father and her older sister “Kimbra’s dedication to ex- Kimbra Kosak were always playing golf togeth- cellence has been very conta- er. Desiring to spend as much gious. She is an outstanding role time with him and her sister, model for our team and our col- he National Golf Coaches the award, was also named the Kimbra was determined to im- lege. Her work ethic is like none TAssociation has named 2006 Division III Freshman of prove and work hard on her other,” says Moe. Kimbra Kosak (Jr., Grand Rapids, the Year by the NGCA and has game to show him her desire. Kosak, an honor student ma- Minn.) as the 2008 Division III finished in the top six at the last On January 18, 2003, Jim joring in elementary education, recipient of the Kim Moore Spirit two NCAA championships. Kosak was killed in a plane crash is the daughter of the late Jim Award. Kosak, who is only the The Spirit Award is dedicated as he was traveling to see Kosak and Mary Kosak of Grand third Division III athlete to earn to Kim Moore, who played golf Kimbra’s younger brother play Rapids. G

Gusties finished fifth at the NCAA championships, losing a close match conference pole vaulting title at a height of 14 feet, 9 inches. Tyler to eventual national champion Washington University of St. Louis in Geyen (Jr., Watertown, Minn.) also recorded a top finish as he placed the quarterfinals. Individually, Andy Bryan (Sr., Edina, Minn.) and third in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.76. Hood and Geyen Charlie Paukert (Jr., Grand Forks, N.D.) finished second in the NCAA both earned all-conference honors. doubles championship. Bryan and Paukert both earned All-America honors by virtue of their finish at the NCAA championships. Bryan was Women’s Golf – Coach Scott Moe’s squad wrapped up a very suc- named winner of the MIAC’s Arthur Ashe Award as well as being named cessful spring with a sixth-place finish at the NCAA championships, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Division III Senior Player of the which were held in Waverly, Iowa. Kimbra Kosak (Jr., Grand Rapids, Year. Three Gusties were named to the all-conference team including Minn.) led the Gusties with a sixth-place finish at the national Bryan, Aaron Zenner (Sr., St. Paul, Minn.), and Dave Koppel (Jr., meet. She set a new school record for a 72-hole total at 80-76-72- Gahanna, Ohio). 75–303. Earlier in the spring, the team won the Minnesota Women’s Collegiate Golf Association state tournament, and Kali Griggs (Jr., Men’s Track and Field – The Gustavus men’s track and field Burnsville, Minn) finished first individually. The team received multiple team finished ninth at the MIAC outdoor championships. Senior Drew post-season honors including Rachel Roberg (Sr., Rice Lake, Wis.) re- Hood (Mankato, Minn.) led the way as he won his second consecutive continued on next page

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Gustavus football stadium featured in Athletic Business magazine’s Architectural Showcase

he Gustavus football stadi- the new stadium to capacity. T um, which was dedicated in The new Gustavus football September 2007, has been fea- stadium provides the Gustavus tured as one of 89 state-of-the- community with an attractive art athletic facilities built in the and unique venue from which to past year by Athletic Business watch the Golden Gustie football magazine. The stadium, which team compete. The synthetic was built at a cost of $4.6 mil- field, which is named after for- lion and seats 4,500, was de- mer football coach and athletics signed by TKDA Architects of St. director Lloyd Hollingsworth, is Paul, Minnesota. recessed below ground level, and The Gusties drew an estimat- an earthen berm surrounds the ed 15,641 fans for six home entire field. Spectators enter the the berm. The berm also pro- facilities for working press, games in the 2007 season, for stadium through an arched en- vides ample space for people to coaches, and guests of the an average of 2,607 per game. tryway called “Traditions Plaza” be seated informally on the College. A visitors’ section across The largest crowd was attained and have access to seating on grass to watch games. The stadi- the field accommodates another at the October 13 game vs. Saint both sides of the field via a con- um seats 2,500 spectators and 1,000 fans. G John’s, when 5,196 fans filled crete sidewalk located on top of features a stadium tower with

Spring Sports Summary Minn.), shortstop Rachael Click (Jr., Rochester, Minn.), and outfielder continued from previous page Emily Klein (Jr., Red Wing, Minn.). Mahre and Click were also named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region Team. ceiving First Team All-America honors, Kali Griggs being named to the Second Team, and Kimbra Kosak receiving honorable mention. Roberg Women’s Track and Field – It was a record-breaking year and Kosak were also named All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches for Coach Tom Thorkelson’s squad as they finished second at the MIAC Association. outdoor championships and then went on to post a program-best 15th- place finish at the NCAA outdoor championships. Depth was a strength Women’s Tennis – Head coach Heidi Rostberg Carlson ’93 made for the team all season and it showed at the conference meet as 11 her first season directing the program one to remember as she helped performers earned all-conference honors, including Shanna Dawson the squad post a mark of 25–9 overall and 10–0 in the MIAC. The (Sr., Fairmont, Minn. – pole vault), Kaelene Lundstrum (So., Olivia, Gusties won their 17th consecutive regular-season title and their sec- Minn. – heptathlon, high jump), Lisa Brown (Jr., Lake Crystal, Minn. – ond consecutive post-season tournament championship. The team then javelin), Sari Lindeman (Sr., Cannon Falls, Minn. – long jump, triple went on to finish fifth at the NCAA championships, which were hosted jump), Sam Broderius (Fy., Hector, Minn. – shot put, discus), Janey at the Swanson Tennis Center on the Gustavus campus. Jenni White Helland (Fy., Mapleton, Minn. – long jump), Kelley Nelson (Fy., Milaca, (Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa) was named the Intercollegiate Tennis Minn. – pole vault), Laura Edlund (Sr., Forest Lake, Minn. – 5,000 me- Association’s (ITA) Senior Player of the Year for the Central ters), Aryn Bell (Jr., Eden Prairie, Minn. – 100 hurdles), Chelsea Craven Region. White also earned all-conference honors along with Sierra (So., Sauk Rapids, Minn. – 400 meters), and Megan Lundgren (Fy., Krebsbach (So., North Oaks, Minn.), Erica Dobson (Jr., Vadnais Heights, Mankato, Minn. – 800 meters). Three Gusties won individual event ti- Minn.), Samantha Frank (Fy., Mahtomedi, Minn.), and Ali O’Neal (Fy., tles at the MIAC championships: Lisa Brown in the javelin, Shanna Stevens Point, Wis.). Dawson in the pole vault, and Kaelene Lundstrum in the high jump. Brown was honored with the Outstanding Performance of the Softball – The Gustavus softball team posted 30 victories for the Meet for her record-breaking mark of 158 feet, 5 inches in the second consecutive season, finishing with an overall mark of 30–8. javelin. The team continued on to perform very well at the NCAA cham- Coach Jeff Annis’s squad finished second in the regular-season stand- pionships, as Brown won the national title in the javelin (174 feet, 5 ings with a record of 18–4 and qualified for the MIAC post-season tour- inches), Lundstrum finished second in the heptathlon with a school- nament for the fifth consecutive year. Three players were named to the and conference-record total of 4,762 points, and Dawson placed 13th all-conference team—second baseman Julie Mahre (Sr., Lino Lakes, in the pole vault at a height of 11 feet, 4-1/2 inches. G

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Legacy Gustavus Adolphus College An alumna’s leadership and legacy

hat do you do Wwhen you are part of the Centennial Class of 1962, and ap- proaching your 40th anniversary of gradua- tion? You are inspired by classmates like Joan Rahm Roy, Gail Lindsey Breen, Jan Swanson Sammelson, and others to round up a working group of classmates and become a cheerleader with them and Gustavus staff to start something new, something with lasting influence for students for the next anniversary. Hank and Jan Eiffert Hoomani ’62, at the Great Wall. That is what Jan Eiffert Hoomani has done since the middle of 2001 . . . called, stood the importance of the Gustavus Annual Fund (Alumni Fund). gathered, enlightened, and encouraged classmates and Gustavus She learned the role endowment has in the health and future of the staff to launch an endowed class scholarship process that has be- College when she had started an endowed scholarship to honor her come the model for at least twenty other classes approaching signifi- parents, Nell and Louis Eiffert, to benefit her interests in music, lit- cant reunion milestones. erature, the arts, and teaching. And she saw the value, for her class- When they arrived on campus in the fall of 1958, Jan and her mates and others who were reaching “that age,” of planned and de- classmates were told by then-president Dr. Edgar Carlson, “you are ferred gifts, to benefit themselves now and the College in the the Centennial Class of 1962 . . . you represent one hundred years future. of Gustavus history and service . . . we expect big things from you.” All along she had support from her husband, Hank Hoomani, a Class members took that invocation to heart, both during their stu- loyal North Carolina State University College of Engineering alum dent days and as they graduated and went out to make a difference (B.S., M.S., Ph.D., and former N.C. State professor) to become in- in the world. And when the 40th anniversary of graduation drew volved in leadership and philanthropy at Gustavus. With his support near, they consulted with each other on how to create the “big she served on the Gustavus Alumni Association Board, pushing that thing” for their group to a new future focused on recruiting students and encourag- reunion. Their ing alumni support. She co-led a second version of the class reunion leadership and process that she had helped to develop, this time for the 45th re- Contact Information legacy has be- union. And she pursued other ways to give: life insurance, appreciat- For information about gift annuities, come a bench- ed stock, future estate inclusion, and gift annuities. Then, with care- charitable trusts, estate giving, scholarships, mark for other ful consideration for their own retirement needs in light of finite and endowments, please contact gift planning reunion classes. resources, and again with support from Hank (even though he staff at 800-726-6192 or 507-933-7512, Over the could have chosen his own alma mater), they established a signifi- by e-mail at [email protected], years Jan had lis- cant deferred gift annuity given now to help them in years to come or on the Web at gustavus.edu, clicking on tened to what and Gustavus thereafter. “Giving to Gustavus” and “Contact Us.” she was inviting Leadership, philanthropy, partnership, cheerleading . . . it is all And be sure to look at resources on classmates to part of what makes up people like Jan and Hank Hoomani. Thanks consider. She to them for sharing their many gifts to help create even bigger the Gustavus planned giving resources page made regular things for Gustavus. G at gustavus.edu/giving/plannedgiving. gifts and under-

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One man’s gifts

n the last eight years, 1942 alumnus Walter L. Youngquist has in- in 1917. She practiced Ivested well over $2.3 million in Gustavus to establish endowed nursing until her first scholarships and funds to honor a mentor and loved ones. And re- child was born in 1921. cently he established his third endowed scholarship in the 2007–08 Selma and Walter sup- academic year. ported their two children, The Selma Knock Youngquist Memorial Nursing Scholarship Walter ’42 and Jeanne Walter L. Youngquist ’42 has now been established in memory of Youngquist’s mother, who ’52, in attending and attended Gustavus for two years, completed her nursing education graduating from Gustavus. at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, and became a registered nurse. The Selma Knock Youngquist Memorial Nursing Scholarship as- The Knock family gave a number of pastors to the Augustana sists nursing students for whom financial aid is essential, with prefer- Lutheran Church and maintained connections to both Augustana ence for those intending to use their Gustavus nursing degree to College in Rock Island, Illinois, and Gustavus. During her time at pursue clinical practice and patient care. Professor Paula Swiggum, Gustavus, Selma met Walter R. Youngquist ’16, whom she married chair of the Gustavus Nursing Department, reports that in today’s world, direct patient care by well-educated, skilled nurses is what is most needed, and the baccalaureate degree prepares students who Tom Young ’88 is new aspire to administrative or other nursing roles with a strong founda- tion for employment in direct patient care as well as in leadership. advancement VP Professor Swiggum says nearly all Gustavus nursing graduates pur- sue clinical practice in their first employment out of college. Many Thomas W. Young ’88 has been named students eventually go on to graduate school for specialty education vice president for institutional advance- including advanced practice roles, but the reputation of the pro- ment at Gustavus Adolphus College. Young, gram is such that the vast majority of nursing graduates are hired a director of planned giving at the College immediately by health care organizations familiar with the strong since September 2005 who has served as liberal-arts-based nursing education the nurses receive through the interim co-director for the fundraising area Gustavus program. during the past year, assumed his new duties on July 14. Also in this academic year, Youngquist established the Robert “Tom is an exceptionally talented fundraising professional Eric Youngquist Memorial Scholarship Endowment to assist stu- with a long and distinguished record and commitment to his dents who have overcome physical or mental handicaps to be suc- alma mater, where he has strong and extensive relationships cessful at Gustavus, and an endowed scholarship in honor of his fa- with alumni and friends of the College reaching all the way to ther, the Walter R. Youngquist Memorial Scholarship Endowment our roots in Sweden,” said President Jack Ohle, who himself took Fund, to be awarded to students with financial need, taking into office July 1. “I look forward to working closely with Tom as we consideration the qualities of dependability, persistence, and stability plan for the College’s future advancement.” in personally adverse circumstances. Together with Teresa Harland ’94, former associate vice presi- Youngquist has now created six different endowed funds at dent for institutional advancement, Young led the advancement Gustavus. Besides the three endowed scholarships established dur- operation for the past fiscal year, during which it posted a 17.4 ing the past academic year, he had previously established the percent increase in total dollars raised over the prior year. Chester O. Johnson and Walter L. Youngquist Geology Student Before coming to Gustavus, Young’s career included time with Research/Field Study Endowment Fund, the Chester O. Johnson two international fundraising firms and a consulting firm in the Geology Scholarship Endowment Fund, and the Elizabeth Pearson Twin Cities. His consulting background included fundraising cam- Youngquist Music Scholarship paigns in the United States as well as leadership in developing Endowment Fund, which is part of fundraising programs for institutions on the Indian subconti- the Jussi Björling Music Scholarship Find yourself . . . nent. He also served as the three-year resident consultant for the program. first capital campaign for higher education in Scandinavia at The College is grateful to loyal Honor Roll Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden. and supportive people like Walter ofDonors Young is a proud third-generation Gustavus alumnus. He lives Youngquist, who by their generosity June 1, 2005 – May 31, 2006 in Minneapolis with his wife, Meredith, and their three children, help give the gift of Gustavus to stu- . . . online! Carl-Erik, Olivia, and Sydney. G dents for generations to come. G gustavus.edu/giving/ honorroll

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Contents news ■ Homecoming & Family Weekend schedule Tara 39 ■ 50 Year Club Reunion Weekend 2008 40 ■ Tennis Gala 42 ■ Athletics Hall of Fame 45 ■ Gusties Gather 47 ■ Alumni

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Authors 55 ‘Come On, Lund Kienitz , Tiffany You Gusties’ breakfasts 58 Shari Adams Frisbie , and Terri Shari Adams ■ gustavus.edu/alumni 60 . friends who were roommates and neigh- ■ weddings 62 ■ births 63 ■ in memoriam 64 ■ Gustie Black & Gold

■ Friends and roommates in Italy Friends and roommates 1989 Class of bors in Johnson Hall their freshman year traveled to and the Cinque Terre. a 10-day trip to Tuscany Italy for hiking trail overlooking the Pictured on the Cinque Terre are Vernazza village of Fridays 64 service and Robson , Harding Goserud Dokken retirement awards 66 ■ Alumni awards and citations 67–69 ■ Greater Gustavus Award 70

Gustavus Alumni Association

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

Class news and information to be included in the Alumni section of the Quarterly should be sent to: Alumni Relations Office Gustavus Adolphus College 800 West College Avenue St. Peter, MN 56082-1498 phone • 800-487-8437 e-mail • [email protected] website • gustavus.edu

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OFFICERS Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74 President Ron White ’75 Vice President Jason Sawyer ’93 Past President & Ex-Officio Representative, Board of Trustees Randall Stuckey ’83 Johnson to be inducted into U of M Hall of Fame Executive Secretary Grant Johnson ’38, Maitland, FL (pictured in his hometown, Two Harbors, MN), will be inducted into the University of Kelly Waldron ’84 Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame on September 18 as a part of the 1937 and 1938 Gopher championship basketball team along Treasurer with John Kundla, the only other surviving member of the teams. Johnson attended Gustavus one year before transferring to Minnesota. He was U of M Alumni Homecoming King in 1957 and always an avid supporter of their sports programs. In July BOARD MEMBERS 2007, Johnson and Kundla were welcomed back to the campus by basketball coach Tubby Smith for a visit to Williams Arena and a tour of the new locker room, video room, and lounge. term expires Fall 2008

Cathy Edlund Bussler ’00, Class Agent: Peter, is professor emeritus of reli- Class Agent: Chanhassen Frank Gamelin gion at Gustavus ■ Ruth Hedman, Bob Wieman Scott Gilyard ’83, Maple Grove 38 Detroit, MI, is owner of Hedy’s Book 47 David Johnson ’84, Eagan e-mail: [email protected] & Gift Shop ■ Albert Lestor, Rock e-mail: [email protected] Janna King ’76, Minneapolis Carl Freberg, Los Angeles, CA, is a Island, IL, is a retired pastor from Aina Anderson Boraas, retired employee of the University of Messiah/Henderson Grove ■ Alvin Philadelphia, PA, and her husband, Paul Koch ’87, Plymouth California ■ Eunice Cofran Jensen, Mueller, New Ulm, is a senior part- Roger ’48, celebrated their 60th Peter Nyhus ’60, Park Rapids River Falls, WI, is a retired employee ner at Somson, Mueller, Lowther, and wedding anniversary in June 2008. Richard Olson ’82, Edina of the Luck School District ■ Alva Franta, PA ■ Theda Benson Olson, Adam Eckhardt ’08, Student Anderson Wellington, St. Peter, is a Winnepeg, Manitoba, is with the Class Agent: Representative retired teacher from Duluth ISD Manitoba Registered Music Teachers’ Lorrie Johnson Leaf #709. Association ■ Laura Swedberg 48 term expires Fall 2009 Paulson, Tucson, AZ, is retired from e-mail: [email protected] Liesl Batz ’90, Minneapolis Class Agent: Paulson’s Repair Service, Inc. ■ Les Eunice Johnson Anderson, Center Vivian Foyou ’02, Morgantown, WV C. Eddie Johnson Peterson, Menomonie, WI, serves on City, retired as the parish coordinator the communion visitation team for for Chisago Lake Lutheran Church ■ Derek Hansen ’94, Minnetonka 42 e-mail: [email protected] his church in Menomonie and has a Roger Boraas, Philadelphia, PA, and Jan Eiffert Hoomani ’62, Marvin Palmquist, Chisago City, re- granddaughter who attends his wife, Aina (Anderson ’47), cel- Raleigh, NC tired as director of Lutheran Orient Gustavus ■ Olive Peterson, ebrated their 60th wedding an- Jim “Moose” Malmquist ’53, Mission. St. Peter, is retired as an em- 50 Year niversary in June 2008 ■ Scandia ployee of Nicollet County CLUB Lester Carlson, Waconia, is Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74, Edina Class Agent: and now lives at Realife sen- May 29–30 retired from the Evangelical Christopher Rasmussen ’88, S. Bernhard Erling ior housing community in St. 2009 Lutheran Church in America ■ ■ Columbia Heights 43 Peter Bob Wettergren, St. Marion Johnson e-mail: [email protected] Peter, is retired from the St. Peter Gustafson, Edina, is a charter term expires Fall 2010 Aldrich Bloomquist, Moorhead, is Chamber of Commerce. member of Augustana Heritage Jeff Heggedahl ’87, Minneapolis retired from the American Crystal Association and a member of the Sugar Company ■ James Breneman, Minnesota Genealogical Society ■ Kay Rethwill Moline ’56, St. Peter Galesburg, MI, has retired as a physi- Virgil Johnson, Edina, is a retired Kristin Miller Prestegaard ’99, cian with Suburban Medical Clinic ■ 45 employee of Ameriprise Financial St. Paul Gen Jensen Deggendorf, Salisbury, e-mail: [email protected] Services, Inc. ■ Phil Knautz, St. Mary Sutherland Ryerse ’90, MD, retired from the U.S. Census Kenneth Kirby, Cedar Rapids, IA, Peter, is professor emeritus of music Woodbury Bureau and is a member of the plays in the New Horizons Band and at Gustavus Adolphus College ■ Betsy Starz ’02, Maple Grove National Trust for Historic enjoys tennis and golf. Kenneth Knutson, Tracy, retired Ron White ’75, Eden Prairie Presentation ■ Bernhard Erling, St. from the Tracy ISD #417 ■ Lorrie

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Johnson Leaf, White Bear Lake, is a retired instructor from Anoka- Hennepin ISD #11 ■ Monk Mattke, St. Louis Park, is an insurance under- writer ■ George McCall, Duluth, re- tired from Duluth Messabe/Iron Range Railway ■ Dean Peterson, Bonners Ferry, ID, is retired from Dume Lutheran Church.

Class Agent: 49 Pete Erickson e-mail: [email protected] Mary Jo Helmerson Breneman, Galesburg, MI, retired as the vice president of Suburban Medical Clinic ■ Clint Knudson, Minneapolis, is retired and traveled this year to Australia and New Zealand ■ Elaine Observing a centennial Erickson Peterson, Bonners Ferry, Lucile Johns, the matriarch of the Johns family at Gustavus (check the roster on the plaque for the Johns Family Courtyard ID, is retired from Dume Lutheran next time you’re on campus), turned 100 years of age on April 19, 2008. The family gathered in Rochester, MN, to celebrate Church. her birthday, and 19 of 21 family members in attendance were Gusties. Front row from left are Jean Hilding Stuart ’60, Mary Johns Miller ’62, Lucile Johns, Ruth Johns Niemi ’69, and Jason Niemi ’94. Back row are Steve Melander ’92, Steve Class Agent: Hilding ’58, Debbie Hilding Johnson, Paul Johns ’56, Dan Johns ’59, Peace Johns Finlayson ’57, David Hilding ’51, Gloria Martell Benson Marietta Bittrich Johns ’63, Ted Johns ’61, Phil Johns ’65, Jack Niemi ’68, Linnea Hilding Tellickson, Derek Johns ’92, 50 Matt Johns ’88, Missy Thomas Johns ’94, Karin Johns Hausman ’88, and Kristin Johns Young ’86. e-mail: [email protected] Leonard Bjella, Springfield, MO, is retired as an employee of Messiah Lutheran Church ■ David Gustafson, Eagan, enjoys traveling with his wife, Betty ■ Jack Thommen, Bloomington, was in- ducted into the United States Tennis Association Northern Section Hall of Fame.

Class Agent: 51 Dorothy Johnson Lutz e-mail: [email protected] Jean Anderson Emerson, White Bear Lake, is a retired science center aide supervisor in the Minneapolis 80th birthday brings out Gustie friends Public Schools. Haldo Norman ’52, Grandview, MO, celebrated his 80th birthday with Gustavus Celebrating Elsa Cornell friends when he returned to the Twin Cities last spring. Among those attending his Elsa Cornell ’61, St. Peter, was recipi- Class Agent: birthday celebration were, clockwise from lower left, Lloyd “Ole” Bergman ’52, ent of the St. Peter Women Barb Eckman Krig Art Adamson ’51, Tom Zweiner ’55, Roger Carlson ’54, Dwight Holcomb ’51, Celebrating Women 2008 Award. The 52 Gene Sandvig ’57, Don Swanson ’55, Haldo Norman ’52, Bob Smith ’51, Ray fifth annual event’s theme was the e-mail: [email protected] Lundquist ’51, Rollie Herbst ’54, Cubby DeCorsey ’57, Duane “Smalley” arts and the contributions of women Eberhard Fuhr is a national sales McEwen ’54, and Paul Elofson ’52. in that field, and Cornell was recog- manager for Consolidated Paper ■ nized for her outstanding work in Deane Lundell, Minneapolis, spent local theater with children and adults. the winter months working on essays from Texas Instruments, Inc. ■ Tom in the eastern region at Data Card During the summer Cornell directed that explore the interrelationship of Boman, Duluth, is a retired professor Corporation and celebrated 50 years performances at the Grand Marais American historiography and theolo- in the Department of Education at of marriage with his wife, Jeanenne, Playhouse. gy ■ Haldo Norman, Grandview, MO, University of Minnesota ■ Betty in June 2008 ■ Marcy Sodergren retired from Eureka Springs Transit Ness Dale, New London, retired as Ford, Alexandria, VA, is a retired spe- Company ■ Clint Perkins, New an employee at Blackhawk Technical cial assistant for Williams & Jensen from the St. Louis Park ISD ■ Vern Brighton, is retired from Mounds College ■ Fran John Dale, New Law Firm ■ Miriam Zimmerman Huse, Dodge Center, retired from View ISD. London, retired as an employee of Giannone, Milford, CT, is a self-em- Kasson/Mantorville ISD ■ Pauline the Community Adoption Center ■ ployed violin/viola teacher and per- Carlson Huse, Dodge Center, retired Class Agents: A. Palmer Emerson, White Bear former ■ Gwain Gillespie, Sunapee, as a court administrator for Dodge Thomas Boman, Lake, retired from Midwest Airfreight NH, is a director of Unim Corporation County ■ Dwight Jaeger, St. Cloud, 53 Marv Larson Shippers Association ■ Roger ■ Faith Chell Gose, Beaver Bay, is a is a retired orthopedic surgeon; he is e-mail: [email protected] Erickson, Faribault, is a retired em- retired piano teacher ■ Norma active with the Minnesota Medical Del Anderson, Palatine, IL, is retired ployee of Erickson Furniture ■ W. Johnson Hein, Charlotte, NC, is a re- Association, the American Academy from ELCA Global Mission ■ James Gaylord Fernstrom, Scotch Plains, tired teacher ■ Fran Johnson of Orthopedic Surgery, and the E. Anderson, Denton, TX, is retired NJ, retired as vice president of sales Hummel, Golden Valley, is retired Gustavus Board of Trustees ■ Joann

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‘Leave weapons at the door. Horses too.’ The legacy of Patty Lindell and Gustavus Library Associates continued on a Saturday evening in May, when 12 guests gathered to enjoy a Viking dinner at the home of Jan Jensen in St. Peter. The dinner guests were winning bidders of a Royal Affair auction item offered by the faculty and staff of Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library. Acting like “real Vikings,” guests ate with their fingers and with knives they had brought with them on their “travels.” They drank from vessels crafted by Gustavus ce- ramics students especially for this event. The “authentic” Viking meal was served by Jensen, a member of the library staff, and by Mike Haeuser, emeritus library faculty member. Both servers wore Viking costume. Ginny Bakke, library staff member, and her husband provided efficient kitchen help. Pictured from left are Clem Nelson ’57, Judy Lund Erdman ’57, Roger Carlson ’54, Joan Bonn Wright ’55, Dick Brubacher ’54, Carolyn Jens Brusseau ’56, John Wright ’54, Jan Jensen, Marlys Mattson Nelson ’57, Bob Erdman ’56, Janet Christenson Carlson ’53, David Johnson ’54, and Mary Brubacher.

of State ■ Vynnette Hanson ducted into Mancini’s Sports Hall of Perkins, New Brighton, is retired Fame and received the Mancini from Centennial ISD ■ Amaryllis Special Award, given to an individual Samuelson Reeves, Litchfield, is a who is community-focused and has retired senior buyer for Turtle been a leader in coaching, teaching, Mountain ■ Richard Tillquist, Belle or helping St. Paul youth athletics. Plaine, is a part-time driver at Stier Transportation, Inc. ■ E. D. Wenger, Class Agents: Apache Junction, AZ, retired as a Nancy Reiter Grimes, marriage-family-personal counselor 57 Marlys Mattson Nelson with E.D. Wenger and Associates. e-mail: [email protected] Jeanenne Andersen Fernstrom, Class Agents: Scotch Plains, NJ, retired as an ele- Forrest Chaffee, Helen mentary teacher of gifted/talented 54 Forsgren Hokenson students at Evergreen Elementary Clan welcomes new Gustie grad e-mail: [email protected] and celebrated 50 years of marriage The graduation of Julia Wold ’08 on June 1 was an occasion to celebrate Harlan L. Nelson, Battle Lake, is a with her husband, Gaylord, in June Gustavus connections among the greater Wold-Royer clan. Pictured, back row from retired judge of district court at 2008 ■ Gene Sandvig, Minneapolis, left, are Rad Royer ’77 (Julia’s uncle), Karin Wold Storm ’80 (aunt), and Tina Ottertail County Courthouse ■ Betty is a retired national service manager Wold Royer ’78 (aunt and Rad’s wife). In front are Matt Royer ’06 (cousin), Lundgren Schlotthauer, Arden Hills, for Advance Machine Company ■ Charlie Wold ’77 (Julia’s father), Julia, Erika Royer ’03 (cousin), and Kay recently enjoyed a trip to Hawaii Rod Westrum, Park Rapids, retired Moline ’56 (grandmother). with other Gustavus alumni ■ from the Robbinsdale ISD. George Skogg, Kingsford, MI, re- cently celebrated his 50th wedding Class Agent: Christenson Jasica, Punta Gorda, anniversary with his wife, Joan, and Owen Sammelson FL, is retired as a specific learning their 5 children, 12 grandchildren, 58 disabilities teacher from Charlotte and many friends and family e-mail: [email protected] County Education Department ■ Roy Herbert Anderson, Berkeley, CA, is R. Johnson, Eden Prairie, retired as Class Agent: professor emeritus of pastoral theol- classification records manager for Dick DeRemee ogy at Catholic Theological Union in Lawrence Livermore National 55 Chicago ■ Don Dyer, Excelsior, is re- Laboratory ■ Marianne Colberg e-mail: [email protected] tired from GNB, Inc. ■ Janet Olson Keswani, St. Peter, is a retired for- Pat Johnson Hall, Redwood Falls, Green, Bloomington, is a retired em- eign student coordinator at Gustavus was inducted into the Redwood ployee of Kindercare Learning Center ■ Chuck Leistico, Arlington Heights, Valley Hall of Fame for her career in ■ Jerry Hesser, Cokato, is retired as IL, is retired from the Illinois teaching music for 35 years. a freelance writer ■ Stan Larson, Department of Revenue ■ Robert Altoona, WI, is active with the New peaks Martens, Madison Lake, is a retired Class Agents: Carolyn Rotary Area Chamber, YMCA, Home Joanne Nelson McCarthy ’58, Santa senior partner and veterinarian with Jens Brusseau, JoAnn Builder Association, and Realtor Fe, NM, celebrated her Gustavus Nicollet-New Ulm Veterinary Clinic ■ 56 Johnson Lundborg Association ■ Darrell Lorsung, Golden Anniversary this year and also Carl Norberg, Poway, CA, is retired e-mail: [email protected] Alexandria, is a retired employee of climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. from the United States Department C. Harvey Davis, Oakdale, was in- Quality Assurance Coordination ■

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Friday, October 3 11:30 a.m. 1998 Picnic Lunch – Tent by Hollingsworth Football Field 11:30 a.m. 1993 Class Social – Tent by Hollingsworth Football Field 3:30 p.m. Inauguration of Jack R. Ohle as 15th president of Gustavus Noon 1968 Class Social – Tent by Hollingsworth Football Field – Christ Chapel. Post-inaugural reception with light refreshments 6:30 p.m. 1968 Class Gathering – Minneapolis Airport Marriott 12:30 p.m. Tennis Gala – Swanson Tennis Center 7–11 p.m. 1973 Class Gathering at Primarius Promotion, Minneapolis 1 p.m. 1983 Gathering – Tent by Hollingsworth Football Field 7 p.m. 1983 Social – Best Western, Mankato 1 p.m. City Tour and Coffee Shop Stop – Meet at Three Flags 7 p.m. 1993 Class Gathering – Open Book, Minneapolis 1 p.m. Women’s Soccer Game vs. Hamline – Soccer Field 7 p.m. 2003 Class Gathering – Brit’s Pub, Minneapolis 1:30 p.m. Discover Linnaeus Arboretum with a Gustavus naturalist – Lind Interpretive Center 1:30 p.m. Football Game vs. St. Thomas – Football Stadium Saturday, October 4 3 p.m. Weekend Movie: Wall-E – Wallenberg Auditorium 3 p.m. 1968 Campus Tour – Depart from class tent 9:30 a.m. 1968 Class Breakfast – IKEA (with bus departure to campus 3:30 p.m. 1988 Post-Game Party – Tent by Hollingsworth Football Field at 10:30 a.m.) 3:30 p.m. 1973 Post-Game Party – The Dive 9 a.m. Fun Run – Three Flags (5K run around Campus Drive; $5 payable onsite includes a shirt) 4 p.m. 1983 Class Gathering – Mark Hanson ’83 residence, 802 Davis St., St. Peter 9 a.m. Seminar: 2008 Presidential Election – Heritage Banquet Room Political science professor Chris Gilbert will discuss the upcoming 4 p.m. 1968 Post-Game Gathering – Al and Ingrid Molde residence, presidential election and the campaign climate. 764 Valley View Drive, St. Peter 9 a.m. City Tour and Coffee Shop Stop – Meet at the Three Flags 4 p.m. Oktoberfest, Buffet dinner, $7 per person – Lund Center See some of the historic and new St. Peter hot spots. Forum 9 a.m. Granlund Sculpture tour 4:30 p.m. 1998 Happy Hour and Dinner – Alumni Hall A Minnesota native, a World War II veteran, and a 1952 5 p.m. 1988 Class Dinner – Three Crowns Banquet Rooms graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, Paul T. Granlund 6:30 p.m. 1973 Reunion Closeout Party – Tim and Sharon Robinson (1925–2003) was sculptor-in-residence at the College from residence, 1485 E. Pearl Street, Kasota 1971 until his retirement in 1996. 7:30 p.m. Neal and Leandra Concert – Jussi Björling Recital Hall 9 a.m. Seminar: Planning Ahead to Study Abroad – St. Peter Room The folk music and stories of Neal Hagberg ’81 and Leandra Studying abroad during college provides amazing growth and Peak ’83 have made them a favorite of many in Minnesota and opportunity. Come learn more about how to support a student around the country. looking to study abroad. 7:30 p.m. Weekend Movie: Wall-E – Wallenberg Auditorium 9 a.m. 1973 Continental Breakfast – The Dive 8 p.m. “Mission Improvable” – Evelyn Young Dining Room 10 a.m. Homecoming Worship: Remembering and Celebrating – “Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to see why we Christ Chapel are the nation’s fastest and funniest improvisational show. Our 10 a.m. 1973, 1983, and 1988 Guided Campus Tour five-member agent team has been assembled to bring you 10:30 a.m. Inaugural Tree Dedication – Linnaeus Arboretum hilarity, fun, and humanity. Yes, humanity.” Linnaeus Arboretum Open House, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with book 9–11 p.m. Sky Watch – Olin Observatory signing by naturalist Jim Gilbert ’62. Stop in to gaze into the starry sky 10:30 a.m. Seminar: History of Gustavus and Building a Greater 10 p.m. Weekend Movie: Wall-E – Wallenberg Auditorium Gustavus Tornado Video – Heritage Banquet Room 10:30 a.m. Seminar: Parenting Successful College Students – St. Peter Room Sunday, October 5 Talk with Gustavus faculty and staff about the academic and personal development of college students and how best to 8 a.m. Complimentary Morning Coffee and Sunday Papers – support them. Courtyard Café Hosted by the Deans of Student Affairs and Academics Affairs 10:30 a.m. Seminar: Paying for College – Presidents Dining Room College is expensive, yet it is the best investment you can make 10 a.m. Holy Communion Worship Service – Christ Chapel for your child or grandchild. Learn the basics of financing a Featuring the Choir of Christ Chapel, Chapel Ringers, and the college education. Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra 11 a.m. 1973 Class Luncheon – The Dive 11 a.m.– Jazz Brunch featuring Prospective 11 a.m. 1978 Class Lunch – Tent by Hollingsworth Field 2:30 p.m. the Gustavus Jazz Ensembles – Gustie in Your 11 a.m. 1983 Reunion Brunch – Alumni Hall Evelyn Young Dining Room 11 a.m. 2003 Class Social – Tent by Hollingsworth Field 1:30 p.m. Music Performances – Family? 11 a.m. Football 50 Year Club Reunion Lunch – Three Crowns Rooms Christ Chapel Encourage your high school 11 a.m. 1988 Class Tent – Tent by Hollingsworth Football Field Gustavus Choir, Gustavus age child or grandchild to stop (Paint the rock, campus tours, lunch in the Evelyn Young Dining Symphony Orchestra, Gustavus by the Admission Office on Room) Wind Orchestra, Lucia Singers, Friday between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Homecoming Parade – Pittman to Norelius around Campus Vasa Wind Orchestra 4:30 p.m. or on Saturday Drive 4:30 p.m. Diversity Center Banquet – between 9 a.m. and noon 11 a.m.– Homecoming Carnival Lunch – Evelyn Young Dining Room Campus Center Banquet Rooms during Homecoming/Family 1 p.m. Lunch available ala carte; souvenir photo buttons with Gus the Honoring students and alumni Weekend to receive a FREE mascot, cotton candy, face painting, live music and popcorn. involved with diversity initiatives. Gustavus T-shirt.

For more information and to register for events, go to gustavus.edu/alumni.

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50 Year Club Reunion Weekend 2008

On Commencement Weekend 589 graduates from the Class of 2008 became members of the Alumni Association, 190 members of the Class of 1958 became members of the 50 Year Club, and members of the Class of 1963 celebrated the 45th anniversary of their graduation.

Class of 1943 – 65th Anniversary Class Class Agent Bernhard Erling and his wife, Marilyn.

The Class of 1958’s 50th Anniversary Banquet filled Alumni Hall. The program included presentation of their class gift to President Jim Peterson ’64, class speakers, introduction of former professors, singing, and a video tribute.

Class of 1948 – 60th Anniversary Class Front row: Eunice Johnson Anderson, Helen Johnson Adler, Lyman Hall, Lorna Jones, Delores Gardner Pederson. Back row: Lois Arndt Neubauer, Elaine Vitalis Zwickey, Lorraine Berg Oman, Lorrie Johnson Leaf. Classmates from the Class of 1958 were welcomed as the newest members of the 50 Year Club at the 50 Year Club Luncheon. Director of Editorial Services Steve Waldhauser ’70 provided a remem- brance for the Class of 1958, and Mary Ellen Young ’58 represented her class with the class response.

Pulitzer Prize winning author and Civil War historian Jim McPherson ’58 presented a reunion seminar titled Tried by War: Abraham Class of 1953 – 55th Anniversary Class Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief, Front row: Marjorie Kaus Jenkins, Beverly Peterson, Janet Christenson Carlson, Val Barlau, Carol Leaf Nelson. Second row: and participated in a book signing Wendell Johnson, Dick Engwall, Del Anderson Bud Nelson, Dick Tillquist. Back row: Marv Larson, Clifford Dotseth, Lynn following the seminar. Timgren, Dwight Jaeger, Dan Borg.

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Class of 1958 – 50th Anniversary Class Front row: Jerry Hesser, Carole Lambert Cameron, Marge Lund Kinney, Duane Talus, Emily Hildebrandt Kulenkamp, Joyce Bebensee Young, Roberta Walker Loreno, Janet Thomas Pritchard, Barbara Jensen Olson, Martha Banke Curtis, Morna Pell Traffas, Jim McPherson, Carolyn Lund Sandvig, Miriam Anderson Olsen, Wanda Heuer Johnson, Mary Ellen Young. Second row: Don Olson, Alan Carlson, Nancy Johnson Peterson, Janice Carlson Strand, Alexander Nadesan, Jeanine Lundahl Olson, Ruth Raarup Mitchell, Carolyn Eisgrau Seidner, Beverly Duncan Anderson, Richard Olson, Carolyn Clogston Engquist, Pat Trench Rosenberg, Jeannette Westberg Johnston, Janet Olson Green, Joyce Strand Marvel. Third row: Lloyd Johnson, Bob Peterson, Lynn Strand, John Sternaman, Don Elvestrom, Robbie Robinson, Ellen Maus Boler, Doug Pritchard, Judy Hanson Turnlund, Marlys Johnson Johnson, Bonnie Cook Nordby, Donna Elvestrom Sponberg, Vahan Assadourian, Jan Tomerdahl Northfield, Heather Peterson Davis-Peabody. Fourth row: Bud Boberg, Martha Telleen Peterson, Jody Springer Lange, Lois Walfrid Johnson, Sonya Harbo Talus, Dorothy Palm Chilkott, Darlene Thompson Kriewall, Mary Brink Fowler, Barbara Bennett Christopherson, Norene Heine Becker, Ade Sponberg, Bob Baugh, Barbara Johnson Morris. Fifth row: Anders Bjorling, Marcia Amundson Janasz, Chet Janasz, Owen Sammelson, Rollie Hirman, Bill Binger, Mike Dale, Margo Pettersen Fohs, Shirley Lundgren Kanne, Lois Swenson Gantrris, Robert Christenson, Gloria Anderson, Ron Michelson, Kent Peterson, Steve Hilding. Back row: Jim Edman, Loren Herbst, Paul Borg, Charlene Bukkila Westrum, Claudette Anderson McCollar, Mark Wiberg, Herbert Anderson, Loren Eckberg, Dick Eklund, Herb Lundeen, John Johnson, Noel Behne, John Dahl, Stan Larson, Dale Olson, Robert Ortloff, Aaron Moen, Dennis Erickson.

Class of 1963 – 45th Anniversary Class Front row: Claudia Hayden Schroeder, Dorothy Jacobson Delegard, Janet Ryan Tidemann, Ginny Larson Jones, Liz Stohl Baugh, Marietta Bittrich Johns, Gretchen Bittrich Estergren, Ruth Sammelson Rothchild, Sharon Shaver Pinney, Pat Findley Casto, Sherry Erkkila Hauck, Dick Hauck, Jeannine Brunskill Johnson, Carole Rosenkrans Zacher, Janet Bramsen Gerecke. Second row: Sandra Brown Johnston, Jan Hultberg Johnson, Barbara Lindberg Arlander, Judy Anderson Lindell, Gloria Saffel Mueller, Eunice Holm Fultz, Rose Omodt Jost, Christine Swenson Wilmot, Mary Ann Carlson Anderson, Char Luecke Engstrom, Kay Johnson Hanson, Helen Johnson Monson, Joyce Gulstrand Amdahl. Third row: Donna Mueller Renneke, Mary Bradford Ivey, Diane Hammargren Anderson, Judy Magnuson Peterson, Carolyn Helgeson Liebenow, Mary Sundberg Larson, Gary Anderson, Daniel Malloy, Joanne Urness Sorenson, John Monson, Roger Amdahl. Fourth row: Mary Carlstrom Strand, Wayne Burmeister, Tom Lindell, Heather Harshberger Fluck, Darlene Youngquist Kress, Steve Larson, Bonnie Lewis McClees, Karen Lindborg Jonaitis, Randy Nelson, Mike Holm, Ralph Johnson. Back row: David Baumann, David Arlander, Fred Thunhorst, John Lipke, Jerry Raedeke, Ruth Anderson Tillquist, Paul Tillquist, Lee Miller, Larry Hedlin, Richard Strand, Brian Johnson.

Watercolor Artist Class of 2008 Jerry Raedeke ’63 returned to campus to cele- brate his 45th anniversary of graduation with classmates and displayed his art- work in Linner Lounge.

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Aljean Van Winkle Loving, Middlebury, IN, is an independent contractor for Compassionate Caregivers ■ Charles Majeske, New Brighton, is enjoying retirement and celebrated 50 years of marriage with his wife, Florence, in June of 2008 ■ Lois Jungas Marston, Hugo, is a registered representative and agent for New York Life ■ Marjorie McKay Miller, Lake Jackson, TX, traveled to South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana this past year ■ LeRoy Mueller, Hendricks, retired as hospice director at Hendricks Clinic ■ Miriam Anderson Olsen, Rockport, TX, has moved to Texas and visits Minnesota friends in the summer ■ Martha Austin-area Gusties get together Telleen Peterson, Fair Oaks, CA, is a The Austin, TX, chapter of the Alumni Association gathered on April 13 for a worship service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran travel agent for Your Vacation Center Church and lunch following the service. The Rev. Stephen Youngdahl ’68 is pastor at Shepherd of the Hills. Pictured front row agency ■ Bob Peterson, St. Peter, is are Fred Fischer ’62, Jeanne Fischer, Ethel Lind Richard ’65, Marietta Bittrich Johns ’63, Lorna Jafvert Reed ’61, Karin a retired vice president of develop- Erickson Gaskell ’61, Luray Wiberg, and Phyllis Youngdahl. In the back row are Steve Larson ’63, David Richard, Ted ment from Gustavus ■ Arlene Johns ’61, Chapter Agent Bonnie Karp Amundson ’90, Milt Reed, and Jim Wiberg ’61. Jornlin Ramberg, Chisago City, is on the board of directors of Homestead Cooperative, Chisago City, and a member of the Minnesota Association of Cooperatives ■ Larry Ray, Cokato, has moved to Cokato to Tennis be near his daughter ■ Robbie Robinson, Mesa, AZ, finished his twentieth and final season as Mesa GALA Mountain View High School’s boys track and field coach ■ Carolyn October 4, 2008 Lund Sandvig, Minneapolis, is re- tired as a registered representative The 17th annual Gustavus of Manufacturers Life Insurance ■ Tennis Gala will be held Mardy Dahlquist Sotebeer, Eagan, Saturday, October 4, 2008, at is a retired vocal music director from the Swanson Tennis Center. Minneapolis Lutheran High School ■ Gustie friends from across the Janice Carlson Strand, Bozeman, country will attend, so join us MT, is retired as the director of food ■ for an exciting day of playing service at 7500 York Cooperative or watching tennis at the Lynn Strand, Bozeman, MT, is a re- tired pastor from Prince of Peace indoor Swanson Tennis Center Lutheran Church, St. Louis Park, MN courts and Brown outdoor ■ Sally Clausen Taylor, Olympia, courts. In case of rain or WA, volunteers in ushering for sever- inclement weather the al theater groups ■ Marlene competition will end at 6:30 Isensee Thomas, Littleton, CO, is a p.m. Refreshments will be retired employee of the Children’s served all afternoon. Doubles Hospital ■ Morna Pell Traffas, participants contribute $150 Wyomissing, PA, is working part- per person and spectators time at church and volunteers with the Symphony Orchestra League ■ contribute $25. All money Charlene Bukkila Westrum, Park raised supports the Rapids, is retired from the maintenance of the outdoor Robbinsdale ISD ■ Margaret 1963 nurses celebrate reunion courts. Contact Steve Steenerson Wright, Plymouth, is a The Class of 1963 celebrated the 45th anniversary of their graduation on Wilkinson at 507-931-1614 or retired secretary for Data Center Reunion Weekend, and nursing majors from the class gathered prior to their class [email protected]. Systems. reunion for a mini-reunion. Each group is pictured with Barb Berry Leonard, recipi- ent of a 2008 Distinguished Alumni Citation in the field of nursing. Pictured from 12:30 p.m. Registration for Class Agent: left in the front row of the top photo are Rose Omodt Jost, Barb Berry Leonard, alumni players Dennis Johnson and Addy Blotter Roadfeldt. In the back row are Mary Erickson Lindahl, Barb and spectators 60 Dahlin Johnson, Pat Findley Casto, and Gloria Saffel Mueller. In the front row 1:20 p.m. Round-robin play e-mail: [email protected] of the photo immediately above are Barb Johnson, Barb Berry Leonard, and Kay begins Virginia Nelson Anderson, Johnson Hanson. Back row are Carolyn Helgeson Liebenow, Sharon Shaver Janesville, WI, is very active in the Pinney, Judy Magnuson Peterson, Mary Sundberg Larson, and Chris Swenson 3:50 p.m. Awards ceremony Cedar Crest retirement community. Wilmot.

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Class Agent: David Arlander, Rochester, is a re- Virgene Grack Sehlin tired science teacher from Rochester, 61 MN ISD ■ Bruce Benson, Pequot e-mail: [email protected] Lakes, is a retired sixth-grade Noel Estergren, San Diego, CA, is a teacher from Minnetonka ISD ■ retired pastor of First Lutheran Janet Sandberg Benson, Pequot Church ■ Ted Johns, Sunrise Beach, Lakes, is a retired Chapter One tutor TX, is retired pastor of Mount Olivet from the Osseo ISD ■ Konnie Lutheran Church, Minneapolis ■ Ned Rickert Brunberg, White Bear Lake, Larson Jr., Scottsdale, AZ, is a re- is retired and enjoys dividing time tired insurance agent ■ Kris between family and volunteering at Anderson Robinson, Mesa, AZ, is a Habitat for Humanity, St. Andrew’s retired employee of the Mayo Clinic Lutheran Church, and Health East and enjoys spending time with her Hospice ■ Sandra Johnson two grandchildren ■ Ralph Commers, Golden Valley, teaches Swenson, Hudson, WI, retired as di- two days a week at Highview rector of corporate accounting at 3M Alternative High School ■ Randy ■ Dave Wettergren, Stillwater, is re- Crooks, Deerwood, is a retired man- tired as superintendent of the ager of Quality Assurance at Happy 66th . . . three years early! Stillwater Public Schools ■ Mary Anderson Corporation ■ Robert Doug Jones tried to “prematurely age” his friends Earl Gray and Jerry Bowers by Beth Larson Wold, Fresno, CA, at- Ekstrum, Minnetonka, works part- having a birthday cake decorated to celebrate their 66th on their 63rd birthdays tended her 50th high school class re- time and enjoys playing golf and last February. Pictured from left are Doug Jones ’67, Earl Gray ’66, Jim union in Braham, MN. spending time with his four grand- Schwandt ’66, and Jerry Bowers ’66. children ■ Gretchen Bittrich Class Agents: Estergren, San Diego, CA, is a retired Sandra Luedtke Buendorf, teacher from Flying Hills School ■ 62 Jan Eiffert Hoomani, Ben Heather Harshberger Fluck, Hector, Leadholm is a retired finance associate from St. e-mail: [email protected] Paul’s Lutheran Church, a board Nan Forsman Buchanan, member of Thrivent Financial for Youngstown, OH, had two photo- Lutherans, Renville County, and a graphs accepted by local art shows member of the Woodbury Chorus and in Youngstown, OH, one at the Orchestra ■ Tim Gamelin, Butler Institute of American Art’s Jamestown, NC, is co-pastor of Area Artist Show and the other at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in High the YWCA’s Women’s Art Show ■ Evi Point, NC ■ Janet Bramsen Gustafson Davenport, Houston, TX, Gerecke, Minnetonka, is a retired enjoys traveling, with the most re- secretary and treasurer of S & S cent trip being to Turkey ■ Curt Development Corp. ■ Dick Hauck, Johnson, Woodbury, is a retired sci- Alexandria, is office manager/ac- ence teacher from the Richfield countant of Lund Implement ■ Dick Gustie and Theta relatives Public Schools,; he now enjoys Hauck, Alexandria, is president of Four family members at a family gathering discovered that they all are not only spending time with family and the the local Jaycees and involved with Gusties but also Theta sorority members. Pictured from left are Katelyn Johnson winter months in Mesa, AZ ■ Bob Kiwanis ■ Sherry Erkkila Hauck, ’10, Elizabeth Johnson Ekholm ’64, Amy Rome ’88,andAllison Wold Fewer ’04. Kreiser, Erhard, is a retired anesthe- Alexandria, is a retired kindergarten siologist ■ Lyle Norris, Fairmont, teacher but continues to substitute volunteers at the Banner Baywood at various schools ■ Mary Bradford Swanson Kreiser, Erhard, is a retired long-term care consultant for Le Heart Hospital in Mesa, AZ, and Ivey, Sarasota, FL, is a fellow of the producer and host of Lake Region Sueur County Public Health ■ Diana teaches Reiki to heart patients ■ American Counseling Association, a Community Television ■ Bill Lahti, Beddow Radtke, Cedarburg, WI, is James Peters, Racine, WI, is a pas- supervisor for the Assocation for Sun City, AZ, is a retired software en- secretary at Redeemer Lutheran tor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Counselor Education, and past presi- gineer from Lockheed Martin ■ Church ■ Jerry Raedeke, Nisswa, is dent of New Sarasotans and P.E.O. ■ Steven G. Larson, Austin, TX, prac- a retired clergy member and a Class Agents: Abby Arthur Johnson, Alexandria, tices research therapy for the county wildlife artist; he owns Raedeke Art Bill Lahti, Paul Tillquist VA, is an adjunct professor of liberal jail in Austin ■ Susan Peterson Studio ■ Doug Roszell, Park City, 63 studies at Georgetown University ■ Larson, Scottsdale, AZ, is a retired UT, works part-time doing psychi- e-mail: [email protected] Barbara Dahlin Johnson, homemaker ■ Duane Lindeen, atric disability evaluations for the Joyce Gulstrand Amdahl, Minneapolis, is retired as the assis- Burnsville, is a retired captain for American Psychiatric Association and Bloomington, is retired from Mount tant director of education from the Northwest Airlines ■ Bonnie the Diplomatic American Board of Olivet Lutheran Church ■ Roger Minnesota Board of Nursing ■ Kuseske MacLean, Grand Marais, is Psychiatry and Neurology ■ Carl Amdahl, Bloomington, is retired Norma Saari Johnson, Woodbury, is professor emeritus at Thiel College ■ Sjobeck, Lauderhill, FL, retired as an from administrative management at a retired media specialist from Helen Nelson Melsness, Mound, is accountant for Chester-Kent, Inc. ■ Zeiglar, Inc. ■ Arlis Husfeldt Richfield Public Schools and now en- working part-time with the Head Joanne Urness Sorenson, Blooming Anderson, Flowery Branch, GA, is an joys spending time with family and Start program and as an assistant Prairie, is active in the Minnesota annuity broker for Insure-Safe, Inc. spending winter months in Mesa, AZ teacher at St. John’s Church in Nurses’ Association ■ Jim Stephan, ■ Marcia Day Anderson, Eldoret, ■ Roger Josephson, Detroit Lakes, Mound ■ Kent Nakamaru, Parma Heights, OH, is a food coordi- Kenya, is academic dean at is a retired high school teacher from Kealakekua, HI, recently sold his nator for Community Corner Hunger Discipleship College in Eldoret ■ the Detroit Lakes ISD ■ Nancy dental practice and works part time Center ■ Miriam Larson Stohl, St. Barbara Lindberg Arlander, Johnson Knoell, Brooklyn Park, is a while enjoying traveling to see fami- Paul, is retired as chief financial ad- Rochester, is a retired tutor at the retired kindergarten teacher from ly around the United States ■ viser for the State of Minnesota ■ Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota ■ Neill Elementary School ■ Karen Sharon Shaver Pinney, Le Sueur, is a Mary Elizabeth Carlstrom,

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operations manager for Multi Metrics, Class Agents: Inc. ■ Gordy Thompson and Sharon Sharon Anderson Bauer Thompson, Corvallis, OR, 66 Engman, Joyce enjoy living close to family in Henrikson Ramseth Oregon and staying busy with activi- e-mail: [email protected] ties through the community and ■ Joni Gustafson Alvarez, Baxter, Oregon State University ■ Fred is a retired Hallmark store owner and Thunhorst, Ely, retired from the president of LAW of Hennepin County Minnesota Department of Natural ■ Bob Bohn, Inver Grove Heights, Resources and spends the winters in retired from 3M ■ J. Paul Carlson, Texas ■ Janet Ryan Tidemann, St. Minnetonka, is a physician in hema- Paul, retired as pastor at St. Paul- tology at Park Nicollet Health System Reformation Lutheran and now helps ■ Woody Johnson, Mangilao, Guam, coordinate advocacy efforts in the is a dentist at SDA Dental. congregation at Gloria Dei Lutheran ■ Ruth Anderson Tillquist, St. Class Agent: Paul, is on the board of Gustavus position open Sunning in Sedona Library Associates, sings with a 67 Last April in Sedona, AZ, four classmates from the Class of 1968 held an early group called the “Larks,” and volun- e-mail: [email protected] celebration of the 40th anniversary of their graduation from Gustavus. All four teers for Life Haven ■ Linnea Donna Davies Bexell, Cottage Grove, were friends and roommates in Rundstrom Hall their senior year. Pictured from left Swenson Ulrich, Brooklyn Center, re- is retired from teaching English ■ are Rebecca Gilbertson Merritt, Joan Hedlund Lundell, Loretta Larvick tired as a sales associate at Kohl’s ■ John Folkerds, Buffalo, retired as Harmatuck, and Marilyn Hoecke Rice. Christine Swenson Wilmot, Winona, senior pastor of Zion Lutheran is a retired employee of Central Church in Buffalo ■ Benay Borene Lutheran Church. Jaeger, Glenwood, is retired from Bill Holm ’65 receives McKnight Award Montevideo Public Schools; she In May 2008 the McKnight Foundation named Minnesota poet, essayist, and musi- Class Agents: spends summers on Lake Amelia near cian Bill Holm ’65 as the 2008 McKnight Distinguished Artist, in recognition of Linda Leonardson Glenwood and winters at Sun City artistic excellence spanning more than three decades. The annual honor, now in its 64 Hallman, Joanna Carlson Grand in Surprise, AZ ■ Mark Lind, 11th year, recognizes Minnesota artists Swanson Burnsville, is a self-employed home who have made significant contributions e-mail: [email protected] remodeler. to the quality of the state’s cultural life Henning Anderson, Flowery Branch, and includes a $50,000 cash award. GA, is an annuity broker at Insure- Class Agents: Holm is the author of 15 books, in- Safe, Inc. ■ Sue Toftey Hildebrand, John and Kris Lundberg cluding Coming Home Crazy, Eccentric Rice Lake, WI, is marketing director 68 Moorhead, Paula Islands, Playing the Black Piano, and with Business and Estate Advisers, Navarro The Windows of Brimnes. He was named Inc. ■ Marcia Johnson Lindseth, e-mail: [email protected] a Bush Foundation Arts Fellow in 1982 Prescott, WI, enjoying traveling and John Ahlstrom, St. Paul, is senior and 1995 and a National Endowment of spending time with family, including vice president at JJV Rubber Mulch & the Arts Fellow in 1987. In 1986–87 he two grandchildren ■ Safety Surfacing, Inc. and president was a university lecturer in China; that Gordon Olseen, of the Riverview Site Council ■ experience created the context for his collection of essays Coming Home Crazy, Tipton, IA, is an 45th Thomas Albrecht, Montevideo, is in which won a Minnesota Book Award in 1991. A second Minnesota Book Award fol- agent for State ANNIVERSARY the American Legion Post #59 and lowed in 1997 for The Heart Can Be Filled Anywhere on Earth, and later the Book Farm Insurance May 29–30 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #380 Awards’ John Flanagan Prize for outstanding achievement in literature in the Companies ■ 2009 ■ Beth Chindvall Anderson, Midwest. A Fulbright lectureship at the University of Iceland in 1979 and 1980 al- Karen Buss Brainerd, is freelancing in several lowed him to connect with his immigrant ancestors’ homeland, and Holm, al- Torgersen, Shoreview, areas including languages and writ- though he still calls Minneota, MN, home, now spends his summers in the village retired as owner/vice president of ing ■ Gary Anderson, Kilmarnock, of Brimnes in northern Iceland. In 2003 he received the U.S. Embassy in Carley-Torgersen, Inc. VA, is the East Region/U.S. Rekjavik’s Cobb Award for service to Iceland. Environmental Science Project direc- After earning a master’s degree from the University of Kansas at Lawrence, Class Agents: tor for PBS & J; a professional geolo- Holm joined the faculty of Southwest Minnesota State University at Marshall, from Bev Nordskog Hedeen, gist for Virginia and North Carolina, which he retired last year after 27 years of teaching literature and creative writ- 65 Elaine Buck Stenman he is a member of American Shore & ing. He continues to give readings to community groups, nursing homes, colleges, e-mail: [email protected] Beach Preservation Association and and libraries—punctuated with Bach or Scott Joplin or old Lutheran hymns if Wayne Erickson, Carlos, recently re- part of Coasts-Oceans-Ports-Rivers there’s a piano in the room. tired and now lives on Lake Carlos Institute ■ Kathy Eaton Asted, near Alexandria, MN ■ James Fox, Andover, is vice president at Rapid City, SD, retired as a professor Business Network International and Bloomington, works part-time with tired from the Stillwater School ISD of geology ■ Sue Widstrom is in the Speaking Consulting gifted and talented students and as a special learning disability Gamelin, Jamestown, NC, is co-pas- Network ■ Joel Bexell, Cottage volunteers part-time in the teacher and is in the Women’s Club tor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grove, is the interim pastor at Bloomington ISD ■ Mary Elizabeth in Hudson ■ Lillian Tan, River Falls, High Point ■ Mary Lee Sellergren Farmington Lutheran Church ■ Mary Carlstrom, Bloomington, is a mem- WI, retired as the chair of the music Killion, Red Oak, IA, is semi-retired Anderson Bohn, Inver Grove ber of Friends of Madeline Island department at University of and enjoys spending time with her Heights, retired as a librarian from Museum and is a Bayport (MN) Wisconsin-River Falls; she is in the eight grandchildren ■ Carol Tewes Cretin Durham Hall High School ■ Library Associate ■ Richard Strand, Chopin Society and Schubert Club Wolford, St. Cloud, retired as a spe- Barbara Rinehart Cameron, Bloomington, is a self-employed or- and is faculty coordinator of the St. cial education teacher in the St. Excelsior, is co-owner of Acappella thopedic surgeon and a board mem- Croix Valley Music Teachers Cloud ISD. Portraits ■ Anne Berg Carlson, ber of Northland College ■ Marlys Association ■ Sandy Harlan Minnetonka, is a parent educator at Schneider Swenson, Hudson, WI, re- Tandler, Menlo Park, CA, is a retired Edina ISD ■ Sam Carlson, Loretto,

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is executive vice president & chief Lakes Educational Loan Services ■ medical officer of Park Nicollet Winnie Snyder Severson, Madison, Health System ■ Sandra Silrum WI, is finance director for the Eberhardt, Edina, is an RN in oral Alzheimer’s Association ■ Maureen surgery at Affiliated Maxillofacial Olsen Singleton, Fond du Lac, WI, is Surgeons ■ Marj Eisinger, owner and manager of a furniture Plymouth, retired from teaching ele- store in Fond du Lac ■ Mark mentary physical education at Glen Youngstrom, Vadnais Heights, is re- Lake Elementary School ■ Marilyn tired director of school programs Hempftling Falksen, Arlington, VA, from the Perpich Center for Arts is chief of the initial request staff in Education ■ Arv Zenk, North the Department of Justice’s Office of Mankato, retired from Precision Press Information and Privacy ■ Ann ■ Jane Dornfeld Zenk, North Hamilton, Conway, SC, is a non-print Mankato, is a retired telecommunica- media librarian at Coastal Carolina tions manager from Carlson Craft. University ■ Cheryl Hamer Hauswirth, Grafton, WI, is active Class Agents: with the Milwaukee Symphony Dave and Jane Norman Gustie connection at College of Charleston Orchestra League and the Wisconsin 69 Leitzman On the faculty of the College of Charleston are three professors with significant Breast Cancer Show House ■ Todd e-mail: [email protected] Gustavus connections. Pictured from left are Gary Asleson ’70, Mebane Professor Jacobson, St. Paul, retired as a sen- Dave Benson and Sue Brekke of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bernard Powers Jr. ’72, professor of history, and ior analyst at Aetna, Inc. ■ Rick Benson, Aitkin, traveled to China George Dickinson, professor of sociology who previously taught at Gustavus for Jaeger, Glenwood, is retired from last year and enjoy life up north on nine years. the Montevideo Public Schools; he the lake ■ Jordan Gish, Le Center, Asleson, who majored in chemistry at Gustavus, joined the CofC faculty after spends summers on Lake Amelia near was chosen as a 2008 Lifetime earning his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1975 and has now taught at CofC Glenwood and winters at Sun City Achievement Recipient by the direc- for 33 years. Powers, a history major, went on to earn an M.A. and a Ph.D. from Grand in Surprise, AZ ■ Ken tors of Mid-America Music Hall of Northwestern University and has taught at CofC since 1992. Dickinson, who earned Johnson, Sheridan, WY, is Fame ■ Linda Kittleson Haller, his undergraduate degree and an M.A. from Baylor and a Ph.D. from Louisiana owner/manager of Americas Best Mahtomedi, retired as a school nurse State University in 1969, taught in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology Value Inn ■ Maryann Pommeranz for the St. Paul ISD ■ Sheila at Gustavus from 1969 to 1978 prior to joining the sociology faculty at CofC in Kaul, Comfort, TX, is a RN, CARN, Holmberg Helleson, Tracy, keeps 1985. and UR Specialist at La Hacienda busy with her three grandchildren ■ The College of Charleston, which is located in Charleston, SC, enrolls about Treatment Center ■ Kathleen Rebecca Lund Otterness, St. Peter, 12,000 students. Harkness Kling, Carmel, IN, is clini- is the author of cal director for Charis Center for “Partners,“ an arti- Eating Disorders ■ Lynne Diercks cle about long- 40th Lind, Burnsville, is a self-employed term care giving ANNIVERSARY piano teacher ■ Joan Hedlund for Lutherans Oct. 3–4 Athletics Hall of Fame Lundell, Granite Falls, is a retired featured in the 2008 math instructor at Minnesota West national journal October 25, 2008 ■ Community and Technical College for rostered leaders of Gustavus will induct new members into its Athletics Hall of Fame Brian Mattson, Minneapolis, is a the ELCA. at a banquet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, in Alumni Hall, consulting actuary with Watson Wyatt Worldwide ■ Peter Millon, Class Agents: following the Augsburg College football game. Selection of athletes Westboro, MA, is in sales at Ferguson Karol Klint Greupner, is based upon their athletic achievement while students at Gustavus Enterprises ■ Carolyn Mueller, 70 Lindy Turner Purdy and honors graduates with outstanding athletic accomplishment Plymouth, is a retired senior func- e-mail: [email protected] and significant contribution to the field of athletics. tional manager at American Express Barbara Zakariasen Carlson, ■ Financial Corporation Dawn Loretto, is a self-employed author Inductees Nelson, Washington, DC, is a retired and speaker ■ Allen Lipke, statistician for the Department of Hibbing, retired from Hibbing ISD; Susan Erlandson Breckner ’83, volleyball ■ Education Marjorie Kerr he was named the 2008 Titan of Milt Brostrom ’49, benefactor Neubauer, Newcastle, WA, is an RN Taconite by the Hibbing Winter Frolic Sarah Edmonds Harris ’93, cross country at Polyclinic ■ Jerry Okerman, Committee for making significant Stillwater, is employed at the contributions to the community ■ Heather Thorson Kittelsen ’92, softball Minnesota Research Fund ■ Mary Frank Thorngren, Hettinger, ND, is a Steve McDermott ’88, basketball, soccer Lock Palm, Springfield, VA, is a physician at West River Health ■ Andy Micheletti ’72, hockey nurse practitioner for a neurology Barbara Watson, Jackson, MI, is a Mary Sutherland Ryerse ’90, tennis practice at Inova Fairfax Hospital ■ nurse practitioner at University of Ginny Schafer ’93, soccer Paul W. Peterson, Shoreview, is re- Michigan Medical Center. Tim Schwartz ’90, football, baseball tired director of finance at Medtronic, Inc. ■ Nancy Clubb Class Agent: Rauen, Minnetonka, retired as a mi- Bruce Johnson Banquet tickets are $12 per person. Reservations are requested by crobiology supervisor at Hennepin 71 October 18. Call the Alumni Office at 800-487-8437, e-mail County Medical Center ■ Ted e-mail: [email protected] [email protected], or register online at the alumni events Schramm, Hot Springs Village, AR, is Susan Alexis, Albuquerque, NM, section of the Gustavus website at gustavus.edu. Tickets for the a retired 727 crewman/pilot at served as an interpreter this past banquet will be held at a registration desk near Alumni Hall. Federal Express ■ Dick Severson, March on a medical team in Tickets for the football game may be purchased at the gate. Madison, WI, is executive vice-presi- Nicaragua that saw and treated over dent of marketing and sales for Great 1,900 people ■ Dennis Bengtson

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“Bold Spirit: Helga Estby’s Forgotten structor of education at Bethel Walk across Victorian America” ■ University and takes cases as an at- Edward Peterson, Raleigh, NC, is an torney for the Children’s Law Center assistant service manager for Leith, of Minnesota ■ Le Ann Peterson Inc. Metzger, Appleton, WI, is in the National Association of Elementary Class Agent: Principals, the Association for Matt Peterson Supervision and Curriculum 73 Development, and the Wisconsin e-mail: [email protected] Association of School Administrators Gail Wohlman Ahern, Taunton, is on ■ Kelvin Miller, Burnsville, is the Minnesota Council on the owner/president of Primarius Teaching of Languages and Cultures, Promotion ■ Bob Moilanen, is a member of the Southwest Minnetonka, is an attorney at Minnesota World Language Anthony, Ostlund, & Baer, P.A. ■ Association, Minnesota Science Mark Norgaard, Richfield, is in busi- Teachers’ Assocation, and the Silver ness development at TKDA ■ Konnie Hawkins named business official of the year Spur Saddle Club ■ John Apitz, Kube O’Neil, Cambridge, is an RN Benjamin Hawkins ’71, Grand Rapids, has been named the 2008 Minnesota Mendota Heights, is on the board of and supervisor at the Cambridge Business Official of the Year by the Minnesota Association of the School Business the History Theatre in St. Paul and is Medical Center and has been the Officials. The Minnesota Business Official of the Year award is given to just one in- a member of the Ramsey County Bar Isanti County Red Cross Blood Drive dividual in the state each year. It acknowledges outstanding school business offi- Association and Minnesota Bar Chair since 1982 ■ Cindy Strong cials. Nominees are evaluated based on their contributions to the profession and Association ■ Timothy Berg, North Obinger, Hastings, works for Health their job titles. Hawkins is business manager for Grand Rapids and Greenway area Mankato, is campus chaplain at Partners in St. Paul ■ Wally schools. Pictured is Hawkins’s family, including his wife, Barbara, daughter United Campus Ministry ■ Obinger, Hastings, is pastor at Lindsey, daughter Sarah Barten, son-in-law Parish Barten, and daughter Ashley. Linda Bergstrom, Salt Luther Memorial Church in South Lake City, UT, is an asso- 35th St. Paul ■ Jeanne Henningsen ciate professor at ANNIVERSARY Olson, Apple Valley, is a substi- University of Utah ■ Oct. 3–4 tute teacher for District #196 ■ William Beslock, White 2008 John Otteson, St. Paul, is presi- Lake, MI, is a social sci- dent of Brothers Real Estate ences and science substitute Brokers ■ Tonna Cory Parsons, teacher ■ Carol Gilyard Brown, Webb, IA, is pastor at Grace Santa Fe, NM, is retired and volun- Congregation Church in Greenville teers in Garden Club of America and and First Lutheran Church in Sioux Waldorf School ■ Laurinda Hanson Rapids ■ Carol Kerner Peterson, Erickson, Longview, TX, is a member Stillwater, is an early childhood of Wycliffe Bible Translators teacher for the Stillwater ISD ■ International ■ Jill Fagerlund, Janet Hilton Peterson, Raleigh, NC, Faribault, is board member and vol- is controller at Thyssen Krupp unteer of the River Bend Nature Precision Forge, Inc. ■ Mark Center and is involved with the Sallmen, Pietarsaari, Finland, is an United Way and American official Finnish tour guide ■ Karen Association of University Women ■ Larsen Sheie, New Ulm, is a staff Ruth Ulrich Fransen, Minneapolis, medical surgical nurse at the New King receives leadership award works in utilization management of Ulm Medical Center ■ Linda Dangel Stephen King ’73, city administrator for the City of South St. Paul, received the mental health at Abbott Sieracki, Palos Park, IL, works part- Leadership Award from the League of Minnesota Cities, an annual award given to Northwestern Hospital ■ Kris time at Advocate Christ Medical a Minnesota municipal official. The Leadership Award honors appointed city offi- Breneman Fuller, Sherburn, is a Center ■ Karen Bukosky Snedeker, cials who have gone above and beyond the call of duty for their community. family literary instructor for Woodbury, is a member of the Pictured from left are 2008–09 League President Mary Hamann-Roland, mayor of Watonwan County in the St. James National Investor Relations Institute Apple Valley; King; and the 2007–08 League President Todd Prafke, city adminis- Public Schools ■ Kathleen Odden and Public Relations Society of trator for St. Peter. Granzin, Park Falls, WI, is a caregiv- America and is involved with Girl er for Rent-a-Daughter ■ Kristine Scout Council, FAUSA, the Junior Haataja, Piedmont, CA, is senior re- League of St. Paul, League of Women serves as the Navy’s only judge in Class Agent: search manager at MarketTools in the Voters, and American MENSA ■ the Southwest Pacific in Yokusaka, Todd Dokken American Marketing Association ■ Shelley Swenson, Buffalo, is a re- Japan ■ Carol Saeger Gercke, 72 Lars Lagerman, Phoenix, AZ, is part- tired registered nurse ■ Shelley Parker, CO, is a neonatal intensive e-mail: [email protected] ner at Bryan Cave LLP ■ Barry Lane, Swenson, Buffalo, is a member of care nurse at Littleton Adventist Leland Erickson, Longview, TX, is a Detroit Lakes, is writing a book with the home care association ■ Tom Hospital ■ Carolyn Coon Mowchan, missions administrator with Wycliffe his daughter ■ Thomas Langsjoen, Witty, Mountain Iron, retired as a Spooner, WI, is the author of two Bible Translators ■ Bob Fransen, St. Peter, is a retired forensic staff social service supervisor with St. books that are part of a series just Minneapolis, is owner of Capital psychologist at the St. Peter Louis County ■ Jim Zils, coming out called “Lutheran Voices” Growth Real Estate ■ Brian Regional Treatment Center ■ Jean Libertyville, IL, is CFO at Combined ■ Mary Parkin Rasmussen, Fargo, Hulstrand, Willmar, is a self-em- Marvin, Rochester, is on the Insurance Company ■ Kathy Orshek ND, is a substitute teacher in Fargo ployed attorney ■ Katherine Ellis Rochester Civic Theatre Board ■ Zils, Libertyville, IL, teaches at and West Fargo Schools. Linstrom, Lafayette, CO, is a member Mike Matuzek, Highlands Ranch, CO, Libertyville School District. of the Legendary Ladies Club, a is retired from the United States group that portrays strong historic Postal Service ■ Elaine Sooger women, and recently researched McGillivray, Arden Hills, is an in-

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Gusties have always gathered, and the tradition continues with Gusties Gather 2008! The third annual Gusties Gather!—where Gusties anywhere in the world gather on the same day— is Sept. 28. Gatherings are focused on fun, food, and Gustie friendship. Attend or host a gathering. Find out more information online at gustavus.edu/alumni or contact Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437 or [email protected].

Class Agents: Leonard Klun, Maple Plain, is a tri- Rob Linner, Jan Ledin athlete who competes in races like 74 Michaletz the Honolulu ITU Age Group e-mail: [email protected] Triathlon in Hawaii, Heart of the Susan Peterson Berger, Lakeville, Lakes, Brewhouse Triathlon, and the retired from teaching German and Minnetonka Triathlon ■ Diane Clark social studies in the Burnsville ISD Miller, Burnsville, teaches elemen- ■ Bonnie Ostlund, Golden Valley, tary school in the Burnsville/Eagan/ works for General Mills ■ Christy Savage ISD ■ Carl Seamon, Norgaard Otteson, St. Paul, is a Springfield, is a pastor at St. John’s self-employed real estate assistant. and Sundown Lutheran Churches.

Class Agent: Class Agents: Paul Heckt Al Behrends, 75 77 Terri Novak Delebo e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Scott Larson, Cambridge, is city ad- DeeDee Dalen, Fairbanks, AK, was ministrator for the City of Park recipient of the Alaska Nurse of the Nurses connect Rapids ■ Rainell Miller, Year Award in the category of emer- While accompanying her father to an appointment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Gaithersburg, MD, is an adoption so- gency nursing, sponsored by the MN, Susan Simpson Long ’79 visited with his nurse and discovered they were both cial worker for the Montgomery March of Dimes ■ Al Hawkins, nurses from Gustavus. Pictured from left are Stephanie Olson Geisler ’73, throm- County Department of Health & Plymouth, is an Herbalife distributor bophilia clinician, Mayo Clinic; George Simpson; and Susan Simpson Long ’79, Human Services ■ Patty Tasa and a voice teacher at Crown College oncology nurse at Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY. Norgaard, Richfield, teaches first in St. Bonifacius ■ Scott grade at Burnsville/Eagan/Savage Severinson is president of Wusthof ISD. Trident in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Mission Investment Fund ■ Deborah CO, is in the International Sawyer Cook, Waterville, ME, is a K- Association of Business Class Agent: Class Agent: 5 specialist in the Waterville School Communications ■ John Egnell, Bruce Olson Mike Stanch District ■ Kathryn Day, El Cerrito, Brooklyn Center, is senior instruc- 76 78 CA, is chief administrative officer of tional designer at United Healthcare e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] the Miller Institute for Basic ■ Marie Young Egnell, Brooklyn David Adney, Maple Grove, is princi- Robert J. Anderson, Tracy, CA, is a Research in Science at Center, teaches physical educa- pal at Minnetonka High School and retired senior staff software engineer University of California, tion at Garden City Elementary ■ ■ 30th ■ was recently named a recipient of at Sun Microsystems, Inc. Randy Berkeley Carol Henry ANNIVERSARY in Osseo Area Schools the 2008 Minnetonka Employee Beard, Minneapolis, is a self-em- Diltz, Center Point, TX, is Julie Elmen, Gold River, CA, Awards for Child-Centered Excellence ployed freelance writer ■ John director of medical staff Oct. 4 is an evaluation associate for 2008 ■ Vicki Haugen, Minneapolis, was Bergstrand, Eden Prairie, is part of services at Sid Peterson University of California ■ co-author of two articles featured in the American Society of Training and Memorial Hospital ■ Carol Chris Hildreth, Irvine, CA, is the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Design (ASTD) ■ Isacc Birdlong, Henry Diltz, Center Point, TX, is president of the board of directors Continence Nursing ■ Sandra Trygg Dallas, TX, is president of a modeling with Certified Professional in for the Child Guidance Center ■ Hulet, Plymouth, is director of orga- agency, ccaSi, Inc. ■ Daniel B. Healthcare Quality and the Texas Elaine Warren Hulstrand, Willmar, is nizational development & training Carlson, Eagan, is associate vice Society of Medical Staff Services ■ an registered nurse for the State of with Carlson Wagonlit Travel ■ president of marketing for the ELCA Melody Wallaker Dunbar, Littleton, Minnesota ■ Linda Johnson,

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the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office ■ Jeff Gardner, Barrington, IL, is vice president of sales at Art Craft Promotional Concepts ■ Jeanne Karp-Oelfke, Hamburg, is nurse manager of car- diovascular emergencies at Abbott Northwestern Hospital ■ Paul Lepp, Minot, ND, is the first annual recipi- ent of the Textbook Authors Association’s Biology Teachers Travel Award, which he used to attend the 108th general meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) in Boston in June ■ Mark Moody, Arden, NC, was featured in an article by Patrick Reusse in the Star Tribune newspaper ■ Diane Warner Nihart, Albuquerque, NM, re- ceived a master’s degree in curricu- lum and instructional leadership from College of Santa Fe and is head special education teacher in the Albuquerque Public Schools ■ Beth Olson Olson, Minnetonka, is a dia- betes nurse educator at Park Nicollet Medical Center. Seattle chapter treated to Kling and Esbjornson Seattle chapter agent Nate Torgelson ’88 (front row, third from left) organized the Seattle chapter to attend a performance of Class Agents: How? How? Why? Why? Why?, a play written and performed by Kevin Kling ’79 (sitting) and directed by David Esbjornson Steve Heim, ’75 (back, fourth from right) at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. A reception with Kling and Esbjornson was held following the 81 Leslie Nielsen performance. Both Esbjornson and Kling have been recognized by the Gustavus Alumni Association with Distinguished Alumni e-mail: [email protected] Citations for exceptional professional achievement. Paul Bernhardson, Lincoln, NE, is a physician for Complete Children’s Health ■ Lisa Unger Emkovik, Minneapolis, is director of individual Anoka County Corrections ■ William Henderson, NV, is the compensation Cannon Falls, works at University of giving for Twin Cities Public Papas, Plymouth, is district sales manager at the University of Nevada- Minnesota School of Veterinary Television ■ Brent E. Larson, manager for Harker’s Meats & Las Vegas and a member of World at Medicine ■ Ron S. Johnson, Roseville, is director of orthodontics Provisions ■ Tom Parnell, Eagan, is Work ■ Eileen Kaese Uzarek, Apple Colorado Springs, CO, opened a new at University of Minnesota ■ Lori senior vice president of sales for Valley, is the assistant professor of bank in June; he is CEO of Financial Larson, Puyallup, WA, is a dental hy- Seligman Advisors, Inc. ■ Laurie health education at Augsburg Service Holding Company. gienist with Dr. Lawrence Ladowski, Pengra, Mankato, is a retired lieu- College. DDS ■ Kevin A. Lindstrand, tenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Class Agents: Arlington, is a CPA/CFP at Schad, ■ Kris King Raaen, Faribault, plays Class Agent: J.C. Anderson, Lindstrand, and Schuth, LTD ■ in the Mankato Symphony, the position open 82 Richard Olson, Daniel Little, Brookings, SD, is in Generation II Big Band, and a wind 79 Ann McGowan Wasson Rotary International, a trustee in the quintet that has made two CDs ■ e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Brookings Health System, and a Randy Reinke, Minnetonka, is on Brian Engel, Eden Prairie, is an ex- Craig P. Anderson, Minneapolis, is member of the board of directors of the board of the Minnesota Chamber ecutive vice president at Benfield production manager of Pumptec ■ the Brookings Chamber of Commerce of Commerce, Litchfield Areas Inc. ■ Ken Gruys, Gold River, CA, is Lisa Bankey Bale, Minneapolis, is ■ Sarah Nordlander Mattern, Community Foundation, and Trifac a science fellow and site director for an attorney at NeuVest ■ Dave Stahnsdorf, Germany, teaches third Workers’ Compensation fund ■ Mary Monsanto Company ■ Christine Carlson, Plymouth, is president of and fourth grade at the John F. Schwind, St. Paul, has been awarded Larson Schneider, Willmar, teaches A.C. Carlson Appliances ■ Susan Kennedy School in Berlin ■ Craig a Women and Minority Fellowship by music at Community Christian School Young Davis, Capay, CA, is an artist Menozzi, Lakeville, is in the the American Bar Association Forum ■ Todd Treimer, Huntsville, AL, is a whose paintings were featured in an Minnesota Association of Secondary on the Construction Industry; the family medicine physician at Family exhibit at Water and Oil Art Gallery School Principals and the National chair of Leonard, Street and Medicine of Huntsville. ■ Christa Meier Getchell, Marine Association of Secondary School Deinard’s construction law practice, on St. Croix, is vice president for fi- Principals ■ Jill Meyer, she is one of only three attorneys Class Agents: nancial development at the Minneapolis, is a development oper- nationwide to be selected for the Steve Sayre, Kent Stone Minneapolis YMCA ■ Bob Holmes, ations reports specialist for the ABA honor ■ Solvejg Borlaug 80 Houston, TX, is a firm partner for the Minneapolis Institute of Arts ■ Mary Seamon, Springfield, is a medical e-mail: [email protected] Houston general office of New York Sue Kessler Moe, Savage, is an RN careers instructor at Springfield Susan Billett, Fairmont, is employed Life Insurance Company and was rec- in the Infant Care Center at Public School ■ Missy Fischer at Preferred Capital Management ■ ognized as a top-producing New York Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Struve, St. Paul, retired as a part- Tanya Bransford, Golden Valley, is a Life Financial Services registered rep- Minnesota ■ Craig Olson, time registered nurse at Hennepin County District Court judge resentative ■ Lori Roust, Minnetonka, is first vice president Bloomington Lake Clinic ■ Mark and was featured in a Minneapolis Scottsdale, AZ, an endocrinologist at and financial consultant at RBC Thomsen, Henderson, NV, is a self- Star Tribune article on her relation- the Mayo Clinic, Arizona, is the med- Wealth Management ■ Karen Osell, employed professional opera singer ship with her father, who recently re- ical expert featured on the diabetes Coon Rapids, is a probation officer at ■ Naomi Jordahl Thomsen, tired as a dispositional counselor for DVD in the educational series of

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wellness DVDs produced by the Mayo is president of Medco Health Clinic and Gaiam ■ Sonja Jensen Solutions ■ Monica Gowan, Wastvedt, New Wilmington, PA, Rochester, is a research collaborator teaches elementary school in the in the Division of Epidemiology at Wilmington Area Schools and re- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine ■ ceived a master’s degree as a reading Kristen Gray, Holland, MI, is the as- specialist from Westminster College sistant dean of students at Hope ■ Eunice Carlson Woodberry, St. College ■ Dave Gustafson, Arden Cloud, was ordained in the ELCA and Hills, is president and CEO at IST, a has accepted a call to Garfield Forsythe Company ■ Dawn Rhode Lutheran Church in Madison, MN. Gustafson, Arden Hills, is an RN at Allina Health Systems ■ Rocky Class Agents: Hardman, Lima, OH, is senior vice Brad Somero, Karin president of Benfield Holdings ■ 83 Stone Becky Layman Heflin, Wayzata, e-mail: [email protected] works for Amira Medical ■ Mark Alums mark professor’s retirement Tracie Sundberg Anderson, St. Paul, Henneman, St. Paul, is a portfolio Several former students of Professor of Chemistry Larry Potts attended his retire- is a social worker at Commonbond manager and co-manager of the ment party on campus June 7, where a scholarship in his honor was announced. Communities ■ David Baukol, Mairs and Power Growth fund ■ Terri Pictured are some of Potts’s chemistry major students from his first year of teach- Calgary, Alberta, works with Walton DeGiusti Henneman, St. Paul, is a ing. From left are Peter Johnson ’75, Bob Warner ’76, Larry Potts, Ken Rholl International Group ■ Kevin Bowen, homemaker ■ Lisa Krause ’76, Doug Dunn ’76, and Bradford Roberts ’76. Eagan, is sole proprietor of Bowen Heutmaker, Cottage Grove, is work- Design ■ Carolyn DeWitt Carlson, ing for Northland Insurance ■ Plymouth, teaches in the Kathleen Applegate Iverson, Robbinsdale ISD ■ Patty Taft Chanhassen, is a full-time homemak- Carnis, Eagan, is a corporate ac- er ■ Barb Beestman Krall, countant for Hubbard Marshfield, WI, is a 4-H leader in- Broadcasting ■ Sue Lundy 25th volved with the local food Christopher, Lyons, IL, is ANNIVERSARY pantry, “Soup or Socks,” and a self-employed freelance the Education Committee at Oct. 3–4 medical illustrator ■ Brita St. Joseph’s Hospital ■ Gary 2008 DeRemee Taracks, Krohg, Stewartsville, NJ, is Minneapolis, is an interior de- working for Alcatel-Lucent ■ signer at Brita DeRemee Design ■ Heidi Ohr Lundgren, Cannon Falls, Laura Deal, Boulder, CO, is a member is a human capital consultant for of Pikes Peak Writers and the Society Resources Global Professionals ■ of Children’s Book Writers and Tracy Biga MacLean, Claremont, CA, Illustrators ■ Andy Dee, Savage, is is academic director at Claremont a self-employed musician/producer College ■ Dawn Krinke McGinley, Hanson named LLS Man of the Year ■ Barbara Jorgensen Dixon, Marine on St. Croix, is director of in- Byron Hanson ’75, Minneapolis, was named the 2007 Man of the Year by The Brooklyn Park, teaches in the Anoka- ternational marketing, sales, and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and his photo and announcement appeared on Hennepin School District ■ Sarah communications at 3M ■ Tammy the side of Twin Cities’ buses. The Man & Woman of the Year fundraising campaign Dumke, Las Cruces, NM, is a special Meister, St. Paul, is a self-emloyed involves a select group of philanthropist-candidates dedicated to raising funds and education teacher for Navajo Nation orthodontist ■ Susan Luhman awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Hanson is director of deli and Middle School ■ Karen Dykstra, Ann Michael, Durham, CT, is science de- food service operations for Lunds and Byerly’s and is in maintenance therapy for Arbor, MI, is a lecturer of linguistics partment chair at Coginchaug non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosed in 2002. at Eastern Michigan University ■ Regional High School and was cho- Kimberly Line Edwards, Orlando, sen as the Connecticut River FL, is senior housing administrator Conservation District’s “Teacher of Foundation ■ Jeanne Ripley, Prior Litchfield Education Association ■ for the Good Samaritan Society of the Year” ■ Pamela Regner Miller, Lake, is the vice president of Barton Wells, Excelsior, is owner of Kissimmee Village ■ Randy Farrow Litchfield, is supervisor and public Halleland Health Consulting ■ Bev HiTech Motorsport, Inc. ■ Dave is CEO of the Mankato Clinic ■ Julie health nurse at Meeker County Public Matson Rose, Oakdale, is an RN in Willar, Brooklyn Park, is a pilot for Johnson Feld, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, Health ■ Jill Morstad, Lincoln, NE, neonatal intensive care at University the State of Minnesota ■ Jackie is a Realtor at Coldwell Banker is president of Prairie Skies, Inc. and of Minnesota Children’s Hospital ■ Ellwein Williams, Chanhassen, is a Residential Brokerage ■ Joel professor of English at Union College Don Ryan, Brainerd, is a county at- substitute teacher in the Chaska ISD Garrison, Monroe, WA, is a member ■ Kathy Fuller Nordberg, Edina, is torney in Crow Wing County ■ Mona ■ Jon Williams, Chanhassen, is of the Association of Washington the vice president of administration Carlson Salazar, St. Paul, is director senior district marketing manager at School Principals, Association of at Heritage of Edina ■ Leandra of nursing at the St. Anthony Park Federated Mutual Insurance Supervision and Curriculum Peak, Minneapolis, sings with the Home ■ Catherine Tucker, Company. Development, and the North County duo Neal & Leandra and is a private- Bloomington, IN, is assistant profes- League Athletic Directors ■ Lisa practice professional life coach ■ sor of anthropology at Indiana Class Agents: Gault, Chaska, is senior vice presi- Andrea Goldschmidt Pierson, University ■ Ross Wastvedt, New Carole Arwidson, dent of Nicollet County Bank and Eagan, is a nurse educator for MN- Wilmington, PA, is an associate pro- 84 Ken Ericson volunteers with many organizations COME ■ Mark Pryor, Minneapolis, is fessor and department chair at e-mail: [email protected] including Lions, Hospice, Arts Center an attorney at Brown & Carlson ■ Westminster College ■ Kevin Ruth Lauersen, Spokane, WA, is in of Saint Peter, St. Peter Regional Beth Swanson Pursley, Minnetonka, Weeks, La Moille, IL, is pastor at quality assurance compliance with Treatment Center, Gluek Park Board, is president at On-Target Public Zion Lutheran Church of Clarion ■ the Spokane Housing Authority ■ Chamber Retail Committee, and Relations Firm ■ Sharon Landey Stacy Welborn, Litchfield, is secre- Susan Onstad-Samuelson, Young Chamber Government Affairs Richard, Lafayette, CA, is a part- tary of Central Lakes United America, is co-owner of The Mill Committee ■ Scott Gilyard, Medina, time program manager at Taproot Executive Board and president of the House, Inc. ■ Sharon Braun

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is CEO of Integrative Growth consult- ing Carlson School of Management in ing firm and on the board of the the Executive MBA program ■ Mixed Blood Theatre ■ Jodie Connie Korthof Bednarek, Buffalo, Boulet-Daughters, Santa Barbara, is a special education teacher in the CA, is owner and operator of Buffalo School District ISD ■ Tammy Consilience Wines and Tre Anelli Hansen Bieri, Austin, TX, is a buyer Wines ■ Brett Bungum, Paynesville, at Tokyo Electron America and a cer- was chosen as the Fan of the Year by tified Hatha yoga instructor ■ Kim the Bulldog Booster Club ■ Joyce Schewe Bradley, Eden Prairie, is a Evans Burke, Mooresville, NC, is a homemaker ■ Sean Bradley, Duluth, digital asset reviewer for NBC ■ manages the family business, the John Hanka, Cannon Falls, is the Floor to Ceiling Store in Duluth ■ manager of computer production for Kelly Jaros Burke, Bend, OR, owns Hanley Wood ■ Erika Herrmann, St. an online health food site, called Paul, is a senior project manager for LiveSuperfoods.com, spe- Minnesota Public Radio ■ Sue cializing in organic and Tiemann Olmscheid, Buffalo, is co- raw foods ■ Ann 20th Two grads part of WWII recovery mission owner of Lillians Holdings, Inc. ■ DeLaHunt Burniston, ANNIVERSARY In May 2008, Steve Briggs ’77 and Karl Molenaar ’76 joined seven other volun- Cindy Salmela Reh, San Diego, CA, West Sussex, England, Oct. 4 teers on a trip to Papua New Guinea with a mission to locate, identify, photo- is president and owner of Tre Hunter, is owner of Bluebridge 2008 graph, and GPS downed WWII aircraft crash sites. Information was reported to an executive search and technical Consulting ■ Martine U.S. recovery teams based in Hawaii. Briggs and Molenaar returned to the U.S. services firm ■ David Schmidt, Werner Clinton, with 21 dog tags and the discovery of two human skulls at one crash site. Prior to Wiesbaden, Germany, is head of cor- Minnetonka, is a sales representative their departure they left their Gustavus T-shirts with local villagers. porate bond origination at for Buyers Support Group, Inc. ■ Commerzbank AG ■ Chris Ziebell, Steve Clinton, Minnetonka, is proj- Austin, TX, is managing partner at ect manager at On the Level, Inc. ■ Emergency Service Partners, medical Martha Klein Conway, Naperville, director of emergency medicine at IL, teaches fifth grade at Patterson Brackenridge Hospital, and president Elementary School ■ Kendall Boline of the medical staff at SETON Family Fenstra, Willmar, is a self-employed of Hospitals chiropractor at Blonigan- Christianson Chiropractic ■ Sharon Class Agents: Owens Garling, Lake in the Hills, IL, Lee Fahrenz, Steve is a preschool teacher at Joy 87 Harstad, Paul Koch Community Christian Children’s e-mail: [email protected] Center ■ James Glynn, St. Paul, is Peter Breitmayer played the charac- the owner of J & E Consulting, Inc. ter of Stanley in the play Invasion of ■ Janice Suhr Haines, Minneapolis, the Minnesota Normals at the Lounge is involved with SPORE (Specialized Theatre in Los Angeles, CA ■ Kian Program Of Research Excellence) for Dwyer, Woodbury, is the founder of lymphoma and is a patient advocate Gustie grads in Gaylord World Help Organization, which pro- for the Mayo Clinic ■ Garret Sibley County Public Health is the workplace for these three public health nurses, motes kindness and active giving Hansen, Sioux Falls, SD, is a consult- all Gustie grads: Laura Frauendienst Reid ’97, Allie Werner Freidrichs ’99, and and living ■ Paul Koch, Plymouth, ant for SAP America Inc. ■ Debra Kari Siewert Evans ’79. Allie serves as the agency’s director, Laura works as a is senior vice president of wealth England Hartsock, Apple Valley, is a case manager and is the assistant director, and Kari is the school nurse for the management at Citigroup Smith stay-at-home mom ■ Sheila Sibley East School District. Barney ■ Julene Rocheleau Hermes Hoernemann, Ortonville, is Melquist, Plymouth, is a fund man- a K–6, physical education, and DAPE ager for Ameriprise ■ Jeanne teacher/coach at James Knoll Wefring is on assignment for General 1570 ■ Michael Goggin, Red Wing, Morey, San Antonio, TX, is an asso- Elementary School ■ Lisa M. Mills as information systems director, is a systems engineer for Excel ciate with the consulting firm, Booz Johnson, Plymouth, is an operations Europe ■ Mary Willar, Brooklyn Energy ■ Sharon Jacks, Allen Hamilton ■ John Streufert, supervisor at the Social Security Park, is an RN at Fairview in Plymouth. Minneapolis, is an appellate attorney Lake City, IA, is a voicer for Dobson Administration ■ Laurel Jorgensen at the Minnesota State Public Pipe Organ Builders. Jordan, Yuma, AZ, is a physical edu- Class Agent: Defender’s Office ■ David A. cation teacher at Gila Ridge High Susan Johnson Chwalek Kostick, Jacksonville, FL, is a physi- Class Agents: School ■ Cathrine Carlson Kay, 85 cian for the Mayo Clinic ■ Deborah Gail Chase Ericson, Seattle, WA, owns her own quilting e-mail: [email protected] Osborn Kreuer, Maple Grove, is a 88 Luther Hagen, business, D.C. Designs ■ Kristin Paul Batz, Bloomington, is president senior marketing manager for US Dave Pieper, JoAnn Kewitsch, St. Louis Park, works in of MDA Leadership Consulting ■ Bank ■ Barbara Cattrysse Smith, Wackerfuss Quackenbush the community relations department Nancy Greer Brenden, Eagan, is cre- Minneapolis, is director of informa- e-mail: [email protected] at Target ■ Tom Lersten, Arlington, ative director at Lifetime Fitness ■ tion services for Bethel University. Heather Anderson, Minneapolis, is a VA, is a foreign service officer for the Jack Elvestrom, Dellwood, is a certi- personal care attendant for her U.S. State Department working for fied financial planner and senior vice Class Agents: nephew and is attending school for the U.S. embassy in Managua, president at Morgan Stanley Group Melinda Moen Batz, an interpreter’s license in American Nicaragua ■ Lisa Marinac, Inc. ■ Lois Cordes Gemlo, 86 Dave Meyers, Dan Sign Language ■ Keith A. Minneapolis, is a residential real es- Centerville, is an account executive Murray, Sara Freeman Anderson, Minneapolis, is a finan- tate appraiser for Nokomis Appraisals for Salem Communications and does Rekow cial manager for United Health Care ■ Tad Marinac, Minneapolis, is a radio advertising sales for AM 1280- e-mail: [email protected] ■ Mark T. Anderson, Woodbury, is a commercial real estate appraiser for The Patriot, AM 980 KKMS, and AM Carmen Barker Lemay, Minneapolis, technical manager at 3M and attend- CB Richard Ellis, Inc. ■ Molly

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McGinnis, St. Paul, is a tour manag- er at Collette Vacations ■ Rob Melin, Saukville, WI, is vice presi- dent of private banking and a wealth manager at AMCORE Bank ■ Jodi Milburn, Bloomington, is a physi- cian at Park Nicollet Clinic ■ Matthew Miller, Westminster, CO, is a recreational therapist for the City of Denver ■ Aaron Mowbray, Edina, is associated with the Twin Cities Society of Securities Analysts ■ Susan Koch Myers, Colorado Springs, CO, is a licensed real estate agent for Thompson Properties ■ Beth Clark Nielsen, Wayzata, is manager of new product development at Thomson West ■ Karen Olson-Fields, Herriman, UT, is self-employed ■ Pam Johnson Pettengill, Rochester, is a certified public accountant at Heartman Insurance ■ Christina Pierson, Minneapolis, is executive director of Partners for Affordable Gustie alumni still making music Energy ■ Anne Johnson Podratz, The Bend in the River Big Band, which comprises a number of Gustavus alumni, joined with the 3M Symphony Orchestra to Eagan, is a member of the Minnesota perform a concert at Maplewood Community Center in Maplewood, MN, last January. Gusties performing in the concert includ- Education Association, National ed, from left, Steve Truran ’87 trumpet, Chris Sasik ’86 trumpet, Chuck Linderkamp ’86 sax, Philip Belin ’82 trumpet, Bob Association for Gifted Children, and Hallquist director ’86–87, Bruce Olson ’76 sax, John Egnell ’78 trumpet, Leanne Ekstadt ’79 oboe, Paul Rippe ’82 sax, the Minnesota Council for the Gifted David Miller ’80 piano, Peter Karstad ’85 bass, Keith Nelson ’86 trombone, Becky Schmidt Weiland ’88 sax, Mark and Talented ■ Chris Rasmussen, Mohwinkel ’80 sax, Alex Lindstrom ’99 trombone, and Ben Anderson ’98 drums. Columbia Heights, is director of poli- cy research at Midwestern Higher Education Compact ■ Kimberly Bloomington, is a senior financial Prochazka, Cohasset, own a rental Class Agent: Allen Rice, St. Peter, is a human re- consultant at Fiduciary Counseling, and mini-storage business in Grand Annie Marshall sources assistant at Navitor ■ Inc. ■ David Van Brunt, Indianapolis, Rapids ■ Jennifer Seter, Iowa City, 92 Chrissy Jansen Rossow, Maple IN, is a member of International IA, is a freelance reporter for U.S. e-mail: [email protected] Grove, is a senior consultant for Society of Pharmacoeconomics and News & World Report. Jacqueline Lindner Bencke, Cirdan Health Systems ■ Sue Otto Outcomes Research and the Society Kumamoto-Shi, Japan, is a missionary Schiffman, Apple Valley, is an early of Behavioral Medicine, and is on the Class Agents: for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in childhood teacher and specialist in board of directors of Woodruff Place Liesl Batz, Anne K. America ■ Bretta Magnuson the Burnsville/Eagan/Savage ISD ■ Civic League. 90 Miller, Dan Michel, Damson, Zumbrota, is vice president David Schneider, New London, is a Scott Nelson and director of marketing and sales managing partner at Schneider Law Class Agents: e-mail: [email protected] for Bank of Zumbrota and Pine Island Firm ■ Jamin Johnson-Schneider, Scott Anderson, Dan Homstad, Apple Valley, is an at- Bank ■ Peter C. Johnson has ac- New London, is a community rela- 89 Mike Dueber, torney with the Hennepin County cepted a call to be the ELCA’s Middle tions coordinator at West Central Francine Pawelk Mocchi Attorney’s Office ■ Jerome Neppl, East regional representative in Cairo, Industries JobLink ■ Mark e-mail: [email protected] Hunt Valley, MD, is vice president of Egypt ■ Laura Mueller is a doctoral Schuchard, Coralville, IA, is the Lisa Braun Dubbels, Minneapolis, business development for DuraBante, student in Japanese art history and owner of TDI-Steel Fabrication ■ works with Catalyst Publicity ■ LLC. curatorial intern at the Chazen Catherine Saunders Schultz, Jeffrey Evanson, Duluth, is a derma- Museum of Art at the University of Bemidji, is foundation chair of the tologist at St. Luke’s Hospital ■ Class Agent: Wisconsin; she organized an exhibi- Bemidji Botany Club, a member of Kristen Frost-Tibben, Minneapolis, position open tion on Japanese prints at the the Bemidji Chamber of Commerce, was named the Civil Servant of the 91 Brooklyn Museum, which was fea- and a board member of the Bemidji year for the Edina Social Security e-mail: [email protected] tured on the front page of the March Figure Skating Club ■ Beth Seamon Office ■ Brent Hartzell, Locust Dan Eckhoff, Sioux City, IA, is funer- 22 New York Times ■ David Schwarz, Schwarz, Cottonwood, is a principal Grove, VA, is chief of staff to the al director with Christy-Smith Cottonwood, teaches sixth grade at at Lakeview School ■ Jill Smook, C.F.O. for the U.S. Department of Funeral Home and is serving as presi- Clarkfield Area Charter School ■ Apple Valley, is a stay-at-home mom Education ■ Diana Schmidt dent of the Iowa Funeral Directors Stefanie Weber Trebil, Edina, teach- ■ Karin Meisel Steffenson, Kitzman, Faribault, teaches fifth Association ■ Betsy Willey Hamlin, es first grade in the Hopkins ISD. Owatonna, is a teacher in the grade at Faribault Lutheran School, Aspen, CO, is a patient care unit co- Owatonna Public Schools ■ Tara Trinity campus ■ Andrea Loewen- ordinator for Aspen Valley Hospital Class Agents: Keifer Swedberg, Lakeville, is a Rodriguez, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, is ■ John Horntvedt, Rochester, is op- Craig Anderson, sales representative at Arrowhealth senior director of regulatory affairs erations manager for Multiple 93 Kristen Lamont Medical Supply ■ Betsy Tadvick, at Ceregene, Inc. ■ Pete Machalek, Financial Services, Inc. ■ David e-mail: [email protected] Bozeman, MT, is business manager at Apple Valley, is a partner and profes- Peterson, Mound, is chief executive Erika Albrecht, Marathon, WI, works Granite Enterprises ■ Kris Grove sional skill builder at Sage Presence at C.O. Lynch ■ William Rogers, at the Hermanson Law Office ■ Teich, Lakeville, is the director of ■ Lisa Walker McDonough, Spring, TX, is an associate professor Susan Almen-Whittaker, Iowa City, health, economics, and reimburse- Faribault, teaches second grade at at Texas A & M University ■ Julie IA, is involved with TESOL and ment at Boston Scientific Lincoln Elementary School ■ Drew Klemp Wischnack is the Minnetonka NAFSA ■ Joel Anderberg, Reading, Corporation ■ Jeff Tolzin, Prochazka and Tania Jacobson community development director. MA, is category manager at

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manager for the Tennant Company ■ planning for Regis Corporation ■ Sharon Hanifl-Lee, Hugo, is vice Stephanie Graves Priadka, St. Louis president of the Mom’s Club of Park, is a self-employed event plan- Mahtomedi ■ Sarah Edmonds ner ■ Robert Prueser is a geo- Harris, Milwaukee, WI, is a school science manager for Exxon Mobil social worker in the Milwaukee Corporation in Nigeria ■ Troy Rens, Public Schools ■ Jessica Opitz Marshfield, WI, is a dentist ■ Kerrey Hartmann, Waconia, is director of Evans Reyes, Helotes, TX, is an RN- programs for ACA International ■ NICU at Christus Santa Rosa Kris Hendrickson, Minneapolis, is a Children’s Hospital ■ Lauri Gates pediatric intensivist at Children’s Robinson, Spokane, WA, is a stay-at- Respirator and Critical Care home mom ■ Jennifer Ekeland Specialists ■ Denise Van Wormer Ruggle, Savage, is vice president of Howard, Andover, is an instructor at client services at the Cadria Group ■ Century College and a group fitness Christina Orlando Samion, instructor at Life Time Fitness ■ Kai Farmington, is a social worker Johnson, Carrollton, TX, is a self- with adult services for Nelson’s adoption full of patience and faith employed real estate investor ■ Hennepin County ■ Jody 15th Two years ago Ron Nelson ’84 and his family volunteered at an orphanage in Julie Erb Jones, West Hills, CA, Schimek, Madison, WI, ANNIVERSARY Nairobi, Kenya, and decided to adopt a baby girl named Mercy after they fell in teaches in the Santa Monica-Malibu is an analyst at Fiore Oct. 3–4 love with her. The law for international adoption in Kenya requires the couple Unified School District ■ Kathleen Companies, Inc. ■ Will 2008 planning to adopt to spend at least eight months in the country, a bold commit- Jorgenson, Los Angeles, CA, is an Sillman, St. Paul, is on ment that the Nelsons gladly undertook. But they were stymied by the politics of attorney at DeCarlo, Connor & the Lex Ham Community competing adoption agencies. The Nelsons’ lengthy and problematic adoption ex- Shanley ■ Dana Kallman, Council Housing Committee and the perience was featured in an ABC News story titled “Profit Culture Mars Kenya Chanhassen, teaches sixth grade and St. Paul Chamber of Commerce ■ Adoptions.” Highlighting turf wars between rival adoption organizations, the fea- coaches boys basketball in the Jennifer Mitchell Simphoukham, ture describes the Nelsons’ adoption process culminating in the disappointing out- Chaska ISD ■ Tammy Klaus, Surprise, AZ, is a stay-at-home mom come of being refused Mercy for adoption but later gratefully receiving a baby girl Rochester, received a master’s degree and president of the Mom’s Club of named Josie. The full article can be viewed at abcnews.com (search for “Profit in nursing from Winona State Surprise West ■ Carrie Roe Stolp, Culture”). The photo of the Nelson family shows Heidi, Alex, Josie, Sally, Ben, and University and is a nurse administra- Tallahassee, FL, is a speech patholo- Ron and his wife, Mary. tor at the Mayo Clinic ■ Andy gist for Leon County Schools ■ Jon Leider, Bozeman, MT, is executive Stolp, Tallahassee, FL, is vice presi- director of the Montana Yellowstone dent at Florida Retail Federation ■ Kevin Beaver, Adams, WI, is a physi- Expeditions Foundation and Colin Sullivan, Rochester, is a physi- cal therapist at Moundsview Wilderness Programs ■ Jeffery cian assistant at Olmsted Medical Memorial Hospital and Clinics ■ Per- Lisko, Eden Prairie, is a gastroen- Hospital ■ Trent Taylor, Wyoming, Johan Berger, Plymouth, is vice terology physician at Minnesota MI, is an attorney at Miller Canfield president at ING ■ Tammy Betzing- Gastroenterology, P.A. ■ Aaron Paddock and Stone ■ Greg Trebil, Vossen, Rochester, is a registered Matz, Streamwood, IL, is the execu- Edina, is an investment analyst at nurse at the Mayo Medical Center ■ tive team leader of human resources Cargill, Inc. ■ Erin Braegelman Ross Bloomquist, Stillwater, is as- at Target ■ Stacy Monge McKean, Trobec, Lino Lakes, received a bach- sistant branch manager at City Cambridge, IL, is an account execu- elor of science degree in occupation- County Federal Credit Union ■ tive for Millward Brown International al therapy at University of Heather McCleery Capistrant, ■ Erich J. Miller, Monticello, IL, is a Minnesota, Twin Cities ■ C.J. Woodbury, is a child protection at- member of the Piott County Farm Turner, Odessa, FL, is the regional torney at Ramsey County Attorney’s Bureau Board ■ Jeffrey Miller, market manager for Starbucks Coffee Office ■ Nikka Deskin, Minneapolis, Chicago, IL, is the vice president at Company ■ Kerrie Urosevich, is a partner at Deskin Leadership Allred Capital ■ Heidi Nef Mischel, Kaneohe, HI, received a Ph.D. in po- Communications ■ Jennifer Hartley Milbank, SD, is a stay-at-home mom litical science from University of Lillians launches national Fernandez, Seattle, WA, is a board ■ Katina Daniell Monzon, Hawaii and is on the board of direc- franchise member of the West Seattle Food Wheeling, IL, is operations manager tors of The Baby Hui, a member of Lillians Holdings Inc., the “Hippest Bank ■ Mike Finstad, Farmington, at Umojo Student Development the Alternative Dispute Resolution Shoppe in Town,” has announced a is a broker associate for ReMax Corporation ■ Sara Sammelson Forum, and a coach for the American national franchise expansion after Results ■ Seth Gilbert, O’Reilly, Kasson, is a kindergarten Youth Soccer Organization ■ Deb three years of growth starting in Worthington, is a consultant and teacher in the Kasson-Mantorville Larner Van Hees, Milton, Ontario, August of 2005. Co-owners and sisters trainer for Northwest Iowa Schools ■ Rolf Olson is a foreign teaches fourth grade at E.C. Drury Sue Tiemann Olmscheid ’86 and Community College ■ Andrew service officer with the U.S. School for the Deaf ■ LynnAnne Cindy Deuser have grown the business Goodger, Pine Island, is band direc- Department of State currently sta- Vesper, Rochester, is a guide at to 15 retail locations in Minnesota, tor at Zumbrota/Mazeppa Public tioned at the U.S. Embassy in Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge during Wisconsin, and Iowa that sell hand- Schools ■ Michael Goodhall, Goose Georgetown, Guyana ■ Tami the winter months ■ Melissa bags, jewelry, and women’s acces- Creek, SC, is a physical therapist at Wunsch Owen, East Sussex, England, Reinhardt Weis, San Diego, CA, is a sories. Learn more at www. the Coastal Center ■ Heather is a self-employed swimming teacher pediatrician at El Camino Pediatrics is lilliansshoppe.com. Grunkemeyer, Lewis Center, OH, is ■ Carina Chadwick Peterson, part of the American Academy of assistant professor of chemistry at Savage, is the owner of Cal’s Market Pediatrics ■ Jon Yocum, Lake Elmo, Ohio Wesleyan University in and Garden Center ■ Lyanne is vice president of Yocum Oil Anheuser-Busch ■ Stephanie Cyr Delaware, OH ■ David Gundale, St. Grandstrand Peterson, Taylors Falls, Company ■ Kirsten Eckblad Yocum, Anderberg, Reading, MA, is a TDM Paul, teaches in the St. Paul Public is an emergency room RN at the St. Lake Elmo, is a physical therapist at planner for the City of Cambridge ■ Schools and is an Ed.D. student at Croix Regional Medical Center ■ Institute for Athletic Medicine ■ Ann Britt Anderson, Minneapolis, is an Hamline University ■ Andrea Andrew Priadka, St. Louis Park, is Zulkosky, Washington, DC, is on the account coordinator at Fallon ■ Dunderi, Golden Valley, is marketing vice president for inventory and professional staff for the U.S. Senate.

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Class Agents: Renae Munsterman 94 Lokpez, Anita Stockwell Ripken, Gretchen Anderson Zinsli e-mail: [email protected] Jason Badura, Whitewater, WI, re- ceived a Ph.D. in political science from University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee and is visiting assistant professor of politics and internation- al relations at Carroll University ■ Dennis Bosshart, Jackson, is trans- portation and safety assistant for David Weets Trucking, Inc. ■ Sue Kroells Hedtke, Norwood, is gym manager for America’s Fitness Center ■ Erik Hermanson, Mankato, is an instrumental teacher in ISD #391 ■ Amy Zenk James, Eden Prairie, is the director of Lay Ministries at Normandale Lutheran Church ■ Cameron James, Eden Prairie, re- ceived a master’s degree in counsel- ing psychology at University of St. Thomas and is a leadership and de- velopment consultant with Target ■ Kristine Helmstetter Kallman, Chanhassen, teaches fourth grade in the Chaska ISD ■ Barb McFadden, Braham, is an associate attorney for Gusties connect in Baghdad Ledin & Hofstad, Ltd. ■ Jason Two Gusties linked up in Iraq for some reminiscing and a picture under Niemi, Visalia, CA, is pastor at the one of Baghdad’s most famous landmarks. Peter Ford ’84 (above, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fresno left, and at left with General Petraeus) is a special agent with the ■ Kevin Schroeder, Indianapolis, Department of State Diplomatic Security Service and is currently the IN, is an attorney for the Indiana principal adviser on Hostage Affairs to the U.S. Ambassador in Department of Revenue. Iraq. U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Richert ’85 (above, right) serves as the deputy commander of the 732nd Air Expeditionary Group operating out of Balad Air Base located about 38 miles north of Baghdad. Richert was at the embassy in Baghdad con- Class Agents: ducting visits with some of the 1,500 airmen across Iraq whom he leads when he passed an office with Ford’s name on Sara Tollefson Currell, it. Richert left his card and later in the day the two were able to meet. 95 Amy Seidel Ford was most recently detailed to the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee in Washington, DC, and, e-mail: [email protected] moved by Gen. David Petraeus’s hearing before Congress last September, was motivated to volunteer for a tour in Iraq. Caren Parmer Berger, Plymouth, Meanwhile, Richert was serving as the deputy chief of Security Forces for Headquarters, Air Mobility Command, located at Scott teaches third grade in the AFB in southern Illinois before deploying into Iraq. While students at Gustavus, Peter and Randy attended several political sci- Robbinsdale ISD ■ Jeff ence and international affairs courses together, played on the rugby team, had simultaneous internships in Washington, DC, Christensen, Glenmoore, PA, is sen- and occasionally maintained contact throughout the years. However, neither knew the other was in Iraq. ior marketing manager for Wyeth ■ Tresja Denysenko, Annapolis, MD, is disaster operations specialist in the Johnson Petrich, Osakis, was named College ■ Lance Hampton, Class Agents: Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance 2007 Woman of Excellence by the Pittsburgh, PA, received a Ph.D. in Melissa LeVesque-Piela, of USAID ■ Kristina Hisey Fleming, Girl Scouts-Land O’Lakes Council in public and international affairs from 97 Josh Peterson, Stef Albany, Australia, is business manag- the category “Women Promoting University of Pittsburgh ■ Tim Tucker er for South Coast Natural Resource Diversity” ■ Sheila Piippo, Hoheisel, Red Cloud, NE, is execu- e-mail: [email protected] Management, Inc. ■ Brian Hedeen, Minneapolis, is the children’s pro- tive director for the Willa Cather Beth Jennings Albrecht, Plymouth, is president and CEO of gram director for VISTA/Minnesota Pioneer Memorial and Education Minneapolis, is a program manager- Laser Aiming Systems Corporation ■ Literacy Council. Foundation ■ David Holdhusen, classroom plus at BestPrep ■ Neil Deedra Halverson Holdhusen, Vermillion, SD, received a Ph.D. in Bentley, Wake Forest, NC, received Vermillion, SD, received a master’s Class Agent: music education from Florida State an MBA from Duke University ■ degree in library and information sci- Shawn Mayfield University and is director of choral Chris Cagle, Fridley, is a law student ence from Florida State University ■ 96 activities at University of South at University of St. Thomas ■ Dawn Michael Jacobs, Mankato, is a e-mail: [email protected] Dakota ■ Jason Mischel, Milbank, Stueven Fadden, Hopkins, is a grad- shareholder at Leonard, Street and Scott Arndt, Denver, CO, is an ac- SD, is vice president of sales and uate student in the women’s health Deinard Law Firm ■ Traese Schulz count manager for Lipper Analytical marketing at Valley Queen Cheese NP program at University of Kuhl, Sartell, is an osteopathic ■ Shannon Berger Aukes, Le Sueur, Factory ■ Pong Vang, Minneapolis, Minnesota ■ Sonja Glumich, Rome, physician with the St. Cloud Medical teaches kindergarten in the Jordan is a cultural specialist at the St. Paul NY, is a computer scientist for the Group ■ DeNae Leverentz, Brooklyn ISD ■ Melissa Bodle Boyer, School District–Harding H.S. ■ Air Force Research Laboratory ■ Park, is a research assistant for Plymouth, is the funding request co- Nancy Peterson Wilhelmi, Brooklyn Jason Jacobs, Owatonna, is a physi- Jeffery Slocum & Associates ■ John ordinator for ACR Homes Inc. ■ Amy Park, is a staff RN in the emergency cal therapist at Owatonna Hospital Nolde, Stillwater, is employed at Crosby, St. Paul, works at department at Children’s Hospital & ■ Kari Larter Lennartson, Fort Winthrop & Weinstine ■ Greta Minneapolis Community Technical Clinics of Minnesota. 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Class Agents: ■ Jason Molesky, Northfield, is the Gigi Wait Dobosenski, assessment and accountability coor- 98 Erin Tripp Halverson, dinator for the Lakeville Area Public Brad Peterson Schools ■ Matty Olson, San Diego, e-mail: [email protected] CA, is a law student at Thomas Jocelyn Bauer, Alexandria, VA, is Jefferson School of Law ■ Terra working for the transportation policy Thompson Penny, St. Louis Park, is in Washington D.C. ■ Krista Benson manager of the public service group Cook, Blaine, is business develop- of Larson Allen, LLP ■ Janine Rehse ment manger at Olsen Thielen Rosenhamer, Mason City, IA, is a Technologies, Inc. ■ Tasmin Cordie, stay-at-home mom ■ Melissa Erie, PA, is a doctor of chiropractic Seitzer, Mankato, worked as cos- at Cordie Chiropractic ■ Kim Crosby tumer for the motion picture Smart Dahl, Golden Valley, is disease man- People and is working in the family- ager RN for Optum Health at United run business, Mary Lue’s Woolen Mill Health Care ■ DeAnn DeLoach ■ LaDawn Osmundson Severin, Deitner, Lindstrom, teaches second Fridley, is a stay-at-home mom ■ grade in the Stillwater ISD ■ Clint Chris Sjoberg, Seattle, WA, is a Dietrich, Blaine, received a master’s nurse practitioner at Harborview degree in history from University of Medical Center ■ Dawn Skilbred, St. Manitoba ■ Jenny Fairbanks, Paul, is a school counselor in the Shakopee, is a health care consult- Bloomington ISD ■ Sharron ant at Watson Wyatt Worldwide ■ Sturgeon, Bloomington, IN, is ’91 alums celebrate Bob Fossum, Lake Elmo, is employed studying foreign language education Classmates from the Class of 1991 gathered for a shower for Susan Johnson. In at Capitol Region Watershed District at Indiana University ■ Suzanne front from left are Debra Curran McGarity, Susan Johnson, and Kari Clark. In ■ Rebecca Gurney, St. Paul, is a Trunnell, St. Paul, graduated from back are Alyssa Bruns Hammar, Valisa McKinney, and Amy Millette Close. family practitioner in Woodbury ■ College of St. Catherine as a nurse Jake Heckenlaible, Plymouth, is practitioner ■ Amelia Chan Vang, Midwest sales representative at Caye Minneapolis, is a student at Fiddling around Home Furnishings ■ Cari Serbus Augsburg College ■ Rachel Brian Wicklund ’87, Marine on Heibel, St. Michael, is a Realtor at Whitcomb Fossum, Lake Elmo, is a St. Croix, MN, graduated with Edina Realty ■ Andrew Hemenway, manager in Target Corporation ■ an elementary education major St. Paul, is a representative for Karen Wight Hoogheem, Ames, IA, at Gustavus and teaching ap- Liberty Oxygen & Medical Equipment is pastor at Bethesda Lutheran peared to be his career path. ■ Krysta Hochstetler, San Church ■ Jeff Wilhelmi, Brooklyn With a passion to play the fiddle Francisco, CA, is director of events at Park, is the assistant controller at that started in his youth and an Hotel Vitale and Americano College of St. Catherine. offer from bluegrass band Restaurant ■ Karen Lantz Holt, Stoney Lonesome, Wicklund’s Saranac Lake, NY, is studying baking Class Agents: professional journey began and and pastry arts at Paul Smith’s Philip Eidsvold, continues today in the music in- College ■ Tony Hommes, Bemidji, 99 Jesse Torgerson dustry. teaches in the Cass Lake Schools ■ e-mail: [email protected] In addition to performing Tiffany Krohn Hommes, Bemidji, is Allison Adrian, Minneapolis, re- with an array of national and a family nurse practitioner at Red ceived a doctorate in musicology/ international tour bands, Lake Comprehensive Health Services ethnomusicology from University of Wicklund has been busy as a ■ Sara Huntley, St. Paul, is a senior Minnesota and on the faculty at studio musician and producer communications consultant for College of St. Catherine ■ Jared laying down fiddle and man- Schauer Global Health ■ Sara Ridge Chester, Eden Prairie, is portfolio dolin tracks on hundreds of proj- Jacobs, Owatonna, is a stay-at-home manager in the Commercial ects. In 2005 Wicklund and mom ■ Sarah Jaeb Jensen, South Banking Division at friends formed the acoustic Haven, is branch manager at Edina Associated Bank■ 10th ANNIVERSARY power trio Brother Mule. Their debut release, Big Twang, won them an Indie Music Realty Title ■ Melissa Johnson, Caitlin Christensen, Award for best Americana CD of 2005. Wicklund also performs in Minnesota with a Mountain View, CA, is a member of Plymouth, is a senior Oct. 4 band he fronts called Brian Wicklund and FiddlePals. Lutheran Volunteer Corps ■ Aaron interactive media plan- 2008 Wicklund is also the author of the best-selling book-DVD packages American Juhl, Kaukauna, WI, is an adjudica- ner at MRM Worldwide ■ Fiddle Method Volumes 1 and 2. Spin-offs from the initial books for fiddle include tor with the Wisconsin School Music Travis Cook, Blaine, is in interna- viola, cello, and piano accompaniment books. He is currently expanding his offer- Association ■ Stacy Dieckman Juhl, tional operations and business devel- ings with the FiddlePal Explore Series focusing on Canadian fiddle styles and Kaukauna, WI, is a festival adjudica- opment at Eniva Corp. ■ Suzy Texas and Contest fiddle styles. He is also a co-founder of the online bluegrass in- tor for the Wisconsin School Music Franke, Bend, OR, received a master structional website bluegrasscollege.com and teaches dozens of fiddle workshops Association and a blanketeer for of divinity, diaconal ministry degree and camps each year. For more information, visit fiddlepal.com. Project Linus ■ Jennifer Koehnen, from Lutheran School of Theology at Plymouth, is the director of young Chicago ■ Torunn Allen Harty, New adult ministries at Woodridge Church Hope, sings in the National Lutheran stract acrylic paintings on display at Prososki, Lakeville, is an account and a divinity student at Bethel Choir and is the director of Christian the Arts Center of Saint Peter in the manager for Thorn Creative ■ Seminary ■ Deena Krohn education at House of Hope Lutheran past year ■ Becky Johnson Olson, Gerhardt Wagner, Omaha, NE, is a Lindstrom, Buffalo, is a personal fi- Church ■ Amy Hero Jones, Savage, is a wellness services coordi- medical resident at Wake Forest nancial adviser at Primerica Financial Minneapolis, is executive director of nator for AdvantageHealth Baptist Medical Center. Services ■ Kate McFadden, Patrick’s Cabaret ■ Juliet Lund Corporation, a worksite health pro- Minneapolis, is a corporate relations Holder, St. Paul, teaches at motion company ■ Nancy Kewitsch specialist for Habitat for Humanity Minnesota Renaissance School ■

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former executive editor of Family A life’s work Handyman magazine, for which he wrote It became an “obsession,” to use his own hundreds of articles on home words—“long, difficult, expensive, but a joy improvement and oversaw the creation of from the beginning.” And now, says Dan dozens of books including the revised Johnson ’64, “my work in life” is completed. Readers Digest Complete Do-It-Yourself Loyalty, Johnson’s thoroughly researched bi- Manual. He has written articles for Old ography of Richard Reusch, the bigger-than- House Journal, Fine Homebuilding, life Christianity professor who taught at Workbench, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Gustavus (1947–48 and 1954–1964) and and other publications. He currently claimed to be, among other things, a Cossack writes “Ask Spike” for Backyard Living military officer, a missionary to East Africa magazine and has made appearances on and honorary Masai warrior, and a spy, was national television and radio. Prior to published earlier this year. becoming an editor he worked as a “As a student,” Johnson admits, “I re- carpenter for 15 years, and ran his own garded Dr. Reusch only as a colorful and construction and remodeling company, somewhat eccentric professor. Until I began spending time in Russia, I’d never working on projects ranging from energy-efficient homes to historic have guessed that one day his life story would become my obsession. After restorations. months in archives—Russian, Estonian, Finnish, German, Danish, British, Tanzanian, and American—and because of the kindness of scores of people on three continents, the knots which at first refused to unravel . . . [gave way] Unleaded by Roger Hanson one by one. Some of his colorful stories were embellished, yes, but just about Roger Hanson ’54, Hutchinson, has written and published a book titled every one of them turns out to be essentially true.” Unleaded, the story of an older man who is approached by a younger woman The book is the culmination of 15 years of research, writing, and revising at a gas pump. While it appears that she wants something from him, as the for Johnson, who was inspired to take up the project during his third trip to story progresses the reader learns that what she really wants to do is to give Russia in 1993. He had happened to describe Reusch to several Russian friends something to him. Unleaded also contains two short stories, “I’m There Now” who, in turn, convinced him that he had to “return to Russia a son of the and “Billy,” and an essay, “The Ocean.” Volga,” by telling his story to a wider Russian audience. Johnson spent months sifting through Reusch’s enormous collection of per- sonal papers and paging through archived copies of every issue of Mission DeRemee publishes fourth book Tidings and the Lutheran Companion for references to Reusch’s missionary Dick DeRemee ’55, Rochester, published his work in Africa. He presented a paper on Reusch to the Russian Academy of fourth book last May. Titled From a Solitary Sciences in 1994. A year later, while teaching in Russia as a Fulbright Scholar, Room, it is a collection of stories and essays he spent two days with Reusch’s sister, Aurelia, in Kazakhstan, gleaning infor- dedicated to the memories of former Gustavus mation about the family’s struggle to survive in the Caucasus in the years fol- professors J. Luke Creel, Gerhard Alexis, and lowing the Bolshevik Revolution. Trips to the mission field in Tanzania and to Robert Esbjornson, who inspired DeRemee’s the Cossack village of Pyatigorsk, where Reusch had received his Imperial Cadet interest in writing. The other books written by Corps training, followed. His painstaking search to verify Reusch’s claims and DeRemee include Time and the Mystery of stories is, in its own way, as remarkable as the life of Reusch himself. Consciousness (2003), The Mick Rick Debates: To learn more, go to www.richardreusch.com. Controversies in Contemporary Christianity (2007), and Mick-Rick Essays on the Sacred & Profane (2007). Carlsen hammers out book Gregg “Spike” Carlsen ’74, Stillwater, has written and published a book titled A Splintered History of Wood: Belt Sander Races, Blind Woodworkers and Mark your . . . calendar? Baseball Bats. The world of wood is inhabited by a unique assortment of ec- The first Linnaeus Arboretum 2009 centric craftsmen, wacky woods, and ingenious tools. Together they’ve com- Linnaeus Arboretum Calendar, for the 2009 calen- bined to create some of the world’s most beloved musical instruments, feared dar year, is on the “drawing” weapons, awesome architecture, stunning works of art, sacred relics, and board. Featuring the photog- bizarre forms of transportation. In A Splintered History of Wood, Carlsen intro- raphy of Anders Björling ’58 duces the reader to the best of the best, whether it’s cracking the Lindbergh and the phenological observa- kidnapping case, raising a 400-year-old sunken ship, spending a day with tions of Jim Gilbert ’62, the

championship lumberjacks and lumberjills, or touring a 36-year-long remodel- Photographs by Anders Björling, Phenology by Jim Gilbert, Notes by Linnaeus Arboretum director Cindy Johnson-Groh. 13-month calendar of exqui- ing project. The 55 stories in this book are sure to amuse, amaze, inspire and site arboretum and campus inform. scenes will be available this Carlsen is an editor, author, carpenter, and woodworker who has been fall. Visit the Arboretum website at gustavus.edu/arboretum for up-to-date in- immersed in the world of wood and woodworking for more than 30 years. He is formation.

Jason Hovland, Coon Rapids, is a assistant director, event and brand Class Agents: Representatives ■ Laura Birkeland, support staff supervisor for the marketing, for The Hartford ■ Corey Bartlett, Madison, WI, is a genetic counselor Hennepin County Library System ■ Kirsten Bland Walters, Eagan, re- 00 Bonnie Dahlke, at Meriter Hospital ■ Joshua Jenelle Montoya, Carmel Valley, CA, ceived a Ph.D. in American studies Meghan Krause Christensen, Woodbury, is an associ- is a resource development coordina- at University of Iowa. e-mail: [email protected] ate attorney at Anastasi & tor for Community Human Services ■ Sara Benzkofer, St. Paul, works with Associates, P.A. ■ Larry Engelhardt, Heather Raway Voight, Stillwater, is the Minnesota House of Florence, SC, is assistant professor of

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physics at Francis Marion University from University of Minnesota, ■ Mary Finch, Hopkins, is a geolo- Carlson School of Management ■ gist for Barr Engineering Company ■ Susan Sultvedt Engelhardt, Brian Haukoos, Shakopee, is the Florence, SC, is head diving coach at business development manager for College of Charleston ■ Jonathan Salo ■ Saara Jalonen Hipp, Gray, Alexandria, VA, received a Cloquet, received a master’s degree Ph.D. in early modern European his- in education from University of St. tory from Stanford University and is Mary and teaches third grade in the assistant professor of church history Esko Public School ■ Chelsa at Virginia Theological Seminary ■ Johnson, Phoenix, AZ, is a restora- Anne Harris, Glidden, WI, is a men- tion specialist and environmental tal health therapist at the Northwest planner for the Environmental Counseling and Guidance Clinic ■ Planning Group ■ Geoff Knobloch, Kim Johnson, Vernon Hills, IL, is an Sioux Falls, SD, is a partner at Eide international relocation counselor Bailly LLP, CPAs and Business for The MI Group ■ Joshua Kramer, Advisors ■ Laura Smith Lesinski, St. Michael, is a financial analyst for Minneapolis, is a financial analyst Target ■ Matt Miller, Knife River, is supervisor at the National Marrow a conservation officer for the Donor Program ■ Stacey Lindell, Minnesota DNR ■ Jessica Schultz, Burnsville, appeared in Hormel Girls, Kaneohe, HI, is a clinical psycholo- a production based on the real-life gist at Tripler Army Medical Center ■ story of a band of post-World War II Jenn Senn, Little Falls, is a paralegal women who put on musical shows to at CompuCredit Corporation ■ promote Hormel products ■ Kate Jennifer Sickmann, Savage, re- Linden, St. Paul, is an interior de- ceived an MBA from Carlson School signer at Arthur Shuster, Inc. ■ of Management, University of Gustie families at Oxford Michael Lippold, Plymouth, is direc- Minnesota ■ Michelle Hinds Spady, Last March the Batz family visited the Smiths in Oxford, England, during their tor of strategic development for Atlanta, GA, is a speech language spring break holiday. Pictured under the Bridge of Sighs in the center of Oxford Calavo Growers, a company in the pathologist at Children’s Healthcare are, from left, Brian Smith ’00, Liesl Batz ’90, Melinda Moen Batz ’86, Kelly procurement and marketing of fresh of Atlanta ■ Michael Vasquez, Colvin Smith ’00, Ben Batz ’08, and Paul Batz ’85. Paul and Melinda are Kelly’s avocados and other perishable foods. Toronto, Ontario, works in loan origi- aunt and uncle, Ben is Kelly’s cousin, and Liesl is Paul’s sister and Ben’s aunt. ■ David McMillan, El Paso, TX, nations at Wells Fargo Foothill, teaches fourth grade at Kohlberg Canada. Elementary ■ Tiffany Mack Muscala, Minneapolis, received an Class Agents: MBA from University of St. Thomas Katherine Medbery ■ Heather Nelson, Minneapolis, re- 02 Oleson, Karen Warkentien ceived a medical degree from e-mail: [email protected] University of Minnesota Medical Mike Adkins, St. Paul, is a teacher School and is a resident in otolaryn- at Trinity School at River Ridge ■ gology-head and neck surgery at Jayme Arezzo, Minneapolis, is cor- University of Minnesota ■ Shazi porate real estate manager for the Tate Ryan, La Crescenta, CA, is a risk international property portfolio at manager for ESIS/ACE USA ■ Brian Target■ Joe Beckendorf, St. Paul, is Smith, Oxford, England, is a post- a crew scheduler at Sun Country doctoral researcher in quantum op- Airlines ■ Sara Brigger, Apple tics at the Ultrafast Lasers Group and Valley, is vice president of Capstone in the physics department at Oxford Programs for Junior Achievement of University ■ Kelly Colvin Smith, the Upper Midwest ■ Jamison Oxford, England, is international Conley received a Ph.D. in geogra- alumni relations officer for Oxford phy from Pennsylvania State University ■ Erica Lucast University and is an assistant profes- Stonestreet, Plymouth, MI, received sor at West Virginia University ■ a Ph.D. in philosophy from Nick Dwyer, Rockford, is employed University of Michigan and is assis- at Cargill, Inc. ■ Katie Weiss tant professor of philosophy at Erickson, Minneapolis, is a senior College of St. Benedict/St. John’s accountant for Best Buy ■ Chris James named IWTA coach of the year University ■ Brent Voight, Huizinga, St. Paul, works as a liquor Dan James ’92, Oakdale, MN, was named the 2007 International Wheelchair Stillwater, is a stay-at-home dad ■ buyer at Sutler’s Wines and Spirits ■ Tennis Association Coach of the Year. James is national manager for wheelchair Paul Whitney, St. Paul, is a senior Ross Nelson, Minneapolis, is an tennis for the U.S. Tennis Association and over the past decade has promoted and systems engineer for the Target. audio engineer at Echo Boys ■ Kirk developed all levels of wheelchair tennis, not only in the United States but also in- Overaas, Mankato, is an accountant ternationally. Class Agent: at J.L. Swanson & Associates ■ James became a member of the USTA’s national wheelchair coaching staff in Hal DeLaRosby Leah Barry Pitzenberger, Denver, 1998, and was the men’s head coach at the 2000 Paralympics in Sydney, 01 CO, is human resources and organiza- Australia, and the 2004 games in Athens. James was named 2002 Minnesota Pro e-mail: [email protected] tional development supervisor for of the Year, the 2003 Wheelchair Tennis Champion by Tennis Industry magazine, Heather Lee Binger, Burnsville, re- ASF International ■ Irfan Rasiwala, and the 2004 Northern Division Professional of the Year with the USPTA. He has ceived a master’s degree in human Kowloon, Hong Kong, is a business written and collaborated on articles for several magazines and reviews. resources and industrial relations process consultant for Target ■

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Katie Rosenthal Rose, Zumbrota, re- ceived a master of science degree in nursing administration from University of Minnesota ■ Kelly Simon, Port St. Lucie, FL, is a mer- chandiser and buyer for Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club.

Class Agents: Jade Bakke, Jenny Lingle 03 Beer, Mikkel Gusenius, Leslie Wilcox e-mail: [email protected] Beth LaZerte Aarness, Goodyear, AZ, is regional HR manager for American Woodmark Corporation ■ Cynthia Lee, St. Paul, teaches high school at Trinity School in River Alumni cross paths at Gull Lake Ridge ■ Sarah Handahl Ahlberg, Two groups of Gustavus friends crossed paths at Gull Lake, near Brainerd, MN, in August 2007 but just now got around to sub- Crystal, is a senior scientist for mitting a record of the event. Front row, from left: Aaron Johnston ’96, David Flom ’95, Mark Randall ’95, Scott Larson Medtronic, Inc. ■ Jordan Anderson, ’94, Brian Fell ’95, Scott Lauinger ’96, and Jordan Stolp ’08. Back row: Roxy Wagener Myhre ’95, Jenna Peik Peters ’95, Savage, is in underwriting and major Jennie Hainlin Lindstrom ’95, Shannon Rafftery Treichel ’95, Sarah Reed Schreiner ’95, Katie Olstad Gilles ’95, Sarah accounts at UHC ■ Rebecca Boesen Cox Bowman ’95, Susie Boeder Hoheisel ’95, Gina Kronback Sazama ’95, and Shanna Behrens Fink ’95. Anderson, Plymouth, is an adminis- trative assistant at Family & Children’s Service ■ Stephanie student at Portland State in Oregon Witty Anderson, Washington, DC, is and is executive director of employed as a strategy consultant at HomePlate ■ Jessica Lundquist Booz Allen Hamilton ■ Brad Arndt, Doty, Euclid, is an RN at University Woodbury, is a sales specialist at of North Dakota ■ Lauren O’Connor Covidien Healthcare ■ Danielle Dwyer, Rockford, is in human re- Dryke Assy, Brooklyn Park, received sources at Cargill, Inc. ■ Michelle a master’s degree in international Anderson Frazier, St. Paul, is an development studies from University adoption counselor at the Lutheran of Amsterdam and is a self-employed Social Service of Minnesota ■ research consultant ■ Jennifer Michael Fritz, Inver Grove Heights, Schmitz Barnes, Mount Vernon, IA, is assistant store manager at Macy’s is the coordinator for Barnes Grading ■ Carla Bishop Froehle, and Construction ■ Rhiannon Minneapolis, is a pharmaceutical Fermoyle Beckendorf, St. Paul, is a sales associate at Sanofi-Aventis law clerk at the Minnesota Court of Pharmaceuticals ■ Elise Getter, Appeals ■ Carla Kern Betchwars, Charlotte, NC, is a certified Stott Peterson and Seidel named to ‘40 Under Forty’ Apple Valley, is in the American Pilates instructor and office manager Jeff Peterson ’92 and Amy Seidel ’95 were featured in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Association of Marriage and Family at Absolute Pilates ■ Miranda Business Journal’s “40 Under Forty” published in the May 9 issue. Peterson is di- Therapy ■ Sarah Engstrom Brinks, Gilmore, Costa Mesa, CA, is a doc- rector of community relations and social change for Best Buy Co. In his position, Brainerd, is a stay-at-home mom ■ toral student at Alliant International he oversees charitable giving for the company through the Best Buy Children’s Caroline Brost, Minnetonka, is doc- University ■ Beth Jorgenson Foundation or other corporate contributions, and coordinates employee volun- tor of chiropractic at the Brost Clinic Gissibl, Wauwatosa, WI, is an RN in teerism and community outreach. Previously, Peterson was employed 15 years at ■ Renae Nesburg Busse, New intensive care pediatrics at the General Mills. Prague, is a teacher in the New Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin ■ Seidel is a partner in the law firm of Faegre & Benson specializing in the firm’s Prague School District ■ Jamie Alison Doppelhammer Gorsevski, security law practice. She helps companies such as Target, Cargill, General Mills, Timmers Campbell, Downers Grove, Louisville, CO, received a JD degree Boston Scientific Corp., and Ameriprise Financial comply with rules as they go IL, is a teacher at Wheatland from University of Colorado ■ about their transactions. Her schedule includes speaking about security law and Academy ■ Lindsey Christensen, Elizabeth Grant, Eden Prairie, is a governance at legal education seminars; she also helps with her firm’s recruitment. St. Louis Park, is a marketing manag- project coordinator for Novaspect ■ er for The Sonic Media Group ■ Anne Potts Grimmius, Owatonna, is Angie Hanske Christenson, health promotions coordinator at St. Louis Park, is a chemist at Mankato, is a payroll/benefits spe- Deerwood, is an attorney at law for South Country Health Alliance ■ Dolphin Galleries ■ Andrew Hasty, cialist at The Thro Company ■ Kira Borden, Steinbauer, Kruger & Becca Harrington Groves, Sauk Rapids, is music teacher and Rice Hilden, Bloomington, is em- Knudson, P.A. ■ Erik Minneapolis, is a staff coordina- 9–12 choir director for Sauk Rapids- ployed with Minnesota Psychological Christenson, Deerwood, is tor and youth program director Rice ISD ■ Jessica Heiden, Resources ■ Danielle Lindeman employed with the 5th at Mount Carmel Ministries ■ Lakeville, is a student at William Hill, Minneapolis, is a client services ANNIVERSARY Christenson Agency ■ Kate Hansen, Springfield, Mitchell Law School and working at representative at Minnehaha Animal Brian Collins, Chapel Hill, Oct. 3–4 NE, is an epidemiologist re- the National Arbitration Forum ■ Hospital ■ Ryan Hoag, Lakeville, NC, is a doctoral student 2008 search specialist at University Sarah Lorentz Hendley, Mankato, is has signed as a wide receiver for the studying physics at University of Nebraska Medical Center ■ a school psychologist for the Waseca San Jose SaberCats ■ Erin Boole of North Carolina ■ Lane Cowger, Ryan Hanson, Minneapolis, is owner Area Schools ■ Megan Trapp Holzem, South St. Paul, is a training St. Louis Park, is a law student at of BeEvents ■ Eric Hartwell, Henschen, Eden Prairie, is a negoti- specialist at StayWell Health University of St. Thomas ■ Bridget Lakeville, is in sales at KCI ations coordinator for Target ■ Management ■ Jeremiah Daniel, Portland, OR, is a graduate Communications ■ Stephanie Hass, Kristen Stauff Hermanson, Jazdzewski, Minneapolis, is an envi-

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work at University of North Dakota Minnesota ■ Angela Sirian, Hugo, ■ Ambryn Melius, Winthrop, is a is a physician assistant in cardio studio manager at Bloom Yoga thoracic surgery at University of Studio ■ Michael Miller, Red Wing, Minnesota ■ Kathleen Batalden is a sales associate for Slumberland Smith is serving in Niger with the ■ Aliya Mohamed-D’Silva, Peace Corps ■ Becca Smith, St. Mombasa, Kenya, is a self-employed Paul, is the training coordinator at counseling psychologist ■ Nathan Secure Computing ■ Luke Speltz, Morse, St. Paul, is a software engi- Waterville, is a sales representative neer for Wolters Kluwer Financial at Sanofi-Aventis ■ Ben Spilseth, Services ■ John Mueller, Minneapolis, is a radiology resident Springfield, is a self-employed finan- at University of Minnesota ■ Hans cial adviser ■ Adam Nelson, Welch, Sviggum is a resident physician at teaches social studies at Red Wing Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La High School ■ Stephanie Nelson- Crosse, WI ■ Amy Tillges, St. Paul, Dusek, Sacramento, CA, is a legal is a retail store manager at Pulp Gusties stay well assistant at a law firm ■ Nicholas Fashion, a Gartner Studios store ■ Seven Gustie women are employed at StayWell Health Management in Eagan. Novak, Minneapolis, is senior inter- Nick Tollefson, Denver, CO, is a Pictured from left are Kari Leif ’05, Kelly Holland ’06, Ann Melchert Meverden nal auditor with Wells Fargo ■ Ryan business loan officer for Washington ’99, Michelle Schaefer ’02, Erin Boole Holzem ’03, Kaisa Anderson ’06, and O’Donnell, London, England, is con- Mutual ■ Andrew Traetow, Erica Stone Scott ’00. ference producer at EMAP Fairmont, teaches fourth grade and Communications ■ Beth Osterink is coaches in the Jackson County a graduate student in public health Central ISD ■ Michelle Welshons environmental health science at Traetow, Fairmont, teaches first Twin Cities University of Michigan ■ Alicia grade in the Fairmont Area School ■ Jacobs Osthus, Plymouth, is a mem- Tracy Van Hoven, St. Paul, is an RN “Come on, You Gusties” ber of the American Institute of with the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Certified Public Accountants, Transplant Unit ■ Scott Witty, Breakfast Minnesota Association of Public Duluth, is an associate attorney in Accountants, and Minnesota Society business law at Hanft Fride. of CPAs, and is an Oak Knoll Vision Join other Gusties for a morning cup of coffee and breakfast Team member ■ Maggie Elliot Class Agents: while getting an update on Gustavus―a great way to meet and Overaas, Mankato, is a teller at Amanda Frie, Guthrie network with Gusties in the Twin Cities. The group will meet the Pioneer Bank and a graduate student 04 Michael, Marnie Nelson, third Wednesday of each month at: in geography at Minnesota State Josh Williams 8–9:30 a.m., Doubletree Hotel, Minneapolis-Park Place University, Mankato ■ Robbi e-mail: [email protected] 1500 Park Place Boulevard (Hwy. 394 & Hwy. 100) Palombi, Shakopee, is a geography Liz Anderson, Roseville, received a teacher in the Shakopee ISD and a doctorate in physical therapy from $10 per person graduate student in educational ad- College of St. Catherine ■ Jess Reserve by calling Don Swanson ’55 at 763-533-9083 ministration at Minnesota State Brandanger, New Hope, is a senior ■ Scheduled speakers: University, Mankato Chad Paulus, associate for audit services at Minnetonka, is a registered nurse at McGladrey & Pullen, LLP ■ Stefanie September 17 Jay Schoenebeck ’80, football coach, and Al Molde ’66, Gillette Children’s Hospital ■ Kasey Briggs, Crystal, is community editor athletics director Stecker Paulus, Minnetonka, is a for the Burnsville Sun ■ Sarah October 15 Tim Robinson ’65, director, Nobel Conference 2008 registered nurse at Park Nicollet Hanson Brown, Chicago, IL, is ■ November 19 Tom Young ’88, vice president for institutional Methodist Hospital Lili Payne, studying religion at University of ■ ■ advancement Morris, is a freelance scenic artist Chicago Jonathan Bruemmer, Jesse Pearson, Minneapolis, is a GIS Rosemount, is a senior claims repre- December 17 Steve Kjellgren ’86, director of Dining Service developer for the Minnesota sentative for Farmers Insurance January 21 Winter sports coaches Department of Transportation ■ Group ■ Ami Cervin, Coon Rapids, Kevin Quealy, Plymouth, is a graph- is an events planner for United Way ic artist for the Philadelphia Inquirer ■ Jon Farnsworth, St. Paul, re- ■ Adam Roberts, Richfield, is busi- ceived a JD and an MBA from ronmental and water resources engi- Nadine Lysiak, Falmouth, MA, re- ness manager of Anchor Iron University of St. Thomas ■ Jill neer at GeoMatrix ■ Ginny ceived a Ph.D. in marine science Company ■ Erika Royer, Johnson Hansen, Duluth, teaches Jechorek, Plymouth, received a mas- from Boston University ■ Jamie Minnetonka, is an account executive high school in the Lake Superior ter’s degree in education at the Lind MacFarlane, Two Harbors, is a in the benefits department at Wells School District ■ Josh Hill, University of Minnesota, Duluth, and resort worker and owner of Castle Fargo Insurance Services and owns Minneapolis, is a business analyst for works with Wayzata Public & Osseo Haven, Inc. ■ Jay Manske, “Glamorous Glass,” a company that Northwest Airlines ■ Noah Johnson Area Schools ■ Sheila Tuel, Sioux Richfield, is a self-employed housing sells fused glass jewelry and other is attending Luther Seminary and Rapids, IA, is an environmental spe- developer for Mankse & Associates, fused glass pieces ■ Erin Sapp, works at St. John’s Lutheran Church cialist with the Iowa DNR ■ Lacy LLC ■ Jared Mays, Overland Park, Minneapolis, graduated with a mas- ■ Sarah Jorgenson, Fridley, gradu- Kieffer, Nicollet, is a sales represen- KS, received a Ph.D. in pharmaceuti- ter’s degree in social policy and ated from University of Minnesota tative for Sanofi-Aventis ■ Phillip cal sciences from University of planning and owns a public policy School of Dentistry and is a dentist Knoll, Minneapolis, is a consulting Wisconsin-Madison and is doing consulting business ■ Jason at Winsted Gentle Dental ■ Karen engineer for ATG ■ Joanna Olson postdoctoral research at University Schram, Minneapolis, is an invest- Gennrich Lewis, Waconia, is an ac- Kroschel, Forest Lake, is in the of Kansas ■ Erin McMullen, Grand ment solutions representative at count coordinator for Young America Minnesota Nurses Association ■ Forks, ND, is on the shelter staff at Country Insurance and Financial Corporation ■ Katie Swenson Mark, Jane Loosbrock teaches science at Community Violence International Services ■ Jill Sink, Minneapolis, is Minnetonka, is an intake specialist South St. Paul High School ■ Center and is a student in social a dental student at the University of for ProAct, Inc. ■ Kate Sandvig

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Ohrt, Maple Grove, received a mas- College of St. Benedict/St. John’s ter’s degree in curriculum and in- University ■ Lauri Huettl, struction from College of St. Woodbury, is an RN in the medical Catherine ■ Thomas Osthus, Surgery Neuro ICU at Abbott Plymouth, is vice president of opera- Northwestern Hospital ■ Lyz tions at R.C. Thomas Company ■ Baranowski Lenz, Cedar Rapids, IA, Erica Olson Schaps, St. Paul, is a is a graduate student in creative middle school math teacher in the writing at Lesley University and a Mounds View School District ■ Matt copy editor for Stamats ■ Nate Seamon, Anchorage, AK, is athletic Lund, Falcon Heights, received a trainer for the Alaska Aces Hockey DDS degree from University of Team ■ Nardos Sium, Oakdale, is Minnesota ■ Ellen Muggli, Austin, working in talent management for fi- TX, is director of Rising Stars nancial services at Accenture ■ Nate Preschool ■ Sarah Schock, Phoenix, Smith, Minneapolis, is founder of AZ, is events coordinator for the Property Claims Solutions ■ Tona Phoenix Suns ■ Jennifer Schmidtke Speltz, Waterville, is a Stromberg, Minneapolis, is commu- teacher in the Janesville Waldorf nications and marketing coordinator Pemberton Schools ■ Nicole for the American Swedish Institute Nesseth Staples, Windom, is a mar- ■ Anne Michaletz Viljaste, Edina, keting representative for Federated is account executive for Olson Mutual Insurance Company ■ Chris Advertising. Thompson, Boulder, CO, is director of residence halls at University of Class Agents: Colorado at Boulder ■ Darcie Anders Eckman, Matt Thomsen, Nashville, TN, received a 06 Forbes, Jessica Olson, master’s degree in social policy and Katie Parks, Mollie evaluation from University of Peterson, Matt Swenson Michigan ■ Arun Vig, Nottingham, e-mail: [email protected] England, is a graduate student in fi- Heather Danckwart, Duluth, is a nancial studies at Nottingham student at University of Minnesota University Business School ■ Dave ■ Justin Delegard, Washington, Viljaste, Edina, is a sales manager at D.C., works for Checkpoint Computer Loffler Companies, Inc. Securities ■ Sean Evenson, Fargo, ND, is studying chemistry at North Reaching lofty heights Class Agents: Dakota State University ■ Tura While traveling through Japan Sarah Berg Kreykes ’99 and Nathan Kreykes ’96 Kevin Hansen, Liz Foster, Mount Pleasant, MI, is a climbed 3,776 meters to the top of Mount Fuji. Nathan has been accepted into a 05 Zappetillo Lewis, massage therapist for AthletiCo two-year pediatric surgery fellowship starting in July 2009 at the University of Becky Neitzke, Jessica Sports Medicine ■ Jon Hagedorn, Oklahoma, one of only 40 positions awarded annually in the United States and Nelson, Anne Shipley, Blue Earth, is employed at Walgreens Canada. As of May 2009 Kreykes will have completed a nine-year general surgery Anne Michaletz Viljaste ■ Sarah Hawkins, St. Paul, will per- program at the University of Minnesota; four of those years were spent pursuing a e-mail: [email protected] form in Ice Maidens for the Ph.D. in clinical surgery and stem cell biology during which he was awarded an Emily Ayers-Johnson, Urbana, IL, is Commonweal Theatre Company in NIH National Research Award. an RN at Christie Clinic ■ Melissa Lanesboro ■ David Hoenk, Gniffke Bang, Edina, works at Target Brockport, NY, is the ITS help desk Corporation ■ Marni Brigger, director at SUNY-Brockport ■ Karin Class Agents: is a development associate for Mankato, is a team leader for Hedstrom Hogen, Seattle, WA, re- Erica Brown, Barry Bainbridge Graduate Institute ■ Habilitative Services, Inc. and is a ceived a master’s degree in 07 Cattadoris, Travis Shayla Syverson, Mankato, is a graduate student in sociology, Scandinavian area studies/politics Michelson, Ben Richter, graduate student in urban and re- human services administration and from University of Washington ■ Adam Tehle gional planning at Minnesota State planning at Minnesota State Michelle Roberts, Richfield, is a e-mail: [email protected] University, Mankato ■ Ingrid Vick, University, Mankato ■ Benjamin probation officer for Hennepin Althea Archer, Bemidji, completed St. Paul, is an environmental scien- Drewelow, St. Louis Park, is em- County ■ Staci Spreng Katkov, geographic information systems cer- tist for HDR Engineering, Inc. ■ ployed at the Intermediate District Forest Lake, is a microbiologist for tification at the University of Jackie Watson is working with #287 ■ Kim Eisenreich, Providence, Schroeder Company ■ John Wisconsin-Madison ■ Matt Dittes, Outward Bound in Key Largo, FL. RI, is education coordinator for Kraemer, Bloomington, works in Eden Prairie, is a performer for NeighborWorks Blackstone, a com- sales and marketing at John Kraemer Stilletio Entertainment & Class Agents: munity development corporation, and Sons, Inc. ■ Robyn Lampert, HollandAmerica Cruise ■ Erica Duin Donny Bechtle, Erin and is a graduate student in urban Fort Defiance, AZ, teaches English in is a Fulbright Scholar in Fez, Morocco 08 Larson, Adam Eckhardt, education policy at Brown University the Window Rock Unified School ■ Kitty Hurley, Minnetonka, is an Katelyn Nelson, John ■ Kristen Gupta, Madison, WI, is an Distric ■ Kate Maillette, engineering paraprofessional at the Michaletz MBA marketing research student at Minneapolis, is an audio describer at Minnesota Department of e-mail: [email protected] University of Wisconsin-Madison ■ Caption Max ■ Becca Nolan, Eden Transportation and a graduate stu- Michelle Anderson, Chanhassen, is Daria Hashemi-Rad, Richfield, is an Prairie, is a store operations commu- dent in geographic information sci- an associate consultant at Stockamp admissions representative for nications specialist for Target ence at St. Mary’s University ■ Abby & Associates ■ Justin Aul, Glencoe, National American University ■ Corporation ■ Colleen Schroht, New Pedersen, Plymouth, is an account is employed at Northwestern Mutual Anders Haugen, Minneapolis, is a fi- Haven, CT, is manager at Fuel Coffee associate for Daily Printing, Inc. ■ Insurance Company ■ Laura nancial planner for Lifelong Wealth Shop ■ Dee Thao, St. Paul, is a stu- Emily Petraitis, Eden Prairie, is Baratto, Apple Valley, is a sales re- Inc. ■ Jillian Hiscock, St. Cloud, is dent in massage therapy at Hytek working at VCA Feist Animal Hospital cruiter for Aerotek ■ Justin Barlow, assistant director of admissions at Institute. ■ Jenny Flitter Pinter, Seattle, WA, Owatonna, is in the management

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To be 30 in Mexico Gustie friends travelled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to celebrate their 30th birth- days and took the obligatory Gustie picture. From left are Eric Martin ’00, Kari Hansen Martin ’00 (with Emma), Tara Larsen ’00, Alissa Manske Kirkpatrick ’00, Andy Kirkpatrick, Elise von Luhrte-Neugebauer ’00 (with Alex), Josh Neugebauer ’00, Shelly Stepan ’00, Mike Lettmann ’01, Ray Smith, and Candy Skaff Smith ’00.

Jonathan Dexter, Plymouth, is an IT Hedberg, Eden Prairie, is a business consultant at Merrill Translation analyst at the Target Corporation ■ Services ■ Andrew Doble, Sarasota, Cassie Henke is a nurse in the spine FL, is a staff accountant at Larson unit at Abbott Northwestern Allen ■ Justyn Dow, Owatonna, is Hospital ■ Jessica Hill, Edina, is a an intern at Acceleration Minnesota teacher/graduate student environ- ■ Anne Ellingson, Caledonia, is an mentalist at Wolf Ridge RN at the Mayo Clinic ■ Julie Falk is Environmental Learning Center ■ training program at Walgreens ■ of St. Thomas ■ Juan Pablo Calvo, an international education intern in Andrew Hoffer, Plymouth, is a fi- Whitney Bartolo, Anoka, is em- Eden Prairie, is in investments at Italy ■ Colleen Farrell, Roseville, is nancial representative at ployed by ACR Homes, Inc. ■ Ryan Venture Capital ■ Meredith Carlson an RN at Abbott Northwestern Northwestern Mutual ■ Lillie Beduhn, St. Cloud, is a sales manag- is a graduate student in epidemiolo- Hospital ■ Kalie R. Freeborn is a Hollingsworth, Houston, TX, is an er at Brite Air ■ Danielle A. Berg, gy at University of London ■ Brian medical specialty nurse at Mayo intern with Alley Theatre as a teach- St. Paul, is a Ph.D. student in astro- Castle, Duluth, is a Ph.D. student in Clinic-St. Mary’s Hospital ■ Dan ing artist ■ Steve Howard, physics at University of Minnesota ■ biomedical engineering at University Freeman, Staples, is a medical Birchwood, is a graduate student in Sarah Bernhardson, Eden Prairie, is of Minnesota ■ Ali Chorley, Hamel, school student at University of biomedical engineering at University an underwriter for Federated is a graduate student in counseling Minnesota, Duluth ■ Kelsey Fried, of Minnesota ■ Adam Ingalsbe, Insurance ■ Nicole Blake, Aurora, psychology at University of St. Red Wing, is an RN at Abbott Paynesville, is a 2nd lieutenant in CO, is attending Sturm College of Thomas ■ Tosin Cole is an English Northwestern ■ Lucas Gahler, the Minnesota Army National Guard Law at University of Denver ■ teacher in South Korea ■ Courtney Madelia, is a financial adviser for and is an account operations special- Brandon Boat is teaching English in Covey, Felton, is a nursing student Minneapolis Financial Group ■ Dani ist at General Mills ■ Luke Jeseritz, the South Korean public school sys- at Minnesota State University, Gergen, Hastings, is attending Wood Lake, is an associate account- tem ■ Joy Braband, Glencoe, is in Moorhead ■ Jen Culhane, Mitchell, Staffordshire University for forensic ant at Cargill Inc. ■ Adam Johnson, physical therapy school at Mayo SD, is in the executive development biology ■ Colin Gettle is involved Red Wing, is an accountant for BPK School of Health Sciences ■ Rachel program at Macy’s ■ Lisa Dahlke is in Teach for America ■ Bryce Gode & Z ■ Guyniesha Johnson, Denver, Braband, Lombard, IL, is attending working in community services in is a Ph.D. student in organic chem- CO, is an elementary school teacher Northern Illinois University for music Western Africa with the Peace Corps istry at Colorado State University ■ with Teach for America ■ performance ■ Elizabeth J. Braun is ■ Eric Dale, Andover, is a physical Chris Gorans, Svea, is a junior audi- Jacqueline Johnson, Fargo, ND, is a a direct support professional lead at therapy aide at Orthopedic and tor at HLB Tautges Redpath ■ human resources generalist at SALD Harry Meyering Center in Mankato ■ Fracture Clinic ■ Larkin Davis, Whitney Guldberg is involved with ■ J.T. Johnson, Tonka Bay, is em- Katie Bruns, Hinckley, is an RN at Palatine, IL, is a staff internal audi- Young Adults in Global Mission-ECLA ployed at Northwestern Mutual, Kanabec Hospital ■ Andy Bryan, tor at US Bank ■ Shanna Dawson, ■ Justin Hahn, Lakeville, is a physi- Columns Group ■ Steph Johnson, Edina, is attending University of Fairmont, is a graduate student at cal therapy student at Mayo School Aurora, is attending William Mitchell Minnesota Medical School ■ Steph University of Wisconsin-Stout in of Health Sciences ■ Stacie College of Law ■ Hayden Kane, Buresh, Jordan, is in event planning school psychology and school coun- Handahl, St. Cloud, is an account Colorado Springs, CO, is a graduate for C.H. Robinson ■ Danielle J. seling ■ Kathleen DeWahl, St. Paul, operations specialist at General Mills student in rhetoric and composition Burras, Decorah, IA, is a graduate is a graduate student in astrophysics ■ Nissa Hannemann is in the Peace at Colorado State University ■ student in teaching science at at University of Minnesota ■ Jason Corps ■ Lauren Hansen, Allison Kise, Circle Pines, is attend- University of Northern Iowa ■ Matt Dehler, Eden Prairie, is in the finan- Bloomington, is an RN at ing Minnesota School of Business Busacker, Lake Elmo, is a graduate cial leadership and development pro- Minneapolis Children’s Hospitals and and Vet Tech School ■ Kari Kleve, student in accountancy at University gram at Ameriprise Financial ■ Clinics of Minnesota ■ Andy Chanhassen, is a graduate student in

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occupational therapy at College of St. Louis Park, is an RN at the St. Catherine ■ Danielle Koopman, Minneapolis VA Medical Center ■ Brewster, is an RN at Cleveland Clinic Chris Nippoldt, Mankato, is in the Foundation ■ Tami Korb, Rapid City, Americorps with Southern Minnesota SD, is attending University of Regional Legal Services and in the Minnesota for physical therapy ■ HALO program ■ Ben Ollila, Lino Rachel Kronberger, Madison, WI, is Lakes, is a financial associate for an underwriter for Travelers Thrivent Financial ■ Kraig Olson, Insurance ■ Tony Lapakko, Blooming Prairie, is an associate for Richfield, is a software developer at Stockarup & Associates ■ Taylor Fishbowl Solutions ■ Melissa Lee, Olson, Richfield, is a Ph.D. student Edina, is a business to business con- in clinical psychology at Forest sultant at Aflac ■ Maika Leier is an Institute of Professional Psychology ELCA English teacher in Slovakia ■ Maggie Overman, Stillwater, is with Young Adults in Global Missions involved in Lutheran Volunteer Peterson receives US Bank honors ■ Austin Letcher, Brandon, SD, is Corporation ■ Katie Patterson, Brock Peterson ’03, Minneapolis (second from right), has received two honors an intern at Sanford Hospital Pain Monroe, WI, is a volunteer with from US Bank. Peterson received the annual Pinnacle Award, one of the company’s and Spine Clinic shadowing a neuro- Americorps ■ Jonathan Peasley is highest retail employee achievement honors, and was also among the top one per- surgeon ■ Anna Lindquist, in the Peace Corps ■ Emily Pelton, cent of US Bank branch managers nationwide, earning him a Top Tier award. Fitchburg, WI, is a graduate student Owatonna, is a research fellowship Peterson is branch manager at US Bank’s Maple Grove branch, and is pictured with in geophysics at University of recipient and a graduate student in his wife, Erin Elling Peterson ’03. Minnesota ■ Krystal Long, Detroit the department of chemistry at Lakes, is attending Ohio State University of Minnesota ■ Katie University for Optometry ■ Erin Pesch is attending University of Lukenbach, Bloomington, is a nurs- Minnesota Medical School in Duluth ing student at Normandale ■ Lindsay Peterson is in the Peace Community College ■ Kasey Lyng is Corps ■ Ryan Peterson, Roswell, a graduate student in interior design GA, is a freelance translator at at University of Wisconsin-Stout ■ Tokyopop ■ Todd Peterson is teach- Megan Mahn, Red Wing, is an ac- ing English in Costa Rica ■ Vicky countant and auditor for Olsen- Peterson, Plymouth, is a personal Thelien ■ Kevin Manbeck-Patzoldt, trainer for Life Time Fitness ■ Grand Rapids, is training and racing Whitney Peterson is a graduate stu- full-time with the U.S. Biathlon dent in urban and regional studies at National Development Team and Minnesota State Mankato ■ working in bike repairs and sales at Michelle Price is a Ph.D. student in Itasca Trail and Sport ■ Kim applied physics at University of Maurelli, Coon Rapids, is a Ph.D. Michigan in Ann Arbor ■ Caroline student in clinical psychology at Rew, Dundas, is a graduate student Central Michigan University ■ Nick in library and information science McCoy, Brooklyn Center, is a person- University of Denver ■ Patrick al trainer at Fitness First in Chaska ■ Riordan, Virginia, is an executive Dental grads Linnea McCully is teaching first team leader for Target ■ Jeff Rock, The University of Minnesota Dental School Class of 2008 included seven Gustavus grade at Colegio Jorge Washington Eden Prairie, works for the City of alumni. Pictured in front from left are Bobee Lang Hyland ’04, Sarah Jorgenson in Cartagena, Columbia ■ Tim Eden Prairie ■ Kyle Rohlfs is a mar- ’04, and Claire Mielke Rogness ’04; in back, Jerod Klava ’04, Rachel McDougall is employed at keting representative at Federated ■ Schwingler Sviggum ’04, Andrew Madson ’05, and Nathan Lund ’05. Transatlantic Renewable Energy Kelly Rozenboom, Hudson, WI, is a Exchange in Germany ■ Dan student at Medical College of Mikkelson, Plymouth, is a graduate Wisconsin ■ Mike Rueckert, student at St. Thomas School of Law Litchfield, is attending Luther ■ Eric Miller, Minneapolis, is a Seminary ■ Christa Saeger, Maple Ph.D. student in neuroscience at Grove, is a graduate student in cello University of Minnesota ■ Sarah performance at University of Miller, Spencer, IA, is an account Minnesota ■ Katy Schlueter, operations specialist at General Mills Glencoe, is an RN in the Hospital of ■ Evan Morud, Bemidji, is a finan- Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic ■ cial planner at North Star Resource Chad Schnettler, La Crosse, WI, is a Group ■ Esther Mulder is involved graduate student in clinical exercise in Teach for America for secondary physiology at University of science in Jacksonville, FL ■ Sarah Wisconsin-La Crosse ■ Peter Mullen, Cambridge, is a graduate Schwagerl is a graduate assistant in student in rehabilitation counseling the kinesiology department at at Minnesota State University, Kansas State University ■ Jon Mankato ■ Magen Nelson, Denver, Schwartz, Waconia, is an executive CO, is an audit associate at Olsen team leader for Target ■ Kyle Thielen & Co. Ltd ■ Michele L. Shermock, Mankato, is an account Cookies on New Year’s Eve Nelson, Welch, is studying abroad in operations specialist for General Six friends from the Class of 2005 pulled out their Gustavus gear and spent New India ■ Sarah J. Nelson, Cottage Mills ■ Jared Sieling, Watertown, is Year’s Eve together baking cookies and reminiscing about their collegiate Grove, is a student at Minnesota a graduate student in electrical engi- days. Pictured front row are Megan Wille, Amanda Olson, and Kelly McGillivray Paralegal Institute ■ Brita Nielsen, neering at University of Minnesota Kley. Back row are Anna Gutman Fisher, Laura Palzer, and Lynnea Piotter.

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■ Glade Sietsema, Lindstrom, is a John Streufert ’87 and Allison graduate student in physics at Streufert, 12/2/06, Lake City, IA. University of Iowa ■ Stephanie Valerie Bertelsen ’92 and Shane Soiseth, Anchorage, AK, is in com- Barnes, 5/25/08, Robbinsdale, mercial fisheries for the Alaska MN. Department of Fish and Game ■ Erik Cynthia Lee ’92 and Mike Adkins Splett, Apple Valley, is an executive ’02. in training for Macy’s ■ Jen Stout is Tammy Betzing ’93 and Kenneth in the Americorps ■ Yoshi Suzuki, Vossen, 3/28/06, Rochester, MN. Tokyo, Japan, is a production assis- Carina Chadwick ’93 and Bryan tant at TYO Interactive Design ■ Peterson, Savage, MN. Kelly Taunton, Spicer, is a RN at Colin Sullivan ’93 and Jennifer Rice Memorial Hospital ■ Blake Sullivan, Rochester, MN. Theison, Cold Spring, is a health fit- Sonya Redetzke ’94 and William ness specialist at the Health Fitness Hollingsworth, 5/16/08, St. Corporation ■ Quinn Thompson, Louis Park, MN. Decorah, IA, is a business analyst in CL Swatland ’95 and Bill Aubrecht, sourcing services for the Target 12/22/07, Pune, India. Corporation ■ Erik Thone is in- Kirstin Olinger ’96 and Nick Francis, volved in Lutheran Global Mission ■ 5/24/08, Lakeville, MN. Matt Toppin is involved in Teach for Michael McCue ’97 and Heather America in Miami, Florida ■ Anhthi Riddle, St. Paul, MN. Tran, Savage, is employed at the Dawn Stueven ’97 and Nick Fadden, U.S. Department of Treasury ■ Andy 9/22/07, Hopkins, MN. Twiton, Mount Horeb, WI, is in the Michael Waldhauser ’97 and Sarah Lutheran Volunteer Corps ■ Stefanie Farmer, 5/17/08, Washington, Ubl, Maple Grove, is a sales repre- DC. sentative at Mark 7 ■ Jack Kimberly Crosby ’98 and Andrew Underwood is teaching with Teach Dahl, 9/2/06, Golden Valley, MN. for America in New York City ■ Elizabeth Schneider ’99 and Patrick Amanda Varley, Dundas, is a campus Dunn, 9/16/06, Boston, MA. organizer for Environment America Laura Birkeland ’00 and Scott Reed, ■ Whit Walden, Edina, is an associ- 2/29/08, Madison, WI. ate at Boulay, Houtmaker, Zibell ■ Julie Mattson ’00 and Edward Abbey Walen, Edina, is an audit as- Zamora, 5/24/08, Minneapolis, sociate at Boulay, Heutmaker, Zibell MN. Classmates reconnect in the Dominican Republic ■ Kurt Wayne is a graduate student Elizabeth Nelson ’00 and Ken Last February Nathan Sellers ’06 visited David Garfunkel ’06 in the Dominican in urban and regional planning at Boyum ’97, 9/15/07, Richfield, Republic, where Garfunkel is currently serving in the Peace Corps. This photograph University of Minnesota ■ Morgan MN. was taken just outside the village where he is living, near San Francisco de Wells, Excelsior, is a graduate stu- Stefanie Olson ’00 and Stephen Macoris, Dominican Republic. Sellers and Garfunkel spent an evening in the vil- dent in materials science at Menning, 4/26/08, St. Peter, lage, and then spent some time at the beach on the northern part of the island. University of Minnesota ■ Valerie MN. Wilbur, Bloomington, is attending Laurie Shives ’00 and Brian Smith, William Mitchell School of Law ■ 4/14/07, Golden Valley, MN. Evan Wilcox, Woodbury, is in market- Jonathan Gray ’01 and Karen ing at State Farm ■ Carl Wilking, Batalden, 4/19/08, Alexandria, Nicollet, is a financial representative VA. for Thrivent Financial ■ Mark A. Jana Schnell ’01 and Clint Cottrell, Wirbisky, Edina, is a graduate stu- 5/25/08, Chicago, IL. dent in music at Illinois State Michael Vasquez ’01 and Kristen University ■ Clint Wostrel, Littleton, York, 12/31/06, Toronto, CO, is in the management program at Ontario. Menards ■ Abby Wunderlich is in the Emily Wattnem ’01 and Christopher RN residency program at Children’s Grossman, 5/17/08, Hospital ■ Connor Ziegler is attend- Minneapolis, MN. ing University of Minnesota Medical Leah Barry ’02 and Jeff School in Duluth ■ Sarah Zierke is a Pitzenberger, 8/3/07, Denver, graduate student in biology at CO. Minnesota State University, Mankato ■ Dena Kill ’02 and Christian Chris deLaubenfels is teaching with Edmiston, 5/3/08, Chicago, IL. Teach for America in New York City. Angela Lundeen ’02 and Jake Wold Dance alumni return for department’s spring concert ’02, 4/9/08, Phoenix, AZ. A number of dance alumni attended the opening night of the Gustavus Dance Megan O’Hara ’02 and Scott Company’s spring dance concert, “Old/New, Fast/Slow, Movement/Stillness,” in Johnson, 12/15/07, April. Pictured from left, back row, are Natasha Auer ’07, Jillian Natwick ’06, Weddings Minneapolis, MN. Anna Franzen ’06, Tiffany Plante ’07, Matt Dittes ’07, and Brian Evans ’07; Stephanie Witty ’03 and Troy front row, Emily Sunwall ’06, Nicole Farlee ’07, and Elizabeth Suskovic ’07. David Baukol ’83 and Babylyn Anderson ’03, 5/17/08, (Kneeling in front is Josh Weisenfeld, son of Professor of Theatre and Dance Baukol, Calgary, Alberta. Washington, DC. Michele Rusinko and Assistant Vice President for Corporate and Foundation Susan Lundy ’83 and David Carla Bishop ’03 and Luke Froehle, Relations Bob Weisenfeld.) Christopher, Lyons, IL. 5/17/08, Minneapolis, MN.

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Danielle Dryke ’03 and Tarek Assy, 2/3/08, Brooklyn Park, MN. Eric Hartwell ’03 and Melissa Hartwell, 3/18/06, Lakeville, MN. Lacy Jensen ’03 and Riley Kieffer, 6/7/03, Nicollet, MN. Cynthia Lee ’03 and Mike Adkins ’02, St. Paul, MN. Jared Mays ’03 and Jennifer Taylor, 6/28/08, Overland Park, KS. Virginia Miatech ’03 and Mike Jechorek, 7/14/07, Plymouth, MN. Aliya Mohamed ’03 and Joe D’Silva, 8/4/07, Mombasa, Kenya. Andrew Odden ’03 and Jennifer Strahle, 5/31/08, Minneapolis, MN. Dan Plagens ’03 and Svetlana Trotski, 6/14/08, Falcon Heights, MN. Mike Ryan ’03 and Tricia Czerniak, 5/3/08, Minneapolis, MN. Erin Sapp ’03 and Nick Leitheiser, Gusties build in Austin 3/3/07, Minneapolis, MN. Josh Waylander ’07, Christine Pederson ’07, Dan Westlund ’06 and Nicole Radotich ’07 serve as AmeriCorps members and Chris Stavenger ’03 and Jamie last February they travelled to Austin, TX, to work alongside the Austin Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Petersen, 4/26/08, Duluth, MN. Sheila Tuel ’03 and Brandon Kenny, 5/12/07, Sioux Rapids, IA. Brittany Krusemark ’08 and Chris Britta, to Erika Lund ’92 and Mark Breana, to Sarah Cox Bowman ’95 Beth Yttri ’03 and Kyle Osterink, Ward ’08, Mankato, MN. J. Andersen ’90, 8/30/07. and Trent Bowman, 6/7/07. 4/1/06, Milton, WI. Sammi Costumbrado ’08 and Mikael, to Meena Sharify-Funk ’92 Logan, to Tonya Bennett Paulsen Karen Gennrich ’04 and John Lewis, Andrew Liska ’08, Plymouth, MN. and Nathan Funk ’94, 9/4/07. ’95 and Timothy Paulsen, 4/5/08, Waconia, MN. Lydia Kendall ’09 and Benn Samuel, to Jessica Opitz Hartmann 3/10/08. Sara Halle ’04 and James Laughlin, Sundsrud ’08, Park Rapids, MN. ’93 and Jon Hartmann, 6/09/07. Owen, to Stacy Dirnberger 6/7/08, Des Moines, IA. Madeline, to Chris D. Johnson ’93 Smallfield ’95 and Ted Noah Johnson ’04 and Abby and Lara Johnson, 9/9/05. Smallfield, 3/3/08. Pershke, 6/14/08, Osceola, WI. Twins, Allison and Meaghan, to Jodi Finnegan, to Brandi Sharp Vieths Jill Johnson ’04 and Brice Hansen, Births Haniwald Kreiser ’93 and Ken ’95 and Shawn Vieths, 3/20/08. 8/25/07, Duluth, MN. Kreiser ’93, 12/28/07. Alexander, to Shannon McGee Erica Olson ’04 and Dave Schaps Evan, to David Baukol ’83 and Wesley, to Stacy Monge McKean ’93 Franson ’96 and Chris Franson, ’04, 6/28/08, St. Paul, MN. Babylyn Baukol, 8/16/07. and Christian McKean, 10/17/07. 9/27/07. Maggie Stolp ’04 and Jeff Benjamin, to Keith Paulsen ’83 and Twins, Aaron and Ethan, to Verone Courtney, to Laura LeVander Peters Weideman, 6/07/08, Hopkins, Lynn Rabehl, 3/14/08. Flom Miller ’93 and Eric Miller, ’96 and Mark Peters, 2/27/08. MN. Subashri, by adoption from India, to 3/31/08 Gavin, to Kirstin Hastad Specht ’96 Heidi Johnson ’05 and Craig Selvog, Amy Sommers Buck ’86 and Eric Lauryn, to Sara Sammelson O’Reilly and Chad Specht, 4/4/07. 5/17/08, Two Harbors, MN. Buck, born 7/6/03, adopted ’93 and Quinn O’Reilly, 8/2/06. Abigail, to Kristen Richardson Rachel Kvanli ’05 and Scott 6/29/07. Evelyn, to Jeff Stang ’93 and Lisa Wilcox ’96 and Kyle Wilcox, Dickinsen, 5/3/08, St. Paul, MN. Evan, to John Streufert ’87 and McDaniel, 3/24/08. 1/17/08. Nicole Wilker ’07 and Dan Shaw Allison Streufert, 3/3/08. Connor, to Colin Sullivan ’93 and Lucas, to Beth Jennings Albrecht ’05, 5/10/08, St. Paul, MN. Oliver, to Sean Bradley ’88 and Jennifer Sullivan, 7/25/07. ’97 and Michael Albrecht, Marie Woog ’05 and Alex Baker, Christine Bradley, 2/23/07. Erin, to Trent Taylor ’93 and Wendy 11/2/07. 6/7/08, South St. Paul, MN. Charles, to Pat Kirtland ’88 and Amy Taylor, 8/29/06. Scott, to Chris Cagle ’97 and Andrea Kelsey Dumke ’06 and Geoffrey Kirtland, 4/28/08. Blake, to Karin Nally Amborn ’94 Cagle, 4/30/08. Mead, 5/24/08, Eagan, MN. Esme, to Charles Nielson ’88 and and Aaron Amborn, 1/23/07. Landon, to Rachel Cox Falkowski Sarah Erickson ’06 and Jesse Lisa Linnell, 3/27/08. Erica, to Staci Johnson Bauer ’94 ’97 and Bradley Falkowski, Barkdull, 6/7/08, Blaine, MN. Twins, Charlie and Flora, to Brad and Michael Bauer, 6/12/07. 4/2/08. Karin Hedstrom ’06 and Patrick Richards ’88 and Holly Boaz, Graham, to Tracy Otterness Sawyer, to Betsy Maloney Leaf ’97 Hogen, 4/25/08, Seattle, WA. 4/12/08. Helgerson ’94 and Matthew and William Leaf, 4/26/08. Trista Munk ’06 and Brett Schultz, Lauren, to Mark Schuchard ’88 and Helgerson, 4/8/08. Nora, to Rachel Michael Nilsson ’97 5/3/08, Janesville, MN. Terri Schuchard, 7/13/00. Jack, to Leah Chernivec Larson ’94 and Rueben Nilsson ’98, Lee Worel ’06 and John Alliet, Signe, to David Linne ’89 and Tina and Scott Larson, 3/24/07. 2/19/08. 4/19/08, Madison, WI. Linne, 9/19/07. Alex, to Kari Wraspir Rhode ’94 and Anna Carmella, to Amber Shockey Brenna Ress ’07 and Gerard Wynton, to Chad Malm ’89 and Jamie Rhode ’92, 1/22/08. Nurmi ’97 and Jim Nurmi ’97, Ouedraogo ’07, 5/10/08, St. Peggy Garcia Malm, 4/7/08. Eliah, by adoption, to Kevin 3/7/08. Louis Park, MN. Dane, to Bretta Magnuson Damson Schroeder ’94 and Molly Kalb- Miles, to Becky Johnson Olson ’97 Olga Kovalenko ’07 and Jason ’92 and Christopher Damson, Schroeder, born 5/10/03, adopt- and Michael Olson, 12/14/07. Chase ’08, Edwards, CO. 5/29/07. ed 3/26/08. Tyce, to Rachel Brekken Urosevich Laura Kojetin ’07 and Adam Brendan, to Jennifer Welch Farrell Ella, to Beth Wiberg Barbosa ’95 ’97 and John Urosevich ’96, Ingalsbe ’08, Paynesville, MN. ’92 and Matthew Farrell, 3/01/08. and Francis Barbosa, 1/15/08. 4/21/08.

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Malcolm, to Brenda Matheis Jordan, to Emileana McClish McHugh ’99 and Tom McHugh Graupmann ’03 and Chris ’99, 5/27/08. Graupmann, 1/30/08. Margaret, to Kristi Maidment Miles, to Anne Potts Grimmius ’03 Osgood ’99 and Ryan Osgood, and Tanner Grimmius ’04, 3/11/08. 11/23/07. Martin, to Andrea Zarate Roman ’99 Linnea, to Sarah Lorentz Hendley and Brad Roman, 4/13/08. ’03 and David Hendley, 5/27/08. Luke, to Tammy Williams Jakob, to Kristen Stauff Hermanson VanDeGrift ’99 and Tom ’03 and Erik Hermanson ’94, Vandegrift ’97, 12/31/07. 4/10/07. Lydia, to Rebecca Shelly Benson Lauren, to Joanna Olson Kroschel ’00 and Peter Benson. ’03 and Tyler Kroschel, 3/25/08. Clara, to Sonya Gee Calgren ’00 and Abigail, to Bethany Nass Olsen ’03 Kevin Calgren ’00, 1/27/08. and David Olsen, 4/2/08. Charlotte, to Katie Balfanz Harvieux Julia, to Beth Eisenmenger Omang ’00 and Christopher Harvieux, ’03 and Josh Omang ’03, 3/21/08. 4/6/08. Kacie, to Laura Smith Lesinski ’00 Grace, to Mara Oien Thiele ’03 and and Chris Lesinski ’00, 11/27/07. Charles Thiele, 2/8/08. Sean, to David McMillan ’00, Grant, to Candice Cosens Sikel ’04 3/16/08. and Rodney Sikel, 4/2/08. Casper, to Laurie Shives Smith ’00 Lydia, to Jessica Schloesser Yost Under Moroccan skies and Brian Smith, 2/12/08. ’05 and Charles Yost, 2/8/08. Erica Duin ’07 and Chris Bacon ’07 have been in Morocco since last September Nathaniel, to Corrie Lundeen Anastasia, to Staci Spreng Katkov and are pictured in the Medina of Fes. Bacon is a Peace Corps volunteer working in Walden ’00 and Todd B. Walden ’06 and Dmitry Katkov, 3/31/08. the area of youth development in the city of Ben Guerir (near Marrakech), and ’99, 5/9/08. Duin is doing research on water management policies in both Rabat and Fes as AnnaLee, to Jill Deuel Anderson ’01 part of a Fulbright scholarship. and Karl Anderson, 2/6/08. Jackson, to Sarah Jackson Ashbach In ’01 and Chris Ashbach ’01, McKenzie, to DeAnn DeLoach 4/5/08. Memoriam Deitner ’98 and Jim Deitner, Charlotte, to Jill Chaffee Erdman 12/27/07. ’01 and Jason Erdman, 4/14/08. Pearl Hawkinson ’31, Mound, MN, Gustie Jacob, to Jake Heckenlaible ’98 Lydia, to Samantha Edwards Fuller on July 29, 2007. She was a re- and Kristin Heckenlaible, ’01 and Chad Fuller, 5/6/08. tired nurse. 3/31/08. Madeline, to Shannon Hogan Ebba Lindquist Olson ’35, Waverly, Payton, to Angela Colt Hultgren ’98 Gorman ’01 and Paul Gorman, IA, on April 6, 2008. She was a Black and James Hultgren ’97, 4/3/08. retired banking industry employ- 12/5/07. Eli, to M. Brad Gustin ’01 and Mary ee and is survived by one daugh- Marin, to Becky Snyder Kay ’99 and Kristensen, 8/11/07. ter and one son. Andrew Kay ’98 10/15/07. Delaney, to Suzanne Martin Hendrix Margaret Mallgren Stensvad ’36, &Gold Brianna, to Cristina Zarate Larson ’01 and Daniel Hendrix, 11/16/07. Clovis, NM. She is survived by ’98 and Blake Larson, 3/11/08. Tessa, to Heidi Friederichs Hermel one daughter and three sons. Macord, to Deena Krohn Lindstrom ’01 and Andrew Hermel, 1/1/08. Ralph Bolmgren ’38, Golden Valley, ’98 and Alex Lindstrom ’99, Quinn, to Sean O’Brien ’01 and Ellie MN, on May 20, 2008. He was a Fridays 8/8/06. O’Brien, 2/7/08. retired Honeywell employee and Andrew, to Angela Luukkonen Alexandria, to Tanya Erickson is survived by his wife, Mary On campus and Nolde ’98 and John Nolde ’95, Schwartz ’01 and Scott Jane, daughter Susan Anderson throughout the country, 2/11/07. Schwartz, 7/2/07. ’64, and son James ’70. Audra, to Rebecca Moen Pirius ’98 Lydia, to Meggie Thompson Trenda Doris Dominick Gustafson ’38, Gusties are encouraged and Landon Pirius ’98, 3/13/08. ’01 and Robb Trenda ’01, Encinitas, CA, on March 11, to wear your favorite Twins, Will and Cooper, to Emily 10/31/07. 2008. She is survived by her hus- Gustie apparel and Pohland Schultz ’98 and Axel, to Alison Routh Nelson ’02 band, Glenn, and two daughters black and gold on Stephen Schultz, 3/21/08 and Jesse Nelson, 1/18/08. including Jill Luey ’74. Gabriel, to Amelia Chan Vang ’98 Brynn, to Sarah Hovland Spanier Candace Ekberg Muir ’38, Fridays. See how many and Pong Vang ’96, 4/15/06. ’02 and Tory Spanier, 4/29/08. Minnetonka, MN, on March 20, Gusties work in your Summer, to Erika Jeffrey Vickerman William, to Anna Larson 2008. She is survived by two school . . . see how ’98 and Peter Vickerman ’99, Weispfenning ’02 and Ryan sons. 6/12/08. Weispfenning, 10/4/07. Ray Anderson ’39, Sun City, AZ, on many Gusties you’ll Jasper, to Sheryl Filby Williams ’98 Jack, to Beth LaZerte Aarness ’03 May 20, 2008. He was a retired meet in your city . . . and James Williams, 3/21/08. and Erik Aarness, 2/1/08. pediatric physician and professor see how many Gusties Luke, to J. Scott Gramstad ’99 and Benjamin, to Sarah Engstrom and is survived by one daughter Iliana Gramstad, 9/29/07. Brinks ’03 and Mitchell Brinks and one son. you’ll be able to Wardell, to Becky Carlson Haywood ’01, 9/8/06. Elaine Allerson Benson ’40, network with in the ’99 and Wardell Haywood, Eva, to Renae Nesburg Busse ’03 Northfield, MN, on March 18, Minneapolis Skyway 10/6/07. and Nathan Busse, 8/27/06. 2008. She is survived by two System! Zachary, to Stephanie Houk Sheetz Allison, to Lauren O’Connor Dwyer sons and three daughters. ’99 and Andy Houk Sheetz ’99, ’03 and Nick Dwyer ’02, Rachel Mortensen Moline ’40, 4/08 9/6/07. Nisswa, MN, on October 23,

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2007. She was a retired hospital Odin Langsjoen ’44, Duluth, MN, on administrator and is survived by April 1, 2008. He was a retired her husband, Merrill ’40, one dentist and professor at the Living on Purpose son, and one daughter. School of Dental Hygiene, Oscar Rolander ’40, Seattle, WA, on University of Minnesota Duluth, An evening lecture with Richard Leider ’66 April 10, 2008. He was a retired and is survived by his wife, Lutheran pastor and is survived Mavis (McClure ’44), daughter by his wife, Doris, two sons, and Linnea Hagemeister ’68, son Erik Thursday, October 30, 7 p.m. one daughter. ’72, brothers Arne ’42 and Ralph Alumni Hall, O.J. Johnson Student Union Karen Bengtson Lair ’41, Billings, ’50, and sister Trudy Wolfsehr ’50. Gustavus Adolphus College MT, on January 31, 2008. She John Zimmerman ’44, Le Center, was a retired English teacher MN, on March 1, 2008. He was a who also worked at several de- retired board of adjustments • Do you have a sense of aliveness every day? partment stores and is survived member for Le Sueur County • Do you seek to make a difference in the world around you? by her husband, John, two Planning and Zoning. • Are you living with intention? daughters, and one son. Lavinia Bloom Bloomquist ’45, • Are you living a purposeful life? Jean Hagberg Seymour ’41, Cambridge, MN, on June 14, Sewickley, PA, on April 26, 2008. 2008. She is survived by a son, Explore these questions with Richard Leider, an She was a retired employee for Timothy ’69, and two daughters internationally respected speaker, career coach, founding Bidwell Training Center and is including Betsy Lundgren ’75. principal of The Inventure Group, and author of five books survived by two sons. Shirley Swenson Peterson ’45, on including Repacking Your Bags: Lighten Your Load for the Rest Alvar Gustafson ’42, New Britain, October 10, 2007. She is sur- of Your Life and, released this year, Something to Live For: CT, on April 9, 2008. He was a vived by her husband, Richard. Finding Your Way in the Second Half of Life. retired Lutheran pastor and is Robert Hoffmann ’46, Battle Lake, survived by his wife, Viola MN, on February 25, 2008. He For more information, view these websites: (Holmes ’43), son Alvar ’68, and was retired from the Fergus Falls www.inventuregroup.com or http://richardleider.com two daughters including Marcia Regional Treatment Center and is Kirchoff ’70. survived by his wife, Dee, three Merle Hedren ’42, Apple Valley, MN, sons, and one daughter. on July 3, 2008. He was a retired Virgil Lindgren ’48, Pine Knoll principal for Pequot Lakes School Shores, NC, on March 19, 2008. Mapping local food sources District and is survived by his He was retired from DuPont Althea Archer ’07 has been interested in food since growing up in Bemidji, MN, wife, Margaret, two daughters, Medical Instruments and is sur- where she harvested wild rice each fall with her family. She continued to study and one sister. vived by his wife, Jeannette, one food at Gustavus in philosophy courses with Professor Lisa Heldke ’82. She also be- Louis E. Larson ’42, Boise, Idaho, daughter, one son, and brother came interested in maps, through a GIS class with geographer Mark Bjelland. Her on March 22, 2008. He was a re- Cyrus ’43. geography courses led her to the White Earth reservation, where as an undergradu- tired Air Force pilot and college Ruth Larson Person ’48, Wayzata, ate she conducted research with White Earth members about their native foods. professor and is survived by his MN, on April 13, 2008. She was a Althea’s passion for food and her interest in maps recently came together in a wife, Elaine (Larson ’42), two retired elementary school aide is project she and three other graduate students in geography at the University of sons, and one daughter. survived by a son, David ’75, and Wisconsin–Madison undertook. For an animated and Web-based mapping class Robert Wheeler ’42, Wheaton, MN, three daughters including Polly this past spring, the four created an interactive online map of food sources within on February 13, 2008. He was re- Boline ’80 100 miles of Madison. “Madison’s 100-Mile Diet Map” aims to educate consumers tired owner and operator of a Gerald Cady ’49, Plymouth, MN, on and provide a central resource for those interested in eating close to home. The Texaco Station and is survived by July 28, 2008. He was a retired site went live on May 14 and had nearly 1,000 visits in its first few days, including his wife, Helen (Suker ’42), and teacher, coach, and assistant hits from people living as far away as Thailand and Malaysia. one daughter. principal for Minneapolis Schools “I’ve already been interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio,” says Archer, “and Margaret Olson Anderson ’43, and is survived by his wife, people have contacted me wanting to know if they could hire me to help them make Barnesville, MN, on April 13, Katherine, two sons, and two similar maps—one of doing the local food sources in the 4-state Driftless region!” 2008. She was a retired private daughters. Although the map started as a class project, Archer and her fellow students— piano and voice instructor and is George Englund ’49, International all of whom now have earned their professional GIS certificates—will continue to survived by two sons. Falls, MN, on May 15, 2008. He maintain and expand it, possibly adding interactive resources such as recipes, Dewey Buck ’43, Detroit Lakes, MN, was a retired data control clerk blogs, and even food preservation tutorials. They also intend to make the map on March 20, 2008. He worked in for Boise Cascade and is survived seasonal so users can see what products are available even in the dead of winter. hotels in Yellowstone National by his wife, Bernice, and two “It’s a lot of work,” says Archer, “but I really want to see it nationwide, so you Park, California, and Arizona and sons. can put in your address and find out what sources are available within 100 miles.” helped open the Beverly Hilton Lois Riese Wright ’49, Bayport, MN, Hotel, where he spent a 30-year on March 14, 2008. She is sur- career as head of the bell staff. vived by her husband, Gerald, Roger Sheik ’51, Lake Oswego, OR, Eleanor Lampe Paulmann ’53, Wayne Haglund ’43, International and four daughters. on May 25, 2008. He was retired Gaylord, MN, on March 23, 2008. Falls, MN, on May 6, 2008. He Herman Grefe ’51, Fairmont, MN, on senior accountant for Cascade She was retired from ASCS/FSA was a retired athletic director for May 14, 2008. He was retired Business Support and Draco and and Morreim Pharmacy and is the International Falls School chairman of the board at the is survived by one son. survived by her husband, John, District and is survived by his Martin County National Bank and Donald Stenerson ’51, Avon, and two daughters. wife, Patricia, and two daughters. is survived by his wife, Darla, two Indiana, on April 14, 2008. He Dennis Welch ’53, New Hope, MN, Delores Johnson Rans ’43, daughters, and son Thomas ’83. was a retired employee of North on March 25, 2008. He was a re- Springfield, MN, on April 26, Adolph Halverson ’51, St. Paul, MN, American Rockwell. tired teacher and is survived by 2008. She was a retired teacher on March 21, 2008. He was a re- Lyle Bergner ’52, Mission, TX, on his wife, Shirley (Thornquest and office worker and is survived tired teacher and Realtor and is February 20, 2008. He is sur- ’54), one son, and one daughter. by her husband, Loren, one survived by his wife, Marilyn, vived by his wife, Donna, three Charlotte Sodergren Tangwall ’55, daughter, and two sons. and four children. sons, and four daughters. White Bear Lake, MN, on January

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Service and Retirement Recognition

The Gustavus Alumni Association honored faculty and administrators with service and retirement awards at a banquet last May.

35 Years David Fienen, professor of music; Kevin Byrne, professor of history; Bill Heidcamp, professor of biology. Not pictured are Bob Douglas, professor of geog- 25 Years raphy, and Tom Emmert, professor of history. Garrett Paul, professor of religion; Larry Wohl, professor of economics and management; Karl Knight, associate professor of math and computer science.

30 Years Front row: Ann Pesavento, professor of music; Lynn Burg, cataloging coordi- nator. Back row: T. J. Morrison, professor of math and computer science; Retirees Mark Anderson ’66, vice president for admission and student financial assis- Front row: Larry Potts, professor of chemistry; Greg Mason, professor of tance; Richard Hilbert, professor of sociology and anthropology. Not pictured English. Back row: Bill Heidcamp, professor of biology; Jim Peterson ’64, are Deane Curtin, professor of philosophy, and Jeanne Herman, professor of president; Claude Brew, professor of English. Not pictured is Kathie Martin, health and exercise science. inter-library loan manager.

5, 2008. She was a retired edu- ’90, and brothers Rolf ’62 and retired from Wells Fargo Bank jobs. She is survived by her hus- cator and is survived by her hus- Brent ’65. and the United States Air Force band, Michael, one daughter, band, Art, three daughters, and John Oien ’57, Santa Barbara, CA, Reserve and is survived by one her parents, two brothers, and one son. on April 29, 2008. son. two sisters including Katy Janet Johnson Reed ’56, Verona, Gerald Youngquist ’58, Monmouth, Thomas Aug ’70, Zumbrota, MN, on Reckdahl ’87. WI, on March 30, 2008. She was IL, on March 21, 2008. He was May 9, 2007. He was a self-em- LuAnn Dietz Richards ’86, Spring retired administrator for retired pastor of First Lutheran ployed dentist and is survived by Park, MN, on January 26, 2008. Oakwood Lutheran Village and is Church, Monmouth, and is sur- his wife, Kathleen, and one son. She was employed in insurance, survived by her husband, vived by his wife, Rozella, and Sally Kundmueller Couser ’76, St. advertising, real estate, health Vincent, three sons, and daugh- three sons. Paul, MN, on May 22, 2008. Sally and beauty sales, and modeling ter Debra Thilgen ’79. George Lindahl ’60, Minneapolis, was an RN, worked with many and is survived by one daughter James Ellingson ’57, Edina, MN, on MN, on September 24, 2007. He organizations in her community, and one son. May 30, 2008. He was former was a retired electrician from the and is survived by her husband, Matthew Hartmann ’07, Fremont, owner of Ellingson Tire Service Minneapolis Public Schools and Bob, and one son. NE, on July 4, 2008, in a pedes- and is survived by his wife, is survived by his wife, Marlene, Dawn Gunder Nichols ’77, trian-car accident. He had Nancy (Pringle ’54), son David and three sons. Cedartown, GA, on May 17, worked for the Creighton ’86, and one daughter. Milton Gustafson ’61, Fort 2008. She is survived by one Diabetes Center until May 2008 Clement Nelson ’57, Shoreview, MN, Washington, MD, on April 12, daughter and one son. and was working in Minnesota on July 9, 2008. He was em- 2008. He was a retired National Ron Linder ’78, St. Cloud, MN, on for Sawbill Canoe Outfitters be- ployed as an executive by 3M for Archives specialist in diplomatic February 26, 2008. He was a fore attending Creighton Medical over 30 years, then co-founded records and an expert on the his- morning show host on Lite 99.9 School in 2009. He is survived by American Phoenix. He served tory of the Declaration of FM and is survived by his wife, his parents, Douglas and Gustavus as class agent from Independence and the Joan, and two sons. Kathleen, one brother, and one 1979 to 2008 and on the Alumni Constitution. He is survived by Beth Reckdahl Ellenby ’85, sister. Board from 1981 to 1987. He is his wife, Marilyn (Heier ’61), and Phoenix, AZ, on May 24, 2008. Robert Pickett, Bemidji, MN, on survived by his wife, Marlys two sons. She was a skilled linguist who February 7, 2008. He was physics (Mattson ’57), children Craig ’84, Jerry Rasmussen ’63, Worthington, spoke four languages and had professor at Gustavus from 1969 Keith ’86, and Carol Wahlstrand MN, on February 9, 2008. He was traveled the world for her varied to 1975.

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alumni awards & Citations 2008 Distinguished Alumni Citation

raig Johnson ’69 did not come to Gustavus well as in the suburbs, with a ministerial career in mind. His inner city congregations grandfather, a graduate of Gustavus in transformed, congrega- C 1901, was in banking. Craig heard the siren tions trained in Natural call of the business world and majored in business Church Development, administration at Gustavus. He was destined to be and growth in the num- rich. But he also hung around Chaplain Richard bers of congregations Elvee, a chaplain who was not eager to see the involved in internation- young graduates of Gustavus go off to war in al partnerships. Vietnam. With the draft board monitoring him, Craig Craig showed ex- saw some wisdom in Chaplain Elvee’s advice—think traordinary courage seminary. Something resonated within Craig, some- when he was stricken by thing more than mere avoidance of Vietnam. It was a brain aneurysm in the stirrings of what turned out to be a true calling 2001. He came back to ministry, a calling validated by his peers and the from a near-death situa- quality of his work in ministry. tion, regained his He enrolled in Northwestern Seminary in health, and has contin- Minneapolis. His first call was to a church in ued to lead with vigor. Louisiana, where Lutherans are not as common as He has often quipped they are in Minnesota. Craig had to figure out “how that his brain damage to do church” without the name recognition and re- resulted in his becoming sources of a large denomination. He worked hard, a better leader. Craig Johnson ’69 learned the culture, and within five years was dean During his time as of all the LCA pastors in Louisiana. He came to the bishop Craig has also attention of the Rev. Dr. Paul Youngdahl ’59, who been a strong advocate brought him up from Louisiana to run the youth for programs of reaching the poor and the dispos- ministry program at Mount Olivet. Johnson later sessed. His watchword to his pastors has been, was named pastor in charge of adult education pro- “Remember the poor.” He has spoken out on critical grams. While in that position, Johnson developed a issues of the day and encourages the whole church program that was to put 2,500 adults through a to find its “public voice.” In matters of conscience, bible survey course. One of the students happened to be Dr. Edgar M. Carlson ’30, who gave Craig very high marks for his bible teaching (and quietly of- Distinguished Alumni Citation – Craig Johnson ’69 fered some advice). Johnson took Robert Marshall’s text, The Mighty Acts of God, and created a survey of the bible study course, which was published by Choosing justice and passion Augsburg Press in 1991. Craig then received a call to be senior pastor of Transfiguration Church in over expediency Bloomington and, while there, was elected to the Gustavus Board of Trustees and was drawn more by Dennis Johnson ’60 closely to the mission of the College. Five years later, he was tapped by his alma mater to become associate vice president for church Craig chooses justice and compassion over expedi- relations. Rather than simply do maintenance on ency. His leadership was affirmed when he was existing programs, Craig innovated and developed overwhelmingly re-elected bishop on the first ballot programs in line with his gifts and passions and by the synod in 2007. moved the Association of Congregations to new ef- For Craig’s exemplary leadership of the largest fectiveness. His work at the College brought him to synod of the ELCA, for his passion for ministry and the attention of the wider church and in 2001 was mission, and for his contributions to church and so- elected by the Minneapolis Area Synod to be its ciety, the Gustavus Alumni Association has honored leader. Johnson emerged as the winning candidate him with a Distinguished Alumni Citation in reli- through his effective communication, humor, and gion. the demonstration of his warmth and humanity. During his first term in office he led a strategic vi- The Rev. Dennis Johnson ’60 assisted the bishop in sion for the synod that resulted in great leaps for- the ELCA Minneapolis Area Synod office after serving ward in mission activity, measured by new congre- as interim president of Gustavus Adolphus College in gations started among immigrant communities as 1992–93.

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almadge King ’70 and I met in September 1966 at the St. Paul Union Train Depot when he arrived from Darian, GA, to begin T his Gustavus career. His trunk with all his belongings was lost in transit; however, that did not seem to bother him . . . much! He was excited about studying at Gustavus, and his mentors—Arne Langsjoen, Art Glass, and Charles Hamrum—imme- diately saw his potential and encouraged him to pursue pre-med studies, which upon graduation in 1970 led him to enroll in Harvard Medical School. In 1980 Tal returned to Gustavus to receive a First Decade Award for “early professional achieve- ment.” We knew then that we had graduated a win- ner. He has been a world traveler lecturing on his specialty, pulmonary diseases, and is listed on 52 pages of awards, such as in the Best Doctors in America. Not only did he progress in his medical ca- 2008 Distinguished Alumni Citation reer but he also spent nine years as a member of Talmadge King ’70 the Gustavus Board of Trustees. And now we recognize him with a Distinguished Alumni Citation in the field of medicine, for Medal, the highest honor given by the American achievements that have brought honor to both him- Lung Association and the American Thoracic self and his alma mater. Society, for his major contributions throughout his Currently Talmadge is chair of the University of career to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment California-San Francisco School of Medicine’s of lung disease through leadership in research, edu- Department of Medicine. As chair, he is the depart- cation, and clinical care. His bibliography comprises 200 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, critical reviews, editorials, Distinguished Alumni Citation – Talmadge King ’70 and monographs. He has co-authored nine books, including the acclaimed reference book Interstitial Lung Disease, which is now in its fifth edition. He ‘A superb teacher, clinician, recently co-edited Medical Management of Vulnerable and Underserved Patients; Principles, and researcher’ Practice, Population, the only reference currently available that focuses on the treatment of patients by Bruce Gray ’61 living with chronic diseases in poor and minority populations. Talmadge came to Gustavus in 1966, where he ment’s academic leader and administrative head, was a student leader with an excellent academic guiding research, education, and patient care; ac- record. It was at Gustavus where he met his wife, tivities of more then 500 fulltime faculty members, Mozelle, also Class of 1970. His older daughter, 805 volunteer clinicians, 194 residents, 210 fellows, Consuelo, is a St. Peter native, and daughter and 1,500 staffers. The Department of Medicine, Malaika is a Gustavus graduate, Class of 1996. which comprises 41 divisions, provides comprehen- Malaika’s husband, Chad Kattke ’90, also has Gustie sive medical services at five medical centers in the roots, and their three-year-old daughter, Madison, Bay area. The department, second-largest in the we expect will be in the Gustavus class of 2025! country in terms of faculty members, has a long tra- dition of excellence in education, research, and Bruce Gray ’61 retired in 2007 after a career of more clinical care. than 40 years serving Gustavus variously as Here is what another doctor says about admission representative, director of student Talmadge: “Dr. King is a superb teacher, clinician, financial assistance, dean of students, and and researcher.” In 2007 he received the Trudeau development associate.

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program in the School of Public Health at the University,” said Marilee Miller, former director of nursing at Gustavus, who presented Leonard for her award. “To support this new program initiative in the early 1970s, she received eight years of federal funding. “Barbara has been a primary and co-investigator on over thirty research and training grants, author of more than fifty publications, and invited speaker at local, state, national and international con- ferences,” Miller said. “In particular, her research has focused on youth with diabetes, fetal alcohol syndrome, and promoting healthy communities for children.” During her student years at Gustavus, Leonard recalled, Doris Stucke was director of nursing. “She Barbara Berry Leonard ’63 was remarkable—way ahead of her time, and we were all pretty much in awe of her. The College had the vision to move nursing into higher education have been encouraged and supported by [discontinuing the Bethesda Hospital diploma pro- family, friends, teachers, and co-workers over gram], and Miss Stucke had the foresight and the “ the entire course of my career,” Barbara ability to develop this vision.” I Berry Leonard ’63 said, accepting a Distinguished Alumni Citation in nursing during Commencement Weekend 2008. She received a standing ovation from her fellow members of the Distinguished Alumni Citation – Barbara Berry Leonard ’63 45th reunion class at the Saturday evening banquet. Leonard, professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota, where she specializes Nurse, teacher, and advocate in the long-term care of children and youth, was also quick to pay tribute to the foundation in nurs- ing that she acquired at Gustavus. for children’s health “Four things struck me about the nursing pro- gram in the early 1960s: the vision and the courage by Kathryn Christenson of the College to establish a baccalaureate program in nursing; the inclusion of public health in its cur- riculum; encouragement to seek graduate educa- Leonard’s career has been centered on public tion; and the integration of faith and health in health nursing, which she characterizes as “keeping nursing.” people healthy through education, advocacy, and Embodying the latter two attributes, Leonard re- persuasion of the powers that be to make better ceived an M.S. degree in 1965 and a Ph.D. in hospi- health care available for everyone. tal and health care administration in 1983, both “Public health nursing was part of the Gustavus from the University of Minnesota. In 2001 she re- curriculum ten years in advance of most other four- ceived a certificate in spiritual direction from year nursing programs, making public health certifi- Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Cambridge, Mass. cation by the state of Minnesota possible upon When the University began its Center for Spirituality graduation,” Leonard said. “If it had not been, we and Healing in the mid-’90s, she said, “I was in on would have had to spend another nine months get- the ground floor and served five years as director of ting a certificate through the University.” graduate studies.” “One of Barbara’s most notable accomplishments Frequent Quarterly contributor Kathryn Christenson was establishing the pediatric nurse practitioner is a staff writer for Metro Lutheran newspaper.

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ames Peterson ’64, outgoing president of the College, and his wife and partner, the Rev. Susan Pepin Peterson ’65, have been honored by the JGustavus Alumni association with the association’s highest honor, the Greater Gustavus Award. The award was presented to the couple during the Alumni Banquet held on May 31, during Commencement and Reunion Weekend. Susan actually may have led her husband back to Gustavus. Senior pastor at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul, a member of the Gustavus Adolphus College

2008 Greater Gustavus Award 2008 Greater Association of Congregations, she served on the College’s board of trustees from 1988 to 1997 and was reelected in 2001. The late John Kendall, a member of the Class of 1949 and former president of the College whom Jim credits with talking him into seeking the presidency, was a mem- James and Susan Peterson ’64 ’65 ber of her congregation (and Jim’s former adviser). It’s a good bet that John and Susan talked first about Jim as president, and ■ A new and strong academic leadership model led by a provost, Mary then worked on him from two sides! Morton, and two academic deans, Eric Eliason and Mariangela After earning his undergraduate degree from Gustavus, Jim Maguire. Peterson had taught high school biology for four years before under- taking graduate study at the University of Nebraska, where he earned During his years in the driver’s seat, the College achieved signifi- his Ph.D. in 1972. He was an entomology research associate at the cant fundraising momentum and consistently balanced budgets, and University of Wisconsin and then a staff ecologist with the National the endowment first surpassed the $100 million mark. Gustavus has Commission on Water Quality in Washington, D.C., until joining the nurtured closer ties to the Lutheran Church, and they are evidenced throughout the institution. At Jim’s urging, the College has con- Greater Gustavus Award – James and Susan Peterson ’64 ’65 tinued commitment to and sup- port of the Center for Vocational Reflection, a program that was initially created and supported Optimism, enthusiasm, through a Lilly Foundation grant. Gustavus has increased its invest- and a focus on the future ment in student success and satis- faction, with five-year graduation rates now over 82 percent and Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in 1976. In 1984 he be- first-to-second year retention rates nearly 90 percent. And Jim’s pas- came president and CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota. Then, in sion for inclusion was taken to heart by those who work here under his 2003, Gustavus called. guidance, resulting this past year in the College’s most diverse incom- During his five years at the helm of Gustavus Adolphus College, ing class. President Peterson has made contributions that will endure far into the In 1997 Jim was honored by the Gustavus Alumni Association with future. He has drawn College constituencies together in fruitful collab- a Distinguished Alumni Citation in science for his achievement in oration toward a common mission. His distinctly optimistic, enthusias- growing the Science Museum of Minnesota’s programs. In retrospect, tic, and future-focused outlook has taken hold in the Gustavus commu- that was an early call from his alma mater. John Kendall made the fol- nity. During Jim’s tenure, the College has added: low-up appeal, and Jim’s talents for consensus building and motivating ■ The John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning, which focuses on the community contributed to his success as the College’s 14th presi- faculty development and student-faculty collaborative research; dent. ■ The Glen and LaVonne Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation, The Petersons never lost sight of the trust they held. As Jim re- dedicated to leadership and interdisciplinary partnerships to model minded the community early on, “We hold in our hands a college with environmental sustainability; a very distinguished past and a valuable heritage. We hold in our col- ■ A new, 2,500-seat football stadium and new athletic fields; and lective hands the promise of Gustavus Adolphus College.”

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O n behalf of the Gustavus community, we would like to thank all of our alumni, parents, and friends for their generous giving throughout the 2007–08 academic year, which ended successfully on May 31. Collectively, we gave $1,978,172 to the Gustavus Annual Fund, the largest amount of unrestricted dollars given in the history of the College. This money provided our students the opportunity to pursue excellence and our faculty the seed money for development opportunities. It truly helped our students enjoy the full “Gustie experience.” We look ahead to the 2008–09 academic year with great anticipation and will strive to raise over $2 million in unrestricted money for the first time in the College’s history. Together, we can accomplish this important milestone!

Mac ’87 and Mary Sutherland ’90 Ryerse Gustavus Annual Fund Co-Chairs

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arts on campus The Gustavus Artist Series brings China’s Orchid Ensemble to the campus for a concert in Jussi Björling Recital Hall at 8 p.m. on Nov. 15. The performance is scheduled as part of the College’s new Global Insight program, which focuses this year on China and features this and other fine arts events, invited speakers, special presentations, a common reading, and service-learning opportunities, as well as class time dedicated to discussions of Chinese culture, arts, economy, and politics.

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