Alumni Blog

Heather Boyd Marx ’99 – Named one of “Top Women in Law”

Heather Boyd Marx ’99 has just been named by Minnesota Lawyer magazine as one of its “Top Women in Law.” Not only was her practice and career highlighted in the magazine, but she was also spotlighted by the Hennepin County Bar Association in their Hennepin Lawyer magazine, with a standing column entitled “10 Questions.” Heather […]

Shelley Banicki Beaumont ’90 – Featured Artist

Shelley Beaumont, class of 1990, is the featured artist for the upcoming annual spring flower show at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. She will be exhibiting a series of dynamic and sparkly mosaic mirrors and mandalas that delve deep into the hidden geometric patterns within the delicate structures of flowers. Opening reception and artist talk: February […]

Mae and Michael Greenberg ’18

Michael Greenberg ’18 and Mae Greenberg ’18, are happy to announce they are officially married! The wedding took place on July 26th of 2021 in Nisswa, MN.                   This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, […]

Nick Harper ’10

  Nick Harper ’10 is currently the Senior Policy Attorney at State Voices. State Voices is a nonpartisan network of state-based coalitions fighting for a healthy, multiracial, and multicultural democracy. Harper is excited to start the next phase of his career with a new position where he can use his legal and policy skills to […]

Christie ’05 and Bryan Aase

Christie (Rossow) Aase ’05 and Bryan Aase are happy to announce the birth of their first child, Loren Cole, who was born on September 20th of 2021. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Andrew ’08 and Amanda ’09 Klaers

Andrew Klaers ’08 and Amanda (George) Klaers ’09 were married on December 31st of 2021 in Eden Prairie, MN. Congratulations!   This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Kelli Justesen ’00 Promoted to CHRO

  Kelli Justesen ’00 has recently been promoted to a newly-created executive leadership position as chief human resources officer (CHRO) for The Opus Group in Minnetonka, MN. The Opus Group® is a family of commercial real estate development, construction, and design companies headquartered in Minneapolis with offices and projects across the country. As CHRO, Justesen […]

Kelsey Abele ’14

Kelsey Abele ’14 recently finished her Ph.D. at Arizona State University and is now an Assistant Professor in Communication Studies in addition to being the Director of Forensics at West Texas A&M University. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us […]

Nadine Lysiak ’03

Nadine Lysiak ’03 (left) and Jeffrey Cowan were married in Stockton Springs, Maine. Sara Brown ’01 (right) and her husband Alex Woods were so glad to be in attendance, congratulations! This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Gusties Reconnect

Sue (Bolmgren) Anderson ’64, Milo Larson ’65, Scott Larson ’94, and Judy Larson ’66 happened to reconnect at the Huukan Golf Course in Fort Mohave, AZ this last March. Gusites are everywhere! This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Career Spotlight: Sophie Warwick

Sophia Warwick ’18 has recently been promoted to Senior Marketing Specialist for The Mall at Green Hills, Nashville’s premier luxury shopping destination. She has also worked as a graphic designer and editor contributing to the Gustavus Quarterly, Sky Magazine, Viking Magazine, and Independent Banker Magazine. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. […]

Grant Awarded to Rev. Kathy Walker

Kathryn (Reid) Walker ’80 is a Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Eau Claire, WI. First Presbyterian Church is a PCUSA congregation that is active in the community. First Presbyterian’s outreach includes a large vegetable garden that provides produce to a local food pantry, mental health workshops, music lessons and performances, and involvement in community […]

Rachel (Lux) Cooney ’18

Rachel (Lux) Cooney ’18 and Patrick Cooney are glad to announce their marriage which took place on July 3rd, 2021 in Eau Claire, WI. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Andy Widen ’98

  Andy Widen ’98 is a Key Account Manager at Nidec Corporation in St. Louis, MO. Nidec Corporation is closely associated with approximately 300 group companies all over the world. Nidec is the world’s No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling “everything that spins and moves”. Nidec has grown into a market-leading global company in the short […]