Alumni Blog

Year: 2009

  • Spring Sports News

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    Erin Wilken

    Of the 8 spring sports teams, 6 went to national tournaments: women’s track and field, men’s track and field, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, softball, and women’s golf.  Women’s track and field placed a program best sixth place, with Senior Lisa Brown winning the javelin throw. The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches…

  • Want a Gustavus E-mail?

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    Erin Wilken

    Interested in a @gustavus.edu e-mail address? You already have one! All Gustavus alumni can have a Gustavus e-mail address for life! Simply log in to the Gustavus alumni website. If you have forgotten your login or password, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437. After you have logged on, click on GTS tools, then…

  • Gustavus Career Center

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    Erin Wilken

    The Career Center is a great place for Gusties looking for career advice, resume help, internships, job opportunities, and more. If you are seeking candidates for career or internship opportunities, either for new or experienced candidates,  please email them to Cynthia Favre, director of career management.  We are happy to forward information on to Gusties…

  • Twin Cities Alumni Breakfasts

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    Erin Wilken

    Join us for a cup of coffee, breakfast, and great conversation. This month our featured presenter is Tom Emmert, professor of history.  Emmert has recently released a book, Confronting the Yugoslav Controversies. All Gusties are welcome and invited to the breakfast, Wednesday, June 17, 8-9:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis-Park Place, 1500 Park Place…

  • Nobel Conference Registration

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    Erin Wilken

    Gustavus is pleased to announce the six individuals who will give presentations at the 2009 Nobel Conference. The conference, titled “H20: Uncertain Resource,” is scheduled for Oct. 6-7. This year’s presenters will be Rajendra K. Pachauri, Asit K. Biswas, Peter H. Gleick, William L. Graf, Nancy N. Rabalias, Larry L. Rasmussen, and David L. Sedlak.…

  • SHiNE * A Royal Affair

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    Erin Wilken

  • Fienen Named Interim Provost

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    Erin Wilken

    Gustavus Adolphus College President Jack R. Ohle announced that Dr. David Fienen will serve as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the College effective June 1, 2009. A past Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the College, Dr. Fienen also served as Associate Dean of the College from…

  • President Ohle to Host Oberammergau Passion Play trip in 2010

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    Erin Wilken

    Gustavus President Jack R. and Kris Ohle and Pastor Eric Gustavson ’66 will lead a 10-day Alpine European tour to Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany, June 21-30, 2010.  The itinerary includes visits to Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Island of Mainau, Lucerne, and the Oberammergau Passion Play.  For a full itinerary and tour brochure, contact the Office…

  • Spring Sports News; Wilkinson to Retire

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    Erin Wilken

    Steve Wilkinson, head men’s tennis coach for the past 39 years, has announced that he will retire at the end of the current school year.  He will retire with the most victories in the history of collegiate men’s tennis in Divisions I, II, III, and NAIA.  Tommy Valentini ’02, who has been assistant coach the…

  • Bill Holm Tribute

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    Erin Wilken

    Friends of acclaimed writer Bill Holm ’65, who died unexpectedly in February, will gather for a tribute Thursday, May 7, 7-9 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Around a dozen presenters, including Phil Bryant (English), Joyce Sutphen (English), Doug Huff (philosophy), Larry Owen (English, emeritus), and Athena Owen Kildegaard ’82, will give brief tributes or readings; John…