Alumni Blog

Month: February 2013

  • Derek Kaufman ’99

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    Erin Wilken

    This past August, Derek Kaufman ’99 became the School Improvement and Student Acheivement Program Coordinator for Loudoun County Public Schools.

  • Gustie Sisters!

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    Megan Myhre

    Katie Phillippe Diechert ’03 was married on September 28, 2013. What a lovely photo of all 4 sisters – all Gustavus Alumni! Picture from left to right is: Emily Phillippe ’10, Melissa Phillippe ’06, Katie Phillippe Diechert ’03, Molly Phillippe ’05.

  • Kat Coughlin ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    Kat Coughlin ’09 was accepted into the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, class of 2017!

  • Heather Nelson Weinreich ’00

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    Erin Wilken

    Heather Nelson Weinreich ’00 was matched into a neurotology fellowship program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.

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    Megan Myhre

    Gustavus Emeritus Professor of English Larry Owen and Cheryl Downey ’66 were married on November 14, 2012.  Forty-three Gusties were in attendance including 11 former students of Professor Owen, and flowers were designed by Liesl Batz ’90. Pictured with Owen and Downey is Downey’s daughter Ariel and son Christopher ’09.

  • Class of 2013 Bingo!

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    Erin Wilken

    Who loves BINGO?! It’s not just for senior citizens these days! All members of the Gustavus Class of 2013 are invited to come celebrate the end of February and play some BINGO on campus together. Join us for some senior class fun on Wednesday the 27th of February for Bingo sponsored by the 2013 Senior…

  • Andreas Aarsvold ’10

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    Erin Wilken

    After working for Medica Health Plans in Minnetonka for two years following graduation, more recently I have taken a position as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America), for the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) in Bellingham, WA. I work in communications and development for WAHA, an organization that helps people gain access…

  • Gusties at Healthsense

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    Megan Myhre

    Healthsense is the fastest growing provider of aging services technology. The company leads innovation to help senior care providers reduce costs, increase independence, and enhance caregiver and senior experiences. Headquartered in Mendota Heights, Healthsense is home to 5 Gusties working to improve the lives of seniors around the country. Pictured Front L-R: Kate (Betcher) Bischoff ’13, Emily…

  • Renee Guittar ’12

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    Erin Wilken

    Renee Guittar ’12 is currently performing professionally in the Twin Cities with nationally recognized illusionist Jared Sherlock, Kinetic Evolutions Dance Company, and ColliDe Theatrical Dance Company. Renee is teaching dance at Zenon Dance School as well as two other dance studios in the Twin Cities Area. Upcoming projects include choreography for “Treasure Island” at Theater…

  • Whitney O’Connell ’12

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    Erin Wilken

    Whitney O’Connell ’12 will be heading out to Emigrant, Montana to spend one more summer at a guest ranch. Then, in August, she will be shipping out to South Korea to teach English for a year.