Alumni Blog

Month: March 2013

  • Dave Weber ’73

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    Erin Wilken

    Check out this article written about Dave Weber ’73 at his Graduate school alma mater – http://stories.illinoisstate.edu/2012/11/magazine/illinois-state/class-notes/pause-for-applause/alums-workplace-safety-website-honored/

  • Taylor Granlund McMillan ’08 and Jonathan Granlund ’81

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    Erin Wilken

    Taylor Granlund McMillan ’08 recently started a new company, Consult A Handyman, with her father Jonathan Granlund ’81. They launched at the end of February at the 2013 Minneapolis Home and Garden Show, and were chosen as one of 17 vendors to showcase their service on “Innovation Avenue” as one of this years new and innovative home…

  • Wendy Johnson ’79

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    Megan Myhre

    Wendy Johnson ’79 was one of 5 artists jury-selected to participate in the 2012 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum outdoor installation exhibition “Dirt-O-Rama” (May-October, 2012). Her installation was titled “Earthly Coat”. It was a 7-foot tall, needle-felted, accessible wool coat that stood outdoors on the Arboretum grounds for the length of the exhibit. Wendy decorated it with needle-felted images…

  • Thomas Adolphson ’80

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    Megan Myhre

    Photos taken by Thomas Adolphson ’80 were featured in the New York Times. See the story and photos from his travels online at http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/03/03/travel/20110303-WHYWETRAVEL.html

  • John Carlson ’57

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    Megan Myhre

    John Carlson ’57 passed away January 2, 2013. He was a Sr social worker in Chemical Health division of Hennepin County for many years. In retirement, he spent his time volunteering at church (Lutheran Church of the master in Brooklyn Center) and at Evergreen Elementary school in Brooklyn Center working with emergent readers. He was…

  • Tri-Sigmas at a Wedding

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    Megan Myhre

    Kathryn Lindstrand Clark ’07  was married on May 12, 2012 in Arlington, MN. She and her bridesmaids were all members of the Tri-Sigma sorority during their time at Gustavus. From left to right: Pamela Nguyen Murphy ’07, Sarah Hudson ’07, Kathryn Lindstrand Clark ’07, and Jill Mcduffee ’07.

  • Pamela N. Murphy, DMD ’07

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    Megan Myhre

    Pamela N. Murphy ’07 graduated from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in 2012 and has been employed as a dentist at a medical and dental public health clinic in Benton, MO since obtaining her Doctorate of Dental Medicine.

  • Allison Alsaker ’12

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    Erin Wilken

    Allison Alsaker ’12 has been teaching English at a private British kindergarten in Saint Petersburg, Russia since September 2012. “It has been a very interesting experience! It can be a bit trying at times, seeing as I work with 2 – 4-year-olds, but it’s also very satisfying once you hear and see how the kids progress.…

  • Anndi Daleske Bergset ’03

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    Erin Wilken

    Anndi Daleske Bergset ’03 is moving to Norway! She married Svein Arild Bergset on December 21, 2012 in Førde, Norway and is working on immigration to move over there to be with him. Anndi has started a blog about the immigration process and Norwegian culture called The Norway Diaries at www.norwaydiaries.blogspot.com that has already provided help…

  • Kristen O’Connell ’03

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    Erin Wilken

    Kristen O’Connell ’03 received a Doctor of Education degree from Walden University in December 2012.