Archive for April, 2013

Gusties Gather in London

Gusties gathered at St. Anne’s Lutheran Church with former Gustavus President James Peterson ’64 and the Rev. Susan Pepin Peterson ’65, who is serving at St. Anne’s as an interim senior pastor. This photo is of Ann DeLaHunt Burniston ’88, Hanna Manitz ’14, Kelsey Raasch ’14, former President Jim Peterson ’64, and Amy Mickelson Thompson […]

Meghan McMillan ’12

Meghan McMillan ’12 completed her teaching assignment in Thailand at the end of March and was recently hired as the Principle Office and Administrative Specialist at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS). This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Leslie Newman ’01

Leslie Newman ’01 works as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Southdale Obstetric and Gynecologic Consultants. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Preview: 1963 Fashion Show

Preview of the 1963 reunion Saturday luncheon fashion show of the 50s & 60s….. Jan Anthony….cheerleader           Ruth Tillquist….bridesmaid         Mary Ann Anderson….banquet dress This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

1963 Fashion Show will be a HOOT!

The ’63 class luncheon will feature an amazing “fashion show” of the 50s and 60s.         Barb Arlander (left) and Judy Anderson (right) checked out just some of the outfits that will be modeled. You won’t want to miss this event.           Mary Ann Anderson is modeling a […]

Luke Twedt ’04

Luke Twedt ’04 is currently a pharmacist at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN and recently purchased a home in Burnsville, MN. Luke also married to Allison Johnson on 5/26/12 in Woodbury, MN. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us […]

Peter Hughes ’06

Peter Hughes ’06 is living the dream, about to start year 3 of medical school in Minneapolis after finishing first two years in Duluth. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Gina Baratto ’06

Gina Baratto ’06 was promoted to Project Manager, Channel Marketing & Process Improvement at Thomson Reuters. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Cassie Larson ’01

The Minnesota Nursery Landscape Association announced today that it has appointed Cassie Larson ’01 as executive director effective immediately. Larson has been serving as MNLA’s interim executive director since November. She has provided dynamic and thoughtful leadership throughout her eight years with the organization in a variety of demanding positions, including communications director, education director […]

Christine Dornbusch ’09

Christine Dornbusch ’09 recently moved to Saint Paul, MN and started a new job working in Student Affairs at Metropolitan State University as a Gateway Student Services Associate. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Sara Brigger Dziuk ‘02 Recognized for Leadership

College Possible Twin Cities, a nonprofit making college admission and success possible for low-income students, is proud to announce that executive director Sara Brigger Dziuk ’02 has been named a “40 Under Forty” honoree by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. This prestigious award recognizes 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional […]

Anna Mae Backlund Peterson ’49

Anna Mae Backlund Peterson, Class of 1949, passed away on April 8th, 2013. Her obituary appeared in the April 10th Minneapolis Star Tribune. She served on the Alumni Board for several years. Family members who also attended Gustavus are: Emily Louise Backlund Cole ’57 – Music (organ) Jane Ellen Peterson Holmquist ’73  – Biology Ann […]

Karla Leitzman ’13

Gustie Theatre students and alumni gathered this Saturday to audition for St. Croix Festival Theatre’s upcoming season in St. Croix Falls, WI. Those selected to attend Saturday’s callback were a part of a select group of applicants from around the country. Pictured from left to right: Cameron Blair ’15, Karla Leitzman ’13, Ethan Bjelland ’12, […]

Bob “Fritchie” and Julie Kirchoff Edstrom ’68 ’68 and Karen (Lind) Brazas ’68

Bob “Fritchie” Edstrom ’68 and Julie (Kirchoff) Edstrom ’68 recently visited Joe Brazas and Karen (Lind) Brazas ’68 at their home in Channel Islands Beach, California.