Alumni Blog

Month: November 2013

  • Heidi Larson ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    Heidi Larson ’09 began working at the American Swedish Institute as the Annual Giving Manager in October 2013. She is active in her community and volunteers her time to local nonprofit organizations. This year marks her 3rd season singing with VocalEssence.

  • Ruth “Kelly” Hammargren ’68

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    Erin Wilken

    Kelly Hammargren ’68 Exhibitions Chair for Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA) is looking to the culmination of nearly a year of immersion in bringing Choice An Art Exhibition of Women’s Reproductive Rights from concept to completion. The landmark juried national exhibition opens in San Francisco at the Arc Studios and Gallery December 12,…

  • Andrew Howard ’07

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    Erin Wilken

    Andrew Howard ’07 married Andrew Wildman on November 16, 2013 in Austin, TX.

  • Gusties at English Language Center in China

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    Erin Wilken

    Four recent Gustavus grads are currently working as interns in the English Language Center of United International College in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. The photo, taken at United International College’s prestigious High Table Dinner, features (from left to right) Eric Larson ’13, Catherine Keith ’12, Anna Giles ’13 and Tia Thompson ’13.

  • Shaunna Heule-Seifert ’05

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    Erin Wilken

    Shaunna Heule-Seifert ’05 married Adam Seifert on May 9, 2013, and is currently in her second year residency as a chaplain with Covenant Health in Lubbock, TX.

  • Alison Mastain ’11

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    Erin Wilken

    In February 2013, Alison Mastain ’11 moved to Santa Barbara, California. She received her Master’s Degree in Art and Art World Practices from Christie’s Education, London in April 2013 and now works as the Undergraduate Program Manager for the History of Art and Architecture Department at University of California Santa Barbara. She also teaches ART 101: “Visual…

  • Early Gustavus Alumni Connections Program

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    Erin Wilken

    The Early Gustavus Alumni Connections program has launched! This brand new pilot program, also known as EGAC, matches recent Gustie grads with a First Year Gustie student for help in navigating life “on the hill”, understanding the myriad of programs and activities that are available, and simply give the students a great Gustie grad as…

  • Travis Garms ’97

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    Erin Wilken

    Travis Garms ’97 has been named a partner in the transaction support practice at the Houston office of Ernst & Young.

  • Shawn Rancourt ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    Shawn Rancourt, a 2009 graduate, since graduation has had a career as a Loan Officer.  He was with TCF Bank for roughly 4 years, then moved onto Wells Fargo for 7 months, and now Shawn is with Minnesota Bank and Trust! During his time at Gustavus, Shawn majored in History with a minor in Political…

  • Dena Pemble Mathison ’06

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    Erin Wilken

    Dena Pemble ’06 married Aaren Mathison (U of MN-Twin Cities grad, from Preston, MN) on September 21st, 2013 in Hastings, MN.