Alumni Blog

Year: 2013

  • Anna Mae Backlund Peterson ’49

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    Erin Wilken

    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

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    Erin Wilken

    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

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    Megan Myhre

    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.

  • Introducing the First Annual Nuss Young Alumni Challenge!

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    Erin Wilken

    Here is an awesome opportunity to have a serious impact on what you love at Gustavus Adolphus College! Brad Nuss ’97 has chosen to use his philanthropy to Gustavus to inspire young alumni of the college to give back. He is challenging all alumni from the classes of 2002-2013 to give online anytime between April…

  • Patrick McDougle ’11

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    Erin Wilken

    Patrick McDougle ’11 left his job as a Web Developer at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN to join Patricia O’Connor’s father at USF Consultants as a Project Manager. Though the company is based in Monona, WI, he will be working from home in South Bend, IN.

  • John Owens ’84

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    Megan Myhre

    In this photo, John Owens ’84 was being interviewed on Inspiration radio in Lagos, Nigeria during his recent visit there to share experiences in mobile money from around the world. John was invited to the Mobile Money Show via a twitter colleague. From his extensive work in the field of mobile money, John is recognized…

  • Aubrey Austin ’11

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    Erin Wilken

    Aubrey Austin ’11 is graduating from the University of Minnesota – Humphrey School of Public Affairs with a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning,  on May 20th 2013

  • Katie Fillius McClave ’06

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    Megan Myhre

    This is a photo of Katie Fillius McClave ’06 and Dr. Gregory Aune, director of Gustavus Choir, in San Diego, California on the first night of the Gustavus Choir West Coast Tour in February.  Katie heard the choir in San Diego in 2001 and as a result, made the decision to attend Gustavus.  She graduated…

  • Karen Nisius Erhartic ’94

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    Erin Wilken

    Karen Nisius Erhartic ’94 married Scott Erhartic on November 10, 2012. Trish Madden Baik ’94 was their pastor for the wedding and Johanna Olson ’94 was one of their readers. Karen’s job at Cargill has changed to Project Analyst. She recently celebrated 15 years with the company!

  • Leslie Newman ’01

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    Erin Wilken

    Leslie Newman ’01 received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the University of Minnesota in August 2012. In November 2012, she passed two certification exams and is now dual board certified as an Adult and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.