Alumni Blog

Month: August 2014

  • Beverly Weber ’94

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    Beverly Weber ’94 was promoted to Associate Professor of German at the University of Colorado in 2014. Her book, Violence and Gender in the “New” Europe: Islam in German Culture, was published with Palgrave in 2013.

  • Sarah Hudson ’07

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    Sarah Hudson ’07 is engaged to Justin Robinson; the wedding is planned for October 4, so unfortunately she will not be able to attend Homecoming. Sarah completed her post-doc in clinical psychology and will be setting up a private practice in Apple Valley, after she and Justin move back to the Cities this winter.

  • Amy Hiscock Daly ’03

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    Amy Hiscock Daly ’03 has been appointed by the Chief Nursing Officer from VA Central Office (VACO) to serve as the inaugural Chair of the National Nursing Practice Council. During this three-year appointment, Daly will assist in the development and implementation of national policies that will influence nursing practice and improve patient care and outcomes for…

  • Christena Pulver Ulvin ’07

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    Christena Pulver Ulvin ’07 graduated in May 2014 from Concordia St. Paul with a masters in elementary education and a K-12 reading license.

  • Diane Schlipper ’94

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    Diane Schlipper ’94 is an Assistant District Attorney for Dane County, Madison. WI. She received her Law Degree from UW, Madison.

  • Linda Augst Carlyon ’79

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    Linda Augst Carlyon ’79 is beginning her 4th year of full-time teaching in the nursing program at North Hennepin Community College as well as continuing to work part-time for a small home care company.

  • Gordon O. Sandbaken ’51

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    Gordon O. Sandbaken ’51 passed away in Golden Valley, MN on July 6, 2014. He was the Personnel Director for International Multifoods. He is survived by his wife Beverly, their three children, Mark, Carrie & Paul ’87 and many other family members and friends.

  • Steve Solbrack ’80

    Steve Solbrack ’80

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    Steve Solbrack ’80 writes, “On May 2, 2014 at the Rotary District 5950 annual conference I received the Citation for Meritorious Service award from the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation. The award was in recognition of outstanding service to The Rotary Foundation and embodiment of the motto “doing good in the world”. There are 1.2…

  • Drew Hasty ’03

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    Drew Hasty ’03 has started a new position with Shakopee Public Schools. He will be teaching choir and general music at Pearson 6th Grade Center as well as involved with extra-curriculars at the High School.

  • Karen Daas ’97

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    Karen Daas ’97 married Danny Barth June 2, 2014 in Bandera, Texas. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Chair of the Faculty Senate at The University of Texas at San Antonio.