Alumni Blog

Author: Erin Wilken

  • Gustie Alumni in AmeriCorps

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    Erin Wilken

    Four Gustie alumni were recently sworn into service as AmeriCorps VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America). The attached photo of Tristan Richards ’13, Elizabeth Coco ’12, and Katie Asfeld ’12 is from VISTA Pre-Service Orientation (PSO) in Minneapolis, July 30-August 2. Tristan is serving with Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County, Katie is serving with…

  • Kathleen Johnson Jordan ’04

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    Erin Wilken

    Kathleen (Johnson) Jordan ’04 married Samuel Jordan on July 12, 2013.

  • Kathleen Johnson Jordan ’04

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    Erin Wilken

    Kathleen (Johnson) Jordan ’04 married Samuel Jordan on July 12, 2013.

  • Adam Miller-Stubbendick ’04

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    Erin Wilken

    Adam Miller-Stubbendick ’04 is the Assistant Chaplain and Director of Religious & Spiritual Life at Elon University in Elon, North Carolina, for the 2013-14 academic year.

  • 1989 Gusties Gather in the Arb

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    Erin Wilken

    Recent visit to Gustavus with  classmates from 1989 and pictured in the Arb: Cindy Kellen Yuen ’89, Julie Arndtsen Creamer ’89, Tiffany Cole Albrecht ’89, Amy Johar (x89). Not pictured Lisa Barnes ’89 and Luanne Schadegg Neville ’89.

  • Gusties in the Great River Ragnar

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    Erin Wilken

    A team of 12 was created to take on 203 miles….of running….from Winona to Minneapolis on August 16 and 17. The Great River Ragnar relay series race took the team 31 hours and 42 minutes. Of those 12 team members, 8 of them were GUSTIES! Black and gold never gets old! Back Row: Brandon Jonker…

  • Adele Burk ’04

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    Erin Wilken

    Adele Burk ’04 has been named Director of Media Relations for the New England Small College Athletic Conference.

  • Sarah Timmerman Jean-Pierre ’04

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    Erin Wilken

    Sarah Timmerman ’04 married her best friend, Garry Jean-Pierre, on June 1st, 2013 with 16 fellow Gusties in attendance! Pictured: Josh Timmerman ’14, Jane (Feddersen) Timmerman ’70, Jessica Timmerman ’16, Amanda Timmerman ’08, Sarah ‘Timmerman’ Jean-Pierre ’04, Dennis Timmerman ’71, Sandra Karow Timmerman ’74, Russ Timmerman ’76, Elizabeth (Andreson) Moe ’04, Jane (Stenehjem) Timmerman ’75, Andrea…

  • Noah Rouen ’97 Named TwinWest’s 2013 Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year

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    Erin Wilken

    Minneapolis, MN- Noah Rouen ’97, founder and president of The Rouen Group was honored with the TwinWest’s Chamber of Commerce 2013 Emerging Entrepreneur Award. In a room full of entrepreneurs and business professionals, Rouen was chosen out of three finalists as the 2013 award winner. In giving Rouen the award, TwinWest Chamber President Brad Meir…

  • Ruth Olson ’68

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    Erin Wilken

    Ruth Olson ’68 is retiring as a health psychologist, recently working at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. She will be moving to Yachats, OR to enjoy retirement years.