Alumni Blog

Author: Erin Wilken

  • Gina Baratto ’06

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    Erin Wilken

    Gina Baratto ’06 was promoted to Project Manager, Channel Marketing & Process Improvement at Thomson Reuters.

  • Cassie Larson ’01

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    Erin Wilken

    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

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    Erin Wilken

    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.

  • 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,…

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.