Alumni Blog

Author: Erin Wilken

  • Hayley O’Connell Guilkey ’10

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    Erin Wilken

    Hayley O’Connell Guilkey ’10 married Justin Guilkey in July 2012 and is currently a 2nd year medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine.

  • Kristina Hisey Fleming ’95

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    Erin Wilken

    I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with my dad last year. Seven days climbing the world’s highest free-standing mountain was an unforgettable experience, and spending the time with my dad was so precious. We trained separately – being on opposite sides of the earth. He flew to Africa from Minnesota and I traveled from my home in…

  • Alecia Gerold Breeggemann ’08

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    Erin Wilken

    We have expanded our small business, Epic Photo Booths, founded in 2009, and now rent Photo Booths for weddings, corporate events, school functions, and graduation parties. We would love to serve some current and past Gusties at future events!  

  • Dave Weber ’73

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    Erin Wilken

    Check out this article written about Dave Weber ’73 at his Graduate school alma mater – http://stories.illinoisstate.edu/2012/11/magazine/illinois-state/class-notes/pause-for-applause/alums-workplace-safety-website-honored/

  • Taylor Granlund McMillan ’08 and Jonathan Granlund ’81

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    Erin Wilken

    Taylor Granlund McMillan ’08 recently started a new company, Consult A Handyman, with her father Jonathan Granlund ’81. They launched at the end of February at the 2013 Minneapolis Home and Garden Show, and were chosen as one of 17 vendors to showcase their service on “Innovation Avenue” as one of this years new and innovative home…

  • Allison Alsaker ’12

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    Erin Wilken

    Allison Alsaker ’12 has been teaching English at a private British kindergarten in Saint Petersburg, Russia since September 2012. “It has been a very interesting experience! It can be a bit trying at times, seeing as I work with 2 – 4-year-olds, but it’s also very satisfying once you hear and see how the kids progress.…

  • Anndi Daleske Bergset ’03

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    Erin Wilken

    Anndi Daleske Bergset ’03 is moving to Norway! She married Svein Arild Bergset on December 21, 2012 in Førde, Norway and is working on immigration to move over there to be with him. Anndi has started a blog about the immigration process and Norwegian culture called The Norway Diaries at www.norwaydiaries.blogspot.com that has already provided help…

  • Kristen O’Connell ’03

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    Erin Wilken

    Kristen O’Connell ’03 received a Doctor of Education degree from Walden University in December 2012.

  • Gustavus Young Alumni – Upcoming Event!

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    Erin Wilken

    The Gustavus Young Alumni’s next event will be a happy hour at the 11th Frame inside Park Tavern in Saint Louis Park on Thursday, April 4th. To keep you up to date with what you care about on campus, our guest speaker will be Gustie alum, Tom Young ’88. Tom has worked in fundraising for…

  • Eric Zilley ’78

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    Erin Wilken

    Eric Zilley ’78 was recently promoted to Lead Intellectual Property Specialist in the Office of Intellectual Property at 3M Company. “Last fall I got together with classmates Brad Bostrom, John Bergstrand, Jon Hachfeld, Bill Satterness, and Ralph Bergh (x78), and Bill’s honorary Gustie brother Neil to spend a long weekend next to the Porcupine Mountains State…