Alumni Blog

Author: Erin Wilken

  • Shawn Rancourt ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    Shawn Rancourt, a 2009 graduate, since graduation has had a career as a Loan Officer.  He was with TCF Bank for roughly 4 years, then moved onto Wells Fargo for 7 months, and now Shawn is with Minnesota Bank and Trust! During his time at Gustavus, Shawn majored in History with a minor in Political…

  • Dena Pemble Mathison ’06

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    Erin Wilken

    Dena Pemble ’06 married Aaren Mathison (U of MN-Twin Cities grad, from Preston, MN) on September 21st, 2013 in Hastings, MN.

  • Matthew Cadwell ’95

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    Erin Wilken

    In November 2013, Matthew Cadwell ’95 graduated with a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto.

  • Vernon Hedlin ’72

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    Erin Wilken

    Dorothy and Vernon Hedlin ’72 are still actively involved in their grain and beef farm as well as owning and operating the local animal feed business in Farwell.

  • Jeremiah and Andrea Astrup Becker ’07 ’08

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    Erin Wilken

    Andrea Astrup Becker ’08 and Jeremiah Becker ’07 were married June 8, 2013 in Austin, MN in front a big group of Gusties! (Front: Kelly Bottenberg ’07, Kara Knutson ’07, John McMahon ’07, Kelly Sing ’08, Sarah Tracy Letich ’08, Abby Wunderlich Bubna ’08, Chris Lowry ’07, Jeff Heilman ’07, Paul Cahoy ’07, Kalley Sikich…

  • Tony Spain ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    Tony Spain ’09 began working as an IT Functional Analyst at Cargill in Hopkins, MN in October 2013. He is currently in his 3rd season singing in the tenor section of the National Lutheran Choir.

  • Andrew Bennett ’05

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    Erin Wilken

    Andrew Bennett ’05 graduated from Syracuse University with a M.S. / C.A.S. in Cultural Foundations of Education in December, 2012.

  • Gustie Alumni at Pace Analytical Services

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    Erin Wilken

    GAC alumni employed by Pace Analytical Services, Inc. gather for a group photo at work. This is the largest number of Gusties Pace has ever had on staff! From left to right: Adam Haugerud ’02 Environmental Studies, Economics minor, Kabor Xiong ’10 Sociology/Anthropology, Biology minor, David Randall ’10 Chemistry, Alice Schwantes ’10 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Chemistry, Andrea…

  • Jill Budach Bergman ’97

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    Erin Wilken

    Jill Budach Bergman ’97 is now an associate pastor at First Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights, MN.

  • Rebecca Bystol Sassen ’89

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    Erin Wilken

    Rebecca Bystol Sassen ’89 is currently working as Director, Learning & Organizational Development for Vi in Chicago, IL.