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Author: Erin Wilken

  • Susan Luhman Michael ’83

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    Erin Wilken

    2010 was a great year for the Luhman-Michael household. Susan (Luhman) ’83 and Stefan celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and their son Sheehan’s high school graduation. Sheehan also received the rank of Eagle Scout. He is now a freshman at the University of Connecticut. Sue’s brother Greg Luhman ’87 visited with his boys to celebrate…

  • Robert and Kelsey Schmidt ’09 ’10

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    Erin Wilken

    Kelsey Jentink ’10 and Robert Schmidt ’09 were married on July 31, 2010.

  • Chris Carlson ’86

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    Erin Wilken

    On December 17th, 2010, I shall graduate with a Master of Arts degree in the field of Communication from North Dakota State University. While it has taken me a long time to accomplish this goal, it is an accomplishment I am well proud to attain. My thesis is a rhetorical critical analysis of a speech…

  • Brian Carlson ’98

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    Erin Wilken

    Brian Carlson ’98 isworking for Medco Heath in Eden Prairie, MN as a Project Manager.

  • Lynn Currie Pawelski ’91

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    Erin Wilken

    I recently started working as Volunteer Coordinator at the Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society in Madison, WI. No surprise – that was a great bit of news to come home and tell my 4 and 9 year old boys! If you’re ever in Madison, stop by and say hi.

  • Angelica Matthes ’10

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    Erin Wilken

    I am working for the Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties as a nurse for the Head Start program.

  • Scott Winter ’83

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    Erin Wilken

    The B+W House in South Minneapolis, designed by Julie Snow Architects and owned by Scott Winter ’83 and his partner Andrew Blauvelt, won a 2010 Honors Award from AIA Minnesota for it’s smart urban design. Way to go house!

  • Gustie parents of multiples

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    Erin Wilken

    Gustie friends who are also parents of multiples had an informal gathering at the home of Nancy Wiplinger Pone ’00 and Mike Pone ’00 in September. All of the moms are members of Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples. And believe it or not, there were a few other families that couldn’t make it! These included…

  • Stephanie Marko ’92

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    Erin Wilken

    I just opened a new internet business. As an Expat living in Spain it has been an interesting and exciting adventure. Thanks to my early connection to the internet at Gustavus and all the fun we had playing with the “phone” feature and the new thing called “email,” I always felt a part of the…

  • Mark Thomsen ’78

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    Erin Wilken

    Mark A. Thomsen, a ’78 Gustie graduate, is a Friend of Music at Gustavus. Music was an important part of my Gustavus experience as it helped me to find myself, learn and grow with the talents that I have been given. After a career that has spanned close to 30 years in opera, singing all…