Alumni Blog

Author: Megan Myhre

  • Wendy Johnson ’79

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    Megan Myhre

    Wendy Johnson ’79 was one of 5 artists jury-selected to participate in the 2012 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum outdoor installation exhibition “Dirt-O-Rama” (May-October, 2012). Her installation was titled “Earthly Coat”. It was a 7-foot tall, needle-felted, accessible wool coat that stood outdoors on the Arboretum grounds for the length of the exhibit. Wendy decorated it with needle-felted images…

  • Thomas Adolphson ’80

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    Megan Myhre

    Photos taken by Thomas Adolphson ’80 were featured in the New York Times. See the story and photos from his travels online at http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/03/03/travel/20110303-WHYWETRAVEL.html

  • John Carlson ’57

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    Megan Myhre

    John Carlson ’57 passed away January 2, 2013. He was a Sr social worker in Chemical Health division of Hennepin County for many years. In retirement, he spent his time volunteering at church (Lutheran Church of the master in Brooklyn Center) and at Evergreen Elementary school in Brooklyn Center working with emergent readers. He was…

  • Tri-Sigmas at a Wedding

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    Megan Myhre

    Kathryn Lindstrand Clark ’07  was married on May 12, 2012 in Arlington, MN. She and her bridesmaids were all members of the Tri-Sigma sorority during their time at Gustavus. From left to right: Pamela Nguyen Murphy ’07, Sarah Hudson ’07, Kathryn Lindstrand Clark ’07, and Jill Mcduffee ’07.

  • Pamela N. Murphy, DMD ’07

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    Megan Myhre

    Pamela N. Murphy ’07 graduated from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in 2012 and has been employed as a dentist at a medical and dental public health clinic in Benton, MO since obtaining her Doctorate of Dental Medicine.

  • Gustie Sisters!

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    Megan Myhre

    Katie Phillippe Diechert ’03 was married on September 28, 2013. What a lovely photo of all 4 sisters – all Gustavus Alumni! Picture from left to right is: Emily Phillippe ’10, Melissa Phillippe ’06, Katie Phillippe Diechert ’03, Molly Phillippe ’05.

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    Gustavus Emeritus Professor of English Larry Owen and Cheryl Downey ’66 were married on November 14, 2012.  Forty-three Gusties were in attendance including 11 former students of Professor Owen, and flowers were designed by Liesl Batz ’90. Pictured with Owen and Downey is Downey’s daughter Ariel and son Christopher ’09.

  • Gusties at Healthsense

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    Megan Myhre

    Healthsense is the fastest growing provider of aging services technology. The company leads innovation to help senior care providers reduce costs, increase independence, and enhance caregiver and senior experiences. Headquartered in Mendota Heights, Healthsense is home to 5 Gusties working to improve the lives of seniors around the country. Pictured Front L-R: Kate (Betcher) Bischoff ’13, Emily…

  • Gusties Gather in Phoenix

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    Megan Myhre

      A very successful event was held in Phoenix, AZ where over 40 Gusties from the area gathered for a social and to talk about their experiences with Teaching and Learning. Pictured is: Molly Weber ’12 President Jack Ohle Heidi Rossow ’12 Brad Somero ’83, 1983 class president Berney Streed ’82, Phoenix chapter president

  • Portland Area Gusties Gather

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    Megan Myhre

    Portland, OR Gusties Gathered for coffee and sweets to kick off the holiday season! If you are interested in assisting with more Portland Gustavus alumni events in the future, feel free to contact Sharon Delcambre (sharonclarejaffe@gmail.com) or Kate Ellingsen (ksellingsen@gmail.com) with any questions. A photo of a few attendees: Ben Wolf ’11, Sharon Delcambre ’06, Kaija Daniel-Hoffman ’09, Kate…