Alumni Blog

Category: Alumni Events

  • Shelley Banicki Beaumont ’90 – Featured Artist

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    pkauffma

    Shelley Beaumont, class of 1990, is the featured artist for the upcoming annual spring flower show at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. She will be exhibiting a series of dynamic and sparkly mosaic mirrors and mandalas that delve deep into the hidden geometric patterns within the delicate structures of flowers. Opening reception and artist talk: February…

  • Gustavus Town Hall

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    Erin Wilken

    On Tuesday evening September 24, over 1000 Gustavus alumni, parents, and friends answered their phones and joined the second ever Gustavus Town Hall.  Hosted by President Jack Ohle, George Hicks ’75, Chair of the Gustavus Board of Trustees, and Warren Beck ’67, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee, the conversation covered a wide range of…

  • 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…

  • Gusties at Fenway

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    Erin Wilken

    Gusties gathered to watch the Twins play the Red Sox at Fenway Park in August. Pictured are Kathy Lund Dean (Distinguished Endowed Chair in Leadership and Ethics), Vidya Sivan ’02, Jackie Neeck Peterson ’77, Nadine Lysiak ’03, and Tim Powell-Flatt ’91. 

  • 1959 Ladies Gather in Red Wing

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    Erin Wilken

    Ladies from the Class of 1959 drove to Red Wing to surprise Liz at a luncheon. In the photo are Linda Lund Anderson, Elaine Torrey Holmen Magnuson, Liz Sandquist Brown, Carol Johnson Heyl, Lois Madsen Allen.

  • Class of ’71 looked great for their 40-Year Reunion

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    Megan Myhre

    Here are some pictures from the Class of 1971. They had a terrific weekend full of hugs, memories and good times! Thanks to all who attended and made it a terrific Homecoming/Reunion Weekend!

  • Class of 1981 knows how to “Celebrate Good Times!”

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    Megan Myhre

    The Class of ’81 had quite the 30-Year Reunion! Flash mob, good times, and laughter all rolled up into one great Homecoming/Reunion Weekend. Thanks to all who worked hard to make it a good one!

  • Students and Alumni Connect over Nobel Luncheon

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    Megan Myhre

    In conjunction with the 47th Nobel Conference “The Brain and Being Human”, the Office of Alumni Relations and the Center for Servant Leadership collaborated to host a Mentoring Luncheon to connect current students with an interest in neuroscience with alumni who work in related fields. The luncheon was held on the first day of the…

  • Pictures from the Class of ’66 Reunion

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    Erin Wilken

    Pictures submitted by Bill Laumann, taken from the Class-Of-66 Reunion. We had a wonderful time, and it was great to see everyone! Picture 1. Julie Hagen Accola ’66, Bill Laumann ’66, Sue Tillman ’66                 Picture 2. Bruce Haugland ’67, Bill Laumann ’66, Gary Engen ’66, Al Molde…

  • Gusties Meet Up in New York

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    Megan Myhre

    About 15 New York area Gusties along with a couple Gustavus staff, were entertained at a Gustie Gathering at the Birdland Jazz Club in New York on Friday, March 4. They were treated to a performance by alumnus and Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling ’89. An article in the New York Times reviewed this performance.…