Alumni Blog

Category: Alumni Events

  • Rydell Lecture at Science Museum March 11

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    Erin Wilken

    Gustavus Adolphus College invites you to a special public lecture and reception on Wednesday evening, March 11 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Science Museum of Minnesota Auditorium to meet and hear Rydell Professor Curtis Marean, Ph.D., noted anthropologist and research professor at the Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University, Tempe. His presentation…

  • Commission Gustavus 150 Summit Meetings

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    Erin Wilken

    Recently posted to the Commission website CommissionGustavus150.org is a summary of the common issues and “big ideas” discussed at the first nine National Summit meetings regarding the College’s five core values (Excellence, Faith, Justice, Service, Community). The participants were asked how the College might ensure that the core values would be lived out in the…

  • Easter Bunny Breakfast March 14

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    Erin Wilken

    It just may be a little too early for the tulips and daffodils, but is not too early to hop on over to Mount Olivet Lutheran Church for a hippity-hoppity, fun-filled Saturday morning at the Bunny Breakfast! The annual Easter Bunny Breakfast, hosted by Gustavus Library Associates, has been a springtime tradition for grandparents, parents,…

  • Shine*A Royal Affair

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    Erin Wilken

  • Upcoming Events

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    Erin Wilken

    Boston Chapter Gathering – March 14, Hyatt Regency Cambridge New York Chapter Gathering – March 16, New York Marriott East Side “Come on You Gusties” Breakfast, Ken Westphal, vice president for finance – March 18 Seattle Chapter Gathering – March 21, Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland, WA San Francisco Chapter Gathering – March 23, Hotel Vitale…

  • “Come on, You Gusties” Breakfast

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    Join us for a cup of coffee, breakfast, and great conversation. This month our featured presenter is Kris Kracht, communication studies instructor and forensics head coach. All Gusties are welcome and invited to the breakfast, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 8-9:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, Minneapolis-Park Place, 1500 Park Place Boulevard. Cost is $10 at the…

  • Career Connection Reception

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    Once again the Career Center will host the Career Connections Reception on Thursday, Feb. 12 6:30-8 p.m. in the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center Heritage Room. We are seeking alumni who are willing to meet and talk with students who are getting ready to attend the Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair Feb. 17-18.…

  • Commission Gustavus 150 Update

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    There has been a focused energy around Commission Gustavus 150 since it was launched in October 2008. The eight Task Forces are moving through a process to formulate recommendations for action and funding, which will be prioritized by the Board of Trustees in August. President Ohle is also traveling the country holding 16 National Summit…

  • Building Bridges Conference March 14

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    Mark your calendars on March 14, 2009, for the 14th annual Building Bridges Conference, “Liberation through Education.” The conference will put a spotlight on educational inequality in the United States and abroad. Erin Gruwell, the real-life hero portrayed in the 2007 film Freedom Writers, and Maria Reyes, one of Ms. Gruwell’s first students and an…

  • Meet and Greet New Football Coach

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    Gustavus alumni and friends are invited to a reception to meet new Gustavus Football Coach Peter Haugen. Join us Thursday, Feb. 12 between 5 and 8 p.m. for complimentary appetizers and a cash bar at the Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis-Park Place. Please R.S.V.P. to Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437.