Alumni Blog

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  • Gusties at English Language Center in China

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    Erin Wilken

    Four recent Gustavus grads are currently working as interns in the English Language Center of United International College in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. The photo, taken at United International College’s prestigious High Table Dinner, features (from left to right) Eric Larson ’13, Catherine Keith ’12, Anna Giles ’13 and Tia Thompson ’13.

  • Shaunna Heule-Seifert ’05

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    Erin Wilken

    Shaunna Heule-Seifert ’05 married Adam Seifert on May 9, 2013, and is currently in her second year residency as a chaplain with Covenant Health in Lubbock, TX.

  • Alison Mastain ’11

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    Erin Wilken

    In February 2013, Alison Mastain ’11 moved to Santa Barbara, California. She received her Master’s Degree in Art and Art World Practices from Christie’s Education, London in April 2013 and now works as the Undergraduate Program Manager for the History of Art and Architecture Department at University of California Santa Barbara. She also teaches ART 101: “Visual…

  • Early Gustavus Alumni Connections Program

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    Erin Wilken

    The Early Gustavus Alumni Connections program has launched! This brand new pilot program, also known as EGAC, matches recent Gustie grads with a First Year Gustie student for help in navigating life “on the hill”, understanding the myriad of programs and activities that are available, and simply give the students a great Gustie grad as…

  • Travis Garms ’97

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    Erin Wilken

    Travis Garms ’97 has been named a partner in the transaction support practice at the Houston office of Ernst & Young.

  • 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…