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    Megan Myhre

    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…

  • Debbie Curran McGarity ’91

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    Erin Wilken

    Debbie Curran McGarity had the opportunity to meet and speak with President Clinton in October 2012 while at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Annual Healthy Schools Program (HSP) Forum in Little Rock, AK. An initiative of the Clinton Foundation, the Alliance aims to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015. Simply put, HSP get…

  • 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…

  • Class of 1963 Reunion Committee

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    Megan Myhre

    The class of 1963 Reunion Planning Committee met on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at ASI. What a great class? They will have a blast at their 50th Reunion on May 31 and June 1! First Row: Dorothy Jacobson Delegard, Sandy Brown Johnston, Ginny Larson Jones, Liz Stohl Baugh. Second Row: Mary Carlstrom Strand, Barb Lindberg Arlander, Kathy…

  • 1989 TMT’s Gather for Wedding

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    Erin Wilken

    Jennifer Buzzelle ’89 married David Medernach on July 20, 2012 in Eagan, MN. This photo of the TMT ladies includes Ann Sorenson Johnson, Katie Rodgers Reuder, Jennifer Buzzelle Medernach, Kristin Chiodi Hoffman, Pam Campbell Fischer, and Suzy McCune Griffith, all Class of 1989.

  • Tunnel Tours on Homecoming!

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    Megan Myhre

    Where is Chris Price ’02, and what is he painting?  To find out, make a gift and take the Tunnel Tour at Homecoming 2012! To make your gift count – go to:  https://gustavus.edu/give/ To register for Homecoming Reunions – go to: https://gustavus.edu/forms/homecoming2012

  • Dean Hyers ’88 and Pete Machalek ’89

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    Megan Myhre

    Dean Hyers ’88 sold his interactive media company (Digital Café) so he could direct an an independent movie (Bill’s Gun Shop) that got released by Warner Brother’s. Dean then became a spy-trainer, teaching acting to US and Canadian undercover agents at a federal spy school. This inspired Dean to take his knowledge of presence and presenting into corporate America, where he coached $2 billion of winning sales pitches. Co-developed with Pete Machalek…

  • Class of 1963 Ladies gather at ASI

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    Megan Myhre

    Women from the Class of 1963 met at the American Swedish Institute yesterday for lunch at FIKA, the cafe at ASI. The group meets once a year for lunch, and had a fun time catching up, giving updates, and had a great cup of coffee.