Alumni Blog

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  • Alumni Chapter Events

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    Erin Wilken

    Chapter events are held throughout the U.S. all year long. Make sure to keep your address updated so that you can receive an invitation to these events.

  • Steve Parry ’84

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    Megan Myhre

    Singer/Songwriter Steve Parry ’84 was part of the artist lineup, over Labor Day weekend,  for Storyhill Fest 2012.   Steve performed as part of a singer/songwriter set with respected folk artists Carrie Elkin and Shannon Wurst.   Storyhill Fest is a family friendly two-day folk festival that takes place every Labor Day Weekend in Deerwood, MN and…

  • 1978 Dormmates

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    Megan Myhre

    Old 1978 dormmates, Scotty Johnson, “Rube” (Rob) Anderson, Jim Johnson,  and Steve Ledin, met up at the Northeastern Bar in Cloquet, MN on 18 Aug 2012. Jim retired in May 2012 from the FAA after 20 years as an air traffic controller and is an ’empty nester’ with his wife Nancy Miller Johnson ’79 in…

  • Gusties Gather

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    Megan Myhre

    A cottage meeting was held at Brad Hanson’s ’76 on Wednesday, August 21. It was a fun gathering. Attendees are listed from left to right: Front Row:  Jacque Brunsberg ’81, Rad Royer ’77, Tina Wold Royer ’78, Susan Hanson, Craig Nelson ’70, Doug Scheunemann ’68 Back Row:  Brad Hanson ’76, Morgan Schlief ’78, Shannon Schlief,…

  • Seattle Gusties Gather at a Twins v. Mariners Game

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    Megan Myhre

    Seattle Gusties gathered together for some baseball fun on August 17 at Safeco Field for a Twins v. Mariners game. Here are a few photos from the fun event!          

  • George Olson ’51, Jim Olson ’84, and Rachel Olson ’16

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    Megan Myhre

    Three Gustie Generations converge on campus the week June 17th, 2012.  Reverand George A. Olson ’51 was on campus for the Augustana Heritage event and Jim Olson ’84 was on campus to help his daughter Rachel B. Olson ’16 register for classes as she’ll be an incoming freshman this fall at Gustavus.

  • Bob Wieman ’47

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    Megan Myhre

    On May 5, 2012, Bob Wieman’s children gave him a 90th birthday party–it was a smash–75 guests.  Among many good things that happened, Bob was given a CITY OF ST PAUL PROCLAMATION  by Mayor Christopher Coleman.

  • DC Area Wine Tasting Event

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    Megan Myhre

      Gusties in the Washington DC area met on Saturday, April 14 for a Wines of the World Event at the home of David Magee ’83. Pictured: Dawn Nelson ’68, Anne Johnson ’84, JanaLee Sponberg ’68, David Magee ’83, Melissa Barkalow ’02, and Brittany Bauer ’11.

  • Mary Dieter Larson ’88 at Family Healthcare Center

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    Megan Myhre

    In June 2011, the Bush Foundation announced the selection of 18 new Bush Fellows — the first cohort of the redesigned Bush Fellowship Program. Through courageous leadership and by bringing diverse opinions together, they will work through the tough problems their communities face to find meaningful solutions. Mary Dieter Larson (’88), Lifestyle Medicine Provider, at…

  • Senior Tunnel Tours

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    Erin Wilken

    Almost 250 seniors toured the tunnel yesterday during the kick-off to Senior Week!  Those who made a gift to the Annual Fund through the Senior Class Legacy Campaign were invited to take a tour of a section of the underground tunnels and sign the 2011 Legacy Wall that was recently painted by Nicole Tetrault ’11. …