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Rachel Oien ’13
Completed her doctorate in Physical Geography in November 2021 from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. She is now working as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University at Buffalo, NY. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!
Kim (Murphy) Teigland ’92
Kim Murphy Teigland ’92 is a Director, IT Service Delivery and Application Development at RAYUS Radiology in St Louis Park, MN. RAYUS Radiology has more than 140 clinics and hospital partners nationwide and is a leading provider of subspecialty, advanced diagnostic and interventional radiology. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If […]
Dr. Lunning ’02 Named Vice Chancellor
Dr. Matthew Lunning has been named assistant vice chancellor for clinical research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In this role he will oversee clinical research resources, including the clinical research center and the clinical research unit developed for the conduct of trials for persons with highly infectious diseases, updates in the clinical trials […]
Michelle Newman
Michelle Baker Newman ’96 is now the Vice President of Human Resources at Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN. The famous cereal company is known for its delicious Fruity Pebbles, Honey Bunches of Oats, and Honeycombs! This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, […]
Jillian Hiscock
Megan Slater and Jillian Hiscock ’05 were married on September 18th of 2021, in Duluth, MN. Jillian shares, “My wife Megan and I were married at Bent Paddle Brewing Company (Gustie-owned!) after having to reschedule four times due to COVID-19. Even with 18 Gustavus alumni and former staff, former Gustie-Greeters in attendance, […]
Sara Huntley
Sara Huntley ’98 shares that she is now a Director of Global Customer Advocacy at Nuance Communications in St. Paul, MN. Nuance AI solutions and services are transforming the way we work, connect, and interact with each other by advancing the effectiveness of organizations, empowering them, and creating a positive impact on the world. Nuance […]
Luke Garrison
Luke Garrison ’09 is proud to be a Communications Director at Liberty Elementary School District in Buckeye, AZ. Liberty is a K-8 school district in a western Phoenix suburb. After 12 years in TV news, he has made the switch to a career in school communications. This news was submitted using our Submit […]
Maria Pazandak
Maria Pazandak ’18 is now a Fisheries Biologist at Ocean Associates, Inc. in Lacey, WA. OAI Consulting (OAI). OAI provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. Government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. They specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional support services, information technologies, and stakeholder engagement. After […]
North House Folk School Event
Libby Larson ’15 shares, “I am the Grants Manager at North House Folk School in Grand Marais, and we are excited to host Emily Ford for a free public webinar on November 11th at 7:30pm through our annual Winterers’ Gathering event! Feel free to join and learn something!”. North House Folk School This news was […]
Heather Walker ’01
Heather Walker ’01 has recently become the Executive Director II at Brookdale Senior Living in West Saint Paul, MN as of August 2021. Brookdale Senior Living is an Assisted Living and Memory Care provider. In 2020, Brookdale was given a J.D. Power award for customer satisfaction in memory and assisted care! This news was submitted […]
Anna Reid ’98
Teammates on the Gustavus men’s hockey team between 1994 and 1998 (Brent Staples ’98, Shawn Reid ’98, John Hirsch ’98, Scott Grabham, and Peet Moseley ’00) were reunited on Lake Okoboji in August 2021 with their families. Anna Hemberger Reid ’98, Ellie Trocke Moseley ’00, Nicole Nesseth Staples ’04, Tracy Rameil, Christine Collins, and a […]
Laura Stelter ’05
Laura Stelter ’05 is Executive Director at Arcadia Charter School in Northfield, MN. Arcadia Charter School is a progressive, project-based charter school, serving grades 6-12, authorized by the Northfield Public School District. Laura completed her MN school administrator’s license in 2017 and took the job to be Arcadia Charter School’s Executive Director in 2019. She […]
Lori Baertsch ’99
Lori Baertsch ’99 shares, “The Gustavus legacy continues at our house; our son is heading to Gustavus in the fall!”. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!
Barbara Stransky ’72
Barbara Stransky, ’72 recently retired after 44 years of teaching special education in 2016. She is excited to dedicate more time and be active in women’s groups at church, quilting, and participating in meal preparation for others. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to […]