Alumni Blog

Tag: 2000

  • Kelly Colvin Smith ’00

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    Erin Wilken

    Gusties enjoyed a sunny Easter Sunday afternoon at Blenheim Palace outside of Oxford, England. Kelly Colvin Smith and Brian Smith ’00 were hosting Kelly’s cousin Katie Batz ’13 and Anna Swenson ’12 for the holiday, during a weekend break for Katie and Anna while they are studying abroad at Uppsala University in Sweden. Gustie friends…

  • Jason Stockwell ’00

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    pkauffma

    Jason Stockwell with RE/MAX Results in Edina, MN, and 2000 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, was recently recognized at the RE/MAX North Central Spring Recharge and Awards Luncheon, held on Tuesday, March 15 at the St. Paul RiverCentre, for his outstanding achievements in 2010. Stockwell was honored with a Sales Achievement award for finishing 2010…

  • Gustie parents of multiples

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    Erin Wilken

    Gustie friends who are also parents of multiples had an informal gathering at the home of Nancy Wiplinger Pone ’00 and Mike Pone ’00 in September. All of the moms are members of Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples. And believe it or not, there were a few other families that couldn’t make it! These included…

  • Sara Christensen Christensen Blair ’00

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    Erin Wilken

    I am currently in my 5th year at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD as an Assistant Professor. In addition we are expecting our 2nd child in January.

  • Erin Kommerstad Plachko ’02

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    Erin Wilken

    I got married on 8/28/10 to Martin Plachko, Jr. in Chaska, MN. The Gustie Gymnasts Photo! L to R: Brenda Meyers Sassen ’02, Kristin Beard Harper ’99, Kristine Klopp ’99, Kristen Nelson Detert ’00, Ellie Roscher ’02, Erin Kommerstad Plachko ’02, Melanie Poach ’03, Tara Makowskyj Giertz ’00, Leah Barry Pitzenberger ’02, Molly Nemes Hamer…

  • Kevin Ost-Vollmers ’00

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    Erin Wilken

    New Employment: Director of Major Gifts at Second Harvest Heartland

  • Thomas Walker ’00

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    Erin Wilken

    Thomas Walker ’00 was married May 29, 2010 to Mary Sue Miheve Walker (not an alum).

  • Linda Lanz ’00

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    Erin Wilken

    Linda Lanz ’00 received her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Rice University in May 2009.

  • ’00 and ’09 Alumnae Research

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    Erin Wilken

    Briana Hewitt  ’09 along with her faculty supervisor Stephanie Otto ’00 recently submitted and were invited to present their research at the 57th Annual American College of Sports Medicine conference in Baltimore, Maryland. The project was entitled Nutritional Practices of Coaches in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

  • Family Gathers for First Decade Award

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    Erin Wilken

    Brian Smith ’00 and Kelly Colvin Smith ’00 enjoyed a return to campus during the Alumni Reunion Weekend. Brian was the male recipient of the Alumni Association First Decade Award and was able to share in his recognition with former physics professors and family. Proud Gustie family members attending the ceremony include: Melinda Moen Batz…