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  • Christopher Eggers ’96

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    Erin Wilken

    Christopher Eggers ’96, has recently begun the position of Senior Scientist for Research & Development at Promega, in Madison, Wisconsin.

  • Joe Knutson ’99

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    Erin Wilken

    Joe Knutson ’99 was recently named Co-President of P. Graham Dunn, a Christian-based gifts and crafts store. To learn more about P. Graham Dunn and the work they do, follow this link to www.pgrahamdunn.com. Pictured from left to right: Co-President Joe Knutson ’99, P. Graham Dunn founder Pete Dunn, and Co-President Paul Dunn.  

  • Rita Schmitt ’01

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    Erin Wilken

    Rita Schmitt ’01 graduated with a Master of Arts in Nursing – Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner from St. Catherine’s University, St. Paul in May 2010. Rita is currently working as a Nephrology Nurse Practitioner at the Minneapolis VA.

  • Jon Grossardt ’73

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    Erin Wilken

    I had an opportunity to show Gustavus on a movie set last fall. The movie is called Souvenirs and was filmed at several locations in Minnesota including the St. Peter cemetery, Kasota quarry, and near LeCenter. I participated as one of the armorers on set and wore my Class of ’73 sweatshirt during one of…

  • Bend in the River Big Band

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    Erin Wilken

    Bend in the River Big Band (www.BRBB.org), under the direction of Bob Hallquist, is having a party for the release of their 3rd CD on Thursday, March 31, from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Wabasha Street Caves. (www.wabashastreetcaves.com) The band members are primarily Gustavus Adolphus College alumni that played under the direction of Dr.…

  • Father-Daughter Judgeship

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    pkauffma

    Krista Gross Jass ’90 was recently appointed as a District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District, chambered in Blue Earth County (Mankato).  Her dad, Bruce Gross ’68, serves as a District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District, chambered in Cottonwood County (Windom).  They are the only father/daughter combo currently serving as judges in…

  • Carleen Crouse ’10

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    Erin Wilken

    Carleen Crouse ’10 is the program assistant at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

  • Barry Cattadoris ’07

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    Erin Wilken

    Barry Cattadoris ’07 is an attorney at Weber Law Group, P.A. in Minneapolis, practicing in the areas of criminal defense and bankruptcy.

  • Mark Nechanicky ’95

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    Erin Wilken

    Last May Mark Nechanicky ’95 was selected the Albert Lea Area Schools “Teacher of the Year.” As such he was nominated for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award. Mark received a letter this weekend that he is currently one of the 30 semi-finalists in the state. In about a month, 10 finalists will be…

  • Leandra Peak ’83

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    Erin Wilken

    Leandra Peak ’83 has long been a favorite as half of the Minneapolis-based folk duo Neal & Leandra (with husband Neal Hagberg ’81). Now she steps out front with her first solo recording, The Honeysuckle Vine: Lullabies for Everybody. Lullabies have been a musical thread throughout Leandra’s life. She remembers her mother singing to her…