40-Year
Class of 1968
Reunion dates ― October 3 & 4, 2008
January 2008
Dear ’68 Classmates,
The last time I wrote you I had sheaves of paper with great information which you had sent in. Somehow this time I have nothing.
Nothing, that is, from all of you. But as a member of our “Reunion Planners” there are some thoughts to share with you…
In the “olden days” at Gustavus, Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays meant various things to us. There were dances, parties, picnics, and beer busts. There were papers to write, nails to polish (sorry, guys,) and sports to play, watch, and celebrate. We caught up on our sleep, our laundry, and our dorm room cleaning. And then there was the option for those whose homes were within driving/riding/busing distance―to go home for the weekend.
Well, that is what it is all about. Gustavus was home to us for four years. And now we are planning a weekend which
includes time together at Gustavus, our one time home.
I have had a close circle of Gustavus friends for all these
decades. And now I am looking forward to
seeing those of you who have been missing for that same amount of time. In 2006 we held a Gustavus 60th birthday
party at
When I think about our 40th
Think about it. Get in the spirit. Plan to be there.
Paula
Navarro
1968 Co-class Agent
Campus News
Twin Cities Gustie
Breakfasts
Join other Minneapolis/St. Paul area Gusties for a
once-a-month morning cup of coffee and breakfast while getting an update on
Gustavus. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Doubletree
Hotel,
February 20 – Hank Toutain, Dean of Students
March 19 – Mary Morton, Provost and vice President of Academic Affairs
April 16 – Cindy Johnson-Groh, Executive Director, Linneaus Arboretum
May 21 – Tim Kennedy, Sports Information Director
Gustavus Dancing With
the Profs
Inspired by the popular television show Dancing with the Stars, a standing room only crowd of students, faculty, and St. Peter community members filled Alumni Hall on November 2 to watch Gustavus students and faculty/staff members swing dance to raise money for the St. Peter United Way. The event, “Dancing with the Profs 2,” featured six teams of one Gustavus student and one faculty/staff member. In preparation for the evening competition, the Gustavus Swing Club gave the teams dance lessons, while members of GAC-TV documented the learning to provide a video showcase on each couple.
Gustavus Music
Showcase
The three international touring music ensembles at Gustavus Adolphus College — The Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra — will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Tickets for the concert are on sale through the Orchestra Hall box office and may be purchased in-person, online at: www.minnesotaorchestra.org/boxoffice/, and via fax or phone at 612-371-5656. Tickets are $22 for adults and $12 for children ages 6-18 and current Gustavus students with a valid I.D.
College Relations
blog
Gustavus College Relations staff has introduced a new blog
that will offer commentary and news on a variety of topics pertinent to the
campus community as well as some photography, video, and audio content. During the month of January the blog will
feature the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra’s
Athletics
Men's tennis coach Steve Wilkinson has been named the
national winner of the United States Tennis Association (USTA)/Intercollegiate
Tennis Association (ITA) Campus Recreation Award. This awards program, which began in 2003, was
open to more than 2,000 ITA head and assistant coaches at the NCAA Divisions I,
II, and
Upcoming Alumni
Events
Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast – February 20
Music Showcase – March 9
For more information on alumni events, go to: gustavus.edu/alumni/events