40-Year
Class of 1968
October 2007
Greetings ’68
Classmates,
We certainly hope that
this letter finds each and every one of you enjoying life to it fullest! This letter kicks off not only our annual
class and campus news but it’s the beginning of our preparation for our 40th
Class
First thing to do is get
out your calendars and put this weekend aside:
Over the next twelve
months we will be putting all the details together and as we do we’ll be
keeping you up-dated. One of the most
important pieces is that we are asking for HELP and we’ll be reaching out to
many of you asking for a devotion of a small portion of your time to be part of
a calling committee so that we can contact and personally invite all our
classmates to our 40th!
Naturally, all volunteers are welcome, so don’t be bashful. If you’d like to be part of the planning
committee please let us know!
Class News and Notes:
Donna Widstrom Dunn is associate director for the Minnesota
Coalition Against Sexual Assault. She
resides in
John Blair ’66 reports that
his wife, Starr Hall Blair,
has been ill recently. We’ll certainly
keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack Niemi who was vice president for development at
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in
Carl Zaar was in town recently and Paula, Kris,
Sue Swanson Foster and I all got together for breakfast at Ikea. It was great to see Carl after 40 years and
do some serious catching up! We look
forward to seeing you, Carl, at the 40th!
The Alumni Office
recently sent out a reunion questionnaire asking for your updated information, so
please take a few minutes to complete the form and return it so that we can
keep current with you.
Since this is one of
many “letters” you’ll be receiving over the next twelve months we’ll keep it
short and simple. After reading this, if
you do nothing more than put the weekend of
All our best! More 40th details to follow soon!
Paula, Kris and John
1968 Co-class Agents
And yes………“Still Crazy After All These
Years”
Campus News
President Peterson
Announces Retirement
President Jim Peterson ’64 announced in August that he plans to retire at the conclusion of the current academic year, capping a five-year term. His early announcement will provide the Board of Trustees enough time to undertake a thorough search process and assist in a smooth transition to new leadership. Peterson will serve through June 2008 and has offered to assist in an orderly transition beyond that date if needed.
New football stadium
opens
On September 8, the football team played its inaugural game at the College’s new football stadium. The synthetic-surfaced field is recessed below ground level and features an earthen berm surrounding the entire field. The field will continue to be named Hollingsworth Field after the late Lloyd Hollingsworth, who served as the College’s football coach from 1942-1960 and athletic director from 1961-1978.
Athletics Hall of
Fame Induction
On Saturday, November 3, Gustavus will induct the following people into the Athletic Hall of Fame: Tim DeJarlais ’91 (golf), John Erickson ’81 (hockey), Dave Hultgren ’92 (baseball), Craig Miller ’91 (cross country), Mindy Mayerchak Oosten ’88 (softball & soccer), Mike Schumacher ’91 (football), Ann Sommerness Simms ’92 (swimming), and Ryan Skanse ’92 (tennis).
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,
Wednesday, October 17
Professor Jeff Jeremiason, recap of Nobel Conference
Wednesday, November 21
Winter sports coaches – Jon
Carlson ’88 (men’s and women’s swimming & diving), Mark Hanson ’83 (men’s
basketball), and Brett Petersen (men’s hockey)
Wednesday, December 19
Margaret Kelliher ’90, speaker of
the Minnesota House of Representatives
Inaugural “A
Royal Affair” Online Auction
“A Royal Affair,” the biennial fundraiser for the Gustavus library, is October 27. New to A Royal Affair this year is an online auction that will be activated the week of October 22. This online auction will have unique items available only for bidding online and not at the evening event. These items can be viewed through the Gustavus website and bidding will close prior to the October 27 Razzle Dazzle*A Royal Affair. Also, the online auction is open to everyone – parents, alumni, students, faculty, and friends of Gustavus – even those unable to attend Razzle Dazzle*A Royal Affair. Watch the Gustavus Library Associates website at gustavus.edu/gla/ for up-to-the-minute details on the online auction.
Alumni Fund
The 2008 Alumni Fund has a goal of $2 million from 8,000 donors. Continue a Gustie tradition ― join other alumni to reach the goal with your participation in the 2008 Alumni Fund.
Refer a Gustie
As the school year starts, many high school seniors are
getting serious about their college selection. If you know of high school
seniors or juniors who may be a good fit at Gustavus, please send their names
to the Office of Admission at Gustavus to help recruit the next generation of
Gusties. Contact the Admission Office at
800/GUSTAVU(S).
Calendar of events:
October 13 Homecoming & Family Weekend
October 27 Razzle Dazzle*A Royal Affair, Gustavus Library Associates
November 3 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 Christmas in Christ Chapel
December 6 St. Lucia Day celebration on campus