Meet GustavusSunday, January 21, 2024 | 3 - 5 p.m.

We hope you can attend this exclusive admission event in the Twin Cities! This unique reception will connect you with current Gustavus students, staff, and alumni. See the list of who we're bringing to International Market Square -- this list will continue to grow, so be sure to check back closer to the event! Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Each admitted student in attendance will receive their choice of a Gustavus sweatshirt, Gustavus blanket, or a Gustavus Hydro Flask water bottle.

Check back to see the growing lineup we are bringing from Gustavus!

Senior Leadership

Brenda Kelly (Provost and Dean of the College)
Doug Thompson (Vice President for Equity & Inclusion)
Kathi Tunheim (Vice President for Mission, Strategy & Innovation)
Kim Frisch (Vice President for Enrollment Management)
Tim Kennedy (Vice President for Marketing & Communication)

Science & Math

Amy Kochsiek (Biology and Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences)
Joaquin Villanueva (Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences)
Katie Leehy (Biology)
Laura Burrack (Biology)

Health Professions

Stephanie Otto (Health and Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology)
Hannah Drea (Nursing)
Mary Westby (Athletic Training and Health and Exercise Science)
Heidi Selzler-Bahr (Office of Health Professions)
Kali Johnson '21 (Clinical Research Coordinator, University of MN Medical School)
Elise Stekpa '18 (NICU Registered Nurse, M Health Fairview)

Arts & Humanities

Dave Stamps (Music and Arts Entrepreneurship)
Stanley Shetka (Art & Art History)
Mark Braun (Communication Studies)
Mary McHugh (Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies)
Phillip Voight (Communication Studies)
Eric Vrooman (English, The Writing Center)
Matthew Rightmire (Theatre & Dance)

Social Science & Education

Lisa Ortmann (Education)
Romina Peña-Pincheira (Education)
Richard Leitch (Political Science)
Lucie Holmgreen (Psychological Science)
Jill Locke (Political Science and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies)
Jeff Owen (Business and Economics)
Joy Dunna '20 (Social Studies Teacher, Edina High School)

Student Life

Anthony Bettendorf (Residential Life)
Betsy Hoium (Chaplain's Office)
Grady St. Dennis (Chaplain's Office)

Athletics

Jon Carlson (Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis Coach)
Luke Weyandt (Swimming & Diving)
Brad Baker (Baseball)
Jared Phillips (Assistant Athletics Director)
Peter Haugen (Football)

Career Development

Julie Rudolf (Center for Career Development)
Cynthia Favre (Center for Career Development)

Financial Aid

Kirk Carlson
Mark Bauer
Sara Gostomczik

Gustie Students

Kaylie Heno '26 (Management)
Hari Halvorson '24 (History & Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies)
Amanda Hukee '25 (History & Sociology/Anthropology)
Samantha Gardow '25 (Exercise Physiology)
Gavia Yount '26 (Philosophy)
Laura Thalhuber '26 (Elementary Education)
Abby Joy Neptun '24 (Communication Studies)
Kate Dario '24 (Communication Studies)
Cristina Sirbu '25 (Philosophy and Russian Eastern European Studies)
Alex Buresh '26 (Political Science & Philosophy, Music minor)

Gustie Parents

Julie Churchill
Mike Henson
Dawn Wieczorek
Stephen & Joanna Taylor
Todd Barnette
Marc & Kari Newell
Mary Baremore

Admission

David Kogler
Theresa Naumann
Lindsey Owens
Liz Vine
KP Pauly
Jenna Ryan
Sarah Arriaza
Emily Her
Molly Smerillo
Jenesis Tompkins
Meghan Gallagher

Last updated 1/19/2023