Gustavus Blogs

Year: 2021

  • New Dye Garden Blends Together Art and Nature

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    msousa

    Inspired by the Linnaeus Arboretum and other nature spots that surround Gustavus Adolphus College, a dye garden by Colleen Stockmann brings centuries-old art techniques int the 21st century. The dye garden involves growing plants such as marigold, fennel, and blackberry that release their color if simmered in water. This process of obtaining dyes was highly…

  • Wedding

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Wedding, Michael Buckman and Makayla Buckman ’15 on 06/06/2021 in Soldotna, AK.

  • Gusties Meet at Disney

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Emily McRae ‘09 and Amy Davis ‘90, while chatting in line waiting for the rope to drop at Hollywood Studios’ Tower of Terror Ride, discovered their Gustavus connection. After their meeting in July, Emily and Amy plan to meet again soon!

  • Promotion

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Bruce Olson ’76 was promoted to President-Elect at Audio Engineering Society, Inc. in New York, NY.

  • Birth

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Birth of Everleigh Alice to Paige Zimmerman ’13 and Joshua Zimmerman in June 2021.

  • Birth

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Birth of Nora Addeen to Emma Strand Knooihuizen ’11 and Joe Knooihuizen in June 2021.

  • Wedding

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Wedding, Eric Wagner and Maggie Chambers ’03 on 07/09/2021 in Minneapolis, MN

  • Employment

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Christine Dornbusch ’09 is a Assistant Director of College Counseling at Verto Education. She helps high school graduates start college differently by spending their first year or semester studying abroad. Her role is focused on navigating students though the college counseling process by making plans for once they return from their Verto semester(s).

  • Employment

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Derek Martin ’07 is a Funding Specialist at Widseth Smith Nolting in Crookston, MN.

  • Employment

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Diane Nihart ’80 continue to work as a Special Education Teacher with Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico. She is currently working with medically fragile students.