Spring 2012 Campaign Chronicle

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An Investment in Excellence THE VALUE OF ENDOWED FACULTY AT GUSTAVUS

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Dr. Kathy Lund Dean, the College’s first Distinguished Endowed Chair in Leadership and Ethics

INSIDE: ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CAMPAIGN PROGRESS REPORT LEAVE YOUR LEGACY IN BECK ACADEMIC HALL OR THE WEST MALL MEET THE MAJOR GIFT COMMITTEE SPARK YOUR FIRE FOR GIVING SAVE THE DATE FOR FALL 2012 SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

premier institution of higher education like Gustavus must have premier faculty to ensure its success. Gustavus is proud of its world-class and award-winning faculty, who come from all over the world to shape the lives of our students.

One way to strengthen the College’s ability to retain and recruit exemplary faculty, who combine thoughtprovoking teaching with innovative research, is through the creation of endowed faculty positions.

Endowed faculty positions not only enhance the national reputation of a college, but they also aid institutions by providing funding for a portion or all of a faculty member’s position, enabling the institution to direct resources that would otherwise be spent on salaries toward other needs of the college.

The gift of an endowed faculty position is truly an investment in teaching and learning — one of the three pillars of Campaign Gustavus — that lasts a lifetime and will directly impact the lives of thousands of students.

“The purpose of endowed faculty positions is to provide an avenue for our generous donors to make a gift that connects our needs with their passion, in this case, their passion for a particular academic area of study,” said Gustavus Provost and Dean of the College Dr. Mark Braun.

“Endowed faculty positions have impacts not only on students in the classroom and on the Gustavus campus community, but also beyond Gustavus,” said President Jack Ohle. “Endowed faculty will work within their fields of expertise to engage a larger, more general public in discussion of issues of importance.”

The College is fortunate to have several new endowed faculty positions already in place.

Generous donors Rev. Drell and Adeline Bernhardson, the parents of four Gustavus graduates, created the Drell and Adeline Bernhardson Distinguished Professor of Lutheran Studies in 1996.

The position has been filled admirably since 1999 by Dr. Darrell Jodock, who has made countless contributions to the Gustavus community.

This past fall the College announced the establishment of the Jon and Anita Thomsen Young Distinguished Endowed Chair in Music, thanks to a generous commitment from Jon and Anita Thomsen Young of Eden Prairie, Minn., who are both members of the class of 1977.

Dr. Gregory Aune is the first faculty member to hold the position. His duties include representing and teaching choral music within the College; developing Gustavus

choral music’s national stature; and advancing that national recognition through teaching and developing vocal and choral music projects to the benefit of Gustavus.

In March, Dr. Kathy Lund Dean was announced as the Distinguished Endowed Chair in Leadership and Ethics after a national search. The position was created in 2010 when six members of the Board of Trustees anonymously pledged $5 million to support the establishment of two endowed faculty positions in the College’s Department of Economics and Management.

Dr. Lund Dean will be charged with growing academic courses, coaching and mentoring colleagues, building opportunities for student research and experiential learning, and externally engaging members of the business community to create internships. She will begin her duties at Gustavus July 1, 2012.

The Gustavus Board of Trustees has established three levels of endowed faculty positions: Endowed Professor, Endowed Chair, and Distinguished Endowed Chair.

An Endowed Professorship carries a minimum investment of $1 million and will support instruction in a particular field as identified together with the donor(s).

An Endowed Chair carries a minimum investment of $2 million and will support instruction in a particular field as identified with the donor(s), and additional related extracurricular public colloquia, programs, and presentations.

Endowed Professors and Endowed Chairs will typically be awarded to a current Gustavus faculty member. In both cases, the Provost, in consultation with the President, has the authority to make a three-year appointment with the opportunity for renewal.

A Distinguished Endowed Chair carries a minimum investment of $3 million and will support the instructional, scholarly, and related work of a senior professor in a particular field as identified by the donor(s) for the benefit of the College, our students, and the extramural advancement of the professor’s field of research and scholarship.

The person who fills this position will normally be identified through a national search, led by the President in consultation with the Provost, and may be appointed with continuous tenure.

“The result of a Distinguished Endowed Chair is that everybody benefits, including our students, the academic departments, the campus community, and the greater public,” Provost Braun said. “The donor also benefits because they get to see the fruits of their gift making a real impact in society.” ■

The Gift that Keeps Giving GEORGE AND MARY ELLEN MALKASIAN COMMIT $2.8 MILLION TO STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

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George, an emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Mayo Clinic, and Mary Ellen Malkasian have chosen to support student scholarships and the pillar of Opportunity through their gift to Campaign Gustavus.

arents, grandparents, education advocates, and philanthropists are just a few words that describe Dr. George and Mary Ellen Malkasian. When daughter Martha joined the class of ’83, the Malkasians became part of the Gustavus community.

Their engagement with the life of the College has continued to grow and blossom as proud grandparents of Gustavus graduates Colin ’09 and Karl Boettcher ’11.

Now, with the recent launch of Campaign Gustavus, the couple has decided to renew their commitment to the future of the College and its students through a $2.8 million deferred gift to endow scholarships.

For several years, the Malkasians have been steadfast supporters of Gustavus. George served on the Commission Gustavus 150 Task Force and Mary Ellen’s background as an Oberlin College-trained pianist led them to help the campus achieve all-Steinway status in 1998.

Their most inspirational gift came in 2000, when the couple established the George and Mary Ellen Malkasian Scholarship Endowment Fund to provide the opportunity of a Gustavus education to students pursuing pre-med or music degrees. Their recent campaign gift will be added to their

endowment fund, ensuring more scholarship dollars will be available for students.

Each year approximately 70 percent of students who attend Gustavus need some form of financial aid. Much of this aid comes from endowed scholarships, which have been established throughout the years by generous donors.

An endowed scholarship is a great way to directly impact the lives of thousands of students because it’s a gift that gives beyond a lifetime. When someone gives an endowed gift, the principal is never spent. It is invested and each year a portion of its earnings are distributed to students in the form of scholarships. As the scholarship fund grows, so does the principal and the interest earnings of the fund.

Gustavus requires a minimum investment of $25,000 to endow a scholarship, which results in about $1,250 per year for student awards.

The reasons and ways people choose to give this gift of opportunity are almost as endless as the funds themself. Scholarships are established in honor of family members, favorite professors, classmates, or friends and can be funded in a variety of ways, including continued on next page

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his has truly been an exciting year at Gustavus Adolphus College. Aside from publicly announcing the start of this campaign last fall, the College kicked off its Sesquicentennial Celebration. Since that time, Kris and I have been traveling around the country celebrating with alumni and friends. We have heard many stories about how Gustavus touched their lives. Each story is different, but they all have common threads based on the College’s five core values — excellence, community, justice, service, and faith.

Woven together, those strands are a testament to the power of the Gustavus spirit. Gusties have proven to be resourceful, resilient, and determined for the past 150 years. And now, as we look toward the future, it is that strength that will effect change.

Campaign Gustavus will provide for the College’s financial future. Each gift moves us closer to realizing the recommendations of Commission Gustavus 150 and will support the transformation to propel the College to new heights.

With your help we can provide more students with the opportunity to attend Gustavus through endowed scholarships. We can continue to cultivate premier faculty through endowed positions and educational opportunities at the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning. We can implement more effective teaching methods and welcome more students through facility renovations, such as the Alfred E. Nobel Hall of Science. We can provide financial assistance to students and implement 21st-century technology through gifts to the Annual Fund.

But the only way we can do this is together.

I am certain Pastor Eric Norelius never imagined that $20 and 150 years of academic excellence would result in the fantastic liberal arts college that stands on the hill in St. Peter today, just as we cannot foresee what the College will look like even 50 years from now, at our bicentennial.

With your support of Campaign Gustavus, we can feel confident the Gustie spirit will be alive and well for many years to come.

Jack R. Ohle President Gustavus Adolphus College GUSTAVUS.EDU/CAMPAIGNGUSTAVUS

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Nick Theisen ’15

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS AT GUSTAVUS ■ Minimum dollar amount required to endow a scholarship: $25,000 ■ Ways to endow/fund the scholarship: Gifts can be made outright as cash or appreciated stock, or through a multiyear pledge. Also, scholarships can be endowed through a bequest or other charitable giving instruments (gift annuities, trusts, etc.)

■ Distribution of an endowed scholarship: Generally, scholarship awards are first distributed one year after the full gift amount has been received. This allows time for the investment to generate an appropriate amount of interest, which serves as the scholarship.

■ Selection of recipients: The Financial Aid Office selects the recipient(s), based on the criteria established by the donor.

■ Determining parameters or restrictions: The Office of Institutional Advancement helps donors determine appropriate requirements.

■ Strictness of restrictions: Scholarship awards based on academic merit and/or financial need without additional restrictions are strongly encouraged. Since programs at the College are subject to change over the years, it’s prudent that donors determine criteria that will provide for flexibility.

■ Length of distribution to one recipient: Generally, a student retains a scholarship throughout his or her academic study at Gustavus Adolphus College as long as he/ she remains in “good academic standing.”

■ What you receive: Gustavus honors those who endow scholarships with gratitude and public acknowledgements of their vision and support by providing donors with annual reports on financial performance. Student recipients are encouraged to write thankyou notes and meet with donors whenever campus visits can be arranged.

cash gifts, stock transfers, retirement plans, accepting college community. We wish to give insurance policies, or estate provisions. that gift of opportunity to other young Gustavus’s Office of Institutional people.”

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“We wish to give that gift of opportunity to other young people.”

CAMPAIGN CHRONICLE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Tom Young, tyoung3@gustavus.edu MANAGING EDITOR Naomi Mortensen, nmortens@gustavus.edu DESIGN Stevenson Creative, stevenson.creative@me.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kari Clark ’91, Matt Thomas ’00, and Megan Myhre ’11 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Nick Theisen ’15 ABOUT THE CHRONICLE The Campaign Chronicle is a semi-annual newsletter distributed to alumni, parents, and friends of Gustavus Adolphus College to update constituents on the progress of Campaign Gustavus. Questions, comments, and corrections can be submitted to Campaign Chronicle, Office of Institutional Advancement, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082.

PROGRESS REPORT FROM THE

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e are proud to share that, since its public announcement in September, Campaign Gustavus has continued to make progress and achieve significant goals. As of April, the campaign had reached a total of $85 million — more than 55 percent to our goal of $150 million.

Meanwhile, momentum for the campaign continues to build.

For the first time in Gustavus’s fundraising history, the College has enlisted the help of 25 enthusiastic volunteers to spread the word about Campaign Gustavus and invite people to join in this transformational effort. Thanks go to the Major Gift Committee members and Chair George Hicks ’75 for their leadership and deep dedication to the future of the College. We expect their efforts will lead to significant progress during the coming year.

With campus improvements on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get involved in the campaign. Priority capital projects include the renovation and updating of Alfred E. Nobel Hall of Science, the former Anderson Social Science Center, and the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library. All will provide the necessary technology upgrades and expanded space to accommodate more students and 21st-century teaching methods. Other needs include endowed faculty positions, student scholarships, and academic program support.

The tremendous thing about this campaign is that everyone can be a part of it because every gift counts. So whether you choose to support the College through a monthly gift to the annual fund or a larger gift to the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning endowment, you are a part of this campaign. You are helping us achieve our goal.

Our hope is that you will determine your participation in this campaign the same way we did, by asking yourself what’s the best possible commitment I can make at this time in my life? If everyone does that, we will have the resources necessary to reach our goal and enable the College to continue helping students make their lives count for generations to come.

If you have not visited the Campaign Gustavus website lately, we encourage you to do so. It’s a great way to learn more about ways to give, keep updated on campaign progress, and get the latest campaign-related news. We look forward to connecting with many of you and announcing further achievements at Homecoming 2012.

Warren '67 and Donna '66 Beck

LEAVE YOUR LEGACY BY NAMING SPACE IN BECK ACADEMIC HALL OR THE WEST MALL

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eize the opportunity to honor a loved one, recognize a favorite professor, or celebrate a special time in your life, by naming a room in the Warren & Donna Beck Academic Hall.

Whether it’s a classroom, learning suite, lab, studio, or office, you can be certain that your investment will encourage engaged and interactive learning for many years to come. And while your gift will have a BIG impact on learning, you can feel good knowing it will have little effect on the environment. That’s because Beck Academic Hall was constructed to exceed the state of Minnesota Sustainable Building 2030 targets. Thanks to its solar panels, the building saves 44 percent more energy and 30 percent more water than those built to current code.

Or you can let nature be your legacy by choosing to name an area of the new West Mall. The West Mall will serve as a transitional gateway from Christ Chapel to Linnaeus Arboretum. The green spaces will welcome all members of the Gustavus community and encourage activity, exploration, and reflection. The Sesquicentennial Plaza will proudly display the College’s history, while the versatile amphitheater will provide a new outlet for creativity, performance, and ice skating in the winter.

Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement today for a list of available opportunities. Commitments should be documented by July 1, 2012. ■

Lend your support—and your name—to campus renovations, such as a lab or classroom in Beck Academic Hall or any of a variety of West Mall projects.

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Major Gift Committee Helping Campaign Gustavus Reach Goal W

hen Gustavus announced its newest fundraising campaign and its ambitious goal of raising $150 million over the next four years, questions like “How will the College go about achieving these goals?” and “Who is working on behalf of the College to secure major gifts?” probably came to the forefront of many people’s minds.

It should come as no surprise that a College built on nurturing relationships and encouraging people to make their lives count is utilizing an influential pool of leaders to help secure the resources necessary to build a strong foundation for its future.

Made up of more than 25 members of the Gustavus community who are deeply committed to changing the philanthropic history of the College, Campaign Gustavus’s Major Gift Committee will play a central role in enabling the campaign to reach its goal.

“The committee is a super-dedicated group of people who are supportive of and loyal to Gustavus Adolphus College,” said Board of Trustees member George Hicks ’75, who is chairing the Major Gift Committee. “We all recognize that we’re at an important juncture in the College’s history, and we have a chance to take a great institution and advance it forward.”

The committee consists of five teams of four to seven people. Each has a captain and a coach. Captains include Scott Anderson ’89, Paul Batz ’85, Diane Mickelson Brady ’70, Cathy Villars Harms ’85, and Rob Linner ’74. The coaches are members of the Institutional Advancement staff who work full time as gift planners.

According to the College’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Tom Young ’88, who has utilized this structure for previous fundraising campaigns, it’s a great way to blend volunteer and staff expertise.

GUSTAVUS LEADERSHIP GIFTS Paul Batz ’85, Captain J.C. Anderson ’82 Mark Bergman ’79 Charlie Kelley ’75 Russ Michaletz ’74 George Torrey ’55 Kathi Tunheim Mike LaFountaine ’81

“There’s always been a lot of debate about whether campaigns should be staff-driven or volunteer-driven. I believe they can be both,” said Young. “The Major Gift Committee combines volunteer ownership and enthusiasm with support and guidance from experienced staff. It’s the best of both worlds, and I think it gives Campaign Gustavus a unique credibility.”

Each member of the Major Gift Committee has already made a significant contribution to Campaign Gustavus.

“Over the course of the next three years, this group of volunteers will be leading the College’s outreach to constituents who have historically supported Gustavus,” Hicks said. “They will be explaining the vision of Campaign Gustavus to individuals and couples who can help the campaign ultimately reach its goal and put the College on a firm foundation for its future advancement.”

The level of participation, leadership, and enthusiasm from the members of the Major Gift Committee is unprecedented at Gustavus compared to past capital campaigns. However, it does build on the past work of alumni, parents, friends, students, and faculty who all participated in Commission Gustavus 150.

“The amount of time our volunteers and donors have invested in ensuring students will have the opportunity to receive a world-class education and engage with world-class faculty in a nurturing environment is certainly unique,” said Young. “By broadening the level of involvement from motivated constituents who care deeply about this institution we hope to inspire a new level of philanthropy for this campaign.” ■

TEAM BRADY Diane Mickelson Brady ’70, Captain John Bold ’59 Bruce Ensrud ’90 John Hallberg ’79 Kay Rethwill Moline ’56 Katie Brown Sayre ’80

GAC ATTACK Cathy Villars Harms ’85, Captain Scott Gilyard ’83 Sandy Shaw Kerrigan ’79 Paul Koch ’87 Marcia Page ’82

GUSTIE EXPRESS Rob Linner ’74, Captain Dennis Anderson ’74 Brad Hanson ’76 Jan Eiffert Hoomani ’62 David Jaeger ’81 Bob Peterson ’58 Mark Scharmer ’77

Above, the Major Gift Committee. Front row, from left: J.C. Anderson ’82, Katie Brown Sayre ’80, Kay Rethwill Moline ’56, Paul Batz ’85, Susanne Björling Heim ’83, and Marcia Page ’82. Back row, from left: Kathi Tunheim, John Hallberg ’79, George Hicks ’75, Charlie Kelley ’75, Brad Hanson ’76, and Paul Koch ’87.

CAMPAIGN GUSTAVUS MAJOR GIFT COMMITTEE

George Hicks ’75, Chair

TEAM ANDERSON Scott Anderson ’89, Captain Denise Connly Fleming ’81 Susie Björling Heim ’83 Peter Nyhus ’60

SPARK YOUR FIRE FOR GIVING AND HELP US GROW THE CAMPAIGN GUSTAVUS FLAME

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“An unrestricted gift offers flexibility which allows the College to pursue unique opportunities or respond to unexpected challenges.”

t only takes a spark to light a fire, but it takes the right tools and knowledge to nurture the flame. Philanthropy can be just as simple and powerful with the right information. This is especially true during a capital campaign when your gift combines with thousands of others to create a beacon, guiding the College to a strong and bright future.

The most important first step of joining the Campaign Gustavus movement is identifying what you are passionate about at Gustavus. Next is gathering all of the information necessary so that you can make the most impactful gift or series of gifts to the College. Here are answers to frequently asked questions to help light your path.

How much should I give?

Gustavus appreciates gifts of all sizes and since Campaign Gustavus is a comprehensive campaign, every gift counts towards our goal of $150 million. The amount you give is actually not as important as the fact that you are giving and making it a regular part of your budget. Giving on a consistent monthly or quarterly basis to support our students, mission, and vision will have a great impact.

Not to mention, it feels pretty good to be able to give students the opportunity of a Gustavus education.

How is the Gustavus Annual Fund connected to Campaign Gustavus?

The Gustavus Annual Fund supports the College’s operational needs today so that Campaign Gustavus can secure the resources necessary for a strong future. Gifts to the annual fund are extremely important because they support vital daily functions of the College that are often taken for granted. This includes minor building repairs and renovations, technology updates, faculty and staff salaries, utilities, and landscaping.

Everyone who contributes to this fund helps keeps tuition costs lower for our students than

they would normally be and gives them the opportunity to receive a fantastic education.

The giving cycle for the Gustavus Annual Fund runs from June 1 to May 31. All gifts count toward the goal of Campaign Gustavus from today through 2015.

What is endowment and why is it important?

Endowment is a key element of ensuring a strong financial future for any institution.

That’s because endowed gifts last beyond the life of a donor and provide funds for the lifetime of the college.

When someone gives to endowment, the principal amount is invested. The original investment gains interest and, after a certain period of time, a portion of that interest can be spent according to the College’s policies and the donor’s wishes. The principal and a portion of the remaining earnings are then reinvested, providing a lasting pool of resources.

Gustavus requires a minimum of $25,000 to establish an endowed fund. They can be funded in a variety of ways to support student scholarships, faculty positions, building maintenance, or signature programming.

However, it’s also important to remember that gifts can be made in any amount to existing endowment funds or the College’s general endowment fund at any time. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement to find out what existing endowments fit your giving passion.

What other opportunities are available if I’m not ready to make an outright gift?

Pledges: You can pledge to make a one-time gift at some point in the future or to make several gifts over time. Pledges are accepted toward specific campaign priorities as well as to the Gustavus Annual Fund.

Securities/Stocks: A gift of appreciated securities could provide you with a greater tax advantage than a gift of cash because

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Give online at gustavus.edu/campaigngustavus.

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Give by phone by calling the Office of Institutional Advancement at 1-800-726-6193 or 507-933-7577.

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Give by mail, addressed to CAMPAIGN GUSTAVUS Office of Institutional Advancement 800 West College Avenue St. Peter, MN 56082

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you can deduct the fair market value as a charitable gift.

Property: Many people choose to give gifts in the form of property to benefit from tax deductions and avoid additional taxes. These gifts include tangible personal property, real property, and intellectual property.

Planned Gift: Planned gifts are customizable to each donor’s retirement and estate plans. Gifts may be life insurance, bequests, beneficiary designations on retirement plans, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts, just to name a few. These may provide substantial income and estate tax advantages to the donor.

What is the difference between restricted and unrestricted gifts?

As a donor, you have the power to choose how you want to impact that life of the College. By restricting your gift you are choosing how it is spent. This includes supporting a specific endowed scholarship, athletic initiative, or academic program.

When you make a gift that’s unrestricted, you are allowing College leadership to determine where your gift will have the most impact. Many times this flexibility allows the College to pursue unique opportunities or respond to unexpected challenges.

How can I make a gift today or learn more about these opportunities?

For more information or to meet with a gift planner, call 1-800-726-6193 or visit gustavus.edu/campaigngustavus. ■

“Endowed gifts last beyond the life of a donor.”

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Swedish Royal Visit OCTOBER 5

HOMECOMING 2012 OCTOBER 12–14 Fall 2012 is going to be an exciting time at Gustavus.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Swedish Royal Visit and Homecoming 2012, which will bring the College’s yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration to a close.

Gustavus Adolphus College is honored to welcome Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden to campus as part of the College’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. Their Majesties plan to participate in an extended chapel service, dedication of the Sesquicentennial Plaza and sculpture, and opening of the Hillstrom Museum of Art exhibition, 150 Years of Swedish Art. The next day they will participate in the dedication of the new Nelson Cultural Center at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. This new center will house a Gustavus office suite and provide additional outreach to alumni and prospective students in the Twin Cities.

A limited number of tickets are available for these events.

Please visit Gustavus.edu/royalvisit for more information.

Homecoming 2012 officially marks the end of the College’s Sesquicentennial Celebration.

Activities include class reunions, athletic events, alumni choir, Sesquicentennial Closing Dinner, the homecoming worship service, and more.

Be sure to visit gustavus.edu/homecoming for the latest updates and announcements.

Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will visit the College October 5.

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NATIONAL SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS President Jack and Kris Ohle have been busy bringing the Sesquicentennial Celebration and message around the country. These events have been effective ways to connect with alumni, parents, and friends in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Texas, Florida, California, Arizona, Washington, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Illinois. We are looking forward to our summer visits. Be sure to register for an event near you at gustavus.edu/150 or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437 or alumni@gustavus.edu.

June 5 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 25

Rochester: Somerby Golf Club St. Cloud: St. Cloud Civic Center Willmar: The Oaks Fargo/Moorhead: Hotel Donaldson “Stokers” Sioux Falls: Minerva’s

June 26 June 27 July 16 July 17

Omaha: Spezia Des Moines: Wakonda Club Grand Rapids: Timberlake Lodge Hotel Duluth: Clyde Iron Restaurant

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SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – NEW YORK

President Jack Ohle with Barbro Osher receiving her Sesquicentennial Award

President Jack Ohle with Bob ‘Stick’ Peterson ’74 receiving his Sesquicentennial Award in Dallas

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SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – HOUSTON

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – DALLAS

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – ATLANTA

President Jack Ohle with Robert and Karin Moe P’84 receiving their Sesquicentennial Award in Naples

President Jack Ohle with Glen ’50 and LaVonne Johnson receiving their Sesquicentennial Award at the Naples Event

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President Jack and Kris Ohle with Neil ’69 and Robyn Fenske receiving their Sesquicentennial Award at the Tampa Event

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – LOS ANGELES

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – SUN CITY

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – SEATTLE

YOU’RE INVITED TO HELP TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – SAN FRANCISCO

Denny Raarup ’53 receiving his Sesquicentennial Award

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Make your gift to Campaign Gustavus or request more information today by visiting gustavus.edu/campaigngustavus or calling 1-800-726-6193.

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – DENVER