Emeritus Faculty and Retired Faculty and Administrators

The following list is accurate through May 1, 2023

Nancy Aarsvold, 1995
Assistant Director of Instructional Technology, Information Technology, 2015

Steve Abbott, 2006
Director of Auxiliary Services, Business Office, 2014

Beth Abdella, 1986
Associate Professor Emerita of Chemistry, 2022 
B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Karen Achberger, 1979
Professor Emerita of German, 2020
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison 

Connie Albers, 2005
Director of Stewardship, 2018

Rich Allen, 1975
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, 2020 
B.A., Boston College; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington

Wendy Allen, 1977
Professor Emerita of Romance Languages, 2017 
B.A., Connecticut College; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University

Mark Allister, 1986
Professor Emeritus of English, 2022
B.A., California State University - Chico; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington

Steve Amundson, 1981
Professor Emeritus of Music, 2021 
B.A., Luther College; M.M., Northwestern University

Amil Anderson, 1961
Director, St. Olaf Center, 1989

David R. Anderson, 2006
President, Professor of English, 2023
B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D, Boston College

Deborah J. Anderson, 1980
Associate Professor Emerita of Psychology, 2012
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

Gary N. Anderson, 1988
Director, Servant Leadership, 2002

Keith O. Anderson, 1978
Professor Emeritus of German, 1996
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado

Kurt Anderson, 1989
Instructor Emeritus in Exercise Science, Head Men's Soccer Coach in Athletics, 2019
B.A., Augustana; M.S., Drake

Wendell Arneson, 1978
Professor Emeritus of Art and Art History, 2015
B.A., Luther College; M.A., M.F.A., Bowling Green State University

Katherine Baker, 1982
Associate Registrar, Registrar's Office, 2012

Eugene Bakko, 1966
Professor Emeritus of Biology/Curator of Natural Lands, 2009
B.S., Moorhead State University; M.A., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

John Barbour, 1982
Professor Emeritus of Religion, 2018 
B.A., Oberlin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago Divinity School

Jolene Barjasteh, 1984
Professor Emerita of Romance Languages, 2023
B.A, M.A. Illinois State University, Ph.D. University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana

Susan Bauer, 1976
Associate Professor Emerita of Fine Arts, 2011
B.A., Macalester College; M.A.T., Lewis and Clark College; M.A., Arizona State University

Mary Baumbach, 1979
Tutor Coordinator, Academic Support Center, 1999

John Bazzachini, 2005
Instructor in Exercise Science, Head Women's Hockey Coach in Athletics, 2019 
B.A., St. John's University

Fred Behr, 1987
Director of Public Safety, 2021

Bruce Benson, 1981
College Pastor, 2011

Eric Bergh, 1991
Psychologist, Counseling Center, 2015

Linda Berger, 1997
Professor Emerita of Music, 2020 
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Eida Berrio, 2000
Dean of Community Life and Diversity, 2007

Jane Bethel, 2003
Serials Associate, Library, 2010

Brian Bjorklund, 1981
Professor Emeritus of Theater, 2021 
B.A., M.F.A., University of Minnesota 

Stephen Blake, 1986
Associate Professor Emeritus of History, 2003
A.B., Dartmouth College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago

Steve Blodgett, 2007
Director of Marketing and Communications, 2016

Kathy Blough, 1999
Catalog Librarian, Music Library, 2016

Peder Bolstad, 1980
Analytical Skills Coordinator, Academic Support Center, 2015

Ruth Bolstad, 2004
Tutoring Specialist, Academic Support Center, 2015

David Booth, 1985
Associate Professor Emeritus of Religion, 2020 
B.A., Harvard University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago

Sheryl Breen, 2001
Instructor in Political Science, 2007
B.A., Minnesota

Wilmer Brosz, 1987
Director of Investment Administration and Management, 1997

Dick Brown, 1990
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, 2023
B.A., Washington State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

J. Wesley Brown, 1980
Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Religion, Paracollege Tutor, 1996
B.A., College of the Pacific; M.Div., Drew; Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union

Robert Bruce, 1993
Assistant Professor, Library; College Co-Librarian, 2001
B.A., M.A., University of Wyoming; M.L.S., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Christopher Brunelle, 2002
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Classics, 2018
B. A., Carleton; M.A., Cambridge; Ph.D., North Carolina

Lucie Bryant, 1980
Associate Professor Emerita of Romance Languages, 1990
Certification, Auxiliariat, French National State Teachers College; Propédeutique, University of Paris-Sorbonne; M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Kansas

Elizabeth Busa, 1975
Circulations Associate, Library, 2007

David R. Buss, 1987
Instructor Emeritus in Physical Education, 1994
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.S., Winona State University

​Jean Callister-Benson, 1986
Director of College Special Events, 2017

Mary Carlsen, 1989
Professor Emerita of Social Work and Family Studies, 2023
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W., University of Washington

Barry Carlson, 2003
Senior Development Officer, 2018

Paula Carlson, 2008
Vice President for Mission, 2014

William Carlson, 1973
Professor Emeritus of Economics, Department Chair, 2004
B.S., Michigan Technological University; M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Michigan

Laurel Carrington, 1988
Professor Emerita of History, 2016
A.B., Wellesley; M.A., Ph.D., Cornell

Sylvia Carullo, 1990
Professor Emerita of Romance Languages, 2018 
M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

James Cederberg, 1964
Professor Emeritus of Physics, 2006
A.B., University of Kansas; A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University

Judith Cederberg, 1967
Associate Professor Emerita of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, 2006
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of Michigan

Beth Christensen, 1977
Professor Emerita of Libraries and Music, Music Library, 2019
B.M., M.S. in L.S., Illinois; M.A., Minnesota

Lois Christenson, 1988
Admissions Counselor, 1995

Mary Cisar, 1978
Professor Emerita of Romance Languages, 2021 
B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown University

Christina Colwell, 2009
Psychologist, Counseling Center, 2018

Clifton Corzatt, 1974
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, 2008
B.A., Northwestern University; M.A., University of Northern Illinois; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

David Dahl, 1979
Associate Professor Emeritus of Physics, 2014
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University

Paddy Dale, 1988
Associate Professor Emeritus of Political Science, 2018
B.A., Keele; M.A., Ph.D., Essex

Bruce Dalgaard, 1992
Professor Emeritus of Economics and Asian Studies, 2012
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Chris Daymont, 1976-81, 1986
Head Women's Cross-Country Coach and Associate Professor Emerita of Exercise Science, 2017 
B.S.E., State University of New York at Cortland; M.S., Syracuse University

Renata Debska-McWilliams, 2006
Director of World Language Center, 2019

Gary DeKrey, 1988
Professor Emeritus of History, NAHA Archivist, and Director of the Center for College History, 2017 
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University

Jeane DeLaney, 1990
Professor Emerita of History, 2021
A.B., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Ph.D., Stanford University

Irve Dell 1989
Professor Emeritus of Art and Art History, 2021
B.A., Williams College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota

Angelique Dietz, 2003
Assistant Dean of Admissions, 2018

Dan Dressen, 1982
Professor Emeritus of Music, Associate Provost, 2022
B.S., Bemidji State University; M.F.A., D.M.A., University of Minnesota

Margaret L. Eaves-Smith, 1979
Associate Professor Emerita of Music, 2012
B.M., M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music

Mark U. Edwards Jr., 1994
President Emeritus, Professor of History, 2000
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Stanford University

Andrea Een, 1977
Associate Professor Emerita of Music, 2012
B.M., M.M., D.M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

E. David Emery, 1969
Professor Emeritus of Economics Husby-Johnson Endowed Chair of Business and Economics, 2011
B.A., Washington State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Mary Ann Emery, 1969
Associate Professor Emerita of Economics, 2011
B.S., B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; M.A., University of Minnesota

James Enestvedt, 1961
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, 2004

Carole Leigh Engblom, 1999
Editor, St. Olaf Magazine, 2021

Karen Engler, 1996
Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian, 2023

Robert Entenmann, 1982
Professor Emeritus of History and Asian Studies, 2018
B.A., University of Washington; M.A., Stanford; Ph.D., Harvard

Gerald Ericksen, 1963
Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Women's Head Golf Coach, 1999
B.A., University of North Dakota; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Richard Erickson, 1995
Associate Manager, Music Organizations, 2010

Kris Estenson, 2007
Associate Director, Alumni Engagement, Piper Center, 2021

Mary Jill Ewald, 1998
Director of the Flaten Art Museum, 2013

Billi Faillettaz, 1984
College Counselor, Wellness Resource Coordinator, Nursing Instructor, 1996
B.S.N., St. Olaf College; R.N., Fairview Hospital; M.S., University of Minnesota

John Ferguson, 1983
Professor Emeritus of Music, 2012
B.M., Oberlin College; M.A., Kent State University; D.M.A., Eastman School of Music

Karl J. Fink, 1982
Professor Emeritus of German, 2014
B.A., Wartburg College; M.A., University of Arizona, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Jim Fisher, 1994
Assistant Director of Facilities for Grounds, Facilities, 2021

Kathleen Fishbeck, 1982
Associate Professor Emerita of Biology, 2000
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.A., Oregon State University; Ph.D., University of California-Davis

Michael Fitzgerald, 1986
Professor Emeritus of History, 2023
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Los Angeles

Deb Fleming, 1993
Program Administrator, Budapest Semesters in Mathematics, 2022

Connie Ford, 2006
Student Disability Services Specialist, 2014

Charles Forsberg, 1972
Professor Emeritus of Music, 2011
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Dan Franklin, 2011
Associate Dean of Admissions, 2019

Dona Werner Freeman, 1985
Artist in Residence Emerita of Theater, 2018 
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota

Olivia Frey, 1982
Associate Professor Emerita of English, 2002
B.M., Muhlenberg College; M.A., Ph.D., Lehigh University

Linda Frost, 2003
Music Library Associate, 2015

Eric Fure-Slocum, 1998
Associate Professor Emeritus of History, 2023
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Duke University; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of Iowa

Ron Gallas, 1987
Associate Professor Emeritus of Art and Art History, 2016
B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.F.A., University of Minnesota

Yakov Gelfand, 1985
Assistant Professor of Music, 2006
B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Leningrad Conservatory

Mark Gelle, 1978
Assistant Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Finance Office, 2022

Karen Gervais, 1972
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, 2017 
B.A., Oberlin College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

John Giannini, 1988
Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology, 2022
B.S., Philadelphia College of the Bible; M.A., Humboldt State University; Ph.D., Utah State University

A. Malcolm Gimse, 1970
Professor Emeritus of Art, 2000
B.A., Macalester College; M.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa

Gary Gisselman, 1999
Artist-in-Residence Emeritus of Theater, 2017

Rita S. Glazebrook, 1981
Professor Emerita of Nursing, 2012
B.S.N., Augsburg College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Mike Goodson, 2014
Vice President for Human Resources, 2021

John Gorder, 1993
Interim Associate Pastor, College Ministry Office, 2014

Kenneth Graber, 1973
Professor Emeritus of Music, 2004
B.A., Bethel College; M.M., Wichita State University; Ph.D., University of Iowa

Kathy Granquist, 1998
Associate Registrar, Curriculum and Data Analysis, Registrar's Office, 2021

Jeanine Grenberg, 1996
Professor Emerita of Philosophy, 2022
B.A., Fordham University; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University

Mary Griep, 1988
Professor Emerita of Art and Art History, Associate Dean of Fine Arts, 2017 
B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Hamline University

Beverly Grubb, 1989
Library Catalog Associate, 1999

David Hagedorn, 1997
Artist-in-Residence Emeritus of Music, 2020 
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.M., New England Conservatory; D.M.A., Eastman School of Music

Dan Hagen, 1987
Instructor in Exercise Science, Head Athletic Trainer 2017
B.S., M.A., Mankato State University

Melissa Hager, 2007
Associate Director of Government, Foundation and Corporate Relations, 2023

Mary Hakes, 1999
Assistant Director of Admissions, 2016

Gary Hall, 2003
Custodial Supervisor, 2010

Doug Hamilton, 2014
Instructional Technologist, IT, 2022

Bob Hanson, 1986
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, 2023
B.S., California Institute of Technology, M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University

Bruce Hanson, 1982
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, 2023
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Eric Hanson, 2008
Creative Director, Marketing and Communications, 2017

Jan Hanson, 2014
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 2023

George Hardgrove Jr., 1959
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry 2000
A.B., Oberlin College; Ph.D. University of California-Berkeley

Janis Hardy, 1980
Associate Professor Emerita of Music, 2014

Vicki L. Harper, 1979
Associate Professor Emerita of Philosophy, 2012
B.A., Mount Holyoke College; A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University

Christie Hawkins, 1994
Studio Art Technician, Art and Art History and Christmas Festival Designer, Music Organizations, 2022

H. Stewart Hendrickson, 1968
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, 1996
B.A., Pomona College; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Joan Hepburn, 1987
Associate Professor of English, 2021 
B.A., New York University; M.A., Ph.D., Brown University

Shirley Herreid, 1980
Health Services Nurse Practitioner, 2004

James Heynen, 1992
Associate Professor Emeritus of English, 2007
B.A., Calvin College; M.A., University of Iowa; M.F.A. University of Oregon

Janet C. Hill, 1989
Visiting Assistant Professor of English, 2014
B.A., M.A., California State University-Chico

Jonathan Hill, 1969
Professor Emeritus of English, 2010
B.A., M.A., B.Phil., University of Oxford

Gerald R. Hoekstra, 1981
Professor Emeritus of Music, 2014
B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

James Holden, 1994
Assistant Professor of Education, 2001
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota

Carol Holly, 1975
Professor Emerita of English, 2017
B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., Brown University

Anthony Holt, 1991
Instructor in Music, 2014
B.A., Christ Church, Oxford

C. George Holt, 1972
Associate Professor Emeritus of Family Studies, 2005
B.A., Alma College; B.D., Oberlin College; M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University

Judith Ann Holt, 1979
Circulations Associate, 2000

Torild Homstad, 1974-1978, 1996
Program Administrator, Oslo International Summer School, 2019

Paul Humke, 1980
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, 2021
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Linda Hunter, 1982
Director of Academic Support Center, 2000

Elizabeth Hutchins, 1996
Assistant Professor, Library, 2004
B.A., Wellesley College; M.S., Simmons College; M.Div., Harvard University

Robert Jacobel, 1976
Professor Emeritus of Physics and Environmental Studies, 2013
A.B., University of California-Berkeley; Ph.D., Iowa State University

Carolyn Jennings, 1960-63; 1966
Professor Emerita of Music, 2002
B.A., University of Iowa; M.M., University of Michigan

John Jensen, 2004
Collaborative Pianist, Music, 2018

Linne Jensen, 2001
Tutoring Specialist, Academic Support Center, 2010

Aimee Jillson, 1996
Costume Designer, Theater, 2021

Carol V. Johnson, 1968
Vice President and Dean of Students, 1994

Cheryl Johnson, 1985
Associate Director, Financial Aid, 2007

Lowell E. Johnson, 1963
Professor Emeritus of English, 1996
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Margaret Johnson, 1974
Director, Language Lab, 2005

Mary Johnson, 1977
Professor Emerita of Nursing, 2004
B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Michelle Johnson, 1999
Medical Technologist, 2009

Theodore Johnson, 1977
Professor Emeritus of Biology, 2014
B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Chicago

Beckie Judge, 1987
Professor Emerita of Economics, 2022
B.A., Smith College; M.S., University of Minnesota - Duluth; Ph.D., Duke University

Jean Juenke, 1965
Director, Print Center, 1999

Mark Kelley, 1991
Adjunct Instructor in Music, 2020
B.M.E., University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Margaret Kelly, 1984
Associate, Music Library, 2004

L. Henry Kermott, 1978
Professor Emeritus of Biology, Marie M. Meyer Distinguished Professor, 2014
B.S., M.S., University of North Dakota, Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Bruce King, 2008
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, President's Office, 2021

Wayne Kivell, 1989
Assistant, Halvorson Music Library, 2001

JoAnn Kleber, 1972
Director of Oslo Summer School Program, 1997

Richard S. Kleber, 1960
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, 1996
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa

Greg Kneser, 1989
Vice President for Student Life, Dean of Students, 2018

Amy Kolan, 1982
Professor Emerita of Physics, 2021
B.A., Dartmouth College; Ph.D., Duke University

Perry Kruse, 1969
Assistant Director of Facilities for Engineering Services, Facilities, 2012

Linda Kuchinka, 1988
Internal Auditor, Business Office, 2013

Judy Kutulas, 1986
Professor Emerita of History, 2021
B.A., University of California - Berkeley; M.A., Ph.D., University of California - Los Angeles

Devin Lackie, 2009
Physics Technician, 2018

L. DeAne Lagerquist, 1988
Professor Emerita of Religion, 2022 Harold Ditmanson Distinguished Professor of Religion
B.A., California Lutheran College; M.A., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Chicago Divinity School

Sharon Lane-Getaz, 2007
Professor Emerita of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, 2023
B.A., Trenton State College; M.A. Hamline University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Edward Langerak, 1972
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, 2011
A.B., Calvin College; M.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University

JoEllen LaPrade, 1999
Cataloging and Serials Associate, Library, 2012

Loren C. Larson, 1963-65, 1968
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, 1996
B.S., Bethany College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas

Phyllis Hyland Larson, 1993
Professor Emerita of Asian Studies, Assistant Provost, Office of the Dean of the College, 2013
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Teresa Lebens, 1999
Director of Conferences, Camps and Events, Events Management, 2021

Diane Lee, 1972
Research Assistant, Office of Educational and Institutional Research, 2000

Jerry Lee, 2016
Entrepreneur in Residence in Economics, 2022
B.S., Minnesota State University - Mankato; M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Ronald Lee, 1961
Professor Emeritus of English 2000- Associate Dean of Interdisciplinary and General Studies, 2000
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Oxford University; Ph.D., Stanford University

Julie Legler, 2001
Professor Emerita of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, 2019 
B.A., M.S., University of Minnesota; Sc.D., Harvard School of Public Health

Ann A. Leming, 1982
Instructor in Education, 2012
A.B., Westmont College; M.A., University of Utah

Michael Leming, 1972
Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Anthropology, 2012
A.B., Westmont College; M.A., Marquette University; Ph.D., University of Utah

Naurine D. Lennox, 1977
Associate Professor Emerita of Social Work and Family Studies, 2012
B.A., State University of Iowa; M.A., University of Chicago

Patricia Lewis, 1973
Librarian, Professor Emerita, 1997
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.L.S, University of Minnesota

Roger Loftus, 1990
Director of Human Resources, 2014

Odd Lovoll, 1971
King Olav V Chair Emeritus in Scandinavian-American Studies; Professor Emeritus of Norwegian and History; Editor, Norwegian-American Historical Association, 2001
M.A., University of North Dakota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Cynthia Lund, 1979
Special Collections Librarian, Kierkegaard Library, 2015

Eric Lund, 1979
Professor Emeritus of Religion, 2015
B.A., Brown University; M.Div., M.A, M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

Phil Lundin, 2008
Head Men's Track and Field Coach and Head Men's Cross-Country Coach, Athletics, 2019 

Carol Lysne, 1977
Executive Assistant to the President, 2004

Helene MacCallum, 1988
Coordinator of Advising and Student Activities, International and Off-Campus Studies, 2017

James Mader, 2008
Instructor in Economics, 2014
B.S., St. Mary's College; M.B.A., University of Minnesota

Tim Mahr, 1994
Professor Emeritus of Music, 2023
B.M., B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., D.M.A. University of Iowa

Gordon Marino, 1995
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, 2020 
B.A., Columbia University, M.A., University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., University of Chicago

John C. Marshall, 1961
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, 1996
B.A., Luther College; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University

Constance (Connie) Martin, 2010
Adjunct Instructor in Music, 2022 
B.A., Whitworth College; M.M., University of Illinois

Patricia Martin, 2007
Director of Government, Foundation and Corporate Relations, 2013

Mary Martz, 1994
Instructor in Music, 2014
B.S., Moorhead State University

M. Clare Mather, 1990
Associate Professor Emerita of Romance Languages, 2010
B.A., Hamline University; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Wisconsin-Madison

James May, 1977
Professor Emeritus of Classics, 2017 
B.S., Kent State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Harriet McCleary, 1994
Assistant Professor Emerita of Music, 2017 
B.M.E., B.M., Texas Christian University; M.M., Westminster Choir College; D.M.A., University of Minnesota

Robert McClure, 2004
Associate Professor of Practice Emeritus in Education, 2022
B.S., Oregon College of Education; M.S., Ed.D., Oklahoma State University

Janet McGrath, 2009
Music Library Associate, 2015

Jim McKeel, 1986
Professor Emeritus of Music, 2021 
B.M.Ed., Westminster College; M.M., University of Minnesota

Steve McKelvey, 1985
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, 2023
A.B., Grinnell College; Sc.M., Ph.D., Brown University

Kent McWilliams, 2001
Professor of Music, 2019 
B.M., M.M., University of Toronto; Artist Diploma, Stuttgart Musikhochschule; D.M., Université de Montréal

Gregg Menning, 1989
Assistant Director of Facilities, 2022

Gary Miessler, 1978
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, 2017 
B.Chem., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Bruce Moe, 1958
Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid, 1995

Lydia Quanbeck Moe, 1974
Director of Government and Foundation Relations, 1999

Donna Moen, 1985
Assistant Director of Advancement Services, 2018

Anna Mooy, 2014
Visiting Assistant Professor Emerita of Music, 2022
B.M., M.M., Brigham Young University

Sandy Morisette, 2012
Instructor in Nursing, 2017
B.S., College of Saint Benedict; M.S., Winona State University

Diana Neal, 1996
Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing, 2021 
B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Bill Nelson, 1989
Assistant Director of Facilities for Building Services, Facilities, 2016

Jon Eric Nelson, 1968
Professor of English, 2008
B.A., Wittenberg University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Roger Nelson, 1965
Director of Food Service, 1992

Ruth Neuger, 1999
Instructor in Exercise Science, 2016
B.A., St. Olaf College

Todd Nichol, 2001
Professor Emeritus of History, 2017 
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Th.D., Graduate Theological Union

Robert Nichols, 1972
Professor Emeritus of History, 2005
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington

Elinor Niemisto, 1985
Adjunct Instructor in Music, 2019 
B.M., M.M., University of Michigan

Paul Niemisto, 1978
Associate Professor Emeritus of Music, 2016
B.M., M.M., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

David Nitz, 1979
Professor Emeritus of Physics, 2019 
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., Rice University

Bruce Nordstrom-Loeb, 1982
Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Anthropology, 2015
B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Harvard University; Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley

Alan Norton, 1996
Vice President and Treasurer, 2013

Frank Odd, 1972
Associate Professor Emeritus of Romance Languages, 2001
B.A., University of Utah; M.A., Stanford University; Ph.D., University of Colorado

Joan Odd, 1975-76, 1977
Instructor Emerita in Spanish, 2005
B.A., University of Idaho

Maggie Odell, 1994
Professor Emerita of Religion, 2020
B.A., Meredith College; M.A.R., Yale Divinity School; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Meg Ojala, 1983
Professor Emerita of Art and Art History, 2018 
B.A., Meredith College; M.A.R., Yale Divinity School; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Barbara Olson, 1990
Instructor in Romance Languages, 2014
B.A., College of St. Benedict; M.A., New York University

Richard Olson, 1967
Associate Professor Emeritus of History, 2002
B.A., Luther College; B.D., Luther Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

John Ophaug, 1979
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics, 2016
B.A., Carleton College; J.D., University of Minnesota

Paul Ousley, 1992
Adjunct Instructor in Music, 2022
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.M., Eastman School of Music

Julianne Overby, 1991
Acquisitions/Book Preservation Associate, Library, 2012

Nancy Paddleford, 1974
Professor Emerita of Music, 2022
B.M., M.M., Indiana University; D.M.A., University of Minnesota

Donna Niebuhr Paulsen, 1972
Instructor Emerita in Music, 1999
B.A. St. Olaf College

Martin Pelikan, 1974
Director of WCAL National Ventures, 2004

Hervé Pensec, 1971
Associate Professor Emeritus of Romance Languages, 2009
B.A., Adelphi University; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Kansas

Mark Pernecky, 1990
Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics, 2020 
B.A., Northwestern University; M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Dolores Peters, 1986
Associate Professor Emerita of History, 2020 
A.B., Wilson College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Nancy Peterson, 1988
Assistant Director of Advancement Services, 2019

Paul Peterson, 1966
Manager, WCAL Radio, 2000

Richard G. Peterson, 1963
Professor Emeritus of English and Classics, 1996
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Northwestern University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Samiha Sidhom Peterson, 1987
Professor Emerita of Sociology, 2009
B.A., M.A., American University in Cairo; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

William Poehlmann, 1973
Associate Professor Emeritus of Religion, 2010
B.A., Texas Lutheran College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Harvard University

Jo Ann Polley, 1981
Professor Emerita of Music, 2006
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern University; Ph.D., Michigan State University

Xun Pomponio, 1991
Associate Professor Emerita of Economics, 2019 
B.A., Youngstown State University; M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University at University Park

Diana Postlethwaite, 1988
Professor Emerita of English, 2018 
B.A., Radcliffe College; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

Charlie Priore, 1984
Science Librarian, Library, 2018

Kathleen Quade, 1984
Coordinator, Student Disability Services; Tutoring Specialist, 2004

Patrick Quade, 1968
Professor Emeritus of Theater, Director of International and Off-Campus Studies, 2005
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.F.A., University of Minnesota

Anant Rambachan, 1985
Professor Emeritus of Religion, 2021 
B.A., University of West Indies; M.A., Ph.D., University of Leeds

Steve Rasmussen, 1984
Assistant Director of Facilities for Custodial Services, Facilities, 2021

Steve Reece, 1994
Professor Emeritus of Classics, 2023
B.A., M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., University of California-Los Angeles

Barbara Reed, 1982
Professor Emerita of Religion, 2021 
B.A., Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., University of Iowa

Carol Rhoades, 1985
User Services Consultant, 2008

Stephen Rholl, 1997
Academic Technologist, 2014

Matt Richey, 1986
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, 2023
B.A., Kenyon College; M.A., Ph.D., Dartmouth College

Barbara Rippley, 1975
Library Preservation Officer, 2004

Bruce Roberts, 1968
Professor Emeritus of Psychology, 2001
B.S., M.Ed., Oregon State University; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University

Matt Rohn, 1994
Associate Professor Emeritus of Art and Art History, 2019 
B.A., George Washington University, M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Marjorie Rooks, 1975
Librarian, Assistant Professor, 1997
B.A., M.A., A.M.L.S., University of Michigan

Anthony Rudd, 2001
Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, 2022
B.A., Cambridge University; M.Phil, St. Andrews University.; M. Litt., Oxford University.; Ph.D., Bristol University

Kay Sahlin, 1979
Instructor Emerita in Music, 2010
B.A., St. Olaf College

Donald L. Sahling, 1963
Senior Principal Gifts Officer/Assistant Vice President for Advancement, 2005

Leslie Sandberg, 1990
Assistant Director Student Activities, 2007

Pete Sandberg, 1988
Assistant Vice President for Facilities Planning, Facilities, 2017

Rachel Santurri, 1994
Senior Assistant Director for Academic Research & Planning, 2005
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Judi Sateren, 1969
Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing, 2010
B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.S., University of California

Sherry Saterstrom, 1987
Assistant Professor Emerita of Dance, 2016
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Arizona State University

David W. Schodt, 1977
Professor Emeritus of Economics, 2013
B.S., Cornell University; M.P.P.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Cora Scholz, 1988
Instructor Emerita of Music, 2003
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Grace Schroeder Scott, 1983
Senior Development Officer, 2019

Kathy Schuurman, 1999
Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, 2013

Jack Schwandt, 1963
Professor Emeritus of Political Science, 1996
B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Patricia Scully, 1975
Associate Director of Human Resources, 2002

Joseph M. Shaw, 1957
Professor Emeritus of Religion, 1991
B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Princeton Seminary

Kathy Shea, 1985
Professor Emerita of Biology, 2023
B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., Washington University in St. Louis; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder

Bonnie S. Sherman, 1981
Professor Emerita of Psychology, 2012
B.S., College of William and Mary; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Jan Shoger, 1980
Professor Emerita of Art and Art History, 2002
B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota

Mike Sjulstad, 1978
Network Engineer, Information Technology, 2016

Su Smallen, 2006
Writing Specialist, Academic Support Center, 2016

Kay Smith, 1980
Associate Professor Emerita of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, 2017 
B.S., Bucknell University; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

Patricia Harper Smith, 1983
Director, Center for Experiential Learning, 2011
B.S., M.S., Bemidji State University

Robert (Bob) Smith, 1995
Associate Professor Emeritus of Music, 2018 
B.M., St. Olaf College; M.M., Yale University; D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin

Steve Soderlind, 1979
Professor Emeritus of Economics, 2016
B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts

Emery N. Solberg, 1961
Director of Admission Services, 1993

Gary O. Spessard, 1973
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry; the Edolph A. Larson and Truman E. Anderson, Sr. Chair of Chemistry, 2008
B.S., Harvey Mudd College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., Wesleyan University

Gary Stansell, 1973
Professor Emeritus of Religion; Kenneth Bjork Distinguished Professor, 2011
B.A., Concordia Senior College; M.Div., Concordia Seminary; Dr.Theol., Ruprecht-Karl-Universität Heidelberg

Mary Steen, 1965
Associate Professor Emerita of English, 2009
B.A., Luther College, M.A.T., Harvard University

Solveig Steendal, 1953
Secretary to the President, 1988

Cynthia Stokes, 1967-69, 1970
Instructor in Music, 2005
B.A., Radcliffe College; M.M., New England Conservatory

Mark Storry, 1995
Instructor in Education, 2015
B.S., University of Minnesota

Judith Stoutland, 1968
Instructor in English, 1997
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Trinity College

Paula Stowe, 1989
Assistant Registrar; Degree Completion and Special Programs, Registrar's Office, 2018

Lois Stratmoen, 1988
Programmer/Systems Analyst, Information and Instructional Technologies, 2011
B.S., South Dakota State University

Dave Stromme, 2007
Head Women's Basketball Coach in Athletics, 2020 

Elizabeth Stromseth, 1974
Director of International Studies, 1979

Walter Stromseth, 1956
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, 1996
B.A., St. Olaf College; B.D., Ph.D., Yale University

Sandy Sundstrom, 2008
Director of Financial Aid, 2016

Lee Swan, 1976
Director of Athletics, Associate Professor Emeritus of Education, 1998
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mike Swift, 1997
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Biology, 2016
B.S., M.A., University of California-Davis; Ph.D., University of British Columbia

Charles Taliaferro, 1985
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, 2021 
B.A., Goddard College; M.A., University of Rhode Island; M.T.S., Harvard University; M.A., Ph.D., Brown University

James Tallon, 1976
Associate Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Anthropology, 2001
B.A., St. Charles Borremeo Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Christopher M. Thomforde, 2001
President, Professor of Religion, 2006
A.B., Princeton; M.Div., Yale Divinity School; D.Min., Princeton Theological Seminary; D.D., Susquehanna University

Janet Kringen Thompson, 1997
Associate Vice President of Advancement and College Relations, 2012

Merrell Thornton, 1980
Associate Director Financial Aid, 1997

William Thornton, 1970
Associate Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science, 2008
B.S., University of Kansas; M.Ed., University of Arkansas

Mary Titus, 1989
Professor Emerita of English, 2022
B.A., Skidmore College; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lynn Torgerson, 1994
Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 2013

Kathy Tuma, 1975
Associate Director of International and Off-Campus Studies, 2019

Dave Van Wylen, 1994
Professor Emeritus of Biology, 2015
B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University of Michigan

Dorothy Vawter, 2003
Associate Director MN Center for Healthcare Ethics, 2009

Theodore Vessey, 1970
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, 2005
B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Kimberly (Kelly) Vikla, 2013
Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, 2022

Ann Wagner, 1961
Professor Emerita of Dance, 1999
B.A., Augustana College-Illinois; M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

James G. Walker, 1964
Associate Professor Emeritus of Russian, 1994
B.A., Long Beach State University; M.S., Georgetown University; Ph.D., Indiana University at Bloomington

Martha Wallace, 1977
Professor Emerita of Mathematics and Education, 2009
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Barbara Walters, 1988
Program Coordinator, International and Off-Campus Studies, 2003
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

John Walters, 1982
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, 2003
B.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bruce Wambheim, 2009
Instructor Emeritus in Economics, 2023
B.A., Bemidji State University

Pin Pin Wan, 1987
Associate Professor Emeritus of Asian Studies, 2014
B.A., M.A., Fu-Jen Catholic University; M.A., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Washington

Helen Warren, 2013
Director of Government, Foundation and Corporate Relations, 2020

Norman Watt, 1966
Associate Professor Emeritus of German, 2000
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

A. DeWayne Wee, 1966
Professor Emeritus of Music, 1996
B.A., St. Olaf College; S.M.M., Union Seminary; M.S., The Juilliard School; D.Mus., Indiana University-Bloomington

David Wee, 1965
Professor Emeritus of English, 2005
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., Stanford University

Theo Wee, 1966-73, 1974
Professor Emerita of Music, 2005
B.F.A., South Dakota State University; S.M.M., Union Theological Seminary

Suzie Wegner, 1995
Senior Budget Analyst, Office of the Dean of the College, 2019

John Welckle, 1989, 1992
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education, 2011
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., ED.Sp., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Abby Werlock, 1987
Associate Professor Emerita of English 1999
B.A., M.A., American University; Ph.D., University of Sussex

Gary Wicks, 1988
Associate Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science, 2008
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Karen Peterson Wilson, 1979
Professor Emerita of Theater, 2021  Patrick J. Quade Endowed Chair in Theater
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Herb Winslow, 2001
Adjunct Instructor in Music, 2019 
B.M., Curtis Institute of Music

Paul Wojick, 1988
Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics, 2019 
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado

Solveig P. Zempel, 1976
Professor Emerita of Norwegian; O.C. and Patricia Boldt Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Humanities, 2012
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Lawrence Zimmerman, 1990
Assistant Professor of Education, 2001
B.A., St. Cloud State University; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Wyoming

Paul Zorn, 1981
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, 2019 
A.B., Washington University in St. Louis; M.S., Ph.D., University of Washington - Seattle