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Alumni

Office of Alumni and Parent Services

We exist because of you, the alumni of Bethel University. In the Office of Alumni and Parent Services, we seek to offer opportunities for you to reconnect with your classmates, network socially and professionally, and stay engaged with Bethel as a whole.

Take a few minutes to browse this site. It's certainly a work-in-process and we have lots of ideas on how to make it better, but we'd also love to hear your thoughts. Let us know how we can serve you.

Office of Alumni and Parent Services
651.638.6462
800.255.8706, ext. 6462
alumni@bethel.edu

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As vice president for constituent relations, Ralph leads and oversees the Office of Alumni and Parent Services as well as the Office of Church Ministries. 

Contact Ralph:

phone: 651.638.6122 or e-mail: r-gustafson@bethel.edu

Ralph Gustafson C'74, S'78
Vice President for Constituent Relations

 
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Kara joined the Office of Alumni and Parent Services in 2007.  She plans, organizes, and helps facilitate all aspects of alumni and parent services, cultivating Christ-centered relationships with both alumni and parents to support Bethel University and its mission.

Contact Kara:

phone:  651.635.2378 or e-mail: kara-swanson@bethel.edu

Kara Swanson '96
Director of Alumni and Parent Services

 
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Sheri has been a part of the team since 1996. She is currently the manager of Bethel's major events and programs for alumni, parents, and churches.

Contact Sheri:

phone: 651.635.8774 or e-mail: s-anderstrom@bethel.edu

Sheri Anderstrom '83
Manager of Constituent Relations Events

 
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Since joining the team in 2000, Debbie has been coordinating and planning all reunion programs. Debbie also helps to facilitate major and chapter events.

Contact Debbie:

phone: 651.635.8761 or e-mail: d-espeland@bethel.edu

Debbie Espeland '77
Reunion and Alumni Chapter Coordinator

 
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Linda joined the team in 2007 and works with our alumni and parent database. She also does our website updates and is the supervisor for our office's student workers.

Contact Linda:

phone:  651.638.6497 or e-mail:  l-dalum@bethel.edu

Linda Dalum
Data Integrity Coordinator

 
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In addition to supporting events and processing event registrations, Amy provides office support by corresponding with alumni and parents through phone calls and e-mails. Amy has been part of the team since 2005.

Contact Amy:

phone: 651.635.2489 or e-mail: amy-stauter@bethel.edu

Amy Stauter '02
Administrative Assistant