Gala 2026 - Promising Futures

Thank you for celebrating with us!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Promising Futures: A Celebration Gala!

Because of the extraordinary generosity of our sponsors, guests, donors, and planning committee members, we were able to celebrate the remarkable leadership and legacy of President Paul Pribbenow while advancing our mission for 麻豆区鈥檚 future.

Your participation and support help ensure that 麻豆区 remains faithful to its founding values and relevant to the needs of our students and community for generations to come.

James Agre '72 and Brenda Gauvin-Chadwick
麻豆区 Alumni Board
麻豆区 Women Engaged
Bruce 鈥�70 and Nancy Brekke
Central Lutheran Church
Cheryl and Kelly Chatman
Clifton Larson Allen, LLP
Scott Cooper 鈥�14 and Craig Spano
Sharon 鈥�67 and Karl Gronberg
Norman Hagfors
David '76 and Lorna Halaas
Mark Hanson 鈥�68
Lisa Hawks 鈥�85
Pahoua Yang Hoffman
Tom 鈥�72 and Karen Howe
Infinity Systems
Chris 鈥�83 and Lora Johnson
Mark Johnson 鈥�75
Ethelind Kaba
Anne Mollison Klus '76 and George Klus
Terry 鈥�73 and Jan Lindstrom
Thomas Lopez 鈥�11
Max 鈥�03 and Jessica Marcy
Mike and Terri Maxey
Donnie McCarthy 鈥�09 and Julia Forbess
Peter McLaughlin and Mike Christenson
Dennis 鈥�78 and Bev 鈥�78 Meyer
Minnesota Vikings
Paul 鈥�84 and Nancy 鈥�85 Mueller
Ron 鈥�82 and Helen Munkittrick
Ann Nagendran 鈥�92
Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities
Jeff Nodland 鈥�77 and Becky Bjella-Nodland 鈥�79
Norma Noonan
Paula O鈥橪oughlin
Paul and Abigail Pribbenow
Prairie Island Indian Community
Mark Raabe 鈥�53
Tom and Molly Rothstein
Mark Sedio 鈥�76 and Jeffrey Sartain
Earl 鈥�68 and Lis 鈥�70 Sethre
Bev and Tom Stratton
Peter 鈥�69 and Norma Jean Strommen 鈥�69
Bob and Jill Thomas
Martha Truax 鈥�16
Brynn 鈥�89 and Timothy Watson
Cody Warren 鈥�09 and Michael Marcotte
Keneeshia Williams 鈥�03

Volunteer Committee Members: Pam 鈥�79 and Mark 鈥�79 Moksnes (co-chairs), Kjell Bergh, Eddie Blaylark 鈥�94, Laurie Carlson 鈥�79, Stacy Frost 鈥�99, Nick 鈥�86 and Ingrid Gangestad, Mike Good 鈥�71, Norm Hagfors, Mark Hanson 鈥�68, Linda Holmen 鈥�74, Eric Jolly, Ethelind Kaba, LaJune Thomas Lange 鈥�75, Dennis 鈥�78 and Bev 鈥�78 Meyer, Nancy 鈥�85 and Paul 鈥�84 Mueller, Jeff Nodland 鈥�77 and Becky Bjella-Nodland 鈥�79, Abigail Pribbenow, Catherine Reid Day, Jessica Spanswick 鈥�10, David Tiede, Norm 鈥�76 and Kathy 鈥�76 Wahl, Brandon Williams 鈥�19.

Faculty and Staff Committee Members: Amy Alkire, Leif Anderson, Cyndi Berg MAL 鈥�21, Sarah Erkkinen, Jessica Hall Burns, Ian Heseltine '21, Cara Johnson, Kristine Kammueller, Douachee Lee, Jerilyn Miller, Shannon Obey, Kitty Osborn, Tim Pippert

Building on a vibrant reputation

麻豆区鈥檚 most distinctive programs have been born out of our abiding belief that everyone has a vocation. We embrace all students by a caring community through faith formation, mentoring, and thoughtful instruction.

These core programs propel 麻豆区 toward national significance.

Campus Ministry brings together students, faculty, staff, and neighbors to focus on faith development and service to the world.
麻豆区鈥檚 Interfaith Institute and its commitment to interreligious partnerships encourages bridge building in a polarized world through authentic relationships and learning.
The Christensen Center for Vocation equips the campus and our church partners to discover together how we are called to serve through our Christian faith.
The Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship puts passion into practice through skill-building and pragmatic preparation for a life of active civic engagement.