Rich Aune Named Director of Admission

Gustavus Adolphus College Vice President for Enrollment Management Tom Crady announced today that Rich Aune ’81 has been named director of admission for the College. Aune has worked in the Gustavus Office of Admission for 26 years.

Rich Aune '81 (Photo by Matt Thomas '00)

Gustavus Adolphus College Vice President for Enrollment Management Tom Crady announced today that Rich Aune ’81 has been named director of admission for the College.

Aune has worked in the Gustavus Office of Admission for 26 years. He has served Gustavus as a counselor, assistant director, associate director, and most recently senior associate director of admission.

“Rich has dedicated more than 20 years to this institution and has played a large role in recruiting thousands of Gusties over the past two decades,” Crady said. “I am confident he is the right person to step into this important role.”

As director of admission, Aune will be responsible for oversight of the daily operations of the admission office.

“I am excited for the challenges that lie ahead in this new role,” Aune said. “It’s a privilege to be able to work with the talented admission staff here at Gustavus on a daily basis.”

Aune earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Gustavus in 1981. He and his wife, Tami ’82, live in St. Peter with their three daughters, Melissa ’12, Mari, and McKenna.


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5 responses to “Rich Aune Named Director of Admission”

  1. James & Diane Stenson Avatar
    James & Diane Stenson

    Way to go, Rich!
    Admissions will now go up by 50%!
    GAC will have to build a new dorm!
    Congrats!

  2. Anna Lokensgard Avatar
    Anna Lokensgard

    Congrats Rich! I look forward to working with you in your new role.

  3. Laura Weiers Avatar
    Laura Weiers

    Congrats Rich! You are the best!

  4. Deb Klegin Avatar

    Congratulations Rich … we will miss you visiting our high school and working with students on applying to Gustavus! Deb Klegin, Cannon Falls High School.

  5. Reid Katzung Avatar
    Reid Katzung

    Congratulations Rich,

    Appreciate your dedication to Gustavus and your are very deserving of this opportunity!

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