Gustavus Adolphus College

Senior Associate Director of Admission

Direct: (507) 933-7681
Toll-free: 1-800-GUSTAVUS

bneuman@gustavus.edu

Territory: Twin Cities

Education: B.A., psychology, Gustavus, 1980

Life before Gustavus
I graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1976. I was the commencement speaker, an Eagle Scout, 3-sport Athlete, All-Lake Conference Basketball, Voted Best All-Around, and was an active member at Minnetonka Lutheran Church.

What are your professional/work interests?
I’m the chairperson for the National College Fair in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I’m a member of NACAC and MACAC. I organize and coordinate the Gustavus information booth at the Minnesota State Fair.  I organize and coordinate Minnesota Private College Week at Gustavus every June.  I’m a frequent speaker at parent/student information sessions on admission and financial aid.

What is your best college search tip?
It is okay to be undecided about what you would like to major in. Ask about resources for students who are unsure or who want to change majors.

What are your most recent professional/work projects?
The Minnesota National College Fair—the largest college fair in the country

What do you learn from interacting with Gustavus students? 
I learn that they are talented, motivated and well-rounded, that they are appreciative of the opportunities that they have, and that they are approachable and thankful people.

What do you value most about working at Gustavus?
The opportunity to represent an institution of the church and higher learning that strives for excellence in all it undertakes. This community exists to provide young people with an outstanding education and experience.

What are your hobbies?
Education (I am on the site committee at the Kindergarten Center in the Chaska School District), athletics/wellness/recreation, family (I am a Husband to Becky and father of 3 wonderful little boys: Peter, 6, and identical twins, Mark and Andrew, 4-1/2), and church (I’m an active member at Mt. Olivet Lutheran).

What is your favorite Gustavus tradition?
Christmas in Christ Chapel