John Hallsten is retired but enjoyed several “different lives” during his professional life; parish pastor in several parishes; Lutheran University Pastor (NLCM) at CSU in Ft. Collins, Colorado; clinical psychologist at UAF in Fairbanks, Alaska; Clinical Supervisor, Yukon–Tanana Region of the Tanana Chiefs in Interior Alaska; and private practice in Fairbanks, Alaska.
John notes that “Memories I have of Gustavus certainly include Dr. George Forell, and Dr Winfield. Dr. Forell went to the U of Iowa about the same time I graduated, but his influence on my life has carried over to this day!”
John is also proud that his grandson Ryan Hallsten chose Gustavus.