Congratulations, Kayla!

Congratulations to Kayla Allen, Patient Care Coordinator of Internal Medicine, who was engaged to Gage Walker on January 21 while at the Laumeier Sculpture Park in Saint Louis. Kayla and Gage met when they were 7 years old in their subdivision; they were next door neighbors! The couple is planning to get married at St. John's United Church of Christ on June 16th, 2018.

Congratulations Amanda!

Congratulations to Amanda Chamberland, Program Director in the School of Education, who was engaged to Jonathan Butler on October 23 while on vacation in Anna Maria Island, Florida. Jon and Amanda met while volunteering at a neighborhood event in September 2012. The couple are getting married on May 13, 2017 at College Church.

Congratulations, Laura!

 

Congratulations to Laura Kleinschmidt, Alumni Engagement Officer for Alumni and Donor Engagement, who was engaged to Patrick Banks on June 2. The couple met through the part-time MBA program at SLU, and Patrick also graduated from SLU undergrad in 2010. They are planning to be married on May 20, 2017 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Des Peres, MO.

Proposal Story from Laura:
Patrick proposed on a glacier up in Girdwood, Alaska on Thursday, June 2nd during our highly anticipated Alaskan adventure! Our big activity was a helicopter flightseeing tour on our last day. We were 2,200 feet up on Colony Glacier with the helicopter pilot exploring the glacier. The pilot was snapping photos of us and that's when he popped the question on one knee in the snow. It was unbelievably romantic and as soon as I stopped crying I said yes! He told me to be careful with the ring in the snow because he hadn't insured it yet! We then took more photos and have no need for an engagement session because the pictures turned out so well thanks to a good friend who let us borrow a nice camera for the trip.

Congratulations, Matt!

Congratulations to Matt Renaud, Grants Administrator in the College of Public Health & Social Justice, who was engaged to Kristin Scherer on April 30 on the hill below the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park.  Kristin and Matt met at Maryville University, where they both attended college and were involved in Student Government. The couple are planning a spring 2017 wedding.

Congratulations, Miriam!

Congratulations to Miriam Cherry, Law Professor, who was engaged to Lucas Amodio on November 10 in front of the T-Rex at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City (Miriam states they both love dinosaurs!). The couple met two years ago in the Loop, and are just starting the wedding planning process.

Congratulations, Myrinda!

Congratulations to Myrinda Grantham, Assistant Director for Assignments & Marketing for Housing and Residence Life, who was engaged to Vicky Dean on June 26. Myrinda and Vicky met in May of 2007 when Myrinda moved to Lubbock, Texas, for a summer internship at Texas Tech University.

Myrinda and Vicky were attending a close friend's wedding in Madison, Wisconsin, on June 26, 2015, which is the day the Supreme Court decision was released that legalized same-sex marriage nation-wide.  Having been together for 8 years, Myrinda and Vicky always said they would not be getting married until it was legal for everyone across the U.S.  Later that morning, Myrinda and Vicky decided to "make it official." They are looking forward to getting married on the beach in 2016!

Congratulations, Danielle!

Congratulations to Danielle Mungenast, HR Associate in HR Services, who was engaged to Feysel Abdulkaf on August 24th before a twilight plane ride over Dallas, TX. The couple first met at SLU through the APO Service Fraternity and then again two years later through a mutual friend. Danielle and Feysel are planning a Fall 2017 wedding.

Congratulations, DeSheila!

Congratulations to DeSheila Howlett, Public Safety Officer, who was engaged to Andrew Hatcher on August 25th. The couple worked as St. Louis City police officers in the 6th district before DeSheila resigned to work for Saint Louis University.