Sunday, May 15, was designated Hamline University Day at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea. The keynote speaker was the Rev. Nancy Victorin-Vangerud, chaplin of Hamline University. Pictured are the Rev. Victorin-Vangerud, two graduates of Hamline University, Margaret Meyers and Julie (Malinsky) Eaton, both of Albert Lea, along with Jaycie Eaton, daughter of Dr. Jeff and Julie Eaton. Hamline University is located in St. Paul and was the first university in Minnesota. It is the only United Methodist affiliated university in Minnesota. Also speaking that morning was Albert Lea attorney, Bob Sturtz, a graduate of the Hamline Law School. -- Submitted photo