Month: September 2012

The Gustavus Adolphus College Communication Studies Department has been notified that it will receive the 2012 Rex Mix Program of Excellence Award from the National Communication Association (NCA), at the organization’s annual convention in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 15-18.

In today’s increasingly global world, opportunities to study abroad are an important attribute at a liberal arts institution like Gustavus Adolphus College. With that in mind, the Gustavus Center for International and Cultural Education (CICE) has announced the launch of a new Gustavus faculty-led program, Semester in Malaysia: Living Diversity.

The Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies Program (LALACS) has been in existence at Gustavus Adolphus College for 11 years, but for the first time this fall the College is offering a LALACS major. Initially modeled after a similar program at Dartmouth College, the Gustavus LALACS major will be an interdisciplinary program rooted in the…

Gustavus Adolphus College is once again ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the nation according to the latest rankings released by U.S. News & Report. The magazine, which has been ranking colleges and universities for more than 30 years, ranks Gustavus 85th on its “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” list for 2013.

Brandy Russell, associate professor of chemistry at Gustavus Adolphus College, is the new Director of the Midstates Consortium for Math and Science as of Sept. 1. The Consortium, founded by the Pew Charitable Trusts, provides professional development opportunities for students and faculty in science and mathematics.

Dr. William F. Fitzgerald, one of the foremost experts on the chemistry of mercury from an oceanographic and environmental perspective, will be spending several weeks at Gustavus Adolphus College this fall in various roles.

The Gustavus Adolphus football team kicked off its 2012 season with a 35-26 win over Simpson College on Saturday afternoon at Bill Buxton Stadium. Gustavus was able to capitalize on Simpson’s mistakes throughout the day, scoring two defensive touchdowns and forcing a total of five turnovers.

The Gustavus football team will open the 2012 regular season with a non-conference road test against Simpson College at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 in Indianola, Iowa.

The second annual Celebrate St. Peter Day at Gustavus Adolphus College will take place Saturday, Sept. 15, as numerous fun, family-friendly, and free activities are scheduled to honor and thank the community that has served as a wonderful home for the College since 1876.