Archive for March, 2016

Jordan Gette ’16: Psychological Science Leads to Grad School Placement at Texas Tech

After graduation, Jordan Gette will pack her bags and move across the country to Lubbock, Texas to work toward a six-year doctorate in clinical psychology at Texas Tech University.

Ray Sajulga ’17: Bits, Bytes, and Biochemistry

When Ray Sajulga started doing on-campus research during November of his first year, he had no idea that he would be able to combine his love of science and computers both inside and outside the lab.

Dr. Jay Sekulow Brings Washington Legal Theory, Politics to Gustavus Students

Gustavus recently hosted Dr. Jay Sekulow, noted Supreme Court litigator and #1 New York Times-bestselling author, as the 2016 Lindau Resident in Conservative Thought.

Ben Dipple ’16 Receives Fulbright Grant to Turkey

Senior Ben Dipple has been named a winner of the Fulbright English Teacher Assistant (ETA) grant to Turkey for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Dr. Paula O’Loughlin Named Provost and Dean of the Faculty at Coe

O’Loughlin will leave her post as associate provost and dean of arts and humanities at the close of the academic year to become the Provost and Dean of the Faculty at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Ashley Nickel ’17: The World is Her Classroom

Junior classics major Ashley Nickel is using a $10,000 scholarship to take part in the highly selective Duke Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies program in Rome.

Public Tickets Now Available for Hunter Hayes Concert on April 23

Grammy-nominated country music artist Hunter Hayes will perform at Gustavus Adolphus College at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Tickets are now on sale to the general public.

Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and Ethics Encourages High School Students to Reflect on Religion’s Role in Today’s World

Gustavus Adolphus College’s first-ever Academy for Faith, Science, and Ethics will take place June 24-30 on the College’s Saint Peter, Minn. campus. The Gustavus Academy will allow high school youth to explore ethical issues, reflect on their sense of calling, and introduce them to creative alliances between scientists and religious leaders who are addressing a […]

21st Annual Building Bridges Conference Tackles War on Drugs this Saturday

This year’s topic is “Silver or Lead: Wealth and Violence in the War on Drugs,” and will focus on how U.S. drug policy affects massive spending efforts and the creation of international and domestic violence.

Gustavus to Host Third Annual TEDx Event on April 23

Gustavus's Center for Community-Based Service and Learning will host the College’s third annual TEDxGustavusAdolphusCollege event from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Wallenberg Auditorium. The conference theme is “ENGAGE!” and will feature a series of eight live speakers and two TED Talks via video.