Archive for May, 2019

Meghan Gallagher Represents Class of 2019 as Commencement Speaker

The LALACS major from Chanhassen, Minn. will deliver the commencement address on Saturday, June 1 at Hollingsworth Field.

Class of 2019 Commencement Set for Saturday

Gustavus Adolphus College will close its 157th academic year with the 2019 commencement exercises on Saturday, June 1.

Rydell Professor Reflects on Writing, Teaching at Gustavus

Dr. David Montgomery was on campus for two months as the 2019 Rydell Professor after opening the Nobel Conference last fall.

Religion Professor Casey Elledge Wins Faculty Scholarly Accomplishment Award

A prolific writer who has received international recognition for his latest book, Elledge uses interdisciplinary scholarship to inform his teaching.

Hayley Russell Wins 2019 Swenson-Bunn Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence

Russell, an assistant professor of health and exercise science, received the award at the 2019 Honors Day Convocation.

Shelby Klomp ’20 Wins Rossing Physics Scholarship

The junior physics major is one of six students across the nation to receive the $10,000 award.

Six Questions with Danish Author Dorthe Nors

Nors is at Gustavus through May 10 as the 2018-2019 Out of Scandinavia Artist-in-Residence hosted by the Department of Scandinavian Studies.

#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Speak at Gustavus

Burke will offer a free, public lecture at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 6, in Christ Chapel as the Campus Activities Board's 2019 Big Speaker.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor is 2019 Lindau Resident in Conservative Thought

Dr. Meghan O'Sullivan of Harvard University's Kennedy School will engage in dialogue regarding energy policy, sustainability, and foreign relations.