News

Year: 2024

  • Zainab Syed Named St. Lucia 2024

    Zainab Syed Named St. Lucia 2024

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    luch

    On Thursday, Dec. 12, sophomore Zainab Syed ’27 was introduced as this year’s St. Lucia, the culmination of the annual Gustavus holiday tradition that celebrates young women’s achievements, character, and contributions to the Gustavus community. In addition to Syed, this year’s St. Lucia Court includes fellow sophomores Chloe Knuteson, Grace LaTourelle, Mara Lien, Frances Lindgren,…

  • Thinking About Transferring to Gustavus?

    Thinking About Transferring to Gustavus?

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    jordanbuche

    Here are some things you need to know, from someone who did it. With so many Division I athletes entering the transfer portal nowadays, transferring between different playing styles can be a hard task. You need to have the right coaches, great teammates, and a cozy little bed that you can crawl into after a…

  • Gustavus Presents Christmas in Christ Chapel 2024 

    Gustavus Presents Christmas in Christ Chapel 2024 

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    luch

    At Twilight an Angel runs from Dec. 6–8 on the campus in Saint Peter. More than 300 Gustavus Adolphus students, faculty, and staff members are gearing up for this weekend’s return of Christmas in Christ Chapel, one of the College’s most cherished annual traditions. Four performances of At Twilight an Angel will take the stage between Friday, Dec.…

  • Gustavus Peer MALTs Pay It Forward

    Gustavus Peer MALTs Pay It Forward

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    tstorlien

    A First-Term Seminar (FTS) at Gustavus looks a little different than it does at other colleges. For starters, the people students go through orientation with are also their classmates for the required FTS they take during their first semester on the Hill. Although it’s only the first step into the rest of your time at…

  • Gustavus Unveils 2024 Alumni Association Award Winners

    Gustavus Unveils 2024 Alumni Association Award Winners

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    luch

    The Gustavus Adolphus College Alumni Association Board of Directors has named two Gustavus alumni as recipients of the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award and recognized three others for their contributions to their respective fields. The recipients were recognized at the annual Alumni Association Awards Celebration on Friday, October 11. The Distinguished Alumni Citation recipients are…

  • Gustavus Adolphus Establishes Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies

    Gustavus Adolphus Establishes Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies

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    luch

    Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, MN has established the Thorstensson, McKnight, Nordstrom Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies, which launched at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year. The endowed position was created this past spring by Steve Heim ’81 and Susie Björling Heim ’83 of Edina, MN. Gustavus Professor Dr. Ursula Lindqvist (Scandinavian Studies;…

  • Greek Life at Gustavus Opens Up New Worlds

    Greek Life at Gustavus Opens Up New Worlds

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    tstorlien

    Bama Rush. TikTok. Legally Blonde. Even Scream Queens. Greek life in pop culture’s colleges and universities is quite different than it is at Gustavus. When I first arrived here, I knew there was some kind of Greek system, but I didn’t really know what it was compared to what I had seen elsewhere.  To begin…

  • Gustavus Shows Breadth, Depth in National Rankings

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    luch

    The College was lauded this year for everything from overall excellence to helping women in STEM.

  • How GIS helps Gusties Chart New Paths

    How GIS helps Gusties Chart New Paths

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    luch

    Geographic Information Systems work at Gustavus produces worldly career options.

  • SHINE: Rachelle Sherden and a Golden Legacy

    SHINE: Rachelle Sherden and a Golden Legacy

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    sash

    Fiery attacks, heart-stopping rallies, and gnarly digs for stunning game points. That’s Gustavus Volleyball under “Coach Ro.”