Author: jakin

Olivia Peterson ’17 Wins Scholarships from the National Association for Campus Activities

Dec 23, 2015

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Olivia Peterson has been awarded the Heart of America Scholarship and Scholarship for Student Leaders by the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA).
Gustavus Receives Lilly Endowment Grant To Establish Summer Academy For Faith, Science, And Ethics

Dec 22, 2015

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Gustavus has received a $589,463 grant to establish the “Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and Ethics.” The weeklong summer academy is part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s High School Youth Theology Institutes initiative.
Gustavus Adolphus College Becomes First Fair Trade College in Minnesota

Dec 16, 2015

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Gustavus is the first college or university in Minnesota to be designated a Fair Trade College/University by Fair Trade Campaigns, a collection of fair trade organizations from across the globe. Gustavus is the 30th college/university in the United States to earn the designation.
Gustavus Named a Top-50 Best Value Liberal Arts College by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

Dec 16, 2015

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Gustavus Adolphus College has once again been recognized by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance for combining outstanding academics with affordable cost.
Andra Gulenchyn ’17 Uses Phillips Scholars Program to Educate the Next Generation

Dec 11, 2015

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A native of St. Francis, Minn., Gulenchyn will use the $16,500 Phillips Scholars Program award to implement a summer literacy program for the city of Brooklyn Park.
Reflecting on the 43rd Christmas in Christ Chapel

Dec 9, 2015

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Gustavus celebrated its 43rd Christmas in Christ Chapel worship services Dec. 4-6. Members of the community took a few minutes to reflect on the experience of “Shalom, Salaam Bethlehem.”
Festival of St. Lucia Celebrates 75th Anniversary Dec. 10

Nov 30, 2015

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Gustavus Adolphus College will celebrate its 75th annual Festival of St. Lucia at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 in Christ Chapel. As part of this seasonal tradition, six sophomore women have been chosen to serve on the Lucia Court.
Christmas in Christ Chapel Worship Services Set for Dec. 4-6

Nov 25, 2015

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Christmas in Christ Chapel’s 2015 theme is “Shalom, Salaam, Bethlehem” and will take the audience on a journey, joining the global travelers and residents of Bethlehem, Palestine, to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace and give voice to our shared hope for peace in this world.
Joseph A. Larson ’79 Wins 2015 Gustavus Service Award

Nov 19, 2015

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Gustavus Adolphus College recognized Joseph A. Larson ’79 as the 2015 recipient of the Gustavus Association of Congregations and Alumni Service Award. The award recognizes Gustavus alumni who have made distinctive commitments and contributions to the service of others.
Herchran Singh ’17: Nobel Conference Networking Leads to Research at USC

Nov 18, 2015

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Volunteering at the Nobel Conference led to a research experience at USC, a relationship with leading neuroscientists Antonio and Hanna Damasio, and a connection with Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel for Gustavus Adolphus College student Herchran Singh.