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Josh Sande ’12 Discovers Academic Curiosity and Passion for Public Service
Gustavus Adolphus College alumnus Josh Sande '12 says that he came to Gustavus an unmotivated and indifferent student, and four years later left the school as a thoughtful and intellectually engaged college graduate. Since graduating from Gustavus, Sande has spent time working for Teach for America and as an intern at The White House.
Young Alumni Start Careers at Minnesota’s Prestigious Corporations
Nine months ago you would have been able to find Joey MacGibbon ’14, Krista Ripperton ’14, and Michael Morimoto ’14 roaming around the Gustavus Adolphus College campus enjoying their final days as undergraduate students. Today you can find them in the offices of three of Minnesota’s most prestigious corporations: General Mills, United Health Group, and 3M.
Two Gusties Receive Rossing Physics Scholarships
Gustavus Adolphus College students Mikaela Algren ’17 and Grace Kerber ’17 have been named Rossing Physics Scholars for 2015-16. Algren is one of five students to receive a $10,000 scholarship for next year, while Kerber is one of seven students to receive a $5,000 honorable mention scholarship for next year.
U.S. Senator Klobuchar to Speak at Building Bridges Conference
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will be at Gustavus Adolphus College on Saturday, March 7, at the College’s annual Building Bridges Conference, which is titled “Hidden in Plain Sight: Recognizing and Rejecting Rape Culture”. Senator Klobuchar will deliver a welcoming address to conference attendees at approximately 9 a.m. in Christ Chapel and will also discuss some of her work in Congress on issues related to sexual assault.
Rhodes Scholar Finalist Now Fighting Human Trafficking
Finding one’s vocation is a process. Just ask Gustavus Adolphus College alumna Julia Tindell ’13. After four fruitful and rewarding years at Gustavus and completing the rigorous process associated with being a Rhodes Scholar finalist, Tindell has found her calling at a non-profit organization in St. Paul that serves women and girls involved in systems of abuse, exploitation, prostitution, and sex trafficking.
National Security Expert David Cole to Speak at Gustavus Thursday
Dr. David Cole, the Hon. George J. Mitchell Professor in Law and Public Policy at Georgetown University, will speak at Gustavus Adolphus College at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 as part of the College’s new Christenson Lectureship in Politics and Law.
Day at the Capitol Scheduled for March 19
On Thursday, March 19, Gustavus Adolphus College students and financial aid supporters will travel to St. Paul to meet with state legislators to show continued support and appreciation for the Minnesota State Grant Program.
Gustavus to Host TEDx Event on April 18
The Center for Servant Leadership at Gustavus Adolphus College will host the College’s 2nd annual TEDxGustavusAdolphusCollege event from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18th in Wallenberg Auditorium. The conference is titled “Leading the Way Forward: Being, Seeing, Doing” and will feature nine live speakers and two TED Talks via video.
Forensics Team Wins Fourth Straight State Championship
For the fourth straight year and for the seventh time in the last eight years, the Gustavus Adolphus College forensics team won the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association State Tournament on Feb. 21-22 at Southwest State University. The Gusties won the team sweepstakes with 543 points, while Concordia College in Moorhead took second place with 306 points.
Pre-Dental Students Thriving at Gustavus
Kyle Hunt ’10 earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Gustavus, completed dental school at the University of Illinois-Chicago, and has now started his career as a dentist at Personal Care Dentistry in Roseville. He is part of a growing list of Gustavus alumni who have taken advantage of one of the College’s pre-professional tracks—in this case the College’s pre-dental program.