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James Harlan ’18 Makes Pipe Dreams Real

After finding Gustavus by chance, senior and environmental studies major James Harlan has never stopped trying to achieve his goals of exploring the world and making it a better place.

Saint Peter to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of 1998 Tornado

Veteran WCCO news anchor Don Shelby will host the event on Thursday, March 29 at 5:15 p.m. in the Saint Peter High School Theater.

Olympic Immersion for Study Away Gusties

In the course “Olympic Quest,” students and professors explored the sport, history, culture, and politics of the recent and upcoming Olympic Games.

Andrea Junso Recognized for Outstanding Programming

Director of Campus Activities Andrea Junso won the Patsy Morley Outstanding Programmer Award from the National Association of Campus Activities.

Annual Building Bridges Conference Explores Mental Health Stigmas

Held on Saturday, March 3 beginning at 9 a.m., the conference will explore and seek to dismantle stigmas attached to mental illness and mental health.

(Mid)West of Somalia: Collaborative Documentary Plays March 1

The collaborative student-professor project explores the lives of nine Somalia-Americans in rural southern Minnesota.

Hope Springs Geothermal for Kenzie Perry ’18

Senior Kenzie Perry traveled to Hot Springs, South Dakota to conduct research for her geology thesis this summer. Now, she is applying to graduate school to study hydrology.

Five Questions with Douglas Hartmann

The cultural sociologist comes to campus to talk about race, sports, and protest.

Nine Gusties Named Fulbright Semifinalists

With eight students named Fulbright English Teaching Assistant semifinalists and one student named a Fulbright Research Grant semifinalist, the 2018-2019 cohort includes nine Gusties, a record number.

$1 Million Gift Shares the Love with Tennis and Life Camps at Gustavus

Boy and Betty Toy of Mounds View, Minn. have committed $1 million to support tennis facilities upgrades and staff development for the camps.