Entries tagged with ‘2006’

Matt Swenson ’06: Living a Mission-Driven Life

Matt Swenson '06 made the most of his four years at Gustavus Adolphus College and left the hill inspired to change lives through a career in public service. Today, he serves as Communications Advisor to Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and has a bright future ahead of him.

Gustavus Community Creates New Atlanta-Based Internship

Thanks to alumni networking and the work of several Gustavus administrators and faculty members, senior Alyssa Gaulrapp '13 had the opportunity to complete a once-in-a-lifetime type internship during the month of January in Atlanta, Georgia.

Daniel Sellers ’06: Ensuring All Kids Receive the Education They Deserve

Daniel Sellers '06 took his sociology and anthropology degree from Gustavus and had a transformational experience with Teach For America. Now Sellers is trying to eliminate the achievement gap in Minnesota schools as the Executive Director of the non-profit MinnCan.

Alumni Mentoring Program Benefits Economics and Management Majors

The Economic and Management Department's Alumni Mentoring Program is providing Gustavus students with important internships, job shadows, networking opportunities, and job interviews. The program is hoping to expand to other departments on campus in the near future.

Alumni Using Improv to Engage Citizens

Several Gustavus Adolphus College alumni have started a new improv venture that is not only aimed at entertaining audiences, but also at increasing civic engagement and encouraging people to think about bigger issues.

Alumni Enjoying Coaching Success

Four graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College have worked together on one coaching staff this season to help lead a high school to its first ever appearance in the Minnesota girls' basketball state tournament.

Leadership Lecture in January

The theme for this January's Interim Experience at Gustavus Adolphus College is "Leadership." To enhance the classroom offerings associated with this theme, a series of lectures on leadership has been planned for 7 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday during the month. The public is welcome to attend these free lectures in Alumni Hall.