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From Classics Scholar to Archaeologist
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Abbie Kavouras ’22, got to where she is by embracing every opportunity that came her way during her time at Gustavus and since she left the Hill. When she first got to Saint Peter, Kavouras knew she wanted to do something related to archaeology or history, but she didn’t think an archaeology career path was…
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Engaged Learning Fund Helps Gusties Find Their Careers
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For Gustavus students who are worried that they can’t afford to do a low-paying internship or take a career-focused class outside the College, the Engaged Learning Fund (ELF) provides invaluable assistance. Funded by alumni donors and administered by the Center for Career Development, the ELF provides up to $1500 for every Gustavus student during their time on the…
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2024 Year in Review
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A look back on some of the many milestones, activities, and accolades we experienced in 2024.
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Zainab Syed Named St. Lucia 2024
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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,…
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Thinking About Transferring to Gustavus?
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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…
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Gustavus Presents Christmas in Christ Chapel 2024
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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.…
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Gustavus Peer MALTs Pay It Forward
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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…
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Gustavus Adolphus Establishes Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies
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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;…
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Greek Life at Gustavus Opens Up New Worlds
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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…
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Gustavus Shows Breadth, Depth in National Rankings
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The College was lauded this year for everything from overall excellence to helping women in STEM.