Entries tagged with ‘history’
Kate Aguilar Wins Swenson-Bunn Award
History Assistant Professor Kate Aguilar was presented with the Swenson-Bunn Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence during the Honors Day convocation on May 6. “I was very surprised when they first said my name,” Aguilar said. “I only heard ‘Kate’, and there are many wonderful Kates on our campus. And so I got pretty emotional pretty […]
Four Questions with Lauren Bennett McGinty ’10
The Gustavus alum serves as the executive director of Explore Minnesota after holding a series of nonprofit advocacy and communication roles.
Keller’s Analysis Featured in Washington Post
Kathleen Keller, professor of history and director of the African Studies program, wrote about the recent royal tour of the Caribbean.
Pick-up Soccer Group Fosters Cross-Campus Connections
Noontime Boom Time, a growing lunchtime gathering on Hollingsworth Field, brings diverse Gusties together — a prime example of community in action.
Kurt Elling ’89 Wins Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album
Long recognized as one of the top jazz vocalists of our time, Elling won his second Grammy Award for his album "Secrets are the Best Stories."
Listen and Learn this Black History Month
Black history, experiences, and identities are explored in these curated podcast episodes from Learning for Life @ Gustavus.
Dr. Bernard Powers ’72: A Voice for the Voiceless
The director of the Center for the Study of Slavery at the College of Charleston discusses his life's work.
SSRC Grant Explores COVID-19’s Impact on Marginalized Communities
Professor Maddalena Marinari is partnering on a project to explore the impact of COVID-19 on African, Asian, and Latinx immigrants and refugees.
New Series Tackles History of Race and Christianity in U.S.
Religion professor Sarah Ruble has developed an eight-part series exploring race and Christianity throughout the nation's history.
Four Questions with Immigration Historian Maddalena Marinari
The Gustavus professor has a new book out exploring the history of U.S. immigration policy and how it has informed today's world.