Gustavus Blogs

Month: May 2020

  • Senior Spotlight: Ryan Huxford

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    leckhof2

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Ryan Huxford is a theatre major with a minor in political science from Owatonna, Minn. After graduation, he plans on living and working in the Twin Cities area. Professor Emeritus Greg Aune and his wife Julie had the opportunity…

  • Daily Update: May 7, 2020

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    The Financial Aid office emailed students regarding Federal CARES Act Grants. Faculty, students, and staff are reminded to read the weekly Inside Gustavus internal newsletter on Thursdays for COVID-19 updates and other campus messaging.

  • Teaching Award Winner!

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    jgilber2

    It is our great pleasure to share that Rachel Flynn, Visiting Assistant Professor in the Library, has won the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence! Here is the official announcement in May’s faculty packet: “Rachel Flynn has been selected as recipient of the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence. This award recognizes a Gustavus non-tenure-track faculty member…

  • Daily Update: May 6, 2020

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    The College announced a $2.65 million gift to the Gustavus Counseling Center from alumni couple Mark ’83 and Terri DeGiusti Henneman ’83. Rolling move-out and online classes continue.

  • Senior Spotlight: Mary Nyhus

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    leckhof2

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Mary Nyhus is a music major and gender, women, and sexuality studies minor from Winona, Minn. After graduation, she will be working while applying for graduate school. Professor Emeritus Greg Aune says Mary’s drive is something that stood out…

  • Alumni Make $2.65 Million Gift to Support the College’s Counseling Center

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    bberglund

    The gift from Mark Henneman ’83 and Terri DeGiusti Henneman ’83 will fund current staffing and establish an endowment.

  • Senior Spotlight: Ester Archer, Thomas Fischer, Matthew Montplaisir

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    siewert

    The Gustavus athletics department will hear from spring sport senior student-athletes throughout the remainder of the semester, honoring those who are unable to participate in their final season of college athletics.

  • Daily Update: May 5, 2020

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    President Bergman announced the cancellation of summer activities, camps, and events and related budget impacts in an email to students, faculty, and staff. Rolling residence hall move-out and online classes continue.

  • Rachel Flynn, 2020 Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence Winner

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    snowell

    Rachel Flynn (Library) was selected as the 2020 recipient of the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Presented each year at the final faculty meeting, this award recognizes a Gustavus non-tenure-track faculty member for significant contributions to teaching and learning.

  • Yuta Kawarasaki, 2020 Mansergh Faculty Scientific Research Award Winner

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    snowell

    Yuta Kawarasaki (Biology) was selected as the 2020 recipient of the Mansergh Faculty Scientific Research Award. Presented each year at the final faculty meeting, this award recognizes a Gustavus faculty member for an outstanding peer-reviewed publication that contributes to the scholarly achievement and reputation of the faculty and the College.