Gustavus Blogs

Month: February 2021

  • Men’s Hockey Drops Heartbreaker in Overtime

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    siewert

    The Gustavus men’s hockey team led Saint Mary’s for most of Tuesday night’s home opener, but the Cardinals were able to tie the score late in the third period and netted the game-winner in overtime for a 5-4 decision.

  • Students Adapt and Thrive during J-Term Research with Dr. Scott Bur

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    vthurk

    Over January Term, Dr. Scott Bur and 15 research students worked to design and synthesize a molecule which would inhibit Plasmodium falciparum (the parasite responsible for malaria). The results could lead to a new avenue for treatment of the disease.   Bur’s research has been an ongoing project since 2017. Bur alters the project focus…

  • COVID-19 Weekly Update: February 23, 2021

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    agross3

    TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: February 23, 2021   Please see below for the COVID-19 weekly tip and on-campus case update. As a reminder, these emails are now being sent to the community on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the spring.   WEEKLY TIP During the Standard COVID Conditions phase that the College is currently in, there…

  • Men’s Hockey Hosts Saint Mary’s Tuesday in Home Opener

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    siewert

    It’s been over three weeks since the Gustavus men’s hockey team last competed due to COVID-19 test protocols, but the Gusties are back on the ice Tuesday as they host Saint Mary’s for their home opener at Don Roberts Ice Rink. Puck-drop is set for 7 p.m.

  • S.8, E.3: “I Want to Be Able to Do the Right Thing”

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    Gustavus junior and triple-major Emily Joan Falk ’22 (Political Science, Spanish, and Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies) discusses her social justice activism on and off campus, including her involvement in Indivisible-St. Peter/Greater Mankato, Students for Reproductive Freedom, and the annual student-run Building Bridges conference. Season 8, Episode 3: “I Want to Be Able to…

  • Devin Makey ‘20 Finds Career Path through Research

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    vthurk

    Alumnus Devin Makey’s ‘20 passion for research began in the chemistry lab at Gustavus. As a first year student, Makey had initially planned to go into the medical field. But after shadowing doctors and doing volunteer work he realized his interest was in the science behind human health. Makey is currently pursuing a PhD in…

  • Hofstede, Larson Named MIAC Swimmers of the Week

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    siewert

    Gustavus swimmers Ellen Hofstede (So., Hopkins) and Nolan Larson (Sr., West Des Moines, Iowa) have been selected as the MIAC Swimmers of the Week for their performances Sunday against Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s.

  • Madi Kes Named MIAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

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    siewert

    Gustavus first-year Madi Kes (Jordan) has been selected as the MIAC Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week for her performance Feb. 13 against Saint Ben’s at Saint John’s.

  • Celebrating Black History Month: Science Fiction

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    brewer

    The Library offers many resources that document, commemorate, and celebrate Black history and experiences in the U.S. Each week this month, we’ll feature some of these resources. Today we highlight science fiction written by Black women. Kindred by Octavia Butler is widely regarded as modern classic, a best seller as well as a foundational literary…

  • Monday Moments with President Bergman: February 22, 2021

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    jakin

    Gustavus President Rebecca M. Bergman shares her thoughts with College students, faculty, and staff each week.