Gustavus Blogs

Year: 2021

  • Swinging in a New Stand – Plus, limited spectators bring a sense of normalcy

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    Gustavian Weekly

    Autumn Zierman – Staff Writer With spring semester in full swing and the weather thawing out, outdoors sports have entered a soft-open stage of allowing spectators back into the stands. Under the new guidelines set forth by the Gustavus Athletic Department attendees will be able to, in limited capacity, fill the stands to cheer Gusties on…

  • Women’s Tennis Blanks UW-Eau Claire

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    sabrego

    The Gustavus women’s tennis team was back in action on their home courts when they hosted UW-Eau Claire for a Friday night matchup. The Gusties were able to win all of their matches to take a 9-0 win over the Blugolds. 

  • Baseball Splits with Saint Mary’s in MIAC Opener

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    siewert

    The Gustavus baseball team opened MIAC play Friday at Saint Mary’s and came away with a doubleheader split. The Gusties won game one 10-3 and dropped the second game 9-5.

  • Pre-assign Breakout Rooms in Google Meet!

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    mdunning

    Google Meet is has been making many wonderful updates this past year but this one may be one of my favorites! You can now pre-assign breakout rooms in your google meet and it is pretty simple! **This can only be done using your Gustavus Google Calendar*** Set up the pre-assigned breakout rooms Either create a…

  • COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 26, 2021

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    agross3

    TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: March 26, 2021   WEEKLY TIP As members of the Gustavus community prepare for next weekend’s short break, please be reminded that traveling is still discouraged by public health authorities. Gusties, please be mindful of these public health guidelines and make good choices if you choose…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Jill Locke

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    snowell

    Jill Locke (Political Science) was interviewed for a KEYC News story about the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Violence Against Women Act.

  • Bats Stay Hot, Baseball Beats St. Scholastica 13-5

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    siewert

    The Gustavus baseball team continued to swing hot bats Thursday afternoon, defeating St. Scholastica 13-5 in non-conference action at the Gustie Baseball Field. The Gusties collected 18 hits with 12 RBI while improving to 3-0 overall.

  • Elias Anderson ’20

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Elias Anderson ’20 has spent these uncertain times by investing in his first property and home. Putting his nose to the grindstone, Elias officially became a homeowner in November of 2020. As for his experience, Elias says that he has been “enjoying every minute of home-ownership so far!”. Elias is grateful for his time here…

  • Jacob Koshiol ’20

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Jacob Koshiol ’20 shares, “Due to current state and recent cold weather we have been given, I have started an independent project of collecting winter clothing for the homeless communities in St. Paul. Three weeks ago, my girlfriend and I delivered 13 boxes and 2 bags of clothing and other miscellaneous items to an encampment…

  • Liz Retzlaff: Truth-teller

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    nhagberg

    “I’ve known Liz since I started working at TLC 8 years ago. She’s experienced being the only woman in a leadership role at times, sexism from coworkers and campers, and many times where she’s felt alone. And through all of that she’s persisted and is one of the strongest leaders, male or female, in our…