Gustavus Blogs

Year: 2021

  • Reiten Earns Lifesave Award With Local First Responders

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    jakin

    Assistant Campus Safety Director Scott Reiten was recognized on Wednesday, December 15 after taking swift action to save a life earlier this fall.

  • Holtan Garners Second Consecutive CoSIDA Academic All-America Honor

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    siewert

    Gustavus volleyball player Kate Holtan (Sr., Rochester) has been selected to the 2021 CoSIDA Academic All-America Volleyball Team, which was announced Thursday. Academic All-America Teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.

  • The Season of and Secret of Delight

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    nhagberg

    Our daughter Madeline’s piano teacher, Mrs. McGuire, started teaching Madeline when she was four.  She made it clear from the start that her goal was not to turn our daughter into Rachmaninov.  Her goal was for Madeline to love playing piano for the rest of her life.  Because students who are cajoled/pushed/dragged to the piano,…

  • Women’s Basketball Home Game vs. UW-Stout Rescheduled for Jan. 2

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    siewert

    The Gustavus women’s basketball team’s non-conference home game against UW-Stout scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 is postponed to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 (Note: the game was originally rescheduled for Jan. 2). The game on Jan. 1 will be the second half of a Gustie home doubleheader as the men host Crown at…

  • Math, Swimming, and the Olympics

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    tlofaro

    Professor Ken Ono of the University of Virginia wears many hats. He is the Thomas Jefferson Professor of Mathematics, Chair of the Mathematics Department, and mathematical consultant to the UVA swim team. What? The linked video highlights this remarkable collaboration and how it helped one UVA swimmer reach her Olympic goal. So what does this…

  • COVID-19 Weekly Update: December 14, 2021

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    admin

    Every Tuesday, the Gustavus COVID-19 Response Leadership Team will send out a weekly update that includes tips and reminders, policy updates, and information about on-campus COVID-19 cases. These messages are sent to all students, faculty, and staff along with Gustavus parents who have an email address on file with the College.   WEEKLY TIP Final…

  • Michelle Newman

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Michelle Baker Newman ’96 is now the Vice President of Human Resources at Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN.  The famous cereal company is known for its delicious Fruity Pebbles, Honey Bunches of Oats, and Honeycombs!

  • Jillian Hiscock

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    Gustavus Alumni

          Megan Slater and Jillian Hiscock ’05 were married on September 18th of 2021, in Duluth, MN. Jillian shares, “My wife Megan and I were married at Bent Paddle Brewing Company (Gustie-owned!) after having to reschedule four times due to COVID-19. Even with 18 Gustavus alumni and former staff, former Gustie-Greeters in attendance,…

  • Sara Huntley

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Sara Huntley ’98 shares that she is now a Director of Global Customer Advocacy at Nuance Communications in St. Paul, MN. Nuance AI solutions and services are transforming the way we work, connect, and interact with each other by advancing the effectiveness of organizations, empowering them, and creating a positive impact on the world. Nuance…

  • Luke Garrison

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    Gustavus Alumni

      Luke Garrison ’09 is proud to be a Communications Director at Liberty Elementary School District in Buckeye, AZ. Liberty is a K-8 school district in a western Phoenix suburb. After 12 years in TV news, he has made the switch to a career in school communications.