Gustavus Blogs

Year: 2021

  • Maria Pazandak

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Maria Pazandak ’18 is now a Fisheries Biologist at Ocean Associates, Inc. in Lacey, WA. OAI Consulting (OAI). OAI provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. Government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. They specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional support services, information technologies, and stakeholder engagement. After…

  • S.11 E.7: Sweden, the Roma, and Katarina Taikon

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    Scandinavian Studies professor Ursula Lindqvist steps in to interview Swedish author Lawen Mohtadi on the Learning for Life @ Gustavus podcast.

  • Ópera Afuera: Gustavus Alum Plays Mariachi with the Minnesota Opera

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    Sara Cronk ’22

    Carlos Balbuena ’21 recently played with the Minnesota Opera with the mariachi band, Mariachi Mi Tierra. Ópera Afuera, the opening performance of the Minnesota Opera’s 2021-2022 season, was held outside at Allianz Field. A celebration of the Latinx opera and music tradition, Balbuena and Mariachi Mi Tierra accompanied Vanessa Alonzo as she performed, “La Cigarra”…

  • Christmas in Christ Chapel 2021 Sends Audiences Forth Singing

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    Sara Cronk ’22

    Christmas in Christ Chapel returned with joyous song, as befitting the program name, We Shall Go Forth Singing. With safety precautions in place, Gustavus Adolphus College was able to welcome alumni, families and friends, and supporters of Gustavus music back to campus to share in the performance.  “You could feel the excitement in the room…

  • Monday Moments with President Bergman: December 13, 2021

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    jakin

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

  • Fine Arts Week Preview: December 13 – 19

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    msousa

    This week features the continuation of the Hillstrom Museum Battle at the River Bottom exhibit. Battle at the River Bottom: Drawings and Videos by Kristen Lowe Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hillstrom Museum This exhibit features recent works by faculty artist Kristen Lowe, introducing…

  • Lecture and Q&A with Professor Michael Minta

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    jjohns50

    Several weeks ago, Gustavus had the honor of hosting Professor Michael Minta from the Political Science Department of the University of Minnesota! Dr. Minta, who is one of the nation’s leading experts in the study of political representation of African American, Latino, and women interests in the United States, gave a lecture and Q&A about…

  • Men’s Hockey Wins 7-2 at Concordia-Wisconsin

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    sabrego

    MEQUON, Wis. – The Gustavus men’s hockey team traveled to Wisconsin on Saturday for a 2021 non-conference closer. The Gusties took a 7-2 win and improve to 3-7-1 and remain 0-3-1 in the MIAC. Seniors Patrick Gazich (Sr., Minnetonka) and Connor Clemons (Sr., Savage) each had a pair of goals in the process.

  • Women’s Hockey Falls Short, 6-5, at UW-River Falls

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    siewert

    In a back-and-forth affair Saturday afternoon, No. 6 Gustavus women’s hockey dropped a 6-5 decision at No. 5 UW-River Falls. The Gusties fall to 7-2 overall while the Falcons improve to 10-1. 

  • Strong Third Quarter Pushes Women’s Basketball Past St. Kate’s

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    siewert

    The Gustavus women’s basketball team Saturday got back to its winning ways, defeating St. Catherine 65-55. The Gusties improve to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in the MIAC, while the Wildcats drop to 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the league.