Year: 2021

Updated Testing and Vaccine Requirements

Aug 27, 2021

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JJ Akin ’11

The two emails below were sent to students and parents and faculty and staff on August 27, 2021.
Cross Country Alumni Meet Features New Course

Aug 27, 2021

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siewert

The Gustavus cross country program is set to host its annual Alumni Meet on Saturday morning at the Linnaeus Arboretum. Last year’s race was cancelled due to the pandemic and this year’s race features a new course layout.
Gustavus Fine Arts Welcomes Back Actor and Singer Kimberly Braun ’11

Aug 27, 2021

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msousa

Kimberly Braun ’11, actor and singer, is joining the Department of Theatre & Dance, replacing professor Henry MacCarthy for his sabbatical. Braun is a classically trained actor and singer, and has acted professionally at Folger Theatre, Barter Theatre, and Texas Shakespeare Festival. She has also taught throughout the country including at Guthrie Theatre and CalArts.…
Sustainability Interns: A Summer Well Spent

Aug 24, 2021

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ccarls13

Blog Post by Kendra Held Photos by Audrey Ochtrup-DeKeyrel This summer many sustainability interns have been working on campus in new roles. Collin Carlson and Kendra Held have been working with Kari Wallin in Physical Plant/Facilities to compile Gustavus’ first AASHE STARS evaluation, support student waste sorting through compost mini-bin distribution and a zero-waste training, as…
New Features in the Library Catalog

Aug 23, 2021

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mperron

You may notice that our library catalog and discovery system powered by WorldCat Discovery has a modernized look along with some new features. The improvements include: Highlighted Search Terms The search terms you enter will be highlighted in yellow. This will make it much more apparent why you got the results you did and then…
Benson ’13 Tells Jazz Dance History Through New Production

Aug 20, 2021

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msousa

Rush Benson ’13 is a multi-talent artist — he is an actor, dancer, teacher, musician, and choreographer. His portfolio includes collaborations with many professional theaters around the Twin Cities, such as the Guthrie, the Ordway, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Park Square Theater, and the Old Log Theater. His latest production Teach Me presents an educational music…
Morgan Mellum ’23 Builds 3D Insect Model for Fulbright Canada Fellowship

Aug 19, 2021

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vthurk

This Summer, Morgan Mellum ’23 created a detailed three dimensional online model of an insect that was preserved in amber. Mellum is working virtually alongside professors from a Canadian University. This research connection was discovered through Gustavus promotion of Fulbright opportunities. Mellum is a triple major in Geology, Environmental Studies, and French. Each of…
Buxbaum ’14 Brings Storytelling Potential to Alaska

Aug 19, 2021

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rmccarthy

The Alaskan publisher and author will launch her first short story collection The Birthday Picture (and Other Stories) on Aug. 31.
Gustavus Mask Requirement

Aug 17, 2021

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JJ Akin ’11

The COVID-19 Response Leadership Team sent this message to students, faculty, and staff on August 17, 2021.
Chemistry Research Thrives in Newly Expanded Nobel Hall

Aug 16, 2021

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rmccarthy

The $70 million project opens up new potential for collaboration with leading institutions, underscoring the importance of research opportunities.