Gustavus Blogs

Month: March 2022

  • Fine Arts Preview: March 7 – March 13

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    achatfield

    This week features a concert showcasing the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, the Gustavus Wind Symphony, and the Chamber Winds, the Bjorling Honor Orchestra Concert, and a  recital by David Kozisek. The Arts Administration Salon Series has its first session on Tuesday with  a variety of guest speakers and performers. The Arts and Arts History Deparment present…

  • Women’s Hockey Set to Host UW-Eau Claire Wednesday in NCAA Opening Round

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    siewert

    The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Sunday night announced the 10-team field for its Division III Women’s Ice Hockey Championship and Gustavus (22-3-2) is selected to host UW-Eau Claire (23-5-0) in the first round on Wednesday, March 9. Puck drop at Don Roberts Ice Rink is slated for 7 p.m. 

  • Baseball Opens Season in Kansas

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    sabrego

    TOPEKA, Kansas – The Gustavus baseball team opened its season yesterday in Topeka. The Gusties fell to Luther in doubleheader losses 10-9 and 12-8. Gustavus won on Sunday against Simpson 14-10 before their second game was called due to weather. More detailed recap to follow.

  • Gymnastics Takes Seventh at WIAC/NCGA West Regional

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    sabrego

    WHITEWATER, Wis. – The Gustavus gymnastics team took seventh place at the WIAC/NCGA West Regional on Saturday at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater accumulating a total of 184.800 – the highest mark of the season. UW-Oshkosh won the meet with a 192.300. Additionally, senior Brooke Merila received the WIAC Judy Kruckman Women’s Gymnastics Scholar-Athlete Award.

  • Women’s 4×400 Relay Sets School Record at Wartburg Qualifier

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    siewert

    The Gustavus women’s track & field team sent four individuals to compete at the Wartburg Qualifier on Saturday and came away with some impressive performances. 

  • Gusties use Doubles Sweep to Soar Past Warhawks

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    sabrego

    SAINT PETER, Minn. -Last fall the Wisconsin-Whitewater Men’s Tennis Team came to Saint Peter for ITA Regionals and left with hardware and a wealth of quality wins at the expense of a number of Gusties. The tables turned on Saturday afternoon at Swanson Tennis Center. With a packed crowd in the house, the Golden Gusties played their…

  • Women’s Hockey Punches Ticket to NCAA Tourney, Rolls Past Hamline 6-1 for MIAC Playoff Title

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    siewert

    For the 15th time in program history, the Gustavus women’s hockey team is going dancing at the NCAA tournament after a decisive 6-1 victory over Hamline in the MIAC playoff championship Saturday at Don Roberts Ice Rink. After winning the MIAC regular season title, the Gusties rolled through the playoffs by outscoring their opponents 16-2…

  • New Exhibition in the Schaefer Art Gallery Takes On Surrealist Furniture

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    Sara Cronk ’22

    Opening in the Schaefer Art Gallery at Gustavus Adolphus College on March 8 is Dress Shopping at the Davenport Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center, featuring works by artist Maxwell McInnis. Based on the experience of going to a thrift shop and blending pieces of other people’s lives into something new, the exhibition is…

  • Women’s Basketball Comeback Falls Short at Simpson 73-67

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    siewert

    Trailing by 19 points with 8:24 left in the game, the Gustavus women’s basketball team could have taken the easy way out, packed it in, and accepted defeat. Instead, the Gusties battled all the way to the bitter end, cutting the deficit to four points twice in the final minute, but eventually fell to host…

  • Morgan Mellum 23’ and Lillie Ortloff 22’ Present at MPCC Scholars Showcase

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    vthurk

    Quality and breadth of undergraduate research at Gustavus was represented by Morgan Mellum 23’ and Lillie Ortloff 22’ at the recent Minnesota Private College Council  (MPCC) Scholars Showcase. The MPCC Scholars Showcase focuses on a connection to public good and included 17 institutions this year.    These students have a wide range of ambitious academic…