Gustavus Blogs

Month: May 2022

  • Mayra Taylor, 2022 Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence Winner

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    Mayra Taylor (Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures) was selected as the 2022 recipient of the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Presented each year at the final faculty meeting, this award recognizes a Gustavus non-tenure-track faculty member for significant contributions to teaching and learning.

  • Shu-Ling Wang, 2022 Mansergh Faculty Scientific Research Award Winner

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    snowell

    Shu-Ling Wang (Economics and Management) was selected as the 2022 recipient of the Mansergh Faculty Scientific Research Award. Presented each year at the final faculty meeting, this award recognizes a Gustavus faculty member for an outstanding peer-reviewed publication that contributes to the scholarly achievement and reputation of the faculty and the College.

  • Track and Field Closes Out Maverick Open and MIAC Multis

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    Results MANKATO, Minn. – The Gustavus track teams wrapped up competition at the Deb Schulz open on Friday night. Joshua Beiswanger was a champion for the Gusties in hammer throw recording mark of 53.42m. “With this being the last opportunity for most to hit a conference qualifier, I thought they really handled the pressure well,”…

  • Men’s Tennis Blanks Bethel, Advances to MIAC Playoff Championship

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    SAINT PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus men’s tennis team blanked Bethel 5-0 Friday in a MIAC playoff semifinal match at the Brown Outdoor Courts. The Gusties, now 22-10 overall, advance to the MIAC playoff championship on Saturday where they will host the winner of Carleton vs. Macalester at 3:00 p.m..

  • LALACS 2022 Senior Symposium

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    You’re Invited!May 11th 5:00 p.m. in the President’s Dining Room.Join us in celebrating our seniors as they share their Capstone Projects. Cords and Stoles will be awarded by advisors.   MARÍA FLORES MÁRQUEZPolitical Science, Spanish, and LALACSTitle: The Legacy of U.S Interventionism: How the U.S Involvement in Central America Led to the Mass Migration of…

  • Softball Comeback Effort Falls Short at Saint Ben’s

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    Trailing 6-0 and down to its final three outs, the Gustavus softball team rallied for five runs in the seventh inning Thursday at Saint Benedict, but couldn’t plate the tying run in a 6-5 loss in the MIAC playoffs. The Gusties finish the season 15-22 overall after reaching the postseason for the first time since…

  • Women’s Tennis Shuts Out Bethel, Advances to MIAC Playoff Championship

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    siewert

    The Gustavus women’s tennis team blanked Bethel 5-0 Thursday in a MIAC playoff semifinal match at the Brown Outdoor Courts. The Gusties, now 19-6 overall, advance to the MIAC playoff championship on Saturday where they will host Carleton at 11:30 a.m. 

  • Faculty Spotlight: Michael Wilson-Becerril

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    Michael Wilson-Becerril (Political Science) received the prestigious Outstanding Academic Title award from the American Library Association for his book, “Resisting Extractivism: Peruvian Gold, Everyday Violence, and the Politics of Attention.”

  • Faculty Spotlight: Jill Locke

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    Jill Locke (Political Science) appeared in a KEYC News story about this week’s Supreme Court leak about Roe vs. Wade. Locke is also expected to appear on WCCO Radio on Sunday evening to discuss the leak and what it will mean if the decision comes to pass.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Ortmann

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    Lisa Ortmann (Education) presented her research paper titled “Disciplinary Literacy and Music Teacher Education: Seeking Relevance for Teacher Candidates” at The American Educational Research Association (AERA) in San Diego, CA in April.