Gustavus Blogs

Year: 2022

  • Senior Spotlight: Jenna Kavouras

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    msousa

    Jenna Kavouras is a Music major and Management minor from Prior Lake, Minnesota. She performed with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble. Professor James Patrick Miller says “Jenna is a truly excellent student and person, asks great questions, and seeks-out unique opportunities for herself. She will go far in the field of…

  • Chase Johnson Named Central Region ITA Assistant Coach of the Year

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    siewert

    Gustavus men’s tennis assistant coach Chase Johnson has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Central Region Assistant Coach of the Year, which was announced Wednesday. 

  • Senior Spotlight: Hannah Saunders

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    msousa

    Hannah Saunders is a Biology and Dance Honors double major from Lakeville, Minnesota. In the future she wants to continue working in the biology field and potentially attend graduate school. Professor Melissa Rolnick says that “Hannah has been an outstanding student contributing to and serving the dance program in multiple ways. She has proven herself…

  • Recap: Reunion Weekend 2022

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    sash

    Class years ending in 2’s and 7’s—plus reunion years skipped due to the pandemic—joined together on campus for a weekend of fun and fellowship.

  • Senior Spotlight: Heather Holten

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    msousa

    Heather Holten is a Studio Art major from Los Angeles, California. In the future, she plans to pursue face and body piercing. Professor Lower had the following to add about Holten: “With COVID blanketing our student body over the past couple years students were faced with increased anxiety and isolation. Heather met these challenges utilizing…

  • Senior Spotlight: Isabella La Manca

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    msousa

    Isabella La Marca is a Vocal Music Education from Bloomington, Minnesota. She performed with the Social Justice Choir, the Choir of Christ Chape, the Gustavus Choir, and vocal ensembles. Professor Patricia Snapp says “Izzy has a big heart and cares deeply about her vocal study. I will miss her wonderful energy in her voice lessons…

  • Senior Spotlight: Gretchen Van Ess

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    msousa

    Gretchen Van Ess is a Studio Art and Psychology double major from Minneapolis, Minnesota. In the future she wants to have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and develop a private practice. Professor Lowe describes Gretchan as “an example of what we sometimes see with the double majors. She really engages in the artistic formalities of…

  • Pedersen Earns Third Team PING All-America, Ullan Honorable Mention

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    siewert

    The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced its second, third, and honorable mention 2022 Division III PING All-America Teams on Thursday and two Gustavus golfers earned recognition. Jacob Pedersen (Sr., Minnetonka) earned Third Team honors while Max Ullan (Sr., Blaine) was selected as honorable mention. 

  • Senior Spotlight: Emmie Peroutka

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    msousa

    Emmie Peroutka  is a Music and Psychological Science major from Bloomington, Minnesota. She performed with the Gustavus Choir and the Flute Choir. Professor Brandon Dean says “Emmie is a caring and compassionate person, uniquely gifted, and intelligent.  She truly lives into the high expectations she sets for herself, and I know she has a bright…

  • Geology Students and Prof Publish in Scientific Reports

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    JJ Akin ’11

    The publication is affiliated with Nature, the world’s leading multidisciplinary science journal.