Gustavus Blogs

Month: March 2023

  • Michaela Woodward ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “From study abroad, to internships, to on-campus opportunities, the professors in the MLLC department are always supportive of their students and have their best interests in mind.” Michaela is a senior Spanish, LALACS, and Film Studies major and Russian & Eastern European Studies minor from Greenville, Wisconsin. Her curiosity for the Spanish language initially began…

  • Jorge Koenen ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “The professors’ aim is to make the learning environment safe and welcoming to facilitate an environment that is optimal for learning.” Jorge was drawn to the Spanish major at Gustavus as someone who grew up speaking Spanish. Being born in Guatemala, he says, “I enjoy learning about the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.” Jorge is…

  • Justin Schriever ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “The professors here are so supportive and genuinely interested in their students.” Justin  was originally interested in Gustavus because of its Education and Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies Departments, which would eventually become his two areas of study. He has combined these two areas through his Communication Arts/Literature Teaching major and Classical Languages minor. Justin…

  • Kaija Pratt ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “I get excited to go to class and clinicals every day because I know I am surrounded by others passionate about the same thing that I am.” With athletics having always been a big part of her life, Kaija knew she wanted this to continue as she moved through Gustavus and onto a career. She…

  • Nico Lohman ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “The Athletic Training faculty have provided me with the tools to succeed in my future by really caring about me not only as a student but also as a person.” Nico was drawn to the Athletic Training program through his relationship with his athletic trainer in high school, saying “he had a cool job, so…

  • Hayley Trebil ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “Small class sizes allow me to hone in on my skills in the lab.” Hayley came to Gustavus thinking that she wanted to pursue a biology degree and become a Physician’s Assistant. However, having had multiple complex chronic illnesses herself, she realized that her nurses have always been her biggest caregivers and advocates. She ended…

  • Award Winners @ the Library!

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    ahulsebe

    Looking for an award-winning read? Want to watch an award-winning film? Look no further! Guide to award winners: Visit the Library’s Book & Film Awards Guide. Find winners of American Historical Association awards, literary prizes, Minnesota Book Award winners, and translation prizes. Browse award-winning films from the Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Cannes Film Festival, and…

  • Women’s Hockey Wins Program’s First National Championship in Triple Overtime Thriller

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    Jordan Modjeski

    Everything looks better in gold — including the Gustavus women’s hockey team. A year after falling to Middlebury in the National Championship game, the Gusties got revenge on the east coast, winning the program’s first ever national title in a triple overtime 2-1 thriller over Amherst.

  • Fine Arts Weekly Preview: March 20 – 26

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    msousa

    This week features the performances of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Chamber Winds, as well as the Chapel Choir and Lucia Singers. Emily Gionnatta ‘24, Alex MacLean ‘24, and Riley Krieger perform their student recitals. Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Chamber Winds Concert March 25, 1:30 p.m. Christ Chapel Emily Gionnatta ‘24…

  • Women’s Swimming Ends NCAA Championships with All-America Honorable Mention Accodlades

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    siewert

    The Gustavus women’s swimming team wrapped up its 2022-23 season Saturday at the NCAA Championships with a pair of All-America honorable mention performances.