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Nelson and Geraets to Open Track & Field Championships Thursday

The Gustavus track & field team is set to compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships hosted by St. John Fisher University and Visit Rochester at the Polisseni Track and Field Complex in Rochester, N.Y. beginning Thursday. Birgen Nelson and Megan Geraets will open competition for the team Thursday. 

Benji Huff ’24

“Within Geography courses, we learn practical skills in jobs Geographers have, such as urban planning and GIS.” As a double major, Benji has found a sense of community within both the Geography and Religion departments. Benji has been able to combine these majors to start to develop a well-rounded understanding of how the world works, […]

Two Seniors to Give Gustavus Commencement Day Addresses

When the Gustavus Class of 2023 graduates on Saturday, May 27, two classmates will serve as honored presenters at the day’s ceremonies. Keely Schuck will give this year’s Baccalaureate address at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in Christ Chapel, and Mya Hillerud will be the senior class speaker during the Commencement ceremony, which starts at […]

Gustavus Dance Senior Abbie Doran and Faculty Jill Patterson Awarded National Honors

This Memorial weekend, Dance Professor Jill Patterson and senior Abbie Doran will travel to Long Beach, California to present their dance piece, Veneer, at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) National Dance Festival. As one of only thirty pieces chosen to be performed at ACDA’s bi-annual gala, this is one of the highest honors in […]

Interim Library Hours (May 24-June 4)

Library Hours through June 4th: Wednesday-Friday, May 24-26: 8:00 am – 11:00 am; Saturday – Monday, May 27-29: Closed. Tuesday, May 30 – Thursday, June 1: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Friday, June 2 – Sunday, June 4: Closed. Monday, June 5th: Summer hours begin: 9 am – 4:45 pm (M-F).

Class of 2023 To Celebrate Commencement May 27

The 544 students of the Gustavus Adolphus College Class of 2023 will graduate on Saturday, May 27, with an on-campus  commencement ceremony beginning at 1:45 p.m. on Hollingsworth Field. The majority of the graduates started at Gustavus in the fall of 2019, spending most of their first year on campus—living in residence halls with their […]

Softball Lands Four on MIAC All-Conference Team

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) released its softball postseason awards on Tuesday and three Gustavus student-athletes were named All-Conference. Kayla Herda, Madi Mueller, Piper Otto, and Maizie Anderson were selected as All-Conference, while Caitlin Olafsson was named honorable mention.

10 Gusties Selected CSC Academic All-District

The 2022-23 Academic All-District Men's and Women's At-Large Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), were released Tuesday and 10 Gustavus student-athletes received recognition for their combined performances on the playing field and in the classroom.

Congratulations to the Winners of the Inaugural Economic Research and Communication Contest!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Economic Research and Communication Contest, which garnered exceptional submissions from our talented students. The level of scholarship and dedication displayed by our participants was truly impressive, making the selection process quite challenging. Without further ado, let’s unveil the deserving winners! Economic Research Category Winner: Ben ForsbergIn […]

A Special Graduation for One Gustavus Athlete

When the Gustavus Class of 2023 walks the stage this week at Commencement, one senior will be uniquely grateful to join her friends and classmates on Graduation Day. Heather Olinger ’23 has had a final semester unlike any other. It began in January when the Gustie women’s hockey player took a hit against St. Ben’s […]