Gustavus Blogs

Month: October 2023

  • An Academic Evolution: The Business and Economics Department

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    micahlesch

    The upcoming 2023-2024 academic year marks a significant transformation for Gustavus Adolphus College. Amidst the broader shifts in curriculum, one notable change is the rebranding of the Economics and Management Department, which has been officially rechristened as the Business and Economics Department. While Gustavus Adolphus College traces its roots back to 1862, the official inclusion…

  • What To Know About Dr. Justin Knoepfel

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    elliotsteeves

    Dr Justin Knoepfel became the conductor of the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra very suddenly. He had already conducted the Philharmonic Orchestra for 10 years when the then-GSO conductor left for another position. During a year-long fill-in period, he discovered that it had been a missing piece in his musical career. Now, his recently announced appointment means…

  • Soren Sackreiter ’26

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    harrietanderson

    “Having such small classes also allows me to get to know my professors to the point where they are giving me emails of their friends doing research I may be interested in.” Soren has always had an interest in environmental stewardship, and he has found the Environment, Geography and Earth Sciences Department to be a…

  • MCS Senior Spotlight: Amy Gilhoi

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    anienow2

  • Library Hours for Fall Break

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    jpeter13

    Saturday, Oct. 21 & Sunday, Oct. 22:  Closed; Monday, Oct. 23:  9 am – 4:30 pm; Tuesday, Oct. 24:  9 am – 11:30 pm.

  • Poetry Display in Memory of Nobel Laureate

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    ahulsebe

    Visit the Library’s book display in memory of Nobel Prize-winning poet Louise Glück (1943-2023). Glück was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature “for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal” (Remembering Louise Glück, Nobel Prize). Selected Awards: Nobel Prize in Literature, 2020 National Humanities Medal, 2015 National Book Award, 2014…

  • Bryn Archambault ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “History classes are an environment of open-minded discussion and debate; a place to bounce ideas off one another.” Bryn did not come to Gustavus planning to major in History, but since being at Gustavus she has found a deep interest in the content that she has explored in her history classes, and has realized that…

  • Zoya Akhtar ’26

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    harrietanderson

    “I have learned great things from each professor and I know what things I will want to implement in my future career as well.” With intended majors in Mathematics and Computer Science, Zoya’s passion for math started when she was young, always having enjoyed helping others with their math homework and appreciating her own math…

  • Twins finally win in playoffs

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    gkearney

    Parker Burman- Last Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 to break the longest playoff losing streak in professional North American sports history. The Twins snapped an 0-18 losing streak that had begun on Oct. 6, 2004, where the Twins fell 7-6 against the New York Yankees after blowing their late lead.…

  • Gusties trounce Saints

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    gkearney

    Teddy Kaste- When Gustavus Adolphus and St. Scholastica square off on the gridiron, Gustavus is typically the hammer to St. Scholastica’s nail. This year was no different as Gustavus absolutely dominated St. Scholastica on both sides of the ball, leading to a 63-12 victory. Gustavus had a well-balanced offensive attack gaining yards both through the…