Gustavus Blogs

Month: November 2023

  • Rylea Patterson ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “The professors incorporate group work into their classes so individuals can get to know their peers and learn how to work together. These are very important skills to have going on in life.” Enjoying her anatomy class in high school, Rylea was drawn to a major in Exercise Physiology due to interest in knowing how…

  • Gusties Showcase Their Artistic Creativity

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    elliotsteeves

    I walk by the Schaefer Art Gallery every day. Normally, I don’t enter this building, as I’m usually on my way to cello practice or orchestra rehearsal in Bjorling Hall, just across the sidewalk. This, Gusties, is a mistake. This gallery is home to some of the most amazing art in Saint Peter. And the…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Mimi Gerstbauer

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    snowell

    Mimi Gerstbauer (Political Science) was invited as a virtual speaker at the Christian Alliance for Inclusive Development’s “Welcoming Table.” Mimi was invited to speak in her capacity as Chair of the Peace and Hope International Board, about the role of boards in creating gender-inclusive organizations in global development. She is also giving five adult education…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Kate Aguilar

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    snowell

    Kate Aguilar (History) has an article forthcoming “‘It’s All About the U’: How University of Miami Football Challenged Reagan’s America,” in the Journal of Sport‘s spring 2024 edition.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Kathy Lund Dean

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    snowell

    Kathy Lund Dean (Business and Economics) has published “Rebordering the total institution: Designing thriving business schools through creative resourcing and educator agency” in the Academy of Management Learning and Education’s special forum on COVID-19 impacts and institutional recovery strategies. Comparing academic work during lockdown conditions to Goffman’s total institution, Kathy argues that a thriving post-lockdown…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Jim Parejko

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    snowell

    Jim Parejko (Biology) presented a poster titled “Methods for the Madness: Advancing Microbiology Teaching Labs on a Budget” at the 83rd annual North Central Branch meeting of the American Society for Microbiology at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

  • Thanksgiving Break Hours

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    jpeter13

    Tuesday, November 21: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm; Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26: Closed. Wishing you a safe & Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Bottoms

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    gkearney

    Will Sorg- Two unpopular lesbians start a fight club to lose their virginity before high school is over. If you’re not immediately sold by that premise like I was then Bottoms may not be your kind of movie. Bottoms is an easy movie to love if you’re the right person. If you are a fan…

  • Building Bridges bingo

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    gkearney

    Amelia Dewberry- Building Bridges invites you to join them for Building Bridges Bingo tonight, Nov. 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Cafe. The event will include six rounds of bingo, popcorn, and a chance to win a variety of prizes. One of the event organizers, Senior Olivia Falk encourages people to…

  • Gustie of the Week: Sean Cobb

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    gkearney

    Taylor Storlien- This week’s Gustie of the Week, Professor Sean Cobb, has been teaching at Gustavus for fifteen years now. When Cobb was first interviewing to teach at Gustavus, it was a memorable experience that set the tone for the rest of his time here. During a break, he went to adjust his tie in…