Gustavus Blogs

Year: 2023

  • Madison Fleming ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “My professors have really helped me navigate what I want to do after Gustavus.” As a Political Science and Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies double major, Madison has realized how applicable a minor in Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies will be to her future career endeavors. While topics that are covered in Peace Studies courses…

  • Christmas in Christ Chapel Marks 50 Years at Gustavus

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    admin

    Written by Alex Ogle ‘27 As the season turns toward winter and the days grow shorter, hundreds of Gustavus students, faculty, and staff work tirelessly to gift the world the remarkable celebration of Christmas in Christ Chapel. This has become a widely loved tradition that has been bringing the community together for half of a…

  • Student blog to come!

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    kmoody

      This blog will be used for students in Professors Jeff LaFrenierre’s and Kjerstin Moody’s January Term 2024 study away course in Iceland, SCA/GEG-298-001: “‘Otherwordly’ Iceland: Culture, Environment, and Tourism in a Globalized Age.” Stay tuned!

  • 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!