Archive for January, 2024
TLC Blog – We Can Do Something
No Podemos hacer todo, pero podemos hacer algo. I’m learning Spanish! I wish I had learned it when I was young. But I didn’t. Now I’m forty years older than when I learned Japanese in college. I am committed to being fluent in five years. We’ll see how my brain cells hold up. My wife […]
Email changes coming February 1
Upcoming changes to Google and Yahoo email services that are intended to limit SPAM and malicious phishing attempts, will also necessitate improved security and better email list practices. Of particular note, email senders must adhere to the following: Authenticate emails using security protocols like DKIM, SPF, and DMARC. Implement one-click list-unsubscribe for bulk messages, and […]
Jonah Johnson ’25
“Religion Faculty are always open to scheduling meetings and talking about the process for their own careers, and offering help on getting info about other topics or careers that fit your life’s trajectory, wherever it’s at.” Jonah decided on a Religion major because of an interest in Religion as it relates to culture and the […]
Kaia Meyer ’26
“The dance professors are some of the most thoughtful people I have met at Gustavus. They are invested in the growth of each student and go out of their way to help us succeed.” As a Biology Major with a Dance minor, Kaia is interested in both science and the arts, and is glad that […]
4Word: Insights into Writing and Publishing
Award-winning Minnesota author, Loretta Ellsworth Saturday, April 6 | 2–4 p.m. Helen Young Room – Southdale Library | 7001 York Ave. S., Edina The event will be a Q&A discussion between Loretta and author Kristin F. Johnson. Refreshments will be served. Games mightbe played. There will be bookish prizes! Fun will be had by all […]
Charlie Juaire ’26
“The MCS faculty have been a huge help to me in figuring out different career paths by holding career and internship panels and sharing opportunities they find.” Not being fully decided on a major when coming to Gustavus, after his first classes in the Mathematics, Computer Science & Statistics Department, Charlie found a passion and […]
Wren Heiman ‘25
“As I apply for internships, the variety of shows that I’ve been able to participate in here round out my portfolio nicely for the place I’m at in my path, and I feel much more secure with a resume that fits the field and has been reviewed by both my classmates and faculty.” As a […]
Olivia Jahnke ’25
“I love class with [Jessica Stadick] because she pushes us to think deeper, has helped me realize that I know more than I think I do, and has overall helped me become more confident in my knowledge.” As a member of the Gustavus Gymnastics Team, Olivia chose to come to Gustavus for the opportunity to […]
Jillian Elton ’25
“In addition to an inviting learning atmosphere, every professor that I’ve taken a class with intentionally ties coursework to prevalent social issues and events, anywhere from a local to global scale.” As someone who wants to be prepared for a dynamic workforce, Jillian was drawn to a major in Communication Studies due to its interdisciplinary […]
Mitch Veith ’25
“A sense of community is found through in class group discussions as well as group work on presentations and projects outside of class.” Mitch decided to major in Communication Studies due to the collaborative and engaging nature of the first Communication Studies classes that he took. Since declaring his major, Mitch has found a tight-knit […]