Gustavus Blogs

Month: March 2024

  • The 2024 Academy Awards

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    gkearney

    Will Sorg- On Sunday, Cord Jefferson, a first-time film director, won Best Adapted Screenplay for his film American Fiction. Jefferson’s win was accompanied by a fantastic speech where he passionately argued for movie executives to take chances on newer filmmakers and smaller-scale movies. He outlined his struggle to get his award-winning film made and said…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Kris Lowe

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    snowell

    Kristen Lowe (Art and Art History) has a chapter dedicated to her artwork in the book, The Essential Dear Dara, Writings on Local Characters and Memorable Places, published this year by the Minnesota Historical Society. The Chapter is entitled “Primeval Connection.”

  • Reflecting On Pandemic-Era Gustavus

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    elliotsteeves

    Four years ago this week, Gustavus (and the world) started shutting down. A current senior recalls the surreal circumstances of starting college amid the crisis. When I and the class of 2024 first arrived at Gustavus in August, 2020, we went through something more complicated than the classically intimidating transition from high school. Being a…

  • Gustie Students Lobby Lawmakers for Higher Ed Funding

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    admin

    On March 12, almost 30 Gustavus students went to St. Paul for the annual Day at the Capitol event, sponsored by the Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC). As with every DATC gathering, students fan out across the Capitol complex, meeting with state legislators from their hometown districts (whenever possible), sharing their Gustavus stories, and educating…

  • Lifelong Learning and Connection: Alumni Collaborate at MMEA

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    chaseywedge

    The 2024 MMEA Midwinter Clinic featured the collaboration of two Gustavus Alumni from the class of 2007, Justin Schramm and Katherine Johns Bergman. Justin is now the band director at Prior Lake High School and Katherine is a successful freelance composer with her pieces being performed across the country. At this year’s MMEA Midwinter Clinic,…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Hayley Russell

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    snowell

    Hayley Russell (Health and Exercise Science) and her colleagues at the University of Minnesota published a paper titled, “Psychological responses during latter rehabilitation and return to sport following ACL reconstruction surgery,” in the Journal of Athletic Training.

  • Get ready for Pi Day

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    anienow2

    Mark your calendars for the oh-so-popular Pi Day celebration.  Please join the MCS Department in celebrating Pi Day on Thursday, March 14. Slices of Pi(e) will be served in the first floor lobby of Olin at 3:30 with Pi Trivia to start shortly after in Olin 103.

  • Eleanor Charlson ’26

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    harrietanderson

    “[Professor Sarah Hauss]  is a great instructor and deeply cares about her students’ interests and well-being, she provides such a thorough education that allows students to have incredible opportunities outside of campus.” As a Psychology and Sociology major, Eleanor has still been able to involve herself with the Theatre & Dance Department as a Dance…

  • The Artistry and Mestizx Narratives of Vick Quezada at Gustavus Adolphus College

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    marisabacon

    Acclaimed artist Vick Quezada is coming to Gustavus Adolphus College to share their artwork and their story with the public and student body alike. Their works are currently on display at Schaefer Art Gallery at Gustavus Adolphus College, and will remain until Sunday, April 7. There will be a public reception on Tuesday, March 19…

  • Lily-Marie Antoine ’26

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    harrietanderson

    “The French department is a welcoming and educational space with an amazing staff and student body.” As a Biology major pursuing a veterinary career, Lily-Marie decided to pursue an additional French major due to an interest in the language and culture. Previously attending a French immersion school, Lily-Marie wanted to continue learning the language, as…