Gustavus Blogs

Year: 2024

  • Gustavus to Erect Large New Solar Panel Field

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    admin

    Given the solar eclipse happening on April 8 and the campus-wide Earth Day celebration occurring later this month, Gustavus is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract to purchase and install a solar panel field behind the Arbor View residence complex. The project is partially funded by a grant from the Hammond Climate…

  • Celebrate National Library Week

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    ahulsebe

    National Library Week kicks off on Sunday, April 7. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.  All…

  • Emily Mills ’26

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    harrietanderson

    “It makes me feel really reassured to know that I have professors like that who will have my back and want the best for me throughout my time at Gustavus and beyond.” As someone who hopes to go to medical school, Emily feels that she has found a well-rounded education by pursuing a Statistics major…

  • Carly Nelson ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “The faculty in the department have played a crucial role in preparing me for a career in education. Through their expertise, mentorship, and hands-on teaching experiences, they have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of education.” As someone who has felt a lifelong calling to teach and work…

  • Claire Ghantous ’26

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    harrietanderson

    “Being a part of this department, I am given the opportunity to engage in both collaborative and hands-on activities.” Claire has always thought about teaching as a possible career option, but it wasn’t until she shadowed an elementary school teacher through one of her Gustavus Education classes that she realized that it was her true…

  • Eva McClelland ’26

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    harrietanderson

    “I am constantly being challenged to think deeper, and look further into a question that arises.” As a lifelong practicing Christian, Eva has always been curious about religious divides and what creates “so much hatred and pain between groups.” After studying this field on her own, she decided to become a Religion major to further…

  • Raquel Vaughn ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “I think [the African Studies faculty’s]  genuine interest in what I’m doing and what I’ve done has made it clear to me that these are people I can trust when it comes to my career.” Raquel has always been interested in African American history, and after taking courses in the African/African Diaspora Studies program, the…

  • Behind the Scenes With Dining Services

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    aiyaj

    75 lbs. of bacon and 450 eggs prepared every morning. 6,000 transactions a day. Although the Gustavus Adolphus Market Place is visited daily by about 1,500 Gusties, not many know about the hard work and dedication that goes into their delicious meals. Every morning before the sun rises, the A.M. crew begins its work. Run…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Joshua Brown

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    snowell

    Joshua Brown (Philosophy) and Nathan Wildman (Tilburg University) published a paper “The Necessity of Naturalness,” in the journal Erkenntnis.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Heldke

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    snowell

    Lisa Heldke (Philosophy) presented an invited session with her collaborator, Cynthia Belliveau of the University of Vermont, at the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy conference in Boston. The title of their session was, “The John Dewey Kitchen Institute: Recipes, Problems, Inquiry and Democracy.”