Year: 2024
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Gustavus Launches Premier Music Scholarship
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Incoming first-year student Leo Mellum ’28 has been awarded the inaugural Premier Music Scholarship, which was established by Music Department faculty for the rarest and most exceptional talent in music performance. Premier Scholars must audition for the scholarship in person or via an unedited video submission, and the winner receives $25,000 annually. It is the highest award for musical excellence awarded by Gustavus.…
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Board Chair Marcia Page to Students, Faculty, and Staff: April 17, 2024
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Gustavus students, faculty, and staff, My name is Marcia Page. I am a 1982 graduate of Gustavus and I am honored to serve as the Chair of the College’s Board of Trustees. As we prepare to launch the search for Gustavus Adolphus College’s 18th President, I write today to share information about the beginning of…
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President Bergman to Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni: April 16, 2024
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Gustavus students, faculty, and staff, I am filled with sincere gratitude and deep optimism for the future as I write today to let you know that I will be retiring next summer after the 2024-25 academic year. The College’s official announcement is available online. The opportunity to serve the Gustavus community has been the highest…
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Gustavus Adolphus College President Rebecca Bergman Announces Retirement
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Gustavus Adolphus College President Rebecca M. Bergman announced today that she plans to retire in summer 2025 after leading the liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minnesota, for 11 years. “The opportunity to serve the Gustavus community has been the highest honor of my professional career,” Bergman said in a message to students, faculty, and…
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Get Ready Gusties Newsletter 3 (May 30)
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On Saturday, we celebrated the Gustavus Class of 2024 at Commencement! During this busy season of grad parties and planning for the future, take a few moments to complete these important next steps as a Gustie. And, as always, if you can’t find what you need or have questions, check the Get Ready Gusties web page, or visit our archive…
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Wren Heiman: 2024 Recipient of the Outstanding Student in Design, Technology and Production Award
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Wren Heiman ‘25 is a Junior theatre major with minors in religion and studio art from Northfield, Minnesota. They received the Outstanding Student in Design, Technology and Production Award. This award is given to a junior or senior who has demonstrated leadership, commitment and excellence as a stage manager, technician and a performance designer. When…
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Faculty Spotlight: Kate Keller
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Kate Keller (History) presented a paper “Migrating to France, Staying Connected to Senegal: Mamadou Kane, an African Migrant between Two Worlds” at the French Colonial Historical Society Annual Meeting in Charlottesville, VA.
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Gusties Get More: Meet Shane Ellanson ’20
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“Gusties Get More” is a continuing series of profiles examining the many paths Gustavus alums have taken since graduation. Q: Gustavus graduation year/hometown/current location/profession Graduation year: 2020 Hometown: Lake Crystal, MN Current Location: St. Paul, MN Profession: Senior Engagement Associate at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Q: How did you choose your major(s)? I had…
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Hayley Russell, 2023-24 Carlson Award Winner, Health and Exercise Science
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It is with utter joy that I introduce you to this year’s winner of the Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching. This award recognizes excellence and innovation in teaching and advising and is generally considered to be the highest honor bestowed to a faculty member on our campus. This year’s winner has earned a…
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to San Skulrattanakulchai
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Congratulations and best wishes to San Skulrattanakulchai, Dr. Skulrattanakulchai is retiring after 22 years as a professor of computer science at Gustavus.