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  • Email changes coming February 1

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    btwaddle

    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…

  • Kaia Meyer ’26

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    harrietanderson

    “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…

  • Wren Heiman ‘25

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    harrietanderson

    “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

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    harrietanderson

    “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

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    harrietanderson

    “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

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    harrietanderson

    “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…

  • Anika Smuts ’27

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    harrietanderson

    This First-Year From Palo Alto, CA, on Snow, Tater Tot Hot Dish, And Life As a Gustie. Folks have bets on when Smuts is going to pull out her parka. “My roommate’s from Hallock, MN, like 30 miles from Canada. Her guess was Oct. 12,” Smuts says. But as of Oct. 30, Smuts has kept…

  • Emi Jono ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “[Nursing Faculty] are understanding, supportive, and flexible, and I feel that I can come to them for questions and advice anytime.” Emi decided on a major in nursing due to the impact that nurses had on her life as a prenatal baby, saying “After contact with my neonatal nurse, my interest in nursing increased and…

  • Megan Lipke ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “I appreciate doing the readings for class and getting to share ideas with fellow classmates and the professor.” Megan decided on a major in History after taking her first History course at Gustavus and realizing that courses in the History Department were different from those she had taken in highschool. Since then, she has appreciated…

  • Elizabeth Orton ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “Each professor has a unique style that promotes student engagement and application of theory and practice.” Coming to Gustavus undecided on a major, Elizabeth was drawn to a Communication Studies major after taking Sarah Wolter’s Public Discourse class. In this course, each student developed a change making campaign in their community, which aligned with Elizabeth’s…