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A Gustie Studies Climate Change Up Close
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When Marit Isaacson ’25 was trying to decide how to get the most out of the summer between her sophomore and junior years, she leaned on some Gustavus student services for advice. The Geography and Spanish double-major is also a member of the women’s swim team, and she figured the timing was right to take…
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Dr. Gaebler’s Summer: “Wandering Around in the Philosophical-Theological Forest”
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This week, as we all settle into the fourth week of the semester, we’ll hear some reflections on how summer was spent by Dr. Mary Gaebler, Associate Professor of Religion. As you’ll see, Dr. Gaebler models a deep commitment to theology as a dialogical method, that is, that ideas and discussions flower and fruit in…
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GAC works to further DEIB on campus
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Elliot Steeves- Gustavus Adolphus College has committed itself to a mission of fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) on campus. “Gustavus believes its mission of preparing students for lives of leadership and service can only be realized through a campus culture of inclusion,” reads the Gustavus Website. Their long-standing commitment to furthering DEIB is…
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Diminutive Messengers and Big Conversations
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The Nobel Conference is regarded as one of Gustavus’ best traditions, acclaimed internationally for being a meeting of the best scientific minds. This year, the Conference, entitled “Insects: Little Body, Big Impact” occurs on Tuesday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 4, 2023, offering up a visual arts exhibition for students and the general public to…
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Ellen Dow ’25
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“Dr. Maddalena Marinari pushes me to do my best work and is always there to help me succeed.” After beginning classes at Gustavus, Ellen decided to pursue a major in History due to her deep interest in the field, but was unsure of job opportunities that would be available to her. Throughout her time in…
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Gustavus Leads in Multiple College Rankings
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With the advent of autumn comes the new school year’s higher education rankings, and in 2023-24 Gustavus has achieved significant recognition from national publications and organizations across a variety of measures. “As high school juniors and seniors begin to make their decisions this fall about where they’d like to earn their college degrees, these impressive…
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Dr. Elledge Publishes Book with Oxford UP
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Dr. Casey Elledge, Professor of Religion, has a new book out this year, Early Jewish Writings and New Testament Interpretations (Oxford University Press). It’s included in Oxford’s series Essentials of Biblical Studiesseries. The book provides a guided reading of select early Jewish writings, including their literary, historical, and theological features, and explains the unique contributions that each…
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Patrick Stonecipher ’24
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“Personally, Gustavus and the department helped me land some very neat camera internships via Handshake.” Originally planning on a major in Biology, Patrick quickly switched his major after beginning his first film class, and is now glad that he made this choice. Since becoming an English major with an additional individualized major in Film Studies,…
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Lexi Combs ’23
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“The professional relationships I have cultivated with my advisors and professors are ones that I hope to maintain throughout my career.” Lexi has always known that she enjoys reading and writing. However, she discovered her true passion for literature during her first English class that she took at Gustavus, entitled “American Women Writers.” Since then,…
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Jackson Miest ’24
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“The professors have given me the opportunity to experience a wide variety of studies and research, allowing me to make a better career decision for my future and helping me be more accurate with what I want to focus on in life.” Always having been passionate about the outdoors, Jackson has found many valuable experiences…
