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Get Ready Gusties Newsletter 6 (July 11)
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Fall will be here before we know it! With roommate assignments posted (more info below), now is a great time to connect with who you’ll be sharing a space with for eight months. To be all ready for orientation, there are still a few items to be done. If you can’t find what you need…
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Gustie Erin Coleman Wins Two Prestigious Scholarships
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Gustie Erin Coleman ’25 has landed two highly competitive academic awards that will help her continue her plans to eventually pursue a PhD in astrophysics. The Physics and Mathematics and Computer Science double major earned a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship in March, the seventh Gustie to earn this scholarship in the past six years. The…
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Annika Reierson ‘24
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“All faculty members in the HES Department have prepared me for my future career as a Physician’s Assistant.” Planning to pursue a career as a Physician’s Assistant, Annika chose a major in Exercise Physiology due to an interest in exercise as “a pillar of health and wellness.” Annika appreciates the atmosphere within the Health and…
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Benjy Vandeberg ‘26
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“[Education faculty] have challenged me to think critically, encouraged me to explore new ideas, and supported me in developing my teaching skills.” Choosing to come to Gustavus primarily for the Education Department, Benjy decided to major in Health and Physical Education hoping to teach and coach at the high school level. Throughout his time in…
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Andrew Escoto ‘26
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“[Prof. Kate Knutson] has guided me into realizing my interests but also is there to simply hear me out.” Andrew was drawn to a major in Political Science due to an interest in understanding “why people make the political decisions that they make.” After taking Politics of Race and Racism with Dr. Jill Locke, he…
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Get Ready Gusties Newsletter 5 (June 27)
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We are just two months until Move-In Day! Last week we welcomed hundreds of future Gusties to campus for Gustie Gear Up! to receive class schedules, meet new folks, and prepare for the fall. If you weren’t able to attend, you should have received an email with information on accessing your schedule. There are still a…
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In Memoriam: Gregory Lawrence Kaster, 1954-2024
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Written by Eric Vrooman, Jennifer Ackil, and Kate Wittenstein. Gregory Lawrence Kaster, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly June 22 at the age of 70 surrounded by his partner, spouse, and best friend of 38 years Kate Wittenstein and loved and loving friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Wilma Jean Kaster of Park…
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Gustavus Presidential Search Update – June 2024
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Gustavus Alumni, Parents, and Friends, My name is Suzanne Boda, and I have been a member of the Gustavus Board of Trustees since 2016. I am pleased to serve as the Chair of the Gustavus Presidential Search Committee. I graduated from the College in 1982 with an individualized major in Asian studies and a major in Spanish…
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Get Ready Gusties Newsletter 4 (June 13)
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I hope you’re enjoying those first few days of summer! Before you know it, you’ll be packing up the car or hopping on a plane to make your way to Saint Peter. We can’t wait to greet you! Until then, there are items to complete to make sure you’re ready to go on your first…
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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.…
