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  • Gustavus Begins its 162nd Academic Year

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    sash

    It was a sunny day to consider light in the world as Opening Convocation kicked off the College’s 162nd academic year.

  • Gustavus Welcomes Students Back to the Hill

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    More photos from Move-in Day 2023 are available here. A joyful army of Gustie Greeters and others welcomed students back to campus on Friday, Sept. 1, Move-In Day for the 2023-24 school year. The primary newcomers to the Hill are the Class of 2027, 524 first-year students who boast an average high school GPA of…

  • Dr. Couey Visits Archeological Sites in Israel & the West Bank

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    SJ Kessler

    Dr. Blake Couey, professor in the Dept. of Religion and specialist in the poetry of the Hebrew Bible, will be returning to campus this autumn from a year’s sabbatical. While on leave, he visited Israel and the Palestinian Territories in the West Bank. At the beginning of the summer, I was able to spend two…

  • Trevor Kempen (’24) Wins EAS Undergraduate Research Award

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    Stoll Laboratory undergraduate researcher Trevor Kempen (’24) has been awarded the 2023 Eastern Analytical Symposium Undergraduate Research Award, which recognizes “special talent in research” for students engaged in the analytical chemistry research area. Trevor is one of just three awardees in the United States this year. As part of the award, Trevor will travel to…

  • Isabella Delwiche ’25

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    “The professors in the English Department are the absolute best. They have so much knowledge to share and they make learning such a joy.” Isabella Delwiche, from Milwaukee Wisconsin, is a Secondary Education major with a Communication Arts Literature (CALT) focus. She chose Gustavus primarily for its Education Department and the campus community.  She chose…

  • Emma Ziesemer ’25

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    “The professors in this Department have given me so many skills to help me prepare for a career” Emma Ziesemer is from Waconia, Minnesota. She is also a triple major! Ziesmer focuses on Financial Economics, Spanish, and LALACS. She chose LALACS  to get a new perspective on cultures that she couldn’t get in a Spanish…

  • Maddie Hessian ’23

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    “Through LALACS, I have had the opportunity to take so many diverse courses and have learning experiences I otherwise would never have been exposed to; the major helped me to stay centered and well-rounded.” Maddie Hessian is from Northfield, Minnesota. She chose Gustavus because of the close-knit community. “I loved that I could be involved…

  • Izabela Taylor ’24

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    “The faculty in the department have helped me prepare for a career giving me a diverse range of topics to understand as well as learning about Latinx identities.” Iza Taylor is from Golden Valley, Minnesota. She chose Gustavus because of its rich history and language programs, and she’s experienced how the learning community atmosphere in…

  • First-Year Gusties Conduct High-Level Research

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    The STEM research students at Gustavus study many things that aren’t easily described in plain English, but two first-year scholars this summer have been experimenting with compounds to see if they can solve a problem anyone can understand: curing cancer. Gabby Stoudt ’26 and Zoya Akhtar ’26 worked with Visiting Assistant Professor in Chemistry Kennedy…

  • Abby Alvarado Morales ’25

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    “The faculty in LALACS have helped guide me into the correct direction that is needed for my career. They are always open to having a meeting in case there are doubts and will always provide you useful information and resources” Abby Alvarado Morales is from Northfield, Minnesota, and is currently pursuing a double major in…