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Oppenheimer Resources
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Amidst all the buzz about the new Oppenheimer movie, you might want to learn more. You can start by perusing these selected sources from the Gustavus Library and beyond… Books American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Call Number QC16.O62 B57 2005) This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography was the inspiration for the 2023…
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Dr. Cooper Publishes on a Philippine Theology of Development in MST Review
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This June, Dr. Thia Cooper published “Method and Themes for a Philippine Theology of Development” in MST Review. As she writes in her abstract, A theology of development for the Philippines should emerge from the Philippines. In this article, I articulate a method and starting points for a Philippine theology of development, focusing on communities…
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The Religion Faculty in Summer 2023
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It has been a long hot summer here in the midwest, and the Religion faculty have been working, traveling, and relaxing. With the fall semester just a month away, keep watch here to see what everyone has been up to.
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Gustavus Summer Researchers Preview Potential Career Paths
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One of the many benefits of the summer research programs at Gustavus is how they reach beyond the lab and into the future. This may include discussions with Gustie alums, leading and evaluating presentations with fellow researchers—or this week, embarking on a good old-fashioned field trip. On Tuesday, July 18, a group of STEM summer…
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A Gustavus Grad Finds an Unexpected Career Path
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Within a few weeks of her graduation from Gustavus in May, Moriah Jensen ’23 added another accomplishment to her resume: published composer. Jensen’s original piece for wind ensemble, “hope is not a language the dark voices understand,” was accepted for publication by Murphy Music Press shortly after Dr. James Patrick Miller, one of Jensen’s professors,…
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Gustie Summer Research Students Hosting Weekly FIKA Fridays To Share Their Work
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This summer, there are many Gustie students who are staying on campus to conduct research through many different departments. While these students are often busy with their research, there is a weekly event on Fridays held at the STEAMery on campus that helps bring together the summer researchers to share what everybody is working on.…
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Gustavus Photography Professor’s Work Spans the Globe
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Lovers of socially conscious photography can enjoy the creations of a Gustavus professor in far-flung locations this summer and fall. Priscilla Briggs, Art and Art History and Film and Media Studies, is showcasing her work at London’s Saatchi Gallery through September 17 as part of an exhibition called, “Civilization: The Way We Live Now.” Briggs…
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Gustavus Finishes 30th in Learfield Directors’ Cup Division III Standings
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The final standings for the 2022-23 Learfield Directors’ Cup in NCAA Division III were released Tuesday and Gustavus finished in 30th place out of 323 qualified institutions. Gustavus had eight teams compete in the NCAA postseason, accumulating 520.5 points in the Directors’ Cup.
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Jill Locke Named McPherson Chair
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Political Science Professor Jill Locke has been named the College’s James McPherson Endowed Chair in American History. Her three-year appointment to the position began on June 1. The Chair was endowed by Dr. James M. McPherson ’58, a professor emeritus at Princeton University and an acclaimed historian who won the 1989 Pulitzer Prize for his book, Battle…
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Gustavus Reaffirms Its Commitment to Diversity
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Statement from President Rebecca Bergman to the Gustavus Adolphus Community: We will soon learn what the Supreme Court of the United States will conclude regarding the use of race in admission decisions. The outcome of these cases could have profound implications for the future of diversity and inclusion in American higher education. As we await…
