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  • Hayley Trebil ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “Small class sizes allow me to hone in on my skills in the lab.” Hayley came to Gustavus thinking that she wanted to pursue a biology degree and become a Physician’s Assistant. However, having had multiple complex chronic illnesses herself, she realized that her nurses have always been her biggest caregivers and advocates. She ended…

  • Award Winners @ the Library!

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    ahulsebe

    Looking for an award-winning read? Want to watch an award-winning film? Look no further! Guide to award winners: Visit the Library’s Book & Film Awards Guide. Find winners of American Historical Association awards, literary prizes, Minnesota Book Award winners, and translation prizes. Browse award-winning films from the Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Cannes Film Festival, and…

  • Round 2! March Madness BEST BOOK turned TV SERIES!

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    jpeter13

    Round 2 of the fourth annual March Madness Tournament closes TOMORROW! YOU get to decide which is the BEST BOOK turned into TV series! As YOU vote for your favorite TV series within each category; each week, half of the shows will be eliminated based on top votes. Follow us on Instagram @gustavuslibrary to keep…

  • Thomas Sullivan ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “Nursing faculty have personally helped me solidify my goals for my career along with helping me create my resume and even helping me practice interviews.” Originally intending to pursue a degree in Psychology due to the opportunity it offers to “lessen the stressors in [others’] lives,” Thomas eventually realized that he could do this through…

  • Amad Jalloh ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “I feel confident from what I’ve learned from the various Geography courses I’ve taken to speak confidently in my internship interviews.” Originally planning on pursuing an environmental track with his Geography major, Amad, a junior from St. Paul, MN, has developed a passion for Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, throughout his time at Gustavus. He…

  • 6th Gustavus Latinx Film Festival: Bacurau

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    aadams3

    On Monday, February 27th the 6th Gustavus Latinx Film Fest began with a showing of the 2019 Brazilian film, Bacurau. The event began with a few words from Professor Darío Sánchez González of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. He explained that the film takes place in a small, fictional town named Bacurau…

  • Gustavus Track Star Exemplifies the Student-Athlete

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    admin

    Success in college requires determination, consistency, resiliency—and help. As Birgen Nelson ’23 heads into her final indoor track meet before moving on to the next athletic and academic levels, she’s embraced and personified all these qualities and positioned herself for a promising future.  This weekend, Nelson and fellow All-American Annika Poe ’23 (shot put), will be in…

  • Luke Larkoski ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “Communication classes are a great place to exchange information and knowledge with your peers and professors.” Luke was drawn to a minor in Strategic Communications due to its implications for his future career in healthcare. He describes the environment of the Communication Studies Department as one in which students feel comfortable in expressing their thoughts…

  • Stay updated on sustainability info and events on our Instagram: @gacsustainability

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    chuck

    We are continuing to work hard to make this campus more sustainable in many ways, and will now be moving away from the blog and will be featuring most of our updates and work on our Instagram page. Please visit @gacsustainability and follow for the most up-to-date info on events, ways to get involved, and…

  • Brynn Smith ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “The material presented in class through articles, informational videos, movies, and discussion are helpful in developing the communication skills that will benefit me in the future.” Brynn chose to minor in Communication Studies as a supplement to her Public Accounting major because she feels that the courses provide “the development of people skills that I…