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  • Board Chair Marcia Page to Students, Faculty, and Staff: April 17, 2024

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    JJ Akin ’11

    Gustavus students, faculty, and staff, My name is Marcia Page. I am a 1982 graduate of Gustavus and I am honored to serve as the Chair of the College’s Board of Trustees. As we prepare to launch the search for Gustavus Adolphus College’s 18th President, I write today to share information about the beginning of…

  • President Bergman to Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni: April 16, 2024

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    JJ Akin ’11

    Gustavus students, faculty, and staff, I am filled with sincere gratitude and deep optimism for the future as I write today to let you know that I will be retiring next summer after the 2024-25 academic year. The College’s official announcement is available online. The opportunity to serve the Gustavus community has been the highest…

  • Gustavus Adolphus College President Rebecca Bergman Announces Retirement

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    JJ Akin ’11

    Gustavus Adolphus College President Rebecca M. Bergman announced today that she plans to retire in summer 2025 after leading the liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minnesota, for 11 years. “The opportunity to serve the Gustavus community has been the highest honor of my professional career,” Bergman said in a message to students, faculty, and…

  • Get Ready Gusties Newsletter 3 (May 30)

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    On Saturday, we celebrated the Gustavus Class of 2024 at Commencement! During this busy season of grad parties and planning for the future, take a few moments to complete these important next steps as a Gustie. And, as always, if you can’t find what you need or have questions, check the Get Ready Gusties web page, or visit our archive…

  • Gusties Get More: Meet Shane Ellanson ’20

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    “Gusties Get More” is a continuing series of profiles examining the many paths Gustavus alums have taken since graduation. Q: Gustavus graduation year/hometown/current location/profession Graduation year: 2020 Hometown: Lake Crystal, MN Current Location: St. Paul, MN Profession: Senior Engagement Associate at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Q: How did you choose your major(s)? I had…

  • Gustie Innovation Scholars Get Real-World Experience

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    This past February, the Gustavus Adolphus College Innovation Scholars presented their project recommendations to mySHO, an early-stage medical company affiliated with Medical Alley, as a culmination of the 2023-24 Innovation Scholars Program. The presentation was the capstone on four months’ work for this year’s Innovation Scholars: Nana Akua Boakye Agyemang ’25 (Financial Economics major, French minor);…

  • Hayley Russell Wins Edgar M. Carlson Award

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    On Commencement Day 2024, Dr. Hayley Russell was named this year’s winner of the Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching, the College’s signature honor for teaching achievements. The 2023 winner, Communications Studies Associate Professor Martin Lang ’95, presented the award at the end of the ceremony. Although rainy weather shortened Saturday’s Commencement, forcing Professor…

  • Gustavus Celebrates Commencement 2024

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    To view pictures from Commencement Day 2024, visit this link. On Saturday, May 25, the 451 members of the Gustavus Adolphus College Class of 2024 celebrated their graduation in front of family, friends, faculty, staff, and special guests. Although appropriately “Gustie” breezes kept the bugs at bay, a slightly rainy forecast forced a juggling of…

  • Three Seniors to Deliver Commencement Day Addresses

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    Three seniors will be featured speakers this weekend as their Class of 2024 graduates from Gustavus. The Commencement Day events kick off on Saturday morning, May 25, beginning with back-to-back Baccalaureate services in Christ Chapel at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The graduation processional begins on Hollingsworth Field at 1:45 p.m. Kate Dario ’24 and…

  • A Gustie Charts Her Path to Global Engagement

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    —Written by Brian Lucas  For Caroline Southworth ‘24, the journey to this weekend’s Gustavus graduation has never been a straight line. Over the last four years, Caroline has crossed the globe seeking new perspectives, experiences, and adventures. Luckily, she found mentors at the College who supported her dreams and helped unlock her potential. “My Russian…