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  • Why I Chose Sociology and Anthropology as my Major, by Emma Hauser

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    amukamur

    Why would one pick the Sociology/Anthropology (SOAN) Major? Well for starters Sociology and Anthropology deal with people. These two fields work hand and hand with each other. Anthropology digs deep into cultures and how the environment has affected groups of people and how their culture has evolved as a whole. Sociology focuses more on how…

  • Celebrating Black History Month

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    ahulsebe

    The Library offers many resources that document, commemorate, and celebrate Black history and experiences in the U.S. Each week this month, we’ll feature some of these resources. Today we highlight the book collection and primary sources online. Book Collection Book Display: Visit our Black History Month display near the Information Desk. Feel free to borrow…

  • A Look into Black History Month, in the Past and the Present

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    amukamur

    Author: Kelsey Walock, History Major Federally recognized in February since the 1970s, Black History Month celebrates and notes African Americans’ contributions to history and society, often recognizing aspects of history that may have historically been overshadowed. However, the concept goes as far back as 1926. Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian, proposed “Negro History Week”…

  • Choosing a Major by Jessica Mendez Robles

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    amukamur

    Hello, my name is Jessica Mendez Robles and I am a Music and Anthropology/Sociology, double major. I chose Anthropology/Sociology as one of my majors at Gustavus because of my genuine interest in wanting to better understand the world and the behaviors that are a part of it. I want to look into the people that…

  • S.7 E.8: From Repo Man to Investment Firm Founder

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    Learning for Life @ Gustavus host Greg Kaster interviews Gustavus alum Charlie Kelley about his work in investments and investments in Gusties.

  • Welcome New Librarians!

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    ahulsebe

    Join us in welcoming three Visiting Librarians this spring: Sarah Brewer, Nathan Burwell, and Abe Nemon.  We asked a few questions to get to know them better: Sarah Brewer 1. Who’s your favorite superhero, and why?  Buffy (the vampire slayer), because you can’t go wrong with camp vampires. 2. What’s your favorite restaurant in St.…

  • S.7 E.7: “I Go To America”

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    Learning for Life @ Gustavus podcast host Greg Kaster interviews Gustavus alumna and Swedish immigration historian Joy Lintelman ’80.

  • 5th Gustavus Latinx Film Festival

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    adwyer

    For the 5th Gustavus Latinx Film Festival we have selected five diverse films that challenge ethnic, racial, linguistic, social and political, constructions in the Americas. We hope you will enjoy these films, and the robust conversations that will follow them. All films will be available for free streaming the week prior to the dates below.…

  • S.7 E.6: Limburger, Phosphorus, Lady’s Slippers, and Perry

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    Learning for Life @ Gustavus podcast host Greg Kaster interviews Gustavus chemistry professor and botanist Brian O’Brien.

  • A Closer Look at Greg Kaster’s “Learning for Life @ Gustavus” Podcast

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    amukamur

    Written by Kelsey Walock, Current History Major at Gustavus The jazz opening of Gregory Kaster’s “Learning for Life @ Gustavus” podcast immediately directs the audience’s expectations to a lively hour of conversation on liberal arts. In the podcast’s trailer, Kaster describes a desire for a “series highlighting the diverse and creative work and thinking that…