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  • TLC Blog – Everyone Speaks Tennis

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    nhagberg

      This summer at TLC, we will have instructors from twelve different countries. And every one of them speaks tennis.   We will have many different world religions and non-religions represented on our staff and in our campers.   Muslims, Christians, agnostics, Jews, Hindus, atheists, Buddhists. And everyone speaks tennis.   We will have different political…

  • Expressing Gratitude to the Gustie Community

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    admin

    Anyone who has spent time on the Hill knows how Gustavus prides itself on empowering the next generation to act on our world’s greatest challenges and prepare for a life of service. That legacy is making headlines: The Wall Street Journal named Gustavus the top college in Minnesota. Gustavus is a top-producing Fulbright Institution. The…

  • Christenson Lecture to Focus on Land Back Questions

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    elliotsteeves

    The question of Native American land reparations is a tricky one that is becoming more politically prominent in today’s world. And it is the issue at the heart of a forthcoming lecture by Dr. Kevin Washburn, who serves as the N. William Hines Dean of Iowa University, where he is also a professor of law.…

  • Gustavus to Erect Large New Solar Panel Field

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    admin

    Given the solar eclipse happening on April 8 and the campus-wide Earth Day celebration occurring later this month, Gustavus is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract to purchase and install a solar panel field behind the Arbor View residence complex. The project is partially funded by a grant from the Hammond Climate…

  • Celebrate National Library Week

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    ahulsebe

    National Library Week kicks off on Sunday, April 7. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.  All…

  • Carly Nelson ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “The faculty in the department have played a crucial role in preparing me for a career in education. Through their expertise, mentorship, and hands-on teaching experiences, they have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of education.” As someone who has felt a lifelong calling to teach and work…

  • Claire Ghantous ’26

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    harrietanderson

    “Being a part of this department, I am given the opportunity to engage in both collaborative and hands-on activities.” Claire has always thought about teaching as a possible career option, but it wasn’t until she shadowed an elementary school teacher through one of her Gustavus Education classes that she realized that it was her true…

  • Behind the Scenes With Dining Services

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    aiyaj

    75 lbs. of bacon and 450 eggs prepared every morning. 6,000 transactions a day. Although the Gustavus Adolphus Market Place is visited daily by about 1,500 Gusties, not many know about the hard work and dedication that goes into their delicious meals. Every morning before the sun rises, the A.M. crew begins its work. Run…

  • National Poetry Month

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    ahulsebe

      Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. Join the Gustavus Library in celebrating National Poetry Month: National Poetry Month Display (Hasselquist Room, Library main floor).  (Yes, we encourage you to check out…

  • How Our Professors Led Through Change

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    sash

    Last year, seven professors from multiple disciplines and departments took up the difficult charge of leading Gustavus faculty through curricular changes that will push Gustavus forward during this critical time in U.S. and College history.