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  • Peter and the Starcatcher

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    msousa

    The Gustavus Theatre & Dance Department is presenting “Peter and the Starcatcher,” based on the well-known story of Peter Pan. Telling the origin stories of some of the notable characters such as Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook, performances will be occurring Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m., along with performances…

  • Fulbright Program Recognizes Three Gusties

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    Three Gustavus students have been recognized in 2024 by the Fulbright Program, one of the most prestigious academic exchange programs in the world, whose mission is “to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations” between people in the United States and others across the globe. This year’s awardees are Olivia Falk ’24 and…

  • Gustavus First-Gen Students: “In a way, it’s a super power.”

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    sash

    They look like all of the other current Gustie students living their lives here on the Hill. Their caps and gowns will fit just as well as anyone else’s. But they are different.

  • Gustavus to Erect Large New Solar Panel Field

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    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…

  • Gusties Embrace their Day at the Capitol Opportunities

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    A large contingent of Gustavus students trekked to St. Paul on March 14 to help convince state legislators to keep making Minnesota colleges more affordable. The annual Day at the Capitol event—a return to a format that hadn’t happened since before the pandemic—saw 46 Gustie undergraduates fan out across the complex to advocate for the…

  • Gustavus Track Star Exemplifies the Student-Athlete

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    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…

  • Gusties Showcase Research at the State Capitol

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    “But will I ever use this in my job?” is a question students have asked for as long as there have been post-graduate career paths. On Feb. 15, two Gustavus students showcased research projects at the Minnesota State Capitol with components they’ll definitely deploy in their professional lives. Carley Swanson-Garro ’23 and Haley Jostes ’23…

  • Coming of Age at Gustavus. Coming Home to Gustavus.

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    kdoolitt

    The year is 2011. Seniors and roommates Kimberley Braun, Lydia Francis, and Samuel Grace, who met as first-years in the campus production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, are preparing for the inevitable time when they must leave their beloved Gustavus community. Questions surrounding internships, graduate school, and the workforce…

  • Eating With Intentionality at Gustavus

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    kdoolitt

    The love for food runs deep throughout the Gustavus campus. The romanticization for home cooking, the good ol’ reliable chicken strip-and-fries combo, and the adornment for the STEAMeries sammies (can’t go wrong with the Cuban), unite the student body and faculty members. “Ooh, you know what sounds good right now…” is one of the Gusties’…

  • Gustavus J-Term Highlights Experience and Experimentation

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    With each new January comes the opportunity for the Gustavus community to depart from the standard semester class structures and calendar and take the month to try something different. J-Term is when students and faculty spend the month traveling and studying off campus, exploring potential career paths, or diving deeply into academic subjects in ways…