Entries tagged with ‘highlight’
Three Gusties Land Coveted Research Internships
Gustavus has established a new strategic partnership with The Hormel Institute, a world class biomedical research facility in Austin, MN, that provides research internships every summer for multiple Gusties and other undergraduate students. The Institute, which is part of the University of Minnesota’s Research and Innovation Office, accepted 15 students from a pool of 160 applicants for […]
Peter and the Starcatcher
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
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 […]
Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids
Gustavus Adolphus College collaborated with the Studio Arts seniors to create an exhibit where students are able to share the work done in classes one last time. A testament to all of the hard work they have put in during their four years here at Gustavus, this is not an experience to be missed. Seniors […]
How Gustavus Shaped Austin Adler ’23: From Onstage Performer to Theatre Tech Specialist
For Austin Adler ‘23, the question, ”Where are you from?” is always a fun one to answer. Yes, he grew up in the Minneapolis area before coming into Gustavus, and he knew he wanted to “do theater” ever since high school. But there was a twist, in that Adler arrived on the Hill as a […]
Introducing the Winners of the GSO 2024 Concerto & Aria Competition
The Music Department at Gustavus Adolphus College has announced the winners of the 2024 Concerto/Aria competition. Bassoonist Will Schmidt ’27, violinist Jack Saetveit ’25, and cellist Elle Bergquist ’24 were named the winners of this year’s competition and will perform their concertos with the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra on May 3. Vocalist Josh Newman ’25 also […]
How NLE Choppa Ended Up Playing Gustavus
On Friday, April 19, at 8 p.m. Gustavus students, residents of Mankato, and folks from the University of Minnesota, will flock by the hundreds to the Lund Center to see “Shotta Flow” rapper NLE Choppa, the headliner of the College’s most hyped concert of the decade. When the announcement of the concert landed in February, […]
Gustavus Adolphus College President Rebecca Bergman Announces Retirement
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 […]
Expressing Gratitude to the Gustie Community
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
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. […]