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  • Gustavus Choir and Gustavus Wind Orchestra Embark on Tour

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    msousa

    The Gustavus Choir and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra embark on tour by the end of this week. From intricate melodies to powerful harmonies, each ensemble brings a unique flavor to the stage, creating an immersive experience that transcends musical boundaries. As they hit the road, be prepared to be enthralled by the magical synergy of…

  • The Gustavus Public Health Minor Matures

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    elliotsteeves

    Before he started the Public Health minor program at Gustavus, professor Karl Larson was working in Student Affairs in 1991. “I didn’t go into teaching right away,” Larson said. “I got my doctorate in 2001, after about six years [of graduate school], and got my first full-time health teaching position at the University of Southern…

  • Gustavus BMB Major Earns Prestigious Accreditation

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    admin

    The Gustavus Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) Program recently learned that it has been accredited by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), the field’s professional organization. ASBMB accreditation is a national distinction, rarely bestowed, that will be recognized by graduate and professional schools and science industry employers as confirmation that Gustavus BMB graduates…

  • Karith Foster to Give MLK Day Address at Gustavus

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    On Monday, January 15, Gustavus will celebrate Martin Luther King Day by welcoming Karith Foster for the College’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture. The annual celebration emphasizes the continuing struggle for civil rights in the United States and around the world. Foster is a nationally known humorist, speaker, and author who…

  • Gustavus Welcomes Theatre High School Students

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    msousa

    The Department of Theatre & Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College is offering a free theatre day for high school students (grades 9-12) the afternoon of Friday, February 16. Students may choose from a variety of workshops taught by theatre faculty, including performance, scenic design, costumes, and special effects. Students will receive dinner on campus and…

  • 2023 Year in Review

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    As 2023 draws to a close, the entire Gustavus community is reflecting on a year packed with accolades and achievements. From academic, creative, and intellectual accomplishments to national championships and All-Americans, Gusties shined again and again. Below are many of the highlights. January The College welcomed NFL Hall of Famer and former State Supreme Court…

  • WSJ Lauds Gustavus for Outcomes and Value

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    The Wall Street Journal has reaffirmed the value and quality of a Gustavus education by naming the College the 4th-best liberal arts school in the Midwest. The esteemed publication published the regionalized update to its national rankings this week. (The article is behind a paywall, but a chart with the rankings is below.) This news…

  • “Super Seniors” On Their Unique Fall Term

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    aiyaj

    To ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-2021 academic year at Gustavus Adolphus College looked different. An increase in online courses, adjusted residential living practices, and modified co-curricular activities meant that the hallmarks of the Gustavus experience—from the hands-on learning to the close-knit community—faced a temporary…

  • Internationally Renowned Maestro Óscar Navarro Holds Residency at Gustavus

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    chaseywedge

    On Thursday, November 2, 2023, Gustavus Adolphus College had the honor of welcoming Maestro Óscar Navarro for a five-day residency during which he was featured as a special guest conductor and clinician for the 2023 Gustavus Honor Band Festival. During his residency Maestro Navarro also led rehearsals with both the Gustavus Wind Symphony and the…

  • One More for the Road

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    elliotsteeves

    Gusties, it’s winter again. Which means it’s time to perpetually feel cold. And…It’s Christmas in Christ Chapel season! It’s time to decorate the big (like, huge) church on the Hill with lasers, lights, and artwork galore, and fill the seats to the Chapel’s brim. It’s time to sing, play, and speak vast and holy anthems…