Students and alumni often say that Gustavus will always have a special place in their heart. Usually, it’s four years that people remember for the rest of their lives because of the friends they’ve met, professors that have taught life lessons, involvement in activities, and being immersed in the Gustavus culture. After graduation, most Gusties will go their separate ways, to attend grad school, find … Continue reading Gustavus Alumni: Where are they now?
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Nobel Conference started in 1965 as a way to create a series of symposiums that promoted the College’s Swedish roots. In 1963, Alfred Nobel Memorial Hall of Science was dedicated in honor of the Swedish chemist who gave his fortune to reward extraordinary people in the areas of physics, medicine, literature, peace, and chemistry. During the dedication, Nobel Laureates and … Continue reading The Nobel Conference: 50 Years of History and Counting
The week of homecoming at Gustavus is jam-packed with traditional events that allow students to come together as a college and show their school spirit. In honor of the new president, the inauguration of President Rebecca Bergman will also take place during homecoming this year. Campus will be occupied with current students, prospective students, families, administrators, and alumni, all coming together to welcome President Bergman, … Continue reading Get Your Gustie On At Homecoming
Though it has had some ups and downs throughout the years, the Greek system at Gustavus has made an impact on the campus and those involved with it. In the early 1900s, fraternities were known as debate societies and sororities were called literary societies. They focused on creating intellectual conversations and a social atmoshpere. Starting in the 1930s, the social part of the sororities and … Continue reading Gustavus Greeks
He was the founder of the soon-to-be-named Gustavus Adolphus College in Red Wing, Minn. Norelius Residence Hall is currently named after the founding president. Johnson served as the college president for 29 years, the longest in Gustavus’ history. In that time, the College improved its facilities, added more academic departments, and increased student enrollment. The O.J. Johnson Student Union is named after … Continue reading Presidential History
The following messages were provided by families and friends of seniors. Best wishes to the class of 2014! Continue reading Congratulations Seniors!
As graduation looms near for Gustavus seniors, memories made throughout the last four years begin flooding back to most on a day-by-day basis. Within the past four years seniors have been witness to many important campus events such as Midnight Express, the Royal Visit, and Christmas in Christ Chapel. They have also been witness to many much more far-reaching events such as Obama’s reelection, the … Continue reading Finished game: Road to graduation
College students are undisputedly busy. With exams, classes, activities, sports, and social lives, life can move at an undeniably fast pace. Along with the fast-paced life of a college student comes distraction. Students’ thoughts are often preoccupied by electronic notifications, ring tones, and jam-packed agendas. Caught in a chaotic, frenzied spiral of moving from one distraction to the other, we often forget to take the … Continue reading Under appreciated Sights at Gustavus
Students gather to rejuvenate the meaning of community Today, students of Gustavus Adolphus College will gather together outside the chapel to rejuvenate the meaning of community damaged by the disempowerment of its representatives. The students will participate in Divest-Fest, a community rally in the pursuit of student voice in investment and administrative decisions that will affect the community’s future. “What we really like to focus on … Continue reading Our Future, Our Voices, #OurGustavus
