Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry Soren Sackreiter This week’s Gustie of the Week is Professor of Political Science, African Studies, and LALACS, and Co-director of Peace Studies, Mimi Gerstbauer. Dr. Gerstbauer teaches a variety of classes related to international relations, Latin American politics, and peace studies.  Dr. Gerstbauer first studied Political Science at Wheaton College in Illinois, where she had a formative study away experience in … Continue reading GOtW: Mimi Gerstbauer

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Linnea Beckstrom. In her final year at Gustavus, Beckstrom has taken on many responsibilities both academically and personally. She currently has three majors: Political Science, Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, and Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies, with a minor in Religious Diversity in Professional Life. Outside of the classroom, Beckstrom works as the … Continue reading GotW: Linnea Beckstrom

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Dr. Andrew Kendall. As a faculty member of the Music Department, Dr. Kendall takes on many important roles, including conducting the Choir of Christ Chapel, the Lucia Singers, and teaching a variety of the department’s courses, such as Music Theory and Conducting. Dr. Kendall is a well-established part of the Gustavus community, having attained … Continue reading GoW: Andrew Kendall

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is French and Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies Professor Sharon Marquart. As a French and GWSS professor, Dr. Marquart teaches a variety of classes focusing on issues regarding gender, politics, French history, and more, such as her current course “Gender and The Far Right.” Dr. Marquart came to Gustavus after a well-established stint in academics. … Continue reading GoW: Sharon Marquart

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Sophomore Will Prahl. As an ambitious second-year student, Prahl majors in vocal music education, minors in English, and hopes to earn an honors in conducting. Prahl has dedicated himself to many of the on-campus music organizations and activities. Currently, Prahl is the co-president of the St. Lucia Singers, treasurer of the Future Music Educators … Continue reading GoW: Will Prahl

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Communications Studies Professor Hagar Attia. As an Assistant Professor, Dr. Attia teaches a variety of courses, focusing mainly on rhetoric and public discourse. Dr. Attia also co-directs the Public Deliberation and Dialogue Program, a co-curricular program that trains students on how to facilitate deliberations with their peers. Dr. Attia came to Gustavus in 2020, … Continue reading GoW: Hagar Attia

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is student Jensi Jensen. Jensen is a Senior double-majoring in Math and Statistics with a minor in Music, and does a wide variety of activities across campus. Currently, Jensen works as a tour guide, runs as a short sprinter for the Gustavus Women’s Track and Field Team, sings as a soprano two in The Lucia … Continue reading GoW: Jensi Jensen

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Christ Chapel’s Cantor and music professor Chad Winterfeldt. As the Cantor of Christ Chapel, Winterfeldt leads musical performances during chapel break services and Sunday worship services, as well as arranging for musical guests and performances. In his work as a music professor, he works with the handbell musical group, teaches music theory, organ lessons, … Continue reading GoW: Chad Winterfeldt

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Director of Alumni Parent Engagement, Angela Erickson. In her role in the advancement office, Erickson helps alumni parents and friends of Gustavus connect with one another and stay “in the know” about what is happening on campus. She also connects alumni to programs and events that are relevant and supportive to them, as well … Continue reading GoW: Angela Erickson

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Gustavus President John Volin. As President, Volin represents Gustavus and its values, organizes funding, fundraising, and strategy plans, and makes sure that the entirety of the Gustavus institution runs smoothly. President Volin arrived on The Hill this past August, alongside his partner Valeria and their dog Sophia, after years of working in various collegiate-level … Continue reading GoW: John Volin