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

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gusties of the Week are partners Ben and Alicia Hilding. The Hildings currently share the positions of Dean of Christ Chapel and Chaplain of the College, where they provide spiritual support, preside over worship services, and facilitate spiritual growth opportunities for everyone within the Gustavus community. Both of the Hildings are Gustie alumni, with Ben holding a B.A. in … Continue reading GoW: Ben and Alicia Hilding

Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Mel Pardock, a Senior Political Science and Japanese Studies double major, with a minor in Theatre, from Des Moines, IA. Having served as the Weekly’s very own Editor in Chief for the past two years, Pardock is also President of Gustavus Model United Nations, Peer Advisor in the Center for International and Cultural Education, is a … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Mel Pardock

Jenna Anderson- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Marcus Nguyen. Nguyen is a Japanese Studies and Philosophy double major with a Political Science and Sports Management double minor. He was a swimmer for all four years and plays the viola in the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, or GSO. Coming into Gustavus, Nguyen knew that he wanted to be involved in an Asian Studies or … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Marcus Nguyen

Jenna Anderson- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Mark Hanson ‘83, Recreation Program Coordinator. Hanson has a BA in Environmental Studies from Gustavus, and an MA in Experiential Education from Mankato State University. He coached the Men’s Basketball team for 36 years and has previously served as a mentor and advisor for the Title IX office. Outside of Gustavus, he enjoys fly-fishing, canoeing, birding, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Mark Hanson