This week’s Gustie of the Week is Junior Andrew Dooley, a double major in geology and environmental studies from Blaine, Minnesota. Dooley lived away from home and worked during summers in high school before coming to Gustavus, so he was used to the increased independence that came with the transition onto a college campus. “There were some differences… new experiences, having to learn how to … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Andrew Dooley

Senior Katharine “Katie” Rhoten is a double major in both Dance and Psychology. She is the co-president of the Gustavus Dance Company, the Gustie Greeter programs chair and the education director for the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. Rhoten is from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, two and a half hours away from Gustavus. Rhoten chose Gustavus after touring the campus three times. At first, she did not … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Katie Rhoten

Despite his many achievements, getting recognized for the Gustie of the Week profile was the most surprising for this weeks’ feature, Junior Ace Schwartz. “Getting picked for this when I don’t consider my involvement to be the most visible…apparently I’m doing something right,” Schwartz said. Originally from North Branch, MN, Schwartz found himself at Gustavus after talking with his uncle, an alumnus, and taking a … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ace Schwartz

This week’s Gusties of the Week celebrates two strong student leaders on campus. Junior Regina Olono and Senior Hiwot Sugebo are two Gusties who are highly involved in the community. Their most recent involvement is as president and vice president of Ignite, a non-partisan student org new to Gustavus this year. The org is designed to empower those who identify as women in politics. Olono, … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Regina Olono & Hiwot Sugebo

This week’s Gustie of the Week is Junior Pa Ying Lor, an Elementary Education major from St. Paul, MN. Coming from a large, diverse city such as St. Paul, Lor appreciated how Gustavus’ welcoming community eased her transition into St. Peter’s small-town setting. “The scenery is very welcoming, and the people who work here are very welcoming too,” said Lor said. “I really enjoy working … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Pa Ying Lor

As Captain of Gustavus Women’s Hockey Team, Senior Amelia Vosen is ready for the final moments in her last semester at Gustavus. She is a Management major from Newton, Minnesota. One of the main reasons why chose to attend college at Gustavus was because of the strong athletics program. She looked forward attending a school with such a welcoming community and smaller class sizes. She … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Amelia Vosen

This week’s Gustie of the Week is an involved student on campus, a friendly face and ambitious senior Rachel Belvedere. Gustavus has been a family school for Belvedere and she wasn’t sure if she would have her own narrative with such a family legacy, but all of this changed once she visited campus. “​I wanted to have college be an experience I defined, and I … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Rachel Belvedere

Professor of Political Science Chris Gilbert comes from a liberal arts education background as he attended Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania during his undergraduate years. One of the reasons why he chose to teach at Gustavus was that he valued the small, close-knit community of compassionate and caring people he encountered everywhere he went. When he finished graduate school at Washington University in St. Louis, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Chris Gilbert

Junior Quincy Yangh, a travel aficionado from Saint Paul, Minnesota, has been excited to attend college since he was young and was excited to choose Gustavus. “Ever since a young child, my parents impressed upon  me the need for higher education. Therefore, I was very critical in selecting an institution that will academically challenge me and help me become the scholar I have always envisioned. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Quincy Yangh