Junior Tanner Sonnek made a splash at swim nationals this week as he represented Gustavus in the 100 and 200 yard breaststroke. Ranked third and fourth in the nation for his two events prior to nationals, Tanner took on the top ranked competitors in the D3 level, racing against some of the best in the country. Placing in the top eight, Tanner won All-American for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Tanner Sonnek

While it might take some students years beyond graduation to understand what it means to be a Gustie, First-year Liza Johnson has already mastered the craft in her first year. Hailing from Roseville, Minnesota, this ball of sunshine knows no bounds in the sheer reach of her influence on this campus. In true Gustie form, Liza has transformed her passions into a vehicle for meaningful … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Liza Johnson

First-year Andrew Stumbo has already made an impact on the Gustavus community in his first few months on campus. Andrew is a student-athlete, involved with the theater, and is an admirable student on top of his extracurricular activities. He is an inspiration to his fellow classmates, faculty and anyone he comes in contact with. He participates in both athletics and the arts while simultaneously focusing … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Andrew Stumbo

Kristen Matthews is a senior elementary education major with an middle school math endorsement and embodies what it means to be a Gustie. She is highly involved on campus and loves everything about Gustavus, including her friends and the community. When Kristen first started looking at colleges, she reluctantly viewed Gustavus as an option. Her mom graduated from Gustavus in 1988 and she wanted to … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Kristen Matthews

Senior Alexander Jensen did not consider attending Gustavus at first. His grandmother attended Gustavus in the early 1960s, but it was not until he toured the college that he decided it was the place for him. The opportunity to play football and a generous scholarship didn’t hurt either. “I’m very interested in progressive politics, and I care very much about making sure that all people … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Alexander Jensen

Claire Dirnberger is a highly involved and passionate junior at Gustavus. While her college search was a stressful process of touring schools up until the winter of her senior year, she quickly fell in love with the small school atmosphere Gustavus had to offer. “I was attracted to the many organizations the school offered and the friendliness of the campus” and knew Gustavus offered her … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Claire Dirnberger

Professor Rob Kendrick has taught at Gustavus for the past nine years and has become a well loved by his students and peers. He is a professor students trust and look forward to taking a class with. Rob teaches a variety of classes on campus with most revolving around literature and writing that promote deep and conceptual thoughts. “Rob is an amazing professor, in our … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Rob Kendrick

Joy Dunna likes to start off her day by thinking, “I am alive, I am awake, I am alert, I am enthusiastic!” With her positive mindset, she makes the most of every day and is able to brighten up the people around her, as well as the campus at Gustavus Adolphus College. Joy grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota and attended Hill Murray High School … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Joy Dunna

She is a mathematician, a musician, and maybe most importantly, motivated. “She combines humor, wit, silliness, passion and focus into everything she does. She doesn’t let challenges and mistakes overcome her and she always figures a way out to overcome them as well as help others overcome their own challenges,” Savannah Maynard said. If you have ever met Olivia Niles, you know this describes her … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Olivia Niles

Jared Morningstar has made Gustavus his home and as he gets ready to graduate, our community can see his positive influence on campus. The Gustie senior from Stillwater, Minnesota fully embraces the versatility of a liberal arts education, currently majoring in Religion and Scandinavian Studies with a minor in Music. The variety of Swedish opportunities offered at Gustavus originally drew him here. After a few … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Jared Morningstar