As a child, Noah O’Ryan and his father would spend their quality bonding time taking regular trips to the movie theater. Now a junior in college, their tradition remains just as strong as the passion that Noah developed for filmmaking. “My parents first gave me a flip camera when I was in 6th grade. I don’t remember the first film I made but I do … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Noah O’Ryan
As a child, Emilie Benson was always what her brother calls a “goody-two-shoes.” Now a senior at Gustavus, she’s maintained a reputation as what others like to call an “upstanding student.” “Emilie has always been the very straight-laced child in our family. She goes to church, studies hard, and is very much guided by her morality. Emilie always takes any responsibility to heart and will … Continue reading Gustie of the Week (10/2/15) – Emilie Benson
Traveling from his home in Burundi, Africa, Sophomore Hubert-Christian Ngabirano joined the Gustavus community spring semester of last year. For any student, let alone an international one, joining half way through the school year when social circles have already been formed and counterparts already transitioned into school can be a daunting experience, but Hubert hasn’t let that challenge faze him at all. “Whenever I see … Continue reading Gustie of the Week
Originally from Somalia, Senior Basra Osman had no trouble fitting in with the Gustavus community. In fact, putting herself out there and meeting new people is one of her passions and an ability that many took notice of immediately. “I remember meeting Basra for the first time at our floor dinner freshman year. She sat in front of me and as soon as she opened … Continue reading Gustie of the Week
Since transferring to Gustavus in the spring of her sophomore year, Megan has become a role model to many. For others, she has become a hero. Megan found herself driving home every weekend during her time at the College of St. Benedict. “It didn’t feel like home,” Megan said. She made the decision to transfer to Gustavus where she would study Biology as well as … Continue reading Gustie of the Week
While many would struggle to find any relation between Biology and Studio Art, senior Kory Kolis is a testament to the liberal arts education as he’s taken an interest in both. He’s found his own way to contribute to the two majors. “Kory represents the quintessential Gustie, which is a true liberal arts student who has majors and real passions in two different divisions of … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Kory Kolis
When asked about their first impression of Junior Haley Coller, every one of her friends answered that they were immediately drawn toward her genuine and contagious laughter. As each of them grew closer to Haley, it didn’t take long to realize that she has the personality and heart to match. “The first time I met Haley, I had just gotten to campus and she was … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK:
During his first couple of years at Gustavus, now senior Daniel Felton went through many of the normal doubts about his decision to attend the College. Social issues coupled with the rigor of academia and desire to fit in seemed to tell him that another college may have been a better fit. But as soon as he found the courage to dance to his own … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Daniel Felton
As a first-year student at Gustavus, Matt Rasmussen had his eyes set on a major in Computer Science, but like the typical college student, he soon found greater passions elsewhere. Unlike the average college student, those passions have brought him back to the Gustavus community more than 20 years later as Visiting Assistant Professor in English and a highly decorated poet. “Matt was in my … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Matt Rasmussen
As a family oriented and somewhat introverted person, Junior Hayley Nemmers still gets sick for her home back in Des Moines, Iowa. However, as a social justice oriented leader and outgoing, cheerful student, Hayley has found herself a comfortable niche within the Gustavus community that she’s learned to appreciate as her home away from home. “Hayley encompasses all the pillars that Gustavus holds in high … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Hayley Nemmers
