Karla Leitzman is busy. She is a theatre major with minors in theatre for social justice, English, and Scandinavian studies. On top of her academics and participation in appoximately 15 theatre shows since her first year, she is a member of I Am We Are, GAC Democrats, Gustavus Ambassadors; and is the Philanthropy Chair of Alpha Sigma Tau; Vice President and Recruitment Chair of Viking … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Karla Leitzman

Alex Gunderson might be a first-year student, but he’s already made a great impact in our community in his short time at Gustavus. This weekend he will play the title character in The Government Inspector, directed by Theatre Professor Henry MacCarthy. “It was incredibly intimidating, but the cast has been incredibly supportive,” Alex said. The long hours that every cast member committed during J-Term were … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Alex Gunderson

On the ice she holds the most penalties at Gustavus, but after she takes off the helmet, Senior Lindsey Hjelm warms hearts and inspires kindness. Lindsey has played competitive hockey since high school. She has made herself known on the ice, being named Gustavus’ January Student-Athlete of the Month, the MIAC Women’s Hockey Athlete of the Week and scoring her first career hat trick on … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Lindsey Hjelm

Between dance performances in Kresge Dance Studio and theatre productions in Anderson Theatre, this week’s Gustie of the Week spends a large portion of her time doing the thing she loves most: performing. Jane Chung, a senior Theatre Major originally from Tokyo, Japan, discovered Gustavus while she was looking at colleges in the Midwest. During her visit, she met with Assistant Professor of Theatre and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Jane Chung

Diverse talents and interests make Antonio Herbert stand out as an excellent musician with mastery in flute, piano, guitar and saxophone, yet surprisingly he is not a music major. His music is important to him because it enriches his life and the lives of those in his community, and this is why he continues to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician despite the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Antonio Herbert

Elliot Bell, a Junior Physics major from Lakeville, Minn., is respected among those who know him as an incredibly personable, thoughtful and passionate friend. Elliot, who is a second-year Collegiate Fellow (CF) in Southwest Hall, has lived in the same room for both of his years as a CF. His experience during his first year at Gustavus motivated him to apply to be a CF … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Elliot Bell

Annabel Landaverde graduated last spring with the class of 2012, yet she maintains an active presence on campus as the Admission Counselor/Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment. She actively recruits in Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri.  Annabel enjoys her new position at Gustavus despite its high learning curve. When Annabel came to St. Peter she brought with her an appreciation and sensitivity to other cultures partly because … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Annabel Landaverde

Tristan Fernstrom came to Gustavus knowing that on the inside he was a little different than what outsiders saw. During his first year at Gustavus, Tristan was known as Erica, the name given to him at birth, and over Coming Out Week Erica came out as a lesbian. As time went on and he learned more about himself, however, Tristan realized that identifying as a … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Tristan Fernstrom

When Junior Physics and Computer Science Major James Trevathan has a moment away from sitting through science lectures, working in labs and conducting research, it might not be a surprise that he cherishes the outdoors. James is a member of Gustavus Outdoor Enthusiasts (GOE) and enjoys the adventure and exhilaration of outdoor activities like rock climbing. Not only is James involved in GOE, but he … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: James Trevathan