Building on tradition with enthusiasm As a former Gustavus student and a current instructor, Chad Fothergill tries to find a balance between life and work. Chad initially came to Gustavus as a student with the intention to be a physics major, but quickly discovered he was more inclined to be a music major and history minor. “I changed pretty quick. I decided I liked practicing … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Chad Fothergill

Building bridges in more ways than one.   Senior Irma Marquez Trapero loves exploring issues of race, culture and diversity. Her majors in political science and gender, women and sexuality studies as well as the organizations she is involved in reflect this commitment. Irma is in Zeta Chi Phi Sorority and is the co-chair of Building Bridges. Although Building Bridges takes up much of her time … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Irma Marquez

“Life’s good and it always should be.”  When asked about what drives him, Evan Taylor will tell you that they are photography and cinematography. “It’s always been a part of me,” he said. The senior studio arts major and biology minor looks forward to graduating and continuing to share his talents with the world. He has been hired at a small Minneapolis advertising and marketing … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Evan Taylor

With a love for writing and dancing, Erin spends her last year at Gustavus enjoying both. Although Erin Simon may seem quiet and shy upon first meeting her, her friends are quick to describe her as being bright, kind and as having an infectious smile as well as being ready to break out in dance at all times—just one of her many talents. “Erin is … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Erin Simon

Teaching awareness with a laugh and a smile Claudia Martinez is a Secondary English Education Major with incredible leadership skills. She is co-president of the Women’s Awareness Center (WAC), Collegiate Fellow for the Seventh Street Houses, a member of the Diversity Leadership Council,  Zeta Chi Phi Sorority and Study Buddies. “Claudia is a quality leader.  She leads by example and takes the opinions, needs and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Claudia Martinez

Enthusiastic about science and helping others John Anderson is an upbeat, charismatic senior chemistry major with a soft spot for helping others. John stays busy on campus as a member of M-pact, Alpha Phi Omega (APO), the Servant Leadership Program, Big Partner Little Partner, Wednesday Friends and is also a Writing Tutor. Though all of these activities may seem overwhelming to some, John embraces his … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: John Anderson

As a senior at Gustavus, Kelsey Swanson is looking forward to the future while enjoying her last few months here on campus. With a passion for learning, helping people and being a mentor for those around her, Kelsey is always there for those who need her and for whoever simply needs someone to listen to. Kelsey attended the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Kelsey Swanson

Fast Facts  Occupation: King of Sweden Born: Stockholm 1595 Married: Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg Successor: Daughter Christina War Attire: God was his armor Accredited Names: “The Golden King,” “The Lion of the North” and “the Great” Find him: Outside of Old Main and in the Jackson Campus Center   King Gustav II Adolf, who ruled Sweden from 1611 until his death in 1632, is celebrated … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: King Gustav II Adolf

Think back into the chasm of your memories and recall a time in your life when you were submerged in bliss. Everything that could go well is doing so and the world is happy that you’re happy. This is similar to the feeling you would experience upon meeting Katie Batz for the first time. Junior Communications Studies Major Katie Batz can be found at a … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Katie Batz