Michael Morimoto has already made a strong first impression at Gustavus. “He’s one of the nicest, most involved and most unique people I’ve ever met,” First-year Amy Prasad, one of his high school friends, said. He is a “renaissance man” and among the ranks of the most promising First-year students. Michael, a Bloomington native and Gustavus First-year, has many interests and talents that range from … Continue reading Michael Morimoto – Starting out fresh

It’s a well known fact that Gustavus students have a strong dedication to involvement, both up on the hill and in the greater community as well. Emma Strand is no exception to this characterization. The senior communication studies major, who hails from Woodbury, Minn. has been actively involved both on campus and off ever since the beginning of her student career as a Gustie. Although … Continue reading Emma Strand – Student involvement at new heights

First-year Rob Ward is someone to keep your eye on … in the best way of course. Rob is extremely involved in the theatrical performing arts, and his interest in pursuing a theatre major was an influential factor in his choosing Gustavus. The Illinois native from the Chicago suburbs grew up watching classic films, picking up on the voices and carrying out imitations of the … Continue reading Rob Ward – Not an act

Sean Cobb may be one of the newer professors at Gustavus, but his presence on campus has definitely been noticed. If you are looking for him outside of his office hours, good luck because Cobb could be in the classroom, tutoring in the Diversity Center, judging the Drag Show, in Faculty Senate, organizing Faculty Shop Talk, advising the English Honor Society, coaching soccer or whatever … Continue reading Sean Cobb – Being a great professor: No sweat

She hails from Sparta, Wisc., a place near and dear to her heart. But she goes to Gustavus, and it, too, has found its own place in her heart. Senior Communications Studies Major Nicole Meyer, aka “Sparta”, is a Gustie through and through. “I’m not sure what it was about this place, but I just got a really good vibe when I was here, something … Continue reading Nicole Meyer – A pillar of the community

Alex Legeros is one of Gustavus’s shining seniors. As an honors philosophy major, he pursues his study while acting as one of the department assistants and tutors. “Studying philosophy doesn’t mean reading books by dead old white men. I love philosophy because it is an examination of the self. It is the way humanity attempts to understand what it is while also discovering the amazing … Continue reading Alex Legeros – The philosophy of being well rounded

Ryan Henrickson certainly does not look like a first-year student, but the former Army soldier is starting his first year here at Gustavus. The 24-year-old first-year, who intends to double major in political science and French, is an Army veteran who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Ryan enlisted in the Army in 2003 but did not begin serving until he graduated from high school … Continue reading Gustavus: You got served

Whether it’s working at a summer camp on Long Island or lying on the lawn closest to the library in front of the chapel, Junior History Major Mary Dierkes can frequently be found enjoying the open air. This Eagan, Minn. native keeps it no secret that she loves being outdoors. Mary was born in Kansas, Mo. and moved to Minnesota with her family when she … Continue reading There’s something about Mary…

The end is nearing for Senior Geology Major, Jonathan Monk (more commonly known as Monk) here at Gustavus. Also a Music and Philosophy minor, Monk is involved in the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band, is founder/co-president of Musical B.A.R. and is a member of Epsilon Pi Alpha (Eppies) and GEO club. When he is not busy with these student organizations, he likes to spend time with … Continue reading It’s Time to Get Monked UP!