Will Freiert has spent the last 38 years teaching his students to interpret the world. At the end of the academic year, Freiert will retire. Every culture borrows from the one that came before it, the professor of classics explained, and so to understand where we are today, it is vital we understand where we came from. “There’s an ethos about a national liberal arts … Continue reading Will Freiert: Creating a lasting legacy at Gustavus

In her four years at Gustavus Adolphus College, Senior Dance and Psychology Major Sarah Jabar has made quite an impact on campus. “She’s got it. Like that one song. She’s what you need when you need it—Sarah Jabar, God love her. I know I do,” Junior English Major Jordan Walker said. Among other things, Sarah is heavily involved in the Gustavus Dance Company, which has … Continue reading Sarah Jabar: Well grounded in what’s good

As the semester winds down and that end-of-semester anxiety builds up, we can all agree that balancing coursework, a social life, campus involvement and personal interests can be a tad overwhelming. Somehow, Junior Classics and Mathematics Major and Computer Science Minor Karl Boettcher manages to take it all in stride, while simultaneously maintaining an amicable persona and deft sense of humor. Karl is a calculus … Continue reading Karl Boettcher: A perfect balancing act

If you are ever having a bad day and just need a cheerful smile to brighten up your day, head on over to Mattson Hall. Where is Mattson Hall again and why on earth should I walk all the way over there, you ask yourself? Well, this is where Senior Elementary Education Major Chelsea Roberts spends most of her time in classes and lesson planning. … Continue reading Chelsea Roberts: Banding together to fight for a cure

This year, Junior Maya Jayawardena was a co-chair of Building Bridges, her favorite organization and something she has been involved with since her first year at Gustavus. In addition to Building Bridges, Maya also is involved with Gustavus Meditation, Pan Afrikan Student Organization and Big Partner/Little Partner. Alex Messenger. After visiting Gustavus for Tennis and Life Camp when she was younger, Maya Jayawardena knew immediately … Continue reading Maya Jayawardena: Appreciating and recognizing diversity

Evan Curtin has been a Gustie since day one. The son of Department Chair and Professor of Philosophy Deane Curtin, Evan really got to know his way around campus before most students were in kindergarten. “I’ve grown up here. [Gustavus] is my home. My first day on campus was before I was three months old, and I went on a study abroad trip to Kansai … Continue reading Evan Curtin: Balancing school and parenthood

Kathi Tunheim is a passionate, hard-working woman who has had an amazing journey through life so far. She has had six careers that have taken her all over the world and eventually led her to her current position as an Assistant Professor of Economics and Management at Gustavus. Kathi attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., and double majored in Communication Studies and Spanish. During her … Continue reading Kathi Tunheim: Bringing real-world experience to the management department

Whether he is in the classroom or on the stage, you are most likely to find Sophomore Computer Science Major Max Beyer amusing crowds of Gusties. The Eagle Scout and dedicated First Degree Blackbelt originally from Saint Peter, Minn., has shared numerous talents on our campus. The most obvious of these talents is his ability to entertain. After seeing several LineUs shows, Max was immediately … Continue reading Max Beyer: Representing Gustavus to the max

Senior Management Major Sam Paulson is a friendly, outgoing Gustie Greeter, a member of the SAE Fraternity and a varsity basketball player. If this doesn’t make him stand out from a crowd, one other thing will for sure: Sam’s height. “My height is my most defining characteristic; I am the tallest person on campus, six feet and nine inches. It has it pros and cons, … Continue reading Senior Sam Paulson: Big man on campus

When she was younger, Brita’s favorite activity was chasing the ice cream man. She now brings that same vivacious attitude to her campus endeavors. Her love of singing led her to become a member of the Gustavus Choir, and she also serves as a chapel apprentice. As a little girl,  Junior Nursing Major Brita Gilyard always knew she would one day become a Gustie. Her … Continue reading Brita Gilyard: Pursuing a passion for helping others