Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Carter Learned (‘24), Gustie of the Week, is a passionate and highly motivated Gustavus student Majoring in Theater with Honors with a focus on Lighting Design. In addition to the wide array of work he does in the theater department, he also holds the position of Chair for the Inclusive Excellence Committee in the Student Senate, is a member of LineUs Comedy … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Carter Learned

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Gustie of the Week, Senior Regina Olono Vidales, has made her mark here on the hill. A Political Science major with minors in Public Health and Peace Studies, her passions extend beyond academics into other aspects at Gustavus. Vidales is a committed member of the Student Senate and Ignite here on campus. She finds it incredibly gratifying to be a part … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Regina Olono Vidales

Korri Wojack – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week is James Patrick Miller, Professor of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, or as most refer to them, GWO. The Gustavus Wind Orchestra is “one of the nation’s most storied collegiate touring wind ensembles, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra tours nationally each year, internationally every four years, and was selected to perform at the College Band Directors National … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: James Patrick Miller

Korrie Wojack – Staff Writer What defines a Gustie of the Week? It is hard to say, especially because all of our Gusties bring so much diversity and unique perspectives to our campus life. Some are leaders, some are builders. Some are creators, some are inventors, and some are researchers. Some see the fantastical hope with a glass always half full, while others bring level headed … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Peter Neuman

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer This Gustie of the Week came to Gustavus seeking a welcoming community and a new atmosphere, and that is exactly what she found. Senior Habeke Bekele was born in Ethiopia before her family moved to Washington D.C. in 2008. Now, she calls both D.C. and Minnesota home. “I was very adamant about pursuing higher education just because my parents did not, … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Habeke Bekele

Korrie Wojack – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week is none other than Professor Philip Bryant, or as we all know him, “Professor B.” Specializing in English and African Studies, Professor Bryant is not only current Gustavus faculty, but a Gustavus Alumnus as well, graduating with the class of 1973. When asked about his life story that led him to where he is now, … Continue reading GUSTIE off the WEEK: Philip Bryant

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer For this Gustie of the Week, many of the decisions she has made during her time at Gustavus have been the ones that felt “right.” Originally from Forest Lake, MN, senior Courtney Leonard found campus “homey” when she came to visit her older sister here when she was a student. “Having family here [as a] transitional period, having someone on campus … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Courtney Leonard

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer This Gustie of the Week knew she had found a home at Gustavus when she visited campus and experienced the academic opportunities during a class visit. Originally from Foley, Minnesota, Senior Emily Falk was familiar with Gustavus through an uncle and a teacher who are alumni. Once she visited campus for herself, she knew she had found the place she wanted … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Emily Falk

Zhipeng Li – Staff Writer Needing advice on dining service, but afraid there is no one you could talk to? Need extra information for your upcoming curling practice? Or even simply yearning for some wild mushrooms— Kevin Birr is the one you should talk to here in the Gustavus community. Serving for the Gustavus community as the Assistant Director of Dining Service for more than a … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Kevin Birr

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Originally from Bemidji, Minnesota, this Gustie of the Week came to Gustavus because of their long-held passions and has discovered plenty of new ones during their time here. Junior Carley Swanson-Garro was looking for an institution where she could continue to be a part of a music ensemble without studying music. “I was looking for somewhere that I could do music … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Carley Swanson-Garro