Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Associate Professor in Communication Studies Phillip Voight. Voight first came to Gustavus in 1990 after one year at Concordia College. “At the time I thought I would just stay until I completed my dissertation at the University of Minnesota, but I quickly fell in love with the people and the campus and the rest is history,” … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Phil Voight
Jenna Anderson- There is one more chance to participate in one of the Center of Inclusive Excellence movie nights! Coraline is the spooky movie this week. Starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18th at the Center of Inclusive Excellence. You can come and get cozy, watch Coraline, and have some food! Senior Lily Goloh is a student worker at the CIE. She and Senior … Continue reading Come to the final Scary Movie Night of 2024!
Jenna Anderson- If you are looking for a Halloween event with spooky snacks and some fascinating lore, Gustavus is hosting their annual Vampire Day. This event will take place on Oct. 31st from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Courtyard Café. This event is designed to allow the Gustavus community to learn more about vampires, which have a much more interesting history than you … Continue reading Vampires in Russian and Eastern European Cultures Students “Vant” You to Come to Vampire Night!
Colleen Coleman- Gustavus Alumni Katie Bradley ‘03 will play the role of Gomo in the world premiere of a play by Michi Barall, entitled Drawing Lessons, at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. Drawing Lessons will run from Oct. 8th to Nov. 10th at CTC’s Cargill Stage. The show features a graphic novelist’s imagination at work, showing the main character’s experiences incorporating her Korean heritage … Continue reading Gustie Alum Takes the Stage!
Colleen Coleman- As a part of the Family Weekend program, the Music department will present the Musical Showcases on Saturday, Oct. 5th featuring performances from the Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and Gustavus Jazz. The Sunday, Oct. 6th concert will feature the Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, Gustavus Wind Symphony, Handbell groups, and Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra. Both concerts will be at … Continue reading Gustavus Music Ensembles to perform for Family Weekend
Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Kobi Schuck. Schuck will graduate this December with a degree in Business Management and a Strategic Communications minor and start her job hunt, searching for a career in marketing. Schuck also hopes to travel after graduation. She feels that her major has prepared her for the corporate world by learning about all aspects of business. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Kobi Schuck
Jenna Anderson- A love languages event is being held on Wednesday, Oct. 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Center for Inclusive Excellence. This event is an opportunity for students to learn more about the five love languages; words of affirmation, physical touch, gift-giving, quality time, and acts of service. The Gustavus Website says, “Whether they’re platonic or romantic, it’s important to foster … Continue reading Learn love languages like a legend
Jenna Anderson- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Dr. Jeff Owen, Ph.D, Associate Professor in Business Economics and Environmental Studies. In 1992, Owen graduated from Gustavus with a double major in economics and history. After a two-year break, “I guess you would call it a gap year now,” Owen said, he ended up at the University of Iowa, where he graduated with his doctorate … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Dr. Jeff Owen
Colleen Coleman- This year, Chapel Break is a 20-minute break in between classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., in which students can use this time to benefit their well-being and recharge. Students may choose to attend a religious offering offered by the Chaplains Office or use the time to benefit themselves. With the academic curriculum changes in effect this semester, … Continue reading Break Me Off a Piece of that Chapel Break
Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Junior Linnea Beckstrom. Beckstrom is a Political Science; Peace, Justice, & Conflict Studies; and Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies triple major. She came into college knowing she wanted to major in Political Science, but the interdisciplinary nature of the program led her to become interested in other topics and ultimately land on a triple major. After … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Linnea Beckstrom
