Variety Editor- Colleen Coleman This May, the Gustavus Choir will be touring Japan, performing in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Osaka under the direction of Dr. Brandon Dean, Associate Professor of Music. The Gustavus Choir will present their program in their Pre-Tour Home Concert on Saturday, April 25th at 3:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. Their program, “A Bouquet of Songs,” features music from a variety of … Continue reading The Gustavus Choir Departs for Japan
Staff Writer- Cora Hess This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Micah Lesch. As he finishes off his final year, Lesch is keeping busy on campus. He is a member of the Gustavus Student Senate, Men’s Soccer, Political Science Club, and the Mentorship Leadership Team. He was formerly a Board of Trustees Student Experience Committee Representative and a Peer Career Advisor. After watching his … Continue reading GoW: Micah Lesch
Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen The Gustavus Senior Studio Art majors recently presented their final exhibition: “Surface Tension”, a capstone of their artistic careers at Gustavus. The exhibition is now on display in the Hillstrom Museum of Art on the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center and will be shown until May 3rd. The exhibit displays a variety of artistic styles to bring questions to … Continue reading Senior Art Majors Showcase in Hillstrom
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This week’s Gustie of the Week is Meg Balfanz, known for her infectious laugh and unique skills. Balfanz first came to Gustavus as a Biology major because she was drawn to Nobel Hall on her campus tour and enjoyed the subject in high school. Since then, she has appreciated that “every single professor in that department is so personable and friendly … Continue reading GoW: Meg Balfanz
Staff Writer- Shy Lee If you’ve been meaning to educate yourself on new subjects, look no further, as the annual Celebration of Creative Inquiry (CCI) will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on April 22nd in Beck Hall Torrey Atrium. Students of all majors will be showcasing projects from this year to foster interdisciplinary conversation and connect with each other. With around 100 … Continue reading Students Showcase Research at Celebration of Creative Inquiry
Staff Writer- Cora Hess As the last month of the school year settles in, students have prepared their short films for the only film festival that is hosted by and for Gustavus students. This year will mark the second year of the Film Festival on The Hill and it will be held at 7:00 p.m. on April 14th in Wallenberg Auditorium. Students submitted their short … Continue reading Students Showcase at Film Fest on the Hill
Variety Editor- Colleen Coleman This week’s Gustie of the Week is Dr. Amy Vizenor, Grace and Bertil Pehrson Endowed Associate Professor of Education. Vizenor has been with the Education Department since 2001, starting as Admissions and Field Experience Coordinator and teaching courses as needed. After briefly leaving to finish her doctoral dissertation and support her growing family, she has been at Gustavus full-time since 2009, … Continue reading GOW: Amy Vizenor
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This weekend, the Asian Student Union’s (ASU) annual Asian Night Market is back for an evening of food, entertainment, and culture. Students, families, friends, and staff are welcome to join the cultural showcase from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 11th, in Lund Arena. Asian Night Market is designed to feel like an actual night market. “We want people … Continue reading Asian Student Union Hosts Asian Night Market
Staff Writer- Shy Lee Sun Yung Shin, poet and writer, will be visiting Gustavus for the Bards in the Arb to read her award-winning writing from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 9th at Melva Lind Interpretive Center. Shin was born in Korea and raised in the Chicago area with many writings on immigration, identity, and transnational adoption. Her most notable work is Unbearable … Continue reading Gustavus Welcomes Author Sun Yung Shin for Bards in the Arb
Variety Editor & Editor in Chief- Colleen Coleman & Grace LaTourelle This weekend, The Gustavus Dance Company (GDC) will present Shift/Unravel/Root featuring student choreographers, guest artists Yukina Sato and Darrius Strong, Gustavus Professor Emerita Melissa C. Rolnick, and Continuing Assistant Professors in Dance Sarah Hauss and Jill Patterson. Shift/Unravel/Root explores shifting perspectives, old patterns, and finding new ways to root oneself in the present. The … Continue reading Shift/Unravel/Root Lights Up the Stage
