Art is an important element of any college campus, and Gustavus isn’t an exception. From the infamous BC/AD (1973) sculpture outside of Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library to the large “tornado” statue outside Christ Chapel, Gustavus proudly displays hundreds of art pieces. Senior Hannah Calkins is one of the many prominent artists who have their work installed on campus. Last spring, she received the 20/21 President’s … Continue reading President’s Art Award: Hannah Calkins makes it to the dining room

JoNes VanHecke has worn many hats at Gustavus: student, Collegiate Fellow, class of 1988 alum, Director of Student Activities, Assistant Dean of Students and now her role as Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students. The journey to her current position was practically prophesied, even though she initially intended to go down a completely different path. “I came to college thinking I was … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: JoNes VanHecke

In light of the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Gustavus’s Christmas in Christ Chapel concert will not take place in person and will instead be broadcast online on Saturday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. CST and archived on the follwing website. https://gustavus.edu/events/ccc/ Only one ticket is necessary per household viewing. No ticket is required to view the livestream. If you do order a ticket before December 8, … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel: Livestream Online Dec. 19.

This year, Gustavus’ theatre gallery has morphed into an online short film screening. Typically a stage performance, students from the “Special Topic: Devising Performance” class have adapted this tradition to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions, resulting in the 2020 online theatre gallery. It features six short films written and directed by students, including senior Miranda Johnsen, an English and Scandinavian studies double major, and sophomore Sam Peters, … Continue reading Features From the Online Theatre Gallery

With most events and social gatherings cancelled due to COVID-19 and the Lay Low period, many students are getting pretty bored stuck in their dorm rooms with no place to go. Netflix can only entertain for so long. Luckily, the infamous Gustavus improv comedy troupe has come to the rescue. LineUs, now calling themselves OnLineUs, announced on their Instagram on Saturday that they will be … Continue reading The show must go on: LineUs goes digital

The Gustavus Art and Art History department has dedicated its time to providing students with the resources needed to explore their identities, convey personal values and express themselves through their artwork. Over the years, various art majors and students taking an art class have utilized artistic expression and creation as a means of coping and pushing through trying times. Senior Studio Art major Claire Strohmeyer, … Continue reading Introspection and the resiliency of the arts under COVID-19

Gustavus students are often heavily involved in the music ensembles on campus, but for those who do not want to take courses for credit, the Gustavus Music Collective provides an opportunity to perform and share music outside of an academic setting. “The Gustavus Music Collective is a group of students on campus…apart from choir or orchestra or jazz, where we just have a safe space … Continue reading The Gustavus Music Collective offers an alternative to credit-based musical ensembles