The Courtyard Café has been popular among Gusties not only as a place to grab coffee, to have little chat with friends, or to do homework, but also as a regular venue for musical performances. The Gustavus Music Collective and the Gustavus Jazz Combos hold their concerts in the Courtyard Café on Tuesday and Friday nights, respectively. Unlike larger conducted ensembles, both of these musical … Continue reading Spotlight on: Music in the Courtyard
Emily Carlson is a Junior Environmental Studies and Geology major who is currently studying abroad in Nepal for the fall semester. Emily said that she chose the location before she even knew what the program was. “I just knew I wanted to be somewhere in Asia, and the opportunity to live in the Himalayas for a few months was incredibly enticing.” Emily was encouraged to … Continue reading Tales from Nepal: Emily Carlson
This week’s Gustie of the Week is secondary history education major Nicole Willis. Besides her studying, the senior is spending her third year at Gustavus Adolphus College engaging a wide range of activities of campus. On campus, Willis passionately participates in the United Christian Ministries, the Prepare Ministries, the Gustavus Wind Symphony, and the Court of Saint Lucia 2017. Willis also works part-time at the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Nicole Willis
One of the most well-rounded and intelligent young women apart of the Gustavus community is Carly Miller. She is a junior Biochemistry major and Spanish minor from Brainerd, Minnesota. The reason why she chose to come here was because she primarily wanted to attend a private liberal arts college that reflected the strong community in her hometown. Out of all the colleges she toured, she … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Carly Miller
Alexis Sienczak is a senior Geography and Biology double major. Besides being heavily involved on campus in a large number of organizations, Sienczak organized the Minnesota River Biosphere conference. This conference, which took place on Nov. 14, is part of her effort to make the river valley into a biosphere reserve. In January of 2018, Sienczak won the Wallenberg Internship Award. While abroad in Sweden, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Alexis Sienczak
Meghan Gallagher is a cheerful and well-rounded senior in the class of 2019 who is double majoring in Spanish and LALACS. She appreciates how these two areas of study really worked well together, and how language can be used to change the world in a positive way. One of the most significant moments she has had in relation to her majors is studying abroad in … Continue reading Gustie of the Weekly: Meghan Gallagher
Junior Communications Studies Major Josie Schieffert is packing her bags and getting ready to say “hooroo,” or goodbye, to her Australian adventures. Having begun her study abroad experience this summer, when many other Gusties were celebrating the 4th of July, Schieffert was saying goodbye to her family and boarding a plane in preparation of spending the next five months in the Down Under. As … Continue reading Tales from abroad: Josie Schieffert
This week, the Gustavus Theatre and Dance department will be bringing to life William Shakespeare’s famous play, Measure for Measure. The play deals with themes like coercion, corruption, and sexual violence. The show follows the character of Isabella, a nun whose brother is sentenced to death by a government official named Angelo who offers to release her brother is she has sex with him, to … Continue reading Spotlight on: Measure by Measure
Senior Financial Economics Major Bethel Seyoum is enjoying her third consecutive year as the Co-President/Class Officer for Class of 2019. She is also involved in the Gustavus Student Senate, the Interfaith Leadership Council, the International and Cultural Education Center, the Martial Arts Club, and the Gustavus Mentoring Program. Seyoum comes from the busy and lively metropolitan Addis Ababa of Ethiopia, the country of the first … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Bethel Seyoum
During their four years at Gustavus, many students are fortunate to take a class with engaging professors who are highly passionate in the fields they are experts in. Aside from classroom learning, they continue unlocking their curiosity by pursuing internships and going on study abroad trips in the future. Richard Leitch, Associate professor in Political Science, Environmental Studies, Japanese Studies, and Peace Studies, has been … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Richard Leitch
