Gustie of the Week: Alexis Sienczak

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

Gustie of the Weekly: Meghan Gallagher

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

Schieffert’s time abroad has been filled with adventure, fun, and self-discovery.

Tales from abroad: Josie Schieffert

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

Spotlight on: Measure by Measure

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

Seyoum spent the summer of 2018 studying abroad in London.

Gustie of the Week: Bethel Seyoum

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

Leitch wants his students to learn to think critically and logically.

Gustie of the Week: Richard Leitch

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

Rocking the house with Yam Haus

On November 9th, Gustavus Adolphus College will welcome the up and coming Minneapolis-based boy band Yam Haus to The Dive for a special student concert.  Yam Haus consists of four members: Lars Pruitt on vocals and guitar, Seth Blum on electric guitar, Jake Felstow on drums, and Zach Beinlich on bass. The four young musicians have been friends who make music together for a long … Continue reading Rocking the house with Yam Haus

Tune into Radio Free Gustavus on the KGSM website.

Spotlight on: Radio Free Gustavus

Gustavus students are able to express themselves through many different forms of art and communication. One of these forms is radio. Radio Free Gustavus is a student-run radio program that features a variety of shows tailored toward Gustavus students.  Each show airs at a different time and are hosted by students. They are each centered around a different subject that will appeal to almost any … Continue reading Spotlight on: Radio Free Gustavus

Fun fact: Bachmayer does not have his appendix.

Gustie of the Week: Ian Bachmayer

An accomplished musican, world traveler, and International Business major, Senior Ian Bachmayer has made a name for himself at Gustavus as a true jack of all trades.  Originally from Roseville, Minnesota, Bachmayer graduated from St. Anthony Village High School, and followed in his family’s footsteps to become a Gustie like his brother and sister.  “I picked Gustavus because it felt like home; it wasn’t too … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ian Bachmayer

Wolf’s unique music taste is showcased on Tea and Tunes.

Gustie of the Week: Linsey Wolf

One of the most involved and versatile members within the Gustavus community is Junior, Linsey Wolf, who is from Mankato, Minnesota.  As a high schooler, Linsey thought Gustavus was an expensive private school that she would not consider attending because it was too close to her home, and she had always heard about it. Then one day, a family colleague had mentioned that their daughter … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Linsey Wolf