One of the most fulfilling aspects of a student’s experience at Gustavus is being able to encounter beautiful souls everywhere they go. Vikki Smith, a cook and server in Dining Services, has been a household name during the four years she has been at the college. She is a personable and charismatic individual who has been approached by various students and faculty. She oversees the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Vikki Smith
Junior ReAnn Eidahl is pursuing a communication studies major and double minors in management and history. She feels honored to represent Gusties as Gustie of the Week. She is a tour guide for the admissions office, Vice President of Marketing for Gustavus Women in Leadership, Special Event Executive for the Campus Activities Board, and Alto II in the Choir of Christ Chapel. The junior is … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: ReAnn Eidahl
Beginning in the 2000-2001 Academic Year, the Reading in Common program has provided 19 classes of Gusties with books of high literary quality and interdisciplinary significance. As part of the tradition, the Reading in Common books deal with themes connected directly to the Nobel Conference theme. This year’s Reading in Common book is The Good Food Revolution…Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities by Will Allen … Continue reading Reviewing The Good Food Revolution
Few people have involved themselves in the Gustavus community as much as Lucio Gonzalez. Lucio is a junior Political Science and Philosophy double major from Inglewood, California. He chose Gustavus particularly for the Political Science department and wanted the adventure of going to college far from home. Lucio is heavily involved on campus in a variety of ways. He currently holds three different on-campus jobs, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Lucio Gonzalez
The Gustavus community is fortunate to have well-rounded students who live up to the five pillars of the college: excellence, community, justice, service, and faith. Junior Zachary “Zach” Diedrich adheres to all these values, as he is an accurate representation of the pure goodness that Gustavus has to offer. “Zach Diedrich approaches every situation with the perfect amount of charisma and thoughtfulness. He is passionate … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Zach Diedrich
Shaun Gilyard is about as active on campus as any Gustavus student. Shaun is a senior Economics major, specifically focused on financial economics, who is truly engaged in the Gustavus community. Lately, Shaun has been focused on off-campus research. He spent his summer doing research with some Gustavus faculty members in the Economics department. They were lucky enough to receive a research grant and Shaun … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Shaun Gilyard
Now that it is the third week of the school year, some Gusties have yet to feel the rush of their academic work and co-curricular activities, but others already are feeling the pangs of homesickness. Born and raised in Saint Paul, Minn., Sophomore Quincy Yangh often feels homesick whenever he has time to relax and reflect, but he has turned homesickness into positive energy and … Continue reading How to combat student homesickness
Lanie Altmann is a junior Communications Studies Major with a minor in Film and Media Studies. Altmann is from Olivia, Minnesota, and is currently studying abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands. At Gustavus, she actively participates in Gustie Buddies, Gustavus Women in Leadership, and the mentoring program. The Junior Communications Studies Major decided to study abroad “to experience a new culture and to become an independent individual.” … Continue reading Tales from abroad: Lanie Altmann
Patricia English, an Associate Professor in the Communication Studies Department, is currently celebrating her eighteenth year teaching at Gustavus. Well-beloved on the Hill, she is known among her dear colleagues and students as Patty. On campus, Patty teaches Intercultural, Interpersonal, and Small-group Communication and her studies focus on Intercultural Communication and Performance studies. Patty considers herself a curious person, always eager to learn about new … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Patricia English
At the age of nineteen, college sophomore, double major, double minor, Amanda or Mandii Braun heads to meeting with politician, Jeff Brand. For her, this is a normal Tuesday afternoon. Braun grew up in the suburbs of the Twin Cities. Coming from Bloomington Minn. Bruan hadn’t thought she would achieve her dream of being highly active in the political world. Her freshman year of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Mandii Braun
