From May 11-13 the Gustavus Dance Company will be putting on their annual Spring Dance Concert, this year called, Falling Towards Beginning. It will be a predominantly faculty produced show and will be showing at 8 p.m. on the 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. on the 13. It will feature Gustavus faculty Sarah Hauss, Jill Patterson, Melissa Rolnick, and Michele Rusinko, along with … Continue reading Spring Dance Concert: Falling Towards Beginning
From the tennis court to excelling in his classes, Patrick Whaling is a great example of a Golden Gustie. Patrick is currently a Junior business management major and coaching minor on campus and is an active member of the Gustavus community. Patrick is grateful for his experience both on the Men’s Tennis team and working with organizations on campus like Big Partner Little Partner. “I … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Patrick Whaling
Howard Quednau’s diorama exhibit will be on display in the Schaefer Art Gallery, showing until May 19. His exhibit, titled “Howard Quednau: Dioramas”, incorporates pieces that Quednau has been working on for the past eight years. Quednau is former colleague at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design from 1994-2007, and friend of Gustavus Professor and Chair of the Art and Art History Department, Kristen … Continue reading ‘Howard Quednau: Dioramas’ exhibit on display
As a tour guide for the admissions office, Elise Stepka is an expert in all things Gustavus. When prospective students ask about her favorite aspects of college life, Elise is proud to always have an answer ready due to her love of the campus feel and the programs Gustavus has to offer. “The community aspect is really nice,” Elise said. “Gustavus is the perfect size … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Elise Stepka
Studying abroad has been the most difficult and rewarding experience of my life. I felt like I had to go abroad to get out of my comfort zone. I chose University College Dublin in Ireland as my study abroad location because I felt that the green grass, many sheep, the Dropkick Murphys, and historical literature were calling my name. It was only on the plane … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Gabriela Passmore
The department of Music is presenting student recitals almost every weekend this spring with performers ranging from sophomores to seniors, instruments varying from vocal to instrumental, and diverse student backgrounds with majors from economics to biology. Mara Klein, Director of Communication Services and Fine Arts Programs in Marketing and Communications, believes “the high quality of performances alone is reason to come to these recitals.” However, … Continue reading Spring music recitals hit the right notes
Prepare to meet the Bellas like you never have before. In the next installment of the Pitch Perfect movies the girls are now college graduates, struggling to discover their fit in the adult world. While previously defined by their standing in the Bellas, our favorite cast of characters now must find their own identities as they chase music producing, vet school, juice vending, and of … Continue reading On Pitch Perfect, and the right amount of Punch
Tech-savvy and friendly face around campus, Cody Horman is a junior computer science major who has, and continues to, contribute to the Gustavus campus and community in enormous ways. Cody is a percussionist in the Gustavus Wind Symphony and loves being in the ensemble, playing music with the intent to make people happy. “I’ve been playing music since middle school and ever since then, I’ve … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Cody Horman
Where do I even begin? How does someone describe the best time of their life, and that the time has only lasted two months with four still left to enjoy? These and many other questions constantly go through my mind as I drive under the “Walt Disney World” sign on my way to work, or when I enter the parks on days off. The … Continue reading Tales from Disney World – Hannah Deyo
When most people hear The Marriage of Figaro, they think of the lengthy opera by Mozart. But the Gustavus production of The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre Beaumarchais is nothing like the opera. Beaumarchais’ comedy, which actually inspired Mozart’s infamous work, is perhaps the most prized diamond in the rough theatrical history has to offer. Boasting a passionately energetic cast, innovative director, and fascinating history, … Continue reading Gustavus presents ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
