There is a high probability you have seen Megan “MJ” Johnson during your time at Gustavus as she is involved almost everywhere on campus . MJ is a senior double major in English and history and a double minor in Japanese studies and comparative literature. Not only is she invested in her studies, but MJ is also a Gustie Greeter, Co-Editor of The Fourth Crown, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – MJ Johnson
Thirteen cities, 13 days, 37 soccer players, one gymnast, and an infinite amount of memories. This’s what my time studying abroad in France for J-term looked like big picture. The program was called “French Sport and Culture,” focusing primarily on the importance of soccer to France. So many sights were packed into 13 days that it would take hours to explain how amazing this experience … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Lauren Casey
Junior Tanner Sonnek made a splash at swim nationals this week as he represented Gustavus in the 100 and 200 yard breaststroke. Ranked third and fourth in the nation for his two events prior to nationals, Tanner took on the top ranked competitors in the D3 level, racing against some of the best in the country. Placing in the top eight, Tanner won All-American for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Tanner Sonnek
Our journey started with a 14 hour flight from Chicago to Beijing. We landed at night and since Beijing is home to almost 22 million people, it was still lively as ever. Peking duck is the most famous food throughout all of Beijing, so it was only fitting that it was the first meal that we had once we arrived. The next day we all … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Courtney Erickson
Here at Gustavus, we have many different services to help students grow in their faith and experience different faiths or types of worship they may not have seen before. We have modern worship services, bible studies, daily chapel, and Sunday services. Another function we have here, less frequently, is Vespers and we are lucky to have several different services put on throughout the year. Also … Continue reading Vespers with the Gustavus Choir
This spring concert will showcase many talents and skills of Gustavus musicians and faculty and staff members. It is a chance for the musicians to present what they have been working on throughout this academic school year. The concert will also feature a high school student who has won a competition intended to help introduce young musicians to the collegiate music scene. Conducting the Gustavus … Continue reading Orchestra Concert features Competition Winner
While it might take some students years beyond graduation to understand what it means to be a Gustie, First-year Liza Johnson has already mastered the craft in her first year. Hailing from Roseville, Minnesota, this ball of sunshine knows no bounds in the sheer reach of her influence on this campus. In true Gustie form, Liza has transformed her passions into a vehicle for meaningful … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Liza Johnson
A series of unfortunate events led me to the J-Term trip that went on to change my life forever. Last spring I signed up and committed to go on the J-Term trip to St. Maarten with the Education Department. Being an education major made me extremely excited for the prospects of spending a J-Term on an island teaching. All was well for the summer and … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Ella Napton
First-year Andrew Stumbo has already made an impact on the Gustavus community in his first few months on campus. Andrew is a student-athlete, involved with the theater, and is an admirable student on top of his extracurricular activities. He is an inspiration to his fellow classmates, faculty and anyone he comes in contact with. He participates in both athletics and the arts while simultaneously focusing … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Andrew Stumbo
This past J-term, I joined 39 Gustavus students and three professors from the Physics department on the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand and Australia for five weeks. I learned so much about myself, traveling, and the way of life for people in these countries. We started our trip in Christchurch, New Zealand and studied astronomy there for one week. The next week was … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Liz Geerdes
