Claire Dirnberger is a highly involved and passionate junior at Gustavus. While her college search was a stressful process of touring schools up until the winter of her senior year, she quickly fell in love with the small school atmosphere Gustavus had to offer. “I was attracted to the many organizations the school offered and the friendliness of the campus” and knew Gustavus offered her … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Claire Dirnberger
For the 43rd consecutive year, the renowned Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis is showing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic A Christmas Carol, directed by Lauren Keating. Also being performed this year is Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, directed by David Ivers. The pair form a fun offering for those looking to warm themselves with cheer and laughter this winter. A Christmas Carol finds a way to keep the … Continue reading The Guthrie’s holiday shows are no humbug
This weekend, a small group of actors will be performing “Isabel Watching it Rain in Macondo” as a Physical Theatre Project. For those unfamiliar with the term, physical theatre is theatre based almost exclusively on movement rather than on dialogue, which can mean dancing or many other kinds of movement. At Gustavus this fall Physical Theatre was offered by director Henry MacCarthy. The preparation for … Continue reading Turning words into movement: Physical Theater
To say that dance is popular at Gustavus would be an understatement. Many students on campus have dance background coming into college, or they tried out a class while here. What is not common, is going above and beyond by declaring a dance honors major, which is exactly what Tom Damery, Allie Retterath, and Jordan Lovestrand have done and will showcase at the Dance Honors … Continue reading Kinesthesis: Dance Honors Showcase
Professor Rob Kendrick has taught at Gustavus for the past nine years and has become a well loved by his students and peers. He is a professor students trust and look forward to taking a class with. Rob teaches a variety of classes on campus with most revolving around literature and writing that promote deep and conceptual thoughts. “Rob is an amazing professor, in our … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Rob Kendrick
The annual Festival of St. Lucia will begin the Christmas season on campus in Swedish custom on Thursday, Dec 7. The Swedish tradition has been celebrated on campus since 1941. The Festival celebrates a long, Swedish tradition. It surrounds the story of a young woman from the third century named Lucia who was killed for her faith. The Swedish legend says that after her death, … Continue reading The tradition of Lucia brings light and service
This weekend, musical ensembles of Gustavus will be participating in the annual Christmas In Christ Chapel concert. This concert includes musical pieces sung by the Gustavus Choir, the Choir of Christ Chapel as well as the Lucia Singers, in addition to the choirs, there will also be music produced by the Gustavus Symphony, Chapel Ringers and other ensembles will also perform. The theme for this … Continue reading The musical ensembles of Christmas in Christ Chapel
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It is also the time to be thankful for all that you have, and give back to those in need. Too many times it is easy to forget what the holidays are truly about. If you have yet to volunteer or give back during this time, you are truly missing out an enlightening experience that allows you … Continue reading Volunteer for the Holidays
Joy Dunna likes to start off her day by thinking, “I am alive, I am awake, I am alert, I am enthusiastic!” With her positive mindset, she makes the most of every day and is able to brighten up the people around her, as well as the campus at Gustavus Adolphus College. Joy grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota and attended Hill Murray High School … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Joy Dunna
As busy college students, we are constantly finding ourselves under mountains of homework and tasks to complete. Although the work is hard, there is something so simple that can make the time less stressful and more enjoyable…music. From new hits to old bops, these twenty songs could make the hours of homework more bearable. To give this playlist, a real listen follow The Gustie 20 … Continue reading ‘Get Studying’ November Playlist
