Tales from Abroad – Liz Geerdes

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

3OH!3 to play at The Big Concert

Campus Activities Board just announced the Spring Concert artist: 3OH!3, to mixed reviews. This reaction is not necessarily unexpected as CAB can’t make everyone happy with their selection. “I think it’s really fun that we get to have a group that is a bit of a throwback. My middle school self is so excited to be able to see them,” Senior, Ashley Elford said. This … Continue reading 3OH!3 to play at The Big Concert

‘The Far-Out World of Kenny Scharf’

The Hillstrom Museum of Art has been a part of the Gustavus community since its debut exhibit in April of the year 2000. Located in the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center, The Hillstrom Museum of Art has put many exhibits on display that cover a variety of subjects. Donald Myers, the Director and Chief Curator of the Museum, has been working at Gustavus … Continue reading ‘The Far-Out World of Kenny Scharf’

Gustie of the Week – Kristen Matthews

Kristen Matthews is a senior elementary education major with an middle school math endorsement and embodies what it means to be a Gustie. She is highly involved on campus and loves everything about Gustavus, including her friends and the community. When Kristen first started looking at colleges, she reluctantly viewed Gustavus as an option. Her mom graduated from Gustavus in 1988 and she wanted to … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Kristen Matthews

Tales from Abroad – Lily Winter

It is every college student’s dream to go abroad, but very rarely does it come to be that our deepest hopes ever come to fruition. As us eleven Gustie girls sat on our third rumbly bus of the day, weaving through the streets of Chimbote, Peru, we sat in awe as the weightiness of these final moments before our official arrival at our host parish, … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Lily Winter

Gustavus Theater department performs ‘Cabaret’

As life proceeds as usual on the Hill, the theatre and dance building has been bursting with life for the past two months preparing for the latest Gustavus Musical, Cabaret. For a show like this, all kinds of talent need to come together in order to make the production run smoothly. From costume designers to actors, directors to technicians, many students had their hands on … Continue reading Gustavus Theater department performs ‘Cabaret’

Gustie of the Week – Alexander Jensen

Senior Alexander Jensen did not consider attending Gustavus at first. His grandmother attended Gustavus in the early 1960s, but it was not until he toured the college that he decided it was the place for him. The opportunity to play football and a generous scholarship didn’t hurt either. “I’m very interested in progressive politics, and I care very much about making sure that all people … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Alexander Jensen

Tales from Abroad – Sydney Hedberg

In January 2018, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra embarked on a sixteen-day life-changing tour to Sweden and Norway. Six concerts were performed on this tour, allowing the ensemble to share its music throughout the Swedish cities of Stockholm, Uppsala, Falun and Karlstad, as well as the Norwegian cities of Oslo and Bergen. The Gustavus Wind Orchestra has toured every year since 1881, standing as the oldest … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Sydney Hedberg

GWO comes home after International Tour

The Gustavus Wind Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. James Patrick Miller, returned from its tour of Sweden and Norway and presented their concert – “Children: Our Hope for the Future” on February 17 to a packed Bjorling Recital Hall. The concert featured works by Andrew Boysen, Jr., Percy Grainger, and David Maslanka which were “performed to great appreciation by our audiences” Miller said. The … Continue reading GWO comes home after International Tour