Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Dr. Angelique Dwyer, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Spanish in the MLLC department, and LALACS department chair. Having taught on The Hill since 2010, Dwyer has been involved in many areas on campus – having developed the Language Buddies program, worked as a Nobel Conference Co-Chair for the 2022 conference on “Mental Health (IN)Equity and Young People,” … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Angelique Dwyer
Taylor Storlien- This weekend, the Gustavus Dance Company returns to the Anderson Theatre, performing “Emanate: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert”. It will take place on Friday, April 12th, and Saturday, April 13th at 8:00 p.m., as well as on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Directed by Melissa Rolnick, the concert is dedicated to Michele Rusinko, the former dance program director of 34 years who passed … Continue reading Emanate Dance Gallery
Taylor Storlien- Gustie of the Week, Jack Raway, finds himself all over campus. He is a Senior geography major, an employee at The Writing Center, a member of both the Chapel Choir and LeGACy A Cappella, and a member of the Dead Poets Society’s executive board. But of course, as a geography major, Raway is often in the GIS and Geography lounges in Nobel. Within … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Jack Raway
Colleen Coleman- On Sunday, April 7th at 1:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel, the Lucia Singers and Choir of Christ Chapel will perform their Spring Concert, directed by Dr. Andrew Kendall. The performance will include a variety of musical styles, including Baroque pieces, modern hymns, African-American spirituals, and more. This performance will also feature many instrumentalists joining the group, with Senior Sophie Norman as the collaborative … Continue reading Gustavus spring choir concert
Taylor Storlien- This Tuesday, March 19, Visiting Artist Vick Quezada will be giving their artist talk at 5:15 p.m. during the public reception of their work from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The entire exhibition runs from Monday, February 26th to Sunday, April 7th. Vick Quezada (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist, who specializes in the exploration of hybrid art forms in Indigenous-Latinx history and how … Continue reading Visiting artist Vick Quezada
Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Professor in English, Elizabeth Kubek. She also serves as Director of Summer Term and Faculty Director of Student Academic Success in the Provost’s Office. Kubek first came to Gustavus as an academic administrator but came back to full-time teaching two years ago. “I love working so closely with students again. Although I still do admin work, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Elizabeth Kubek
Colleen Coleman- On March 15th, the music department will host the Vox Lucia Vocal Festival for Leadership & Singing as a part of the Bjorling Music Festival series, an all-day experience for high school soprano and alto students to hone their musical talents and leadership skills through work with nationally renowned composer Jocelyn Hagen and Gustavus’ Vice President in Mission, Strategy, and Innovation, Dr. Kathi … Continue reading Vox Lucia vocal festival comes to GAC
Colleen Coleman- On Saturday, March 9th, at 1:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Gustavus Wind Symphony, and Chamber Winds will be presenting their Early Spring Band Concert. The performance will feature many types of music, with film score features from How to Train Your Dragon as well as Far and Away, a piece based on a Thai lullaby, a driving tuba concerto, … Continue reading Gustavus bands’ early spring concert
Taylor Storlien- This year’s International Festival, sponsored by the International Cultures Club (ICC), will be taking place this Saturday, March 9th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. It will be open to both the Gustavus Community and the public. Not only will there be student performances, but also professional entertainment. Previous years have included an international fashion show with traditional wear from … Continue reading Gustavus International Festival
Amelia Dewberry- Gustavus Student Nurses (GSNA) is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. The event will run from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6th, and from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7th in Alumni Hall. Donors can schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org with code “Gustavus” or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. GSNA President and Senior … Continue reading Donate blood to save lives
