Gustie of the Week: King Gustav II Adolf

Fast Facts  Occupation: King of Sweden Born: Stockholm 1595 Married: Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg Successor: Daughter Christina War Attire: God was his armor Accredited Names: “The Golden King,” “The Lion of the North” and “the Great” Find him: Outside of Old Main and in the Jackson Campus Center   King Gustav II Adolf, who ruled Sweden from 1611 until his death in 1632, is celebrated … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: King Gustav II Adolf

Gustie of the Week: Bess Folsom

An independent voice with a caring heart Junior Political Science and Studio Art Major Bess Folsom is best known at Gustavus for her strong political beliefs. “What Bess might be known for on campus is that she is politically conservative.  I don’t know how unique that really is on this campus, but I do know that many conservative students choose to take a lower profile … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Bess Folsom

Brandon Hirdler: Involved and hardworking with a soft spot for animals

Brandon Hirdler is, in a word, involved. Not only does he keep busy with his double major in history and gender, women and sexuality studies (GWS), but he also keeps busy around campus, serving in a number of leadership roles. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, serves as the business manager for Building Bridges, interns in the President’s Office and despite having … Continue reading Brandon Hirdler: Involved and hardworking with a soft spot for animals

Alison Agather: Working hard on and off the field as a dedicated teammate, friend and student

Junior Chemistry and Environmental Studies Major Alison Agather is seen in many places around campus, but her go to destinations are the library, the rugby pitch and the Market Place “where food and friendship mix,” Alison said. She keeps her dinner guests guessing with her jokes and songs. “Her laughter is contagious and she brings an incredibly fun and positive attitude to every group she’s … Continue reading Alison Agather: Working hard on and off the field as a dedicated teammate, friend and student

Theater and Soccer Star

Anyone who knows Ben Kolis is sure to know just how hardworking and passionate he is about soccer, theatre and life in general. The type of person who notices the beauty of the simplest things in life, Ben is described by peers and professors alike as “genuinely curious and heartwarming.” A senior theatre major and English minor, Ben currently maintains a busy schedule. While taking … Continue reading Theater and Soccer Star

Elizabeth Coco: Commitment to questioning and a passion for social justice

Those who know Elizabeth Coco know that she just goes by “Coco.” Measuring just above five feet tall, what she lacks in height this woman makes up in passion and hard work, leaving many of her peers describing her as “larger than life.” Now in her senior year, Coco can tout a large list of involvement on campus. Former Co-President of the Women’s Awareness Center, … Continue reading Elizabeth Coco: Commitment to questioning and a passion for social justice

Jean Paul Noel: Around the world and back again…

Lire cette première partie. Y la siguiente parte, I si ets prou intel´ligent pot moure a la següent and then you’ll reach Jean Paul’s final language in his quadrilingual repertoire. Born in New York, Jean Paul moved to Mexico City, then to Barcelona where he graduated from a French high school and then took a trip back across the pond to find himself comfortably in … Continue reading Jean Paul Noel: Around the world and back again…

Patricia Kazarow — Singing the final farewell

Upon first meeting Patricia Kazarow, one may not be aware of the passion, intelligence and high dedication that the choral professor has brought to Gustavus. But then she bursts with an energy and enthusiasm that immediately draws the listener in to what she is saying. One cannot help but be engaged when around Professor Kazarow. This is one of Patricia Kazarow’s (or PK, as she … Continue reading Patricia Kazarow — Singing the final farewell

Heidi Rossow – Future teacher teaches us about service

Heidi Rossow is a passionate junior elementary education major from Faribault, Minn. who hopes to become a kindergarten teacher. One of her best attributes is being very organized, which is essential for a future teacher, but this also helps her to balance her involvement on campus. Heidi is involved in multiple organizations that range from working with kids to guiding future Gusties to participating in … Continue reading Heidi Rossow – Future teacher teaches us about service