‘Thursday’ Category

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The Gustavus Homecoming Parade has had a long history, including for many years going through the town of St. Peter.  Now, it is on the Friday night of Homecoming, and goes through campus.

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How far have we come in the study of science in 100 years? Here is a 1912 chemistry class including Edwin Knock (Class of 1912) with a few other Gustie science students.

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This photograph is 100 years old this year! This is the 1912-13 “College Family” photograph on the south side of the old Auditorium. The Aud burnt down in 1970.  

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In November of 1982, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visited campus and unveiled the sculpture titled Sun Glitter by Carl Milles. They are returning on October 5 this year. Details can be found at the Royal Visit website.

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  Music is an important part of student life, both formally and informally.  Here two students were captured playing guitar on a warm evening by the Jackson Campus Center.

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Japanese exchange students from Kansai University enjoy lunch outside of Uhler Hall in 1975. Gustavus and Kansai University (located in Osaka, Japan) have a long-standing exchange program and friendship that continues today.

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    Gus and Gustina are beyond excited for the first week of classes! Have you seen Gus recently?