Entries tagged with ‘1971’
Words of Wisdom
“It is rare to have the opportunity to participate in a conference in which high school, college and university students of such diverse backgrounds are brought together in such a wonderful environment for discussion of topics of vital interest to mankind as has been developed at Gustavus College.” Norman Borlaug speaking of the yearly Nobel […]
Factoid Friday: Origins of the Rock
Campus circa 1900. Photo courtesy of the Nicollet County Historical Society The Rock Story By the Swanson Family Gilbert L. Swanson ’42 Louise Johnson Swanson ’43 Susan Swanson Foster ’68 David Swanson ’69 Paul Swanson ’71 Tom Swanson ’73 As told by Susan On my morning walk from Valley View to the cafeteria for breakfast […]
Tuesday Trivia
The Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching was established in 1971 and is given to a faculty member at Gustavus in recognition of the excellence and effectiveness of his or her teaching. The award is announced during Commencement exercises each year, but a nominating process involves faculty, administrators, and students. This weeks question: How […]