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Words of Wisdom
“In front of Old Main, on the grass across from Hello Walk, lies a mysterious rock that changes color every week or so. This colorful tradition has been splashed in the moonlight with hundreds of colors, mottos, and Greek letters. The noble bust in the mall, that of Gustavus Adolphus (commonly “Old Gus”), has also […]
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
Who is this man? This campus leader gave “light” to outdoor football games and was an enthusiastic advocate and coach for athletics. He served as the athletic director at Gustavus for many years. Is it… C. George Myrum
Tuesday Trivia!
This week’s Tuesday Trivia question: Who is this man? This campus leader gave “light” to outdoor football games and was an enthusiastic advocate and coach for athletics. He served as the athletic director at Gustavus for many years. Is it… A. Gus Young B. Jim Malmquist C. George Myrum D. Lloyd Hollingsworth Answer will […]
Blast from the Past
This is a postcard collected by Steve Briggs ’77 featuring Seventh Street and College Avenue.
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
Share with us what you think by commenting below! What was your favorite Nobel Conference topic and why? (Include the year!)
Factoid Friday!
Did you know… in the 1890s, Monday was observed as the weekly holiday on campus (instead of Saturday). The goal was to discourage studying on Sundays, which was reserved for for religious observation. This changed during the OJ Johnson Administration in first part of the 20th century.
View from the Hill
This is one of the oldest pictures of Old Main. Taken in 1877, this was before there were any other buildings on the campus had been built. Can you imagine what students, faculty, and St. Peter residents thought of this grandiose building that overlooked the town?
Words of Wisdom
“Much discussion prevails concerning the first Nobel Symposium, which is attracting several known Nobel Laureates and many local and not-so-local followers to our little hill. Apparent student interest is indicated by the demand for tickets required for certain lectures. Interest of faculty members, also involved in the present winter term session, is shown by certain […]
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
The Nobel Conference was founded in 1965 and occurred in the month of January. In what year was the Nobel Conference moved from January to October? B.1975
Tuesday Trivia
This week’s Tuesday Trivia question: The Nobel Conference was founded in 1965 and occurred in the month of January. In what year was the Nobel Conference moved from January to October? A. 1966 B.1975 C.1980 D. 1989 The answer will be posted at 6:00P.M. CST