Archive for November, 2011
Words of Wisdom
“I guess what I’m saying is that, for better or for worse, it’s not possible to escape the unique environment that Gustavus presents. If you’re here then you’ve already been changed by it. Complain all you want about the quirks that make this place what it is: there’s nothing more to do than embrace the […]
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
In what year was the first Christmas in Christ Chapel Celebrated? C.1973
Tuesday Trivia
In what year was the first Christmas in Christ Chapel celebrated? A. 1951 B.1962 C.1973 D.1983 The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST.
Blast from the Past!
Christmas in Christ Chapel, 1983 Onto Us… A Child
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
We want to hear what you think! Join the conversation below! What is a phrase/statement/quotation that best describes being a Gustie or being at Gustavus?
Factoid Friday
In the fall of 1951, the first classes in geography where taught by Mary Alice Eaten Ericson. There were only three course offerings in geography that year. Today, the department has six full-time instructors teaching over 20 courses. This year, the Gustavus Geography Department celebrates its 60th anniversary along with the Sesquicentennial!
View from the Hill
Pictured are students participating in an acting class in the Evelyn and Evan Anderson Theatre.
Words of Wisdom
“I think it can be safely said that this is the first time that G.A. has received nation-wide publicity. And to think it took the girls to do it.” Gipp Ludcke ’21 speaking of the Dec. 1, 1923, “First Women’s Football Classic” which made national news.
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
The Greater Gustavus Award is the highest award given by the Gustavus Alumni Association. It is awarded to those “who by deed, have notably advanced and aided Gustavus Adolphus College. What year was the first Greater Gustavus Award presented, and who received it? B. 1945-Edwin and Bertha (Almēn ‘1910) Vickner for their gift of a […]
Tuesday Trivia
This week’s trivia question is: The Greater Gustavus Award is the highest award given by the Gustavus Alumni Association. It is awarded to those “who by deed, have notably advanced and aided Gustavus Adolphus College. What year was the first Greater Gustavus Award presented, and who received it? A. 1929- Dr. Jacob Uhler B. […]