Archive for December, 2011
Factoid Friday
Did you know…. that a Gustie helped pen a section of the G.I. Bill? C. Fred “Fritz” Hanson was a 1920 Gustavus graduate and a WWI veteran. He started his time at Gustavus in 1915, but left to fight in WWI where he was the recipient of a Purple Heart. As a marine serving in […]
A View (Away) from the Hill
Studying abroad for a semester or even just for the J-Term month is a fun cultural learning experience for many Gusties. In fact 53% of the class of 2010 studied abroad at more than 100 different locales. In a 1992 J-Term course, these two Gusties experience Stonehenge in Northern England.
Words of Wisdom
“We need not fear that diversity will somehow dilute our sense of community…While similarity of purpose, mission, and of vision, as well as of basic values, are integral to community rightly so called, diversity in all forms of nature and artifice is something to be desired, something to be sought, something to be celebrated.” Former […]
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
Sometimes, you have to be out with the old, and in with the new. Put these Gustavus buildings in a chronological order to which they were destroyed/and or/ replaced: D. The White House (former President’s Residence, then post office and bookstore) B. The Auditorium (Aud) […]
Tuesday Trivia!
Sometimes, you have to be out with the old, and in with the new. Put these Gustavus buildings in a chronological order to which they were destroyed/and or/ replaced: A. George B. Myrum Fieldhouse B. The Auditorium (Aud) C. Wahlstrom Hall D. The White House (former President’s Residence, then post office and bookstore) The answer […]
Blast from the Past!
A snowy picture of “Hello Walk.”
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
What is your favorite part of the Christmas season at Gustavus?
Factoid Friday
Established in 1990, the Swenson-Bunn Teaching Award is awarded by the Student Senate. This award goes to an outstanding teacher at Gustavus and is voted on by the Student Senate, with nominations from the student body. The award is named for sophomore Greg Swenson and first-year Holly Bunn, who both were members of the 1988-89 […]
View from the Hill!
All of us at Gustavus are wishing you the very happiest Holiday Season! It is too bad we do not have this much snow now!
Words of Wisdom
“Sensibly, and somewhat forcibly, the seasonal atmosphere at Gustavus has remained much as tradition would have it. While final exams loom ominously in the near future, students have little time to concern themselves with Christmas until that last final is finished. But still, the campus is not ignoring the holiday spirit. Dorm decorations are springing […]