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Tuesday Trivia: Answered
How many people have served as chief academic officer (academic dean/provost) at Gustavus? A. 12
Tuesday Trivia
How many people have served as chief academic officer (academic dean/provost) at Gustavus? A. 12 B. 19 C. 25 D. 42 The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST.
Blast from the Past!
The view from Old Main in 1902 is of students walking down the path to what is now College Avenue and Seventh Street.
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
What was a favorite theater or dance performance you saw during your time at Gustavus? (Include the year you saw or performed in it!)
Factoid Friday
On this day in 1916, the founder of Gustavus, Eric Norelius passed away. He had been a minister, teacher, author, and church leader in the Midwest for over 60 years. In 1967, the College dedicated its new co-educational residence hall to him—a fitting touch, since Norelius supported co-education from the College’s founding in 1862.
View from the Hill
In the early years there was much debate on the ideal city for the College. The citizens of St. Peter and the surrounding area pressed hard to build and keep the College located in it’s current location. This is a view of the city of Saint Peter, MN in the early 1900s.
Words of Wisdom: Gustie Lingo Edition!
GUSTIE LINGO (the secular language of Gusties): PLEDGE- The substance-free lifestyle group on campus. Students can either live in substance-free housing or can sign up to be at-large members. Pledge – The process of joining a campus Greek organizaton (formly called rush). Res Life- Residential Life Office, which oversees the residence halls and staff. SSC- […]
Tuesday Trivia: Special Edition!
This week’s Tuesday Trivia question is a quiz written by Mary Beth Henderson ’79 as a Weekly article. It is a quiz to see if you are really are a Golden Gustie… well are you? Take it and see!
Blast from the Past
Two Gustavus Dancers perform in this undated photograph.
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
What was your favorite menu item from the Gustavus Dining Service (the caf)?