Archive for May, 2012

View from the Hill

It’s the first thing you see your freshman move in day and it’s the last image you see in the rear view mirror leaving campus after graduation. The Hill. It tugs at the heart strings of Gusties. These Gusties are getting their picture taken right at the bottom of the hill circa 1987.

Words of Wisdom

“The full meaning of your time here [at Gustavus] will only be revealed in the years ahead.” The Rev. Dennis Johnson, Baccalaureate Sermon, 1993 To re-live your time at Gustavus and discover photographs of the past and present of the college visit the Sesquicentennial Photo Gallery.  

Tuesday Trivia: Answered!

  Added to  Vickner Hall in 1991, Confer Hall is an academic building named for a past Gustavus Board of Trustees chair. What is the full name of Confer Hall? B. Ogden P. Confer Hall

Tuesday Trivia

Added to Vickner Hall in 1991, Confer Hall is an academic building named for a past Gustavus Board of Trustees chair. What is the full name of Confer Hall? A. Olaf P. Confer Hall B. Ogden P. Confer Hall C. Edwin C. Confer Hall D. Trick question, the building was renamed Confer-Vickner after the addition […]

Blast from the Past

This is a picture of Commencement in 1905 in the old Auditorium. Though the location of commencement exercises has changed, and graduating class size has changed,the feeling of elation is still there!

Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts: Commencement Edition

Please answer the question below!   Today, the Class of 2012 embarks on their next journey of life beyond the hill. What do you remember most about your own Commencement ceremony?

View from the Hill

Gustavus has a long tradition of club and intramural sports for both men and women, from lacrosse to rugby, figure skating to ultimate Frisbee, Gusties are finding ways to stay active and having fun!

Words of Wisdom

“Let us go now in peace. We must not stop here. Divine things await us that are more beautiful than words can tell. However sweet these laid up stores, however convenient this dwelling, we cannot remain here. However welcome the hospitality that surrounds us, we are permitted to receive it but a little while. We […]

Tuesday Trivia: Answered!

In what year did graduating seniors wear cap and gowns for the first time at a Gustavus commencement ceremony? A. 1903 Seniors pose in front of Uhler Hall (undated photograph).