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Factoid Friday
On this date in 1945 the SS Gustavus Victory was delivered from the shipyard to begin her service as a cargo ship during World War II. Victory ships, like the SS Gustavus Victory, were mass-produced during WWII to replace the submarine damage-prone Liberty design. 531 Victory ships were commission during WWII, 34 named after […]
Words of Wisdom
“This college calls itself to learning with a purpose.” President James Peterson ’64 Opening Convocation, 2003
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
The buildings were built in this order: B. South Hall (1884) C. Commerce Hall (1887) D. Rancherino Building (1946) A. Sohre Hall (1962)
Tuesday Trivia
Put these buildings in chronological order of when they were built: A. Sohre Hall B. South Hall C. Commerce Hall D. Ranch House/Rancherino Building […]
View from the Hill
Gus and Gustina are beyond excited for the first week of classes! Have you seen Gus recently?
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
Please share your memories below! Did you participate in any community service projects during your time at Gustavus?
Factoid Friday
Why the three crowns as the College logo? The use of the three crowns started at Gustavus in the 1950s in conjunction with the College’s link to the Bernadotte Foundation of Sweden. The three crowns is the the national emblem of Sweden, yet that history has long been debated. Some say the three crowns represent […]