Entries tagged with ‘Alumni’
Words of Wisdom
“The young people that found and shall find inexhaustible treasures here, shall exhort their friends to come, seek, and find what they need for a happy life. And [their] parents…shall not only send them here, but build houses in which their children can live, study, and be happy.” Lars P. Lundgren, Commencement Address, Class […]
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
Feel free to post your comments below! What advice would you give current Gustavus student?
Blast from the Past
Your family’s vehicle just turned off Highway 169 onto College Avenue for the trek up the hill. You’re nervous. Your hands are clammy. Your dad keeps reminiscing on mildly embarrassing stories of your childhood, that you are praying he doesn’t say out load when your new roommate is around. Your mother is running over the […]
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
Please share your answer the the question below! What groups/organizations were you a part of during your time at Gustavus? Why did you choose to be involved?
Words of Wisdom
“Colleges like Gustavus that refuse to draw the line between the secular and the sacred have a very special place in the world. They are important because they provide the setting for understanding the complex moral, social, and civic problems of our time—an understanding that can be found in very few places.” Gustavus President John […]
View from the Hill
Gus and Gustina are beyond excited for the first week of classes! Have you seen Gus recently?
Tuesday Trivia
Can you name this Gustie? Graduating in 1979, he is now an acclaimed theatre performer. Is it: A. Kevin Kling B. David Esbjornson C. Peter Krause D. Steve Zahn The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST.
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!