Entries tagged with ‘commencement’

Tuesday Trivia: Answered!

Pictured is current Gustavus professor of English Philip Bryant ’73 at his commencement ceremony.  Who is the Gustavus President with him in this picture? B. Frank Barth

Tuesday Trivia

Name this Gustie! Pictured is current Gustavus professor in English Philip Bryant ’73 at his commencement ceremony.  Who is the Gustavus President with him in this picture? Is it A. Edgar Carlson B. Frank Barth C. Edward Lindell D. John Kendall   The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST.

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?

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).

Tuesday Trivia!

In what year did graduating seniors wear cap and gowns for the first time at a Gustavus commencement ceremony? A. 1903 B. 1923 C.1933 D. 1953   The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST.

Blast from the Past

The graduates and the Gustavus faculty walking to the Commencement ceremony in 1900. Before the Auditorium or a football stadium was built, Commencement was held at First Lutheran Church in its former location just west of Fourth Street in St. Peter.

Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts

Please answer your question below!   What was your favorite memory of your last week on campus, saying goodbye to your classmates, friends, and faculty before graduation?

Words of Wisdom

                “One thing that I do know is that when I drive down the hill for the last time as a student, and almost an alum, and I look in my rear-view mirror at Old Main, I can smile and know that even though my heart is heavy […]