Entries tagged with ‘dormitory’

Tuesday Trivia: Answered!

Name this Gustie! Do you recognize this ‘grand’ Gustavus face? D. Rev. Dr. Jacob P. Uhler was a longtime professor and resident at Gustavus Adolphus College.  He was known as “the grand old man” at Gustavus. A dormitory for men was named in his honor in 19___.

Tuesday Trivia: Answered!

What year did Gustavus buy the original wood frame 4-plex College View Apartments? C. 1989; A larger complex was built  in the early 1990s.  The original 4-plex was destroyed in the 1998 tornado and an expansion was added to the larger complex following the tornado to reach the current size.

Tuesday Trivia

What year did Gustavus buy the original wood frame 4-plex College View Apartments? A. 1950 B. 1965 C. 1989 D. 1998 The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST.

Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts

Please share your memories below! Gustavus is a residential college. Where did you live while you were a student? What was your favorite dorm staple (furniture, posters, food, etc…)?

Tuesday Trivia: Answered!

  The first dormitory for men was built in the year 1929 and was named for a long-time faculty member. What is the name of that residence hall? C. Uhler Hall. Uhler Hall is named for Jacob Uhler, the “grand old man” who lived and taught at Gustavus. He came to Gustavus in 1882 and […]

Tuesday Trivia

The first dormitory for men was built in the year 1929 and was named for a long-time faculty member. What is the name of that residence hall? A. Rundstrom Hall B. North Hall C. Uhler Hall D. Wahlstrom Hall   The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST.

Tuesday Trivia: Answered!

Which building at Gustavus is the only building named in honor of a student?                         A. Gibbs Hall; It was built in 1966 and was called “Link”. In 2003 it was renamed and dedicated to Karen Gibbs, Gustavus student and tennis team member. She […]