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Factoid Friday
Did you know…. The first pupil of Gustavus was Jonas Magnuson (Magny) in 1862. He was a 20 year-old who grew up in the Chisago Lakes area and was the only pupil until the winter term. His fees were $1 for his room, 75 cents for his board and tuition was free! He went on […]
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
Before the Greeks we know today became official fraternities and sororities, many of them were literary and debating society’s (and a few “secret” ones as well) who printed their own newspapers with their minutes. An official all-college newspaper can trace it’s roots back to the the names of Gustaviana (1890-1895) and The Gustavus Adolphus Journal (1896-1903) and […]
Tuesday Trivia
Before the Greeks we know today became official fraternities and sororities, many of them were literary and debating society’s (and a few “secret” ones as well) who printed their own newspapers with their minutes. An official all-college newspaper can trace […]
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
Do you know what year the first square dance for Orientation was held? C.1972
Tuesday Trivia
You read it in the New Student Orientation schedule and could not believe it, yet you showed up that night with your roommate and it was true: the Gustie Greeters were hosting a square dance. The Square Dance during New Student Orientation is supposedly were you meet your significant other (did you?). Do you know […]
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
Who was the first graduate of Gustavus to serve as college president? E. Matthias Wahlstrom. The Rev. Wahlstrom completed his coursework at St. Ansgars in the late 1860s. The Rev. Dr. Peter Mattson was the first alum with an actual degree from Gustavus Adolphus College. He was a member of the class of 1892. […]
Tuesday Trivia
Who was the first graduate of Gustavus to serve as college president? Was it: A. Walter Lunden B. Edgar Carlson C. James Peterson D. Peter Mattson E. Matthias Wahlstrom The answer to this week’s trivia question will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST.
Words of Wisdom
“The visit of more than 20 Nobel prize winners to the Gustavus Adolphus campus this weekend is a notable event for all Minnesota. It places emphasis not only on the intellectual attainments of America but also on the steady cultural and academic growth of the St. Peter college.” May 3, 1963 Mankato Free Press article […]
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
When was the first wedding ceremony performed in Christ Chapel? B. 1962; On May 18, Larry and Lois (Ruotsinoja) Swenson both from the Class of 1962 were married.