Entries tagged with ‘gusties’
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.
Blast from the Past!
These folks are moving books from the first Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library (renamed the Anderson Social Science Center) to the second (and current) Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library in 1972.
View from the Hill
Gus and Gustina are beyond excited for the first week of classes! Have you seen Gus recently?
View from the Hill
You know it’s a great day to be a Gustie when the Caf serves a current student favorite…Frost-Your-Owns. It can get students to attend any meeting or do almost any task. It is simply a sugar cookie that students can frost with the color and sprinkles of their choice.
Words of Wisdom
“We do things to make them feel that Gustavus is their home away from home. I know that’s an old cliché, but it’s true.” Evelyn “Ma” Young ’33 speaking about feeding the students Gustavus
Blast from the Past!
This photograph from 1908 features four women doing homework in their room in Johnson Hall. Johnson Hall was badly damaged in the 1998 tornado and had to be torn down. For more awesome photographs visit the Gustavus Adolphus College and Lutheran Archives Digital Collection.
Words of Wisdom
“I guess what I’m trying to say is that, despite all of the things I don’t like about Gustavus, I feel proud to be a part of the bubble. […] Whether it’s the faculty and friends or the famed mission statement, I feel that the $17,000 odd dollars I now owe to the government was […]
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
We want your thoughts! Share them below! Why should Gusties be thankful this Thanksgiving?
Blast from the Past!
The cheerleading squad from 1973 football season gave the black and gold the extra edge! GO GUSTIES!