Entries tagged with ‘Norelius’
Words of Wisdom
“As you entered you read on the marble slab above the door the name given to this institution―’Gustavus Adolphus College of the Swedish Lutheran Church.’ There is a whole confession of faith in that name. Gustavus Adolphus is a name that shines like a star of the first magnitude with a resplendent luster in the […]
Factoid Friday!
Did you know…. In 1993 two awards were created to recognize the administrative and staff employees for exceptional service and dedication to the College. Awarded each year on “Founders Day” (Oct. 31 the day Old Main was dedicated), the Eric Norelius Award goes to a deserving administrator and the Augusta Carlson Schultz Award goes to […]
Factoid Friday!
Did you know…. Gustavus has taught men and women from the very beginning. From the first year of the school’s existence in 1862-63, at Eric Norelius’ church in Red Wing the school has been co-educational. That is 20 years before any other Augustana Synod-sponsored school could be called the same!