Entries tagged with ‘president’
Words of Wisdom
“Colleges like Gustavus that refuse to draw the line between the secular and the sacred have a very special place in the world. They are important because they provide the setting for understanding the complex moral, social, and civic problems of our time—an understanding that can be found in very few places.” Gustavus President John […]
Words of Wisdom
“We do not expect that you shall be saints, but we do surely not expect to find in you those who work all the mischief they can. So you must not expect the school to be a habitation of angels, nor a place where you can act and live as you please, because you […]
Words of Wisdom
“This college calls itself to learning with a purpose.” President James Peterson ’64 Opening Convocation, 2003
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___.
Words of Wisdom
“To the student seeking an academic, college or musical education of the very best under Christian influence and amid ideal surroundings, Gustavus Adolphus College makes a strong appeal. Whether you seek a regular college or academic course, or where you need post-graduate or special training, Gustavus offers the very best” President O.J. Johnson, St. Peter […]
Words of Wisdom
“A private liberal arts college in Minnesota cannot become the moral arbitrator of the world. Instead it must do what it knows how to do best, which is to educate responsible people.” President John Kendall on calls to maintain Gustavus’s South Africa divestment policy, 1989
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.
Words of Wisdom
“The full meaning of your time here [at Gustavus] will only be revealed in the years ahead.” The Rev. Dennis Johnson, Baccalaureate Sermon, 1993 To re-live your time at Gustavus and discover photographs of the past and present of the college visit the Sesquicentennial Photo Gallery.
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!
Frank Barth Dedicates the Second Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library with Princess Christina Who was the first non-clergy member named as president of Gustavus Adolphus College? D. Frank Barth was the first in 1969