Entries tagged with ‘timeline’
Words of Wisdom
“I have discovered here in this little corner of Minnesota a place of great intellectual curiosity reaching into the future.” Dr. Jonas Salk, speaker at Nobel Conference XXVIII, “Immunity: The Battle Within,” October 1992
Tuesday Trivia
The Gustavus Adolphus College sign at the top of College Avenue is iconic, but it has not always been the first thing you see driving up the hill. In what year did the sign first appear? A. 1909 B. 1929 C. 1959 D. 1979 The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST.
Words of Wisdom
“Graduating as a senior from a college such as Gustavus is an honor in itself. It means the closing of four wonderful and memorable years we will never forget nor completely appreciate until we are out on our own for several years.” Heather (Peterson) Davis-Peabody ’58, June 6, 1958
Words of Wisdom
“One thing that I do know is that when I drive down the hill for the last time as a student, and almost an alum, and I look in my rear-view mirror at Old Main, I can smile and know that even though my heart is heavy […]
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
In what year was the first internship offered at Gustavus? C. 1972; the Geography Department created the first internship through Region 9 Development in Mankato, Minn.
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
In what year was Olin Hall completed? C. 1991
View from the Hill
It is Saint Lucia Day at Gustavus Adolphus College! This is the St. Lucia Court of 1972.
Blast from the Past!
Celebrating the Festival of St. Lucia is a 71-year old tradition here at Gustavus. This is the 1956 Lucia Court.
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
In what year was the first Christmas in Christ Chapel Celebrated? C.1973
Blast from the Past!
This picture captures a 1912 domestic economy course offered at Gustavus. The women and instructor in the picture are unknown, though Professor Uhler’s name is written on the image.