Commission Gustavus 150
At a gala evening following President Jack R. Ohle's inauguration as Gustavus Adolphus College's 16th president on Oct. 3, 2008, a major initiative to chart the College's future and plan for its Sesquicentennial in 2012 was announced.
44th Nobel Conference
Academic excellence and hospitality, which are hallmarks of Gustavus Adolphus College, will once again shine as thousands of people come together on campus for the College's 44th annual Nobel Conference.
Recognized for Excellence
Excellence is one of five core values at Gustavus Adolphus College. It is a value that is lived but also recognized by others, including those who annually rank colleges and universities for college guidebooks and magazine or website features.
A Physics Leader
Gustavus has a history of excellence when it comes to educating undergraduate students in the sciences. The college's physics department has become a leader in educating women.
CVR Builds Community
The Center for Vocational Reflection, or CVR as it is known, serves the Gustavus community as an ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle, while still focusing on and uniting people around the important, big questions in life.
Celebrate Gustavus
That's just what the Gustavus community did Sept. 28-Oct. 5 as numerous events, dubbed "Celebrate Gustavus," were held for the inauguration of new President Jack R. Ohle in conjunction with Homecoming and Family Week.
Greeters a Gustavus Tradition
Like any college or university, Gustavus Adolphus College has many traditions. One tradition that many first-year Gustavus students experience is being welcomed to campus by a Gustie Greeter on move-in day.
Students Experience Community
Gustavus welcomed the Class of 2012 for the first time June 17-19 as next fall's first-year students visited the campus to register for classes, tour their new home away from home, and meet some of the people with whom they will spend the next four years.
Hunger and Homelessness Week
The 11th annual Hunger and Homelessness Week to raise awareness at Gustavus Adolphus College will take place Sunday, Nov. 16 through Thursday, Nov. 20.
A Passion for Justice
What do an award-winning American journalist and a former director of the National Museum in Baghdad have in common? A passion for and commitment to justice.
Theatre Emphasizes Social Justice
Gustavus's Department of Theatre and Dance is embracing a new mission—to educate students with a strong focus on social justice.
MAYDAY! Highlights Global Issues
Each year a MAYDAY! Peace Conference is held at Gustavus Adolphus College. And, each year the conference addresses an issue of pressing or long-range concern in the areas of peace or social justice.
Gusties Give Back Through BPLP
The Big Partner/Little Partner (BPLP) community service program at Gustavus gives students a unique opportunity to connect with and mentor local youth.
Alumni Hit the Campaign Trail
As a political storm rages around the country, many Gustavus alumni have left the sidelines to jump into the fray.
Safe and Sound
Ray Thrower was barely a month into his tenure as director of safety and security at Gustavus when the tornado struck the campus and the city of St. Peter on March 29, 1998.
Record-Setting Relay for Life
Students often pull "all-nighters" for final exams, but in Spring Semester 2008 many Gustavus students pulled an all-nighter to raise a record amount of money—more than $50,000—for the American Cancer Society.
Christmas in Christ Chapel
The annual Christmas in Christ Chapel celebration at Gustavus Adolphus College will be held December 5—7. This year's service is themed "Joyeux Noel: A Feast of French Music, Art, and Culture."
The Chapel Lab
Take a Lutheran college, add a vicar who is a Gustavus alumnus, attended Yale Divinity School, experienced interfaith conferences, and brings a variety of new ideas and experiences to campus, and what do you get? An intern named Peter Bauck.
Serving Others This Summer
Mikka McCracken is spending her summer helping to bring an end to chronic world hunger. She is doing so by working as an intern for the ELCA World Hunger program.
2008 Covenant Award
The Covenant Award, bestowed annually to an individual who has strengthened the partnership between the College and member congregations of the College's Association of Congregations, was presented to Dr. Paul F. Tillquist.