- Inaugural Address: Inauguration remarks of Dr. James L. Peterson
- Inauguration Photo Gallery: Collection of photos from Inauguration Weekend
- Presidential Medallion: History of this inaugural tradition
- Photo Gallery: Collection of personal and Gustavus photos of President Peterson
- Biography: The biography of Dr. James L. Peterson
- Past Presidents: A chronological listing of Gustavus presidents
Presidential Medallion
The Presidential Medallion
The Presidential Medallion was created in 1981 by the late Paul T. Granlund, sculptor-in-residence at Gustavus Adolphus College for 25 years, for the inauguration of the College's 12th president, John S. Kendall. In Granlund's words, "The insigne merges and folds the images of ancient crosses, recalling our Christian heritage, with the petal forms of the Lutheran rose. The Christ Chapel cross penetrates the center of the insigne."
Did you know?
Jussi Björling Recital Hall (named for world-renowned Swedish tenor) has remarkable acoustics due to the burlap screens that conceal adjustable acoustical curtains.
