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Latest News
Gustavus Launches Make Your Life Count Website
Gustavus Adolphus College has created a new “Make Your Life Count” website that includes a variety of feature stories exemplifying the College’s new brand position launched in October. The stories on the website celebrate Gustavus students, alumni, faculty, staff, programs, events, and organizations.
General News
Hillstrom Museum Presents New Exhibitions Nov. 23
Connected with Water (Paintings by Gudrun Westerlund) and Swedish-American Works from the Hillstrom Collection will be on view at the Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus College from Nov. 23, 2009 through Jan. 29, 2010.
Women’s Rugby Team Advances to Nationals
For the first time in club history, the Gustavus Adolphus College women’s rugby team has advanced to the Division II Collegiate Championships. The team advanced to the 16-team national tournament by defeating Ball St. University 41-5 on Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Midwest Regional Final Four in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Gustavus Ranked Seventh in Study Abroad Report
Gustavus Adolphus College is ranked seventh for the number of students participating in study abroad opportunities among all baccalaureate institutions in the nation according to the Institute of International Education’s recently released Open Doors report.
International Festival Scheduled for Friday
The annual International Festival at Gustavus Adolphus College is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 in Alumni Hall, located in the O.J. Johnson Student Union. This year's event will feature music, dancing, cultural displays, world cuisines, and a fashion show. The event is free and open to the public.
Athletics News
Women’s Basketball Set To Open 2009-10 Season At Augustana (S.D.) On Saturday
The Gustavus women's basketball team will open its 2009-10 season on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm against Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Coach Mickey Haller welcomes a veteran team back for the season including all-conference senior point guard Bri Radtke. The Gusties will have their hands full with an Augustana squad that finished 20-10 overall last season and fourth in the NSIC with a 13-7 mark.
Women’s Hockey Team Rolls To 7-0 Win At Bethel
The Gustavus women's hockey team jumped out to a 4-0 first period lead and never looked back on its way to a convincing 7-0 win over Bethel at the National Sports Center in Blaine on Friday night. Mollie Carroll tallied two goals and Lindsey Hjelm registered three assists to lead the Gusties. Danielle Justice picked up the shutout win in the nets for Gustavus.
Martinson’s Four Goals Not Enough As Men’s Hockey Falls To Bethel 6-5 In OT
Gustavus senior forward David Martinson continued his torrid scoring streak as he tallied four goals for the second consecutive game, but it would not be enough as the the Bethel Royals tied the score at 5-5 with 30 seconds left in regulation and then scored the gamewinner with a minute left in overtime to beat the Gusties 6-5 in St. Peter.
Former Gustavus Tennis Coach Steve Wilkinson To Be Honored by USTA Northern Section
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Northern Section along with Gustavus Adolphus College will be holding a tribute for legendary Gustavus Tennis Coach Steve Wilkinson on Saturday, December 12 at 5:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis.
Fine Arts News
Connected with Water Opens at Hillstrom Museum
The concurrent exhibitions Connected with Water (Paintings by Gudrun Westerlund) and Swedish-American Works from the Hillstrom Collection will be on view at the Hillstrom Museum of Art from November 23, 2009 through January 29, 2010. There will be an opening reception for the exhibitions on Monday, November 23, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. with Swedish artist Gudrun Westerlund in attendance.
Mendelssohn Piano Recital Sunday
Piano duettists Helen and Paul Baumgartner will present a recital Sunday, November 22, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. This performance celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Felix Mendelssohn. It is free and open to the public.
Gustavus Jazz Saturday
The Gustavus Jazz Lab Band and the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble, directed by Steve Wright, present their combined fall concert Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday's performance by the two jazz ensembles will be presented in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public.
Wind Orchestras’ Concert Friday
The Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras will present their fall concert in Christ Chapel on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College, Friday, November 20, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Douglas Nimmo conducts this performance which is free and open to the public.
In the Media
Gustavus asks 25 in governor's race to forum
3 weeks ago
The Star Tribune writes about the Nov. 9 gubernatorial candidates forum.
Gubernatorial debate coming to GAC
3 weeks ago
The Mankato Free press writes about the gubernatorial candidates forum that will be held at Gustavus on Nov. 9
GAC instrument breaks down the past
4 weeks ago
The Mankato Free Press writes about a new instrument that will help chemistry and geology students at Gustavus.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Yesterday– |
Holiday Chair Massages |
| Today 10 am to noon | Little Gusties |
| 1–6 pm | M. Swimming vs. St. John's/Luther |
| 1–6 pm | W. Swimming vs. St. Ben's/Luther |
| 2–4 pm | W. Hockey vs. Bethel University |
| 3–5 pm | W. Basketball at Augustana College (SD) |
| 7–9 pm | Weekend Movie - "Julie & Julia" |
| 7:05–9:05 pm | M. Hockey at Bethel University |
| 7:30–9:30 pm | Fall Jazz Ensembles Concert |
| 8–9:30 pm | Choreographers' Gallery: New Horizons |
| 8–10:30 pm | Choreographers' Gallery: New Horizons |
| 10–11 pm | Weekend Movie - "Julie & Julia" |
| Tomorrow All day | Holy Communion |
| 2–3:30 am | Choreographers' Gallery: New Horizons |
| 1–4 pm | Greens Thanksgiving |
