Sarah Wolter

Sarah Wolter has been serving as an Instructor in Communication Studies since the 2005-06 academic year. As an alumnus, Wolter cites her decision to come back to her alma mater as an opportunity to work closely with those who inspired her to teach. Courses she teaches at Gustavus include Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, The Social Impact of Media on Adolescent Girls, and Public Discourse. Wolter cites a special bond with Gustavus, as she and her partner started dating while coordinating the Communication Studies Blood Drive their senior year. They've been together ever since!

Wolter's research interests are centered on communication and feminist theory with concentration on representations of female athletes in the media and identity as proliferated in interaction. Wolter's master's thesis examined the influence of student, colleague, and administrative governing relational communities on the formation and maintenance of professional identity of women Assistant Professors in the Colleges of Arts & Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Recent accolades include the Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Speech Communication and College of Arts & Humanities Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools Distinguished Master's Thesis Award, the Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Student from the International Communication Association, and the Woman of Courage and Vision Award from the Commission on the Status of Women at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Originally from Red Wing, MN, home of the Wingers, spectacular pottery, and Red Wing Shoes, Wolter cites her interests as playing golf, walking her dog Lucy, and spending time with family and friends.

Contact Information

Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

E-mail: swolter2@gustavus.edu