I have been interested in wildlife and nature my entire life. After receiving a bird book from my parents at age 5, birds became my passion; however, my interests go beyond birds, as plants, butterflies, geology, and astronomy are all within my scope of expertise. As a naturalist I share my enthusiasm for environmental issues and hope that this will… (continue reading)
The Challenge of Supporting Information Technology Our campus's acceptance and reliance upon technology as a support tool for the learning process is creating many exciting opportunities and challenges. Daily, we use and take for granted technologies that were not available five years ago and daily, we are frustrated by their immaturity as a medium… (continue reading)
With the Office of Alcohol and Drug Education since August 1998, Deb Reichel supports the Director of Alcohol Education and the Peer Assistants. Deb is responsible for the daily operation of the office including supervising student employees, planning and publicity for Peer Assistant events, providing administrative support, monthy newsletters, and… (continue reading)
Erin Holloway Wilken, originally from Bloomington, MN, earned her BA from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2002 with a major in political science and a religion minor. She earned her MA in Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul in 2004. She served at Lord of Life Lutheran Church for 6 years as Associate Director of Youth and Family Ministry… (continue reading)
Heather Dale is a Physician Assistant and the Director of the Health Service. Health Service is fortunate to be staffed with exceptional professionals whose expertise, compassion, and excitement for students overflows into their daily work on campus. Heather began her tenure at Gustavus in January of 2008 after spending four years in Idaho practicing… (continue reading)
While a student at Gustavus, I studied religion, focusing on Buddhism and inter-religious dialogue. My thesis, titled "Total Kenosis, True Shunyata, and the Plerotic Self of Thomas Merton and Abe Masao" received national recognition, earning the Albert Clark Award and publication in the Journal of Theta Alpha Kappa. I graduated summa cum laude in 2005… (continue reading)
My research examines some of the molecular underpinnings of circadian clocks. These clocks regulate an enormous number of biological functions that occur on an approximately 24-hour, or circadian, cycle. Circadian cycles of gene expression and other cell activities influence phenomena as diverse as the sleep/wake cycle, the ability to concentrate and… (continue reading)
Kyle Chambers is interested in cognitive development across the lifespan. In particular, he studies the mechanisms that enable children to acquire language and the processes by which adults accommodate and learn from recent linguistic experiences. More information about his teaching and research can be found on his website.
As a practicing artist, my work has evolved with my life experiences. I first realized my passion for the photographic image as a college student, when I spent every spare cent I had to buy film and photo paper. Since then, my work has evolved from portraiture to a more concept-driven approach to art-making. Lately, I have focused on themes related… (continue reading)
Working in marketing and communication in higher education in general, and at Gustavus Adolphus College specifically, is a perfect fit for me because I so value education that has breadth and depth. A Gustavus education is special because it is open to and tolerant of all people, it is based in the liberal arts rather than in one select area, and it… (continue reading)
Computer repair! It is what I love doing best. It is fun to fix things for people and to see the smile on their face when one is successful. I started out in electronics back in 1962 and have worked as a technician in an engineering department, along with working an assembly line, electronics work for a manufacturer, pastored a church, and running my… (continue reading)
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Kyle Chambers is interested in cognitive development across the lifespan. In particular, he studies the mechanisms that enable children to acquire language and the processes by which adults accommodate and learn…