Honors Weekenda celebration of excellence

Honors Weekend is a special occasion to recognize hard-working students at Gustavus Adolphus College. It is an opportunity for the College to showcase student accomplishments and talents. 

Friday, May 3, 2024
Time Event
3-5 p.m.

Sociology and Anthropology Honor Society Induction Ceremony 
Torrey Atrium, Beck Hall
7:30 p.m.

Gustavus Symphony Orchestra Concert
This concert will feature performances by the winners of the Gustavus Concerto and Aria competition.
Livestream link to program will be posted closer to event date.
Jussi Björling Recital Hall

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time Event
 

Books in Bloom
Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
Books in Bloom is a unique event that represents and illustrates a book, media, and other resource material within the library through floral arrangements and artistic expression. Happening all weekend.
8:30 a.m. 

Communication Studies Honors Reception (for honorees and their families) 
Torrey Atrium, Beck Hall
9 a.m. - 6 p.m

Junior Studio Art Majors Exhibition
Schaefer Art Gallery

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Honors Convocation 
A celebratory recognition of honored students for academic, service, and leadership achievements.
Christ Chapel

View a PDF version of the Convocation program



For more information about the Convocation: 
Student Convocation Information
Family Convocation Information
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m

Convocation Reception 
For students, families, faculty, and staff
Eckman Mall (Rain site, Jackson Campus Center 2nd Floor)
11:45 a.m.

Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies Department and Philosophy Department Reception 
Old Main First Floor
11:45 a.m.

Alpha Alpha Alpha Society for First Generation College Students Induction Reception
(For inductees and their families)
Alumni Hall
12:15 p.m.

Magnuson Awardee Luncheon (special invitation required)
Heritage Banquet Room
1-3 p.m.

Spring Swing
Gustavus Arboretum Grounds
Hosted by the Gustavus Swing Dance Club and the Gustavus Arboretum
Come listen to the Echoes Big Band who have Gustavus alumni members!
Members of the Swing Club will be present to teach you some dance moves if you'd like, or you can sit and listen to the live performance.
All are welcome!
1:30 - 3 p.m.

Honors Day Music Recital 
Jussi Björling Recital Hall
Livestream link to program will be posted closer to event date.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Political Science Senior Research Symposium and Student Recognition 
Political Science majors publicly share their research and creative work.
Old Main, Second Floor
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychological Science Induction
Torrey Atrium, Beck Hall
2-4 p.m.

Scandinavian Studies Colloquium
Scandinavian Studies majors publicly present theses and projects
Confer Hall, Room 127
3:30 p.m.

Guild of St. Lucia Reception (for Guild members and their families) 
Saint Peter Banquet Room, Jackson Campus Center
4 p.m.

Sigma Tau Delta Induction for English Honor Society (for honorees and their families)
Heritage Banquet Room, Jackson Campus Center
4 – 6 p.m. 

Senior Art Majors Exhibition Opening Reception
Hillstrom Museum of Art
7:30 p.m. 

Choral Showcase
Christ Chapel

Sunday, May 5, 2024

1 - 5 p.m.

Junior Studio Art Majors Exhibition
Schaefer Art Gallery
1:30 - 3 p.m.

Spring Jazz Showcase
Featuring the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble
Livestream link to program will be posted closer to event date.
Jussi Björling Recital Hall
4:30 - 6 p.m.

Spring Jazz Showcase
Featuring Jazz Combos, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and Vocal Jazz Soloists
Livestream link to program will be posted closer to event date.
Jussi Björling Recital Hall