Events

Get to know yourself better through guided meditation! Meditation offers a simple yet powerful way to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve practiced for years, tried it in the past, or are a beginner. Join us in the Bonnier Multifaith Center in Anderson Hall. Chairs and cushions are available. All members of the campus community (and beyond!) are invited to experience the transformative power of mindfulness.

Behind every excellent performance is a community of supporters.

Welcome to Applause for the Cause, our annual Giving Days for Performing Arts at Gustavus! This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the incredible music, theater, and dance programs that bring our campus—and audiences—to life.

Performing arts are at the heart of Gustavus, where 400+ students shine on stage and beyond. From soul-stirring concerts and dynamic theater productions to breathtaking dance performances and our beloved Christmas in Christ Chapel, the arts create unforgettable moments that inspire and transform.

And behind every outstanding performance is a community of supporters—like YOU—who make it all possible!

We’re rallying together to raise support for our talented students. You can choose where your gift makes an impact—whether in a specific area or across multiple opportunities:

🎵 International tours for our musical ensembles, sharing Gustavus’s world-class music across the globe.

🎭 Gustavus Theatre, providing essential funding for production and equipment.

🎭 Gustavus Dance Company, supporting guest artists who enrich the student experience.

🎵 Christmas in Christ Chapel, keeping this cherished Gustavus tradition strong.

Special guest artists, and celebrations—so many ways to support our performers! Every gift—big or small—makes a difference. Join us and be a part of this extraordinary moment to help ensure the arts continue to thrive at Gustavus.

Raise YOUR Applause—Make Your Gift Today!

Go Gusties!

This is Your Moment to Make a Collective Impact

The wait is over! Join generations of women—alumni, parents, and friends—for the annual Gustie Women for Good giving circle event.

This special night is designed to connect our community and combine our resources, allowing us to achieve more together than we ever could alone. We invite you to gather your Gustie girlfriends, sisters, moms, and mentors for a powerful experience where your voice and philanthropy directly benefit current Gustavus programs.

Get to know yourself better through guided meditation! Meditation offers a simple yet powerful way to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve practiced for years, tried it in the past, or are a beginner. Join us in the Bonnier Multifaith Center in Anderson Hall. Chairs and cushions are available. All members of the campus community (and beyond!) are invited to experience the transformative power of mindfulness.

Join the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Lab Collective as they present their fall jazz showcase. The concert will feature a variety of jazz charts including some well-known standards and newer contemporary pieces.

Join the Gustavus Choir, our premier touring choral ensemble conducted by Dr. Brandon Dean, as they perform their 2027 tour program following a 10-day tour around the Midwest.

Get to know yourself better through guided meditation! Meditation offers a simple yet powerful way to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve practiced for years, tried it in the past, or are a beginner. Join us in the Bonnier Multifaith Center in Anderson Hall. Chairs and cushions are available. All members of the campus community (and beyond!) are invited to experience the transformative power of mindfulness.