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Film and Media Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that explores the historical, political, social, economic, and cultural impact of film and media. It complements any major and helps prepare you for a career in film, marketing, social media, and journalism.

Through the Gustavus Business and Economics Department, students study accounting, finance, economics, and management. Expect emphasis on global learning, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and internships.

Learn about college policies for students, student rights, responsibilities, and the conduct process at Gustavus.

At Gustavus, learning happens through both deep study and wide exposure. That's why we give our students more choices—from a large selection of majors to dedicated time for non-classroom study, be it athletics, art, research, and beyond. By merging classroom learning with hands-on education and real-world wisdom in one curriculum we turn passionate students into confident leaders.

Kathleen Keller is a professor of History. Keller’s research specialization is in the history of France and West Africa in the twentieth century. Keller did research in archives in Paris, Aix-en-Provence, France and Dakar, Senegal to write her first book, “Colonial Suspects: Suspicion, Imperial Rule, and Colonial Society in Interwar French West Africa.” This book, published by University of Nebraska Press uses police sources to understand police surveillance, anti-colonial activity, and the cosmopolitan society that emerged in the cities of French West Africa in the 1920s and 1930s. 

Keller’s latest book project, “A Magnificent Fraud: An African Life in Twentieth Century France,” under contract with Louisiana State University Press, considers the life of Alioune Kane, an African migrant to France who reinvented himself many times over decades, especially during the German occupation during World War II. The book manuscript provides new insight into what it meant to be a Black Frenchmen and traces the story through the Second World War when Kane faced dangerous choices.

Keller has published academic articles in the journals French Historical Studies, French Colonial History, and the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of African History. She has also published public history essays in the Washington Post.

Keller’s teaching at Gustavus covers a wide range of topics in world, imperial, European, African, and women’s history. Her favorite courses to teach delve into complex and morally fraught moments of twentieth century history—France under Nazi Occupation and South Africa and Apartheid. She most enjoys working with students to improve their writing and to find research topics that match their personal interests. 

At Gustavus since 2011, Keller also serves as the director of the African/African Diaspora Studies program and director of Writing across the Curriculum. 
 

A minor in Arts Entrepreneurship will have you developing skills in arts management, marketing, communication, and resource organization to launch creative ventures.

Gustavus trains future elementary, middle school, and high school teachers to lead diverse, inclusive classrooms and thrive in K–12 education careers.

EGE is an interdisciplinary department combining environmental studies, geography, and geology, with hands‑on learning, GIS skills, and a focus on climate justice.

Through the Gustavus Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies Department, students dive into ancient Greek and Roman languages, history, art, and culture with study‑abroad, research, events, and career-ready skills.

Through the Gustavus Religion Department, students explore diverse religious traditions and ethics, and engage in interfaith dialogue through interdisciplinary study and community engagement.

Through the Gustavus Scandinavian Studies Department, students study Swedish language and Nordic culture. There are opportunities to study abroad in Sweden, conduct field research, work in internships, and participate in Nordic arts events.