Our People
So Young Park
So Young Park is a Professor of English. She teaches courses in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century British literature, film studies, and East Asian cinema. She received her PhD from the department of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University in New York. Her research encompasses Victorian studies, especially Aestheticism and the 1890s, as well as Korean popular culture. Recent publications include an essay on the Irish poet Dora Sigerson Shorter in Extraordinary Aesthetes: Fin-de-Siecle Writing and the Cultures of Aestheticism. She is an affiliated faculty member of Film and Media Studies, Comparative Literature, and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies.
Student Organization
Social Justice League
We are aiming to identify and develop activities, policy changes, and programs to advance social and racial justice on our campus and in the world.
Student Organization
Society of Physics Students
The Society of Physics Students provides opportunities for physics majors and anyone interested in physics to engage with the discipline beyond the classroom through research presentations, guest speakers, social events, and outreach activities that share the excitement of physics with the broader community.
Southwest Hall
Southwest Residence Hall houses 192 students, primarily in four-person apartments (2 bedrooms, 2 residents in each bedroom), and four-person suites (4 individual bedrooms).
Student Organization
Speech and Debate Team
Want to become a stronger speaker, thinker, and communicator? We’re a great way to build confidence while competing against other colleges and universities. Whether you’ve done forensics before or are completely new to it, you’ll find a welcoming team that helps you grow and succeed.
St. Lucia Festival
The St. Lucia festival is rooted in the Swedish culture and the Christian faith, yet anyone can draw inspiration from Lucia's lessons. The festival is an opportunity to celebrate people in our current lives who have displayed similar qualities of Lucia.
Starfish
Gustavus Adolphus College — Starfish Student Success Platform
Starfish is a student‑support system, offering a centralized tool for submitting and receiving early notification about student concerns and ways to provide supportive outreach.