Our People
Wade Green
Dr. Green serves as continuing assistant professor and clinical education coordinator for the Master of Athletic Training Program. He has both clinical and didactic experience in the areas of orthopedics, rehabilitation, primary care, and diagnostic ultrasound. He has published in the Journal of Athletic Training Education on parallels between primary care and the athletic training practice. He is also a practicing clinician for the past 18 years in college/university, multi-specialty orthopedics, performing arts, and occupational health settings.
Major/Minor
Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies
Students in the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies major/minor consider problems of war, oppression, and violence. Dive into nonviolent conflict resolution and become advocates for a more just and peaceful world. See sample courses and career paths here.
Academic Department
Eastern European and Eurasian Studies
Students who major/minor in Gustavus Eastern European & Eurasian Studies explore languages, cultures, history, literature, economics, and global issues via multidisciplinary courses and study abroad.
About - Sustainability
Learn more about campus composting, solar and other renewable energy projects, energy usage data, the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation, and the College's STARS rating for sustainability achievement.
Student Organization
Walking Club
Stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. We’re a fun and easy way for you to take care of your physical and mental health. Whether you’re starting a new fitness routine, exploring campus, or just looking for good company on a walk, we are open to everyone, regardless of fitness level.
Room Reservations
Gustavus Adolphus College – Events Reserve & Space Request Form
Reserve spaces across campus for more locations—including classrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor locations —through this room request form. You can also check availability and submit requests for event logistics, catering, and technical support when you make your reservation request.
Transfer Student Admission
Gustavus transfer admission is free and holistic. Test‑optional applicants with ≥2.4 GPA are accepted with up to 64 credits, with merit scholarships up to $40,000 per year. Learn more here.
Student Organization
Philosophy Club
We come together to talk about important ideas like right and wrong, what it means to exist, how we know things, and what gives life meaning. You don’t need to be a philosophy major, just someone who’s curious and enjoys thoughtful discussions. Our club is open and welcoming to all students who want to learn and grow through conversation.
Our People
Sharon Marquart
Sharon Marquart is a Professor of French and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, and she also serves as Director of the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Program. Dr. Marquart is also affiliated with the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies Program, the Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies Program, and the Comparative Literature Program. At Gustavus, she teaches courses on global French cinema, graphic novels, and literature, as well as topics such as the Holocaust, revolution and rebellion, feminist philosophy, disability, and trauma testimony. In May term, Dr. Marquart teaches a travel course to Paris that centers the stories of marginalized communities in the city. She holds a PhD in French literature and culture from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and she has taught and studied at universities throughout the United States, Canada, and France.
Dr. Marquart’s research is located at the intersection of feminist philosophy and of literary and cultural studies. Her research has been funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Lurcy Foundation, and she frequently collaborates on it with students. She has published extensively on issues of gender and trauma in Nazi camp testimonies and, most recently, on the AIDS crisis in the Caribbean. Dr. Marquart is the author of On the Defensive: Reading the Ethical in Nazi Camp Testimonies (University of Toronto Press, 2015), co-editor (with David Caron of the University of Michigan) of a volume of essays published in France on Auschwitz survivor Charlotte Delbo, and her work has been published in The Routledge Companion to Literature and Trauma, French Forum, H-France Forum, The Romanic Review, Ethnologies, and various essay collections on World War II and the Holocaust. She is completing a book on care that features a chapter co-authored with her former student at Gustavus, Ellie Hartmann. Please contact Dr. Marquart for current student research opportunities related to her work.
Dr. Marquart’s interests outside of the classroom include camping, gardening, photography, all things cats, and travel, especially in the French-speaking world. She is an advocate for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and abilities and welcomes discussion about ways to create more inclusive and just communities on campus and beyond.
Major/Minor
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-physician assistant students major in Biology and/or Exercise Physiology on their way to diagnosing and treating illness and providing patient care in clinics and hospitals. You'll get a strong science foundation for PA school, plus the freedom to explore through electives. The Office of Health Professions provides comprehensive support on your journey, from navigating prerequisite requirements to PA grad school applications.
Transfer Nursing Student
Gustavus has a long history of preparing students to successfully pass the nursing exam and land a job after college. Learn more about how to transfer to Gustavus to complete your nursing degree.