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The jazz program at Gustavus Adolphus College is a welcoming community for musicians of all levels. Featuring two big bands and a variety of small combos, the program provides various opportunities for you to develop your skills, work with guest artists, and explore your passion for jazz.

The student-run jazz club organizes jam sessions and coordinates trips to hear jazz professionals perform live. Whether you're an enthusiastic jazz musician or new to the genre, there's a place for you in the jazz program.

We learn and practice different styles of martial arts. We focus on personal growth, respect, and the values behind martial arts. Whether you're completely new or already have experience, you'll find a welcoming community that supports your progress.

Cathy Harms is a Senior Continuing Faculty member specializing in Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Marketing Research, and holds the George B. Torrey Endowed Chair of Management Marketing. She is currently the Business and Economics Department Chair. She joined the Gustavus faculty in 2016, bringing extensive professional experience from careers in banking, product management, venture capital, and marketing management.

Her teaching philosophy is centered on preparing students for the professional world. All of her courses incorporate experiential learning, pairing student teams with non-profits and businesses to develop marketing strategies, conduct market research, or implement digital marketing campaigns. This approach allows students to build critical skills in teamwork, project management, communication, and problem-solving. The world of marketing is constantly changing, so she brings in several guest speakers each semester to share their journey and the current marketing careers.

Beyond the classroom, Cathy manages the Content Managers for the Business and Economics Department. In this role, she oversees the creation of content for the department's social media platforms, which targets prospective students and undecided undergraduates. The content highlights departmental events, features students and alums, and educates the audience on the value of a Business, Accounting or Economics degree.

Cathy is deeply passionate about advising students and guiding them in their preparation for life after graduation. She has actively partnered with the Career Development Center to promote their services to students. As a proud alumna of Gustavus, she remains actively involved as a Class Agent and maintains close friendships established during her freshman year.

In her free time, she enjoys playing piano at a local nursing home, playing pickleball and volleyball, biking, hiking, walking in the Linnaeus Arboretum, and traveling. Her favorite role is being Nana to her four grandsons.

Want to grow as a leader and make a difference? We’ll help you build confidence, learn leadership skills, and create positive change on campus and in your community. We’re a supportive space where you can explore your strengths, connect with mentors and peers, and work toward goals.

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.

In this minor, you'll develop skills to negotiate the challenges of religious diversity in the workplace and the world at large. You'll strengthen your interfaith literacy and reflect on your own worldview and values. Religious diversity intersects with other forms of diversity, so this minor serves a range of fields and professions.

Environmental Studies majors/minors dig into the relationships between water, land, air, and life. You will think and create in multiple disciplines, learning about conservation, sustainability, and how to mitigate climate change. Explore sample courses and career areas, including conservation, sustainability, land use, and public policy.

The Gustavus Physics Department offers a major/minor that blends liberal‑arts problem‑solving, faculty‑mentored research, lab experience, and career prep.

The Gustavus Sport Management Program brings together many departments to blend business, ethics, and global perspectives on sports with internships, study away, and career mentorship.

Music scholarships at Gustavus support students who wish to continue their involvement in music, regardless of their major or minor.

We empower women to excel through sisterhood and personal growth. We develop leadership skills, build lasting friendships, and discover our best selves. Our core values are intellect, excellence, graciousness, respect, and connections.