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Communication Studies majors/minors learn to be effective communicators, listeners, dialoguers, and creators, exploring how society, politics, and culture influence media. Communication is a top skill employers seek—see sample courses and career paths (such as journalism and public relations).

The Print & Mail Office allows you to send and receive mail and packages, postage, bulk mailing, duplicating and printing services, and mailbox access.

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

Gustavus Adolphus College — Dining Services Daily Menu
Explore the daily offerings at The MarketPlace, Courtyard Café, and the STEAMery through the official Gustavus Dining Services menu portal. View interactive, up-to-date menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—including vegetarian (VG), vegan (V), gluten‑free, and heart‑healthy options. Meal prices are listed alongside menu items, and icons help identify dietary preferences easily.
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We develop men of character through academic excellence, community service, and lifelong brotherhood.

We are a multicultural sorority. We empower women through academic excellence, cultural awareness, and community service. We create lasting bonds that extend far beyond college. 

We create magical experiences for children facing a variety of challenges. We spread hope and happiness while building meaningful connections among students who believe in the power of service.

We are a fraternity that helps men grow as leaders, students, and active members of the community. We focus on building strong friendships while encouraging personal growth, academic success, and service to others.

Kathy Lund Dean holds the Board of Trustees Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Ethics, a position uniquely designed to engage external stakeholders with students, faculty, and program opportunities. This role supports three main strategic focus areas:

1. Increase Gustavus’ national and international footprint through scholarship and high profile recognitions
2. Increase and broaden career readiness through alumni engagement
3. Increase and deepen opportunities for experiential learning for students across campus

Kathy explores experiential education’s impacts on students, learning outcomes, and teaching practice, especially links between student mental health and experiential learning. In managerial practice, she examines remote work and why managers and executives resist remote work so strongly. Last, her partnership with the City of St. Peter and City Council allows her research insights into how municipal leaders prioritize very different constituent issues and resolve serious conflict.

Her scholarship encompasses more than 100 journal articles, book chapters, and books. Books include “The Ethical Professor: A Practical Guide to Research, Teaching and Professional Life” (published both in English and Chinese); "Course Design and Assessment" (2022, Edward Elgar) and "How to Become an Effective Journal Editor in Business and Management A Guide to Developing Authors" (2024, Edward Elgar).

Getting Gustavus' brand recognized outside the United States is a key focus. She won a Fulbright Specialist role to assist institutions under-represented in academic scholarship, an editorial role she will be continuing with the Journal of Management Inquiry. She has worked with business school colleagues at Rikkyo University supported by a Fulbright award, creating an exchange agreement between Rikkyo College of Business and Gustavus. Kathy holds joint appointments at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

Kathy is passionate about engaging students in learning about investing and markets. She advises student members on the Board of Trustees Investment Committee as well as the E. Terry Skone Investment Club on campus, where students work with large endowments and portfolios and make important decisions. The Skone Club won a Magnuson Leadership & Service Award for its long-term positive impact on learning, outreach, and philanthropy, donating more than $135,000 in scholarship money back to the College. 

Her conflict resolution practice takes many forms. As a certified mediator, a Minnesota Rule 114 qualified neutral, and faculty Ombuds, she helps others talk through and resolve complex issues from an impartial and non-judgmental perspective. At the Academy of Management, Kathy supports ethical practice and manages difficult situations as a member of the Ethics Adjudication Committee and the Ethics Education Committee. 

She is a Chicago native and has lived in seven U.S. states and two countries. Prior to joining the Gustavus faculty, Kathy was Professor of Management at Idaho State University for ten years.