Year: 2024
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Karrin Meffert-Nelson: Musical Connections at Gustavus
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Gustavus Adolphus College boasts an impressive collection of faculty. With every department full of professors that excel both in their fields and their mentoring, students receive support in all interests they pursue. Dr. Karrin Meffert-Nelson is an Associate Professor of Music teaching clarinet, courses in the music education program and a first term seminar course…
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The New House: The play of the century, well the 18th century
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Venice, Italy during the 18th century? Boats are all the rage, the social dynamics are changing, and corsets are the fashion of the time. Well that’s exactly what the upcoming Gustavus production of The New House showcases, which can be seen December 13 though…
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Schaefer Gallery showcases grant winners Kaelyn Lobalbo and Willa Brown
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Gustavus, being the liberal arts school that it is, places a focus on students trying classes and activities outside of their comfort zone as well as highlighting student creations. One place where this is clear is the visual arts department. There are tons of different classes offered, like darkroom photography and wheel thrown ceramics, to…
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Our Town: The Community of Theater at Gustavus
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Gustavus Adolphus College has a flourishing theater department. Whether it be a sprawling drama or a lively musical, there is a performance for everyone to enjoy. Currently, students are hard at work putting the final pieces together for their production of Our Town, with Lillian Grim ’25 and Gavia Yount ’26 discussing their time on…
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President’s Art Award Recipient: Mya Hanson ’25
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Gustavus Adolphus College offers a myriad of experiences for students, often in areas they would never expect. Studio Art and English double-major Mya Hanson ’25 experienced this when winning the President’s Art Award. On her time getting the award, Hanson ’25 said, “One thing we do in the art department is we have juries. Every…
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Leading Through Service and Sound: Chance Korpela
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A Senior Business Management and Music double major with Conducting honors as well as an Arts Entrepreneurship minor, Korpela ’25 is also heavily involved outside of academics. She is a member of Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO), takes saxophone lessons, and was recently elected student senate co-president for the ’24-’25 academic year. “If you told freshman…
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From Gustavus to the Stage: Students Shine at Bayview Music Festival
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Gustavus Adolphus College offers experiences for students both on and off-campus, giving them opportunities often only available to masters’ students. This summer, students Joshua Newman ’25 and Jack Asmus ’27 got to take advantage and be a part of the Bayview Music Festival in Michigan. A prolific performing arts festival, the two participated in both…
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The Power of Community: How Fine Arts Brought Anna and Kieran Together
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The Gustavus Adolphus College Fine Arts department is known for its abilities – whether it be dance, theater, choir, or any of the others offered, to be a part of them is to be a part of something great. There is a sense of community that can be found within the walls of Bjorling, with…
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Between Dreams, with Michon Weeks
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The Nobel Conference has long been an esteemed tradition at Gustavus Adolphus College, bringing together some of the brightest minds each year to share their insights with the student body and the public. What makes this conference unique is its multidisciplinary approach, incorporating perspectives from the sciences, humanities, and arts. The 2024 Nobel Conference, Sleep,…
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Emma Forsyth ’25: 2024 Recipient of the ELCO Corporation Award
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Emma Forsyth ’25, an environmental studies and dance major at Gustavus, received the ELCO Corporation Award. This award is presented annually to a student who has made the greatest contribution to excellence in the Department of Theatre & Dance. Forsyth is a highly active member of the Theatre & Dance department, consistently contributing to the…