Year: 2024
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Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids
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Gustavus Adolphus College collaborated with the Studio Arts seniors to create an exhibit where students are able to share the work done in classes one last time. A testament to all of the hard work they have put in during their four years here at Gustavus, this is not an experience to be missed. Seniors…
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How Gustavus Shaped Austin Adler ’23: From Onstage Performer to Theatre Tech Specialist
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For Austin Adler ‘23, the question, ”Where are you from?” is always a fun one to answer. Yes, he grew up in the Minneapolis area before coming into Gustavus, and he knew he wanted to “do theater” ever since high school. But there was a twist, in that Adler arrived on the Hill as a…
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Introducing the Winners of the GSO 2024 Concerto & Aria Competition
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The Music Department at Gustavus Adolphus College has announced the winners of the 2024 Concerto/Aria competition. Bassoonist Will Schmidt ’27, violinist Jack Saetveit ’25, and cellist Elle Bergquist ’24 were named the winners of this year’s competition and will perform their concertos with the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra on May 3. Vocalist Josh Newman ’25 also…
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Junior Art Exhibition: Trample Yearn Crash and Burn
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The Gustavus Art & Art History is presenting the Junior Exhibition at the Schaefer Gallery. Held every year, this is put on by junior year art majors at Gustavus to celebrate their talents, both within the Gustavus community and with the public. This exhibition opens Tuesday, April 23, and runs until Tuesday, May 14, with…
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Emanate: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert
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Gustavus Adolphus College is presenting this year’s spring dance concert entitled “Emanate: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert” featuring faculty work, guest artist choreography by Marciano Silva dos Santos, and selected student works by Elise Gahart ‘25, and Ella Schwakopf ‘25. The dance concert is performed in honor of Michele Rusinko, the late Gustavus Professor.…
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Waking Hours – Gustavus Student Indie-Rock Band
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Waking Hours is an Indie-Rock band that writes and performs original music created by Liv Hedley (singer and rhythm guitarist), Henry Lundeen-Detisch (drummer), Hayden Tourtelotte (guitarist), and Conor Jolly (bass guitarist). They recently performed one of their hit songs, Rot, in Las Vegas in a collaboration with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra. All four musicians are…
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Exploring Paths: A Journey through Art, Psychology, and Identity with Jada Zevenbergen
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Jada Zevenbergen is a senior Studio Art, Psychology and Gender, Women, Sexuality Studies major from Shakopee, Minnesota. She has been very involved in the Studio Art and Theater department during her time here at Gustavus. Jada met with us to talk about her experiences. Why did you come to Gustavus? I really liked the landscape,…
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Lifelong Learning and Connection: Alumni Collaborate at MMEA
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The 2024 MMEA Midwinter Clinic featured the collaboration of two Gustavus Alumni from the class of 2007, Justin Schramm and Katherine Johns Bergman. Justin is now the band director at Prior Lake High School and Katherine is a successful freelance composer with her pieces being performed across the country. At this year’s MMEA Midwinter Clinic,…
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The Artistry and Mestizx Narratives of Vick Quezada at Gustavus Adolphus College
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Acclaimed artist Vick Quezada is coming to Gustavus Adolphus College to share their artwork and their story with the public and student body alike. Their works are currently on display at Schaefer Art Gallery at Gustavus Adolphus College, and will remain until Sunday, April 7. There will be a public reception on Tuesday, March 19…
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Unity and Diversity: Gustavus Alumni Collaborate in the Art of Theater
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Gustavus Adolphus College has a variety of opportunities and networks for students and alumni. Whether you are in psychology, sports management, or studio art, there is something for you to take away from the school and a community here waiting for you. Two theater alumni Constance Brevell ‘14 and Brandon Raghu ‘19, are putting on…