Author: msousa

  • Senior Spotlight: Peter Neuman

    Senior Spotlight: Peter Neuman

    Peter Neuman is a Vocal Music Education major from Chaska, Minnesota. He performed with the Gustavus Choir and the G-sharp. Professor Anna DeGraff says “As Peter moves on from Gustavus, I am hopeful that his joy for music will allow him to inspire another generation of thoughtful, passionate musicians.” We asked Peter about his time…

  • Senior Spotlight: Sanjeeda Tazrin Shutrishn

    Senior Spotlight: Sanjeeda Tazrin Shutrishn

    Sanjeeda Tazrin Shutrishna is a Mathematics, Studio Art double major with minors in Computer Science, Art History, and Arts Administration from Madaripur, Bangladesh. After graduation, she hopes to attend graduate school. Professor Byers describes Sanjeeda and her work as such, “Sanjeeda’s art explores color, pattern, culture and visual representation. Her work offers an elegant surprise…

  • Senior Spotlight: Maddi McChesney

    Senior Spotlight: Maddi McChesney

    Maddi McChesney is an Instrumental Music Education major from Mason City, Iowa. She performed with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, the Gustavus Campus Band, the Bronze Handbells, and other instrumental ensembles. Professor Masayoshi Ishikawa says “I had the privilege of getting to know and working with Maddi. Her musical growth during this…

  • Senior Spotlight: Preston Hanstad

    Senior Spotlight: Preston Hanstad

    Preston Hanstad is a Studio Art major with a double minor in Music and Film & Media Studies from Coon Rapids, Minnesota. In the future, Preston plans to apply for jobs in video production so he can keep creating. Professor Priscilla Briggs had the following to say about Preston: “from the start, his sense of…

  • Senior Spotlight: Sara Cronk

    Senior Spotlight: Sara Cronk

    Sara Cronk is a Theatre and Management double major and Arts Administration minor from Dassel, Minnesota. In the future, Sara will be working at CLIMB Theatre as a Community Connection Coordinator. Fine Arts Director Miguel Sousa says that Sara “is a representative of excellence and professionalism. She is an intelligent young individual who cares deeply…

  • Senior Spotlight: Kyle Langer

    Senior Spotlight: Kyle Langer

    Kyle Langer is a Music with Honors in Performance major  from Otsego, Minnesota. He performed with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and other instrumental ensembles.  Professor Scott Moore says “Kyle is very motivated to improve his musicianship. He is gifted with an above-average amount of common sense and is not afraid of…

  • Senior Spotlight: Megan Aber

    Senior Spotlight: Megan Aber

    Megan Aber is a Studio Art major from Bloomington, Minnesota. In the future, Megan wants to become an art handler and own her own gallery. Professor Kristen Lowe had the following to say about Megan, “Megan Aber was born to be an artist. It was clear from the beginning in the first class she enrolled…

  • Senior Spotlight: Jonathan Listul

    Senior Spotlight: Jonathan Listul

    Jonathan Listul is an Instrumental Music Education and Honors in Trumpet Performance major from Jamestown, North Dakota. He performed with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, the Gustavus Jazz, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, the Christ Chapel Ringers, and jazz combos. Professor Jonathan Brandt says “Jonathan has always been very curious and inquisitive about music, and as a…

  • Senior Spotlight: Lucy Callendar

    Senior Spotlight: Lucy Callendar

    Lucy Callendar is an Honor’s Theatre and Spanish double major from Grand Marais, Minnesota. In the fall she will be attending graduate school at the University of Texas. Professor Larissa McConnell says that “Lucy started in the costume shop completely unaware that she was going to excel at costume technology. She grappled with the concept…

  • Senior Spotlight: Jessica Logue

    Senior Spotlight: Jessica Logue

    Jessica Logue is a Music and Psychology major from Chaska, Minnesota. She performed with the Gustavus Wind Symphony, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, and chamber music ensembles. Professor Ruth Lin says “Jess works hard and is persistent. I hope that she has the opportunity to go after what she wants to do in the future.” We…