Author: Sara Cronk ’22

  • Senior Spotlight: Darby Hurlbert

    Senior Spotlight: Darby Hurlbert

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Darby Hurlbert is a Studio Arts and Art History double major with a philosophy minor from California. She plans to take some time for herself post-graduation and work on her relationship with her art. Associate Professor of Art Kristen…

  • Senior Spotlight: Emma Fischer

    Senior Spotlight: Emma Fischer

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Emma Fischer is an Instrumental Music Education major from Minneapolis, Minn. Their current plan after college is to teach instrumental music at the secondary level and pursue a graduate degree in music education or wind band conducting. Douglas Nimmo…

  • Senior Spotlight: Jakob Larson

    Senior Spotlight: Jakob Larson

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Jakob Larson is a Music Honors major in Performance with an Arts Administration minor. He plans to attend graduate school for trombone. Associate Professor of Music, Jazz Area Coordinator, and Director of the Arts Administration Program Dave Stamps says,…

  • Senior Spotlight: Claire Strohmeyer

    Senior Spotlight: Claire Strohmeyer

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Claire Strohmeyer is a Studio Art major with a Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies minor from Shakopee, Minn. Associate Professor and Chair of Art and Art History Betsy Byers says, “I have seen Claire grow in confidence and increasing…

  • Senior Spotlight: Jordan Johnson

    Senior Spotlight: Jordan Johnson

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Jordan Johnson is a Theatre Honors major with Classics and English minors from Minneapolis, Minn. She plans to pursue a career as an actress post-graduation. Associate Professor of Classical Studies Matthew Panciera has worked with Jordan in many classes…

  • Three Sisters Explores Life and Yearning for a Purpose

    Three Sisters Explores Life and Yearning for a Purpose

    The Department of Theatre and Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College presents Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, a new version by Sarah Ruhl. Shot as a filmed stage production, the production will be available to stream May 8 at 7 p.m. and May 9 at 3 p.m. A classic realism drama, Three Sisters follows an aristocratic…

  • Senior Spotlight: Sam Tonjes

    Senior Spotlight: Sam Tonjes

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Sam Tonjes is a Dance and Exercise Physiology major from Eden Prairie, Minn. After graduation, she plans to coach gymnastics, choreograph floor routines, and teach dance. Senior Continuing Instructor of Dance Sue Gunness has worked with Sam in numerous…

  • Senior Spotlight: Emee Jagielski

    Senior Spotlight: Emee Jagielski

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Emee Jagielski is a Music and Psychological Science double major from St. Joseph, Minn. After graduation, she plans to work at Nystrom and Associates in Sartell, Minn. as a Behavioral Health Administrative Specialist. She plans to continue schooling in…

  • Senior Spotlight: Sandesh Sukhram

    Senior Spotlight: Sandesh Sukhram

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Sandesh Sukhram is a History and Theatre double major with a classical languages minor from Bloomington, Minn. Associate Professor of History, Environmental Studies, and Japanese Studies David Obermiller has had Sandesh in several classes throughout their years at Gustavus.…

  • Senior Spotlight: Meg Nipe

    Senior Spotlight: Meg Nipe

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Meg Nipe is a Vocal Music Education major from Rice Lake, Wis. She will be student teaching in the fall, and then applying to grad school. Jon and Anita Thomsen Young Distinguished Chair in Music and Conductor of the…