Tag: Spotlight
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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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Rose Han Fine Arts Feature
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Han ‘25 is very involved in fine arts at Gustavus through studio art and as a tutor for the digital arts department. A Junior environmental Studies and Studio Art double major from Staples, MN. Rose Han is currently doing an Independent Study with Art Professor Nicolas Darcourt this semester which involves a combination of sketching,…
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Dylan Halom ’27 and Conor Jolly ’26: Improv Jazz and Campus Bands
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Gustavus Adolphus College offers students different avenues to explore their strengths as musicians and as individuals. Dylan Halom ‘27 and Conor Jolly ‘26 spoke of their time both in official Gustavus ensembles and in their own bands. Halom ‘27 and Jolly ‘26, both music education majors, are a part of a number of official Gustavus…
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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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What to Know about Dr. Heidi Johanna Miller
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Dr. Heidi Miller has been a faculty member for a decade, conducting the Gustavus Wind Symphony, teaching courses in music education, theory, and conducting, as well as being a highly visible member of the department, conducting at the Bjorling Music festival and representing the college at numerous other festivals throughout the US and abroad. Of…
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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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Orientation to Graduation: The Spirit of Community
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Gustavus Adolphus College student Elise Gahart ‘25, a Sociology/Anthropology and Dance double major, reflects on her time as she prepares to graduate. Gahart ‘25 notes that her last semester “feels very bittersweet. I have been trying to soak up all of my last opportunities for dance.” This year, Gahart ‘25 is dancing in the Nobel…
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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…