‘Special Events’ Category

Class of ’71 looked great for their 40-Year Reunion

Here are some pictures from the Class of 1971. They had a terrific weekend full of hugs, memories and good times! Thanks to all who attended and made it a terrific Homecoming/Reunion Weekend!

Senior Tunnel Tours

Almost 250 seniors toured the tunnel yesterday during the kick-off to Senior Week!  Those who made a gift to the Annual Fund through the Senior Class Legacy Campaign were invited to take a tour of a section of the underground tunnels and sign the 2011 Legacy Wall that was recently painted by Nicole Tetrault ’11.  […]

Gusties Meet Up in New York

About 15 New York area Gusties along with a couple Gustavus staff, were entertained at a Gustie Gathering at the Birdland Jazz Club in New York on Friday, March 4. They were treated to a performance by alumnus and Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling ’89. An article in the New York Times reviewed this performance. […]

Alumni Association Challenge!

Hey Classes of 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006! Your participation in giving to the Gustavus Annual Fund is more important than ever! When you give a gift of any size to the Annual Fund, our alumni participation increases which helps improve the College’s national rankings and increases the value of your education. The Alumni Association […]

Travel with Gusties to Northern Tanzania

Interested in traveling to Tanzania as part of a Gustavus group? Join Dr. Cindy Johnson-Groh on this unique opportunity.  The course is an introduction to the natural history of northern Tanzania including ecology, geology, anthropology, climate and culture. Participants will be exposed to all aspects of African wildlife conservation issues in the context of increasing […]

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2009

Homecoming and Family Weekend will be Oct. 9-11. This is a reunion time for the classes of 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, and 2004, but all alumni are invited to attend the events, even if it is not their reunion year. The full schedule this year includes a 5th Quarter Postgame Event where […]

Gustavus at College Fairs

Representatives from Gustavus will be traveling the U.S. this fall, participating in college fairs from Moorhead, MN, to Kansas City, MO.  Upcoming fairs include: September 15         Kansas City, MO September 21         Moorhead, MN September 22         East Grand Forks, ND September 23         Bemidji, MN September 24         Wadena, MN September 25         Pine City, MN September 28         Forest […]

Commission Gustavus 150 Update

The 439 Commission Gustavus 150 recommendations created by the eight Task Forces have been reviewed, with similar recommendations merged. This resulted in 385 recommendations being grouped into seven substantive categories. The level of importance gathered about these recommendations from faculty, administrators, staff, students, alumni, and other Commission participants was attached to each recommendation. At a […]

Gustavus at the Minnesota State Fair

Gustavus will again have a booth at the Minnesota State Fair in the Education Building. The booth will have friendly faces, information, and those popular Gustie Grams. Wear your Gustavus apparel to the fair to show off your Gustie pride! The fair runs Aug. 27—Sept. 7.

President Ohle to Host Oberammergau Passion Play trip in 2010

Gustavus President Jack R. and Kris Ohle and Pastor Eric Gustavson ‘66 will lead a 10-day European tour to Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany, June 21-30, 2010.  The itinerary includes visits to Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Island of Mainau, Lucerne, and the Oberammergau Passion Play.  For a full itinerary and tour brochure, contact the Office of […]

President Ohle to Host Oberammergau Passion Play trip in 2010

Gustavus President Jack R. and Kris Ohle and Pastor Eric Gustavson ’66 will lead a 10-day European tour to Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany, June 21-30, 2010.  The itinerary includes visits to Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Island of Mainau, Lucerne, and the Oberammergau Passion Play.  For a full itinerary and tour brochure, contact the Office of […]

Gustavus at the Minnesota State Fair

Gustavus will again have a booth at the Minnesota State Fair in the Education Building. The booth will have friendly faces, information, Gustie Grams, and a cool giveaway. Plus, current high school students can enter to win a Gustavus T-shirt. Wear your Gustavus apparel to the fair to show off your Gustie pride! The fair […]

Commission Gustavus 150 Deadline Extended

Thank you to the many people who have already reviewed and filled out the Commission Gustavus 150 recommendations survey.  So that you may have more time to provide your feedback on the 439 recommendations categorized under the eight Commission Gustavus 150 Task Forces, the survey deadline has been extended from June 1 to June 15. […]