A young man in two stages of his life, as a college student and as a young professional.
Fine Arts

Mind, Music, Gusties

by  Stephanie Ash

David Lim ’15 practices humanity and community through music and art.

Two photos of the same man, one with a camera when he is in his 20s, one in a chair when he is in his 30s
Fine Arts

Outside with Words and Pictures

by  Stephanie Ash

How writer/photographer Alex Messenger ’10 developed the skills to turn survival into story.

A cast of players in Don't Miss Doris Hines at the Minnesota History Theatre
Fine Arts

Embodying All of It

by  Stephanie Ash

Comfort Dolo ’14 became Twin Cities legend Doris Hines. Gustavus liberal arts helped her connect across history.

Eight mature women hold hands near a lake.
Community

Gusties Gather Spring 2026

by  Stephanie Ash

Around the world, Gusties get together. Here are several. Do you have photos of your favorite Gusties gathering?

A group of college students around a campfire in 1930s
On The Hill

HERITAGE: A Smörgåsbord of College History

by  Stephanie Ash

Food has always been central to the Gustavus experience.

A man with a conductor's baton leans against a brick wall in a hallway.
Shine

SHINE: Andrew Kendall ’15

by  Stephanie Ash

From Chapel Choir's tenor section to that same choir’s conductor podium.

A canoe with two canoe-ers in the distance on a foggy lake day.
Great Reads

Onward, Despite

by  Stephanie Ash

Lessons from Kathleen Grube ’24 on her 75-day canoe trip through an historic fur trade route.

A collection of photos of Dennie Gordon with Hollywood Stars
Fine Arts

“Keep Going.”

by  Stephanie Ash

Pioneering director Dennie Gordon ’74 on the professors, opportunities, and big break she got from Gustavus—and what she’s gone on to make with it.