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Gabriela Rodriguez ’24
“I believe [Biology faculty] have provided me with the skills and education needed to succeed in my future career.” Coming to Gustavus knowing that she was interested in science, Gabriela was drawn to a major in Biology on the life sciences track after taking biology courses and enjoying the environmental aspect of the field. Since […]
Emma Forsyth ’25
“My classmates have become my best friends and I love watching them dance in class and on stage.” As an aspiring dance studio instructor, Emma chose to major in Dance to provide her with post-graduation opportunities in dance education so that she can eventually teach young dancers and create choreography. Within the Theatre & Dance […]
Lakesha Carter ’25
“The professors come from a variety of backgrounds that help get different perspectives and different learning techniques.” Originally planning on a major in Biology and a career in physical therapy, after coming to Gustavus Lakesha realized that nursing was a better career option for her. After working in an assisted living facility, she noticed what […]
Harper Daire ’25
“Since our department is relatively small, I’ve had the chance to get to know several other S/A students after sharing classes with them, which is a nice way to build community.” Harper decided to major in Sociology and Anthropology after taking Intro to Sociology and appreciating the inquisitive nature of the course material, saying “It […]
Emelia Gifford ’25
“[Professor Kate Aguilar] has gone out of her way to make sure I am getting the most out of my time here at Gustavus and is always there to chat!” In high school, Emelia felt that she never was able to learn about the African Diaspora, so she took the opportunity to learn more about […]
Lauren MacLean ’24
“I was drawn to the minor of sport management because I am passionate about sports psychology and this was a great avenue for me to get more perspective of the different areas of sport.” As a Psychology major, Lauren has always been interested in sports psychology and decided that a minor in Sports Management would […]
Jessica Stadick
“As a nursing student over 20 years ago, I often sat in class and wondered how education could be more hands on or application based, and since then it has been a goal of mine to teach nursing in that way” What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? Teaching Expertise= Acute Care: Medical […]
Sharon Marquart
“I believe that the dynamics at work in contexts such as the classroom can help to construct more equitable and diverse communities outside of academic settings.” What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? French and Francophone Literature, Film, and Culture; Holocaust and Genocide Studies; Trauma and Testimony Studies; Feminist Theory; Disability Studies What […]
Matthew Panciera
“I try to give them all the tools and opportunities for real learning, and I want them to ultimately not need me as a teacher” What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? I have 3 areas of research expertise: Pompeian graffiti, Carmina Epigraphica Latina (Latin for “poetic inscriptions in Latin”, especially epitaphs), and […]
Joaquin Villanueva
“I am interested in understanding how space and our surrounding environment is arranged around particular conceptions of race, class, and gender.” What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? I am a critical human geographer. I am interested in understanding how space and our surrounding environment is arranged around particular conceptions of race, class, […]