Academics

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  • Mara Holland ’26

    Mara Holland ’26

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    “I’ve always have been interested in healthcare, but public health offers a new behind-the-scenes perspective I never knew existed.” Choosing a major can be a stressful decision, and it was for Mara Holland. She kept losing interest in her classes, wondering if she had to settle for something “good enough.” Luckily, with the help of…

  • Will Sarkinen ’25

    Will Sarkinen ’25

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    “Every day working towards your degree is a privilege that you should take advantage of.” Will Sarkinen has taken advantage of the neverending opportunities Gustavus provides to build meaningful relationships and experiences. This starts with his major, where he puts his passion for learning into the wide-ranging Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies program.  Will chose…

  • Rachel Harding ’26

    Rachel Harding ’26

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    “I believe nursing allows me to live out my faith through service; demonstrating worship in action by caring for those in need.” When Rachel Harding originally chose Gustavus, her decision came down to the look of the campus and the interest of volleyball recruiters. While these reasons were enough to get her to the Hill,…

  • Tom LoFaro

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    “So when my students struggle with a problem I tell them to “embrace the stuck.” What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? Dynamical Systems and Mathematical Biology What is your teaching style? I want to reward students for learning the material, not learning the material fast.  My teaching and grading style varies depending…

  • Quinn Ailabouni ’24

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    “The learning atmosphere is open and welcoming as professors seem to genuinely care about their students succeeding.” Quinn Ailabouni is a Biology major with a double minor in Public Health and Statistics. She is currently focusing on a career in virology, due to her enjoyment in biological and laboratory aspects of viruses.  Ailabouni describes the…

  • Emily Ahrens ’25

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    “In the Public Health Department the learning environment is very interactive, hands on and team focused” Emily Ahrens, from Adel Iowa, chose Gustavus because of the small community feel and the opportunities the College has to study abroad.  Ahrens is pursuing a major in Nursing and a minor in Public Health. Her choice of the…

  • Anahi Rubalcava Oritz ’23

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    “All of the public health courses that I have taken are interactive. I have enjoyed collaborating with my classmates and professors, whether it be on case studies or giving presentations” Anahi Ortiz, from Faribault MN, chose Gustavus because of the class sizes, the College’s values, beautiful campus, and short distance from home. While on campus…

  • Emily Gerencer ’23

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    “Gender, Women, Sexuality Studies is an extremely welcoming and supportive environment. The inherent nature of feminism is to understand how we, as a society, can do better in all aspects.” Emily Gerencer, from Gardiner Maine, selected Gustavus due to the inclusive nature of the courses the College offered. She was also captivated by the campus’s…

  • Emma Ziesemer ’25

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    “The professors in this Department have given me so many skills to help me prepare for a career” Emma Ziesemer is from Waconia, Minnesota. She is also a triple major! Ziesmer focuses on Financial Economics, Spanish, and LALACS. She chose LALACS  to get a new perspective on cultures that she couldn’t get in a Spanish…

  • Maddie Hessian ’23

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    “Through LALACS, I have had the opportunity to take so many diverse courses and have learning experiences I otherwise would never have been exposed to; the major helped me to stay centered and well-rounded.” Maddie Hessian is from Northfield, Minnesota. She chose Gustavus because of the close-knit community. “I loved that I could be involved…