Friday, September 20, 2013

Happy Homecoming!

As we look forward to the big game against St. Olaf on September 28th, take a minute to check out the homecoming display featuring past traditions of this college holiday.  Over the years, Gustavus has hosted a variety of events and some even continue today.  Homecoming traditionally allows alumni to gather and catch up, but also includes parades, pep fests, and various shows.  Many years ago, students even gathered around an enormous bonfire to celebrate the occasion.  Don’t forget to look at the Gustavus calendar for this year’s homecoming events and stop by the display case near the reference desk in the library to learn more about the history of homecoming!

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Historic Yearbooks Now Online!

Exciting news from the College Archives: All published editions of Gustavus yearbooks from 1904-1992 are now searchable online along with the student newspaper. Utilize this new resource to dig up family history at Gustavus, uncover old traditions and campus events, or use for your own personal research topic of interest.

The Gustavian has chronicled the lives of students, the contributions of student organizations to campus life, and the impact of faculty and staff since its earliest editions, where it was formerly known by titles such as Manhem, Runes, Valkyria, and Breidablick.

You can browse issues by selecting “Issue List” and filtering by “Gustavian Yearbooks.” This short video shows the steps.