Recruiting Calendar is Live!

With 2019 coming to a close, we are excited to hit the road and see as many future Gusties as possible! Our top priority is to bring in recruits that will positively contribute not only to the women's soccer program but also to the greater Gustavus community, with new perspectives, interests, and experiences.

Let us know if you will be at any of the tournaments below, and send along your game schedule as it is released. If you're attending a tournament that is not listed below, let us know, and we'll do our best to make it to a game!

All the best,
Coach and Zoe

Email Addresses:
Head Coach, Laura Burnett-Kurie: lburnett@gustavus.edu
Assistant Coach, Zoe Eth: zeth@gustavus.edu

JANUARY 2020
Jan. 11: Eden Prairie Showcase, Eden Prairie, MN
Jan. 18-19: Sporting Omaha Showcase, Omaha, NE
Jan. 24-26: Eclipse Showcase, St. Paul, MN
Jan. 24-26: Sporting Iowa Showcase, Urbandale, IA
Jan. 25-26: MTA Showcase, Richfield, MN

FEBRUARY 2020
Feb. 7-9: Shattuck Showcase, Faribault, MN
Feb. 9: NSC Girls Premier ID Combine, Blaine, MN
Feb. 15-17: Salvo Diamond Showcase, West St. Paul, MN
Feb. 21-23: Elite 120 Showcase, Overland Park, KS

MARCH 2020
Mar. 20-22: Vegas Player Showcase, Las Vegas, NV

MAY 2020
Minnesota State Cup Weekends

JULY 2020
Jul. 10-12: USA Cup Weekend, Blaine, MN
Jul. 10-12: Chicago International College Showcase, Crest Hill, IL
Jul. 14-18: USA Cup Week, Blaine, MN

Senior Celebrations!

This past weekend was filled with many emotions. While playing Macalester, we showed guts and grit to pull out the win. In her last game of her career, the incredible Lucy Thompson scored a fantastic goal about 10 minutes into the game. Everyone was going crazy we were all so happy!! It was great to finish out the season with two shutout wins and to be able to celebrate the end of the season with our wonderful wonderful seniors who were such incredible leaders and teammates.

SAINT PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team ended its season Saturday on a high note, shutting out Macalester 1-0 on Senior Day to finish 6-12 overall and 4-7 in the MIAC.

Lucy Thompson (Sr., Edina) scored her second career goal in her 56th and final game, which proved to be the only score of the game. Katie Ashpole (Jr., Chaska) assisted on the goal 5:12 into the game to finish the season with a team-high 12 points.

“It was very fitting for Lucy to come back from what we thought was a season-ending injury to score the game-winning goal in her final game,” Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie said. “It was great to see the fight that everyone had to make sure we got the result we needed today.”

The Gustie defense was stingy all game by not allowing a shot on goal. The Gusties took 14 shots. Today was the first time Gustavus has not allowed a shot on goal since Oct. 23, 2013 in a 4-0 win at Buena Vista.

Gustie keeper Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) finishes her career as the program’s all-time saves lead with 397. She accumulated an overall record of 39-31-8 and started all 78 games in her four seasons on the pitch.

“This year we had a lot of ups and downs,” Burnett-Kurie said. “We had a long stretch where we played well but didn’t get the results to show it. We kept at it and stay focused. We kept believing and it was great to go 4-2 over our final six games. It speaks volumes to the leadership this senior class provided the entire season. When we think about how our team evolved over the past two months, our seniors left us in a great place to continue to build towards playoffs next year.”

Shutout Win!!!

Wow, what a great game day!! Playing Hamline was a blast! There were so many awesome moments from a variety of players. Both players with their first career goals, Taylor Hemme and Jordan Whalen shined bright with two stunning goals during the second half. There were also a lot of great defensive moments in our game including Ashley Becker holding out the shutout! Overall, it was a great environment and an even better win!!

               

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team Wednesday won its final road game of the season 3-0 at Hamline. The Gusties improve to 5-12 overall and 3-7 in the MIAC, while the Pipers fall to 5-11 overall and 1-9 in the league.

“This was a great team win,” Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie said. “We had some players step up in big ways and we were able to ride the highs and lows of the game very well.”

Gustavus benefitted on an own goal 1:50 into the contest and held the one-goal advantage throughout the first half.

“We started the game with some great possession, being patient, moving the ball well,” Burnett-Kurie said. “Hamline adjusted well to start the second half and we were on our heels for a while, but did well to fight and battle to keep them from tying it up. We made some great adjustments and our players adapted well. We started to find new pockets of space and created quite a few dangerous opportunities.”

In the 74th minute, Taylor Hemme (Jr., Eden Prairie) scored her first career goal with the help of Page Cocchiarella (Jr., Owatonna). Hemme won a ball in the Gusties’ attacking half, found Rachel Rehnelt (So., Albert Lea), who then passed to Cocchiarella for a partial breakaway against the Hamline center back. Cocchiarella sent a cross 12 yards away from the goal to Hemme who took a touch and tapped it past the Piper keeper.

With less than eight minutes remaining in regulation, Jordan Whalen (Fy., Owatonna) also tallied her first career score with an assist from Hemme. Hemme slotted the ball through the back line to Whalen who took a touch to beat the defender and finished with a simple shot to the right side of the net.

Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) earned the shutout victory in goal, making 11 saves. The Gusties outshot the Pipers 13-7.

“Ashley Becker came up with some big saves and our entire team battled hard defensively,” Burnett-Kurie said. “Lauren Johnson had some outstanding moments. We are excited to continue to build off of this win and finish out the season on a high note on Saturday for our senior game.”

Traveling up North

It was a tough loss for the Gusties on a chilly day at Concordia Moorhead. Even though we had opportunities, Concordia was able to stay strong after scoring their goal in the first half and hold the shutout. Once again, our wonderful Ashley Becker came up big for us many times throughout the game and showed how awesome she is as a leader and goalkeeper!

              

MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision at Concordia on Saturday afternoon. The Gusties are now 4-12 overall and 2-7 in the MIAC, while the Cobbers improve to 9-7 overall and 2-7 in the league.

Concordia scored the lone goal of the game at the 14:07 mark. The Cobbers edged the Gusties in shots 11-10. Both teams had four corner kicks. Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) made five saves in goal.

Back to Back Game Days!

Wiz Bud Celebrations!!

On Sunday afternoon, the Gusties came together again to host UM-Morris. Everybody was eager to fight through another battle and pull out a win. This game was filled with creative opportunities and many chances to score some sick goals. The brilliant Maddie McDermott scored two goals for us and the amazing Kari Cammerer scored our third goal to give us the dub!! It was great to see these two awesome players shine as well as a handful of other players who showed some really great moments throughout the game!

SAINT PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team played host to Minnesota-Morris Sunday afternoon and defeated the Cougars 3-0. With the win the Gusties moved to 4-11 overall while the Cougars move to 4-8.

“Today’s game was great for us as we got to play a majority of our roster,” said Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie. “We had a lot of firsts as well today with Kari [Cammerer] (Jr., Savage) and Maddie [McDermott] (Jr., Mendota Heights) both scoring their first collegiate goals and Annika [Lewis] (Fy., Hudson, Wis.) with her collegiate point. We played people in some slightly different positions and they handled the moment very well. Another emphasis for us was about being creative in the attack and they really showed that in the second half.”

The Gusties offense was in full attack mode today as they outshot Morris 35-2 in the contest. The Gusties got their first goal in the 33rd minute of the first half when Lauren Johnson (Jr., Woodbury) took a corner that McDermott was able to head in the right side of the net for the goal.

Gustavus took their 1-0 lead to half and came out strong in half two as Lewis took a shot that was blocked that McDermott was able to clean up for her second goal of the game in the 48th minute. The Gusties got one in the 70th minute, as Page Cocchiarella (Jr., Owatonna) played a through ball up ahead to Cammerer who had just the goalie to beat as she found the left side of the net to give the Gusties the 3-0 lead that held out for a final.

Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) got the win in net making one save in the contest.

“We’re excited to finish out the season strong and hopefully continue to put the ball in the back of the net and pick up a few more shutouts,” said Burnett-Kurie. “Overall it was a great team performance today.”

Conference Clash

Our game against Carleton was a HUGE battle. It was constant back and forth excitement and a very aggressive environment. The game remained scoreless until Carleton was able to finish a penalty kick in the first half of overtime. Despite the loss, we were proud of the effort put in and excited to get back out on the field to shine at our next game!

               

SAINT PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team played host to Carleton on Saturday and fell in overtime by a score of 1-0. With the loss the Gusties fall to 3-11 overall and 2-6 in the conference, while the Knights improve to 8-2-3 overall and 5-1-2 in the MIAC.

The Knights controlled the contest early on, possessing the ball in their half for a large majority of the game. The two teams played scoreless for the first 90 before Carleton broke the ice in the first overtime period for the game winning goal. The Knights were awarded a penalty kick and Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington), who made nine saves in the loss, dove the right way on the try but the ball went just passed her outstretched arms on the left side of the net for the Carleton victory.

The Knights outshot Gustavus in the contest 15-0 and had five corners to just two for the Gusties.

All Smiles for a Great Win!

This past Tuesday we were very ecstatic about playing back home on the Gustie soccer field. The energy was high and everyone was super pumped for our game versus Bethel. Throughout the first half, we had tons of really great scoring opportunities which didn't stop proceeding into the second half. Once again, the amazing Katie Ashpole shocked Bethel's goal keeper with a perfectly placed shot upper 90. It was one of the coolest things I (Page Cocchiarella) have ever seen. After Katie's goal, the team worked really hard to keep our shutout going along with the help of Ashley Becker who had a crazy awesome save in the final few minutes of the match. It was great to feel the joy of winning and see smiles on everyones face when the final whistle blew!

 SAINT PETER, Minn. – Katie Ashpole’s (Jr., Chaska) team-leading fifth goal of the season in the 60th minute Tuesday lifted the Gustavus women’s soccer team to a 1-0 win over Bethel. The victory snaps a five-game losing streak as the Gusties improve to 3-10 overall and 2-5 in the MIAC. The Royals are now 10-3 overall and 4-3 in the league.

“The team really deserves this win,” Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie said. “They’ve put in a lot of great performances without getting the result. It’s hard to continue to push, stay optimistic, and continue to believe, but today was nice to see the hard work and get the result.”

Neither team could find the back of the net in the opening half with the Royals winning the shot count 10-4. Nearly 15 minutes into the second half, the Gusties took advantage of a corner kick as the ball popped free after the kick, which was controlled by the home team. Lauren Johnson (Jr., Woodbury) then toe-poked the ball to Ashpole who cut her defender, took a touch, and shot it upper 90 on the far post for the goal.

The Royals made it interesting in the final three minutes with multiple shots on goal, but Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) was up to the challenge by stopping each shot fired at her, including a leaping save on a shot that would have cleared just below the crossbar.

“She’s a clutch player, great leader, and obviously a great player,” Burnett-Kurie said of Becker. “When we needed her the most she came through. But credit goes to the team in those situations as well. We had multiple people step up in a big time.”

Gustavus next hosts Carleton at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Being Scrappy at St. Bens

For anybody who was at our snowy game this past weekend in St. Joseph, you know that the Gustie Women's soccer team was looking pretty awesome. Between our stellar Gustie tempo and grit in the box, we were working together phenomenally. One of our main goals is to improve with each game throughout the season. It's not fun to play well and not get the result we want but it is great to know that this team is getting stronger and stronger! Shoutout to all the parents and fans who came up to support us in the slushy snow!

                

ST. JOSEPH, Minn. – Playing in a wintery mix of snow and rain Saturday afternoon, the Gustavus women’s soccer team lost a 2-0 decision at Saint Benedict, falling to 2-10 overall and 1-5 in the MIAC. Saint Ben’s is now 7-2-2 overall and remains unbeaten in the league at 4-0-1.

Neither team was able to net a goal in the first half with the shots even at five apiece. In the 66th minute, the Bennies took advantage of a corner kick by knocking around a couple chances in a congested goal area. Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington), who finished the game with 10 saves, stopped the initial shot off the corner kick but the Bennies scored on the rebound.

With just over 10 minutes remaining in the game, the home team was able to add an insurance goal to seal the victory. Saint Ben’s outshot the Gusties 13-6 in the final 45 minutes.

Gustavus next hosts Bethel at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Taking Action in Wisconsin!

Another gorgeous game day! This past Wednesday we traveled to UW-Lacrosse with our game day faces locked and loaded. Playing under the lights was a blast! Our team worked really hard and saw some awesome moments including an appearance from the one and only Abby Goodno!! It was a battle the entire 90 minutes, as we continued to creatively break down the Lacrosse defense. Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted, 

we are looking forward to getting back into MIAC play

with our built up momentum and high spirits!!

 

LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team suffered a 2-0 loss at UW-La Crosse on Wednesday evening. The defeat drops the Gusties to 2-9 overall, while the Eagles improve to 8-4-1.

UW-La Crosse scored what proved to be the game-winner in the 38th minute with an unassisted goal. The Eagles outshot the Gusties 13-2 in the opening 45 minutes. The home team then added its second goal with just eight seconds remaining in the game.

La Crosse finished the contest with 19 shots compared to three from the Gusties. Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) played nearly 73 minutes in goal, allowing one score with six saves. Abby Goodno (So., Little Canada) played the final 17 minutes with one goal allowed as well.

”First half was a back and forth battle,” Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie said. “Each team had their share of looks. They scored directly off a corner, which caught us a little off guard. Second half we came at it with intensity and were the aggressors. It was great to see us play with such confidence and commit numbers in the attack. Page Cocchiarella and Lauren Johnson both had outstanding second halfs and it was great to see our depth coming off the bench.”

Gustavus returns to conference play 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Saint Benedict.

Another Beautiful Game Day!

Last weekend we made our way to Northfield where we played St. Olaf for our rescheduled game. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon when we showed up ready to battle. The first half was scoreless but promising for us with our creative movement and ability to get around the St. Olaf defenders. Early in the second half the incredible Katie Ashpole rocketed a shot past the goal keeper's reach which put us in the lead! We were disappointed that we couldn't hold out for the win, but used our frustrations to take us to the next level in getting ready for UW-Lacrosse!

              

NORTHFIELD, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team traveled to Northfield Sunday afternoon to take on St. Olaf and fell 2-1. With the loss the Gusties fall to 2-8 overall and 1-4 in the MIAC while the Oles are 7-3-1 overall and 4-1 in the conference.

In the first 45 minutes of play, neither team would break through for a goal. The Oles outshot the Gusties in the first half by a tally of 11-8.

Half number two got off to a much quicker start, with the Gusties scoring just over five minutes into the half when Katie Ashpole (Jr., Chaska) found the back of the net with an assist going to Taylor Hemme (Jr., Eden Prairie).

Gustavus held its lead for over 12 minutes before St. Olaf found the back of the net in the 62nd minute. The teams looked as though they were headed to overtime before the Oles got a through ball and found the right side of the net for the game-winner in the 88th minute.

Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) made eight saves while allowing two goals in the loss.
“We have high expectations for ourselves and are still trying to decide who we want to be as a team this year,” Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie said. “We have some outstanding moments where we are able to show our true potential, other times we struggle. It’s about finding consistency moving forward.

“We scored a great goal today, had other dangerous opportunities and defensively we have some strong moments. A few times we moved the ball better than we have all year. We are going to take those moments and move forward. When we play for each other and with the Gustie tempo, it’s fun to play and watch.”

The Gusties are next in action Wednesday when they travel to UW-La Crosse for a 6 p.m. contest.

MidSeason Review

Lauren Johnson (JR), Ashely Becker (SR),
Abby Goodno (SO), and Taylor Hemme (JR)
pose outside of Old Main during the team's
media day.

We are exactly halfway through the regular season! It seems like just yesterday was report day for preseason, with nervous anticipation for what the 2019 season would bring. We welcomed 8 first year student athletes and a new assistant coach to the Gustavus soccer program! With the lofty goals of this team and the program we landed on - Courage or Comfort - for this year's theme. Everyday we can decide to be courageous and go all in, or decide to be comfortable and hold back. We control that decision, and we can do great things by being courageous. We know there are times where deciding to be courageous will be uncomfortable, but we know that we have each other to depend on and help us through it.

With an extremely competitive opening to the 2019 season we've faced some of the top teams in the region and have learned a lot about who we are and who we aim to be. We are driven as individuals, and as a team, we know what it looks like to go all in, we know how to face adversity, and we know how to show our personalities. Our personalities really come out, when we play Blind Dodgeball as a break during preseason! A fierce competition we work in pairs to win. To fully understand blind dodge ball, check out the video below:                   

We're very focused during our minute to win it competition!

As the heart of our conference schedule begins, we are ready for the competitiveness of the MIAC. As one of the top leagues in the country, every single game matters, and has to be treated like the conference championship.  Off the field, we spend a lot of time together building on our team chemistry. This season, we went to one of our seniors off campus house for a pasta feed and some competitive minute to win it games. We spent another building our alter egos, and learning what motivates one another. We also love to get to know the parents and families of our team. After away games, we'll typically go to a player's house and have a fun tailgate with the team and parents. And after home games we always host a tailgate. Our soccer program is a family and it's so important to get to know everyone who's invested in our program!

 The Gustavus Women's Soccer program has a lot of heart, and a lot to give during the second half of this season. We are creating a legacy of excellence, and with that everyone is faced with a couple questions everyday: Who do you want to be, and are you willing to be courageous enough to be that person? If the answer is "YES!" then greatness is possible. If you answered yes while reading this, and you want to be a part of this incredible legacy then come visit Gustavus with our program. We are recruiting student athletes that are excited to compete everyday, to improve themselves and their teammates, and who are willing to be courageous. Gustavus is a place to find your passions, and work with your community to become your best self. We want you to be a part of it!


For any questions about visiting campus connect with:
Head Women's Soccer Coach: Laura Burnett-Kurie
Assistant Women's Soccer Coach: Zoe Eth 

Battling in MIAC Play

This past weekend we played St. Kates in the battle of a lifetime. The first half was full of high intensity soccer with some great passing and chances toward goal! Every time we play at St. Kates, Ashley Becker always comes up BIG TIME with fantastic saves. This game was no different. Best keeper in the MIAC!!! Although we were unable to equalize in the second half, we saw some great moments of dangerous attack throughout the game. We are looking forward to taking on Augsburg this Wednesday!

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team Saturday afternoon lost 1-0 at St. Catherine, dropping to 2-6 overall and 1-2 in the MIAC.

The Wildcats scored in the 28th minute and that was the lone goal of the day. The home team outshot the Gusties 14-8 throughout the game.
“The first half was an exciting 45 minutes of soccer,” Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie said. “We fell into some periods of great rhythm and created some dangerous attacks, especially late in the first. The second half didn’t have as much rhythm and St. Kate’s did a good job of stifling our attack. We came alive for the last six, but there wasn’t enough time for us to find the back of the net. MIAC play just started so we have a lot of games left. Our focus is now on Augsburg this Wednesday.”

Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) made seven saves in a complete game effort.

Gustavus travels to Augsburg Wednesday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

Another Outstanding Win!

Last week we took down Northwestern! It was a great game full of many goal scoring opportunities. The fantastic Rachel Rehnelt and Abby Mullenbach gave us some awesome goals to put us up 2-1 in the first half. The second half was full of high intensity play as we continued to play with some excellent gustie tempo! Overall, it was great to achieve another win!

                

SAINT PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team Monday won its second consecutive game with a 2-1 victory over Northwestern-St. Paul. The Gusties improve to 2-5 overall and the Eagles drop to 1-7.
It didn’t take long for the Gusties to jump ahead as Rachel Rehnelt (So., Albert Lea) scored her first goal of the season 9:30 into the game. Abby Mullenbach (Sr., Lakeville) was credited with the assist. Thirteen minutes later, Taylor Hemme (Jr., Eden Prairie) made a nice crossing pass to Mullenbach in the box for the second goal of the game.
The Eagles were able to cut the lead in half with their lone goal of the game in the 41st minute and at halftime the Gusties led 2-1.
Gustavus had a number of scoring opportunities in the second half, but was unable to increase its lead. The defense held strong though, and the home team held on for a 2-1 win. The Gusties outshot the Eagles 23-3 and had 10 more corner kick opportunities.
Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) made one save in the win.
”We created a lot of dangerous opportunities today,” Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie said. “We got on the board early with two great goals. Unfortunately we gave up a goal late in the first half. We refocused at halftime and created a lot of very dangerous chances in the second half. We were creative in the attack and committed numbers going forward. We need to continue to create these dangerous opportunities moving forward and hopefully put the ball in the back of the net more often. A lot of good things from this game and a big shout out to Northwestern for battling as hard as they did.”

SAVE THE DATE: 5th Annual Run for Kicks 5k

We are hosting our Fifth Annual Run for Kicks 5k on the beautiful Gustavus campus! Running Ventures are the official race timers and we expect to have over 60 runners. More details below:

Date: Sunday, October 13th, 2019
Time: Registration opens at 9:00am, Race starts at 10:00am
Location: Gustavus Arb, start line is at the Arb entrance by the Presidents House
Cost: $25 for public, $15 for students, $15 for walkers
How to Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/SaintPeter/GustavusWomensSoccerRunforKicks5K

Or register starting Tuesday, October 1st outside the Caf at our team's table at Gustavus.

CONFERENCE DUB!!

WooHoo!! Yesterday we took down St. Mary's! It was a very intense game throughout the 90 minutes. St. Mary's scored early in the first half to put us down one goal but that didn't stop us going forward! Katie Ashpole then proceeded to score not one but TWO goals in the second half bringing us to victory! Overall, it was a fantastic game with lots of chances going to goal and some exciting goal cellies!

                 

SAINT PETER, Minn. – Katie Ashpole’s (Jr., Chaska) second goal with less than four minutes remaining in the game put the Gustavus women’s soccer team on top of Saint Mary’s 2-1, which stood for a final. The Gusties move to 1-5 overall and 1-1 in the MIAC while the Cardinals are 4-2 overall and 0-2 in the league.

The game started on a negative note as an injury 30 seconds in delayed the game 15 minutes. After the injury timeout, Saint Mary’s took a 1-0 lead at the 7:34 mark. A few minutes later, lightning struck within the 15-mile radius and a 30-minute delay ensued.

Following the second game break, the Gusties knotted the score at 1-1 in the 26th minute as Ashpole scored on an assist from Taylor Hemme (Jr., Eden Prairie). At halftime, the scoreboard read 1-1 with the Gusties outshooting the Cardinals 9-3.

The game was a back and forth affair in the second half with the Gusties finally breaking through at the 86:35 mark as Rachel Rehnelt (So., Albert Lea) found Ashpole open in the box for a clean look at the goal and Ashpole lofted a shot over the keeper for what proved to be the game-winning goal.

The Gusties outshot the Cardinals 16-8 in the game. Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) made two saves in her first win of the season.

“We handled two big moments of adversity well,” Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie said. “We know that our belief had to come before the result and that showed today. Everyone put in full effort and we’re excited to roll this momentum into Monday.”

Gustavus returns to action 4 p.m. Monday, hosting Northwestern-St. Paul in non-conference action.

Game Day at St. Thomas!

Below is the recap of our first conference game against St. Thomas. It was a very exciting game where both teams battled hard. Ashley Becker came up with some huge saves to keep the game scoreless until the 42nd minute. We stayed strong even when the Tommies scored late into the second half and brought the energy level up even higher toward the end of the game. We are looking forward to more thrilling games coming up!

                 

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team Tuesday lost 3-0 at No. 9-ranked St. Thomas. The Gusties fall to 0-5 overall and 0-1 in the MIAC while the Tommies are now 4-0 and 1-0 in the league.

The two teams played over 42 minutes of scoreless ball until St. Thomas found the back of the net with 2:43 remaining in the first half for what proved to be the game-winner. The Tommies then added insurance goals in the 65th and 75th minutes.

The home team outshot the Gusties 20-5. Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) made five saves in 90 minutes.

Gustavus returns home Saturday to host Saint Mary’s at 3:30 p.m.

Breaking Records!!

Surprise Surprise! Ashley Becker has done it again! While playing Wartburg this past weekend, Ashley has become the Women's Soccer Career Saves Leader of the program history! What an awesome accomplishment from a great leader. Whether it's on the field or around campus, Ashley shows her true competitive spirit wherever she goes. We are so lucky to have such a stud playing for the black and gold!

                

WAVERLEY, Iowa – The Gustavus women’s soccer team Saturday lost 4-0 at Wartburg, dropping to 0-4 on the season. The Knights broke a scoreless draw in the 33rd minute and added three more unassisted goals for their sixth straight win to start the season.

Wartburg, who received votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches national poll, outshot the Gusties 9-1 throughout the 90-minute contest. Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) made two saves in 71:41 of play. Becker upped her career total to 309 saves, surpassing Tara Joosten’s previous program record, which stood since 1997. Abby Goodno (So., Little Canada) finished out the final 18:19 in goal and didn’t face a shot.

Gustavus looks to rebound 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas to start the MIAC schedule.

Home Opener Hurrah!

Our first home game was a blast! It was great to see all of our fans in the stands cheering on the black and gold. Although we went down late in the second half, the game overall was a success in our journey toward greatness. The game consisted of many memorable moments from lots of players. Our possession was looking great and the chances we had going to goal looked even better! We are looking forward to continuing our ascend in the next coming game days!

                  

SAINT PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team was unable to hold on to a one-goal lead Saturday afternoon at the Gustie Soccer Field as Luther scored two unanswered goals late in the second period for a 2-1 decision. The Gusties are now 0-3 overall while the Norse improve to 1-2.

Katie Ashpole (Jr., Chaska, Minn.) gave the Gusties a 1-0 advantage at the 19:36 mark in the first period, assisted by Judith Hepburn (Sr., North Pole, Alaska), and the home team carried the one-goal lead into halftime. Shots were an even 7-7 at the break.

Luther netted the equalizer in the 78th minute, finding the top right corner of the net from a shot in the 18-yard box. Seven minutes later the Gusties were whistled for a foul in the penalty box and the Norse took advantage with a penalty kick goal. The Black and Gold had a penalty kick opportunity to tie the game, but the Luther goalkeeper made a save to preserve the lead and eventually hold on for the win.

Luther outshot Gustavus 15-12 as Gustie keeper Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington, Minn.) made six saves. That moves her career total to 307 saves and Becker is now two saves shy of setting a new program record.

Gustie Gameday!

Gameday is one of the best days of the week! Nothing else matters except for stepping on the field and playing the game we love with the people we love. In preparation for game day everyone seems to have their own, maybe quirky, traditions/routines/rituals. You might ask, why are these traditions important? For some it might actually be superstition. For others it helps us get in the right mindset to step on the field and play to our best ability. So what are some of of your game day traditions? Do you have to put on a certain shoe first and tie your laces a specific way? Do you have to listen to a certain song? Do you have to eat something specific? We love our game day traditions which include: eating a meal together, meeting together, and stepping onto the field as one unit. In games our nerves can take over, but our routines help to center and prepare us.

There’s a theory about different zones athletes enter when playing their sport. There’s the green, blue, and red zone. In each zone performance can be affected, either in a positive or sometimes negative way. It’s important to recognize the differences when you and your teammates are in each zone. When you can recognize the physical expressions of these zones, then we can help each other get into the best one!

Now, let’s explain the zones. Green zone is too relaxed. It’s not focused enough, you're not at a high enough intensity to actually perform at your best. The red zone is almost the opposite. In the red zone you’re over adrenalized. Your heart rate is too high and hard to control. For example, you'll be out of breath after only 5 minutes of being on the field.

The blue zone is the place to be. In the blue zone, your adrenaline is beneficial, your senses seem to sharpen, and you don't seem to get tired. This is where traditions come back into play. It's easy to get over adrenalized, especially on a gameday, and our routines help both calm us down, and get us prepared for to step onto the field. What are some of your pregame rituals? Does your team have one?

2019 Season: Opening Weekend-Dubuque, IA

Post our time in Kenosha, WI, we traveled to Dubuque, IA to face Loras College in our second game of the season. Located on a bluff of the Mississippi River, Dubuque is at a junction between Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. With an industrial history, the city is being reinvigorated with an influx of investment along the waterfront. 

On Saturday we soaked in some local history, and explored new some new art additions to the historic district of downtown Dubuque. We started our morning off, with a ride on the Fenelon Place Elevator. The cable car is the shortest, yet steepest railway in the world! 

The ride to the top took about 3 minutes and led to a scenic view of the whole city and the Mississippi River. The original idea for the creation of this cable car was based in making travel through Dubuque more convenient for a local merchant. The merchant was well traveled, and had seen incline cable cars in Europe. A one-car cable was built modeled after ones found in the Alps. Now, mainly a tourist attraction, the history of Fenelon Pace Elevator Company shows the importance of innovation, and learning about new places. 

Next, we tackled the Voice Productions Mural Walking Tour! The mission for the project is to get people in Dubuque involved in discussing and engaging in all forms of public art. The murals are all on private properties, and while some are easily seen, others are in more discreet places. We loved these murals done by both nationally and regionally recognized artists. Check our album cover in the second photo below! 

Our second game of the season was against nationally ranked Loras College. WHAT A GAME! Our Golden Gusties struck first in the 13th minute of the game. After some back and forth play, the team showed off our Gustie Tempo, building quickly out of the back to the right side of midfield. With one and two touch passing, we switched our point of the attack to the left side and found SR. Abby Mullenbach in front of the net, who only needed a toe poke to push the ball past the Loras goalkeeper. Loras evened up the game just before half time, and scored two insurance goals in the second half. Although a tough opponent, we came away enthused that were able to play our own style of soccer, and didn't get roped into playing Loras' long ball game. 

Now, back in St. Peter, MN, we look forward to building on what we've covered throughout last spring and this preseason. Our home opener is Saturday, September 7 at 12:30 p.m. verse Luther College! 

2019 Season: Opening Weekend-Kenosha, WI

The Gustavus women’s soccer team is back in St. Peter, MN after a competitive opening weekend where we traveled to Carthage in Kenosha, WI and then to Loras in Dubuque, IA. Although we came away from the weekend with two losses, we feel that we're on the verge of every piece coming together for a tremendous season! 

We arrived in Kenosha, WI Thursday evening in preparation for our first game of the season verse Carthage College on Friday. During travel, and in addition to playing, we feel that it's important to learn about the areas that we visit. With lots of history, small town charm, and the beauty of Lake Michigan, Kenosha was a great place to explore. 

Friday morning was spent aboard the Jelly Belly warehouse train tour learning about some of the operations of the Jelly Belly company. After the train tour we found ourselves taste testing Jelly Bellys from some of the best flavors, like cream soda, to some of the worst, think sausage, grass, and ear wax. 

Following our Jelly Belly tour, we headed for the shores of Lake Michigan and explored the historic North Pier Lighthouse. This lighthouse is currently an art studio, and boasts an artists in residence program. With the innate beauty of this area, we can understand why both artists and art enthusiasts flock to this area. 

Our game on Friday ended in a 0-1 loss, but we saw promising play out of our Gusties. Carthage scored off a corner in the 51st minute. A late surge by the Golden Gusties created scoring opportunities, but we couldn't get one into the back of the net. We left the field feeling good about all the potential that this team has, and looking forward to getting back on the field. 

After a Saturday morning practice, we spent the rest of our time in Kenosha at the Cheese-A-Palooza Festival. With Wisconsin cheese, live music, and even a retro car show, we couldn't go wrong!

As our time in Kenosha wrapped up, we were excited about the promise of this team. We are committed to each other, to the team, and to consistently being courageous both on and off the field. 

#courageorcomfort
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#WhyGustavus Series: Who Runs the World?

GIRLS SPORTS! That's who runs the world. (Naturally) But in all seriousness who doesn't want to learn and develop ideas of Girls and Women in Sports? The team - coach dynamic is very interesting and who better to tell us a little more about that then one of our own alum? We asked Nicole LaVoi five questions about her research and she provided some great insight on the subject!

Five Questions with Nicole LaVoi '91

Gustavus alumna Nicole LaVoi '91 gave a lecture on the current research on girls and women in sport 

Nicole LaVoi, PhD, a senior lecturer at the University of Minnesota and co-director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport, will present on the current state of female athletics and coaching at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13 in Gustavus Adolphus College’s Nobel Hall Room 201. The event is free and open to the public.

Hosted by the Gustavus Department of Health and Exercise Science, the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Program, and the Department of Philosophy with support from the Steve Wilkinson Endowed Professorship of Sport Ethics and Tennis, the lecture will feature research on girls and women in sport as well as context and reflections provided by LaVoi, a 1991 Gustavus graduate.

“Dr. LaVoi is a role model for what it means to use your scholarship for social change,” Gustavus health and exercise science and gender, women, and sexuality studies professor Hayley Russell said. “She’s a dynamic and engaging speaker who is a leading expert on girls and women in sport, and we’re excited to have her return to campus to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with the Gustavus community.”

Leading up to the lecture, LaVoi answered five questions about women in sport and her time at Gustavus…

Gustavus: What do you see as the greatest advances in women’s athletics in the past 20 years? What areas still need to be addressed?

Nicole LaVoi ’91, PhD

LaVoi: Women are playing sports in record numbers at every level, but the percentage of women coaches and media coverage of female athletes is disproportionate.

Gustavus: What is the current state of women in coaching in the United States? 

LaVoi: The percentage of women coaching women at the collegiate level is stagnant at around 40 percent, and women are still denied opportunity to coach men. Therefore most coaching jobs in college athletics go to men, and it is no better at other levels of competition.

Gustavus: Where would you like to see in women’s athletics 10 years from now? How do we make it happen?

LaVoi: I would LOVE to see 60-70 percent of women being coached by women! It happens with a LOT of collective effort to change the system and structure of athletics at every level.

Gustavus: How did your experience as a Gustavus student help prepare you for professional success?

LaVoi: It gave me a solid academic foundation, a great network, and provided me with caring and supportive mentors that I could rely on throughout my career.

Gustavus: Do you have any advice for current Gustavus students (or athletes)?

LaVoi: FOLLOW YOUR PASSION!

Visit the Gustavus website to learn more about the departments of health and exercise science, philosophy, or the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Program.

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Hi, I'm Zoe! 👋

Hi Everyone!

My name is Zoe Eth, and I am the new Grad Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Gustavus Adolphus College. I am so excited to get started for the Fall 2019 season. Coach and I are eagerly counting down the days until preseason (follow @gustiesoccer on instagram)!

A quick synopsis of my background: I grew up in the Boston area (about 30 minutes west of the city), and went to William Smith College for undergrad. William Smith might sound familiar, as coach also went there, AND we both wore #8! I studied Biology and Health Professions in college. During my soccer career, I played a couple positions, but settled in at holding midfield. I've always been a more defensive player, and love defensive tactics, so holding mid was a great fit. Although I loved my entire soccer experience, 2013 was definitely a highlight year, as we won the NCAA DIII National Championship. Post grad, I coached at William Smith for three years both as the Head JV coach, and an assistant with the Varsity Team, and worked in the Admissions Office. During my seven years at William Smith, the program has had a tremendous amount of success on the soccer field, here’s a quick run down:

Conference Tournament:
7 Liberty League Championships (2012-2018)

NCAA Tournament:
1 National Championship (2013)
3 Elite Eight Appearances (2015, 2016, 2018)
1 Third Round Appearance (2017)
2 Second Round Appearances (2012, 2014)

I started coaching during my junior season in college. About ⅔ of the way through that season, I tore my ACL for the third time. I worked with the coaches every day to find another way to make a positive impact on the team without being on the field. This turned into a student coaching role. After that first practice, in a coaching role, I knew this was what I wanted to pursue as a career and as my passion. After spending a total of 7 years at William Smith, it was time to take the next step forward, take on more responsibilities, and learn from another great program.

You might be asking, “Zoe, why Gustavus?” To answer, I want to explain one of the biggest takeaways from my former head coach (and hall of famer), Aliceann Wilber. Something I’ve heard Aliceann say countless times over the past 7 years is that, she is surrounded by great people, from staff, administration, student-athletes, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, field managers, etc. When I started looking for full time coaching positions, Aliceann’s message was constantly ringing through my ears. It wasn’t only the soccer piece to consider. Rather, will the people around you push you to your best and will you consistently challenge one another to improve.

When I visited Gustavus for the first time this past June, I met the team and various members of the athletic department. From those interactions, and an in depth Q & A with the team, it was clear that by working at Gustavus I would be surrounded by genuine, confident, driven, and selfless people. In the end, it made my decision to move to Minnesota extremely easy. Gustavus is a place to grow as teammate and person, where you’ll find support during failures, and a whole institution behind you to celebrate every win.

Here’s to the start of a new chapter and new season!
#AsOne #GustieSoccer

#WhyGustavus Series: Learn How To Become

So you’re looking for a good college. Where do you go? What websites? If you’re looking for #1 no need to look very hard. Gustavus holds that position on Learn How to Become. If liberal arts are you’re thing then Gustavus is the school for you!

Gustavus Best College in Minnesota on Learn How To Become List

With a composite score of 99.73, the College ranked first among four year public and private nonprofit colleges and universities in the state.

Gustavus Adolphus College has been named the best college or university in Minnesota for 2016-2017 according Learn How To Become’s annual rankings. With a composite score of 99.73, the College ranked first among four year public and private nonprofit colleges and universities in the state.

“We’re proud to be recognized among the top liberal arts colleges in Minnesota and the nation,” Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Kirk Carlson said. “Paired with visits to campus to meet professors, students, and staff, rankings can play a valuable role in helping students choose the college that’s the right fit.”

The organization’s rankings considered traditional college measures such as student/teacher ratio, graduation rate, and financial aid statistics along with outcome-based findings including median annual alumni earnings, availability of advising, placement, and employment services, and student loan default rates.

In addition to ranking first overall among the 32 Minnesota colleges and universities included, Gustavus also comes in fourth on the site’s list of Minnesota Colleges with Highest-Paid Alumni.

Learn How To Become is a website founded in 2013 whose mission is to help students understand what it takes to land their perfect career, from picking the right school all the way to climbing the company ladder.

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#WhyGustavus Series: Your home away from home

Every college student is afraid of leaving their home and family behind. It’s natural and a huge part of growing up but ask me, my roommate, or Kendyl Landeck and we can tell you about how much of a home Gustavus is. We do our best to be welcoming and warm to everyone that comes on campus. You can read more about Kendyl’s experience below for our first throwback Thursday Why Gustavus Series!

Finding Home for Herself and the World

After four years of service at Gustavus, recent graduate Kendyl Landeck seeks to make "home" a possibility for everyone.

Posted on June 7th, 2017 by Sophie LeiningerHomeBlogs at GustavusNews

Kendyl Landeck '17

“I feel like I’m at home.”

2017 Gustavus Adolphus College graduate Kendyl Landeck’s father heard these words over the phone during his then-high-school daughter’s 1,500 mile trip from their hometown in Moscow, Idaho to southern Minnesota.

“I walked on campus and felt instantly welcomed by every person we met on the tour,” Landeck reflected. She had travelled to Minnesota to attend a soccer camp in a different city, but after meeting Gustavus women’s soccer coach Laura Burnett-Kurie during one of the camp’s practices, she and her mother made a last minute schedule adjustment to add Saint Peter to their long route back home. “I also remember the extreme wind during that tour, but it made me realize I was going to be more than okay here if I had fallen in love with Gustavus even after knowing its flaws,” she laughed.

Four years later, Landeck has made her own mark on the Hill, splitting her time between the classroom, the field, and numerous organizations. A testament to her academic success, she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society last spring before graduating Magna Cum Laude. Outside the classroom, Landeck was a four-year member of the Gustavus women’s soccer team, the St. Lucia Choir, and the Gustavus Habitat for Humanity Chapter, a group dedicated to affordable housing. She also served on the Gustavus Habitat Board for two years, leading the organization as a co-president and as a coordinator during the annual spring break service trips. Traveling to work sites across the country, Landeck joined a group of Gusties each year to build houses, help in ReStores, and develop relationships with future homeowners.

“In the soccer program, we preach about being the best individual you can be in all areas of your life and Kendyl embraced this with open arms. This is what drove her every day and it showed in her success,” Burnett-Kurie said.

A history major and sociology and anthropology minor, Landeck’s capstone paper focused on the intersections of race and class in the history of segregated housing in Hennepin County. After spending the summer visiting historical archives in St. Paul, her semester-long investigation into housing imperfections culminated in both a completed thesis and a transformed perspective.

“The opportunity to write my own research was an amazing experience because history professor David Obermiller provided the perfect balance of support and independence. He pushed me to see the greater implications as well. By looking at the other side of history and by showing the voices of the underserved, it was clear that affordable housing is a massive part of society that needs to be addressed,” Landeck said.

Hoping to eventually study law – specifically housing law – Landeck accepted an internship with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services during January 2017. But she quickly realized that her true path led elsewhere. After searching for jobs with the potential to revitalize low-income housing and discovering she would need further education, Landeck immediately applied to the Regional and Community Planning graduate program at Iowa State. A month later, she was one of a handful of students across the nation to be admitted to the prestigious program.

“I took a leap of faith, and I am very excited to be able to continue my education. I fell in love with Habitat’s mission long ago, but this program allows me to have an intentional impact on a broad scale,” said Landeck. “Afterwards, I hope to be able to work with a non-profit or with a city’s housing department in order to develop affordable and fair housing in small towns and cities.”

“Kendyl leaves a massive legacy with our program and at Gustavus,” Burnett-Kurie said. “She cares deeply about others’ success and strives every day to have an impact on the lives of those around her. I believe Kendyl will be able to utilize these strengths and passions in her future career, and I am very excited to see her change lives for the better.”

Sitting in the Courtyard Café as her final year came to a close, two younger students spotted Landeck and their faces instantly lit up. Laughing, the trio reflected on their recent spring break trip together to Georgetown, Delaware, Landeck’s final undergrad service trip with Habitat for Humanity. The two students waved goodbye, wished her luck, and jokingly called her “Mom” one last time.

Landeck found a new home when she moved across the country to Saint Peter, and as she prepares for another move, she leaves feeling dedicated and empowered to make “home” a possibility for others as well.

“I didn’t have any clear trajectory when I started here, but I knew I wanted to help others,” Landeck said. “The idea of affordability and a home has become the main focus of everything I want to do, and now, looking back, I can see that passion developing with each step along the way. Every class I took and every conversation with my professors, coaches, and mentors contributes to what I am pursuing, and that is the awesome part of being here and being at a liberal arts college. ”

After graduation on May 28, Landeck moved to Ames, Iowa in order to begin her classes in August. Until then, she will spend the summer volunteering with the Greater Des Moines Habitat Chapter and preparing her new home with her fiancé, Evan Larson ’16.

“I look back at all my essays,” Landeck said. “As I read them I can say that I still truly believe every word I wrote, whether it was about my views on affordability and policy or about my hopes for my impact on others. Now, I get to go make them a reality.”

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#WhyGustavus Series: Homelessness

Gustavus has an amazing experience of various classes that are very hands on. One of these classes involves housing and homelessness. Many first-years had the great opportunity to study and understand the politics of housing and homelessness. They got the chance to be homeless on campus for a week, and many other cool class periods. 

Service and Learning Combine in Politics of Housing and Homelessness

In a unique First Term Seminar course, students study the politics of housing and homelessness through a three-day sleep out.

Gustavus Adolphus College first-year students are collaborating with Partners for Affordable Housing in the 16th annual sleep out on campus. As an integral part of the First Term Seminar course Politics of Housing and Homelessness, political science professor Richard Leitch leads his first-years through a three-day long sleep out to emulate a homeless experience while also advocating for raised awareness and education on the complexity of the issue of homelessness.

During the semester-long class, the first-year students are exposed to curriculum focused on the realities of homelessness, poverty, and the lack of affordable housing across the country. Through films, books, and their own research the students investigate the many factors, symptoms, and effects of the complicated social issues that go far beyond the stereotypes assigned to homeless people.

Sam Kast, one of the students in the course, grew up in Hudson, Wis. where his experience and awareness of the issue of homelessness was limited. Engaging with the class material and taking advantage of the independent research opportunities has shaped a new understanding.

“This course has opened my eyes to the combined impact of the effects of gentrification, loitering laws, rising housing prices, domestic violence, and more factors on the issue of homelessness,” Kast said. “The need for something to be done to address these issues is greater than I or any average citizen is aware.”

Professor Richard Leitch with a student outside Christ Chapel.

Each year, Leitch invites his students to go further in their understanding of the issue and beyond the academics by participating in the sleep out. For three days, Leitch and his students do not change clothes, shower, use personal technology, sleep in their campus rooms, or purchase food and experience hands on the reality of living without a place to call home each night.

“There is a profound insecurity and negativity that engulfs the reality of living as a homeless person, and by putting oneself in those shoes it creates a true understanding and sense of empathy that can be used for good,” Leitch explained. “I want my students to feel humiliated, vulnerable, and embarrassed because I want them to feel the reality in order to be able to understand at a higher level.”

The participating students are expected to maintain their class schedules and studies and are allowed to sleep in Christ Chapel each night. Finding leftover food in the dining center’s tray return, attempting to sleep in the campus center during the day, and facing stares quickly becomes part of the routine for the first-year students.

“There are young homeless people who are trying to survive and thrive in an academic setting at many different colleges across the country. This is a reality that is so often missed by not only my students, but by most of society,” Leitch said. “Living this reality, if only for a short time, opens the conversation and awareness that this issue deserves and needs.”

The sleep out is designed to not only provide an out of the classroom experience for the first-year students investigating homelessness, but it also serves as an advocacy for education and support. The night before the event begins, the students create and hang cardboard signs across campus. In order to incite intentional reflections and realizations in the Gustavus community, each sign bears a statistic, question, or statement about homelessness or affordable housing issues.

Students sleep in the Jackson Campus Center during the day.

In addition to his or her belongings for the three days, each student in the sleep out also carries a cardboard box to collect donations of necessities and money from other Gustavus students and faculty. Furthermore, the class partners with the Gustavus Book Mark in order to raise more funds by creating an event sweatshirt and allowing all Gustavus students to purchase packages of necessities to be donated. At the end of the sleep out, the students donate all of the items collected and the money raised to two Partners for Affordable Housing shelters in Mankato, the Welcome Inn and the Teresa House.

At the conclusion of the sleep out, the students and their professor return to their normal routines. As Leitch stresses and as Kast and his peers will come to understand, this is where the sleep out becomes only a simulation because in reality there is often no clear and safe end to the daily struggle. The complexity of the issue cannot be addressed in a one-size-fits-all solution.

However, the experience in the class educates and ignites new thinking. Seeking a career in politics, Kast’s experiences in the class have provided a broadened perspective for his future goals.

“The people who live under these conditions and without homes are not represented in the government where the very solutions they need can happen because political leaders are only incentivized by the tax-paying homeowners,” Kast said. “It deserves more attention at a higher level and I will certainly keep it with me.”

Fortunately for the first-year students, they do not have to look far to find an example of a community actively working to combat some of those factors affecting homelessness. The city of Saint Peter has multiple sections of affordable housing units and intentionally focuses the organization of the community to create better conditions for these areas. Following the sleep out, the class will be visited by Saint Peter City Administrator Todd Prafke and will visit the community and the affordable housing developments.

For more information about Partners for Affordable Housing, the Welcome Inn, and Teresa House, visit the organization’s website.

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#WhyGustavus Series: New Research

At Gustavus you are involved in your education, interacting with professors, classmates, and administrators. You aren't just sitting in a large lecture hall where you are just a number to faculty members. Instead, at Gustavus, you are part of your own education. You are provided an opportunity to take ownership of your own education so that when you leave Gustavus you are prepared to give back to the greater community.

New, starting for our incoming class of 2022, Gustavus is providing a wonderful opportunity for students who are thinking about wanting to do some research with a faculty member and/or those who want to learn from the best of the best or for those students who just want that research experience. Gustavus is now rewarding their top achieving students with the opportunity of a collaborative summer research program with a faculty member! What could be better than that?

Gustavus Announces New Undergraduate Research Fellowship

The Arthur L. Johnson Research Fellowship will provide collaborative summer research opportunities to talented students. 

A new undergraduate award will provide hands-on research opportunities to talented and inquisitive students beginning with the incoming Class of 2022, Gustavus Adolphus College announced today.

In its first year, the Arthur L. Johnson Research Fellowship will provide 10 students with $10,000 each to be used during their time at Gustavus for a collaborative summer research experience with a faculty member. The award includes funding for the research experience and supplies, a stipend for the student, and a research stipend for the faculty adviser.

The research fellows will be selected from among the top academic applicants from the incoming class, drawn from the students who are already competing for President’s Scholarships at Gustavus. During the same interview, students will be considered for the College’s prestigious Trustee and Promise Scholarships. The fellowship will be given in addition to any other merit-based scholarships that students earn.

While all the students considered will be well-prepared for the College’s rigorous academic setting, grades and test scores are not the only factors that will be considered.

“Gustavus attracts students who are intellectually curious and highly motivated,” Director of Undergraduate Research and Professor of Classics Eric Dugdale said. “These students seek out opportunities to work closely with faculty on research that goes beyond the term paper. The Johnson Research Fellowship program allows select students to come to Gustavus knowing that the College has committed to supporting their research interests.”

The new program is the result of an anonymous $200,000 gift that will fund 10 students each for the first two years of the research fellowship program with the goal of endowing it permanently. It is named in honor of 1941 Gustavus graduate Arthur L. “Batch” Johnson, a longtime University of Minnesota sociology professor who also served on the Gustavus Board of Trustees from 1991-1994.

“At the heart of the liberal arts tradition is the pursuit of intellectual interests wherever they may lead. For faculty and students alike, research often ranges beyond disciplinary boundaries and is especially impactful for students because of the high degree of one-on-one faculty-student collaboration, including direct training and mentorship,” Dugdale said. “The Johnson Fellowship program represents an exciting expansion of the capacity for supported faculty-student collaborative research at Gustavus. It will have a transformative impact on the academic and professional preparation of the student fellows.”

To learn more about research opportunities at Gustavus, visit the College’s undergraduate research website.

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