Archive for Jaimie Farel
Landing Her Dream Job
Betsy Langowski ’08 landed her dream job at age 22. Two short years after graduating with degrees in mathematics and communication studies, Langowski works for her one true passion, Apple Computers. She credits Gustavus Adolphus College for her success.
Reflections of International Music Tours
Written by Jaimie Farel ’10 Eye opening. Life changing. Memorable. Gustavus Adolphus College student musicians commonly speak these short but profound statements after international music tours. The tours challenge students’ thinking and broadens their horizons. “Going international reminds you that there is a world out there besides what we see here, or what we’ve encountered […]
Students Promote Social Justice Through Conference
Gustavus students bring awareness and action to campus each year through the Building Bridges conference on diversity. March 13, 2010 was dedicated to the social justice issues related to immigration. In its 15th year, Building Bridges is student-led and student-initiated. It addresses a specific global and social issue each conference. The 2010 conference, titled “Immigration: […]
Relief and Research for Haiti
Written by Jaimie Farel ’10 In typical Gustavus fashion, students, faculty, and staff quickly took action to offer aid to Haiti after the devastating earthquake of Jan. 12, 2010. “Changing the World,” a January Interim Experience class led by Chris Johnson ’85, director of the Center for Vocational Reflection at Gustavus, organized fundraising efforts throughout […]