Year: 2022

“Helping Gustavus students develop their capacities for historical thinking—for making histories, or historical interpretations, through skilled and imaginative analysis of evidence from the past, and for seeing connections between past and present—is immensely gratifying. So too is inspiring them to be fully engaged in learning for life. For these reasons and more, I love professing…

“I am committed to the college’s goal of encouraging and supporting a diverse community. This stems from my conviction that diversity is the fodder for creativity – different perspectives enrich our understanding of topics and challenge us to see the world in a more nuanced way.” — Margaret Bloch Qazi, Professor of Biology 2019 Winner…

“One of the things I especially appreciate about teaching at Gustavus is the opportunity to creatively experiment with new assignments, readings, topics, and approaches. It’s a reminder that we’re not only teaching students to become lifelong learners, but we are always learning too.” — Kate Knutson, Professor of Political Science 2020 Winner of the Edgar…

“Teaching, like research, is an iterative process centered around the question: how can I best equip students with the skills and knowledge to creatively address problems and questions beyond the classroom? Each time I deploy an idea, gather data, and identify remaining questions in the classroom, I model the innovation, risk, and persistence that I…