Provost

Month: July 2025

  • New Faculty Spotlight – Joel Barker

    New Faculty Spotlight – Joel Barker

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    The Provost’s Office is excited to extend a warm welcome to Joel Barker, joining the Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences department in Fall 2025! What excites you most about joining Gustavus Adolphus College?I’m really looking forward to teaching a diverse set of students in a liberal arts setting. Briefly describe your professional interests.I’m biogeochemist by…

  • New Faculty Spotlight – Michael Swanson

    New Faculty Spotlight – Michael Swanson

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    The Provost’s Office is excited to extend a warm welcome to Michael Swanson, joining the Theatre and Dance department in Fall 2025! What excites you most about joining Gustavus Adolphus College?Teaching at a well respected liberal arts college from which both my father — David Swanson ’48 — and my sister — Kathy Swanson ’88…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Shu-Ling Wang

    Faculty Spotlight: Shu-Ling Wang

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    Shu-Ling Wang (Business and Economics) served as a mentor for junior women economists in the CeMENT workshop organized by the AEA in Chicago Fed. In addition to providing feedback on research with participants, she served as a panelist to address time management for women who strive to balance work and family. With her international identity and…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Dave Stamps

    Faculty Spotlight: Dave Stamps

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    Dave Stamps (Music) participated in Penn State University’s Academic Leadership Academy.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Heldke & Blake Couey

    Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Heldke & Blake Couey

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    Lisa Heldke (Philosophy) and Blake Couey (Religion) gave presentations as part of a panel entitled “Meat: Eating and Being Eaten,” at the annual joint meetings of the Association for the Study of Food and Society, and the Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society, held this year at Oregon State University.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Janie Frandsen

    Faculty Spotlight: Janie Frandsen

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    Janie Frandsen (Chemistry and Biology) presented a paper titled “A scientific approach to vocational discernment” at the 2025 NetVUE Enhancing Vocational Exploration Summer Seminar.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Jon Grinnell

    Faculty Spotlight: Jon Grinnell

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    Jon Grinnell (Biology) was interviewed for an article in the Times of London about recent bison attacks on tourists in Yellowstone. Big takeaway: Bison do not want to take a selfie with you.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Mary Westby

    Faculty Spotlight: Mary Westby

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    Mary Westby (Athletic Training) attained Instructor Trainer certification through the American Red Cross. Mary currently teaches many First Aid/CPR/AED basic and advanced level classes and workshops on campus. This new certification will allow Mary to certify other instructors for the American Red Cross. Mary will be primarily offering this to the Master of Athletic Training…