Archive for August, 2016
2016 Women’s Soccer Preview
The Gustavus Adolphus women’s soccer team begins its 2016 campaign at 4 p.m. Thursday as the Gusties hit the road for Lincoln, Neb. to take on Nebraska Wesleyan University.
2016 Football Season Preview
The 2016 Gustavus football campaign marks a monumental milestone in the program’s history as the Gusties celebrate their 100th season of football. This season’s offense will create a new identity with the loss of record-setting quarterback Mitch Hendricks and All-American receiver Matthew Boyce, while the defense is restructured to cater to its strengths. After three consecutive winnings seasons, expectations are high for the Gusties in 2016.
Gustavus Ranks 11th In Division III CoSIDA Academic All-Americans
Gustavus Adolphus College has a rich history of athletic accomplishments. Gustie teams have gone on to win 250 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) championships as a charter member of the league and have enjoyed success on the national stage as well. The triumphs on the playing field are certainly attributed to the physical abilities of the student-athletes, but what sets Gustavus apart from many other institutions is the hard work put in the classroom by its student-athletes.
Longtime Gustavus Athletic Director James “Moose” Malmquist Dies At 85
UPDATE: Memorial services for "Moose" Malmquist have been announced. Saturday, October 1 - 9 a.m. Memorial Service in Christ Chapel will be live streamed through the Gustavus website. Monday, October 3 - Memorial Service at Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia, Minn. Visitation at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m., and lunch following at noon at Elim Lutheran Church.
Football Kicks Off 100th Season With Successful Golf Tournament
The Gustavus football program welcomed more the 150 alumni, family, and friends to its 26th annual Golden Gustie Football Golf Tournament held August 5 at Shoreland Country Club. The golf tourney marked the first official event of the football program’s 100th season, which culminates with a celebration event on October 1 after the homecoming game against Concordia.
Iker Ortiz Hidalgo ’17 Pairs Classics and Football for Well-Rounded Experience
His experiences on the hill have allowed him to discover his vocation, play on the Golden Gusties football team, and – most recently – to spend the summer on an archaeological dig in Portugal after winning the College’s Kehm Smith Award.
2016-17 Marks 75th Season Of Gustavus Men’s Hockey
The 2016-17 Gustavus men’s hockey campaign marks a monumental milestone for the program as it celebrates 75 seasons at the College. The 75th season celebration will be highlighted by three events - the annual golf tournament, a celebration of life service for legendary coach Don Roberts, and an all-alumni and friends celebration in Alumni Hall on Nov. 19.
Gustavus Tennis Teams Well Represented In 2016 ITA Academic Awards
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association recently announced its 2016 Academic Awards and the Gustavus men’s and women’s teams are well represented. The men’s team features five players as 2016 scholar athletes, while the women’s squad is recognized as an all-academic team with 11 scholar athletes.