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[[Image:Gustavus_Adolphus_College_-_Old_Main.jpg|thumb|Gustavus Adolphus College: Old Main]]
'''Gustavus Adolphus College''' is a private [[liberal arts college]] founded in Red Wing, Minnesota, in [[1862]] by [[Eric Norelius]] and was originally named Minnesota Elementar Skola. In [[1865]] on the 1,000th year anniversary of the death of [[St. Ansgar]], "the [[Apostle]] of the North," the college was renamed and incorporated as [[St. Ansgar's Academy]]. In [[May]] of [[1873]], the college was again renamed and reincorporated as [[Gustavus Adolphus Literary and Theological Institute]] in honor of King [[Gustavus Adolphus the Great]] of [[Sweden]]. On [[October 16]], [[1876]], it opened as Gustavus Adolphus College in its new ___location in [[St. Peter, Minnesota]]. Gustavus is the oldest of several [[Lutheran]] colleges in [[Minnesota]]. It is affiliated with the [[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]].
 
Gustavus consistently ranks high among U.S. [[liberal arts]] colleges, currently placed among the best 100 national liberal arts colleges by [[U.S. News & World Report]]. Gustavus students choose from over 50 major subject areas, ranging from [[physics]] to [[religion]] to Scandinavian Studies. The College is lauded for its Writing Across the Curriculum program, which fosters strong writing skills in all academic disciplines. Since the 1980s Gustavus has had a chapter of [[Phi Beta Kappa Society|Phi Beta Kappa]], the oldest and most prestigious academic honor society in the United States.
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The vast majority of Gustavus' 2700 students ("Gusties") live in residence at the College, in traditional dormitories, College-owned houses, and theme areas, such as the International House and the [[Sweden|Swedish]] House. Campus life is enhanced by the many musical ensembles which perform throughout the year, including the Gustavus Choir, Christ Chapel Choir, the Lucia Singers, the Gustavus Adolphus Symphony Orchestra, Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Jazz Band, etc. Theatre is also a regular part of campus life and there are two art galleries on campus.
 
The Gustavus campus features state-of-the-art science facilities, several computer and language labs, and a large new dining facility which has improved the cafeteria food from that endured by previous generations of Gusties. In the center of campus stands the College's majestic and striking [[Christ Chapel]], which seats over 1000 people. [[Ecumenical]] chapel services are held each weekday and on Sundays. Attendance is voluntary. Gustavus' first building in St. Peter, Old Main, originally housed the entire college. It is presently undergoing majorMajor renovations, such as the addition of an elevator, have recently been completed to enable it to serve future generations of Gusties. The campus is well-landscaped with every tree indigenous to Minnesota in the [[Linnaeus Arboretum]]. It is further graced by a number of remarkable sculptures by the late well-known Minnesota sculptor [[Paul Granlund]], an alumnus of the College who for many years was sculptor-in-residence. Gustavus also runs KGSM, a [[college radio]] station operated by the students of GAC. Hosts and DJs are on the air from 3:30 until 10:30 every day. KGSM is currently available only via the Internet.