Gustavus History
Saint Peter
Minnesota State History
Fun Fact
Resources
100

Current president Rebecca Burgman, previously worked as an engineer for what medical device company?

what is Medtronic?

100

This river flows through Southern Minnesota and is a popular spot for fishing and boating.

What is the Minnesota River?

100

What native land does Gustavus currently reside on?

What is the Dakota tribe?

100

Paid for by Student Fees, and the student senate this ride service prevents drinking and driving

What is the Gus Bus?

100

When housing issues arise or conflicts with roommates, this college resource can help navigate such issues 

What is The ResLife Office?

200

The Swedish college upon a hill, in what year was it founded?

What is 1862?

200

A grocery store known for its expensive groceries but iconic sandwhiches 

What is the Co-Op?

200

This significant event in 1862 had a profound impact on the Dakota Sioux and the settlement of Southern Minnesota

What is the Dakota War of 1862

200

In the spring a freshman is struggling with their registration plan, which supporting academic office should they visit?

What is the Academic Support Center/Julia Mateski?

200

People of receiving Minnesota state grands, Gustavus scholarships, and other outside scholarship sources can receive information and assistance from this office 

What is the Financial Aid Office?

300

Gustavus, a lutheran affiliated private college has had many presidents, what was the occupation of the first president?

What is Pastor?

300

Not 21? Thats okay, this sipping emporium is known to have kombucha, mocktails, and board games

What is Paddlefish?

300

Saint Peter for a small town has unusually wide roads, and many shopping options because this city was going to be used as what?

What is The Minnesota State Capitol?

300

A space on campus known for encompassing all four of Minnesotas ecological Biomes

What is the Arb?

300

Weekends can get boring, this space offers snowshoes, EBikes, and Canoes 

What is the Recreation Office?

400

Before settling in Saint Peter, this college was originally located in this Minnesota city.

What is Red Wing, Minnesota?

400

This Main Street shop known for its great coffee, providing an ideal space to lock in

What is River Rock?

400

The name of this county came from the Dakota word Mahkato, after its discovery by French explorer Pierre Le Sueur

What is Blue Earth County?

400

Gustavus dorm known as the first dorm on campus where men and women lived in the same space

What is Co-Ed

400

This residential life group is Known for their projects: Women in STEM, Mental Health and Stress, and Wildlife preservation

What are the ILS Houses?

500

In what year was Gustavus devastated by a tornado?

What is 1998?

500

This local landmark in Saint Peter is a popular spot for picnics, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors.

What is Sibley Park?

500

The largest mass execution was the killing of 38 Dakota men, which took place in which Minnesota city

What is Mankato, Minnesota?

500

In which college building did a cow get stuck in?

What is Old Main?

500

Offered 1 day prior to finals, this event brings free food and entertainment late into the night to destress and take a break from studying. 

What is Midnight Express?

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