"It’s Only Useless If You Make it Useless”

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Learning for Life @ Gustavus

Gustavus Adolphus College

161 episodes

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History professor Greg Kaster explores the intersections of liberal arts learning, current events, and real-world problem solving from the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minn. From conversations with cancer and climate change researchers to behind-the-scenes glimpses into higher ed decision-making, Kaster's short, engaging interviews introduce listeners to the people behind the ideas.

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"It’s Only Useless If You Make it Useless”

Learning for Life @ Gustavus

1 hour 8 minutes 45 seconds

1 year ago

"It’s Only Useless If You Make it Useless”

Allie Skjerven Boyd, Gustavus Class of 2010, talks about her background and path to Gustavus, why she majored in History and Russian Studies, her path from graduation to working in the private sector with Fortune 500 companies Nestle and Clorox, how she obtained her current position with the Minnesota-based global firm Datasite, the nature, challenges, and rewards of her employment in the corporate world, the value of her humanities education in that setting, and her case for Gustavus and the liberal arts.