Day: October 14, 2011

News

Crowder captures campus attention

Conservative comedian Steven Crowder entertained Gustavus students with a comedy routine followed by political dialogue last Thursday. Crowder is one of the youngest contributors on record for the Fox News Network and is also well-known as a stand-up comedian, having performed at the Montreal “Just for Laughs”  comedy festival  and winning Myspace’s “So You Think You’re Funny” national contest. Crowder was brought to campus by … Continue reading Crowder captures campus attention

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G.O.L.D. Program teaches Gusties leadership skills

Gusties in Ongoing Leadership Development (G.O.L.D.) has been a fixture on the Gustavus campus for years, but new improvements in the past two years have completely revamped it. The program features three levels: the bronze, silver and gold. The classes are free and any student can participate at any time. However, if a student chooses to pursue a certificate, some classes recommend prerequisites and the … Continue reading G.O.L.D. Program teaches Gusties leadership skills

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News

Greens hope to eliminate plastic bottles from campus

The Gustavus Greens, a student organization whose goal is to promote environmental sustainability on campus, is working to remove plastic water bottles from Gustavus. In trying to imagine what a more environmentally-friendly Gustavus would look like, the Greens decided to focus on the issue of plastic water bottles and their impact. The topic of plastic water bottles was chosen for a variety of reasons. First, … Continue reading Greens hope to eliminate plastic bottles from campus

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News

Schnell! Schnell!—to St. Peter’s Oktoberfest

This weekend, the entire St. Peter community will be coming together to celebrate the town’s first-ever Oktoberfest. Starting at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, the celebration will commence in the cooler at Patrick’s on Third with a ceremonial keg, painted with the colors of the German flag , to be paraded from the basement to the festival grounds. St. Peter’s first Oktoberfest celebration is … Continue reading Schnell! Schnell!—to St. Peter’s Oktoberfest

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News

Gustavus History— Quiet Valor: The C. Fred Hanson Story

On June 22, 1944, the Servicemens’ Readjustment Act of 1944 was signed into law by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. More commonly known as the “GI Bill of Rights,” or simply the “G.I. Bill,” this grass-roots bill provided ten key rights”for returning WWII veterans (known as G.I.s): 1.    Readjustment allowances 2.    Home, farm and business loans 3.    Review of discharges 4.    Adequate health care 5.    Prompt … Continue reading Gustavus History— Quiet Valor: The C. Fred Hanson Story

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Gustie of the Week

Brandon Hirdler: Involved and hardworking with a soft spot for animals

Brandon Hirdler is, in a word, involved. Not only does he keep busy with his double major in history and gender, women and sexuality studies (GWS), but he also keeps busy around campus, serving in a number of leadership roles. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, serves as the business manager for Building Bridges, interns in the President’s Office and despite having … Continue reading Brandon Hirdler: Involved and hardworking with a soft spot for animals

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Variety

To Write Love On Her Arms: Jamie Tworkowski brings a message of hope and healing to Gustavus

At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Jamie Tworkowski of the non-profit To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) will speak in Christ Chapel about the outreach his team is doing on the topics of self-injury, addiction and depression. The goal of the non-profit is to create dialogue about these issues and provide support for those grappling with their effects. TWLOHA brings their message to … Continue reading To Write Love On Her Arms: Jamie Tworkowski brings a message of hope and healing to Gustavus

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Variety

Aune Receives Distinguished Chair

Starting this year Gustavus will be home to its second Distinguished Endowed Chair, Dr. Greg Aune. This position is an entirely new one created by a generous donation from Jon and Anita Young, and allows one professor to focus on a specific subject. This donation was formally called the Jon and Anita Young Distinguished Endowed Chair in Choral Conducting. The Distinguished Endowed Chair creates for … Continue reading Aune Receives Distinguished Chair

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Variety

Gustavus A-Z: A look through our history

No matter what you want to learn about Gustavus—the tornado of 1998, the streakers that once bolted through the cafeteria or the history of diversity on campus—Gustavus A-Z probably has something to say about the subject. Dave Kenney has compiled the highlights of Gustavus Adolphus’ 150 years of history into one glossy book. Photos, old cartoons, Market Place menus, quotes from old Gustavian Weeklys… all … Continue reading Gustavus A-Z: A look through our history

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Variety

Cars 2—fun for Family Weekend

Cars 2, directed by John Lasseter, is primarily a story of the friendship between two characters, Lightning McQueen (played by Owen Wilson) and Mater (played by Larry the Cable Guy). Lightning McQueen is the amicable red race-car. Mater, a rusty tow-truck, greets McQueen upon his arrival with a bout of exuberance. The resident cars of Radiator Springs also celebrate McQueen’s return. Meanwhile, Mater argues with … Continue reading Cars 2—fun for Family Weekend

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