Student Senate reconsiders visitation policies
Housing committee examines student concerns with visitation policies
Leaving home to go to college is a life-changing experience. Not only does it allow adolescents to mature and grow personally, it gives young adults the responsibility of making their own choices and relying on themselves. This type of growth and maturation are central to the Gustavus experience ...
SAE gains national charter, becoming first national fraternity
Several students on campus participate in greek life, yet very few of us take the time to think about how these organizations came to be. After two years of hard work and perseverance, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity that was created in 2007 has gained national recognition. Nov. 21, 2009 will mark their official acceptance ...
Gusties fight breast cancer
Ten years ago, a Gustavus student was dealing with breast cancer in her family and decided to make a difference. She was determined to get involved and found that her sorority, Delta Phi Omega, was a great place to start. The Deltas decided to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and each year the sorority’s ...
Dr. Steven Miles headlines Wallenburg Memorial Lecture
As is tradition, every fall the peace studies program hosts the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Lecture. This year the lecture is being held Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in Wallenberg Auditorium. Dr. Steven H. Miles of the University of Minnesota will speak regarding the title of this year’s lecture: “Oath Betrayed: America’s Torture Doctors.”
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The Breakdown
To support the College and its educational endeavors, Gustavus Adolphus College takes in and spends about $100 million each year. The Weekly recently took a look at the College’s finances, and how giving to the College plays a role in its budget.
Students often wonder where the College spends its money.
Nahid Persson Sarvestani
Swedish-Iranian filmmaker to visit campus during Out of Scandinavia Week and show award-winning films
Gustavus Adolphus College contains a unique and colorful history that includes a strong Scandinavian influence. Because of Gustavus’ vibrant Scandinavian history, the Scandinavian Studies Department sponsors Out of Scandinavia Week. This week is dedicated to strengthening our ties with the Nordic countries, ...
Creature feature
Arboretum Naturalist Bob Dunlap to deliver a Halloween creature lecture in spirit of the season
For anyone interested in some of the myths associated with Halloween, Arboretum Naturalist and Nobel Hall Greenhouse Manager, Bob Dunlap will be hosting a lecture about Halloween creatures and their myths as a part of the Continuing Education Program at Gustavus.
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Gustavus makes it count
Gustavus launched a new brand position, “Gustavus Adolphus College: Make Your Life Count” over Homecoming weekend as a result of several months of market research and creative work. Major design changes to the institution’s homepage were also implemented Monday morning as a part of this initiative.
Going Greek
Community service and philanthropy at the heart of Greek organizations
“People tend to focus on the negative portrayals of the social aspects of Greek life that they see in movies and on TV,” Junior Social Studies Education Major Karen Rogotzke said. Most people don’t realize that the social aspect of Greek life at Gustavus is over ...
Board of Trustees approves new academic building
Over the Homecoming Weekend, the Gustavus Board of Trustees took action on a number of major projects, including Commission Gustavus 150 and the new academic building. The actions of the Board set the stage for Gustavus’ growth over the next several years.
The Board tentatively approved work on the new academic building to begin in the ...