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Housing process eases concern for some, not all

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As the year’s housing process winds down, many students are still vocalizing strong opinions on the residences they have received and on the current state of the housing process. Room draw, the process of room selection for students, has traditionally ...

March for immigration reform

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A class in the Spanish Department, Spanish 250: Crossing the Border, has created a march to raise awareness about Immigration Reform: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. The class, taught by Mayra Taylor, has been studying immigration ...

Gustavus students receive grants to fund future projects

Sarah Lucht (left), and Ally Voss (right) have both been awarded the Fulbright Grants for 2013. Lucht will travel to Iceland (Research), and Voss will teach in Spain (English Teaching Assistantship). All photos submitted.

The Kitchen Cabinet will be hosting a reception to congratulate the recipients of the 2013 Sustainability and Health Partnership Education Grant, which allowed funding to its winners for various service projects.  The receptions will also allow these students a chance ...

Jeffrey Tambor selected as 2013 Big Speaker

Jeffrey Tambor, greatly known for his role on Arrested Development will speak on Friday, April 26. Submitted

This year, Campus Activity Board (CAB) is excited to announce Emmy Award nominated actor Jeffrey Tambor’s presentation of “What’s Keeping You From Performing Your Life?” Recognized for his role as George Bluth, Sr., (as well as his own identical twin, ...

Presidential Cabinet addresses concern at student forum

Provost and Dean of the College Mark Braun discusses the faculty salary. Submitted

On Thursday, April 11, a public student forum was held in Alumni Hall for students to attend and discuss issues and concerns that have riddled the college as of late. The panel consisted of Presidential Cabinet members, Provost and Dean ...

3rd Annual Women in Leadership Conference focuses on authenticity

This year’s conference will help women address how essential authenticity is to leadership. Submitted

Women In Business Leadership (WIBL) is a student and alumnae program that helps the women of Gustavus in their academic, professional, and personal leadership development. The group works together to prepare, support, and promote women leadership. Women in Business Leadership ...

Gustavus students receive prestigious scholarships

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A trio of Gustavus students have been recognized for their achievements through various honorable scholarships. These include the NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship, the Goldwater Scholarship, and the Phillips Scholar Program. Sophomore Political Science Major Nicole Ektnitphong has been named a Jay and ...

Listening Post provides setting to discuss student voices

President Ohle, along with Dean of Students, JoNes VanHecke ‘88 held listening sessions Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26 to invite students to express their concerns to the College’s head administrator. The sessions took place in a small banquet ...

Retreat brings Greek Community together

Gustavus fraternities and sororities, local and national, worked together in leadership activities. Submitted

A number of leaders in the campus Greek community spent the weekend of March 15-17 on a retreat at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, Minn. The retreat was planned to serve a number of purposes related to Gustavus Greek life and ...

Habitat for Humanity values service and leadership

Gustavus Habitat for Humanity will visit South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama over Spring Break 2013. Submitted

This Spring Break, the members of Habitat for Humanity will be volunteering their time and efforts in the construction of homes for people in need across the southern United States. This year, the locations include Maryville, Tennessee; Sumter, South Carolina; ...