Monday, Sept. 21 A student reported the theft of his unlocked bicycle from the bike rack at College View Apartments. Tuesday, Sept. 22 A student was charged with drug possession and drug paraphernalia possession. Wednesday, Sept. 23 The department of Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at the Chapel. An attempted burglary was reported in Schaefer Fine Arts. Thursday, Sept. 24 A student reported … Continue reading Sept. 21 – Sept. 26 Safety Report
Early next week, time on the Gustavus campus will come to a screeching halt for all students, faculty and staff. Daily routines will be put on hold, the campus will flood with outsiders and for two days the college will, for the 45th consecutive year, commence hosting the Nobel Conference. As the Conference approaches, it is important to take time to reflect on the impact the event has on the greater community and why Nobel has become such an integral piece of Gustavus’ traditions. Continue reading Gustavus’ 45th Nobel Conference
Amidst the hustle and bustle of college life, safety and awareness often take a back seat to studying and socializing. The average college student has an overflowing schedule full of classes, study groups, extracurricular activities and periodically even a social life. Gustavus works to protect students’ safety and well being through the Campus Safety Department. Director of Campus Safety Ray Thrower has been with Gustavus … Continue reading Campus Safety releases Clery Act report
Dr. Leonard Smith, emeritus professor of history at California Lutheran University and a former professor at Luther College, is scheduled to deliver two presentations on the Gustavus campus as part of a publicity tour for his new book Religion and the Rise of History: Martin Luther and the Cultural Revolution in Germany, 1760-1810, available in the Book Mark. The first lecture, titled “Teaching the Idea … Continue reading A word with Dr. Smith
Last year, some students may have noticed a change during Homecoming Week: the seniors were not asked for their Homecoming Court nominations. Instead, the faculty, administration and staff were asked for Homecoming Court nominations. The court is then selected by tallying the nominations, and the five most nominated men and five most nominated women make up the homecoming court. After the selection of the court, … Continue reading CAB changes nomination process for Homecoming Court
Sophia Backman, a senior international management and Spanish major, has spent half her college career traveling around the world. Her experiences have brought her into contact with many cultures and has encouraged her to improve the world around her. Sophia’s version of first-year orientation consisted of meeting students speaking a variety of languages all from very different backgrounds on her flight to Franklin College, an … Continue reading Sophia Backman: Getting the education of a lifetime
Ever since his first performance opening for Ben Folds two years ago, singer/songwriter Ari Herstand has become a favorite performer on campus. “I was able to see Ari last year when he performed here in the Courtyard Café. He has a great voice and plays many instruments … well,” Sophomore Political Science Major Jen Fox said. 23-year-old Herstand is perhaps best known for his incredible … Continue reading Crowd favorite Ari Herstand returns to Gustavus for another performance
Whether you are a first-year, an international student, a transfer student, an alumnus, a staff member, a sophomore, a junior, a senior or community member, you have to admit there is something special about the Gustavus campus. Wherever you go, you are never in want of a friendly face at Gustavus. It therefore only seems natural that many people proudly call this campus home. This … Continue reading Gustavus welcomes alumni for Homecoming Weekend
It’s harvest season and Big Hill Student Farm is in full bloom. Throughout the summer and all of this semester, the farm interns have been keeping themselves busy in order to produce crops for the Market Place. Established in early 2009 by Gustavus alumni Eliza Swedenborg ‘09 and Cat Wiechmann ‘09, the Big Hill Student Farm is located in the Linnaeus Arboretum. “Our mission is … Continue reading Harvest season proves bountiful
We can all agree that we are paying too much, or not getting paid enough, by this institution. I pay almost double now than what I did for my first year (which was only two years ago, mind you) as tuition, fees and residence costs have gone up, while state and college financial aid has diminished. At the same time, faculty members are paid half … Continue reading Of students and teachers at Gustavus
