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. Continue reading The Breakdown
Fall is a time to savor the outdoors; to take stock of what’s important and take advantage of the beautiful landscape before winter rushes in, leaving the campus a cold, barren tundra. There are many fun, easy ways to get the most of the autumn season and all that it offers. For starters, Halloween candy is out in full force, just waiting to be purchased … Continue reading Falling into Winter
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, as well as increasing our awareness of the numerous … Continue reading Nahid Persson Sarvestani
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. “This year we’re doing mostly nature oriented classes, so … Continue reading Creature feature
The Gustavus Theatre and Dance Department will present its first show of the 2009-2010 season with a collection of three plays: Caryl Churchill’s Far Away and Seven Jewish Children, and Deb Margolin’s Seven Palestinian Children. Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance Amy Seham, these collected plays are different than any other performed at Gustavus. These plays are very thought-provoking and theatrical. Caryl Churchill … Continue reading Gustavus theatre season opens with unique shows
Fall has been a season of firsts for Junior Biology Major Dan Shimek. A new member of the LineUs Improv Comedy Troupe and a new member of Epsilon Pi Alpha, he has flourished during his junior year and worked to take advantage of every opportunity Gustavus has to offer. “Dan has made a really great addition to LineUs this year. His bone-dry humor, subtle wit … Continue reading Dan Shimek: A step above the rest
As a senior environmental studies major, I have developed more than my fair share of skepticism. It may be impossible to think about environmental issues and engage actively in discussions concerning the environment, day after day after day, without feeling the weight of the wide variety and scale of the challenges that face us. We are living in a society where it is perfectly acceptable … Continue reading The time for a turbine is now
I bought a new pair of jeans this past week and was so happy I could hardly keep them on. I was equally excited when my weekly grocery bill totaled a slim $16.51. It is a rare occasion when I buy items for full price. 75-percent-off signs make me smile, and anything under $5 becomes my best friend. Free items result in a very public … Continue reading I want you, I need you … which is it?
Time travel is something that has always interested me immensely. It seems like much of my free time ends up being allocated to reading about time travel. Although I very clearly lack the technical skills to understand it very well from a physics perspective, I still try to read the sort of science books that are intended for people of my deficiencies in addition to … Continue reading Time travel: it’s pretty tight
Have you ever been single? Have you ever been stuck in the presence of two romantically involved individuals? Did this situation make you feel uncomfortable or slightly awkward? Do you enjoy answering rhetorical questions? If you answered yes to the first three, you’ve been what’s colloquially known as a third wheel. The process leading up to the position of “third wheel” usually goes something like … Continue reading The upside of being a third wheel
