Month: February 2010
Weekly wins website award at journalism convention
Five members of The Gustavian Weekly staff attended the Associated Collegiate Press Best of Midwest journalism conference in Minneapolis this past weekend. Participants attended sessions addressing new media, coverage of sensitive topics, and more. At the conference, publications were also given the opportunity to submit their work in a convention contest. We are excited to note that The Weekly received a fifth place award for … Continue reading Weekly wins website award at journalism convention
Writing and Photography Oportunities: learn more tonight!
The Gustavian Weekly staff will have a booth at the Student Involvement Fair, located on the second level of the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center today, Mon, Feb. 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Student Involvement Fair, held semi-annually, gives students the opportunity to connect with a wide range of student groups on campus. Visit our booth to learn more about writing and … Continue reading Writing and Photography Oportunities: learn more tonight!
Amidst the white, campus is green
Gustavus is kicking off the spring Semester by maintaining old ways and actively pursuing new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Beginning with a little inspiration, the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation and Center for Vocational Reflection are sponsoring a lecture by well known environmentalist, author and entrepreneur Paul Hawken to take place Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The month of February also sees the two intercollegiate challenges of Recyclemania and the Minnesota Campus Energy Wars Challenge. Continue reading Amidst the white, campus is green
Black History Month activities fill February calendars
February is Black History Month. Throughout the month, the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO) will sponsor three events that will celebrate, as well has help students to understand African American history and culture. All students are invited to join PASO for Spoken Word Feb. 13, a Spades Tournament Feb. 17 and a Hip Hop and African Modern Dance event Feb. 20. “Black History Month is great … Continue reading Black History Month activities fill February calendars
Involvement Fair shows opportunties
Beginning Feb. 15 at 4:30 p.m. in Jackson Campus Center, the annual Spring Involvement Fair will take place. The Fair is a forum for students interested in extracurricular activities. A variety of student organizations will be present with displays and information about their clubs, with current members available for questions. The Fair is a great opportunity for students, especially younger students, to find interesting groups … Continue reading Involvement Fair shows opportunties
Required (Leisure) Reading
Remember when? Waaaaay back in January. Probably December, even? When you promised yourself that you would be a better person this year? Yep. You said you were going to be good to yourself—challenge body, mind and soul. You were going to read books outside of the required reading for class. You know you were. Or you wanted to. But now the semester has started and … Continue reading Required (Leisure) Reading
Brita Gilyard: Pursuing a passion for helping others
When she was younger, Brita’s favorite activity was chasing the ice cream man. She now brings that same vivacious attitude to her campus endeavors. Her love of singing led her to become a member of the Gustavus Choir, and she also serves as a chapel apprentice. As a little girl, Junior Nursing Major Brita Gilyard always knew she would one day become a Gustie. Her … Continue reading Brita Gilyard: Pursuing a passion for helping others
A director’s insight: The Lovely Bones
Hollywood director Peter Jackson has a lot of big-name films under his belt. His latest film is no exception. An adaption of Alice Sebold’s best selling novel,The Lovely Bones recently made it to the silver screen. It opened this January and has since been nominated for an Oscar. The story centers around the murder and disappearance of a young girl who watches over her family … Continue reading A director’s insight: The Lovely Bones
Valentine’s Day sponsored by Friends of the Arboretum
Valentine’s Day will be here in two short days, and surely love is in the air. What better way to celebrate a whole day devoted to love than to attend the Valentine’s Day concert, dinner and dance? This event takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14 in Alumni Hall. The dress for the event is business casual, and although tickets … Continue reading Valentine’s Day sponsored by Friends of the Arboretum