As the school year comes to a close and spring weather heads toward summer, Minnesota hobby gardeners are out preparing their plots for summer crops. A few students at Gustavus, though, have much larger ambitions. For the second consecutive year, a select group of students will don their straw hats and overalls and get to work at Big Hill Farm, Gustavus’ own organic farm. Started … Continue reading Big Hill Farm ready to turn up the soil
Seniors are finishing up classes, theses and finals, but before taking part in Commencement, most seniors will celebrate their time at Gustavus during the activities taking place during Senior Week. Senior Week is officially the four days spanning from just after finals Wednesday, May 26, to the day just before Commencement Saturday, May 29. Commencement takes place on May 30. Senior Week is open only … Continue reading Seniors get ready for Senior Week
This Friday the psychology department at Gustavus will be holding its seventh annual spring semester research symposium to showcase the extensive research projects that psychology students have completed. At the end of Fall and Spring Semesters, psychology students enrolled in Statistics and Research Methods II, Research Apprenticeships, Directed Research and the Psychology Honors Program have the opportunity to show the Gustavus community the work that … Continue reading Psychology department symposium presents research
Beginning on May 15 and ending on May 16, Gustavus will be hosting the eighth annual Thrill on the Hill Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. The tournament will host club teams from the Midwest area and Canada. The Gustavus Men’s team, The High, and the Gustavus Women’s team, The Outskirts, hope to see many Gustavus fans as well. “I am excited for people to come and see … Continue reading Thrill on the Hill brings in many teams and action
On Friday, May 14, the Gustavus student organization OH DAM will host its Bollywood Night event at 7:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The evening will be a celebration of all things Indian and a fundraiser for a small displaced community in the Kerala state of southwest India. “India is a fascinating country… if you’ve ever wanted to know more about [the country], this is your … Continue reading OH DAM hosts Bollywood event for small Indian community
Learn more about the 2009-2010 Gustavian Weekly staff. Includes favorite color, office crush, favorite mix/song of the year, and favorite quote of the year from staffers. Continue reading Meet the staff
Senior History Major Natalie Jo Baker knows a thing or two about a thing or two on campus. She can frequently be seen riding around campus on her bicycle, the Free Spirit, or hanging out in the art building. Natalie is involved in Delta Phi Omega, works for the Career Center and is an intern for the Gustavus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Natalie’s trademark … Continue reading Natalie Jo Baker: Livin’ the dream
You may remember Greek Week. You might recall Rock for Tots. You may have heard of Days with the Reds. Death by Chocolate might have been made an appearance in your little black book. These are a few of the many social events and community service programs Gustavus Greeks organize. On Sunday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall, the Greek Awards Banquet, put … Continue reading Gustavus Greeks honored for their work on campus
Hello there Gusties, how’s it going? I’m sure everyone is keeping real busy what with it being spring and finals fast approaching. No one’s checked out for the year, right? Well if you can bear to pull yourself away from your studies for a couple hours, if you are looking to put off studying one more night or if you just want to escape the … Continue reading Iron Man 2: This year’s first true summer blockbuster
Since 1910, Gustavus seniors have given their alma mater some sort of gift, and in recent years this has meant some sort of financial donation. The Senior Class Legacy is based around the idea that graduating seniors should give back to Gustavus so that students can continue to have great experiences. “It gives seniors the chance to join a long lineage of Gusties that recognize … Continue reading Senior Class Legacy wraps up
