At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Jamie Tworkowski of the non-profit To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) will speak in Christ Chapel about the outreach his team is doing on the topics of self-injury, addiction and depression. The goal of the non-profit is to create dialogue about these issues and provide support for those grappling with their effects. TWLOHA brings their message to … Continue reading To Write Love On Her Arms: Jamie Tworkowski brings a message of hope and healing to Gustavus

Starting this year Gustavus will be home to its second Distinguished Endowed Chair, Dr. Greg Aune. This position is an entirely new one created by a generous donation from Jon and Anita Young, and allows one professor to focus on a specific subject. This donation was formally called the Jon and Anita Young Distinguished Endowed Chair in Choral Conducting. The Distinguished Endowed Chair creates for … Continue reading Aune Receives Distinguished Chair

No matter what you want to learn about Gustavus—the tornado of 1998, the streakers that once bolted through the cafeteria or the history of diversity on campus—Gustavus A-Z probably has something to say about the subject. Dave Kenney has compiled the highlights of Gustavus Adolphus’ 150 years of history into one glossy book. Photos, old cartoons, Market Place menus, quotes from old Gustavian Weeklys… all … Continue reading Gustavus A-Z: A look through our history

Cars 2, directed by John Lasseter, is primarily a story of the friendship between two characters, Lightning McQueen (played by Owen Wilson) and Mater (played by Larry the Cable Guy). Lightning McQueen is the amicable red race-car. Mater, a rusty tow-truck, greets McQueen upon his arrival with a bout of exuberance. The resident cars of Radiator Springs also celebrate McQueen’s return. Meanwhile, Mater argues with … Continue reading Cars 2—fun for Family Weekend