Calendar (03/23/12)

* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but are a baby hen in the lepord’s den. Feeling chagrin, but once again, all the king’s men give the story a spin and make it seem like egg laying’s a sin. This is wearing thin. Friday, March 23 G.O.L.D. Course: Productive Frustration Beck Hall 119 3:30 p.m. … Continue reading Calendar (03/23/12)

Solar panels generate campus sustainability

With the many innovations Gustavus has brought in renovating campus, the push for environmental sustainability has been at the forefront of every decision. Most recently, the addition of solar panels to the roofs of Beck Academic Hall, Olin Hall, Lund Center and Jackson Campus Center has brought the awareness for sustainability to a greater level. The solar electric power, installed this past February, is expected … Continue reading Solar panels generate campus sustainability

Campbell and Hallsten scheduled to speak at Relay for Life

Most students at Gustavus have battled cancer either personally or provided support for a family member or friend affected by the disease. The Gustavus Relay for Life event, scheduled for April 30, 2012 is a chance to celebrate and remember those who have battled cancer and an opportunity to raise money to fight the disease. Relay for Life, affiliated with the American Cancer Society, is … Continue reading Campbell and Hallsten scheduled to speak at Relay for Life

Lindau lecture encourages political self-exploration

In an effort to promote civil discourse and a broad-based intellectual appreciation of all viewpoints, the Lindau Symposium, made possible through an endowment by the Lindau family, will host renowned political commentator Dr. Charles Krauthammer on Thurs., April 12, 2012 in Alumni Hall. The Lindau Endowed Symposium came about when Phil Lindau ’58 perceived a need in today’s generation to be exposed to a broad … Continue reading Lindau lecture encourages political self-exploration

WiBL Conference to focus on Alumnae and networking

Last spring marked the first annual Women in Business Leadership Conference, organized around the theme “Women Discovering Leadership.” On April 19, 2012 the conference will return with a full slate of speakers, including a keynote address by Julie Gilbert, founder of the consulting firm, Wolf Means Business. This year’s conference, titled “The Past, Present and Future of Gustavus Women Leaders,” will kick off at 8:30 … Continue reading WiBL Conference to focus on Alumnae and networking

Nefarious documentary raises sex trafficking awareness

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes  (FCA) has teamed up with the international social justice organization Exodus Cry to bring the documentary Nefarious: Merchant of Souls to Gustavus at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25 in Alumni Hall. The film is a hard-hitting documentary that exposes the disturbing trends in modern-day slavery. Nefarious sheds light on the horrendous reality of the sex-trade industry through visits to … Continue reading Nefarious documentary raises sex trafficking awareness

Gustie of the Week: Kristen Campbell

“The thing about Kristen that has always really struck me is that nothing gets in her way.” — Katie Barta Kristen Campbell is a Gustie who strives to include everyone around her. She is very enthusiastic  about helping others. “[She’s] always looking out for other people,” Junior Dawn Comstock said. Kristen is able to fulfill this calling through her involvement with the Gustie Greeters, looking … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Kristen Campbell

Professor Joyce Sutphen

Honoree of Poetry Celebration Minnesota’s one and only Poet Laureate will be reading some of her poems right here at Gustavus. Not only is Joyce Sutphen Minnesota’s second Poet Laureate ever, but she is a Gustavus alumna and currently teaches courses in the English department on literature and poetry. In celebration of Sutphen’s poetry and special position as Poet Laureate, selections of poetry will be … Continue reading Professor Joyce Sutphen

Ben Kolis ready to debut senior theatre project Glass

Set in Patrick’s On Third, the cast will perform in front of audience members who are there to watch or who are caught off gaurd by the performance Ben Kolis’s senior theatre project has been in the works for two years and will finally come to fruition on April 20, 21 and 22 at 8:30 p.m. at Patrick’s On Third. The location is not the … Continue reading Ben Kolis ready to debut senior theatre project Glass

My resolution? To never again watch New Year’s Eve

Think of every romantic comedy you’ve seen. Now combine them all into a giant, jumbled, cliché mess and you have created New Year’s Eve. At first glance, with its all-star cast, this film may look promising, but then you think again of every other movie chock full of big names and you remember how angry they left you. This particular “rom-com” takes the audience through … Continue reading My resolution? To never again watch New Year’s Eve