Month: March 2013

News

Professor Doug Huff presents lecture for Phi Beta Kappa Eta

Entitled ‘The Crucible and Aristotelian Moral Authority’ On Wednesday, March 20, Philosophy Professor Doug Huff will be giving a lecture sponsored by Phi Beta Kappa society entitled, “The Crucible and Aristotelian Moral Authority.” Phi Beta Kappa sponsors the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture every other year, which features a prominent national scholar who speaks on his or her field of expertise. In recent years, … Continue reading Professor Doug Huff presents lecture for Phi Beta Kappa Eta

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Gustie of the Week

Gusties of the Week: Student Senate Co-Presidents Elect

Dani Cabrera is a sophomore communications studies major known for her work ethic and compassion. Her position as a Collegiate Fellow (CF) allows her to exercise both of these skills while working with first-year students in Norelius Hall. She was surprised by how much her CF position benefited not only her residents, but herself. “I love how being a CF has provided me the opportunity … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Student Senate Co-Presidents Elect

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Variety

Hillstrom Museum of Art hosts two exhibits

Gusties; artist Ann Martin and collector Reverend Richard L. Hillstrom The Hillstrom Museum of Art is currently housing two concurrent exhibits, How Things Are: Paintings by Ann Martin and The Eight, The Ashcan School, and the American Scene in the Hillstrom Collection.  These two exhibits are on display until April 21.  The pieces in How Things Are are also the inspiration for a series of … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum of Art hosts two exhibits

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Variety

The Gustavus Dance Company to celebrate 25 anniversary

The Gustavus Theater and Dance Department will be putting on a spring performance to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Gustavus Dance Company on March 22 through 24. The show will celebrate 25 years of dance history at Gustavus with the help and support of Gustavus students, faculty, and alumni. The pieces are choreographed by Gustavus faculty Jennifer Glaws, Sarah Hauss, Melissa Rolnick and Michele … Continue reading The Gustavus Dance Company to celebrate 25 anniversary

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Variety

A night of poetry with Nolan and Kirkpatrick

Gustavus Adolphus College will be welcoming poets Patricia Kirkpatrick and Tim Nolan on Thursday, March 21 to read their work in the Melva Lind Interpretive Center beginning at 7 p.m. Kirkpatrick’s writing credits include Century’s Road published by Holy Cow! Press in 2004 and Odessa in 2012. She has also taught graduate and undergraduate writing and children’s literature at Hamline University (1988-2012), Macalester College, and … Continue reading A night of poetry with Nolan and Kirkpatrick

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Variety

Peter Jackson begins his next three-film franchise with…

…The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey I know what you’re thinking. Spreading one little old novel (one that was meant as a children’s book, too) into three, feature length films seems a bit much. But with acclaimed director of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, Peter Jackson, on board, he just may pull it off. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the first installment of Jackson’s … Continue reading Peter Jackson begins his next three-film franchise with…

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Features

Media Worth Watching in 2013

Top websites for getting your daily dose       A common landing place on stumbleupon under the humor section, cracked.com is known for its satirical and hilarious articles that span from subjects like ‘weird world’ and history ‘shocking facts’; these articles will do more than just cure your boredom. Our previous calendar editor and graduated Gustie James Freetly has even written articles for this site. … Continue reading Media Worth Watching in 2013

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