Last spring, Senior History Major Keenan Madson became the first student in Gustavus history to receive the opportunity to do an internship in China. The internship was going to allow Madson to work with historians and engineers at Chime-long Paradise, the largest amusement park in China. Located just north of Hong Kong in southern China,  Chime-long Paradise, planned to host 13 American students to work … Continue reading Internship leaves student abandoned, but not discouraged

Greek organizations have been around Gustavus for over 100 years. To go Greek, is to  join a sorority or fraternity  bound together by brotherhood or sisterhood, common values, and aspirations.These students participate in social events, develop leadership skills, and make lifelong friends as members of sororities and fraternities. There are six sororities and five fraternities on campus, and almost one-fifth of the student body is … Continue reading Changes in Greek community

During a summer of campus renovations and shifts in faculty, Gustavus also welcomes a new Director of Campus Safety, Carol Brewer. Brewer, a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, had previously worked at Minnesota State University, Mankato for the past 20 years holding various positions in campus security. Most recently, she held the position of Assistant Director of Security for 13 years. She holds a … Continue reading New Director of Campus Safety arrives from MSU security

The preview to the 49th Nobel Conference will feature a lecture by Professor S. James Gates at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 in Alumni Hall. Not only will Gates give his talk, “Symmetry and the Quincunx Nexus,” at Gustavus Adolphus College, but he will highlight the Nobel Conference in talks given at the Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, and St. Peter High … Continue reading 49th Nobel Conference preview speaker to address campus