Day: October 16, 2014

News

Decrease in Hazing Reports this Pledge Season

In 1988, all Greek organization chapters were kicked off Gustavus campus. Greek organizations were welcomed back after about five years and still exist today. There are six existing fraternities, and six existing sororities. Fraternities and sororities are both Greek student organizations. The three main values for Greek organizations are leadership, Service and Scholarship.    To be a part of the Greek life here at Gustavus, … Continue reading Decrease in Hazing Reports this Pledge Season

Dustin Luhmann
News

Opportunities to Explore Religious Questions

The Exploring Religious Questions Series topic this year is Meditation, Mindfulness, and Contemplative Practices: Perspectives from Christianity, Buddhism, and Medical Sciences. The first session will be given on Oct. 13 at 7:00p.m. In this series, pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wilmur, Reverend Dr. Mari Thorkelson, will be presenting on “Cultivating Christian Mindfulness and Meditation Practices: Diverse Practices in the History of Christianity and Today.” … Continue reading Opportunities to Explore Religious Questions

Dustin Luhmann
News

Alumni Mentoring Program Offers Real World Experience

An undergrad can benefit a lot from making positive connections with those working professionally. Important insight and connections to possible internships and job opportunities are both things to be gained from such relations. Gustavus’ Alumni Mentoring Program offers an opportunity to do just that. The function of the Alumni Mentoring Program is to pair juniors and seniors at Gustavus with Gustavus alumni in one-on-one based … Continue reading Alumni Mentoring Program Offers Real World Experience

Dustin Luhmann
News

Scandinavian politics and culture lectures

The campus community will have the opportunity to experience the research of visiting scholars during the month of October, as the Scandinavian Studies Department will sponsor two guest lectures open to the public. Professor Kjerstin Moody of the Scandinavian Studies Department will be hosting each speaker in conjunction with her 100 level course. “I’m excited that both of the scholars [Dr. Banks and Dr. Teitelbaum] … Continue reading Scandinavian politics and culture lectures

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (10/16/14)

●Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Prairie View Apartments. ●Campus Safety responded to a report of a suspected drug violation in Sohre Hall. One student was referred to the campus conduct system for underage possession of alcohol. Tuesday, September 30 ●Campus Safety responded to the Health Service Office for a medical assist. ●Campus Safety responded to the Linnaeus Arboretum for a suspected drug/narcotic … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/16/14)

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News

Family weekend offers fun for all Gusties

It’s Family Weekend! That means it’s time to vacuum the dorm room, do the laundry, wash the dishes, and hide all your candy bars. Do not be alarmed if you see people who are twice you age in your classes who aren’t your professor. While there are events happening all weekend around campus, Saturday is the main day. There will be workshops in the morning … Continue reading Family weekend offers fun for all Gusties

Dustin Luhmann
News

50-0

With over 3,100 fans watching, the Gustavus Football team shut down Carleton College’s offense in Saturday’s Homecoming game. The Gusties outscored the Knights 50-0, increasing their win streak to 5 games. For the first time in 16 years, the Gusties have started out the season undefeated, with a 5-0 record overall, and a 3-0 record in the MIAC. In Saturday’s Homecoming match-up the Gusties dominated … Continue reading 50-0

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Calendar

The FOURTH CROWN: Issue 6

The content of this page as satirical in nature and in no way reflects the views of The Gustavian Weekly, Gustavus ,or its faculty, students, or administrators. The Fourth Crown is not intended for readers under the age of 18 Increasingly awful weather reminds students why they chose Gustavus SAINT PETER— As the weather begins its annual plunge into the negative digits, students are breaking … Continue reading The FOURTH CROWN: Issue 6

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Variety

The A la Carte Jazz Brunch for the whole family

With the upcoming Family Weekend, students with family members visiting have plenty of activities around campus to attend. One event that should be on everyone’s radar is the A la Carte Jazz Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11-12:30 p.m. in the Evelyn Young Dining Room. The event will feature live music from the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble and the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band. Director of … Continue reading The A la Carte Jazz Brunch for the whole family

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Variety

Dirty Dancing Film Turned Musical

The Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis has been home to countless plays and musicals, and another has been added to the list. Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage hit the stage Tuesday, Oct. 7 and will be showing through Sunday, Oct. 19. The Gustavus Campus Activities Board took students to the show on Thursday, Oct. 9. Most  have heard of the cult classic movie … Continue reading Dirty Dancing Film Turned Musical

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