Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. This summer I had the opportunity to work on an American Military base in Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa is a small island off the southern coast of Japan, which has a distinct history and culture of its own. In fact, one of the first things I learned while … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (11/21/14)
The Fault in Our Stars was not the only film this year to be based on a book of a teenage relationship and impending trouble. If I Stay is based on the young adult novel written by Gayle Foreman in 2009. Rather than a plot centered on cancer, it focuses on a victim of a car accident now in a coma. Like the book, the … Continue reading Should you stay for If I Stay?
Music has been filling the air at Gustavus Adolphus College, and it’s not about to stop. The final weeks of November are full of music concerts and events, including Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras, Musical B.A.R., Brassworks, Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestra, Jazz, Woodwind Chamber, and Percussion. James Patrick Miller, Director of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, has been a faculty member since 2008. He was one … Continue reading Gustavus musicians fill the frosty air with music
After producing 14 films, Pixar has become renowned for their work in the world of animation. With the recent announcement of Toy Story 4 in addition to several other planned sequels and original films, Pixar has slated the next few years to be full of animated wonder. For some, the announcement of Toy Story 4, came as a surprise. For many the third movie perfectly … Continue reading You’ve got a friend in the future of Pixar
When Senior Matthew Spoden was a high school student sitting among his peers during a summer mission trip in the mountains of Colorado, he looked up at the stars. His eyes fixed on one particular star that seemed to be gazing back at him. As he continued to look at the stars he began to feel as if he was being watched. That’s when he … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Matthew Spoden
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The Psychology Department and a number of students are putting on their third annual Mental Health Wellness Fair Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the St. Peter Community Center from 6-8 p.m. “We want the community to realize that many people experience psychological distress and there is help available to them”—Marie Walker The Mental Health Wellness Fair is a free event to educate people in the surrounding … Continue reading Mental Health and Wellness fair promotes awareness
The Geography Department will be celebrating Geography Awareness Week Nov. 16-22. This year’s annually selected theme by National Geographic is “The Future of Food.” The week will kick off with a special trivia night at Patrick’s on Third on Tuesday at 7 p.m. “One round will be geography questions and we’ll have a group of students and faculty going to trivia that night,” Department Chair … Continue reading Geography Week to focus on ‘The future of food’
Former Head coach of the Men’s Tennis team Steve Wilkinson has inspired his students, athletes, co-workers, and so many others through his coaching and his life principles conveyed in his book Let Love Serve. Wilkinson’s book will be discussed at a Soup and Sandwich Seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19 in the Interpretive Center. Wilkinson explained the main philosophy presented … Continue reading Interpretive Center will host Let Love Serve discussion
Monday, November 3 •Campus Safety reported theft of College property from Vickner Hall. Tuesday, November 4 •Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Jackson Campus Center. •Campus Safety responded to a possible medical assist on College grounds. A student was located off campus and transported to Rivers Edge by ambulance. Wednesday, November 5 •Campus Safety responded to a possible drug/narcotics violation in Sorensen … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/14/14)
