Gustavus students provide insight to their individual stories Nothing is so warm and inviting, yet as challenging and poignant, as a powerful story that is told well. They’re not always easy to excavate, but the cliché holds true that everyone has a story. The popular photo blog Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton emphasizes the power of an individual’s story with a single picture accompanied … Continue reading People of Gustavus
Monday March 17 No incidents reported. Tuesday March 18 A Gustavus student reported the theft of personal belongings from Rundstrom Hall. Wednesday, March 19 No incidents reported. Thursday, March 20 Campus safety responded to a medical assist in Uhler Hall. One student was cited by Campus Safety for an of-age alcohol violation in College View. Two students were cited for failure to comply with a … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/28/2014)
Time to Vote No This week I resigned from my position on Student Senate because I could no longer be a member of a supposed body of representation that sought to silence underrepresented voices in our community, supposedly in the name of equality. Last Monday, Student Senate voted in favor of amending its Constitution to remove the position of International Representative, citing this position as … Continue reading Editorial (3/21/2014)
The 2014 Civic Engagement Awards have been announced, recognizing outstanding individuals and community partners in their excellent civic engagement. The Minnesota Campus Compact provides opportunities for presidents of member institutions to give statewide recognition to effective leaders in the development of campus-community partnerships through their annual Presidents’ Awards for Civic Engagement. Each institution’s president may recognize one honoree in student leadership, stewardship, and community partnership. … Continue reading Presidents’ Awards for Civic Engagement Announced
A panel of seven Presidential Cabinet members joined with Student Senate Co-Presidents Matt Timmons and Dani Cabrera in an open dialogue with Gustavus students on Wednesday, March 19. The evening began with introductions of the students in attendance. Many students expressed affiliation with Divest Gustavus, Student Senate, and the Center for Servant Leadership, as well as general interest in communication and decision-making on campus. Sophomore Kaitlyn … Continue reading Presidential Cabinet Forum fosters discussion of campus issues
In an interview with The Gustavian Weekly, President Ohle spoke regarding the current transitional phase of the college. “I believe that the transition from one administration to another is an exciting time on a college campus. I have been fortunate to be involved in a number of those over my career; I have served now six very great institutions. And at four, of those I … Continue reading President Ohle shares thoughts on the college’s future
Gustavus Sexual Assult Response Team (SART) is teaming up with Health Services and the Peer Assistants to put on Gustavus’ first Safer Sex Carnival. The carnival, which will take place on Tuesday, March 25, aims to promote safe sexual decisions and STI testing, while also promoting the decision of abstinence. Office Coordinator for the Center for Servant Leadership and member of SART Jill VanOsdol hopes … Continue reading Safer Sex Carnival focusing on education
President’s Ball, an elegant tradition that Gustavus has carried on for decades, took place on Saturday, March 15, at the Verizon Wireless Centre in Mankato. About 600 students participated in the semi-formal event, which began with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by a dinner and dance that lasted from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. The ball proved to be popular this year as … Continue reading President’s Ball new location is a hit among students
Strutting their stuff for a good cause, eight men battled for the prestigious title of Mr. Gustavus on the evening of Thursday, March 13. The group, all juniors and seniors, were nominated by fellow students during a week of tabling. For nearly ten years the event has been sponsored by the local Theta Xi Gamma Sorority during the annual Theta Week, which also included window-painting, … Continue reading Junior Nate Paulsen named Mr. Gustavus
