Tuesday, March 4 A student on College grounds was cited by Campus Safety for an of age alcohol violation. Thursday, March 6 Campus Safety investigated text messages sent to a student that they felt to be threatening. Friday, March 7 A student was cited for underage consumption by Campus Safety and the Saint Peter Police Department and transported to Rivers Edge Hospital. A Gustavus employee … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/14/2014)
The Board of Trustees has announced the election of Gustavus’ 17th president, Rebecca M. Bergman. Bergman will take office on July 1 of this year, replacing current President Jack Ohle in his retirement. Bergman is also the first female president in Gustavus’ 152 years. Bergman currently serves at Medtronic as the Vice President of Research, Technology, and Therapy Delivery Systems for the company’s Cardiac Rhythm … Continue reading Board of Trustees announces 17th President, Rebecca M. Bergman
Strolling around campus lately, students have likely noticed the signs announcing the upcoming Building Bridges Conference. This year’s theme, “Disposable Communities? Demanding Environmental Justice,” has included two scheduled preview lectures in addition to the week of activities leading up to the event. On Thursday, Feb. 4, Dr. Jason Smerdon, Professor at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University, presented the lecture entitled, “Drip, Drip, Drip: Water, … Continue reading 2014 Building Bridges Conference, “demanding environmental justice”
The Gustavus Forensics Team won its third consecutive state championship Feb. 15-16 at the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association (MCFA), making it the sixth state championship the team has won in seven years. In addition to the team’s overall championship wins, several individual members contributed big wins across a wide range of competitive categories. Senior Kelsey Abele took second in the Individual Sweepstakes, while Senior Shelby … Continue reading Gustavus Forensics wins third consecutive State Championship
‘If Peace is a puzzle, where do you find it?’ Students and staff may have noticed the recent installation of John Noltner’s “A Peace of My Mind” exhibit in the Campus Center and various academic buildings. The exhibit, intended to spark dialogue about peace and our role in its creation, highlights 55 people from the Midwest. Gustavus is one of 7 sponsors for the traveling … Continue reading Traveling exhibit evokes big questions
Gustavus Alum Samantha Maranell ‘10 and Peace Corp Recruiter Erin McGillivray teamed up to host an informational session on the Peace Corps for all Gusties to attend. It took place on Wednesday, Feb. 26 during National Peace Corps Week in order to promote its mission and recruit more Gusties. Since the advent of the Peace Corps in 1961, 254 Gustavus students have volunteered. Gustavus currently … Continue reading National Peace Corps Week events aim to attract Gusties
Gustavus student-athlete, Carolyn Draayer, was hired last spring to produce two promotional videos for the MIAC. The most recent video, which was released last month, highlights the MIAC’s core value of quality athletics. The MIAC became interested in Draayer after discovering her promotional video for the Gustavus women’s hockey team, and contacted Gustavus’ Director of Sports Information Ethan Armstrong to find a potential candidate for … Continue reading Women’s hockey captain produces on and off the ice
As the gymnastics season came to a close, Junior Kacie Kohler and her teammates found themselves reflecting on the ups and downs of their season. Kohler recalled the goals the team worked hard to reach. “I think our goals were achieved in that we have had a fun season, and even though we have had our ups and downs at competitions, we have powered through … Continue reading Gymnastics season filled with improvement
The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis team was victorious over University of Wisconsin Whitewater on Sunday, March 2, with a score of 7-2. The victory allowed the Gusties to improve to 10-1 in the conference. This, being their ninth win in a row, also moved the team to a 7-1 standing against their regional competitors. On March 8, the tennis team will host three of their … Continue reading Gustavus men’s tennis: on the path to success
