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)
The study abroad fair took place last Thursday, giving students the opportunity to explore their options and learn about study away experiences that nearly 50 percent of Gusties partake in. More than 250 students gathered at the fair to learn about studying abroad. Some knew what they were looking for, others were just beginning their search. Study Abroad Advisor Jill Fischer led the fair in … Continue reading Study Abroad Fair educates students on travel
The recent publication of Philosophy Professor Peg O’Connor in the New York Times blog, “The Learning Network,” is generating awareness and an opportunity to delve into the philosophy of addiction. “I’ve been a philosophy professor for almost 20 years, and I have been in recovery for 27 years, but it’s really in the last maybe six years or so that the two pieces have intersected, … Continue reading Peg O’Connor featured in the New York Times
When students are asked “Why did you come to Gustavus?” a common response is “I loved the feeling of community.” It is one of our five core values clearly printed on a pillar in the Evelyn Young Dining Room. What happens when something on campus could be destroying that sense of community? Confession sites and mobile apps have become a popular trend within the last … Continue reading Yik, Yak, Yuk?: Being anonymous gives students a sense of power that doesn’t always help the community
