Gusties learn about leadership opportunities

The Student Leadership Open House took place on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 7p.m. to 8p.m. The event was held for students to receive information or apply to organizations on campus. Each organization has a special purpose on campus in order to create leaders and help the school run smoothly. Gustie Greeters help first-year students tranistion into college during orienation weekend. They also provide resources for … Continue reading Gusties learn about leadership opportunities

Campus Safety Report (2/20/15)

Wednesday, February 11  •A Gustavus employee reported the loss of a campus key. The key was later recovered. •Collegiate Fellows responded to a student of concern in Gibbs Hall. Friday, February 13 •Campus Safety and the Saint Peter Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Chapel View parking lot. One non-student was arrested by the SPPD for DWI.  Three unoccupied student vehicles … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (2/20/15)

Sustainability discussion inspires conversation and action

Students, faculty, and administrators gathered together on Friday, Feb. 13 to seriously discuss “meeting global warming’s challenges” and creating tangible forms of action to create a more sustainable community. Professor Deborah Goodwin has been a long time advocate for environmental issues. She was instrumental in planning the discussion, along with Director of Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation Jim Dontje, Associate Professor in Education Michele Koomen, … Continue reading Sustainability discussion inspires conversation and action

Students involved in planning future Nobel remodel

Students and faculty are coming together to plan renovations for Nobel Hall. Built in 1963, the home of the biology, chemistry, geology, and geography departments is due for an update and expansion. “The way we teach has been changing for a long time. Smaller classes and more engaged teaching methods are what we would like to have, but the building is currently not designed for … Continue reading Students involved in planning future Nobel remodel

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby

This movie is no ordinary romance with its intriguing development history, it is actually two different movies combined into one. Ned Benson’s directorial debut focused on the two lovers in their own films, titled Him and Her (not to be confused with the 2013 film of the same name) and their perspectives on their personal issues and relationships. This version is Them, which combines the … Continue reading The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby

Second Hispanic Film Festival held at Gustavus

Gustavus Adolphus College provides students and community members with opportunities to view different cultures through a variety of mediums. The College is currently hosting its second Hispanic Film Festival during six weeks of February and March. The festival is free and open to the public, featuring screenings of six films from different Hispanic countries and directors. The films will be shown in the Wallenberg Auditorium … Continue reading Second Hispanic Film Festival held at Gustavus

Tales from Abroad (2/20/15)

Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. The choice to participate in the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics program was all about the math. The ability to spend a semester completely submerged in the study of mathematics seemed right up my alley, and the fact that the program was located in Budapest was just an … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (2/20/15)

Importance of Being Earnest remains relevant

First performed on Valentine’s Day back in 1895, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest has endured in popularity over the years. The comedy, along with its high farce and witty dialogue, provides an intriguing satire of Victorian ways. The plot observes the main characters as they attempt to evade several arduous engagements by taking on fictitious persona. Wilde purposely mocks the rigid performances of … Continue reading Importance of Being Earnest remains relevant