The Economics Department and Entrepreneurship Seminar hosted the first “Gustie Tank” event on March 12. The event took place in the courtyard and welcomed students to pitch ideas for a business prospect. Each group presented for approximately four minutes and the winner, Junior Jack Anderson, received an award of $50. Business prospects pitched various ideas ranging from traditional restaurants and Apps to beauty salons and … Continue reading Gustie Tank provides opportinties for entrepreneurs

On March 12, Gustavus Women in Leadership (GWiL) hosted a leadership seminar entitled “How to Manage Career, Family & Self.” Alumna Ruthanne Vos ’83 and her daughter Stephanie Vos visited Gustavus to share their insights on how to juggle numerous aspects of their lives. Ruthanne was an archetypal Gustie and an active member of the Gustavus community. She graduated magna cum laude in 1983, studying … Continue reading Gustavus Women in Leadership promotes a balanced life

Enrollment at Gustavus and liberal arts colleges across the nation has been falling over the past few years. According to the article “Declining Enrollments, Financial Pressure Force Two Liberal Arts Colleges to Close” published in USA Today on March 3, this decline began during the financial crisis in the United States in 2008. The article focused on the closings of Sweet Briar College and Tennessee … Continue reading Financial issues leads to lower enrollment at Gustavus