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Day: September 11, 2015
Gustavus Wind Orchestra has ‘All that Jazz’
This summer the Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO) was invited to perform at the 2016 Collegiate Band Directors National Association’s regional conference at Iowa State University. The CBDNA is the recognized professional organization for collegiate band directors dedicated to enhancing the teaching, performance and study of music in the United States. The biennial regional conference will host directors from programs throughout the Midwest. As an active … Continue reading Gustavus Wind Orchestra has ‘All that Jazz’
Campus Safety Report (9/11/15)
Monday, August 31 • Campus Safety received a report of a suspected drug violation by a student in May 2015. Wednesday, September 2 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Jackson Campus Center. One student was transported to Rivers Edge hospital. Friday, September 4 • Campus Safety received a report of a theft outside Pittman Hall. The items were later recovered. • … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/11/15)
Historic donation makes Nobel renovation possible
Gustavus kicks off the new school year off with the announcement of a 25 million dollar donation, the largest gift in the history of the College. The money will be used as the foundation of an estimated 65 million dollar expansion and renovation of the Alfred Nobel Hall of Science. “The donor has asked to be anonymous, but they are a local Twin Cities family … Continue reading Historic donation makes Nobel renovation possible
Meet the Weekly
Beneath the Crown
How do you deal with stress? Music, for me, is a good escape from stress. I play drumset in the jazz band, so I find that if I’m stressed and have access, I’ll go practice. Just sit down, put on some headphones, play along to some jazz music. Or if I find that I can’t go practice I’ll just listen to some jazz music from … Continue reading Beneath the Crown
The Jurassic Park sequel is fun but flawed
In 1993, director Stephen Spielberg and science-fiction author Michael Crichton were responsible for one of the most influential cinematic experiences ever put on the big screen, Jurassic Park. Using a balanced combination of practical effects and CGI that still looks good by today’s standards, the filmmakers were able to bring dinosaurs back to life in a way that no one had ever seen before and … Continue reading The Jurassic Park sequel is fun but flawed
Gustie of the Week
Since transferring to Gustavus in the spring of her sophomore year, Megan has become a role model to many. For others, she has become a hero. Megan found herself driving home every weekend during her time at the College of St. Benedict. “It didn’t feel like home,” Megan said. She made the decision to transfer to Gustavus where she would study Biology as well as … Continue reading Gustie of the Week