Month: October 2015

News

Strategic Action Plan Conference Calls for Students’ Input

Gustavus held a campus wide conversation regarding the future of the College. Gustavus President Rebecca Bergman presented the College’s strategic plan for 2016-2026 to students, faculty, and administrators in the Lund Arena. Bergman displayed a PowerPoint presentation for the first half hour before opening up the conversation to small groups of people. These discussions lasted for over an hour before a short closing presentation by … Continue reading Strategic Action Plan Conference Calls for Students’ Input

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News

Confusion Around Diversity Director Grows

Sharon Sobotta wrote an email to Dean of Students and Vice President JoNes VanHecke after her inability to join the Gustavus faculty for personal reasons was announced to the Gustavus community. Assistant Dean of Students Megan Ruble, President Bergman and the Weekly were all copied in that email. “I am writing to request some clarification both for me and for the Gustavus community,” Sobotta said. … Continue reading Confusion Around Diversity Director Grows

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News

Students Get Fit and Fed Up with New Program

As a liberal arts college, Gustavus provides the best in terms of academic programs for its students. At Gustavus all students are able to expand their learning in multiple subject areas, and professors in these areas are eager to improve the programs by trying out new curriculums. Over the past couple of years, the Department of Health and Exercise Science has been working on finding … Continue reading Students Get Fit and Fed Up with New Program

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (10/2/15)

Monday, September 21 • Campus Safety received a report of an employee having lost a campus key. The key was later recovered. Tuesday, September 22 • A student reported a suspicious incident at a Chapel View Townhome. An unknown person entered through an unlatched door while a resident was home but left before any identifying information could be seen. Wednesday, September 23 • Campus Safety … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/2/15)

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News

Gusties Got Pinked Out with Planned Parenthood

Students all over campus were sporting passionate pink on Tuesday. The event to show support for Planned Parenthood (PP) was orchestrated by the Womyn’s Awareness Center (WAC). WAC co-presidents, senior Leah Soule, and sophomore Jessica Green, organized the Pink-Out as part of a larger, national event. “The point of the Pink-Out is to show our support for PP. Our goal is to share the information … Continue reading Gusties Got Pinked Out with Planned Parenthood

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Feature Photo, Features

51st Nobel Conference – Addiction: Exploring the Science and Experience of an Equal Opportunity Condition

Tuesday, October 6 8:30 a.m.        Doors Open 9:15 a.m.        Musical Prelude 9:30 a.m.        Academic Procession and Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m.      First Lecture: Eric Kandel, MD 11:45 a.m.       Q & A 12:00 p.m.      Lunch Break 12:45 p.m.      Musical Prelude 1:00 p.m.        Second Lecture: Denise Kandel, PhD and Eric Kandel, MD 2:00 p.m.        Q&A 3:00 p.m.        Third … Continue reading 51st Nobel Conference – Addiction: Exploring the Science and Experience of an Equal Opportunity Condition

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Variety

Big Names Return to the Big Screen This Fall

As the campus now enters the chilling month of October, many students will likely be interested in what’s playing in the nearby theaters. This time of the year has its share of blockbusters, but it is also the best time for filmmakers to truly show what they’re capable of as Oscar season is just around the corner. While it was difficult, I’ve selected three movies … Continue reading Big Names Return to the Big Screen This Fall

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Variety

Nobel Conference Concert Switches Up Musicians

October has arrived. That means chilly weather, changing colors, seasonal foods, and much more. At Gustavus, October also means that the 51st annual Nobel Conference is approaching. An important part of the Conference that is sometimes overlooked or forgotten is the Nobel Conference Concert. This year’s Nobel Conference will take place on October 6 and 7, with the concert occurring on Tuesday, the 6th at … Continue reading Nobel Conference Concert Switches Up Musicians

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Gustie of the Week

Gustie of the Week (10/2/15) – Emilie Benson

As a child, Emilie Benson was always what her brother calls a “goody-two-shoes.” Now a senior at Gustavus, she’s maintained a reputation as what others like to call an “upstanding student.” “Emilie has always been the very straight-laced child in our family. She goes to church, studies hard, and is very much guided by her morality. Emilie always takes any responsibility to heart and will … Continue reading Gustie of the Week (10/2/15) – Emilie Benson

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