By this time next year, A.H. Anderson Hall, will be a brand new building. The complete renovation of the building started this past January of 2016. The new and improved Anderson Hall will be able to house multiple facets of Gustavus including: the Department of Education, the College’s Academic Support Center and Writing Center, the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning, and a new … Continue reading Gustavus’ $8 million renovation
March 5, 2016 will commemorate the 21st Building Bridges Conference, an entirely student run event which promotes social change, diversity and awareness. This year’s conference is titled “Silver or Lead: The Wealth and Violence in the War on Drugs” and will focus on the effects of the massive spending on drug-fighting efforts by the United States Government and the role of United States Drug Policy … Continue reading Building Bridges is back and better than ever: ‘The War on Drugs’ brought to you by Gusties
Monday, February 22 • Campus Safety received a report of damage to a College-owned vehicle that occurred while off campus. • Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to a suspected drug violation in North Hall. Two students were referred to the campus conduct system for underage possession of alcohol. Tuesday, February 23 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at the Kresge Dance Studio … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/4/16)
The 21st annual Building Bridges Conference will take place this Saturday, March 5 at 9:00 a.m. Students have been working tirelessly to prepare for this event. “Everyone involved in the conference has given their all for the last year. It’s hard to believe the day is finally here,” Sophomore Melissa Saholt said. Each year, the Building Bridges Conference discusses a relevant social issue through a day … Continue reading SILVER OR LEAD: Wealth and Violence in the War on Drugs
What is a passion of yours that you’re pursuing? “Well I’m majoring in music education! I’m aiming and hoping to be a school band director someday.” What made you choose that career path? “It was really the teachers that I had as a high schooler and a middle schooler. I was just really lucky and had a ton of fantastic teachers, especially my band directors. … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (3/4/16)
The Hillstrom Museum is currently displaying two exhibits, one of which is Submerge, Recent Paintings by Betsy Ruth Byers. Byers joined the Art and Art History department as a faculty artist in 2011 after she received an MFA degree in painting from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Byer’s paintings in the exhibition were made possible through the generous support of the Minnesota State … Continue reading Submerge yourself in paintings of a natural world: Hillstrom features Gustavus Professor’s artwork
No matter how many new blockbuster franchises pop up, one of the most enduring characters on the big screen is still Ian Fleming’s James Bond. Like the character himself, this franchise is hard to kill. Even if the movies are expensive, take years to make, and face some intense competition, they still make nearly a billion dollars each. Spectre marks the fourth movie featuring Daniel … Continue reading Spectre: the name’s Bland, James Bland
From her first year at Gustavus, Abby Nistler had her eye on the nursing program. When the time finally came to apply, she felt so nervous about the chance of being declined that she didn’t tell anyone. Now a senior finishing up the last semester of her nursing major, she smiles at the memory of her acceptance into the program. “I was running on a … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Abby Nistler
