Month: March 2017

Variety

The Gustavus Dance Company soars to the skies

This weekend, the Gustavus Dance Company will be performing their concert titled, “Between Heaven and Earth.” This spring concert features dances that have been practiced throughout the whole year choreographed by professors, students, and guest choreographers. Featured choreographers include members of the faculty such as Sarah Hauss and Jill Patterson, guest choreographers Kemal Nance and Katy Becker, student choreographers Sami Heggem and Nicole McGuigan, as … Continue reading The Gustavus Dance Company soars to the skies

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Mara Klipfel

Mara Klipfel is a Senior, Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology double Major from Shakopee, Minnesota. As a transfer student, Mara was welcomed to campus by her new classmates, and was excited to start her journey as a Gustie. Aside from being a Gustie Greeter, Mara is also the secretary for the Gustavus Athletic Trainers’ Association (GATA). “My favorite memory is when I found out I … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Mara Klipfel

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Baseball season begins: Team excited about recruiting class’ impact

Gustavus Baseball kicked off their season with a non-conference doubleheader against Mayville State at US Bank Stadium on Wednesday, March 8. “You know we’re just really excited to get going and everything like that,” Sophomore Matt Berkner said. “U.S. Bank is going to be a blast. Not only that, but just to play a game again. We’re all super excited to get back on the … Continue reading Men’s Baseball season begins: Team excited about recruiting class’ impact

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Sports & Fitness

Strong start for Women’s Softball: Gusties improve to 5-1 record after successful weekend

The Gustie Women’s Softball team ended a successful and busy weekend in Rochester which consisted of doubleheaders on Friday and Saturday. After they lost the first game on Friday to UW-Eau Claire, the Gusties found their stride and won three games in a row, bringing their record to 5-1 on the season. In their first game of the weekend, the Gusties faced No. 14 ranked … Continue reading Strong start for Women’s Softball: Gusties improve to 5-1 record after successful weekend

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Tennis wins 11 straight: Gusties defeat No. 17 ranked UW-Whitewater 8-1

Last Saturday, the Gustavus Men’s Tennis team showed its ability to compete at the national level as they took on No. 17 ranked UW-Whitewater at home. The No. 23 ranked Gusties defeated UW-Whitewater with a score of 8-1. After two straight losses to start off the season, the Gusties have now accumulated 11 straight wins and are tied for first place in the MIAC with … Continue reading Men’s Tennis wins 11 straight: Gusties defeat No. 17 ranked UW-Whitewater 8-1

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News

TEDx conference moves to larger venue: Gustavus’s annual conference continues to grow, this year featuring the theme “Life on Purpose”

Gustavus students and alumni will convene in Minneapolis to attend the fourth annual TEDx conference hosted and prepared by the college. TEDxGustavusAdolphusCollege will be presented at the American Swedish Institute (ASI), a location in the Twin Cities where Gustavus holds many admissions and relations events. In previous years, the conference has taken place on campus at the Wallenberg Auditorium but the continued success of TEDx … Continue reading TEDx conference moves to larger venue: Gustavus’s annual conference continues to grow, this year featuring the theme “Life on Purpose”

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News

Diversity Center looks to find pathway to success: A Multicultural Faculty Panel will shed light on the experience of minority groups on campus

The Diversity Center invites the Gustavus community to join them for the Multicultural Faculty Panel. This event is sponsored by the Diversity Center and includes a panel discussion from a diverse group of Gustavus faculty. “Panelists will talk about how they use their identities to navigate through society, experiences they have encountered, and how their intersecting identities affect their work or experience here [at] Gustavus. … Continue reading Diversity Center looks to find pathway to success: A Multicultural Faculty Panel will shed light on the experience of minority groups on campus

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (3/10/17)

Monday, February 27 A Collegiate Fellow submitted a report about a student of concern in Pittman Hall. Thursday, March 02 Campus Safety Director took a report of a confrontation between two students involving threats. Friday, March 03 A Collegiate Fellow documented reports of a student of concern in Sohre Hall. Campus Safety responded to Health Service to take a report of an injury that occurred … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/10/17)

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News

Students voice concerns about the legitimacy of this year’s Co-Presidental election: Student Senate censured multiple members for constitutional violations that may have effected election results

Last Monday, Gustavus Student Senate held an extended meeting to address student concerns regarding the Feb. 27 Co-Presidential elections. After a highly contested campaign, and an extremely close result marred by ethics violations and errors during the election process, some community members and senators questioned the legitimacy of the results. The ethical and rule violations which occurred during the election which may have affected the … Continue reading Students voice concerns about the legitimacy of this year’s Co-Presidental election: Student Senate censured multiple members for constitutional violations that may have effected election results

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