Month: April 2017
Women of Color Summit to be held on campus : First annual conference aims to inpsire and provide networking opportunities
The Diversity Center at Gustavus Adolphus College hosted its first Women of Color Summit to support and empower young Women of Color who attend post-secondary education institutions within Minnesota. The summit hosted keynote speaker Minnesota State Representative Susan Allen, the first Native American woman to serve in the Minnesota Legislature and the first openly lesbian Native American to win election to a state legislature. In … Continue reading Women of Color Summit to be held on campus : First annual conference aims to inpsire and provide networking opportunities
Campus Safety Report (4/21/17)
Monday, April 03 ● Campus Safety responded to the Jackson Campus Center for a medical transport. One student was transported to the ER. ● Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to a suspected drug violation in Rundstrom Hall. Case referred to the campus conduct system for possession of paraphernalia and marijuana. Wednesday, April 05 ● Campus Safety responded to Confer Hall for a theft report. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/21/17)
Class of twenty seventeen
We all know what happens come May: the safety net of college tears away and you plummet into the real world. In other words, the days of sleeping until noon and eating Easy Mac are gone. With those days near and dear, some of the older and wiser of Gustavus provide their insight for the Class of 2017. “Dare to be wise: begin now. The … Continue reading Class of twenty seventeen
Tales from Abroad – Jenna Hooper
I studied abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia in the Fall of 2015. One highlight? Babies in jars. If you cross the Dvortsoviy Bridge on Nevsky Prospekt and hang a left you’ll come across the Kuntskamera, Russia’s first anthropological museum. You begin on the first floor and pretend like you’re interested in all the old clothes from cultures across the world, but as you ascend the … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Jenna Hooper
David Nelson to reach high notes at Senior Recital
Included among Gustavus’ impressive upcoming slate of senior recitals is Music, Math and Statistics major David Nelson. Born and raised in Woodbury, MN, Nelson has been playing the violin and singing since he was in elementary school. For high school, Nelson attended the Math and Science Academy and described himself as one of the “cool kids.” Since he started down his path of music, Nelson … Continue reading David Nelson to reach high notes at Senior Recital
Take a ride with the Passengers
When it comes to the space and science fiction films everyone loves, Passengers adds an interesting spin on previously made films of the same genre. Not only does the film include everything you would expect from a science fiction film with hibernating spaceships, but the film also includes a twist on the romantic element between the two main characters. While there may be some aspects … Continue reading Take a ride with the Passengers
Gustie of the Week – Laura Isdahl
Senior English major Laura Isdahl showcases how much potential students have within the Gustavus community. From her involvement with numerous extracurricular activities to co-creating a publishing class and resulting website, Laura has had no shortage of accomplishments on campus. Laura comes from Plymouth, Minnesota and went to a big high school in the suburbs of Minneapolis. Part of the reason she chose to come to … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Laura Isdahl
Creating Habitat for Humanity
When the words “Habitat for Humanity” are mentioned many thoughts spring to mind like “free houses”, “decreasing homelessness”, or maybe even “fun spring break trips”. The reality is that many myths surround both the organization and the Spring Break trips, and the true value of the organization exists not in providing free houses (which it doesn’t) or in a fun experience for a week. Habitat … Continue reading Creating Habitat for Humanity
Maintaining Your Brain
College is hard. To any college student, that is the most obvious statement of the century. Whether it’s the organic chemistry midterm that you’re pretty sure decimated your already barely passing grade, the research essay that you didn’t actually realize was a research essay until the night before it was due, or the one ten-point busy work assignment that you forgot to do that could’ve … Continue reading Maintaining Your Brain