The average woman can expect to lose out on nearly $500,000 in the time of her career. “According to new study of Census Bureau data from the National Women’s Law Center, the average woman will make $430,480 less than her male counterpart over the course of 40 years of work. For African American women, that gap grows to $877,480, while for Latinas, it adds up … Continue reading The world shouldn’t be a boys club
This upcoming Saturday, April 20, Christ Chapel will host the 6th annual Gustavus Faith Conference. Titled “Doubt and Difference: Finding Faith Through Authentic Engagement,” the conference will focus on the importance of authentic engagement with the world. It will center around a cornerstone of a vibrant faith which serves to weather life’s trials and tribulations. The conference grew out of the annual business meeting of … Continue reading Christ Chapel to host sixth annual Faith Conference : Conference plans to focus on authentic engagement with the world
Monday, April 09 Residential Life staff responded to a possible policy violation in Norelius Hall. Tuesday, April 10 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Southwest Hall. One student was transported to the hospital. Thursday, April 12 Campus Safety responded to Southwest Hall for a welfare check. Saturday, April 14 Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to an odor of marijuana in Pittman Hall. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/20/18)
Take Back the Night is coming back. This event is sponsored by the Womyn’s Awareness Center and Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. “TBTN is about the power of speaking out,” according to Gustavus alumni Kerrie Humble ‘17. The Take Back the Night events include speakers and activities that “help survivors know they’re not alone, and that [sexual violence] will not be tolerated or left to go … Continue reading Womyn’s Awareness Center and Alpha Sigma Tau ready to “Take Back The Night”
Next week, Gustavus will be hosting Latinx Week. OLAS, a student-run organization on campus, will be putting on events in order to promote and provide education on Latin culture. The group’s mission is to inform students about Latin culture and to promote an accepting learning environment. “The purpose of OLAS is to raise awareness and appreciation of Latin Culture and social issues through grassroots movement … Continue reading OLAS plans Latinx Week events
Everyone remembers studying poetry in English, and the isolating feeling of not understanding what was going on. It seems as though everyone goes through the stage of having no idea what to make of poetry and skating through English class with online interpretations. Now, a group of students at Gustavus is attempting to use poetry in a different way: to bring students of different backgrounds, … Continue reading Poetry Around The World
Weather and Climate Why did you choose that class? Sounded fun, good way to get a Gen Ed out of the way Who taught it? Jeff La Frenierre What made the class enjoyable? Jeff La Frennierre, enjoyable labs, good atmosphere Would you recommend this class to other students? Yes. Great prof, almost made me rethink my major in Psy/Phi, I can say I learned a … Continue reading Best Extracurricular Classes
