Swedish Ambassador visited the Gustavus campus on Monday morning.

Gustavus welcomes Swedish ambassador: Olofsdotter’s views on immigration and Swedish-American relations

The Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Karin Olofsdotter, visited Gustavus earlier this week.  The visit was put together and planned by Senior Director of Institutional Events in Marketing and Communication and Gustavus alumni Barb Larson Taylor. “We were asked in August if we would be willing to have the Ambassador visit,” Taylor said.  Gustavus of course accepted the offer.  “Ambassador Olofsdotter has not been … Continue reading Gustavus welcomes Swedish ambassador: Olofsdotter’s views on immigration and Swedish-American relations

Campus Safety Report (9/21/18)

Monday, September 10 Campus Safety responded to a welfare check at Sorensen Hall. Tuesday, September 11 No incidents reported.  Wednesday, September 12  Campus Safety responded to a report of a suspicious person on College Grounds. Thursday, September 13 Campus Safety performed a welfare check on a student in a running vehicle. Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm in Southwest Hall. Friday, September 14  Campus … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/21/18)

The Career Development Office is located on the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center.

Career Development introduces Career Week: Students provided the opportunity to explore offered career paths

For all the students dreading the never ending bombardment of, “what are your plans after graduating college?” questions from curious aunts, uncles, and grandparents during Thanksgiving dinner, the Gustavus Career Development Center has your back.  They have created an entire week of activities designed for students of all years and career paths, or lack thereof, to get a jumpstart on personal and professional development.  This … Continue reading Career Development introduces Career Week: Students provided the opportunity to explore offered career paths

Hamilton premiered in January 2015 at New York City’s Public Theater.

Winning the Hamilton lottery

Students are not throwing away their shot for the chance to see the hit musical production Hamilton this Thursday in the Twin Cities.  When CAB learned that the Orpheum Theatre would be showing  Hamilton, they “knew a lot of people would be interested in going, so we made sure to grab some tickets,” Shauna Capron, Art and Entertainment Executive for CAB, said. Student reception of … Continue reading Winning the Hamilton lottery

Zach’s favorite part of the Gustavus community is the sense of connection.

Gustie of the Week – Zach Diedrich

The Gustavus community is fortunate to have well-rounded students who live up to the five pillars of the college: excellence, community, justice, service, and faith. Junior Zachary “Zach” Diedrich adheres to all these values, as he is an accurate representation of the pure goodness that Gustavus has to offer.  “Zach Diedrich approaches every situation with the perfect amount of charisma and thoughtfulness. He is passionate … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Zach Diedrich

Shaun has taken piano lessons for fifteen years and considers music a passion.

Gustie of the Week – Shaun Gilyard

Shaun Gilyard is about as active on campus as any Gustavus student. Shaun is a senior Economics major, specifically focused on financial economics, who is truly engaged in the Gustavus community. Lately, Shaun has been focused on off-campus research. He spent his summer doing research with some Gustavus faculty members in the Economics department.  They were lucky enough to receive a research grant and Shaun … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Shaun Gilyard

How to combat student homesickness

Now that it is the third week of the school year, some Gusties have yet to feel the rush of their academic work and co-curricular activities, but others already are feeling the pangs of homesickness. Born and raised in Saint Paul, Minn., Sophomore Quincy Yangh often feels homesick whenever he has time to relax and reflect, but he has turned homesickness into positive energy and … Continue reading How to combat student homesickness

Tales from abroad: Lanie Altmann

Lanie Altmann is a junior Communications Studies Major with a minor in Film and Media Studies. Altmann is from Olivia, Minnesota, and is currently studying abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands. At Gustavus, she actively participates in Gustie Buddies, Gustavus Women in Leadership, and the mentoring program. The Junior Communications Studies Major decided to study abroad “to experience a new culture and to become an independent individual.” … Continue reading Tales from abroad: Lanie Altmann

Not all departments need internships

First and foremost, I would like to lay a few key pieces of information about myself (that are very important to understanding my viewpoint) on the table: (1)I am and education major during the school year. (2) I am a camp counselor during the summer. When I think about both of those crucial parts of my personality, the first thing that comes to mind when … Continue reading Not all departments need internships