Month: November 2018

News

Christmas in Christ Chapel bringing holiday spirit to GAC: This year’s theme embodies “Visions of Divine Mystery”

Christmas in Christ Chapel 2018 welcomes the Christmas season. Five shows filled with music, word, and dance will bring almost 9,000 people to campus this weekend. Tickets for three of the five services have sold out, though there will be a live broadcast of the service on the Gustavus website. Planning for this event began before the end of the 2017 school year, when Dr. … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel bringing holiday spirit to GAC: This year’s theme embodies “Visions of Divine Mystery”

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (11/30/18)

Monday, November 12 A Gustavus employee reported a theft of Gustavus property in Beck Hall. Campus safety responded to Sohre hall for a theft of bike report. Campus safety responded to Sohre Hall for a Mental Health concern. Tuesday, November 13 No incidents reported Wednesday, November 14 No incidents reported Thursday, November 15 Campus Safety responded to a marijuana call in Norelius Hall. Two students … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/30/18)

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News

2018 Guild of St. Lucia announced

The St. Lucia Festival has an important history here at Gustavus. The story of the festival on campus will be gaining a new chapter on December 6. However, the festival goes beyond the Gustavus community. St. Lucia Day, also known as Saint Lucy Day, has been celebrated for hundreds of years. St. Lucia is one of only eight women recognized in the ‘Canon of the … Continue reading 2018 Guild of St. Lucia announced

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Variety

Spotlight on: Music in the Courtyard

The Courtyard Café has been popular among Gusties not only as a place to grab coffee, to have little chat with friends, or to do homework, but also as a regular venue for musical performances. The Gustavus Music Collective and the Gustavus Jazz Combos hold their concerts in the Courtyard Café on Tuesday and Friday nights, respectively. Unlike larger conducted ensembles, both of these musical … Continue reading Spotlight on: Music in the Courtyard

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Tales from Abroad, Variety

Tales from Nepal: Emily Carlson

Emily Carlson is a Junior Environmental Studies and Geology major who is currently studying abroad in Nepal for the fall semester. Emily said that she chose the location before she even knew what the program was. “I just knew I wanted to be somewhere in Asia, and the opportunity to live in the Himalayas for a few months was incredibly enticing.” Emily was encouraged to … Continue reading Tales from Nepal: Emily Carlson

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Nicole Willis

This week’s Gustie of the Week is secondary history education major Nicole Willis. Besides her studying, the senior is spending her third year at Gustavus Adolphus College engaging a wide range of activities of campus. On campus, Willis passionately participates in the United Christian Ministries, the Prepare Ministries, the Gustavus Wind Symphony, and the Court of Saint Lucia 2017. Willis also works part-time at the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Nicole Willis

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Carly Miller

One of the most well-rounded and intelligent young women apart of the Gustavus community is Carly Miller. She is a junior Biochemistry major and Spanish minor from Brainerd, Minnesota. The reason why she chose to come here was because she primarily wanted to attend a private liberal arts college that reflected the strong community in her hometown. Out of all the colleges she toured, she … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Carly Miller

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News

Gustavus raises over $493,000 for the Gustavus Fund: Annual Give to Gustavus Day successful after twelve hours of donating

For twelve hours straight, on November 8, Gustavus held its annual Give to Gustavus Day event, which saw over $493,000 in donations.  Give to Gustavus Day focuses on raising money for the Gustavus Fund, which helps to support scholarships, financial aid, instruction, academic support, research, student services, institutional support, signature events, and outreach, according to Gustavus alumna and Director of the Gustavus Fund Katie Schroeder.  … Continue reading Gustavus raises over $493,000 for the Gustavus Fund: Annual Give to Gustavus Day successful after twelve hours of donating

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (11/16/18)

Monday, November 5 Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm at Arbor View West. Tuesday, November 6 Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm at the Adolphson House. Cooking smoke set off fire alarm, no fire. Campus Safety responded to a report of Odor of Marijuana at Norelius Hall. Campus Safety responded to a lost key report in Anderson Hall. Wednesday, November 7 No incidents … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/16/18)

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News

Delta Phi Omega hosts breast cancer event: Three speakers detail their experiences with breast cancer

The Delta Phi Omega sorority held their annual Breast Cancer Benefit this past Sunday, November 11 in alignment with the sorority’s philanthropy of breast cancer research and support. The event included a brunch, a silent auction, and speeches from three women who have experienced breast cancer in their lives in some capacity—Barbara Hensley, Michele Rusinko, and Megan Ruble. One of the speakers, Barbara Hensley, is … Continue reading Delta Phi Omega hosts breast cancer event: Three speakers detail their experiences with breast cancer

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