Lecture on economic growth given as part of philosophy and economics workshop: St. Olaf professor shares research on wealth and property rights

From 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13 in Beck 101, Professor Colin Harris will be presenting his paper, “Wealth Destroying Property Rights,” as part of a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics workshop created by Gustavus. Professor Podemska-Mikluch arranged the lecture as part of the workshop, and chose Professor Harris because he “is an expert on the economics of property rights and the implications for … Continue reading Lecture on economic growth given as part of philosophy and economics workshop: St. Olaf professor shares research on wealth and property rights

LALACS event addresses migration issues in the U.S.

The Latin American, Latina/o, and Caribbean Studies program is hosting an informative event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on November 14 in Confer Hall room 127. The event will present on the current issue of migration in the Americas. The group, also known by their acronym “LALACS,” is directed by Associate Professor Ana Adams. Adams teaches courses in Modern Languages, Literature, and Cultures along with … Continue reading LALACS event addresses migration issues in the U.S.

Spotlight on: Measure by Measure

This week, the Gustavus Theatre and Dance department will be bringing to life William Shakespeare’s famous play, Measure for Measure. The play deals with themes like coercion, corruption, and sexual violence. The show follows the character of Isabella, a nun whose brother is sentenced to death by a government official named Angelo who offers to release her brother is she has sex with him, to … Continue reading Spotlight on: Measure by Measure

Seyoum spent the summer of 2018 studying abroad in London.

Gustie of the Week: Bethel Seyoum

Senior Financial Economics Major Bethel Seyoum is enjoying her third consecutive year as the Co-President/Class Officer for Class of 2019. She is also involved in the Gustavus Student Senate, the Interfaith Leadership Council, the International and Cultural Education Center, the Martial Arts Club, and the Gustavus Mentoring Program. Seyoum comes from the busy and lively metropolitan Addis Ababa of Ethiopia, the country of the first … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Bethel Seyoum

Leitch wants his students to learn to think critically and logically.

Gustie of the Week: Richard Leitch

During their four years at Gustavus, many students are fortunate to take a class with engaging professors who are highly passionate in the fields they are experts in. Aside from classroom learning, they continue unlocking their curiosity by pursuing internships and going on study abroad trips in the future. Richard Leitch, Associate professor in Political Science, Environmental Studies, Japanese Studies, and Peace Studies, has been … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Richard Leitch

Voting stickers are a symbol of doing one’s civic duty on Election Day.

Doing your duty for democracy

These past few weeks, I am sure you’ve been asked by about a million different people if you’ve voted. By the time the election came around Tuesday, everybody except political science majors such as myself were sick and tired of anything having to do with the mid-term elections. Many people I knew couldn’t see the value in voting. They had become too pessimistic about their … Continue reading Doing your duty for democracy

Members of the swimming and diving team kicked off their season with back-to-back weekends of competition. Both the men’s and women’s team tallied first place finishes in multiple events.

Swimming and Diving begins season: Both teams place second in Gustavus Invitational

The Gustie Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams are off to a strong start and have found early success with two weekends of competition under their belt so far. The first weekend featured a split squad meet on October 27 where one group traveled to Luther College in Decorah, IA while another took on Morningside College in Sioux City, IA. The contingent that traveled … Continue reading Swimming and Diving begins season: Both teams place second in Gustavus Invitational