Gusties get a taste of the working world: Career treks expose students to post-college opportunities

Non-profit work was the topic explored on Friday March 18. The Career Specialist for Government and Social Services held a Career Trek event for students interested in non-profit work, one in a series of events held for students to explore possible career paths. The first Career Trek event was held on Friday, March 18 and was focused on Media and Marketing. Students met with representatives … Continue reading Gusties get a taste of the working world: Career treks expose students to post-college opportunities

Campus Safety Report (3/15/19)

Monday, March 4 No incidents reported Tuesday, March 5 Campus Safety found the odor of marijuana in Rundstrom Hall, students were in possession of paraphernalia and narcotics, 3 students referred to the campus conduct system. Wednesday, March 6 Campus Safety received a slip-and-fall report for at the bottom of the Library stairs. Thursday, March 7 Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm in Rundstrom Hall. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/15/19)

Campus offices support first-year skill-building: First ever exclusively first-year conference discusses leadership

Student leadership is a key part of Gustie identity. Gustavus is known for encouraging all students to take on leadership roles and is continually looking for ways to further this goal. For the first time in Gustavus history, a leadership event specific to first-year students will be held. The First-Year Leadership Conference (FYLC) begins at 10:00 a.m on Saturday, March 16, in Alumni Hall. The … Continue reading Campus offices support first-year skill-building: First ever exclusively first-year conference discusses leadership

Student content creators publish literary magazine

Did you know we have a Gustavus literary magazine? Firethorne is a magazine that publishes student-created content and showcases student talent as well as creating a platform for voices to be heard. It allows for anyone and everyone in the Gustavus student community to be able to share their artistic abilities and writing skills. This publication, under the current title of Firethorne, can be traced … Continue reading Student content creators publish literary magazine

Weather cancels President’s Ball 2019

Gustavus students began the weekend with disappointment after finding out the President’s Ball was canceled due to weather. “Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this weekend, the Dean of Students Office and Campus Activities Office have decided to cancel  President’s Ball.  We did not make this decision lightly and considered student safety our number one priority,” Director of Campus Activities Andrea Junso said in … Continue reading Weather cancels President’s Ball 2019

Advice for the floundering first-year (3/15/19)

Dear first years- I’m going to be honest with you: friendships were a lot easier during our elementary school playground days than they are in college. Back then, friends were the people you played with at recess, the people in your class, or really anyone you came across that you talked to briefly. Now, however, it can feel impossible to even maintain the friendships you … Continue reading Advice for the floundering first-year (3/15/19)

Compassionate communication: the key to a diverse campus

One of the best things about attending a liberal arts college is the chance to discover new parts of the world.  My favorite part about being a Gustie is the way my time here has exposed me to new ideas and opinions.  I grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin and as much as I loved my childhood, it did not expose me … Continue reading Compassionate communication: the key to a diverse campus

Caffeinate yourself in St. Peter

Coffee and college students, name a better dynamic duo. We have so many places to choose from, yet we all have our favorites for our own personal reasons. While coffee doesn’t change much, it is the atmosphere and employees that create our preferences. Between the Courtyard Café, River Rock, Diamond Dust, Dunkin’ Donuts, Caribou, and Starbucks, there is no shortage of places to go. After … Continue reading Caffeinate yourself in St. Peter

Mindfulness and the importance of self-care

As the semester is getting busier and midterms are on the horizon, we all know the stress and sense of anxiety surrounding getting everything done and getting the grades that we want. While school is obviously very important, focusing too much on doing well in school can drain you to the point of being able to do nothing at all. This is why having hobbies … Continue reading Mindfulness and the importance of self-care