Month: October 2019

Variety

Interfaith programs foster acceptance on campus

Gustavus strives to be an interconnected and accepting community, and one of the ways this is accomplished is through the interfaith organizations on campus. Though the college is rooted deeply in its Lutheran history, there are resources for students of all faiths, backgrounds and denominations. Inclusivity and education are priorities for all of the religious organizations and they work to create spaces and opportunities that … Continue reading Interfaith programs foster acceptance on campus

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Sarah Hinderman

Senior Sarah Hinderman, an involved and friendly face on campus, is our Gustie of the Week. Hinderman is a Communication Studies major from Fairfax, Minnesota and has made an impact on campus. Hinderman is involved in many student organizations on campus; she is a Marketing Executive for the Campus Activities Board, Public Relations chair for the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, an employee in the Office … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Sarah Hinderman

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Falenschek works with student leaders to support the Christian programming on campus.
Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Maggie Falenschek

As a Chaplain and the Director of Campus Ministries, Reverend Maggie Falenschek finds her job’s purpose in caring, supporting, and promoting what the Gustavus community builds and values. “I provide care and support for students and staff from any or all philosophical worldviews or religious backgrounds. I also oversee all Christian programming on campus, which often means being head cheerleader for all of our talented … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Maggie Falenschek

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Sophomore Matthew Payne tries to keep his pace as he treks through deep puddles that formed all over the course at the Dan Huston Invitational in Waverly, Iowa.
Sports & Fitness

Cross Country competes at Wartburg: Men’s and women’s team both place fifth overall

The Gustavus cross country teams travelled south of the border this past weekend to Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa for the Dan Huston Invitational. The men entered the meet ranked number seven in the Central Region, and the women’s strong start to the season has earned them the number five ranking in the Central Region. Both squads took fifth place, the men in a field … Continue reading Cross Country competes at Wartburg: Men’s and women’s team both place fifth overall

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Junior Taylor Hemme takes the ball up the field for the Gusties during a match against St. Mary’s earlier this season. Most recently, the Gusties took on St. Olaf and dropped the game 2-1.
Sports & Fitness

Women’s Soccer falls to St. Olaf: Gusties fall to 2-8 overall and 1-4 in conference play

The Gustie Women’s Soccer team lost a close game this past weekend by a score of 2-1. On Sunday, the Gusties traveled to Northfield to take on St Olaf. The Oles are off to a good start this season, as their record improved to 7-3-1 overall and 4-1 in the conference. This marks the Gusties’ third loss in a row, after winning two straight against … Continue reading Women’s Soccer falls to St. Olaf: Gusties fall to 2-8 overall and 1-4 in conference play

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Sophomore Jacob Pedersen posted the best score for the Gusties at the MIAC Championships and earned All-Tournament honors along with Junior Max Ullan.
Sports & Fitness

Men’s Golf places second in the MIAC: Pedersen and Ullan earn All-Tournament Team honors

The Gustavus Men’s Golf Team, ranked No. 25 in the latest polls, capped off a phenomenal fall season with a second place finish at the MIAC Championships on Monday. The Gusties were coming off a victory at the Twin Cities Classic, hosted by the Minnesota Valley Country Club on September 28-30. After the first round of the tournament the Gusties sat in second place behind … Continue reading Men’s Golf places second in the MIAC: Pedersen and Ullan earn All-Tournament Team honors

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The Show the World Campaign was announced at this year’s Alumni Awards Banquet.
News

Gustavus launches largest fundraising campaign in college history

On Friday, Sept. 27, Gustavus launched its largest campaign in the College’s history with a goal of $225 million dollars. The announcement, which was first made at the annual Homecoming Weekend Alumni Awards Banquet, held this year in Lund Arena. While the first part of the night was focused on celebrating distinguished alumni for their achievements, the second half focused on the future of the … Continue reading Gustavus launches largest fundraising campaign in college history

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (10/4/19)

Monday, September 23rd A CF was contact about a student of concern and Residential Life was called to help with the situation in Pittman Hall. Campus Safety responded to Norelius Hall for an alcohol incident. A CF had a student stop in the office because they were concerned for another student in Gibbs Hall. The CF called a Campus Safety officer to help assist with … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/4/19)

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News

A Letter to Our Community (10/4/19)

As college students we are all familiar with the struggles of mental health, stress, and hardships of life. This September the Gustavus community lost two students, First-year Alexander Sarlis and Sophomore Joshua Birchem, within a week of each other. In response to these events, the Gustavus Office of the Chaplains and the Dean of Students Office held a community gathering in The Dive on September … Continue reading A Letter to Our Community (10/4/19)

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