Controversial diversity posters pop up around campus: Posters spark a discussion of campus diversity

Last Thursday, as Give to Gustavus Day overtook the campus cafeteria, controversial posters started popping up around campus. These posters, which criticized the campus administration through statements such as “$70,000,000 dollars in renovations for Nobel and a closet for diversity,” were hung anonymously in various campus buildings and also posted on the “Overheard at Gustavus” Facebook page using the Give to Gustavus day hashtag, #fireuptherouser. … Continue reading Controversial diversity posters pop up around campus: Posters spark a discussion of campus diversity

Campus Safety Report (11/1/19)

Sunday, October 13 A student reported a suspicious incident while walking on campus between Campus Center and Sohre Hall. Monday, October 14 Campus Safety was called for a harassing phone call in Sohre Hall. Tuesday, October 15 Campus Safety responded to a damage of Gustavus property report in Pittman Hall. Wednesday, October 16 Campus Safety responded to a suspicious incident at the Jackson Campus Center. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/1/19)

Gustavus student radio successfully brought back on air: KGSM revived after semester long radio silence

The Gustavus student radio station, KGSM, successfully restarted last year after the latest in a series of setbacks, which have impeded its existence on campus for over the past twenty years. “[Co-President of KGSM] Alma Jorgensen and I… wanted a fully functioning radio station and to make sure that KGSM as a student organization had a bright future,” Sophomore and Co-President of KGSM Daniel Wang … Continue reading Gustavus student radio successfully brought back on air: KGSM revived after semester long radio silence

Walktober helps Gusties walk off stress: GustieWELL provides students with a positive outlet for stress

Stress is always something that’s on the mind of Gustavus students. GustieWELL and the Peer Assistants (PAs) are aware of this issue and are constantly trying to find new ways to help. Over the month of October, the mental health awareness events known as “Walktober” were held. “Research shows walking increases blood and energy flow to the brain, which improves acuity and function on a … Continue reading Walktober helps Gusties walk off stress: GustieWELL provides students with a positive outlet for stress

Students spend January 2019 in Indonesia

Preview: J-Term 2020 Study Abroad Trips

This coming January, Gustavus students will disperse to locations all over the world through this year’s ten J-Term IEX programs. Gusties were eager to get involved in the 2020 J-Term experiences, according to Assistant Director of Study Away Programs Bryan Messerly. “We had several of the courses filled up to capacity and several of the courses with a waitlist,” Messerly said. One such program is … Continue reading Preview: J-Term 2020 Study Abroad Trips

Cherland is originally from Saskatchewan, Canada.

Gustie of the Week: Elisabeth Cherland

Visiting Assistant Professor in Music, Dr. Elisabeth Cherland, has found herself more grounded in her roots since coming to Gustavus. “I’m really thrilled to be here in Minnesota and at a Lutheran institution,” Cherland said. Originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, Cherland continues to carry on a generations-long love of music as a singer, violinist, educator and now her role as the conductor of the Choir of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Elisabeth Cherland

Catching up with the Speech and Debate Team

Previously a co-curricular organization, the Speech and Debate Team became a student-run organization in the fall of 2018. Since then, the group has witnessed tremendous growth in membership and multiple successful tournaments. It not only nurtures the art of public speaking at Gustavus Adolphus College but also connects Gusties with the open and supportive community of speech and debate enthusiasts across the United States. “Public … Continue reading Catching up with the Speech and Debate Team

A controversial poster put on the bulletin board in the Jackson Campus Center.

The meaning of true diversity

During the past week, a poster was found in Beck with the quote, “How can we so freely advertise diversity…when we clearly don’t have enough?”. This poster has caused an uproar of debate on campus as to just how diverse Gustavus really is. The Gustavus student body is eighty percent white students as stated under the Enrollment section on the Gustavus website. This comparison to … Continue reading The meaning of true diversity