The spread of COVID-19 has brought with it a flood of economic worries and uncertainties, and now that Gustavus has closed its doors for the rest of the Spring Semester, the question of how the school will be impacted financially still remains. The economic hardships felt in the global market have led to significant decreases in the Gustavus endowment, however the losses are relatively low … Continue reading College Faces Financial Fears Amid COVID-19: Uncertain Times Lead to Financial Worries among Staff and Students

As Gusties are all too aware, class plans have been changing quickly. Due to the suspension of in-person classes, as announced last week, professors have been scrambling to re-arrange class schedules, assignments and projects. However, due to the nature of Gustavus’ hands-on learning approach, this has been extremely difficult for various departments. Classes such as those in the theatre/dance department, ACT/FIT credits, art and science … Continue reading The Difficulty of going Digital: Online Learning Forces Classes to get Creative or Make Serious Cuts