Thus far, new on-campus COVID-19 guidelines are generally being followed. “{The rules have been followed]very well. I am very impressed with the students on campus,” Assistant Vice President for Student Life, Megan Ruble, said. In order to maintain everyone’s safety on campus, members of the Gustavus community are now required to wear a mask and maintain a six-foot distance from others, both inside and outside … Continue reading Campus responds to new COVID-19 guidelines: Gustavus sets new COVID-19 rules to help brings students back to campus

Campus housing has been an unusual point of stress for Gustavus students this semester. Some students have even opted to take the entire semester online. However, their decision to go virtual is negatively affecting their financial aid awards. Is this a glimpse into the future of all Gustavus students if the college goes fully online this semester? “Because financial aid is based on the total … Continue reading Gustavus students face effects of campus housing decisions

President Rebecca Bergman announced the hiring of two new counselors on the first day of fall semester who specifically support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) students. The change stems from the work the Counseling Center has been doing in conjunction with the President’s Council for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (PCDEI), the Office of the Chaplains, the Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) and student activists. … Continue reading Counseling Center hires BIPOC support professionals