An Open Letter to First-Year International Students, There goes another summer. But this time it is different, because this time I was in the United States. I chose to stay and work on campus for many reasons: to make some extra money to set aside for the new school year, to enjoy the local cultural events in summer, and just to avoid the excruciating heat … Continue reading Tales From Abroad
While everything on campus was winding down after the first day of school, the Gustavus Dance Team was just getting started. Tryouts for the performance team began at 8 p.m. and the team’s season was officially underway. Seven new additions were added after Tuesday’s tryouts, bringing the team’s roster up to eighteen dancers. These new dancers joined a dynamic team with strong leadership, immense talent, … Continue reading Gusties Audition to Join Competition Dance
Originally from Somalia, Senior Basra Osman had no trouble fitting in with the Gustavus community. In fact, putting herself out there and meeting new people is one of her passions and an ability that many took notice of immediately. “I remember meeting Basra for the first time at our floor dinner freshman year. She sat in front of me and as soon as she opened … Continue reading Gustie of the Week
The 2015-16 school year has officially started and Gusties have returned with a multitude of summer stories. For those who have conducted research in the past three months, the Fall Research Symposium provides a unique venue for Gusties to share what they have discovered. The Fall Research Symposium is one of two research showcases for Gusties. At the Symposium, two students will perform a twenty … Continue reading Summer Research Celebrated at the Fall Symposium
Most Gusties know the Dive simply as the place to go for student dances on Friday nights, but it is a big space to only be used every couple Fridays throughout the year. Therefore, talks began last spring about sprucing it up to make it more functional and more inviting. President Bergman was on the Board of Trustees a few years ago when the Student … Continue reading Dive in Desperate Need of Updating
Gustavus students may spend four years studying and living in St. Peter and never learn the small town is home to hundreds of mentally ill and dangerous individuals. In a random survey of 15 first-year students, none had heard of the Minnesota Security Hospital. Yet, the campus is located only a mile away from the facility. The Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter was built … Continue reading Mismanagement at Security Hospital causes chaos
Monday, September 7 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist on College grounds. Two students were transported to Urgent Care. • Campus Safety responded to the Lund Center to take a report from an employee who had an accident off campus with a College-owned vehicle on Friday, September 4. • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Pittman Hall. Tuesday, September 8 • … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/18/15)
While most students were away over the summer, changes were occurring on “The Hill”. One of those was a reduction in the Forensic Team’s budget. Students utilized social media as a method to get information out to others who were unaware of what was happening. There were heated Facebook posts, rumors circulating and much confusion about what was actually going on. Senior Forensics Team member … Continue reading Forensics team forced to make changes due to budget cuts
This summer the Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO) was invited to perform at the 2016 Collegiate Band Directors National Association’s regional conference at Iowa State University. The CBDNA is the recognized professional organization for collegiate band directors dedicated to enhancing the teaching, performance and study of music in the United States. The biennial regional conference will host directors from programs throughout the Midwest. As an active … Continue reading Gustavus Wind Orchestra has ‘All that Jazz’
Monday, August 31 • Campus Safety received a report of a suspected drug violation by a student in May 2015. Wednesday, September 2 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Jackson Campus Center. One student was transported to Rivers Edge hospital. Friday, September 4 • Campus Safety received a report of a theft outside Pittman Hall. The items were later recovered. • … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/11/15)
