As the 2014-15 academic year at Gustavus begins, we are all introduced, to the euphoria of friends, activities, groups and living on our own. There are also the toils of one hundred page reading assignments, a bad roommate, or a dreaded pop quiz. No matter the various reasons for each of us coming here, there is something to keep in mind regardless of our differences: … Continue reading Can I See Your ID Please?
As college students there is one thing we all have in common: a “major.” If after four years you want a diploma in your hands, then you have to put some time into deciding what major is best for you. When we think about what we want to major in, there are certain things that come to mind: what kinds of questions do you ask … Continue reading A New Approach to Choosing a Major
Wednesday, August 27 ●The Director of Campus Safety investigated a report of suspected hazing that occurred off campus in May 2014. Thursday, August 28 ●A Campus Safety Officer responded to a report of vandalism at Uhler Hall. An offensive message was written on a student’s white-board. ●A Campus Safety Officer responded to Health Service for a medical assist for an injury that occurred in Nobel … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/11/2014)
The 2014-15 academic year brings changes to the Gustavus Peer Assistant (PA) program. The PAs are a group of students that promote healthy and productive lifestyles for the Gustavus community. Senior Kelli Remboldt, a second year PA shared some of the changes that the school year brings to the PAs. “The PAs just went through a few changes last year including a new director, Megan … Continue reading Peer Assistant program expands focus on student health
Students returning to Gustavus will notice a very vibrant change in the basement of the Campus Center. The Courtyard Café has undergone a transformation during the summer months, with bright green paint and vinyl decals added to the pillars, as well as an updated sign and refinished counter space. Steve Kjellgren, director of Dining Services, said planning for the redecorating began last year with the … Continue reading New design reflects green focus of Courtyard Cafe
Cloudy skies threatened to disrupt the Class of 2018 as they officially moved onto campus on Friday, Aug. 29. Though the rain held off, another disruption had a noticeable effect on the traditional move-in day routine of past years. Rather than taking the drive up College Avenue, students and their families were directed around campus to their designated residence halls as a result of road … Continue reading Campus adapts to detour as first-years move in
Two years ago the Gustavus women’s cross country team won the Conference Championships, earning themselves a chance to compete at the National meet. Last season, after graduating several of their top runners, the women’s team took fifth at the Conference meet and was unable to qualify for Nationals. This year, the women’s team has their sights set on a top-three finish at the Conference meet … Continue reading Women’s cross country begins season on the right foot
