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Interview with Arne Dahl – May 13, 2014
McKayla Murphy: What brought you to Gustavus? How did you find us, or how did we find you? Arne Dahl: It was more like you found me. Well you have had this Artist in Residence program running for 25 years, and I guess I was cut out for the job in a way because of my double existence as a crime fiction writer and a … Continue reading Interview with Arne Dahl – May 13, 2014
Exploring Student Voices at Gustavus
Researched histories of the Gustavus campus and faculty have been produced over the course of the college’s existence, but less focus has been given to the student experience. Junior History and Theater Major Katelyn Juni is currently working to showcase this student perspective through the Patricia Lindell Scholarship, awarded through Gustavus Library Associates (GLA). Library Professor Dan Mollner described that the selection criteria for the … Continue reading Exploring Student Voices at Gustavus
Books in Bloom
The floral smell permeating from the library signals the fourth Annual Books in Bloom. On May 2-4, the Gustavus library showcased 26 floral arrangement interpretations of different books, films, or academic resources picked from the library’s collection. Associate Professor in Library and Library Chair Dan Mollner describes the idea behind this event. “It’s modeled on one they do at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and … Continue reading Books in Bloom
Campus groups collaborate to promote Stress Free Finals Week
The two-word phrase that college students often dread more than any other is Finals Week. Just reading the words is enough to make visions of sleepless nights, endless cups of coffee, and impossible tests come to mind for any college student. The Gustavus Peer Assistants are teaming up with the librarians, Psi Chi, SAVE, Pound Pals, and Gustavus Student Nurses Association (GSNA) to sponsor a … Continue reading Campus groups collaborate to promote Stress Free Finals Week
Coke Grants Reception recognizes student work
The Kitchen Cabinet hosted a congratulations reception for the 2014 Gustavus and Coca-Cola Educational Partnership Grant recipients on April 29 in the Heritage Banquet Room. Opened to the public, the reception featured presentations by each recepient group. Started in the 2012-2013 academic year, the Gustavus and Coca-Cola Educational Partnership Grant is awarded to projects that promote health and sustainability on campus. Director of Dining Service … Continue reading Coke Grants Reception recognizes student work
Student research recognized during Celebration of Creative Inquiry
The Celebration of Creative Inquiry is a campus-wide, public forum to share Gustavus students’ personal research. The phrase “Creative Inquiry” is intentionally broad in order to encompass research and scholarship in all academic disciplines. In previous years, there have been over 140 separate posters representing student projects from across campus in almost every discipline. There are different ways that projects can be submitted. Students can … Continue reading Student research recognized during Celebration of Creative Inquiry
Thank you, seniors!
Each spring, as graduation edges nearer, the time comes to reflect on the accomplishments of the senior class. This year’s senior athletes were an especially talented group, and The Gustavian Weekly would like to congratulate every graduating senior who participated in athletics during their time at Gustavus—whether it was on an intramural team, in a club sport, or as part of a varsity program. Thank … Continue reading Thank you, seniors!
Track & Field hopes to end season on high note at Conference meet
On the outside, track and field may appear to be an individual sport, but for both the men’s and women’s teams, they have collaborated individual strengths to form an energetic and powerful team. Head Coach Dale Bahr said he is impressed with how the team and coaching staff has dealt with the unpredictable weather. “It makes training a bit more difficult and as you can … Continue reading Track & Field hopes to end season on high note at Conference meet
Students rally to Race For Grace
As the school year comes to an end, Gustavus students are still actively trying to serve their community. On Sunday, May 18, Colleges Against Cancer and the Gustavus Swimming & Diving team will be hosting a fun run/walk, the Race for Grace 5K. The name of the event was given in honor of Grace Goblirsch, who was a student at the College and a member … Continue reading Students rally to Race For Grace