You just got back from a relaxing Thanksgiving Break, and for the most part, it’s been a decent week back. However, yesterday your professors reminded you that you can count the days until finals on both hands and that two of your final exams will be cumulative. If you were looking for an excuse to freak out, now you have one. Your weekend goes by faster … Continue reading Today, tomorrow, and everything in between
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the Easter Bunny’s plans to overthrow Santa Claus. It seems like he got sidetracked. Friday, Dec. 6 Faculty Shop Talk: Interpretive Center 4:30 p.m. Just a quick recap of the professors’ Black Friday deals. Christmas in Christ Chapel: Christ Chapel 7:30 p.m. Has anyone told them … Continue reading Calendar (12/6/2013)
Monday, November 18 A Gustavus student reported a theft that occurred in Norelius Hall the previous week. Thursday, November 21 A Campus Safety Officer responded to a medical assist at Pittman Hall. A Campus Safety Officer investigated a report of vandalism in Rundstrom Hall. Friday, November 22 A Gustavus employee reported vandalism containing bias language at the Folke Bernadotte Library. Campus Safety observed property damage … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (12/6/2013)
After being honored with the Walt Whitman Award last spring, Rasmussen’s book, Black Aperture, became one of five finalists for the National Book Award in Poetry this year. The National Book Award is a competitive, prestigious literary award, whose recipients include numerous famed writers, including William Faulkner, Ralph Ellison, and Rachel Carson. In celebration of Professor of English Matt Rasmussen ‘98 and the success of … Continue reading Celebration of Book Award Finalist Matt Rasmussen
College President Jack Ohle has recently announced a plan to renovate the Folke Bernodotte Memorial Library. Renovations plans were revealed at the Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) hosted fundraising gala, ‘A Royal Affair.’ As the press release stated, “The College’s strategic plan calls for a complete renovation of the library space to reflect the current needs of students and faculty as the library continues to support … Continue reading College announces plans to renovate library space
Current Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Programs and Services, Glen D. Lloyd has recently been named the Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement. Lloyd is a highly valued and respected member of the Diversity Center faculty and will transition into his new position on Dec. 4. Lloyd grew up in the Washington D.C. area and attended Catawba College in North Carolina, where he received a … Continue reading Glen Lloyd named Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), close to 26 million people in the United States have diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites diabetes as one of the leading causes of death in the nation. In an effort to raise awareness and promote research, the ADA has designated November as American Diabetes Month. Gustavus students diagnosed with diabetes face challenges and complications … Continue reading National Diabetes Month brings light to daily struggle
The ability to travel is a grand prospect. Being able to experience different cultures and then share them with those back home diversifies awareness. Sophomores Samantha Vang, Awushie Fayose and Jeanetta Langhorne are three Diversity Education Exploration Project (D.E.E.P) members who strive to build long lasting relationships through the program’s diversity of students. D.E.E.P’s mission statement looks to “develop first hand experiences, encompassing conversations of … Continue reading D.E.E.P. hopes to contribute to solution for child hunger
The Gustavus football team concluded their season last weekend, after finishing with an impressive 6-4 record. Season highlights for the Gusties included a 45-19 victory over conference rival St. Olaf at Homecoming, and a double-overtime win over St. John’s University in week eight. The Gusties had a number of standout athletes on the roster this year, with an especially impressive individual effort coming from Senior … Continue reading Jeffrey Dubose: Gustavus football record-breaker
