Monday, October 28 Collegiate Fellows responded to a noise violation in Norelius Hall involving one student. Thursday, October 31 A Campus Safety Officer responded to the Health Service Office to assist with a medical issue. Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Norelius Lot A. Friday, November 1 Campus Safety cited a student while on College Grounds for underage consumption of alcohol. The student … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/9/2013)
Most citizens in the United States are unable to explain the current upheaval in modern Tibet. After traveling to Tibet on sabbatical last year, Philosophy Professor Deane Curtin wanted to shed light on Tibetans’ struggles upon his return to Gustavus. He shared his experiences working for the Dalai Lama and Tibetan refugees with the Gustavus community on Oct. 28, 2013. “I’m asked all the time, … Continue reading The Art Of Happiness: A Year with the Dalai Lama
Taking their education to greater heights, Senior Nursing Majors Laura Dack, Josh Hinzen, David Krebs, Larissa Milne, Madeline Schmitz, and Anna Torborg are currently on a six-week journey in Alaska. There, the students will work in clinical settings in two different cities. Half of the students started out in Barrow doing Public Health work and the other half started in Fairbanks working with obstetrics health. … Continue reading Nursing students embark on journey to Alaska
Sarah Lucht, a 2013 Gustavus graduate, was the recent recipient of the Glenn T. Seaborg Award, presented by the Swedish Council of America. According to the Swedish Council of America’s website, the award was established in 1979 to honor an accomplished chemist and Nobel Laureate. Nominees must major in either math or science and represent a commitment to the Scandinavian roots. Six colleges in the … Continue reading Graduate granted invitation to the Nobel Ceremony
The 2013 Power Shift Conference in Pittsburgh, PA over Fall Break left Gustavus attendees more than enthused upon their return to campus. The four-day conference focused on current climate issues with an emphasis on environmental justice. The conference consisted of keynote speakers, workshops, training events, and protests in the streets of Pittsburgh. Planner of the trip, Senior Anna McDevitt, was impressed with the conference. “I … Continue reading Student activists inspired by Power Shift trip
The Organization for Latin American and Spanish Cultures (OLAS) serves campus by bringing students’ attention to the Latino and Spanish speaking communities and hosting activities that expose students to different cultures. This November, they are celebrating Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead by planning different events for students on campus. Falling on Nov. 1 and 2, Dia de los Muertos is a … Continue reading Campus celebrates Dia de los Muertos
Few individuals get the opportunity to travel across the globe, much less work with one of the most influential figures of our time. Philosophy and Environmental Studies Professor Deane Curtin had the chance to do both this past year when he went to work for the Dalai Lama in Tibet during his sabbatical. Curtin illustrated his time spent in the Himalayas of northern India working … Continue reading Deane Curtin presents on his year with the Dalai Lama
As the regular season comes to a close, the men’s soccer team is preparing for playoffs after winning the MIAC title. A strong performance will qualify the men for a return trip to the NCAA tournament. Despite their high ranking, Senior Midfielder Sean Sendelbach explains the team’s attitude moving forward. “People definitely know we’re a capable team. I don’t think there’s been a target on … Continue reading Undefeated in MIAC play, Men’s Soccer clinches Conference title
In the 2013 Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, Assistant Communication Studies Professor Sarah Wolter teamed up with Jo Ann Buysse from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities to write an article about gender representation in NCAA media guides. The article, “Gender Representation in 2010 NCAA Division I Media Guides: The Battle for Equity was Only Temporarily Won,” examines cultural narratives of collegiate media guide covers … Continue reading Battling for accurate media portrayals of female athletes
