This Saturday, May 1, 2010 starting at 9:30 a.m., Gustavus will be honoring its many students for Honors Day. It will consist of a reception, a convocation, a luncheon and many exhibits from various groups on campus. Honors Day holds a tradition of simply recognizing students for their academic achievements. Students will be honored for a variety of categories, including GPA, scholarships or research, among … Continue reading Honors Day recognizes student achievment

The discovery that former Gustavus student Timothy Shay took two potentially dangerous chemicals from the chemistry department brings up questions about chemical security at Gustavus. Some members of the campus community are concerned that the department does not secure chemicals well enough. The two chemicals Shay took, when combined, produce an explosive compound called Lead Azide. According to police records, campus authorities were notified that … Continue reading Theft raises questions about security of chemicals on campus

This past Thursday evening, Gustavus hosted a public forum on high-risk drinking in the Jackson Campus Center. The event drew 70 students, faculty and administrators. The forum included a formal presentation focused on explaining high-risk drinking tendencies at Gustavus followed by small group discussions on how best to address the issue. Of those in attendance, 40 were students. The event was organized by Dean of … Continue reading Alcohol forum conversation to generate new policies