On Saturday, March 13, 2010 Gustavus is hosting the 15th annual Building Bridges Conference. This year’s theme is “Immigration: Surviving the Land of Opportunity.” The conference will focus on the obstacles immigrants face upon their arrival, as well as the daily struggles of adjusting to life in the United States. “Immigration is hugely important for a whole variety of reasons,” Assistant Professor of Religion Thia … Continue reading Building Bridges Conference on Immigration

This coming Monday, March 15 all Gustavus students are invited to see a presentation by Dr. Anna Versluis, assistant professor of geography, on the conditions in Haiti organized by the history and latin american, latino, and caribbean Studies (LALACS) department. Dr. Versluis has worked extensively in Haiti conducting research and working with the people.The one-hour presentation will be held in Alumni Hall at 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading Researcher to give speech on Haiti

Africa Night took place at Gustavus on March 5. The evening featured traditional dances, clothes and food from various countries in Africa. Continue reading A glimpse of African culture

Local farming and sustainability are topics that affect the Gustavus community, and the surrounding communities as well. Where our food comes from, how it is produced and how the industry can move toward sustainability are questions that consumers and producers must ask themselves. Over the past year, one Gustavus professor and one Gustavus student collaborated to take a closer look at these issues. Professor of … Continue reading Local filmmaker and Gustavus student focus on farming