Friday, September 2 • Campus Safety responded to a Medical Assist in Norelius Hall. • A Gustavus student was cited for underage consumption, while in Southwest Hall. Saturday, September 3 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at the International Center. Sunday, September 4 • Two Gustavus students were charged by Campus Safety for underage consumption and a third student was charged … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (Sept 9th, 2011)
In the upcoming months, Gustavus will experience several changes in the Student Life division, with the promotions of Steve Bennett, the current Assistant Dean of Students, Virgil Jones, who is currently working as the Director of Multicultural Programs, and the hiring of Dr. JoNes Vanhecke ’88 as the new Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Life. Vanhecke will once again be joining the … Continue reading New faces in Student Life
As this spring has brought a delightful mix of warm sunshine and cool rain, the student interns and volunteers at Big Hill Farm have once again pulled out their spades, shovels and rakes. The student-run farm provides a bulk of the Dining Service’s organic and cost-efficient food. In helping to make our campus more sustainable, Big Hill Farm was created by Cat Wiechmann and Eliza … Continue reading Students dig the Big Hill Farm
After final examinations are finished and first-year, sophomore and junior students have left campus, one of Gustavus’s cherished traditions begins. Senior Week, a week of activities for seniors to enjoy the company of their classmates, will feature music, food and events planned by fellow students and college administrators. Senior Week has been a college-advised function for the past 15 years. Having Student Senate, Campus Activities … Continue reading Senior Week celebrates graduates
The President’s Office announced last Wednesday that Vice President for Marketing and Communication Gwendolyn Freed will be leaving her position following Commencement, May 29. Freed has accepted a new position with Wallin Education Partners as their Executive Director. Freed has served Gustavus as Vice President for Marketing and Communication since December 2006. “In her time here, she led an unprecedented major market research and brand … Continue reading Gwen Freed accepts new position, leaving Gustavus
As part of a series sponsored by the religion department, Gustavus has hosted colloquia on the concept of community in local, academic and global terms. The final set of panelists in the colloquium will be on Friday, May 13 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in Olin 103. It will be the last of three colloquia in the series, titled “Community: Concept & Reality.” The series … Continue reading Three professors to speak at colloquim on community
On May 29, the Class of 2011 will walk away from campus with diplomas in hand. For many, the day is bittersweet as they look forward to life after college, but know they will miss this place and the people they’ve shared it with. These next few days will be a time of great reflection for many seniors as they celebrate their experience at Gustavus. … Continue reading Class of 2011 Senior Spotlight
Upon first meeting Patricia Kazarow, one may not be aware of the passion, intelligence and high dedication that the choral professor has brought to Gustavus. But then she bursts with an energy and enthusiasm that immediately draws the listener in to what she is saying. One cannot help but be engaged when around Professor Kazarow. This is one of Patricia Kazarow’s (or PK, as she … Continue reading Patricia Kazarow — Singing the final farewell
On May 15, two men, Jon Kaus and Dan Barker, will participate in a formal debate mediated by Professor of Political Science Kate Knutson, and sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian athletes (FCA). The debate entitled, “Can we Be Good without God” will be held in Alumni Hall at 7:00 p.m. According to FCA advisors, the debate is meant to “bring to campus an event … Continue reading Can we debate about God?
