As we get further into spring semester, students are thinking about where they will live next year. As students search for their new digs, items of note include the off-campus process, Chapel View—a new off-campus property affiliated with the college—and problems with e-mail notifications. The off-campus application process was completed in February, and students who received permission to live off-campus have already been notified. “At … Continue reading Res Life
An abundance of color, sunny skies and warm weather: what else happens in the spring at Gustavus? The 2011 Spring Break Habitat for Humanity Trip. Every year, Gustavus sends student volunteers to work with Habitat for Humanity, an international, non-profit organization committed to helping members of the community in need of a place to call home. Ninety-two students will be traveling this year to Taos, … Continue reading For some, break is opportunity to serve
Gustavus President Jack Ohle has named Dr. Mark Braun Provost and Dean of Students. The announcement was made by an e-mail from Ohle the morning of March 10, and Braun will assume his position June 15. “As the college’s chief Academic Officer, Dr. Braun will bring significant experience to the position and will make a meaningful contribution to the future of teaching and learning at … Continue reading Dr. Mark Braun selected as provost and dean
Since February 2, the Gustavus campus has been participating in RecycleMania, a national recycling challenge hosted by the College and University Recycling Council. Gustavus is participating for its third consecutive year after joining the competition in 2009. There are 630 college campuses across the country that have registered to participate in the 2011 contest, which rates schools based on their per capita collection of recyclables, … Continue reading 630 campuses join RecycleMania
The assailant or assailants from the two assaults on the weekend of March 5 and 6 have yet to be caught. “Local police continue to investigate the incidents. This weekend, Campus Safety provided 354 rides through the SafeRides and individual escort programs. Safety whistles are now available at the offices of Residential Life, Dean of Students, and Campus Safety,” Dean of Students Jeff Stocco said. … Continue reading Assault Update
In light of the recent assaults on campus, students have been thinking of ways to keep themselves safe, but what many of us don’t realize is that self-defense is more than just physical maneuvers. According to Aaron Banks, professor of health and exercise science, in his article “Self-Defense Education: Five Steps for Developing Awareness and Prevention Tactics,” modern self-defense is described as “a mixture of … Continue reading Self-defense — More than just martial
While Senior Management Major Jon Schmidt has been predominantly involved on campus in his previous three years and one semester at Gustavus, his participation and presence here this semester has been largely abated. Among Jon’s activities at Gustavus, he has played basketball, club volleyball, club ultimate Frisbee, co-founded the Gustavus Disc Golf Club, played drums in the Proclaim band, acted in a one-act play last … Continue reading Jon Schmidt — Monkey junkie
Country music: most people either love it or hate it. The film Country Strong is definitely the same way … except most people will probably hate it. The music is decent, by country standards, and the acting is fine, but the rest of the movie feels like a second-rate Lifetime movie. And let us keep in mind that a first-rate Lifetime movie is roughly equivalent … Continue reading On-campus movie Country Strong: Rather weak
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) will be having a dodgeball tournament Sunday, March 20 at noon in Alumni Hall. This event will take place as a part of the Gustie Cup, a year-long competition in various athletics. This is the second year of the Gustie Cup competition on campus. It is a series of athletic competitions that teams can compete in once a month. So … Continue reading Gustie Cup throws a wrench in tourny: Dodgeball
On April 26 at 8:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall, the Minnesota-based bands QuietDrive and Cedar Avenue will be performing for Gustavus students and St. Peter residents. Gustavus students can pick up free tickets at the Student Activities Office (SAO) Desk beginning March 21. Public tickets will go on sale on April 8 and will cost $5. Tickets can be purchased at Gustavus Tickets Online or … Continue reading QuietDrive and Cedar Ave. to perform at Gustavus
