An effort to raise money for the renovation of the Dive was rejected on Monday, March 4 when the student body voted not to increase the student activity fee. The resolution received 421 “no” votes and 380 “yes” votes, totaling 801 total votes on the resolution. This increase, which would add $50 to students’ activity fees for the next eight years would have raised one … Continue reading Senate considers Dive alternatives
…and service As a group new to campus, the Diversity Education Exploration Project (D.E.E.P.), has accomplished many of their goals, one of which involves embarking on a four-city tour of the United States over Spring Break. D.E.E.P. originated as a group of underrepresented students who were interested in traveling around the United States with a purpose to gain a deeper understanding of diverse cultures. The … Continue reading D.E.E.P. aims for cultural awareness, education…
…GWS Program The Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Program at Gustavus Adolphus College hosted a free public screening of Small, Beautifully Moving Parts on March 7, 2013. The screening of Small, Beautifully Moving Parts at Gustavus was the film’s premiere in MN. Co-director Annie Howell was also on campus for the screening and took questions from the audience at the conclusion of the film. Howell … Continue reading Small, Beautifully, Moving Parts presented by…
It’s just a quick swab of the cheek. That was a line that convinced 304 Gustavus community members to participate in the bone marrow registry drive. The drive, run by a travelling sector of the national bone marrow donor program. Be the Match, was sponsored by the Swim and Dive team on March 5 and March 8. The Swim and Dive team created this event … Continue reading Bone Marrow Drive
Entitled ‘The Crucible and Aristotelian Moral Authority’ On Wednesday, March 20, Philosophy Professor Doug Huff will be giving a lecture sponsored by Phi Beta Kappa society entitled, “The Crucible and Aristotelian Moral Authority.” Phi Beta Kappa sponsors the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture every other year, which features a prominent national scholar who speaks on his or her field of expertise. In recent years, … Continue reading Professor Doug Huff presents lecture for Phi Beta Kappa Eta
Dani Cabrera is a sophomore communications studies major known for her work ethic and compassion. Her position as a Collegiate Fellow (CF) allows her to exercise both of these skills while working with first-year students in Norelius Hall. She was surprised by how much her CF position benefited not only her residents, but herself. “I love how being a CF has provided me the opportunity … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Student Senate Co-Presidents Elect
Gusties; artist Ann Martin and collector Reverend Richard L. Hillstrom The Hillstrom Museum of Art is currently housing two concurrent exhibits, How Things Are: Paintings by Ann Martin and The Eight, The Ashcan School, and the American Scene in the Hillstrom Collection. These two exhibits are on display until April 21. The pieces in How Things Are are also the inspiration for a series of … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum of Art hosts two exhibits
The Gustavus Theater and Dance Department will be putting on a spring performance to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Gustavus Dance Company on March 22 through 24. The show will celebrate 25 years of dance history at Gustavus with the help and support of Gustavus students, faculty, and alumni. The pieces are choreographed by Gustavus faculty Jennifer Glaws, Sarah Hauss, Melissa Rolnick and Michele … Continue reading The Gustavus Dance Company to celebrate 25 anniversary
Gustavus Adolphus College will be welcoming poets Patricia Kirkpatrick and Tim Nolan on Thursday, March 21 to read their work in the Melva Lind Interpretive Center beginning at 7 p.m. Kirkpatrick’s writing credits include Century’s Road published by Holy Cow! Press in 2004 and Odessa in 2012. She has also taught graduate and undergraduate writing and children’s literature at Hamline University (1988-2012), Macalester College, and … Continue reading A night of poetry with Nolan and Kirkpatrick
