Author: nhamberg
Calendar (4/19/13)
The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the comments of a snarky, sarcastic senior who just does not give a s*** about anything anymore. Friday, April 19 3rd Annual Gustavus Women in Leadership Conference: American Swedish Institute Minneapolis 8:30 a.m. Watch your feet. There are shards of broken ceiling glass all over the place. Relay … Continue reading Calendar (4/19/13)
Jeffrey Tambor selected as 2013 Big Speaker
This year, Campus Activity Board (CAB) is excited to announce Emmy Award nominated actor Jeffrey Tambor’s presentation of “What’s Keeping You From Performing Your Life?” Recognized for his role as George Bluth, Sr., (as well as his own identical twin, Oscar Bluth) on the sitcom series Arrested Development, actor Jeffrey Tambor has been known to play a variety of unique characters during his forty year … Continue reading Jeffrey Tambor selected as 2013 Big Speaker
Presidential Cabinet addresses concern at student forum
On Thursday, April 11, a public student forum was held in Alumni Hall for students to attend and discuss issues and concerns that have riddled the college as of late. The panel consisted of Presidential Cabinet members, Provost and Dean of the College Mark Braun, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Tom Young, Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission Tom Crady, Vice President for … Continue reading Presidential Cabinet addresses concern at student forum
Campus Safety Report (4/19/13)
Monday, March 18 •Campus Safety responded to a medical assist by Confer Vickner. Wednesday, March 20 •Campus Safety took a report of an injury that occurred on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Thursday, March 21 •A student reported an injury that occurred on campus on March 15, 2013. Friday, March 22 •Campus Safety conducted a welfare check on a student in Prairie View. •Campus Safety responded … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/19/13)
3rd Annual Women in Leadership Conference focuses on authenticity
Women In Business Leadership (WIBL) is a student and alumnae program that helps the women of Gustavus in their academic, professional, and personal leadership development. The group works together to prepare, support, and promote women leadership. Women in Business Leadership (a student based organization) and Gustavus Women in Leadership (an alumnae based organization) work together each year to create the Women in Leadership Conference. On … Continue reading 3rd Annual Women in Leadership Conference focuses on authenticity
Gustavus students receive prestigious scholarships
A trio of Gustavus students have been recognized for their achievements through various honorable scholarships. These include the NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship, the Goldwater Scholarship, and the Phillips Scholar Program. Sophomore Political Science Major Nicole Ektnitphong has been named a Jay and Rose Phillips Scholar for the 2013-2014 academic year. Ektnitphong is one of six Minnesota college students to receive this honor, after first entering a pool … Continue reading Gustavus students receive prestigious scholarships
Listening Post provides setting to discuss student voices
President Ohle, along with Dean of Students, JoNes VanHecke ‘88 held listening sessions Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26 to invite students to express their concerns to the College’s head administrator. The sessions took place in a small banquet room setting, so all present had the opportunity to voice their opinions, questions, and concerns about academic, budget, and staffing decisions made in recent years. … Continue reading Listening Post provides setting to discuss student voices
Gustie of the Week: Kristina Fosse
June 2 is not the only date that Kristina needs to pack for. On June 28, Senior Sociology/Anthropology Major Kristina Fosse will be boarding a plane to China to fulfill her service with the Peace Corps. Kristina came to Gustavus with as a sophomore count and has been able to graduate in three years. She will be the youngest member of her Peace Corps group, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Kristina Fosse
Under the Surface digs into the human experience
After deciding on the title of her honors project, senior Jane Chung dove into a space others are not as comfortable dipping into. Under the Surface, inspired by the art form Butoh, a new modern Japanese physical theatre movement, reaches into a dark and unexplored place most people have beneath the image they portray to the rest of the world. “While I was choosing performers, … Continue reading Under the Surface digs into the human experience