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Building Bridges aims to end the stigma of mental illness: Student leaders prep for the Building Bridges Conference

Building Bridges is poised to start the year strong after announcing its new topic for this year’s conference, “Mental Health as a Social Justice Cause”. With this theme in mind, the organization hopes to focus on raising awareness about the different aspects of mental health and helping the community to understand the social issues related to it. Building Bridges Co-Chair mentions how this is one … Continue reading Building Bridges aims to end the stigma of mental illness: Student leaders prep for the Building Bridges Conference

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Campus Safety Report (10/06/17)

Monday, September 12 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Norelius Hall. A student was transported to the ER for an injury. Campus safety responded to Sohre Hall for a medical assist. One student was transported to ER by ambulance. Tuesday, September 13 Campus Safety responded to a drug violation on College grounds in the Uhler parking lot. Case referred to the campus conduct … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/06/17)

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Academic minds discuss reproductive technology at 53rd Nobel Conference: Researchers and scholars spark conversation and raise questions at Gustavus’s signature event

One of the most notable events that Gustavus Adolphus College is fortunate to host annually is the Nobel Conference. One of the most notable events that Gustavus Adolphus College is fortunate to host annually is the Nobel Conference. The Nobel Conference is an academic conference that aims to bring together the world’s top researchers and scholars in order to discuss modern issues focused on social and … Continue reading Academic minds discuss reproductive technology at 53rd Nobel Conference: Researchers and scholars spark conversation and raise questions at Gustavus’s signature event

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New year brings Greek life changes

Almost a year has gone by since Gustavus suspended six Greek organizations for violating the college’s hazing and sexual harassment policies. Gustavus suspended the organizations after they investigated hazing allegations last fall and into the spring. Several reports were turned in to the Dean of Students Office of supposed first-hand accounts of policy violations. Of the suspended sororities and fraternities, many members say college administrators … Continue reading New year brings Greek life changes

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Members of the Gustavus community reanimate Frankenstein with live reading: Greeters, faculty, and students perform the Mary Shelley novel

If you walked by the Courtyard Cafe at any part of the day this past Thursday you most likely noticed the costumes, backdrops, live artists, and people participating in the live reading of this years First-Year Reading in Common book, Frankenstein. Unlike other readings, Frankenstein was given a full performance as the live reading began at 10:00 am and continued until the entire book was … Continue reading Members of the Gustavus community reanimate Frankenstein with live reading: Greeters, faculty, and students perform the Mary Shelley novel

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Goodbye Greeks

What is happening to Gustavus Greek Life?   Greek Life has been a part of the Gustavus comminity since 1904. Currently, there are three sororities and four fraternities on campus. The organizations’ purpose are to make a difference on campus through philanthropic endeavors, community service and interpersonal development. Organizations also teach leaderships skills, participate in social events and build lasting relationships. Gustavus has had a … Continue reading Goodbye Greeks

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Family Weekend invites loved ones to campus

This weekend, the annual Gustavus Family Weekend will happen on campus. Many Gusties are awaiting this event with ecstatic anticipation, others with nothing but dread; reuniting with family tends to elicit mixed reactions. Whether you’re stoked for the weekend festivities or just hoping you’ll survive a day with your mom, here’s a guide to the events coming up during the celebration. For those who might … Continue reading Family Weekend invites loved ones to campus

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Habitat for Humanity announces fall trip

Habitat for Humanity is an international organization with chapters all over the world, and we are very lucky to have one of our very own here at Gustavus. This organization provides affordable housing with “sweat equity”, Senior Kaitlyn Peroutka, Co-President of the Gustavus chapter said. Habitat for Humanity helps in-need families work together with volunteers to build affordable and adequate housing. Peroutka emphasizes that they … Continue reading Habitat for Humanity announces fall trip

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Gustavus hosts a capella group Six Appeal

Music has “a huge role in everyone’s lives. It connects us all,” choir member and Sophomore George Stein said. Music fans will be delighted to hear the musical stylings of the band Six Appeal when they perform during family weekend. The acapella group from Minneapolis is made up of six men, and started in 2006 as a college group at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. … Continue reading Gustavus hosts a capella group Six Appeal

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