Building Bridges 2016 Gustavus Adolphus College is known for its incredible academics and close-knit community, but a truly unique facet of this prestigious college is the opportunity students have to immerse themselves in an annual conference which promotes social change, diversity, and awareness. Since its creation in 1995, Building Bridges functions to address a different relevant social issue or theme each year. Previous Building Bridges … Continue reading Silver or Lead: The Many Faces of Wealth and Violence in The War on Drugs

Fall is in full swing and with the sudden abundance of sweaters, pumpkin spice flavored lattes, and crisp leaves, it’s the perfect time of year to spend outside. St. Peter and the surrounding areas offer many fun fall activities, so grab a friend and take a trip to ValleyScare (4) in Shakopee, Minnesota! Or make the short drive down Highway 169 to Emma Krumbee’s Apple … Continue reading Five Fun Fall Festivities

This year’s Nobel Conference explored the science behind addiction and the associated sociological and psychological experiences. A notable aspect was the idea of addiction being an “equal opportunity condition” in which anyone can fall victim to. Given the sleep deprivation, pressure, and stress, it is no wonder that college students are especially susceptible to facets of addiction. A notable and fairly recent dependency stems from … Continue reading Social Media – A Popular Pastime or Another Form of Addiction

Tuesday, October 6 8:30 a.m.        Doors Open 9:15 a.m.        Musical Prelude 9:30 a.m.        Academic Procession and Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m.      First Lecture: Eric Kandel, MD 11:45 a.m.       Q & A 12:00 p.m.      Lunch Break 12:45 p.m.      Musical Prelude 1:00 p.m.        Second Lecture: Denise Kandel, PhD and Eric Kandel, MD 2:00 p.m.        Q&A 3:00 p.m.        Third … Continue reading 51st Nobel Conference – Addiction: Exploring the Science and Experience of an Equal Opportunity Condition

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