Gustavus prides itself on its sense of community. With over 100 student organizations on campus, there is no lack of opportunity for involvement, engagement, friendship, and leadership. A community service organization to watch for is Students Today Leaders Forever (STLF). Not even four years old, STLF is a newer recognized student organization. STLF is a nationwide nonprofit that seeks to empower students to lead, serve, … Continue reading Gusties Give Back: Students Today Leaders Forever

Spring Break Statistics – 1.5 million students go on Spring Break every year – Panama City Beach hosts approximately 500,000 tourists each year – 2,500 American citizens are arrested abroad – College students spend more than $1 billion every year – 95% of travelers will share hotel rooms with friends, 12% with more than seven to a room – Over 40% of travelers admit to … Continue reading Spring Break Pinterest

On campus, the Gustavus Campus Safety officers aim to provide the safest environment possible to produce a healthy academic environment. Known by many as the killjoys that dole out alcohol violations, the responsibilities of the Campus Safety officers extend much farther. In addition to responding to alcohol and drug usage, the officers are responsible for the security of the residence halls, academic buildings and surrounding … Continue reading Safety On The Hill

The 21st annual Building Bridges Conference will take place this Saturday, March 5 at 9:00 a.m. Students have been working tirelessly to prepare for this event. “Everyone involved in the conference has given their all for the last year. It’s hard to believe the day is finally here,” Sophomore Melissa Saholt said. Each year, the Building Bridges Conference  discusses a relevant social issue through  a day … Continue reading SILVER OR LEAD: Wealth and Violence in the War on Drugs

While in college, one in 5 women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted. However, more than 90% of sexual assault victims on college campuses do not report the assault.    Although Gustavus is a relatively small school it is still susceptible to dangerous situations. It is important for students to remain not only cautious, but aware of what the college’s policies and resources … Continue reading Sexual Violence on Campus: kNOw MORE

North America E/M-206: Entrepreneurial & Creative Thinking – Vegas Style   South & Latin America NDL 170: Cuba: Religion, Culture, and Identity GEG-155: From the Amazon to the Andes: Ecuadorian Landscape in a Time of Global Change EDU-267: Education and Poverty in Peru: A service learning experience   Europe T/D 244: The Gaity School of Acting – Irish Theatre GER-120: Germany: More Than the Alps, Beer … Continue reading Out of Sight, Out of Mind: 2016 January Interim Off-Campus Courses

Each year on December 31, millions of people gather together with friends and family to ring in the new year. Beyond the celebration of finishing a year lies the anticipation of a fresh start, a new beginning, and the promise of possibility. Self-improvement and renewal are two common themes entering the new year, commonly seen through the traditional New Year’s resolutions in which a person … Continue reading Happy New Year 2016!

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On July 1, 2014, Rebecca Bergman officially took office as Gustavus Adolphus College’s 17th president. After growing up in the New England area, Bergman attended Princeton University and received her B.S. in chemical engineering with interest in the biomedical engineering field. This led her to a 26-year career at Medtronic, a medical technology company. Bergman joined Medtronic in 1987 as a senior biomedical engineer. Within … Continue reading In Gus We Trust: One Campus Under Bergman

‘Tis the giving season and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is an excellent time to think about giving back to the community. Gustavus’ Center for Community-Based Serving and Learning (CBSL) provides students with opportunities to get involved in St. Peter and the surrounding area. Service is one of Gustavus’ five core values, embracing the idea that genuine leadership expresses itself in service. This … Continue reading Give Back at GAC