Linnea Noeldner- On April 4th, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m., the American Cancer Society will hold its Relay for Life event in Lund Green. Relay for Life commemorates those fighting against cancer and those who have survived cancer. The friends, family, and community of such individuals will join them on a day of celebration, and Gusties are encouraged to participate as well.  The event will … Continue reading Relay for Life Livens Up Campus

Linnea Noeldner- On March 19th, 2025 starting at 7:30 p.m., the Moe Visiting Lectureship has Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein stepping on stage in Alumni Hall to give some words of experience, wisdom, and encouragement to Gustavus students.  The talk is free not only for Gusties but also staff members, peers, and other people of the public who are interested in the realities of diversity in the … Continue reading Moe Lecture Breaks Down Gender Bias

Linnea Noeldner- On Tues., March 11th, 2025, buses will depart from 3 Flags in the early morning and travel to the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, MN. As an event that has been going on for at least 15 years, the Day at the Capitol is one of the times when students have the opportunity to travel away from campus and experience the realities … Continue reading Day at the Capitol

Linnea Noeldner- On Wed. Feb. 26th, 2025 Gustavus Women in Leadership (GWiL), with their 16th year as an organization, is bringing light to International Women’s Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the women in your life. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Gusties can gather around to enjoy the provided mocktails and appetizers and the speaker selected for this year, Dr. … Continue reading GWiL Celebrates Women During Turbulent Times

Linnea Noeldner- On Thurs., Feb. 20th, 2025, Gusties will crowd into the cafeteria in front of the center stage for the Mr. Gustavus event, hands full of popcorn bags and raffle tickets as well as the anticipation to see who will be crowned this year’s Mr. Gustavus.  The selected group of five of Gustavus’ own Senior men will get a chance to come forward and … Continue reading Mr. Gustavus Slays the Stage

Grace LaTourelle- With the Spring semester fully underway, the expectations for students may become convoluted. One of these is waste management. Despite the signage and guides located above the waste receptacles, there may still be questions and confusion. The Sustainability Interns aim to dispel misconceptions about waste management as well as provide education on the topic.  “…the production of waste means something, that waste goes … Continue reading Sustainability Interns Educate on Waste

Grace LaTourelle- With one full week under the Gusties’ belts, Spring Semester is in full swing on campus. Alongside changes, events, and the typical stresses of college life, there are advisors, faculty, and programs to help students adjust and thrive.  Mental health therapist in the Counseling Center, Jessica Auel, recognized that this time of year may be difficult for students, especially when dealing with the … Continue reading Spring Semester Thaws on the Hill

Grace LaTourelle- Finals season has descended upon campus with less than a week left in the semester. While students can look ahead to break, there may also be a lot of stress accompanying this busy time. However, there are resources and services available to students to alleviate anxiety before finals.  In an effort to help students destress, the Peer Assistants hosted their annual Destress Fest … Continue reading Campus Greets the End of Semester

Grace LaTourelle- The Fall semester Psychological Research Symposium will be taking place Thursday, Dec. 12th from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Beck Atrium. Students are encouraged to show up and learn about the psychological science research that has been conducted by their peers all semester.  “Psychology is a science and understanding behavior and mind requires the use of the scientific method,” Psychological Science Professor … Continue reading GAC to Hold Psychological Research Symposium Next Week

Reba Beaudry- The St. Lucia Festival is a long-held Swedish tradition that has been going on at Gustavus since 1941. Gustavus was established by Swedish immigrants, and this festival is one way that the college can connect to its roots. This year it will be on Thursday, December 12th during Chapel Break at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel.  The tradition of St. Lucia was established … Continue reading Saint Lucia Festival Comes Next Week to Light Up Campus