With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, many students don’t realize that the last 48 days spent on campus are symbollically tuition-free. Because there is a gap between the the cost of operation of Gustavus and the income made from tuition, this last section of the school year runs free for students thanks to donations. According to Administrator William Johnson, Freedom From Tuition is … Continue reading Gustavus recognizes Freedom from Tuition Day

celebrates Multicultural Sweden The MAYDAY! Committee worked in conjnction with the Scandinavian Studies Department for this year’s 32nd MAYDAY! Conference: Multicultural Sweden. The conference will discuss a broad range of issues taking place in contemporary Sweden. “This topic raises many important questions about integration, the kind of society we will come to have and where groups will learn to fit together in this country,” Professor … Continue reading MAYDAY! Conference…

With changes to health plan regulations and the Affordable Care Act by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the supplemental insurance policy that has been offered to students will no longer be available as of next year. The supplemental insurance plan, which costs students 250 dollars per year, was used by about 18 percent of Gustavus students this year. The plan is mainly … Continue reading Government regulations cause change in insurance policy

Professors John Lammert and Richard Leitch score amongst highest rated professors in the nation On April 3, Princeton Review and RateMyProfessors.com released a book listing the top 300 professors in the country. The Princeton Review, which specializes in standardized test preparation, often releases lists of the top colleges in the country and top twenty lists such as ‘Party Schools’ and ‘Best Career Services.’ RateMyProfesors.com is … Continue reading Two professors among top 300 in Princeton Review

If someone were to suffer from a sudden cardiac arrest they need a shock to their heart as soon as possible. An AED, which stands for Automatic External Defibrillator, is the best device to save that person’s life.  First year Joe Thayer is working hard to get AEDs widespread and easy to access on campus. As of right now most of Gustavus’ AEDs are in … Continue reading Thayer works to make AEDs accessible on campus