Today you may have noticed an array of internet websites “going dark” in protest of two bills: SOPA and PIPA. For today only, I have decided to add the Gustavian Weekly Website to that list. If these bills were to pass, the landscape of the internet would be forever changed in negative ways due to censorship. These bills provide overly broad mechanisms for enforcement of … Continue reading Raise Awareness of SOPA and PIPA
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Jennifer Werness was crowned the 2011 St. Lucia. She was chosen from a court of five women who were nominated for the honor by their fellow sophomore women. The court consists of five Sophomores: Russian Studies and Classics Major Susan Crane of Des Moines, Iowa; Political Science and Scandinavian Studies Major Annalise Dobbelstein of Bemidji, Minn.; Communication Studies and Management Major … Continue reading Celebrate St. Lucia
In its 63 years on campus, the Anderson Social Science Center has served a variety of functions to students and staff alike. Originally constructed in 1948, the building was known as the Folke Bernadotte Library. The library was relocated to its current location in 1978. After a minor renovation, the building became known as the Anderson Social Science Center (SSC), and over the years provided … Continue reading Social Science Center renovation plans
The first ever Gustavus Bone Marrow Registration Drive will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Alumni Hall. When a volunteer arrives to register, they will first be asked to fill out a questionnaire that determines their eligibility to donate. Next, they move on to the actual sampling process. Each person will be given four sanitary cotton swabs to … Continue reading Bone Marrow Registration Drive
Christmas in Christ Chapel is an annual event in which over 300 Gustavus students, faculty and staff participate. The event takes place Dec. 2, 3 and 4 and includes five performances. Over 1,000 people are expected to attend each performance in Christ Chapel, which is themed “Julljus: Light from the Old World, Light to the New.” The thirty-ninth annual service coincides with the college’s sesquicentennial … Continue reading Celebrate Julljus: Light from the Old World, Light of the New.
Established three years ago, the Fellowships Office is dedicated to helping driven and passionate students obtain competitive fellowships. Directed by Professor Alisa Rosenthal of the political science department, the office is dedicated to matching fellowships to students of all academic backgrounds and interests, from theatre to economics to English or biology. In the past, fellowships were handled by different advisers in each department rather than … Continue reading Fellowships Office helps Gusties find aid
Gustavus Technology Services rolled out the latest in technological advancement this semester with the introduction of a new and cutting edge service, the Gustavus Virtual Lab. The Virtual Lab is a program that allows users to remotely connect to a Windows lab computer from their own personal machines. Gustavus students, faculty and staff can now utilize many of the software programs the school offers from … Continue reading Tech Services launches Virtual Lab
As the upcoming presidential election gets closer and closer, the two political groups on campus—the College Democrats and the College Republicans—are keeping busy with current events and gearing up for future plans. With Pizza and Politics, the Lindau Symposium, the College Democrats’ big speaker and other events upcoming in the near future, both groups have their hands full. After being rescheduled due to a conflict … Continue reading pre-election events
The Gustavus Adolphus College Forensics Team placed third out of 51 teams at the prestigious 64th annual L.E. Norton Memorial Tournament on Nov. 5-6 at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. Gustavus ranked third in the tournament, competing against strong programs such as Illinois State University, Western Kentucky University, University of Texas at Austin and California State-Long Beach. The only two schools to beat the Gustavus … Continue reading Forensics prepares for Nationals
For the past 71 years, the Festival of St. Lucia has been celebrated at Gustavus with a chapel service featuring a court of five sophomore women. These women were chosen for their leadership, service to the college and others, charity, kindness and thoughtfulness. The Guild of St.Lucia, which consists of 15 women from the senior class of high academic achievement and community service, takes responsibility … Continue reading St. Lucia in a new light
