You may not notice them every time you walk by, but you just might miss them when they’re gone. On February 3, a painting was lifted off the wall of the Jackson Campus Center. It was one of a series of abstract paintings, located on the stairway next to the Dean of Student’s office. The title of the stolen painting was “Defy.” Thus began a … Continue reading Prank art heist solved
On February 27, Gustavus will vote for a new logo for Gus the lion. The winning logo will be announced on Oct. 13, 2012 at Homecoming, which coincides with the closing of the Sesquicentennial. “In research, we found that people saw the three crowns and thought of Sweden. That was why we went with a new logo,” Tim Kennedy, assistant vice president and director of … Continue reading Gus gets a makeover
As Student Senate co-president elections draw closer, nominees work to articulate their strengths and goals for the coming year. The bids have come down to two teams, Junior Tasha Ostendorf and Senior Josh Sande and Sophomores Tom Olsen and Nick Nigro. Campaign strategies have involved posters and student dialogue, but most have centered on social media sites like Facebook groups and Twitter to disseminate their … Continue reading Co-president candidates use web to publicize goals
Seven members took home first-place trophies in individual divisions For the seniors in forensics team, February 19 marked their third time being on the state champion team. This tournament placement sets up Gustavus to defend its position in the top ten at nationals. Gustavus is currently the only non-D1 school in the top ten. Last week at Bethel University all three of the forensics seniors, … Continue reading Forensics wins state tournament by 161 points
Assistant Director of Residential Life In recent years, the Residential Life Office has been undergoing a significant amount of changes. One of these changes will include welcoming Kyle Haiman as the new assistant director of Residential Life. Chosen from a pool of over seventy candidates and applicants, Haiman stood out as an experienced leader with a background in assisting residential advisers. “I’ve had experience living … Continue reading Kyle Haiman
P rospective students will come to campus this Saturday and again on March 3, 2012 in numbers larger than ever to compete for this year’s batch of President’s Scholarships. This Saturday, 221 scholarship finalists will be coming to compete for this prestigious scholarship. There will be 500-600 extra students on campus both this Saturday and again in March. Over the last few years attendance at … Continue reading Prospective students to compete on Scholarship Days
After an international tour promoting his fourth album Sweeter, Gavin DeGraw will be visiting Gustavus as our big concert.’ This pop-rock artist is most well-known for his debut album Chariot released in 2003 with hits like “I Don’t Want to Be” and “Chariot.” The album went platinum and the single “I Don’t Want to Be” served as the theme song for “One Tree Hill.” After … Continue reading Gavin DeGraw to perform for big concert
On Tuesday, Feb. 21 and Wednesday, Feb. 22, over 130 Gustavus students will gather at the Minneapolis Convention Center, where they will interface with potential employers at the annual Minnesota’s Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair. On Wednesday evening, Gustavus students registered for the fair assembled in Alumni Hall for an orientation event designed to improve their interview skills ahead of meeting with representatives from … Continue reading Students prepare for private college internship fair
A practical approach to diffusing conflict Thanks to a sesquicentennial grant secured by the LALACS and Peace Studies programs, Glen Gersmehl, the director of Lutheran Peace Fellowship, will be coming to Gustavus on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 to lead two workshops focusing on leadership and using nonviolence to diffuse conflict. Gersmehl began his career as a teacher in the Midwest, and since … Continue reading Nonviolence training
After a long year of absence, the ILS Core Value Houses will be back next year. Charlie Potts, Director of Residential Life, will be helping bring back this special part of the Gustavus campus. ILS stands for Intentional Learning and Service. There are three houses that hold four students each and two houses that can hold six students. The goal of ILS housing is for … Continue reading Intentional Learning & Service Houses return
