Last Friday College Avenue was lined with first-years and their parents making the climb up the hill. They were welcomed by the traditional chants and cheers of the Gustie Greeters, but also found a less conventional welcome in the form of party-goers set up in yards along College Avenue. The party-goers also cheered and chanted for the arriving first-years, but had some antics of their … Continue reading First-years met with a variety of greetings
Those who frequent the Dive will notice several changes to how things are run this year. Along with the standard rule of no outside food or drink, new policies regarding the Dive’s usage include a stricter enforcement of capacity, which is set at 300 people, and the availability of a coat and bag check in Linner Lounge. The Dive is a student lounge and dance … Continue reading Dive policies change for the 2011-2012 school year
Residential Life has officially retired the yellow card. According to Area Coordinator Shawn Grygo, the policy violation process will essentially stay the same as in past years; the only difference will be the absence of the yellow card itself. “When policy violations occur, the collegiate fellow will still write down violations,” Grygo said. “But it will put the responsibility in the hands of the area … Continue reading ‘Goodbye’ Yellow Cards
The Intentional Learning and Service (ILS) program at Gustavus is no more. The program, whose goal was to give groups and organizations at Gustavus an opportunity and a space to give back to the community, was abandoned for the time being by the Residential Life Office, because the program was not operating as intended. “The idea, which is referred to as Living and Learning in … Continue reading ILS program discontinued
In the upcoming months, Gustavus will experience several changes in the Student Life division, with the promotions of Steve Bennett, the current Assistant Dean of Students, Virgil Jones, who is currently working as the Director of Multicultural Programs, and the hiring of Dr. JoNes Vanhecke ’88 as the new Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Life. Vanhecke will once again be joining the … Continue reading New faces in Student Life
As this spring has brought a delightful mix of warm sunshine and cool rain, the student interns and volunteers at Big Hill Farm have once again pulled out their spades, shovels and rakes. The student-run farm provides a bulk of the Dining Service’s organic and cost-efficient food. In helping to make our campus more sustainable, Big Hill Farm was created by Cat Wiechmann and Eliza … Continue reading Students dig the Big Hill Farm
After final examinations are finished and first-year, sophomore and junior students have left campus, one of Gustavus’s cherished traditions begins. Senior Week, a week of activities for seniors to enjoy the company of their classmates, will feature music, food and events planned by fellow students and college administrators. Senior Week has been a college-advised function for the past 15 years. Having Student Senate, Campus Activities … Continue reading Senior Week celebrates graduates
The President’s Office announced last Wednesday that Vice President for Marketing and Communication Gwendolyn Freed will be leaving her position following Commencement, May 29. Freed has accepted a new position with Wallin Education Partners as their Executive Director. Freed has served Gustavus as Vice President for Marketing and Communication since December 2006. “In her time here, she led an unprecedented major market research and brand … Continue reading Gwen Freed accepts new position, leaving Gustavus
As part of a series sponsored by the religion department, Gustavus has hosted colloquia on the concept of community in local, academic and global terms. The final set of panelists in the colloquium will be on Friday, May 13 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in Olin 103. It will be the last of three colloquia in the series, titled “Community: Concept & Reality.” The series … Continue reading Three professors to speak at colloquim on community
Campus Safety, Residential Life and the Office of Drug and Alcohol Education agree: the frequency of drug violations on campus is rising. The drug issue is not an isolated one, however. Minnesota colleges and Midwest schools from North Dakota to Illinois are all reporting higher numbers of narcotic incidents on their campuses. The student body’s perception of drug use has also changed; a recent poll … Continue reading What’s to blame for higher drug numbers?
