Plans to create compost site and greenhouse with funds Gustavus recently received a large sum of money from a generous donor intended to be used for green purposes. This donation will be used by the environmental studies department to create a compost system and greenhouse for Gustavus’ use. Generally, Gustavus does well when it comes to green issues. The college has Gustieware, offers local and … Continue reading Gustavus receives “green” grant
The Developmental Psychology classes, taught by Assistant Professor of Psychology Kyle Chambers, are creating interactive museum exhibits for children to be displayed on Nov. 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the St. Peter Community Center. The classes are working in conjunction with Creative Play Place, an indoor play area for children, and the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota. Chambers’s Developmental Psychology classes have done … Continue reading Developmental Psychology classes create museum exhibits for children
“Male students at Gustavus are less likely than their female counterparts to be engaged in activities and practices that foster exploration, reflection and discernment of vocation. They are also less involved in religious life, community service, leadership formation and other vocation-related aspects of the college experience. In response, Gustavus has begun an extended, multifaceted project called ‘Deep M-Pact: Mentoring Gustavus Men for Lives of Meaning … Continue reading Men’s Retreat an M-Pactful Experience
Three years ago, Rebekah Shulz (‘10) and Senior History Major Kareen Getfield began to seek support from faculty members in creating an African Studies major. By this time, both Macalester and Carleton were offering their own versions, so they thought that it would be a worthwhile endeavor for Gustavus to create a similar program. Upon hearing about this, Communication Studies Professor Martin Lang suggested that … Continue reading Gustavus considers creating an African Studies minor
Each day, more than 2,500 teens abuse prescription drugs to get high for the first time. In order to combat this rapidly growing problem the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on Sat., Oct. 29, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Partnership for a Drug Free America conducted the survey that resulted in such large numbers; they also found that … Continue reading Gustavus begins medicine disposal program
Oct.14 marked the end of voting for the first stage for spring’s biannual big concert, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). Students had the opportunity to vote on twelve options: Jason Derulo, Gavin DeGraw, Chiddy Bang, Iron & Wine, Mike Posner, Sara Bareilles, Matt Nathanson, J. Cole, O.A.R., Jack’s Mannequin, Matt & Kim and Switchfoot. The process did not begin and does not end … Continue reading Campus Activities Board seeks student input for Concert selection
The Communication Studies Club will be hosting the annual fall Red Cross Blood drive in Alumni Hall on Nov. 3 and 4, 2011 from noon until 6:00 p.m. on both days. The event is open to Gustavus students, faculty, staff and the greater St. Peter and Mankato community. The blood drive has been the Communication Studies Club’s major focus in recent years, as their biannual … Continue reading Communication Studies Club to host Blood Drive
Conservative comedian Steven Crowder entertained Gustavus students with a comedy routine followed by political dialogue last Thursday. Crowder is one of the youngest contributors on record for the Fox News Network and is also well-known as a stand-up comedian, having performed at the Montreal “Just for Laughs” comedy festival and winning Myspace’s “So You Think You’re Funny” national contest. Crowder was brought to campus by … Continue reading Crowder captures campus attention
Gusties in Ongoing Leadership Development (G.O.L.D.) has been a fixture on the Gustavus campus for years, but new improvements in the past two years have completely revamped it. The program features three levels: the bronze, silver and gold. The classes are free and any student can participate at any time. However, if a student chooses to pursue a certificate, some classes recommend prerequisites and the … Continue reading G.O.L.D. Program teaches Gusties leadership skills
The Gustavus Greens, a student organization whose goal is to promote environmental sustainability on campus, is working to remove plastic water bottles from Gustavus. In trying to imagine what a more environmentally-friendly Gustavus would look like, the Greens decided to focus on the issue of plastic water bottles and their impact. The topic of plastic water bottles was chosen for a variety of reasons. First, … Continue reading Greens hope to eliminate plastic bottles from campus
