The environmental studies department will be hosting Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus to speak on Tuesday, April 19 in Alumni Hall at 7:30 p.m. Shellenberger, who is president, and Nordhaus chairman of The Breakthrough Institute are known to be distinguished voices on the discussion about energy and climate policy innovation. Shellenberger and Nordhaus have made a career out of writing and advocating in the environmental … Continue reading Environmental activists will deliver lecture

Steve Groskruetz, junior chemistry ACS major, is a 2011 recipient of a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, making him the seventh Gustavus student since 2000 to receive this scholarship. The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to 275 students nominated by faculty of colleges and universities nationwide. Nominees are selected on the basis of academic merit from a field of over 1,000 students pursuing careers in … Continue reading Gustavus student wins Goldwater Scholarship

Every year for the past 12 years Gustavus first year students have been encouraged to read the Reading in Common Book.  Traditionally, books are chosen based on recommendations and the availability of the author to speak at Gustavus.  This year, the book The Wolf at Twilight has been chosen as the Reading in Common Book. Despite its title, it does not run the parallels that … Continue reading Nerburn selected for Reading in Common

Gustavus President Jack Ohle has named Dr. Mark Braun Provost and Dean of Students. The announcement was made by an e-mail from Ohle the morning of March 10, and Braun will assume his position June 15. “As the college’s chief Academic Officer, Dr. Braun will bring significant experience to the position and will make a meaningful contribution to the future of teaching and learning at … Continue reading Dr. Mark Braun selected as provost and dean

Since February 2, the Gustavus campus has been participating in RecycleMania, a national recycling challenge hosted by the College and University Recycling Council. Gustavus is participating for its third consecutive year after joining the competition in 2009. There are 630 college campuses across the country that have registered to participate in the 2011 contest, which rates schools based on their per capita collection of recyclables, … Continue reading 630 campuses join RecycleMania