Assault Update

The assailant or assailants from the two assaults on the weekend of March 5 and 6 have yet to be caught. “Local police continue to investigate the incidents. This weekend, Campus Safety provided 354 rides through the SafeRides and individual escort programs. Safety whistles are now available at the offices of Residential Life, Dean of Students, and Campus Safety,” Dean of Students Jeff Stocco said. … Continue reading Assault Update

In wake of assaults, campus works to solve problems; investigation

Two assaults and attempted sexual assaults occurred on campus this past weekend. The incidents occurred within a 24-hour period, the first on Saturday morning around 1:20 a.m. near the Interpretive Center, and the second on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. between Olin Hall and the Fine Arts Building. In both instances the assailant was a white male college-age, described as being 5’10” tall with a medium … Continue reading In wake of assaults, campus works to solve problems; investigation

Fox and Prince elected Senate co-presidents

The Gustavus student body has elected Nick Prince and Jen Fox as its next Student Senate co-presidents. The results from the Feb. 28 poll favored Prince and Fox over opponents Blake Gust and Kate Redden, showing 54.1 percent of the vote for the winning duo and 41.9 percent for Gust and Redden. 760 students voted in the election, which is more than the past two … Continue reading Fox and Prince elected Senate co-presidents

Colombia exhibit features art of passion, conflict

Gustavus is proud to present “Remember Me: Voices of the Silenced,” a traveling gallery of powerful interactive artwork from Colombia. On March 14, Nils Dybvig and Michele Braley, social workers who have worked with Christian peacemaker teams in Colombia since 2006, will present a lecture at 7:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. A reception and the opening of the exhibit will follow on the main floor … Continue reading Colombia exhibit features art of passion, conflict

AmeriCorps reaches out to students to volunteer

AmeriCorps programs are being launched statewide in an effort to recruit more volunteers and tutors to help Minnesota children in reading and math. This means that Gustavus students are welcome to take an initiative in these new programs for the 2011-2012 school year. The two programs, Minnesota Reading Corps (MRC) and Minnesota Math Corps (MMC), are recruiting over 900 tutors across Minnesota. The Minnesota Reading … Continue reading AmeriCorps reaches out to students to volunteer

Campus turns out for assault forum

An estimated over 1,200 students, faculty and staff filled the chapel this past Monday evening to attend a forum regarding recent events on campus. The forum was originally scheduled to take place in Alumni Hall at 5:00 p.m. but at five minutes to five, Alumni was full past its occupancy level. Taking place over an hour and a half, the forum addressed issues surrounding two … Continue reading Campus turns out for assault forum

Gusties say “Hej” from Sweden

The Gustavus Semester in Sweden program will reach its halfway point next week. The 12 Gusties traveled to northern Sweden this past January and have been making their way south as the semester goes on. The program is led by Gustavus Professor of English Eric Eliason, and the students are taking five courses during the semester. Eliason leads many of the classes but is aided … Continue reading Gusties say “Hej” from Sweden

Gustavus enrollment highest in history

The Gustavus Office of Admissions has been working to shape the incoming class for the 2011-12 academic year, and what they have seen so far is very exciting. The Admissions Office has received the most applications from a single incoming class this enrollment year than in the past. At this point in the admission process, Gustavus has over 4,600 applicants, compared to 3,100 at this … Continue reading Gustavus enrollment highest in history

Blood Drive returns following record year

On Wednesday and Thursday, March 9-10, the Gustavus Communication Studies Department will hold a blood drive in Alumni Hall between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. If students did not have the chance to sign up for an appointment already, they still have an opportunity to donate as a walk-in. Last November, Gustavus had the most successful blood drive in its history. The campus community contributed … Continue reading Blood Drive returns following record year

Internship Fair aids students to advance careers

Internships offer students the opportunity to put the skills they learn in their classes at Gustavus to use. On March 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Career Center will be holding an internship fair, aimed at connecting students with employers looking for interns. “It’s a good opportunity for students to actually get face-to-face with the employers. There are a lot of internships you … Continue reading Internship Fair aids students to advance careers