Good food for all

The St. Peter community has a unique opportunity to combat and learn more about hunger this weekend here on the Gustavus campus. Participants in the Good Food for All event will be able to pack food for those in need. The weekend-long event, tying in with the Nobel Conference, also features numerous educational opportunities and a Christian social justice concert. “The main goal is to … Continue reading Good food for all

18 Gustavus students return safely from Australia

Eighteen Gustavus students who were abroad in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, where a Category 5 cyclone made landfall the morning of Feb. 2 returned home Friday, Feb. 4, as originally scheduled. The storm (named Cyclone Yasi) touched down on land Wednesday morning and produced high winds and heavy rain. Cyclone Yasi was classified as a level 5 cyclone, which have winds of up to 120 miles … Continue reading 18 Gustavus students return safely from Australia

Speakers announced for Nobel 47

Gustavus has announced its eight speakers for Nobel Conference 47. This year the topic will be: “the Brain and Being Human”. All of the speakers that will be presenting specialize in neuroscience, or the scientific study of the nervous system and the brain, particularly how these two function and add to the human experience. Larry J. Young, Ph.D. Dr. Young is researching the relationship between … Continue reading Speakers announced for Nobel 47

Limited immunity: Understanding a tough decision

The Dean of Students Office is currently reviewing and considering making changes to the limited immunity policy found in the Gustie Guide. The limited immunity policy states that when students who have been drinking or using drugs seek help from safety or health staff for themselves or others, they will not face judicial consequences at the college. The policy is intended to allow students who … Continue reading Limited immunity: Understanding a tough decision

Alumni and visiting artist featured in campus galleries

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus is presenting its latest exhibition, Alumni Invitational Art Exhibition: Ars Longa, Academia Brevis through next Friday, Jan. 28. This exhibit features 63 recent artworks by past Gustavus studio art majors ranging from the class of 2009 back to the class of 1951—the earliest year students could graduate with the major. All of the nearly 500 past studio art … Continue reading Alumni and visiting artist featured in campus galleries

Dr. Bernard LaFayette visiting campus

The Reverend Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. will visit the Gustavus campus Monday, Jan. 17 to deliver a speech in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. LaFayette worked personally with King in the 1960s and has been a monumental civil rights activist and educator since. LaFayette will give the convocation at Chapel the morning of Jan. 17, beginning at 10:00 a.m. He will also … Continue reading Dr. Bernard LaFayette visiting campus

Another office added to Center for Servant Leadership

If you’ve walked through the Johnson Student Union, housing the Community Service Center, the Career Center and the Center for Vocational Reflection (CVR), you probably noticed renovations taking place. Phase one of the renovation, which will conclude at the start of the spring semester, has commenced. Phase two of the renovation will begin again during summer recess. The reason for the change is partially due … Continue reading Another office added to Center for Servant Leadership

The rent is too damn high

The Rent is Too Damn High party, lead by Jimmy McMillan, a New York gubernatorial candidate, struck a chord with many college students because of his outrageous demeanor and humorous rhetoric. However, students may have another reason besides humor to relate to MacMillan’s stance. Gustavus students may not realize the costs of their housing. Dorm rooms (Norelius Hall, Complex, Pittman Hall, Sohre Hall, Rundstrom Hall … Continue reading The rent is too damn high

Rich Aune named director of admissions

Rich Aune ‘81 has been named director of admissions for Gustavus by an announcement from Vice President for Enrollment Management Tom Crady. Aune worked for the admissions office for four years after his graduation in 1981 and returned to the office in 1989 where he has been working ever  since. In his career, Aune has served as an admission counselor, assistant director, associate director and … Continue reading Rich Aune named director of admissions

Film premiere / El estreno de la película

As a final assignment for COM-265, Video Representation in the communication studies department, the class has embarked on an ambitious project to collaborate with three Latino families in St. Peter to produce three short videos that will offer a glimpse into their everyday lives. The three short videos will be shown as a public premiere: El estreno de la película, which means the movie premiere … Continue reading Film premiere / El estreno de la película