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
The Gustavus Forensics team traveled to Kearney, Neb. April 2-4 to compete in the American Forensic Association’s National Individual Events Tournament (AFA-NIET). Last year, the team competed in the same tournament and earned its first ever top 10 national ranking. With the help of Chloe Radcliffe’s individual championship, the first ever earned by a Gustavus competitor, the team took 152.5 points to claim 10th place … Continue reading Forensics #10 in nation
Since 1963, Big Partner Little Partner (BPLP) has provided Gustavus students with the opportunity to form a close, one-on-one relationship with students in the St. Peter community. What started almost 50 years ago as an organization with just 10 Gusties has grown to 190 pairs of big partners and little partners, making it the largest community service program on campus. Big Partner Little Partner recently … Continue reading Big grant for little partners
As we get further into spring semester, students are thinking about where they will live next year. As students search for their new digs, items of note include the off-campus process, Chapel View—a new off-campus property affiliated with the college—and problems with e-mail notifications. The off-campus application process was completed in February, and students who received permission to live off-campus have already been notified. “At … Continue reading Res Life
An abundance of color, sunny skies and warm weather: what else happens in the spring at Gustavus? The 2011 Spring Break Habitat for Humanity Trip. Every year, Gustavus sends student volunteers to work with Habitat for Humanity, an international, non-profit organization committed to helping members of the community in need of a place to call home. Ninety-two students will be traveling this year to Taos, … Continue reading For some, break is opportunity to serve
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
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
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
