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Hillstrom Museum highlights alumni art
Located just under the Market Place, the Hillstrom Museum of Art houses wors of art by Gustavus Atists. All of the current exhibit was completed by Gustie alums. The museum is featuring alumni artwork that includes paintings done in watercolor, acrylic and oil, sculptures, architectural ideas and photography. This event is free and open to the public and will be displayed until the end of … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum highlights alumni art
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International photo contest winners
The Center for International and Cultural Education sponsors an International Photo Contest annually. Photos are submitted by students who have studied abroad in the past two years. The Gustavus community votes on the photos, and the winning photos are displayed in the Campus Center hallway, this year starting Nov. 18. Pictured are the top three in the popular vote. Winners in the other categories were … Continue reading International photo contest winners
Explore the International Festival
The International Festival, a culmination of cultural education and entertainment, is returning to the Gustavus campus to give the community an opportunity to experience a world of diversity. The festival, scheduled for Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m., will be hosted in Alumni Hall. This annual event is an outlet for students with diverse cultural backgrounds, international students and those who have studied abroad to share … Continue reading Explore the International Festival
Campus forum brings two hours of conversation
Two months ago, a Gustavus student posted two videos on YouTube of footage taken at the school’s first-year orientation. The videos were of two skits shown to incoming first-years: “The Inside Scoop” presented by the Peer Assistants and “E Pluribus Gustavus” by I Am We Are. The skits are intended to help “new students discuss transition and difference in lifestyles, social issues and environmental changes” … Continue reading Campus forum brings two hours of conversation
CSC, CVR and Church Relations to merge
A new college department, the Center for Servant Leadership will soon be moving into the Johnson Student Union. This department will be the result of a merging of the Community Service Center (CSC), the Center for Vocational Reflection (CVR) and the Office of Church Relations. These three departments have existed separately for many years and are coming together to serve as a collaborative vocation and … Continue reading CSC, CVR and Church Relations to merge
Academic building progress
Construction and campus renovations continue at Gustavus as the new academic building comes together and other projects begin to take shape. The academic building is on schedule for its completion date of summer or early fall of 2011. Other projects materializing include the addition of new outdoor recreational zones to supplement residential living areas and an on-campus disc golf course. “In the last week and … Continue reading Academic building progress
Gustavus alumni fare well in state elections
Gustavus students all remember the elections of November 2 and how important it was to vote. Many students were anticipating election results late into Tuesday night. Facebook even had an application to count voters. Five Gustavus alumni and one current professor capitalized on the elections. The outcomes affected the Gustavus community greatly with the alumni showing leadership in the State House. In the elections, four … Continue reading Gustavus alumni fare well in state elections
UIC conference sends President Ohle to China
Gustavus President Jack Ohle will be visiting the United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai, China this coming Nov. 12 to the 19. Zuhai is located in the southern seacoast region of Guandong Province. “President and Kris Ohle are leaving on Friday as part of a delegation from other colleges in the Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC) who have an exchange agreement with UIC. President Ohle … Continue reading UIC conference sends President Ohle to China