Since the beginning of Spring Semester, Gustavus students attending the Dive dances on Friday nights have been required to present their Gustavus IDs to the staff. There is no admittance to students who cannot provide their IDs from now on. “It was putting too much stress on people checking in guests and people who aren’t from Gustavus,” Campus Safety Officer Heather Wilmes said. “There’s only … Continue reading Student IDs required for Dive admission
Gustavus’s plan to renovate the area to the west of the Chapel into a new “West Mall” has made significant progress over the past few months. The project, which has been in conceptual discussion for the past five to six years, has begun to solidify with the creation of a design for construction. The group of Gustavus representatives planning the project, made up of various … Continue reading Board approves plan for West Mall renovation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
