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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
