Beginning on May 15 and ending on May 16, Gustavus will be hosting the eighth annual Thrill on the Hill Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. The tournament will host club teams from the Midwest area and Canada. The Gustavus Men’s team, The High, and the Gustavus Women’s team, The Outskirts, hope to see many Gustavus fans as well. “I am excited for people to come and see … Continue reading Thrill on the Hill brings in many teams and action
On Friday, May 14, the Gustavus student organization OH DAM will host its Bollywood Night event at 7:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The evening will be a celebration of all things Indian and a fundraiser for a small displaced community in the Kerala state of southwest India. “India is a fascinating country… if you’ve ever wanted to know more about [the country], this is your … Continue reading OH DAM hosts Bollywood event for small Indian community
Renowned ecologist Dr. G. David Tilman gives presentation linking past and future Nobel Conferences On Friday, May 14, Gustavus will host a College Wide Colloquium featuring decorated American ecologist Dr. G. David Tilman. His lecture, titled “Can we feed the world and save the earth?” will be delivered at 2:30 p.m. in Nobel Hall’s Wallenburg Auditorium. The event is a preview of 2010’s Nobel Conference … Continue reading Preview of Nobel Conference
While the Student Senate annual budget meetings for next year’s campus organizations are already well underway, this year unprecedented allocation recommendations were brought forward by the Finance Committee and are being considered. Some student organizations have been complaining about the budgeting process. While the process is not new, certain allocation recommendations being brought forth this year have become more strict. “We have to make some … Continue reading Student Senate changes food allocations
Rebekah Schulz shakes hands with President Jack R. Ohle and the Honorable Paul Magnuson as she receives the Paul Magnuson Leadership and Service Award at the on May 4th. The award celebrates individuals, events and organizations that have demonstrated persistence and innovation. Continue reading Magnuson Award Banquet
On Friday May 7, more than 500 Gustavus students, faculty, staff and local community members will gather in Lund Forum in an all-night effort to support the fight against cancer. The ninth annual Gustavus Adolphus College Relay for Life will begin at 7:00 p.m. on May 7 and end on Saturday, May 8 at 7:00 a.m. “The event will run all night long because cancer … Continue reading Ninth annual Relay for Life expects a large crowd of support
Saturday, May 8, the Diversity Center will be celebrating its annual Diversity Ball and Diversity Awards in Alumni Hall. The awards are chosen every year through a nomination process. Nominations were sent out campus-wide and included a detailed questionnaire. Awards will be presented to a faculty member, a student and an event that have promoted diversity positively on campus. The Diversity Leadership Council reviewed the … Continue reading Diversity Center hosts annual ball
On Monday, May 3, 2010, Dr. Eva Tagoe-Darko will give a lecture entitled “The Healing Bowl: Traditional Teachings and Practices for Child Care in Ghana.” The discourse will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Olin Hall room 103. Continue reading Ghanaian scholar to share cultural traditions
Friday Aril 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged learning will present its third annual Celebration of Creative Inquiry. The event, which will be held in the Campus Center in the space between the Heritage room and Banquet Room B, is a place for Gustavus students to present displays of their work on class projects, senior theses, or independent … Continue reading Creative Inquiry shows student work
This Saturday, May 1, 2010 starting at 9:30 a.m., Gustavus will be honoring its many students for Honors Day. It will consist of a reception, a convocation, a luncheon and many exhibits from various groups on campus. Honors Day holds a tradition of simply recognizing students for their academic achievements. Students will be honored for a variety of categories, including GPA, scholarships or research, among … Continue reading Honors Day recognizes student achievment
