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

The discovery that former Gustavus student Timothy Shay took two potentially dangerous chemicals from the chemistry department brings up questions about chemical security at Gustavus. Some members of the campus community are concerned that the department does not secure chemicals well enough. The two chemicals Shay took, when combined, produce an explosive compound called Lead Azide. According to police records, campus authorities were notified that … Continue reading Theft raises questions about security of chemicals on campus

This past Thursday evening, Gustavus hosted a public forum on high-risk drinking in the Jackson Campus Center. The event drew 70 students, faculty and administrators. The forum included a formal presentation focused on explaining high-risk drinking tendencies at Gustavus followed by small group discussions on how best to address the issue. Of those in attendance, 40 were students. The event was organized by Dean of … Continue reading Alcohol forum conversation to generate new policies

On Wednesday, April 28, the Gustavus community will stop to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the 30th annual MAYDAY! Conference. Designed as a free educational opportunity open to students, faculty, staff and local community members, each year the MAYDAY! Conference addresses an issue that relates to social justice, global peace and/or human rights. Richard Leitch, associate professor of political science and this year’s … Continue reading MAYDAY! focuses on imagining and enacting peace