January Interim Experience at Gustavus offers a different campus atmosphere than the full terms between which it is sandwiched. Students are only required to take one credit during January Interim Experience and only two of these credits during their four years at Gustavus. January Interim Experience offers some unique experiences, such as study abroad programs around the world, internships, yoga and dance classes, but it … Continue reading January Interim under speculation

In an e-mail last week, Dean of Students Jeff Stocco notified the campus community that three incidents of sexual assault had been reported to campus authorities. According to one of the complainants, all three complaints were filed against one senior, male student. According to the email, the three students knew the perpetrator and all incidents took place during the 2008-09 academic year. The complaints are … Continue reading Sexual assault reported on campus

After months of brainstorming, negotiating and designing, solid plans are in the works Since the year 2004, after the final renovations of Old Main were nearly completed, Gustavus began planning to make way for a brand new academic building, as well as a complete renovation of the A.H. Anderson Social Science Center (SSC). Although plans have yet to be finalized, construction of the building is … Continue reading Plans for the new academic building swings into action

Anew exhibition is gracing the walls of the Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus. From Feb 15 to April 18, 2010 works from the art forger Elmyr de Hory and a new display in the campus’ Focus IN/OUT exhibit, will be on display for art enthusiasts. Director Don Myers of the Hillstrom Museum of Art has worked with the current owner of all the works … Continue reading New exhibit at Hillstrom Museum of Art shows familiar styles

Gustavus is kicking off the spring Semester by maintaining old ways and actively pursuing new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Beginning with a little inspiration, the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation and Center for Vocational Reflection are sponsoring a lecture by well known environmentalist, author and entrepreneur Paul Hawken to take place Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The month of February also sees the two intercollegiate challenges of Recyclemania and the Minnesota Campus Energy Wars Challenge. Continue reading Amidst the white, campus is green

February is Black History Month. Throughout the month, the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO) will sponsor three events that will celebrate, as well has help students to understand African American history and culture. All students are invited to join PASO for Spoken Word Feb. 13, a Spades Tournament Feb. 17 and a Hip Hop and African Modern Dance event Feb. 20. “Black History Month is great … Continue reading Black History Month activities fill February calendars

Beginning Feb. 15 at 4:30 p.m. in Jackson Campus Center, the annual Spring Involvement Fair will take place. The Fair is a forum for students interested in extracurricular activities. A variety of student organizations will be present with displays and information about their clubs, with current members available for questions. The Fair is a great opportunity for students, especially younger students, to find interesting groups … Continue reading Involvement Fair shows opportunties

A group of Gustavus students and their two faculty leaders are awaiting evacuation from Aguas Calientes, a village near Machu Picchu. The students are on a January Interim Experience off-campus study trip titled “Education, Healthcare and Poverty in Peru.” Continue reading Gustavus Interim Experience group evacuated from Machu Picchu area

The morning of January 19th, in honor of Martin Luther King day, Reverend C.T. Vivian, a friend and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King, spoke to a large crowd about his experiences and beliefs about the Civil Rights movement. The Reverend stayed to answer questions until 11:30 am and helping Gustavus students to understand how to demonstrate the most important qualities of the civil rights … Continue reading Dr. King Continues to Inspire

Green power advocates and environmentalists are watching their ambitions of a wind-powered Gustavus float away. Though the College has been making plans for a wind turbine for almost two years, the process has not been easy. Much of the time spent in planning was used to find a company that would sell individual turbines instead of large orders. After being wait-listed for a number of … Continue reading Hopes for Wind Turbine Blown Away