This Friday the psychology department at Gustavus will be holding its seventh annual spring semester research symposium to showcase the extensive research projects that psychology students have completed. At the end of Fall and Spring Semesters, psychology students enrolled in Statistics and Research Methods II, Research Apprenticeships, Directed Research and the Psychology Honors Program have the opportunity to show the Gustavus community the work that … Continue reading Psychology department symposium presents research

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