On Saturday, March 13, 2010 Gustavus is hosting the 15th annual Building Bridges Conference. This year’s theme is “Immigration: Surviving the Land of Opportunity.” The conference will focus on the obstacles immigrants face upon their arrival, as well as the daily struggles of adjusting to life in the United States. “Immigration is hugely important for a whole variety of reasons,” Assistant Professor of Religion Thia … Continue reading Building Bridges Conference on Immigration

This coming Monday, March 15 all Gustavus students are invited to see a presentation by Dr. Anna Versluis, assistant professor of geography, on the conditions in Haiti organized by the history and latin american, latino, and caribbean Studies (LALACS) department. Dr. Versluis has worked extensively in Haiti conducting research and working with the people.The one-hour presentation will be held in Alumni Hall at 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading Researcher to give speech on Haiti

Africa Night took place at Gustavus on March 5. The evening featured traditional dances, clothes and food from various countries in Africa. Continue reading A glimpse of African culture

Local farming and sustainability are topics that affect the Gustavus community, and the surrounding communities as well. Where our food comes from, how it is produced and how the industry can move toward sustainability are questions that consumers and producers must ask themselves. Over the past year, one Gustavus professor and one Gustavus student collaborated to take a closer look at these issues. Professor of … Continue reading Local filmmaker and Gustavus student focus on farming

In the Student Senate meeting on Monday, February 15, 2010 the group passed a resolution that will likely lead to a campus-wide marijuana policy. The “Typical Minimum Sanctions for Marijuana-related Violations of College Policy” consists of a grid system that outlines the College’s response to marijuana violations. Based loosely on the College’s Alcohol Sanctions Grids, the proposed marijuana policy includes three levels of violations and … Continue reading Senate drafts new marijuana policy

This Gustavus Forensic Team has earned three consecutive team state titles, won eight individual state titles in 2010, been ranked nationally in the top-20 for the past three seasons and has brought more than 500 high school students to campus in the past year for recruiting purposes. The organization has brought an endless string of hardware home to the hill competition after competition. Its 20 … Continue reading Forensics team brings home the bacon

Gustavus students are offered opportunity to talk with Minnesota legislatures about college funding In one week’s time, on Thursday, March 4 2010, a number of Gustavus students will once again flock to Minnisota’s Capitol grounds in St. Paul to try to make their voices heard by legislators. Each year, the Day at the Capitol presents an opportunity for those interested in taking an active role … Continue reading Annual Day at the Capitol’s emphasis hits home with students

Pan Afrikan Student Organization (PASO), will be hosting Gustavus’ annual African Night on Friday, March 5, 2010 in Alumni Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. African Night offers Gustavus students an opportunity to experience various parts of the diverse African culture. “The African Night is a good occasion for Gustavus students and the St. Peter community to gain some insight into some aspects of … Continue reading Africa Night promises a cultural experience