As is tradition, every fall the peace studies program hosts the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Lecture. This year the lecture is being held Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in Wallenberg Auditorium. Dr. Steven H. Miles of the University of Minnesota will speak regarding the title of this year’s lecture: “Oath Betrayed: America’s Torture Doctors.” The focus of Dr. Miles’ lecture is the role of … Continue reading Dr. Steven Miles headlines Wallenburg Memorial Lecture

Swedish-Iranian filmmaker to visit campus during Out of Scandinavia Week and show award-winning films Gustavus Adolphus College contains a unique and colorful history that includes a strong Scandinavian influence. Because of Gustavus’ vibrant Scandinavian history, the Scandinavian Studies Department sponsors Out of Scandinavia Week. This week is dedicated to strengthening our ties with the Nordic countries, as well as increasing our awareness of the numerous … Continue reading Nahid Persson Sarvestani

Arboretum Naturalist Bob Dunlap to deliver a Halloween creature lecture in spirit of the season For anyone interested in some of the myths associated with Halloween, Arboretum Naturalist and Nobel Hall Greenhouse Manager, Bob Dunlap will be hosting a lecture about Halloween creatures and their myths as a part of the Continuing Education Program at Gustavus. “This year we’re doing mostly nature oriented classes, so … Continue reading Creature feature

Gustavus launched a new brand position, “Gustavus Adolphus College: Make Your Life Count” over Homecoming weekend as a result of several months of market research and creative work. Major design changes to the institution’s homepage were also implemented Monday morning as a part of this initiative. Continue reading Gustavus makes it count

Community service and philanthropy at the heart of Greek organizations “People tend to focus on the negative portrayals of the social aspects of Greek life that they see in movies and on TV,” Junior Social Studies Education Major Karen Rogotzke said. Most people don’t realize that the social aspect of Greek life at Gustavus is over shadowed by their volunteering and community service. This common … Continue reading Going Greek

Over the Homecoming Weekend, the Gustavus Board of Trustees took action on a number of major projects, including Commission Gustavus 150 and the new academic building. The actions of the Board set the stage for Gustavus’ growth over the next several years. The Board tentatively approved work on the new academic building to begin in the spring or early summer this year and to be … Continue reading Board of Trustees approves new academic building

Autumn celebrations for most students at Gustavus focus on Halloween and Thanksgiving. However, autumn is also a time when the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is celebrated throughout the world. This festival means something different to various South Asian cultures and is celebrated by following different customs and traditions. For many it marks the beginning of the New Year, as the Hindu calendar follows a … Continue reading Diwali illuminates Carlson International Center

“We are queer, and we walk among you.” The message to the Gustavus community from Queers & Allies, a student group numbering about 25-30 Gusties, is clear and resounding. This message is especially important to the group as they prepare for the annual recognition of Coming Out Week on campus, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 8 and ending on Friday, Oct. 16.

Sunday, Oct. 11 is the widely-recognized National Coming Out Day, which will be celebrated on Eckman Mall beginning at noon and ending at 3:00 p.m. Continue reading Campus set for Coming Out Week

Electricity is something so basic most people just take it for granted, but do we really know where it comes from? Recently the Sierra Club started a campaign entitled, “Moving Campuses Beyond Coal”, encouraging students on campuses that primarily use coal-based energy to completely convert to using renewable energy resources. Some of these campuses, especially larger universities, have their own coal burning plants. Gustavus isn’t … Continue reading Campuses across the nation examine coal energy usage