Staff Writer- August von Seth Throughout next week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Office of Advancement will be facilitating Gustie Gratitude Week in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, an initiative that allows students to express appreciation to those who help them complete their higher education. Concretely, students are welcome to send Gustie Gratitude Grams to individuals—particularly those on campus—who they feel are supporting … Continue reading Gusties Give Thanks During Gustie Gratitude Week

Staff Writer- Ethan Lalumiere The Gustavus Mentoring Program officially kicked off with a banquet on Thursday, Nov. 6th, from 6:00 to 7:30 in Alumni Hall.  “The mentoring program here at Gustavus is where we connect students with Gustavus alumni that are in the field or industry that the student is wanting to go into. It’s a great way for students to learn from somebody that’s … Continue reading Gustavus Mentoring Program Kicks Off for 2025

Staff Writer- August von Seth On Wednesday, Nov. 12th, classes held between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. will be cancelled to make room for Advising Day, a series of events primarily organized to aid students in their academic and professional development. Most departments at Gustavus will participate in one form or another, hosting a variety of attractions, including workshops, talks, and games—all unique to each … Continue reading Advising Day Provides Support for Students

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Every student at Gustavus has had a different experience. Different families, schools, fields of study, and life experiences contribute to their experience of their time at college. First Forward+ Week is an event celebrating the diversity of experiences at Gustavus Adolphus College. It highlights first-generation students (those whose parents haven’t completed a college degree), adoptees, internationals, multilingual students, and more.  First … Continue reading First Forward+ Week Celebrates First Generation Students

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill October 31st: a day that children nationwide have been looking forward to all year. A day of costumed and sugar-fueled shenanigans. It’s a day so special that even such mature and grown-up people as college students deign to join in the chaos. I succumbed to the temptation myself–I’m writing this article with a Kit-Kat in hand. Gustavus students should keep two … Continue reading “Halloweekend” is Among Us: How to Stay Safe and Have Fun

Staff Writer- August von Seth Since Oct. 1st, the United States federal government has been in a state of shutdown, meaning that functions deemed ‘non-essential’ have been suspended until further notice. Until congressional representatives come to an agreement on a funding bill, only ‘essential’ services operated by the federal government may proceed. Higher education funding is not among them. In a written statement, Political Science … Continue reading Gustavus Navigates Government Shutdown: Continuing “Business as Usual”

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill In our rapidly changing world, AI is becoming more and more of a concern for students and teachers alike, sparking difficult-to-answer questions. When is AI use acceptable? What are the limits of what it can do effectively? What about ethical concerns around AI? College campuses are understandably struggling to keep up with the shifting landscape of AI. Like teachers across the … Continue reading Gustavus Faculty Speaks on AI Challenges

Staff Writer- Linnea Noeldner Beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 16th, 2025, the Athletic Training department will be hosting both in-person and online open houses for students to learn more about the field of athletic training and all the aspects that go into it. Following the first open house in October, there will be other sessions scheduled throughout the year for students to attend, which … Continue reading Athletic Training Open House

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill A college professor’s most obvious job is, of course, teaching. And many students only see this side of their professors. But college professors are often at the forefront of research: creating their own studies, writing papers, and/or presenting at conferences. Of course, Gustavus professors are no exception.A series of events called Faculty Shop Talks allows Gustie professors to present their explorations … Continue reading Faculty Shop Talk with Dr. Lucie Holmgreen

Staff Writer- Ethan LaLumiere Many families will arrive in St. Peter for the first time since move-in day for the annual Gustavus tradition of Family Weekend. It’s a chance for families to see each other for a weekend, which isn’t otherwise accessible to some students. The college plans events for the weekend on all three days for families to enjoy. Friday kicks off the weekend … Continue reading Family Weekend Returns for 2025