As we approach the end of the semester, finals week begins to rear its heads as both students and professors – whether on or off campus – prepare. Final exams begin on Dec. 11 and last through Dec. 15 this year, with the last day of class being on Dec. 9. Professor in Political Science and program director of Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies Jillian … Continue reading Gusties learn to shine online during finals
In an announcement sent out last week on Nov. 12, President Rebecca Bergman announced that the Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) will be receiving an expansion upgrade. It is said that this new upgrade will more than quadruple its current square footage. It will include new workspaces, dedicated offices for the Diversity Leadership Council and Building Bridges. It was also announced that, in addition to … Continue reading Thrive in the Dive: The Center for Inclusive Excellence receives an expansion upgrade
Monday, November 9th A CF in Pittman Hall was informed by a resident of vandalism on a bulletin board. Campus Safety was contacted in regards to a mental health concern. Campus Safety performed a welfare check on a student in Norelius Hall. Tuesday, November 10th Campus Safety discovered a missing juvenile in Olin Hall. The individual ran away from the Leo Hoffman Center. SPPD was … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/20/2020)
COVID-19 Report Gustavus On-Campus Update As of November 16, 2020: Total Positive Cases (since August 15): 176 Current Positive Student Cases: 42 Current Positive Employee Cases: 4 Total Students in Isolation/Quarantine: 147 Students in Isolation/Quarantine On Campus: 68 Employees in Isolation/Quarantine: 14 Gustavus Mass-Testing Results From November 13, 2020: Number of Tests Administered: 1,373 Results Yielded: 1,367/1,373 Positive Cases: 20 Total Positivity Rate: 1.5% This … Continue reading COVID-19 Report (11/20/2020)
On Friday, November 13, Gustavus held a campus-wide mass testing event in Lund in the hopes of identifying anyone on campus who had an unidentified case of COVID-19. The Gustavus Health Service teamed up with the Minnesota Department of Health and Nicollet County Public Health to plan the mass testing. Staff from the Marketing and Communication and Campus Activities Board recruited Gustavus student and staff … Continue reading Mass testing brings relief to on-campus COVID-19 fears
The Campus Activities Board was designed with the fundamental goals of enriching the social and recreational needs of the entire Gustavus community, according to their mission statement. Following a campus-wide “Lay Low” COVID-19 mandate by President Rebecca Bergman, college-recognized student groups and organizations are to immediately cease all in-person events. CAB has since released a detailed itinerary of virtual events that students can attend, and … Continue reading CAB embraces campus-wide “Lay Low” period with a series of virtual events
With the end of fall semester approaching and COVID-19 cases increasing nationwide, Gusties are facing new changes. On Nov. 6, President Bergman announced that campus would be implementing a “Lay Low” plan to limit the number of COVID-19 cases on campus. On Friday, Nov. 13, a mass COVID-19 testing will be held for all students on campus. The Lay Low plan was developed using information … Continue reading End of the fall semester brings new changes: Updates to COVID-19 guidelines and January and Springs courses hope to help Gusties stay safe
Monday, November 2nd Campus Safety took a theft report from an employee for items that were taken from the Arboretum. Tuesday, November 3rd A student reported a possible theft of a laptop. Campus Safety responded to the odor of Marijuana in Gibbs Hall. One student referred to the campus conduct system for underage possession of alcohol. Wednesday, November 4th No incidents reported Thursday, November 5th … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/13/2020)
COVID-19 Report Gustavus On-Campus Update As of November 9, 2020: Total Positive Cases (since August 15): 127 Current Positive Student Cases: 65 Current Positive Employee Cases: 1 Total Students in Isolation/Quarantine: 178 Students in Isolation/Quarantine On Campus: 54 Employees in Isolation/Quarantine: 8 This data set is meant to encompass the on-campus impact of COVID-19 by counting cases where a person may have been on campus … Continue reading COVID-19 Report (11/13/2020)
As of Nov. 7, a concise presidential election outcome has been reached: a win for Democratic President-Elect Joe Biden. With 279 electoral votes for Joe Biden and 217 electoral votes for Donald Trump, President Trump no longer has any possible pathway to win re-election. However, President Trump cites voter fraud for his loss and continues to push for prosecution in court to ensure election laws … Continue reading Political Science’s Dr. Chris Gilbert weighs in on presidential election results
