Professor Jill Locke to host abortion care forum for future preparedness

Elliot Steeves- All twenty students in Political Science and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Professor Jill Locke’s Challenge Seminar on Abortion in the Post-Dobbs Era will hold a poster display in the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center on May 8th from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Both Peace Coffee and cookies will be available, and the students will be open for discussion about the past, present, … Continue reading Professor Jill Locke to host abortion care forum for future preparedness

Gustavus Esports to host open house for everyone

Katie Samek- The Gustavus Esports League would like to cordially invite you to their Esports Open House, which will be held every Friday through the end of the academic school year from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the newly opened Esports facility, located in Beck Hall room 303. This event is open to both students and faculty and will feature an open gaming room … Continue reading Gustavus Esports to host open house for everyone

Africa Night shows campus how to have fun by showcasing different cultures

Grace LaTourelle- Africa Night was held last Friday, on April 26th, 2024, and was led by the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO). Gusties were able to attend the annual tradition, as well as be part of the festivities. “Africa Night is an event where PASO members get to share talent and bits of their culture with the Gustavus and wider Saint Peter community,” Senior and PASO … Continue reading Africa Night shows campus how to have fun by showcasing different cultures

Reverend Father Richard Cogill to give speech on restorative justice

Elliot Steeves- Reverend Father Richard Cogill ‘94, will speak in the Heritage Room from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30th. Cogill is also the Director of Contextual Education at the School of Theology in Sewanee located within The University of the South in Tennessee. The talk will be titled Repairers of the Breach: Restorative Justice in a South African Context. Desserts and drinks … Continue reading Reverend Father Richard Cogill to give speech on restorative justice

Navigating Conflict: 43rd annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference

Katie Samek- The 43rd annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference: “Navigating Conflict: How do we communicate across differences and work toward peace?” will be held on Wednesday, May 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Alumni Hall. This event is free and open to the public, and everyone is invited to attend. This event will be recorded, and an archived video will be available to access … Continue reading Navigating Conflict: 43rd annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference

Women are funny! WAC, SRF, and GWIL to host comedians Soo Ra and Shyloh Blake

Katie Samek- The Women’s Action Coalition (WAC), Students for Reproductive Freedom (SRF), and Gustavus Women in Leadership (GWiL) would like to cordially invite Gustavus to join them for a laugh at “Women Are Funny!”, a comedy performance featuring comedians Soo Ra and Shyloh Blake. This event will take place on Thursday, April 25th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. A make-your-own-trail mix … Continue reading Women are funny! WAC, SRF, and GWIL to host comedians Soo Ra and Shyloh Blake

Author Antti Tuomainen to visit campus for public lecture on Finnish lecture

Elliot Steeves- Antti Tuomainen, a renowned novelist of crime fiction from Finland, will visit Gustavus for one week from April 22nd through the 27th. The visit is part of the Scandinavian Studies department’s ongoing “Out of Scandinavia” program, which has brought important artists, writers, and figures from Scandinavian arts and culture to Gustavus’ campus since 1989. Tuomainen will visit several different classes throughout the week, … Continue reading Author Antti Tuomainen to visit campus for public lecture on Finnish lecture

Latinx Night comes back to campus with flair

Amelia Dewberry- Last Friday night, students and staff filled Alumni Hall for Latinx Night; a showcase of Latin American culture through both student and professional performances, games, and food hosted by the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS). This year’s theme was Latindependencia. First, attendees were welcomed with paletas from La Michoacana. The high-energy event was kicked off by a performance by Alto Designó, a … Continue reading Latinx Night comes back to campus with flair

What’s the buzz? Cannabis Awareness Week lights up campus for a high student turnout

Katie Samek- The Peer Assistants and the Chemical Health Committee are excited to announce Cannabis Awareness Week, an entire week of activities leading up to April 20 (4/20) as part of a campus-wide initiative to promote & affirm healthy choices surrounding cannabis use. “We are neither condoning nor condemning cannabis use,” said Peer Assistant and Chemical Health Committee member Lauren Williams ‘24. “It’s not our … Continue reading What’s the buzz? Cannabis Awareness Week lights up campus for a high student turnout