University of Maine Professor Paul Mayewski visited campus February 26, to present a lecture titled “Journey into Climate.” Dr. Mayewski is an acclaimed glaciologist, climate scientist and explorer, as well as the Director of the Climate Change Institute and a Professor in the School of Earth and Climate Sciences as well as several other departments at the University of Maine. According the University of Maine … Continue reading Climate talk continues at Gustavus: University of Maine professor brings book-based lecture to campus

Last week, Gustavus students had the opportunity to hear a statistician talk about their work. However, Dennis Lock is no ordinary statistician. Lock works for the NFL as the Director of Football Research and Strategy for the Buffalo Bills. His talk gave students the opportunity to learn more about a real life application of their studies. Seminars such as this one are offered regularly by … Continue reading Sports to stats: Dennis Lock lectures on campus: NFL statistician brings Gustavus insight into the world of football

With spring just around the corner, Gustavus students anticipate the arrival of this years biennial spring concert.  Hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), the student ran board fields a voting process for all students to partake in.  Between the numerous options presented to students, Matthew Tyler Musto, known professionally as Blackbear will be coming to campus May 16th.  Tickets go on sale February 18th, … Continue reading Gusties anticipation grows for spring concert: Artist Blackbear coming to campus May 16

Show the World, Gustavus’ comprehensive campaign to showcase the achievements of the college and to encourage the momentum of student-centered achievements, is now in it’s fourth year; This yearits public phase began. As part of this phase, President Bergman has recently begun a “Presidential Rollout Tour” in which she will travel to cities across the country to talk to Gusties about what’s new on campus. … Continue reading President Bergman takes Gustavus on tour: “Presidental Rollout Tour” reaches out to Gustie Alumni

Athletics are an integral part of the Gustavus population. Many Gusties are involved in sports and spend countless hours training their bodies to be the best they can be. A growing trend in the world of sports is the idea of mental training in addition to physical training. Last month, Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science Hayley Russell hosted a workshop tailored for student … Continue reading Psychology workshop helps student athletes: Sport and Performance Psychology Workshops provide mental health tips to athletes

One of the largest January term trips this year was the Olympic Quest to both Japan and Australia. Forty Gusties and two Gustavus faculty members traveled to these countries over the month to learn more about the topic. “[The purpose of our course] was to learn about the Olympics and sports within the countries that we traveled to. We toured different sporting facilities, Olympic stadiums, … Continue reading Gusties spend J-Term in warmer weather: Students visit Japan and Austrailia on Olympic Quest J-Term

The planning for Gustavus’ annual holiday production, Christmas in Christ Chapel, begins almost a year before the first performance. The event, produced by the Office of Marketing and Communication at Gustavus, in combination with the fine arts and the help of numerous others, features three combined choirs, handbell players, an entire orchestra and band, and even dancers‒and those are just the performers. The number of … Continue reading Behind the scenes of Christmas in Christ Chapel: The unseen production behind Christmas in Christ Chapel

On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Psychological Studies department hosted the Fall 2019 Psychological Science Research Symposium where students in the department were able to present research projects and studies that they have completed and conducted. “The purpose of the research symposium is to showcase all the hard work Psychological Science students have done over the course of the semester. This includes research conducted as part … Continue reading Psychology Department showcases work: Psychological Studies department hosts annual research symposium