J-Term courses maximize winter enjoyment: Gustavus provides students with opportunities on and off campus

January 2020 is bringing Gustavus students exciting opportunities to either study abroad all over the world or create memories right here on campus. While on campus, forget about the zero below temperatures, and enjoy events hosted on campus from a variety of organizations. One way to stay warm is cozying up in the Multifaith Center for story time and hot cocoa. The Multifaith Center will … Continue reading J-Term courses maximize winter enjoyment: Gustavus provides students with opportunities on and off campus

Gustavus Sustainability Team shares their knowledge: Eco Fair showcases Gustavus’ environmentally conscious student body

This last Tuesday, Nov. 18, sustainability groups came together to host the Eco Fair. This fair was a chance for groups such as the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation, the Sustainability Communications Team as well as some sustainability interns to share their knowledge and experience with the campus community. The groups are collectively known as the Gustavus Sustainability Team. Environmentally conscious action has been at … Continue reading Gustavus Sustainability Team shares their knowledge: Eco Fair showcases Gustavus’ environmentally conscious student body

The Holiday Angel Tree can be found outside the Community Engagement Center office.

Holiday Angel Tree invites Gusties to give back: Community Engagement Center holiday tradition helps St. Peter families

The annual Holiday Angel Tree has been set up outside the Community Engagement Center office as part of a holiday tradition which has lasted over a decade. “The Angel Tree Program is a partnership with the Head Start Program in St. Peter… [that] promotes the school readiness of young children from income eligible families in Nicollet county… It has become a great tradition here at … Continue reading Holiday Angel Tree invites Gusties to give back: Community Engagement Center holiday tradition helps St. Peter families

Gustavus students are encouraged to be aware of the warning signs and what do in case of emengency.

Campus car combusts in Olin parking lot: Two cars damaged after car starts on fire Friday afternoon

Numerous calls were made to Campus Safety and 911 last Friday, Nov. 15 after a campus car parked in the Lot G Olin Hall parking lot started on fire. According to Carol Brewer, Director of Campus Safety, a call came into her office at 1:27 p.m. by a student who noticed the car and called first 911 and then Campus Safety. Campus Safety Officer Scott … Continue reading Campus car combusts in Olin parking lot: Two cars damaged after car starts on fire Friday afternoon

Charlotte Lim records Safe Sexy Fun Time in KGSM studio with co-host Solveig Stafford.

Safe Sexy Fun Time Radio Hour premieres on KGSM: Student-ran radio show helps provide inclusive safe sex education

Sunday, Nov. 10th saw the first broadcast of the Safe Sexy Fun Time radio hour, hosted by Sophomore Solveig Stafford and Junior Charlotte Lim. This event is a collaboration between the KGSM student radio and the Center for Inclusive Excellence, which has hosted Safe Sexy Fun Time events in the past. This year, Safe Sexy Fun Time wanted to make this information more accessible to … Continue reading Safe Sexy Fun Time Radio Hour premieres on KGSM: Student-ran radio show helps provide inclusive safe sex education

Purpose Pause allows Gustavus faculty to share their insights

The Chaplains’ Office is constantly looking to create deep and meaningful connections throughout the Gustavus campus, and the best time for this is during the Daily Sabbath. A new feature of Daily Sabbath this year was the addition of a Purpose Pause. This weekly event has taken place in Christ Chapel almost every Tuesday since the beginning of the school year. “Be inspired for the … Continue reading Purpose Pause allows Gustavus faculty to share their insights

“Advisor Appreciation” week encourages students to give thanks to their professors

Spring course registration opened this week, which can be a stressful time for many students. However, having an academic advisor can make the process easier. Students looking to show their appreciation for their academic advisor will have the opportunity later in November, thanks to the Academic Support Center. The Academic Support Center, located in Anderson Hall, is a resource for students that supports their academic … Continue reading “Advisor Appreciation” week encourages students to give thanks to their professors

Students in Queer Theory often lead the discussion-based course themselves

Gustavus voices contribute to on-going conversation: Community insight adds clarity to campus diversity concerns

The conversation surrounding diversity at Gustavus has continued this week after anonymous students from an English class on Queer Theory hung posters around campus questioning the way that the Gustavus administration handles diversity.  It should be known that I am a student in the Queer Theory class, but was not involved with the creation or posting of the posters in question. One of the poster … Continue reading Gustavus voices contribute to on-going conversation: Community insight adds clarity to campus diversity concerns

First Forward Network offers resources to first-generation students

According to the Center for Inclusive Excellence, Gustavus has anywhere from 275 to 300 first-generation students on campus at any given time. Given this high percentage of students who have no familial background in higher education, it makes sense that Gustavus strives to offer educational resources for these students. The resources for these students come from the First Forward Network, an initiative started under the … Continue reading First Forward Network offers resources to first-generation students

Gustavus celebrates Día de los Muertos and Hmong New Year

Hosted in the Courtyard Cafe, this is past Friday, Nov. 1 the Gustavus campus held two joint events by the Organization for Latinx American Students (OLAS), and the Hmong American Cultural Outreach (HACO) student organizations. The first celebration, named “Rejoining our Loved Ones”, was aimed to tie together the Hmong New Year celebrations with Day of the Dead. The event included traditional food, folklore, etc. … Continue reading Gustavus celebrates Día de los Muertos and Hmong New Year