The Linnaeus Arboretum has been a beloved part of campus to Gustavus students, staff and visitors for over forty years. The arboretum was given its namesake in 1988 after Carl Linneaus, a Swedish botanist known for creating the binomial nomenclature: the modern system of naming organisms. Linnaeus also is known for normalizing classification of human races, and thus has been given the title ‘Father of … Continue reading Renaming our campus: Students push for Linnaeus Arboretum name change

As campus organizations work uphill to combat the obstacles of being semi-virtual, one of the college’s biggest events is to be online. Gustavus’ Christmas in Christ Chapel, an event that annually welcomes thousands of people to campus, will be recorded and streamed online. Nonetheless, Director of the Marketing and Communication Office, Barb Larson Taylor is optimistic. “The recording for C in CC will be happening … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel goes virtual: The realities of a hybrid semester on campus

Composting is a vital factor in sustainability on campus, and various organizations and individuals are putting forth their efforts and passion in order to make Gustavus’s Zero Waste Initiative a reality. “Several years ago, the Environmental Studies department received significant grant money and chose to invest in an industrial composter,” Junior Sustainability Intern Kendra Held said. A rare opportunity for any college campus, Gustavus has … Continue reading “Squish those bins”: Composting returns to campus

After beginning the semester with a staggered student arrival, this week marks the first that the majority of Gustavus students are back on campus. Students have had to adjust to new COVID-19 campus guidelines and safety practices across campus. “The College’s approach of having a staggered start where we slowly brought various groups of students back to campus has served us very well in allowing … Continue reading The reality of being back on campus: Gustavus Health Services helps students adjust to the new normal

Director of the Nobel Conference and Professor in Philosophy Lisa Heldke has created an innovative new podcast in conjunction with the Nobel Conference dubbed ScienceWhys. The podcast’s first episode was released on Sept. 1, and explores the complex relationship between science and ethics. “Long ago I was also a student [at Gustavus] and I was THAT kind of student, the one who went to every … Continue reading Nobel Conference Director Lisa Heldke produces new podcast ScienceWhys

The 56th Nobel Conference will take place virtually on October 6 and 7, and will be available to livestream through the Gustavus website. Planning for the 56th Nobel Conference began in 2018, when Professor and Conference co-chair Dwight Stoll emailed Professor and Conference Director Lisa Heldke about the idea of a conference focused on biotherapeutics and biotechnology. Faculty from different departments are recruited for each … Continue reading 56th annual Noble Conference preview: Cancer in the Age of Biotechnology

Last weekend, between Sept. 25 and Sept. 27, Gustavus’ upperclassmen returned to campus as they trickled in nearly one month after the arrival of the freshmen. Approximately 870 students moved in this past weekend, raising the population of students present on campus to 1,830. Director of Residential Life Anthony Bettendorf provided this approximation. “We will have a more final number on campus after our ten … Continue reading Upperclassmen move back into campus: Students finally return to campus on Sept. 25th

A s the November election approaches, the Gustavus community is mobilizing towards campus-wide voter engagement. Gustavus has a history of encouraging voting as a civic duty, and that effort has paid off. In 2018, the College won the State of Minnesota Ballot Bowl with 55 percent of the student body voting. As students navigate through the stressors of mail-in, in-person, or first-time voting in this … Continue reading Gusties Vote 2020 encourages students to vote on Nov. 3rd

As the majority of Gustavus students and staff prepare to return to campus (per a hybrid learning plan), several Gustavus staff members weigh in on their confidence in Gustavus’ ability to successfully curb the negative effects of COVID-19. “I am struck by the fact that I am both excited and nervous,” President Rebecca Bergman said. “We are social beings, and we want to be together– … Continue reading WELCOME BACK, GUSTIES! Gustavus staff and faculty prepares for students’ return to campus

Last Sunday, Sept. 20, a vigil was held for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in order to celebrate her life, recognize her achievements and call for change through the upcoming election. The event was filled with personal stories, a musical ensemble in honor of Justice Ginsburg, a moment of silence followed by a Hebrew prayer of mourning and a visit from U.S. House Representative … Continue reading St. Peter residents come together to celebrate late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg