The Nobel expansion has rolled out many bright and shiny spaces for Gusties this school year: the Laboratory Theatre, the STEAMery and even new learning kitchens available for all classes to use. Many departments, including Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science, have already moved into the new and improved Nobel and are loving it. “It’s very nice, I like it a lot,” First-year Peter Turek said. … Continue reading Nobel department shuffling displaces classes: Temporary movement stirs up feelings of displeasure

The Center for International and Cultural Education welcomed new Study Away Program Coordinator Matthew Hirman on Thursday, September 12, with a reception open to the campus community. “I’m thrilled to be joining the team here at Gustavus,” Hirman said. Hirman was an International Coordinator for Faculty Directed Programs at Arizona State University “I’ve come to Gustavus due to my long-standing relationship with the college. My … Continue reading CICE welcomes new Study Away Coordinator: Study Away Program enjoys new enthusiastic leadership

Many Gustavus Students are excited to be back on the hill and to explore the new Nobel Hall expansion, but Nobel Hall is not the only place where changes are happening this fall.  The Jackson Campus Center and Johnson Student Union experienced many changes over the summer as well. Several departments have changed their locations. JoNes VanHecke, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of … Continue reading Department shuffling causes confusion: Three department offices relocate for the 2019-2020 school year

The weather was kind to the class of 2023 as they moved into their respective dorms this year. There was no rain, the sun wasn’t too intense, and there was a good breeze as students carried everything from books to bedding to brand-new mini-fridges into Pittman, Sohre and Norelius halls. In addition to the students, parents, college staff and the move-in crew were around to … Continue reading Move-in Crew helps first-years settle in

Nobel Hall of Science is bringing Gustavus students one of the biggest renovations this campus has seen since the construction of Beck Hall. One of the largest projects Gustavus has ever taken on in terms of cost, the $70 million project–which will double the building’s footprint and completely renovate the existing facilities–received final approval from the Gustavus Board of Trustees on Friday, January 26, 2018. … Continue reading Gustavus prepares for phase two of the Nobel Expansion: Gusties will soon get their first glimpse inside the $70 million project

Students may be feeling a slight slump at the moment, but that just means the best time of the year is right around the corner. With summer comes graduation, and with graduation comes Senior Week. The seniors are a few weeks from freedom, and the clock is counting down. In the days before graduation, seniors will get one last hurrah as they celebrate their final … Continue reading The Class of 2019 counts down the days