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

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

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 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

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