As the snow began melting, water started pouring from the ceiling in the Uhler laundry room.

Gusties are not without their snow days: Snow caused two campus closures and causes problems

From snow storms to flooding, 2019 has already been packed with extreme weather patterns, as well as tough challenges for the Facilities Management team to conquer as a consequence of these conditions. The first situation that Gustavus facilities employees had to deal with was the amount of snow that multiple winter storms brought onto campus. This caused issues with parking zones, as well as other … Continue reading Gusties are not without their snow days: Snow caused two campus closures and causes problems

Gusties get a taste of the working world: Career treks expose students to post-college opportunities

Non-profit work was the topic explored on Friday March 18. The Career Specialist for Government and Social Services held a Career Trek event for students interested in non-profit work, one in a series of events held for students to explore possible career paths. The first Career Trek event was held on Friday, March 18 and was focused on Media and Marketing. Students met with representatives … Continue reading Gusties get a taste of the working world: Career treks expose students to post-college opportunities

Campus offices support first-year skill-building: First ever exclusively first-year conference discusses leadership

Student leadership is a key part of Gustie identity. Gustavus is known for encouraging all students to take on leadership roles and is continually looking for ways to further this goal. For the first time in Gustavus history, a leadership event specific to first-year students will be held. The First-Year Leadership Conference (FYLC) begins at 10:00 a.m on Saturday, March 16, in Alumni Hall. The … Continue reading Campus offices support first-year skill-building: First ever exclusively first-year conference discusses leadership

Student content creators publish literary magazine

Did you know we have a Gustavus literary magazine? Firethorne is a magazine that publishes student-created content and showcases student talent as well as creating a platform for voices to be heard. It allows for anyone and everyone in the Gustavus student community to be able to share their artistic abilities and writing skills. This publication, under the current title of Firethorne, can be traced … Continue reading Student content creators publish literary magazine

Weather cancels President’s Ball 2019

Gustavus students began the weekend with disappointment after finding out the President’s Ball was canceled due to weather. “Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this weekend, the Dean of Students Office and Campus Activities Office have decided to cancel  President’s Ball.  We did not make this decision lightly and considered student safety our number one priority,” Director of Campus Activities Andrea Junso said in … Continue reading Weather cancels President’s Ball 2019

Julissa Arce is an author and immigration advocate, as well as a commentor and speaker. She was named one of People en Español’s 25 Most Powerful Women of 2017.

24th annual Building Bridges conference addresses immigration in the land of opportunity

Gustavus hosted the 24th annual Building Bridges Conference on Saturday, March 2, 2019 focusing on this year’s theme of Immigration: Demolishing the Legacy of Bigotry in the Land of Opportunity. There were workshops and a keynote address from Julissa Arce, as well as panels where the topic could be discussed even further, and an interactive piece for student engagement. A tremendous amount of effort and … Continue reading 24th annual Building Bridges conference addresses immigration in the land of opportunity

Campus Safety Report (3/8/19)

Monday, February 25 Campus Safety detected the odor of marijuana while patrolling Rundstrom Hall.  Two students were referred to the Campus Conduct System. A student reported that his windshield wipers had been stolen off his car. Campus Safety preformed  a welfare check in Sorensen Hall. Campus Safety and Res Life Staff responded to a odor of marijuana in Gibbs Hall. Campus Safety referred one student … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/8/19)

PASO celebrates black culture with Africa Week

Next Monday marks the beginning of Africa Week, an annual event which serves to educate and celebrate Pan-Africanism and black culture. The week leading up to Africa Night is full of events and discussion, and culminates on Friday, March 15 with Africa Night, where students will perform art in a variety of mediums that demonstrate the similarities and differences within Pan-Africanism. Authentic cuisine from different … Continue reading PASO celebrates black culture with Africa Week

Three-time World Poetry Slam finalist Natasha T. Miller gives spoken word show

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted a spoken word performance that was “life changing,” Sophomore Culture and Diversity Executive Tyra Banks said. Natasha T. Miller, a Detroit, Michigan native, three-time Women of the World Poetry Slam finalist, author, and film producer presented her show to Gustavus students from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. this past Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in the Courtyard Café. Miller is the author … Continue reading Three-time World Poetry Slam finalist Natasha T. Miller gives spoken word show

Budget cuts reach Residential Life: Collegiate Fellow compensation no longer covers entire room cost

Every Gustavus student is familiar with the Collegiate Fellow program, either through serving as CFs themselves or through living on campus. Recently, changes were made to the compensation CFs will receive as payment for their services to students and the campus. Changes to the Collegiate Fellow program have “been discussed… over the past seven years,” Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Dr. … Continue reading Budget cuts reach Residential Life: Collegiate Fellow compensation no longer covers entire room cost