As pictured, this year’s conference chair, Anna Versluis, talks about Nobel Conference to Gustavus students.

2019 Nobel Conference tackles Climate Change: Gustavus welcomes climate change experts for Nobel Conference

The 55th annual Nobel Conference will be held next week and students this year, will have many opportunities to engage with the conference through conversations, visual experiences, and through experiencing the conference itself. This year, the topic is “Climate Changed: Facing Our Future.” The conference is set to take place on campus on September 24 and 25. Students can expect to have many visitors on … Continue reading 2019 Nobel Conference tackles Climate Change: Gustavus welcomes climate change experts for Nobel Conference

The Diversity Center announces rebranding: The Center for Inclusive Excellence seeks to broaden their reach

The Diversity Center has officially been renamed “The Center for Inclusive Excellence.” During the 2018- 2019 academic year, conversations focused on “ways to change mindsets and habits” were held on campus, and it was decided that “one of the ways we could [do this] was by chang[ing] the name to The Center for Inclusive Excellence” Diversity Center Director Thomas Flunker said. The Center will still … Continue reading The Diversity Center announces rebranding: The Center for Inclusive Excellence seeks to broaden their reach

As pictured, students protesting for climate action at last year’s Groundswell.

Global Climate Strike reaches Gustavus: Gustavus students take part in worldwide climate strike

Friday Sept. 20, will be a day of action for Gustavus as well as the rest of the world. Starting in the morning the Global Climate Strike will begin. The world-wide event was sparked by the inspirational rhetoric of Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg. The increasingly popular movement caught the attention of Gustavus’ own Environmental Action Coalition (EAC) and Building Bridges groups. As a result, these … Continue reading Global Climate Strike reaches Gustavus: Gustavus students take part in worldwide climate strike

As pictured, the temporary front enterence to South Nobel while North Nobel is under construction.

South Nobel opens its doors for 2019-2020 school year: Newest campus addition is home to STEAM

This semester marks the debut of the newly erected south expansion of the Nobel Hall of Science. Classes have been moved from the traditional Nobel Hall to the 74,000 square-foot expansion, while the North section receives its own renovation and expansion. The original Nobel Hall of Science, opened in 1963 and sitting at about 90,000 square-feet, has been home to several departments including Biology, Chemistry, … Continue reading South Nobel opens its doors for 2019-2020 school year: Newest campus addition is home to STEAM

Nobel department shuffling displaces classes: Temporary movement stirs up feelings of displeasure

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

CICE welcomes new Study Away Coordinator: Study Away Program enjoys new enthusiastic leadership

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

Swanson Tennis Center during deflation.

Swanson Tennis Center receives long overdue facelift: Gustavus Tennis begins year under new bubble

The Gustavus campus underwent many changes this past summer. One change that is still underway is the Swanson Tennis Center upgrade. The Swanson Tennis Center is quite noticeable on campus due to its large indoor tennis arena. The tennis center’s six courts are covered by a huge white dome. While it may not look all that different from past years, the bubble was replaced just … Continue reading Swanson Tennis Center receives long overdue facelift: Gustavus Tennis begins year under new bubble

Department shuffling causes confusion: Three department offices relocate for the 2019-2020 school year

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

Move-in Crew helps first-years settle in

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