Give to Gustavus Day starts Oct. 24.

Give to Gustavus Day kicks off next week: Annual event Give to Gustavus Day helps entire campus

Next Thursday, Oct. 24, the annual fundraising event known as Give to Gustavus Day will take place. Historically, this day has been marked as the single most important day in contributing to the Gustavus Fund. Donations received during the fundraiser go towards financing all areas of the school. The money raised on this day will have an effect on every Gustavus student. “Give to Gustavus … Continue reading Give to Gustavus Day kicks off next week: Annual event Give to Gustavus Day helps entire campus

Gustavus students celebrate Coming Out Week: Queers and Allies hosts annual Coming Out Week celebrations

This Monday marked the beginning of Coming Out Week, a weeklong celebration of LGBTQ+ students and allies focused on education, understanding, and acceptance, sponsored by Queers and Allies, also known as Q&A. Coming Out Week has existed in many forms since it officially began in 1994. “The LGBTQ+ organization on campus has gone through many transformations and name changes over the years of course, so … Continue reading Gustavus students celebrate Coming Out Week: Queers and Allies hosts annual Coming Out Week celebrations

Students can attend Let’s Talk sessions in the library basement A/V room.

Counseling Center rolls out “Let’s Talk” program

This school year, the Gustavus counseling center started offering free “Let’s Talk” services, held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday in the library A/V rooms. This service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Let’s Talk offers a fast, convenient service for students needing a consultation with a mental health therapist. “Let’s Talk is a great way to get information about what therapy looks like. A lot … Continue reading Counseling Center rolls out “Let’s Talk” program

Gustie Flu Shot Clinic helps provide Flu Shots: Health Services helps keep students and faculty healthy

On Wednesday, Oct. 9th and Thursday, Oct 10, Health Services and the Nursing Department worked together to host the annual Flu Shot Clinic. This clinic has been around since before the current Director of Health Services Heather Dale started at Gustavus in 2008. Dale is excited to offer this clinic to students and faculty/staff. “Flu shots (aka influenza vaccines) have long been the gold standard … Continue reading Gustie Flu Shot Clinic helps provide Flu Shots: Health Services helps keep students and faculty healthy

The Show the World Campaign was announced at this year’s Alumni Awards Banquet.

Gustavus launches largest fundraising campaign in college history

On Friday, Sept. 27, Gustavus launched its largest campaign in the College’s history with a goal of $225 million dollars. The announcement, which was first made at the annual Homecoming Weekend Alumni Awards Banquet, held this year in Lund Arena. While the first part of the night was focused on celebrating distinguished alumni for their achievements, the second half focused on the future of the … Continue reading Gustavus launches largest fundraising campaign in college history

A Letter to Our Community (10/4/19)

As college students we are all familiar with the struggles of mental health, stress, and hardships of life. This September the Gustavus community lost two students, First-year Alexander Sarlis and Sophomore Joshua Birchem, within a week of each other. In response to these events, the Gustavus Office of the Chaplains and the Dean of Students Office held a community gathering in The Dive on September … Continue reading A Letter to Our Community (10/4/19)

Gustavus community celebrates Rash Hashanah at Chapel

On October 1, members of the Gustavus community celebrated the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah with a chapel service led by Dr. Marian Broida, Interfaith Program Coordinator of the Chaplains’ Office. “We are flawed human beings struggling to do better in an uncertain world. We might as well do it with joy,” Dr. Broida said during a special chapel service Tuesday morning. Rosh Hashanah, translating … Continue reading Gustavus community celebrates Rash Hashanah at Chapel

CBD oil bottles such as above are now against Gustavus policy as laid out in the Gustie Guide.

Gustavus bans CBD concentrates on campus: Updated Gustie Guide now includes CBD as a marijuana product

The Gustie Guide for 2019-2020 has updated the marijuana violations to include the use of CBD concentrates. As of June 2019 CBD products will no longer be allowed on the Gustavus Campus. CBD stands for Cannabidiol, which is one of the active ingredients of cannabis and comes directly from the hemp plant. According to the Harvard Health blog, CBD does not cause a “high” for … Continue reading Gustavus bans CBD concentrates on campus: Updated Gustie Guide now includes CBD as a marijuana product

As pictured, student organizations paint the windows in the Evelyn Young Dinning Room.

Gustavus gears up for Homecoming 2019: Students celebrate by particating in Gustavus traditions

Homecoming Week has arrived and the Campus Activities Board has planned an eventful several days for Gusties. From painting to lip syncing, Homecoming brings an abundance of fun for all: students, alumni and faculty alike. This year’s theme “Going for the Gold” is inspired by an Olympic and competition oriented theme. “‘Going for the Gold’ encompasses the idea that Gusties strive for excellence, whether that … Continue reading Gustavus gears up for Homecoming 2019: Students celebrate by particating in Gustavus traditions

Homecoming Preview

After a close loss to No. 4 ranked St. John’s University, the Gustavus Football team is hoping to rebound in this year’s homecoming matchup against No. 8 ranked Bethel University. The team enters the contest with a record of 2-1, while Bethel boasts a perfect 2-0 record. In last year’s homecoming game the Gusties defeated the Concordia Cobbers by a score of 27-14 and the … Continue reading Homecoming Preview