The Delta Phi Omega sorority held their annual Breast Cancer Benefit this past Sunday, November 11 in alignment with the sorority’s philanthropy of breast cancer research and support. The event included a brunch, a silent auction, and speeches from three women who have experienced breast cancer in their lives in some capacity—Barbara Hensley, Michele Rusinko, and Megan Ruble. One of the speakers, Barbara Hensley, is … Continue reading Delta Phi Omega hosts breast cancer event: Three speakers detail their experiences with breast cancer

Gustavus hosted speaker Hilary Chart in Confer Hall for a talk on Botswana and Capitalism at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 8. Chart is a sociocultural anthropologist and professor at Macalester College in St. Paul. She has an interest in Africa as a whole and has done research on the economy of Botswana in particular. Professor Paschal Kyoore, Director of the African Studies department, advertised … Continue reading Research on Botswana economy shared in lecture

From 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13 in Beck 101, Professor Colin Harris will be presenting his paper, “Wealth Destroying Property Rights,” as part of a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics workshop created by Gustavus. Professor Podemska-Mikluch arranged the lecture as part of the workshop, and chose Professor Harris because he “is an expert on the economics of property rights and the implications for … Continue reading Lecture on economic growth given as part of philosophy and economics workshop: St. Olaf professor shares research on wealth and property rights

The Latin American, Latina/o, and Caribbean Studies program is hosting an informative event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on November 14 in Confer Hall room 127. The event will present on the current issue of migration in the Americas. The group, also known by their acronym “LALACS,” is directed by Associate Professor Ana Adams. Adams teaches courses in Modern Languages, Literature, and Cultures along with … Continue reading LALACS event addresses migration issues in the U.S.

Biosphere reserve was a new concept for Alexis Sienczak when she visited Sweden in January 2018.   After that, the term continued to affect her life, even more so as the MN River Valley Biosphere Conference happens on Nov. 14, 2018 in Alumni Hall.  “This is a chance to educate the public about the biosphere reserve program and what it could mean for the MN … Continue reading Biosphere Conference to propose MN River Valley biosphere reserve

Monday, October 22 Campus Safety responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Norelius Parking lot. Tuesday, October 23 A student came into the Campus Safety Office to report an ongoing roommate dispute. Campus Safety investigated an odor of Marijuana in Sohre Hall. Campus Safety referred two students to the Campus Conduct System. Wednesday, October 24 Campus Safety responded to College View Apartments for a … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/2/18)

Saturday night, students enjoyed the Rave to celebrate Gustavus Homecoming. While the rave was taking place, rumors about a gun spread like wildfire. Junior Lilly Soderberg shared her rave experience saying, “We didn’t hear about there being a gun until after the rave was over, and we heard the news from a mutual friend of my roommates.  He said that three separate people, who were … Continue reading Rumored weapon threat spreads across campus: Campus Safety comments on the rumor after the rave dance