On Thursday, Oct 4, Gustavus faculty, staff and students were able to attend a lecture given by Professor Rebecca Benefiel, professor of classics and Department Chair, at Washington and Lee University. In her lecture, Professor Benefiel discussed how to relate ancient street art to the lives of civilians in that time. “Professor Benefiel’s talk was about analyzing ancient graffiti to learn more about the daily … Continue reading Classics professor discusses ancient graffiti

The purpose of the press has always been to protect and enable democracy.   The idea of free press and free speech at Gustavus came into question this week when multiple campus groups painted the cafeteria windows for Homecoming week.   Following the event, discussion ignited around campus about free speech and the rights of groups to share their ideas with the campus-wide community.   … Continue reading GAC divided on controversial window paintings: Temperatures cool down as political controversy heats up

Monday, September 24 Campus Safety responded to a suspicious incident in the Arbor View parking lot. Campus Safety was called for a medical assist at Myrum baseball field. An employee was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Christ Chapel. Campus Safety responded to Medical assist at 3 flags Circle. Tuesday, September 25 A Gustavus employee reported … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/3/18)

This year’s Gustavus Homecoming will be one to remember.  With an array of events happening throughout the week and a theme that will bring smiles to many faces, there won’t be any room for disappointment. Homecoming, happening during the week of October 1 through October 6, is a tradition that brings all Gusties, current or former, together to celebrate the uniqueness and special qualities that … Continue reading Gusties celebrate the golden days: Gustavus Homecoming hosts alumni and students October 1-6

This upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 9, Gustavus will host a Red Cross Blood Drive.  The event will be put on by the Gustavus Student Nursing Association and sponsored by the Epsilon Pi Alpha Fraternity. Gustavus has a history of hosting biannual Red Cross blood drives.  In 2017, the men and women’s soccer teams gave a helping hand in the event.  This year Co-Presidents of the Gustavus … Continue reading Epsilon Pi Alpha hosts bi-annual blood drive

The 54th annual Nobel Conference, held October 2 and 3, “invites participants to consider the vast diversity and complexity of soil, and to ponder the challenges we face in protecting this most fundamental resource,” the conference website said.  The two-day conference includes lecturers, panel discussions, musical interludes, and interactive activities such as going to Big Hill Farm and the Linnaeus Arboretum, and events centered around … Continue reading Exploring our most fundamental resource – 54th annual Nobel Conference to focus on Soil: A Universe Underfoot

Gustavus families are getting ready for the annual Gustavus Family Weekend on October 12 to 14.  From evening films in Wallenberg to bingo and pizza, students and their families will be busy enjoying campus and St. Peter. To kick off the weekend, families are invited to attend classes and observe their student(s) in their academic habitat. Those interested in some laughs can enjoy a comedy … Continue reading Family weekend kicks of October

At 12:30 p.m. last Saturday, September 22, a bus filled with students left Gustavus bound for the 46th Annual Mahkato Native American powwow in Mankato.  “You are invited to the 46th Annual Mahkato Pow Wow on September 21-23, 2018 at the Land of Memories Park in Mankato, Minnesota, honoring the Dakota 38,” the Crazy Crow website (the event’s organizer and supplier) said.  The event ran … Continue reading Mankato powwow brings Dakota families together