With all of the events going on around the world, the good and the bad, it never hurts to become more educated on different cultures and the diversity around you. D.E.E.P, or Diversity Education Exploration Project, aims to address this directly by giving students the chance to explore different cultures by offering trips to interact with various cultures on them. D.E.E.P. has three pillars that … Continue reading D.E.E.P. hosts silent auction with a variety of prizes: Silent auction provides necessary funds for DEEP to embark on their trip to Little Havana in Florida

   Over 350 students and staff, along with their families, alumni, and people of the community will gather on campus for the 45th annual Christmas in Christ Chapel this weekend.    The show is one of the biggest events at Gustavus, each year with its own theme.    This year’s theme is Life Abundant to celebrate the 500th year anniversary of the Reformation when Martin … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel: A Life Abundant

This Saturday, Hmong American Cultural Outreach, or HACO, invites the entire Gustavus community to come celebrate Hmong New Year in Alumni Hall. Featuring free entertainment, food, and games, the celebration will be held in the O.J. Johnson Student Union from 6 to 9 pm, and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. HACO, a student organization dedicated to celebrating diversity and sharing Hmong culture with … Continue reading HACO to host Hmong New Year Celebration: Experience a joyous night of Hmong culture this weekend

Every Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the KGSM website, two Gustavus students host a radio broadcast about different types of music and different themes they discover. Senior Jared Morningstar and Sophomore Louis Gagnon share a hobby of discovering new music and looking at cultural aspects within them. “Me and Louis talk about music all the time with each other,” Morningstar said. Gagnon, … Continue reading Students start quirky radio show

Imagine spending three days without your phone, without the ability to buy food, without being able to shower or change clothes. This was the experience of Political Science Professor Leitch’s First Term Seminar (FTS), Politics of Housing and Homelessness. The students, along with their professor, spent three days with only what they could carry on their backs. They were allowed only a sleeping bag, blanket, … Continue reading Gusties raise awareness about homelessness: In a three day simulation, students learn how it feels to be without a home

This week, in order to raise awareness and adaptability for mental health, the Alive! Mental Health Fair occurred on Monday and Tuesday. Hosted by the Campus Activities Board and co-sponsored by the Peer Assistants, its goal is to “help advance our campus conversation about mental health and wellbeing,” according to Connor Myhre ‘18, Co-President of CAB. “We hope that students will be able to both … Continue reading Mental health fair raises awareness on campus

The Gustavus International Cultures Club, also known as ICC, was lauded for its remarkable, well-organized International Festival which was hosted this past Saturday. The night featured student-led musical performances, dances, trivia, and food from around the world, along with a fashion show and educational displays meant to celebrate world cultures. The International Cultures Club is a student organization that, according to the group’s mission statement … Continue reading International Festival brings cultures together