Gustavus Professor brings back Latino Festival: Dario Sanchez Gonzalez works to screen films that struggle to obtain mainstream exposure

The third annual Latino Film Festival will open at 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the Wallenberg Theater in Nobel Hall with the movie Guarani directed by Luis Zorraquin. This festival took place in 2013 and 2015, and was brought back through the efforts of Spanish professor Dario Sanchez Gonzalez. There will be 5 movies shown over the course of five weeks–one each week. Admission … Continue reading Gustavus Professor brings back Latino Festival: Dario Sanchez Gonzalez works to screen films that struggle to obtain mainstream exposure

Campus lecture to highlight climate refugees

Climate refugees are individuals who are forced to migrate from their homes due to environmental disasters. These environmental disasters, also known as natural disasters, are a result from both incremental and fast ecological shifts that cause sea levels to rise, extreme droughts and other occurrences of extreme weather. Disputably, these environmental changes have increased in the past few years, causing a surge of mass global … Continue reading Campus lecture to highlight climate refugees

Co-Presidential election approaches

One of the most fulfilling aspects of Gustavus Adolphus College is how students’ views and concerns can be represented through Student Senate. Because this is prominently a student-run organization, many individuals can have their important needs be addressed through their respective student senators. The student body is privileged to participate in an annual democratic election where they elect the 2017 Student Senate Co-Presidents. In fact, … Continue reading Co-Presidential election approaches

Chaplain’s Office hosts course series to dispel misconception

Faith, Science, and Ethics. That is the theme of this winter’s in-depth mini-course series at Gustavus. The Exploring Religious Questions series was originally created in the fall of 2008 by Darrell Jodock (Bernhardson Chair) and Grady St. Dennis (Church Relations) in partnership with 16 area congregations. The course is offered in both fall and spring semesters. Each series contains 4-5 sessions with meetings on Monday … Continue reading Chaplain’s Office hosts course series to dispel misconception

Anderson Hall reopened in time for new semester: Students marvel in the beauty of new academic space

On Monday, Feb. 6 Gustavus students piled in the doors of the highly anticipated renovated A.H. Anderson Hall for the first day of spring semester classes. “I was full on skipping, jumping, giggling, and crying! I ran around as fast as I could to try to soak up how beautiful it is and just how lucky we are!” Junior Molly Moran said. The building has … Continue reading Anderson Hall reopened in time for new semester: Students marvel in the beauty of new academic space

New administrator aims to create cultural shift: Title IX Coordinator Justine Stein is working toward giving students a different perspective on sexual misconduct

Upon opening the 2016-17 Student Guide: Responding to Sexual Misconduct, intimate partner violence, and stalking manual the reader is greeted with a bold message. It states, in large font: “Members of the Gustavus Adolphus College community, guests and visitors have the right to be treated with respect and should be free from sexual misconduct, stalking, and intimate partner violence. While our campus is safe, it … Continue reading New administrator aims to create cultural shift: Title IX Coordinator Justine Stein is working toward giving students a different perspective on sexual misconduct

Administrators will soon begin implementation plans for the Gustavus Strategic Action PlanAction plan highlight three main goals:

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, members of the Gustavus community met to discuss the college’s strategic plan. The plan, known formally as the Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan, began in 2016 and is set to continue until 2026. President Rebecca Bergman has committed to understanding the challenges that face higher education, in particular liberal arts colleges like Gustavus Adolphus College. The plan addresses the amounting concerns, and … Continue reading Administrators will soon begin implementation plans for the Gustavus Strategic Action PlanAction plan highlight three main goals:

Gustavus students gets ready to present annual Psycological Research Symposium

Psychological Science Research Symposium The Psychological Science Research Symposium offers students the ability to share the research they have collected over the fall semester. This on-campus event, taking place from  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Dec. 9 in Beck Hall Torrey Atrium, is a great opportunity for Gustavus students to share their work with fellow members of the psychology department, along with the greater … Continue reading Gustavus students gets ready to present annual Psycological Research Symposium