The Diversity Center and Office of Multicultural Student Programs and Services make it a mission and overall goal to provide leadership for positive and equitable change that creates a welcoming and supportive environment for Gustavus students, faculty and staff. The Diversity Center urges everyone to become involved in generating a positive atmosphere that is accepting and appreciative for difference. Since the Diversity Center has various multicultural … Continue reading The Diversity Center Wraps Up Their Search

Every year, Gustavus chooses a special theme and message to organize their famous Christmas in Christ Chapel performance around. Last year’s theme centered on the exploration of the significance of Jesus’ birth 2,000 years ago through cosmic dimensions. However, this year Gustavus approaches Christmas in Christ Chapel a little differently by centering the theme and message around the Pilgrimage to Mecca to celebrate Christmas in … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel extends Worldwide

In lieu of the recent terrorst attacks that have occured all over the world in the last couple months, including Paris being one of the more disastrous of them. It was the evening of November 13, 2015 when a series of planes attacked the capitol of France and the northern suburb of France, Saint-Denis. The terrorist attacks killed 130 people including 89 at the Bataclan … Continue reading Campus Remembers International Tragedy; Professors Plan “Teach-In” to Discuss and Reflect

Hmong American Cultural Outreach (HACO) led Gustavus in a celebration of the Hmong New Year on Nov. 13 and 14. HACO kicked off the celebration last Friday when they held Open Mic from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Courtyard Café. The main event was held Saturday night in Alumni Hall, from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday night consisted of Hmong food and a variety … Continue reading Hmong New Year is a Celebration of Connection

With winter on the way, there is no better time for Gusties to recognize the power of weather and increase their awareness of the environment. Before the negative temperatures of traditional Minnesota winters begin, tours were given at Gustavus last Thursday that [highlighted the solar panels]. The tours were given by physics professor Charles Niederriter and explored multiple locations on campus with solar panels, including … Continue reading Gustavus Students Explore New Solar Plant

In light of the recent high-profile racial incidences surrounding the University of Missouri- Mizzou, Gustavus students came together on campus to march from Charles Jackson Campus to Old Main and back in support of Mizzou’s students. The march, organized by Seniors, Jalen Gray and Jace Riggin, took place last Thursday, Nov. 12 as a representation of support. Students held cardboard signs with slogans such as … Continue reading Students Stand in Solidarity with Mizzou

Students Today, Leader Forever is an organization formed in 2003 by a group of U of M students. Since 2003, they have expanded their organization throughout the nation to college campuses, recruiting eager college students looking to make a difference to their communties. Founded in the spring of 2014 by a group of freshman at  Gustavus. The eager Gustavus students formed their Students Today, Leaders … Continue reading S.T.L.F. Pays it Forward Again

The Bookmark hosted a book release event for Professors Blake Couey of the Religion Department and Sharon Marquart of the French on October 29. Couey’s book Reading the poetry of First Isaiah: The most perfect model of the prophetic Poetry analyzes the poetic style of the book of Isaiah chapters one through thirty-nine.  The book discusses the ways in which the lines are formed, metaphors, … Continue reading Gustavus Professors’ First Book Publications

Student Senate is a collection of Gustavus students elected by the Gustavus student body to represent the student body. The Co-Presidents, Sam Panzer and Bobby Rassmussen, chair weekly Student Senate meetings and Cabinet meetings. The Student Senate Cabinet is made up of Diversity Chair, Finance Chair, Health & Housing Chair, Public Relations Chair, Student & Academic Affairs Chair, Technology Chair, Ombudsperson, Controller, and Senate Speaker. … Continue reading A more transparent Student Senate for Gusties: ‘Take Your Professor to Lunch’ and ‘Community Comment’

‘A Royal Affair’ The Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library is an important resource here at Gustavus Adolphus College for students, faculty, and the college community. Every other year the Gustavus Library Associates Board hosts their Biennial Benefit in order to raise proceeds for the Gustavus Library Associates endowment of the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library. The Gustavus Library Associates was created by President Ed Lindell’s wife, Patty … Continue reading Gustavus Library Associates 19th biennial event