The Communication Studies Club hosted the fall Red Cross blood drive Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, November 5 in Alumni Hall. The Communications Studies Club sponsors the drive twice a year, each November and March to get Gustavus students involved in donating and serving others. It also helps contribute in giving back to the community. “Last year we had a great year and continue to … Continue reading Red Cross and Gusties team up to give back
On Wednesday Sept. 30, 2015 Gustavus alum, Miles Robert Wilson of Spring Park, passed away during work after he unexpectedly collapsed. A memorial service was held on Wednesday Oct. 7 at Calvary Memorial Church. I’m going to miss having him next to me in the car on the way to the rink.” —Tommy Lundquist Wilson, only twenty-three and a 2014 Gustavus graduate, earned his B.A. … Continue reading 23 year old Gustavus Alum Passes Unexpectedly
The great Yik Yak debate refreshed itself once again this year. According to a campus-wide email sent out in late September, a student posted a threat to the app, Yik Yak, that read something along the lines of, “During this fire alarm would be the perfect time for a school shooting.” According to Carol Brewer, Director of Campus Safety, an alumni first noticed the post … Continue reading Anonymity Online Continues to Cause Problems
Professor of math, computer science, and statistics Terry “T.J.” Morrison died on Thursday, October 8. Morrison, who was often called T.J. by students, was 68 and had taught at Gustavus since 1978. He passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. A memorial service was held on Thursday, October 15 at Christ Chapel. Morrison was teaching at Gustavus as of Spring 2015 before his … Continue reading Gustavus Mourns the Loss of Longtime Professor
Wellbeing for Employees (WE) has put together a speaker series that is running for four Fridays in October from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. The series is called Support “ME” with WE and takes place at the Konferensrum in the Campus Center. The first session was Oct. 2nd, with sessions on Oct. 9, 16 and 23. These sessions are for the employees of Gustavus and are free … Continue reading Speaker Series Keeps Faculty Healthy
Over the summer, Senior Psychology and Pre-Occupational Therapy Major Bryden Giving decided to sell photo prints of pictures he had taken while studying abroad. “Originally what I was going to do was raise money to buy myself my first DSLR Camera,” Giving said. However instead of raising money for the camera, he began to raise money for his Gustie Buddy, Cole. “For some reason I … Continue reading Student Raises Over $1000 For His Gustie Buddy
Big Hill Farm, Gustavus’ own student led produce farm, is finishing its sixth fall harvest season and gearing up for their first winter in a greenhouse. The farm, although small, provides about half of all the fresh produce in the caf. Usually, Big Hill Farm closes their gates after the fall harvest and waits for the thaw in spring to start planting again. This year … Continue reading Big Hill Farm Experiments with New System
Family Weekend is the one weekend a year homesick students and empty nester parents come together on campus to enjoy activities made just for them. Students whose families will not be on campus can also enjoy the weekend as most of the events can be done with a simple group of friends, as well. The activities range from a movie, comedy improv, an acrobatic show, … Continue reading Families Flock to Campus for Fall Festival
Gustavus held a campus wide conversation regarding the future of the College. Gustavus President Rebecca Bergman presented the College’s strategic plan for 2016-2026 to students, faculty, and administrators in the Lund Arena. Bergman displayed a PowerPoint presentation for the first half hour before opening up the conversation to small groups of people. These discussions lasted for over an hour before a short closing presentation by … Continue reading Strategic Action Plan Conference Calls for Students’ Input
Sharon Sobotta wrote an email to Dean of Students and Vice President JoNes VanHecke after her inability to join the Gustavus faculty for personal reasons was announced to the Gustavus community. Assistant Dean of Students Megan Ruble, President Bergman and the Weekly were all copied in that email. “I am writing to request some clarification both for me and for the Gustavus community,” Sobotta said. … Continue reading Confusion Around Diversity Director Grows
