‘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

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

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

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