The campus received an email March 2, which outlined the College’s new policy regarding animals on campus grounds and buildings. This policy, which will go into effect on June 1st, prohibits animals in all campus buildings unless they are for research, certified as a therapy/ service animal, fish, or in the homes of the residence hall professional staff. “This policy is strictly to promote the … Continue reading Gustavus’s new pet policy bans dogs on campus: New policy goes into effect June 2016

On the evening of Monday, March 7th students, faculty, and administrators gathered in Christ Chapel to hold a forum on sexual assault. The forum was initiated at the request of President Bergman the previous week and featured a panel of administrators that answered questions regarding sexual misconduct policy and concerns surrounding sexual misconduct at Gustavus. The panel consisted of College President Rebecca Bergman, interim Title … Continue reading Gustavus hosts forum on sexual violence: Administration sits down with students

On Feb. 2, the Mankato Free Press reported that a Gustavus man was being charged with sexual assault. On Feb. 11, the Gustavus Community was sent a sexual assault warning via email detailing that on Dec. 13, 2015 Campus Safety had been informed of an acquaintance rape that occurred in a residence hall, that a report had been made to the Saint Peter Police of … Continue reading Sexual Assault at Gustavus

By this time next year, A.H. Anderson Hall, will be a brand new building. The complete renovation of the building started this past January of 2016. The new and improved Anderson Hall will be able to house multiple facets of Gustavus including: the Department of Education, the College’s Academic Support Center and Writing Center, the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning, and a new … Continue reading Gustavus’ $8 million renovation

March 5, 2016 will commemorate the 21st Building Bridges Conference, an entirely student run event which promotes social change, diversity and awareness. This year’s conference is titled “Silver or Lead: The Wealth and Violence in the War on Drugs” and will focus on the effects of the massive spending on drug-fighting efforts by the United States Government and the role of United States Drug Policy … Continue reading Building Bridges is back and better than ever: ‘The War on Drugs’ brought to you by Gusties

On February 16, Gustavus welcomed Dr. Shatki Butler to our campus’ Alumni Hall. Dr. Butler is an esteemed facilitator, lecturer, trainer, and activist around race and social justice. Dr. Shatki Butler is the founder and President of World Trust, which is an organization established for racial equity and utilizes methods such as films and seminars to educate thousands of people each year about racial justice … Continue reading Dr. Shatki Butler hosts workshop at Gustavus “Understanding White Culture as a 21st Century Leadership Skill”

Marcia J. Bunge, Professor of Religion and the Bernhardson Distinguished Chair of Lutheran Studies, was one of eight religious scholars invited to serve as a national advisor for a ground-breaking exhibit on world religions entitled “Sacred Journeys” held at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The exhibit was created in collaboration with the National Geographic Society and funded by a 1 million dollar grant from the … Continue reading Gustavus professor helps open museum exhibit “Sacred Journeys” at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Secretary of State Steve Simon was on the road last week, making stops in Scott, Le Sueur, Blue Earth, Nicollet, Sibley, and McCleod Counties. He travelled to talk about business services, domestic violence prevention and to talk about the upcoming 2016 election to a variety of people, including students. On Thursday February 18, Simon hit the road again  making stops in St. Peter and the … Continue reading Minnesota’s Secretary of State visits Steve Simon sits down with Gusties

This past January, the Counseling Center put on the J-term Sampler. The J-term Sampler consisted of four 90 minute events that were held throughout the course of January. The first session was called “So we need to talk…: A guide to effective communication”, which was followed by “Nobody’s perfect: Let’s explore perfectionism!”, and “Just breathe: An hour to practice mindfulness”. The final session, “Spring forward: … Continue reading Counseling Center Runs J-Term Sampler

On Friday February 12, the St. Peter and Gustavus Community gathered together to help end hunger locally in Minnesota. Gustavus sorority, Zeta Chi Phi, partnered with the South West Minnesota Serving in God’s World Board and the local community to help package meals that were distributed all over Minnesota. Matthew Martin, a Gustavus alum and uncle of Zeta Chi Phi member, Mattilan Martin, started the … Continue reading Zeta Chi Phi Helps End Hunger in Minnesota