At the start of the semester, students may note the absence of some of their professors as they take a leave of sabbatical. Professor Greg Kaster of the History Department is one such faculty member, and will be absent from campus until his return in September of 2015. Professor Eric Carlson, Chair of the History Department, described the nature of sabbaticals at Gustavus and other … Continue reading Professor Greg Kaster researches his passion during sabbatical

Following a productive Fall Semester, the fruits of the efforts of Student Senate are becoming visible across campus. Perhaps most prominent are the additions of hydration stations in the residence halls. “The hydration stations were really inspired by students that were passionate about the issue and were willing to make progress on it.”—Hayden Goldstien “This was a project that senators have been working on since … Continue reading Student Senate efforts visible on campus

On Sundays and Thursdays during J-Term, the Christian Organizations on campus have come together to host Animate Faith at 6 p.m. in The Dive. Animate Faith is a series of discussions regarding different aspects of faith and religion. A well-attended series of discussions titled Alpha was held during last J-Term, and Animate Faith is meant to be an extension of that original program. “I wouldn’t … Continue reading Campus Organizations Come Together to “Animate Faith”

Find your Flow: celebrating a lifestyle of onward, upward, and inward, challenges students during J-term to think deeply about all forms of health, including workout classes and introductory sessions on lesser known ways to increase your wellbeing. Junior Biology and Spanish Major Hanna Engebretson has planned and executed many aspects for “Find your Flow” through her passion for being healthy and inspiring others to do … Continue reading “Find Your Flow” encourages students to pursue wellbeing

Students on campus during January Interim often find themselves with an abundance of free time during the break from the hectic schedule of the regular semesters. Just in case all of that free time is proving more tedious than relaxing, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is offering a packed schedule of events to liven up what may otherwise be a month filled with boredom. CAB … Continue reading CAB sponsors student activities during J-Term

Students from the “Social Change and Community Action” J-term class are joining with Building Bridges to help plan and organize this year’s conference, “Hidden in Plain Site: Recognizing and Rejecting Rape Culture.” Associate Professor in Religion; Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies; Peace Studies; and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies Thia Cooper first started teaching this course seven years ago. Cooper wanted a course that … Continue reading Community Action J-Term class assists Building Bridges

Gustavus has been hosting speakers on campus to celebrate and remember the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. since a national holiday was declared in his honor in 1986. This year’s speaker was Reverend Dr. Jamie Washington, a pastor at a Baptist church in Maryland, a founding member of the Social Justice Institute, and founder of the Washington Consulting Group. He has over … Continue reading Living the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in our own time

Gustavus celebrates the 74th annual Festival of St. Lucia on Thursday, Dec. 11 with six sophomore women who have been nominated and voted onto the court by their peers. The six women include Sarah Barnes, Rachel Hain, Janet Jennings, Kendyl Landeck, Sharon Singh, and Lauren Swenson. Each year, Sophomore women are requested to submit nominations for other sophomore women that uphold qualities and characteristics including … Continue reading Festival of St. Lucia highlights Sophomore women

Barbara McAfee held a workshop titled “Who You Gonna Be While You Do What You Do?” on Monday, Nov. 24 in Alumni Hall. She drew a small crowd of students and community members and encouraged them to consider the things which make them better leaders and workers. “Barbara is an engaging speaker and talented musician—so on one level we brought her because she is entertaining,” … Continue reading Barbara McAfee inspires students to live purposefully