Barbara McAfee inspires students to live purposefully

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

Campus organizations offer stress-relief during finals

As the last weeks of classes come to an end, students can feel the pressure of finals descending upon them. However, in the chaos and stress of all the final papers and exams, Gusties need not fear. Students can always go to the Wellbeing Center for support and can look forward to stress relieving events hosted by campus organizations. Director of Wellbeing Meghan Krause ’00 … Continue reading Campus organizations offer stress-relief during finals

Christmas in Christ Chapel to be broadcast live

For the 42nd time, the annual Christmas in Christ Chapel worship celebration will begin on Friday Dec. 5, 2014, and will continue until Sunday Dec. 7. As a tradition since 1973, Christmas in Christ Chapel is a time for the community to celebrate the holidays with one another. Each year a new theme is chosen to educate the audience about faith and theology. The choirs … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel to be broadcast live

International Festival provides global experience

A small corner of campus will be host to a wide variety of global perspectives, as the International Cultures Club will sponsore the annual International Festival on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The event will include an opportunity to view display boards representing a variety of different cultures, as well as a chance to see a slide show featuring … Continue reading International Festival provides global experience

Gustie appears on “Family Feud”

On Wednesday, Nov. 12,  Senior Music Major Daniel Felton appeared with his family on “Family Feud,” a popular American game show where families compete against one another in a contest. When the Felton family made their appearance on the CW, Felton and his family received a lot of support. For the first episode, Gusties gathered in the Caf to watch it with Felton. “I think … Continue reading Gustie appears on “Family Feud”

Lindsay Rothschiller presents Carbon Lock-in findings

Lindsay Rothschiller received one of the first Wallenberg Scholarships in order to study the Carbon Lock-in phenomenon in Sweden. Last Wednesday, Nov. 12 Rothschiller presented her findings to Gustavus with her host family by her side. Rothschiller, a Physics and Environmental Studies major, worked and lived with Magnus Fredricson and his family in Lidköping, Sweden. Fredricson studies Carbon Lock-in which Rothschiller described as a cycle … Continue reading Lindsay Rothschiller presents Carbon Lock-in findings

‘Evolution of Rape’ panel previews Building Bridges

Building Bridges hosted a successful preview for its conference called, “The Evolution of Rape,” that took place last Wednesday. Five professors and faculty members spoke and participated in a panel regarding this topic. The five members of the panel were professors Peg O’Connor, David Obermiller, Alisa Rosenthal, and Yurie Hong, and Dean of Students JoNes VanHecke. The first talk was by Philosophy and Gender, Women, … Continue reading ‘Evolution of Rape’ panel previews Building Bridges

Homelessness sleep out promotes awareness

The students from the FTS: Politics of Homelessness class took part in the annual Sleep Out Nov. 16 – 19. While there were similar experiences hosted on campus before, the official Sleep Out in connection with this class first occurred 14 years ago. “Every year, I’ve changed something to ramp it up,” Professor Richard Leitch said. “Sleep outs were originally one night, usually a Friday, … Continue reading Homelessness sleep out promotes awareness

Mental Health and Wellness fair promotes awareness

The Psychology Department and a number of students are putting on their third annual Mental Health Wellness Fair Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the St. Peter Community Center from 6-8 p.m. “We want the community to realize that many people experience psychological distress and there is help available to them”—Marie Walker The Mental Health Wellness Fair is a free event to educate people in the surrounding … Continue reading Mental Health and Wellness fair promotes awareness

Geography Week to focus on ‘The future of food’

The Geography Department will be celebrating Geography Awareness Week Nov. 16-22. This year’s annually selected theme by National Geographic is “The Future of Food.” The week will kick off with a special trivia night at Patrick’s on Third on Tuesday at 7 p.m. “One round will be geography questions and we’ll have a group of students and faculty going to trivia that night,” Department Chair … Continue reading Geography Week to focus on ‘The future of food’