The campus community will have the opportunity to experience the research of visiting scholars during the month of October, as the Scandinavian Studies Department will sponsor two guest lectures open to the public. Professor Kjerstin Moody of the Scandinavian Studies Department will be hosting each speaker in conjunction with her 100 level course. “I’m excited that both of the scholars [Dr. Banks and Dr. Teitelbaum] … Continue reading Scandinavian politics and culture lectures

With over 3,100 fans watching, the Gustavus Football team shut down Carleton College’s offense in Saturday’s Homecoming game. The Gusties outscored the Knights 50-0, increasing their win streak to 5 games. For the first time in 16 years, the Gusties have started out the season undefeated, with a 5-0 record overall, and a 3-0 record in the MIAC. In Saturday’s Homecoming match-up the Gusties dominated … Continue reading 50-0

As some of the world’s foremost scientists speak at Gustavus during the 2014 Nobel Conference, some students will also have the opportunity to share their own research in the Nobel Conference Student Research Poster Display. Physics Professor Tom Huber organized the event and addressed the motivation for displaying student work during the Nobel Conference. “We’ve got thousands of visitors on campus, everything from Nobel Prize … Continue reading Student research posters to be displayed during Nobel Conference

Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College has been a proud and unique tradition for nearly fifty years. The conference began in 1963 when 26 Nobel Laureates gathered on campus for the dedication of the Nobel Hall of Science as the first memorial in America commemorated to Alfred Nobel. President Edgar Carlson and other College officials attended the Nobel Foundation and received permission to hold an … Continue reading 50th Nobel Conference seeks to answer “Where Does Science Go From Here?”

The Big Hill Farm is a local and organic student run garden. In 2009, two Environmental Studies majors, Eliza Swedenborg and Cat Wiechmann turned their senior project into the Big Hill Farm. They wanted Big Hill Farm to be a local and organic produce garden. Department Chair of Environmental Studies and Professor James Dontje serves as the advisor and was responsible for getting funds to … Continue reading Big Hill Farm harvests organic produce in the Gustavus community

While many have yet to realize the scale and importance of the inauguration of President Rebecca Bergman, students, staff, and other visitors will soon become aware of the historic event. A steering committee has worked to create a ceremony to officially recognize the addition of Bergman to our community, and in doing so they have created a celebration that spans several days. “To celebrate a … Continue reading Bergman Inaugurated as 17th President of Gustavus

As the new school year begins, seniors are thinking about what comes next in life. One of the options is applying for fellowships such as the Fulbright Scholarship in order to keep learning and building a resume. The Gustavus Fellowships Office was started five years ago in order to help centralize advising for students who want to apply for national fellowships.The Gustavus Website explains in … Continue reading Students pursue Fulbright programs and post-graduate opportunities

The Diversity Center has invited Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. to facilitate a workshop on campus titled the ‘Nigga(er) Word Workshop.’ The workshop will focus on the history of the N word and the controversies about how the word is used today. Dr. Moore is the founder and program director of the White Privilege Conference, which attracts more than 1,500 people annually. Director of Multicultural Programs … Continue reading Diversity Center to facilitate discussion on racial language