Students passing through the basement of the Campus Center on Monday and Tuesday last week likely noticed the Greek bid boxes.      The interest in Greek life on the Gustavus campus has grown in past years. Last year the number of bids was under 200, and this year 218 Gusties decided to give the Greek Life a try. However, as the number of bids … Continue reading Gustavus Greek organizations welcome new members

For 25 years, Gustavus students who have traveled abroad have had the opportunity to share photographs from their experience as they enter the annual International Photo Contest. According to last year’s Cultural Landscape winner, Allison Kroll, “It’s a great contest but a lot of people don’t know about it.” The International Photo Contest is run by the Center for International and Cultural Education (CICE). Sara … Continue reading International Photo Contest showcases images from abroad

Each year, Gustavus has its annual homecoming weekend celebration. That time of year is quickly approaching. This year’s homecoming theme is “Get your Gustie on!” Junior Margaret Schroeder serves as Special Events Co-coordinator on the Campus Activities Board (CAB), and explained the theme selection. “We went with this theme because we thought that everyone has their own version of Gustavus and what it means to … Continue reading “Get your Gustie on” during 2014 Homecoming

Gustavus was one of many colleges and universities around the nation to recognize Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sep. 17. This year, the Gustavus community observed Constitution Day with trivia, miniature copies of the Constitution, and frost-your-own cookies available in the Folke Bernadotte Library. The Dean of Students Office and the library joined efforts to sponsor the activities. “I think it’s a day for us to … Continue reading Gustavus Campus celebrates National Consitution Day

September marks the influx of First-years. To acquaint first-year students with the campus and the abundant resources Gustavus offers, Residential life, academic departments and various offices have worked together to bring them an enriching First-Year Experience. First Term Seminar (FTS) Director and Faculty in Residence for the First-Year Experience Kate Knutson is the one who made this comprehensive program available. Director of Residential Life Charlie … Continue reading First-year Experience promotes on-campus engagement

Now that classes are in full swing, some students at Gustavus Adolphus College have been hearing professors discuss important current events. In particular, professors have been discussing the significance of America’s involvement with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) during classes in an effort to inform students about what is going on outside of campus. “I brought up ISIS in class because it … Continue reading ISIS situation discussed amongst Gustavus community

The Gustavus Women in Leadership (GWiL) organization offered an opportunity for students to engage in a panel discussion titled “Discovering a Career Path” on the evening of Tuesday, Sep. 16. The panel was comprised of Taylor Drenttel ‘12 who is currently working in the marketing department of Securian Financial Group, Jeanie Docherty Seehof, president and co-owner of Docherty Incentives and Meetings, Teresa Hunt ‘79, who … Continue reading Gustavus Women in Leadership hosts Career Path panel

Gustavus President Rebecca Bergman was among 84 women to receive recognition from the George Family Foundation in their first “Celebrating Twin Cities Women Leaders” event on Sep. 16. According to the George Family Foundation website, the organization celebrated women serving as CEOs, presidents, and board chairs of large corporations, educational institutions, and other organizations in the Twin Cities region. United States Senator Amy Klobuchar and … Continue reading President Bergman recognized among top female leaders in Minnesota

Students on campus for the 2014-15 academic year have experienced a number of changes.  A new president arrives, first years moved in and experienced the craziness of the Gustie Greeters, and all students received new ID cards. Students are still adjusting to the new ID cards, with their access to student accounts and buildings. Unlike the old keys that allowed students to only enter the … Continue reading New ID cards provide expanded access to residence halls

Students heading down Hello Walk have likely noticed the addition of the new sculpture and seating area circling the Columbarium adjacent to Christ Chapel. These elements officially completed the Memorial Garden space, which was begun in 2012 and dedicated June of 2014. The new sculpture, entitled “Spirit Vessel,” was crafted by Gustavus Sesquicentennial Sculptor Greg Mueller. Mueller was a student of Paul Granlund, the sculptor … Continue reading Memorial Garden offers space for reflection