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

The campus community joined with public health officials to discuss the implications and conditions surrounding the ongoing Ebola crisis on Thursday, Sept. 12. The discussion was sponsored by the African Studies Department and the Provost’s Office in an effort to foster discussion about the outbreak of the disease in Western Africa. Professor Kate Keller of the African Studies Department addressed the connections between the local … Continue reading Campus discusses local and global impact of Ebola

Students attending the Friday night Dive will notice several changes to the atmosphere of the event. These changes were enacted by the Campus Activities Office and Campus Safety with support by the Dean of Students Office in consultation with other colleges. Director of Campus Safety Carol Brewer reflected on the existence of the Dive as a popular Friday night event, while addressing some concerns. “The … Continue reading Dive policy changes attempt to create safe environment

For two decades, the Building Bridges Conference has fostered discussion and awareness of topics on social justice on the Gustavus campus. The Co-Presidents for the 2014-15 conference, Kyle Maloney and Leah Soule, announced on Wednesday, Sep. 10 that the 20th annual Building Bridges Conference will address the culture of sexual violence. The Building Bridges Conference is typically held in the spring, and involves a variety … Continue reading Building Bridges Conference to address culture of sexual violence

Researched histories of the Gustavus campus and faculty have been produced over the course of the college’s existence, but less focus has been given to the student experience. Junior History and Theater Major Katelyn Juni is currently working to showcase this student perspective through the Patricia Lindell Scholarship, awarded through Gustavus Library Associates (GLA). Library Professor Dan Mollner described that the selection criteria for the … Continue reading Exploring Student Voices at Gustavus