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

Employers from all around Minnesota are coming to see Gustavus students. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the annual Careers Possible event is coming with a great variety of employers eager to talk with all students. Careers Possible is an event for all Gustavus students to meet over twenty different employers around Minnesota. This can be looking into future career options, internships or just practicing networking skills. … Continue reading Students connect with potential employers at Careers Possible event

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