There have been many ongoing and heated discussions about The Dive in the last several years at Gustavus. Many people view The Dive as a gross, crowded and underused place where renovation is essential. Others may view The Dive simply as a Friday night place that does not deserve such attention, efforts, and money. Recently this topic has been brought up again as the word … Continue reading Student Senate to readdress Dive renovations

On Friday, Feb. 14, the Presidential Search Committee announced the visit of the leading candidate in the college’s search for the new president, Rebecca M. Bergman, to the campus. Bergman currently serves as Vice President of Research, Technology and Therapy Delivery Systems for the Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management business at Medtronic. Bergman is also a member of Gustavus Board of Trustees and visited the campus … Continue reading Leading Presidential Candidate Announced

Gustavus students were granted an opportunity to confront social issues through the two-man comedic performance of “The Black-Jew Dialogues” on Wednesday, Feb. 19 through skits, video, and audience interaction. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, the show seemed a perfect fit for the Gustavus campus according to Senior Arts and Entertainment Executive Caitlin Dow. They encountered the performance troupe last spring at a Campus Activities … Continue reading Black Jew Dialogues sparks student discussion

Gustavus Adolphus College has a 50-year history in helping students study abroad. For the last 15 years, January Off- Campus Coordinator Linda Shaw, has been a part of this history by creating opportunities for students to study abroad during January Interim. J-term study abroad opportunities allow groups of students to travel to different parts of the world on an intensive, one-month trip, where they study … Continue reading January Term study abroad programs leave an impact

The Expansion of G.O.L.D. (Gusties in Ongoing Leadership Development) at Gustavus offers numerous “hidden treasure” programs and involvement groups that have been growing over the years, which provide ways for students to learn various skills and partake in projects in order to strengthen qualities. This eight-week curriculum in which students attend classes to become leadership certified focuses on leadership skills that can translate into real-world … Continue reading GOLD leadership program continues to flourish

Two-hundred and sixteen Gustavus students are currently registered for the Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair, which is a record high for Gustavus and a large increase from last year’s 150 students.  Held on Feb. 19-20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, the fair will seek to connect companies with undergrad students of Minnesota Private Colleges. Associate Director of the Center for Servant Leadership and … Continue reading Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair provides unmatchable opportunities