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

The floral smell permeating from the library signals the fourth Annual Books in Bloom. On May 2-4, the Gustavus library showcased 26 floral arrangement interpretations of different books, films, or academic resources picked from the library’s collection. Associate Professor in Library and Library Chair Dan Mollner describes the idea behind this event. “It’s modeled on one they do at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and … Continue reading Books in Bloom

The two-word phrase that college students often dread more than any other is Finals Week. Just reading the words is enough to make visions of sleepless nights, endless cups of coffee, and impossible tests come to mind for any college student. The Gustavus Peer Assistants are teaming up with the librarians, Psi Chi, SAVE, Pound Pals, and Gustavus Student Nurses Association (GSNA) to sponsor a … Continue reading Campus groups collaborate to promote Stress Free Finals Week

The Kitchen Cabinet hosted a congratulations reception for the 2014 Gustavus and Coca-Cola Educational Partnership Grant recipients on April 29 in the Heritage Banquet Room. Opened to the public, the reception featured presentations by each recepient group. Started in the 2012-2013 academic year, the Gustavus and Coca-Cola Educational Partnership Grant is awarded to projects that promote health and sustainability on campus. Director of Dining Service … Continue reading Coke Grants Reception recognizes student work

The Celebration of Creative Inquiry is a campus-wide, public forum to share Gustavus students’ personal research. The phrase “Creative Inquiry” is intentionally broad in order to encompass research and scholarship in all academic disciplines. In previous years, there have been over 140 separate posters representing student projects from across campus in almost every discipline. There are different ways that projects can be submitted. Students can … Continue reading Student research recognized during Celebration of Creative Inquiry

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The Womyn’s Awareness Center (WAC) held their annual Take Back the Night event Tuesday, April 29. Take Back the Night is an event aimed at anyone who has been impacted by sexual assault or sexual violence and supporters. Sophomore WAC member  Tori Sowa explained that the purpose of the event is to open the door for students who have been affected. “Take back the night … Continue reading Take Back the Night creates safe space for discussion and healing

The Gustavus Adolphus College student body voted on Thursday, April 24, regarding the amendment for removing the International Student Representative from the Student Senate. The result was announced the same day, and declared that the amendment failed to pass with 541 people (87.3 percent) voting “no.”  International Student Representative and First-Year Herchran Singh was pleased with the result. “I think the results clearly show how … Continue reading Vote preserves International Representative position