Gustavus has recently modified policies regarding institutional liability. One of these policies stresses that student organizations must take college vehicles if driving over 400 miles on a round trip or staying overnight. The other requires “potentially violent” club sports to have coaches. The two policy changes were made due to the college’s concern with students’ safety as well as the consideration of its own liability. … Continue reading Insurance Policy changes upset student groups

The Board of Trustees has announced the election of Gustavus’ 17th president, Rebecca M. Bergman. Bergman will take office on July 1 of this year, replacing current President Jack Ohle in his retirement. Bergman is also the first female president in Gustavus’ 152 years. Bergman currently serves at Medtronic as the Vice President of Research, Technology, and Therapy Delivery Systems for the company’s Cardiac Rhythm … Continue reading Board of Trustees announces 17th President, Rebecca M. Bergman

The Gustavus Forensics Team won its third consecutive state championship Feb. 15-16 at the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association (MCFA), making it the sixth state championship the team has won in seven years. In addition to the team’s overall championship wins, several individual members contributed big wins across a wide range of competitive categories. Senior Kelsey Abele took second in the Individual Sweepstakes, while Senior Shelby … Continue reading Gustavus Forensics wins third consecutive State Championship

This fall, the decision was made to accelerate a staged workforce reduction of one percent over several years, to three–four percent carried out this year. With the workforce reduction, Gustavus will go from 218 to 210 full-time faculty, increasing the student to faculty ratio of 11:1 to nearly 12:1. Low 2013-14 enrollment resulted in low revenue for the school and smaller class sizes, which, according … Continue reading Accelerated workforce reduction faculty cuts announced

Through pots of chocolate, strawberries, pretzels and more, news about President’s Ball spreads through campus with a buzz of excitement. On Thursday, Feb. 20, students gathered around fondue in Norelius Hall, Pittman Hall, and the Courtyard Café. The event was a preview for the President’s Ball and a time to answer the questions that first timers might have about the popular campus event. The Campus … Continue reading CAB kicks off President’s Ball festivities with fondue