Clyde Bellecourt is a Native American advocate not only on the local levels, but also the national and international levels. Bellecourt is a member of the Anishinabe- Ojibwe Nation. His Indian name, Nee-gon-we-way-we-dun, means “Thunder Before the Storm.” As a child, he was forced to go to a boarding school where his Native language and culture were forbidden by means of cruel punishment. He was … Continue reading Bellecourt speaks on American Indian Movement

The Abnormal Psychology class here at Gustavus has been hard at work planning and organizing the second annual Mental Health Awareness Fair. The fair, dubbed “Chill Out: Mental Health Awareness Fair,” will take place on Nov. 14 from 6-8 p.m. and will be held in the St. Peter Community Center in order to encourage community involvement.  Senior Madison Heckel, one of the key planners of … Continue reading Mental Health Wellness Fair Increases Awareness

Sarah Lucht, a 2013 Gustavus graduate, was the recent recipient of the Glenn T. Seaborg Award, presented by the Swedish Council of America. According to the Swedish Council of America’s website, the award was established in 1979 to honor an accomplished chemist and Nobel Laureate. Nominees must major in either math or science and represent a commitment to the Scandinavian roots. Six colleges in the … Continue reading Graduate granted invitation to the Nobel Ceremony

The 2013 Power Shift Conference in Pittsburgh, PA over Fall Break left Gustavus attendees more than enthused upon their return to campus. The four-day conference focused on current climate issues with an emphasis on environmental justice. The conference consisted of keynote speakers, workshops, training events, and protests in the streets of Pittsburgh. Planner of the trip, Senior Anna McDevitt, was impressed with the conference. “I … Continue reading Student activists inspired by Power Shift trip

The Organization for Latin American and Spanish Cultures (OLAS) serves campus by bringing students’ attention to the Latino and Spanish speaking communities and hosting activities that expose students to different cultures. This November, they are celebrating Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead by planning different events for students on campus. Falling on Nov. 1 and 2, Dia de los Muertos is a … Continue reading Campus celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Shared governance has been a recurring topic throughout the campus conversation and criticism of Gustavus’ decisionmaking practices. Recently, the Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty met to begin the first of three discussions focused on the topic of shared governance. The meetings seek to clearly outline and define responsibilities and areas of involvement for the Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty; the three parties primarily … Continue reading Round table discusses shared governance