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

The First Year Olympics (FYO) have been a tradition at Gustavus for 11 years. The idea originally involved only the south side of campus, but in 2004, it was opened to the entire first-year community. FYO has been a longstanding tradition on campus, but they were discontinued a few years ago. However, Collegiate Fellow Jack Healy brought them back in January of 2013. “Last year, … Continue reading First-Year Olympics makes a come back

Choosing a college can be a life changing decision that consumes the mind of many a high school senior as spring draws near. As prospective students begin to seriously consider which school they will attend, Gustavus students begin seeing more and more visitors in their classrooms and tour groups exploring campus. The Gustavus Admission Office seeks to help these admitted students make their final decision … Continue reading Gustie for a day, Gustie for life

The Center for Servant Leadership will be hosting the annual Summer Camp Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Alumni Hall. The fair will feature representatives from almost 30 camps from a variety of states, including Montana, Colorado, Idaho, and of course, Minnesota. Assistant Director for Vocation and Integrative Learning and Mentoring Program Coordinator Amy Pehrson is organizing the fair. “Many of the camps are more … Continue reading Summer camp fair offers employment opportunities