President Jack Ohle, the 16th president of Gustavus, announced his retirement after six years as president in an email to the Gustavus community on June 27, 2013 following a meeting of the Board of Trustees. Having entered into his position on July 1, 2008, he will retire at the end of his contract on June 30, 2014. President Ohle’s contributions to the College include landscaping … Continue reading Ohle to retire, Presidential search ensues

In response to student dissatisfaction with the escort route,  Campus Safety has again altered the way students can safely travel around campus. Campus Safety Sergeant Mike English has been with Campus Safety for 14 years, and is changed with handling student employees. “Years ago, we had an escort program where students would call in for a ride. It would be backed up too much. People … Continue reading Campus Safety Rides

On Aug. 30 at 9 a.m. the website, GustieLeaks, announced: “In 24 hours, we will retire the documents of GustieLeaks indefinitely. This is our sign of good faith; we believe that focusing on renewal and healing will drive Gustavus to grow.” The statement was true to its word; the website was closed the next day. If one should visit gustieleaks.com, all that will appear is … Continue reading Campus conversation follows closure of GustieLeaks

Cathy ten Broeke TB: What was your reaction to the news that Minnesota will support same-sex marriage equality? CTB: It was a huge relief and extremely powerful and, like for many people, we didn’t know we would so quickly see the legalization of gay marriage. I was blown away by the speed of the last part of that work. Of course the work of equality … Continue reading Alumna Wed interview with Cathy ten Broeke

Longtime-friend Jennifer Tammi JT: I met Cathy my first day at Gustavus.  She and her freshman roommate,Lizanne Hart (with whom we are still close friends), stopped by my room to say hello.  We all lived on the 1st floor in Sorenson Hall. My dad (class of ’63) and I were knee-deep in trying to build a loft and we asked Cathy and Lizanne if they knew anyone … Continue reading Alumna Wed interview with Jennifer Tammi

Kate Wittenstein Cathy invited Greg Kaster (History) and me (History) to attend her wedding because we knew her as a student at Gustavus, we have supported her work to end homelessness in Hennepin County, and we are strong supporters of marriage equality. Needless to say, we were honored to be invited. Minnesota is now the 12th state to recognize same-sex marriage. Cathy had two majors … Continue reading Alumna Wed interview with Kate Wittenstein

Longtime friend, Liesl Batz LB: Cathy and Margaret being chosen to be the first same-sex couple to marry in Minnesota was a gift to us all.  Their willingness to share such a personal experience with us through the media (and by having nearly 1000 guests at their wedding!) was extraordinary in and of itself but the way they handled the entire build up to the event … Continue reading Alumna Wed interview with Leisl Batz

During first-year orientation at E Pluribus, students heard about the hate crimes that happened on campus, the vandalism of cars, and racial slurs being shouted outside the Diversity Center. After those events in 2008, the Diversity Center launched into action educating the campus about inclusion, acceptance, and tolerance. Fitting into this campus-wide program is the new Director Pearl Leonard-Rock. Leonard-Rock has taken up the role … Continue reading Changes in the Diversity Center: A new space and a new face