College President Jack Ohle has recently announced a plan to renovate the Folke Bernodotte Memorial Library. Renovations plans were revealed at the Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) hosted fundraising gala, ‘A Royal Affair.’ As the press release stated, “The College’s strategic plan calls for a complete renovation of the library space to reflect the current needs of students and faculty as the library continues to support … Continue reading College announces plans to renovate library space

Current Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Programs and Services, Glen D. Lloyd has recently been named the Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement. Lloyd is a highly valued and respected member of the Diversity Center faculty and will transition into his new position on Dec. 4. Lloyd grew up in the Washington D.C. area and attended Catawba College in North Carolina, where he received a … Continue reading Glen Lloyd named Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement

The ability to travel is a grand prospect. Being able to experience different cultures and then share them with those back home diversifies awareness. Sophomores Samantha Vang, Awushie Fayose and Jeanetta Langhorne are three Diversity Education Exploration Project (D.E.E.P) members who strive to build long lasting relationships through the program’s diversity of students. D.E.E.P’s mission statement looks to “develop first hand experiences, encompassing conversations of … Continue reading D.E.E.P. hopes to contribute to solution for child hunger

In light of recent crimes of hate and bias on campus, the Pan African Student Organization (PASO) and social justice theater troupe, I Am We Are (IAWA), will provide a workshop where students and faculty are invited to interact on issues of understanding privilege and its impact on individuals and relationships. The theme PASO is focusing on this year is, “Unity through Diversity,” and as … Continue reading PASO and I Am We Are hold workshop to address privilege

On Thursday, Nov. 14, more than 150 Gustavus students participated in the first Interfaith Day of Fasting held on the campus. The event was created by Mosaic, a student organization seeking to generate discussion about the role of religion in the modern world across a variety of faiths. Multiple campus groups also lent their support and efforts in co-sponsoring the event. Participants fasted from sunrise … Continue reading Interfaith Day of Fasting unites Gusties in religious dialogue