In recent weeks, the number of thefts in the Gustavus community have risen drastically, both on and off campus. On-campus thefts, particularly in Lund Center, have prompted e-mails to students and warnings posted throughout Lund. “Like most others in my class, I kept my backpack and jacket on hooks outside of the locker room each day. But one day I looked for my phone after … Continue reading Theft cases increase
Gustie Voices is an open forum any Gustie may use to share letters with the Board of Trustees, President Jack Ohle, student groups, administrators, faculty, and the rest of the Gustavus community. In December 2012, a group of Gustavus students and alumni gave letters and gifts to President Ohle expressing their hopes for Gustavus’ future. The expressions went unrecognized, and therefore the letters were taken … Continue reading Gustie Voices serves as forum for discussion
Every ten years, the state of Gustavus Adolphus College is reevaluated through an accreditation process by the Higher Learning Commission in order to be recognized as a quality institution of higher education. This process provides validation of the College. Therefore, the Higher Learning Commission Steering Committee is given the task to prepare for the comprehensive evaluation of Gustavus by the Higher Learning Commission in April … Continue reading Higher Learning Commission Steering Committee preparing for accreditation this spring
Late Monday night several tired but accomplished Gusties returned to campus after traveling to Washington, D.C. on a 40-hour-long round trip to protest the extension of the Keystone XL pipeline. The Keystone extension would be an addition to an already functioning system; essentially it would be adding a more direct route for the tar sands oil to flow from Canada to refineries in Texas. “Because … Continue reading Students travel to Washington, D.C. to protest Keystone Pipeline
Chinese New Year, also refered to as the Spring Festival and the Lunar New Year, is celebrated by millions across the globe. It is held as the most significant holiday in China. The New Year is a time for people to take time off of work and visit the members of their extended families. It’s a time when families come together and simply spend time … Continue reading Chinese New Year event connects students with traditions
The Campus Activities Board kicked off Frost Week last Monday for the second consecutive year. It was brought back in 2012 after almost three decades in hibernation. “It’s a kickoff to spring semester for students,”CAB Special Events Committee Co-President Jenny Marquette said. Frost Week was a Greek-run tradition from 1949-1984 and held activities such as a hula contest and an election of a “frost queen.” … Continue reading Frost Week introduces new events; brings back favorites
The Office of the Provost has recently announced an initiative to bring more diversity to campus by way of introducing a Bruce Gray Post-Doctoral Fellowship position to the College. This particular position is not an entirely new concept to campus. “Back in the 1990s, we had a grant foundation that funded initiative for a pre-doctoral minority faculty member. In fact, as I recall, I Am … Continue reading Faculty search aims to bring diversity to campus
In the House District 19A special election, Clark Johnson’s victory all came down to the “Gustie vote.” When Minnesota State Representative and Gustavus Professor in Communication Studies Terry Morrow resigned, a special election was held to fill his seat in the House. After battling through an expedited campaign, the candidates and their constituents watched the election results come in on Tuesday night. GOP candidate Allen … Continue reading Clark Johnson wins special election with help from the ‘Gustie vote’
Adjustments have been made to the guidelines for students that violate Gustavus’ alcohol and drug policy. Changes were made to the Minimum Sanction Guidelines in the Gustavus Guide. These guidelines provide consistency to hearing officers while also giving each case individual attention. “Originally, when a student was found responsible for a Level III alcohol violation, they were charged a $250 fee for an Alcohol and … Continue reading Alcohol and Drug policy change
Presented in a straightforward and unabashed way, social justice theater troupe I Am We Are is bringing the touchy topic of sex to students on campus. Publicized as, ‘the sex-talk you never had,’ the half-hour long show will feature a variety of skits, monologues, dialogues, poetry and conversations expressing a multitude of emotions. Traditionally, the I Am We Are cast draws from personal experiences or … Continue reading I Am We Are discusses taboo subject of ‘sex’ on campus
