…nearing final goal Campaign Gustavus, the name of the College’s comprehensive fundraising effort, has recently hit its $100 million milestone towards its eventual goal of $150 million, thanks to the generosity and vision of many alumni and friends of the College. Thomas Young, Vice President for Instituional Advancement and alumnus of ’88, has strong ties to Gustavus that go back almost one hundred years. “Everything … Continue reading Campaign Gustavus reaches $100 million mark…

Opportunities to develop communication paths between College administrators and students were highlighted in the Annual Report for goals of the College. Some of these avenues include The Provost’s Listening Post, Dishin’ with the Deans and Ken Westphal’s upcoming forum on financial aid. All of these interactive offerings are geared to improve communication, create more community building and provide intentional listening opportunities to ensure the College’s … Continue reading Provost and administration engage in dialogue with students

The International Festival is an annual celebration of the diverse cultural heritages of many Gusties and provides a means for students that have studied abroad to share their experiences. The Festival will be held on Friday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The Festival, hosted by the International Cultures Club (ICC), consists of two main elements. First, Alumni Hall opens itself for attendees … Continue reading International festival expands cultural education on campus

…and relaxes marijuana laws in historic election After a close race, the United States watched on Tuesday as President Barack Obama was reelected  to a second term with 303 electoral votes. The battleground states proved to be key to Obama’s victory as the President carried almost all of the states, winning Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, New Hampshire, Virginia and Wisconsin. As of this past Wednesday, votes … Continue reading Nation re-elects Obama, expands rights to LGBT…

The Evelyn Young Dining Room is the hub of life at Gustavus. Open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. the majority of the week, it is a center for student interaction, nutrition and escape from the demands of the classroom. The pillars that stretch from floor to ceiling are each dedicated to a core value of the institution—community, excellence, service, justice and faith—and similarly embody … Continue reading As market costs rise, so do prices in the Caf

In celebration of Hmong New Year, Gustavus’s Hmong American Cultural Outreach (HACO) group will be putting on its annual event, Hmong New Year. This tradition is to give thanks to the memorable year whilst looking forward to new beginnings. It is customarily celebrated at the end of the harvest season after hard work to give thanks for a plentiful season. Akin to the Thanksgiving holiday, … Continue reading Hmong New Year’s celebration ‘expands on community’

On Founders Day, Friday, November 2, Gustavus honored three staff members with service awards during a special service in Christ Chapel. On Oct. 31, 1876, Old Main and the campus of then-St. Ansgar’s Academy were formally dedicated with a great ceremony and given the name Gustavus Adolphus College. In recognition of that historic day of the College, Founder’s Day was established. On this date, the … Continue reading Founder’s Day recognizes exemplary staff members

commitment to creating ‘environment of inclusion’ both on and off campus Building Bridges was recently honored as the recipient of the Minnesota College Professional Association’s Voice of Inclusion award. Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Multicultural Programs, Virgil Jones, and Associate Professor in Psychological Science, Marie Walker, received the award on behalf of the organization on Oct. 18 at the conference of the Minnesota … Continue reading Building Bridges honored for…

Students and faculty alike gathered in the Courtyard Café Monday evening to kick-off Coming Out Week with the annual event “Queer We Are.” The event, organized by Gustavus Queers & Allies (Q&A),  provides an open forum for members of the LGBT community to share their stories of “coming out” and allows for allies to voice their accompanying support. “I am so glad to be a … Continue reading Gusties ‘come out,’ inspire courage and solidarity