On Thursday, April 26, 2012, Workshop Architects Inc., brought their first drafts of possible Dive renovation plans to campus seeking student input. “A few weeks ago, they came to Gustavus and ran through several brainstorming activities with the Dive committee and several other students with interest in the project. Last Thursday, they were back with three different conceptual designs for the Dive,” Junior David Buckley, … Continue reading Workshop Architects present possible Dive renovation designs

With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, many students don’t realize that the last 48 days spent on campus are symbollically tuition-free. Because there is a gap between the the cost of operation of Gustavus and the income made from tuition, this last section of the school year runs free for students thanks to donations. According to Administrator William Johnson, Freedom From Tuition is … Continue reading Gustavus recognizes Freedom from Tuition Day

celebrates Multicultural Sweden The MAYDAY! Committee worked in conjnction with the Scandinavian Studies Department for this year’s 32nd MAYDAY! Conference: Multicultural Sweden. The conference will discuss a broad range of issues taking place in contemporary Sweden. “This topic raises many important questions about integration, the kind of society we will come to have and where groups will learn to fit together in this country,” Professor … Continue reading MAYDAY! Conference…

With changes to health plan regulations and the Affordable Care Act by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the supplemental insurance policy that has been offered to students will no longer be available as of next year. The supplemental insurance plan, which costs students 250 dollars per year, was used by about 18 percent of Gustavus students this year. The plan is mainly … Continue reading Government regulations cause change in insurance policy

Professors John Lammert and Richard Leitch score amongst highest rated professors in the nation On April 3, Princeton Review and RateMyProfessors.com released a book listing the top 300 professors in the country. The Princeton Review, which specializes in standardized test preparation, often releases lists of the top colleges in the country and top twenty lists such as ‘Party Schools’ and ‘Best Career Services.’ RateMyProfesors.com is … Continue reading Two professors among top 300 in Princeton Review