Michon Weeks comes to Gustavus for exhibition “Between Dreams”

Grace LaTourelle- The Gustavus Arts & Art History Department is presenting an artist talk with artist Michon Weeks, on her exhibition “Between Dreams: Paintings by Michon Weeks” on Tuesday, Oct. 1st, 2024. It will take place in the lecture hall next to the Schaefer Art Gallery, in conjunction with the Nobel Conference. The talk will be from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the gallery … Continue reading Michon Weeks comes to Gustavus for exhibition “Between Dreams”

Welcome to Gustie life; a letter to new Gusties

Grace LaTourelle-  The Gustavian Weekly would like to welcome in the class of 2028 and welcome back all Gusties to the Hill. For the incoming First-years, the Weekly is the campus newspaper. Issues are published on Fridays and can be found in several locations, such as the Jackson Campus Center and the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, and even online. While the integrity of the Weekly … Continue reading Welcome to Gustie life; a letter to new Gusties

Fumbling finals (Web Exclusive)

Houston McLaury- Welp, it’s the end of the semester, Gusties. Another spring has passed us by, and with that, a multitude of changes will roll through the halls of each building with new requirements, new classes, and new people to meet come the start of the Fall semester. Along with that change comes the departure of the 2024 graduating class, pursuing bigger and better things … Continue reading Fumbling finals (Web Exclusive)

Gusties take the stage in Peter and the Starcatcher

Amelia Dewberry & Jay Erickson- Next weekend, Gustavus will be putting on the play Peter and the Starcatcher. Performances will run May 9th, 10th, and 11th at 8:00 p.m. and May 11th and 12th at 2:00 p.m. in the Rob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre. The May 12th performance is intended for families, with a scavenger hunt for kids beginning at 1:00 p.m. outside the … Continue reading Gusties take the stage in Peter and the Starcatcher

Big Hill Farm wants to show Gusties how to do Earth Day right

Grace LaTourelle- A celebration of Earth Day and a campus clean-up will take place Friday, April 26th. The initiative will be led by the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation. This year’s Earth Day events have the central theme of ‘plastic reduction’, which involves boosting composting and recycling efforts across campus. President Bergman will kick off the activities at 2:00 p.m. Following this, the ten groups, … Continue reading Big Hill Farm wants to show Gusties how to do Earth Day right

Women are funny! WAC, SRF, and GWIL to host comedians Soo Ra and Shyloh Blake

Katie Samek- The Women’s Action Coalition (WAC), Students for Reproductive Freedom (SRF), and Gustavus Women in Leadership (GWiL) would like to cordially invite Gustavus to join them for a laugh at “Women Are Funny!”, a comedy performance featuring comedians Soo Ra and Shyloh Blake. This event will take place on Thursday, April 25th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. A make-your-own-trail mix … Continue reading Women are funny! WAC, SRF, and GWIL to host comedians Soo Ra and Shyloh Blake

Career Development Center launches new website using uConnect

Elliot Steeves- The Gustavus Career Center has transferred to the new UConnect platform [linked here] to host many of its functions found on both Handshake and PeopleGrove. The move involves the shift of many features, such as the time and location of networking events which required a login to access. The website is also designed to look substantially more modern than the previous website. Based … Continue reading Career Development Center launches new website using uConnect

GAC works to further DEIB on campus

Elliot Steeves- Gustavus Adolphus College has committed itself to a mission of fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) on campus. “Gustavus believes its mission of preparing students for lives of leadership and service can only be realized through a campus culture of inclusion,” reads the Gustavus Website. Their long-standing commitment to furthering DEIB is also reflected in embracing and celebrating uniqueness. Gustavus’ commitment to … Continue reading GAC works to further DEIB on campus

Students prepare for the opening of Spring Awakening

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Feb. 23, 2023 marks the opening night of the Theatre & Dance department’s production of Spring Awakening, a 2006 Broadway rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater.  Director Kimberly Braun and Choreographer Jeffrey Peterson spent J-Term rehearsing and preparing for the production with a cast and crew of Gustavus students.  “It is a … Continue reading Students prepare for the opening of Spring Awakening