The Gustavus Dance Company has been working hard to put together their spring concert entitled “Balance Off Center.” The concert will have a variety of pieces choreographed by students, faculty and guest artists. The dance concert will be held in Anderson Theatre on Friday, Mar. 4 and Saturday, Mar. 5 2011 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. There will be another concert on Sunday, Mar. 6, … Continue reading Gustavus dancers will “Balance off Center”
Going to see The Great Debaters is a great way to celebrate Black History Month at Gustavus, and I would highly advise all to go see it. Don’t be put off by the geeky title of the film; there are no socially awkward, middle class debate team kids in this movie. The Great Debaters is actually a 2007 award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated drama about a … Continue reading It’s no debate; go see The Great Debaters
The Pan African Student Organization (PASO) will be hosting Africa Night in Alumni Hall on March 4, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The goal of Africa night is to highlight many of the different cultures of Africa and raise awareness of African culture within the Gustavus Community and beyond. The co-chairs, Sophomore Yeabsira Abebe, Sophomore Chemistry Major Fadumo Mire and Senior Economics Major Baffour … Continue reading Celebrate African culture with PASO
The Washington Post calls Cantus “a boatload of talent,” and that’s just what is in store for the Gustavus community. Cantus, an all-male vocal acapella group will be performing a concert on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bjorling Recital Hall. The cost is $5.00 for students and $15.00 for non-students. Once named the “Premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” by … Continue reading Cantus to sing at Gustavus
Professor of Music Douglas Nimmo, most commonly referred to as Nimmo, is, in a word, passionate. Whether he is conducting or instructing, it is clear that he loves what he does. “I often say, ‘Together is good,’ and at Gustavus it’s about music and life for me. I can’t separate my music teaching endeavors from life. It’s all wrapped up,” Nimmo said. It is clear … Continue reading Finding Nimmo
Being young is a good thing. For Chicago pop group Smith Westerns, such a simple adage seems to encompass both their collective spirit and musical tendencies accurately enough. The Smith Westerns consists of brothers Cullen and Cameron Omori; Cullen is on lead vocals and guitar, Cameron on the bass. Max Kakacek plays the lead guitar, and their drummer is Colby Hewitt. They started playing music … Continue reading Dyed over Smith Westerns’s CD
In the month of March, the newly up-and-running Center for Servant Leadership will be taking Mother Teresa’s famous quote, “Live simply so others may simply live,” to heart as they host “A Simple Challenge.” In a four-week conversation, the Center for Servant Leadership hopes to provide a space for students to think about how much material wealth we all have and discern how much we … Continue reading Students given a challege
Thirty women will continue the Gustavus tradition of performing The Vagina Monologues for the Gustavus and St. Peter communities this February 25 and 26. The Vagina Monologues is a series of monologues that have been created based on interviews of over 200 women talking about their fantasies and fears regarding their sexuality. “We all have different experiences with our vaginas, and the Monologues help tell … Continue reading Vagina Monologues
When: Feb. 24 through March 10, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Where: Schafer Gallery What: A Junior level Art Majors Exhibition. The exhibit includes the work of Leif Estenson, Samuel Hemmerich, Blong Lor, Cassandra Napoli, Heather Pallas, Zabrina Stellburg, Evan Taylor, Mai Yia Moua and Passang Chozom. It is open to both the campus community and the public. Continue reading Art Exhibit
When: Feb. 20 When: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Where: Linnaeus Arboretum What: “Ski, snowshoe, or walk the groomed trails of the Linnaeus Arboretum and play a hand of poker when you’re finished. Playing card stations will be placed along the trail and the best hand upon return to the Interpretive Center wins! Enjoy hot chocolate, cider, cookies and a warm fire inside the Interpretive Center. … Continue reading Poker Ski Run
