How often do we take time out of our day to think about our thinking? Is what we are learning really important? Am I becoming a well rounded person through my classes? These are some serious questions that the philosophy department and the the Hanson-Peterson chair want students at Gustavus to spend more time thinking about. On Monday Feb. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in room … Continue reading The meaning of “liberal arts”
Four years of varsity soccer, Student Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB), Gustie buddies, Study Buddies, the Elders program, Senior Class Legacy Committee, Chemistry Tutor and Teaching Assistant; this long list consists of all the things Senior Chemistry Major Chelsea Bayer has been involved in during her three and a half years here at Gustavus. However, Chelsea, a Rogers, Minn. native, has not only participated in but … Continue reading Paging Dr. Bayer!
A month of singing amazing music, experiencing a new culture, appreciating artwork and eating a lot of good food: this is what the Gustavus Choir is coming home from after its 15 day tour of Italy. Led by Chaplain Brian Johnson and Associate Professor of Music Greg Aune, the Gustavus Choir spent January Interim Experience singing in cathedrals and basilicas all across the country. The … Continue reading Gustavus Choir is back
I went to see Due Date expecting a substandard, contrived film with few humorous scenes. Regretfully, I have to report that my these expectations were maintained throughout the entire movie. Due Date features Robert Downey, Jr. as protagonist Peter Highman. Peter is traveling home from Atlanta to Los Angeles to be with his wife, Sarah, as she gives Cesarean birth to their firstborn. Just as … Continue reading Over Due Date
Tyler Grey is most recognizable to the Gustavus community as number 3 on the Men’s Basketball team. This junior Management Major and basketball wingman has been playing for Gustavus for the past three years. He has played basketball for the majority of his life. “I guess I’ve been playing for my whole life. I got my first tiny tykes basketball hoop for Christmas when I … Continue reading A slam dunk for Gustavus
For the past two weeks, Gustavus has been hosting a Starcraft II tournament. Starcraft is a real-time computer strategy game in which two opponents compete against each other. “A typical game of Starcraft consists of two opposing sides which battle to destroy each other,” Junior Computer Science Major and Public Relations Coordinator for the tournament. Cory Ruegg said. “It is a war game in which … Continue reading Starcraft frenzy
Michael Morimoto has already made a strong first impression at Gustavus. “He’s one of the nicest, most involved and most unique people I’ve ever met,” First-year Amy Prasad, one of his high school friends, said. He is a “renaissance man” and among the ranks of the most promising First-year students. Michael, a Bloomington native and Gustavus First-year, has many interests and talents that range from … Continue reading Michael Morimoto – Starting out fresh
This weekend the Campus Activities Board (CAB) will be branching out from its usual run of films that are just out of theaters. Instead, the CAB Films Committee will be holding a Disney movie marathon on January 14 and 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. “The CAB Films Committee thought a movie marathon of any type would be a fun idea, and therefore it … Continue reading Disney movies for interim
It’s a well known fact that Gustavus students have a strong dedication to involvement, both up on the hill and in the greater community as well. Emma Strand is no exception to this characterization. The senior communication studies major, who hails from Woodbury, Minn. has been actively involved both on campus and off ever since the beginning of her student career as a Gustie. Although … Continue reading Emma Strand – Student involvement at new heights
Tea Time and Fondue Fridays are two events sponsored by the Center for Vocational Reflection (CVR) that encourage students, faculty and staff to take time to relax. Tea Time is held every Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m., and Fondue Friday happens on the third Friday of each month at the same time. Both events are held in the CVR. Tea Time is an idea that was … Continue reading Ways to relax and reflect
