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
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
