The Diversity Leadership council (DLC) will host their annual Diversity Awards Banquet on May 14, at 6:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The event honors two students, one faculty member and one event each year that have exemplified outstanding commitment to promoting diversity on campus. “What the awards try to do is honor the students, faculty and events that have made great strides in promoting diversity … Continue reading Highlighting diversity on campus
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas meets Nightmare Before Christmas in Rango, an animated children’s movie about a water-deprived Western town in search for the hero they need to save them from superstitions. Johnny Depp lends his distinguishable voice and witty disposition to the main character, Rango, a chameleon and out-of-work actor. He realizes, after being thrown out of a moving car, that he is … Continue reading On-campus movie: Go see Rango
Lacey Squier has about three weeks left at Gustavus, and then she’ll have just a few weeks to pack up her life and head over to Bowling Green State University in Ohio. This communication studies major will very soon be studying there in the student personnel graduate program. However, approaching graduation does not slow down Lacey’s excitement and involvement at Gustavus. “She shows more Gustie … Continue reading Lacey Squier – The Triple Crown of leadership
This weekend’s on-campus movie is The Adjustment Bureau. It will be shown in the Wallenburg Auditorium on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. as well as Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. If you’re thinking about going to The Adjustment Bureau, maybe consider adjusting your path. The film stars Matt Damon as a hopeful politician running for U.S. … Continue reading Adjustment Bureau: Adjust your plans
The Choir of Christ Chapel May 6, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Christ Chapel Seniors Honor Recital May 7, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Bjorling Recital Hall The Lucia Singers’ Annual Mother’s Day Concert May 8, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Christ Chapel Tanya Rupp Senior Piano Recital May 8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Bjorling Recital Hall Benjamin Wolf Senior Bass Trombone Recital May 8, 7:30 to 8:30 … Continue reading Student Concerts
This Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m. the Epsilon Pi Alpha Fraternity (Eppies) will be sponsoring the Take the Hill Triathlon. The Eppie fraternity is responsible for organizing the Triathlon, the Silent Auction and the events of Diabetes Week that precede the Triathlon weekend. Volunteers from the Men and Women’s swim teams, as well as other student volunteers, will be assisting the Eppies in hosting the … Continue reading Gustavus Takes the Hill once again
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Faculty Staff Lounge, students gather for an hour of meditation. Styles include insight meditation and loving-kindness meditation. The time and instruction for meditation is hosted by the Gustavus Meditation group. It has been offered at Gustavus throughout the academic year, and will continue for the last few weeks of the semester. Students who have used this offered time … Continue reading Relax with meditation
Senior Psychology Major Josh Plattner is, in a word, funny. Talk to anyone who knows him and that is one of the first things they will tell you about him. “Josh can always make you laugh, no matter the situation. He has a biting sense of humor that sneaks up on you when you need it the most,” Senior Honors Geography Major Whitney Westley said. … Continue reading Josh Plattner – A silly character with a big heart
As the semester winds down and work class ramps up, if you are anything like me, you may begin to teeter on the brink of a stress-induced psychosis. If you feel that a meltdown is imminent, detach yourself from your studies for a couple hours this weekend and check out Black Swan. It will give you a true appreciation of your sanity, while hopefully leaving … Continue reading On-campus movie: Black Swan questions reality
When: Sunday, May 1, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Where: Courtyard Cafe What: The Campus Activity Board will host this event, an opportunity for Gustavus students to sample an eclectic range of ethnic dishes, from Egypt, India, Turkey, Mexico and Traditional Jewish cultures. The dishes are appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks. During the “meal” students will also recieve cultural context from a CAB member of … Continue reading International Food Sampling in the Courtyard Cafe
