Monday, September 28 Campus Safety responded to College View Apartments for a welfare check on a student requested by roommates. Tuesday, September 29 A CF had multiple noise complaints from a room in Uhler Hall. The room was warned twice after quiet hours. The resident that opened the door both times refused to put on a mask when the CF requested it. Gustavus Custodial staff … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/9/2020)
Gustavus On-Campus Update As of October 5, 2020: Total Positive Cases (since August 15): 18 Current Positive Student Cases: 1 Current Positive Employee Cases: 1 Total Students in Isolation/Quarantine: 14 Students in Isolation/Quarantine On Campus: 6 Employees in Isolation/Quarantine: 3 This data set is meant to encompass the on-campus impact of COVID-19 by counting cases where a person may have been on campus while infectious. … Continue reading COVID-19 Report (10/9/2020)
After beginning the semester with a staggered student arrival, this week marks the first that the majority of Gustavus students are back on campus. Students have had to adjust to new COVID-19 campus guidelines and safety practices across campus. “The College’s approach of having a staggered start where we slowly brought various groups of students back to campus has served us very well in allowing … Continue reading The reality of being back on campus: Gustavus Health Services helps students adjust to the new normal
Director of the Nobel Conference and Professor in Philosophy Lisa Heldke has created an innovative new podcast in conjunction with the Nobel Conference dubbed ScienceWhys. The podcast’s first episode was released on Sept. 1, and explores the complex relationship between science and ethics. “Long ago I was also a student [at Gustavus] and I was THAT kind of student, the one who went to every … Continue reading Nobel Conference Director Lisa Heldke produces new podcast ScienceWhys
The Linnaeus Arboretum, commonly known as “the Arb,” at Gustavus is a special spot for students, faculty and the surrounding St. Peter community. It is a space used by many to relax by hammocking, lounging in the grass, walking the trails or taking a jog through the forest. The Arb’s 125 acres, which looks roughly like the shape of Minnesota from above, include restored natural … Continue reading What’s happening in the Arb?
Despite his many achievements, getting recognized for the Gustie of the Week profile was the most surprising for this weeks’ feature, Junior Ace Schwartz. “Getting picked for this when I don’t consider my involvement to be the most visible…apparently I’m doing something right,” Schwartz said. Originally from North Branch, MN, Schwartz found himself at Gustavus after talking with his uncle, an alumnus, and taking a … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ace Schwartz
Music programs at Gustavus have undergone many changes to meet COVID-19 requirements, including adjusting to online and now in-person classes. During the start of the semester when the majority of students were online, members of the orchestra worked on composing an etude for their instrument, while choir students have been preparing for Christmas in Christ Chapel since the beginning of the semester. “A lot of … Continue reading Music ensembles at Gustavus adapt to in-person
Campus life continues to gear up with each passing day of the semester, and Gusties across campus are reuniting after six months of socially distanced learning. After quarantining, we’re all feeling socially deprived and are looking for ways to reconnect and catch up on what feels like “lost time.” Practicing safe-six can be hard when all we want to do is see everyone all at … Continue reading Safe-Six Socializing
I could’ve sworn the air was fizzing as it’s that time of year again, Gusties. Flu season is right around the corner, and I’m here to encourage anyone and everyone to please, if you haven’t already, stop by Health Service’s handy dandy flu shot clinic to get vaccinated. Now, given that I’m requesting you get a needle poked into your arm, I feel obligated to … Continue reading Get your flu shot, folks
After three weeks of crying and cursing the school for delaying my move-in, I am finally back on campus; what a relief. Now all is well, and I am as happy as can be. Except that’s not true at all. Somehow, I’ve found myself unhappier than before. When the school first announced they would be delaying move-in day for upperclassmen, I was extremely frustrated, as … Continue reading Did I make the right decision?
