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GWiL hosts successful annual conference on dealing with inevitable conflict

At Gustavus, there are ample opportunities to attend impactful conferences.These conferences host speakers ranging from academic to activism, where students can learn something often times unaddressed in classroom settings. From the Nobel Conference to the MayDay! Conference and Building Bridges, topics of interest span a wide range at Gustavus. “Conflict is everywhere. The question is how are we going to navigate it when we do … Continue reading GWiL hosts successful annual conference on dealing with inevitable conflict

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MayDay! Conference brings constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein to campus

Brian Konkol and President Rebecca Bergman kicked off the 37th annual MayDay! Conference on Wednesday morning. Before introducing the keynote speaker of the conference, Bergman quoted an excerpt from the new Strategic ACTS Plan tying it to the topic of the conference. “Gustavus equips students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. Through an innovative liberal arts education … Continue reading MayDay! Conference brings constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein to campus

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (5/5/17)

Tuesday, April 25 Campus Safety responded to a Chapel View Townhome to document a complaint from other college staff. A student reported the theft of personal property outside a room in Rundstrom Hall. Wednesday, April 26 Campus Safety responded to Health Service for a medical assist and transported one student to River’s Edge Hospital. Campus Safety was called for a theft report in the Jackson … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (5/5/17)

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Feature Photo, Features

Peoples Climate March

On April 29, 2017, more than 300,000 people in Washington D.C. and across the country joined together in a powerful demonstration of unity for jobs, justice, and climate action. Among the attendees were students, workers, community organizations, environmental groups, and faith communities. “The Climate March was a march for climate, jobs, and justice. We marched to acknowledge the urgency of the climate crisis and celebrate … Continue reading Peoples Climate March

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Variety

Choirs wrap up the year with spring concert

After months of preparation, the Department of Music is ready to end this year’s choir programs on a high note. The Gustavus Choir Spring Concert conducted by Gregory Aune and Brandon Dean will be performed on May 6 at 3:30 p.m. at Christ Chapel and can also be viewed online via livestream. This performance will unite a number of choir groups on campus: The Gustavus … Continue reading Choirs wrap up the year with spring concert

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Variety

Professor Emeritus returns to star in ‘King Lear’

King Lear is the story of an elderly king faced with his own mortality and the task of dividing his kingdom amongst his three daughters. The titular King Lear’s fantasy of a smooth transition of power soon crumbles before him as he banishes his youngest daughter before his two elder daughters betray his confidence. They remove Lear from any of the power he attempts to … Continue reading Professor Emeritus returns to star in ‘King Lear’

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Katherine Aney

Before she became a double major in mathematics and biochemistry, junior Katherine Aney of Rochester, Minnesota had no idea how big of a role science would play in her life. But all of that changed when she talked to a professor from Gustavus. “I can pinpoint the exact moment when I fell in love with the biology and the human genome.” Katherine said. “I was … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Katherine Aney

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Sports & Fitness

Softball wins four straight in MIAC play: Gusties improve record to 19-11

The Gustavus Softball team is on a roll this week, notching two straight sweeps against MIAC opponents.  The Gusties allowed just one run across four games, and improved their record to 19-11 (6-6 MIAC).  The Gusties are in the heart of conference play and last Thursday marked their first sweep, as they won two straight games against St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN. In the … Continue reading Softball wins four straight in MIAC play: Gusties improve record to 19-11

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Sports & Fitness

Nonconference play ends for Men’s Tennis: No. 31 Gusties drop match to No. 5 University of Chicago

The No. 31 Gustavus Men’s Tennis Team faced a tough test when they faced off against No. 5 University of Chicago on April 9. The Gusties lost 6-3 to conclude their nonconference play and move to 20-8 on the season. Junior Mohanad Alhouni won in the first spot of singles, and both Sophomore Chase Johnson and Freshman Yassine Derbani also won in the fourth and … Continue reading Nonconference play ends for Men’s Tennis: No. 31 Gusties drop match to No. 5 University of Chicago

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