With the 2016-17 academic year now underway and the college working on the first stages of implementing its recently developed strategic plan, Gustavus Acts, Gustavus has shuffled its administrative team, adding several new members. Recent developments include the departure of two key members of the Gustavus Administration staff, Provost and Dean Mark Braun and Director of Admissions Tom Crady. Braun’s position has been filled by … Continue reading Administrative overhaul: New administrators share excitment about future of Gustavus

Standing Rock, North Dakota isn’t a place that people usually hear about. Yet it gained national attention when the indigenous people started protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. There are overlaying issues of environmental, indigenous sovereignty, and basic rights that are being fought over. Jace Riggin, a recent Gustie grad, has joined the hundreds of protesters. He was well known at Gustavus as someone that tried … Continue reading Gustavus alumni joins Standing Rock protest

As the Nobel Conference winds down and the weekend draws closed, the anticipation for Homecoming is becoming the focus here on campus. Homecoming has been a time-honored tradition since around 1910. There is still debate today about who hosted the first foot-ball oriented celebration. The two schools in question are Mizzou and Illinois. Much of the evidence that can be found points to Mizzou as … Continue reading Gold and black, take me back: The Great Gustie Gathering excites students and brings alumni home