From the beginning of their first day on campus, college first-years hear the mantra “get involved in student organizations.” They hear it from their greeters, professors, and even their friends who start getting into organizations to occupy their time. Yet at what point does a student become over-involved in both on and off-campus activities? What are the effects of this over-involvement on a student’s academic … Continue reading Student (Over)Involvement
Didn’t get the room assignment you wanted? Still on campus as a senior? Thank capitalism, not Charlie Potts. The price of higher education has skyrocketed and enrollment is down. The college degree we are chasing in our four years at this institution costs 500 percent more than our parents’ degrees from less than 30 years ago. We know this, but we also fail to realize … Continue reading Education or Exploitation?
Saturday April 23, 2016 Gustavus hosted its third annual TEDx conference. TEDx derives its name from the TED organization, which began in 1984 and gets its acronoymous name from the intersection of technology, entertainment, and design. In comparison to TED events and talks, TEDx conferences are more locally based, and broadly focused on “ideas worth spreading”. Saturday’s conference was centered around the theme “ENGAGE!” and … Continue reading Gusties gather for TEDx Conference
Another Gustie has won the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, Senior Joey Wiley. He is part of a group of about fifteen Gusties that have won the scholarship in previous years. Fulbright scholar, Dr. Rosemarie Mwaipopo, visited Gustavus for the 2015-16 school year to teach classes. The Fulbright program offers three different grants to its winners. Around 1,000 Americans win this award every year. Joey Wiley is … Continue reading Another Gustie accepts Scholarship: Omega Kappa Joey Wiley wins FulBright
Monday, April 18 • Campus Safety responded to suspected drug violation in Sohre Hall. One student was referred to the campus conduct system for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Tuesday, April 19 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Sohre Hall. One student was transported to Rivers Edge urgent care. • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at the Schaefer Fine Arts … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/29/16)
As part of Greek Life, each fraternity and sorority aims to make a difference either here at Gustavus or through a philanthropy. This weekend Omega Kappa Fraternity will be hosting their philanthropic event: the third annual Africa Jam Charity Concert. This event hosted by the Omega Kappa Fraternity will raise money for Africa Jam. According to Senior Biology major, member of Omega Kappa, and head … Continue reading Fraternity hosts 3rd annual Africa Jam Concert
Who is someone who influenced you greatly in your life? “I feel like a lot of people have influenced my life. You know the idea that everything happens for a reason? I feel that it’s like that for people you meet. Everyone who comes into your life does so for a reason whether it’s for short or long period of time. Everyone you meet or … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (4/29/16)
Next week Gustavus welcomes Sofia Jannok, a twice-Grammy-nominated artist, to campus as this year’s artist-in-residence. Since its debut in 1989 the OUT OF SCANDINAVIA artist-in-residence program has hosted a prominent Scandinavian artist or writer almost every year for a week. The program seeks to foster strong ties between Gustavus and the Nordic countries, introduce more Scandinavian culture to the Gustavus community and bring speakers who … Continue reading Buresboahtin Sofia Jannok: Gustavus welcomes Grammy-nominated Scandanavian artist-in-residence
