It started when we were children. Our parents walked us to the bus stop, supervised our playtime, and met with our teachers to make sure they weren’t being too hard on us. Conflict between kids was mediated by adults, and tattling on playmates was encouraged. Sports, once the domain of neighborhood kids everywhere, became organized and structured by adults, who rewarded our sweaty efforts with … Continue reading Growing Pains
The year is winding down and students are preparing to study for finals and finalize their summer plans. The Class of 2016 is not just getting ready to graduate but also figuring out how to leave their mark on Gustavus. Traditionally, the senior class gets together and funds a project to improve the Gustavus campus. This year, the seniors chose to renovate the campus fire … Continue reading 2016 Senior Class raises money for new fire pit
Every spring for the last 39 years, the Gustavus community has enthusiastically worked to explore different ways to promote peace on our secluded campus by holding an annual May Day Conference for Peace. Past topics have included ones concerning PTSD and soldiers’ struggle to readjust to home-life, capital punishment, as well as the cultural resiliency of Tibetan culture. The latest edition to this valued Gustavus … Continue reading 39th annual May Day Conference
Sunday, April 17, 2016 kicked off the Tau Mu Tau Sorority’s Annual Suicide Awareness Week. The week has included multiple events, all which are sponsored by the Tau Mu Tau Sorority. The first event held on Monday, was an educational lecture titled, “Suicide Awareness and Prevention” with the director of the SAVE organization, Dr. Dan Reidenberg. A second educational lecture titled, “Mindfulness in Mental Health” … Continue reading Tau Mu Tau Sorority offers hope
Monday, April 11 • Campus Safety responded to report of a fire in the Linnaeus Arboretum which was then extinguished by grounds personnel. Tuesday, April 12 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at the Lund Center. One student was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Wednesday, April 13 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at the International Center. • Campus Safety … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/22/16)
Sunday April 17, 2016 anyone driving up the hill to Gustavus would have been able to see clearly that something was off as the main entrance sign had been spray painted with what appeared to be red hearts and smiley faces. By noon much of the campus became aware not only of the damage to the sign, but to vandalism on much of the Gustavus … Continue reading Gustavus is targeted in acts of vandalism
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What inspired you from an early age to pursue your interests? “I would probably say the story of Nikola Tesla. He was always getting shot down and dismissed even though he was a genius, and he was still sticking it out, even if he was a little insane at the time. In terms of a person I knew, I’d say my uncle. He didn’t go … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (4/22/16)
On Monday night at 8p.m. in the Heritage room, the Gustavus community will welcome film director Faiza Ambah for a showing of her film, Mariam. Several groups on campus are co-sponsoring Ambah’s visit including the Muslim Students Association, the Diversity Center, the Chaplain’s Office, the Religion Department, and the French Department. “It is dangerous and dehumanizing to sort the world into two categories – us … Continue reading Gustavus hosts Saudi filmmaker Faiza Ambah
