Addiction can take a multitude of different forms. In the loosest sense of the word, the most common college student addictions could be coffee or Netflix. But for too many, addiction takes a darker form of drugs or alcohol, both of which can be found on campus. It is because of its prevalence in society and at Gustavus that this year’s Nobel Conference is entitled … Continue reading Nobel 51 Dissects Dependence
Tuesday, October 6 8:30 a.m. Doors Open 9:15 a.m. Musical Prelude 9:30 a.m. Academic Procession and Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m. First Lecture: Eric Kandel, MD 11:45 a.m. Q & A 12:00 p.m. Lunch Break 12:45 p.m. Musical Prelude 1:00 p.m. Second Lecture: Denise Kandel, PhD and Eric Kandel, MD 2:00 p.m. Q&A 3:00 p.m. Third … Continue reading 51st Nobel Conference – Addiction: Exploring the Science and Experience of an Equal Opportunity Condition
As the campus now enters the chilling month of October, many students will likely be interested in what’s playing in the nearby theaters. This time of the year has its share of blockbusters, but it is also the best time for filmmakers to truly show what they’re capable of as Oscar season is just around the corner. While it was difficult, I’ve selected three movies … Continue reading Big Names Return to the Big Screen This Fall
October has arrived. That means chilly weather, changing colors, seasonal foods, and much more. At Gustavus, October also means that the 51st annual Nobel Conference is approaching. An important part of the Conference that is sometimes overlooked or forgotten is the Nobel Conference Concert. This year’s Nobel Conference will take place on October 6 and 7, with the concert occurring on Tuesday, the 6th at … Continue reading Nobel Conference Concert Switches Up Musicians
As a child, Emilie Benson was always what her brother calls a “goody-two-shoes.” Now a senior at Gustavus, she’s maintained a reputation as what others like to call an “upstanding student.” “Emilie has always been the very straight-laced child in our family. She goes to church, studies hard, and is very much guided by her morality. Emilie always takes any responsibility to heart and will … Continue reading Gustie of the Week (10/2/15) – Emilie Benson
What is a personal goal that you set and achieved? “I think I would say just becoming self-confident because I was such an introvert as a child. So just becoming me and gaining self-confidence and being aware of who I am and figuring that out across time. I just started out as an embarrassed little kid and really awkward, as most people do. But as … Continue reading Beneath The Crown (10/2/15)
This summer, Gustavus faculty and staff conducted extensive interviews for the position of Director of the Diversity Center. The group was pleased to offer Sharon Sobotta the position. On Friday, Sept. 18, Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Life Jones VanHecke announced via email that Sharon Sobotta would not be able to join Gustavus for personal reasons. The search for Sobotta’s replacement has … Continue reading The Search Continues for the Diversity Center
With the start of the new school year comes a multitude of different clubs and organizations Gusties can participate in. For many, the aftermath of the activities’ fair results in an overabundance of fliers and group emails. Among these, one of the must-joined organizations is the GOLD program, which stands for Gusties in Ongoing Leadership Development. The GOLD program is a unique organization that teaches … Continue reading G.O.L.D. Paves the Way With New Track
On Aug. 29, Gustavus launched a redesigned website for the first time in five years. Director of Web Services Jerry Nowell explained that the main reasons behind the update was to get a contemporary look and make the site more mobile friendly. In the past year, the mobile and tablet traffic for the Gustavus website has increased by 42 percent. In order to meet the … Continue reading Students Adjust to Redesigned Website
