Over the past few days there has been a lot of news about the recent meeting during the Summit of the Americas in Panama City. The Summit marks the first time in over 50 years that the U.S. and Cuba have publically met. In addition to the meeting, President Obama has requested to remove Cuba from the list of State Sponsored Terrorism. While still in … Continue reading U.S. and Cuba Renew Relations
Scenario one: A hazy mist hangs in the air, and there is a certain light falling that wasn’t there when you left home this morning. The mist suddenly becomes a downpour – nature creating a background music of harsh drops hitting the stone street and the rumbling thunder surrounding the city block. You look up at the rain thinking about the umbrella that is still … Continue reading Lost Wanderlust
I’ve already spoken about climate change in the past, and I’m sure people are sick of the topic. I know I am, mostly because it shouldn’t really be a topic of debate. Now, this isn’t going to be an article talking at you about climate change and how it’s ruining the world, et-cetera, et-cetera. Instead, you’re going to hear about some current events that, while … Continue reading Climate Who?
Students interact with professors, staff, and other employees of the College on a regular basis, but often only within the confines of the classroom or regular routines. New this month, the “Take Your Professor to Lunch” program will provide an opportunity for students to enjoy a new kind of engagement. The program is a collaboration of efforts from the Kitchen Cabinet and the Health and … Continue reading New opportunity to ‘Take your Professor to Lunch’
Gustavus Adolphus College organizations represented campus internationally during Spring Break. Among these organizations was Habitat for Humanity, Students Today Leaders Forever, and Learning To Serve. Habitat for Humanity sent groups to North Carolina, Tennessee and Lousiana to construct houses and rebuild communities. 75 volunteers traveled to help raise awareness on housing issues across the nation and aid Habitat for Humanity with their mission of providing … Continue reading Gusties serve for Spring Break
Sustainability movements have been a frequent topic of discussion this year, and the discussion continues with several upcoming events, Earth Week and Justice, Faith, and Climate Change conversation. Several groups are combining for for Earth Week. The week takes place beginning Monday, April 20 and ending April 25. Earth Week is put on by the Arboretum staff in collaboration with the Gustavus Greens and the … Continue reading Sustainability movements connect for change
Saturday, March 21 • Campus Safety responded to a noise violation in the International Center involving fourteen students. Three of the students were referred to the campus conduct system for underage consumption and two students for failure to comply with a College official. • Campus Safety responded to a student reporting inappropriate communications by another student. • Campus Safety took a report of the theft … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/17/15)
As the 2015 Big Speaker, founder and editor-in-chief of The Onion Scott Dikkers will be speaking at Christ Chapel on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. His speech “The Funny Story Behind the Funny Stories” will give students an insight to how he established The Onion as an unconventional news source. Members of the Campus Activities Board believe bringing Dikkers to campus will provide a … Continue reading Founder of The Onion Scott Dikkers coming to campus
Gusties join communities around the world as they plan to gather on Saturday April 17 for the annual Relay for Life event. Over five hundred students will fill the Lund Arena to support the fight against cancer. From 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Gusties will forgo sleep as they come together to celebrate the numerous lives impacted by cancer. “Relay For Life unifies the campus: … Continue reading ‘Relay for Life’ unites Gusties in the fight against cancer
