Gustavus was one of many colleges and universities around the nation to recognize Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sep. 17. This year, the Gustavus community observed Constitution Day with trivia, miniature copies of the Constitution, and frost-your-own cookies available in the Folke Bernadotte Library. The Dean of Students Office and the library joined efforts to sponsor the activities. “I think it’s a day for us to … Continue reading Gustavus Campus celebrates National Consitution Day

September marks the influx of First-years. To acquaint first-year students with the campus and the abundant resources Gustavus offers, Residential life, academic departments and various offices have worked together to bring them an enriching First-Year Experience. First Term Seminar (FTS) Director and Faculty in Residence for the First-Year Experience Kate Knutson is the one who made this comprehensive program available. Director of Residential Life Charlie … Continue reading First-year Experience promotes on-campus engagement

Now that classes are in full swing, some students at Gustavus Adolphus College have been hearing professors discuss important current events. In particular, professors have been discussing the significance of America’s involvement with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) during classes in an effort to inform students about what is going on outside of campus. “I brought up ISIS in class because it … Continue reading ISIS situation discussed amongst Gustavus community

The Gustavus Women in Leadership (GWiL) organization offered an opportunity for students to engage in a panel discussion titled “Discovering a Career Path” on the evening of Tuesday, Sep. 16. The panel was comprised of Taylor Drenttel ‘12 who is currently working in the marketing department of Securian Financial Group, Jeanie Docherty Seehof, president and co-owner of Docherty Incentives and Meetings, Teresa Hunt ‘79, who … Continue reading Gustavus Women in Leadership hosts Career Path panel

Gustavus President Rebecca Bergman was among 84 women to receive recognition from the George Family Foundation in their first “Celebrating Twin Cities Women Leaders” event on Sep. 16. According to the George Family Foundation website, the organization celebrated women serving as CEOs, presidents, and board chairs of large corporations, educational institutions, and other organizations in the Twin Cities region. United States Senator Amy Klobuchar and … Continue reading President Bergman recognized among top female leaders in Minnesota