The campus community joined with public health officials to discuss the implications and conditions surrounding the ongoing Ebola crisis on Thursday, Sept. 12. The discussion was sponsored by the African Studies Department and the Provost’s Office in an effort to foster discussion about the outbreak of the disease in Western Africa. Professor Kate Keller of the African Studies Department addressed the connections between the local … Continue reading Campus discusses local and global impact of Ebola

Students attending the Friday night Dive will notice several changes to the atmosphere of the event. These changes were enacted by the Campus Activities Office and Campus Safety with support by the Dean of Students Office in consultation with other colleges. Director of Campus Safety Carol Brewer reflected on the existence of the Dive as a popular Friday night event, while addressing some concerns. “The … Continue reading Dive policy changes attempt to create safe environment

For two decades, the Building Bridges Conference has fostered discussion and awareness of topics on social justice on the Gustavus campus. The Co-Presidents for the 2014-15 conference, Kyle Maloney and Leah Soule, announced on Wednesday, Sep. 10 that the 20th annual Building Bridges Conference will address the culture of sexual violence. The Building Bridges Conference is typically held in the spring, and involves a variety … Continue reading Building Bridges Conference to address culture of sexual violence