* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but transcript of the first draft of Harry Potter’s acceptance letter to Gustavus. They were nervous. Friday, May 2 Celebration of Creative Inquiry: St. Peter Room 5 p.m. This celebration’s decorations will be the left over balloons from Divest-Fest. Bollywood Workshop: Lund 224 6 p.m. Next week’s Hollywood … Continue reading Calendar (5/2/2014)
College students are undisputedly busy. With exams, classes, activities, sports, and social lives, life can move at an undeniably fast pace. Along with the fast-paced life of a college student comes distraction. Students’ thoughts are often preoccupied by electronic notifications, ring tones, and jam-packed agendas. Caught in a chaotic, frenzied spiral of moving from one distraction to the other, we often forget to take the … Continue reading Under appreciated Sights at Gustavus
Monday, April 21 Campus Safety responded to an of-age alcohol violation in a non-drinking area on College grounds involving one student. Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at the Jackson Campus Center. Campus Safety responded to a drug/narcotics violation in Norelius Hall involving two students. One student was referred to the campus conduct board for a drug equipment violation and one student was referred … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (5/2/2014)
Gustavus recently served as host and contributor to the globally-renowned organization, TEDx. On April 12, the Center for Servant Leadership (CSL) presented a TEDx program in Wallenberg Auditorium; the first time the event has appeared on campus. An extension of the TED organization which promotes “Ideas Worth Spreading,” the TEDxGustavusAdolphusCollege event was the result of the efforts of Assistant Director for Community-Based Service and Learning … Continue reading First Gustavus TEDx Conference received enthusiastically
Next year’s Reading in Common books, Where Am I Eating and Where Am I Wearing by Kelsey Timmerman, resonate with the numerous ongoing initiatives at Gustavus to raise consumer awareness. The books chronicle Timmerman’s investigation into the sourcing of his clothing and food and take the reader on a worldwide tour featuring garment, coffee, chocolate, banana, and lobster production. Timmerman’s books focus on the people … Continue reading Campus Center bulletin board displays pictures and information that previews the 2014 MAYDAY! Conference.
As Room Draw and registration for the fall semester simmers down, May is just around the corner, and along with it comes Gustavus’s annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference. This year’s theme is Tibet: Finding Hope in Exile. It will take place on April 30 in Christ Chapel and Alumni Hall. The first MAYDAY! Peace Conference occured at Gustavus in 1981. The purpose was to inform students … Continue reading MayDay! to focus on Tibet
Diversity Week of 2014 took place this past week, from April 22 to April 26. Sponsored by the Diversity Leadership Council (DLC), Diversity Week involved a wide range of events. From educational events, such as Diversity in the Dark, to celebration events like Caribbean Night, Diversity Week’s main goal is showcasing the efforts the organizations of the DLC have contributed this year. Every day of … Continue reading Diversity week continues a proud tradition
When speaking of Chinese on campus, many jump to the reduction and potential elimination of Gustavus’s Chinese classes for the 2014-2015 academic year. For those upset with this decision, the Global China Connection could be a remedy. Global China Connection (GCC) is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for university students looking to engage China’s emergence as a global power. They connect future leaders from all nations … Continue reading Potential international organization chapter excites Gustavus community
This summer, the Gustavus volleyball team will travel to Nicaragua for nine days in early June. The team will travel to the cities of Managua, San Juan del Sur, and Granada to compete and provide community service. In preparation for the trip, the team is collecting used backpacks from Gustavus students and faculty, as well as the St. Peter community for the “Backpacks for Nicaragua” … Continue reading Volleyball collects backpacks for Nicaraguan children in need
