The Student Senate budget is large enough to pay the full tuition for a student this year, with a little left over funds to buy new vases for all the tables in the Caf. They could be paying off student loans with just the money they set aside to purchase new chairs for the Courtyard, so this does not seem that unbelievable. What is unbelievable … Continue reading No ifs, ands, or butts
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the only information that was leaked in the Apple security breach. Pretty scary, I know. Friday, Feb. 28 Faculty Meeting: Alumni Hall 2:30 p.m. Now that Ohle’s on the way out, what do they even talk about? Faculty Shop Talk: Interpretive Center 4:30 p.m. The biology … Continue reading Calendar (2/28/2014)
Monday, February 17 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Rundstrom Hall. Tuesday, February 18 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Old Main. Wednesday, February 19 Campus Safety cited one student for underage consumption and possession and four students for underage consumption in Norelius Hall. Thursday, February 20 A Gustavus employee reported the loss of a campus key. A student reported damage … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (2/28/2014)
On Friday, Feb. 14, the Presidential Search Committee announced the visit of the leading candidate in the college’s search for the new president, Rebecca M. Bergman, to the campus. Bergman currently serves as Vice President of Research, Technology and Therapy Delivery Systems for the Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management business at Medtronic. Bergman is also a member of Gustavus Board of Trustees and visited the campus … Continue reading Leading Presidential Candidate Announced
Gustavus students were granted an opportunity to confront social issues through the two-man comedic performance of “The Black-Jew Dialogues” on Wednesday, Feb. 19 through skits, video, and audience interaction. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, the show seemed a perfect fit for the Gustavus campus according to Senior Arts and Entertainment Executive Caitlin Dow. They encountered the performance troupe last spring at a Campus Activities … Continue reading Black Jew Dialogues sparks student discussion
Gustavus Adolphus College has a 50-year history in helping students study abroad. For the last 15 years, January Off- Campus Coordinator Linda Shaw, has been a part of this history by creating opportunities for students to study abroad during January Interim. J-term study abroad opportunities allow groups of students to travel to different parts of the world on an intensive, one-month trip, where they study … Continue reading January Term study abroad programs leave an impact
The Be U Wellbeing Coaching Group kicked off the new semester with a series of events. On Thursday, Feb. 13, the coaches demonstrated a scenario and got involved with students who are interested in the program. Friday, Feb. 14 featured an energetic flash mob dance that caught everyone’s attention during chapel break in the Evelyn Young Dining Room. The flash mob was succeeded by a … Continue reading Be U Wellbeing Program sets Gustavus apart
The Expansion of G.O.L.D. (Gusties in Ongoing Leadership Development) at Gustavus offers numerous “hidden treasure” programs and involvement groups that have been growing over the years, which provide ways for students to learn various skills and partake in projects in order to strengthen qualities. This eight-week curriculum in which students attend classes to become leadership certified focuses on leadership skills that can translate into real-world … Continue reading GOLD leadership program continues to flourish
