Recent months have revealed a mass revelation of intelligence gathered by the National Security Administration (NSA) leaked by whistleblower, Edward Snowden. The issue is that the NSA was wire-tapping phones, hacking emails, and even using Facebook as a medium for creating behavior profiles for people in the United States and abroad. The rules were bent in favor of the NSA to invade the privacy of … Continue reading Surveillance on campus
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but the lyrics to a hidden track from 98 Degrees’ Christmas album. Friday, Nov. 8 Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair: Library AV1 2 p.m. I’ve never seen people so cut-throat over jobs that do not pay a dime. Shared Governance Discussion: St. Peter Room 2:30 p.m. Ohle … Continue reading Calendar (11/9/2013)
Monday, October 28 Collegiate Fellows responded to a noise violation in Norelius Hall involving one student. Thursday, October 31 A Campus Safety Officer responded to the Health Service Office to assist with a medical issue. Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Norelius Lot A. Friday, November 1 Campus Safety cited a student while on College Grounds for underage consumption of alcohol. The student … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/9/2013)
Most citizens in the United States are unable to explain the current upheaval in modern Tibet. After traveling to Tibet on sabbatical last year, Philosophy Professor Deane Curtin wanted to shed light on Tibetans’ struggles upon his return to Gustavus. He shared his experiences working for the Dalai Lama and Tibetan refugees with the Gustavus community on Oct. 28, 2013. “I’m asked all the time, … Continue reading The Art Of Happiness: A Year with the Dalai Lama
Taking their education to greater heights, Senior Nursing Majors Laura Dack, Josh Hinzen, David Krebs, Larissa Milne, Madeline Schmitz, and Anna Torborg are currently on a six-week journey in Alaska. There, the students will work in clinical settings in two different cities. Half of the students started out in Barrow doing Public Health work and the other half started in Fairbanks working with obstetrics health. … Continue reading Nursing students embark on journey to Alaska
Sarah Lucht, a 2013 Gustavus graduate, was the recent recipient of the Glenn T. Seaborg Award, presented by the Swedish Council of America. According to the Swedish Council of America’s website, the award was established in 1979 to honor an accomplished chemist and Nobel Laureate. Nominees must major in either math or science and represent a commitment to the Scandinavian roots. Six colleges in the … Continue reading Graduate granted invitation to the Nobel Ceremony
The 2013 Power Shift Conference in Pittsburgh, PA over Fall Break left Gustavus attendees more than enthused upon their return to campus. The four-day conference focused on current climate issues with an emphasis on environmental justice. The conference consisted of keynote speakers, workshops, training events, and protests in the streets of Pittsburgh. Planner of the trip, Senior Anna McDevitt, was impressed with the conference. “I … Continue reading Student activists inspired by Power Shift trip
The Organization for Latin American and Spanish Cultures (OLAS) serves campus by bringing students’ attention to the Latino and Spanish speaking communities and hosting activities that expose students to different cultures. This November, they are celebrating Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead by planning different events for students on campus. Falling on Nov. 1 and 2, Dia de los Muertos is a … Continue reading Campus celebrates Dia de los Muertos
