Monday, February 6 A Gustavus employee reported the theft of a painting from the Campus Center building. Tuesday, February 7 Campus Safety responded to a report of suspicious activity in Pittman Hall. Wednesday, February 8 – no incidents reported Thursday, February 9 Campus Safety responded to a malicious fire alarm in Sohre Hall. Friday, February 10 Campus Safety responded to a malicious fire alarm in … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (02/17/12)
The Gustavian Weekly is currently in search for a new Distribution Manager. This person would be responsible for retrieving the bulk of printed news papers every Thursday afternoon in Northfield, MN (with full reimbursement of money spent on gas), and distributing them throughout campus. This is a payed position. If you, or someone you know, wants to join our team in this position, please contact Tory Clark or … Continue reading Distribution Manager Wanted
With the arrival of new years, semesters, and classes, also comes the arrival of new Weekly Staff members! The following people are the newest additions to the weekly team: Assistant News Editor Lareesa Sandretsky lsandret@gac.edu Assistant Photography Editor Mara LeBlanc mleblanc@gac.edu Advertisement Manager Kyle Thelemann kthelem2@gac.edu Advisor Glen Kranking kranking@gac.edu For a full staff list, visit the Staff Directory. Continue reading New staff for spring semester
Campus dialogue on privilege and oppression On Wednesday, February 15, an informational meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Faculty Staff Lounge regarding a new diversity initiative. Sponsored by the Student Senate Diversity Committee, Breaking Barriers is the name of a new program at Gustavus designed to create an open dialogue about race and oppression with a focus on white privilege. Breaking Barriers … Continue reading Breaking down barriers
Although most of our campus is primarily concerned with celebrating Gustavus’ sesquicentennial, another historic event occurred 150 years ago. The Dakota-US War of 1862 which resulted in hundreds of deaths and the hanging of 38 Dakota men, was commemorated this year in a variety of ways, including the six part lecture series organized by Professor of English Elizabeth Baer and Executive Director of the Nicollet … Continue reading Dakota lecture series
During the January interim period, plans for the Gender Bender campaign were finally put into action. These plans had been in the works since the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. Back in the fall semester, Junior Social Studies Teaching Major Josh Connell had the idea of dispelling gender stereotypes on the Gustavus campus. The fruits of his efforts, along with numerous other individuals who … Continue reading Gender Bending: Unboxing Stereotypes
As spring draws closer for the student body, the Campus Activities Board Concert (CAB) Committee is busy planning for the Big Concert despite recent drawbacks in the search for an entertainer. The Big Concert program began in 2007 when an extra $10 from each student’s activity fee was allocated to bringing a well known entertainer to campus. To cover the cost of the performance, ticket … Continue reading CAB forum addresses concert dilemma
With the fast-approaching spring season comes modifications to the room draw process in the Residential Life program at Gustavus as well as a few other changes for what Residential Life hopes is going to be a more fulfilling experience for students. Three big changes will be taking place this semester through next year. The room draw process has been reworked, the Intentional Learning & Service … Continue reading Residential life revamp
Ally stays involved on campus as a member of the Sigmas, the track team and her passion for working with people Junior Ally Voss has been, and continues to be, a very important part of the Gustavus community. She is a double major in sociology/anthropology and Spanish, and as proud a Gustie as they come. “Ally has one of the most positive attitudes toward Gustavus,” … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ally Voss
