Located just under the Market Place, the Hillstrom Museum of Art houses wors of art by Gustavus Atists. All of the current exhibit was completed by Gustie alums. The museum is featuring alumni artwork that includes paintings done in watercolor, acrylic and oil, sculptures, architectural ideas and photography. This event is free and open to the public and will be displayed until the end of … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum highlights alumni art
It’s a well known fact that Gustavus students have a strong dedication to involvement, both up on the hill and in the greater community as well. Emma Strand is no exception to this characterization. The senior communication studies major, who hails from Woodbury, Minn. has been actively involved both on campus and off ever since the beginning of her student career as a Gustie. Although … Continue reading Emma Strand – Student involvement at new heights
Tea Time and Fondue Fridays are two events sponsored by the Center for Vocational Reflection (CVR) that encourage students, faculty and staff to take time to relax. Tea Time is held every Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m., and Fondue Friday happens on the third Friday of each month at the same time. Both events are held in the CVR. Tea Time is an idea that was … Continue reading Ways to relax and reflect
Live music, free food and professors serving students—all of this and more can be found at Midnight Express. As a Gustavus tradition, at the end of each semester, students, faculty and staff come together in the Market Place for a chance to de-stress and carbo-load before finals. This year, Midnight Express will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 10:00 p.m. to midnight. The event … Continue reading Taking the express to finals
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has arrived. Finally. Kind of. Sixteen months after the release of the previous installment, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, comes the first half of the seventh and final chapter in the Harry Potter saga. Yes, as I am sure many of you are aware, we all must wait longingly for eight more months before the cinematic representation … Continue reading Harry Potter is finally here, sort of
Christmas Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrated on December 25. The day marks the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God. Christians generally celebrate by giving gifts to each other. In the United States today, Christmas is somewhat secularized, though traditionally those who celebrate it attend church on Christmas Day. It is also common for families to put up a Christmas tree. Although the … Continue reading Chrisma- hanu- kwanzaa- kah
I get really self-conscious when I bring my laptop into a public place. It gives me about the same level of self-consciousness as when I have to carry my laundry from the washer to the drier in the awkwardly public laundry room in Southwest, fearing some guy working in the adjacent computer lab will get a glimpse of my sexy pink polka-dot underwear as it … Continue reading What does your desktop image say about you?
“Wear sunscreen.” -Mary Schmich Ladies and gentlemen of Gustavus Adolphus College. Wear gloves. If there is anything that can help you survive the long walks from class to the Market Place and back over these next few months, this would be it. If you don’t wear gloves your skin will get dry and crack, and it will hurt probably more than you’d think. Don’t get … Continue reading Advice, mostly for the first-years
