On Monday, May 3, 2010, Dr. Eva Tagoe-Darko will give a lecture entitled “The Healing Bowl: Traditional Teachings and Practices for Child Care in Ghana.” The discourse will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Olin Hall room 103. Continue reading Ghanaian scholar to share cultural traditions

Friday Aril 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged learning will present its third annual Celebration of Creative Inquiry. The event, which will be held in the Campus Center in the space between the Heritage room and Banquet Room B, is a place for Gustavus students to present displays of their work on class projects, senior theses, or independent … Continue reading Creative Inquiry shows student work

This Saturday, May 1, 2010 starting at 9:30 a.m., Gustavus will be honoring its many students for Honors Day. It will consist of a reception, a convocation, a luncheon and many exhibits from various groups on campus. Honors Day holds a tradition of simply recognizing students for their academic achievements. Students will be honored for a variety of categories, including GPA, scholarships or research, among … Continue reading Honors Day recognizes student achievment

The discovery that former Gustavus student Timothy Shay took two potentially dangerous chemicals from the chemistry department brings up questions about chemical security at Gustavus. Some members of the campus community are concerned that the department does not secure chemicals well enough. The two chemicals Shay took, when combined, produce an explosive compound called Lead Azide. According to police records, campus authorities were notified that … Continue reading Theft raises questions about security of chemicals on campus