You’re lying in your bed at around 9:30 am in that half-waking, half-sleeping state on the morning that you don’t have class until 11:30, trying to bring back that dream you were just having in which Dr. Zaius from Planet of the Apes revealed Michael Jackson’s death to be a giant hoax and then joined him onstage for a rendition of The Way You Make … Continue reading Damned Fire Drills Early In The Mornins
The Anderson Social Science Center has had a very unique history here at Gustavus. Built in 1948, the building originally housed the campus library, which was named Folke Bernadotte in 1950. The library remained in this building for 30 years until 1978, when the current library was constructed. After the library was relocated, the departments of Economics/Management, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology/Anthropology all moved … Continue reading Gustavus to add academic building, redesign Anderson
For 45 years, Gustavus has had the honor of hosting international experts for the annual Nobel Conference. This year is no different as the Gustavus community is preparing to host H2O: Uncertain Resource on October 6 and 7, 2009. This year the focus is on global issues pertaining to water. “This year’s conference should attract a broad audience because water is essential to all life … Continue reading Tickets run dry for Nobel Conference 2009: H2O
Just as four of his family members had before him, Chris Stewart made the decision to become a Gustie over three years ago. In fact, Chris was so sure of his desire to join the Gustavus community that it was the only school he applied to. As he arrived on campus on that late summer morning, Chris brought with him a passion not only for … Continue reading Christopher Stewart: Making a difference in education
As the school year goes on, the courses we take become more demanding, we become more involved in activities on campus and the projects and papers begin to pile up. Stress levels may rise and you may feel like you barely have time to breathe. A great stress reliever that tends to get overlooked is the Arboretum. The Gustavus community has used the Arboretum throughout … Continue reading Interpretive Center to host biannual Arboretum clean up
If you haven’t noticed, THE WEEKLY isn’t the only thing covered in ink on campus these days. More and more students are getting tattoos as they become less and less of a stigma. As television shows like “Miami” and “LA Ink” rise in popularity, so has the type of body modification known as the tattoo. The word tattoo is said to be derived from the … Continue reading Gustavus Ink
Aided by the Isabel Allende Foundation, Olga Sanchez built a bakery where mutilated migrants can work and raise money for prosthetics and medical treatments. In San Diego, a school started a campaign to raise money for Guatemalan women. Individuals have been compelled to act as well. They’ve sent money. They’ve sent clothing. They’ve sent gratitude and love and grace. These are only a few of … Continue reading Pulitzer Prize winner Sonia Nazario speaks at Gustavus
On Thursday, September 17th, I was saddened about the news that a male student walked by the Diversity Center and shouted the word “Nigger”! Although I was not the person who uttered the word, I want to apologize to the students who were sitting in our office at that moment for the behavior of a single ignorant individual. I also want to apologize to our … Continue reading Racial Comment near Diversity Center
All of us on the Linnaeus Arboretum staff grieve the tragic death of David Borton on our grounds on Sept. 1. We are seeking to contact his family to express our sympathy to them. This incident is a reminder that even a peaceful and tranquil place like the Arb can be the scene of misfortune and danger. We are open daylight hours every day of … Continue reading Sept. 1 Arboretum Death
The Gustavus community is probably aware that there have been plans in place for several years to install wind turbines in the Linnaeus Arboretum. While wind turbines would be a pretty big investment, they would pay for themselves in a reasonable period of time, and then begin saving the school serious money. We are closer than ever before to fulfilling this dream for the school. … Continue reading Wind Turbines
