Archive for 2008Page 3
Student Run Organizations
Gustavus has numerous on-campus student organizations, ranging from sororities to sports to academic clubs. As a freshman, I took a look at many of these clubs and selected a few that I wanted to be a part of. I chose to get involved with the mens Ultimate Frisbee Club and the Gustavus Outdoor Enthusiasts (GOE). […]
Twins Baseball
It is the last exciting week of regular season baseball for the Minnesota Twins. This week the Twins are facing the Chicago White Sox in a series that will likely determine which team makes it into the playoffs. On Tuesday the Twins handedly beat the Sox, 9-3, to move within 1 1/2 games of the […]
Gustieware
In accordance with the colleges increased focus on reducing their environmental impact, the Gustavus Dining Service has launched a new program called Gustieware. Gustieware will feature reusable plastic to-go containers that students can use if they want to get food from the caf but take it somewhere else on campus. The tupperware like containers are […]
Professor Spotlight
This fall, I am taking an environmental studies course titled Interpreting the Fall Landscape. The course emphasizes observing, recording, and interpreting the natural environment. As a component of the class, we will make trips to deciduous forests, tall grass prairies, wetlands and other natural areas. Not only did the description of this class sound interesting, […]
Mason Jennings
There are many things for almost every type of student to stay busy with at Gustavus. Sporting events, campus concerts, St. Peter festivals, and campus groups provide plenty of entertainment. Yet, Gustavus students are fortunate because Mankato, a city of around 50,000 people, is a mere 12 or so miles from GAC. Mankato offers a […]
China Teach-in
Today I attended a pretty neat program sponsored by the Gustavus Global Insight program. The Gustavus Global Insight program is a campus-wide program in which Gustavus students, faculty and staff focus on one country, region or global issue during the academic year. Appropriately enough, this years program is on China. The event featured seven different […]
Pre-Law Seminar
After a wonderful summer vacation, my return to Gustavus last week was accompanied by the special excitement and warmth only found at GAC. This is my last year here, which is both exciting and scary. I have had some amazing experiences the past three years, and I hope to continue taking advantage of what Gustavus […]
End of the Year
Well, another academic year has nearly passed at Gustavus Adolphus College. After returning from my fall trip abroad in Costa Rica, I have come to more strongly appreciate the traditions, values, and people present at Gustavus. Gustavus is a wonderful liberal arts college that encourages students to excel academically. At the same time, Gustavus offers […]
Finals
The end of the semester, without fail, signifies that final examinations are rapidly approaching. Gustie students often need to give their school work additional effort in order finish up the semester on a positive note. While final exams can be quite challenging, they usually are fair. Professors at Gustavus want their students to do well, […]
The Arboretum
On the Southwest side of campus, Gustavus has set aside room for a magnificent nature reserve. This reserve, called the Linnaeus Arboretum (often referred to as the Arb), is a beautiful area that is home to many types of trees, plants, grasses and flowers. Several trails are present throughout the Arboretum, and they provide excellent […]