Gustavus Blogs

Year: 2020

  • Technology Announcements for Fall

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    admin

    The start of the academic year is upon us and Technology Services is here to help you. We’ll have Helpline staff available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Friday. To ensure we can provide you with the best service in a clean and safe environment,…

  • Gustavus Welcomes Class of 2024

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    jakin

    Social distancing, masks, and the indomitable Gustie Spirit set the tone for the beginning of a historic year on the hill.

  • Upgrades

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    anienow2

    The MCS department made some upgrades over the summer.  The iMacs that were in Olin 326 have been replaced with a PC that runs the latest release of Ubuntu.  The hardware change was made to compliment upcoming changes to the Computer Science major.  The department also added a 3rd generation Threadripper with a 3970 X…

  • S.3 E.5: “A Child of God and a Black Man”

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    Learning for Life @ Gustavus host Greg Kaster interviews Director of the Gustavus Center for Inclusive Excellence Tom Flunker.

  • Mediated Services for immunocompromised patrons

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    mperron

    Video tutorial Services for immunocompromised patrons or those unable to come to campus: For those patrons who are unable to come into the building, the Library may be able to provide contactless pickup and/or scanned copies of articles or book chapters upon request.  Unfortunately, due to limited staffing, we cannot provide this service to all…

  • MIAC Postpones All Competition Until January 2021

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    siewert

    Following careful consideration of the NCAA Division III Administrative Committee’s recommendation that member schools not compete in the fall term to avoid potential increased health and safety risks, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced today that it will postpone all competition until January 2021.

  • Recording of August 2020 Virtual Forum

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    jakin

    President Bergman sent this message to students and families on Friday, August 28.

  • Parking Permits

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    achanson

    Vehicles on campus may park in any red or green permit space until August 31, when we ask all employees and returning students to park according to permit color.  Ticketing in the red and green permit areas then begins at 7am on the first day of classes in the Fall, Tuesday, September 8th. Visitor parking…

  • S.3 E.4: “Very Charged Particles”

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    Gustavus physicist Chuck Niederitter describes the research he and some of his students are conducting into muons (a kind of particle), high altitude research ballooning, the challenges and progress of green energy initiatives on campus, the many doors opened by majoring in physics, and Gustavus’s trip to the moon and back. Season 3, Episode 4:…

  • Coley Ries Set to Play in Inaugural Season of Athletes Unlimited

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    siewert

    The month of August certainly has been a memorable one for Coley Ries. Two weeks ago, she was named head coach of the Gustavus softball team, followed that announcement with a marital engagement, and is now playing professional softball in the inaugural season of Athletes Unlimited (AU).