Gustavus Blogs

Year: 2020

  • S.1 E.8 “Shame Shame Shame”

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    Political theorist Jill Locke of the Gustavus political science department talks about her critique of “The Lament that Shame Is Dead” in her engaging and provocative book, Democracy and the Death of Shame (2016). Season 1, Episode 8: “Shame, Shame, Shame” Transcript: Greg Kaster: Learning for Life at Gustavus has produced by JJ Akin and…

  • COVID-19 Response Update

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    jakin

    TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: Barb Larson Taylor, chair, COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Response Update DATE: June 17, 2020 This week, the College’s 12 COVID-19 Response Action Teams submitted preliminary recommendations and executive summaries that are being reviewed by the other Action Teams, the COVID-19 Response Leadership Team, and the President’s Cabinet. Recommendations…

  • O’Neil Named First Team CoSIDA Academic All-America

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    siewert

    The 2019-20 CoSIDA Academic All-America At-Large Teams were released Wednesday morning and Gustavus senior tennis student-athlete Michael O’Neil (Edina) was selected to the First Team after earning Second Team honors last season.

  • S.1 E.7 Mercury in the Water

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    Learning for Life @ Gustavus host Greg Kaster interviews Gustavus chemistry and environmental studies professor Jeff Jeremiason.

  • Windows 10 Education for students

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    admin

    Gustavus Students can now access a free copy of Microsoft Windows 10 Education as well as other discounted software by visiting the link below. https://gac.onthehub.com/ If you have questions about accessing Windows 10, please contact the Technology Helpline. Contact Us: Live Chat: https://gustavus.edu/gts Phone: 507-933-6111 leave voicemail if no answer Email: helpline@gustavus.edu Remote screen sharing:…

  • COVID-19 Response Update | June 12, 2020

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    jakin

    TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Response Update DATE: June 12, 2020 This week, the College’s 12 COVID-19 Action Teams are completing the first draft of their preliminary recommendations for how to safely welcome students back to campus, which will be delivered to the COVID-19 Response Leadership Team and President’s…

  • Gustavus Actions for Racial Justice

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    jakin

    Gustavus Adolphus College President Rebecca M. Bergman and her senior leadership team sent the following message to Gustavus students, faculty, and staff on Thursday, June 11, outlining steps the College will take in the pursuit of racial justice. TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: President Bergman and the President’s Cabinet SUBJECT: Gustavus Actions for Racial Justice…

  • Gustavus Actions for Racial Justice

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    jakin

    President Rebecca M. Bergman and her senior leadership team sent the following message to Gustavus students, faculty, and staff on Thursday, June 11, outlining steps the College will take in pursuit of racial justice.

  • Helpful Resources

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    amukamur

    It is normal and healthy to feel rage and sadness in response to systemic racism, discrimination, and racial trauma. If you are struggling to cope with these feelings (or thoughts or behaviors) or if you would like additional support, please consider reaching out for help. The following resources may be a good place to start:…

  • S.1 E.6 “There’s No Such Thing as a Bad Writer”

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    Learning for Life @ Gustavus host Greg Kaster interviews English professor and writing expert Eric Vrooman.