Archive for October, 2024Page 2
Walk On Into Walktober!
Reba Beaudry- It’s October and for some, that means changing leaves and pumpkin-spiced lattes, but for many students, that means budding stress as midterms creep up. As stress and anxiety start to pile up, students tend to lose priority over their physical well-being, such as intentional movement and healthy sleep. Walktober is a series of […]
Gustavus Adolphus Establishes Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies
Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, MN has established the Thorstensson, McKnight, Nordstrom Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies, which launched at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year. The endowed position was created this past spring by Steve Heim ’81 and Susie Björling Heim ’83 of Edina, MN. Gustavus Professor Dr. Ursula Lindqvist (Scandinavian Studies; […]
The Perks of Plants
Olivia Telecky- College students have a lot on their plates; from classes and work to student organizations, the thought of taking on added responsibilities can be daunting. However, studies have shown that having a potted friend can be beneficial for your health. With stress levels and sickness overtaking the collegiate community, plants can be a […]
Campus Crushes
Grace LaTourelle- As fall creeps its chilled gray skies back into our lives, we have reached the point in the semester where life is no longer CAB events, matchas from the Courtyard Cafe, and giggling with your roommate. It is now work. Hard work. Days are long and dreary, assignments are piling up, and sleepless […]
Bodies, Bodies, Bodies: Film Review
Katelyn Benschoter- The time is upon us. The air has become crispy and pumpkin spice is everywhere; it is officially fall. That means the urge to watch a horror film has become a need. There are, of course, many classic Halloween films that have become staples of the season, such as Scream or Halloween, but […]
Faculty Spotlight: Marcia Bunge
Marcia J. Bunge (Religion) gave a lecture on child protection at the University of Erfurt, Germany, in June, and she joined scholars and practitioners from diverse disciplines and over 75 countries at the annual conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect in Uppsala, Sweden, in August.
Faculty Spotlight: Hayley Russell
Hayley Russell (Health and Exercise Science) was interviewed for a Minnesota Star Tribune story on coping with post-marathon feelings.
Faculty Spotlight: Kathleen Keller
Kathleen Keller (History) presented a paper titled “Black, French, and Living in Occupied France” at a conference on Global Black Studies at Boston College on October 3, 2024.
Faculty Spotlight: Denis Crnkovic
Denis Crnkovi? (Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, retired) is continuing his role as consultant to The Cellar Press at The Grand Center for the Arts in New Ulm, conducting a hands-on seminar in advanced letterpress history and printing techniques in September 2024.
Orientation to Graduation: The Spirit of Community
Gustavus Adolphus College student Elise Gahart ‘25, a Sociology/Anthropology and Dance double major, reflects on her time as she prepares to graduate. Gahart ‘25 notes that her last semester “feels very bittersweet. I have been trying to soak up all of my last opportunities for dance.” This year, Gahart ‘25 is dancing in the Nobel […]