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  • Apple Security Updates

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    Apple recently released updates to address a set of serious vulnerabilities affecting most Apple devices. Security researchers released a report detailing how these vulnerabilities may be exploited. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information, install applications, or spy on users. This could happen merely by the user visiting a maliciously-crafted…

  • Gustavus Announces New VP of Enrollment Management

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    Kim Frisch has been named the new Vice President for Enrollment Management at Gustavus Adolphus College, President Rebecca M. Bergman announced today. Frisch is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and communication. She also has a Master’s Degree in organizational leadership from Regis University in Denver,…

  • Glenn Loury Speaking at Gustavus on Racial Inequality

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    Renowned economist, academic, and social commentator Glenn Loury will present his lecture, “Why Racial Inequality Persists,” on Wednesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. in Wallenberg Auditorium, as part of the Lindau Residency in Conservative Thought. The event is free and open to the public. Loury is the Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences…

  • Gusties Embrace their Day at the Capitol Opportunities

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    A large contingent of Gustavus students trekked to St. Paul on March 14 to help convince state legislators to keep making Minnesota colleges more affordable. The annual Day at the Capitol event—a return to a format that hadn’t happened since before the pandemic—saw 46 Gustie undergraduates fan out across the complex to advocate for the…

  • Cybersecurity Awareness Training Winners

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    Those of you that completed your spring Cybersecurity Awareness Training by March 13, 2023 were eligible for our prize giveaway. We wanted to use this event as an opportunity to highlight the importance of good cybersecurity habits, and to celebrate the first year of our revamped training program. We are excited to announce that fully…

  • Big Changes for Gustavus Telephone Service

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    Our legacy phone system has served us well over the years, but the pandemic exacerbated certain trends that continue to highlight its limitations. Increasingly, people are turning to text (SMS), chat applications (Google), and social media (Facebook, Snapchat) for communication, and traditional phone systems have been overshadowed. Interest in softphone technology has boomed, and our…

  • Gustavus Track Star Exemplifies the Student-Athlete

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    Success in college requires determination, consistency, resiliency—and help. As Birgen Nelson ’23 heads into her final indoor track meet before moving on to the next athletic and academic levels, she’s embraced and personified all these qualities and positioned herself for a promising future.  This weekend, Nelson and fellow All-American Annika Poe ’23 (shot put), will be in…

  • Google Drive Storage Limits

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    Google recently began enforcing storage limits for educational clients. As a result, we will need to proceed with plans to enforce quotas. Our target date for this change to take effect is currently September 2023. While most users will fall within an acceptable range, it is recommended that this allotment is closely monitored and used…

  • Gusties Showcase Research at the State Capitol

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    “But will I ever use this in my job?” is a question students have asked for as long as there have been post-graduate career paths. On Feb. 15, two Gustavus students showcased research projects at the Minnesota State Capitol with components they’ll definitely deploy in their professional lives. Carley Swanson-Garro ’23 and Haley Jostes ’23…

  • Important Apple Security Updates

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    Apple recently released updates to address a set of serious vulnerabilities affecting most Apple devices. Security researchers released a report detailing how these vulnerabilities may be exploited. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information, install applications, or spy on users. This could happen merely by the user visiting a maliciously-crafted…