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  • A Minecraft View of the Minnesota River

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    jbartley

    Public schools in the United States usually only make students aware of geology and don’t teach students the real-world impacts of understanding geology. Developing an understanding of geology is made more difficult by the large amounts of time involved in geologic processes. To address these gaps in understanding, Sawyer Johnson (Geology ’20) is creating a…

  • Claire Hobart: Gustie Grad, Poet, Musician for God, Family Man, Servant to the Disabled

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    jjenson

    Claire William Hobart January 1914 – December 1993 CHILDHOOD – COLLEGE Claire Hobart was born a premature twin during January 1914. His sibling died shortly after birth, and Claire spent the first 3 months of his life in an incubator. It was at the end of this period that he lost his eyesight. While some blind children…

  • Donut Friday: Unchanged and Abiding in Gustavus Sports Info

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    siewert

    Those working in athletics jokingly acknowledge Friday mornings as just the start of “three more days left in the work week.” So how do you keep a positive outlook on what is sure to be a busy, event-filled weekend? Some of the folks in the Gustavus athletics department prepare for the weekend by socializing in…

  • Sustainability Efforts Amidst Change

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    lengebr2

    March has been a busy as well as a trying month for the Sustainability Interns. Interns have been hard at work at the beginning of the month, dialed into their projects they started in February, ready to continue collaborating across campus, finalize projects, and start new projects for the end of the school year. Senior…

  • Dracula vs. Handmaid’s Tale

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    jpeter13

       vs.        It’s the final week of March Madness…please vote digitally to determine our winner of the 2020 tournament!

  • Important Census Information

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    cpotts

    We have received some helpful clarification on the U.S. Census that is currently underway, and wanted to share details with you. Your Gustie is also receiving this information via email today. Gustavus students who were assigned on-campus housing during the spring semester will be counted in the 2020 U.S. Census as part of the Group…

  • Important Information Regarding Student Accounts

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    cpotts

    TO: Gustavus Students FROM: President Bergman SUBJECT: Important Information Regarding Student Accounts DATE: March 27, 2020 Dear Gusties, Thank you for your continued engagement, patience, and goodwill as all of us in the Gustavus community navigate these uncertain times. As you prepare to begin online classes on Monday, I know that questions about student accounts…

  • Live Performances Online and Other Arts Resources

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    kborowy

    See below for a collection of performances and other art sources that have been made available for free online, plus a list of sites that offer performing arts content for a fee. Follow Gustavus Theatre and Dance on social media! TwitterFacebookInstagram Dance Nederlands Dans Theater 2 NDT 2 performing Edward Clug’s Mutual Comfort. Free until…

  • Dr. Bunge and Dr. Cha Announce New Minor on Interfaith Leadership

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    SJ Kessler

    The Religion Department – spearheaded by Dr. Marcia Bunge and Dr. John Cha – is launching a new minor in Fall 2020 focused on Interfaith Leadership. As Drs. Bunge and Cha write, “Religion is a fact and factor worldwide, and over 80% of human beings on the planet self-affiliate with a religious tradition. Given the…

  • The Final Four

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    jpeter13

    …even though we aren’t here physically, we still have a tournament to play out!  Vote here to continue the March Madness!