Current Employees

Each semester a schedule of classes is created for employees to attend. There typically is no sign-up and employees attend as their schedule allows. The classes are a supportive atmosphere where all skill levels and fitness are welcome. The schedule includes classes such as:

• Yoga
• TRX
• Pilates
• Weights
• Aerobics

Explore your inner wellbeing through guided secular meditation. All practice levels are welcome. Beginner-friendly. Learn more about the Gustavus Meditation Program and explore meditation resources.

Gustavus Mediation Program

Join the BoomTime soccer group. All skill levels welcome.

• Every Tuesday & Thursday @12:15 - 1:15 p.m., while the weather is nice!
• Meet outside on the Football Field
• No cleats!

Sign-up to play 

• Plays every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Noon
• Gus Young Basketball Court in Lund

Sign up each week to play.

Gustie Runners is a drop in running group of Gustavus employees (and partners and friends) that meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Lund entrance. 

Runners and walkers of all paces and distances are welcome.

Gustavus employees can be partnered with a Health Exercise Science student for a semester for personal training & wellness assessments. There is no cost to participate.

• Contact Stephanie Otto in the HES Department to register: sotto [at] gustavus.edu or 507-933-6464

Employees may use the weights, cardio equipment, track, racquetball court, and fitness rooms. Bring your employee ID to access the facilities. 

• Want to learn about the equipment and familiarize yourself with Lund? Sign up for a walk-through here.
• Lund Center Policies.

The group fosters an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ people here at Gustavus that treats everyone justly
according to their circumstances.
Goals 

• LGBTQ+ people at Gustavus Adolphus College know they have a safe space to raise concerns
  Increased awareness of and compassion for gender identity/expression and sexual
  orientation equality issues
• Proportional LGBTQ+ representation employed at all levels
• Public support of the larger LGBTQ+ community from the College through representation in
  local, state, and national organizations, donations of money and time, and vendor selection
  consideration

For more information or to get involved, %20g-lgbtqerg [at] gustavus.edu (email the group leaders.)

The group works to enhance the professional and social offerings for those who are either early in their career
and/or early in their time at Gustavus through a collaborative and supportive network.

Goals 

• To connect with others at Gustavus with similar levels of familiarity with the institution.
• To share and acquire knowledge about the processes and happenings of Gustavus.
• To build a community across campus that cultivates a sense of place and belonging for
  young professionals.

For more information or to get involved, %20g-yoproserg [at] gustavus.edu (email the group leaders.)

The group brings the Gustavus Community together to foster opportunities to engage in networking and
education while enjoying the outdoors.

Goals 

• Foster cross campus interaction and increase connectivity in Gustavus employees (faculty
  and staff)
• Promote employee retention, well-being, community engagement.
• Have fun! 

To learn more and get involved, %20g-outdoorenthusiastserg [at] gustavus.edu (email the group leaders.)

The group works to develop a safe and inclusive space for Faculty/Staff of Color to be supported at Gustavus with allies/accomplices for anti-racism. All are welcome. 

Goals 

• Develop cross-departmental social connections and network to support each other in the
  work we’re doing, to break down silos and barriers.
• Provide opportunities for all Gustavus community members to learn and practice anti-racism
  on campus, in their community, and in their circles of influence.
• Create conversation spaces for racial justice allies using the circle dialogue method.

For more information and to get involved, %20g-bipocaerg [at] gustavus.edu (email the group leaders.)

The group fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace for parents and caregivers and promote work-life balance.

Goals

• Maintain an annually updated communication and resource hub for asking questions, sharing information, and creating communal support for parents, caregivers, and families
• Facilitate knowledge of community resources (local daycare providers, schools, St. Peter Library, Early Childhood and Family Education, etc.)
• Support family-friendly work policies and work-life balance practices
• Hold one in-person event per semester to build community

For more information and to get involved, %20g-parentserg [at] gustavus.edu (email the group leaders.)

The group fosters an inclusive and inviting workplace for people who self-identify as neurodivergent and/or are supporting neurodivergent loved ones. This group aims to treat everyone with dignity and respect, while honoring neurodiversity and each individual’s unique lived experiences. 

Goals

• To increase awareness of and compassion toward the neurodiversity that exists among Gustavus’s employees and their loved ones;
• To provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for individuals to learn about neurodiversity, seek support, share resources, and create meaningful connections;
• To identify the potential negative impacts of current systems and advocate for implementing and/or changing systems so that all neurotypes can flourish;
• To increase visibility and understanding of neurodiversity at all levels within the college;
• And to improve employee retention and decrease burnout by fostering a more positive work experience.

For more information and to get involve, %20g-uniquelywired [at] gustavus.edu (email the group leaders.)