Events

Come and celebrate the end of homecoming week by joining us for a concert at Hollingsworth Field! Get into your 80s groove and enjoy some awesome music from the band SM6, empanadas from Del Sur Empanadas food truck, and laser tag, plus an inflatable bungee jump. 

The Sustainability Interns and Chaplain's Office are excited to announce the opening of a new Gustavus thrift store called The Swap & Shop! 

Located in the basement of Norelius, the old campus safety office. Follow signs for accessing the shop on the NW side of the building, closest to Ring Road.

Join us for a grand opening: Friday, October 9th, 1-6 p.m., featuring cookies and a dirty soda bar!

Students, staff, and faculty, please stop by to see what you can swap or shop. 

We are also accepting donations for the Swap & Shop: please contact Kari Wallin (kariwallin [at] gustavus.edu (kariwallin[at]gustavus[dot]edu)) for more info to donate.

Jason Haaheim ’01 will discuss how he has used the scientific method for his music career, his engineering career, and everything in between. Jason has been the principal timpanist for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra since 2013. He holds a bachelor of arts degree with a double major in honors-music-performance and physics from Gustavus.

This event will take place Sesquicentennial Plaza Amphitheater on the west side of Christ Chapel. If the weather is unfavorable we will use Christ Chapel as a rain site. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Whether you’re exploring campus or simply enjoying time together between activities, Family Weekend is a chance to reconnect and experience everyday life as your Gustie does. Join us! 

All students are invited to join CAB for free Insomnia Cookies. Gluten-free and vegan options will be provided. 

Join CAB and UV Glow for a fun-filled night to close out homecoming week! Bring your friends for a Rock'n ' Roll through the 80s dance party. Wear your brightest clothes and grab some of our glow sticks and face paint to funkify the night.