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Waking Hours is an Indie-Rock band that writes and performs original music created by Liv Hedley (singer and rhythm guitarist), Henry Lundeen-Detisch (drummer), Hayden Tourtelotte (guitarist), and Conor Jolly (bass guitarist).

Stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. We’re a fun and easy way for you to take care of their physical and mental health. Whether you’re starting a new fitness routine, exploring campus, or just looking for good company on a walk, we are open to everyone, and any fitness level.

Learn about the many places where you can direct your giving such as: the Gustavus Fund, scholarships, academics, athletics, and performing arts including: Friends of Music (FOM), Heritage Scholarships, and G-Club.

Literature helps us better understand our lives, ourselves, and the world around us. Encounters with literature develop the concepts of identification, imagination, and empathy. In our increasingly chaotic world, these skills matter deeply. Taking a deep dive into literature from different cultures allows you to both expand your ability to evaluate and discuss the work itself and also better understand what it tells us about the world, our own beliefs and values, and the beliefs and values of others.

You might not find many job listings for “philosopher,” but studying philosophy prepares you for almost any path in life. Whether you're interested in law, business, nursing, social work, or education, philosophy equips you with powerful, transferable skills—like critical thinking, argumentation, and problem-solving—that are valued in every field.