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So I read in someone's journal that Berkley college has been posting full length lectures on youtube. This I had to check out, which I did at: http://youtube.com/ucberkeley

Sure enough, they have over 300 hours of real class lectures, all labeled by class title and lecture number. How sweet would that have been, or still be (for you current gusties), especially if you happen to miss a class for whatever completely legit reason there always is?

Needless to say, I was soon temped to youtube Gustavus. The result was a half an hour of shameless entertainment. There were no class lectures posted, but I did find something that brings back a really great memory from freshman year, or was it sophomore? Doesn't matter, it was the talk of campus the rest of the week! Good 'ol Matt Swenson.



Among other videos you can find time lapse videos of the corpse flower, building of the new stadium, a hilarious yet disturbingly scandalous class video in lieu of 1997's 10 year class reunion this October. I should also mention there is an awesome video of Ms. Donna Van Damme from the drag show last year. It always has to get really good the year after one graduates doesn't it?

Anyway, if you're bored, can't sleep (like me last night) or are just procrastinating from all the papers, readings and studying...check it out! :)

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I am in the middle of putting together a proposal for a Chinese language and culture course for this coming J-term and I would love to get some input from current and former GAC students. What are some aspects of either language courses or J-term courses that you have liked or disliked? Are there things you would be particularily interested in learning about in a class on Chinese language and culture? Thanks!

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I don't know how many current Gusties read this but I thought I'd give this a shot anyway...

I work at GAC and I was thinking of proposing a small class/independent study, possibly for J-term, of Manderin Chinese. I would really like the chance to teach a full Chinese class, but I would like to start off small. So I was thinking maybe "An Introduction of Chinese in a Cultural Context" that way I could teach the basics of the language but mix some Chinese cultural studies into it to fill it out and make it more fun and less stressful (Chinese is a very hard language to learn, so I'd use the cultural stuff to help pace the class)

Does this sound like something that there may be interest in at Gustavus? I'd love to get some enthusiasm from students before I brought the idea to my boss. Thanks!

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Hello all.

I'm not a student at GAC, I knew a few people that went there a few years back. However I live in town. On church street. (yippie) anyway, I've been on this political/activism(very very liberal) kick as of late. I know this is a long shot, but I want to put "something" together, not sure what yet. And since I don't drive, i'd have to stick around mankato/st peter area. You can read the idea of what I want to do over at radical_wake_up, I want to do something non-profit. If anyone is into it, and wants to be a part of RWU, let me know (my contact info) is on the RWU info page.

If this isn't allowed let me know and I'll delete it.

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Hey guys, just thought I'd throw the info out there that there will be a fundraising concert this Sunday night in Christ Chapel to help raise money for the Lutheran World Relief Fund. I don't know all the details, but several choirs from Mankato, and the St. Peter HS choir will be performing, as well as yours truly with the Gustavus Choir. There will also be our wonderful Chapel Choir and Gustavus Symphony Orchestra. Forgive me if I left a group out!

Each group is only doing only two pieces so the concert should be short and sweet with a wide variety of music to keep you constantly entertained! :)

Come show support with or without a donation!!

What: Showcase Concert for Lutheran World Relief
When: Sunday, December 11th
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Where: Christ Chapel

dlee05

k, so here's a shameless promotion...
There is this band called Tagine, i saw them at arizona's last saturday night (for all you delta's out there, it's the bar in the hotel you had fall banquet at)... they are amazing.

TAGINE

They are like Prince, Maroon 5, and the Chilli Peppers all tossed in a blender. They do a lot of gigs around the cities, and are starting to tour nationally now, to promote their national cd. If you are in to live music and will be in the cities this summer, check these guys out, it's worth it. Energy like i have never heard since my last phish show last summer (sorry organ donors and gus leavenbread... hhaha)
but yeah, check em out!

Hope the summer is goin well!
Dave

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GAC's finally on facebook!

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i just joined the other day and thought i'd say hi. my brother is at gustavus now and i'm going to be a freshman next year. so i was wondering what dorm you guys would suggest. i think that's about it. bye.

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dang you, new GAC housing system!!!

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The snow sure was pretty though! Here's some shots I took while accompanied by some hot boy aka dlee05 ;)

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