Year: 2005

Each Summer, incoming Gustavus students are asked to complete a Reading in Common that will be discussed during New Student Orientation and for some students during their First Term Seminar course. The Reading in Common selection for 2005-2006 is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. In his debut novel, Hosseini “manages to provide an educational…

June seems to be the perfect month to visit gardens! The Friends of Linnaeus Arboretum at Gustavus will host a Summer Urban Garden Tour with naturalist Jim Gilbert to three south Minneapolis sites on Saturday, June 25, 2005. The tour (1:00 —5:00 p.m.) begins at the Lake Harriet Rose Garden with rosarian Tim Rosener, then…

Spring semester grades are available for students online at Gustavus. Gustavus accords its students all rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related state laws, so the privacy and confidentiality of all student records are preserved. This means that parents will NOT receive a copy of their student’s grades from Gustavus.…

This spring has brought a flurry of national recognition for Gustavus students. Aaron Flohrs ’05 was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research for one year in Switzerland on the World Trade Organization. Gina Quiram ’06 was awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for her studies in biology. Kyle Marti ’07 was selected the 2005…

On May 29, 581 Gustavus students graduated on a beautiful day on Hollingsworth Field. Rob Gardner, professor of theatre, received the Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching. Al Annexstad, president and CEO of Federated Insurance and a member of the Board of Trustees, received an honorary doctorate. This recognizes his work with at-risk youth…

Last day of classes — May 18 Reading Day — May 19 Finals — May 20, 21, 23, 24 Commencement — May 29 Fall bills sent to parents — July 31 Waiver of health insurance premium due — August 31 Fall tuition/fees due — August 31 Job and Internship Search Workshops May 24 — Summer…

Most students and parents find it to be an interesting transition if your college student is returning to live at home this summer. Students are accustomed to different freedoms while at college and many families have also adjusted to a routine without their college student. Talk with your student about expectations, both yours and theirs.…

Gustavus sponsors a time of celebration and closure for the senior class for the days between the end of finals and Commencement. Senior Week events are planned by interested members of the senior class. Activities include a luau, Johnny Holm concert, St. Paul Saints baseball game, western BBQ, square dance, Valley Fair, President’s banquet, spa…

Gustavus Adolphus College has a storied past in competitive speech and debate dating back more than 100 years. But the 2004-05 Gustavus forensic team may prove to be strongest and most celebrated among all those the College has produced. The team placed in the top five at 9 of 22 meets leading up to the…

Baccalaureate and Commencement are Sunday, May 29. Each graduate receives four tickets for one of the Baccalaureate services. Seniors NEED a ticket, which are randomly distributed for the two services at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Commencement will be held on Hollingsworth Football Field. No tickets are necessary if Commencement is held outdoors, and families…