Month: December 2006

Internship Orientation — December 8, 12, 13 Internship Reflection — December 14 For more information of career and internship services, go to Career Center.

Final Day of Classes — December 13 Reading Day (no classes) – December 14 Final Exams — December 15-19 Halls close for semester break at 6:00 p.m. — December 19 Spring semester bills sent to parents — December 20 Halls re-open from semester break at noon – January 2 Financial aid information sent to returning-student…

With the upcoming semester break and January term, some students and their families may have the opportunity to travel internationally to countries that have reported incidents of avian flu. Remember to continue to observe for symptoms of the avian flu for 10 days after returning home from these travels. If you become ill with a…

Gustavus is in good stead with its decision in May to adopt a test-optional admission practice. This fall two more national liberal arts colleges, Gettysburg College and Union College, joined the growing list of top schools nationwide to make SAT and ACT test scores optional for high school seniors who apply for admission. There are…

If you missed this year’s Nobel Conference on the Future of Medicine or wish to hear a lecture again, it is now available online. Click Nobel Conference to view the 2006 Nobel Conference lectures and question-and-answer sessions online in audio and video format.

The halls are closed during the Christmas and Spring Break periods. Students who are not able to leave campus for the breaks due to distance may be housed in the on-campus hostel with permission from the Residential Life Office. Students should notify the Residential Life Office by December 15 for the upcoming break. Halls close…

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 is preserved. This means that parents will NOT receive a copy of their student’s grades from Gustavus. Gustavus does encourage parents, however, to create a relationship with…

College students are faced with many issues relating to money, and many students have yet to master the skills to understand or manage these financial questions. Issues include financial aid and student loans, credit spending, or buying too many late-night pizzas. It is helpful for students if there is an understanding of the financial boundaries…

In December the campus is focused on celebrating the holiday season and finishing the semester. The first week of December brings together more than 300 musicians and 6,000 guests for Christmas in Christ Chapel performances. During this time there is also anxiety over preparations for finals and final papers, excitement and anxiety regarding going home…