Year: 2006

Interview Workshop — February 9 January Internship Reflection Dinner — February 9 Spring Internship Registration Deadline — February 10 January Internship Reflection Dinner — February 13 ELCA Camp Fair — February 14 Job Fair Prep Session — February 15 The Idealist Non-profit Job Fair – Friday, Feb. 17 from 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Students may…

Tucson, AZ Gustie Gathering – February 10 Phoenix, AZ Gustie Gathering – February 11 Sun City, AZ Gustie Gathering – February 12 Campus Student Organizations Fair — February 15 Late Registration Deadline for classes — February 17 Study Abroad Deadline for Fall Semester — March 1 “Building Bridges” Diversity Conference — March 11 Gustavus Music…

This year’s conference, February 13-16, invites the Gustavus community to explore the power of stories to shape who we are and how we live in and for the world. The weeklong series of events includes chapel homilies, mealtime discussions, informal conversations, class visits, and keynote addresses by Peter Gomes and Bernice Johnson Reagon. For more…

Order your tickets now for the Gustavus Music Showcase set for Sunday, March 12, at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and Gustavus Wind Orchestra will perform. This is a unique opportunity to hear three premier ensembles from Gustavus in one concert. This showcase also allows prospective students, parents, and alumni…

As a part of a long-range thinking and planning effort, members of the Gustavus community gathered on Jan. 23 to discuss what is at “the heart of a great college.” More than 700 people – students, faculty, administrative and support staff, and members of the Board of Trustees – participated in the community conversation. Divided…

In January CBS premiered a new show, “Love Monkey.” One of the male characters portrays a former major league pitcher, and he wore a Gustavus sweatshirt while playing basketball in the second episode. John Wirth ’75, recipient of a 2005 Distinguished Alumni Citation, is executive producer. Keep watching for other Gustavus apparel or Gustavus references.…

The Career Center provides numerous resources for job searching, but it is ultimately up to each student to actively determine his or her future. It is never too early for students to be thinking about their futures or future careers. First-year students and sophomores should already be writing resumes. Internships and career mentors are helpful…

More than 50 percent of Gustavus students study abroad before graduating. The deadline for applying to study abroad for fall semester is March 1. For information to help students decide if this is the right choice for them, to determine financial and academic impacts, and to select and register for a site, go to Study…

There are numerous opportunities for students to get involved. If students say they are bored, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the variety of events and organizations on campus. An organization fair will be held on campus on Feb. 15 for students to learn about different campus organizations. This is a…

It is now time to work on renewing your son’s or daughter’s financial aid for 2006-07. For assistance, go to Renewal. Priority will be awarded to those with complete and accurate information submitted by April 15. Parents are welcome to call the Office of Student Financial Assistance on its toll-free phone number, 866/933-6189, during regular…