Archive for 2006Page 4
Choosing a Major
One of the first steps toward graduation for students is choosing a major. With 60 majors and 15 pre-professional programs to choose from, it is very common for students to switch majors or add a minor. Approximately 25% of students have more than one major, although this is not necessary. For more information on the […]
Getting Involved
Numerous opportunities are available for students to get involved on campus. If students say they are bored or not feeling connected, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the many events and the more than 100 recognized organizations, more than 30 theatre, arts, and music fine arts organizations, and 40 intramural and […]
The College Rhythm in October
Following are some typical experiences and emotions for students during October: The academic course load is in full gear; roommate problems begin to arise; students question: “Do I fit in here?”; first tests/papers returned; midterm exams; Reading Break; love relationships from home remain strong; seniors are starting the job interview or graduate school process; and […]
Admission College Fairs
Below is a listing of College Fairs that a Gustavus representative will attend. Please encourage prospective students in these areas to attend and look for Gustavus. For more information contact the Admission Office at 800/487-8288 or Admission. September 25 – Mitchell, SD September 26 – Milbank, SD September 26 – Watertown, SD September 27 – […]
Job and Internship Search Workshops
Employer Information Day (Employers will talk with students about their organizations, career positions, internships, and application procedures) — September 28 It Is Your Career
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
Nobel Conference — October 3-4 Family/Homecoming Weekend — October 6-8 Mid-term grades posted — October 25 Reading Break — October 21-24 (Residence Halls remain open) Spring Semester Class Registration — November 5-16 Fall Semester Course Withdrawal Deadline — November 10 Thanksgiving Recess (Residence Hall closed) — November 23-26 Final Day of Classes — December 13 […]
Refer a Gustie
As the school year starts many high school seniors are getting serious about their college selection. If you know of high school juniors or seniors who may be a good fit at Gustavus, please send their names to the Office of Admission at Gustavus to help recruit the next generation of Gusties. To send a […]
Join the Gustavus Choir as They Reign in Spain
The Gustavus Choir will embark on a 3-week concert tour of Portugal and Spain in January 2007 as part of the choir’s 75th-anniversary year celebration. College staff and Seminars International, Inc. are organizing a 2-week companion tour of the Iberian Peninsula January 15-28 for alumni, friends, and parents, to be led by Jan and Russ […]
Nobel Conference 42 – Medicine: Prescription for Tomorrow
The 42nd Nobel Conference, to be held October 3-4, will celebrate the successes of modern medicine and consider how it may further enrich our lives; at the same time, the conference will explore possible public policy and healthcare delivery problems, from cost to decisions on who will receive the treatments. Moral and ethical issues abound. […]
Greek Pledging
The pledge period for fraternities and sororities is currently happening on campus. There are 4 fraternities and 5 sororities on campus, two of which are national affiliates. The Greek tradition at Gustavus dates back more than 100 years. Students and advisers have worked hard again this past year to modify the pledge period and activities […]