Year: 2007

“Building Bridges” Diversity Conference — March 10 President’s Ball — March 24 Deadline for returning students to complete student-employment contracts — March 23 Residence Halls close at 6:00 p.m. for Spring Break — March 30 Spring Break (residence halls closed) — March 30 — April 9 Fall registration deposit of $500 is due — March…

. . . one third of all Minnesota baccalaureate recipients each year come from Minnesota’s private colleges? . . . one in four private college students in Minnesota benefit from the State Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to all college students? The average State Grant for private college students is $3,100. . . .…

The 12th annual student-led “Building Bridges” Diversity Conference is scheduled for March 10, 2007. The conference is titled “Finding Your Voice: Putting Awareness Into Action.” The conference focuses on the power we have within our society, culture, and world to provoke and promote change. The keynote speaker this year is Lisa Ling, special correspondent for…

Minnesota colleges and universities competed during February in the Campus Energy Wars. The Campus Energy Wars challenge was to see which campus conserved the most energy throughout the month. Gustavus students and faculty made a concerted effort to change their behaviors by turning off unused lights in their dorm rooms or classrooms, unplugging appliances, and…

Gustavus is proud to host the Working for Change: “Creating Career Paths to Make a Difference” Conference and Concert on March 17. This conference provides opportunity for students to explore careers with a focus on social justice. Presenters are employed in a variety of non-profits, schools, and other organizations that represent pathways to social change.…

Does your student use Gustavus terms or abbreviations that you do not understand? Do you ever wonder which office handles a certain service? Definitions of many common Gustavus terms and a quick guide to describing the offices and services frequently used by parents and students may be found at Lingo.

Sixty percent of Gustavus students undertake an internship during either the school year or the summer. This is an opportunity for students to explore career interests. Some take internships for credit, some are paid, some are full-time, and some are part-time in addition to other classes. An Internship Fair will be held on campus on…

Mid-term exams typically occur before Spring Break. Therefore, now is a good time for students to be seeking assistance with any academic challenges. Tutors are available for many departments and programs. Click on Tutors for a complete list. Also, the Writing Center on campus (located in Confer Hall 232) is available to assist students. Gustavus…

Parents and students can still order a copy of the 2007 Gustavian Yearbook by going to Yearbooks. The all-color book will cover the 2006-2007 academic-year highlights including sports, academics, music, theatre, clubs, Greek organizations, residence halls, faculty and staff, individual photos of first-year students and, of course, graduates of the Class of 2007. Books will…

It is time to think about Commencement, scheduled for Sunday, May 27. In March, junior students are sent a form to complete to apply for graduation. This tells the College if a student plans to graduate in 2008. ALL students must apply for graduation with the Office of the Registrar in their junior or senior…