Year: 2007

The start of another school year is always an exciting time on campus. This year started with a “Back To School Bash” all-school picnic with food and music. Students new to college are in the midst of many adjustments and transitions to life away from home, new freedoms, a different academic experience, having a roommate,…

Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast featuring President Jim Peterson — Sept. 19 Nobel Conference: “Heating Up: The Energy Debate” — October 2 – 3 Family Weekend — October 13 & 14 Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast featuring a recap of the Nobel Conference — Oct. 17 Fall Break — October 20-23 Razzle Dazzle * A Royal Affair…

Job Fair for Part-Time Jobs in Mankato — Sept. 12 Ultimate Road Trip presentation by Monster.com for first-year students — Sept. 13 Mentoring luncheon for student and alumni interested in environmental studies — Oct. 2 Employer Information Day (Employers will talk with students about their organizations, career positions, internships, and application procedures) — Oct. 4…

As the school year starts many high school seniors are getting serious about their college selection. If you know of high school 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 name, visit…

Gustavus booth at the Minnesota State Fair — Aug. 25-Sept. 3 Waiver of health insurance premium due — August 31 New student orientation — August 31-September 3 Fall tuition/fees due — August 31 Move-in day for returning students — September 3 Fall Semester Classes begin — September 4 Football Stadium Dedication — Sept. 8 Twin…

Join other Minneapolis/St. Paul area Gusties for a morning cup of coffee and breakfast while getting an update on Gustavus. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month at: Doubletree Hotel, Minneapolis-Park Place 8:00-9:30 a.m. 1500 Park Place Boulevard (Hwy. 394 & Hwy. 100) 10 dollars per person Reserve by calling Don Swanson ’55…

Gustavus will begin a new era of Golden Gustie football on Saturday, Sept. 8, when the college’s new football stadium is dedicated and its inaugural game is played. Fans are invited for a pre-game dedication and tour. For the full schedule of activities on Sept. 8, go to Dedication. To monitor the construction progress, check…

The academic calendar for the year is available at Academic Calendar. This includes dates of mid-term tests, finals, and college breaks. Please schedule travel home for breaks either after all tests are to be complete or after your student knows their test schedule or discusses their travel plans with their professors.

For a calendar of residence hall break opening and closing times, housing selection and general campus events visit the Residential Life website and click on Residential Life Calendar in the picture of Southwest Hall. Please note these dates and times for travel plans for this academic year.

Students who wish to park a vehicle on campus must obtain a student parking permit by registering their motor vehicle with the Department of Safety & Security. The student parking permit fee for 2007-08 is $130. Online vehicle registration: Online registration is available at Vehicle Registration until August 20th. Students will need their email user…