Year: 2007

Gustavus welcomes Dr. Mary E. Morton to campus as its new provost and vice president for academic affairs. Morton, who holds a doctorate in biochemistry from Dartmouth Medical School and has extensive experience in academia, assumed this leadership position July 2. In her role as chief academic officer, she oversees academic programs and strategic planning…

The Commencement exercises for the class of 2007 are now available online at Commencement 2007. If the full ceremony is too long for you to watch, check out the 30-second time-lapse video at Commenecement Time Lapse.

Fall bills sent to parents — July 31 Waiver of health insurance premium due — August 31 Fall tuition/fees due — August 31 Move-in day for returning students — Sept. 3 Fall Semester Classes begin — September 4 Homecoming/Family Weekend — October 13 & 14 For more information on other college events, go to the…

Gustavus has captured the 2006-07 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women’s All-Sports Award. For the Gustie women, it is their fifth All-Sports Award in the last seven seasons. The traveling All-Sports Trophy is awarded annually to the institution that accumulates the best all-sports record during the MIAC academic year. For the second consecutive season, Gustavus third…

Do you have a special interest that could become an auction item in the biennial fundraiser for the Gustavus library? Could you host a small group or a family for a fun, interesting outing? A Royal Affair’s auction is a wonderful place for you to volunteer your special interests or connections as a unique event…

In June, the Center for Vocational Reflection at Gustavus will host author and educator Sharon Parks for a three-day workshop on mentoring for faculty, administrators, and staff. This is part of a year-long series of programs, guest speakers, workshops, dinners, and conversations around this theme. Parks’ most recent book is entitled Big Questions, Worthy Dreams:…

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Spring semester grades are available for students online at Gustavus. 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 are preserved. This means that parents will NOT receive a copy of their student’s grades from Gustavus.…

On a perfect afternoon Sunday, May 28, 595 students became Gustie alumni at the last commencement ceremony to be held at the current Hollingsworth Field. The focus turns now to welcoming another full class of incoming first-year students, approximately 670 new Gusties, who will be on campus in June to register for fall classes.

Honors Day — May 5 Last day of classes — May 16 Finals — May 18-22 Commencement — May 27 Fall bills sent to parents — July 31 Waiver of health insurance premium due — August 31 Fall tuition/fees due — August 31 Fall Semester Classes begin — September 4 Homecoming/Family Weekend — October 13…