Archive for March, 2008

Admission College Fairs

March 13 – Estherville IA March 13 – Spencer IA March 13 – Spirit Lake IA March 16 – Vienna VA March 17 – Baltimore MD March 18 – Philadelphia PA March 18 – Sioux Falls SD March 19 – Chicago IL March 19 – Sioux Falls SD March 24 – Minnetonka MN March 25 […]

2008 Summer Sports Camps at Gustavus

Gustavus’ strong athletic tradition is evident with numerous summer sports camps. All camps feature knowledgeable coaching staff, top-notch athletic facilities, and quality dining service and housing accommodations. Spread the word to junior high and high school age children in your community. Complete summer camp information is posted at Summer Camps.

Job and Internship Search Workshops

Interview workshop — March 11 Pathways to Bioscience Careers — March 13 On-line job search Workshop — March 18 Idealist Job Fair — March 31 Minnesota Education Job Fair — April 14 For more information on career and internship services, go to Career Center.

Upcoming Events/Important Dates

President’s Ball (student formal dance in Minneapolis) — March 15 Gustie Breakfast — March 19 featuring Provost Mary Morton Residence Halls close at 6:00 p.m. for Spring Break — March 20 Fall registration deposit of $500 is due — March 31 Spring Break (residence halls closed) — March 20 — March 30 Deadline for returning […]

Gustie Breakfast Features New Provost

Meet the new Gustavus Provost, Mary Morton, at the March Gustie Breakfast. In addition to the responsibilities of leading the academic area on campus, Provost Morton is leading the current strategic planning process and the current strategic initiatives on environmental impact, leadership, learning/living communities, and service-learning. Join other Minneapolis/St. Paul area Gusties for a once-a-month […]

World Renowned Primate Expert Speaks in the Twin Cities and on C

Frans B.M. de Waal, a Dutch psychologist, primatologist, and animal behavior expert, will present two public lectures as part of a residency through the Rydell Professorship at Gustavus Adolphus College funded by Drs. Robert E. and Susan T. Rydell. De Waal will present “On the Possibility of Animal Empathy” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3 […]

Residence Halls Closing for Break

The halls are closed during Spring break. Students who are not able to leave campus for the break due to distance from home may be housed on campus with permission from the Residential Life Office. Students should check with their CF. Halls will close at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20, and reopen at noon on […]

Working for Change

Gustavus is proud to participate in the “Working for Change: Creating Career Paths to Make a Difference” Conference on March 31. This conference provides opportunities 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. For […]

Explaining the Lingo

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.