Year: 2009

The Career Center provides numerous resources for job searching, but it is ultimately up to each student to actively determine his or her future. It is never too early for students to be thinking about their futures or careers. First-year students and sophomores should already be writing resumes. Internships and career mentors are helpful for…

Spring Semester Classes begin — February 9 Housing contracts due to Residential Life for all returning students — February 16 Late Registration Deadline for classes — February 20 Off-campus housing selection — February 17-19 4-person housing selection — March 10-12 “Building Bridges” Conference — March 14 For more information on additional college events, go to…

Shine * A Royal Affair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. A Royal Affair is the biennial benefit gala of Gustavus Library Associates that supports Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College. Shine * A Royal Affair promises the usual elegant dining and spectacular live…

Mark your calendars on March 14, 2009, for the 14th annual Building Bridges Conference, “Liberation through Education.” The conference will put a spotlight on educational inequality in the United States and abroad. Erin Gruwell, the real-life hero portrayed in the 2007 film Freedom Writers, and Maria Reyes, one of Ms. Gruwell’s first students and an…

There has been a focused energy around Commission Gustavus 150 since it was launched in October 2008. The eight Task Forces are moving through a process to formulate recommendations for action and funding, which will be prioritized by the Board of Trustees in August. President Ohle is also traveling the country holding 16 National Summit…

February is the beginning of spring semester. Many students are optimistic about a new start and enjoy reuniting with friends who were away for January Term or fall. Later in the month, students may feel sad or depressed due to the winter weather or as the academic work starts to accumulate. In the spring, sophomores…

Spring tuition/fees due — January 31 Interim Experience Classes end — January 30 Touring Week (no classes) — January 31-February 8 (Residence Halls remain open) Spring Semester Classes begin — February 9 Housing contracts due to Residential Life for all returning students — February 16 Late Registration Deadline for classes — February 20 Off-campus housing…

Both the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and the Gustavus String Orchestra will be touring at the end of January and beginning of February. The Wind Orchestra will tour mainly in the Denver area, but will also make two appearances in South Dakota. The String Orchestra will travel from Stillwater through Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, and…

Peter Haugen was named the new head football coach in mid-December. Haugen, who posted an 111-44 record in 15 years as football coach at Washburn High School, is the 17th head coach in the 93-year history of Gustavus football. Haugen will start the second week of January.

Students take only one focused class while they are on campus during January, and many organizations do not meet during this month as a number of their members are away from campus. This combination may lead to more free time, and some students will choose to consume alcohol at a greater rate. As a College,…