Parents & Family

Year: 2010

  • 2010-2011 Gustavus Student Vehicle and Bike Registration

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    Students who wish to park a vehicle on campus must obtain a student parking permit by registering their motor vehicle with the Department of Campus Safety. The student parking permit fee for 2010-2011 is $210. Online vehicle and bike registration is available through August 30.  Students will need their email user name and password, along…

  • Lofted Beds in Gustavus Residence Halls

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    If your student is planning to put lofts in their residence hall, you can either build your own or rent metal lofts from a vendor.  If you are interested in renting a loft you can contact the company directly.  The loft company will be present during move in days for receiving your loft. If you…

  • Gustavus Residential Life Calendar

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    For a calendar of residence hall break opening and closing times, housing selection and general campus events refer to page 2 of the Residential Life Handbook and Contract.  Please note these dates and time for travel plans for this academic year.

  • 2010-2011 Gustavus Academic Calendar

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    The academic calendar for the year is available online. 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.

  • Ad Campaign to Start This Month

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    Late this summer and into the fall, Gustavus is launching a statewide advertising campaign for recruitment. Targeted to reach Minnesota high school students and their parents, the ad campaign will include radio, newspaper, magazine, outdoor/billboard, and social media outlets in and around the Twin Cities, Rochester, St. Cloud, Duluth, and Mankato. Some places you will…

  • Gustavus Choir Companion Tour

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    The Gustavus Choir invites you to participate in a Cultures and Creativity companion Concert Tour of Italy Jan. 13-28, 2011.  The group will include students, family, alumni, and friends of Gustavus on a 16-day immersion in the rich musical, historical and religious culture of Italy.  Choir performances include Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome…

  • Nobel Conference 46 – “Making Food Good”

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    Few issues resonate with people around the world more than the need for good food. Our choices related to diet, farming, and processing are inextricably linked to human health and the health of planetary ecosystems. Considerable public debate swirls around such issues as genetic modification and food security. Seven distinguished presenters will offer thought-provoking looks…

  • Gustavus Library Associate’s Fall Author Day

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    Celebrated Minnesota mystery writer William Kent Krueger is the Gustavus Library Associate’s Fall Author Day speaker on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at the Edina Country Club. Join us for brunch and conversation beginning at 9:30 a.m. and be the first to get your autographed copy of Krueger’s latest book, Vermilion Drift, to be released in…

  • Important Dates and Events at Gustavus

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    Gustavus booth at the Minnesota State Fair – August 26-September 6 Waiver of health insurance premium due (Waiver form available online) – August 31 Fall tuition/fees due – August 31 First-Year students move in – September 3 New student orientation – September 3-6 Transfer student move-in – September 5 Returning student move-in – September 6…

  • Gustavus Orientation Dinner for Parents of New Students

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    Friday, September 3 (new student move-in day) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Alumni Hall $10 per person Come as you are after a physically and emotionally demanding day.  Enjoy a relaxed meal and entertaining program with other family members who are going through the same things!  Meet some key staff who will assist in your family’s…