Parents & Family

Year: 2010

  • Advice from the Gustavus Career Center

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    drosenfe

    There’s no doubt about it – regardless if your student is looking to fill their summer months or seeking a permanent position after graduation – it’s a difficult time to nail down a job or internship.  Without a job on the horizon, many students may spend their hours staring at a computer screen trolling for…

  • Student Health Insurance May End Sooner Than You Think

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    drosenfe

    Student health care insurance covered under parental policies often end as early as the day before graduation and for those on Gustavus’s plan, our student health insurance ends on August 26, 2010.  The Alumni Association offers health insurance to fill the needs of many students who will be without coverage after graduation.  Most products are…

  • Upcoming Events/Important Dates

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    drosenfe

    Last day of classes – May 19 Finals – May 21-25 Commencement – May 30 Returning student move-in – September 6 Fall Semester Classes begin – September 7 Homecoming – September 25 Family Weekend – October 8-10 For more information on additional college events, go to the Gustavus College Calendar or visit our website for…

  • The Gustavus Student Rhythm in April

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    drosenfe

    There is much excitement with the arrival of spring at Gustavus.  The students are very busy with research projects, athletic competitions, concerts, recitals, lectures, and job searches.  The time from spring break to the end of the semester creates a wide range of emotion.  The end of the semester brings looming pressures.  Seniors realize the…

  • Gustavus’ Career Center Gears Students Up for Summer

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    drosenfe

    Summer is rapidly approaching and students are moving into hyperdrive to get all of their work done, finish up their sports and volunteering, and pack in a few more social activities before that mythical final bell rings in May.  The Career Center is here for any last-minute student needs, right up until the last day…

  • MAYDAY! Conference Focuses on How We Imagine Peace…

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    drosenfe

    “Imaging Peace” is the topic of the 30th annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference to be held Wednesday, April 28, 2010, on the college campus. Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, an assistant professor of justice and peace studies at the University of St. Thomas and a nationally recognized writer, public speaker, and activist committed to nonviolent social change, will open…

  • Student Health Insurance May End Sooner Than You Think

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    drosenfe

    Student health care insurance covered under parental policies often end as early as the day before graduation and for those on Gustavus’s plan, our student health insurance ends on August 26, 2010.  The Alumni Association offers health insurance to fill the needs of many students who will be without coverage after graduation.  Most products are…

  • Staying Safe

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    drosenfe

    Although Gustavus and St. Peter are generally very safe, precautions and good judgment should always be used to protect one’s self and belongings. Many students are outside in April enjoying the spring weather, taking late-night walks for example.  Here are some reminders for your student about staying safe: http://gustavus.edu/security/tips/crime.php.

  • Keeping Your Gustie Healthy

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    drosenfe

    The next six weeks for students feels like a race to finals.  It is wise to include health issues as part of the regular conversation with your student. College students often do not live a balanced life, with too little sleep and many pressures.  Visit our Health Information webpage for parents to help you talk…

  • Gustavus Housing Selection for 2010-2011

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    drosenfe

    Even though selection has happened for some residence hall rooms on campus, the majority of students will take part in room clusters housing selection April 24-27 and/or two-person housing selection May 2-5.  The online housing selection process provides a high level of fairness based on a computer generated, randomly assigned housing priority number within the…