Parents & Family

Month: December 2011

  • Residence Halls Closed During Break

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    mruble

    The halls are closed during Christmas break according to the following schedule: Halls close for semester break at 9 a.m. on Dec. 21 ( Wed.) Halls re-open at 12 noon on Jan. 2 (Mon.) Each student is required to depart for the break within 24 hours of the completion of their last final or by…

  • Break Parking

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    mruble

    PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENT: All vehicles remaining on campus over Christmas break must be parked in the gravel lot next to the music building (Bjorling lot). You may not leave your car in the Southwest parking lot as in previous years. Any vehicle not moved to the Bjorling lot will be subject to towing at…

  • The College Rhythm in December

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    mruble

    In December the campus is focused on celebrating the holiday season and finishing the semester. The first week of December brings together more than 300 musicians and 6,000 guests for Christmas in Christ Chapel performances. During this time there is also stress over preparations for finals and final papers, excitement and anxiety regarding going home…

  • St. Lucia Celebration

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    mruble

    Gustavus Adolphus College will celebrate its 71st annual Festival of St. Lucia at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in Christ Chapel. As part of this seasonal tradition, five sophomore women have been chosen to serve on the Lucia court. This year’s court consists of Susan Crane of Des Moines, IA; Annalise Dobbelstein of Bemidji, MN;…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    December 14: Last day of classes December 15: Reading Day December 16 – 20: Final Exams December 21: Residence halls close at 9:00 a.m. December 21 – January 2: Christmas Recess January 2: Residence halls open at 12 noon January 3: January term begins Early January: Financial aid information sent to returning students via e-mail…

  • Parent blog new and improved

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    mruble

    After a brief hiatus due to a staff departure, we are pleased to be actively blogging again! Within the next few months, we hope you’ll notice and appreciate some improvements. We will be establishing categories of parent entries so you can filter what types of information you are receiving from us: examples could include Athletics,…