Year: 2011
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Gustavus String Orchestra Tour
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Find time in your busy schedule this month to sit back, relax, and enjoy this concert with the Gustavus String Orchestra. Under the direction of Ruth Lin, GSO will be touring Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The concerts are all free and open to the public. Saturday, March 26, 7 p.m. – St. Mark’s…
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Gustavus Jazz Lab Band Tour
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Although the Jazz Lab Band is still determining the specifics of their tour this spring, it is bound to be a terrific concert! However, they know they are performing in the Eau Claire Jazz Festival on Friday April 8th. Also, the Jazz Lab Band’s home concert will wrap up the tour on Saturday April 9th…
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
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4-person housing selection – March 8-10 Building Bridges Conference – March 12 Deadline for returning students to complete student-employment contracts – March 18 President’s Ball (student formal dance in St. Paul) – March 19 Housing selection for singles and triples – March 22-24 Residence Halls close at 9:00 a.m. for Spring Break – March 26…
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2011-2012 Financial Aid Renewal Process
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In January you and your student received information regarding the 2011-2012 Financial Aid renewal application process. Detailed explanatory information is also available from the Financial Aid web site. Just a reminder–award letters are not mailed to current students. An email will be sent to students at their Gustavus email account instructing them to go to…
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The Gustavus Rhythm of February
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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…
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Student Involvement
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There are numerous opportunities for students to get involved. If students say they are bored, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the variety of events and organizations on campus. An Involvement Fair will be held in the Jackson Campus Center on Feb. 15 for students to learn about different campus organizations. …
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Sesquicentennial Award – Call for Nominations
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Nominate Amazing Gusties In 2011–2012, Gustavus will celebrate its 150th academic year. The Board of Trustees has established an award in honor of this Sesquicentennial anniversary to recognize individuals who have made a significant difference in the life of the College. The award, called “The Sesquicentennial Award,” will acknowledge and pay tribute to living alumni,…
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Getting A Job: Resources for Gusties
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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…
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Building Bridges
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The 16th Annual Building Bridges Conference will be held March 12, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. in Christ Chapel. This year’s theme is “I’m Not For Sale: Slavery Past and Present.” For more information, contact the event co-chairs Shanda Kirkeide and Elizabeth Coco at bbcochairs11@gustavus.edu.
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A Food Security Event Building Solidarity through Education, Action, and Advocacy
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On Feb. 12–13, 2011, Gustavus and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will partner to host an event on the Gustavus campus that will address the complexities of food insecurity and local and global hunger through speakers, advocacy work, and an emergency food pack of 250,000 meals, funded by Thrivent Financial. For more information, go to gustavus.edu/events/food/.