Year: 2012
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Midterm Grades
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Midterm grades were posted on WebAdvisor on October 24. These grades are viewable by your student. You should speak with your student about whether or not he or she is willing to share them with you. Midterm grades are a way for your student to have a general understanding of where they are in each…
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Choosing Classes
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November is the time students select classes for January Term and Spring Semester. Students prepare in advance for their meetings with their advisors by reviewing their degree audits which show them their progress toward their degrees, major and general education requirements yet to be met, and total number of courses completed so far. This review…
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2013 Pearls of Central Europe Tour
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Prague, Budapest, and Vienna Study Tour Experience Central Europe with esteemed Gustavus Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Tom Emmert from September 10 to 21, 2013. This 12-day Gustavus study tour combines learning, exploring, leisure, lecture, food, and arts with other Gustie alumni, parents, and friends. The journey is focused around three showpiece cities of central…
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The College Rhythm in October
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Following are some typical experiences and emotions for students during October: The academic course load is in full gear; roommate problems begin to arise; students question: “Do I fit in here?”; first tests/papers returned; midterm exams; love relationships from home remain strong; seniors are starting the job interview or graduate school process; and positive or…
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Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days
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October 20 – 23: Fall Reading Break (residence halls remain open) October 24: Mid-term grades posted October 29 – November 1: January Interim Experience (IEX) course registration November 4 – 15: Spring Semester class registration November 9: Fall Semester course withdrawal deadline November 21 – 25: Thanksgiving Recess (residence halls closed) November 25: Halls re-open…
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Christmas in Christ Chapel Tickets
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Christmas in Christ Chapel, the annual celebration of the Christmas holiday involving the Gustavus Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Brass Choir, dancers, and readers, will take place November 30th to December 2nd, 2012. Christmas in Christ Chapel worship service and buffet tickets are available online. Tickets are $25 each event and…
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Transportation to the MSP Airport from Gustavus
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Students interested in traveling from St. Peter to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport can do so by using Land to Air. Students can purchase tickets for themselves at the Gustavus Information Desk, located in the lower level of the Campus Center. Gustavus offers a reduced price ticket for Gustie students. A one way ticket will cost…
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Care Packages
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Gustavus students love receiving mail. It is fun for students to have something in their P.O. box, or to have an email stating they have a surprise package awaiting them. Here are some ideas of what is helpful for your student: chips ramen noodles popcorn homemade cookies tea/coffee shampoo soap pens highlighters gift card to…
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The College Rhythm in September
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Excitement; freshmen test new found freedom; frequent calls and visits home; homesickness; anxiety about roommates, adjustment to professors and classes; how to get involved on campus/while some get over involved; need to balance social and academic schedules; pledging and recruitment period for fraternities and sororities (sophomores and up). May face troubles with budgeting and…
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Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days
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September 17: Fraternity/Sorority pledging begins September 17: Late registration deadline September 28: Deadline to register for Family Weekend October 2 – 3: Nobel Conference 48: Our Global Ocean October 5: Visit from the King and Queen of Sweden October 5 – 6: Family Weekend October 12 – 13: Homecoming October 19: Final exams for…