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Appreciation for Scholarships
Encourage your Gustie to Show Appreciation for Scholarships Throughout the years, donors have invested millions of dollars in providing scholarships for Gustavus students because they want to help current Gusties achieve their dreams. Now is the time for students to thank them for their generosity. Those who have been awarded scholarships with living contacts received […]
Final chance to order a yearbook
Orders will be accepted for copies of the 2013 Gustavian yearbook until April 22. The book will cover the 2012-2013 academic year and graduate portraits of the Class of 2013. Graduate photos can be submitted electronically to gustavusyearbook@gustavus.edu by April 22. Orders can be made online. We encourage you to communicate your order with your […]
College Rhythm in March
Housing selection starts. Students feel the pressure of mid-term exams. Many students start to think of summer employment and seniors continue to work on plans for post-graduation. Some students are concerned with winter weight gain and are making plans for spring break. In the spring, sophomores begin to declare majors; students should start looking for […]
Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days
March 23: President’s Ball March 28: Final Exams for half semester courses March 31: Deposit due to be eligible for room draw March 29 – April 7: Easter Recess/Spring Break April: Room Draw process April 3: Midterm Grades April 26: Course withdrawal deadline April 15 – 25: Registration for fall semester 2013 May 2: MAYDAY […]
Senior Experience Website
In February, Gustavus officially launched a new centralized website devoted entirely to the communication of senior specific resources and services. In consultation with students, staff, and administrators it was concluded that seniors at Gustavus are in little need of more programming around their important year in transition. Rather, the greatest need was for a unified […]
January 2014 Study Away Information
Is your son or daughter looking to study away for a short term, with choices in all parts of the world? January Interim 2014 may be the perfect time! Check out out initial information for January 2014 off-campus courses at: https://gustavus.studioabroad.com and click on January Interim Programs. Cost ranges will be available soon. Start speaking with […]
Gustie Lingo
Do you ever find yourself confused by terms or acronyms that your student uses when talking about campus? Will they be attending “P-ball” this weekend? If they asked you to meet them at “3-flags” or “the rock” would you know what they mean? If not, you can find out more about these three staples of […]
Lindau Symposium lecture: “Gross National Happiness”
On Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall at Gustavus, Dr. Arthur Brooks is the keynote speaker for this year’s Lindau Symposium. What makes Americans happy? What’s the impact of work, giving, and family on happiness? What government policies and programs would bolster happiness? Dr. Brooks is an expert on public policy and […]
College Rhythm in February
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 […]
Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days
February 22: Late Registration Deadline March 9: Building Bridges Conference March 23: President’s Ball March 29 – April 7: Easter Recess and Spring Break April 3: Midterm grades due April 11: Grad Finale for seniors April 15 – 25: Fall 2013 Registration April 19: Women in Leadership Conference in the Twin Cities (parents and public […]