Parents & Family

Month: March 2016

  • College Rhythm in March

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    mruble

    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

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    mruble

    March 9: Off-campus living applications due for 2016 – 2017 March 12: President’s Ball at Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato, MN March 24: Final Exams for half semester courses March 31: Deposit due to be eligible for room draw March 24 – April 3: Spring Break/Easter Recess April:  Room Draw process (see Residential Life website for more information)…

  • January 2017 Study Away Information

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    mruble

    Is your son or daughter looking to study away for a short term, with choices in all parts of the world?  January Interim 2017 may be the perfect time!  Check out out Initial information for January 2017 off-campus courses at:  https://gustavus.studioabroad.com and click on January Interim Programs.  Cost ranges will be available before Spring Break.  Applications…

  • Gustie Lingo

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    mruble

    Do you ever find yourself confused by terms or acronyms that your student uses when talking about campus? do they keep talking about buying “P-ball,” tickets?  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 student…

  • Res Halls Closing for Spring Break

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    mruble

    The halls are closed during Spring break. Students who are not able to leave campus for the break due to distance from home may be housed on campus with permission from the Residential Life Office.  Information about and applications for break housing can be found online. Applications are due to the Residential Life office by…

  • Endowed Scholarship Thank-You

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    mruble

      Remind your Gustie to Say Thanks! If your student was the recipient of an endowed scholarship, please encourage them to say thank you by filling out the Thank You online form. It is quick and easy. They have received multiple emails, and their thank yous are due by March 25, 2016. Your Gustie’s questions can be…

  • Student Awards

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    mruble

    Your student learns, serves, and leads along side some amazing Gustie peers.  Make sure they are recognized for their efforts!  Encourage your student to nominate themselves or someone else today for awards and scholarships: Magnuson Award for Leadership and Service Ovanlig Award for raising campus awareness of LGBT issues St. Ansgar senior recognition for scholarship, leadership,…