Parents & Family

Year: 2020

  • Christmas in Christ Chapel 2020

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    cpotts

    In the midst of a global pandemic and ongoing social discord, Christmas in Christ Chapel 2020, “Healer of the Nations, Come,” will proclaim God’s healing presence made manifest in the salvation story, renewing mind and spirit through life–giving music, dance, spoken word, and visual arts. This year, Christmas in Christ Chapel will only be a…

  • Virtual Family Weekend: October 9-11, 2020

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    Deb

    Family Weekend 2020 will be virtual this year! On October 9-11, we invite all Gusties and their family members, wherever they are, to join us to celebrate. Events will include a virtual tour of campus, virtual bingo and trivia, along with informational sessions from Career Development and the 2020 Nobel Conference. Check the Family Weekend webpage:…

  • Dining Service: Celebrate Student Birthdays

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    Deb

    Birthdays are special occasions and we realize families cannot always be together at that time. An easy and thoughtful way to bring a piece of home to your student is with a bakery fresh personalized cake or beautiful fruit basket from the Gustavus Dining Service. An order for a cake or fruit basket can be placed any time. We…

  • Class of 2024: Parent & Family Informational Session Recording

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    Deb

    The Dean of Students staff has offered a Parent & Family Informational Session during the in-person Gustie Gear Up! held on campus in mid-June. In absence of that event this year, Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Life JoNes VanHecke and her staff recorded an informational session to make available online. Parents and…

  • “Care for the Parent” resource link

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    cpotts

    Here’s a helpful resource from Fordham University. It is a series of videos aimed at parents of students who are being affected by disruption, loss, uncertainty, etc, during this semester that’s been changed by COVID-19. You can find the website and videos HERE.  

  • Important Census Information

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    cpotts

    We have received some helpful clarification on the U.S. Census that is currently underway, and wanted to share details with you. Your Gustie is also receiving this information via email today. Gustavus students who were assigned on-campus housing during the spring semester will be counted in the 2020 U.S. Census as part of the Group…

  • Important Information Regarding Student Accounts

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    cpotts

    TO: Gustavus Students FROM: President Bergman SUBJECT: Important Information Regarding Student Accounts DATE: March 27, 2020 Dear Gusties, Thank you for your continued engagement, patience, and goodwill as all of us in the Gustavus community navigate these uncertain times. As you prepare to begin online classes on Monday, I know that questions about student accounts…

  • Important COVID-19 Message from President Bergman

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    cpotts

    Gustie Parents, Last night, we made the difficult decision to extend our period of online learning through the end of spring semester. This is a challenging time for all of us at Gustavus and across the world as we confront the COVID-19 pandemic. As with all decisions made during this fast-developing situation, our primary goal…

  • COVID-19 (coronavirus) and Influenza Information

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    cpotts

    Here is the update that was sent to all Gustavus students on February 13, 2020 regarding the coronavirus and influenza. The Gustavus Health Service continues to be in regular communication with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regarding coronavirus (now officially referred to as COVID-19). As the College continues to monitor developments of COVID-19, a…