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The Alumni Association also offers group rates for auto, home, and renters insurance through Liberty Mutual. For a quote or more information, contact Liberty Mutual at 800/524-9400, also 800/328-0705, ext. 552 in the Greater Twin Cities Area or go to Liberty Mutual.

Although Gustavus and St. Peter are generally very safe, precautions and good judgment should always be used to protect one’s self and belongings. Many students are outside in April enjoying the spring weather and taking late-night walks, for example. Here are some reminders for your student about staying safe: Safety.

The next six weeks for students feels like a race to finals. It is wise to include health issues as part of the regular conversation with your student. College students often do not live a balanced life, with too little sleep and many pressures. Here is some general Health Information to help you talk with…

The majority of Gustavus students are enrolled in a declining balance meal plan for making food purchases in the Market Place. Money in these accounts may be used through May 27, 2007. Remember, these options were created to accommodate the eating habits of the majority of Gustavus students. If your student has a history of…

Even though selection has happened for some residence hall rooms on campus, the majority of students will take part in room clusters housing selection April 27-29 and/or two-person housing selection May 5-8. The online housing selection process provides a high level of fairness based on a computer generated, randomly assigned housing priority number within the…

Commencement at Gustavus is Sunday, May 27. Students will receive 3 tickets for Commencement (for indoor seating only). Graduating students will not need tickets for themselves, so the three tickets are for family and/or friends. If Commencement is held outdoors, no ticket will be required. Along with the tickets for Commencement, 4 tickets for one…

Parents and students can still order a copy of the 2007 Gustavian Yearbook by going to Yearbooks. The all-color book will cover the 2006-2007 academic-year highlights including sports, academics, music, theatre, clubs, Greek organizations, residence halls, faculty and staff, individual photos of first-year students and, of course, graduates of the Class of 2007. Books will…

Mid-term exams typically occur before Spring Break. Therefore, now is a good time for students to be seeking assistance with any academic challenges. Tutors are available for many departments and programs. Click on Tutors for a complete list. Also, the Writing Center on campus (located in Confer Hall 232) is available to assist students. Gustavus…

Sixty percent of Gustavus students undertake an internship during either the school year or the summer. This is an opportunity for students to explore career interests. Some take internships for credit, some are paid, some are full-time, and some are part-time in addition to other classes. An Internship Fair will be held on campus on…

Does your student use Gustavus terms or abbreviations that you do not understand? Do you ever wonder which office handles a certain service? Definitions of many common Gustavus terms and a quick guide to describing the offices and services frequently used by parents and students may be found at Lingo.