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Pulling an “all-nighter” at college never seems to be fun, unless you’re participating in the annual Relay for Life, a signature activity of the American Cancer Society. Started at Gustavus in 2004 by Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, this year’s student-organized walk was April 28. A total of 56 teams totaling 650 faculty/staff/students participated in…

Gustavus sponsors a time of celebration and closure for the senior class in the days between the end of finals and Commencement. Senior Week events are planned by interested members of the senior class. Activities include a fiesta, Johnny Holm concert, Twins baseball game, Valley Fair, President’s banquet, spa day, sports tournament, boat cruise, and…

Baccalaureate and Commencement are Sunday, May 28. Each graduate receives four tickets for one of the Baccalaureate services (at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.) Seniors NEED a ticket. Commencement will be held on Hollingsworth Football Field. No tickets are necessary if Commencement is held outdoors, and families are welcome to invite as many guests as…

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 23-25 and/or two-person housing selection May 4-7. The online housing selection process implemented last year provides a high level of fairness based on a computer generated, randomly assigned housing priority…

The majority of Gustavus students are enrolled in declining balance meal plan for making food purchases in the Market Place. Money in these accounts may be used through May 28, 2006. Now is a good time to talk with your student about the status of their account. A Matrix has been created to monitor Dining…

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…

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, taking late-night walks for example. Here are some reminders for your student about staying safe Safety.

Medical insurance for your new graduate ends soon! The Alumni Association has made Short-Term Medical Insurance (STM) available to meet the temporary health insurance needs of new grads no longer covered by school or parental policies, usually at a lower cost than other alternatives. More information will be mailed to the current graduating class. Call…

Just a reminder that Gustavus has a website just for parents, www.gustavus.edu/parents. This site has a listing of frequently called numbers, upcoming dates of importance, conversation starters for talking with your student, and information about your student’s growth and development during college.

Gustavus is in the midst of raising funds to build a new football stadium behind Lund Center. Moving Hollingsworth Field is necessary to make way for future development of academic and residential buildings on the west mall extending from Christ Chapel. The football stadium is proposed to be complete for the fall 2007 season. To…