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For more information about student financial assistance, go to Financial Assistance. Student Financial Assistance special evening and weekend hours to call with FAFSA and Supplement questions: Feb. 15-16 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Feb. 18-19 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. March 14-16 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. March 18-19 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Call toll-free at 866/933-6189 Regular office hours…

For more information about the housing selection process, go to Housing Selection. Off-campus, 4-person, and triples housing selection — February 21-23 Triples, flexible triples in Uhler, singles in Southwest, substance-free housing selection — March 14-15 Room clusters housing selection — April 23-25 Two-person housing selection — May 4-7

Order your tickets now for the Gustavus Music Showcase set for Sunday, March 12, at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and Gustavus Wind Orchestra will perform. This is a unique opportunity to hear three premier ensembles from Gustavus in one concert. This showcase also allows prospective students, parents, and alumni…

As a part of a long-range thinking and planning effort, members of the Gustavus community gathered on Jan. 23 to discuss what is at “the heart of a great college.” More than 700 people – students, faculty, administrative and support staff, and members of the Board of Trustees – participated in the community conversation. Divided…

In January CBS premiered a new show, “Love Monkey.” One of the male characters portrays a former major league pitcher, and he wore a Gustavus sweatshirt while playing basketball in the second episode. John Wirth ’75, recipient of a 2005 Distinguished Alumni Citation, is executive producer. Keep watching for other Gustavus apparel or Gustavus references.…

The Career Center provides numerous resources for job searching, but it is ultimately up to each student to actively determine his or her future. It is never too early for students to be thinking about their futures or future careers. First-year students and sophomores should already be writing resumes. Internships and career mentors are helpful…

More than 50 percent of Gustavus students study abroad before graduating. The deadline for applying to study abroad for fall semester is March 1. For information to help students decide if this is the right choice for them, to determine financial and academic impacts, and to select and register for a site, go to Study…

There are numerous opportunities for students to get involved. If students say they are bored, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the variety of events and organizations on campus. An organization fair will be held on campus on Feb. 15 for students to learn about different campus organizations. This is a…

It is now time to work on renewing your son’s or daughter’s financial aid for 2006-07. For assistance, go to Renewal. Priority will be awarded to those with complete and accurate information submitted by April 15. Parents are welcome to call the Office of Student Financial Assistance on its toll-free phone number, 866/933-6189, during regular…

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…