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One of the first steps toward graduation for students is choosing a major. With 44 majors and 15 pre-professional programs to choose from, it is very common for students to switch majors or add a minor. Approximately 25% of students have more than one major, although this is not necessary. For more information on the…

Numerous opportunities are available for students to get involved on campus. If students say they are bored or not feeling connected, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the many events and the more than 100 recognized organizations, more than 30 theatre, arts, and music fine arts organizations, and 40 intramural and…

On Sept. 16, a teach-in was held at Gustavus to address some of the questions and concerns that arose in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Professors from geology, geography, religion, political science, communication studies, biology, philosophy, environmental studies, and history provided insight on many issues. The audio from the teach-in is now available online at…

Following are some typical experiences and emotions for students during October: The academic course load is in full gear; roommate problems begin to arise; students question: “Do I fit in here?”; first tests/papers returned; midterm exams; Fall Break; love relationships from home remain strong; seniors are starting the job interview or graduate school process; and…

The pledge period for fraternities and sororities is September 23 — October 6. There are 5 fraternities and 6 sororities on campus, two of which are national affiliates. The Greek tradition at Gustavus dates back more than 100 years. Students and advisors have worked hard this past year to modify the pledge period and activities…

Join Gustavus alumni and parents on a companion tour with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra to Eastern Europe January 17-27, 2006. The trip includes visits to the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria and will be hosted by Tom Emmert, professor of history, and Jon ’77 and Anita (Thomsen) Young ’77. For more information, go to…

Before you schedule flights or make vacation plans during College breaks, please make sure your student knows details regarding class expectations, final exam schedules, residence hall closing information, transportation and travel time to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. Residence halls are closed during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break periods. Students who are not able to…

Graduation for seniors may seem far away, but now is the time seniors should be finalizing their resumes or thinking of graduate school. The majority of on-campus, career placement recruiting visits occur in September, October and November. There are some Spring Semester recruiting events such as Job Fair, “ELCA Camp Day” and some on-campus interviews.…

Family Weekend is set for October 7-9. The weekend coincides with Homecoming, which allows for the campus to be alive with activities. There is a full schedule this year with athletic events; seminars on aging, Living CSI, and the Linnaeus Arboretum; dedications and tours of Mattson Hall and renovated Old Main; as well as performances…

Whether it’s planning for brand new buildings or renovating old ones, the Gustavus campus is always changing. A new web site has been designed to keep you updated on the changes taking place on campus. Go to Campus Progress.