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Each December since 1998 a Christmas tree filled with ornaments of gift requests from local children in need has appeared in the Campus Center. Each ornament contains the age, gender, and wish for one of about 150 children and is taken by a Gustavus student or employee and then returned with a gift. This Angel…

Since 1941 Gustavus has formally celebrated the Swedish tradition of St. Lucia. Swedish legend says that Lucia appeared in Sweden during a famine and provided food. Each year the campus chooses five sophomore women who represent the qualities of Lucia: leadership, service, charity, kindness, and thoughtfulness. Part of the Gustavus tradition has the Lucia court…

Gustavus accords its students all rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related state laws, so the privacy and confidentiality of all student records are preserved. This means that parents will NOT receive a copy of their student’s grades from Gustavus. Gustavus does encourage parents, however, to create a relationship with…

College students are faced with many issues surrounding money, and many students have yet to master the skills to understand or manage these financial questions. Issues include financial aid and student loans, credit spending, or buying too many late-night pizzas. It is helpful for students if there is an understanding of the financial boundaries and…

In December the campus is focused on celebrating the holiday season and finishing the semester. The first week of December brings together more than 300 musicians and 6,000 guests for Christmas in Christ Chapel performances. During this time there is also anxiety over preparations for finals and final papers, excitement and anxiety regarding going home…

Each year 400 students are granted permission to live off campus, with the remaining 2,050 students residing in college-owned residence halls, apartments, or houses. Students MUST receive permission from the Residential Life Office to live off campus, which is based on the student’s housing priority number. Students should NOT sign a lease until they have…

November is the time students select classes for January Term and Spring Semester. The professor of the First Term Seminar advises students until they declare a major and choose an adviser from that department. The interactions vary depending on the relationship between student and adviser, but advisers are required to review class selections before a…

The campus provides many resources to help students with their physical and emotional health. Flu shots are now available at the Health Service for students with high-risk medical conditions. Nov. 4 is the annual “Chill Out” on campus-a day filled with wellness activities, including yoga, massage, meditation, and information from many local health care/wellness providers.…

Staying healthy can be a challenge for college students, especially during November. The first rounds of colds and flu, the emotional stress of mid-term exams/grades, and irregular sleep and eating schedules all converge. Student schedules are full with academic and extra-curricular activities, including many exams and papers that are due before Thanksgiving. Juniors and seniors…

This year 428 students are registered to study abroad (135 for a semester, 15 for the entire year, 270 for January Term, and 8 for the summer). To have a snapshot of study abroad experiences, check out the amazing photos submitted by Gustavus students for the annual International Education Photo Contest. In addition, read the…