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“Troubled Water” is the topic of Gustavus Adolphus College’s 28th annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference to be held Wednesday, April 30, on campus. Aaron Wolf, department of geosciences at Oregon State University and a leading expert on international water politics, opens the daylong conference, and the afternoon keynote speaker is Wenonah Hauter, executive director of Food…

The Hillstrom Museum of Art presents Rodin: In His Own Words, Selections from the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, which pairs bronze sculptures from throughout the long and productive career of the great French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) with contemporary texts, from Rodin’s letters and from publications by himself and others, that explicate the…

Parents and students can order a copy of the 2008 Gustavian Yearbook by going to Yearbooks. The all-color book will cover the 2007-2008 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 2008. Books will be…

Commencement at Gustavus is Sunday, June 1. 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…

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 25-28 and/or two-person housing selection May 3-5. The online housing selection process provides a high level of fairness based on a computer generated, randomly assigned housing priority number within the…

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 31, 2008. Remember, these options were created to accommodate the eating habits of the majority of Gustavus students. If your student has a history of…

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.

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.

Registration for Fall Classes — April 14-23 Yearbook Order Deadline — April 15 Returning student financial aid information due — April 15 Gustie Breakfast — April 16 featuring Linnaeus Arboretum director Cindy Johnson-Groh MAYDAY! Conference — April 30 Gustie Breakfast — May 21, featuring Sports Information director Tim Kennedy Honors Day — May 3 Last…