Parents & Family

Author: drosenfe

  • Gustavus Apparel for Holiday Gifts

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    Still making your wish list or shopping for a Gustie in your family? Check out the Gustie gear online through the Gustavus Book Mark.

  • Health Insurance Available Through Gustavus Alumni Association

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    During this time of economic uncertainty, many of our alumni, new graduates, and their family members are in need of health insurance. Short-term and permanent health insurance options are available through the alumni insurance program. The program is typically promoted to new grads just before and after graduation, but in response to the rising unemployment…

  • Important Dates and Events at Gustavus

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    Christmas in Christ Chapel – Dec. 4-6 Reading Day (no classes) – Dec. 16 Final Exams – Dec. 17-21 Halls close for semester break at 9 a.m. – Dec. 22 Spring semester bills sent to parents – week of Dec. 28 Financial aid information sent to returning students via email – early January Halls re-open…

  • Gustavus Announces New ‘Make Your Life Count’ Website and Facebook Page

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    Gustavus has created a new “Make Your Life Count” website that includes a variety of feature stories exemplifying the College’s new brand position launched last month. The stories celebrate Gustavus students, alumni, faculty, staff, programs, events, and organizations. The website may be accessed from the Gustavus homepage by clicking on the “Make Your Life Count”…

  • Gustavus Career Center Announces New Health Profession Resources

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    It is with great pleasure that we announce a new partnership between Gustavus and the University of Minnesota Health Careers Center. For the first time, our students will have access to FREE e-learning tools for career exploration on health careers from the University of Minnesota. Our students will be able to access these learning experiences…

  • Gustavus Family Weekend Survey

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    Please take a moment and fill out the evaluation below so that we may continue to expand and improve Family/Homecoming Weekend at Gustavus.  Only one evaluation per family is necessary. Thank you in advance for your willingness to respond! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=0lkWr3z_2fyBNizKNJJMtuiw_3d_3d

  • November 12: Student Wellness Seminar for Parents

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    Nov. 12: The Three Pillars of Student Wellness A Thrivent Parent Seminar 7-9:00 p.m. (appetizer reception 5:45-6:45 p.m.) Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Corporate Center 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415 Parking is available in the Thrivent lot off 5th Ave and 6th Street. Join local Thrivent Financial offices for a valuable and relevant seminar…

  • The Student Rhythm at Gustavus in November

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    Staying healthy can be a challenge for college students, especially during November. The first round of colds and flu hitting campus, 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 will be due before Thanksgiving.…

  • Meal Plan

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    Most students are on one of the meal plans offered by the Dining Service. Although students at times perceive meal costs to be high, Gustavus has the lowest-cost food prices among Minnesota private colleges and is also ranked as one of the top programs for food quality and selection in the country. The Dining Service…

  • Choosing Classes

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    November is the time students select classes for January Term and Spring Semester.  Students prepare in advance for their meetings with their advisors by reviewing their degree audits which show them their progress toward their degrees, major and general education requirements yet to be met, and total number of courses completed so far.  This review…