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Sesquicentennial Award – Call for Nominations
Nominate Amazing Gusties In 2011–2012, Gustavus will celebrate its 150th academic year. The Board of Trustees has established an award in honor of this Sesquicentennial anniversary to recognize individuals who have made a significant difference in the life of the College. The award, called “The Sesquicentennial Award,” will acknowledge and pay tribute to living alumni, […]
Getting A Job: Resources for Gusties
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 careers. First-year students and sophomores should already be writing resumes. Internships and career mentors are helpful for […]
Building Bridges
The 16th Annual Building Bridges Conference will be held March 12, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. in Christ Chapel. This year’s theme is “I’m Not For Sale: Slavery Past and Present.” For more information, contact the event co-chairs Shanda Kirkeide and Elizabeth Coco at bbcochairs11@gustavus.edu.
A Food Security Event Building Solidarity through Education, Action, and Advocacy
On Feb. 12–13, 2011, Gustavus and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will partner to host an event on the Gustavus campus that will address the complexities of food insecurity and local and global hunger through speakers, advocacy work, and an emergency food pack of 250,000 meals, funded by Thrivent Financial. For more information, go to gustavus.edu/events/food/.
Gustavus Internships
Internships and Career Explorations are fantastic opportunities to learn new skills and apply academic knowledge in a “real-world” work environment. An added bonus is the academic credit you can receive for your work. These experiences are so valuable that over half of Gusties will do at least one during their time on the hill! Finally, […]
Gustavus Health Professions
The Career Center hosts a Health Professions Fair each year. The fair is designed to showcase a variety of career and academic opportunities in the health professions, science and related businesses to Gustavus students. Students interested in any health profession (Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-PT/OT, etc) are encouraged to attend. The fair will be on […]
Origami Artist Robert Lang at the Science Museum of Minnesota
In partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota, Gustavus invites you to a public lecture on Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the SMM Auditorium to meet and hear Rydell Professor Robert J. Lang, Ph.D., physicist and one of the foremost origami artists and theorists in the world. His presentation is titled “From Flapping […]
Athletics Updates
Two Gustavus coaches celebrated milestone victories in January. Women’s hockey coach Mike Carroll pick up his 250th career win against St. Ben’s on Jan. 22. On Jan. 29, women’s basketball coach Mickey Haller earned her 200th win. The Gustie women beat Concordia Moorhead 59–53. Congratulations to both coaches!
Important Dates and Events
Touring Week (no classes) – January 29-February 6 (Residence Halls remain open) Spring Semester Classes begin – February 7 Online housing contracts due to Residential Life for all returning students – February 15 Late Registration Deadline for classes – February 18 Off-campus housing selection – February 15-17 4-person housing selection – March 8-10 Building Bridges […]
The College Rhythm in January
Many students are away from campus for student-teaching, studying abroad, or internships. This may create a sense of loss for students remaining on campus. There is satisfaction and/or disappointment with first-semester grades. Students may feel loneliness for relationships at home or relief to be back at school. Because students take one class during January, some […]