Author: mruble
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MAYDAY 2013
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Forty years after Roe v. Wade, Americans continue to debate the complexities of the decision and its legacy. Rather than simply argue the pros and cons, this year’s MAYDAY! Conference, through a series of 21 speaker-led teaching units, will explore the religious, ethical, legal, medical, historical, and social issues related to that monumental decision. This…
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Honors Day 2013
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Information was recently mailed regarding Honors Day 2013, to be held on Saturday, May 4. Honors Day is a celebration of student academic achievement and parents are encouraged to join their student on campus. The schedule for the day is as follows: 9:30 a.m., Coffee Reception, Johns Courtyard/Courtyard Cafe 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Books…
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Lindau Symposium
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On Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall at Gustavus, Dr. Arthur Brooks is the keynote speaker for this year’s Lindau Symposium. What makes Americans happy? What’s the impact of work, giving, and family on happiness? What government policies and programs would bolster happiness? Dr. Brooks is an expert on public policy and economics who has published…
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Grad Finale
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Parents of seniors, ask your student if he/she attended the Grad Finale on April 11th. This one-stop shop provided an opportunity for them to pick up their cap and gown, order announcements and class ring, check in with Career Development, pick up tickets for Commencement and Baccalaureate, check out the Senior Week schedule, and make their…
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Appreciation for Scholarships
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Encourage your Gustie to Show Appreciation for Scholarships Throughout the years, donors have invested millions of dollars in providing scholarships for Gustavus students because they want to help current Gusties achieve their dreams. Now is the time for students to thank them for their generosity. Those who have been awarded scholarships with living contacts received…
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Final chance to order a yearbook
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Orders will be accepted for copies of the 2013 Gustavian yearbook until April 22. The book will cover the 2012-2013 academic year and graduate portraits of the Class of 2013. Graduate photos can be submitted electronically to gustavusyearbook@gustavus.edu by April 22. Orders can be made online. We encourage you to communicate your order with your…
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College Rhythm in March
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Housing selection starts. Students feel the pressure of mid-term exams. Many students start to think of summer employment and seniors continue to work on plans for post-graduation. Some students are concerned with winter weight gain and are making plans for spring break. In the spring, sophomores begin to declare majors; students should start looking for…
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Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days
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March 23: President’s Ball March 28: Final Exams for half semester courses March 31: Deposit due to be eligible for room draw March 29 – April 7: Easter Recess/Spring Break April: Room Draw process April 3: Midterm Grades April 26: Course withdrawal deadline April 15 – 25: Registration for fall semester 2013 May 2: MAYDAY…
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Senior Experience Website
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In February, Gustavus officially launched a new centralized website devoted entirely to the communication of senior specific resources and services. In consultation with students, staff, and administrators it was concluded that seniors at Gustavus are in little need of more programming around their important year in transition. Rather, the greatest need was for a unified…
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January 2014 Study Away Information
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Is your son or daughter looking to study away for a short term, with choices in all parts of the world? January Interim 2014 may be the perfect time! Check out out initial information for January 2014 off-campus courses at: https://gustavus.studioabroad.com and click on January Interim Programs. Cost ranges will be available soon. Start speaking with…