Parents & Family

Author: mruble

  • Care Packages and Mail from Home are Important

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    mruble

    A letter or care package from home can make your student’s day a little brighter! Finding a letter or package in their post office box is something all students look forward to. If you’re looking for ideas, consider family photos, articles from the local paper, CDs, books, favorite candy, stamps, and envelopes. Don’t forget the…

  • January 2012 Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    January 3: January term begins Early January: Financial aid information sent to returning students via e-mail January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events on campus January 27: January term ends January 28 – February 5: Touring and Activity Period January 31: Spring tuition/fees due February 6: Spring semester begins February 17: Late registration deadline…

  • Alcohol Education

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    mruble

    Students take only one focused class while they are on campus during January, and many organizations do not meet during this month as a number of their members are away from campus. This combination may lead to more free time, and some students will choose to consume alcohol at a greater rate. As a College,…

  • The College Rhythm in January

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    mruble

    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…

  • Residence Halls Closed During Break

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    mruble

    The halls are closed during Christmas break according to the following schedule: Halls close for semester break at 9 a.m. on Dec. 21 ( Wed.) Halls re-open at 12 noon on Jan. 2 (Mon.) Each student is required to depart for the break within 24 hours of the completion of their last final or by…

  • Break Parking

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    mruble

    PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENT: All vehicles remaining on campus over Christmas break must be parked in the gravel lot next to the music building (Bjorling lot). You may not leave your car in the Southwest parking lot as in previous years. Any vehicle not moved to the Bjorling lot will be subject to towing at…

  • The College Rhythm in December

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    mruble

    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 stress over preparations for finals and final papers, excitement and anxiety regarding going home…

  • St. Lucia Celebration

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    mruble

    Gustavus Adolphus College will celebrate its 71st annual Festival of St. Lucia at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in Christ Chapel. As part of this seasonal tradition, five sophomore women have been chosen to serve on the Lucia court. This year’s court consists of Susan Crane of Des Moines, IA; Annalise Dobbelstein of Bemidji, MN;…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    December 14: Last day of classes December 15: Reading Day December 16 – 20: Final Exams December 21: Residence halls close at 9:00 a.m. December 21 – January 2: Christmas Recess January 2: Residence halls open at 12 noon January 3: January term begins Early January: Financial aid information sent to returning students via e-mail…

  • Parent blog new and improved

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    mruble

    After a brief hiatus due to a staff departure, we are pleased to be actively blogging again! Within the next few months, we hope you’ll notice and appreciate some improvements. We will be establishing categories of parent entries so you can filter what types of information you are receiving from us: examples could include Athletics,…