Parents & Family

Category: Announcement

  • A Royal Visit for Gustavus

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    snuy

    Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will visit Gustavus Adolphus College and the American Swedish Institute (ASI) in October 2012. For more information on this exciting event, stayed tuned to our home page.    

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    February 6: Spring semester classes begin February 17: Late Registration deadline March 10: Building Bridges Conference March 23: Final exams for half semester classes March 24: President’s Ball, St. Paul March 25: Music Showcase, Minneapolis March 31: Easter Recess/Spring Break begins

  • Room Draw…New Name and Updated Housing Process

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    snuy

    Below you will find a brief excerpt from the Residential Life web page. Talk to your student and remind them to start reviewing the details for the Room Draw process (formerly known as housing selection). Further details will follow as we get closer to the time for Room Draw. Step by Step Guide to Room…

  • Parents of Seniors – Applying for Graduation

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    mruble

    A reminder from the Registrar’s Office: check with your senior student to make sure he/she has applied for graduation! The deadline was October 1, but last week 180 seniors received reminders because they have not yet taken care of this necessary step. Is your student one of these 180?

  • 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;…

  • 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,…

  • Nominate Amazing Gusties

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    drosenfe

    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, parents, friends, and…

  • Give to Gustavus Day

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    drosenfe

    Love Gustavus?? Then you should give back to Gustavus, of course! Give to Gustavus Day is a one-day online giving campaign that was created to rally alumni, parents and friends of the College around giving to the Gustavus Annual Fund on one specific day. April 21 is the date that has been chosen for this…

  • Center for Student Leadership Opens

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    drosenfe

    The Student Union at Gustavus has gone through a little make-over! To keep with the priorities of Commission 150, the Office of Church Relations, the Center for Vocational Reflection, the Community Service Center, and the Career Center are now one big happy family under the name of the Center for Student Leadership. The new office…

  • Graduation is Around the Corner

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    drosenfe

    It is time to think about Commencement.  In March, junior students are each sent a form to complete to apply for graduation.  This tells the College if a student plans to graduate in 2011.  ALL students must apply for graduation with the Office of the Registrar in their junior or senior year.  On April 7,…