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The majority of Gustavus students are enrolled in a declining balance meal plan for making food purchases in the Market Place. Money in these accounts may be used through May 31, 2008. Remember, these options were created to accommodate the eating habits of the majority of Gustavus students. If your student has a history of…

Frans B.M. de Waal, a Dutch psychologist, primatologist, and animal behavior expert, will present two public lectures as part of a residency through the Rydell Professorship at Gustavus Adolphus College funded by Drs. Robert E. and Susan T. Rydell. De Waal will present “On the Possibility of Animal Empathy” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3…

Meet the new Gustavus Provost, Mary Morton, at the March Gustie Breakfast. In addition to the responsibilities of leading the academic area on campus, Provost Morton is leading the current strategic planning process and the current strategic initiatives on environmental impact, leadership, learning/living communities, and service-learning. Join other Minneapolis/St. Paul area Gusties for a once-a-month…

President’s Ball (student formal dance in Minneapolis) — March 15 Gustie Breakfast — March 19 featuring Provost Mary Morton Residence Halls close at 6:00 p.m. for Spring Break — March 20 Fall registration deposit of $500 is due — March 31 Spring Break (residence halls closed) — March 20 — March 30 Deadline for returning…

Interview workshop — March 11 Pathways to Bioscience Careers — March 13 On-line job search Workshop — March 18 Idealist Job Fair — March 31 Minnesota Education Job Fair — April 14 For more information on career and internship services, go to Career Center.

Gustavus’ strong athletic tradition is evident with numerous summer sports camps. All camps feature knowledgeable coaching staff, top-notch athletic facilities, and quality dining service and housing accommodations. Spread the word to junior high and high school age children in your community. Complete summer camp information is posted at Summer Camps.

March 13 – Estherville IA March 13 – Spencer IA March 13 – Spirit Lake IA March 16 – Vienna VA March 17 – Baltimore MD March 18 – Philadelphia PA March 18 – Sioux Falls SD March 19 – Chicago IL March 19 – Sioux Falls SD March 24 – Minnetonka MN March 25…

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 2009. ALL students must apply for graduation with the Office of the Registrar in their junior or senior year. On April 2,…

Parents and students can order a copy of the 2008 Gustavian Yearbook by going to Yearbooks. The all-color book will cover the 2007-2008 academic-year highlights including sports, academics, music, theatre, clubs, Greek organizations, residence halls, faculty and staff, individual photos of first-year students and, of course, graduates of the Class of 2008. Books will be…

Mid-term exams typically occur just before and just after Spring Break. Therefore, now is a good time for students to be seeking assistance with any academic challenges. Tutors are available for many departments and programs. Click on Tutors for a complete list. Also, the Writing Center on campus (located in Confer Hall 232) provides help…