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There is much excitement with the arrival of spring at Gustavus. The students are very busy with research projects, athletic competitions, concerts, recitals, lectures, and job searches. The time from spring break to the end of the semester creates a wide range of emotion. The end of the semester brings looming pressures. Seniors realize the…

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…

Does your student use Gustavus terms or abbreviations that you do not understand? Do you ever wonder which office handles a certain service? Definitions of many common Gustavus terms and a quick guide to describing the offices and services frequently used by parents and students may be found at Lingo.

Gustavus is proud to participate in the “Working for Change: Creating Career Paths to Make a Difference” Conference on March 31. This conference provides opportunities for students to explore careers with a focus on social justice. Presenters are employed in a variety of non-profits, schools, and other organizations that represent pathways to social change. For…

The halls are closed during Spring break. Students who are not able to leave campus for the break due to distance from home may be housed on campus with permission from the Residential Life Office. Students should check with their CF. Halls will close at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20, and reopen at noon on…

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.