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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.

February is the beginning of spring semester. Many students are optimistic about a new start and enjoy reuniting with friends who were away for January Term or fall. Later in the month, students may feel sad or depressed due to the winter weather or as the academic work starts to accumulate. In the spring, sophomores…

It is now time to work on renewing your student’s financial aid for 2008-09. For assistance, go to Renewal. Priority will be given to those with complete and accurate information submitted by April 15. Parents are welcome to call the Office of Student Financial Assistance using its toll-free phone number, 866/933-6189, during regular office hours…

There are numerous opportunities for students to get involved. If students say they are bored, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the variety of events and organizations on campus. An Involvement Fair will be held on campus on Feb. 20 for students to learn about different campus organizations. This is a…

More than 50 percent of Gustavus students study abroad before graduating. The deadline for applying to study abroad for next fall is March 1. For information to help students decide if this is the right choice for them, to determine financial and academic impacts, and to select and register for a site, go to Study…

The Career Center provides numerous resources for job searching, but it is ultimately up to each student to actively determine his or her future. It is never too early for students to be thinking about their futures or careers. First-year students and sophomores should already be writing resumes. Internships and career mentors are helpful for…

The 2008 Gustavus Music Showcase at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis will feature the College’s three internationally touring music ensembles — the Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and Gustavus Wind Orchestra — on Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m. This event is a unique opportunity to celebrate the work of the Department of Music and meet…