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Join other Minneapolis/St. Paul area Gustie alumni and parents for a once-a-month morning cup of coffee and breakfast while getting an update on Gustavus. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month. January will feature Gustavus Wind Orchestra conductor Douglas Nimmo. Doubletree Hotel, Minneapolis-Park Place Jan. 16 8:00-9:30 a.m. 1500 Park Place Boulevard (Hwy.…

The Gustavus Alumni Association sponsors insurance products for alumni, parents, and children. Products include life insurance, auto, home and renters insurance, and short-term medical insurance to fill temporary needs of new alumni without insurance after graduation and others who may have gaps due to unemployment. For information about life and short-term medical insurance, call 800-635-7801…

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,…

“Building Bridges” is a student-initiated and student-led conference dedicated to addressing the pressing social and global issues of today. The 13th annual conference on March 8, 2008, will focus on “Genocide Awareness: How will history judge us?” Paul Rusesabagina, whose life story was the basis of critically acclaimed movie Hotel Rwanda, will speak at this…

Spring tuition/fees due — January 31 Interim Experience Classes end — February 1 Touring Week (no classes) — February 2-10 (Residence Halls remain open) Spring Semester Classes begin — February 11 Housing contracts due to Residential Life for all returning students — February 18 Late Registration Deadline for classes — February 22 Off-campus and 4-person…

Spring Internship Registration Deadline — Feb. 15 Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair — Feb. 19 & 20 Gustavus Internship Fair — March 5 For more information on career and internship services, go to Career Center.

Gustavus accords its students all rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related state laws, so the privacy and confidentiality of all student records is preserved. This means thatparents will NOT receive a copy of their student’s grades from Gustavus. Gustavus does encourage parents, however, to create a relationship with their…

Each year around 400 students are granted permission to live off campus, with the remaining 2,050 students residing in college-owned residence halls, apartments, or houses. Students MUST receive permission from the Residential Life Office to live off campus, which is granted based on the student’s housing priority number. Students should NOT sign a lease until…

The Gustavus forensics team continues the tradition of excellence, with major team and individual wins this season. Last season the team ranked in the top 20, which is impressive since 14 of the top 20 schools are “Division I” schools that have more funding and more coaching staff. While many schools have several full-time forensics…

Minnesota Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher ’90 will be speaking at the December Twin City Gustie Breakfast. Kelliher will share broad insight into state politics. Come to ask your questions for this unique opportunity for Gustavus alumni and parents. Doubletree Hotel, Minneapolis-Park Place Dec. 19 8:00-9:30 a.m. 1500 Park Place Boulevard (Hwy. 394…