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The 12th annual student-led “Building Bridges” Diversity Conference is scheduled for March 10, 2007. The conference is titled “Finding Your Voice: Putting Awareness Into Action.” The conference focuses on the power we have within our society, culture, and world to provoke and promote change. The keynote speaker this year is Lisa Ling, special correspondent for…

. . . one third of all Minnesota baccalaureate recipients each year come from Minnesota’s private colleges? . . . one in four private college students in Minnesota benefit from the State Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to all college students? The average State Grant for private college students is $3,100. . . .…

“Building Bridges” Diversity Conference — March 10 President’s Ball — March 24 Deadline for returning students to complete student-employment contracts — March 23 Residence Halls close at 6:00 p.m. for Spring Break — March 30 Spring Break (residence halls closed) — March 30 — April 9 Fall registration deposit of $500 is due — March…

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 contact the Residential Life Office with questions. Halls will be closed 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 30, and reopen…

Resume/Cover Letter Workshop — March 13 Health Professions Day — March 15 Interviewing Workshop — March 20 Internship Fair — March 22 Minnesota Education Job Fair — April 23

West Des Moines, IA — March 12 Belmond, IA — March 13 Algona, IA — March 14 Estherville, IA — March 15 Spencer, IA — March 15 Storm Lake, IA — March 15 Seattle, WA — March 17 Portland, OR — March 18 Iowa City, IA — March 20 Sioux Falls, SD — March 27…

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 2007-08. 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 organization fair will be held on campus on Feb. 21 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…