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Numerous opportunities are available for students to get involved on campus. If students say they are bored or not feeling connected, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the many events and the more than 100 recognized organizations, more than 30 theatre, arts, and music fine arts organizations, and 40 intramural and…

One of the first steps toward graduation for students is choosing a major. With 60 majors and 15 pre-professional programs to choose from, it is very common for students to switch majors or add a minor. Approximately 25% of students have more than one major, although this is not necessary. For more information on the…

In addition to staying connected with their friends by cell phone, instant messaging, and e-mail, Gustavus students have embraced a new connecting tool, “Thefacebook.” Thefacebook is an online directory for social networking at colleges and universities which launched in 2004. Students log in and can connect to any other student who is part of the…

As mentioned earlier, October is a busy academic time for students. Gustavus provides many resources to help students succeed, including personal meetings with academic advisers, tips for studying, and a writing center for assistance with papers. For more information on the Academic Advising Center, go to Academic Advising. For information on study tips, go to…

Mark Anderson, vice president of admission and student financial assistance, is pleased to announce the Gustavus Legacy Award for new students beginning with the incoming class of 2007. Renewable awards of $2,500 per year are given to new students whose siblings are current Gustavus students or graduates, or whose parents or grandparents are Gustavus alumni.…

Gustavus uses a variety of resources to discourage the use of alcohol among students who are under the legal drinking age and to educate those students 21 and older on safe and responsible alcohol use. The use of alcohol is a concern for many current students, parents, and employees at Gustavus. For more information on…

Christmas in Christ Chapel, the annual celebration of the Christmas holiday involving the Gustavus Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Brass Choir, dancers, and readers, will take place Dec. 1-3. Students may obtain one complimentary ticket and priority for performance time requests until October 31. Each student has received an order form.…

Gustavus Health Service will be offering a flu immunization clinic for students on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Heritage Room of Jackson Campus Center. Cost of the vaccination is $20.00 if paid by cash or check OR $25.00 if billed to insurance. The student must bring a copy…

Within the next month families will be receiving the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) form from their medical insurance company if their student has visited Health Service. The Health Service staff recommends that you not pay the amount listed on the EOB, but instead wait until you receive a bill from Student Accounts at Gustavus. This…

The 2006-07 academic year kicked off Sept. 6 with the annual opening convocation at which President Jim Peterson encouraged students, faculty, and employees to remember, live, and teach the College’s mission — to prepare students for fulfilling lives of leadership and service to society. Some students who arrived on campus prior to the opening day…