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Has your student ordered their yearbook yet? Copies of the 2006 Gustavian Yearbook can still be ordered. Students and parents can order a book in the Alumni Office in the Carlson Administration Building or online at www.smart-pay.com. Create a username and it will prompt you to search for St. Peter, MN, and to find Gustavus.…

The 11th annual student-led “Building Bridges” Diversity Conference is scheduled for March 11, 2006. The conference, titled “The Unspoken Voice,” will feature a keynote address by author and Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher. There will also be workshops and discussions, and the events will conclude with a Native American pow wow. For more information, go to…

Mid-term exams typically occur before 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 because Gustavus expects all…

Sixty percent of students undertake an internship at some point in their Gustavus career, during either the school year or the summer. This is an opportunity for students to explore career interests. Some take internships for credit, some are paid, some are full-time, and some are part-time in addition to other classes. An Internship Fair…

Tucson, AZ Gustie Gathering – February 10 Phoenix, AZ Gustie Gathering – February 11 Sun City, AZ Gustie Gathering – February 12 Campus Student Organizations Fair — February 15 Late Registration Deadline for classes — February 17 Study Abroad Deadline for Fall Semester — March 1 “Building Bridges” Diversity Conference — March 11 Gustavus Music…

Interview Workshop — February 9 January Internship Reflection Dinner — February 9 Spring Internship Registration Deadline — February 10 January Internship Reflection Dinner — February 13 ELCA Camp Fair — February 14 Job Fair Prep Session — February 15 The Idealist Non-profit Job Fair – Friday, Feb. 17 from 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Students may…

For more information about student financial assistance, go to Financial Assistance. Student Financial Assistance special evening and weekend hours to call with FAFSA and Supplement questions: Feb. 15-16 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Feb. 18-19 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. March 14-16 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. March 18-19 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Call toll-free at 866/933-6189 Regular office hours…

For more information about the housing selection process, go to Housing Selection. Off-campus, 4-person, and triples housing selection — February 21-23 Triples, flexible triples in Uhler, singles in Southwest, substance-free housing selection — March 14-15 Room clusters housing selection — April 23-25 Two-person housing selection — May 4-7

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 son’s or daughter’s financial aid for 2006-07. For assistance, go to Renewal. Priority will be awarded to those with complete and accurate information submitted by April 15. Parents are welcome to call the Office of Student Financial Assistance on its toll-free phone number, 866/933-6189, during regular…