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Does your student use Gustavus terms or abbreviations that you do not understand? Do you ever wonder which office handles a certain service? Here are definitions of many common Gustavus terms and a quick guide to describing the offices and services frequently used by parents and students. Go to Lingo.

The 529 college savings plan and 529 college prepaid tuition plan are vehicles many families are using to save for college tuition. The Budget Reconciliation Act that was signed into law February 8 contains a change that now allows the prepaid 529 plan to be treated the same as the savings 529 plan. This means…

“Building Bridges” Diversity Conference — March 11 Gustavus Music Showcase at Orchestra Hall — March 12 President’s Ball — March 18 Mid-term Exams — March 20-24 Deadline for returning students to complete student-employment contracts — March 24 Fall registration deposit of $500 is due — March 31 “Grad Finale” (seniors pick up cap and gowns)…

The halls are closed during Spring break. Students who are not able to leave campus for the breaks due to distance may be housed on campus with permission from the Residential Life Office. Students should check with their CFs. Halls will be closed 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 24 and reopen at noon on Sunday, April…

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…

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. 15 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 fall semester 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 future careers. First-year students and sophomores should already be writing resumes. Internships and career mentors are helpful…

In January CBS premiered a new show, “Love Monkey.” One of the male characters portrays a former major league pitcher, and he wore a Gustavus sweatshirt while playing basketball in the second episode. John Wirth ’75, recipient of a 2005 Distinguished Alumni Citation, is executive producer. Keep watching for other Gustavus apparel or Gustavus references.…