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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.…

As a part of a long-range thinking and planning effort, members of the Gustavus community gathered on Jan. 23 to discuss what is at “the heart of a great college.” More than 700 people – students, faculty, administrative and support staff, and members of the Board of Trustees – participated in the community conversation. Divided…

Order your tickets now for the Gustavus Music Showcase set for Sunday, March 12, at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and Gustavus Wind Orchestra will perform. This is a unique opportunity to hear three premier ensembles from Gustavus in one concert. This showcase also allows prospective students, parents, and alumni…

This year’s conference, February 13-16, invites the Gustavus community to explore the power of stories to shape who we are and how we live in and for the world. The weeklong series of events includes chapel homilies, mealtime discussions, informal conversations, class visits, and keynote addresses by Peter Gomes and Bernice Johnson Reagon. For more…

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…

Many students are away from campus for student-teaching, studying abroad, or internships. This may create a sense of loss for students remaining on campus. There is satisfaction and/or disappointment with first-semester grades. Students may feel loneliness for relationships at home or relief to be back at school. Because students take one class during January, some…

Housing selection for next academic year beings in February, with housing selection for double occupancy rooms, the most prevalent of the options, happening in April and May. The placement of students is completely dependent on priority number. The priority numbers are randomly distributed within each class of students. (For example, current junior students would have…

The Community Service Center features 16 programs and annually involves 650 student participants. The Center offers many different ways to become involved, featuring different levels of commitment. Volunteers can work with the same child for their tenure at Gustavus, with Gusties Buddies and Big Partners/Little Partners, or volunteer once a week for Great Books, Amigos,…