Category: Imported

New York Gustavus gathering — October 21 Washington, D.C., Gustavus gathering — October 23 Reading Days (no classes) — October 24 and 25 — Residence Halls remain open First Frost*A Royal Affair — October 29 January Class Registration — October 31 to November 3 Spring Class Registration — November 6 to 17 Course Withdrawal Deadline…

Find an Internship Workshop — October 13 Find an Internship Workshop — October 21 Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair: Required Information Sessions — November 7-10

If you know of high school students for whom Gustavus would be a good fit, encourage them to attend a college fair in their area or send their names to the Office of Admission at Gustavus to help recruit the next generation of Gusties. To send a name, visit Refer a Gustie. For more information…

Following are some typical experiences and emotions for students during October: The academic course load is in full gear; roommate problems begin to arise; students question: “Do I fit in here?”; first tests/papers returned; midterm exams; Fall Break; love relationships from home remain strong; seniors are starting the job interview or graduate school process; and…

On Sept. 16, a teach-in was held at Gustavus to address some of the questions and concerns that arose in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Professors from geology, geography, religion, political science, communication studies, biology, philosophy, environmental studies, and history provided insight on many issues. The audio from the teach-in is now available online at…

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 44 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…

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…