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Many Gustie parents have recently received telephone calls from current Gustavus students. If you haven’t yet received a call, look forward to learning more about Gustavus from the perspective of a student, other than your son or daughter! The GusLink student calling program reaches out to Gustie alumni, parents, and friends, providing updated news and…

For the first time in College history, the three internationally touring music ensembles will perform together in concert in the Twin Cities. The Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and Gustavus Wind Orchestra will join forces to present the Gustavus Music Showcase at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 20, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie.…

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 Guidebook…

February marked the beginning of the Old Main remodeling project, scheduled to be completed by fall. Although some departments moved to temporary locations during the remodeling, the nursing and education departments moved into a more permanent home, Mattson Hall, located west of the Schaefer Fine Arts Center-Music Wing, next to Prairie View Residence Hall. The…

The annual student-led diversity conference, “Building Bridges,” is March 12 with the theme “Being the Change You Want to See in the World.” The keynote speaker is Jody Williams, founding coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, 1997 Nobel Peace Prize winner, and a colleague of Susan Walker ’75.

Earliest financial aid decisions sent to those with completed records — March 15 Gustavus Music Showcase — March 20 Deadline for students to complete student-employment renewal forms — March 24 Mid-term Exams — March 21-24 Spring Break — March 25-April 3 Resident Halls Closed — March 24 at 6:00 p.m. — Noon, April 3 Fall…

It is now time to work on renewing your son’s or daughter’s financial aid for 2005-06. For assistance, go to Renewal. Parents are welcome to call the Office of Student Financial Assistance on the new toll-free phone number 866/933-6189 during regular office hours (8-4:45 Monday-Friday). The office will also be staffed expanded hours for phone…

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. 17 for students to learn about different campus organizations. This is a…

More than 50 percent of students study abroad. 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 Abroad.

During January Term 13 students participated in a ministry fellowship coordinated by the Chaplains’ Office to deepen their awareness of leadership needs and opportunities in the church and to foster an emerging clarity of call through experiential learning and reflection. The experience included job shadowing, reflecting on spiritual gifts, and participation in an online class…