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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…

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…

It is time to think about Commencement. In March, junior students are each sent a form to complete to apply for graduation. This tells the College if a student plans to graduate in 2006. ALL students must apply for graduation with the Office of the Registrar in their junior or senior year. On April 6,…

Has your son or daughter ordered their yearbook yet? Copies of the 2005 Gustavian Yearbook can still be ordered by students or parents. Students and parents can order a book at a sales table outside the Evelyn Young Dining Room on Wednesday, March 23, from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., order in the Alumni Office in the…

Feb. 15 – Preparing for the Job and Internship Fair Workshop Feb. 17 — ELCA Camp Fair day on campus Feb. 22 & 23 — Minnesota Private Colleges’ Job and Internship Fair in Minneapolis March 7 — Minnesota Education Job Fair registration March 8 — Resume/letter writing workshop March 15 — Job search strategies workshop…

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 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…