Category: Information
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Gustie Lingo
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Do you ever find yourself confused by terms or acronyms that your student uses when talking about campus? do they keep talking about buying “P-ball,” tickets? If they asked you to meet them at “3-flags” or “the rock” would you know what they mean? If not, you can find out more about these three staples of student…
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Res Halls Closing for Spring Break
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The halls are closed during Spring break. Students who are not able to leave campus for the break due to distance from home may be housed on campus with permission from the Residential Life Office. Information about and applications for break housing can be found online. Applications are due to the Residential Life office by…
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College Rhythm in February
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February is the beginning of spring semester (though the campus and the state hardly look it!). 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…
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Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days
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February 20: Late Registration Deadline March 7: Building Bridges Conference March 14: President’s Ball in Minneapolis March 28 – April 6: Spring Break April 1: Midterm grades due April 9: Grad Finale for seniors April 16: Women in Leadership Conference in the Twin Cities (parents and public invited) April 13 – April 23: Fall 2014 Registration In addition, a number…
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Student Leader Applications
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February is the month when most significant leadership groups at the College recruit new members. Check out the following websites for more information and please encourage your student to apply to whatever looks most interesting! Collegiate Fellow (CF) selection, Residential Life (due 2/20) Gustie Greeter Orientation Leaders, Campus Activities (due 2/23) Peer Assistants (PA), Wellbeing Center (due 2/23)
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Application for Graduation
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A reminder from the Registrar’s Office: check with your senior student to make sure he/she has applied for graduation. Toward the end of fall semester, there were still over 200 seniors who had not yet turned in their paperwork. If you have a senior, make sure to ask! If your student has questions or is unsure of…
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Career Development
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Over 200 Gusties registered to attend the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair on February 18 and 19 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. 200 employers were expected to attend seeking candidates for internships and career positions. Summer is coming fast! Camp Fair was February 10, Health Professions Fair is March 4, and Internship…
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College Rhythm in January
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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…
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Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days
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January 7: January term begins Early January: Financial aid information sent to returning students via e-mail January 30: January term ends January 30: Deadline to register for Job & Internship Fair January 31– February 8: Touring and Activity Period (residence halls remain open) February 9: Spring semester begins March 1: Deadline for registration for Study…
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2015-2016 Financial Aid Renewal
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This month you and your student received (or will receive) information regarding the Financial Aid renewal application process for 2015 – 2016. Detailed explanatory information as well as contact information for questions is available on the Financial Aid web site. Just a reminder–award letters are not mailed to current students. An email will be sent to students…