Category: Information
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Voting Information for Gusties
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This year, Minnesota voters will head to the polls to decide a U.S. Senate seat, all of Minnesota’s eight U.S. House seats, as well as governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state auditor, and all Minnesota State House seats. The 2014 election will also include many county commissioners, county sheriffs, county attorneys, auditors, treasurers and recorders.…
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Academic Success for Students
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October is a busy academic time for students. As assignments and tests pile up, so does the stress level. Gustavus provides many resources to help students succeed, including personal meetings with academic advisers, tips for studying, and a writing center for assistance with all types of College level writing from lab reports to research to…
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Transportation to the MSP Airport Twin Cities from Gustavus
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Many parents and students inquire about transportation services to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area and the MSP Airport. Students interested in traveling from St. Peter to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport can do so by using Land to Air. Students do not need to be flying to use Land to Air services and once at the…
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Care Packages for Students
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Gustavus students love receiving mail. It is fun for students to have something in their P.O. box, or to have an email stating they have a surprise package awaiting them. Here are some ideas of what is helpful for your student: chips ramen noodles popcorn homemade cookies tea/coffee shampoo soap pens highlighters gift card to…
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The College Rhythm in September
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Excitement; first year students test new found freedom; frequent calls and visits home; homesickness; anxiety about roommates, adjustment to professors and classes; how to get involved on campus/while some get over involved; need to balance social and academic schedules; pledging and recruitment period for fraternities and sororities (sophomores and up). May face troubles with budgeting and…
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Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days
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September 15: Registration deadline October 3: Inauguration festivities for President Rebecca M. Bergman October 4: Homecoming October 7 – 8: Nobel Conference 50: Where Does Science Go From Here? October 10 – 12: Family Weekend October 17: Final exams for half semester courses October 18-21: Fall Break (residence halls remain open) October 22: Midterm grades…
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Family Weekend 2014
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Family Weekend is a tradition at Gustavus and it is quickly approaching! We have lots of fun activities planned for the weekend of October 10-12 including trivia night, bingo, a treasure hunt, a murder mystery dinner, and workshops on how you can support your student. Show your support of the Gusties at the soccer game and musical…
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Fraternity/Sorority Pledging
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The pledge period for the Gustavus Greek system occurs in September and October. There are six fraternities and six sororities on campus, four of which are national affiliates. The Greek tradition at Gustavus dates back more than 100 years. Students and advisers have worked hard during this past year to develop the pledge period and activities…
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Nobel Conference 50: Preview
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Gustavus Adolphus College will host a special event previewing Nobel Conference 50 on Sunday October 5, 2014 at the Omnitheatre at the Science Museum of Minnesota (120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102) starting at 7:30 p.m. Come hear Nobel Conference 50 speaker and 1996 Nobel prize winner Sir Harold Kroto, PhD give his…
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Flu Shots on Campus
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There will flu shot clinics held on campus on Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, October 1, in the Heritage Banquet Room from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. These clinics are available for current students and employees. Payment Methods: Billing Insurance Bring your insurance card or a copy of the front and back to allow for…