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Following are some resources that moms and dads might feel are especially meaningful this month.  Every year at this time we think about the process of you sending your child to Gustavus, and the myriad of emotions that are a part of that process.  Honor and take care of yourself and your own needs during this…

Continue the conversation, post questions, get advice, and receive more timely updates by joining the “Gustie Parents” Facebook page.  No worries, we don’t flood the site with posts and you won’t be overwhelmed on your news feed.  Just another way to stay in touch!

Gustavus will again have a booth at the Minnesota State Fair in the Education Building. The booth will have friendly faces, information, and those popular Gustie Grams. Wear your Gustavus apparel to the fair to show off your Gustie pride! The fair runs August 25 – September 5, so stop by and see us.

A mailing will go to students and families soon with information about Honors Weekend 2016.  Here’s a sneak peek at the schedule, for your planning purposes: Saturday, May 7 9:30 a.m.        Coffee Reception                                                 Johns Courtyard (weather permitting) 10:30 a.m.        Honors Convocation                                                                                       Christ Chapel Celebration service and recognition of honored students 11:30 a.m.        Communication Studies Honors…

  From Rosa Parks to Sandra Bland: Does the Arc of Struggle Bend Towards Justice for Black Women? Kimberlé Crenshaw will present the 2016 Moe Lecture in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies titled, “From Rosa Parks to Sandra Bland: Does the Arc of Struggle Bend Towards Justice for Black Women?” on Friday April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall.…

February 19:  Late Registration Deadline March 5: Building Bridges Conference March 12:  President’s Ball in Minneapolis March 25 – April 3:  Spring Break March 30:  Midterm grades due April 8 (tentative date):  Grad Finale for seniors April 28:  Women in Leadership Conference in the Twin Cities (parents and public invited) April 11 – April 21:  Fall 2014 Registration In addition, a…

You are invited to attend the 21st annual Building Bridges Conference, entitled “Silver or Lead: Wealth and Violence in the War on Drugs,” on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 9 a.m. in Christ Chapel. This year’s keynote speakers are Ethan Nadelmann, founder and director of the Drug Policy Alliance, and Anabel Hernández, Mexican journalist and author of the…

We promise they’re coming! There have been significant publishing delays on the 2014-2015 Gustavian Yearbooks. They will be available during the spring semester.

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…