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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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Lindau Symposium lecture: “Gross National Happiness”
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On Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall at Gustavus, Dr. Arthur Brooks is the keynote speaker for this year’s Lindau Symposium. What makes Americans happy? What’s the impact of work, giving, and family on happiness? What government policies and programs would bolster happiness? Dr. Brooks is an expert on public policy and…
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Book of the Month: The 2012 Reading in Common
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“This is the story of two boys living in Baltimore with similar histories and an identical name. One of us is free and has experienced things that he never even knew to dream about as a kid. The other will spend every day until his death behind bars for an armed robbery that left…
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Question of the Month
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What advice would you give to parents of incoming students regarding the last weeks at home, move-in day, and/or the first month of College? What do you wish you had known? Click on the header of this post to be brought right to the comment page. The answers will be referenced in next month’s…
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January 2013 Study Away Information
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Is your son or daughter looking to study away for a short term, with choices in all parts of the world? January Interim 2013 may be the perfect time! Check out out Initial information for January 2013 off-campus courses at: https://gustavus.studioabroad.com and click on January Interim Programs. Cost ranges will be available before Spring Break. Applications…
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What is the Center for Servant Leadership?
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The Center for Servant Leadership (CSL) is a place on campus where students can explore the big questions such as how will you “Make Your Life Count” and the everyday questions about how to become more involved in the Gustavus Community. The CSL focuses on the “whole” person including mind, body and spirit and includes…
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Study Away – A Rich Tradition Thrives
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Half of all Gusties will have spent a semester or January interim abroad during their time at Gustavus, and Gustavus regularly ranks in the top 20 nationally for total number of students that study away each year. These are impressive stats! Students planning to spend next fall or spring abroad apply for Gustavus approval by…
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Off Campus Living
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Gustavus Adolphus College is a residential institution. This mean ALL students are required to live on-campus all four years. As the college does not have enough beds to house all students, each year a limited number of students are granted permission to live off-campus, with the remaining students residing in College-owned residence halls, apartments, or…
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Student Leadership Opportunities Now Available
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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 2/22) “Gustie Greeter” Orientation Leaders, Student Activities (due 2/22) Peer Assistants (PA), Alcohol…
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The College Rhythm in December
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In December the campus is focused on celebrating the holiday season and finishing the semester. The first week of December brings together more than 300 musicians and 6,000 guests for Christmas in Christ Chapel performances. During this time there is also stress over preparations for finals and final papers, excitement and anxiety regarding going home…