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  • Student Health Insurance May End Sooner Than You Think

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    Student health care insurance covered under parental policies often end as early as the day before graduation and for those on Gustavus’s plan, our student health insurance ends on August 26, 2010.  The Alumni Association offers health insurance to fill the needs of many students who will be without coverage after graduation.  Most products are…

  • Keeping Your Gustie Healthy

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    The next six weeks for students feels like a race to finals.  It is wise to include health issues as part of the regular conversation with your student. College students often do not live a balanced life, with too little sleep and many pressures.  Visit our Health Information webpage for parents to help you talk…

  • Gustavus Housing Selection for 2010-2011

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    Even though selection has happened for some residence hall rooms on campus, the majority of students will take part in room clusters housing selection April 24-27 and/or two-person housing selection May 2-5.  The online housing selection process provides a high level of fairness based on a computer generated, randomly assigned housing priority number within the…

  • 2010 Gustavus Yearbook

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    Orders are now being accepted for the 2010 Gustavian Yearbook.  The all-color book will cover the 2009-2010 academic year with highlights including sports, academics, music, theatre, clubs, Greek organizations, residence halls, faculty and staff, and of course, graduate portraits of the Class of 2010. A mailing with order forms have been mailed to students on…

  • Lupe Fiasco in Concert at Gustavus

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    The Campus Activities Board at Gustavus Adolphus College has announced that hip-hop recording artist Lupe Fiasco will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Lund Arena. Tickets are currently available online at gustavustickets.com and are $18 if purchased in advance and $20 at the door. Fiasco has one Grammy Award (Best Urban/Alternative…

  • Upcoming Events and Important Dates

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    Residence Halls re-open following Spring Break at Noon – April 4 “Grad Finale” (seniors pick-up cap and gowns) – April 7 Registration for Fall Classes – April 12-22 Returning student financial aid information priority deadline – April 15 Lupe Fiasco Concert – April 17 MAYDAY! Conference – April 28 Honors Day – May 1 Last…

  • Information about Commencement

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    Parents of graduating seniors will soon receive a letter containing information on campus housing options as well as meal options and the schedule for commencement weekend.   Visit our commencement website or contact Lorie Siebels at marketing@gustavus.edu or 507-933-7520 for more information.

  • The Gustavus Student Rhythm in March

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    Housing selection starts.  Students feel the pressure of mid-term exams.  Many students start to think of summer employment and seniors continue to work on plans for post-graduation. Some students are concerned with winter weight gain and are making plans for spring break. In the spring, sophomores begin to declare majors; students should start looking for…

  • Graduation is Around the Corner

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    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 2011.  ALL students must apply for graduation with the Office of the Registrar in their junior or senior year.  On April 7,…

  • Academic Assistance Available

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    Mid-term exams typically occur just before and just after 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.  Look here for a complete list.  Also, the Writing Center on campus (located in Confer Hall 232) provides help because…