Parents & Family

Tag: student

  • Dining Service: Celebrate your student’s birthday

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    Deb

    Birthdays are special occasions and we realize families cannot always be together at that time. An easy and thoughtful way to bring a piece of home to your student is with a bakery fresh personalized cake or beautiful fruit basket from the Gustavus Dining Service. An order for a cake or fruit basket can be placed any time. We…

  • Holiday Survival Guide for College Students and Parents

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    mruble

    Is this your child’s first long break home since arriving at Gustavus?  Have you thought about things like household chores, curfews, use of the car, and family time?  Check out this article from U.S. News and World Report Education writer Kelci Lynn Lucier. Are you a seasoned parent with advice to share?  How did you work past…

  • Student Leadership Opportunities

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    mruble

    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 2/21) Gustie Greeter Orientation Leaders, Campus Activities (due 2/25) Peer Assistants (PA), Wellbeing Center (website will…

  • Career Development

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    mruble

      Over 200 Gusties have registered to attend the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair on February 19 and 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 208 employers are expected to attend seeking candidates for internships and career positions. Summer is coming fast!  Camp Fair was February 11, Health Professions Fair is March 5, and…

  • Grad Finale

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    mruble

    Parents of seniors, ask your student if he/she attended the Grad Finale on April 11th. This one-stop shop provided an opportunity for them to pick up their cap and gown, order announcements and class ring, check in with Career Development, pick up tickets for Commencement and Baccalaureate, check out the Senior Week schedule, and make their…

  • Career Development

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    mruble

      184 Gusties have registered to attend the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair on February 20 and 21 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 208 employers are expected to attend seeking candidates for internships and career positions. Summer is coming fast!  Camp Fair was February 12, Internship Fair is March 6 and Health Professions…

  • Student Leadership Opportunities

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    mruble

    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 2/25) Peer Assistants (PA), Alcohol…

  • Gustavus’ Career Center Gears Students Up for Summer

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    drosenfe

    Summer is rapidly approaching and students are moving into hyperdrive to get all of their work done, finish up their sports and volunteering, and pack in a few more social activities before that mythical final bell rings in May.  The Career Center is here for any last-minute student needs, right up until the last day…

  • Staying Safe

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    drosenfe

    Although Gustavus and St. Peter are generally very safe, precautions and good judgment should always be used to protect one’s self and belongings. Many students are outside in April enjoying the spring weather, taking late-night walks for example.  Here are some reminders for your student about staying safe: http://gustavus.edu/security/tips/crime.php.

  • Housing Selection for 2011-2012

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    drosenfe

    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 19-21 and/or two-person housing selection May 3-6.  The online housing selection process provides a high level of fairness based on a computer generated, randomly assigned housing priority number within the…