Parents & Family

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  • Commencement at Gustavus

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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.

  • Save the Date – Gustavus Summer Picnics

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    Gustavus will be hosting several summer picnics for alumni, students, incoming or prospective students, parents and friends. Come out to connect with other Gusties in the area and get an update about College and plans for the 150th Anniversary Celebration. Gusties of all ages are welcome to attend, so bring the whole family. Don’t forget…

  • Gustavus Forensics Team Dominates at State Competition

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    Way to go, Speech!! The Gustavus Forensics team won the Individual Events portion and placed 2nd Overall at the 2011 Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association State Championships, held Feb. 19-20. Competing against 12 other schools, the Gustavus team dominated the individual events, placing first in 7 of the 11 events.

  • Current student benefits from Annual Fund and is giving back

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    Hello, my name is Stacey Tigges ’12 and I am a junior management major at Gustavus.  I have benefited more times than I can count from the Annual Fund, first receiving  a scholarship upon being accepted to Gustavus, and now it aids many of the activities I’m involved in on campus.  I support the Annual…

  • Student Involvement

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    There are numerous opportunities for students to get involved. If students say they are bored, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the variety of events and organizations on campus. An Involvement Fair will be held in the Jackson Campus Center on Feb. 15 for students to learn about different campus organizations. …

  • 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…

  • Money Talks

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    College students are faced with many issues relating to money, and many students have yet to master the skills to understand or manage these financial questions. Issues include financial aid and student loans, credit spending, or buying too many late-night pizzas. It is helpful for students if there is an understanding of the financial boundaries…

  • Living Off Campus at Gustavus

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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 student, 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…

  • Gustavus Residence Halls Closed During Break

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    The halls are closed during Christmas break. Students who are not able to leave campus for the break due to distance may be housed in the on-campus hostel with permission from the Residential Life Office.  Students needing to stay should notify the Residential Life Office by December 15 at 4:00 p.m. Halls close for semester…

  • Gustavus Announces the Lucia Court

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    Gustavus Adolphus College celebrated its 70th annual Festival of St. Lucia at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 in Christ Chapel. As part of this seasonal tradition, five sophomore women have been chosen to serve on the Lucia court. This year’s court consists of Katie Batz of Bloomington, Minn.; Dawn Comstock of Roseau, Minn.; Claire Curran…