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  • The Gustavus Rhythm in January

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    drosenfe

    Many students are away from campus for student-teaching, studying abroad, or internships. This may create a sense of loss for students remaining on campus. There is satisfaction and/or disappointment with first-semester grades. Students may feel loneliness for relationships at home or relief to be back at school.  Because students take one class during January, some…

  • Housing Selection Questions

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    drosenfe

    Housing selection for next academic year begins in February, with housing selection for double occupancy rooms, the most prevalent of the options, happening in April and May. The placement of students is dependent on priority number. The priority numbers are randomly distributed within each class of students.  (For example, current junior students would have higher…

  • Alcohol Education

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    drosenfe

    Students take only one focused class while they are on campus during January, and many organizations do not meet during this month as a number of their members are away from campus. This combination may lead to more free time, and some students will choose to consume alcohol at a greater rate. As a College, we continue…

  • Gustie Videos

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    Some fun Gustavus videos… Gustavus Men’s Basketball Buzzer Beater, Dec. 5, 2009 St. Lucia Procession out of Chapel, Dec. 10, 2009 Gustavus Christmas Greetings, Dec. 2009. Also, if you haven’t already done so, check out the new brand position video.

  • Free Student H1N1 Vaccination Clinic

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    drosenfe

    On Monday, December 7th, the Gustavus Student Health Service will hold a FREE H1N1 vaccination clinic in Alumni Hall.  Administration of vaccine will begin at 1:00pm and continue until vaccine is gone.  We encourage all students to get vaccinated against H1N1, as this is the best way to prevent the spread of the illness.  Please…

  • Living Off Campus

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    drosenfe

    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 houses.  Students MUST receive permission from the Residential Life Office to live off-campus, which is granted based on the student’s housing priority number.  Students should NOT sign a lease until they…

  • 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…

  • Sports Rewind Videos

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    drosenfe

    Want a quick update on the week in Gustavus athletics? Check out the new Gustavus sports rewind videos that are posted weekly on the Gustavus athletics website.  Sophomore biology major James Piper interviews coaches and athletes and gives you an inside view of the different athletics teams at Gustavus.  Be sure to look at photos…

  • Gustavus Apparel for Holiday Gifts

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    Still making your wish list or shopping for a Gustie in your family? Check out the Gustie gear online through the Gustavus Book Mark.

  • Gustavus Announces New ‘Make Your Life Count’ Website and Facebook Page

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    Gustavus has created a new “Make Your Life Count” website that includes a variety of feature stories exemplifying the College’s new brand position launched last month. The stories celebrate Gustavus students, alumni, faculty, staff, programs, events, and organizations. The website may be accessed from the Gustavus homepage by clicking on the “Make Your Life Count”…