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  • February Breakfast with Gustavus Financial Aid Staff

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    The monthly Gustavus alumni breakfast will feature Doug Minter ’79, director of student financial aid, and Kirk Carlson ’95, associate director of student financial aid. Please join us at the Doubletree Hotel – Minneapolis Park Place, located at 1500 Park Place Boulevard (Hwy 394 and Hwy 100) on February 17, between 8 and 10 AM. …

  • The Gustavus Rhythm in January

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    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…

  • Alcohol Education

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    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…

  • Free Student H1N1 Vaccination Clinic

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    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…

  • 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

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    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…

  • 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 Career Center Announces New Health Profession Resources

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    It is with great pleasure that we announce a new partnership between Gustavus and the University of Minnesota Health Careers Center. For the first time, our students will have access to FREE e-learning tools for career exploration on health careers from the University of Minnesota. Our students will be able to access these learning experiences…

  • November 12: Student Wellness Seminar for Parents

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    Nov. 12: The Three Pillars of Student Wellness A Thrivent Parent Seminar 7-9:00 p.m. (appetizer reception 5:45-6:45 p.m.) Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Corporate Center 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415 Parking is available in the Thrivent lot off 5th Ave and 6th Street. Join local Thrivent Financial offices for a valuable and relevant seminar…

  • Meal Plan

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    Most students are on one of the meal plans offered by the Dining Service. Although students at times perceive meal costs to be high, Gustavus has the lowest-cost food prices among Minnesota private colleges and is also ranked as one of the top programs for food quality and selection in the country. The Dining Service…