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News & Announcements Gustavus-L and College Calendar Revamping… As a result of a campuswide internal communication survey conducted last spring, Gustavus-l and the College Calendar have been revamped to accommodate announcements as well as events. Gustavus-l postings will now include events and announcements (i.e., tickets on sale now for next week’s play or intramural sign…

News & Announcements Information Wanted… Between midnight and 2 a.m. on May 2-3, a series of events took place in and around the Dive, Johnson Student Union, and Eckman Mall that appear to have involved violations of College regulations with regard to alcohol, disorderly conduct, racial bias, and physical assault. An investigation is currently underway…

News & Announcements State Grant News… The legislature is reaching a crucial stage for committee recommendations on financial issues. Gov. Pawlenty has recommended an increase in the State Grant program; the House of Representatives has been supportive. Almost 40 percent of Gustavus students receive a State Grant. Total student assistance from this program is $2.7…

News & Announcements Reception for the Petersons… The campus community is invited to a reception for President-elect Jim Peterson and Susan Peterson from 3:30-5 p.m. April 25 at a location to be announced. All are invited to come, meet and welcome them. (Watch the College Calendar and the April 24th edition of The Yellow Sheet…

News & Announcements North Central Association Accreditation News… The campus site visit for the College’s renewal of accreditation ended the morning of March 26 with an exit meeting at which the visiting consultant-evaluators reported their recommendations. These recommendations were good news for the College: the team will recommend our accreditation be renewed for 10 years,…

News & Announcements All-employee Meeting Rescheduled… Due to a change in President Johnson’s schedule, the all-employee meeting scheduled for March 20 has been changed to 4 p.m. March 26 in Alumni Hall. Basketball Team in Final Four… The Gustavus men’s basketball team will play Hampden-Sydney College of Hampden-Sydney, VA, in the national semifinals of the…

News & Announcements New President Named… Today (March 13), the college announced that Dr. James L. Peterson will serve as the 14th president of Gustavus. Peterson has served as president and CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota since 1984. He is married to the Rev. M. Susan Peterson, senior pastor at Gloria Dei Lutheran…

News & Announcements Presidential Update… On March 4 the Board of Trustees met with the Presidential Search Committee and, after several hours of thoughtful discussion, identified a top candidate for the presidency. A verbal offer was extended to one of the candidates and it was accepted. The name shall, and must, remain confidential until a…

News & Announcements Campus-wide Conversation Follow-up… Data that compares Gustavus with institutions regarded as peers (based on reputation, size, etc.), plus the results from the Feb. 14 community conversation and results of questionnaires to be distributed in about a week, will be presented to the Gustavus community through open forums. President Dennis Johnson will make…