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News & Announcements Presidential Search News… Beginning today, the Gustavus community will host 3 candidates for the position of President of the College. Out of respect for the candidates and the current positions they hold, their names will be released just before each of their separate visits. Information will be available on the Gustavus website…

News & Announcements Community Conversation Tomorrow… Campus community members who have not yet registered but would like to participate in the Feb. 14 “The Heart of Gustavus: A Community Conversation” must register by 3 p.m. today, Feb. 13. To register or for more information, call the Office of the President (x7538). Departments and offices to…

News & Announcements Community Conversation Update… Registration: All members of the campus community are reminded to register for the Feb. 14 “The Heart of Gustavus: A Community Conversation” by returning a response card to the president’s office by Jan. 31 or by by e-mailing conversationday@gustavus.edu. The day’s schedule may be viewed online (in the College…

News & Announcements Campus-wide Conversation Feb. 14… All members of the campus community are invited and encouraged to attend “The Heart of Gustavus: A Community Conversation,” a conversation to discuss the future of the College — the goals, visions, concerns, priorities, and needs. This is a chance for all valued members of the Gustavus community…

News & Announcements State Funding Cuts… Because of the efforts of the staff in the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Gustavus students will receive their state grant money for Spring Semester 2003. Due to state budget cuts, colleges were told not to award new state grants for the 2nd semester of this year after Jan.…

News & Announcements Budget Suggestion Feedback… President Dennis Johnson has received a large volume of messages containing suggestions for budget savings and income generation. “I am grateful to each person who responded,” Johnson said. The suggestions have been grouped and categorized and each idea will be forwarded to the appropriate person or people for study.…

News & Announcements Budget Suggestions Due… Cost-saving and/or revenue-producing ideas for future budgets, including the 2003-04 budget that is in its early planning stages, should be sent to President Dennis Johnson (djohnso4@gustavus.edu) by Dec. 20. All campus community members are invited to send suggestions. For more information, refer to Johnson’s Dec. 2 letter sent to…

News & Announcements Lund Lot Closed… Parking Lot B, adjacent to Lund Center, will be closed from 11 p.m. Dec. 5 until 11 p.m. Dec. 7 as it will be used for guest parking for the Christmas in Christ Chapel presidential dinners. A Study Abroad Leader… Gustavus is a leading institution for the number of…

News & Announcements “Twisted Sister” Fundraiser… Student Senate, Campus Activities Board, and Inter Greek Senate will sponsor a fundraiser Nov. 22 to show support for the Mississippi University for Women, which was damaged by a tornado last week. Anyone who would like to contribute to this effort is welcome to send a donation to the…

News & Announcements Publication Reminder. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, The Yellow Sheet will not be published Nov. 28. It will be published Dec. 5 and Dec. 12, followed by a 3-week hiatus due to Christmas recess. It will then resume publication Jan. 9. Institutional Advancement Staff Addition… Paul Tillquist will join the Office of…

News & Announcements Vocational Reflection Assistant Director Named… Amy Pehrson has been named assistant director for the Center for Vocational Reflection beginning Nov. 1. Pehrson, a 1991 graduate of Gustavus, comes to the center from the Office of Church Relations where she served as the director of outreach ministries. Her primary responsibilities will include coordination…

News & Announcements Conversation Task Force Announced… A Community-wide Conversation Task Force has been appointed to plan and shape conversations throughout the campus community — conservations to specifically look at priorities for the College. These conversations are important in informing a new president of issues, challenges, and priorities. They will also be helpful in prioritizing…