Gustavus Blogs

Category: Updates

  • Gustavus COVID-19 Check-In | Parent Message

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    Gustie Parents, Thank you for supporting your students through the transition to online teaching and learning. I have heard from our professors that, in general, this week has gone smoothly for our students, and I hope that is true for you and your family. If your student is having any trouble adjusting to our “new…

  • Daily Update: April 3, 2020

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    By most accounts, the first week of online learning went smoothly. President Bergman sent a message to parents and students (linked below under “Updates from Gustavus”).

  • Daily Update: April 2, 2020

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    Online course delivery continues. Students received further communication about the option to receive either Pass/Fail or letter grades on current courses.

  • Daily Update: April 1, 2020

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    Online course delivery continues. Plans are being developed for an update to the Gustavus COVID-19 website.

  • Daily Update: March 31, 2020

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    Online course delivery continues. Employees continue to work from home with limited exceptions.

  • Daily Update: March 30, 2020

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    First day of online course delivery. Gustavus Health Service launched a new telehealth platform for students (learn more: https://gustavus.edu/healthservice/telehealth/).

  • Daily Update: March 28-29, 2020

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    Minnesota’s “Stay at Home” order went into effect at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 27 and runs through Friday, April 10. Only essential on-campus employees will be present on campus to support remaining students. Online course delivery begins on Monday, March 30.

  • Daily Update: March 27, 2020

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    Students and parents received an email with Student Account and refund information. Health Service announced a new telehealth service that will begin on Monday, March 30. Residential Life is in contact with on-campus students regarding long-term move-out plans. Online course delivery begins on Monday, March 30.

  • Student Accounts and Refunds

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    TO: Gustavus Students FROM: President Bergman SUBJECT: Important Information Regarding Student Accounts DATE: March 27, 2020 Dear Gusties, Thank you for your continued engagement, patience, and goodwill as all of us in the Gustavus community navigate these uncertain times. As you prepare to begin online classes on Monday, I know that questions about student accounts…

  • Daily Update: March 26, 2020

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    Employees continue to transition to work-from-home practices in preparation for Minnesota’s “Stay at Home” order, which goes into effect March 27 at 11:59 p.m. Approximately 75 students remain on campus and are being supported with essential services and limited on-campus staff.