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  • Daily Update: March 19, 2020

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    Frequently Asked Questions have been updated. Additional information for students has been sent by email and posted below. The College continues to plan for the transition to online course delivery. Building and service hours may be adjusted in the coming days.

  • Additional Information For Students

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    Dear Students, I recognize that this is a time of uncertainty for you, as it is for the entire nation and beyond. We are working diligently to get answers to your questions and address your concerns related to your life as a Gustie. I’m writing to all of you today in hopes that I can…

  • Daily Update: March 18, 2020

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    The first two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Nicollet County. Additional information was sent to parents, alumni, and staff employees via email. A prominent link to information for students and parents has been added to the COVID-19 webpage. Questions can be directed to the Gustavus COVID-19 hotline at 507-933-6449.

  • Message To Parents

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    JJ Akin ’11

    TO: Gustavus Parents FROM: President Rebecca Bergman SUBJECT: Gustavus COVID-19 Update for Parents DATE: March 18, 2020 Gustie Parents, Last night, we made the difficult decision to extend our period of online learning through the end of spring semester. This is a challenging time for all of us at Gustavus and across the world as…

  • Message To Students

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    JJ Akin ’11

    TO: Gustavus Students FROM: JoNes VanHecke, Vice President for Student Life SUBJECT: New Information following President’s Announcement DATE: March 17, 2020 Dear Students, I am writing to provide you with additional information related to President Bergman’s announcement earlier today that Gustavus will be moving to online learning for the remainder of the spring semester. I’m…

  • Daily Update: March 17, 2020

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    Gustavus has extended the suspension of in-person classes through the remainder of the academic year. All course instruction will be online from March 30 until the end of spring semester. See the community update below for more information.

  • Gustavus Extends Online Learning Through Spring Semester

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    JJ Akin ’11

    TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: President Bergman SUBJECT: Important Update on Gustavus Response to COVID-19 DATE: March 17, 2020 Members of the Gustavus Community, I write today with an updated announcement on Gustavus measures in response to the fast-developing COVID-19 situation. First, however, I want to offer a personal note to members of our community.…

  • Daily Update: March 16, 2020

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    Faculty members held a virtual meeting to discuss plans for offering online coursework and administrative divisions met to discuss staffing and work-from-home plans (if applicable). A website with faculty and staff planning resources (gustavus.edu/gts/continuity) was launched by Gustavus Technology Services and is linked on the Gustavus COVID-19 website. Students received updated information on room and…

  • Daily Update: March 15, 2020

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    The President’s Cabinet and executive board of the College’s Infectious Disease Committee met in response to Minnesota’s plans to close all K-12 schools effective this Wednesday. Administrative divisions will meet Monday to develop plans for the coming days and discuss work-from-home possibilities. Faculty will receive additional communication from the Provost. Frequently Asked Questions have been…

  • Daily Update: March 14, 2020

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    The President’s Cabinet and executive board of the College’s Infectious Disease Committee held a work session for operational planning. As announced yesterday, the College is suspending in-person classes and making the temporary transition to online learning. There will be no classes the week of March 16-20.