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2016SENIOR WEEKGusties will shine

REGISTRATION WEEK

Monday, April 25–Friday, April 29, 2016All Senior Week attendees must wear a wristband throughout the week. There are three options: • Three Crowns: $60 - This wristband admits you to all the Senior Week events. • Gold: $25 – This wristband admits you to the Senior Dive Dance, Wine & Cheese Social,

President’s Banquet, Tailgating at the President’s Home, and the Celebration of Light. • White: FREE – This wristband admits you to the Senior Dive Dance, Tailgating at the

President’s Home, and the Celebration of Light.All seniors with wristbands will receive a free t-shirt provided by the Alumni & Parent Engagement Office.Wristbands must be picked up on Tuesday, May 24, between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Information Desk. Wristbands are non-refundable and will not be replaced. If you have questions, feel free to contact [email protected] or [email protected].

SENIOR WEEK 2016 Gusties Will Shine!

Register online at gustavustickets.comor in person at the Information Desk


JOHNNY HOLM BAND Well known throughout Minnesota, Johnny Holm promises fantastic live entertainment to help kick off Senior Week 2016.

Tuesday, May 24 | 8–11 p.m. | Alumni HallOpen to seniors with Three Crowns wristbands only. Drinks will be available for purchase. Remember your ID.

SENIOR DIVE DANCE Come relive your best first-year memories at the Dive. Enjoy all the greatest hits of 2012, when you first “made your mark” at the Dive.

Tuesday, May 24 | 11 p.m.–1 a.m. | The DiveOpen to all seniors with wristbands.



WINE & CHEESE SOCIAL While enjoying a selection of wine & cheeses, join your favorite faculty* members in a celebration of your accomplishments after four years at Gustavus.

Wednesday, May 25 | 4 p.m.–6 p.m. Torrey Atrium, Beck Academic HallOpen to seniors with Three Crowns or Gold wristbands.

*Encourage your favorite faculty to attend this event.


NICKELODEON UNIVERSE - MALL OF AMERICA Join us for a trip to the Mall of America! We will have Nickelodeon Universe to ourselves for three hours, giving you the opportunity to enjoy rides with no lines and access to the Hard Rock Cafe.

Wednesday, May 25 | 10 p.m.–1 a.m. Buses leave Three Flags at 9 p.m.Open to seniors with Three Crowns wristbands only. Remember your state issued I.D. No outside coupons accepted.


PRESIDENT’S BANQUET Join President Bergman in the Evelyn Young Dining Room for a formal evening enjoying one last meal together while reminiscing on your time spent at Gustavus. Thursday, May 26 | 6–8 p.m. Evelyn Young Dining RoomOpen to seniors with Three Crowns or Gold wristbands. Please indicate if you will attend when ordering wristband.Scholarships are available for students with financial need (White wristband only). Please email [email protected] with your request.


TAILGATING AT THE PRESIDENT’S HOME Join President Bergman and the Alumni & Parent Engagement Office for snacks, music, and tailgating before heading out to the Saint Paul Saints Game! Make sure to grab your bag of giveaways to enjoy at the Saint Paul Saints Game.

Friday, May 27 | 2:30–4:30 p.m. | President Bergman’s HomeOpen to all seniors with wristbands. Inclement weather location is the Evelyn Young Dining Room.

Sponsored by Alumni & Parent Engagement Office

SAINT PAUL SAINTS GAME Get ready to go to the heart of Saint Paul to watch the defending North Division Champions take on the Kansas City T-Bones in their new stadium. The game will be followed by a fireworks show!

Friday, May 27 | 7:05–11 p.m. | Leaving from President’s Home at 4:30 p.m.Open to students with Three Crowns wristbands only. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. No beverages allowed on the bus. Purses and bags will be searched.



CELEBRATION OF LIGHT EVENT Join your 2016 senior class members in celebrating all of the exemplary gifts cultivated these past four years. This remarkable event will include a slide show of your past years on the Hill and your fellow senior Gusties sharing their talents and experiences. Come commemorate your time at Gustavus with us.

Saturday, May 28, 9:30 p.m. in the Chapel (Doors open at 9 p.m.)

Open to all seniors with wristbands.


LEGACY/TUNNEL TOUR All seniors are invited to tour the legendary tunnels and sign your name on the Class of 2016 wall. Those who have made a gift to the Senior Class Legacy before May 25th will be able to pre-register for a tour, and tour groups will fill on a first come first serve basis.

Wednesday, May 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Torrey Atrium, Beck Academic HallOpen to all seniors with wristbands. Registration information to come. Please direct questions to Nicole Goebel ([email protected]).

SENIOR CLASS LEGACY Fire Pit Projects Changing | Complex fire pit by Homecoming 2016 Giving | Pitman fire pit by Homecoming 2018 Creating | New fire pit between Southwest Hall and Beck Academic Building and

unveiled at 5-year reunion Your class officers have set a participation goal of 75%. With a sustained giving pledge, your class can accomplish the three project goal within the next five years.

View project information and make your gift at gustavus.edu/classlegacy


BACK FRONT


GUSTAVUS YOUNG ALUMNI Summer Event SeriesWELCOME CLASS OF 2016

Happy Hour | June - TBD

TWIN CITIES WEEK July 10–16

NIGHT AT THE RACES Canterbury Park | August - TBD

Join the facebook page today to stay up to date on GYA events!facebook.com/GustavusYPG


SENIOR CHECKLIST Gustavus Commencement is Sunday, May 29, 2016 on the Lloyd Hollingsworth Field weather permitting (no tickets are necessary if outside venue). Here are a few things you should check off before commencement (details can be found at gustavus.edu/commencement).

• Visit “information for graduating seniors” tab and complete the application for graduation with the registrar and exit counseling for loans.

• Familiarize yourself with the senior week schedule and commencement day schedule

• Request free tickets for Baccalaureate Service (held in Christ Chapel the morning of commencement) at gustavustickets.com

• Visit our table at Grad Finale on Wednesday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Heritage Room with any lingering questions about Senior Week

• Make sure to go to rehearsal at 10 a.m. in Lund Center Arena on Saturday, May 28

• Seniors line up for commencement at 12:45 on Sunday, May 29 in Christ Chapel

Questions? Email [email protected]


HAVE A FANTASTIC SENIOR WEEK! Please be safe and enjoy all the events that have been planned for you by your fellow Gusties. As you leave the hill, we hope that you will remember this week as one of the best you’ve had at Gustavus.

Senior Week Co-Chairs: Lydia Kennedy and Christina Marton | Johnny Holm Band Concert: Taylor Trautman Wine & Cheese Social: Julia Rydberg | Mall of America: Allison Eisenschenk President’s Banquet: Allison Birnschein and Herchran Singh | Tailgating at the President’s Home: Abbie Swenson Saint Paul Saints Game: Alexander Shaikoski | Celebration of Light Event: Brad Basco

AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO . . .Senior Week advisers: Scott Broady, Amy Pehrson, Charlie Potts, Andrea Junso, and Siri Erickson

Dining Service | Marketing and Communication | Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement | President’s Office Print and Mail Services | Cassandra Nelson and the Information Desk Staff | Chaplains’ Office Student Senate | Event Technical Services Staff

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