Archive for 2005Page 3
Evelyn "Ma" Young dies at age 93
Evelyn Sponberg Young, belovedly called "Ma Young" for decades at Gustavus Adolphus College, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005 at home in Edina. She was 93.
October Continuing Education Events at Gustavus Adolphus College
The public is invited to the following continuing education events at Gustavus Adolphus College:
Gustavus Hosts Chicano-Latino College Fair
The 11th Annual Chicano/Latino College Fair will be held at Gustavus Adolphus College on October 14, 2005. The purpose of the College Fair is to empower Chicano/Latino students throughout the Region Nine Area to pursue post-secondary education.
With Record Enrollment, New Academic Year Begins
Gustavus Adolphus College will begin its 144th academic year Wednesday, Sept. 7 when classes begin for the college's expected 2,570 full-time students. Approximately 710 first-year students are enrolled at Gustavus this fall — constituting the largest incoming class in the college's history.*
Gustavus and St. Paul Saints Team Up to Honor Extraordinary Fans
Gustavus invites you to nominate a junior high or high school student who provides outstanding leadership and service in his or her school or community for the Gustavus Adolphus College Extraordinary Fan of the Game. Honorees will be recognized at 2005 St. Paul Saints baseball games.
Albert T. Annexstad Honored by Gustavus Adolphus College
Albert T. Annexstad was bestowed the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, by Gustavus Adolphus College at its commencement ceremony on May 29.
Professor Wins Distinguished Teaching Award at Gustavus Adolphus College
Rob Gardner, professor of theater and dance at Gustavus Adolphus College, received the 2005 Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching.
Gustavus Students Accepted into Teaching Corps
Gustavus Adolphus College seniors Amanda Lodermeier and Carl Ferkinhoff have been accepted into Teach For America, the national corps of outstanding college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools.
Graduating senior wins Fulbright
Aaron Flohrs, a 2005 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College from Ormsby, Minn., has won a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship to conduct research in Switzerland on the World Trade Organization.
Commencement Exercises May 29 at Gustavus Adolphus College
At 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 584 seniors will receive bachelor of arts degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College during commencement exercises on Hollingsworth Stadium (Lund Center for Physical Education and Health if inclement weather).