Archive for 2007Page 3
Gustavus to Host Senate Higher Education Committee
The Minnesota Senate Higher Education Committee, in an ongoing effort to familiarize itself with the state's colleges and universities, will visit Gustavus Adolphus College Thursday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Debt Forgiveness Explored at "Our Story" Conference
Gustavus Adolphus College's eighth annual "Our Story" Conference, focusing on debt forgiveness for developing nations, will take place Saturday, Nov. 10. The conference is free and open to the public and will feature keynote speaker John Jal Wang.
Gustavus Hosts Annual Honor Band Festival
Gustavus Adolphus College hosted its 19th annual Honor Band Festival Monday, Nov. 5. The festival concert, conducted by Douglas Nimmo, featured the talents of more than 100 high school musicians from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and South Dakota.
Dancing Contest, Online Auction to Benefit United Way
Gustavus Adolphus College will host its second annual charity fundraiser "Dancing With the Profs" at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and host a new two-day online service auction, both benefiting the St. Peter United Way.
Outstanding Employees Honored at Gustavus
Three members of the Gustavus Adolphus College community were honored at the Nov. 1 daily chapel service as recipients of the college's annual outstanding employee awards.
Longtime Beloved Religion Professor Dies
The Rev. Robert Esbjornson, 89, died Friday, Oct. 26 in St. Peter, Minn. "Esbj," as he was affectionately known by several generations of Gustavus Adolphus College students, was a longtime professor of religion (1950-1983) at the college and a beloved campus figure.
Campus Revival Scheduled in Early November
A non-denominational campus revival will bring Bishop Wayne R. Felton to Gustavus Adolphus College on Friday, Nov. 9. Felton is the Senior Pastor at The Holy Christian Church in St. Paul, Minn. Sponsored by the Gustavus Pan Afrikan Student Organization, the revival is open to the public and will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel.
Gustavus Hosts ChYLI Service Conference
Gustavus Adolphus College is hosting its annual Chicano/Latino Youth Leadership Institute service conference Oct. 25-26. This year's conference is for Latino high school students from St. Peter and St. James high schools.
Continuing Education Events at Gustavus
Gustavus Adolphus College and the St. Peter Community and Family Education Office have teamed to provide the St. Peter community with several informational and educational lectures this fall as part of the college's Continuing Education program.
Gustavus Prepares for Christmas in Christ Chapel
The annual Christmas in Christ Chapel celebration at Gustavus Adolphus College will be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2. The theme for this year's service is "The Word Becomes Flesh." Tickets are still available for the 7:30 p.m. service on Sunday, Dec. 2. All other services and all Christmas buffets are sold out.