Archive for 2007Page 4
Nobel Conference Lectures Now Online
The 43rd annual Nobel Conference, "Heating Up: The Energy Debate," which drew more than 6,000 people to Gustavus Adolphus College Oct. 2-3, is now available online in audio and video format.
Gustavus Theatre Presents <i>columbinus</i>
With an eye on history as well as more recent events at Virginia Tech University and other campuses, the Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Theatre and Dance will present columbinus Oct. 25-28.
LIRS President Deffenbaugh to Speak at Chapel
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) President Ralston H. Deffenbaugh, Jr. will visit Gustavus Adolphus College on Monday, Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Oct. 30. Deffenbaugh will give the homily at daily chapel at 10 a.m. Oct. 29.
<i>A Royal Affair </i>Online Auction Open for Bidding
Approximately 800 items that will be auctioned as part of this year's A Royal Affair may now be viewed online. About 100 of the items are now available for online bidding between Oct. 18-25. The remaining 700 items will go to the highest bidder at the silent and live auctions during A Royal Affair Oct. 27.
Thousands Convene for Homecoming Weekend
The hill was bustling with activity this past weekend as students, parents, staff, faculty, and alumni gathered on campus for an array of Homecoming and Family Weekend events, including class reunions, athletic events, educational seminars, and performances.
Advocate for the Homeless Sets Her Sights High
"Cathy ten Broeke's job title clearly spells out the mighty boulder she's supposed to push uphill in what seems a truly Sisyphean task: she's the Minneapolis/Hennepin County Coordinator to End Homelessness," writes Star Tribune reporter Mary Jane Smetanka about a 1991 alumna of Gustavus.
Student Exchange Signed Between Gustavus and Chinese College
Gustavus Adolphus College and United International College (UIC) in Zhu Hai, China, have entered into a four-year reciprocal student exchange program. Gustavus President Jim Peterson and UIC Executive Vice President Edmond Kwok signed the agreement at Gustavus on Oct. 2.
Gustavus Launches Presidential Search Website
When the 2007-08 academic year comes to a close, Gustavus Adolphus College President James L. Peterson will retire and the college will inaugurate its 15th president. A new website has been created to inform the Gustavus community about this important and detailed process.
Gustavus Celebrates Homecoming
With fall comes Homecoming and Family Weekend. Celebrated Oct. 12-14, this year's weekend of school spirit includes alumni reunions, a traditional homecoming parade, music concerts, workshop sessions for alumni and parents, athletic events, and more.
New Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Established
Walter L. Youngquist, a 1942 alumnus of Gustavus Adolphus College, recently made two separate gifts to the college totaling $500,000.