Year: 2007

Measuring What Matters

Sep 12, 2007

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College rankings and ratings have been in the news, and Gustavus constituencies are following the headlines. The debate going on in the public forum is rich and important. To make matters more interesting, at a time of great institutional robustness and milestone achievements, Gustavus nevertheless recently found itself drawn briefly into ongoing controversy surrounding one…
Annual Lefler Lecture will Feature Theologian John F. Haught

Sep 10, 2007

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With a focus on science and religion, this year’s Herbert and Mary Jane Lefler Lecture will bring theologian Dr. John F. Haught to Gustavus Adolphus College on Sept. 26-27.
Major Gift Builds Momentum for Kendall Center

Sep 10, 2007

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Gustavus parents Karin and Robert Moe believe in the power of focused philanthropy. They direct much of their giving toward liberal arts education, where they feel that individuals and society will reap the greatest benefit from their efforts. Gustavus is fortunate to be among the institutions to receive their major support.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jeffrey Johnson ’00 Receives Dreyfus Award

Sep 7, 2007

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Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, a 2000 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College and assistant professor of chemistry at Hope College in Holland, Mich., has received a Faculty Start-Up Award from the Camile and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Inc.
Gusties Open New Football Stadium With a Victory

Sep 6, 2007

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Once September rolls around, a person can take certain things for granted. School buses start traversing neighborhood streets, leaves begin to turn bright and beautiful colors, and football season kicks-off at stadiums across the country.
43rd Nobel Conference Explores the Energy Debate

Aug 31, 2007

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Heating Up: the Energy Debate, the 43rd Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College, Oct. 2 and 3, 2007, will consider global reliance on nonrenewable energy sources and explore a range of cutting-edge energy alternatives.
C-SPAN Campaign Bus to Stop at Gustavus

Aug 30, 2007

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The Gustavus Adolphus College community will be among the first in the nation to see C-SPAN’s new Campaign 2008 Bus as part of the “Road to the White House” tour, when the bus makes a stop on campus from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 5.
16th <i>A Royal Affair </i>to Benefit Library at Gustavus

Aug 30, 2007

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Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) will sponsor its 16th biennial library fundraiser, “Razzle Dazzle…A Royal Affair,” Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel. This dinner and auction event will benefit the endowment fund of the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus.
Wilderness Immersion Program Provides Unique Opportunity for First-Year Students

Aug 24, 2007

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While approximately 680 first-year students will arrive at Gustavus Adolphus College on Friday, Aug. 31 for new student orientation, 21 first-year students will arrive on campus a week earlier to participate in a unique experience called the New Student Wilderness Immersion Program.
Gustavus Looks Forward to New Academic Year

Aug 22, 2007

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Gustavus Adolphus College will begin its 146th academic year Tuesday, Sept. 4 when classes commence for the college’s 2,500 full-time students. Approximately 680 first-year students are enrolled at Gustavus this fall.