Year: 2007
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Come Visit Us at the State Fair
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Gustavus Adolphus College will again have a presence in the Education Building at the Minnesota State Fair. Make plans to stop and visit between 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 23-Sept. 3. Back by popular demand are Gustavus core value pins. The core values for Gustavus are Excellence, Faith, Justice, Service, and Community. Stop by and pick…
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Alive and Well in St. Peter: Gustavus Responds to <i>U.S. News</i> "Unranking"
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U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2008 “America’s Best Colleges” rankings. Gustavus and 17 other institutions appeared under a new ratings category called “Unranked.” This move evidently results from confusion over how and whether Gustavus uses test scores in its admission process.
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James L. Peterson Announces Plans to Retire in ’08
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Dr. James L. Peterson, the 14th President of Gustavus Adolphus College, informed the Board of Trustees this morning of his decision to retire at the conclusion of the 2008 academic year, capping a five year term as President of the College. Peterson, 64, will serve through June 2008, and has offered to assist in an…
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Gustavus Senior Honored at Marine Bioscience Laboratory
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Gustavus Adolphus College senior Rachel Dorr recently completed a ten-week research training program at the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience in St. Augustine, Florida. Dorr can now look forward to an all expense paid trip to the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society’s annual meeting in Orlando, Nov. 1-4, as winner of the…
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Gustavus, County Emergency Drill Aug. 15
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Gustavus Adolphus College, along with Nicollet County and many local agencies, will conduct an emergency exercise Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 9:30-11 a.m. The drill will allow various emergency response officials to interact and practice for a public health-related event. The drill will result in many college parking lots being closed for the morning.
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New Football Field Dedication Set for Sept. 8
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Gustavus Adolphus College will begin a new era of Golden Gustie football on Saturday Sept. 8 when the college’s new football stadium is dedicated and its inaugural game is played. A day of events is planned.
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Professor Stages Summer Children’s Play
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Gustavus Adolphus College associate professor of theatre and dance Amy Seham has spent the past five summers staging shows at Minnesota’s unique Fringe Festival. This summer she has written and is directing a children’s theatre production called “Miranda’s Amazing Adventure.”
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Alum Wins Prestigious Writing Award
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1958 Gustavus graduate and Civil War historian James M. McPherson recently received a lifetime achievement award for his military writing.
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Gustavus Safety Director Leads International Association
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Gustavus Adolphus College’s Ray Thrower, director of Safety and Security, was recently installed as the 49th President of the international campus law enforcement association IACLEA.
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Gustavus Bookstore Co-sponsors Harry Potter Book Release Party
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The Gustavus Adolphus College Book Mark in conjunction with several St. Peter community partners is hosting a release party for the seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, from 10:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 20.