Archive for January, 2008

New Exhibit Now Open at Hillstrom Museum of Art

The exhibition "Go Figure: Works by Daniel Dallmann and Arnoldus Grüter," is now on display at Gustavus Adolphus College's Hillstrom Museum of Art. This exhibition will take place Jan. 23 — Feb. 26.

Gustavus to Compete in National Campus Energy Challenge

Colleges across the nation, including Gustavus Adolphus College are preparing for the National Campus Energy Challenge (NCEC), which will take place throughout the month of February.

The Echo’s to Perform on Valentine’s Day

As part of the Continuing Education program at Gustavus Adolphus College, The Echo's will perform a Feb. 14 Valentine's Day concert at 6:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall.

Robbins to Speak at Employee Enhancement Day

Dr. Steve L. Robbins, one of the foremost authorities on diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence, will speak on the first of two Employee Enhancement Days at Gustavus Adolphus College.

The Rebirth of Kevin Kling

Star Tribune reporter Curt Brown featured 1979 Gustavus alumnus Kevin Kling in a Jan. 20 front page story. Brown writes how Kling has elevated himself from a local treasure to a nationally recognized artist.

Day at the Capitol Scheduled for March 6

Hundreds of students and financial aid supporters from Gustavus Adolphus College and other Minnesota private colleges and universities will gather at the state Capitol this spring to advocate for need-based student financial aid.

Greater Gustavus Fund Challenge Grant Met Ahead of Schedule

Gustavus Adolphus College earned a $50,000 challenge grant, offered by the Greater Gustavus Fund, by raising more than double that amount. The grant matched new and increased unrestricted gifts of $1,000 or more made to the College since June 1, 2007.

Fraternity to Get Ice Cold for Special Olympics

Members of the Tau Psi Omega fraternity at Gustavus Adolphus College will participate in the Polar Bear Plunge on Feb. 17 in an effort to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota.

Gustavus Soccer Teams to Play in Greece

The Gustavus Adolphus College men's and women's soccer teams will travel to Europe this January for a 15-day tour of Greece. Fifty Gustavus students — team members and soccer enthusiasts — will embark on this Jan. 17-31 journey.

Mixed Blood Theatre to Perform on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mixed Blood Theatre Company will perform at Gustavus Adolphus College on Monday, Jan. 21 as part of the college's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. The ensemble will perform Dr. King's Dream: A Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall.