Archive for October, 2008Page 3

Two Million Dollar Gift Will Support the Nobel Conference

Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to announce that the Reverend Drell and Adeline Dekko Bernhardson have made an endowment gift of $2 million that will support the Nobel Conference.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Alumnus to Speak at Lefler Lecture

Pulitzer Prize winning American Civil War historian James M. McPherson will deliver the 2008 Herbert P. and Mary Jane Lefler Lecture at Gustavus Adolphus College at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13.

Commission Gustavus 150 Announced

At a gala evening following President Jack R. Ohle's inauguration as Gustavus Adolphus College's 16th president on Oct. 3, 2008, Gustavus Board of Trustees Chair James H. Gale announced Commission Gustavus 150, a major initiative to chart the College's future and plan for its Sesquicentennial in 2012. The Commission will be led by Warren Beck '67, President of Edina-based Gabbert & Beck.

Gustavus Inaugurates Jack R. Ohle

At 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, Gustavus Adolphus College inaugurated Jack R. Ohle as its 16th president.

44th Nobel Conference Explores the Origins of Humans

Who Were the First Humans?, the 44th Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College, Oct. 7-8, will trace human history from its origins in Africa to modern times. Using modern genetic techniques as well as examinations of fossils and artifacts, world renowned scientists will explore how early humans spread around the world and how human behavior changed in the process.

Homecoming and Family Weekend Events Scheduled

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008 at Gustavus Adolphus College is set for Oct. 3-5 and will include the inauguration of President Jack R. Ohle as well as many traditional events such as alumni reunions, a homecoming parade, music concerts, workshop sessions, athletic events, and much more.