Archive for 2009Page 3
Hillstrom Museum Presents New Exhibitions Nov. 23
Connected with Water (Paintings by Gudrun Westerlund) and Swedish-American Works from the Hillstrom Collection will be on view at the Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus College from Nov. 23, 2009 through Jan. 29, 2010.
Gustavus Launches Make Your Life Count Website
Gustavus Adolphus College has created a new “Make Your Life Count” website that includes a variety of feature stories exemplifying the College’s new brand position launched in October. The stories on the website celebrate Gustavus students, alumni, faculty, staff, programs, events, and organizations.
International Festival Scheduled for Friday
The annual International Festival at Gustavus Adolphus College is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 in Alumni Hall, located in the O.J. Johnson Student Union. This year's event will feature music, dancing, cultural displays, world cuisines, and a fashion show. The event is free and open to the public.
Women’s Rugby Team Advances to Nationals
For the first time in club history, the Gustavus Adolphus College women’s rugby team has advanced to the Division II Collegiate Championships. The team advanced to the 16-team national tournament by defeating Ball St. University 41-5 on Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Midwest Regional Final Four in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Gustavus Ranked Seventh in Study Abroad Report
Gustavus Adolphus College is ranked seventh for the number of students participating in study abroad opportunities among all baccalaureate institutions in the nation according to the Institute of International Education’s recently released Open Doors report.
Football Team Ends Season on Winning Note
The Gustavus Adolphus College football team concluded the 2009 season on Saturday with a dramatic, come-from-behind 20-19 victory over Concordia College.
Jazz Concert Scheduled for Saturday
The Gustavus Jazz Lab Band and the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble, both directed by Steve Wright, will present their combined fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Hunger and Homelessness Week
The 12th annual Hunger and Homelessness Week is underway at Gustavus Adolphus College and will run through Thursday, Nov. 19. The signature event of the week is the annual “Sleep Out,” which began Sunday night.
Discover Saint Peter Celebration Set for Saturday
With the reconstruction of Highway 169 nearing completion, a “Discover Saint Peter Holiday Celebration” is planned for Saturday, Nov. 14 along Minnesota Avenue from Union Street to Jefferson Avenue.
Forensics Team Places Seventh at Prestigious L.E. Norton Tournament
The Gustavus Adolphus College forensics team placed seventh out forty teams at the prestigious L.E. Norton Memorial Tournament on Nov. 7-8 on the campus of Bradley University in Peoria, Ill.