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Obituary: Clair Johnson, 84, Professor Emeritus of Religion
The Rev. Dr. Clair Emery Johnson, professor emeritus of religion at Gustavus Adolphus College, died on Christmas Eve 2009 at the age of 84. One of the pillars of the College’s Department of Religion during his 37 years on the faculty, Johnson continued to preach in area congregations and give presentations on religious topics—especially American religion and the life and work of Martin Luther—following his retirement from the faculty in 1995.
Rev. C.T. Vivian to Speak on Martin Luther King Day
Gustavus Adolphus College will celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 18 by welcoming author, minister, civil rights movement leader, and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Rev. C.T. Vivian to campus.