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Poetry Reading March 10 by Professor Rezmerski
Poet and Gustavus professor emeritus John Rezmerski will return to campus for a poetry reading Thursday, March 10, 2011. He will present a reading from his new book of poetry, Breaking the Rules. at 7 p.m. in the Melva Lind Interpretive Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Women’s Hockey Defeats Bethel for MIAC Crown
The Gustavus women’s hockey team defeated Bethel today, Saturday, March 5, 2011 on home ice. With the win, the Golden Gusties captured the MIAC Playoff Championship for the 8th consecutive year. For video clips, photographs, and a complete story, visit Gustavus athletics.
Women’s Hockey Team Vies for MIAC Playoff Championship
The Gustavus women’s hockey team is competing for the MIAC Championship title this weekend. At 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5,2011, the Gusties will take on Bethel on home ice.
Weekend of Arts, March 4-6
Come to Gustavus this weekend for the annual spring dance concert, highlighting faculty and student work, and for two faculty piano recitals. All of these events are open to the public.
Ellis Concert and It Gets Better Project Video Premiere March 16
Gustavus Adolphus College’s student-led groups Queers and Allies (Q&A) and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) will bring to campus singer and songwriter Ellis on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Courtyard Cafe (note change in venue from the Dive). In conjunction with the concert, Q&A and CAB will premiere a video recently produced on campus in accord with the worldwide It Gets Better Project, which was created in response to recent LGBT teen suicides.
Food Security Lecture March 11
Frederick L. Kirschenmann, a professor, philosopher, writer, and farmer, will lecture from 2:30-4 p.m. March 11, 2011 in Gustavus's F.W. Olin Hall, room 103 on the topic of “Food Security in a Changing World: Expanding the Vision of Sustainable Agriculture.” This lecture, which is free and open to the public, is part of the 2010-2011 Gustavus Global Insight on Food.
“Remember Me” Exhibit on Display
A traveling gallery of interactive artwork from Colombia, titled “Remember Me: Voices of the Silenced,” will be on display at Gustavus from March 14-25, 2011, in the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library. The artwork testifies to the struggles of thousands of innocent victims of violence during the past 50 years in Colombia. The exhibit will open with a free, public lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14 in Alumni Hall, located in the O.J. Johnson Student Union.
Big Partner/Little Partner Program Receives Grant
The Big Partner/Little Partner program at Gustavus Adolphus College is the recipient of a Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation's $5,000 grant. An on-court presentation of this "New Season, New Beginnings"-themed grant will occur at 7 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Target Center when the Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks.
Canceled: WinterRead Author Event for March 8
Canceled: The 8th Annual WinterRead, sponsored by Unity in Community/St. Peter Reads, featuring author Stanley Gordon West and his book Blind Your Ponies. Due to ill health, West will NOT visit St. Peter Tuesday, March 8, 2011. His entire book tour has been canceled.