Archive for 2011Page 3
Gustavus Receives Major Environmental Studies Grant
Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to announce four strategic initiatives of its Environmental Studies Program thanks to a generous grant from The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation.
Video: The Making of Christmas in Christ Chapel
Have you wondered how the annual holiday service comes together? Gustavus senior Kyia Knutson produced the following video, which sheds some light on what went into this year’s service, “Julljus: Light from the Old World, Light to the New.”
Gustavus to Celebrate New Interfaith Space Tuesday
Gustavus Adolphus College will celebrate the creation of the Leadholm Interfaith Room from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. The new Interfaith space is located on the lower level of the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center adjacent to the Diversity Center and the Office of Residential Life.
Alumnus Kurt Elling Nominated for Grammy Award
Gustavus Adolphus College alumnus Kurt Elling ‘89 received his 11th Grammy nomination on Nov. 30 when the 54th annual Grammy nominations were announced in Los Angeles. Elling is nominated in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for his newest album The Gate.
Summer Faculty-Student Collaboration Enhances Undergraduate Education
Summers at Gustavus Adolphus College provide a unique opportunity for high-quality, in-depth faculty-student collaboration. It's a productive time when both faculty members and students can delve into their research and creative projects.
Mike Stehlik Resigns as Women’s Soccer Coach
Gustavus Adolphus College Head Women’s Soccer Coach Mike Stehlik has announced his resignation after 22 years directing the program. Stehlik compiled an overall mark of 223-137-30 in his 22 seasons and ranks 35th in career victories in NCAA Division III women’s soccer history.
Neal & Leandra at Gustavus Dec. 9
The Gustavus Artist Series is delighted to bring Gustavus alumni and Red House recording artists Neal & Leandra to the campus for a very special pre-Christmas concert, Friday, Dec. 9, at Jussi Björling Recital Hall. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available online at gustavustickets.com.
Ben Ceder Earns Academic All-America First Team Honors
Gustavus Adolphus College senior men’s soccer player Ben Ceder (Oregon, Wis.) has earned one of the highest honors granted to a collegiate student-athlete. Ceder is one of 11 NCAA Division III players to earn a spot on the 2011 Academic All-America Men’s Soccer Team.
Angel Tree Now on Display in Campus Center
The Angel Tree, a holiday tradition at Gustavus Adolphus College that assists financially strapped families in St. Peter, is now on display on the upper level of the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center.
71st Annual Festival of St. Lucia is Dec. 8
Gustavus Adolphus College will celebrate its 71st annual Festival of St. Lucia at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in Christ Chapel. As part of this seasonal tradition, five sophomore women have been chosen to serve on the Lucia court, including Susan Crane, Annalise Dobbelstein, Elizabeth Johnson, Ellen Krueger, and Jennifer Werness.