Year: 2011
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Alumnus Dan Mikkelson Competes at Ironman World Championship
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It’s known as the ultimate test of fitness, endurance, and mental fortitude. A 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run all completed despite crosswinds, headwinds and the overpowering heat and humidity under the Hawaiian sun. It is the Ironman World Championship and Dan Mikkelson ’08 can now say he has conquered the…
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Jennifer McBride to Deliver Wallenberg Lecture
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Dr. Jennifer McBride, Board of Regents Chair in Ethics and Assistant Professor of Religion at Wartburg College, will deliver the 2011 Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Lecture on Monday, Nov. 14.
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Blood Drive to Be Held Nov. 2-3
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Members of the Gustavus Adolphus College and St. Peter communities alike will have the opportunity to give blood on Nov. 2 and 3 in Alumni Hall on the Gustavus campus from 12-6 p.m.
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Alumnus Mark Elfstrom Recognized for Excellence in Education
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Mark Elfstrom, a 2001 alumnus of Gustavus Adolphus College, recently received a Milken Educator Award for his work as a math and science teacher at Romig Middle School in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Film Screening to Connect Minnesota Missionaries with the Democratization of South Africa
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Dr. Chérif Këita, Professor of French and Francophone Literatures and Cultures at Carleton College, will present his recent documentary “Cemetery Stories: A Rebel Missionary in South Africa” at Gustavus Adolphus College on Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Confer Hall 127.
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Samaraweera’s Post-Grad Journey Takes Him to Germany
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Recent Gustavus graduate Hasanga “Hassie” Samarawera begins his post-Gustavus journey in Berlin Germany this fall where he will be pursuing a master’s degree in Public Health at Charité University on a fellowship through the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD). Learn about Hassie and follow his blog detailing his experiences through the Gustavus website.
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Star Tribune’s Hertzel Delights Audience at GLA Author Day
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Star Tribune Books Editor Laurie Hertzel spoke to an audience of approximately 100 people at the Edina County Club on Tuesday, Oct. 18 as part of Gustavus Library Associates’ Fall Author Day.
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Forensics Team Keeps Rolling With Win at Larry Schnoor Invitational
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The Gustavus Adolphus College forensics team continued its strong start to the 2011-12 season with a first place finish in the team sweepstakes at the Larry Schnoor Invitational at Minnesota State University, Mankato on Saturday, Oct. 15.
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Christopher diCarlo to Keynote Our Story Conference
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Dr. Christopher diCarlo, a philosopher of science and ethics, will speak at Gustavus Adolphus College’s annual Our Story Conference on Saturday, Oct. 29.
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Johnson Named NCEP Professor of the Month
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The Network of Conservation Educators & Practitioners (NCEP) has named Gustavus Adolphus College professor Dr. Cindy Johnson its September 2011 Professor of the Month. Johnson is the Executive Director of the Linnaeus Arboretum and Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies at the College.