Author: Matt Thomas ’00
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Give to Gustavus Day Raises $133,296 for Annual Fund
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Thanks to the generosity of more than 450 alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the College, Gustavus raised $133,296 for the College’s Annual Fund on Wednesday, Nov. 12 during its annual Give to Gustavus Day. The total amount raised exceeded the goal of $100,000 and shattered last year’s Give to Gustavus Day total.
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President Bergman Receives U of M Award of Distinction
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Gustavus Adolphus College President Rebecca Bergman received the University of Minnesota Award of Distinction for her years of service to the University’s College of Science and Engineering on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the College’s annual Leadership Gala.
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NEH Summer Institutes Support Faculty Development
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Professional development is important to the faculty at Gustavus Adolphus College. It’s why the College created the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning to support faculty in achieving their potential as teachers and scholars. Gustavus faculty members are also finding professional development opportunities through outside funding from organizations such as the National Endowment for…
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Forensics Team Places Third at Prestigious L.E. Norton Tournament
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The Gustavus Adolphus College forensics team placed third out of 40 teams at the prestigious 67th annual L.E. Norton Memorial Tournament on Nov. 1-2 at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill.
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Gustavus to Live Stream Christmas in Christ Chapel for First Time
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For the first time in the 42-year history of the event, Christmas in Christ Chapel, the annual holiday tradition at Gustavus Adolphus College, will be live streamed to the public on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 6. A tradition since 1973, Christmas in Christ Chapel is a time for the Gustavus community to celebrate the…
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Provost Mark Braun Receives 2014 CIC Chief Academic Officer Award
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Mark Braun, Provost and Dean of the College at Gustavus, received the 2014 Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Chief Academic Officer Award at the 42nd Annual Institute for Chief Academic and Chief Financial Officers on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Portland, Ore.
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The New York Times Uses O’Connor Piece on “The Learning Network”
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The New York Times recently used a piece written by Gustavus Adolphus College Professor of Philosophy and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Peg O’Connor on its blog, The Learning Network, which uses Times content to create daily cross-curricular materials that teach skills, invite inquiry and engage students with current events.
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Magazine Names Dwight Stoll to “Top 40 Under 40 Power List”
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Gustavus Adolphus College Associate Professor of Chemistry Dwight Stoll was recently honored by the magazine The Analytical Scientist when the publication included him on its annual Power List, which this year features 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are already having a big impact on the field of analytical science.
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Outstanding Employees Honored on Founders Day
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Three members of the Gustavus Adolphus College community will be honored during the Friday, Oct. 31 Daily Sabbath service as recipients of the College’s annual outstanding employee awards. The awards are given out in conjunction with Founders Day, which recognizes the dedication of Old Main on Oct. 31, 1976.
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Carleton Professor to Present Documentary on Wednesday Night
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Dr. Chérif Këita, Professor of French and Francophone Literatures and Cultures at Carleton College will visit Gustavus Adolphus College on Wednesday, Oct. 29 to present his documentary film Remembering Nokutela. The film will be screened at 7 p.m. in room 127 of Confer Hall. The event is free and open to the public.