Author: News Office
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Michael Klajda ’13 Receives Kenneth and Florence Bray Medical School Scholarship
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Michael Klajda ’13 graduated this past spring with a degree in biology. This fall he is headed to medical school at the University of Minnesota’s Duluth campus with a merit based scholarship.
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Gustavus Announces Two New Chaplains
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Gustavus Adolphus College President Jack R. Ohle announced on Monday, July 1, that the Reverend Siri C. Erickson and the Reverend Brian E. Konkol have accepted calls to become the new chaplains at the College. Rev. Erickson and Rev. Konkol will begin their new duties on August 1.
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Chaplain Rachel Larson Praised for Her Service to the College
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Rachel Larson, who has served Gustavus Adolphus College’s students, faculty, and staff as one of its chaplains for the past 12 years, has announced her resignation. “Chaplain Larson has touched the lives of hundreds of students and community members in her long tenure with the College,” said President Ohle. “She will be remembered on the…
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President Jack R. Ohle Announces Plans to Retire in 2014
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Jack R. Ohle, the 16th President of Gustavus Adolphus College, has announced his retirement effective at the end of the 2013-14 academic year when he will complete his sixth year as president of the College. He began his service to Gustavus on July 1, 2008, and will officially retire on June 30, 2014. Ohle submitted,…
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GACAC Launches Effort to Endow Director of Church Relations Position
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The Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations (GACAC) has launched an effort to generate funds to endow the position of Director of Church Relations, which is currently held by Grady St. Dennis ’92.
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Mentoring Program Helps Underrepresented Students Connect with Campus
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The Mentoring for Student Success program, launched by Director of Diversity and Multicultural Programs Virgil Jones, has resulted in a significant increase in the retention rate of underrepresented students at Gustavus.
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Gustavus Community Creates New Atlanta-Based Internship
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Thanks to alumni networking and the work of several Gustavus administrators and faculty members, senior Alyssa Gaulrapp ’13 had the opportunity to complete a once-in-a-lifetime type internship during the month of January in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Pre-Health Students Receive Unique Opportunities
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This past January, 16 pre-health students took advantage of long-standing partnerships between the College and Mankato Clinic, Mayo Clinic Health System, and River’s Edge Hospital to observe a variety of medical professionals.
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Friends of Music Opens Doors for Student Musicians
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The tradition of concert touring by the music ensembles at Gustavus Adolphus College was established as early as 1878 for the musical, artistic, and educational benefit of students. Today, the group Friends of Music is ensuring that tradition continues for years to come.
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Gustavus Leaders Meet to Discuss the Future of a Liberal Arts Education
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Leaders of Gustavus Adolphus College, including the members of the Board of Trustees, the College’s senior administrators, and a group of faculty members representing multiple academic disciplines, came together for a weekend workshop on January 26-27 to discuss a broad range of issues, including future opportunities and challenges that Gustavus and all liberal arts colleges…