Author: News Office
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Gustavus Student-Athletes Recognized
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During the past several weeks, five Gustavus Adolphus College student-athletes have been selected to academic all-american teams by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) and ESPN The Magazine.
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Campus Safety Director Ray Thrower Returns to Gustavus
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Following several months abroad as deputy manager of security staff at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia, Ray Thrower will return to campus Monday, June 15 and officially resume his former position as Gustavus director of campus safety on July 1, 2009.
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Sonja Andersen Selected for Student Leadership Summit
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Gustavus Adolphus College graduate Sonja Andersen has been selected as one of 50 students from across the country to participate in the Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit July 11-14 at the Hesselbein Global Academy for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Orpen Receives Edgar M. Carlson Award
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Rick Orpen, Professor of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College, received the 2009 Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching during the College’s commencement exercises on Sunday, May 31. Orpen was presented the award by the 2008 recipient, Associate Professor of Political Science Richard Leitch.
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608 Graduates Receive Degrees
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On Sunday, May 31, 608 seniors received their bachelor of arts degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College. It was the first commencement ceremony with Jack R. Ohle serving as President of the College.
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Online Registration Available for 2009 Nobel Conference
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Registration is now available online for Gustavus Adolphus College’s 45th annual Nobel Conference. This year’s conference, titled “H2O Uncertain Resource,” is scheduled for Oct. 6-7.
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Alumnus Butorac Featured in Star Tribune
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Gustavus Adolphus College alumnus and professional tennis player Eric Butorac was recently featured in the Sports section of the Star Tribune. Butorac, the 45th ranked doubles player in the world, will begin play in the French Open this week.
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Tasha Carlson Chosen as Commencement Speaker
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Gustavus Adolphus College senior Tasha Carlson has been chosen by a committee of faculty, staff, and students to speak at the College’s commencement ceremony Sunday, May 31. Carlson will graduate Sunday with a degree in communication studies.
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Annual Fund Seeks to Reach Goal
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The Gustavus Annual Fund is racing to meet its goal of $2.01 million by May 31, 2009. When reached, it will be the largest unrestricted giving total in the history of the College. While the goal is within reach, additional gifts are needed before the fiscal year ends at Midnight May 31.
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Toutain Accepts Dean of Students Position at Kenyon College
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On Thursday, May 21, Gustavus Adolphus College President Jack R. Ohle announced that Dr. Hank Toutain, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, has accepted the position of Dean of Students at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.