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Richard Leitch Receives Edgar M. Carlson Award
Richard Leitch, Gustavus Adolphus College Associate Professor of Political Science, received the 2008 Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching during the College’s commencement exercises on Sunday, June 1.
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589 Seniors Receive Degrees at June 1 Commencement Ceremony
On Sunday, June 1, 589 seniors received their bachelor of arts degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College. It was the first commencement ceremony held at the new Hollingsworth field and the final commencement ceremony with James Peterson serving as President of the College.
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Two Graduating Seniors Will Join the Peace Corps
Gustavus Adolphus College seniors Erin Luhmann and Jonathan Peasley plan to join the Peace Corps about a month after they receive their bachelor’s degrees this Sunday.
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Lisa Brown Wins National Title in Javelin
Gustavus Adolphus College junior Lisa Brown (Lake Crystal, Minn.) won the javelin title at the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships with a school and conference record effort of 174 feet, 5 inches on Saturday, May 24.
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Greg Mason Accepted into Fulbright Scholar Program
Gustavus Adolphus College professor of English, Dr. Greg Mason, has been accepted into the United States Fulbright Scholar Program for the 2008-09 academic year.
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Nine Gustavus Seniors to Join Teach For America
Nine Gustavus Adolphus College graduating seniors will join the non-profit organization Teach For America this fall. The students will spend the next two years teaching children in low-income communities and become part of an effort to ensure more of the nation’s students have access to an excellent education.
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Building Bridges Conference Honored by City of Saint Peter
Gustavus Adolphus College’s Building Bridges Conference recently received the 2007 St. Peter Human Rights Commission Award. Given annually, the award is meant to recognize an individual or organization in St. Peter that has furthered human rights in the community.
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Commencement June 1, Webcast Available
At 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 588 seniors will receive their bachelor of arts degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College during commencement exercises at Hollingsworth Field.
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Gustavus Introduces Annual Themed Learning Program
In September 2008, Gustavus Adolphus College will inaugurate an annual, campuswide themed learning program, named Gustavus Global Insight, designed to increase cultural awareness and international competency.