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Herchran Singh ’17: Nobel Conference Networking Leads to Research at USC

Nov 18, 2015

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JJ Akin ’11

Volunteering at the Nobel Conference led to a research experience at USC, a relationship with leading neuroscientists Antonio and Hanna Damasio, and a connection with Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel for Gustavus Adolphus College student Herchran Singh.
Social Justice Theatre Troupe Celebrates 20 Years at Gustavus Nov. 20-22

Nov 16, 2015

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Al

Gustavus Adolphus College’s social justice theatre troupe, I Am, We Are, will celebrate its 20th anniversary Nov. 20-22. Recognized as the oldest student-run social justice theatre troupe in the nation, I Am, We Are will welcome back alumni and community members for the weekend’s full slate of events.
Summer Internships Lead to Jobs for Lindsey Johnson and Diana Mueller

Nov 9, 2015

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JJ Akin ’11

After spending the summer interning at Cigna Health Insurance, Gustavus Adolphus College seniors Lindsey Johnson and Diana Mueller were recently offered – and accepted – full-time positions with the company after graduation.
Championship Saturday: Women’s Soccer and Volleyball Battle for MIAC Playoff Crowns

Nov 6, 2015

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JJ Akin ’11

The Gustavus women’s soccer and volleyball teams will compete for their respective Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Playoff Championship on Saturday, Nov. 7. Women’s soccer competes at the University of St. Thomas at 1 p.m., while the volleyball team will host Bethel University in Lund Center at 7 p.m.
Annual Employee Award Winners Honored at Founders Day

Oct 30, 2015

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JJ Akin ’11

Three members of the Gustavus Adolphus College community were honored during the Friday, Oct. 30 daily chapel 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, 1876.
Nick David ’07: Coaching Students to Win On and Off the Field

Oct 30, 2015

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JJ Akin ’11

Nick David ’07 is taking the lessons he learned as a student-athlete at Gustavus and passing them on to the next generation as a coach and administrator in the Westonka School District.
Gustavus Library Associates Set to Host “A Royal Affair” at Radisson Blu Mall of America

Oct 29, 2015

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Leah Anderson ’16

Gustavus Adolphus College and Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) will host the 19th biennial “A Royal Affair” on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. A fundraiser for the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, the event will include dinner, live and silent auctions, music, and dancing.
Ethiopian Child Advocate Shiferaw Woldmichael Visits Gustavus

Oct 23, 2015

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JJ Akin ’11

Gustavus Adolphus College recently welcomed Shiferaw Woldmichael, founder and director of the Child Development Training and Research Center (CDTRC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to campus for a 10-day visit.
Bryden Giving ’16: Commitment to Service Leads to Study Abroad Award

Oct 21, 2015

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JJ Akin ’11

Bryden Giving is passionate about healthcare and travel, but mostly he cares about people. The Big Lake, Minn. native was able to combine his passions at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad, where he won the Academic Excellence Award for Child Development and Diversity this summer.
Taneem Husain Named Bruce Gray Postdoctoral Fellow

Oct 19, 2015

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Leah Anderson ’16

Gustavus Adolphus College is proud to welcome Taneem Husain to the community as the 2015-2016 Bruce Gray Postdoctoral Fellow. Husain will teach courses in the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies program.