Entries tagged with ‘1964’
President Peterson Receives Polar Star
Dr. James L. Peterson ’64, who served as the 15th president of Gustavus Adolphus College from 2003 to 2008, was awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star at a special, private luncheon Thursday, April 29 on campus.
Peterson Accepts Interim President Position at Northland College
Former Gustavus Adolphus College President James L. Peterson '64 has been named Interim President at Northland College in Ashland, Wis. Peterson will serve in the role until the college completes a search to replace outgoing President Karen I. Halbersleben, who declined a contract extension earlier this month.
James and Susan Peterson Receive Greater Gustavus Award
Gustavus Adolphus College President James Peterson '64 and his wife, the Rev. Susan Pepin Peterson '65 received the Greater Gustavus Award Saturday, May 31 during the Alumni Banquet as part of the College's 2008 Reunion Weekend.
James L. Peterson Announces Plans to Retire in ’08
Dr. James L. Peterson, the 14th President of Gustavus Adolphus College, informed the Board of Trustees this morning of his decision to retire at the conclusion of the 2008 academic year, capping a five year term as President of the College. Peterson, 64, will serve through June 2008, and has offered to assist in an orderly transition beyond that date if needed.