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James McPherson ’58 Publishes New Book on Civil War Navies
James McPherson ’58, Civil War historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and Gustavus alumnus, has published his latest book, War on the Waters, through the University of North Carolina Press.
Gustavus Alumna Making Headlines for Mars Landing
Heidi Manning, a 1990 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, will be spending the next year analyzing data collected on Mars by the NASA space rover Curiosity.
Gusties Provide Athletic Training for U.S. Wheelchair Tennis Team
Three Gustavus alumni and one current Gustavus student are working together this week at the University of Minnesota's Baseline Tennis Center as the U.S. Wheelchair Tennis Team prepares for the upcoming Paralympic Games in London.
Gusties at the 2012 Minnesota Fringe Festival
A number of current and former Gustavus students and faculty will be performing and directing at the 2012 Minnesota Fringe Festival, which will take place August 2-12 at various locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
2010 Alumna Receives Prestigious Teaching Fellowship
Gustavus Adolphus College alumna Kaitie O’Bryan ’10 has been named a 2012 Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellow, a highly competitive and prestigious award that will provide her with $175,000 in funding and considerable professional development opportunities over the course of the next five years.
Tim Kennedy ’82 Promoted to Vice President for Marketing and Communication
After serving as Interim Vice President for Marketing and Communication during the 2011-12 academic year, Tim Kennedy has been promoted to Vice President for Marketing and Communication effective immediately.
Hilary Bauer ’12 Named a Fulbright Scholar
Hilary Bauer ’12, a recent graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College has been named a Fulbright Scholar for 2012. Bauer is the third Gustavus alumni this year to receive the honor as she joins previously announced recipients Jean-Paul Noel ’12 and Claire Sagstuen ’11.
Diane Loomer ’62 to Receive Honorary Degree at May 27 Commencement
Diane Loomer, a 1962 alumna of Gustavus Adolphus College and one of Canada’s most distinguished musicians, will receive an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree at the College’s May 27 Commencement ceremony in honor of her outstanding career and contribution to choral music and the education of students over the course of several decades.
Two Gusties Named Fulbright Scholars
Gustavus Adolphus College alumna Claire Sagstuen ’11 and current senior Jean-Paul Noel ’12 have both been named Fulbright Scholars for 2012. Sagstuen will be teaching English in Bulgaria next year, while Noel will conduct research in Switzerland.
English Professor Matt Rasmussen ’98 Wins Walt Whitman Award
Gustavus Adolphus College alumnus and current Visiting Assistant Professor of English Matt Rasmussen ’98 has been named the winner of the 2012 Walt Whitman Award by the American Academy of Poets. The award is given out annually to an American poet who has yet to publish a book of poetry and is one of the most prestigious first book prizes in the country.