Alumni Blog

Year: 2009

  • Music Tours This Week

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    The Gustavus Wind Orchestra and the Gustavus String Orchestra are touring this week. The GWO is currently touring Colorado and South Dakota and will return for a home concert in Christ Chapel on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. The GSO is touring Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin, returning to campus for a concert on…

  • Meet and Greet New Football Coach

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    Gustavus alumni and friends are invited to a reception to meet new Gustavus Football Coach Peter Haugen. Join us Thursday, Feb. 12 between 5 and 8 p.m. for complimentary appetizers and a cash bar at the Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis-Park Place. Please R.S.V.P. to Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437.

  • “The Other Shore” Performance

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    “The Other Shore,” written in 1986 by Nobel prize-winner Gao Xingjian (and immediately banned by the Chinese government), is an expressionist exploration of conflict between society and the individual. The Gustavus production features impressive ensemble acting, lively dance movement, and amazing shadow puppetry. Shows are Feb. 19, 20, and 21 at 8 p.m. and Feb.…

  • Building Bridges Conference March 14

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    Mark your calendars on March 14, 2009, for the 14th annual Building Bridges Conference, “Liberation through Education.” The conference will put a spotlight on educational inequality in the United States and abroad. Erin Gruwell, the real-life hero portrayed in the 2007 film Freedom Writers, and Maria Reyes, one of Ms. Gruwell’s first students and an…

  • Commission Gustavus 150 Update

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    There has been a focused energy around Commission Gustavus 150 since it was launched in October 2008. The eight Task Forces are moving through a process to formulate recommendations for action and funding, which will be prioritized by the Board of Trustees in August. President Ohle is also traveling the country holding 16 National Summit…

  • Career Connection Reception

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    Once again the Career Center will host the Career Connections Reception on Thursday, Feb. 12 6:30-8 p.m. in the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center Heritage Room. We are seeking alumni who are willing to meet and talk with students who are getting ready to attend the Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair Feb. 17-18.…

  • “Come on, You Gusties” Breakfast

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    Join us for a cup of coffee, breakfast, and great conversation. This month our featured presenter is Kris Kracht, communication studies instructor and forensics head coach. All Gusties are welcome and invited to the breakfast, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 8-9:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, Minneapolis-Park Place, 1500 Park Place Boulevard. Cost is $10 at the…

  • Upcoming Alumni Events

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    Naples Chapter Gathering – Jan. 8, Collier Athletic Club, 7 p.m. Washington D.C. Alumni Gathering – Jan. 12, Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport, 7 p.m. Twin Cities Gustie Breakfast, Gwen Freed, vice president for marketing and communication – Jan. 21 Chicago Alumni Gathering – Jan. 29, Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 7 p.m. 100th Anniversary…

  • Gustavus on the Web

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    Check out Folkelore — the blog from the Library! Become a Fan of Gustavus Adolphus College on Facebook. Join the Gustavus Adolphus Alumni Group on LinkedIn.

  • Music Ensemble Tours

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    Both the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and the Gustavus String Orchestra will be touring at the end of January and beginning of February. The Wind Orchestra will tour mainly in the Denver area, but will also make two appearances in South Dakota. The String Orchestra will travel from Stillwater through Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, and…