Archive for 2009Page 6
Spring Sports News
Of the 8 spring sports teams, 6 went to national tournaments: women’s track and field, men’s track and field, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, softball, and women’s golf. Women’s track and field placed a program best sixth place, with Senior Lisa Brown winning the javelin throw. The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches […]
Want a Gustavus E-mail?
Interested in a @gustavus.edu e-mail address? You already have one! All Gustavus alumni can have a Gustavus e-mail address for life! Simply log in to the Gustavus alumni website. If you have forgotten your login or password, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-487-8437. After you have logged on, click on GTS tools, then […]
Gustavus Career Center
The Career Center is a great place for Gusties looking for career advice, resume help, internships, job opportunities, and more. If you are seeking candidates for career or internship opportunities, either for new or experienced candidates, please email them to Cynthia Favre, director of career management. We are happy to forward information on to Gusties […]
Twin Cities Alumni Breakfasts
Join us for a cup of coffee, breakfast, and great conversation. This month our featured presenter is Tom Emmert, professor of history. Emmert has recently released a book, Confronting the Yugoslav Controversies. All Gusties are welcome and invited to the breakfast, Wednesday, June 17, 8-9:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis-Park Place, 1500 Park Place […]
Nobel Conference Registration
Gustavus is pleased to announce the six individuals who will give presentations at the 2009 Nobel Conference. The conference, titled “H20: Uncertain Resource,” is scheduled for Oct. 6-7. This year’s presenters will be Rajendra K. Pachauri, Asit K. Biswas, Peter H. Gleick, William L. Graf, Nancy N. Rabalias, Larry L. Rasmussen, and David L. Sedlak. […]
Fienen Named Interim Provost
Gustavus Adolphus College President Jack R. Ohle announced that Dr. David Fienen will serve as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the College effective June 1, 2009. A past Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the College, Dr. Fienen also served as Associate Dean of the College from […]
President Ohle to Host Oberammergau Passion Play trip in 2010
Gustavus President Jack R. and Kris Ohle and Pastor Eric Gustavson ’66 will lead a 10-day Alpine European tour to Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany, June 21-30, 2010. The itinerary includes visits to Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Island of Mainau, Lucerne, and the Oberammergau Passion Play. For a full itinerary and tour brochure, contact the Office […]
Spring Sports News; Wilkinson to Retire
Steve Wilkinson, head men’s tennis coach for the past 39 years, has announced that he will retire at the end of the current school year. He will retire with the most victories in the history of collegiate men’s tennis in Divisions I, II, III, and NAIA. Tommy Valentini ’02, who has been assistant coach the […]
Bill Holm Tribute
Friends of acclaimed writer Bill Holm ’65, who died unexpectedly in February, will gather for a tribute Thursday, May 7, 7-9 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Around a dozen presenters, including Phil Bryant (English), Joyce Sutphen (English), Doug Huff (philosophy), Larry Owen (English, emeritus), and Athena Owen Kildegaard ’82, will give brief tributes or readings; John […]
Twin Cities Alumni Breakfast May 20
Join us for a cup of coffee, breakfast, and great conversation. This month our featured presenter is Katherine Tunheim, professor of economics and management. Tunheim will bring news about the department and speak about business ethics and how it is incorporated in the department today. All Gusties are welcome and invited to the breakfast, Wednesday, […]
Health Insurance Available through the Alumni Association
During this time of economic uncertainty, many of our alumni, new grads, and their family members are in need of health insurance. Short-term and permanent health insurance options are available through the alumni insurance program. The program is typically promoted to new grads just before and after graduation, but in response to the rising unemployment […]
Retirees and Service Awardees
Gustavus will honor John Bungum, professor of economics and management; Dennis Henry, professor of physics; Steve Hogberg, gift planner; Byron Nordstrom, professor of history and Scandinavian studies; Tom Thorkelson; men’s and women’s track coach, strength coach, and Lund Center special events coordinator, Edi Thorstensson; visiting instructor and academic librarian, and Steve Wilkinson; men’s tennis coach, […]
Forensics Team Featured on GAC TV
Our very own Gustavus students produce a news show each week filled with great stories. You can view past episodes of GAC TV online or check out this segment about the winning forensics team! Video after the jump.