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Paul Magnuson Student Awards for Leadership and Service Announced
3 days ago
Five student leaders, three student organizations, and two student-led events were recognized on Wednesday, May 7 at the annual Paul Magnuson Student Leadership and Service Awards Program at Gustavus Adolphus College.
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General News
Gustavus to Host NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships
Gustavus Adolphus College will host the 2008 NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Championships May 13-15. The matches will be played at the college’s Brown Outdoor Tennis Complex.
Gustavus Forensics Team to Hold Speech Showcase
Members of the nationally ranked Gustavus Adolphus College forensics team will perform publicly on Thursday, May 15 at this year’s Speech Showcase. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Café, located on the lower level of the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center.
Online Registration Available for 2008 Nobel Conference
Registration is now available online for Gustavus Adolphus College’s 44th annual Nobel Conference. This year’s conference, titled “Who Were the First Humans?” is scheduled for Oct. 7-8.
Three Gustavus Students Receive NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships
Gustavus Adolphus College student athletes Margaret Dorer, Trevor Wittwer, and Connor Ziegler have been selected to receive postgraduate scholarships from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Athletics News
Women’s Track and Field Posts Strong Second Place Finish At MIAC Outdoor Championships
The Gustavus women’s track and field team finished second behind champion St. Thomas as the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Outdoor Track and Field Championships which were hosted by Hamline University in St. Paul. Three Gusties claimed individual championships and that group included Lisa Brown (javelin), Shanna Dawson (pole vault), and Kaelene Lundstrum (high jump).
Baseball Team Stays Alive In MIAC Tournament With 7-3 Win Over Hamline, Saturday’s Game Moved Up To 11:00 AM
The Gustavus baseball team lost its first game in the MIAC Tournament to St. Thomas 11-3, but then rebounded with a 7-3 win over Hamline in the nightcap. The Gusties will now face St. Olaf on Saturday morning in the consolation final at 11:00 am. The game was originally scheduled for 1 pm, however with rain forecast for the afternoon, the starting time has been moved to 11 am in Dundas at Memorial Park.
MIAC Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Preview
The Gustavus women’s track and field team will take participate in the MIAC Outdoor Championships this Friday and Saturday at Hamline University. The Gusties finished second at the outdoor meet a year ago and placed second at the indoor championships in March. Coach Tom Thorkelson’s squad will attempt to use its talent and depth to sneak past St. Thomas into the top spot this year. The meet begins at 3:00 pm on Friday and then on Saturday, events begin at 4:00 pm.
Men’s Track And Field MIAC Championships Preview
The Gustavus men’s track and field team will compete in the MIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships this Friday and Saturday at Hamline University. Senior pole vaulter Drew Hood and junior hurdler Tyler Geyen are ranked among the elite performers in the conference heading into the weekend championships.
Fine Arts News
Anderson Theatre Season Concludes with Fefu & Her Friends
The Department of Theatre & Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College completes a successful 2007-08 season with Fefu & Her Friends, a look into the complexities of women’s lives and relationships. Written by Maria Irene Fornes in 1977, this production of Fefu features a cast of eight diverse women brought together by director Amy Seham. Performances are May 8 - 10 at 8:00 p.m. and May 11 at 2:00 p.m. in Anderson Theatre.
Gustavus Symphony Orchestra to Present Concerto/Aria Concert Saturday
The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Warren Friesen, will present its spring concert Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. This concert includes performances by soprano Karly Slivik, ‘cellist Jacqueline Johnson and bass trombonist Scott Simpkins, selected by audition to perform in the Department of Music’s annual Concerto/Aria Concert.
Lucia Singers and St. Ansgar’s Chorus Share Sunday Schedule
The Lucia Singers and the St. Ansgar’s Chorus, from the Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College, are scheduled for solo performances in Christ Chapel on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. The Lucia Singers (women’s chorus) opens with Conductor Patricia Snapp at 1:30 p.m. Conductor Timothy O’Brien leads the men’s chorus in a 7:30 p.m. performance in Christ Chapel. Both performances are free and open to the public.
Winds and Strings Present Joint Concert at Gustavus
Members of the Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vasa Wind Orchestra will combine efforts to share a joint concert, May 9, on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. Department of Music conductors Brian Buckstead and Douglas Nimmo will lead their respective ensembles in solo performances in the 7:30 p.m. concert in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall.
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Today–May 16 | Permanent?: Senior Showcase 2008 |
| Today 10:00–10:20 am | Daily Chapel |
| 10:30–11:30 am | Elias Chacour |
| 12:30–1:30 pm | Open House for Father Elias Chacour |
| 12:40–1:15 pm | The Movers |
| 7:30–8:30 pm | Net Impact Meeting |
| 7:30–8:30 pm | Monday Night Recital |
| Tomorrow–May 16 | M. Golf at NCAA Championships |
| W. Golf at NCAA Championships | |
| Tomorrow–May 18 | W. Tennis hosts 2008 NCAA Division III Championships |
| Tomorrow 10:00–10:20 am | Daily Chapel |
| 12:40–1:10 pm | Aerobics/Circuits |
| 2:00–3:30 pm | Farewell Reception for Teresa Harland |
| 2–5 pm | W. Tennis vs. Washington & Lee (NCAA Quarterfinal) |
| 4:30–6 pm | Department Chairs Meeting |
