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News & Announcements Broadcasting of Celtic Christmas… This year’s Christmas in Christ Chapel will air (in full or in part) during the holiday season on the following radio stations as indicated: WCAL Radio in Northfield (89.3 FM in southeastern Minnesota and the Twin Cities, 88.7 FM in the Rochester area, or www.wcal.org) at 10 a.m.…

News & Announcements St. Lucia Named… During the 60th annual Festival of St. Lucia held this morning, 1 sophomore and 4 of her classmates were selected to serve as St. Lucia and the Lucia Court. They are: St. Lucia Heather McGregor, Eagan, MN Lucia Court Members Erinn Danielson, Edina, MN Ann Humburg, Blue Earth, MN…

News & Announcements Carved Celtic Cross… Individuals milling around campus at 8 a.m. on Friday (Nov. 30) may notice something unusual occurring in front of Christ Chapel’s main entrance. A 9-ft. Celtic cross made of ice will be put in place and will be carved for the weekend’s Christmas in Christ Chapel, celebrating “A Celtic…

News & Announcements Tickets Available for Heartbreak House. The play Heartbreak House, written by George Bernard Shaw, will be presented at 8 p.m. Nov. 15-18 in Anderson Theatre. Performed by students and directed by Natalya Baldyga (theatre and dance), the play focuses on what happens when the “good” people — the educated, intelligent, well-intentioned people…

News & Announcements VP for Church Relations Named… The Rev. Jack Niemi (’68) has been named vice president for church relations at Gustavus, effective Jan. 1. Niemi is currently pastor of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL, where he has been since 1997. Niemi has served a succession of ELCA churches in Illinois, California,…

News & Announcements Get a Flu Shot… The Gustavus employee wellness program will sponsor flu shots at no charge for employees, retirees, and spouses later this month (to be announced when known). Those who want to get a flu shot earlier are welcome to attend the student influenza immunization clinic which will be held from…

News & Announcements Outstanding Employees… The Augusta Carlson Schultz Award for the Outstanding Support Staff Employee of 2001 will be awarded to Kathy Scholl (biology) and the Eric Norelius Award for the Outstanding Administrative Employee of 2001 will be awarded to Donita Clifton (human resources). All members of the College community are invited to the…

News & Announcements Mail Handling Tips… In light of recent events, all are urged to be careful when handling and opening mail. President Axel Steuer provides the following information to the campus community: “The discovery of anthrax-tainted letters mailed to highly visible people has generated a good deal of concern and anxiety across the country……

News & Announcements Alumni Award Nominations Sought… The Office of Alumni Relations is seeking help in identifying alumni nominees for the Greater Gustavus Award, Distinguished Alumni Citations, and First Decade Awards. Awards will be presented by the Gustavus Alumni Association in 2002. Past award recipients may be viewed at http://gustavus.edu/alumni/alumni_assoc/awards.cfm. The Greater Gustavus Award is…

News & Announcements Nobel Conference Visibility… The following Nobel Conference coverage has already run: “Mad cow solution elusive” by Tim Krohn in the Free Press of Mankato (Oct. 4, pg. 1B); “Nobel laureate takes scientists to task” by Sharon Schmickle in the Star Tribune of Minneapolis (Oct. 3, pg. A6); Photograph of President Axel Steuer…

News & Announcements Nobel Conference Invitation… The 37th Nobel Conference, “The Second Nobel Century: What is Still to be Discovered,” will take place Oct. 2-3 on campus. With 5 Nobel Prizewinners, the former editor of Nature magazine, and the head of 1of the Nobel Prize selection committees, this conference promises to provide an exciting look…

News & Announcements Miles to Manhattan… Last Friday’s student-organized “Miles to Manhattan” fundraising campaign raised $5,605 for the American Red Cross. The goal was to raise $1,227.50 — the number of miles it is from Gustavus to Manhattan. The money will provide relief to victims and their families. Step Forward… Educational institutions throughout the nation…