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Former Dean of Students Henry Helgen Jr. dies

By Kari VanDerVeen
June 1, 2009

Henry Helgen Jr. '41, former vice president and dean of students at St. Olaf, died Friday, May 29. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 1, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield.

Helgen became dean of students at St. Olaf in 1967 and was promoted to vice president and dean before retiring in 1984. During his 17-year career on the Hill he helped bring a number of changes to campus, including the implementation of coeducational housing and inter-visitation policies in the residence halls, the formulation of the Paracollege, the opening of the Lion's Pause, and the increased growth of the International Studies program. He also helped establish and organize several programs, including the counseling office and career services office. Read his full obituary at Northfield.org and in the Star Tribune.

Contact Kari VanDerVeen at 507-786-3970 or vanderve@stolaf.edu.