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Former baseball coach Jim Dimick named to Minnesota Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame
OCTOBER 31, 2004 — Former St. Olaf College baseball coach and Professor Emeritus Jim Dimick was part of the inaugural class of the Minnesota Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame inducted on Oct. 30 in Minneapolis. Dimick is one of two college coaches recognized along with 10 high school coaches.

National news editors debate the issues
OCTOBER 28, 2004 — Rich Lowry, editor of The National Review and David Corn, editor of The Nation will debate election-related issues tonight at 7 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.

Volunteer Network offers a Halloween party for area children
OCTOBER 28, 2004 — The Volunteer Network student organization at St. Olaf College is sponsoring a pre-Halloween party for pre-school and elementary-school-aged children from Northfield and surrounding communities. The party will take place in Ytterboe Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. with free parking in the Buntrock, Rand and Skoglund lots. Children should come in costume and bring along a bag for prizes. There will be activities such as pumpkin and face painting, cookie decorating, a limbo contest, "fishing" for prizes and of course, costume judging. After the party, children are invited to go trick or treating in the residence halls.

Peace and Justice sponsors special screening of "Unconstitutional: The War on Our Civil Liberties"
OCTOBER 28, 2004 — A special screening of a controversial new documentary "Unconstitutional: The War on Our Civil Liberties" from the director of "Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism" and "Uncovered" will be shown in Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater at 7 p.m. This new documentary provides the facts and stories that illuminate the truth behind the USA Patriot Act and other Bush administration policies, with testimony from those affected by these changes. This 65-minute film is free and open to the public.

Professor of Religion John Barbour will give public reading from new book
OCTOBER 28, 2004 — John Barbour, professor of religion at St. Olaf College and author of "The Value of Solitude: The Ethics and Spirituality of Aloneness in Autobiography," is part of the Fall 2004 Meet the Authors Series. Barbour will give a bookreading on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater.

Wellstone and his followers refused to play it safe, in life or in death
OCTOBER 28, 2004 — His refusal to abandon his "populist edge" was the late Sen. Paul Wellstone's greatest strength and his Achilles heel, writes St. Olaf Professor of Political Science Dan Hofrenning in an opinion piece in the Star Tribune. A frequent media commentator, Hofrenning will appear on the ABC affiliate KAAL-TV in Austin, Minn., on election night, Nov. 2.

Barbour to present new book about solitude
Barbour
OCTOBER 28, 2004 — Professor of Religion John Barbour's fourth book, The Value of Solitude: The Ethics and Spirituality of Aloneness in Autobiography , explores how experiences of solitude have been interpreted as religiously significant. He will read from and discuss the book on campus tonight (Thursday).

President Thomforde urges tolerance, informed voting on Election Day
OCTOBER 28, 2004 — Be an informed voter. Learn to work with those who hold political views different from your own. Read and reflect upon the issues of the day, as well as those in history. Those are among the challenges that President Chris Thomforde issued to the St. Olaf community as Election Day approaches.

Anthony Roberts Reprises multimedia dance piece 'Swing a Club: Facing Cancer'
OCTOBER 28, 2004 — Swing a Club: Facing Cancer, a multimedia dance piece that brings to life themes of struggle, support and letting go, will be performed Nov. 4 through Nov. 6 in St. Olaf College's Dittmann Center, Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One. All performances, free and open to the public, begin at 7:30 p.m. Audience members are invited to stay for a post-performance discussion each evening to ask questions, make comments or share their stories and experiences with cancer.

Film star Leonardo DiCaprio to visit St. Olaf College
OCTOBER 27, 2004 — Leonardo DiCaprio, film star from "Titanic" "Catch Me if You Can" and the upcoming "The Aviator" will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Buntrock Commons, Black and Gold Ballroom. The movie star has been speaking at campuses across the country on the topic "Voting for the Environment." This event is free and open to the public.

Film star Leonardo DiCaprio to speak tonight on behalf of John Kerry
OCTOBER 27, 2004 — The star of the film Titanic and the upcoming The Aviator, about the legendary Howard Hughes, will turn his attention to politics in a speech tonight at St. Olaf College. Movie star Leonardo DiCaprio has been speaking at campuses across the country on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry on the importance of students "voting for the environment."

Students remain friends, despite opposing views on presidential race
OCTOBER 26, 2004 — Dan Moldenhauer and Kristopher Follmer, both 19, will be voting for the first time Nov. 2. But each is supporting a different presidential candidate. Their solution on how to remain roommates and friends? When it comes to politics, change the subject.

Michael Kyle '85 named vice president and dean of enrollment at St. Olaf
Kyle
OCTOBER 26, 2004 — Michael Kyle has been named vice president and dean of enrollment at St. Olaf College. A 1985 graduate of the college who recently has served as a principal gifts officer, Kyle's new responsibilities will have him overseeing both the admissions process and financial aid.

Presidential candidate Ralph Nader to visit campus
Nader
OCTOBER 25, 2004 — Presidential candidate Ralph Nader will speak at St. Olaf College in Northfield on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m., in Boe Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. A book-signing will follow his speech. The Nader campaign is sponsoring the appearance.

St. Olaf College Artist Series Event features Nordic Voices
OCTOBER 21, 2004 — Nordic Voices, an internationally acclaimed six voice a cappella ensemble, will perform in concert at St. Olaf College, Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.

Ole Poll: Tight race for Minnesota House features two alumni
OCTOBER 20, 2004 — Both candidates for this year's Minnesota House race for District 25B, which encompasses all of Northfield, are St. Olaf graduates. Incumbent Republican Ray Cox, a 1973 graduate of the college, is being challenged by Democrat David Bly, Class of 1974 -- for the second time.

Young artists express views in 'Voice Your Vote' show
Detail from "yea/nay."
OCTOBER 20, 2004 — A collection of new art from St. Olaf students and alumni, plus members of the Northfield community, Voice Your Vote features artists who are among the nation's 48 million 18- to 30-year-old voters. The show opens in the Dittmann Center's Student Gallery on Thursday.

Professor of Art Wendell Arneson featured in Twin Cities, Northfield shows
OCTOBER 19, 2004 — Wendell Arneson, professor of art at St. Olaf College, will have a solo-show "Charting Time and Place" featuring 20-plus new paintings (or "what I did on my summer vacation") at the Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis (25 Groveland Terrace).

Norwegian tuba soloist, Oystein Baadsvik, to give recital at St. Olaf College
OCTOBER 19, 2004 — Oystein Baadsvik, one of the best tuba soloists in the world, will give a recital at St. Olaf College on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 8:15 p.m. in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. Jorgen Larsen, pianist, will join Baadsvik in this recital.

Baadsvik, of Norway, started playing the tuba at the age of 15 and began his international career with two prizes at the prestigious Concours International d' Execution Musicale (CIEM) in Geneva in 1991. He released his first CD shortly after that and in 2003 his latest CD "Tuba Carnival" for tuba and strings, was released. Baadsvik also composes music and conducts many of his own orchestral concerts. This recital is free and open to the public.

"Perpetua," to be first theater production of the year at St. Olaf
OCTOBER 17, 2004 — Perpetua, the first theater production of the year, will run through Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 16-17). The play, showing in Haugen theater, is directed by Karen Peterson Wilson. To reserve tickets click on Attending Performances and select "Requesting Tickets."

Opening art show displays work by South African women with AIDS
OCTOBER 17, 2004 — Flaten Art Museum, Dittmann Center, opens the new academic year with "Body Maps," an exhibit that features prints and paintings by South African women who sufer from AIDS.Museum hours: M,T,W,F 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Th 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., Sun. 2-5 p.m. For more information, call 507-646-3248.

Roman Lebedev, pianist, to give concert at St. Olaf College
OCTOBER 17, 2004 — Roman Lebedev, pianist, and professor of piano performance at St. Petersburg Conservatory of Music and faculty member of the Washington Conservatory of Music, will present a concert at St. Olaf College on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at St. Olaf College, Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. The concert, to feature music by Schubert and Prokofieff, is free and open to the public.

The St. Olaf Chapel Choir will perform two new works as part of Vespers service
OCTOBER 17, 2004 — The St. Olaf Chapel Choir, directed by Bob Scholz, professor of music, will present a fall Vespers service on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel. Vespers is free and open to the public.

Julia Kasdorf to give bookreading at St. Olaf College
OCTOBER 15, 2004 — The Fall 2004 Author Series "Meet the Authors!" presents Juia Kasdorf, poet and writer of non-fiction, in a bookreading from "Eve's Striptease," on Friday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m., at St. Olaf College, Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater. Kasdorf is also author of "Sleeping Preacher."

"Eve's Striptease" will be available at a 15 percent discount in the St. Olaf Bookstore the week of the event.

Perpetua opens St. Olaf Theater fall season
Delaney
OCTOBER 14, 2004 — The St. Olaf College Theater Department opened its fall season Oct. 13 with Perpetua, an original new work by playwright Vincent Delaney and directed by Karen Peterson Wilson, an associate professor of theater at St. Olaf. Performances run through Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Haugen Theater, with 2 p.m. matinee performances on Saturday and on Sunday, Oct. 17.

St. Olaf Choir makes beautiful music with VocalEssence in Minneapolis
OCTOBER 13, 2004 — When the St. Olaf Choir combined forces with VocalEssence at Orchestra Hall, the result was a "glorious program," according to Star Tribune reviewer William Randall Beard. VocalEssence has strong St. Olaf connections. Director Philip Brunelle sits on the college's Board of Regents, Associate Director Sig Johnson conducts the Manitou Singers on campus and choir members include Director of Academic Research and Planning Jo Beld.

John Kilbride named to head advancement at St. Olaf
OCTOBER 13, 2004 — John Kilbride has been named vice president for advancement at St. Olaf College. A 1987 alumnus of the college, Kilbride will oversee alumni and parent relations, annual giving, planned giving, principal gifts and stewardship.

Fair Trade Coffee to be topic of lecture
OCTOBER 12, 2004 — Timothy and Andrea Bruns from European Roasterie, will speak in support of Fair Trade Coffee on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m., in Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater. Fair trade means an equitable and fair partnership between consumers in North America and producers in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. This lecture is free and open to the public.

Rock the Vote Festival to be held at St. Olaf College
OCTOBER 11, 2004 — St. Olaf College's Buntrock Commons parking lot will be the site of the Rock the Vote Festival from noon to 5 p.m. The festival, promoting awareness and enthusiasm for the upcoming election, will include music by four bands, tents and activities. The public is welcome.

Faculty recital to be presented by David Carter and Esther Wang
OCTOBER 10, 2004 — Associate Professor of Music David Carter will present a faculty recital on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 3:15 p.m., in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. Esther Wang will accompany on the piano.

The program will include "Sonata for Cello and Piano" by Poulenc, "Suite in d minor for Cello Solo" by Bach, "Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 63" by Faure, and other pieces. This recital is free and open to the public.

Celebrated ensembles to perform Randall Thompson's "The Peaceable Kingdom"
OCTOBER 10, 2004 — summary

Collage concert by St. Olaf Band to have guest conductor from Wales
OCTOBER 9, 2004 — The St. Olaf Band, conducted by Timothy Mahr, will present their annual Collage concert on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m., in Skoglund Center Auditorium as part of the Homecoming festivities. The featured guest conductor will be St. Olaf Band alumnus Bruce Perkins, leading the band in Philip Sparke's "invictus." The concert is free and open to the public.

Athletic achievement
OCTOBER 9, 2004 — Seven alumni will be welcomed into the Athletic Hall of Fame during Saturday's Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities. Also being honored are members of the 1979 womenıs cross country team on the 25th anniversary of their second place finish at the National AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) Cross Country Championship, and members of the 1999 women's cross country team on the fifth anniversary of their fourth place finish in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) Championships. For more information, call (507) 646-3749 or log onto www.stolaf.edu/athletics.

Longtime college football rivals to meet in second annual Cereal Bowl
OCTOBER 9, 2004 — One of the nationıs oldest rivalries in college football will continue Saturday, Oct. 9, when St. Olaf College and Carleton College compete in their annual contest. This yearıs event, during St. Olaf Homecoming, is the second annual Cereal Bowl, honoring of Malt-O-Meal Co. participation. The company, which has a plant in Northfield, will donate cereal to all attendees. The game will be played at St. Olaf on Manitou Field at 1 p.m. In addition to the Cereal Bowl, the game also features the induction of seven alumni into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Accessibility is child's play for alumna who creates local playground
OCTOBER 8, 2004 — Beth Newman Benson '92 will soon realize her goal of creating a playground in Northfield where her 5-year-old son, Judah, and other children with disabilities can play alongside their siblings and friends.

Homecoming brings Oles back to the Hill, Oct. 8-10
OCTOBER 8, 2004 — Homecoming, a time to reunite with old friends on the Hill and make new memories, will be celebrated Oct. 8-10. In addition to traditional reunions for the Classes of 1984, 1989, 1994 and 1999, Oles of all ages an enjoy special gatherings, seminars and activities including the annual homecoming football game. This year the Oles take on Carleton in what will surely be a memorable Homecoming Cereal Bowl on Manitou Field. FOr more information, visit www.stolaf.edu/alumni.

St. Olaf to Celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 8-10
OCTOBER 8, 2004 — Hundreds of parents, alumni and visitors will join St. Olaf students for Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 8-10. Many of the weekend's activities -- concerts, a soccer game and the second annual Cereal Bowl football game -- are open to the public.

Longtime college football rivals to meet in second Cereal Bowl
OCTOBER 6, 2004 — One of the nation's oldest rivalries in college football will continue on Saturday, Oct. 9, when St. Olaf and cross-town rival Carleton College compete in their annual contest. This year's event is the second annual Cereal Bowl, named in honor of Northfield cereal company Malt-O-Meal, which is donating cereal to all game attendees.

St. Olaf Homecoming/Family Weekend offers music for everyone
OCTOBER 6, 2004 — Several St. Olaf music ensembles -- including the St. Olaf Band -- and two faculty members will perform during Homecoming and Family Weekend at St. Olaf College Oct. 8-10. All concerts are free and open to the public.

St. Olaf College President Christopher Thomforde joins Carleton College President Rob Oden at forum
OCTOBER 5, 2004 — The Northfield Downtown Development Corp. (NDDC) hosts St. Olaf College President Christopher Thomforde and Carleton College President Rob Oden on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Archer House. The presidents will be discussing the colleges' relationship to the Northfield community and "The Cereal Bowl." The event is free and open to the public.

Senate Higher Education Budget Division hearing to be held at St. Olaf
OCTOBER 5, 2004 — The public is encouraged to attend a Minnesota Senate Higher Education Budget Division hearing that will be held at St. Olaf College on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. The hearing will take place in the Buntrock Commons, Sun Ballroom and feature testimony from students and faculty members from Carleton and St. Olaf Colleges. Also scheduled to appear are the Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Chris Richardson and Northfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kathy Feldbrugge.

For more information, contact Amy Gage (St. Olaf) 646-3316, or Joe Hargis (Carleton), 646-4327.

Senate Higher Education Committee will hold budget hearing at St. Olaf
OCTOBER 5, 2004 — On Tuesday, Oct. 5, the Senate Higher Education Committee will begin a six-campus "listening tour" throughout Minnesota with a public hearing at St. Olaf College. Students and faculty from St. Olaf and neighboring Carleton College will testify at the event. The hearing begins at 2 p.m. in the Sun Ballroom of Buntrock Commons. Parking is available north of the building.

Karen Solgard to present Norse fiddle concert at St. Olaf College
OCTOBER 3, 2004 — Karen Solgard will present a Norwegian Hardanger fiddle concert on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. In addition to playing the fiddle, Solgard will sing, tell stories and invites audience participation in her lively program. Free and open to the public.

Versatile pianist Ben Folds to perform Saturday at Skoglund Center
OCTOBER 2, 2004 — The Ben Folds concert, featuring jazz piano, pop-rock, will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. in Skoglund Center Auditorium. The opening act is Astronaut Pushers. Tickets will be $25 at the door.

The Rose Ensemble to be second concert in 2004-05 Artist Series Events at St. Olaf College
OCTOBER 1, 2004 — In an Artist Series Event, The Rose Ensemble, a mixed vocal ensemble specializing in Gregorian chant and Renaissance choral music, will perform Friday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

Nursing student earns national scholarship
Busch
OCTOBER 1, 2004 — Rebecca Busch '05 is one of six nursing students in the nation to earn a scholarship from the American Association of College Nursing and CampusRN.