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Women's Tennis Earns 5th Place in MIAC APRIL 29, 2003 — The Ole women's tennis team earned a fifth-place MIAC finish with its participation in the conference tournament on April 25 and 26 at Gustavus Adolphus College. Women's Track and Field Compete at Macalester Invitational APRIL 29, 2003 — The St. Olaf Women's Track and Field team traveled to the Macalester Invitational this past Saturday. Competing in 'typical' summer weather, the Oles used it to their advantage as many broke their own personal records. Religious convictions topic of noon seminar APRIL 29, 2003 — Is it possible to properly respect the beliefs of others without losing a grip on our own convictions? How can we talk about the truth of our religious perspective without courting the dangers of absolutism? Dan Malotky, an assistant professor of religion at St. Olaf College, will answer those questions and more during a dialogue session titled "Religious Convictions and Public Life." The noontime event, free and open to the public, will be in the Viking Theater in Buntrock Commons. Audience members are encouraged to bring a lunch. A light dessert will be served. "American culture appears caught on the horns of a dilemma," Malotky says. "We continue to see the dangers of religious intolerance, and as a consequence, we are wary of the authoritarian tendencies with which religious truths are often imbued. "On the other hand, we are nervous about relativist positions that dump all religious truth into the same, publicly irrelevant basket." Men's Tennis Competitve in MIAC Conference Tournament APRIL 29, 2003 — The Oles entered the conference tournament held in Northfield as the number six seed. This placement was a result of their dual match record during the year against conference opponents. Changing the political agenda the Norwegian Way APRIL 28, 2003 — Tonight at 7 p.m. in Buntrock Commons, Gold Ballroom, Irene Garland, lecturer at the University of Surrey and Course Leader at the Oslo International Summer School, University of Oslo, will discuss Norway?s political system, and why more women hold high public offices in Norway than most other first world countries. National scientists to examine global change at fourth St. Olaf College Science Symposium APRIL 28, 2003 — Three nationally renowned environmental scientists, who will speak on the topic of global change at the fourth annual St. Olaf College Science Symposium, agree that we are at a crucial turning point in environmental history. The choices made now will determine our quality of life into the unforeseeable future and everyone, young and old, has a part to play in the environmental success story. Viking Chorus, Manitou Singers concert APRIL 27, 2003 — The St. Olaf Viking Chorus, directed by Robert Scholz, and Manitou Singers, directed by Sigrid Johnson, will present a joint spring concert today at 4:30 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel. Senior art show continues with new gallery opening APRIL 27, 2003 — Senior art show features paintings, photographs, works on paper, sculpture and video by 19 student artists. An opening reception today at 2 p.m. kicks off the gallery displays which run through May 8 in the Dittmann Center, Flaten Art Museum Gallery and Virginia and Jennifer C. Groot Student Gallery. Norseman Band spring concert APRIL 27, 2003 — Today at 2 p.m. in Skoglund Center Auditorium, the Norseman Band presents its annual spring concert, directed by St. Olaf music faculty Paul Niemisto. All that jazz APRIL 27, 2003 — St. Olaf Jazz II and III will perform this evening at 7 p.m. in the Pause. The concert is free and open to the public. Baseball takes two from Auggies APRIL 27, 2003 — The St. Olaf baseball team had two stellar pitching performances from Charlie Ruud (Jr., Cannon Falls, Minn.) and Matt Green (So., Minneapolis, Minn./South) in a two-game sweep of Augsburg Sunday afternoon at home. The Oles held on 4-1 in the first game and exploded for a 27-2 win in game two. Treat yourself to an evening of Early Music APRIL 25, 2003 — The St. Olaf Early Music Singers and Collegium Musicum, under the direction of Gerald Hoekstra, will present their spring concert on Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Urness Recital Hall. The program will feature music from 16th- and 17th-century England. Composers on the program include William Byrd ("Mass for Five Voices"), John Ward, John Coperario and others working at the royal court or in the households of English nobility. Other works to be performed by the singers include the psalm Laudebus in sanctis, madrigals by John Ward and Orlando Gibbons, and an anthem by Matthew Jeffries. The Collegium will perform dances, fantasias and other types of instrumental music by John Coperario, John Jenkins and Anthony Holborne. The St. Olaf Early Music Singers is an ensemble of 18 select singers who devote their efforts to performance of early historical choral music. The Collegium Musicum performs on instruments of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, such as viols, recorders, crumhorns, shawms, cornetts and sackbuts. Men's tennis falls in MIAC tournament APRIL 25, 2003 — The St. Olaf men's tennis team fell to St. Thomas 9-0, Friday afternoon in the Conference quarterfinals. St. Olaf was playing without their top two players, juniors Tom and Ted Nagel. SPCO to perform free public concert at Boe chapel APRIL 24, 2003 — This evening at 8 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra will perform with conductor Andreas Delfs and feature violinist Gil Shaham. The concert is free and open to the public. Baseball opens with 9-6 win over SMU, drops game two in 11 innings APRIL 24, 2003 — The St. Olaf baseball team scored a combined eight runs in the fifth and sixth innings to capture a game one victory 9-6, but fell in 11 innings in game two 3-2 to Saint Mary's University in Winona, Minn. Wednesday. Women politicians do it their way in Norway APRIL 24, 2003 — Garland Norwegian social scientist Irene Garland will speak at St. Olaf on Monday, April 28, about how Norwegian women, though independent-minded, have become a force in politics -- getting elected to parliament and placing their issues on the political agenda. Garland's talk is free and open to the public. Soderlind named associate dean for social and applied sciences APRIL 24, 2003 — Professor of Economics Steven Soderlind will be the new Associate Dean for Social and Applied Sciences, effective June 1. He will replace Samiha Sidhom Peterson, a sociology professor who held the post for six years. Soderlind joined the St. Olaf faculty in 1982. In addition to chairing the economics department and serving as director of Urban Studies, he has taught in the Upward Bound program and The Great Conversation. Soderlind also has led Interims abroad, served as the field supervisor for Term in Asia and been a member of many college committees. Author, lawyer, political commentator to speak on gender and power APRIL 24, 2003 — Estrich Harvard Law School graduate and senior political adviser Susan Estrich, whose book Sex & Power says women have yet to grab the brass ring of leadership in the United States, will speak at St. Olaf on Tuesday, April 29, at 8 p.m. Her talk is free and open to the public. Patricia Weaver Francisco to read from memoir of rape APRIL 23, 2003 — Author Patricia Weaver Francisco will read from her memoir Telling at 7:30 p.m. this evening in Buntrock Commons, Sun Room, followed by a book signing. Telling chronicles Francisco?s healing process after being raped by a stranger in the middle of the night in her Minneapolis home. The event is sponsored by the WomanSafe honor house. Telling is available in the St. Olaf Bookstore. Women's tennis finish regular season with loss at Gustavus APRIL 23, 2003 — The Gustavus Adolphus College women's tennis team showed why they are the premier team in the MIAC, defeating St. Olaf 9-0 Tuesday afternoon in St. Peter, Minn. There were competitive matches and quality points played by each team. Speaking in Tongues, an international experience APRIL 23, 2003 — Four international musicians speaking in four native languages, known as 'Speaking in Tongues,' will perform this evening at 7 p.m. in The Pause. Musicians include drummer Sowah Mensah, a native of Ghana who is adept at a wide range of West African drumming styles; bassist Enrique Toussaint from Mexico City who has toured with Paul Anka and Herb Alpert; American percussionist, composer Marc Anderson whose background includes music from America, Africa, India and the Middle East; and Gao Hong, a native of China who studied at the Central Conservatory of Music in Bejing, is a master of the Chinese four-stringed lute, the pipa. Relax to music by the St. Olaf Handbell Choir APRIL 23, 2003 — The Handbell Choir, directed by St. Olaf music faculty Jill Mahr, offers its annual spring concert this evening at 7 p.m. in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. Ole Fastpitch splits with Cats APRIL 23, 2003 — St. Olaf gained a double-header split against the College of St. Catherine on Tuesday, April 22, winning game two 4-2 after a 4-0 defeat in the opener. Ole baseball sweeps Bethel 4-1, 3-1 APRIL 22, 2003 — The St. Olaf Baseball team swept Bethel College 4-1 and 3-1 Tuesday afternoon at Mark Almli Field. Complete game, one-run pitching performances from Charlie Ruud (Jr., Cannon Falls, Minn.) and Matt Green (So., Minneapolis, Minn./South) sparked the sweep. The Oles have won ten of their last 11. Norwegian ambassador Knut Vollebaek earns honorary degree APRIL 22, 2003 — Vollebaek Praised as a diplomat and leader who advocates peaceful resolution to thorny issues around the globe, His Excellency Knut Vollebaek, ambassador of Norway to the United States, will receive one of St. Olaf College's highest honors during a celebration May 2. St. Olaf conference on sexuality, spirituality draws national press APRIL 22, 2003 — Two former bishops of the ELCA told a St. Olaf-sponsored conference on sexuality and spirituality that the church must welcome all people, regardless of sexual orientation. This article, which appeared on the ELCA web site, followed the April 2003 event. Religion professor urges caution in justifying U.S. war against Iraq APRIL 21, 2003 — The views of Reinhold Niebuhr -- "arguably the greatest of America's theologians" -- are being used by conservatives, and often erroneously so, to chastise church leaders who have spoken against the war in Iraq, says St. Olaf College Assistant Professor of Religion Dan Malotky. 'Emily Klamm, come on down!' APRIL 21, 2003 — St. Olaf sophomores Emily Klamm, Laura Taylor and Samantha Jensen and their friend Hilary Young drove 2,000 miles to spend their spring break with Bob Barker in Los Angeles. Once inside the television studio, the group got the attention of "The Price is Right" producers by singing "Um! Yah! Yah!," the college rouser. When interviewed, Klamm, of Mount Prospect, Ill., secured a spot on the program by convincing the producers that meeting Bob Barker was a lifelong dream. Once a contestant, Klamm went up against the audience favorite, a 92-year-old Canadian woman. Klamm came out on top, winning $24,398, a trip to Madrid, Spain, and an autographed picture of Bob Barker. "The Price is Right" episode with Klamm airs in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, April 23, at 10 a.m. on WCCO-TV, Channel 4. More parents pay to match their children with the right college APRIL 21, 2003 — Six percent of high school seniors in the class of 2002 paid for private admissions counselors to steer them toward the right college choice. A recent story syndicated by the Knight Ridder News Service tells the story of one such student -- Joe Schultz of Olathe, Kan. -- who learned through a counselor that St. Olaf College was the perfect choice for him. Reviewer calls St. Olaf Choir 'extraordinary' and 'a chorus of angels' APRIL 21, 2003 — Both the Minneapolis-based Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press had high praise for the St. Olaf Choir's performances of Faure's "Requim" in April with the Minnesota Orchestra. The Pioneer Press noted the singers' 'gratifying maturity.' St. Olaf students raise record amount of money for St. Jude's kids APRIL 20, 2003 — Earlier this spring, students at St. Olaf College participated in an event on campus like no other. The philanthropic extravaganza, called Up 'Til Dawn, was the grand finale to a months-long fund-raising effort to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. The second-annual event, held March 14 on campus, featured a variety of team-based competitions and special guests. Each student raised $125 for the opportunity to participate. In total St. Olaf students raised more than $18,000 -- through student-sponsored cafeteria "fasts," bake sales, letter-writing campaigns and "date" auctions -- for the children who are hospitalized at St. Jude, an internationally recognized biomedical research center dedicated to finding cures for catastrophic childhood diseases. Local St. Jude patient Zach Cochran and his mother, Beri, attended the event and shared their personal story about Zach's courageous fight with cancer. Zach also participated with the students in many of the competitions held throughout the night. All patients at St. Jude's, which was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, are treated regardless of their ability to pay. This year's fund-raising efforts topped the goal by $8,000. St. Olaf to host annual Easter candlelight vigil APRIL 19, 2003 — The Great Easter Vigil, a candlelight service, will be held Saturday, April 19, at 8 p.m. at Boe Memorial Chapel on the St. Olaf College campus. The annual event is a collaboration among the college and the Lutheran congregations in Northfield, including Bethel, St. John's and St. Peter's. St. Olaf pastors Bruce Benson and Jennifer Koenig will preside, and a massed choir of volunteers from St. Olaf music ensembles and the various church choirs will perform. John Ferguson, the Elliot and Klara Stockdal Johnson Professor of Organ Music, will be organist. All are welcome at this public event. Oles drop season finale to Carleton APRIL 18, 2003 — The St. Olaf men's tennis team lost 6-3 in their last regular season match against Carleton on April 16. The Oles are looking forward the conference meet at St. Olaf on Friday, April 25. Women's tennis falls to Carleton APRIL 18, 2003 — The St. Olaf women's tennis team were swept in doubles competition in their match against Carleton on April 16. Despite two convincing singles wins, close matches swung towards the Knights in the 7-2 defeat. St. Olaf Choir performs with Minnesota Orchestra APRIL 18, 2003 — The St. Olaf Choir will perform with the Minnesota Orchestra on April 17 and 18, in a performance of Fauré's Requiem. Mozart's Symphony No. 40 and Masonic Funeral Music complete the program. St. Olaf alumni can receive a 25 percent discount on tickets. Call (800) 292-4141 and mention "St. Olaf Alumni" when ordering. If you can't make the concerts in person, the Friday performance will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. on Minnesota Public Radio classical music stations, including 99.5 FM in the Twin Cities. Great Conversation program selects 'student of the year' APRIL 18, 2003 — Schifani Christopher Schifani, a sophomore from Albuquerque, N.M., was named "Student of the Year" on April 9 by professors who teach in The Great Conversation program at St. Olaf College. The program, which focuses on the epochs of Western literature, was launched at the college more than two decades ago. ?In celebrating [this student],? said Professor of Religion and Director of The Great Conversation Edmund Santurri, ?we celebrate an individual as a representative of a community that has formed over two years and five courses led by a remarkable group of teachers.? Schifani said the award reminded him "that I have something to learn from everyone as much as to contribute.? In addition to academic achievement, criteria for the scholarship award include a demonstrated love of the great works, ideas and artistic moments of the Western tradition; dexterity of mind that allows for critical reflection; and enjoyment of ?conversation? about the great works and ideas in a way that promotes intellectual exchange and community. To read more about The Great Conversation, see the article from the winter 2002 issue of St. Olaf Magazine. Grammy-winning virtuoso to perform at St. Olaf with SPCO APRIL 18, 2003 — The annual Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra concert at St. Olaf College this year will feature internationally acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham in a performance free and open to the public. Arab-Americans, pre- and post-9/11 APRIL 17, 2003 — As part of a month-long Middle East lecture series, Dr. Yvonne Haddad of the Center for Muslim/Christian Understanding will speak on "Arab Ameicans Pre- and Post-September 11" at 3:30 a.m. in Holland Hall 501. Funding for the series is provided by the Leraas Fund. Political conflict and gender roles in the Middle East APRIL 17, 2003 — As part of a month-long Middle East lecture series, Dr. Yvonne Haddad of the Center for Muslim/Christian Understanding will speak on "Political Conflict and Gender Roles in the Middle East" at 11:30 a.m. in Holland Hall 501. Funding for the series is provided by the Leraas Fund. Challenges for our common future APRIL 17, 2003 — David Laird, president of the Minnesota Private College Council, will discuss the impact of demographic, economic and educational changes affecting Minnesota private colleges at 11:30 a.m. in the Viking Theater. St. Ben's slips by Oles in game one, completes sweep APRIL 16, 2003 — The St. Olaf softball team lost twice to the College of St. Benedict on Sunday, April 13, 1-0 and 8-1. Laura Torgerson (FY, Red Wing, Minn.) allowed just one earned run in a complete game one outing. 'Soul of a Citizen' author to examine civic (dis)engagement APRIL 16, 2003 — What gets people, especially students, involved in our communities? What stops us from becoming involved? How can we avoid burnout and exhaustion in order to stay committed for the long haul? Author and activist Paul Rogat Loeb will speak Wednesday, April 16, at St. Olaf College -- at 10:10 a.m. at Boe Memorial Chapel and at 7 p.m. in the Pause in Buntrock Commons. His visit to campus is sponsored by the Office for Servant Leadership and the Center for Experiential Learning. Author of Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in a Cynical Time, Loeb has been hailed by Ralph Nader as "a powerful prescription to cure the insidious disease of cynicism" and by Alice Walker as someone who "demonstrates that courage can be another name for love." His appearances are free and open to the public. Classical 89.3 will broadcast Loeb's chapel talk at 9 p.m. Wednesday as part of the program "Evening Song." For more information, go to Soul of a Citizen. Toms sweep Oles APRIL 16, 2003 — The Ole softball team lost two games to St. Thomas, 9-1 and 8-0, on Tuesday, April 15. Despite decent defense during both games, the St. Olaf offense could not keep up with the powerful, aggressive bats of the Tommies. Men's Tennis Tops Macalester 5-4 APRIL 15, 2003 — The St. Olaf Men's Tennis Team improved to 4-4 in the MIAC with a thrilling 5-4 home victory over Macalester on Saturday afternoon. Set aside time for Brass Night APRIL 15, 2003 — Brass Night features music performed by brass quintets, ensembles of trombones, tubas, euphoniums, trumpets and horns. Directed by Paul Niemisto, the concert is at 7 p.m. this evening, in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. Steen among math experts working with state education commissioner APRIL 15, 2003 — Professor of Mathematics Lynn Steen, a nationally recognized expert on mathematics education who also serves as director of institutional resources and planning at St. Olaf College, is among three academicians who will advise Minnesota Education Commissioner Cheri Pierson Yecke on proposed new standards for math and language arts in the public schools. Read about it in the Minneapolis-based Star Tribune. Women's track competes at Wartburg Meet APRIL 14, 2003 — The St. Olaf Women's Track and Field team began the outdoor season this past weekend at the Wartburg College Select Meet. Looking to prove themselves, the women won two events and placed in seven others against many national caliber teams. Muslim scholar to speak at St. Olaf College on Arab politics and gender, Sept. 11 fallout APRIL 14, 2003 — Dr. Yvonne Haddad, professor of the history of Islam and Christian-Muslim relations at the Center for Muslim Christian Understanding at Georgetown University, will give two public lectures at St. Olaf College on Thursday, April 17, examining ?Political Conflict and Gender Roles in the Middle East? and ?Arab Americans Pre- and Post-September 11.? Baseball downs Luther, runs streak to seven APRIL 13, 2003 — The St. Olaf baseball team swept Luther College 4-2 and 5-2 in a non-conference doubleheader in Decorah, Iowa Sunday afternoon. Softball gets timely hitting, splits with Cobbers APRIL 13, 2003 — On Saturday, April 12, the St. Olaf softball team split a double header (6-2, 3-13) with Concordia-Moorhead College in Moorhead, Minn. Laura Torgerson (FY, Red Wing, Minn.) allowed only one earned run in seven innings as the entire lineup produced important hits for the Oles in the win Palm Sunday Oratorio APRIL 13, 2003 — The St. Olaf Chapel Choir, St. Olaf Orchestra and faculty soloists will perform J.S. Bach's "Magnificat" and Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Dona Nobis Pacem" in this evening's Palm Sunday Oratoria. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel. Senior artists display their work APRIL 13, 2003 — Senior art show features paintings, photographs, works on paper, sculpture and video by 18 student artists. An opening reception today at 2 p.m. kicks off the gallery displays which run through April 24 in the Dittmann Center, Flaten Art Museum Gallery and Virginia and Jennifer C. Groot Student Gallery. Women's tennis secures 7-2 win over Macalester APRIL 13, 2003 — On Saturday, April 12 the team played its first outdoor match at its home courts. The Ole women solidly beat Macalester, pulling down a 7-2 win. The Oles swept the doubles matches. Ole men fall to Wheaton 8-1 APRIL 12, 2003 — The Wheaton men's tennis team defeated St. Olaf on Friday, April 11, in Northfield. Juniors Ted and Tom Nagel provided the sole point for the Oles with a decisive victory at No. 1 doubles. Baseball takes two from Mac APRIL 12, 2003 — The St. Olaf baseball team completed a sweep of Macalester, erupting for six runs in the fifth inning to win game two 8-4. The Oles won the first game 10-4. Senior student art showcased at renovated Dittmann Center APRIL 11, 2003 — Paintings, photographs, drawings, prints and sculptures are on display at the annual St. Olaf College senior art show. The show will span two separate weeks: April 13-24 and April 27-May 8. This year's show is the first to take full advantage of the Dittmann facility. Sondheim musical Into the Woods now on stage APRIL 11, 2003 — "Into the Woods," a popular musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, and directed by Gary Gisselman, artistic director of the St. Olaf Theatre Department, runs April 11, 12 and 13. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. in Kelsey Theater, with matinee performances offered at 2 p.m. on April 12 and 13. Tickets are $6 and be obtained by calling (507) 646-8987. Enjoy an evening of international dance APRIL 11, 2003 — Veselica, the college's international dance company, will present its annual spring concert April 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 13 at 2 p.m. in Dittmann Center, Studio 1. The concert is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the Friday and Sunday performances. This year?s concert will feature a Liberian welcoming dance choreographed by Dorian Byrd, a guest artist specializing in African and African-American dance. The performance will also include dances from Afghanistan, Russia, Croatia, Hungary, Iran and New Zealand. Oles take doubles, singles against St. Mary's APRIL 11, 2003 — The St. Olaf men's tennis team defeated St. Mary's, 6-3, Tuesday, April 8, in Winona. The Oles took an early lead, after going 2-1 in doubles competition and finished with 4 singles victories in the win. Women's tennis takes close match against St. Mary's APRIL 11, 2003 — St. Olaf defeated St. Mary's University in a women's tennis match on Thursday, April 3rd in Winona. It was a 5-4 victory that was extremely close. The Oles were playing without the services of their number one singles player, Janelle Sagness. Softball slides, Scots sweep APRIL 11, 2003 — The St. Olaf softball team lost a pair of MIAC games to Macalester College 9-7 and 7-5 at home April 10. Baseball captures game two, splits with Concordia APRIL 10, 2003 — The St. Olaf baseball team raced to a seven run lead, and held on 8-6 to save a split with Concordia-Moorhead College Wednesday afternoon at Mark Almli Field. Concordia slipped by the Oles 4-3 in game one. Student entrepreneurs reveal imaginative projects in todays tradeshow APRIL 10, 2003 — The Finstad Office for Entrepreneurial Studies program allows students to explore, study and experience the discipline of entrepreneurship, developing his and her thinking process to include initiation, imagination, flexibility and creativity within the liberal arts. Their efforts are on display in today?s tradeshow, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Buntrock Commons Crossroads. St. Olaf Choir to join Minnesota Orchestra for Faure's Requiem in Twin Cities APRIL 10, 2003 — Special guest soloists Karina Gauvin and Brett Polegato will join the St. Olaf Choir in its upcoming performances with the Minnesota Orchestra, to be held April 16-18 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis and the Ordway Music Theatre in St. Paul. Middle East lecture series continues with the Palestinian perspective APRIL 9, 2003 — As part of a month-long Middle East lecture series, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee member Dominique Najjar will speak on "Failures and Opportunities of the Palestinian?Israeli Peace Process: A Palestinian Perspective" at 3:30 p.m. in Holland Hall 501. Funding for the series is provided by the Leraas Fund. Thomforde promotes multicultural affairs and diversity dean APRIL 9, 2003 — Eida Berrio, dean for community life and diversity at St. Olaf College, now reports directly to President Christopher M. Thomforde. Previously, Berrio reported to the provost and dean of the college. She also sits on the president's cabinet of officers. "This change will provide additional support to the work of the Office of Community Life and Diversity," Thomforde said in announcing the appointment April 1. "Her responsibilities will remain essentially the same: to lead the diversity efforts of the college, serve as the Affirmative Action officer of the college and supervise the activities of Buntrock Commons." Berrio came to St. Olaf in August 2000 in the newly created position. In promoting Berrio, Thomforde also asked her to help create a professional development program for St. Olaf staff and administrators. SMU sweeps softball Oles APRIL 8, 2003 — The Ole softball team dropped two games to St. Mary's, 9-0 and 13-0, in a home double-header April 8. How times have changed! Learn more about women in sports in today's world. APRIL 8, 2003 — Athletic Director Cindy Book and physical education faculty member Gary Wicks will present a noon-time session today in the Skoglund classroom (just down the hall from the Main Office in Skoglund). They will discuss women in sports, Title IX and/or the state of sports for women today. This session is part of the "Good Things to Know" series sponsored by the Offices of Human Resources and Community Life & Diversity. Making music, promoting peace APRIL 8, 2003 — This evening at 8:15 p.m. in Urness Recital Hall, the community is invited to the Muziko Nova "Peace Concert," a composition recital by St. Olaf music students, faculty and guests. Thinking outside the box APRIL 7, 2003 — The spirit of entrepreneurship ? on and off campus ? is highlighted in Entrepreneurial Week, April 7-10. Sponsored by the Finstad Office for Entrepreneurial Studies, scheduled speakers and events will focus on the challenges, risks, rewards, opportunities and ethical responsibilities of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial Week?s inaugural speaker is Steven Schussler, founder of the Rainforest Café, who will speak tonight at 7 p.m. in Holland Hall 501. Men's tennis team falls to Hamline APRIL 7, 2003 — The St. Olaf men's tennis team started strong against Hamline, taking a 2-1 lead going into singles competition thanks to strong doubles play. The Oles struggled in singles play, eventually losing 6-3 on Friday, April 4. St. Olaf classics students again take top honors in national competition APRIL 7, 2003 — Since 1980, at least one classics student from St. Olaf College has taken honors in a prestigious national competition. This year, three students won four of the 25 awards in the Maurine Dallas Watkins Contests sponsored by Eta Sigma Phi, the national classics honor society for college students. Enjoy the sounds of the St. Olaf Cantorei APRIL 7, 2003 — The annual St. Olaf Cantorei spring concert, directed by John Ferguson, is this evening at 8 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel. Ole women sweep Hamline 9-0 APRIL 6, 2003 — On Saturday, April 5 in Owatonna, the Ole women's tennis team cruised to a 9-0 victory over Hamline. ELCA Studies on Sexuality APRIL 5, 2003 — Today at 3 p.m., the Rev. Dr. James M. Childs will report on the activities of the task force for ELCA Studies on Sexuality and the progress being made in the preparation of study materials for use in the church as part of the St. Olaf College Knutson Conference on Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church. For more information, visit www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences/knutson/. Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus perform Sondheim APRIL 5, 2003 — Twin Cities Gay Men?s Chorus will perform "Simply Sondheim," a musical tribute to the works of Stephen Sondhiem, in Boe Memorial Chapel tonight at 7:30 p.m. as part of the St. Olaf Knutson Conference on Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church. You need not attend the conference in order to come to the concert. For tickets ($10/adult, $5/students), call the St. Olaf Office of Events and Conferences, (507) 646-3043. Responding to God's Call APRIL 5, 2003 — Anita Hill will speak about obedience and responding to God's call at 9 a.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel as part of the St. Olaf College Knutson Conference on Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church. For more information, visit www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences/knutson/. Putting our bodies on the line APRIL 5, 2003 — Dr. Daniel Spencer explores some points of connection and tension between lesbians and gay men in the church in the shared work of seeking justice in church and society today at 11 a.m. as part of the St. Olaf College Knutson Conference on Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church. For more information, visit www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences/knutson/. Paul's sexual ethics APRIL 5, 2003 — Rev. David Fredrickson will explore attitudes toward the body and erotic love in the writings of the Apostle Paul today at 12 p.m. as part of the St. Olaf College Knutson Conference on Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church. For more information, visit www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences/knutson/. Catch the St. Olaf Orchestra concert on Classical 89.3 APRIL 5, 2003 — Missed the St. Olaf Orchestra concert? Classical 89.3/WCAL will air the St. Olaf Orchestra annual spring concert today at 3 p.m. Hosted by Melissa Ousley, this broadcast will be an extended, two-hour special edition of the Classical 89.3 weekly concert program Music From Minnesota. Weekend conference explores sexuality, spirituality and the church APRIL 4, 2003 — The St. Olaf College Knutson Conference on "Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church," today through April 6, carries forward the work and vision of St. Olaf graduate, Lutheran pastor and ELCA pastor Philip N. Knutson to make the church, and the world, a more inclusive place. Three students win Fulbright grants for next academic year APRIL 4, 2003 — The consistent number of St. Olaf students who win a prestigious Fulbright award each year places the college among the top Fulbright producers of its peer institutions. Three St. Olaf students recently were granted the honor, which underwrites international study and cultural exchange. Sexuality 101 APRIL 4, 2003 — St. Olaf faculty members George Holt and Maria Kelly lead Sexuality 101: Developin an inclusive language today at 10:40 a.m. as part of the St. Olaf College Knutson Conference on Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church. For more information, visit www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences/knutson/. Sexuality, spirituality and communities of faith APRIL 4, 2003 — Rev. Barbara Lundblad discusses issues of sexuality and spirituality tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. as part of the St. Olaf College Knutson Conference on Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church. For more information, visit www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences/knutson/. The Knutson story and conference overview APRIL 4, 2003 — St. Olaf President Christopher M. Thomforde and faculty members Maria Kelly and David Wee open the St. Olaf College Knutson Conference on Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church at 9 a.m. today. For more information, visit www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences/knutson/. Expanding the confort zone APRIL 4, 2003 — Bishops Herbert Chilstrom and Lowell Erdahl explore the church and human sexuality in their lecture today at 12:30 p.m. as part of the St. Olaf College Knutson Conference on Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church. For more information, visit www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences/knutson/. Weier named All-American APRIL 3, 2003 — Lindsey Weier (FY., Menomonie, Wis.) was named an All-American by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCH) as first team defender. Weier had 14 goals and 9 assists in her first year with the St. Olaf women's hockey team. Rev. Mel White delivers convocation speech APRIL 3, 2003 — The Rev. Dr. Mel White, founder of Soulforce, a California-based organization that works on behalf of sexual and gender minorities, will deliver a convocation speech at 11:30 a.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel immediately following daily chapel. Ole fastpitch opens MIAC with sweep over Bethel APRIL 3, 2003 — The St. Olaf fastpitch team opened conference play with a 2-1 and 7-2 sweep over Bethel College 2-1 at home on Wednesday afternoon. Solid pitching performances by Melissa Ohm (Sr., Rochester, Minn.) and Laura Torgerson (FY, Red Wing, Minn.) combined with strong defensive play held Bethel to just three runs in two games. Osiecki finalist for national coach of the year APRIL 3, 2003 — Tom Osiecki, head coach of the St. Olaf women's hockey team, is one of four finalists for the national Hockey Coach of the Year. The award is given by the American Hockey Coaches Association. Osiecki coached the Oles to their best season in the three years of the program, narrowly missing the post-season by one point. Oles tumble in Game Two, split with Pipers APRIL 2, 2003 — The St. Olaf baseball team had costly errors in the bottom of the fifth inning in game two, and lost 4-2 to Hamline University Wednesday afternoon in St. Paul, Minn. The Oles opened with a 13-3 win on the heels of Charlie Ruud's (Jr., Cannon Falls, Minn.) six shutout innings. Learn about an early childhood development policy initiative APRIL 2, 2003 — A major Minnesota policy initiative regarding early childhood development is being taken seriously by state legislators and will be debated for months to come. Learn more about it from Rob Grunewald ?93, a regional economic analyst, and Art Rolnick, senior vice president and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, in their presentation, "Early Childhood Development: Economic Development With a High Public Return." The lecture, today from 3:30-4:30 p.m. today in Viking Theater, is sponsored by Departments of Family and Social Service, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and the Political Awareness Committee. St. Olaf Band to present annual Cathedral Concert in Minneapolis APRIL 2, 2003 — Mahr With nearly a century of tradition behind it, the St. Olaf Band, under the direction of Timothy Mahr, is inspired to continue a tradition launched by Mahr's predecessor, Mity Johnson, in 1974 -- to perform at a cathedral or church of note once a year. This year's event, free and open to the public, will be April 13 at Central Lutheran Church. Osiecki named MIAC Women's Hockey Coach of the Year APRIL 1, 2003 — Tom Osiecki, head coach of the St. Olaf women's hockey team, was named MIAC Women's Hockey Coach of the Year. Osiecki led the Oles to a 10-10-4 overall record and a sixth place conference finish in the MIAC. An evening of music APRIL 1, 2003 — This evening's St. Olaf music faculty recital features Anne D?Oyley Adams, mezzo-soprano, and Kent McWilliams, piano and fortepiano with Alison Feldt, soprano performing pieces by Franz Schubert, Gustav Mahler, Irving Fine and Tom Schnauber. The recital is at 7 p.m. in Urness Recital Hall. < March 2003 May 2003 >

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