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St. Olaf is deepest, broadest source in 'Land of 10,000 Choirs' JULY 29, 2002 — With St. Paul hosting the Sixth World Symposium on Choral Music in August, St. Olaf College naturally is in the limelight, given its strong choral music tradition. Regent Philip Brunelle, St. Olaf Choir manager Bob ("B.J.") Johnson and several alums tell the Star Tribune's John Habich why vocal music thrives here. Television, radio executive Jan McDaniel named to head college relations at St. Olaf JULY 25, 2002 — McDaniel St. Olaf College President Christopher M. Thomforde named broadcasting executive Jan McDaniel as vice president for college relations, effective Sept. 3. Among the departments reporting to her will be church relations, communications, lifelong learning, music organizations and 89.3 WCAL. Career and Life Balance retreat to be held at St. Olaf this summer JULY 25, 2002 — Anderson Smith Are you enjoying your work or career? Are you using your talents and abilities in the work you do? Have you recently been laid off and want to use the opportunity to retool your career? If you've been facing these questions, you may want to take advantage of a two-day Career and Life Balance retreat, "Regaining the Vision," being offered July 25-26 at St. Olaf College. Taught by Director of Servant Leadership Gary Anderson and Director of Career Connections Patricia Smith, the workshop uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, as well as the Parker Palmer book Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation, as the basis for planning and reflection. Cost is $275. Call (866) 255-6523. St. Olaf junior named Phillips Scholar for mentoring Hispanic youth JULY 23, 2002 — Ketter Northfield has an expanding Hispanic population, which creates opportunities and issues for the community. Through a mentoring program founded by St. Olaf junior Kirstan Ketter, college students will work individually with Hispanic youth on academic and social concerns. Martin Marty, Anton Armstrong among speakers at worship and theology conference JULY 15, 2002 — In a fast-moving world, the art of improvisation -- letting go of the outcome, keeping faith, thinking on one's feet -- is becoming an essential skill. It's also the theme for this year's Worship, Theology and the Arts conference at St. Olaf College, called "Improvisation: Departing from the Script, Holding Fast to Scripture." The annual conference, to be held July 15-19, will include a keynote address by Dr. Martin E. Marty, a noted author, scholar and professor emeritus at the University of Chicago, as well as workshops by St. Olaf Choir Director Anton Armstrong and others on how to meld improvisation with various aspects of the worship service. For more information, call the college's conferences and events office: (507) 646-3043. Or visit the conference web site at www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences/worship. St. Olaf 'Andrews Sisters' serenade President Bush in Minneapolis JULY 13, 2002 — When President George W. Bush visited the Twin Cities in July on behalf of U.S. Senate candidate Norm Coleman, he was serenaded at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis by the St. Olaf College version of the Andrews Sisters -- 2002 graduates Rachel Howe and Sarah Souder and sophomore Kira Lace. The trio, which performed frequently on campus this past academic year, was accompanied by 2002 graduate Amanda Kaus. The group did a 20-minute set of World War II-era standards, according to Howe, who works as a nanny for Coleman's campaign manager. "Hopefully this will turn into a few more gigs and at some Democratic functions, too," she said with a laugh. History professor contemplates what is priceless in life JULY 12, 2002 — "There are some things money can't buy," a recent MasterCard advertisement intones. And that's a good thing, says Jim Farrell, professor of history and director of American studies at St. Olaf College. Farrell shared his thoughts about the popular advertising campaign in the July 2002 edition of the syndicated column service of the Center for a New American Dream, an organization dedicated to helping Americans "consume responsibly." In a column titled "Priceless," Farrell contemplates the appeal -- and complexity -- of the MasterCard commercials that list a number of high-priced goods or services, followed by some intangible that can't be purchased. The author of several books, including the forthcoming Malls of America: Shopping for American Culture, Farrell focuses his teaching and scholarship on "the moral ecology of everyday life," asking why Americans behave the way they do. Radio listeners also know him as "Dr. America," weekly commentator on Classical 89.3, the public radio service of St. Olaf College. "Priceless" is available at http://www.newdream.org/column/10.html. Spiritual retreat offers opportunities to relax and unwind JULY 12, 2002 — Distracted? Feeling the weight of too many responsibilities? Tired of all the noise? A two-day spiritual retreat on the idyllic St. Olaf College campus may be just what you need. The retreat, held July 12 to 14 (Friday evening through Sunday noon), will make no demands on its participants, who instead will be invited to walk through the campus woodlands and prairie or browse the college libraries. Plenty of time will be available to read and meditate, and sessions will be offered on short spiritual fiction and writing from the soul. The sessions will be led by St. Olaf alumnus Steve Swanson, a retired St. Olaf English professor, author and minister. No previous writing experience is required. For more information, call (507) 646-3066 or toll-free, (866) 255-6523). Or visit the retreat web site at www.stolaf.edu/depts/cll/retreats/spiritual_02.html. Junior Mandy Erdmann keeps on rolling, to national acclaim JULY 10, 2002 — Erdmann "The logrolling greats never get caught standing still," writes Star Tribune columnist Kim Ode. Logrolling "great" is St. Olaf College junior Mandy Erdmann, a gold medalist at the ESPN Great Outdoor Games in the boom run event. She'll defend her title this weekend at the same time that she breaks stereotypes of logrolling. Former St. Olaf president urges seminarians to live their commitment JULY 3, 2002 — Mark U. Edwards, Jr., Luther historian and former president of St. Olaf College, urged the members of the Class of 2002 at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, to live out their own passionate commitment through witness and service to others during commencement ceremonies in June. Speaking in Capital University's Mees Auditorium, he challenged the 44 graduates of the seminary to act publicly on their deepest convictions, yet remain humble about truth claims and respectful of others who are passionately committed to other traditions. Edwards served as president at St. Olaf from 1994 until his retirement in 2000. He is the author of Printing, Propaganda and Martin Luther (1994) and Luther's Last Battles: Politics and Polemics, 1531-46 (1983). Humanities professors weigh in on culture of shopping malls JULY 2, 2002 — Some Americans deplore them for killing Main Street and promoting our country's consumerist culture. Other people say they are convenient not only for shopping but as entertainment venues in themselves. They are shopping malls -- and two of the foremost examples in the country are a mere 40-minute drive from St. Olaf College. Love 'em or loathe them, malls are here to stay, according to two St. Olaf professors. < June 2002 August 2002 >

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