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New program pairs Oles with local nonprofits
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 — The students completed academic internships with local nonprofit organizations while participating in weekly seminars on civic engagement. "What we do ... does affect the Northfield Community and vice versa," says one student.

Episcopal priest, interfaith activist to discuss Middle East
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 — The Rev. Paul-Gordon Chandler, author, U.S. Episcopal priest and interfaith activist living and working in the Middle East, will speak at two St. Olaf venues today.

Listen to a faculty-student team talk about organic farming in Japan
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 — St. Olaf faculty member Kris MacPherson and students Kate Huber '09, Alex Robinson '09 and Robert Smith '10 recently visited Japan, spending a good portion of their time getting hands-on experience at Japanese farms. Listen to an interview with the four travelers.

Lightman lecture canceled
SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 — Alan Lightman, who was to lecture at St. Olaf Monday, has had to cancel his appearance on campus that also was to include a booksigning.

Simulated NASA journey to help celebrate Regents Hall
SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 — The Exploration Experience begins with a simulated visit to the moon, where visitors will build a lunar outpost and have the opportunity to touch a moon rock. The exhibit is just one of many events surrounding the dedication of Regents Hall.

Bon Appetit to host 'Eat Local Challenge' Tuesday
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 — Eating a menu made from items raised within 150 miles of campus is not only better for the environment, but it is fresher and tastes better than food that typically travels thousands of miles to the table.

Former Gov. Al Quie to lead forum on judicial independence
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 — Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie '50 will lead a Sept. 27 forum at St. Olaf College that will focus on the importance of judicial independence and the ways Minnesotans can work to maintain an impartial court system.

Body Mapping workshop to focus on efficient, healthy performing
Likar
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 — In her upcoming seminars at St. Olaf College, Amy Likar will explain how understanding the way the human body works -- through a process called Body Mapping -- can help musicians and vocalists perform more efficiently and healthily.

St. Olaf-St. Thomas football game sets new Division III overtime record
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 — Coty Watkins '09 rushed for the winning touchdown as the game's six overtimes set an NCAA Division III record. Only two NCAA football games have lasted longer.

Star Tribune profiles new St. Olaf football coach
SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 — "Jerry Olszewski found himself out of football for three years in Mankato," writes Myron Medcalf in the Star Tribune, "but after his 'hiatus' from coaching, he now is trying to maintain a successful program at St. Olaf."

Historian, zoologist Betty Smocovitis to discuss evolution
Smocovitis
SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 — The Phi Beta Kappa scholar's two lectures will explore the history of scientific controversy while she looks at the works of two important evolutionary scientists and the effects of the theory of evolution on popular culture.

Anti-apartheid leader to speak at St. Olaf
Daniels
SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 — Eddie Daniels, a leader in the South African anti-apartheid movement who spent 15 years as a political prisoner alongside Nelson Mandela and other anti-apartheid activists, will speak at St. Olaf Sept. 23.

Distinguished physicist, bestselling novelist to lecture at St. Olaf
Lightman
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 — Alan Lightman has been praised by the New York Times as a "scientist in love with words, one who can write clearly and appealingly about his subject." Lightman's appearance on campus will help kick off the Regents Hall dedication festivities.

Alumnus named one of Outside Magazine's 'Fittest (Real) Men'
SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 — Over the past year Steven Yore '91 has notched top-10 finishes in 10 100-plus-mile mountain-bike races around the West, including a fourth-place solo performance in the largest 24-hour bike race in the country.

Minnesota Economics Association recognizes student paper
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 — A paper that Nate Black '09 wrote last year for an Economics class, "The Impact and Efficiency of EITC Parameter Changes on Work," has placed third in this year's Minnesota Economics Association term paper competition.

Flaten Museum to feature "Science, Art and the Imagination"
SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 — A new art exhibit called "Science, Art and the Imagination" will open Friday, Sept. 12, in the Flaten Art Museum at St. Olaf College.

STOGROW farm to host festival Saturday
SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 — St. Olaf's student-run farm, STOGROW, will host a festival Sept. 6 that features music, face painting, activities for children and produce from the farm prepared by Bon Appetit. The goal of the festival is to increase awareness about STOGROW and the importance of eating locally.

From the Desk of the Dean of Students
Kneser
SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 — For the last couple of years, I have been asking parents of new students to send me a letter introducing me to their daughters and sons. These letters have been fascinating, providing me with a unique view on how parents see their children and what expectations they have of St. Olaf College.

Playwright to help students premiere her work
Stein
SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 — Deborah Stein, a New York native now living in Minneapolis, will visit campus Sept. 8 for a three-day residency to teach students about playwriting -- and to help them produce the premiere performance of her play "The Aerodynamics of Accident."

Student paper launches new site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 — The St. Olaf student newspaper, the Manitou Messenger, has launched a revamped website that will include RSS feeds, podcasts, e-mail editions and more.

St. Olaf athletic events now streamed online
SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 — Ole sports fans who can't make it to the big game no longer have to miss out on the action. St. Olaf athletic events are now shown live online, with a real-time updating score display for all games and even play-by-play commentary for some.

Greetings from the Hill
SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 — Another academic year has begun on Manitou Heights. Our newest students, the Class of 2012, have already begun negotiating the unfamiliar. They are finding balance between home and school, classes and free time, space and lack of it, and co-curricular activities and course work.

St. Olaf convocation to kick off 'Science and Liberal Arts'
Johnson
SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 — Professor of Biology Ted Johnson will present his talk, "Students, New Science Building, and the Liberal Arts," during opening convocation Thursday. The event will officially begin the college's current academic theme of "Science and the Liberal Arts."

Meet the Class of 2012
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 — The incoming members of the St. Olaf Class of 2012 come from 45 states and 11 foreign countries, and include 98 multicultural students -- making it one of the college's most diverse classes ever. The dynamic group also includes the most National Merit Scholars in the college's history.

Gant gets spot on Redskins' practice squad
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 — St. Olaf grad Horace Gant '08 was added to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on Sunday. Gant, who had two receptions for 26 yards in the Redskins' five preseason games, joined the team as an undrafted free agent in April.