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Hofrenning comments on Gov. Pawlenty's political prospects
Hofrenning
MAY 30, 2007 — In response to increased talk of Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's becoming a republican vice presidential candidate, St. Olaf Associate Professor of Political Science Dan Hofrenning told the Star Tribune that a combination of the governor?s "persona as a social and fiscal conservative with personal charisma" should keep him in the running.

Alumnus donates James-Younger Gang images to Northfield
MAY 30, 2007 — "My mother wouldn't have this gruesome collection in our home," says Benjamin Nystuen '57 of the original glass plate negatives of photos taken in the wake of the famously foiled 1876 James-Younger Northfield bank robbery -- a priceless find for the Northfield Historical Society. Nystuen donated the treasure while he was in town for his 50th class reunion at St. Olaf in May.

Alumna, magazine founder featured in Star Tribune
Scheiwe
MAY 29, 2007 — "There was so much energy behind it, I couldn't let it go," Heather Scheiwe '04 says of Alive -- her St. Olaf project turned Minneapolis-based online magazine -- in a recent Star Tribunearticle.

Indian scholar proclaims 'why I love St. Olaf'
Merigala
MAY 29, 2007 — Gabriel Merigala, a dean and professor of philosophy at Madras Christian College in Chennai, India, has spent the past year at St. Olaf as a Kierkegaard Scholar, living in Northfield with his wife and two young children. In gratitude for the experience and opportunities that St. Olaf has offered him, Dr. Merigala wrote an essay of thanks to the college he has come to call home.

Groton receives Hilleboe Award
MAY 27, 2007 — The Division of Student Life at St. Olaf has named Professor of Classics Anne Groton as the recipient of this year's Gertrude Hilleboe Award for Faculty Involvement in Student Life. Groton's nomination cites the many students who have been and continue to be inspired by her teaching.

Celebration Weekend concerts to take place in Skoglund
MAY 25, 2007 — St. Olaf Band, Choir and Orchestra concerts over Celebration Weekend have been moved to Skoglund Center Auditorium.

Thorsheim discusses memory in Minnesota Monthly
MAY 24, 2007 — St. Olaf Professor of Psychology Howard Thorsheim '63 is quoted in the June issue of Minnesota Monthly in an article on memory loss.

St. Olaf's TriO and GEAR UP programs featured on KFAI radio
MAY 24, 2007 — A segment about St. Olaf's TRiO and GEAR UP programs aired recently on KFAI radio?s evening news.

Senior Campaign poised to break 85 percent participation
MAY 24, 2007 — Thanks to innovative co-chairs, a large and motivated committee of seniors, and a challenge from President David R. Anderson '74 and his wife, Priscilla Paton, the Senior Class Campaign looks poised to break a participation rate of 85 percent, which would be a record breaker for senior campaigns at St. Olaf.

Schmiesing is a star student-athlete
MAY 23, 2007 — St. Olaf student-athlete Andrew Schmiesing '08 is the subject of a recent article by Star Tribune sports columnist Patrick Reusse. Schmiesing will have a chance to sign with a professional baseball team this summer, but he's also looking forward to a senior season of football as the Oles' standout receiver. On top of all that, writes Reusse, "He's an exceptional student who has followed St. Olaf's recommended track for pre-med."

McDonald named MIAC Coach of the Year, five Oles on All-MIAC
McDonald
MAY 23, 2007 — For the third time in his career, St. Olaf head baseball coach Matt McDonald '89 has been named the MIAC coach of the year. In addition, five Ole players were named to the MIAC All-Conference team.

Alumnus' Prodigal Son art collection published in new book
MAY 22, 2007 — The art collection of St. Olaf alumnus Jerry Evenrud ?51 recently was published in an oversize volume titled And Grace Will Lead Me Home: Images of the Prodigal Son.

Bon Appetit honors student-run farm
MAY 22, 2007 — Last week Bon Appetit Management Company, the food service provider for St. Olaf College, recently presented a $3,000 check to the student-run STOGROW farm -- one of only five farms nationwide that received such recognition as part of Bon Appetit's 20th anniversary.

St. Olaf mentors bring college to life for middle-schoolers
MAY 21, 2007 — Middle-school students from Humboldt Junior High in St. Paul get life-changing experiences through their participation in St. Olaf's TRiO programs. Recently, the students -- many of whom would be the first in their family to attend college -- got a firsthand look at campus life on a glorious spring day.

Hofrenning in New York Times and on CNN
MAY 21, 2007 — For background on a story about the sharp upturn in the numbers of religious groups that are tapping into federal "earmarks," the New York Times recently contacted St. Olaf Associate Professor of Political Science Dan Hofrenning, author of the book In Washington But Not Of It: The Prophetic Politics of Religious Lobbyists. "Getting heavily into the pork-barrel politics of earmarks -- that is a distinctive change," says Hofrenning.

Pioneer Press profiles 'pitching preacher'
Rudd
MAY 21, 2007 — "What a great kid," says George Tsamis, manager of the St. Paul Saints baseball team.

Alumnus Navy pilot returns home with father's remains
Danielson
MAY 18, 2007 — Lt. Cmdr. Brian Danielson '90 -- son of the late Capt. Ben Danielson '65, who was shot down during a mission over Laos in 1969 -- and his mother, Mary, have decided to close his father's case.

Students unwind, engage at 'game night'
MAY 18, 2007 — Game Night"It's both a mental break and a mental challenge. It's a break from thinking about things that matter, but it still engages your mind." says St. Olaf math major Paul Tveite '07 of "game night," a biweekly event led by Assistant Professor of Mathematics Josh Laison.

F. M. Christiansen judged key contributor to state history
MAY 17, 2007 — St. Olaf recently learned that the Minnesota Historical Society will include mention of F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the St. Olaf Music Department and first conductor of the St. Olaf Band and St. Olaf Choir, as part of the Minnesota Historical Society's upcoming sesquicentennial exhibit called "Minnesota 150."

St. Olaf students show that using less means more
MAY 16, 2007 — Even though February in Minnesota was colder than usual this year, St. Olaf students still performed admirably during the Minnesota College Energy Wars. St. Olaf finished the statewide competition as the top performer in two of the three categories.

Alumnus donates James Gang photos to Northfield
MAY 16, 2007 — St. Olaf alumnus Benjamin Nystuen '57 recently gave the Northfield Historical Society a valuable gift in the form of a set of glass-plate negatives of photos taken after the 1876 Jesse James Gang defeat.

McDonald named coach of the year, five Oles on All-MIAC
McDonald
MAY 15, 2007 — Five St. Olaf baseball players were named to the MIAC All-Conference team this week.

Asian American Press highlights St. Olaf banquet
MAY 14, 2007 — The Asian American Press visited St. Olaf earlier this spring to check out the annual Honor and Contribution Banquet sponsored by St. Olaf Hmong students. "The students pulled out all the stops," writes Tom LaVenture. "It was truly an event from the hearts of the Hmong students in giving their sincere thanks to the people that are helping to shape their lives."

Faculty Action Association announces 2007 award winners
MAY 8, 2007 — The 2007 Faculty Action Association award winners were announced recently. Nine St. Olaf students will receive assistance in funding their off-campus studies thanks to money that has been donated by members of the faculty.

PoliSci student published at ohmynews.com
Kang
MAY 4, 2007 — "As a South Korean college student ... in the U.S. ... I have come to perceive the North Korean nuclear issue as a more serious predicament than I used to in my home country,? writes St. Olaf student Hyo-Jung Kang in an opinion piece at the citizen journalism site ohmynews.com. Kang first wrote the essay for a class taught by St. Olaf Assistant Professor of Political Science Katherine Tegtmeyer Pak.

Science Symposium to examine cosmic questions
MAY 4, 2007 — What is humankind's place in the universe? During the 8th annual Science Symposium on May 4, three experts in the search for extraterrestrial life will explore the progress being made toward better understanding our place in the universe. Their lectures will be digitally streamed. The Science Symposium is free and all events are open to the public.

The Lutheran inquires about Jesus' tomb
Hanson
MAY 2, 2007 — "Just weeks ago your pastor proclaimed Jesus' tomb empty," writes The Lutheran magazine. "But some archaeologists have proclaimed they've found this tomb." For commentary on the hype surrounding the Discovery Channel's "The Lost Tomb of Jesus" program, The Lutheran spoke with St. Olaf faculty member James Hanson.

Cancer survivor Amy Taylor '96 featured in STrib
MAY 2, 2007 — Amy Taylor '96 -- mother, wife, teacher, cancer survivor -- is the subject of a recent Star Tribune story that looks at how Taylor deals with daily life under a shadow. "I have never asked the question 'why?' because I believe that can lead you down a very dangerous road," says Taylor. "I don't want to be self-absorbed. I don't have time to get angry."

Meet St. Olaf's 2007-08 student government leaders
MAY 1, 2007 — At the beginning of second semester the Student Government Association (SGA) presidential campaigns were clearly in full force. Propaganda covered every inch of the St. Olaf campus informing the student body of each candidate's goals, hopes and plans of action. After a full day of busy polls on Feb. 22nd, the SGA president and vice president for 2007-08 emerged: Tyler Hauger '08 and Ishanaa Rambachan '08.

Oles across U.S. volunteer for Day of Service
MAY 1, 2007 — From New York to Denver to Seattle, and in several cities in between, 325 Ole volunteers took part in the second annual St. Olaf National Day of Service on Saturday, April 21. Students, alumni and their families raked, painted and cleaned to make their communities a little better than when the day began.

Two Ole students awarded Udall Scholarships
MAY 1, 2007 — Nicole Novak '08 and Katie Handler have been awarded a 2007 Udall Scholarship for their outstanding commitment to the environment, leadership potential and academic achievement.