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St. Olaf Chapel Choir, Orchestra to present spring concert
APRIL 29, 2007 — The St. Olaf Chapel Choir and St. Olaf Orchestra spring Oratorio Concert will feature an eclectic selection of pieces.

Bon Appetit certifies St. Olaf food 'Great'
McKenna
APRIL 29, 2007 — Bon Appetit chose St. Olaf's food service as a training site earlier this month for implementing its "Great Expectations" quality program. "It's important that young adults learn how to eat healthily," says Katie McKenna, general manager of Bon Appetit at St. Olaf. "Their college years will dictate their eating habits for the future."

Viking Chorus and Manitou Singers to present spring concert
APRIL 28, 2007 — The St. Olaf Manitou Singers and Viking Chorus will join together for their annual spring concert.

St. Olaf Norseman Band to finish year with spring concert
APRIL 28, 2007 — The Norseman Band?s Spring Concert, its final concert of the academic school year, will serve as the band?s homecoming.

St. Olaf to initiate Multicultural Alumni Network
Berrio
APRIL 27, 2007 — With the combined efforts of several departments and the support of a number of alumni, St. Olaf soon will launch its Multicultural Alumni Network. Eida Berrio, dean of the Office of Community Life and Diversity, describes the network as "a validation of those who are here and those who were here."

Ole mother-daughter writing team featured on Today
APRIL 27, 2007 — The mother-daughter author team of Patricia Lambrecht '68 and Traci Lambrecht '89 recently appeared on the Friday, April 27, episode of the Today show.

Renowned critic, author to spend two-day residency on campus
Lopate
APRIL 27, 2007 — Nationally renowned writer and critic Phillip Lopate will visit St. Olaf April 26-27 for a two-day residency, during which he will conduct both a faculty and student seminar and give a public reading.

Alumnus' original composition performed during chapel
APRIL 27, 2007 — Allen Borton '79 was an accomplished musician before an auto accident left him unable to communicate vocally. He taught himself to compose, and recently one of his compositions was performed during daily chapel.

President: 'St. Olaf evolving but maintaining heritage'
APRIL 27, 2007 — Oles who have earned advanced degrees from one of three professional schools at the University of Minnesota gathered in the Twin Cities in early April to meet President David R. Anderson '74 and hear him describe how the college is moving forward while maintaining its distinctive character.

Ole cycling team wins two in home event
APRIL 26, 2007 — After a successful weekend, the St. Olaf Men's and Women's Cycling teams -- once a group of primarily recreational riders -- are well on their way to qualifying for the U.S.A. Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals in Lawrence, Kan.

St. Olaf music professor performs in one-act opera
McKeel
APRIL 26, 2007 — Associate professor of music James McKeel recently reprised the role of "the Bishop" in Stephen Paulus' opera The Three Hermits.

St. Olaf has a crisis plan, affirms President Anderson
Anderson
APRIL 26, 2007 — In the wake of the Virginia Tech shooting, concerned individuals have contacted St. Olaf officials to ask about campus safety. "We have a crisis plan," affirms President David R. Anderson '74, who adds that the college -- along with every educational institution in the country -- is following events in Virginia to see what might be learned.

Ole executives to host workshop on "intrapreneurship"
APRIL 26, 2007 — St. Olaf alums, John Haugen '86 and John Meslow '60 will share their experiences as "intrapreneurs" in large corportations.

Phillip Lopate to give public reading
APRIL 26, 2007 — Essayist and film critic, Phillip Lopate will give a public reading of his work followed by a booksigning.

Relay for Life to be held on St. Olaf campus
APRIL 25, 2007 — St. Olaf students will join the Northfield community on Manitou Field in May to raise money for cancer research as part of the nationwide Relay for Life. The event will acknowledge cancer survivors and honor those who have died from the disease.

Katherine Kersten to speak about academic freedom
APRIL 24, 2007 — StarTribune columnist, Katherine Kersten, will speak about academic freedom in Minnesota Colleges.

Activist Gloria Andina to speak on free trade
APRIL 24, 2007 — Activist Gloria Andina will address free trade, immigration, and bottom up resistance as a part of her Witness for Peace "Roots of Migration" Tour.

St. Olaf to host MN Network of Latinos in Higher Ed
Berrio
APRIL 23, 2007 — The Minnesota Network of Latinos in Higher Education (MNLHE) will hold its first southeast regional meeting at St. Olaf College on April 23.

Norwegian professor to address corporate responsibility
APRIL 23, 2007 — Distinguished Norwegian business professor Magne Supphellen will deliver a lecture Monday, April 23, 7 p.m. in Viking Theater.

Piano program is 'key' to music studies at St. Olaf
APRIL 23, 2007 — In March three members of the St. Olaf piano faculty presented at the largest music teachers' convention on the continent, scaling up the reputation of the college's increasingly renowned piano program.

Art Barn receives new lease on life
APRIL 23, 2007 — After 75 years as a campus fixture, the Art Barn is looking for a new home. The creation of Arnold Flaten '22 has been disassembled -- its distinctive woodcarvings, murals and art pieces painstakingly preserved -- in hopes of reconstructing the building in the near future.

Caribou Coffee CEO to take part in Entrepreneurship Week
Coles
APRIL 23, 2007 — The president, chairman and CEO of Twin Cities-based Caribou Coffee Company, Michael Coles, will visit St. Olaf in April to share stories of his experiences as a lifelong entrepreneur. His speech, which is open to the public, will kick off Entrepreneurship Week at St. Olaf.

Alumna takes team to "Super Bowl of Smarts"
APRIL 23, 2007 — Kelsey Holec '06, biology teacher and robotics coach, helped lead her team of eight inner-city high school students to success in the international robotics world tournament.

Asia Weeks to present Korean Drum Dancers
APRIL 22, 2007 — Rare performance by Korean Drum dancers to cap off Asia Weeks celebrations.

St. Olaf Band to perform in Boe Memorial Chapel
APRIL 22, 2007 — The St. Olaf Band, conducted by Timothy Mahr '78, will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Oles to participate in Earth Day events
APRIL 21, 2007 — St. Olaf students will participate in a variety of volunteer events and will co-host community events on sustainability over the Earth Day weekend.

Valhalla to perform reunion concert
APRIL 21, 2007 — Valhalla band alumni from it's decade long career will come from throughout the United States to attend and play in Saturday's concert.

African Students to host "Umoja" Conference
APRIL 20, 2007 — St. Olaf's African Student Association, Karibu, will host "Umoja," a two day conference celebrating their African heritage.

Second 'Ole' Day of Service planned
APRIL 20, 2007 — The Second Annual St. Olaf National Day of Service -- set for April 21 -- is poised to surpass last year's event by adding student-alumni interaction and room for nearly 100 more volunteers than last year.

Ask an expert: Reporters learn about campus safety
Dorn
APRIL 20, 2007 — St. Olaf College was the focus of media attention earlier this week when it hosted a timely, one-day conference on school safety that was organized and presented by Hawkeye-Security Insurance.

St. Olaf ranks in top 50 private colleges for best value
APRIL 20, 2007 — St. Olaf is among the top 50 private colleges for "best value," says a report published this month by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Carleton and Macalester are the other Minnesota colleges cited.

Stuart Gibson to lecture on preserving national treasures
APRIL 19, 2007 — Cultural advisor, Stuart Gibson, will lecture about his work in preserving national treasures in times of upheaval.

Quiz Bowl team places ninth in championships
Hunt
APRIL 18, 2007 — "I have yet to play a team that can outperform St. Olaf in classical music or biblical questions," says St. Olaf Quiz Bowl team captain Matthias Hunt of the recent championship match. The St. Olaf team finished ahead of Quiz Bowl powerhouses MIT and Stanford.

Music Department to host composer Libby Larsen
APRIL 18, 2007 — Composer Libby Larson will spend a day at St. Olaf working with a number of ensembles and conducting a master class.

Campus safety in the news
Kneser
APRIL 18, 2007 — In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy WCCO TV reporter Darcy Pohland visited St. Olaf Tuesday, where she gained unique access to a classroom of education students that were discussing school safety. She also interviewed two students and spoke with Dean of Students Greg Kneser about the topic.

Kierkegaard Library to host Frankfurt workshop
APRIL 17, 2007 — The Hong Kierkegaard Library will host a workshop on H.G. Frankfurt's The Reasons of Love on April 17th.

Debussy Prelude Night to feature 24 pianists
APRIL 17, 2007 — The Debussy concert combines French music and visual art for a total experience.

Michelle Malkin to speak about U.S. immigration
APRIL 17, 2007 — Columnist and blogger, Michelle Malkin will discuss her book Invasion: How American Still Welcomes Terrorists, Criminals and Other Foreign Menaces to Our Shores.

Guest artists to lead English Renaissance music concert
King Henry VIII
APRIL 16, 2007 — Guest artists Robert Wiemken, Robert Smith '78 and Julie Elhard will direct the St. Olaf Early Music Singers and St. Olaf Collegium Musicum English in a spring concert featuring music from the eras of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.

Oles to speak about international work experiences
APRIL 16, 2007 — A panel of Oles who have worked in the international arena will share their experiences and answer questions.

Jazz recital to feature Hagedorn and Cavanagh '01
APRIL 15, 2007 — David Hagedorn, vibraphone and percussion, and Dan Cavanagh '01, piano, will perform in Urness Recital Hall on May 15.

Jazz recital to feature Hagedorn and Cavanagh '01
APRIL 15, 2007 — David Hagedorn, vibraphone and percussion, and Dan Cavanagh '01, piano, will perform in Urness Recital Hall on May 15.

Jazz recital to feature Hagedorn and Cavanagh '01
APRIL 15, 2007 — David Hagedorn, vibraphone and percussion, and Dan Cavanagh '01, piano, will perform in Urness Recital Hall on May 15.

Riding the digital stream back to campus
BoeCam
APRIL 14, 2007 — "We've received numerous comments from people around the world about how the experience really makes them feel a part of life at St. Olaf," says Jeffery O'Donnell '02 about the college's new online streaming capabilities that allow broadband users anywhere in the world to hear and see select St. Olaf events.

Human rights scholar to deliver Global Citizenship lecture
Sikkink
APRIL 13, 2007 — University of Minnesota Regents Professor Kathryn Sikkink, a world-renowned human rights scholar and author, delivered a lecture on campus as part of St. Olaf's two-year Global Citizenship theme.

Ole students write for international bilingual magazine
Narvaez
APRIL 11, 2007 — Since the 1970s, when Professor of Spanish Leon Narvaez started to work with the Council on International Educational Exchange, many St. Olaf students have become veterans of the program. Several Oles have had the opportunity to publish articles in Mas + Menos, a bilingual magazine written by students and professors.

Cultural consultant to deliver Global Citizenship lecture
APRIL 9, 2007 — Fine arts and cultural heritage consultant Stuart Gibson's Global Citizenship lecture will address the importance of culture and the arts during difficult economic and political transitions.

Beld quoted in Inside Higher Ed
Beld
APRIL 3, 2007 — Director of Academic Research and Planning Jo Beld recently was quoted in the online journal Inside Higher Ed.