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Mbele to co-edit Tanzanian language project
Student volunteers honored during Timberwolves game College provost publishes on classics
Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow chosen for 2007 JANUARY 28, 2007 — International banking official Gretchen Handwerger has been chosen as St. Olaf's 2007 Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow in Residence. Professor of Psychology, Howard Thorsheim, campus coordinator of the Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow program, describes Handwergervas "committed to students" and a proponent of the liberal arts. A new style of dance JANUARY 26, 2007 — An informal performance of human and technologically mediated dance and music created by St. Olaf students enrolled in the Interim courses, "Dancing with the Computer" taught by Anthony Roberts, and "Music in the Electronic Medium" taught by Justin Merritt, will be presented at 7 p.m. in Dittmann Center, Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One. Achberger presents at conferences in Germany, U.S.
USA Today notes St. Olaf wind turbine Chinese Christian artist to give presentation JANUARY 25, 2007 — Artist He Qi will present "Look Toward the Heavens" at 1 p.m. in Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons. Faculty awarded grant to retrace 1838 Minnesota expedition
'Surreal' homecoming for St. Olaf Choir member
Lyric Theatre presents second opera of 2006-07 season JANUARY 24, 2007 — The new and permanent three-production Lyric Theatre season presents its second offering, the world-premiere of the jazz opera Love Sonnets of a Hoodlum at 8:15 p.m. in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. This production is free and open to the public. Jazz opera makes its world debut JANUARY 23, 2007 — "Love Sonnets of a Hoodlum," a story of misdirected love by composer and St. Olaf music faculty member James McKeel, will make its world premier on Jan. 24 and 25 at 8:15 p.m. in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. Set in the 1920s, when flappers, gangsters and prohibition was part of the everyday scenery, this unique jazz opera, based on the poetry of Wallace Irwin with music and libretto by McKeel, is presented as part of the St. Olaf Music Department's three-production Lyric Theatre season. For more information, call 507-646-3180. Multimedia exhibit to feature culture of peace JANUARY 21, 2007 — Throughout February, St. Olaf College will host "Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World." The multimedia exhibit, created and sponsored by Soka Gakkai International, was first shown at the United Nations World Headquarters and supports the UN Culture of Peace program. This exhibit is open to the public in the Tostrud Recreation Center and Skoglund Athletic Center lobbies beginning Feb. 5. Biofuels basics JANUARY 18, 2007 — With the effects of global warming evident all around us, exploring alternative energy sources is more urgent than ever before. Dr. Jason Hill, a faculty member in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota, studies corn and grass-based ethanol and soy biodiesel production. He has coauthored recent papers published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and in Science magazine. Tonight, at 7 p.m. in Science Center 282, Hill will discuss "Biofuels Basics: Energetics, Expectations, Environment and Economics." The lecture, free and open to the public, is sponsored by the student-led St. Olaf Environmental Coalition, the St. Olaf Department of Environmental Studies, the Northfield League of Women Voters of Northfield and the Cannon River Watershed Partnership. Journeys luncheon to feature David Anderson JANUARY 18, 2007 — A Journeys luncheon with David R. Anderson '74, St. Olaf's 11th president, will be held at noon in the Valhalla Room. Students work for peace, justice in U.S. and abroad
Rolvaag Library to host eighth annual minigolf open JANUARY 16, 2007 — The eighth annual Rolvaag Library Open is set to take place Saturday, Jan. 20, with tee times available every five minutes from 6-9 p.m. This unique miniature golf event will run throughout Rolvaag memorial library on the finest 18 holes St. Olaf campus has to offer. St. Olaf honors Gelle with court dedication
St. Olaf to host events in honor of Martin Luther King
Lyric Theatre to premiere faculty member's jazz opera
Go west, young band: tour will mirror 1909 trek Former faculty member to make ethanol presentation JANUARY 10, 2007 — Former St. Olaf faculty member Jason Hill will speak about ethanol Thursday, Jan. 18, 7-8:30 p.m. in Science Center 282 at St. Olaf College. Hospice care advocate Bergeson dies JANUARY 9, 2007 — Rev. Robert Bergeson '49, a hospital chaplain who was instrumental in introducing hospice care to Minnesota, died Dec. 31 at age 81. Former regent and DAA recipient dies JANUARY 8, 2007 — Dr. Hovald K. Helseth '56, a former regent and St. Olaf Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, died on Jan. 3 at age 72. Hofrenning asks: 'What if Ford had won?' Ole volunteer group to be honored during Timberwolves game JANUARY 4, 2007 — "Study Buddies," part of St. Olaf's Volunteer Network, has been selected as a winner for the 2006 Angel of Mentoring Award, presented by the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota. Sigrid Johnson honored with F. Melius Christiansen Award
Broadcast Ellison's use of the Quran, says Hofrenning JANUARY 4, 2007 — Ellison has been criticized for using the Quran in the ceremony. Associate Professor of Political Science Dan Hofrenning feels otherwise. "Rather than condemnation, we should broadcast Ellison's use of the Quran," says Hofrenning in a piece he read on Minnesota Public Radio. Alumnus delivers antique Quran for incoming Congressman
Alumnus discovers centuries-old cure for modern ailments JANUARY 2, 2007 — Eric Buenz '99, who majored in chemistry and biology while at St. Olaf, is gaining attention for his research into centuries-old herbal medicine that has potential as a modern-day antibiotic. |
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