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Area youth invited to campus for halloween fun
OCTOBER 31, 2006 — Halloween events on campus will begin with a Halloween party at 4 p.m. in Buntrock Commons, Sun and Gold Ballroom, sponsored by Volunteer Network. Area youth may visit residence halls for trick or treating from 4:30-6 p.m. Each hall front desk will have information as to rooms participating. The St. Olaf football team will again sponsor a Halloween Haunted Hall from 7:30-9 p.m. in Tom Porter Hall (formerly Manitou Fieldhouse).

St. Olaf to host expert on Mexican politics
Camp
OCTOBER 31, 2006 — Roderic Camp, a prolific author and an expert on the complex world of Mexican politics, will present a public lecture on the subject Thursday. Camp will give some historical background on Mexico before speaking in depth about that nation's recent presidential election.

Narvaez earns teaching award
Narvaez
OCTOBER 27, 2006 — Leon Narvaez, professor of Romance languages at St. Olaf, was presented with the Star Achievement Award at a recent meeting of the Minnesota Council on the Teaching of Languages and Cultures. The award recognizes professional achievement within and beyond the classroom.

Panel to discuss the ethics of intelligence gathering
OCTOBER 26, 2006 — The student-run St. Olaf Political Awareness Committee, Pi Sigma Alpha (the Political Science honor society), the St. Olaf chapter of Amnesty International and the Pre-Law Society will sponsor a panel discussion about the nature of interrogation and the role of the United States military on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in Holland Hall, room 501. The public is welcome to attend.

Lecture on architecture of slave plantations
OCTOBER 26, 2006 — Clifton Ellis, assistant professor in the College of Architecture at Texas Tech University will give a talk entitled "Unconsidered Factors: Gender, Race and Class in America's Greek Revival" at 4:30 p.m. in Dittmann Center 305. Ellis has done extensive research on slave plantation architecture and the human dynamics that this Greek Revival architecture helped to structure. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Faculty artist series to be held
OCTOBER 26, 2006 — Martin Hodel, trumpet, and Kent McWilliams, piano, will give a concert in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall, at 11:30 a.m. The program will include Proclamation for Trumpet and Orchestra, Caprice, Op. 47, Sonata for Trumpet and Piano, Golden Concerto and Caprice/. The concert is free and open to the public.

Native American Weeks to be celebrated at St. Olaf College
OCTOBER 26, 2006 — A full week of events are scheduled to celebrate Native American Weeks at St. Olaf College. The 11 a.m. chapel speaker on Thursday, Oct. 26 will be Paul Schurke, addressing how global climate change is causing devastating impacts on the traditional lifestyles of indigenous peoples of the high arctic and our Christian responsibility toward this issue.

Smoke Signals will be shown at 7 and 9 p.m. in Holland Hall 501. The movie tells the story of two men who grew up on the Couer d'Alene Indian Reservation and their picturesque road trip to collect remains of Victor's dad. Native storytelling by Gary Lussier will take place at 7 and 9 p.m. on Nov. 1 in Buntrock Commons, Lion's Lair. Come enjoy your evening dinner with a theme meal of Native American foods in Stav Hall on Nov. 2 , including salmon, wild rice, fry bread, and more!

Alumnus's work with 'Cargill Scholars' program helps youth
Hunter
OCTOBER 25, 2006 — St. Olaf Board of Regents member Ron Hunter ?70, along with his ?little brother,? Rashad Samuels, a freshman at Southwest High School, is featured in a Star Tribune article.

St. Olaf Amnesty International hosts Human Rights Week
OCTOBER 25, 2006 — While St. Olaf Amnesty International hosts its first Human Rights Week this week, students and faculty will have the chance to discuss international service opportunities and learn how to become active with human rights causes around the world.

Panel to discuss ethics of intelligence gathering and more
OCTOBER 25, 2006 — Four panelists, moderated by Tony Lott, St. Olaf assistant professor of political science, will address the ethics of intelligence gathering and interrogation at 7 p.m. in Holland Hall 501. Some of the discussion will address the recent landmark decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld that was just ruled on this past June, as well as the ongoing debate over the balance between the rights of accused terrorists and the demands of national security. The panelists have extensive personal and professional experience with these topics.

Human Rights Week to be celebrated at St. Olaf
OCTOBER 25, 2006 — A full slate of activities are scheduled in honor of Human Rights Week. Wednesday, Oct. 25 will be a panel discussion on intelligence gathering and interrogation at 7 p.m. followed by a gathering at the student memorial chime tower for an All Faiths Prayer for Peace. The International Service Fair will take place on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. in Buntrock Commons. Drawing a close to the weeks events will be the benefit concert on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. that will feature a mix of musicians playing everything from rock to jazz, including the Limestones, the Joey Cantor Trio, Unicorn Basement and Les Deuce Punks De Faux.

St. Olaf Orchestra performs 'Home Concert'
Varland, Peters
OCTOBER 24, 2006 — Two student soloists, Luke Varland '08 on bassoon and Aria Peters '07 on violin, performed solos during the St. Olaf Orchestra concert Monday that marks the return of the ensemble from a nine-city tour to Houston. The performance also kicked off conductor Steven Amundson's 25th year at the college.

St. Olaf-based think tank addresses pandemic ethics
OCTOBER 24, 2006 — The St. Olaf College-based Minnesota Center for Health Care Ethics made the front page of today's Star Tribune with a story about rationing flu vaccines in the event of a pandemic. Recommendations by a panel of experts that was convened by the center--including doctors, nurses, ministers, lawyers and health department representatives--has arrived at recommendations that differ from current federal guidelines. "A rational discussion beforehand...is our only real chance at preventing chaos," says one panel member.

St. Olaf hosts Native American Weeks
OCTOBER 24, 2006 — St. Olaf College?s Native American Weeks began on Oct. 22 and will run through Nov. 4.

St. Olaf Orchestra to conclude fall tour with home concert
OCTOBER 23, 2006 — The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Steven Amundson, will present a concert in Skoglund Center Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., concluding their fall tour to Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and Texas. The program will include Rossini's William Tell Overture and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, Pathetique.

Northfield youth to participate in fall vespers
OCTOBER 22, 2006 — The St. Olaf Chapel Choir and Viking Chorus, conducted by Christopher Aspaas '95, will be joined by the Troubadors from the Northfield Youth Choirs to present a vespers service, "Passages: Moments of Transformation," in Boe Memorial Chapel Sunday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. St. Olaf faculty members Anton Armstrong '78, assisted by John Ferguson, will conduct the Troubadors. The performance, which is free and open to the public, is the first to take place in the newly renovated chapel.

New art exhibit features the Tetlie collection
OCTOBER 22, 2006 — Richard N. Tetlie '43 left his collection of more than 2,000 classic paintings, sculptures, wall reliefs, textiles and furniture to St. Olaf. Nearly 100 pieces from this exquisite collection will be on exhibit in A Collector's Legacy: Richard N. Tetlie in Flaten Art Museum, Dittmann Center, from Sept. 14 through Oct. 22. There is an opening reception Sept. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Dittmann Center.

St. Olaf to co-host Diwali celebration with Carleton College
OCTOBER 21, 2006 — Diwali, commonly known as the Festival of Lights, stemming from India, but celebrated all across the world, will be celebrated at St. Olaf from 6-8:30 p.m. in Buntrock Commons, the Pause. Co-hosting the event with Carleton College, the event includes a dinner catered by Kurry Kabab, a fashion show and student performers from both colleges. This is a ticketed event.

DuRocher addresses Milton's merits in Mellby Lecture
Durocher
OCTOBER 20, 2006 — Professor of English Richard DuRocher delivered this fall's Mellby Lecture, "Why Milton Matters," Oct. 19. DuRocher discussed aspects of Milton's career, themes and style while stressing the writer's significance to the liberal arts.

St. Olaf food service takes part in 'Eat Local Challenge'
Abrahamson
OCTOBER 19, 2006 — St. Olaf executive chef Peter Abrahamson is featured in a recent Star Tribune article on the "Eat Local Challenge," an annual contest among several chefs and restaurateurs.

Richard DuRocher to present fall Mellby Lecture
OCTOBER 19, 2006 — Richard Durocher, professor of English, will deliver this year's fall Mellby Lecture at 7 p.m. in Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater. The annual Mellby Memorial Lectures are given twice a year in remembrance of St. Olaf faculty member Carl A. Mellby and were established to let St. Olaf faculty share their research with others. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Mellby, known as "the father of the social sciences" at St. Olaf, started the first courses in economics, sociology, political science anad art history at the college. He was professor and administrator from 1901 until 1949, taught Greek, German, French, religion and philosophy, and is credited with creating the college's honor system.

Armstrong, Aspaas to join American Boychoir in Faribault
OCTOBER 18, 2006 — St. Olaf music faculty members Anton Armstrong '78 and Christopher Aspaas '95 will join the internationally acclaimed American Boychoir for a masterclass and performance at Shattuck-St. Mary's school in nearby Faribault Oct. 18.

Taliaferro featured in new show on public television
Taliaferro
OCTOBER 17, 2006 — Professor of Philosophy Charles Taliaferro has been filmed for eight episodes of Mental Engineering, a public television show featuring a roundtable discussion on contemporary values, using advertisements as points of focus.

KARE 11 sees what the wind blew in
Anderson
OCTOBER 17, 2006 — KARE 11 reporter Joe Fryer came to St. Olaf at the end of August to see construction of the college's wind turbine. While he was here he interviewed students, administrators and staff to learn about the college's comprehensive efforts to be a sustainable community.

Restoring a St. Olaf treasure
OCTOBER 17, 2006 — When WCCO 4 reporter Jason DeRusha learned about efforts to restore the Steensland Hall skylight that was destroyed by hail in August, he decided he had to meet David Kjerland '65, who is restoring the 104-year-old treasure.

Farrell published by sustainability website
OCTOBER 12, 2006 — The online Worldwatch Institute recently published "Campus Greening: St. Olaf College," an article by Jim Farrell, professor of history and director of the American studies program at St. Olaf.

Galen Strawson to speak at St. Olaf
OCTOBER 11, 2006 — British philosopher Galen Strawson will deliver this year's Belgum Lectures, entitled Episodic Ethics. The first lecture of the two part series "remorse, contrition, regret, guilt, conscience, responsibility," will be held at 7 p.m. The second lecture "loyalty, vengefulness, resentment, hatred, friendship, gratitude," will be at 3:45 p.m. on October 12. Both lectures will be in Holland Hall 501.

St. Olaf to present Annual Belgum Lectures
Strawson
OCTOBER 11, 2006 — Galen Strawson, a world-renowned philosopher and distinguished professor of philosophy at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, will present this year's Belgum Lectures Oct. 11-12. The theme this year is Episodic Ethics. Strawson is author of numerous books and has served as editor of the Times Literary Supplement.

Entenmann leads Study Travel in ancient, modern Vietnam
Entenmann
OCTOBER 11, 2006 — Professor of History and Asian Studies Robert Entenmann and his wife, Sarah, will lead an adult Study Travel group to Vietnam and Cambodia this January. While there, travelers will explore a blend of traditional heritage and modern transformations in both cultures.

Cederberg publishes molecular beam research
Cederberg
OCTOBER 11, 2006 — Jim Cederberg, professor emeritus of physics at St. Olaf, has published three papers on his molecular beam research project in The Journal of Chemical Physics.

International Bazaar to be part of Homecoming festivities
OCTOBER 7, 2006 — The 2006 Homecoming and Family Weekend will host an International Bazaar, featuring food from around the world, entertainment, culture-learning, games and more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. This event will honor this year's academic theme of "Global Citizenship in the Liberal Arts." Foods will be offered from North Africa, Middle East/Mediterranean, Italian, United States BBQ, Italy, India, and South America. Entertainment will feature a Taiko drum ensemble, international dance organization, henna artist, Vietnamese tea-drinking garden, samba dancing, belly dancing, and more.

Book presentation to be held
OCTOBER 7, 2006 — A book presentation "Shining the Light of History on St. Olaf's First President," will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10:30 a.m. Th. N. Mohn: First President of St. Olaf College is the latest book written by Professor Emeritus of Religion Joseph Shaw '49. Joining Shaw will be Professor of History and College Archivist Gary DeKrey '71, Director of College Relations Janet Thompson '70, King Olav V Professor of Scandinavian-American Studies Todd Nichol '74 and Th.N. Mohn's granddaughter Margaret Mohn Spear, who lives in Northfield.

Inauguration of President David R. Anderson '74 to be held
OCTOBER 6, 2006 — A full schedule of events will mark the inauguration of David R. Anderson '74 as the 11th president of St. Olaf College during Homecoming and Family Weekend. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Skoglund Center Auditorium and will be followed by a dessert reception complete with music and sweeets. The public is welcome.

Coptic "Egyptian" Christians Lecture
OCTOBER 5, 2006 — Father Youannes Tewfik and Mother Louis Farag from St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church of Minnesota give a lecture entitled "Coptic 'Egyptian' Christians: Straddling Continuity and Change for Two Thousand Years." This event is part of the Fall Arab Civilization Series. The event is from 3:30-5 p.m. in Holland Hall 501.

Photographer, professor featured in Minneapolis exhibition
OCTOBER 5, 2006 — Meg Ojala, an associate professor in the Department of Art and Art History at St. Olaf, is among the featured artists in the exhibition "New Photography: McKnight Fellows 2005/2006." The exhibition, which features four photographers, runs from Aug. 29 through Oct. 5 at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery at the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.

St. Olaf to host presentation by Smithsonian director
OCTOBER 5, 2006 — Rayna Green, director of the American Indian Program at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, will present a lecture at St. Olaf College Thursday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Holland Hall 501. The title of Green's lecture, part of the David L. and Marjory Ostrum Scheie lecture series, is "Pocahontas, Miss America and Eskimo Barbie in Love: A TragiComedy in at Least Four Acts, with Indians, Patriots and Notorious Impersonators Live and On Stage."

Annual David L. and Margery Ostrom Scheie Lecture
OCTOBER 5, 2006 — Rayna Green, Director of the American Indian Program for the Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, will give the annual David L. and Margery Ostrom Scheie Lecture. Her talk is entitled, ?Pocahontas, Miss America, and Eskimo Barbie in Love: a TragiComedy in at Least Four Acts with Indians, Patriots, and Notorious Impersonators Live and On Stage.? This event will take place in Holland Hall at 7:30 p.m.

St. Olaf to host presentation by Smithsonian director
OCTOBER 4, 2006 — Rayna Green, director of the American Indian Program at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, will present a lecture at St. Olaf College Thursday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Holland Hall 501. The title of Green's lecture, part of the David L. and Marjory Ostrum Scheie lecture series, is "Pocahontas, Miss America and Eskimo Barbie in Love: A TragiComedy in at Least Four Acts, with Indians, Patriots and Notorious Impersonators Live and On Stage."

Gisselman's Yonkers finds excellent review
Gisselman
OCTOBER 4, 2006 — St. Olaf Artist in Residence and Artistic Director Gary Gisselman received a positive review for his direction of Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers.

St. Olaf Theater opens with two plays by Sam Shepard
OCTOBER 4, 2006 — The 2006-07 theater department opens with two Sam Shepard productions Action and Cowboy Mouth Oct. 4-7 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 7-8 at 2 p.m. in Haugen Theater. Tickets, $8, are available by calling the box office at 507-646-8987.

Environmental scholar, Amber Collett '07
OCTOBER 3, 2006 — Amber Collett '07 of Bettendorf, Iowa, has been selected by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) to receive an academic scholarship in recognition of her superior accomplishments in environmental education.

Carullo presents papers at two Latin American conferences
OCTOBER 3, 2006 — This summer Sylvia G. Carullo, associate professor of Spanish at St. Olaf, participated in two scholarly conferences on Spanish-American Literature.

College presidents to address Downtown Forum on Tuesday
Anderson
OCTOBER 2, 2006 — St. Olaf President David R. Anderson '74 will have a friendly face-off with his colleague and friend Carleton College President Rob Oden at the NDDC Downtown Forum on Tuesday. The 8 a.m. event is open to the public.

Ian Anderson '07, squeaky clean
OCTOBER 2, 2006 — When it comes to multi-tasking St. Olaf senior Ian Anderson is a master at it. This Ole English major co-founded Afternoon Records, a local record label, manages the label's bands, edits a handful of Internet publications and small newspapers, including St. Olaf's The Manitou Messenger, plays guitar, writes songs and sings lead vocals in his own band, One for the Team.

St. Olaf Band to present Homecoming concert
OCTOBER 2, 2006 — The St. Olaf Band will present its annual Homecoming Collage Concert Saturday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Skoglund Center Auditorium.

Rambachan publishes new book on Hindu traditions
Rambachan
OCTOBER 2, 2006 — Professor of Religion Anantanand Rambachan's book provides a new interpretation of Hindu tradition focusing on the nature of God, the value of the world and the meaning of liberation.

Renowned opera singer to perform at St. Olaf
OCTOBER 2, 2006 — Cynthia Lawrence, a regular guest of such leading opera companies as the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin, the New Israeli Opera and Opera Paris, will present a recital at St. Olaf Monday. Her program will include arias by Verdi and Mozart.

Postlethwaitethe reviews latest O'Brien novel
Postlethwaite
OCTOBER 2, 2006 — Professor of English Diana Postlethwaite, the Boldt Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Humanities at St. Olaf, recently reviewed Irish novelist Edna O'Brien's latest novel.