Public Remarks, Speeches, Interviews
Daily Chapel Talk
January 11, 2012
President Anderson reflects on guilty pleasures and the promise of God's grace.
Council of Independent Colleges Address
January 6, 2012
President Anderson discusses the challenges in making the case for a liberal arts education in today's climate in remarks before the Council of Independent Colleges Presidents' Meeting.
Daily Chapel Talk
September 27, 2011
Autumn is usually associated with the completion of the growing season and the fulfillment of promise. By contrast, in the academic calendar autumn is all about potential, about promise, about newness — in short, about beginnings.
All-Alumni Convocation Address
June 4, 2011
The first, most obvious, and most critical question to ask about the welfare of the College is whether there is still a sufficient demand for the experience we offer and whether we can generate enough revenue to provide that experience. The answer to both questions is yes.
Daily Chapel Talk
April 7, 2011
The Do Over
As children playing games, we took advantage of a "do over" from time to time. President Anderson reminds us that God doesn't grant do overs, but if we ask forgiveness we will experience his loving response.
Mid-Year Update
February 3, 2011
As we await the return of students for the start of semester II, President Anderson invites us to tour the newly renovated Tomson Hall and delivers a mid-year update on the state of the College.
Daily Chapel Talk
September 14, 2010
Reflecting on the journeys that brought us to St. Olaf, the journeys of students and faculty abroad, and the journeys ahead, President Anderson reminds us that we "walk in the care of a providential God."
Opening of the 2010–11 academic year
September 2, 2010
President Anderson opens the 2010–11 academic year with a State of the College address.
Commencement 2010
May 30, 2010
President Anderson provides the charge to the Class of 2010 at graduation.
Sammenkomst 2010
May 29, 2010
In addressing alumni at reunion, President Anderson discusses the changes that are taking place at the college and explains why St. Olaf is flourishing during difficult times.
Daily Chapel Talk
February 15, 2010
Reflecting on today's reading from the book of Romans, President Anderson examines Paul's ideas on "pay for performance."
Daily Chapel Talk
September 14, 2009
President Anderson posits that autumn is not a "mellow season...tinged with melancholy" at St. Olaf; it is our "time of beginnings."
Archive of President Anderson's chapel talks
Archive of President Anderson's public remarks
