Public Remarks, Speeches, Interviews
Celebration Banquet for Class of 2008
May 24, 2008
On their last night as students, President Anderson gives members of the Class of 2008 a glimpse into what they might recall with fondness about St. Olaf in 50 years. More>>
Sammenkomst 2008
May 24, 2008
In his state of the college address at this year's Sammenkomst, President Anderson noted that St. Olaf has not only secured its place among the best liberal arts colleges in America, but has a living, meaningful connection with its faith tradition. More>>
Update from the Hill
March 3, 2008
A season of celebration begins with the conclusion of the Campaign for Math and Science and other good news. More>>
Daily Chapel Talk
February 26, 2008
President Anderson reflects on the quest for self-knowledge and the attempt to fashion our own happiness within the context of Ecclesiastes 3:10-15. More>>
Daily Chapel Talk
January 7, 2008
President Anderson compares the thought processes analyzed in the book How Doctors Think with the concepts of Christian humility and sober judgement called for in Romans 12:3-8. More>>
New Year's Message
January 3, 2008
President Anderson takes note of the start of the new year and January Interim. More>>
Update from the Hill
December 5, 2007
"These are good days at St. Olaf," President Anderson writes while reflecting on fall semester. More>>
Update from the Hill
October 24, 2007
"On a beautiful autumn day," President Anderson reports on the financial and academic climate at St. Olaf. More>>
Daily Chapel Talk
September 19, 2007
President Anderson, reflecting on Romans 12:9-18 on this day of remembrance, discusses the promise this text holds forth for creating global community. More>>
Daily Chapel Talk
September 11, 2007
President Anderson reflects on the relevance of Paul's letters to the Romans to the events of September 11. More>>
Move-In Day
September 1, 2007
President Anderson welcomes first-year students and their parents to St. Olaf. More>>
Opening Banquet
August 30 , 2007
President Anderson welcomes faculty and staff to the start of the 2007-08 academic year. More>>
Working Together
August 23, 2007
President Anderson's message at beginning of the 133rd year in the life of St. Olaf College includes a preview of the coming academic year. More>>
First Year Reflections
June 21 , 2007
President Anderson relects on his first year as president of St. Olaf College. More >>
Phi Beta Kappa Address
April 19, 2007
President Anderson addresses the tragedy at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. More >>
Daily Chapel Talk
February 26, 2007
President Anderson reflects upon what it means to be a "cheerful giver." More >>
President's Welcome Back Message
February 1, 2007
President David R. Anderson '74 welcomes back the St. Olaf community after a busy January Interim. More >>
Daily Chapel Talk
January 8, 2007
President Anderson revisits the prayers and New Year's resolutions of his favorite writer, Samuel Johnson, and in doing so presents an answer to the question: "What is an authentic religious life?" More >>
Science Complex Groundbreaking
December 1, 2006
President Anderson celebrates the beginning of a magnificent and significant building for the college community. More >>
Founder's Day Chapel Service/Dedication of the Wind Turbine
November 6, 2006
President Anderson draws connections between St. Olaf's rich tradition, the wind that helps sustain the campus, and the Breath of God that carries the college forward. More >>
Inauguration Address
October 6, 2006
The theme of David R. Anderson's inauguration was "Honor the Past, Celebrate Today, Embrace the Future." More >>
Daily Chapel Talk
September 19, 2006
President Anderson examines Ephesians 4 as it relates to St. Olaf College's sense of community. More >>
