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Bakko, Hanson receive Hilleboe Award

By Kari VanDerVeen
May 15, 2009

The Division of Student Life at St. Olaf College has named Gene Bakko and James Hanson the recipients of this year's Gertrude Hilleboe Award for Faculty Involvement in Student Life.

Bakko, a professor of biology and curator of the natural lands, began teaching at St. Olaf in 1966. His nomination notes that he has "a long record of engaging students in environmental studies and hands-on work in creating natural spaces that are beautiful and give opportunities for learning."

Hanson, an associate professor of religion and associate dean of students, has been at St. Olaf since 1992. His nomination notes that he "is a teacher at heart, but has a long record of going beyond the classroom door to be a mentor, educator, advocate and champion for students."

The award honors Gertrude Hilleboe's commitment to students during the more than 40 years she served as a faculty member and Dean of Women. Hilleboe was well known for her individual interest in every student with whom she came in contact as well as her dedication to the St. Olaf community.

Contact Kari VanDerVeen at 507-786-3970 or vanderve@stolaf.edu.