St. Olaf News

Johnson
Johnson
St. Olaf convocation to kick off 'Science and Liberal Arts'
WEDNESDAY, SEP 3, 2008 — Professor of Biology Ted Johnson will present his talk, "Students, New Science Building, and the Liberal Arts," during opening convocation Thursday. The event will officially begin the college's current academic theme of "Science and the Liberal Arts."


Student paper launches new site
WEDNESDAY, SEP 3, 2008 — The St. Olaf student newspaper, the Manitou Messenger, has launched a revamped website that will include RSS feeds, podcasts, e-mail editions and more.


Meet the Class of 2012
TUESDAY, SEP 2, 2008 — The incoming members of the St. Olaf Class of 2012 come from 45 states and 11 foreign countries, and include 98 multicultural students -- making it one of the college's most diverse classes ever. The dynamic group also includes the most National Merit Scholars in the college's history.


Gant gets spot on Redskins' practice squad
TUESDAY, SEP 2, 2008 — St. Olaf grad Horace Gant '08 was added to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on Sunday. Gant, who had two receptions for 26 yards in the Redskins' five preseason games, joined the team as an undrafted free agent in April.


Northfield News features Regents Hall
FRIDAY, AUG 29, 2008 — When St. Olaf Professor of Biology Anne Walter walks through the new Regents Hall of Natural and Mathematical Sciences "she has to pinch her arm to remind herself that the building is not a dream," according to a recent article in the Northfield News.


Chemistry Department receives S-STEM grant
TUESDAY, AUG 26, 2008 — A grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a new program to provide increased support for chemistry students and encourage more students to pursue a major in the field. The Chemistry Department's award is the third S-STEM grant the college has received.


Joel and Ethan Coen
Joel and Ethan Coen
Coen brothers prepare to film at St. Olaf
WEDNESDAY, AUG 20, 2008 — Academy Award-winning filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen will film part of their upcoming movie, "A Serious Man," in the old Science Center at St. Olaf. "It's a perfect fit for the look and the feel of the movie," Tyson Bidner, a member of the film's production team, told the Northfield News.


Student farmers make STOGROW a success
MONDAY, AUG 18, 2008 — Students eating at the cafeteria this fall will be treated to a wide variety of produce grown on campus by five hard-working student farmers. The crop grown this summer at STOGROW, St. Olaf's student-run farm, features everything from basil to zucchini.


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Professor of Biology Ted Johnson spoke at opening convocation Thursday.

St. Olaf librarians Beth Christensen (center) and Kris MacPherson congratulate St. Olaf Professor of Biology Ted Johnson Thursday after his opening convocation address, "Students, New Science Building, and Liberal Arts." In the background (upper right) is faculty member Gene Bakko, whom Johnson recognized during the service for his work on the college's natural lands. View the event online. Photo by David Gonnerman '90.

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