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winter 2013
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Remembering Dr. Z
Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Zischke died on December 6, 2012. Dr. Z, as he was fondly known, taught in the biology department at St. Olaf for 33 years before retiring in 1996. Many of you shared your favorite memories.  More
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Big Cat Conservation
Andrew Jacobson graduated from St. Olaf in 2006 with biology and environmental studies majors. Since then, he has been an active player in The Big Cats Initiative (BCI), a National Geographic Society mission program aimed at halting the decline of big cats. More
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Biology Related Campus News
Read some stories about recent biology faculty and student activities on campus.

St. Olaf Receives Prestigious Beckman Scholarship Grant

A Young Explorer in Argentina

From St. Olaf to the African Savannah

Alumni Connection leads to Opportunity in Alaska

Neuroscience Journal Provides Professional Experience

Emeritus Faculty Member Jim Zischke Dies

A Hands-On Environmental Education

Research on Bees Leads to Advice for Area Farmers
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Loose Ends: Tying Some Unraveling Others
Professor Charles Umbanhowar Jr. is recently back from a year-long sabbatical. He made headway on several research projects and decided to pick up a few more along the way! More
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Natural Lands Update
The St. Olaf Natural Lands continue to be a valuable resource for the St. Olaf community and the Northfield community. Read an excerpt of a recent chapel talk about the Natural Lands by the Curator of the Natural Lands and Professor of Biology Kathy Shea. More
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