St. Olaf News

St. Olaf conference to feature worship, Chinese Christian art
FRIDAY, JUL 18, 2008 — In addition to gathering nationally recognized musicians, artists, scholars and theologians, this year's Conference on Worship, Theology and the Arts will feature an exhibit by Chinese artist He Qi. The exhibit and worship services will be open to the public.


Leblanc
Leblanc
Leblanc authors poetry book
THURSDAY, JUL 17, 2008 — "I always go into a book with a question," St. Olaf faculty member Diane Leblanc recently told the Northfield News. "I start writing because I want to figure something out. But I would hope that in reading it, readers aren't just following my process of discovery ... "


Qian performs in China
THURSDAY, JUL 10, 2008 — Throughout June St. Olaf faculty member Jun Qian performed two Western clarinet concertos for Chinese audiences and taught a master class for young Chinese clarinetists.


Peters
Peters
Ted Peters named Martin E. Marty Professor of Religion and the Academy
TUESDAY, JUL 8, 2008 — Ted Peters, a renowned author and scholar whose work focuses on the dialogue between theology and science, has been named the Martin E. Marty Professor of Religion and the Academy at St. Olaf.


King
King
St. Olaf names new chief diversity officer
WEDNESDAY, JUL 2, 2008 — Bruce A. King, who has more than 20 years of experience in education administration, has been appointed special assistant to the president for institutional diversity at St. Olaf. "[His] appointment reaffirms St. Olaf's commitment to strengthening and valuing diversity at the college," says President David R. Anderson '74.


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Highlighting McNair scholars' research.

McNair scholar Demaya Riddley '09 (l) explains her project, "Improving the Educational Opportunity for African American Students," to Assistant Professor of Biology Diane Angell during a recent event that showcased research by the college's McNair scholars. The TRiO McNair Scholars Program is a graduate school preparatory program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and sponsored by St. Olaf College. Photo by Pat Anfinson.

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