Spring 2010 Gustavus Quarterly
Spring 2010 Gustavus Quarterly
Spring 2010 Gustavus Quarterly
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THE GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY<br />
MANAGING EDITOR Steven L. Waldhauser ’70 | waldo@gustavus.edu<br />
ALUMNI EDITORS Randall M. Stuckey ’83 | rstuckey@gustavus.edu<br />
Erin Holloway Wilken ’02 | ewilken@gustavus.edu<br />
DESIGN Sharon Stevenson, Stevenson Creative, LLC, Corvallis, Ore.<br />
stevenson.creative@me.com<br />
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kathryn Christenson; Barbara Fister; Miriam<br />
Sponberg Kagol ’67; Tim Kennedy ’82; Amy McMullan ’10; Donald Myers ’83;<br />
Carolyn O’Grady; Kristine Straumann ’07, and Aleta Lin; Matt T homas ’00;<br />
Stacia Vogel<br />
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Al Behrends ’77; Anders Björling ’58; Brian<br />
Fowler; Tim Kennedy ’82; Amy McMullan ’10, Alex Messenger ’10; Matt<br />
Thomas ’00; Stacia Vogel<br />
THE GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY<br />
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<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Vol. LXVI, No. 2<br />
in this issue<br />
4 FROM THE EDITOR<br />
5 ON THE HILL<br />
18 CALENDAR<br />
20 TOOLS FOR LEARNING<br />
Support for state-of-the-art instrumentation and curriculum initiatives<br />
bolsters sciences at <strong>Gustavus</strong><br />
23 P.S. WE LOVE YOU<br />
The <strong>Gustavus</strong> Political Science Department at 40<br />
28 SPORTS<br />
Women’s golf team wins conference meet ■ Ridley named College’s<br />
81st CoSIDA Academic All-American ■ Gustie duo wins ITA doubles title<br />
■ Celebrating Coach Wilkinson<br />
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Articles and opinions presented in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of<br />
the editors or official policies of the College or its board of trustees.<br />
The <strong>Gustavus</strong> <strong>Quarterly</strong> is printed on Domtar Earthchoice paper (30% PCR and<br />
sustainable source certified by SmartWood) using soy-based inks and alternative<br />
solvents and wetting agents by the John Roberts Company, Minneapolis, an EPA Green<br />
Power Partner.<br />
The <strong>Gustavus</strong> <strong>Quarterly</strong> (USPS 227-580) is published four times annually, in February,<br />
May, August, and November, by <strong>Gustavus</strong> Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn. Periodicals<br />
postage is paid at St. Peter, MN 56082, and additional mailing offices. It is mailed free<br />
of charge to alumni and friends of the College. Circulation is approximately 39,000.<br />
Postmaster: Send address changes to The <strong>Gustavus</strong> <strong>Quarterly</strong>, Office of Alumni<br />
Relations, <strong>Gustavus</strong> Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-<br />
1498.<br />
Alex Messenger ’10
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