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Photos from the 2018 open house
The Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø chemistry department welcomed visitors of all ages at its annual open house in 2018. Faculty and students performed and explained many different chemistry demonstrations such as explosions and color changes.
Seniors show their work in art exhibition
The Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Teaching Museum of Art is opening its final exhibition of the 2017-2018 academic year, 2018 Senior Show.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø announces $1M beautification fund
President Steve Bahls has pledged $1 million to maintain Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's status as one of America's most beautiful college campuses. The three-year campaign, Blue, Gold and Beautiful, was announced Friday.
Lundblad' 66 to lead Ascension Day observance
Campus is invited to celebrate Ascension Day with worship and a sermon by the Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad '66. Ascension of Our Lord is one of the principal festivals of the Christian liturgical year for which Ascension Chapel at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø gets its name.
Bergendoff Hall renovation to match quality of programs
The successful opening of the Brunner Theatre Center allows the college to now focus its attention on Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts.
My Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Story: Katie Griswold
As a new student, Katie Griswold auditioned for and accepted to the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Choir, which, she says "was a big, big thing for me." It turned out to be just the first of many musical and theatrical milestones for her.

Thank you, student workers
The library salutes our hard-working students who help to keep the library running smoothly.
'Hidden child' of the Holocaust to speak April 16
Marguerite Mishkin, a "hidden child" of the Holocaust, will speak at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø at 7 p.m. April 16 in Wallenberg Hall inside the Denkmann Memorial Buidling.
Neil to perform last faculty recital April 10
Mary Neil, professor of piano and musicianship, will perform her final recital as a faculty member April 10. She plans to retire in May after a 32-year career with the college.
Church historian visiting April 23-24
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø alumna and church historian the Rev. Dr. Maria E. Erling '78 will visit campus April 23-24. She will offer a public talk, "Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's Belief in the Power of Young Adults," at 4:30 p.m. April 23 at the Wilson Center.
Swenson Center student worker featured in magazine
Swenson Center student worker Katie Laschanzky is featured in SCA Today magazine.
Class Notes
News from alumni as of April 2, 2018.
Retiring Dean Campbell reflects on changes
Dr. Evelyn S. Campbell, vice president and dean of student life at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, has announced her retirement this summer from the leadership position she has held since 1991.
A faculty twist on the Victory Song
In this video, nine Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø music faculty take on the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Victory Song by Albert L. Olson, 1923.