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  • President Jack R. Ohle Elected Chair Of Division III Presidents Council

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    Story written by Gary Brown of NCAA.org Indianapolis – Gustavus Adolphus College President Jack Ohle has been elected as chair of the Division III Presidents Council for the 2013 term. Ohle’s service as chair will begin immediately after the 2013 NCAA Convention. Ohle, currently the vice chair of the Presidents Council, will replace Jim Schmotter,…

  • Gusties Take Part In Walk To School Day With St. Peter Elementary School Students

    Gusties Take Part In Walk To School Day With St. Peter Elementary School Students

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    St. Peter, Minn. – Despite the frigid temperatures on Wednesday morning, a multitude of Gustavus Adolphus athletes, coaches, and faculty took part in Walk to School Day – an annual event involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on select days through the month of October. “It’s a great opportunity…

  • Gustavus Set To Induct Nine New Members Into Athletics Hall Of Fame

    Gustavus Set To Induct Nine New Members Into Athletics Hall Of Fame

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    St. Peter, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics Department has selected nine individuals into its Athletics Hall of Fame.  The 2012 class of inductees include Rhonda Gorseth Alberts `93 (Gymnastics), Brian Brekke `95 (Football), Kara Bloomquist Drekonja `96 (Cross Country), Brett Gross `96 (Track & Field), Brock Guettler `92 (Basketball), Mark Kruger `86 (Tennis),…

  • Former Athletic Director Al Molde Receives 2011-12 MIAC Distinguished Service Award

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    Article courtesy of Matt Higgins – Assistant to the Executive Director of the MIAC ST. PAUL, Minn. — Recently, Dr. Al Molde completed an incredible 40-year career in college athletics, including the past 15 years as the athletic director at his alma mater, Gustavus Adolphus College. In appreciation for his contributions to the Minnesota Intercollegiate…

  • Gustavus Set To Kick Off Inaugural NCAA Division III Week

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    Gustavus Adolphus College is set to take part in National College Athletic Association’s inaugural Division III Week by taking part in a wide array of activities through the week of April 9-16. Jack Copeland of the NCAA.org states, “Schools and conferences are reporting a variety of activities to celebrate student-athletes’ academic achievements and athletics accomplishments,…

  • Tim Kennedy Honored With 2011-12 MIAC Mike Augustin Award

    Tim Kennedy Honored With 2011-12 MIAC Mike Augustin Award

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    Author – Matt Higgins, MIAC Assistant to the Executive Director Throughout his distinguished career as the sports information director at Gustavus Adolphus College, Tim Kennedy always honored his colleagues in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) through his selflessness, leadership, dedication and friendship. Recently, the MIAC SIDs unanimously voted to return the favor by awarding…

  • Gustie Athletes Set To Participate In Polar Plunge This Weekend

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    The Gustavus Adolphus College Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Gustie student-athletes will be participating in the 2012 Polar Bear Plunge held Saturday, Feb. 11 at Lake Hallett located at W St. Julien St and Old Minnesota Ave in St. Peter, Minn.  The event will take place at 1:00 p.m. Gustavus Adolphus is entered into…

  • Tom Brown Named Director of Athletics

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    President Jack R. Ohle announced the hiring of Tom Brown, a native of Milaca, Minnesota and a 1986 graduate of Augustana College (S.D.) as Director of Athletics at Gustavus Adolphus College. Brown, who has been a part of the Gustavus Athletics Department as a coach, instructor and administrator since 1991, succeeds Dr. Al Molde who…

  • Director Of Athletics Al Molde Featured On Gustie Spotlight

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    Gustavus Adolphus College Director of Athletics Al Molde joins Tom Wheeler of KNUJ AM 860 for this week’s edition of the Gustie Spotlight.  Wheeler, now in his sixth year as the voice of the Golden Gusties, conducts weekly interviews with a different member of the Gustavus Athletics Department throughout the fall and winter seasons.  The…

  • Gustavus Places 21st In 2010-11 NACDA Directors’ Cup Standings

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    The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and Learfield Sports have announced the final totals for the 2010-11 Directors’ Cup and Gustavus Adolphus College finished 21st out of 435 competing NCAA Division III schools.