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Fall 2008 | The Next Chapter

		A most excellent celebration It’s a new chapter for the college and for the United States, too. The inauguration of St. Norbert’s seventh president preceded the U.S. election by less than a month. This conjunction of events has us looking at new beginnings that stand in noble traditions – and the kind of leadership that will ensure success in the 21st century. On the cover: New president Thomas Kunkel leaves the platform after his inauguration Oct. 10. Behind Kunkel, the Bishop of Green Bay, David Ricken, and Abbot Gary Neville, O.Praem., ’73 lead the procession of guests departing the installation ceremony, held in Schuldes Sports Center.
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Also in this issue:

Panama trip a researcher’s dream for undergraduate scientists
Three student biologists made their own discoveries alongside scientists working at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. >>MORE

A most excellent celebration
In its 110 years, St. Norbert College has seen only six presidents. The inauguration of the seventh was celebrated with all due ceremony Oct. 10. >>MORE

Building on a deep heritage
A college whose own history touches three centuries draws on roots that go back almost a millennium. >>MORE

New times, new leaders
We find ourselves in the midst of a transformative era that challenges the leadership of every institution, from nation-states to multinational corporations, from educational institutions to small businesses. >>MORE

Summer of code
An internship with Google has put Ryan Pavlik ’09 in touch with computer programmers around the world. >>MORE

Out to Africa
A student-supported initiative in Zambia gave Judy ’76 and Jerry Turba ’74 a chance to see service at work. >>MORE

Quartet in autumn
Four siblings, Green Knights all, compete alongside one another in varsity athletics. >>MORE

In each issue:

President’s message
This fall 2008 issue gives Tom Kunkel his first opportunity to address readers directly. He has news of himself and news of a new direction for this magazine – now available in print and online. On the web, additional text, images, video and audio are available — plus original online-only content. >>MORE

Web Extras Look here for web-only content that expands on topics presented in the current St. Norbert College Magazine (PDF).

Photo Gallery Panama research experience
Explore images from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

Photo Gallery A most excellent celebration
View images from the inauguration of the new president.

Video The Pursuit of Excellence
Watch the inaugural address delivered by Thomas Kunkel.

Photo Gallery Out to Africa
A photographic essay brings a Zambian connection to life.

Text Extra Bodyguard to the Packers
Enjoy recollections of the Ice Bowl, from the new book by Mike Dauplaise ’84.

Video “Communio”
This new video celebrates the college’s long heritage.

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