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Scholarship honors Paul and Jeanne Olsen for inspiring generations of students
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Press release submitted by Augustana College Scholarship honors Paul and Jeanne Olsen for inspiring generations of students Rock Island, Ill. – Pam and Bob Wilson '72 decided to thank and honor an Augustana couple who have, through many years of teaching, coaching, mentoring and true friendship, changed the Wilsons' lives for the better. Bob and Pam gifted the Paul V. and Jeanne Donstad Olsen Scholarship to celebrate "the many ways Professor and Coach Paul V. Olsen and Jeanne Donstad Olsen '68 have inspired generations of students at Augustana College to go the distance in life." In addition to serving as a professor in English literature and writing, Dr. Paul Olsen has been the Vikings' head men's cross country coach since 1966 and head men's track and field coach since 1969. Olsen has been selected 12 times by seniors to deliver their "last lecture" during senior honors week at the end of the school year. Jeanne Olsen has provided equal inspiration and unwavering support of the Augustana experience. Bob recalled, "Paul taught my freshman English class, and my friendship with and admiration for him developed from there through the four years he was my cross country and track coach and into the many years beyond." Lynn Jackson, vice president of advancement, said, "In recognition of that combination of classroom, team experience and all-encompassing enthusiasm, the new scholarship provides scholarships for students who have demonstrated exceptional passion in academics and extraordinary leadership in co-curricular activities at Augustana." "Although I did not recognize it during my youth, I can now easily see how I learned so many valuable life lessons from Paul," said Bob. "He has a special joy in living. He loves to laugh and joke around, and he helps students develop accountability and responsibility. Paul is a man of hope and passion, encouraging others to do the best at whatever they choose to accomplish." For more information or to arrange an interview with Dr. Olsen, please contact Keri Rursch, director of public relations, at (309) 794-7721 or kerirursch@augustana.edu. 
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Today is Saturday, May 25, the 145th day of 2013. There are 220 days left in the year.
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1888 -- 125 years ago: Last night's prayer meeting at Central Presbyterian Church wascalled off due to water in the basement, residue of last week's flood.
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1938 -- 75 years ago: The 75th Anniversary of the Rock Island Arsenal today finds thenation's largest ordinance manufacturing plant filling many important orders for the army.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Miss Patrice Daly, Rock Island, a senior at Rock Island HighSchool, won second place in the recent state public speaking contest held in Peoria underthe auspices of the Knights of Pythias.
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