Nickolaus Stumo-Langer Honored for Academic Achievement at St. Olaf College

2014 May 8

Nickolaus Stumo-Langer was among the more than 1000 St. Olaf College students who were recognized for academic achievement at the college's annual Honors Day convocation on May 2. Stumo-Langer, from White Bear Lake, is a History and Political Science major. He is the son of Peter and Tracy Stumo-Langer.

Honors Day recognizes students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The convocation also recognizes students who have been awarded scholarships and fellowships, including Fulbright scholars, Goldwater scholars, and senior members of leadership and academic honor societies.

The ceremony began with a colorful academic procession led by St. Olaf President David R. Anderson '74, and the address to students was given by Religion Professor Eric Lund. The ceremony was followed by a reception for students, parents, friends of the college, faculty and staff.

One of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf College offers a distinctive education grounded in academic rigor, residential learning, global engagement, and a vibrant Lutheran faith tradition. St. Olaf provides an uncommon educational experience that fully prepares students to make a meaningful difference in our changing world.