dedication ceremony in 1963 included officials from the Nobel Foundation and 26 Nobel Laureates. Following the 1963 Nobel Prize ceremonies in Stockholm, college representatives met with Nobel Foundation officials, asking them to endorse an annual science conference at the college and to allow the use of the Nobel name to establish credibility and high standards. The foundation granted the request at the urging of several prominent Nobel laureates, and the first conference was held at the college in January 1965.
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== Relationship with Sweden ==
Gustavus Adolphus College has active ties with Sweden. Gustavus students are encouraged to travel and work there. Gustavus has active exchange programs with various universities in Sweden, including Uppsala University, Lund University, and Stockholm University. The college shares a long history and close relationship with the Swedish Royal Court. Alumni have been active in the Swedish government and royal advisory board. The first visit of a Swedish …
