Arlen Thurn

Father Beck resigned in 1910, and the second president was an Upsala graduate. Peter was a pastor at Salem Church in Connecticut and was known for his enthusiasm and work with youth. He was on the Upsala Board of Directors since 1907. A financial campaign raised $30,000 and put the college on a solid base.

Almighty is the Lord God. The Earth is full of its magnificence. Every graduate of Upsala College knew these words. They are from the vision of the prophet. The first words of the Swedish High Mass were shouted by the pastor. They said God’s glory was everywhere. The intellectual pursuit that motivated Upsala College was