Fireside Chats

Fireside Chats are monthly informal conversations about a topic that relates to the Gustavus Community. We gather around a warm hearth in the Melva Lind Interpretive Center to enjoy discussions and lunch. Scheduled on a weekday during the lunch hour, these events give community members opportunities to try out new ideas, learn about new initiatives, and get the "low-down" on campus life. Brief presentations are offered at 11:30, followed by plenty of time for questions and discussion. Bring your own lunch, or purchase one at the Interpretive Center. Topic ideas for future Fireside Chats are always welcome. Watch the Events Calendar for upcoming Chats.

Past Presenters:

• October 2009 - The Story of Your Life - Herb Chilstrom
• September 2009 - Watercolor Trees - Gail Speckmann
• April 2009 - NCAA Division III Athletics - The Gustavus Model - Tim Kennedy
• February 2009 - The World of College Publicity - Gwen Freed
• January 2009 - Story, Place, and Community - Carrie Newcomer and Neal Hagberg
• October 2008 - Meet the New President - President Jack R. Ohle
• May 2008 - What's New in Church Relations - Grady St. Dennis
• April 2008 - Minnesota Spring Through the Eyes of a Naturalist - Jim Gilbert
• February 2008 - Gustavus's Kitchen Cabinet - Steve Kjellgren
• January 2008 - Meet the New Director of the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation - James Dontje
• December 2007 - Deck the Halls - Cindy Johnson-Groh
• November 2007 - Meditative Eating - Barb Larson-Taylor and Kari Lipke
• October 2007 - Meet the New Provost - Mary Morton
• September 2007 - Meditation Garden Planning in the Arboretum - Sacred Space Committee of Linnaeus Arboretum
• February 2007 - Would the Real Linnaeus Please Stand Up - Roland Thorstennson
• January 2007 - How to Find Laughter in Your Life - Alumni actors/comedians
• December 2006 - Gustavus Campus Master Plan - Warren Wunderlich