Campus Progress: Safety Updates
Lightning Detection System Installed
Safety and Security has installed a lightning detection and warning system funded by a Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry grant. The system, installed on the roof of Lund Center, is designed to predict lightning strikes within a defined geographical area by analyzing the electrostatic field in the atmosphere. If a threat is detected, the system will activate a series of horns and strobe lights to warn those working or playing outside to immediately seek shelter inside a nearby building. Since the system is automated, it can provide advance warning even when there appears to be no evidence of lighting. The lightning detection will be operational daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
New Sprinkler Systems
Uhler, Sohre, and half of Norelius Hall have had sprinkler systems installed in time for the 2005-06 school year. This means that 80% of the residential space on campus and 60% of total campus space is now covered by sprinkler systems. Physical Plant Director Warren Wunderlich says, "The principal benefit is providing greater safety for our students. Secondary benefits include greater peace-of-mind for the parents of our students."
Did you know?
During final exams, the wait for a computer in a lab is less than 10 minutes.
Trio of Men's Golf Athletes Earn Post-Season Awards
The Golf Coaches Association of America has released its post-season awards following the NCAA Men's Golf Championships and have recognized Gustavus athletes Kyle Rohlfs (Fergus Falls, Minn.), Eric Harris (Eden Prairie, Minn.), and Jordan Hawkinson (Lindstrom, Minn.). Kyle Rohlfs was named to the PING All-America Third Team, while Eric Harris and Jordan Hawkinson were named to the PING Central All-Region Team.
Jenni White Named ITA Central Region Senior Player of the Year
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has recently named Gustavus Adolphus College women's tennis player Jenni White (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Kennedy) the ITA Central Region Senior Player of the Year. White played in the top spot for the Gusties this season, as the team went 24-9 and finished fifth at the NCAA Team Championships in St. Peter.
Andy Bryan and Charlie Paukert Advance in Doubles, Bryan, Kauss Knocked Out In Singles
The Gustavus men's tennis doubles team of Andy Bryan and Charlie Paukert won its first round match at the NCAA Championship in Lewiston, Maine on Friday afternoon. Bryan and Paukert defeated David Ashlock and Dustin Phillips of Texas-Tyler 6-2, 6-3 and will now face the third seeded team of Filip Marinkovic and Andrew Thomson of Middlebury on Saturday afternoon in a quarterfinal match.
