Inside Gustavus April 12, 2018 | Volume 50, Number 28
President Cabinet Summary
April 2 Cabinet Meeting Summary
News and Announcements
Saint Peter Weekly Newsletter...As we continue to find ways to strengthen our partnership with the City of Saint Peter we would like to share this link to their weekly newsletter. Be sure to read it for the latest information about the greater Saint Peter community.
From Print and Mail Services...Spring is in the air—and so is the spirit of letter writing. April is National Card and Letter Writing Month, an annual celebration of handwritten correspondence. Consider writing a letter to a friend or family member this month.
Campus Happenings
MAYDAY! Peace Conference Featuring Nobel Peace Prize Winner...The MAYDAY! Peace Conference is on Wednesday, May 2 starting at 10 a.m. in Christ Chapel. Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee will share her inspiring story of working to end the civil war in Liberia and the role women serve in creating peace around the world. Following the keynote address is a luncheon sponsored by the Friends of the Library - Gustavus Library Associates. The luncheon will feature the remarks "Me and You, Too: Women Stories in Peace Building" given by Mikka McCracken '09 of ELCA World Hunger. At 1 p.m., there will be a movie screening of the documentary about Ms. Gbowee's life and 2:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall will be a discussion of the main themes of the day. Gustavus students, faculty, and staff will need to show their Gustavus ID for entrance into Chapel. To learn more about the event, visit the online page.
Lecture on Government...Dr. Walter Williams is serving as the 2018 Lindau Resident in Conservative Thought. His lecture, titled "The Role of Government in a Free Society" is on Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall and will be live streamed. Williams is an economist, national media commentator, and academic who is a proponent of free market economics and opposes socialist systems of government intervention believing laissez-faire capitalism is the most moral and productive system. Dr. Williams will address why and how there has been a decline of constitutional values that has permitted the growth of the government. More information about the lecture is available online.
Save the Date: Fourth Annual Matthias Wahlstrom Lecture…Please mark your calendar for 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Beck Hall 101. Marie Walker, Professor of Psychological Science, will present her talk entitled “Liberal Arts and Diversity.” President Rebecca Bergman will introduce Walker, and refreshments will be provided for conversation after the lecture. For more information, visit the online page.
Weekend Home Athletic Events
Support the Golden Gusties at one or more of these home athletic events this weekend:
- Women’s tennis hosts Southwest Minnesota State at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15
- Baseball hosts Macalester at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 15
- Women’s tennis hosts Minnesota State-Mankato at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15
Fine Arts
Music
April 14 at 7:30 p.m., Christian Gustafson, Voice, in Bjorling Recital Hall
April 15 at 5:30 p.m., Jessica Backes, Flute, in Christ Chapel
Schaefer Art Gallery
April 15 – May 19, "Howard Quednau: Dioramas"
Hillstrom Museum of Art
Through April 22, "Scharftopia: The Far-Out World of Kenny Scharf" and "Georges Rouault: Cirque de L'Etoile Filante"
Congregational Outreach
Retreats...The Office of Church Relations will host a weekend confirmation retreat for Peace Lutheran of Bloomington, Minnesota and Zion Lutheran of Milaca, Minnesota from Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15. The retreat program is a resource offered to ELCA congregations that are also members of the Gustavus Association of Congregations.The 6th Annual Faith Conference: Doubt and Difference: Finding Faith Through Authentic Engagement, will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Jacqueline A. Bussie and Reverend Munib Younan are the featured speakers. Tickets are $10/person, group rates are available. Buy tickets at gustavus.edu/faithconference. One complimentary ticket available for all Gustavus students, faculty, and staff.
In the News
KEYC, WDIO, the Albert Lea Tribune, KIMT 3, and the Bristol Herald Courier, wrote reflections on the Saint Peter tornado.
WFMY News 2 covered a story on Gustavus students traveling to Winston-Salem for Spring Break with Habitat for Humanity.
Celebration of Life for Lorie Siebels…The Catholic Church of Saint Peter will host a celebration of life for Lorie Siebels, administrative assistant in the Office of Marketing and Communication, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.
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News
Megan Lipke: how a trip to Kenya inspired her artwork
2 days ago by addisonschloo
From Fine Arts
A Gustie Giving Back in Multiple Ways
2 days ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News
First-Year Highlights: Food, Friends, and Fun
4 days ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News
Justin Knoepfel’s Plans for the GSO
5 days ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News
Jenna Kavouras: A Composer’s Journey from Gustavus to the World Stage
5 days ago by Melissa Meinhardt
From Fine Arts
Tavan Radke: 2024 Recipient of the Lee and Laurie Walker Scholarship Award
Last week by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts
First-Gen Students, Now Faculty and Staff
2 weeks ago by Stephanie Ash
From News
Philip Bryant Wins Faculty Scholarly Achievement Award
2 weeks ago by Luc Hatlestad
From First – News
Peter and the Starcatcher
2 weeks ago by msousa
From Fine Arts
Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids
3 weeks ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts
Aney, Nelson Receive DIIICA Regional Student-Athletes of the Year Honors
10 months ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics
Softball Has 12 Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes
11 months ago by Jordan Modjeski
From Athletics
Women’s Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll
11 months ago by Jordan Modjeski
From Athletics
MIAC nominates Nelson for NCAA Woman of the Year, Aney for DIIICA Men’s Sport Student-Athlete of the Year
11 months ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics
Men’s Hoops Earns NABC Academic Awards
11 months ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics
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