John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning

The John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning supports faculty in achieving their potential as teachers and scholars. Responsive to the professional needs and interests of each faculty member, the Kendall Center includes support for teaching initiatives and faculty research, scholarship, and creativity, and provides on-campus opportunities for focused conversation on pedagogy, assessment of student learning, and collaboration among colleagues. Through its support of such opportunities, the Kendall Center fosters the pursuit of teaching and scholarly excellence throughout all stages of each faculty member's career and for all Gustavus students. Learn more about Dr. John S. Kendall.  

NameTitlePhoneGustavus Email Address
Pamela ConnersPamela ConnersDirector507-933-7541pconners@gustavus.edu
Cathy BlaukatCathy BlaukatAdministrative Coordinator507-933-6227cblaukat@gustavus.edu
Kate KnutsonKate KnutsonFaculty Associate for Teaching and Advising507-933-6224knutson@gustavus.edu
Maddalena MarinariMaddalena MarinariResearch, Scholarship, and Creativity Faculty Associate507-933-6152mmarinar@gustavus.edu

Events
Date Event
Tomorrow 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Faculty Writing Retreat at ASIhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-writing-retreat-at-asi-37American Swedish Institute, Mpls
Sep 18 3:30–4:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Session (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-required-for-tt-faculty-others-welcomeAnderson Hall, Room 304
Sep 20 4–6 p.m. Shop Talk with Tiffany Grobelskihttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/shop-talk-with-tiffany-grobelskiInterpretive Center
Oct 4 4–6 p.m. Shop Talk with Yuta Kawarasakihttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/shop-talk-with-yuta-kawarasakiInterpretive Center
Oct 16 3:30–4:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Sessionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-161STEAMery
Oct 18 4–6 p.m. Shop Talk with Kathleen Kellerhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/shop-talk-with-kathleen-kellerInterpretive Center
Oct 30 3:30–4:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Session (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-required-for-tt-faculty-others-welcome-2Anderson Hall, Room 304
Nov 15 4–6 p.m. Shop Talk with Samuel Piccolohttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/shop-talk-with-samuel-piccoloHillstrom Museum
Nov 20 3:30–4:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Session (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-required-for-tt-faculty-others-welcome-3Anderson Hall, Room 304
Dec 4 3:30–4:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Sessionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-163Courtyard Cafe
Jan 15, 2025 3:30–4:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Session (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-required-for-tt-faculty-others-welcome-4Anderson Hall, Room 304
Jan 24, 2025 4–6 p.m. Shop Talk with Blake Coueyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/shop-talk-with-blake-coueyInterpretive Center
Jan 29, 2025 3:30–4:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Sessionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-165Beck Atrium

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