Kendall Center NewsletterDecember 1, 2022

Upcoming Events


Date	Event
Tomorrow 12:30–1:30 p.m.	Teachers Talking: Designing Research Assignments for Information Literacy
May 3 12:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.	New Faculty Orientation Session: The Power of the Liberal Arts
4:30–6 p.m.	Faculty Shop Talk: Martha Ndakalako
May 9 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Faculty Social - Free lunch!
May 11 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Faculty Writing Retreat at ASI

Director

Pamela Conners — x6170

Faculty Associates

Dave Stamps, New Faculty Programming — x7439
Martin Lang, Community Engaged Learning — x6899
Maddalena Marinari, Research, Scholarship, and Creativity — x6152
Patricia English-Schneider, Excellence in Teaching — x7372
Dan Moos, Excellence in Teaching — x7448
Esther Wang, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — x7361

Administrative Coordinator

Cathy Blaukat — x6227

Office Hours

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Phone

507-933-6227

Location

The John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning is located in Anderson Hall 303

2 Day Faculty Writing Retreat at Mt Olivet

The Kendall Center is sponsoring a Writing Retreat for faculty on Tuesday, January 17 and Wednesday, 18, 2023 at Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center in Farmington, MN. This is a great opportunity to focus on your writing. The retreat is open to all faculty. The Kendall Center covers the cost of the retreat which is for a single room. Please RSVP to Cathy Blaukat to sign up.

CEL Conversation: Exploring Engaged Scholarship

Join us on January 12, 2:30-3:30 P.M. in the Konferensrum with remote option available. Ernest Boyer coined the term “engaged scholarship” to describe teaching and research that connect “the rich resources of the university to our most pressing social, civic, and ethical problems” (Boyer, 1996). Scholarship that speaks directly to issues in the public, and integrates the public into the scholarship itself, provides unique opportunities for faculty but also faces distinct challenges within a system that doesn't always acknowledge its value. Whether you're a seasoned CEL practitioner or just beginning to explore the possibilities of engaged scholarship, there will be something for you in this conversation about the state of engaged scholarship at Gustavus. RSVP strongly encouraged! Please email Martin Lang (mlang3@gac.edu) to let him know your preferred modality and receive a (very short!) prep assignment.

New Faculty Orientation Session: Religious diversity and the College's Lutheran affiliation

Join us on Thursday, January 12 at 12:30 p.m. for a New Faculty Orientation Session. Topic: Religious diversity and the College's Lutheran affiliation. Learn how Gustavus’ Lutheran heritage and affiliation impacts who we are today, our mission, our commitment to religious diversity and inclusion, and our vision for the future.
Facilitator: Marcia Bunge, Bernhardson Distinguished Professor of Religion. Grab your lunch coupon from David Stamps and then head over to the St Peter Room, 12:30 to 1:20 p.m.

New Faculty New Faculty Retreat

Join us on Wednesday, January 25 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. for a New Faculty Retreat in the St Peter Room. Retreat - food, conversation, library support and resources, and peer workshopping for innovative assignments and/or teaching strategies. Some "senior" faculty will pop by towards the end to answer questions and/or continue workshopping with you all.

Creative Writing Retreats

Locate your sources, charge your batteries, and sharpen your pencils! The Kendall Center will host a series of monthly writing retreats aimed toward new faculty, but all faculty are welcome. Interested faculty can sign up for a full day – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - devoted to writing in the Konfersrum on December 4 and January 8 and 22. We’ll provide lunch, you provide the inspiration. Please visit the Kendall Center website for upcoming dates. To sign up and get a coupon for free lunch at Marketplace, please email Cathy Blaukat (cblaukat@gac.edu).

Faculty Writing Retreats at Gustavus and ASI

The Kendall Center is hosting monthly Writing Retreats at Gustavus and at American Swedish Institute (ASI). January Writing Retreats will be held on Saturday, January 14 at American Swedish Institute, Mpls ($15 toward lunch)and at Gustavus (Konferensrum). Faculty can participate in a full day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. devoted to writing. We’ll provide lunch. Please visit the Kendall Center website for upcoming dates. Please email Cathy Blaukat (cblaukat@gac.edu) to sign up and get a coupong for lunch.

New Faculty Development Resource - National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)

Gustavus is now an institutional member of the National Council for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), which provides every faculty member with free access to a full suite of online faculty resources in four key areas: individual strategic planning, explosive productivity, healthy relationships, and work-life balance. Visit facultydiversity.org to set up your individual account and explore their on-demand curriculum, get paired with a faculty partner at another institution, join a writing community, and much more.

Kendall Center Google Calendar

Stays updated on all the events and info on the Kendall Center Google calendar.