News & Announcements
Registration for NCUR Begins...
The
annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) will be held
March 1315 in Salt Lake City. All are asked to encourage interested
students to submit an abstract by the Nov. 15 deadline on submission proposal
Form A online at http://conferences.utah.edu/ncur2003/.
Send Bruce Van Duser a copy of the submitted abstract. Faculty sponsorship
is required. Notification of acceptance is mid-January. Deadline for registration
is Feb. 14. Do not have the student submit registration Form B until notification
of acceptance/rejection is obtained and the student is committed to attend.
Contact Van Duser (x7656 or bvand@gustavus.edu)
and or check out the NCUR Web site for more information.
GRANT
NEWS:
National Science Foundation
Scholarship... Under the
direction and leadership of Max Hailperin (mathematics and computer science),
Gustavus received $391,812 from the National Science Foundation for a 4-year
scholarship support program for math and computer science majors. This
program builds on student relationships with alumni and local businesses
to encourage recruiting and retention for students with high financial
need.
UPCOMING
EVENTS:
Chapel Schedule... All
are invited to the 10 a.m. worship services in Christ Chapel. The upcoming
schedule is as follows:
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Sept. 13 -- Will Freiert,
St. John of Chrysostom, John 19: 25-27;
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Sept. 15 -- 17th Sunday
after Pentecost, Chaplain Brian Johnson;
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Sept. 16 -- Chaplain Rachel
Larson, Psalm 103: 8-13;
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Sept. 17 -- Barb Larson
Taylor, 1 Samuel 18: 1-5;
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Sept. 18 -- Morning Praise;
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Sept. 19 -- Jack Niemi,
Galatians 5: 1, 13-25
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Sept. 20 -- Eric Eliason,
Luke 6: 27-36; and
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Sept. 22 -- 18th Sunday
after Pentecost, Chaplain Rachel Larson.
Talk Shop Sept. 13... Eric
Dugdale (classics) will present the first Faculty Shop Talk of the 2002-03
academic year. His talk, titled "Out of Bounds in Sophocles' Electra,"
will be presented at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 in the Interpretive Center.
Feel free to arrive any time after 4:15 p.m. The abstract for this and
future talks may be viewed on the Gustavus Web under the On-Campus Community/Faculty/Shop
Talks link.
Teachers Talking Begins
Sept. 19... A 3-part discussion
Series by the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations Teacher/s Talk(ing)
begins Sept. 19 with the first of a 3-part discussion series co-sponsored
by the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations and the Faculty Development
Program. The sessions include:
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Sept. 19: Part I will
focus on the role of the Corporate and Foundation Relations Office at Gustavus,
particularly as it relates to assisting faculty in grant seeking. The session
will include an introduction to identifying prospects for external funding.
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Oct. 10: Part II will
be on Web-based prospect research as it relates to faculty and departmental
grants and other useful grant-seeking tools and information.
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Nov. 21: Part III will
provide an introduction to proposal writing and budget development, presented
in collaboration with successful faculty proposal writers.
Each presentation will
take place during Teacher/s Talk(ing) from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and again
from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Contact Bob Weisenfeld (bweis@gustavus.edu)
with any questions.
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
OF INTEREST:
Author Visit... The
Book Mark and the St. Peter Public Library are sponsoring the appearance
of author John Armistead. Armistead's books, "The $66 Summer" and "The
Return of Gabriel," bring Civil Rights and racism to life from their settings
in the South in the '50s and '60s. Armistead will speak at 7 p.m. Sept.
26 in the St. Peter Community Center. (The books are appropriate for ages
9 to 109.)
Arts and Crafts Sale...
A
sale of handmade arts and crafts will be held from noon-6 p.m. Sept. 27
and 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 28 at 1960 E. Welco Dr., St. Peter, and will feature
wood crafts, art work, pottery, wreaths, cards, and other items made by
Dorothea Carlson, Dee Engebretson, and Gretchen Koehler.
KUDOS:
Dennis Henry
and Tom Huber,
both physics, represented the department at the summer meeting of the American
Association of Physics Teachers in August at Boise State University. Henry
presented the lead-off invited paper, titled "Examining the Role and Content
of Physics Electronics Courses." Huber presented "Use of Portable CD Players
in Electronics Laboratory Courses."
Greg Kaster,
history, contributed a 5,000 word essay on the antebellum labor movement
in the U.S. to the Encyclopedia of American Social Movements, edited by
Immanuel Ness of Brooklyn College, forthcoming from M.E. Sharpe.
Mark Lammers,
music, had an article, titled "Nordic Band Music 2001" published in the
Journal
of the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, Aug. 2001.
He also has been asked to speak at its biannual conference next summer
in Jonkoping, Sweden. Lammers also continues as a trombonist with the Tucson
Skyline Brass Quintet, Brass, Ltd., Catalina Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonia
da Chiesa, Civic Orchestra of Tucson and performs as a soloist frequently
in Tucson area churches.
Rebecca Taylor,
English, published an essay, titled "'Reading What Students Have Written':
A Case Study from the Basic Writing Classroom," in the Spring 2002 issue
of Reader: Essays in Reader-Oriented Theory, Criticism, and Pedagogy.
Taylor also completed work as associate editor of Critical Inquiries:
A Reader for Writers (Longman, forthcoming).
BIRTHS:
Rebecca Taylor
(English) and Greg Taylor are pleased to announce the birth of their second
son, Ellet Wendell, born July 17.
OBITUARIES:
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June McClellan, mother
of Kathie Martin (library) died Sept. 9. A memorial service will
be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5029 Zenith
Ave. S., Minneapolis.
To inform the campus community
of the loss of a current student or employee or trustee, an emeritus professor
or trustee, or an immediate family member of a current employee, contact
the president's office (x7538).
IN THE MEDIA:
Here are some noteworthy
Gustavus-related stories that recently appeared in print or broadcast media
around the nation:
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On Sept. 5, the St.
Peter Herald published a Gustavus back-to-school article and color
photographs of Gustie greeters Sarah Schock, Mandy Olson,
and Ashleigh Penrod helping new students move into dorms and first-year
student Tim Woodrow unloading his belongings. The page 2A story
was titled "Gustavus begins 141st year."
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The Sept. 5 Herald
also ran information on the Sept. 11 commemoration on campus. The front
page story, part of "We Remember" (a 2-part series marking Sept. 11, one
year later) was titled "9/11 memories flooding back."
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The Sept. 5 Herald
published an article on the 8-foot "Guiding Hand" sculpture installed on
campus to help promote this year's Nobel Conference. The page 7A
article was titled "Art promotes Nobel."
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On Sept. 5, The Free
Press of Mankato featured an article, titled "Nobel Conference
already attracting much attention," on page 1B.
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On Aug. 31, the Star
Tribune of Minneapolis published a feature story on senior student
and football player Ryan Hoag, who may be an NFL draft pick. The article
was titled "MIAC's surprise NFL prospect: Ryan Hoag of Gustavus."
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On Aug. 28, Agence
France-Presse (AFP) writer Francis Temman distributed an article, titled
"September 11 echoes in the minds of U.S. Generation," which included quotes
from Karen Larson (anthropology and interdisciplinary studies).
AFP is the world's oldest news agency that reaches newspapers, radio, and
television stations throughout the world. Headquartered in France, it distributes
news in 6 languages.
Anyone who has suggested
additions for this list, suggestions for potential future media stories,
or interest in being a media source should contact News Director Stacia
Senne (x7510 or ssenne@gustavus.edu).
PLUGS:
For Sale: A
living room set that includes a couch, chair, end table, and lamp. Also
for sale is a queen mattress and oak glider chair. For more information
call 934-4614.
Wanted: The
Mankato Ballet has opened a studio in St. Peter and is accepting students
ages 3-12. Classes being offered are: Creative Movement, Pre-ballet, and
Beginning Ballet. Mankato Ballet is located in the Sun Moon Studio at 217
W. Park Row. If questions or if interested call 625-7716.
THANK YOUS:
Campaign Launch Thanks...
Brenda
Moore (institutional advancement) extends her thanks to all faculty and
staff who attended the launching of the College's Building a Greater Gustavus
fundraising campaign on Sept. 7.
CORRECTIONS:
In Room Reservation Information
in last week's edition of The Yellow Sheet, the information
for Confer should have read Teri Bauman x7605.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Events
happening between Monday, September 23, 2002 and Thursday, October 3, 2002
Monday,
September 23, 2002
Athletic:
Men's Golf @ UW-Eau Claire Eau Clarie, WI
9:00
AM 4:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
10:00
AM Worship:
Daily Celebration Christ Chapel
6:30
PM 9:00 PM Campus
Event: Open Juggling and Lessons Alumni Hall
7:00
PM 9:00 PM Academic:
LSAT Prep Session #3 327 Fine Arts: Communication
7:00
PM Meeting:
Student Senate Meeting Olin Hall 103
9:00
PM Meeting:
College Democrats Meeting The Dive
Tuesday,
September 24, 2002
6:40
AM 7:40 AM Campus
Event: Yoga with June Lund Center
9:00
AM 4:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
10:00
AM Worship:
Daily Celebration Christ Chapel
10:00
AM 12:00 PM Special
Event: GLA Fall Membership Tea Interpretive Center
11:40
AM 12:10 PM Campus
Event: Total Conditioning with Kari Lund Center
3:30
PM 5:00 PM Campus
Event: Students and Islam Linner Lounge
5:30
PM 6:30 PM Meeting:
German Table Evelyn Young Dining Room
7:00
PM Campus
Event: Islam: Question of Culture Alumni Hall
Wednesday,
September 25, 2002
9:00
AM 4:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
10:00
AM Worship:
Daily Celebration Christ Chapel
12:40
PM 1:15 PM Campus
Event: Water Aerobics with Kari Lund Center
7:30
PM Athletic:
Volleyball @ St. Olaf Northfield, MN
Thursday,
September 26, 2002
9:00
AM 4:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
10:00
AM Worship:
Daily Celebration Christ Chapel
11:40
AM 12:20 PM Campus
Event: Step Aerobics with Martha Lund Center
4:00
PM 5:30 PM Workshop:
Peer Response Workshop Confer 128
7:00
PM Special
Event: Author Event - John Armistead St. Peter Community Center
9:00
PM 11:00 PM Campus
Event: Swing Night The Dive
Friday,
September 27, 2002
9:00
AM 4:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
10:00
AM Worship:
Daily Celebration Christ Chapel
10:00
AM Special
Event: Presidental Installation Christ Chapel
10:30
AM 12:00 PM Celebration:
Reception for Pres. Johnson Eckman Mall
12:40
PM 1:20 PM Campus
Event: Stretch and Tone with Martha Lund Center
4:00
PM Athletic:
Men's Soccer vs St. John's Lund Center
4:30
PM Campus
Event: Faculty Shop Talks Interpretive Center
7:00
PM Campus
Event: Open Gaming Night Linner Lounge
7:30
PM Athletic:
Volleyball @ St. Thomas St. Paul, MN
8:00
PM 1:10 AM Campus
Event: Weekend Shuttle
9:00
PM 12:00 AM Campus
Event: Fall into Swing Dance Alumni Hall
Saturday,
September 28, 2002
Athletic:
Cross Country @ U of M St. Paul, MN
Special
Event: Gus Bus to the Twin Cities
Special
Event: Gustavus Heritage Luncheon Campus Center
Athletic:
Men's Golf @ Twin Cities Elk River CC, Minneapolis CC
Athletic:
Women's Golf @ Gustie Invite Le Sueur Country Club
1:00
PM Athletic:
Football @ Augsburg Minneapolis, MN
1:00
PM 5:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
1:00
PM Athletic:
Women's Soccer @ St. Benedict St. Joseph, MN
3:00
PM Fine
Arts Event: Minnesota Trombone Quartet Bjorling Recital Hall
3:00
PM Athletic:
Volleyball @ Hamline St. Paul, MN
7:30
PM Fine
Arts Event: Joint Faculty Recital Bjorling Recital Hall
8:00
PM 1:10 AM Campus
Event: Weekend Shuttle
Sunday,
September 29, 2002
Athletic:
Women's Golf @ Gustie Invite Le Sueur Country Club
10:00
AM 5:30 PM Campus
Event: Minnesota Renaissance Festival Shakopee, MN
10:30
AM Worship:
Holy Communion Christ Chapel
1:00
PM 5:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
3:00
PM Athletic:
Women's Soccer@ St.Scholastica Duluth, MN
7:30
PM Fine
Arts Event: Faculty Recital - David Fienen Christ Chapel
9:00
PM 9:45 PM Worship:
Taize: Contemplative Worship Christ Chapel
Athletic:
Men's Golf @ Twin Cities Elk River CC, Minneapolis CC
Monday,
September 30, 2002
Athletic:
Men's Golf @ Twin Cities Elk River CC, Minneapolis CC
9:00
AM 4:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
10:00
AM Worship:
Daily Celebration Christ Chapel
6:00
PM 7:30 PM Campus
Event: G.O.L.D. Leadership Series Courtyard Cafe
6:30
PM 9:00 PM Campus
Event: Open Juggling and Lessons Eckman Mall
9:00
PM Meeting:
College Democrats Meeting The Dive
Tuesday,
October 1, 2002
Conference:
Nobel Conference XXXVIII Lund Center
6:40
AM 7:40 AM Campus
Event: Yoga with June Lund Center
9:00
AM 4:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
4:00
PM Athletic:
Men's Soccer vs St. Mary's Lund Center
6:00
PM 9:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Art Exhibit Opening Reception Hillstrom Museum of Art
8:00
PM Fine
Arts Event: The Nobel Concert Christ Chapel
Wednesday,
October 2, 2002
Conference:
Nobel Conference XXXVIII Lund Center
9:00
AM 4:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
4:00
PM Athletic:
Women's Soccer @ St. Mary's Winona, MN
7:30
PM Athletic:
Volleyball vs Augsburg Lund Center
Thursday,
October 3, 2002
Meeting:
Crown Council Meeting Board Room
9:00
AM 4:00 PM Fine
Arts Event: Hillstrom Museum Art Exhibit Hillstrom Museum of Art
11:30
AM 1:30 PM Campus
Event: Teaching FTS Teachers/Talking Banquet Room
11:40
AM 12:20 PM Campus
Event: Step Aerobics with Martha Lund Center
5:30
PM 12:00 AM Campus
Event: South Pacific Orpheum Theatre
7:00
PM Athletic:
Volleyball vs Northwestern Lund Center
9:00
PM 11:00 PM Campus
Event: Swing Night The Dive
To add or change
items on the calendar, please fill out and submit a College
Calendar event form. View the entire College
Calendar online.
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