The Yellow Sheet for Feb. 19, 2004February 19, 2004 | Volume 36, Number 18

News & Announcements

Although preparations for the migration from WebPALS to MnPALS have been underway for many months, effects of the change are now evident. The online catalog has been "frozen" in order to transfer and review records. Many areas of library service are affected and service may temporarily be slower. See the library's FAQ for more information. Your patience during this transition is appreciated.

Broadcast Saturday... On this week's edition of "Music from Minnesota," WCAL radio (89.3 FM, St. Olaf) will feature the Grieg String Quartet in G minor, Op. 27 from Musica Vitae of Sweden Chamber Orchestra's concert last fall at Gustavus." "Music from Minnesota" will air at 4 p.m. Feb. 21. This performance was part of the Gustavus Artist Series in September 2003.

The Office of Admission received a merit award for its new video/DVD. To view a list of other winners, go to http://www.hmrpublicationsgroup.com/amr%20award%20winners%209%20tv.htm#video 19th Annual Admissions Advertising Award Winners.

Van Training... In order to drive a college-owned 10-passenger van, campus community members must complete the van training session. Training sessions are usually held twice each month. Dates and times are listed on the College Calendar. After successfully completing the two-hour training, participants will be qualified to operate a 10-passenger van. The session includes both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. Participants should pre-register by calling Safety and Security (x8809).

Promotion Letter Reminder... Letters on behalf of faculty candidates for promotion are due by 4 p.m. Feb. 23 and should be addressed to Dean John Mosbo.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Chapel Schedule... All are invited to the worship services at 10 a.m. weekdays and 10:30 a.m. Sundays in Christ Chapel. The upcoming schedule is as follows:

• Feb. 22 -- Transfiguration Series, the Rev. Ron Koch
• Feb. 23 -- Transfiguration Series, the Rev. Ron Koch
• Feb. 24 -- Transfiguration Series, the Rev. Ron Koch
• Feb. 25 -- Ash Wednesday Liturgy
• Feb. 26 -- David Larson
• Feb. 27 -- Student Senate Induction

Upcoming Continuing Ed Events... The following "continuing education" lectures that will take place on campus:

• Jeff Jeremiason (environmental studies and chemistry) will present "The Earth is Warming -- What Should We Do About It?" at 7 p.m. March 2 in the Interpretive Center. He will discuss the warming that has occurred over the last 100 years on earth and possible ways to slow this trend. Cost is $5.
  
• Barbara Fister (library) will present "Just the Facts Ma'am: How Crime Fiction Re-Invents Reality" at 6:15 p.m. March 16 in a Campus Center Banquet Room. Fister will focus on the ways that mystery writers use research and their imaginations to create parallel worlds. Soup and sandwich will be served; cost is $7.
  
• Arnoldus Gruter, licensed psychologist and former artist-in-residence at Minnesota State University-Mankato, will present a lecture with slides, titled "From Pyramid to Slum: How our Perception of Reality is Shaped by What We See" at 7 p.m. March 23 in the Interpretive Center. He will discuss the significance of visual symbols as selective perception agents in Western culture. Cost is $5.
  
• Don Ostrom (political science) will present "Is the U.S. Congress Any Different Than a Generation Ago?" at 7 p.m. March 30 in the Interpretive Center. He will discuss differences and similarities in Congressional life over time. Cost is $5.
  

These events are open to the public; pre-registration is required. Register at the office of St. Peter Community and Family Education, Suite 200, 600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 934-3048. These events are Gustavus Adolphus College continuing education programs done in cooperation with the St. Peter Community and Family Education program.

Talk Shop Friday... Tom Huber (physics) will present the next Faculty Shop Talk of the 2003-04 academic year. His talk, titled "Sound Production in Reed Organ Pipes," will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20 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 at http://gustavus.edu/events/shoptalks/.

Black History Month Lecture Wednesday... Darlene Clark Hine from Michigan State University will speak on "Blacks in the Medical and Legal Professions, 1890-1950" at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in Olin Hall, room 103. For more information, contact Kate Wittenstein (x7433).

Pow Wow Feb. 26... The public is invited to the third annual Native American Pow Wow at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in Johnson Hall at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds, 400 Union St., St. Peter. The evening will include traditional dance, music, and costume, as well as vendors selling Native American crafts and products. Dave Larsen, a respected and well-known Dakota from the Morton area, will emcee the event. Buffalo Lake and Eugene Red Day will provide the host drums. This event is free and is sponsored by the Diversity Center. Contact Rebecca Smith (x7449 or rsmith2@gustavus.edu) with questions.

St. David's Day Celebration March 5... Gustavus will host its 31st annual St. David's Day observance with a mini-Gymanfa Ganu (hymn sing), reception, presentation, and luncheon on March 5. The public is invited to this annual celebration honoring St. David, the patron saint of Wales, which is one of the largest such events in North America on or around March 1 (St. David's Day). The mini-Gymanfa Ganu will be held at 10 a.m. in Christ Chapel. A massed choir of more than 200 students will assist the congregation in singing four well-known Welsh hymns. Choral directors from the college's music department will direct the 20-minute hymn sing. A Welsh cake reception will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Alumni Hall, and at 11 a.m. in Alumni Hall, Gareth John (geography), will give a talk, titled "Where is Wales?" discussing the geography of Wales and societal changes occurring recently in the country. The St. David's Day observance will conclude with a Welsh luncheon at noon in a Campus Center Banquet Room. Reservations for the luncheon and reception ($12.50 per person) should be made with the Office of Special Events, c/o Dana Lamb (x7520 or dlamb@gustavus.edu). Checks should be made payable to Gustavus Adolphus College. The reservation deadline is March 1.

Safe Zone Training March 10... Safe Zone is a program designed to create a more open and supportive environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and allied (GLBTQA) individuals at Gustavus. New and improved, this year's program will include puppet shows, interactive theater and a newly designed booklet of local resources. The training will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 10 in a Campus Center banquet room. All are invited.

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS OF INTEREST:

Free Yoga Next Week... St. Peter Yoga and Dance Studio is offering free yoga classes Feb. 23-28. The schedule is:
Feb. 23 -- Hatha Yoga at 5:30 p.m. and Power Vinyasa at 7 p.m.
Feb. 24 -- Intro to Yoga at 5:30 p.m. and Intro to Power Vinyasa at 7 p.m.
Feb. 25 -- Hatha Yoga at 5:30 p.m. and Vinyasa at 7 p.m.
Feb. 26 -- Intro to Yoga at 5:30 p.m. and Intro to Power Vinyasa at 7 p.m.
Feb. 27 -- Yoga for Kids at 1:30 p.m. for 4-7 years, 2:45 p.m. for 8-10 years, and 4 p.m. for 11-13 years. Call to reserve a spot.

The studio is located at 112 Grace St. in St. Peter above the Thrift Store. Use the Grace Street entrance. Contact Tressa Bushaw (934-4433).

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE:

Horst Ludwig, modern foreign languages and literatures/German, had a haiku published in Japan by Mainichi Daily News in the monthly haiku selection (No. 656) of Feb. 1, 2004.

Pamela Kittelson, biology, was invited to give a research seminar for the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Her talk was titled "Genetic structure in plant populations." She also was invited to the Department of Biology at Colorado State University, Pueblo, to speak on the "Influence of gene flow and natural selection on genetic architecture."

John McKay, music, gave a Master Class Feb. 15 to students at St. Joseph's School of Music in St. Paul.

CONGREGATIONAL OUTREACH:

Gustavus Youth Outreach scheduled for Feb. 21-22 at Ortonville. This program, coordinated by the Office of Church Relations, consists of student team members who develop relational youth ministry programs in congregations, including leading lock-ins, family night programs, and church services.

Music in Worship... Any Gustavus music ensemble or soloist is welcome to perform in congregations. For more information, contact Brian Beckstrom (x7001).

GUSTAVUS TIDBITS:

To submit items (questions or answers) for consideration in this section, contact Jonathan Kraatz (x7510 or jkraatz@gustavus.edu.

FUNDING OPPS:

• Humanities Fellowships Available... The National Endowment for the Humanities offers fellowships to pursue advanced work in the humanities. Fellowships support both projects that can be completed during the tenure of the award and work that is part of a long-term endeavor. Tenure normally covers an uninterrupted period from six to 12 whole months with stipends of $24,000 (six to eight months) or $40,000 (nine to 12 months). The deadline is May 1. For more information, see the November 2003 issue of Grant Information at http://gustavus.edu/cfrelations/fundingsources/BlueSheet/November2003.pdf (click on the Bookmarks tab on the left side of the screen, then look under Government Opportunities).

IN THE MEDIA:

• On Jan. 22, the Fiji Sun featured a story on the students who traveled to Fiji for January Term with Leila Brammer and Patricia English (both communication studies). The story included three photographs of the students and Brammer.
• On Feb. 6, The Business Journal published the Top 25 List of Colleges and Universities, ranked by 2003 fall enrollment. Gustavus ranked 22nd. The list also included a profile (the top 25 list makers) of President Jim Peterson.
• On Feb. 7, the Star Tribune of Minneapolis ran a story that included quotes by Chris Gilbert (political science). The article appeared in the Faith and Values section on page B5 and was titled "Bush has edge on 'religious' vote, but bloc up for grabs."
• Following are article that appeared recently on the exhibition of painting by Wendell Arneson currently showing in the Hillstrom Museum of Art:
  • On Feb. 8, the Star Tribune of Minneapolis ran a brief article that appeared in the Arts section's "8 Days Out: Highlight of Ongoing Event" calendar.."
  • On Feb. 10, The Free Press of Mankato published a feature that included quotes by Don Myers (art and art history and Hillstrom Museum of Art) that appeared on the front page of the Currents section.
• Recently, KUAT-TV, a public television station in Tucson, interviewed Mark Lammers (music) for its "Arizona Illustrated" program on the Skyline Brass Quintet of Tucson, of which Lammers is a member, and a Scandinavian music program the quintet performed Feb. 15 in Tucson.
• On Feb. 15, The Free Press of Mankato featured Bill Larsen (physical plant) on the front page of the Currents section. The article, titled "Garden plotting," included 4 color photographs.
• On Feb. 15, the Star Tribune of Minneapolis ran an article that included quotes by Darrell Jodock (religion). The article was titled "'Passion of the Christ' rouses faithful, worries others."
• On Feb. 15, the Star Tribune of Minnepolis published a story on student Tim Brown. The page C2 story, included a black and white photograph of Brown and was titled "Brown finds his fit at Gustavus."
• On Feb. 18, the "Midday" program on WCCO radio (830 AM, Twin Cities) featured Chris Gilbert (political science) discussing the Feb. 17 Wisconsin Primary.

Anyone who has suggested additions for this list, suggestions for potential future media stories, or interest in being a media source should contact Director of News and Information Jonathan Kraatz (x7510 or jkraatz@gustavus.edu).

Plugs

For Sale: Built in 1880, this is a two-story brick Italiante home with 4 bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths on the second floor; one bedroom and a bath on the first floor. Living, dining, and family rooms, kitchen, and laundry on the first floor. Also has attic, basement, attached garage, deck, and storage shed. Property is on a corner on two lots. If interested, call 934-3036 and leave a message with a phone number and a convenient time to be reached.

Free: Size 39 (8.5) pair of Merrell NNN BC Frontier II cross-country ski boots and bindings in good condition. Contact Pam Freeman (x6064 or pfreeman@gustavus.edu).

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

To add or change items on the calendar, please fill out and submit a College Calendar event form. View the entire College Calendar online.