The Yellow Sheet for November 8November 8, 2007 | Volume 40, Number 10

Volume 40, Number 10

• News & Announcements
• Campus Happenings
• Off-Campus Events
• Extraordinary People
• Student News
• Births
• New Faces
• Congregational Outreach
• Funding Opps
• In the Media
• Postal Pointers
• Plugs
• Calendar of Events
• Submit an Item Online

News & Announcements

Ushers Needed... Ushers are needed for all Christmas in Christ Chapel services (Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 2, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.). Ushers need to be at Christ Chapel 90 minutes before the service starts and may stay or leave after the service begins. To volunteer, contact Lorie (x7520 or lsiebels@gustavus.edu) or Dana (x7550 or dlamb@gustavus.edu) at your earliest convenience.

Online Auction Extended... Because of problems experienced last week with the software for the online bidding process, the online auction organized by students in support of the St. Peter United Way has been extended through 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. Students and employees may access the site at gustavus.edu/groups/unitedway/.

A Holiday Baking Assist... The Dining Service is once again offering to help Gustavus community members with holiday baking. To order pies, breads, and rolls, pick up a form in the Market Place. Orders and payments must be received at the Dining Service office by Wednesday, Nov. 14. Students may pick up ordered items between noon and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, outside the entrance to the Evelyn Young Dining Room; faculty, administration, and staff may pick up their orders between noon and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21.

Publication Reminder... Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Yellow Sheet will not be published on Thursday, Nov. 22. Announcement of events and activities occuring between Nov. 23 and Nov. 29 should be submitted by Nov. 13 to be listed in the Yellow Sheet on Nov. 15.

Firethorne Deadline... Student submissions for the next edition of the Firethorne student literary magazine (firethorne@gustavus.edu) are due by Friday, Nov. 16.

Campus Happenings

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:

• Friday, Nov. 9 - Eric Eliason (academic affairs)
• Sunday, Nov. 11 - Chaplain Rachel Larson
• Monday, Nov. 12 - Angela Allen, Hunger and Homelessness
• Tuesday, Nov. 13 - Eric Utne
• Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Morning Praise
• Thursday, Nov. 15 - Nissa Hannemann (senior student)
• Friday, Nov. 16 - Katherine Tunheim (economics and management)

Shop Talk... Patricia Costello (psychology) will present the next Faculty Shop Talk. Her talk, titled "Perception of Age in Human Faces," is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9, at 4:30 p.m. in the Melva Lind 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/.

'Festival of Lights'... On Friday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. the Crossroads program is hosting a celebration of Diwali (or Deepavali, the "Festival of Lights"), a primary holy day in the Hindu/Sikh/Jain tradition. The observance will be held in the Jackson Campus Center Heritage Room. All are welcome.

Campus Revival... Bishop Wayne R. Felton, senior pastor of the Holy Christian Church-Cathedral, St. Paul, Minn., will lead a traditional revival in Christ Chapel on Friday, Nov. 9, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

'Our Story' Conference Theme Is Debt Forgiveness... "Debt Forgiveness for Underdeveloped Nations" is the title of this year's student-run "Our Story" Conference, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10. Registration begins at 11 a.m. in front of the Evelyn Young Dining Room. Guest speaker is John Jal Wang, former chairman of the Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Association in London and Paris. The conference, jointly sponsored by the Pan Afrikan Student Organization (PASO) and CAB, will also feature several workshops throughout the afternoon. All sessions are open to the public without charge.

Voice Faculty Recital... The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College will present a recital by members of the department's voice faculty on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall. Seven members of the department—Michael Jorgensen, Patricia Snapp, Timothy O'Brien, Christina Smith, Nick Wayne, Rebecca McConnaughey, and Erin Damburger—will join with pianists Yumiko Oshima-Ryan, Esther Wang, and Bonnie Jorgensen in this performance. It opens with a variety of works from the 19th century by Johannes Brahms, Vincenzo Bellini and Reynaldo Hahn as well as 20th-century works by Ricky Gordon, Ennio Morricone, and Donald Swann, highlighted by solos and duets, and concludes with the seven vocalists joining to perform Leonard Bernstein's "Make Our Garden Grow" from Candide. The recital is free and open to the public.

Woodwind Ensembles to Perform... Four woodwind ensembles share the Jussi Björling Recital Hall stage on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 3:30 p.m. The Gustavus Chamber Players, Woodwind Choir, Flute Trio, and Saxophone Quartet join forces to present this concert of music for woodwind ensembles, directed by Ann Pesavento and John Samuel Roper. It is free and open to the public.

Gustavus Continuing Education... "Art, Music and Literature from World War I: A Sampling" is the theme of a Continuing Education presentation by Ron Green (education, emeritus) on Monday, Nov. 12, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Three Crowns Room, Jackson Student Center (note the site, a departure from the usual Interpretive Center location). World War I, also known as the "The Great War" and as "The War To End All Wars," generated more art, music, poetry, and other literature than all the other wars in history combined. This presentation will focus on just a few of the more memorable artists, composers, poets, and authors whose works have survived over the decades since the war ended. Cost is $8 for the public (pre-register at the St. Peter Community and Family Education Office) and free for current Gustavus faculty, staff, and students (pre-register by e-mail: ehoefs@gustavus.edu).

Holocaust Lecture... On Monday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall, the Peace Studies program will sponsor a lecture on the Holocaust by Professor Omer Bartov, John P. Birkelund Distinguished Professor of European History at Brown University. Professor Bartov will give an illustrated lecture on his new book, Erased, Vanished Traces of Jewish Galicia in Present Day Ukraine. What began as a deeply personal chronicle of the Holocaust in his mother's hometown of Buchach—in former Eastern Galicia—carried Bartov on a journey across the region and back through history. This poignant travelogue reveals the complete erasure of the Jews and their removal from public memory, a blatant act of forgetting done in the service of a fiercely aggressive Ukrainian nationalism. The lecture is open to the public without charge.

Lecture on AIDS Crisis in Africa... Marycelina Msuya, dean of the faculty of nursing at Tumaini University in Tanzania, will present "HIV/AIDS and the Children of Tanzania" on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Olin 103. Msuya, who received her master of public health degree from Karolinska Institute, Sweden, has also studied in England and Finland and is currently pursuing a doctorate. She is interested in future collaboration between her university in Tanzania and the colleges with whom she connects during her visit here. Her lecture is open to the public without charge.

Conversation with Utne Reader Founder... Social entrepreneur, publisher, and educator Eric Utne will visit Gustavus Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 13 and 14, for a series of conversations around the intersections of liberal arts learning, entrepreneurship, vocation, writing and the media, social responsibility, and the environment. The campus community is invited to join Utne for dinner and conversation at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Presidents Dining Room, to be following by a public address, "Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility: Responding to the Call of the Environmental Crisis," at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Banquet Room of the Jackson Campus Center. RSVP for the dinner to Amy in the CVR, x7159 or e-mail apehrson, by Friday, Nov. 9. Utne's visit will also include the homily in Chapel on Tuesday and visits to several classes. In 1984, Utne founded Utne Reader magazine, which has garnered several national awards. Currently, he is in the midst of launching two new initiatives: The Earth Corps for Global Service, a kind of "Peace Corps for the whole Earth"; and Earth Councils, a neighborhood-based response to the global environmental crisis that brings elders together with youth to create initiatives for the common good.

Community Invited to Web Conference on Sustainable Dining... A web conference titled "Understanding Sustainable Dining Options" will be broadcast on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the St. Peter Room of the Jackson Campus Center. The conference begins at noon and will run until 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Dining Service and its advisory Kitchen Cabinet, the webcast is open to the entire Gustavus community. For an overview, visit the conference website at: https://www.academicimpressions.com/web_conferences/1107-sustainable-dining.php. Reservations are not necessary but would be appreciated for planning purposes; send to skjellgr@gustavus.edu.

Theatre Showcase... On Nov. 15-18, the Department of Theatre and Dance will host its “Festival Showcase: A Celebration of Student Work,” which includes six different theatre, dance, and improv productions scheduled in 16 performances in the Black Box or Anderson Theatre throughout the four days. Scheduled performances and pertinent information about each are listed below. Tickets for each performance are $4 for the general public (free for the Gustavus community) except for the “Late Night Soup” events at 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, which are open to the public without charge. Tickets are available from the Ticket Center in the Jackson Campus Center (x7590).

Thursday, Nov. 15

• 7 p.m. - The Dumb Waiter, by Harold Pinter, directed by Tristan Rholl, Black Box. The Dumb Waiter is a darkly realistic and eerily metaphorical play about the power structures that surround us without our ever knowing. Pinter’s work resonates with all the conflicts we see in our lives and world.
• 8:15 p.m. - In Terms of Proof, byCourtney Covey, directed by Lillie Hollingsworth, Black Box. A directionless girl begins to discover her path in life. This is a new play about becoming an adult, something all college students must deal with, and “you don't always get to choose the way you grow up.”
• 9:30 p.m. - Boiling People in My Coffee, by Jonathan Yukich, directed by Bryan Pelach, Black Box. This all-first-year production showcases some of Gustavus’s newest talented thespians. With a surprising number of laughs and poignant message, Boiling People in My Coffee will delight and intrigue audiences.

Friday, Nov. 16

• 7 p.m.  - “Choreographers’ Gallery,” Anderson Theatre, featuring ...capture the fleeting moments, choreographed by Lindsey Radloff; Abstracted, choreographed by Ky Oleson; Climax Control, choreographed by Noemi Lopez; Study of the Strongly Delicate, choreographed by Britta Peterson; and dear diary, choreographed by Britta Peterson and Emily Bulling.
• 9 p.m. - “Late Night Soup,” Anderson Theatre, FREE. A cabaret of new and experimental student work.

Saturday, Nov. 17

• 1 p.m.  - “Choreographers’ Gallery,” Anderson Theatre
• 2 p.m. - The Dumb Waiter, Black Box
• 3:15 p.m. - In Terms of Proof, Black Box
• 4:30 p.m. - Boiling People in My Coffee, Black Box
• 7 p.m. - E Pluribus Gustavus 2.0, featuring the “I Am . . . We Are” theatre ensemble, Anderson Theatre
• 9 p.m.  - “Late Night Soup,” Anderson Theatre, FREE

Sunday, Nov. 18

• 1 p.m. - Boiling People in My Coffee, Black Box
• 2 p.m. - The Dumb Waiter, Black Box
• 3:15 p.m. - In Terms of Proof, Black Box
• 4:30 p.m. - Boiling People in My Coffee, Black Box
• 5 p.m. - “Choreographers’ Gallery,” Anderson Theatre

November Fireside Chat on Meditative Eating... Are you curious about how to incorporate meditation into your life? Do you think that meals should be more relaxing and intentional? Come explore meditative eating with Barb Larson Taylor (alumni relations) and Kari Lipke (chaplains' office/community service) on Friday, Nov. 16. Information presentations will be repeated at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Lind Interpretive Center. Sandwiches, pop, chips, and fruit are available for purchase, or bring your own lunch! Questions: Call Emily (x7199).

International Festival... On Friday, Nov. 16, the International Cultures Club sponsors its International Festival in Alumni Hall. The festival, which opens at 6 p.m., is an annual event featuring songs, skits, and other performances; display tables and world cuisines; and a fashion show. All are welcome.

'Voices from Darfur'... On Monday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall, the Gustavus chapter of Amnesty International is sponsoring "Voices from Darfur." The national speaking tour features Darfuri refugees traveling across the U.S. to share their experiences and help audiences understand the true magnitude of the carnage, not just in terms of numbers but also in terms of the physical and emotional anguish it has caused for its victims. The presentation is open to the public without charge. (Note: Because of graphic images of violence and the intensity of the subject matter, this event is not recommended for audience members under the age of 13.)

Off-Campus Events of Interest

CD Release Party... The Twin Cities Jazz Society (TCJS) “Jazz from J to Z” concert series presents the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band celebrating the release of their new CD, Taking Off, on Saturday, Nov. 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Minneapolis South High School (3131 19th Avenue South). At the same time, the school's newly-renovated auditorium will be unveiled. Tickets are available at the door: general admission, $10; students, $5; TCJS Members, $7. Parking is free; phone 651-633-7178 for more information. The concert will open with the Minneapolis South High Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Scott Carter. The Gustavus Jazz Lab Band, directed by Steve Wright, will perform compositions and arrangements by some of the world's best big band writers: Tom Kubis, Mike Tomaro, Thad Jones, Billy Strayhorn, Jeff Jarvis, George Stone, Neal Hefti, and Steve Wright.

Trumpet and Pipes... Join the eight performers from the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists for the annual “All-Members' Recital,” to be held Sunday afternoon, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. at First Lutheran Church (1114 W. Traverse Rd. in Saint Peter). A variety of music will delight, including a “Thanksgiving Fanfare” for organ and trumpet, a transcription of movements from the Fauré "Requiem," a passacaglia by Buxtehude, and the Homage á Dietrich Buxtehude by Czech composer Petr Eben, performed by Chad Winterfeldt, organist at First Lutheran and associate organist at Christ Chapel.

Holiday Fare... The Arts Center of Saint Peter's annual fundraiser, Holiday Fare, takes place this year on Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the St. Peter Community Center, Senior Center (Suite 219). More than 25 artisans will sell a variety of unique holiday gifts, from ceramics to jewelry, fibers to beads. The accompanying bake sale will have ethnic goodies and, of course, the always-popular lefse.

Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser... As part of its week-long grand opening celebration, Lowe's of Mankato is matching dollar for dollar (up to $5,000) all Lowe's gift cards purchased at the Lowe's of Mankato store on Tuesday, Nov. 20, with in-store credit for Habitat for Humanity to use on area builds. Do some holiday shopping and support Habitat at the same time!

Extraordinary People

On Oct. 19, Mark Bjelland (geography) was the guest speaker at the University of Minnesota's Geography Coffee Hour lecture series—the longest running speaker series at the University of Minnesota. His talk was titled "Brownfields and the Divergent Faces of Sequent Occupance."

On Oct. 28, Darrell Jodock (religion) spoke about "Luther's Sense of Humor" to the adult class at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter.

Laura Behling (English) was an invited speaker at the International Conference at the American Studies Institute of Seoul National University, Korea; her presentation focused on the intersection of contemporary U.S. immigration narratives and U.S. government rhetoric. Behling also published a review of Sites of Autopsy in the Midwest Modern Language Quarterly.

Jeff Jenson (library/archives) taught a class at the 7th annual South Central Minnesota Genealogy Expo at Minnesota State University, Mankato on Nov. 3. In the session titled “Genealogy Software: An Introduction,” Jenson discussed reasons for using software and demonstrated Personal Ancestral File, Family Tree Maker 2008, and Roots Magic.

Debra Pitton (education) published an article in the winter edition of the Minnesota Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development's newsletter, The Minnesota Report. The article, titled "Reconsidering the curriculum review cycle," provides ideas for school districts to consider when looking at their curricular needs. Pitton has also been appointed by Minnesota ASCD as their representative to the national ASCD Leadership Council, where she participates in decision-making, leadership, and influence on behalf of Minnesota educators.

Student News

Gustie Speakers on Radio... The Gustavus Adolphus College forensics team will be featured twice a month on KTOE Radio, Mankato, at 4:05 p.m. starting Thursday, Nov. 8. The title of the program is the "The Power of the Spoken Word." Twice a month the show will feature a Gustavus forensics student presenting a persuasive or informative speech. The student will give a portion of his or her speech followed by questions from the host and/or the listening audience. The program is available on the station's website as well, at
http://www.katoinfo.com/linder_radio/ktoe/index.php. (By the way, the forensics team continued its winning ways on Oct. 20 and 21, placing first out of 16 schools at the Larry Schnoor Invitational hosted by Minnesota State University, Mankato, and second out of 14 schools at our own Bill Robertz Invitational. The team also placed first overall out of 14 schools in the combined tournament sweepstakes. Six of the top 20 ranked programs were in attendance.)

Births

• Virgil Jones (diversity development) and his wife, Kris, welcomed new son Eliijah Justus Jones on Oct. 18, 2007.

New Faces

The following people have recently joined the Gustavus community:

New Support Staff

• Carol Ozmun, custodian (custodial)
• Scott Schultz, cook/server (Dining Service)

Congregational Outreach

Preaching in Congregations... Mary Gaebler (religion) will be preaching in the 9:30 a.m. service at American Lutheran Church in Gaylord, Minn., on Sunday, Nov. 11. This program is coordinated by the Office of Church Relations

Retreats... The Office of Church Relations will host a confirmation retreat for Transfiguration Lutheran Church from Bloomington, Minn., on Thursday, Nov. 8, and Friday, Nov. 9. This program is coordinated by the Office of Church Relations.

Partners in Music... The Choir of Christ Chapel, under the direction of Patricia Kazarow (music), will sing at the 8:20 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. services at Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, Minn., on Sunday, Nov. 11. Also on Nov. 11, Gustavus's Woodwind Choir, under the direction of Ann Pesavento (music), will perform at the 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. services at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter. This program is coordinated by the Office of Church Relations; any Gustavus music ensemble or soloist is welcome to perform in congregations. For more information, contact Marilyn Beyer (x7001).

Funding Opps

The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations' weekly program or funding opportunity highlight:

• National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Seminars and Institutes... Each year the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) offers college and university instructors opportunities to study humanities topics in a variety of summer seminars and institutes. All faculty selected to participate in a seminar or institute will be awarded a fixed stipend of $1,800 (2 weeks), $2,400 (3 weeks), $3,000 (4 weeks), $3,600 (5 weeks), or $4,200 (6 weeks) to help cover the costs of travel, books and other research expenses, and living expenses. The topics, dates, location, and duration of each project, along with application information, are listed at http://www.neh.gov/projects/si-university.html. The application deadline is March 3, 2008.

For more information on grants or proposal preparation, contact Bob Weisenfeld in the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (x7049 or bweis@gustavus.edu).

In the Media

Here are some noteworthy Gustavus-related stories that recently appeared in print or broadcast media around the nation:

• The Minneapolis Star Tribune printed a story on its Nov. 4 obituary page about Professor Emeritus Robert Esbjornson. The Mankato Free Press printed a story on its Nov. 6 Valley page about Esbjornson.
• The Mankato Free Press printed a story on its Nov. 2 front page about "Dancing With the Profs."
• The St. Peter Herald printed news briefs in its Nov. 1 edition about the Gustavus Honor Band and "Dancing With the Profs."

Anyone who has suggested additions for this list, suggestions for potential future media stories, or interest in being a media source should contact Marketing and Communication (x7520 or ga_news@gustavus.edu).

Postal Pointers

No U.S. Mail on Veterans Day... Monday, Nov. 12, is Veterans Day. There will be no incoming or outgoing U.S. mail on that day. FedEx and UPS will provide full services on Nov. 12. The College Post Office will be open on Veterans Day but will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, during the Thanksgiving break.

Plugs

Going, Going... No, the Gover house isn't empty yet, but you can help this Saturday, Nov. 10. Come to 838 Lower Johnson Circle after 9 a.m. and see the many tagged items, some free and some at give-away prices. Some examples: dining room table w/ leaves + 7 chairs, $25; butcher block dinette table + 4 chairs, $15; antique Boston rocker, $10; Danish modern sofa + chair, $10; Philippine mahogany dresser, $10; dark-finished bookcase, $5; bentwood casual chair, $5; refinished oak study desk from old Bernadotte Library w/ custom organizer, $10; antique crescent-shaped end table, $5; antique steamer trunk, $5; and many other items as well. All prices are negotiable. Help Tom and Mary Gover ready their house for sale. Feeling expansive? Buy the house!

"Plugs" is maintained as a forum by which members of the Gustavus community may offer goods and services to others in the community, or seek the same from them. It is not meant to accommodate ads or announcements from area businesses such as real estate agents and retailers, although from time to time such announcements may be published when deemed to be of particular interest to the community.



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