The Yellow Sheet for November 15November 15, 2007 | Volume 40, Number 11

Volume 40, Number 11

• News & Announcements
• Campus Happenings
• Off-Campus Events
• Extraordinary People
• Position Openings
• Congregational Outreach
• Funding Opps
• In the Media
• Hours
• Telecommunications Updates
• Postal Pointers
• Plugs
• Calendar of Events
• Submit an Item Online

News & Announcements

A Few Tickets Remain... The 2007 Christmas in Christ Chapel celebration, the 35th annual rendition of the Gustavus tradition, will be held during the weekend of Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. The theme for this year's service is "The Word Becomes Flesh," focusing on "how the spaces within Holy Scriptures beckon poets, musicians, artists, and dancers to imagine and embody the narratives relating to the birth of Christ." Tickets are still available for the Sunday evening (Dec. 2) service; to reserve, call the Office of Marketing and Communication at x7520).

Usher for Christmas in Christ Chapel... Ushers are still needed for 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.). Those who volunteer are asked 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. Don't have a ticket? Here's a good way to get in in exchange for a small service.

Symantec Scare... A small number of campus PCs running Microsoft Windows XP recently have been compromised by a virus that disables the Symantec virus protection tool and then attempts to infect other computers on the campus network. (Note: This does NOT apply to Macintosh users.) Although GTS has already removed or quarantined the infected machines, they ask that any user who has recently experienced problems with their Symantec antivirus program to contact the Technology Helpline at x6111. At present this virus is not causing significant problems on our campus and no data has been lost. GTS is taking the measures indicated above and asks users to report any unusual or recent computer problems to make sure that it remains that way. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Technology Helpline at x6111 or Bruce Aarsvold's office directly (x7020).

The Great Plate Plea... "Green Plates, Blue Plates, Yellow Plates, Orange Plates, Black Plates, White Plates!! Hear ye, Plates of any color! Come home, come home to the Market Place! Almost 400 of you have lost your way in the past 10 weeks. How will you be cleaned? How will you be stacked? How will you be reused? Please, oh please, do not make us turn to DISPOSABLES! COME HOME, PLATES, COME HOME!"

Sendoff... A going-away party for Noreen Buhmann (Community Service Center) will be held on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 4:30 p.m. at Whiskey River. All are welcome to send Noreen off in style.

Help the Hospital Obtain a Free MRI Scanner... St. Peter Community Hospital has entered an online contest to win MRI scanning equipment (approximate cost is $1 million). You can vote daily (and if you have computers both at home and at your office or workplace, you can vote daily from both). The site is winanmri.com—scroll down to St. Peter Community Hospital and watch a 2-minute mini-movie about why we need a free MRI scanner.

Speaking of Online Contests... The City of Saint Peter has been nominated to be one of five communities named "Capital for a Day" in 2008 as part of the "MN150 Sesquicentennial" (the 150th anniversary of Minnesota's statehood). However, in order to win the designation, Saint Peter must receive enough votes through an online voting process that began on Nov. 11 and runs through Nov. 24. To see the list of nominated cities and vote for your favorites (each individual gets five votes, corresponding to the biomes, or biological communities, of the state), go to www.mn150years.org.

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. 16 - Katherine Tunheim (economics and management)
• Sunday, Nov. 18 - Chaplain Brian Johnson
• Monday, Nov. 19 - Peter Shea (philosophy)
• Tuesday, Nov. 20 - Chaplain Brian Johnson
• Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 25 - No Chapel, Thanksgiving Break
• Monday, Nov. 26 - Christ the King Hymn Sing
• Tuesday, Nov. 27 - Stefen Van Voorst, Upper Room Ministries
• Wednesday, Nov. 28 - Morning Praise
• Thursday, Nov. 29 - Chaplain Rachel Larson
• Friday, Nov. 30 - Sarah Johnson (religion)

Theatre Showcase This Weekend... On Nov. 15-18, the Department of Theatre and Dance is hosting a "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. Tickets for each performance (listed below) 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.
• 8:15 p.m. - In Terms of Proof, by Courtney Covey, directed by Lillie Hollingsworth, Black Box.
• 9:30 p.m. - Boiling People in My Coffee, by Jonathan Yukich, directed by Bryan Pelach, Black Box.

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 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... Explore meditative eating with Barb Larson Taylor (alumni relations) and Kari Lipke (chaplains' office/community service) on Friday, Nov. 16. Information presentations on incorporating meditation into your life and making meals more relaxing and intentional will be repeated at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Melva 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.

Wind Orchestras in Concert... The Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras, both conducted by Douglas Nimmo, will appear in concert, Friday, Nov. 16 in Christ Chapel. Opening the concert, the Vasa ensemble will perform Robert Sheldon's Danse Celestiale, a new work by contemporary composer Eric Whitacre, and works by Clifton Williams and John Philip Sousa. The Gustavus Wind Orchestra will open with American Overture, by Joseph Wilcox Jenkins, and will also perform a compilation of Renaissance period dances and " Mars," from Gustav Holst's The Planets, among other works. The joint concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public without charge.

Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab... On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Asian Cultures Club presents a Hmong New Year celebration from noon to 4 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The event features Hmong foods and traditional music. All are welcome.

Jazz Bands Perform Fall Concert... The Gustavus Jazz Lab Band and the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble, both under the direction of Steve Wright, will present their joint fall concert, Saturday, Nov. 17, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. This is the first performance by the Jazz Lab Band on campus following the release earlier this fall of their new CD, Taking Off. The Adolphus Jazz Ensemble opens the concert with Duke Ellington's In a Sentimental Mood. The Gustavus Jazz Lab Band's program includes works from the new CD, including 500 Miles High by Chick Corea and Tom Kubis's arrangement of Shay, Goodwin, and Fisher's jazz standard, When You're Smiling. The program also includes Cole Porter's It's All Right With Me and Take Two by Steve Wright. The performance is free and open to the public.

Percussion Players Perform... The Gustavus Percussion Ensembles' Fall Concert is set for Sunday, Nov. 18, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. Sixteen players make up the two percussion ensembles, which are conducted by Robert Adney and Paul Hill. The concert is free and open to the public.

Student Recitals Span Weekend... Three Music Department-sponsored student recitals—bassoon, voice, and flute—are scheduled for this weekend. Bassoonist and pianist Jessica Gehrke, Sleepy Eye, opens the schedule with her senior recital at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 in the recital hall. Her program includes Beethoven's Sonata in C minor, Op. 13, better known as "Pathetique," and two movements from an untitled composition by P.D.Q. Bach for bassoon and piano, in which she'll both parts of the duet—one bassoon, one piano, and two hands. Soprano Hannah Wunsch, a senior from Omaha, Neb., takes the stage at 3:30 p.m. Saturday to present her voice recital with pianist Sam Eckberg. Her program includes a variety of works for soprano from Handel, Brahms, Fauré, and Mozart to Copland and Ricky Ian Gordon. In addition to performing a solo program, she will be joined on stage by the Gustavus Cantorum for two selections. Mankato-area flutist Brittany Krusemark will present her senior recital on Sunday, Nov. 18, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall with accompanist Ricky Fong. Her program includes three movements of Bach's Sonata No. 1 and the Histoire du Tango for flute and guitar by Astor Piazzolla, with guitarist Jim Reinhartson. All three recitals are free and open to the public; they will be followed by receptions for the performers in the recital hall lobby.

'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," a national speaking tour featuring Darfuri refugees who are traveling across the country to share their experiences and help audiences understand the true magnitude of the carnage. 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 children.)

'More than Light': The Yule Tide Breakfast... The America Scandinavian Yule Tide Breakfast, an annual tradition at the College, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12, beginning at 8 a.m. in the Jackson Campus Center Banquet Rooms. Featured speaker is author Eva Apelqvist, who grew up in Stockholm but lived in Wisconsin as an high school exchange student, returned as an exchange student at Gustavus in 1985-86, and now lives in the United States, where she writes for a wide audience and conducts writing workshops. Cost of the Yule Tide Breakfast is $8.50; reservations may be secured by sending a check made out to Gustavus Adolphus College to Edi Thorstensson (library) by Friday, Dec. 7.

Off-Campus Events of Interest

Holiday Fare... The Arts Center of Saint Peter's Holiday Fare takes place on Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the St. Peter Community Center's 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.

Help Habitat for Humanity... 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 its 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!

Monthly Series Focuses on Holiday Consumerism... The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) will host a presentation titled "Consumas—the New King of X-mas" on Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the Good Counsel Provincial House (170 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato). The presentation, be held in the SSND conference center, will look at how consumerism has changed the focus of the holiday season and also will discuss ways to make it a more simple and meaningful celebration. It is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be collected. The presentation is part of a series called "Planting Seeds of Justice," which addresses issues such as immigration, partisan politics, trafficking, homosexuality, democracy, and Earth spirituality. Each session will be facilitated by Sister Jeanne, who is the coordinator of the Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation for the Mankato Province of SSND. For more information call the Provincial House at 507-389-4200.

Seniors Style Show... The St. Peter Senior Center is showcasing the latest fashions in their "Holiday Dazzle Style Show" Wednesday, Nov. 28. The event will take place at the Senior Center starting at noon and will showcase items from the Chlos Connection, Dress Barn, Herberger's, Lorraine Shop, Swedish Kontur, Gustavus's own Book Mark, and more! Door prizes will be given away to all who buy a ticket. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the St. Peter Recreation Office, the St. Peter Senior Center (located in the Community Center), or Swedish Kontur. Please contact Sylvia Perron at 934-7434 with any questions.

Extraordinary People

Janine Wotton (psychology), Michael Ferragamo (biology), and senior student Rachel Elvebak presented the results of their research at the Aging and Speech Communication International Conference held in Bloomington Ind., Oct. 7-10. Their paper, "Age and hearing impairments influence the perception of vowels in context," examined the effects of age-related hearing loss and the influence of hearing aids in speech perception.

Rebecca Fremo (English) delivered a talk titled "Still Processing" to members of the Southern Minnesota Poets Society on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Emily Frentz Arts Guild in Mankato. The talk included both original poems and discussion of the writing process.

Allen Learst's (English) nonfiction piece "The Blood of Children" was listed under notables in the brand new Pushcart Anthology. The essay also appeared as a notable in Best American Essays Nonrequired Reading.

On November 9-10 Darrell Jodock (religion) chaired a regular meeting of the ELCA Consultative Panel on Lutheran-Jewish Relations in Chicago. Among a variety of items on its agenda, it made plans for a February dialogue with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), reviewed a study guide for its forthcoming book on Jewish-Christian relations, and offered advice to the staff members who are overseeing the implementation of the ELCA's Churchwide Strategy for Engagement in Israel and Palestine.

Judy Douglas (student affairs) was named 2007 Outstanding Adviser of the Year for "dedicated and caring service to peer educators" at the 32nd annual BACCHUS Conference in Altanta, Ga., Nov. 8-10. This is the sixth time in the program's 32 years that Judy has received this national award from the BACCHUS Network, which serves more than 400 colleges and universities; prior to her 2007 honor, she had most recently been recognized as Outstanding Adviser in 2005.

A photo by Gretchen Koehler (HES, emerita) of an old corn crib was published in the Nov./Dec. issue of Minnesota Moments. This photo was also awarded honorable mention at the Waseca photo show in September 2007.

Position Openings

• Market Place Supervisor (dining service)
• Associate Graphic Designer (college relations)

For more information on the aforementioned position(s), call human resources (x7304).

Congregational Outreach

Preaching in Congregations... Grady St. Dennis (church relations) will speak at Elim Lutheran Church in Robbinsdale, Minn., on Sunday, Nov. 18. This program is coordinated by the Office of Church Relations.

Retreats... The Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations Retreat Center, coordinated by the Office of Church Relations, will host a retreat for the choir of St. Michael's Lutheran Church from Roseville, Minn., on Friday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17. The Office of Church Relations also will host a chancel choir retreat for Mount Olivet Lutheran Church from Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17.

Music in Worship... 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:

• Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI)... The Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) program supports research for faculty members of predominately undergraduate institutions through the funding of 1) individual and collaborative research projects, 2) the purchase of shared-use research instrumentation, and 3) Research Opportunity Awards for work with NSF-supported investigators at other institutions. All NSF directorates participate in the RUI activity. The specific objectives of the program are to support high-quality faculty/student research, to strengthen the research environment in academic departments that are oriented primarily toward undergraduate instruction, and to promote the integration of research and education. The three RUI programs are described at http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf00144. For further information on the RUI program, contact the NSF program director of the research program to which a proposal might be submitted. To locate the appropriate program officer, click on http://www.nsf.gov/staff/.

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:

• Gustavus was mentioned in a Nov. 13 Star Tribune article regarding its #8 ranking among baccalaureate colleges for study-abroad participation.
• The Star Tribune printed a paragraph about the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band's newest recording in a Nov. 9 entertainment section article.
• KEYC-TV ran a story on its Nov. 13 newscast about Hunger and Homelessness Week at Gustavus. Student Kira O’Bradovich was interviewed.
• KEYC-TV ran a story on its Nov. 13 newscast about Gustavus's study abroad programs. International Education Director Patrick Quade was interviewed.
• The Mankato Free Press printed a story on the front of its Nov. 14 Valley section about the Department of Theatre and Dance's Festival Showcase of student work. Students Brian Pelach and Courtney Covey were quoted.
• KEYC-TV ran a story on its Nov. 10 newscast about the "Our Story" Conference.
• A Nov. 8 Letter to the Editor in the Mankato Free Press talked about this year’s Nobel Conference and how changes need to be made if we have our children and grandchildren in mind.
• The Mankato Free Press printed a story on Nov. 6 about former religion professor Robert Esbjornson.
• The St. Peter Herald printed news briefs about the campus revival, the fall symphony concert, and the lecture by author Omer Bartov in its Nov. 8 edition.
  

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).

Hours

Thanksgiving Break Closing... Residence halls will be locked at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, and will reopen at noon on Sunday, Nov. 25. All other campus buildings will be locked at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, and will remain locked, unless otherwise requested, until 7 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25. Students needing access to an academic building must show a campus permission card issued by a staff or faculty member. Contact Deb Swanberg (dswanber@gustavus.edu) to request a permission card, or if the closing schedule conflicts with programming needs.

Library Hours for Thanksgiving Week... Tuesday, Nov. 20, and Wednesday, Nov. 21: 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 22, through Saturday, Nov. 24: CLOSED; Sunday, Nov. 25: 6 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Telecommunications Updates

The following are changes and additions for the "Personnel Phone Directory 2007-08"

• Thad Ehlenfeldt, dining service, phone: x7608 (deletion)
• Carol Ozmun, custodial, phone: x6089 (addition)
• Scott Schultz, dining service, phone: x7608 (addition)

For further information or corrections, contact Laura McCabe in telecommunications (x6261 or lmccabe@gustavus.edu).

Postal Pointers

2007 Holiday Deadlines for Military Mail... To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO addresses overseas, the USPS suggest that mail be sent by the recommended mailing dates listed below. Remember, all mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation, and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms. The forms are available at the College Post Office. To see a table of active APO and FPO addresses and mailing restrictions by individual APO/FPO ZIP codes, go to http://pe.usps.com and click on Postal Bulletins, go to the current issue, and read the "Overseas Military Mail" article.
Destination          First-Class   Priority Mail®   Parcel Post®
AE ZIPs 090-092      Dec. 11            Dec. 11             Nov. 13
AE ZIP 093               Dec. 4              Dec. 4              Nov. 13
AE ZIPs 094-098      Dec. 11            Dec. 11             Nov. 13
AA ZIPs 340             Dec. 11            Dec. 11             Nov. 13
AP ZIPs 962-966      Dec. 11            Dec. 11             Nov. 13

Plugs

For Rent... Beautiful condo for rent in Worthington Country Club, Bonita Springs, Fla., for January 2008. $2,000 plus fees and taxes. Think golf, swimming pools, tennis courts, gulf beaches... Call John Braun (comm. studies, emeritus) at 612-308-6835 for more information.

For Sale... Did we save the best for last? Just a few items left... Child's Japanese kimono + tabi, $2; folding lawn chair and chaise, $1 ea.; pr. of 5# and 10# hand weights, $1 ea. pr.; travel chess set, $1; nice Go board, $2; oscillating table fan, $1; electric blanket w/ dual controls, unused, free; outdoor FM antenna, free; wall brackets w/ 5 dark-finish shelves, $2; full-length mirror, $1; Nordic Trak, $5; library lounge chair, $5; typing table, $2; two student lab bench cabinets (with proper top a great workbench), free; sturdy 3-drawer chest, free; three kitchen cabinet units, painted, free; Sears 6" bench grinder, 1 1/2 hp, industrial rated, $10. Call Tom Gover (chemistry, emeritus) to see these items late Thursday. He'll be "at home" Friday 4-7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Call 934-1895 (land line) or 382-1548 (cell).

Fax Machine Available... If you are interested in the fax machine that the Admission Office has been recently using, please contact Lynn Boehne (x7686 or lboehne@gustavus.edu).

"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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