Inside Gustavus May 19, 2011 | Volume 43, Number 33

 

President's Cabinet Summary

The President’s Cabinet met on May 10 and May 17, 2011, and discussed the following items:

• Emergency operations training was planned for incoming Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Mark Braun and Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Life JoNes Van Hecke, and any existing emergency operations personnel interested in refreshing skills. Arrangements were discussed for the next periodic tabletop exercise for emergency operations personnel. Both training and exercise will take place this summer.
• The Cabinet approved increased hours for the High Risk Drinking Initiative’s administrative assistant. Grant funds will be used for this purpose
• A faculty proposal for a Sexual Assault Education and Title IX Coordinator was discussed.
• Given the expected strong first-year and transfer enrollment for the fall, members reviewed plans for adjustments in housing, budget, courses, etc.
• Departmental budgets were discussed, including questions about summer expenditures, particularly related to student employment.
• Activities of the May 15-16 Board of Trustees meeting were reviewed.
• The agenda of the all-employee meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 26 was discussed. Progress toward the 2010-11 institutional goals will be reviewed at the meeting.

 

News & Announcements

All-Employee Meeting... All employees are invited to attend an all-employee meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. in Alumni Hall. Progress on 2010-11 institutional goals and information on College finances will be presented. 

Campus Drive and Campus Main Entrance Closure Notification... Portions of Campus Drive will be closed for roadwork May 31-June 8.

• The main College Avenue entrance will be closed May 31-June 3. Use an alternate entrance (Jefferson Ave./south entrance or Grace Street/north entrance).
• Campus Drive from the main entrance at College Avenue up the northside hill to the corner at Uhler Hall will be closed May 31-June 3.
• Campus Drive from the main entrance south to the Jefferson Avenue entrance will be closed May 31-June 8. The Jefferson Avenue entrance will remain accessible throughout, but traffic will only be able to turn to the left (west) at the junction with Campus Drive.
• The main entrance at College Avenue should reopen June 3, with traffic only able to turn north toward Uhler/Complex until June 8.

Closure dates are subject to change due to weather/work progress; check the Campus Safety web page for updates at gustavus.edu/safety and note posted barricades and signage. Please allow extra travel time for entering campus, inform any campus visitors you might have about the closing, and contact Campus Safety or Physical Plant if you have any questions.

Ushers Still Needed for Commencement... Ushers are still needed for commencement exercises on Sunday, May 29. Ushers should arrive by noon, and may leave after the ceremony starts at 2 p.m. Contact Dana Lamb at dlamb@gustavus.edu or x7550 to volunteer.

Last Newsletter of the 2010-11 Academic Year... This week's Inside Gustavus (May 19) is the final one of the 2010-11 academic year. Weekly online publication will resume on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, for the 2011-12 year. To announce events and information to the College community during the summer months, the Office of Marketing and Communication will publish the Summer Scoop online on a monthly basis (tentatively June 23, July 21, and August 18).

New Photo Kiosk in Print Services... Print Services now has a picture kiosk. It prints while you wait on Kodak photo paper. There's no need to go downtown or to Mankato for photos anymore. Greeting cards, thank you cards, and calendar templates are also available. Selected prices for personal photos: 4” x 6” = 25¢, 5” x 7” = $1.49, 6” x 8” = $1.89; for greeting cards: 4” x 6” = 52¢; for personalized 12-month calendar: $2.49. Stop in and check it out today.

Reminder from Advancement... As we draw close to the end of the current fiscal year, please be sure to check your campus mail for any gifts to the College. If you receive any donations to Gustavus or your department, deliver them to the Office of Institutional Advancement on or before May 31, 2011. Thank you for your help and promptness with this request. If you have any questions, please contact Ann Johnson at x6515 or ajohns13@gustavus.edu.

Printer/Copier Open House... Three vendors will participate in an Open House on Tuesday, May 24, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Heritage Room in the Jackson Campus Center. During the open house the equipment with computer connection will be available for testing. Please stop by and feel free to bring a memory stick with documents you want to print. You may either work on the machine directly or through a computer connection set up in the Heritage Room. After the demo, Naomi quiram (Print & Mail Services) would like your feedback on what meets your needs as well as the needs of your department.

Farewell Reception for VP Gwen Freed... The Offices of the President and Marketing and Communication invite the campus community to a farewell reception in honor of Gwen Freed, Vice President for Marketing and Communication, on Friday, May 27, 9:30-11 a.m., in the Heritage Room. A brief program will be held at 10:15 a.m. Please join us as we bid farewell to a great colleague.

 

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, May 20 - Bethany Ringdal (senior student)
• Sunday, May 22 - Paul Lutter (religion)
• Monday, May 23 - Taizé
• Tuesday, May 24 - Litany for Travelers

Staff Picnic Coming Up on June 1... All College employees are invited to the annual Staff Picnic, to be held this year on Wednesday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Evelyn Young Dining Room.

 

Off-Campus Events of Interest

Documentary on Dakota Conflict Will Show... A free public showing of the documentary Dakota Conflict will be held at the Nicollet County Historical Society Treaty Site, Saturday, May 21, at 4:30 p.m. Garrison Keillor narrates a balanced look at both sides: settlers and native Indians. The showing is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Mankato Symphony Orchestra, which will also tour the Sioux Agencies with a program featuring original music by Native American composer Brent Michaels Davids. Tour kickoff is Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m. at West High School in Mankato. Guest performers include Davids on flute and the Maza Kute Drummers.

Public Health Forum Offered... A public forum on "Health Care in St. Peter: You Have Choices" is scheduled for Monday, June 6, at 7 p.m. in the Senior Room at the St. Peter Community Center. Representatives from St. Peter Clini -Mayo Health System, River's Edge Clinic and Hospital, Daniels Clinic, and Nicollet County Public Health will be speaking about current offerings and new initiatives at their respective facilities. The forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

County Fair Sponsors Barbecue... The Nicollet County Fair board announces its second "Kick 'n Country Barbecue" event on Saturday, May 21, 4 p.m. to midnight. Bands featured are the Eagle River Band and Bad Habits. Zesty barbecue will be grilled by Nicollet County Pork Producers and 2 Pigs BBQ. Full bar, pop, snacks and fun! Cost is $5 per person (12 and under free). Outdoor event if the weather permits; in the Annexstad Building if cold or rainy. Corporate sponsors are Swine Vet Clinic, Volk Electric, Locher Bros., Red Men Club, and Kwik Trip. All proceeds from this event go to improving the Nicollet County Fairgrounds. Any questions, contact Ann Volk at nicolletcountyfair@gmail.com or 931-5816.

 

Congregational Outreach

Preaching in Congregations... Grady St. Dennis (Center for Servant Leadership) will be preaching at Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Ulm on Saturday, May 21, at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday, May 22, at 9 a.m. Christ the King is a member of the Gustavus Association of Congregations. This ministerial program is a resource coordinated by Church Relations and Community Engagement in the Center for Servant Leadership.

 

Facility Hours

Library Hours for Finals... Thursday, May 19, and Friday, May 20: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday, May 21: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, May 22, and Monday, May 23: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Tuesday, May 24: 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Library Hours for After Finals... (Post Finals and Commencement Weekend) Wed., May 25-Friday, May 27: 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sat., May 28-Mon., May 30: CLOSED.

And, Library Hours for Summer... Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

 

Plugs

House/Farm and Alpacas for Sale... Picture-perfect country living at its best. Newly remodeled two-story home on 10 acres, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Updates include mechanicals, windows, siding, roof, kitchen, flooring, and more. All 4 bedrooms on the same floor w/ main-floor bathroom & laundry. All appliances included. Newer well & septic. Full attic for future expansion. Outbuildings include 80x46 barn with hayloft, fencing, and stables, 100x48 machine shed, 84x40 Quonset, additional 24x16 shed, 50x15 chicken barn w/ additional granary and grain bins. Alpacas sold separately as well; 17 available—inquiries welcome. Contact Kathy at x6514 or 952-994-4560 (cell) or kerlands@gustavus.edu for more information.

Basement Apartment for Rent... Private entrance. Large living room, bedroom, kitchen, bath. Partially furnished. No pets; no smoking. Two blocks from Gustavus campus (818 Grace St.). Monthly rent $500 including utilities. Available July 2011. Contact Aaron or Mary Everett at 507-934-0048 or everettmaryt@gmail.com.

For Rent... One-bedroom apartment. Completely furnished, all utilities except laundry and phone. No smoking, no pets. Call Gene Lund at 931-1913.

For Sale... 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LSE, 73,000 miles, new tires, leather seats, power AM/FM/cassette/CD radio. Driver and passenger 8-way power seats with lumbar support. Traction control, heated power side mirrors. NADA listed at $9550, selling for $7995. Very clean. Please call Pat at 507-327-8161.

"Plugs" is maintained as a forum by which members of the Gustavus community may offer goods and/or 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 or 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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