Inside Gustavus September 15, 2011 | Volume 44, Number 2

President's Cabinet Summary

The President’s Cabinet met on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, and discussed the following topics:

• Professors Steve Mellema and Sujay Rao, Faculty Senate Chair and Vice Chair respectively, gave an update on Faculty Senate activities, including planned Faculty Handbook amendments and tying up loose ends from last academic year.
• Vice President for Marketing and Communication Karin Stone reviewed the news release regarding Gustavus being ranked 81st on the U.S. News “Best Liberal Arts College’s” list.
• President Ohle reviewed the program for the Sesquicentennial and Campaign Kickoff Dinner on September 30.
• President Ohle reviewed the current draft of the September 29-30 Board of Trustees meeting agenda. 
• President Ohle indicated that the Search Committee for the Vice President for Marketing and Communication met last Wednesday and will be reviewing applications throughout the week.
• The hiring of a Dining Service position (MarketPlace Supervisor) was approved.
• Vice President Westphal reviewed changes to the Voluntary Early Retirement Program and the Retiree Health Plan that will be presented to the Board for its review/approval at the September Board meeting.

 

News & Announcements

Nobel Conference Tickets...There are a limited number of tickets remaining for faculty, staff, and students to attend this year's Nobel Conference. If you wish to attend this year's conference, please reserve your ticket online today at gustavustickets.com. Faculty should be advised that if you plan to attend any further lectures following the opening lecture on Tuesday morning that you do need a ticket. If you don't have a ticket, remember that the conference will be streamed live on the web and that there is no ticket required for the 6:30 p.m. lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 4 by Aniruddh D. Patel.

CSL Open House...The Center for Servant Leadership is having an Open House on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to stop by the CSL to get a tour, meet the staff, ask questions, or just to grab a snack. Hope to see you there!

Bible Study...Faculty/Staff/Administrator Bible Study Fellowship. Please come join us for a time of fellowship. Our first meeting will be at 12:30-1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 in the new Linner Lounge (near the Center for Servant Leadership). Please join us and feel free to bring your lunch. This group meets about once a month for a time of devotions, encouragement, and prayer, and is also connecting with student groups on campus. If you aren't free on Tuesdays but want to join in, please contact Mimi Gerstbauer (mgerstba@gac.edu or x7421).

Flu Shot Clinic...Fight the flu! Wednesday, September 21st and Thursday, October 6th. Heritage Banquet Rooms, 8am - 4pm.

Available for students and current employees. Also available to employee’s spouse, partner and dependents over age 18. Not available to retirees. Watch for information about a future flu shot clinic also available to retirees.

Payment Methods:

Billing Insurance: Bring your insurance card. Or bring a copy of the front and back of your insurance card to allow for faster check-in. We will need to know who the policyholder is - name, address, date of birth. Gustavus supplemental studen insurance does not cover the flu shots - take advantage of our same day discounted price. Flu shots will be billed at $49 to insurance and are not eligible for the same day discounted price. You will be billed the balance due. We are unable to bill Medicare - all other insurances accepted. Check your insurance policy for coverage.

Cash Discount: If your insurances does not cover the flu shot, take advantage of our same day only discounted price of $25. We accept cash, check payable to Gustavus, or bill your student account (we are unable to bill employee accounts). No debit or credit cards accepted. The same day discounted price will not be honored after the date the flu shot is given. Many insurance plans cover the flu shots 100%. Check your insurance coverage.

C in CC Tickets...Christmas in Christ Chapel worship service and buffet tickets will go on sale on Monday, September 19. Tickets are $17.50 each. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on October 18, for best selection order early.

To order, go to gustavustickets.com. You may order your complimentary ticket and any additional tickets through this site. Performers may request a complimentary ticket and give it to friends or family, but the ticket must be ordered by the student. Tickets will be mailed to the shipping address in mid-October.

Convertibles Needed...The Campus Activities Executive Board is currently looking for convertibles to carry President Jack and Kris Ohle as well as the Homecoming Royalty in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. If you have a convertible we could use, it would be greatly appreciated if we could borrow it. Contact Grace Balfanz at gbalfanz@gustavus.edu.

 

Campus Happenings

Fall Fest...Come explore the Linnaeus Arboretum for Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 17! Newcomers welcomed. The day’s activities include: Hayrides, guided tours, artisans & artists, music, book signing (Herb Chilstrom, Bob Douglas), pumpkin painting, scavenger hunts, face painting, and a concession stand. Alpacas are returning for another visit! Also, Flood Plain Four (10:15am & 11:30am), Theater in the Arb (11am, 12pm, 1pm), and last but not least, border collies agility & herding demonstration (3pm).

Celebrate St. Peter Day...Saturday, Sept. 17 is Celebrate St. Peter Day as Gustavus will welcome members from the St. Peter Community to come to campus to attend a variety of events at no charge. Please welcome community member to campus that day if you see them around campus.

Support the Black and Gold...The Gustavus football team will play its first home game of the season at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 against Mayville State University.

Nobel Conference Preview...Please encourage your students to attend the Nobel Conference Preview on  Friday, September 23, at 2:30 pm in Alumni Hall. We envision this will be an opportunity to bring all of the students together to give them a sense of the excitement and grandeur of the conference. Contact Chuck Niederriter with questions at chuck@gustavus.edu.

GLA Fall Membership Tea...Join President Jack and Kris Ohle and the Gustavus Library Associates at their Fall Membership Tea. Monday, Sept. 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the President's Home. All friends and friends of friends are welcome.

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, Sept. 16 - Chaplain Rachel Larson
• Sunday, Sept. 18 - Chaplain Rachel Larson
• Monday, Sept. 19 - Chaplain Grady St. Dennis
• Tuesday, Sept. 20 - Amy Jo Bur, Good Samaritan United Methodist Church
• Wednesday, Sept. 21 - Morning Praise
• Thursday, Sept. 22 - Adam Tehle, Admission
• Friday, Sept. 23 - Jen Fox and Nick Prince, Students

 

Off-Campus Events of Interest

Gustavus Equestrian Team...The Gustavus Equestrian Team will be hosting their second annual equestrian meet. The meet will be held October 1-2 just outside St. Peter at CY Equine Facility in LeSueur. Over 100 riders will be competing as individuals and for their team. Some of the schools attending are South Dakota State University, North Dakota State University, Carleton College, U of M-Twin Cities, U of M-Morris, U of M-Crookston, UW-LaCrosse, UW-Riverfalls, UW-Eau Clare, and several others. Everyone is welcome to attend. We would love to have you! CY Equine Facility is located at 33679 336 Street in LeSueur.

Celebration at Minnesota Security Hospital...A celebration to observe the 100th year of the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, on the St. Peter campus. The celebration will consist of an open house for the public, staff and patients.

Included in the observance will be tours of the historic old center and museum. In addition, a patient art display will be featured in the Tomlinson Building, where a patient band will perform from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

 

Births

• Kate (Political Science) and Brian Knutson welcomed Maya Jayne on September 2nd. All are doing well.

 

Congregational Outreach

Retreats...Church Relations in the Center for Servant Leadership will host two overnight weekend retreats. Students from Faith Lutheran Church of Waconia will retreat on campus Sept. 16-17 as part of their confirmation program, and Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church of Apple Valley will hold a confirmation retreat on Sept. 17-18.

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

 

Plugs

Free...twin extra long mattress and box spring. Contact Anna at ahulsebe@gustavus.edu

Free...steel twin size bed. In great condition, painted hammered silver. Our little girl slept on it for 2 years. Just the bed frame and head/foot. No mattress. Contact Nicole Hoiland at nhoiland@gustavus.edu.

For Sale...Fellowes shredder, model #SB-99Ci. $50. Contact Carolyn O'Grady (cogrady@gustavus.edu) or Linda Shaw (lshaw@gustavus.edu), or come over to CICE to see it.

"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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