Inside Gustavus September 22, 2011 | Volume 44, Number 3

Faculty/Staff Activities

  • Kyle Momsen (HES/Athletic Training) was selected to serve on the Exam Development Committee of the Board of Certification (BOC). The committee is responsible for the development, construction and validation of each portion of the BOC certification exam and other assessment tools approved by the BOC Board of Directors.

 

Funding Opps

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

  • National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI)

    The NSF’s MRI program seeks to improve the quality and expand the scope of research and research training, and to foster the integration of research and education by providing instrumentation for research. This program supports the purchase of instrumentation and instrumentation development. Awards range from $100,000 to $4 million. The next deadline for this annual competition is January 26, 2012. For more information, please see nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11503&org=NSF. Please check in the fall for an updated program announcement.

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 locally, regionally, or around the nation:

  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on the front page of its Sunday, Sept. 18 Valley section about Beck Academic Hall. Jennifer Ackil (Psychology), Jim Dontje (Johnson Center) and student Erin Saari were all quoted in the story.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story in its Sunday, Sept. 18 Sports section about the football team’s 9-6 loss to Mayville State University. Head coach Peter Haugen and student-athlete Logan Becker were quoted in the story.
  • Barb Larson Taylor (President's Office) appeared on KNUJ's monthly show The Gustavus Journal on Tuesday, Sept. 20 to talk about the Sesquicentennial.

Anyone who has suggested additions for this list, suggestions for potential future media stories, or interest in being a media source should contact Matt Thomas in Marketing and Communication (x7510 or mthomas@gustavus.edu).

 

News & Announcements

Message From Vice President Tom Young Regarding Sept. 30 Sesquicentennial Dinner...Good news! The Sesquicentennial dinner on Friday, September 30 is filled to capacity. Every seat will be filled and a waiting list has been started. We know that some on the waiting list will not be able to attend this event – for that we are genuinely sorry.

The challenge is finding room for everyone. We are doing everything we can to accommodate all those who want to attend.  In order to have room for as many guests as possible, seating has been increased by over 200 from our original plans and is being held in the largest space on campus that can accommodate the event – Lund Arena. We are systematically communicating with everyone who sent in their RSVP to see if their plans have changed, allowing us to move people off the waiting list and into vacated seats as quickly as possible.

There is genuine excitement surrounding the College as we prepare to kickoff the year long Sesquicentennial celebration. The response to this event is unlike anything we have seen before at the College. If you are moved to the waiting list, we greatly appreciate your patience and support. There are a number of other celebration events on Saturday, including a wonderful gathering at noon where we will again celebrate the start of the Sesquicentennial.

New Faces in SID Office...The College is pleased to announce that Ethan Armstrong has accepted the position as Interim Sports Information Director for the 2010-11 school year. Armstrong, who has served as the grad assistant in the sports information office for the past two years, began his new duties on September 1. A 2009 graduate of Gustavus with a major in communication studies, Armstrong was also a four-year letterwinner for the Golden Gustie football team. Armstrong will be joined in the office by Cameron (C.J.) Siewert who has been hired as a sports information assistant. C.J. is a 2011 graduate of Gustavus with a major in communication studies.

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

To order, go to gustavustickets.com, choose "Login” from the top menu, then click on "Gustavus Students/Employee login” on the left side of the page. You will not be eligible for a complimentary ticket if you do not login to the correct side of the page. Complimentary student tickets are available for one worship service.

First-time users will be asked to set up a profile.The billing address should match the address used for any Mastercard/Visa purchases. To purchase additional tickets, the verification process will confirm that the address matches the credit card information.The shipping address should be changed to 800 West College Avenue if that is possible. It helps us save on postage if we can use our delivery system instead of the postal service.

Returning users should verify their billing/shipping information and update as necessary.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.

 

Campus Happenings

Sesquicentennial Kickoff...Gustavus will officially kickoff its Sesquicentennial celebration on Friday, Sept. 30 with a Sesquicentennial and Campaign Kickoff Dinner in Lund Arena.

Beck Academic Hall Dedication...The Warren & Donna Beck Academic Hall will be dedicated at a 10:30 a.m. ceremony on Satudray, Oct. 1. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Swedish Guitar Virtuoso...The Gustavus Artist Series welcomes the return of Swedish guitar virtuoso Mattias Jacobsson to Bjorling Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Tickets are available online at gustavustickets.com.

Nobel Conference Concert...Vocalist Michael Jorgensen and pianist Bonnie Jorgensen will present a special recital in conjunction with the 47th annual Nobel Conference at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Christ Chapel. The event is free and tickets are not required.

Theatre at the Nobel Conference...The Department of Theatre & Dance and director Henry MacCarthy will present a special production of On Ego, a play by Mick Gordon and neuropsychologist Paul Broks inspired by Broks's book Into the Silent Land. The performance is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Anderson Theatre. A separate ticket is required and can be purchased online at gustavustickets.com.

Patricia Hampl...Award-winning author Patricia Hampl will be on campus Thursday, Oct. 13 to read from several of her works. Hampl will speak at 7:30 p.m., in Alumni Hall.

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. 23 - Jen Fox and Nick Prince, Student Senate Recognition
  • Sunday, Sept. 25 - Chaplain Rev. Rod Anderson
  • Monday, Sept. 26 - Sarah Ruble
  • Tuesday, Sept. 27 - Andrew Griesman '12
  • Wednesday, Sept. 28 - Morning Praise
  • Thursday, Sept. 29 - Jeff Stocco
  • Friday, Sept. 30 - Chaplains and Ministry Team Commissioning

 

Births

  • Margaret Bloch Qazi and Sanjive Qazi (both Biology) welcomed Martha Lalita Noor on September 12.

 

Plugs

Cat lover?...We have a 13 year old, black and white short hair cat that needs to find a new home - one without children or cat allergies. If interested contact Aaron or Amanda Nienow (anienow2@gac.edu or anienow@gac.edu) for more details, photos, etc.

"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.

 

 

Upcoming events
Date Event
Today Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Morning Praisehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-morning-praise-5Christ Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Running on Hopehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-running-on-hopeMinneapolis, Minn.
Men's Track & Field at Running on Hopehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-running-on-hopeMinneapolis, Minn.
5:30–6:30 p.m. First Forward Dinner celebrating first-gen students/staff/facultyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/first-forward-dinner-celebrating-firstgen-studentsstafffacultyHeritage Room
7–8:30 p.m. Out of Scandinavia - Finland is Fun, A Public Lecture by Antti Tuomainenhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/out-of-scandinavia-finland-is-fun-a-public-lecture-by-antti-tuomainenWallenberg Auditorium, Nobel Hall of Science
Tomorrow Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Conversation with Writer in Residencehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-conversation-with-writer-in-residenceChrist Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-8Bonnier Multifaith Center
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
4:45–6 p.m. Visiting St. Olaf Players present ~Sophocles' “Trackers,” a Satyr Playhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/visiting-st-olaf-players-present-sophocles-trackers-a-satyr-playC. Charles Jackson Campus Center
5–7 p.m. Food truckhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/food-truckLund Circle
6:30–7:30 p.m. Megan Giddings--Bards in the Arb Readinghttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/megan-giddingsbards-in-the-arb-readingInterpretive Center (Arb)
7–9 p.m. Women Are Funny!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/women-are-funnyCec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
Apr 26 Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Musical Showcase featuring Justice Choirhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-musical-showcase-featuring-justice-choirChrist Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
12:30–1:30 p.m. Teachers Talking: Designing Research Assignments for Information Literacyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/teachers-talking-designing-research-assignments-for-information-literacySt Peter Room
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
2–4:30 p.m. Earth Day 2024!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/earth-day-2024Johns Family Courtyard
5–11 p.m. Relay For Life of Gustavushttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/relay-for-life-of-gustavus-2Lund Hockey Arena
6:30–9:30 p.m. African Nighthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/african-night-8Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
7:30–9 p.m. Durufle Requiem, with Gustavus Choir and Dr. Chad Winterfeldthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/durufle-requiem-with-gustavus-choir-and-dr-chad-winterfeldtChrist Chapel
Apr 27 Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
9 a.m. Women's Tennis hosts Macalesterhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-macalester-2St. Peter, Minn.
Men's Track & Field hosts Drake Alternative (Alumni Meet)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-hosts-drake-alternative-alumni-meetSt. Peter, Minn.
Women's Golf at St. Olaf Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-st-olaf-invite-2Northfield, Minn.
10 a.m. to noon Gustie Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-day-6Jackson Campus Center
10:30 a.m. Women's Track & Field hosts Drake Alternative (Alumni Meet)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-hosts-drake-alternative-alumni-meetSt. Peter, Minn.
Men's Tennis hosts Macalesterhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-hosts-macalester-2St. Peter, Minn.
Men's Tennis hosts St. Scholasticahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-hosts-st-scholasticaSt. Peter, Minn.
Men's Golf at Saint John's Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-saint-johns-invite-3Monticello, Minn.
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
1 p.m. Softball at St. Olaf (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-at-st-olaf-dh-4Northfield, Minn.
1 p.m. Baseball hosts Macalester (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-hosts-macalester-dh-3St. Peter, Minn.
1:30–3:30 p.m. Spring Bands Concert: Gustavus Chamber Winds, Gustavus Wind Symphony & Gustavus Wind Orchestrahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-bands-concert-gustavus-chamber-winds-gustavus-wind-symphony-gustavus-wind-orchestra-2Christ Chapel
2 p.m. Women's Tennis hosts St. Scholasticahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-st-scholastica-2St. Peter, Minn.
4:30–6 p.m. Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra and Campus Band, Spring Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-philharmonic-orchestra-and-campus-band-spring-concertJussi Björling Recital Hall
5–10 p.m. Diversity Ball 2024: Rooted In Diversityhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/diversity-ball-2024-rooted-in-diversityThe Capitol Room, 419 S Minnesota Ave, St Peter, MN 56082
Apr 28 Women's Golf at St. Olaf Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-st-olaf-invite-2Northfield, Minn.
Men's Golf at Saint John's Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-saint-johns-invite-3Monticello, Minn.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anna Stednitz, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/anna-stednitz-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
noon Women's Tennis hosts Bethelhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-bethel-2St. Peter, Minn.
1 p.m. Softball hosts St. Bens (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-hosts-st-bens-dhSt. Peter, Minn.
3:30–4:30 p.m. Heidi Engman, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/heidi-engman-student-recitalChrist Chapel
5:30–6:30 p.m. Solomon Quayle '25, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/solomon-quayle-25-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
6:30–7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Community - Guest Richard Cogill '94https://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-guest-richard-cogill-94Christ Chapel
Apr 29 10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Holy Communion with Richard Cogillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-holy-communion-with-richard-cogillChrist Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
Apr 30 10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: chapel and chill with guest Richard Gogill and Kate Kellerhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-chapel-and-chill-with-guest-richard-gogill-and-kate-kellerChrist Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Open Prayer Timehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-open-prayer-time-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
5–6:30 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremonyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/phi-beta-kappa-induction-ceremony-6Three Crowns Room
6:30–8:30 p.m. Repairers of the Breach: Restorative Justice in a South African Context with Rev. Fr. Richard Cogill '94https://gustavus.edu/calendar/repairers-of-the-breach-restorative-justice-in-a-south-african-context-with-rev-fr-richard-cogill-94Heritage Room
May 1 10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
10–11:30 a.m. MAYDAY! Peace Conferencehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mayday-peace-conference-7Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peace Justice and Conflict Studies 50th Anniversary Celebration Luncheonhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/peace-justice-and-conflict-studies-50th-anniversary-celebration-luncheonC. Charles Jackson Campus Center, Banquet Rooms
1 p.m. Women's Track & Field at MSU-Mankato Maverick Open #1https://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-msumankato-maverick-open-1Mankato, Minn.
Men's Track & Field at MSU-Mankato Maverick Open #1https://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-msumankato-maverick-open-1Mankato, Minn.
5–7 p.m. Grow Your Gratitude!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/grow-your-gratitudeOutdoor Location - John's Family Courtyard
May 2 Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championshipsNorthfield, Minn.
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: International Students Celebrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-international-students-celebrationChrist Chapel
Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshiphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championship-2Northfield, Minn.
5–7 p.m. Grow Your Gratitudehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/grow-your-gratitude-2Outdoor Courtyard, If rainy - Inside Courtyard
May 3 Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championshipsNorthfield, Minn.
Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshiphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championship-2Northfield, Minn.
12:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Session: The Power of the Liberal Artshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-the-power-of-the-liberal-arts-2St. Peter Room
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Musical Showcase featuring Gustavus Wind Orchestra Sing Alonghttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-musical-showcase-featuring-gustavus-wind-orchestra-sing-alongChrist Chapel
2:30–4:30 p.m. Faculty Meetinghttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-meeting-31Jackson Campus Center Banquet Rooms
3–5 p.m. Books in Bloomhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/books-in-bloom-14Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
4:30–6 p.m. Faculty Shop Talk: Martha Ndakalakohttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-shop-talk-martha-ndakalakoInterpretive Center
7–8:30 p.m. Gustavus Symphony Orchestra featuring Concerto Winnershttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-symphony-orchestra-featuring-concerto-winnersJussi Björling Recital Hall
7–11 p.m. Masquerading Murdererhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/masquerading-murdererArboretum

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

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