Inside Gustavus October 6, 2011 | Volume 44, Number 5

From the President's Desk

A Note from President Ohle...The College's core value of community has never been expressed more effectively than it has over the last ten days.  A simple thank you for what so many did to help with the kickoff of our Sesquicentennial, the dedication of Beck Hall, the announcement of Campaign Gustavus, the celebration of Homecoming, and the 47th Nobel Conference is not adequate. I wish I could thank each of you personally, but I hope you know how much the Board of Trustees, the administration, and I thank you for your part in helping thousands of people know Gustavus in a special way.

We have received comments from our many alumni and friends acknowledging the warmth and sincerity of the entire Gustavus community.  People who commented noted the friendliness and thoughtfulness of everyone they met.  From Dining Service staff to the Physical Plant crew, the Alumni and Advancement staffs to the workers for the Nobel Conference, the faculty who met with alumni and others as they walked through the academic buildings to the staff at the Information Desk, everyone contributed to the success of the many activities over the past week.

We had a magnificent worship service on Sunday to end Homecoming Weekend.  The alumni choir, combined with the Gustavus Choirs, and the musicians at the Nobel Conference and Concert touched our visitors in very special ways.  Even the weather was better than we could have asked for.

Thank you again to the entire Gustavus community.

News & Announcements

Gustie Breakfasts...You are invited to a Gustie Breakfast Monday, October 10. (Please note day change to Monday in October only.) Reserve your spot by e-mailing gustiebreakfast@gustavus.edu or call 507-933-6042.

Engage with other friends of Gustavus and learn something about the College at these events. The on-campus breakfasts will be held at 7:30 a.m., on the second Wednesday of each month in a campus banquet room. Cost is $8 for an individual or $15 per couple, payable at the door.

This month’s breakfast will feature President Jack R. Ohle. President Ohle will speak about the College's 150th academic year - it's Sesquicentennial. Upcoming breakfasts include Rob Gardner, artistic director of this year's Christmas in Christ Chapel on Nov. 9 and David Kenney, the author of the two Gustavus Sesquicentennial books on Dec. 14. Visit gustavus.edu/alumni/events/gustiebreakfast/ for more information.

Campus Happenings

Faculty Shop Talk...Elizabeth Baer (English) will present the next Faculty Shop Talk of the 2011/12 academic year. Her talk entitled, "How I Spent my Summer Vacation: Travel to Dakar, Senegal, for Scholarly Research” will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 in the Interpretive Center. Feel free to arrive any time after 4:15 p.m. The abstract for this and future talks may be viewed at, gustavus.edu/events/shoptalks/.

Patricia Hampl Appearance...Award-winning author Patricia Hampl will be at Gustavus on Thursday, Oct. 13 to read from several of her works. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall.

Physics Lecture...Alumna Michelle Price '08 will present a lecture on her work in applied physics at the University of Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 in Room 220 of Olin 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, Oct. 7 - Mayra Taylor
• Sunday, Oct. 9 - Holy Communion, Chaplain Rachel Larson
• Monday, Oct. 10 - Phil Bryant
• Tuesday, Oct. 11 - David Weiss, Coming Out Day
• Wednesday, Oct. 12 - Morning Prayer, Choir of Christ Chapel
• Thursday, Oct. 13 - Taize
• Friday, Oct. 14 - Senior Matthew Swenson

Off-Campus Events of Interest

Readings at Art Center...Elsa Cornell and Christian Braunger will be presenting the last hurrah reading of a beautifully writeen script for "Oscar and the Lady in Pink" by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt. The readings will take place at the Art Center of St. peter on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission at the door.

St. Peter Oktoberfest...The City of St. Peter will celebrate Oktoberfest, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15 in downtown. Polka music will be featured in the afternoon with rock music in the evening. A variety of food and beverages will be available. If you would like to purchase a $5 button for attendance to evening events, contact the Gustavus Office of Marketing and Communication at 933-7520.

Plugs

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"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.

Inside Gustavus is a newsletter for Gustavus Adolphus College employees produced by the Office of Marketing and Communication. It is published weekly during the academic year (except during the week of Thanksgiving, the Christmas break, Touring Week, and the Spring and Easter breaks). Anyone may submit items by filling out an online submission form. While online submissions are preferred, items may also be submitted typewritten on a letter-sized sheet of paper. Send "snail mail" items to: Inside Gustavus, Office of Marketing and Communication. Items must reach the office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the Tuesday before publication. The week of Nobel Conference the deadline is 4:30 p.m. Monday. For more information, contact Matt Thomas (mthomas@gustavus.edu or x7510).

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