Inside Gustavus December 14, 2011 | Volume 44, Number 14

Faculty/Staff Activities

Scott Bur (Chemistry) published a paper titled "Dynamics of Diels-Alder Reactions Involving 2-Trialkylsilyloxyfurans" in the journal Tetrahedron Letters. The article was co-authored by Amanda Franey '09, Nina Serratore '10, and Noah Setterholm '11.

Funding Opps

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

  • National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowships

    NEH Fellowships provide opportunities for individuals to pursue advanced work in the humanities for six to 12 months. The anticipated stipend is $4,200 per month, with a maximum of $50,400. Proposals must be submitted electronically through a federal grants system, which is coordinated through the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations. The anticipated deadline is May 1. Click here for more information. New guidelines will be posted online soon, so these should only be used for reference.

For more information on grants or proposal preparation, contact Bob Weisenfeld in the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (x7049 or bweis@gustavus.edu).

Social Media

  • Click here to view a Flickr photo gallery of campus scenery shots after the first snowfall of the winter.
  • Click here to view a Flickr photo gallery of last week's Kwanza Celebration on campus.

For more information on social media, or to make a suggestion, contact Matt Thomas or Tim Kennedy in Marketing and Communication at mthomas@gustavus.edu or tkennedy@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:

  • Professor Emeritus Roland Thorstensson (Scandinavian Studies) and Gustavus were mentioned in a Star Tribune story about Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer and a Dec. 12 poetry event in Minneapolis.
  • A story about Gustavus' Summer Speech Coaching Institute was printed in the National Forensic League's Rostrum Magazine. Click here to read the story.

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 (x7510 or mthomas@gustavus.edu).

New Faces

The following people have recently joined the Gustavus community:

* New Administrators

  • Scott Moeller, Naturalist, Linnaeus Arboretum

News & Announcements

Book Nook...Two books, Gustavus: 150 Years of History and Gustavus: 150 Years of Images & Stories are now available for purchase in the Book Mark or online. Click here for more information about the books.

Faculty/Administration Holiday Party...This year's Faculty/Administration Holiday Party will take place 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 in Alumni Hall. RSVP by Dec. 14 to Jean Noren, x7538 or jnoren2@gustavus.edu.

Support Staff Christmas Luncheon...This year's support staff Christmas luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 in Alumni Hall. Attendees are asked to bring a donation of non-perishable food items for the St. Peter Food Shelf. Last year 254 pounds of food and $360 were donated.

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, Dec. 16 - Chaplain Rod Anderson
  • Sunday, Dec. 18 - Chaplain Rachel Larson
  • Monday, Dec. 19 - Responsive Prayer
  • Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Litany for Travelers

2012 J-Term GHP Fitness Classes...All Classes are free of charge and available to Gustavus employees and spouses. Each class is designed to challenge all fitness levels, and you don’t need to be “in shape” to participate. I encourage everyone to bring a friend and give each class a try (you do not need to sign up or register for classes). Classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 3. If you have any questions about any of the programs that are offered, contact Rachelle Dosch x6468.

  • Qi Gong: 12:40 – 1:20 p.m., Monday Instructor: Char Lusher, Lund 224
    In “Qi Gong” you will perform easy yet purposeful body movements that are designed to enhance personal health and reduce pain. What a great way to start your week!
  • 50/50 Mixx: 6:30 – 7:30 a.m., Tuesday Instructor: Brenda Haugen Lund 224
    Calling all early birds! The “50/50 Mixx” is an all-in-one workout that includes cardiovascular strength training and muscular strength training.
  • Yoga: 12:40 – 1:20 p.m., Tuesday Instructor: Kelly Holland, Lund 224
    Kick off your shoes, lay out your mat, and prepare to balance the body and mind. This class is meant for the yoga novice or veteran. A great way to refresh and rejuvenate at the beginning of the week!
  • Zumba: 12:40 – 1:20 p.m., Wed. Instructor: Shawn Grygo & Jill VanosDol, Lund 224
    “Ditch the Workout and Join the Party!” What a great tagline for the latest fitness craze…Zumba! Move and groove to fun music in this fun cardio-dance class taught by certified Zumba instructors, Shawn Grygo and Jill VanosDol.
  • H20 Aerobics: 12:40 – 1:20 p.m., Wednesday Instructor: Kari Eckheart, Lund Pool
    The water is a great place to work out and an excellent way to incorporate some variety into your normal routine! This water class is for participants who are comfortable in the shallow end as well as the deep end.
  • Yoga: 11:40 – 12:20 p.m., Thursday Instructor: Kelly Holland, Lund 217
    Kick off your shoes, lay out your mat, and prepare to balance the body and mind. This class is meant for the yoga novice or veteran. A great way to refresh and rejuvenate at the end of the week!
  • Boot Camp: 12:40 – 1:20 p.m., Friday Instructor: Brenda Haugen, Lund 224
    This class is an easy-to-follow strength and cardio session that includes but is not limited to: rope jumping, squats, push-ups and maybe even a burpy or two! Boot camp class is designed for all fitness-levels!
  • The Movers Walking Club: 12:40 – 1:20 p.m., Friday Meet at Lund Red Desk
    This is an informal class without an instructor that is open to anyone who wants to meet people to walk, jog, and socialize while exercising. Come for 10 minutes or stay for the entire 45 minutes. All participants will meet at the Red Desk and decide where they want to start moving! Participants can use the Lund Center Forum.

2012 Employee Health Screening...All Gustavus employees and spouses are invited to participate free of charge. Dates are Jan. 17-19, 24-26, and Feb. 7-9. Screening takes place between 6:30-9:30 a.m. at Gustavus Health Service. Sign up by calling Health Service at x7631Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4p.m.

Reading/Discussion Group...Faculty and staff are invited to join a reading/discussion group of Parker Palmer’s new book, Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage To Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit. Co-sponsored by the Center for Servant-Leadership and the Kendall Center for Engaged Learning, the group will meet three Wednesdays in January (11th, 18th, and 25th) at 3:30 p.m. in the Faculty-Staff Center. Books and refreshments will be provided. Faculty, please contact Cathy Blaukat in the Kendall Center (cblaukat@gustavus.edu); staff and administrators, please contact Amy Pehrson in the CSL (apehrson@gustavus.edu) to reserve your copy.

MLK Memorial Lecture...Taylor Branch, arguably the preeminent biographer of Martin Luther King Jr., will deliver the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture at Gustavus Adolphus College at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16 in Christ Chapel. Branch is an American author and public speaker best known for his landmark narrative history of the civil rights era, America in the King Years. The trilogy’s first book, Parting the Waters: America in the King Years, 1954-63, won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1988 along with numerous other awards including the Los Angeles Times Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Melcher Book Award. Click here for more information.

Facility Hours

Academic and Administrative Building Hours During Christmas Recess...

  • Dec. 20-23: Open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 24-Jan. 1: Closed

Please note that on Friday, Dec. 30, Jackson Campus Center will be open for mail pick up and drop off only from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Also please note that Lund Center has separate Holiday building hours posted. If programming needs require a building to be unlocked during Christmas Recess, please contact Lisa Octigan at x8809 or eoctigan@gustavus.edu.

If a student needs access to a building during winter break, they should be issued a gold-colored "permission for admittance" pass by a faculty or staff member. Only students with proper authorization will be permitted access to closed buildings.

Library Hours for Finals and Christmas Recess...

  • Dec. 15-16: 8 a.m. - 2 a.m.
  • Dec. 17: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Dec. 18-19: 8 a.m. - 2 a.m.
  • Dec. 20-23: 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
  • Dec. 24-Jan. 2: Closed
  • Jan. 3: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Lund Center Hours During Christmas Recess...

  • Dec. 18: 12-9 p.m.
  • Dec. 19-22: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 23: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Dec. 24-27: Closed
  • Dec. 28: 4-7 p.m.
  • Dec. 29-31: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Jan. 1: Closed

Parking Information During Christmas Recess...If you are leaving your vehicle on campus during Christmas break, you must park in the gravel parking lot – red permit parking in the Bjorling lot directly west of the music building or if that fills up, the purple permit section in the Arbor View parking lot.  Any vehicles not moved to the marked locations during break will be towed at the owner's expense.

Look for the Holiday Break Parking signs to park in the correct area – cars parked in the wrong rows of Arbor View/Bjorling will still be towed at owner's expense ($70 minimum).

Regular parking enforcement will be in effect for January term and Touring week. Please park according to permit color and note that visitor parking is closed to students and staff at all times (24/7/365). Green and yellow permit parking lots are always no parking 2 a.m. - 7 a.m., 7 days a week.

Questions? Contact Campus Safety at x8888 24 hours a day.

Plugs

For Rent...Looking for a roommate to share a three bedroom house with office, and two bathrooms. Partially furnished character home with fireplace, piano, and two-car garage. Available January Term and Spring Semester, dates negotiable. Desirable location, close to campus. Rent negotiable. Contact Mark at (360) 945-5130 or mbjellan@gustavus.edu.

For Rent...3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house for rent in St. Peter. Central location (225 College Avenue) across from Minnesota Square Park. Detached 3- car garage. Available early November for a short-term lease. No smoking and no pets allowed. Call Brian at 651-792-5139 if interested.

Seeking...A house-sitting or rental opportunity during January. Peter Shea teaches "Philosophy for Children" during J-term. He seeks a house-sitting or rental opportunity for that month, preferably close to campus. Ideally, the arrangement could continue on a limited basis into Spring Semester. Shea is allergic to cats and to cigarette smoke. He has previously taken care of houses for Gustavus faculty; references are available on request. Contact: shea0017@umn.edu or 612-250-4207.

"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 34:30 p.m. Gustavus Choir at St Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (Plymouth, Minn.)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-choir-at-st-philip-the-deacon-lutheran-church-plymouth-minnSt Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Rd 6, Plymouth, MN 55447, USA
6:307:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Communityhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-36Christ Chapel
78 p.m. Athletic Training Virtual Open Househttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/athletic-training-virtual-open-house-12Virtual on Google Meet
Tomorrow Pre- Spring Break Sale!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/pre-spring-break-saleThe Book Mark
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
57 p.m. Spring into Wellnesshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-into-wellnessLower Campus Center
Feb 25 Pre- Spring Break Sale!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/pre-spring-break-saleThe Book Mark
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
1111:30 a.m. Career and Vocation Champions - Explore, Experience, Transition: Our Model for Supporting Studentshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/career-and-vocation-champions-explore-experience-transition-our-model-for-supporting-studentsThe Center for Career Development, JSU Room 209
11:3011:50 a.m. Guided Meditation - Onlinehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/guided-meditation-onlineOnline
11:3011:50 a.m. Chapel Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-5Christ Chapel
3:305 p.m. Campus Conversation: AI at Gustavus in Class and at Workhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/campus-conversation-ai-at-gustavus-in-class-and-at-workHeritage, Three Crowns, and St. Peter rooms (JCC)
Feb 26 Pre- Spring Break Sale!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/pre-spring-break-saleThe Book Mark
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applause for the Cause - Gustavus Performing Arts Giving Dayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/applause-for-the-cause-gustavus-performing-arts-giving-daysJussi Björling Recital Hall lobby
36 p.m. Gustavus Women in Leadership International Women's Day Eventhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-women-in-leadership-international-womens-day-eventAlumni Hall
3:304:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Session (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-required-for-tt-faculty-others-welcome-5Anderson Hall, Room 304
3:304:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation session (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-required-for-tt-faculty-others-welcome-9Anderson Hall, Room 304
Feb 27 Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
Pre- Spring Break Sale!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/pre-spring-break-saleThe Book Mark
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applause for the Cause - Gustavus Performing Arts Giving Dayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/applause-for-the-cause-gustavus-performing-arts-giving-daysJussi Björling Recital Hall lobby
11:30 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. Chapel Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-6Christ Chapel
11:3011:50 a.m. Guided Meditation - In Personhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/guided-meditation-in-personBonnier Multifaith Center, Anderson Hall
Feb 28 Pre- Spring Break Sale!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/pre-spring-break-saleThe Book Mark
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
1st half finalshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/1st-half-finals-2Campus
Mar 1 Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
34:30 p.m. Gustavus Choir at Augustana Lutheran Church (Washington D.C.)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-choir-at-augustana-lutheran-church-washington-dcAugustana Lutheran Church, 2100 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
Mar 2 Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
34:30 p.m. Gustavus Choir at Cathedral of the Incarnation (Baltimore, Md.)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-choir-at-cathedral-of-the-incarnation-baltimore-mdCathedral of the Incarnation, 4 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218
Mar 3 Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
Spring Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-break-11Campus
78:30 p.m. Gustavus Choir at The Church of the Holy Trinity (Philadelphia, Penn.)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-choir-at-the-church-of-the-holy-trinity-philadelphia-pennThe Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mar 4 Spring Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-break-11Campus
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. RESPOND Training: Supporting Student Mental Healthhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/respond-training-supporting-student-mental-healthJCC Heritage Room
58 p.m. Alumni Gathering with President Bergman in North Glendale, AZhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/alumni-gathering-with-president-bergman-in-north-glendale-azHome of Paul Batz '85 and Melinda Moen Batz '86
78:30 p.m. Gustavus Choir at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (Ridgewood, N.J.)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-choir-at-bethlehem-evangelical-lutheran-church-ridgewood-njBethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Mar 5 Spring Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-break-11Campus
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library

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

News

Gustavus Peer MALTs Pay It Forward

4 months ago by Taylor Storlien
From News

Dylan Halom ’27 and Conor Jolly ’26: Improv Jazz and Campus Bands

4 months ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

Schaefer Gallery showcases grant winners Kaelyn Lobalbo and Willa Brown

4 months ago by Moraya Patsy
From Fine Arts

What to Know about Dr. Heidi Johanna Miller

4 months ago by Moraya Patsy
From Fine Arts

Our Town: The Community of Theater at Gustavus

4 months ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

President’s Art Award Recipient: Mya Hanson ‘25

5 months ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

Gustavus Unveils 2024 Alumni Association Award Winners

5 months ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Gustavus Adolphus Establishes Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies

5 months ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Greek Life at Gustavus Opens Up New Worlds

5 months ago by Taylor Storlien
From News

Gustavus Shows Breadth, Depth in National Rankings

6 months ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Aney, Nelson Receive DIIICA Regional Student-Athletes of the Year Honors

Around 2 years ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

Softball Has 12 Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes

Around 2 years ago by Jordan Modjeski
From Athletics

Women’s Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll

Around 2 years ago by Jordan Modjeski
From Athletics

MIAC nominates Nelson for NCAA Woman of the Year, Aney for DIIICA Men’s Sport Student-Athlete of the Year

Around 2 years ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

Men’s Hoops Earns NABC Academic Awards

Around 2 years ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

 

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