Inside Gustavus March 22, 2012 | Volume 44, Number 25

News & Announcements

Koij Family Joins Ministry Team...Rev. Rodney Anderson announced Thursday, March 22 that Rev. Sabina Koij and her husband Mattias E. Koij will join the Chaplains' Office staff for two years beginning in August 2012. Rev. Koij will serve as Visiting Chaplain, while Mattias will serve as Visiting Cantor.

Nominations Sought for the Guild of St. Lucia...The Guild of St. Lucia was established in 1958 to honor women who have achieved academic success, displayed leadership qualities, and provided service to the College and others. Fifteen juniors are elected in the spring of each year. Please send names of nominees with a brief explanation of your nomination to Barb Larson Taylor at btaylor@gustavus.edu.

Spring Break Parking Lot Closures...The following lots will be closed from 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 until 4 a.m. Wednesday, April 4: Norelius Lot, Arboretum Lot, Sorensen Lot, and Stadium/Beck Lot. The following lots will be closed from 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 until 4 a.m. Thursday, April 5: Visitor Lot, Lund Lot, Olin Lot, Uhler Lot, Swanson Tennis Center Lot, Chapel Circle, and Southwest Lot. The following lots wil be closed from 5 p.m. Thursday, April 5 until 4 a.m. Friday, April 6: Nobel Lot, Heating Plant Lot, Wahlstrom/Sohre Lot, College View Lot, Bjorling Lot, Arbor View Apartments Lot, and Pittman Lot. Those leaving a vehicle on campus over Spring Break must park in the gravel section of the Bjorling Lot of the purple permit section in the Arbor View parking look. Student and non-registered vehicles not moved to these locations during break will be towed at the owner’s expense ($70 minimum charge) on Tuesday, April 3 at 4pm if parked in any other areas. Employees should note the lot clearing schedule and park according to permit color in alternate lots.

Accreditation Update...The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) site visit team arrives at Gustavus in 397 days to review evidence showing how Gustavus meets all five criteria for accreditation. Criterion 1 is Mission: “The institution’s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations.” The College self-study will evaluate how our mission guides the operations of the College, ways that we articulate our mission publicly, how our mission relates to the diversity of society, and how our mission demonstrates commitment to the public good. Full details about the Criterion 1 language can be found on the HLC’s website. For more information on the accreditation process and the Gustavus self-study, contact co-chairs Carolyn Dobler (dobler, x7481) or Chris Gilbert (cgilbert, x6093).

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, March 23 - JoNes VanHecke
• Sunday, March 25 - Chaplain Rod Anderson
• Monday, March 26 - Zoraida Castillo, guest of Peace Studies Program
• Tuesday, March 27 - Taize Contemplative Worship
• Wednesday, March 28 - Lenten Morning Prayer
• Thursday, March 29 - Order of Corporate Confession and Forgiveness, Chaplain Rachel Larson
• Friday, March 30 - Pastor Don Holmstrom, First Lutheran Church of St. Peter

Human Sex Trafficking Documentary...The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will sponsor a screening of the documentary Nefarious: Merchant of Souls at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 25 in Alumni Hall. The film is a critically-acclaimed, award-winning documentary on the global sex trade that tells the story of millions of women and children around the world who are increasingly becoming the expendable pawns of the demand for illicit sex. The event is free and open to the public.

Education Under Fire...This campaign that revolves around the human rights violations in Iran regarding the denial of education to people of the Baha'i faith, is coming to campus Friday, March 23. A 30-minute documentary will be shown, followed by discussion with special guests Dr. Nadar Saidei and Ms. Parva Fattahi. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall and is free and open to the public.

Fiction Reading...Authors John Jodzio and Alethea Black will read from their works at 7 p.m. Monday, March 26 in the Melva Lind Interpretive Center as part of the Bards in the Arb Series. Free and open to the public.

Off-Campus Events of Interest

• The Mankato Interfaith Coalition will be hosting a gathering entitled "People of Faith Coming Together: Examining Life, Death and Beyond" on Saturday, March 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church (501 S. 2nd St., Mankato). The event will feature a panel representing the Hope Interfaith Center as well as Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. There will also be a question and answer session. The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and refreshments will be served before and after the event.

• Sandy Grochow is retiring after 48 years at Gustavus. A reception will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Apri 13 at Shoreland Country Club. Bring a toast and a story to tell.

• The Gustavus Music Showcase event will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota. The event will feature performances from the Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band. Tickets are available online at gustavustickets.com.

Congregational Outreach

Retreats...This weekend there will be two confirmation retreats coming to campus. Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City, Minn., will be here March 23-25 and Calvary Lutheran Church in Mora, Minn., will be here March 23-24. The Confirmation Retreats program is sponsored by Church Relations and it allows churches to bring their youth here for a weekend of fun, friends, and faith.

GYO...A GYO team will be going to St. John's Lutheran Church in Owatonna, Minn., to host a lock-in. Gustavus Youth Outreach is a student led organization that allows students to go to churches in the area to host lock-ins and provide a night of building relationships, teaching of faith, and fun.

Facility Hours

Spring Break Building Hours...On Friday, March 30 through Thursday, April 5, academic and administrative buildings will close at 6 p.m. each day. On Thursday, April 5, academic and administrative buildings will close at 6 p.m. and remain closed until 7 a.m. on Monday, April 9. Please check the posted hours for the Campus Center, Lund Center, and the Library for specialized closing times. If the closing schedule conflicts with programming needs, please contact Lisa Octigan or Campus Safety to make the necessary changes. Students requiring access to academic buildings after-hours or to secured areas during this period will need to have a "Permission for Admittance Card" issued by a faculty or staff member. Additional cards can be requested from Lisa Octigan.

Lund Center Closure...Lund Center and Lund Arena will be closed to all activity April 2-8 as the Physical Plant performs extensive plumbing work.

Plugs

For Sale...Single-family home on Willow Drive in Saint Peter. Three bedrooms, two baths, attached garage. Many updates throughout. Move in ready! Call 507-351-6537.

For Sale...A four-bedroom home located in St. Peter is available for sale immediately. The home has roughly 2,600 square feet and includes: four bedrooms, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, family room, and beautiful three-season porch. In addition to an attached garage, the home has a washer/dryer, refrigerator, range/oven, water softener, central air, and fireplace. Inquiries should be made by phone to 740-326-6711.

For Sale...Historic family home located on North Minnesota Avenue in Saint Peter. Three bedrooms (large master bedroom), 2 1/2 baths, partially finished attic, spacious entrance foyer, formal living room/dining room area, kitchen/prep space, hardwood floor, finished basement with knotty pine paneling featuring hot tub room, unattached two-car garage. Call 507-931-3051.

"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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