Inside Gustavus November 29, 2012 | Volume 45, Number 11

President's Cabinet Summary

The President's Cabinet met on Tuesday, Nov. 27 and discussed the following items:

• Members discussed apporpriate funding for student organizations through Student Senate.
• Following a discussion, consensus was to add Gustavus students to the Inside Gustavus distribution list.
• Vice President Westphal reminded members that Wells Fargo College credit cards must be in the hands of the designated cardholders at all times. Wells Fargo's fraud protection policy is very clear regarding personal possession of the card.
• Vice President Westphal asked members to ask their colleagues in their respective divisions for agenda items for the Benefits Committee to discuss in their upcoming meetings. This topic will be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting.

News & Announcements

Vote for St. Lucia...The Festival of St. Lucia will be held during Daily Chapel on Thursday, Dec. 6. Please select one of the following women from the Lucia Court to serve as St. Lucia: Maura Bremer, Dani Cabrera, Carolyn Draayer, Nicole Ektnitphong, Mara LeBlanc, and Nikki Rom. Selection should be based on the following attributes: courageous leadership, service to others, strength of character, and compassion. Voting will close on Monday, December 3 at 11 p.m and can be done online.

Student Org Info...If you are interested in any information on recognized student organizations please visit gustavus.edu/studentorgs. This new page is updated daily and is accessible to current members of the Gustavus community as well as prospective students. There is additional information and resources for student organizations on the left side panel of the page. If you have any questions please contact Andrea Junso, Assistant Director of Student Activities.

Chaplain Search Discussions...Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in any one of three conversations with members of the Chaplain Search/Call Committee about the position currently held by Rod Anderson. Questions to be discussed include the following: What leadership does Gustavus need from a Chaplain? What experience and credentials will best prepare someone for this role? What competencies, character, and commitments will be most important? For more information, contact Darrell Jodock at x7472 or djodock@gustavus.edu. 

Community Gathering Dec. 7...One of the annual goals of the Provost’s Office is to foster a sense of community at Gustavus. To this end, we have partnered with the Theta’s semi-annual babysitting event to create a time for faculty, staff, and administrators to relax, laugh, and commune a bit…to build community. The Theta sorority will offer free babysitting in the Dive on Friday, Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. During this time we have reserved a room at Jake’s Pizza in Saint Peter for employees and their significant others to gather. Come and enjoy time to catch up with folks you know and to meet new Gustie friends. Come for some or all of the three hours. There will be an optional pizza buffet and pop for $7. Come and socialize!! If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Darrin Good by Dec. 4 (x6223 or dgood@gustavus.edu) and let him know who is attending and if you plan to eat at the buffet (you may order off the menu or just order drinks as well, but we’d still appreciate an RSVP). Other events occurring on campus during Theta babysitting include Faculty Shop Talk, the Firethorne Release Party, a men’s hockey game, and a Michael Johnson concert…to see all events, go to: https://gustavus.edu/calendar/12/07/2012/.

Elf The Musical...The Campus Activities Board is taking students, faculty, and staff to Elf The Musical at The Ordway in St. Paul on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for faculty/staff and went on sale Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 a.m. at the SAO Information Desk. Note: bus transportation is only available to students and there are 10 tickets available for faculty/staff to purchase. Please contact Ellen Liebe with any questions.

Donations for Staff Christmas Party...The Staff Personnel Committee has already begun gearing up for our traditional Staff Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 21. Our Staff Christmas Party is always an exciting time as we try to incorporate the spirit of giving. One of the ways we do this is by providing door prize drawings. Although we have a small budget for purchasing items to give away, we traditionally rely on departments around campus to donate any items as they feel appropriate. Donations may range from a gift card for a campus service to complimentary gifts received from outside vendors to handmade/homemade items that reflect your skill/talent that could be passed on to fellow co-workers as a wonderful gift. In the next few weeks, please watch for items that may come into your office/department and/or items you might already have that you would be willing to donate as a gift. To make a contribution, please contact or send items to Tracey Peymann (tpeymann@gustavus.edu) in Health Services, Jeannie Peterson (jpeter13@gustavus.edu) in the library, or Anna Mae Barklow (abarklow@gustavus.edu) with Custodial Service. Your generosity and thoughtful consideration during this Season of Giving is greatly appreciated.

Campus Happenings

Reflections on a Canoe Trip...Natalie Warren, who along with Ann Raiho, were the first women to canoe from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay following the route taken by Eric Severeid in 1930, will be at Gustavus Tuesday, Dec. 4, to present her reflections on the trip, recounting what they observed along the way, and lessons learned about life and pursuing once's dreams passionately. Warren's presentation will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in room 103 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, November 30 - Diane von Arx, calligrapher for The Saint John's Bible.
• Sunday, December 2 - Adam King Butler '08, Luther Seminary
• Monday, December 3 - Chaplain Grady St. Dennis
• Tuesday, December 4 - Winds of Christmas
• Wednesday, December 5 - Morning Prayer
• Thursday, December 6 - Festival of St. Lucia
• Friday, December 7 - Chaplain Sabina Koij

Congregational Outreach

Partners in Education...Chuck Niederriter (Physics) will give a presentation titled "Pop Tops" at Nativity Lutheran Church in Saint Anthony, Minn., on Dec. 2. Partners in Education is a program coordinated by Church Relations in the Center for Servant Leadership in which participating faculty and staff members prepare topical presentations for adult forums, workshops, and seminars in congregations of the ELCA.

Events...This Sunday, Dec. 2, prior to Christmas in Christ Chapel there will be a reception for the Gustavus Ambassadors and the Minnesota Valley Conference Pastors. The reception will be located in the Center for Servant Leadership.

Plugs

For Rent...A completely furnished one-bedroom apartment that includes utilities. Located across the street from the south college tennis courts. New egress window. Off Street parking. Call Gene Lund at (507) 931-1913 for more information.

"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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