Inside Gustavus January 17, 2013 | Volume 45, Number 15

Faculty/Staff Activities

Eric Dugdale (Classics) co-organized a round-table session with James Morwood (Oxford University) on the new college edition of the Oxford Latin Course at the American Philological Association conference in Seattle.

Funding Opps

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

  • Support for Host Institutions for National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Seminars and Institutes

    The NEH provides grants to host national faculty development programs in the humanities for high school teachers, or for college and university faculty. Awards to conduct seminars range from $70,000 to $140,000, and awards to conduct institutes range from $90,000 to $200,000. The deadline for project directors to submit an application is March 5, 2013. The program guidelines can be found online.

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 website Best College Reviews ranked Christ Chapel as the 18th most beautiful college cathedral in the world in its recently published list of the top 30 college cathedrals.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on Monday, Jan. 14 about the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture. Mimi Gerstbauer (Political Science) was quoted in the story.
  • The St. Peter Herald posted a story on Sunday, Jan. 13 about the impact of Gustavus students voting in the special election to fill Terry Morrow's state House seat. Kate Knutson (Political Science) was quoted in the story.
  • Political Science professor Mimi Gerstbauer appeared on KNUJ Radio's monthly show The Gustavus Journal on Tuesday, Jan. 15 to talk about the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture and the Peace Studies Program at Gustavus.
  • Leila Brammer (Communication Studies) is quoted in an Agence France Presse story about President Obama's upcoming inaugural address.

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

  • Jacob Clark, Interim Area Coordinator, Residential Life
  • Nicholas Dobie, Web Application Programmer, GTS

* New Support Staff

  • Dana Schultz, Part-time Cashier, Dining Service

President's Cabinet Summary

The President's Cabinet met on Tuesday, Jan. 15 and discussed the following items:

  • The following holiday schedule was approved: Good Friday (Friday, March 29, 2013), Memorial Day (Monday, May 27, 2013), Fourth of July (Thursday, July 4, 2013), Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 29, 2013), Day after Thanksgiving (Friday, Nov. 29, 2013), Floating Holiday (Monday, Dec. 23, 2013), Floating Holiday (Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013), Christmas Day (Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013), Floating Holiday (Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013), Floating Holiday (Friday, Dec. 27, 2013), Floating Holiday (Monday, Dec. 30, 2013), Floating Holiday (Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013), New Year's Day (Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014)
  • Members discussed the updated Memo of Understanding from the Department of Defense concerning higher education institutions accepting course credits from veterans who wish to transfer military coursework. Institutions are now required to develop a plan for how they will accept coursework from veterans.
  • Discussion was held regarding the January 25-27 Board workshop schedule and the topics for discussion.
  • As a result of an inquiry, members discussed the record retention and destruction policy. Futher discussion will be held regarding location of documents, etc.
  • Members approved an Institutional Complaint Policy. It is an all-college policy and will be communicated to the campus community via Inside Gustavus.
  • Members approved an early arrival housing policy. Residential Life staff will develop a form for supervisors to complete prior to vice presidential approval.
  • Discussion was held regarding all-employee summer programs, i.e., Twins game, trip to the zoo, etc. Previous opportunities have been very well received. President Ohle will talk with Barb Larson Taylor, Assistant to the President for Special Projects, regarding possibilities for this coming summer.

News & Announcements

Library Receives Grant...Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library is among the 842 libraries and state humanities councils around the nation chosen to receive the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf award. The award is a collection of 25 books and three films from the National Endowment for the Humanities Bridging Cultures initiative, to be used to address the need of the American public for credible resources about Muslim beliefs and practices and the cultural heritage of Islam.

The recipients are being recognized for their ability to foster community conversations that bring the humanities to the public in new ways. Over the period of the award, each of the awardees will be expected to stage an event that will increase use of the collection and to collaborate with at least one community partner. The Journeys Bookshelf project is part of NEH Chairman Jim Leach’s Bridging Cultures initiative, which has highlighted the role of libraries in bringing civility into American life. If you have any questions or would like more information about the grant, please contact Michelle Twait (mtwait, x7563).

Health Screenings...2013 employee health screening is happening now! Dates are: Jan. 15, 17, 23, 30 and Feb. 5 and 12. For all current employees the klocation is Gustavus Health Service from 6:30-10 a.m.. Please call x7631 anytime Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. to sign up! All retiree health screening will still take place at River's Edge Hospital.

Campus Happenings

Dino Day...The students of the J-term course, "Dinosaurs and their Food" will be hosting a Dino-Day on Thursday, Jan. 31. Come see real dinosaur bones, tour the geology museum, and do fossil-related activities. Drop in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Events will be in Nobel Hall, rooms 122 and 123. No need to RSVP unless you're bringing a crowd. For questions or group visits, contact Julie Bartley (jbartley@gac.edu).

Good Food for Busy Gusties...The Kitchen Cabinet and Gustavus Wellbeing Initiative are co-sponsoring a student focused program called "Good Food for Busy Gusties". This program is designed to get students together and cook a nutritious meal as well as promote several aspects of their wellbeing. The event is on Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the International Center Residence Hall Kitchen. We are making Moroccan style couscous with chicken cutlets. The cost per student is $3 or $10 for a group of 4 students. This is a great opportunity for students to learn how to cook good meals while they are busy and on a budget.

MLK Memorial Lecture...The College's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture will take place Monday, Jan. 21 as Dr. Cathy Cohen will speak in Christ Chapel at 10 a.m. Mixed Blood Theatre will give a performance of Dr. King's Dream at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall. All events are free and open to the public.

Round Table Discussion...A discussion with artists and other members of the Dakota community will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 in Alumni Hall. This discussion will be moderated by Dakota Elder Dr. Chris Mato Nunpa and will include a musical prelude in the form of a performance by a group of Dakota Elders of the Dakota hymn Lac Qui Parle.

Kevin Gover Lecture...Director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian Kevin Gover will give a free public lecture at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 in Alumni Hall.

The Provost's Listening Post...Provost Mark Braun will continue his series of informal discussion opportunities with Gustavus students. The “Provost’s Listening Post” will be set up once each month in upper level of the Campus Center. The goal is to provide a relaxed, informal setting for student questions and discussion about the College. Spring 2013 dates and times are scheduled for:

  • Tuesday, Jan. 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Monday, Feb. 18, 12-1 p.m.
  • Thursday, Mar. 14, 9-10 a.m.
  • Monday, Apr. 29, 12-1 p.m.
  • Friday, May 17, 12-1 p.m.

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.

  • Sunday, Jan. 20 - Chaplain Sabina Koij
  • Monday, Jan. 21 - Cathy Cohen, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture
  • Tuesday, Jan. 22 - Dawn Comstock '13
  • Wednesday, Jan. 23 - Morning Prayer
  • Thursday, Jan. 24 - Taize Contemplative Worship
  • Friday, Jan. 24 - Chaplain Sabina Koij
  • Sunday, Jan. 27 - Chaplain Rod Anderson

Plugs

For Rent...Nice, big house close to campus available for rent starting Feb. 1. Single family or four separate tenants. On the corner of Pine St. and 5th St. Reasonable rent. Snow shoveled and grass mowed by landlord. Call or text Pat at (507) 380-1739.

"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

 

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. For more information, contact Matt Thomas (mthomas@gustavus.edu or x7510).

Home | News & Info | Inside Gustavus Archives | Submit an Item Online