Inside Gustavus May 2, 2013 | Volume 45, Number 26

President's Cabinet Summary

The President's Cabinet met on April 16 and 23 and discussed the following items:

• Professors John Cha and Mary Solberg, Faculty Senate Chair and Vice Chair respectively, reported on the activities of the Senate, including elections to standing committees, the discussion topic at the upcoming faculty meeting (institutional student learning outcomes), and the 2012-13 faculty satisfaction survey.
• Members reviewed the activities on the campus through the next week, including the Crown Council meeting, April Board of Trustees meeting, GACAC Faith Conference, and the campus visit by the HLC reviewers.
• Provost Braun indicated that Gustavus will send a team to the ELCA Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference scheduled for July 2013 at Augsburg College.
• President Ohle indicated that the ELCA announced a new initiative for the network of ELCA colleges and universities introducing faculty and staff to core elements in Lutheran higher education. Grant monies are available for one person from each ELCA institution to attend the conference. It will be held in July 2013 at Pacific Lutheran University.
• Members approved the hiring of the full-time replacement position of Director of the Academic Support Center.
• Members approved the revised all-college policy against harassment and sexual harassment.
• A donor recognition program for the arboretum was discussed.  Further discussion will be held at a future Cabinet meeting.
• The 2013-2014 budget was discussed.
• Members briefly reviewed the information to be sent to department heads and program directors regarding the second round of restricted funds allocated by the Board of Trustees.
• Members reviewed the activities of the April 18-19 Board of Trustees meeting.

News & Announcements

Chaplain Candidates Campus Visits...Four Chaplain candidates will be on campus beginning May 6. Please refer to the website https://gustavus.edu/president/chaplainsearch/ for the schedule of each visit as well as each candidate's résumé when they become available.

Faculty and Admin Service Awards Dinner...This annual dinner will be held Wednesday, May 22 in Alumni Hall, beginning with a social hour at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The College and the Alumni Association will recognize 2013 retirees and the commitment of faculty and administrators who have served 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years to the College. Cost is $15 per person and you can register online now. A list of those being recognized follows. Please contact the Alumni Office at x7511 or alumni@gustavus.edu with the name of any person that should be included in the list of honorees or with any questions.

• 10 years: Dale Bahr, Laurie Bickett, Margaret Bloch Qazi, Priscilla Briggs, Scott Bur, Mary Gaebler, Anna Hulseberg, Lynne Johnson, Steven Jones, David Maas, Paul Matzke, Thomas McHugh, Dan Oachs, Sujay Rao, Jane Schuck, San Skulrattanakulchai

• 15 years: Mark Bjelland, Michael Ferragamo, Nancy Hanway, Scott Moore, Donald Myers, Wayne Norman, Sara Orth, Ray Thrower, Kelly Waldron, Marie Walker, Suzanne Wilson

• 20 years: Kirk Beyer, Diane Christensen, Paul Saulnier, Joyce Sutphen, Terena Wilkens

• 25 years: Tami Aune, Laurent Dechery, Anne-Marie Gronhovd, Lisa Heldke, Colleen Jacks, Daniel Mollner, Michele Rusinko, Robert Weisenfeld, Ken Westphal

• 30 years: Karl Knight, Garrett Paul, Lawrence Wohl

• 35 years: Lynn Burg, Deane Curtin, Jeanne Herman, Richard Hilbert, Terry Morrison

• Retirees: Marilyn Beyer, Judy Douglas, Anne-Marie Gronhovd, Richard Hilbert, Julie Johnson, Karl Knight

Campus Happenings

Dances of Universal Peace...Come to the Johns Family Courtyard (Heritage Room in case of rain) at 6 p.m. on May 10 for this special event. Dances are done in a circle using music, chants, phrases, and movements from many spiritual traditions. They promote peace within individuals and throughout the world, and are a joyous, simple, and meditative experience. This event is sponsored by the Interfaith Advisory Committee, Diversity Leadership Council, Chaplain’s Office, and Departments of Philosophy, Religion, and Theater/Dance.

Sigma Xi Symposium...The Sigma Xi Symposium will be held on Friday, May 3. Gustavus students will present their research in the areas of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, physics, and psychology. Sigma Xi oral presentations will be held in the Nobel Hall of Science, rooms 201 and 222 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Schedules will be available on the Sigma Xi website and outside of the classrooms. There will also be a Sigma Xi new member recognition ceremony and social in the Nobel Atrium from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. In addition, research posters will be displayed during the Celebration of Creative Inquiry in the Jackson Campus Center from 5 to 7 p.m.

Books in Bloom...Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) will present its third Books in Bloom event during Honors Weekend, May 3-5, benefiting the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library on campus. Books in Bloom features creative floral arrangements designed by professional florists and flower enthusiasts that interpret a selected book, film, or other academic resource from the library. The event, attended by hundreds of campus visitors the past two years, appeals to a wide range of readers as non-fiction, biographies, children’s books, and classic literature will be represented with imagination and originality. The floral arrangements, called “blooms,” will be on display in the library from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Books in Bloom is open to the public at no charge. Guided tours are available throughout the weekend. Visit the GLA website at gustavus.edu/gla for more information.

Honors Day...Gustavus will host Honors Day on Saturday, May 4. This is an annual event that recognizes the academic excellence and achievement of hundreds of students. More information is available online.

Seniors to Display Artwork at Hillstrom Museum...Six senior studio art majors at Gustavus Adolphus College will have their work displayed at the College’s Hillstrom Museum of Art beginning May 4 through June 2. The exhibition, !Look At That, Art Attack! Senior Art Majors Exhibition 2013 will hold an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.On display will be works by Miranda Bickett (North Mankato, Minn.), Margit Bren (Chatfield, Minn.), Karl Brudvig (North Oaks, Minn.), Leif Erik Estenson (St. Peter, Minn.), Olivia Thao Nguyen (Mankato, Minn.), and See Thor (St. Paul, Minn.). More information is available online.

Triathlon is Saturday...The Epsilon Pi Alpha Fraternity will host the sixth annual Take the Hill Triathlon on Saturday, May 4. The event is a benefit for Insulindependence, a nonprofit organization that aims to help type-1 diabetics live active and healthy lifestyles. The organization was founded by Gustavus and Epsilon Pi Alpha alumnus Peter Nerothin ’02. More information is available online.

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, May 5 - Chaplain Sabina Koij
• Monday, May 6 - Chaplain Candidate Rev. Dr. Beth Marie Halvorsen
• Tuesday, May 7 - Chaplain Rachel Larson, Commemoration of Julian of Norwich
• Wednesday, May 8 - Chaplain Candidate Siri Erickson
• Thursday, May 9 - Chaplain Rod Anderson with music leadership re: vive
• Friday, May 10 - Garrett Paul, Religion, with music by Flood Plain Four

Off-Campus Events of Interest

Riverlights Spring Concert...Come to Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 for an evening of vocal jazz from the 1930s and 40s, to benefit the Bennett Clayton Foundation for Childrenwith OI Scholarship Fund. The Riverlights is a vocal octet including Cary Albers, Marci Elofson, Brenda DeBlicek, Annette Meeks, Paul Albers, Don Myers, Doug Kvidera, and Ron Rietz. The mission of The Bennett Clayton Foundation for Children with OI is to assist children and families who have been diagnosed with Osetogenesis Imperfecta, often known as "brittle bone disease." Donations will be accepted at the door.

Congregational Outreach

Retreats...Church Relations in the Center for Servant Leadership will host a weekend confirmation retreat for Christus Victor Lutheran Church of Apple Valley from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5. We will also be hosting an adult retreat for Our Savior's Lutheran Church of East Bethel from Monday, May 6 to Tuesday, May 7. These retreat programs are offered as a resource to ELCA congregations who are members of the Gustavus Association of Congregations.

Facility Hours

Library Hours for Friday, May 3...The library will be closing one hour early on Friday, May 3, to accommodate Creative Inquiry participation as well as the Books in Bloom Reception. Hours will be 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Plugs

For Rent...Two 2-bedroom units now available, located in an 8 plex at 605 Swift Street in St. Peter. Units have new carpeting, updated and available now with a single garage. Heat/utilities are included, except for electrical. Call 507-469-8527.

For Sale...4-bedroom, 2 ½ bath home on a quiet street just north of campus. Easy walk or bike ride to GAC, schools, recreation field and downtown. 1756 square feet of primary living space on two floors PLUS finished full basement and sun room. A new maintenance-free deck was built last fall. Energy-efficient passive solar design keeps utility costs low and provids lots of natural light. There's an attached 1 ½ car garage, main floor laundry, wood burning stove and lots of storage space. Home was built in 1982. Call Nancy Walbek at 507-934-6087 or e-mail nhw001@gac.edu.

Seeking House...My husband, daughter and I are looking for housing in St. Peter starting July 1, 2013. We have been renting a house in town that was on the market and recently sold and so our search time is short! At best we would like to find a house that has 3+ bedrooms, is right in town, and has some character. If you have any ideas for us we would appreciate it! We have excellent references. Please contact Hannah Godbout hgodbout@gustavus.edu.

"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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