Inside Gustavus December 12, 2013 | Volume 46, Number 14

News & Announcements

Welcome Xavier Karjohn...Xavier Karjohn has been hired as the Interim Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Programs and Services in the Diversity Center. Xavier holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Edgewood College in Madison, Wis. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in organizational development from Edgewood and a graduate certificate in higher education leadership from DeVry University. During his undergraduate experience at Edgewood he worked in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, partnering with the Director to increase cultural competency and social justice initiatives.

RSVP for Faculty and Administration Holiday Party...Faculty and administrators are reminded to RSVP for this year's holiday party, which will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19 in Alumni Hall. Please RSVP to Jean Noren in the President's Office by Friday, Dec. 13 by calling x7538 or emailing jnoren2@gustavus.edu.

Computer Software Discount...Gustavus Technology Services is announcing a revised program from Microsoft. The Home Use Program (HUP) for faculty, staff and administrators enables the purchase of Microsoft Office at a deep discount for use on personally owned computers. Complete details and directions for the new HUP are available at https://gustavus.edu/gts/Hup. Questions can be directed to the Technology Helpline (507.933.6111 or helpline@gustavus.edu).

Travel with Gustavus...Exploring Luther’s Reformation and the Nazi Holocaust. Journey on an educational tour of Germany and Poland with Gustavus professor emeritus of Religion Rev. Dr. Darrell Jodock from October 4 to 16, 2014. The first focus of the trip is on the life and teachings of Martin Luther, along with the ongoing significance of his theology. The second focus is on the tragedy of the Nazi Holocaust and the lessons to be learned. For more information, visit gustavus.edu/president/tours/.

Parking Info for Christmas Break, J-Term, and Touring Week...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 designated break parking section in the Arbor View Lot. Any vehicles not moved to this location during break will be towed at the owner’s expense. Look for the 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 is in effect finals week, all of January Term and Touring week; always assume parking is enforced. Always register your vehicle with Campus Safety and have a valid permit displayed before parking. Please park according to permit color and note that Visitor parking is closed to students and staff at all times (24/7/365). Green permit parking lots are always no parking 2-7 a.m., seven days a week; as are the red permit parking rows in the Stadium (Beck) parking lot.

Please contact Campus Safety with any questions 24-hours a day at 507-933-8888. Emails sent to safety@gustavus.edu are answered during business hours.

2014 Employee Health Screening...Appointments will be available every work day morning, 7-9 a.m., from Jan. 6 to Jan. 31 at Gustavus Health Service for current employees and spouses. Location for retirees will be Rivers Edge Hospital. Please do not call Health Service to schedule your appointment until you receive your letter.

The Season of Giving...The Staff Personnel Committee has already begun gearing up for our traditional Staff Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 20. This 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 Jeannie Peterson (jpeter13@gustavus.edu) in the library, Teri Bauman (tbauman@gustavus.edu) with GTS, or Anna Mae Barklow (abarklow@gustavus.edu) with Custodial Service.

Until Next Year...This is the last edition of Inside Gustavus that will be published during the 2013 calendar year. The next edition of Inside Gustavus will be published on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014.

Campus Happenings

Sunday Worship Service...On Sunday, December 15, at 10:30 a.m., the Office of the Chaplains will host a Season of Advent Holy Communion Worship Service. Music from members of the Organ Studio, Handbell Choir, Gustvaus Choir, and Choir of Christ Chapel will be featured. All are welcome!

Physical Theatre Project...Physical Theatre Project performances will be held Dec. 13-14 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. in Kresge Studio. Devised by the members of the ensemble and directed by Henry MacCarthy, the Physical Theatre Project will explore the expressive possibilities of the body in the construction of commonplace narratives for an exhilarating theatre experience. Gustavus students and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the production, which must be picked up at the Campus Activities Office desk. Please note that the performance is not appropriate for young children.

Firethorne Release Party...Stop by the Courtyard Cafe between 7-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 to celebrate the release of the newest edition of Firethorne - the College's student literary and graphic arts magazine. Grab your free copy, listen to student readings, and enjoy refreshments.

Kwanzaa Celebration...Join us between 6:15-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall on Friday, Dec. 13 to celebrate Kwanzaa. Keith A. Mayes, a professor from the African American and African Studies Department at the University of Minnesota will be speaking about the history, impact, and current culture of this holiday. Sign up in the Diversity Center to guarantee your spot.

Michael Johnson in Concert...Michael Johnson returns to Gustavus on Friday, Dec. 13 for his annual pre-Christmas concert in Bjorling Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Johnson has been performing at Gustavus since his days with John Denver in the trio of Denver, Boyce and Johnson and continues to attract audiences for this intimate concert. Tickets for this Gustavus Artist Series presentation are available online at gustavustickets.com or by calling 507-933-7590.

Daily Sabbath Schedule...All are invited to the worship services at 10 a.m. weekdays. The upcoming schedule is as follows:

• Friday, Dec. 13: Frost your owns and Christmas Prayers in Christ Chapel
• Monday, Dec. 16: Music and silent prayer in Christ Chapel. Post your prayers online at padlet.com/wall/gustavusprays
• Tuesday, Dec. 17: An Atheist and a Christian in Dialogue
• Wednesday, Dec. 18: Morning Praise
• Thursday, Dec. 19: Litany for Travelers, Chaplain Brian Konkol

Facility Hours

Library Hours for Finals and Christmas Recess:

• Saturday, Dec. 14: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 15 through Wednesday, Dec. 18: 8 a.m. - 2 a.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 19 through Friday, Dec. 20: 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 21 through Wednesday, Jan. 1: Closed
• Thursday, Jan 2 through Friday, Jan. 3: 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed



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