Inside Gustavus November 20, 2014 | Volume 47, Number 12

President's Cabinet Summary

The President's Cabinet met on Tuesday, Nov. 18 and discussed the following items:

•  Faculty Senate Chair Max Hailperin was present to discuss with Cabinet members the possibility of the College offering summer courses.  Professor Hailperin indicated that the Curriculum Committee and the Academic Operations Committee will continue their deliberations and will keep the Cabinet informed on the Committees’ thoughts on feasibility, i.e., availability of faculty, value to students, etc., and possible timing of any initial summer course offerings.
• President Bergman indicated that the Shared Governance Task Force has a telephonic meeting at 9 a.m. on November 18 to further discuss the Shared Governance Principles document, specifically concerning the Mission and Vision paragraph.
• Members reviewed the agenda for the November 18 Administrative Council meeting.
• Members discussed and approved hiring a full-time replacement custodian.  

News & Announcements

Until Next Time...There will be no edition of Inside Gustavus published next week. The next edition will be published on Thursday, Dec. 4.

GACTalks Application...Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are all invited to apply to speak at this year's GACTalks. New to Gustavus last year, GACTalks is shaped around a series of brief, educational, and rewarding presentations from inspiring members of the Gustavus community who are driven by their passion to share their outstanding ideas with the greater community. More information, including how to apply, is available online.

Winter Weather Pedestrian Safety Tips...Please be aware of pedestrian safety during the snow and ice season. Vehicles have a harder time stopping on slippery surfaces and snow piles can block a driver’s view of pedestrians. Keep your eyes and ears on what’s going on around you. Use sidewalks that have already been cleared when available. If you are coming out from behind a snowbank, stop first and check to see if it is safe. You may be less visible because snow piles or glare off of the snow, always check before entering or crossing a roadway. Stay away from roads and sidewalks when plows are trying to clear the snow, and from sanders as they treat the road surface. Be aware that snow removal equipment moves backwards, forwards, and may turn sharply. Don’t walk in front of snow plows! Make sure the driver sees you by making eye contact and wait for them to pass before crossing. Contact Physical Plant (x7504) to report slippery areas or those that need to be cleared.

Campus Happenings

Physics/Civil Engineering Lecture...Ms. Disa Wahlstrand '92 will present "Solving Campus Infrastructure Challenges: Civil Engineering Projects" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 in Olin 220. Ms. Wahlstrand is manager of Municipal Services at Ayres Associates in Eau Claire, Wis. The talk is free and open to the public.

Employee/Student Christian Fellowship Luncheon...All employees interested in joining us for a luncheon with our Christian student ministry leaders can do so at Noon on Friday, Nov. 21 in the Konferensrum of the Jackson Campus Center. A light lunch will be offered as well as spiritual words from our special guest speaker, Dottie Haugen.

Secretary of State Visit...Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie will be on campus Friday, Nov. 21 to deliver a talk on voter turnout titled "Keeping Minnesota #1." Ritchie will also be presenting professor Max Hailperin with the National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion. Ritchie's talk will begin at 11:30 a.m. on the first floor of the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library.

I AM WE ARE Performance...The social justice theatre group, I AM WE ARE, will present an original production, title [comm/unity] at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Anderson Theatre.

International Festival...On Saturday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m., the International Cultures Club will sponsor its International Festival in Alumni Hall. The festival is an annual event featuring music, dancing, cultural displays, world cuisines, and a fashion show. All are welcome. Admission is free.

Philharmonic Orchestra Concert...Conductor Justin Knoepfel will lead the Gustavus Philharmonic in its annual fall concert at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in Bjorling Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.

Fall Jazz Concert...Director Dave Stamps will bring the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band and the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble to the Bjorling stage for the bands' annual fall concert at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. The performance is free and open to the public.  

Woodwind Chamber Ensembles Concert...The Department of Music will present its annual fall Woodwind Chambers Ensembles' concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 in Bjorling Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.

Percussion Ensemble Concert...Director Paul Hill will lead the members of the Gustavus Percussion Ensemble through their fall concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 in Bjorling Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.

• Friday, Nov. 21: Hymns on Tap, The Dive
• Sunday, Nov. 23: Chaplain Grady St. Dennis
• Monday, Nov. 24: Chaplain Brian Konkol
• Tuesday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving Hymn Sing, Gustavus Organ Studio
• Wednesday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Break, No Daily Sabbath
• Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Break, No Daily Sabbath
• Friday, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Break, No Daily Sabbath

Weekend Home Athletic Events

Support the Golden Gusties at one or more of these home athletic events this weekend:

• The women's hockey team will host Hamline University at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21.
• The women's basketball team will host UM-Morris at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22.
• The men's and women's swimming and diving teams will host the Grace Goblirsch Invitational starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22.
• The men's basketball team will host UM-Morris at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22.
• The men's hockey team will host Hamline University at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22.
  

Obituaries

• William D. Harvey, longtime St. Peter resident and supporter of the Nobel Conference at Gustavus, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the age of 90. He served in the Merchant Marines and Army during World War II and was recalled in the Army for the Korean War. He graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1959 and went on to teach English at St. Peter High School for 34 years. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Church of St. Peter in St. Peter. Visitation in Spencer, Iowa will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 at Warner Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer.

To inform the campus community of the death of a current student, employee, or trustee; an emeritus professor or trustee; or an immediate family member of a current employee, contact the Office of the President (x7538 or jolene@gustavus.edu). Death announcements and funeral notices for students, current and emeritus faculty and employees, and trustees will be sent to the community via written notice from the president, posted on community-l, the official campus-wide e-mail list, and published in the Inside Gustavus or Summer Scoop. Notices for immediate family members of current employees will be published in the Inside Gustavus or the Summer Scoop unless they occur during a publication break, in which case they will be posted on employee-l.

Congregational Outreach

Retreats...Church Relations in the Center for Servant Leadership will host a weekend retreat for Mount Olivet Chancel Choir of Minneapolis, Nov. 21-22. The retreat program is a resource offered to ELCA congregations that are also members of the Gustavus Association of Congregations.

Photo of the Week

Gusties in the Evelyn Young Dining Room watch current Gustie Daniel Felton compete on the Family Feud. You can view more pictures from this event and other events on campus by visiting the Gustavus Flickr page.

Plugs

Tickets for Sale...Two discounted tickets available for the Billy McLaughlin Simple Gifts Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Lakeville Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 each and on the main floor, Row C, seats 305 and 306. Contact Nicole Goebel at ngoebel@gustavus.edu if interested.

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