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

Faculty/Staff Activities

MaxMax Hailperin (Mathematics and Computer Science) will receive the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Medallion Award on Friday, Nov. 21 from Minnesota's Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. Hailperin is being recognized for being an invaluable resource for the Minnesota Secretary of State Office in matters related to technology and elections.

Heidi MeyerIn September, Heidi Meyer '98 (Nursing) presented with faculty colleagues from Bethel University, St. Catherine's University, and St. Olaf College, as part of the Minnesota Consortium for Nursing Education Research (MCNER) group. Their symposium session titled, "Enhancing the Curriculum Landscape: From Research to the Everyday Classroom" was presented at the National League for Nursing's (NLN) Education Summit in Phoenix, Ariz. This symposium discussed how their research on clinical reasoning and simulation debriefing has been implemented into curricular instruction.

stollDwight Stoll (Chemistry) gave a lecture on Nov. 14 titled "Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography" at the 1st Annual Nordic Symposium on Multidimensional Liquid Chromatography. The symposium was held at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, where Dr. Stoll joined three other leaders in the field (Dr. Hans-Gerd Janssen, Prof. Peter Schoenmakers, and Isabelle Francois) in presenting a one-day introduction to multidimensional separations.

UrsulaUrsula Lindqvist (Scandinavian Studies, Film & Media Studies) published an article, "Roy Andersson: Un Nuevo Lenguaje para el Siglo XXI" [Roy Andersson: A New Language for the Twenty-first Century"] in a special issue of the Spanish film journal Caimán Cuadernos de Cine 6:20 (November 2014) devoted to the Seville European Film Festival, which featured a retrospective on the work of Swedish filmmaker Roy Andersson.

EthanEthan Armstrong (Sports Information) was honored at the annual Leisure Education for Exceptional People (LEEP) Special Olympics Banquet on Tuesday, Nov. 18 as the organization's Coach of the Year for 2014.

Josh BrownJosh Brown (Philosophy) had an article titled "Chemical Atomism: A Case Study in Confirmation and Ontology" published in the journal Synthese.

LoweKristen Lowe (Art and Art History) was profiled by the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) on the Alumni Careers section of the college's website.

Kathleen Keller (History) presented a paper titled "Colonial Inspectors: French Policemen and Surveillance in French West Africa, 1914-1940" at the Western Society for French History annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas on November 15. This paper was part of a panel that was selected to be video-recorded and featured in the H-France salon venue on YouTube.

In The Media

  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on Thursday, Nov. 20 about the College's annual SleepOut, which is associated with Professor Richard Leitch's First Term Seminar, Politics of Homelessness. Students Taylor Wicklund, Anna Johnson, Marne Stover and Logan Cooper were all featured in the article, along with Professor Leitch.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on Thursday, Nov. 20 about Max Hailperin receiving the National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award from Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.
  • The St. Peter Herald printed a story on Thursday, Nov. 20 about the College's annual SleepOut. Professor Leitch and students Taylor Wicklund, Joe Huff, and Danielle Trajano were all quoted in the story.
  • Jeff Owen (Economics and Management) was quoted by The Guardian in an article about the economic impact of LeBron James to the city of Cleveland.

New Faces

The following people have recently joined the Gustavus community:

* New Support Staff

  • Melissa Hudson, On Call Banquet Staff, Dining Service

* New Administrators

  • Christian Harmeyer, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Athletics

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.

Ped iceWinter 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

wahlstrandPhysics/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.

RitchieSecretary 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.

New Hillstrom Exhibits...The Hillstrom Museum of Art will present Fluid Chromatics: Epoxy Paintings by Patrick Blaine, on view November 24, 2014 through January 30, 2015, and FOCUS IN/ON: Everett Shinn’s Magician with Shears, on view December 5, 2014 through January 30, 2015 and February 16 through April 19, 2015. There will be an opening reception for Fluid Chromatics from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 with comments from the artist at 7:30 p.m.

Daily Sabbath Schedule... All are invited to the worship services at 10 a.m. weekdays and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Services occur in Christ Chapel unless otherwise noted. The upcoming schedule is as follows.
  • 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

shieldsSupport 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.

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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.

Felton Feud

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.

"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 Spring & Easter Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-easter-breakCampus
Used Equipment Drive for National Athletic Training Monthhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/used-equipment-drive-for-national-athletic-training-monthAthletic Training Room Lund 120
Women's Tennis vs Averetthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-vs-averettVirginia Beach, Va.
Men's Tennis faces Pomona-Pitzerhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-faces-pomonapitzerClaremont, Calif.
Men's Tennis faces St. Katherinehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-faces-st-katherineOceanside, Calif.
Tomorrow Spring & Easter Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-easter-breakCampus
Used Equipment Drive for National Athletic Training Monthhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/used-equipment-drive-for-national-athletic-training-monthAthletic Training Room Lund 120
1 p.m. Baseball at Augsburg (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-at-augsburg-dh-4Minneapolis, Minn.
Mar 31 Spring & Easter Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-easter-breakCampus
Used Equipment Drive for National Athletic Training Monthhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/used-equipment-drive-for-national-athletic-training-monthAthletic Training Room Lund 120
Apr 1 Second Half Courses Starthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/second-half-courses-start-2Campus
Used Equipment Drive for National Athletic Training Monthhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/used-equipment-drive-for-national-athletic-training-monthAthletic Training Room Lund 120
10 a.m. to 10:20 p.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Holy Communionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-holy-communion-6Christ Chapel
14 p.m. Rob and Judy Gardner Celebration of Lifehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/rob-and-judy-gardner-celebration-of-lifeChrist Chapel
Apr 2 Used Equipment Drive for National Athletic Training Monthhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/used-equipment-drive-for-national-athletic-training-monthAthletic Training Room Lund 120
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: chapel and chillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-chapel-and-chill-14Christ Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Open Prayer Timehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-open-prayer-time-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
12:30 p.m. Belonging Webinar: Independent Colleges and Universities: The Value of Mission-Driven Teaching Excellencehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/belonging-webinar-independent-colleges-and-universities-the-value-of-missiondriven-teaching-excellenceBeck Hall 201
Apr 3 Used Equipment Drive for National Athletic Training Monthhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/used-equipment-drive-for-national-athletic-training-monthAthletic Training Room Lund 120
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Morning Praise with Gustavus Choirhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-morning-praise-with-gustavus-choir-3Christ Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
1 p.m. Baseball hosts UW La-Crosse (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-hosts-uw-lacrosse-dhSt. Peter, Minn.
3:30 p.m. Softball hosts Concordia (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-hosts-concordia-dh-3St. Peter, Minn.
Apr 4 Used Equipment Drive for National Athletic Training Monthhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/used-equipment-drive-for-national-athletic-training-monthAthletic Training Room Lund 120
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-8Bonnier Multifaith Center
1010:20 a.m. Interfaith Discussion Series: Dr. Sam Kessler focusing on Jewish Faithhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/interfaith-discussion-series-dr-sam-kessler-focusing-on-jewish-faithChrist Chapel
2:303:30 p.m. Sports & Travel Writing with Frank Bureshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sports-travel-writing-with-frank-buresBeck #101
2:303:30 p.m. Sports & Travel Writing with Frank Bureshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sports-travel-writing-with-frank-bures-2Beck #101
Apr 5 Used Equipment Drive for National Athletic Training Monthhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/used-equipment-drive-for-national-athletic-training-monthAthletic Training Room Lund 120
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admitted Student Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/admitted-student-day-4Jackson Campus Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Musical Showcase featuring lil' SIPDEhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-musical-showcase-featuring-lil-sipdeChrist Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
Men's Golf at Illinois Wesleyan Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-illinois-wesleyan-invite-2Normall, Ill.
noon to 1 p.m. Women's Tennis hosts Midwest Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-midwest-inviteMadison, Wis.
4:306:30 p.m. Faculty Shop Talk - Hagar Attiahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-shop-talk-hagar-attiaInterpretive Center
68 p.m. Mr. Gustavushttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mr-gustavus-4Jackson Campus Center
Apr 6 Men's Golf at Illinois Wesleyan Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-illinois-wesleyan-invite-2Normall, Ill.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Faculty Writing Retreat at American Swedish Institute (ASI)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-writing-retreat-at-american-swedish-institute-asi-8American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis
Women's Golf at Wash U Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-wash-u-inviteSt. Louis, Mo.
Men's Tennis faces Chicagohttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-faces-chicagoWisconsin
Men's Tennis at St. Johnshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-at-st-johnsSartell, Minn.
Men's Track & Field at Norse Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-norse-inviteDecorah, Iowa
11 a.m. Women's Track & Field at Norse Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-norse-inviteDecorah, Iowa
noon to 1 p.m. Women's Tennis hosts Midwest Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-midwest-inviteMadison, Wis.
1 p.m. Baseball hosts St. Johns (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-hosts-st-johns-dhSt. Peter, Minn.
1 p.m. Softball at Hamline (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-at-hamline-dh-4St. Paul, Minn.
1:302:30 p.m. Isabella Aase, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/isabella-aase-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
24 p.m. 4Word: Insights into Writing and Publicationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/4word-insights-into-writing-and-publication-2Helen Young Room at the Southdale Library, 7001 York Avenue S, Edina
Apr 7 Women's Golf at Wash U Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-wash-u-inviteSt. Louis, Mo.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Alex Dillon, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/alex-dillon-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
1:303:30 p.m. Lucia Singers and Chapel Choir, Spring Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/lucia-singers-and-chapel-choir-spring-concertChrist Chapel
6:307:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Communityhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-28Christ Chapel
78 p.m. Yoga Nighthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/yoga-nightLund Movement Studio

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