Inside Gustavus March 12, 2015 | Volume 47, Number 23

Faculty/Staff Activities

Ana Adams' (Spanish, MLLC) interpretation of the Spanish historical novel Urraca (1982) by contemporary feminist writer Lourdes Ortiz was published in Letras Femeninas in an article titled “Urraca, una reina medieval para una España democrática”

Emma Jasnoch's (Spanish/LALACS) paper "El cine y la Guerra Civil española: encuadrando al país a través del pueblo" has been accepted for publication in El Cid, a journal of the national Spanish honor society, Sigma Delta Pi.

Brian Konkol (Office of the Chaplains) spoke on "Common Ground for a Common Good" on March 2 at "Theology Pub", which took place at Shamrock's Pub in St. Paul, Minn. Sponsored by Humble Walk Lutheran Church, Theology Pub is a monthly gathering that features artists and scholars from the region in order to encourage public discourse and community building.

Student Achievements

Gustavus students Mikaela Algren '17 and Grace Kerber '17 have been named Rossing Physics Scholars for 2015-16. Algren is one of five students to receive a $10,000 scholarship for next year, while Kerber is one of seven students to receive a $5,000 honorable mention scholarship for next year. The Thomas D. Rossing Fund for Physics Education awards scholarships annually to exemplary students in physics at colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

In The Media

  • The Mankato Free Press printed a preview of the Building Bridges Conference on March 6. Students and Conference Co-Chairs Leah Soule and Kyle Maloney were quoted in the story.
  • KEYC ran a story on March 7 about the Building Bridges Conference.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on March 8 at the Building Bridges Conference.

New Faces

The following people have recently joined the Gustavus community:

* New Administrators

  • William (Bill) Kuehn, Gift Planner, Advancement
  • Jennifer Vickerman, Special Gift Officer, Advancement

President's Cabinet Summary

The President's Cabinet met on Thursday, March 5 and discussed the following items:

  • Members continued discussions regarding the FY 2016 budget benchmarks and planning, including reviewing a draft of the voluntary retirement incentive opportunity that will be offered to employees in March.
  • Members approved the hiring of a Student Life replacement position (First Year FAIR).

News & Announcements

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions…A TIAA-CREF representative will be on campus on April 8-10. Go online to schedule an appointment, or contact (800) 732-8353, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Register for Day at the Capitol...On Thursday, March 19, Gustavus Adolphus College students and financial aid supporters will travel to St. Paul to meet with state legislators to show continued support and appreciation for the Minnesota State Grant Program, as part of the College’s annual Day at the Capitol event. In addition to scheduled events at the Captiol, participants will have a chance to meet alumni who work in government and public service at a networking event at the University Club in St. Paul. Register for this event online at gustavus.edu/events/capitol.

Campus Happenings

Campus Forum and Panel Discussion...Members of the Gustavus community are invited to an open campus forum and panel discussion on the topics of Gustavus Free Speech, Social Media & Creating Conversations. This event will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13 in the Banquet Rooms of the Jackson Campus Center. Questions can be submitted via Yik Yak and will be moderated by students Jennifer Marquette and Logan Boese. Panelists will include JoNes VanHecke, Charlie Potts, Peg O'Connor and Kristian Braekkan.

Introduction to the Pipe Organ...Kids, explore the pipe organ! On Saturday, March 14, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Sioux Trails chapter of the American Guild of Organists will host a Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza for young musicians ages 8 to 18. This introduction to the pipe organ features demonstrations and hands-on opportunities, as well as pizza for lunch. Locations include Christ Chapel and First Lutheran Church in St. Peter. Registration, schedule, and other information can be found online at agosiouxtrails.org. The event is free to all. Additional questions can be directed to Chad Winterfeldt at cwinterf@gustavus.edu or 507.933.7447.

Africa Night...This celebration of African culture, music, food, and clothing will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 13 in Alumni Hall. Sponsored by the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization, the event is free and open to the public, and will include dance, food, speakers, musical performances, and a fashion show.

Fika with Nobel Museum Director...The Director of the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, Dr. Olov Amelin, will be at Gustavus on Tuesday, March 17. Gustavus faculty and staff are invited to Fika with Dr. Amelin on March 17 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Konferensrum in the Jackson Campus Center. Dr. Amelin will provide an informal overview of the work of the Museum and Bruce Karstad from the American Swedish Institute will share briefly about the current exhibit at ASI, Nobel Creations: Inspired by the Nobel Prize.

Hispanic Film Festival...The Second Gustavus Hispanic Film Festival will continue at 7 p.m. Monday, March 16 in Wallenberg Auditorium with the screening of the Argentinian drama La sombra azul/The Blue Shadow. Director Sergio Schmucler will be at the screening. After the film, all guests are invited to stay for a discussion with Professor Scott Ickes.

Taking Action on Climate Change...In February, more than 100 members of the Gustavus and surrounding community participated in a conversation to generate a vision for how to address climate change moving forward. The next step is to move towards action. On Monday, March 23, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall, a follow-up gathering will be held to move from visioning to specific and tangible actions, name and identify specific actions that can be taken now, and identify who will lead the effort(s) and foster collaboration. To RSVP for the gathering, please fill out this Google Form. If you are unable to attend, but are interested in sharing your thoughts or want to contribute, please email sustainabilitymatters@gustavus.edu.

Geology Museum Grand Reopening...The Chester Johnson Geology Museum has a new look. The Gustavus community is invited to the Museum's grand reopening from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9 in room 122 of the Nobel Hall of Science. View the glowing minerals, build a dam that can hold back a river, see our international collection of fossils, and learn the ways geology touches all our lives. Geology-themed treats provided!

Faculty Meeting...The regular monthly meeting of the faculty will take place at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 in Alumni Hall.

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, March 13: International Students Celebration
  • Sunday, March 15: Chaplain Grady St. Dennis
  • Monday, March 16: Kate Keller, History/African Studies/GWS; Justin Knoepfel and Esther Wang
  • Tuesday, March 17: Sarah Ruble, Religion
  • Wednesday, March 18: Lenten Morning Prayer, Gustavus Choir, Christ Chapel Bells
  • Thursday, March 19: Tia Gustafson '15, Fiati Wind Quintet
  • Friday, March 20: Spring Equinox Celebration

Congregational Outreach

Exploring Religious Questions Series...The mini course "Interfaith Understanding and Cooperation: Historical and Contemporary Approaches among Jews, Christians, and Muslims" will continue on Monday, March 16 (7-9 p.m., Olin Hall 103). The final session in this series will be a panel led by the Rev. Brian Rusche, executive director of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition. Sponsored by the Gustavus Adolphus College Center for Servant Leadership, Church Relations, and the Bernhardson Chair.

Plugs

Seeking Summer Housing...Patrick Belmont, Assistant Professor in the Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University, is seeking housing for a field crew that will be based in the Mankato/St. Peter area for parts of May, June, July and August of 2015. The field crew is composed of five very responsible graduate and undergraduate students. No smokers or pets. Ideally, we would like 3+ bedrooms in a house or large apartment. Please contact patrick.belmont@usu.edu with any information.

"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.

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