Inside Gustavus November 19, 2015 | Volume 48, Number 12

Faculty/Staff Activities and Student Achievments


Travis Sigafoos '16 presented his research, "Circadian influence on the salicylate-induced changes in the acoustic startle responses of rats" at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in Chicago on October 18. His co-authors included Brianna Titus '16, Mike Ferragamo (Neuroscience, Biology, Psychological Science) and Janine Wotton (Psychological Science, Neuroscience).

New Faces 

Jessica Thelen, Dining Service, Maketplace cook/Server
Kathryn Hanson, Advancement Services, Administrative Assistant, Gustavus Annual Fund
Allison Kanaman, Custodial, Custodian
Jacob Larson, Custodial, Custodian
Heather Olson, Custodial, Custodian
Joseph Wray, Custodial, Custodian
Cynthia Berg, Church Relations, Assistant Director for Church Relations and Assistant to the Chaplains Office
Kenneth Reid, Diversity Center, Assistant Director of the Diversity Center
Jennifer Graft, Custodial, Custodian
Alissa Lager, Athletic Office, Assistant Men's and Women's Diving Coach
Shelby Nosan, Athletic Office, Assistant Softball Coach 
Ailya Vajid, Chaplain's Office, Multifaith Advisor

Position Openings

-Assistant Professor of Biology (Cell Biology)
-Assistant Professor of Economics and Management (Finance and Business Economics)
-Assistant Professor of Economics and Management (Macroeconomics and Statistics)
-Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science (Health and Sport Psychology)
-Assistant Professor of Psychological Science (Clinical)
-Director of Government, Foundation and Corporate Relations
-Director of the Diversity Center
-Campus Safety Officer (Part-Time on Call)
-Dining Service Accounts Clerk

 

For more information on the aforementioned position(s), call Human Resources (x7304).

News & Announcements 

New Director...After a national search that yielded a large and strong pool of candidates, Sarah Bridges will be joining our community in the Office of Government Grants and Sponsored Programs beginning Jan. 18, 2016.

Bridges will assume the role of director of faculty grants. This hiring is part of a planned transition upon the retirement of the recent director, Dr. Robert Weisenfeld. In this role, Bridges will work with faculty to secure and administer external grants/sponsored programs and contracts primarily from government agencies (as well as private foundations and corporations) in support of institutional priorities. Please welcome Sarah Bridges to Gustavus when she arrives on campus this January.

Director of the Diversity Center search update... The Search Committee (listed below) plans on conducting telephone interviews on Nov. 23 and 24 and anticipates bringing candidates to campus the week of Dec. 7.  The on-campus interview schedule features an open session for students and an open session for faculty, staff and administrators.  Please consider placing a hold on your calendars today for the up coming interviews:

Date                                         Student Session                 Employee Session

Monday, Dec. 7                        3:30 – 4:30 p.m.                    2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 8                     12:30 – 1:30 p.m.                    2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9                  3:30 – 4:30 p.m.                    2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 10                   12:30 – 1:30 p.m.                   2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 11                          3:30 – 4:30 p.m.                   2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Once we have scheduled the on-campus interviews, JoNes VanHecke will communicate again indicating which of the aforementioned dates will be used and where the open sessions will be held.

The following people have kindly agreed to serve on the search committee.  Please feel free to communicate with any of them if you have insights, feedback or questions:

David Obermiller
Florence Amamoto
Andrea Garcia
Awushie Fayose
Jace Riggin
Andrea Junso
Cynthia Yang
JoNes VanHecke

The Reading in Common Selection Committee is soliciting suggestions from the Gustavus community for next year's Reading in Common book. If you have any books that you would like to suggest for this program, please email Andrea Junso the name of the book, the author, and a short summary (or the amazon link).

Free Cupcakes...Students involved in a group project for organizational behavior are conducting a survey to gather research for Diamond Dust Bakery, a bakery/coffee shop coming to St. Peter in the spring of 2016. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to take the 10 question survey and be entered into a drawing for one dozen custom designed FREE CUPCAKES!! The survey can be found at the link above and will take no more than 5 minutes of your time.  Thank you for supporting Diamond Dust Bakery! 

Campus Happenings 

International Festival...On Saturday, Nov. 21, at 5 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.

Christmas in Christ Chapel...Employees and students each receive one free ticket for one Christmas in Christ Chapel service, which will take place Dec. 4-6.  Order your tickets now.  

Last year, for the first time, 7,500 people viewed Christmas in Christ Chapel via live stream.  Due to the success of the last year, the Saturday evening service will again be live streamed.  Here is a clip from last year’s performance of O Come All Ye Faithful to get a sense of this incredible experience.  Watch the live stream of Christmas in Christ Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 5.  Coverage begins at 7:15 p.m.  

Write a Prayer for Peace...As a part of this year’s electronic Christmas card to students, employees, and alumni, members of the community are invited to write a message for peace based on their own hopes and beliefs. The ribbons containing these prayers for peace will then adorn a tree outside Christ Chapel. Participate Nov. 20 by writing a message at a table outside the Evelyn Young Dining Room.

Home Athletic Events

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

  • Swimming and diving hosts the Gustie Sprint Invite at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20
  • Women's basketball hosts UW-Stout at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20
  • Men's hockey hosts Augsburg at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20
  • Men's basketball hosts Buena Vista at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20
  • Swimming and diving hosts the Grace Goblirsch Invite at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21
  • Women's hockey hosts Ausgburg at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21
  • Women's basketball host UW-River Falls at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21
  • Men's basketball hosts Simpson at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21
 
Fine Arts Events

Nov. 21-22 is the Celebration of 20 years of Social Justice Theatre at Gustavus. The weekend includes the return of many I Am, We Are alumni for panels, workshops, conversations and performances. Registration for all events is online. Tickets for the Sunday, Nov. 22 performance of We Were, We Are are available at gustavustickets.com or by calling the Ticket Center at 507-933-7590. 

Monday, Nov. 23, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., opening reception in the Hillstrom Museum of Art 

Karl Schrag: Memories and Premonitions

Nov. 21  1:30 p.m.  The Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Concert, Justin Knoepfel, conductor

Nov. 21  3:30 p.m.  Bailey Hilgren, oboe & Paige Schoenherr, bassoon, A Student Recital

Nov. 21  7:30 p.m.  Karin Dye, viola  A Student Recital

Nov. 22  1:30 p.m.  Lisa Slaikeu, flute and voice, A Student Recital

 

In The News

Gustavus was mentioned in the Mankato Free Press's coverage of Minnesota's Give to the Max Day on Nov. 12.

Roger Adkins, director of the Center for International and Cultural Education, was interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio in the wake of the Paris attacks on Friday, Nov. 13 to discuss how colleges respond to emergencies that may affect students studying abroad.

Gustavus retiree and longtime employee Joel Jackson '71 will have a photography exhibition at the Arts Center of St. Peter Nov. 27-Dec. 27. The St. Peter Herald previewed the exhibition on Monday, Nov. 16.

The Star Tribune mentioned Gustavus as one of the two bike-friendly colleges and universities in Minnesota in a piece on Mon., Nov. 16.

KEYC covered professor Richard Leitch's Politics of Housing and Homelessness class sleepout on Mon., Nov. 16.

Social Media Updates

Use #CinCC to share your experiences as the Colleges prepares for and celebrates Christmas in Christ Chapel!

Obituaries  

Ellery Olof Peterson of St. Peter died Nov. 18 at the Benedictine Living Community.  He graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter in 1949 where he later taught for 35 years, retiring in 1990. Ellery was mayor of St. Peter from 1992 to 1996. In 2010 he received the Nicollet County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award.  A service celebrating Ellery’s life will be held at First Lutheran Church, St. Peter, on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at the church from 4 – 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. The committal service and inurnment will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7 at Long Lake Lutheran Church, Isanti, Minnesota.  Memorials are preferred to the “Ellery and Aileen Peterson Scholarship Fund” at Gustavus Adolphus College or to First Lutheran Church.

 

 

Upcoming events
Date Event
Today Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Interfaith Discussion Series: Dr. Hagar Attia focusing on Muslim Faithhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-interfaith-discussion-series-dr-hagar-attia-focusing-on-muslim-faithChrist Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Open Prayer Timehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-open-prayer-time-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
2:30 p.m. Baseball at St. Olaf (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-at-st-olaf-dh-5Northfield, Minn.
2:304 p.m. Comparative Literature Spring Reception / Fika with OUT OF SCANDINAVIA artist in residence Antti Tuomainenhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/comparative-literature-spring-reception-fika-with-out-of-scandinavia-artist-in-residence-antti-tuomainenHumanities Resource Center, 230 Confer Hall
3:30 p.m. Softball at St. Catherine (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-at-st-catherine-dh-5St. Paul, Minn.
4:306:30 p.m. "Trample Yearn Crash and Burn",Junior Studio Art Majors Exhibition, Open Receptionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/trample-yearn-crash-and-burnjunior-studio-art-majors-exhibition-open-receptionSchaefer Art Gallery
Tomorrow Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Morning Praisehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-morning-praise-5Christ Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
Men's Track & Field at Running on Hopehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-running-on-hopeMinneapolis, Minn.
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Running on Hopehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-running-on-hopeMinneapolis, Minn.
5:306:30 p.m. First Forward Dinner celebrating first-gen students/staff/facultyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/first-forward-dinner-celebrating-firstgen-studentsstafffacultyHeritage Room
78:30 p.m. Out of Scandinavia - Finland is Fun, A Public Lecture by Antti Tuomainenhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/out-of-scandinavia-finland-is-fun-a-public-lecture-by-antti-tuomainenWallenberg Auditorium, Nobel Hall of Science
Apr 25 Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-8Bonnier Multifaith Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Conversation with Writer in Residencehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-conversation-with-writer-in-residenceChrist Chapel
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
4:456 p.m. Visiting St. Olaf Players present ~Sophocles' “Trackers,” a Satyr Playhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/visiting-st-olaf-players-present-sophocles-trackers-a-satyr-playC. Charles Jackson Campus Center
57 p.m. Food truckhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/food-truckLund Circle
6:307:30 p.m. Megan Giddings--Bards in the Arb Readinghttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/megan-giddingsbards-in-the-arb-readingInterpretive Center (Arb)
79 p.m. Women Are Funny!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/women-are-funnyCec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
Apr 26 Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Musical Showcase featuring Justice Choirhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-musical-showcase-featuring-justice-choirChrist Chapel
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
12:301:30 p.m. Teachers Talking: Designing Research Assignments for Information Literacyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/teachers-talking-designing-research-assignments-for-information-literacySt Peter Room
24:30 p.m. Earth Day 2024!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/earth-day-2024Johns Family Courtyard
511 p.m. Relay For Life of Gustavushttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/relay-for-life-of-gustavus-2Lund Hockey Arena
6:309:30 p.m. African Nighthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/african-night-8Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
7:309 p.m. Durufle Requiem, with Gustavus Choir and Dr. Chad Winterfeldthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/durufle-requiem-with-gustavus-choir-and-dr-chad-winterfeldtChrist Chapel
Apr 27 Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
9 a.m. Women's Tennis hosts Macalesterhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-macalester-2St. Peter, Minn.
Men's Track & Field hosts Drake Alternative (Alumni Meet)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-hosts-drake-alternative-alumni-meetSt. Peter, Minn.
Women's Golf at St. Olaf Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-st-olaf-invite-2Northfield, Minn.
10 a.m. to noon Gustie Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-day-6Jackson Campus Center
10:30 a.m. Women's Track & Field hosts Drake Alternative (Alumni Meet)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-hosts-drake-alternative-alumni-meetSt. Peter, Minn.
Men's Tennis hosts Macalesterhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-hosts-macalester-2St. Peter, Minn.
Men's Tennis hosts St. Scholasticahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-hosts-st-scholasticaSt. Peter, Minn.
Men's Golf at Saint John's Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-saint-johns-invite-3Monticello, Minn.
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
1 p.m. Softball at St. Olaf (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-at-st-olaf-dh-4Northfield, Minn.
1 p.m. Baseball hosts Macalester (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-hosts-macalester-dh-3St. Peter, Minn.
1:303:30 p.m. Spring Bands Concert: Gustavus Chamber Winds, Gustavus Wind Symphony & Gustavus Wind Orchestrahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-bands-concert-gustavus-chamber-winds-gustavus-wind-symphony-gustavus-wind-orchestra-2Christ Chapel
2 p.m. Women's Tennis hosts St. Scholasticahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-st-scholastica-2St. Peter, Minn.
4:306 p.m. Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra and Campus Band, Spring Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-philharmonic-orchestra-and-campus-band-spring-concertJussi Björling Recital Hall
510 p.m. Diversity Ball 2024: Rooted In Diversityhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/diversity-ball-2024-rooted-in-diversityThe Capitol Room, 419 S Minnesota Ave, St Peter, MN 56082
Apr 28 Women's Golf at St. Olaf Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-st-olaf-invite-2Northfield, Minn.
Men's Golf at Saint John's Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-saint-johns-invite-3Monticello, Minn.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anna Stednitz, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/anna-stednitz-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
noon Women's Tennis hosts Bethelhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-bethel-2St. Peter, Minn.
1 p.m. Softball hosts St. Bens (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-hosts-st-bens-dhSt. Peter, Minn.
3:304:30 p.m. Heidi Engman, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/heidi-engman-student-recitalChrist Chapel
5:306:30 p.m. Solomon Quayle '25, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/solomon-quayle-25-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
6:307:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Community - Guest Richard Cogill '94https://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-guest-richard-cogill-94Christ Chapel
Apr 29 1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Holy Communion with Richard Cogillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-holy-communion-with-richard-cogillChrist Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
Apr 30 1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Open Prayer Timehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-open-prayer-time-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: chapel and chill with guest Richard Gogill and Kate Kellerhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-chapel-and-chill-with-guest-richard-gogill-and-kate-kellerChrist Chapel
56:30 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremonyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/phi-beta-kappa-induction-ceremony-6Three Crowns Room
6:308:30 p.m. Repairers of the Breach: Restorative Justice in a South African Context with Rev. Fr. Richard Cogill '94https://gustavus.edu/calendar/repairers-of-the-breach-restorative-justice-in-a-south-african-context-with-rev-fr-richard-cogill-94Heritage Room
May 1 1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
1011:30 a.m. MAYDAY! Peace Conferencehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mayday-peace-conference-7Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peace Justice and Conflict Studies 50th Anniversary Celebration Luncheonhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/peace-justice-and-conflict-studies-50th-anniversary-celebration-luncheonC. Charles Jackson Campus Center, Banquet Rooms
Men's Track & Field at MSU-Mankato Maverick Open #1https://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-msumankato-maverick-open-1Mankato, Minn.
1 p.m. Women's Track & Field at MSU-Mankato Maverick Open #1https://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-msumankato-maverick-open-1Mankato, Minn.
57 p.m. Grow Your Gratitude!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/grow-your-gratitudeOutdoor Location - John's Family Courtyard
May 2 Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championshipsNorthfield, Minn.
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: International Students Celebrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-international-students-celebrationChrist Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshiphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championship-2Northfield, Minn.
57 p.m. Grow Your Gratitudehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/grow-your-gratitude-2Outdoor Courtyard, If rainy - Inside Courtyard
May 3 Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championshipsNorthfield, Minn.
Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshiphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championship-2Northfield, Minn.
12:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Session: The Power of the Liberal Artshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-the-power-of-the-liberal-arts-2St. Peter Room

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