Inside Gustavus January 14, 2016 | Volume 48, Number 17

Faculty/Staff Activities & Student Achievements

Chaplain Brian Konkol spoke on "The Embrace of Amen in the Community of God" at Imbali Lutheran Church (Pietermaritzburg, South Africa), at the invitation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (ELCSA).

Ursula Lindqvist (Scandinavian Studies) has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study (SASS), the major national academic organization for the field. She is the second Gustavus faculty member to serve on this committee; Glenn Kranking (Scandinavian Studies and History) was elected in 2014. Their colleague Kjerstin Moody (Scandinavian Studies) is stepping up to chair the Executive Committee on Scandinavian Languages and Literatures within the national Modern Languages Association in 2016.

Eric Dugdale (Classics) moderated a panel on the modern reception of Athenian drama at the Society for Classical Studies conference in San Francisco.

Position Openings

-Assistant Professor of Economics and Management (Finance and Business Economics)
-Assistant Professor of Economics and Management (Macroeconomics and Statistics)
-Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Biochemistry)
-Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Organic)
-Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (Public Discourse and Political Campaign Communication)
-Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics (Computer Science)
-Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics (Mathematics)
-Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy
-Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychological Science (Experimental Psychology)
-Visiting Instructor of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (French)
-Visiting Instructor of Nursing (Pediatrics, Public Health, and Nursing Research)
-Assistant Director, Programs and Engagement
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Assistant to the Gustavus Annual Fund
-Administrative Assistant The Gustavus Annual Fund
-Custodian Positions

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

News & Announcements 

Library Hours for January:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Hillstrom Museum of Art will maintain regular hours during January Interim Term:
M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
Sat./Sun. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit will be closing January 29

2015 Tax Forms...W2 tax forms were mailed on Jan. 8 to all employees’ home addresses. Employees who are medical benefit eligible will be receiving one more required tax form 1095-C, to be mailed by Jan. 15, 2016. Please note the envelope for both the W2 and 1095-C look similar and read IMPORTANT TAX RETURN DOCUMENT ENCLOSED, on the outside of the envelope. Gustavus is an Applicable Large Employer subject to the employer shared responsibility provision in the Affordable Care Act. This form 1095-C includes information about the health insurance coverage offered to you by Gustavus which you will need to prepare your 2015 individual income tax return. If you should need an additional copy of either the W2 or 1095-C, you may print them from Web Advisor – Employee HR – W2 Statement or 1095-C statement. If you have any questions about your W2 or 1095-C forms, please consult with your tax accountant.

IMPORTANT: THE 1095-C FORM IS ONLY ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES THAT ARE MEDICAL BENEFIT ELIGIBLE.

Campus Happenings 

Class Schedule Modified for MLK Lecture...The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture will occur from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Mon., Jan. 18 in Christ Chapel. This year, Dr. Rashad Shabazz will speak on “Why Geography Matters in the Struggle for Racial Justice.” Dr. Shabazz will share the historical perspective of the geographic racial divide and present possibilities for how our country can continue to work towards equality. Classes that normally meet at or after 10:30 a.m. will start (and end) one hour later. Thus, classes that begin at 10:30 a.m. will start at 11:30 a.m. and so on. The event will also be live streamed.

Provost Q&A led by Provost Mark Braun will continue a series of informal discussion opportunities with Gustavus students. The “Provost’s Listening Post” will be set up once each month at the tables in upper level of the Campus Center. The goal is to provide a relaxed, informal setting for student questions and discussion about the College. Spring dates and times are scheduled for:

Thursday, Feb. 25 at 10-11 a.m.
Thursday, March 24 at 10-11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 6 at 9-10 a.m.
Monday, May 9 at 10-11 a.m.

Home Athletic Events

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

• Men's hockey hosts UW-Superior at 7:05 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15
• Women's hockey hosts St. Catherine at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16
• Men's hockey hosts UW-River Falls at 7:05 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16

In The News

MinnPost covered the College's designation as the first Fair Trade college or university in Minnesota on Friday, Jan. 8.

Associate Provost Paula O'Loughlin was on WCCO radio on Sunday, Jan. 10 to preview President Obama's State of the Union Address.

The St. Peter Herald announced the College's Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture, which will take place on Monday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. in Christ Chapel.

Dean of Financial Aid Doug Minter was quoted in a Mankato Free Press piece about a new student loan refinancing program announced by the state of Minnesota.

Off Campus Events

  • Chad Winterfeldt (Chaplain’s Office) will present an organ recital of music by 17th c. composer Matthias Weckmann and living American composer Frank Ferko on Sunday, Jan. 24, at 4:00 pm at Como Park Lutheran, 1376 Hoyt Ave West in Saint Paul. The recital will be repeated in Saint Peter on Friday, Feb. 12 at 7:00 pm, First Lutheran Church, 1114 W. Traverse Road.
  • Lois Peterson, Dept of Art/Art History will be having an exhibition of her recent mixed-media drawings at the Phipps Center for the Arts. The Phipps Center is located at 109 Locust Street in Hudson Wisconsin. The exhibit titled "Quiet Stories" will host a public opening reception 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 22. The exhibit will run from Jan. 22 - Feb. 28.
  • Saint Peter Community Childcare Center (SP3C) invites you to Burgers 4 Babies from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25 at Patricks. Support our "Come Grow With Us" campaign to expand our space at the Community Center and meet our community's need for more infant childcare spaces. A portion of every purchase of the bacon cheeseburger basket and $1 for every kid's meal purchase will be donated to SP3C. There will also be a Silent Auction (cash or check only please). Go to our website for more information about our center and campaign. Or if you would like to make a silent auction donation before Jan. 22 contact: hgodbout@gustavus.edu.
  • INTRODUCING….Books in a Bag.  If you belong to a book club, come to the Saint Peter Public Library and check out Books in a Bag, a new project sponsored by the Friends of the Saint Peter Public Library. Each bag contains eight copies of the same title along with a folder containing book discussion questions and other information. Bags may be checked out for six weeks.
    The Friends of the Library welcomes members and patrons to contribute to the growth of the Books in a Bag program through donations made to the Friends of the Library. For information on Friends of the Library visit our website.
    The initial five Books in a Bag are: 
    • The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
    • Just Like Us, by Helen Thorpe
    • The Life We Bury, by Allen Eskens
    • The Rent Collector, by Camron Wright
    • Still Life, by Louise Penny

Obituaries

Stacie Miller, administrative assistant in the Department of Math, Computer Science, and Statistics and Department of Physics, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10.  Stacie began at Gustavus in 2011 and served as the administrative assistant for the Department of Communication Studies and History before transitioning to her role in Olin Hall in 2013. Described by faculty members as personable, curious, and easy to work with, she was a warm and welcoming presence to all who visited her departments. Stacie's funeral will be 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at the Evergreen Funeral Home, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.  Interment will be at a later date.  Stacie's obituary can be read online

Plugs

House for Sale in St. Peter.  1211 Pine Pointe Curve, listed with Bob Goetzke in Mankato.  For more information contact Bob at 507-340-8437. 

 

Upcoming events
Date Event
Today Men's Track & Field at MSU-Mankato Maverick Open #2https://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-msumankato-maverick-open-2Mankato, Minn.
Women's Golf at Carletonhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-carletonTBD
Men's Golf at Quadrangularhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-quadrangularTBD
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
46 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Exhibition Opening, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-exhibition-opening-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
46 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Seniors Exhibition, Opening Receptionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-seniors-exhibition-opening-receptionHillstrom Museum
69 p.m. Asian Night Markethttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/asian-night-marketJohns Courtyard
6:30 p.m. Baseball at Hamline (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-at-hamline-dh-3St. Paul, Minn.
7:309:30 p.m. Choral Showcasehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/choral-showcase-2Christ Chapel
Tomorrow Men's Golf at Quadrangularhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-quadrangularTBD
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Books in Bloomhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/books-in-bloom-14Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Closing Event - MN Twins Gamehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/closing-event-mn-twins-gameTarget Field - Minneapolis, MN
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
1:303 p.m. Spring Jazz Showcase: Gustavus Jazz Ensemblehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-jazz-showcase-gustavus-jazz-ensembleJussi Björling Recital Hall
4:305:30 p.m. Spring Jazz Showcase: Jazz Combos, and Vocal Jazz Soloistshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-jazz-showcase-jazz-combos-and-vocal-jazz-soloistsJussi Björling Recital Hall
5:307:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Community Campfire Worshiphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-campfire-worshipChrist Chapel
May 6 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. School Counselor Summithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/school-counselor-summitJackson Campus Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Holy Communionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-holy-communion-7Christ Chapel
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
May 7 8:309:50 a.m. Shanna Schmitt -- MPCA hydrogeologist and President of the American Institute of Professional Geologistshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/shanna-schmitt-mpca-hydrogeologist-and-president-of-the-american-institute-of-professional-geologistsNobel Hall 3104
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Open Prayer Timehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-open-prayer-time-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Chapel & Chillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-chapel-chillChrist Chapel
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
6:157:30 p.m. Presidential Search Listening Session - Studentshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/presidential-search-listening-session-studentsHeritage Room, Jackson Campus Center
May 8 910 a.m. Presidential Search Listening Session - Faculty #1https://gustavus.edu/calendar/presidential-search-listening-session-faculty-1Heritage Room, Jackson Campus Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Morning Praise with Choir and Handbellshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-morning-praise-with-choir-and-handbellsChrist Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
10:3011:30 a.m. Presidential Search Listening Session - Administrators/Staff #1https://gustavus.edu/calendar/presidential-search-listening-session-administratorsstaff-1Heritage Room, Jackson Campus Center
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
1:302:30 p.m. Presidential Search Listening Session - OPEN SESSIONhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/presidential-search-listening-session-open-sessionHeritage Room, Jackson Campus Center
2:303:45 p.m. "Future of Abortion Care" forumhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/future-of-abortion-care-forumJackson Campus Center, Lower Level
2:453:45 p.m. Presidential Search Listening Session - Administrators/Staff #2https://gustavus.edu/calendar/presidential-search-listening-session-administratorsstaff-2Heritage Room, Jackson Campus Center
May 9 10 a.m. to 10:20 p.m. Chapel Break: Blessing Student Leaders of Christian Orgshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-blessing-student-leaders-of-christian-orgsChrist Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Faculty Social - Free lunch!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-social-free-lunch-2President's Dining Room (PDR)
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
1:302:30 p.m. Presidential Search Listening Session - Faculty #2https://gustavus.edu/calendar/presidential-search-listening-session-faculty-2St. Peter Room, Jackson Campus Center
57 p.m. Faculty Card Making Tablinghttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-card-making-tablingTables Outside Caf
810 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
May 10 Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-championships-6St. Paul, Minn.
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Tenure Recognition Servicehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-tenure-recognition-serviceChrist Chapel
10 a.m. to noon Faculty Card Making Tablinghttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-card-making-tablingTables Outside Caf
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
12:303:30 p.m. Life on the Hillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/life-on-the-hillJackson Campus Center
Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-championships-5St. Paul, Minn.
2:304:30 p.m. Celebration of Creative Inquiryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/celebration-of-creative-inquiry-13Beck Atrium
3:306 p.m. Esports Open Househttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/esports-open-houseBeck Hall 303 (Esports Facility)
7:308:30 p.m. Mikayla Bohner, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mikayla-bohner-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
810 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
May 11 Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-championships-6St. Paul, Minn.
Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-championships-5St. Paul, Minn.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Faculty Writing Retreat at ASIhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-writing-retreat-at-asi-35American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gustie Entrepreneur Cuphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-entrepreneur-cup-7Beck Academic Hall, Torrey Atrium
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Daniel Williams & Dallas Carlson, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/daniel-williams-dallas-carlson-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
1:302:30 p.m. Eavan McCormick, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/eavan-mccormick-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
24 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
3:304:30 p.m. Sophie Norman, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sophie-norman-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
45 p.m. Retirement Reception for Terena Wilkenshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/retirement-reception-for-terena-wilkensSTEAMery Atrium
5:306:30 p.m. Kaylynn Weltzien, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/kaylynn-weltzien-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
810 p.m. Late Night Book Fairhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/late-night-book-fairHeritage Banquet Room
810 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
May 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
1:302:30 p.m. Handbell Spring Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/handbell-spring-concert-2Christ Chapel
24 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
3:304:30 p.m. Aurora Schelmeske, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/aurora-schelmeske-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
45:30 p.m. The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble Mother's Day Concert @ Crooners Supper Clubhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/the-gustavus-jazz-ensemble-mothers-day-concert-crooners-supper-clubCrooners Supper Club, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432
6:307:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Community: Blessing of Seniorshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-blessing-of-seniorsChrist Chapel
May 13 1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Holy Communionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-holy-communion-7Christ Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
89 p.m. Josh Newman & Cole Nolte, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/josh-newman-cole-nolte-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
May 14 1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Chapel & Chillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-chapel-chillChrist Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Open Prayer Timehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-open-prayer-time-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
13 p.m. Feminist Fika and Art Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/feminist-fika-and-art-breakHillstrom Museum of Art, lower level of Jackson Campus Center JCC 124

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