Inside Gustavus January 27, 2016 | Volume 48, Number 19

Faculty/Staff Activities & Student Achievements

Yumiko Oshima-Ryan (music) performed in the charity concert series, “Let us Connect in the Music World,” at Nakano Zero Concert Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This is her third time performing in this charity concert for the Children’s Library “Small House" in Rikuzentakada, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. This year, the concert raised 1,949,773 yen, equivalent of approximately $16,000 U.S.

Maddalena Marinari (History) will serve as an advisor to "Global Minnesota: Immigrants Past and Present," a yearlong series of public programming organized by the Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) at the University of Minnesota. The initiative is sponsored by the NEH's Humanities in the Public Square program that supports scholarly forums, public discussions, and educational resources related to the NEH's new initiative, "The Common Good." 

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)
-Vice President for Finance and Treasurer
-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 Touring Week:
Friday, Jan. 29: 8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Sat. & Sun., Jan. 30 & 31 Closed
Mon., Feb. 1 - Fri., Feb. 5 8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Sat. & Sun., Feb. 6 & 7 Closed

All-employee meeting...Plan to attend the all-employee meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, in Alumni Hall.  Topics to be discussed will include the FY 2015-2016 budget, progress on the 2015-2016 institutional goals, and an update on the strategic planning process.

Save the Date...Max Hailperin, Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics, will present the second annual Matthias Wahlstrom Lecture at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016, in Beck Hall 101. The talk is titled "Liberal Arts Education in the Age of Accountability."

The Matthias Wahlstrom lecture, funded by an anonymous donor, is intended to be an annual lecture by a Gustavus faculty member on the possibilities of the liberal arts in the 21st century. The donor's intent is to annually showcase a Gustavus faculty member's thoughts on this important topic for the college community as whole.

President Bergman will introduce Professor Hailperin and refreshments will be provided for after-lecture conversation. 

Campus Happenings 

Professional Development Day...sponsored by the Office of the Provost, will take place on Feb. 2-3, 2016. These events are open to all employees. We encourage your attendance and ask you to support all employees in their attendance as well. The complete schedule is online at: https://gustavus.edu/calendar/professional-development-days/47595  Special thanks to Office of the Provost for coordinating this year’s Professional Development Days. 

Home Athletic Events

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

• Men's hockey hosts Concordia at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29
• Men's basketball hosts Macalester at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30
• Men's hockey hosts Concordia at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30
• Women's basketball hosts Macalester at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30

Love's Labour's Lost...Tickets are now available online or by calling 507-933-7590 for the Department of Theatre & Dance production of Love's Labour's Lost, a new musical based on the play by William Shakespeare. Performances will be held Feb. 19-20 & 26-27 at 8:00 p.m., with matinee performances on Feb. 21 & 28 at 2 p.m. Gustavus students and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the production. Other tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and other students. Tickets not sold before the event will be placed on sale one hour prior to curtain at the Anderson Theatre box office. 

"We'll have it all, while we are young.”  In this contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare's classic comedy, music and lyrics create a sexy and irreverent look at love, homecoming and hookups.

Love's Labour's Lost is a new musical based on the Play by William Shakespeare. Songs by Michael Friedman, Book Adapted by Alex Timbers.
Henry MacCarthy, Director; Samuel Grace '11, Music Director
Lydia Francis ‘11, Scenic Design; Terena M. Wilkens, Lighting Design;
Elsa Larsen ‘17, Costume Design

In The News

Several Gustavus staff members were mentioned in a St. Peter Herald piece about students visiting from the sister city of Petatlan, Mexico.

The St. Peter Herald ran the announcement that Jaime Hollis has been named director of the Gustavus Diversity Center.

Associate Provost Paula O'Loughlin appeared on KEYC to discuss the Iowa caucus and voter turnout. O'Loughlin was also on WCCO Radio on Jan. 25 to discuss the presidential race.

 Off Campus Events

  • Mark your calendars for March 19, 2016. There are two big events for John Ireland Catholic School that day. Join us in the morning for the Luck O' The Irish 7k Fun Run, it is a flat course and lots of fun. Pre-registration is requested.  Then join us that evening for the Luck of the Irish Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser. Contact any John Ireland family for tickets. If you have questions, contact Ann Johnson  or x6515.

  • The St. Peter Area League of Women Voters will host a panel discussion of homelessness in the St. Peter area  from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Senior Center, located in the St. Peter Community Center, 600 South 5th St., St. Peter. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for coffee and refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. The League seeks to understand the issue with an eye towards determining what, if any, public action could be taken by the community. Representatives from the Minnesota Valley Action Council, Nicollet County Social Services, the New Ulm faith community, St. Peter City Administration and St. Peter Law Enforcement will give brief overviews of their experiences working with the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. There will be time for questions and answers and public discussion.  For more information please call Mary Ann Scharf, 934-5075.

 

 

Upcoming events
Date Event
Today 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.
5–8:30 p.m. Celebration of Philanthropy Dinnerhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/celebration-of-philanthropy-dinnerEvelyn Young Dining Room
7:30–8:30 p.m. Mikayla Bohner, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mikayla-bohner-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
8–10 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
Tomorrow Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-championships-5St. Paul, Minn.
Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-championships-6St. 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
1:30–2:30 p.m. Eavan McCormick, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/eavan-mccormick-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
2–4 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
3:30–4:30 p.m. Sophie Norman, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sophie-norman-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
4–5 p.m. Retirement Reception for Terena Wilkenshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/retirement-reception-for-terena-wilkensSTEAMery Atrium
5:30–6:30 p.m. Kaylynn Weltzien, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/kaylynn-weltzien-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
8–10 p.m. Late Night Book Fairhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/late-night-book-fairHeritage Banquet Room
8–10 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
1:30–2:30 p.m. Handbell Spring Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/handbell-spring-concert-2Christ Chapel
2–4 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
3:30–4:30 p.m. Aurora Schelmeske, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/aurora-schelmeske-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
4–5:30 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
6:30–7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Community: Blessing of Seniorshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-blessing-of-seniorsChrist Chapel
May 13 10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Holy Communionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-holy-communion-7Christ Chapel
10–10:20 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
8–9 p.m. Josh Newman & Cole Nolte, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/josh-newman-cole-nolte-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
May 14 10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Chapel & Chillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-chapel-chillChrist Chapel
10–10:20 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
1–3 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
4–5 p.m. Birds and Brews - Outdoor Enthusiasts ERGhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/birds-and-brews-outdoor-enthusiasts-ergIntrepretiv e Center - Arboretum
May 15 10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Morning Praise with Choirhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-morning-praise-with-choirChrist Chapel
10–10:20 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
4–6 p.m. Parents and Caregivers Mixer and Garage Salehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/parents-and-caregivers-mixer-and-garage-saleInterpretive Center, Arboretum
4:45–7 p.m. BIPOC and accomplices Employee Resource Group year end celebrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/bipoc-and-accomplices-employee-resource-group-year-end-celebrationPatrick's on Third
May 16 Final Class Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-class-day-2Campus
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Ice Cream to Celebrate Last Day of Classhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-ice-cream-to-celebrate-last-day-of-classChrist Chapel
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2024 Kappa Car Smashhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/2024-kappa-car-smashParking Lot A (Visitor Parking Lot)
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
3 p.m. Men's Track & Field at UW-La Crosse Last Chance Meethttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-uwla-crosse-last-chance-meet-2La Crosse, Wis.
Women's Track & Field at UW-La Crosse Last Chance Meethttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-uwla-crosse-last-chance-meet-2La Crosse, Wis.
4:45–5:45 p.m. Uniquely Wired Employee Affinity Grouphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/uniquely-wired-employee-affinity-groupKonferensrum
5:30–7:30 p.m. Retirement celebration banquethttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/retirement-celebration-banquetJackson Campus Center
May 17 Reading Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/reading-day-26Campus
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
3:30–6 p.m. Esports Open Househttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/esports-open-houseBeck Hall 303 (Esports Facility)
May 18 Final Examshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-exams-9Campus
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 19 Final Examshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-exams-9Campus
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 20 Final Examshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-exams-9Campus
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
4:30–6 p.m. Celebration of Phil Bryant's Service to the College and Retirementhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/celebration-of-phil-bryants-service-to-the-college-and-retirementThe Interpretive Center
4:30–6 p.m. Open House Retirement Reception for Philip Bryanthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/open-house-retirement-reception-for-philip-bryantThe Interpretive Center at the Arboretum

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News

Tavan Radke: 2024 Recipient of the Lee and Laurie Walker Scholarship Award

Yesterday by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

First-Gen Students, Now Faculty and Staff

3 days ago by Stephanie Ash
From News

Philip Bryant Wins Faculty Scholarly Achievement Award

3 days ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Kate Knutson Wins Swenson-Bunn Award

3 days ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Three Gusties Land Coveted Research Internships

4 days ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Peter and the Starcatcher

Last week by msousa
From Fine Arts

Fulbright Program Recognizes Three Gusties

Last week by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids

2 weeks ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

How Gustavus Shaped Austin Adler ’23: From Onstage Performer to Theatre Tech Specialist

2 weeks ago by Melissa Meinhardt
From Fine Arts

Introducing the Winners of the GSO 2024 Concerto & Aria Competition

3 weeks ago by Chasey Wedge
From Fine Arts

Aney, Nelson Receive DIIICA Regional Student-Athletes of the Year Honors

10 months ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

Softball Has 12 Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes

10 months ago by Jordan Modjeski
From Athletics

Women’s Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll

10 months ago by Jordan Modjeski
From Athletics

MIAC nominates Nelson for NCAA Woman of the Year, Aney for DIIICA Men’s Sport Student-Athlete of the Year

10 months ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

Men’s Hoops Earns NABC Academic Awards

11 months ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

 

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