Inside Gustavus March 3, 2016 | Volume 48, Number 23

President's Cabinet Summary

1.  President Bergman reviewed the topics for discussion for Dr. Bob Zemsky’s campus visit Tuesday and Wednesday.
2.  A draft relationships policy was reviewed.  Provost Braun will revise the document based on suggested changes, and an updated version will be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting.
3.  Members reviewed and approved a pet policy and a communication that will be sent by the Human Resources office to the campus community regarding the policy.
4.  Members discussed a proposed schedule for Christmas in Christ Chapel 2016 worship services, which would include adding a Thursday evening performance and holding one Sunday performance.  Further conversation will be held at the next Cabinet meeting.
5.  Discussion was held regarding the benchmarks and priorities for the FY 2017 operating budget.  A special Cabinet meeting was scheduled for March 10 to further discuss budget planning.
6.  Members approved the hiring of a Physical Plant replacement position (Shop Supervisor, Carpenter).   

News & Announcements 

Tickets still available...This year’s Building Bridges Conference will be held on Sat., March 5 and will focus on two major aspects of the War on Drugs: the effects of the United States Government's massive spending on drug-fighting efforts, and the role of United States Drug Policy in the creation of international and domestic violence. Through this conference, we hope to educate our community about the average US citizen’s proximity to instances of violence that may seem far removed from their daily lives, but nonetheless contribute to loss of life, liberty, and human dignity. Tickets can be requested at gustavustickets.com

AdventuRing 2016 – Handbell Concert...A free public concert of handbell music performed by the 30+ participants in AdventuRing 2016 will be presented at 3:30 p.m. on Sat., March 5, in Bjorling Recital Hall on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College. This concert is the conclusion of a day-long festival of handbells involving area high school choirs and members of the Gustavus handbell ensembles. Dr. Chad Winterfeldt, director of handbells at Gustavus is the festival clinician. Sponsored by the Handbell Musicians of America, the day-long festival incorporates musical rehearsals, a glimpse into college life, and a service project for area teens.

The Saint Peter Choral Society and a 23-piece orchestra will present Bach's Mass in B Minor (Credo through Dona Nobis Pacem) directed by Sara McKay at 2:30 p.m. on Sun., March 6, 2016 in Christ Chapel: Soloists are Gustavus professor Dr. Michael Jorgensen, bass, Gustavus grads Naomi Karstad, soprano and Roy Heilman, tenor, and Cassandra McNally, alto. The concert will be repeated on March 13 at 2:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, Madison Lake. Singing in the choir will be Gustavus choral scholars Lily Benge-Briggs, Antonia Hopkins, Carly Mau, Kalyna Rieland and Cameron Jarvis, as well as Professor Ron Rietz and retired professors John Holte and Mary Solberg. Gustavus grad Lara MacLean is concertmistress of the orchestra. Other Gustavus personnel are Ann Pesavento, bassoon, David Fienen, organ, Rolf Erdahl, double bass, and Gustavus student Anna Hughes, oboe. Tickets are $10 in advance at Swedish Kontur, and $15 at the door. Students are admitted free of charge. 

Lecture in the Interpretive Center...Dr. Rebecca S. Richards, St. Olaf College, will present a talk, "'The Last of Us': Queer Procedural Rhetorics in Videogames," at 7 p.m. on Mon., Mar. 7, in the Interpretive Center. Dr. Richards' recent book, "Transnational Feminist Rhetorics and Gendered Leadership in Global Politics" (Lexington 2014), explores the challenges national leaders who are women face in the traditionally masculine spaces and vocabularies of politics. Please join English, Communication Studies, and Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies in welcoming Dr. Richards as she shares some of her current research.

Lindau Residency...Gustavus Adolphus College is delighted to host Dr. Jay Sekulow as the 2016 Lindau Resident in Conservative Thought from March 14-16. Dr. Sekulow is Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice. He is an accomplished Supreme Court advocate, having argued before the Court on numerous occasions. He is also a renowned expert on religious liberty, a #1 New York Times-bestselling author, and a respected broadcaster.

In conjunction with his visit to campus, there are several opportunities for interactions with the Gustavus campus community.

Campus open house reception on Tues., March 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Konferensrum. All are welcome!

• Office hours when he is available to work with students on assignments or answer questions about his work or a career in law on Tues., March 15 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and Wed., March 16 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Cafe. No appointment necessary.
• Complimentary lunch and discussion about “faith in public life” on Tues., March 15 from 11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m. RSVP required.
• Complimentary dinner and discussion for college Republicans on Tues., March 15 at 5:30 p.m. RSVP required.
• Complimentary lunch and discussion for pre-law students on Wed., March 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. RSVP required.
• Please RSVP to attend a meal to Kate Knuston at knutson@gustavus.edu by Wed., March 9.

For more information, visit gustavus.edu/events/lindau.

Rydell Professorship...Dr. Owen Flanagan, speaker at the 2015 Nobel Conference, will return to campus for several weeks in March to serve as the Drs. Robert E. and Susan T. Rydell Professorship scholar-in-residence. In addition to visiting numerous classes, there are three public appearances. On Thurs., March 10 at 7 p.m. in Olin 2013, Dr. Flanagan will present the lecture, “Destructive Emotions and How to Overcome Them: The Case of Anger.” The lecture will take place in Olin Hall room 103 and is free and open to the public. A dessert reception and book signing will follow. On Fri., March 11 at 10 a.m. Dr. Flanagan and Dawn Mikkelson will present a Daily Sabbath homily focused on the power of forgiveness. On Fri., March 11 at 3 p.m. in Olin 103, Dr. Flanagan and Dawn Mikkelson will present a lecture focused on moving from anger to forgiveness.

Internship Fair...Career Development is pleased to host the annual Internship Fair. Organizations from the St. Peter/Mankato and Twin Cities areas will be on campus from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wed., March 9 recruiting for summer and fall internship opportunities. Faculty and staff are welcome to stop by and encourage students of any major who may be considering an internship to attend.

Event details can be found online. Questions can be directed to Janine Knutson jknutso6@gustavus.edu.

Registered Organizations:

-Aflac
-Amicus Publishing
-Cannon River Winery
-Cigna - IT
-Committee Against Domestic Abuse, Inc.
-Fun.com
-Greater Mankato Area United Way
-Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota
-Harry Meyering Center, Inc.
-Insightformation, Inc.
-KEYC News 12 & FOX 12 Mankato
-LEEP
-LifeWorks Services, Inc.
-Mankato Symphony Orchestra
-Minnesota Historical Society
-Nicollet County Environmental Services
-Northwestern Mutual - Bohannon Group
-Northwestern Mutual - Minneapolis
-Office of Congressman Tim Walz
-Patterson Companies
-Project for Pride in Living
-Project GEM
-Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
-Target Corporation

Home Athletic Events

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

• Men's tennis hosts Central at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5
• Women's tennis hosts Morningside at 9 a.m. Saturday, March
• Men's tennis hosts UW-Whitewater at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5
• Women's tennis hosts Minnesota-Duluth at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5
• Men's tennis hosts Martin Luther at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5
• Men's tennis hosts DePauw at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 6

Fine Art Events

March 5, all day in Björling Recital Hall, AdventuRing 2016 Handbell Conference, Chad Winterfeldt, director

March 5, 3:30 p.m., AdventuRing 2016 Closing Concert in Björling Recital Hall, Chad Winterfeldt, director

March 6, 7:30 p.m., Laura Johnson Senior Clarinet Recital in Björling Recital Hall

Hillstrom Museum of Art 
Submerge, Recent Paintings by Betsy Ruth Byers, and FOCUS IN/ON: B.J.O. Nordfeldt’s Two Pigeons
Open Feb. 15 through April 24, 2016

Congregational Outreach

Retreats...The Office of Church Relations will host three weekend confirmation retreats one for Chisago Lake Lutheran Church of Center City from Fri., March 4 to Sun., March 6, one for Jackson Lake Retreat of Amboy from Fri., March 4 to Sat., Mar. 5, and one for Mount Calvary of Eagan from Sat., March 5 to Sun., March 6. The retreat program is a resource offered to ELCA congregations that are also members of the Gustavus Association of Congregations.

Preaching in Congregations...Rev. Grady St. Dennis will preach at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi on Sun., March 6. The pulpit supply program is coordinated by The Office of Church Relations for Gustavus Association member congregations.

In The News

Last week's forum on student debt was covered by the St. Peter Herald and included quotes from students Taylor Wicklund, Laura Carpenter, Andrew Deziel, Adrienne Gruenes, and Jace Riggin.

The St. Peter Herald announced the Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and Ethics, which will take place June 24-30.

The St. Peter Herald mentioned the large contingent of Gustavus students and employees that turned out for Tuesday's caucuses.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune covered Gustavus as part of its piece on Muslim student advisors on Minnesota campuses.

The Mankato Free Press and St. Peter Herald both announced the upcoming Hunter Hayes concert on April 23, which is hosted by the Campus Activities Board.

Student Danny Pavek and administrator Jim Dontje were interviewed in a Mankato Free Press feature on the Gustavus greenhouse and other sustainability initiatives.

This weekend's Building Bridges Conference on the War on Drugs was announced by the Mankato Free Press and St. Peter Herald.

Political science professor Kate Knutson was featured in the KEYC's recap of Super Tuesday.

Off Campus Events



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