Inside Gustavus September 1, 2016 | Volume 49, Number 1

Welcome to the Gustavus Class of 2020...First-year students and their families will be on campus on Fri., Sept. 2 for the beginning of orientation weekend. Gustavus faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to use the hashtag #gusties20 on Move-In Day for any social media posts.

Parking Reminders: Please park according to permit color. Citations for non-registered vehicles in red and green permit lots begins at 7 a.m. on Tues., Sept. 6. Vehicles parked without displaying a valid parking permit or in the wrong colored lot will be cited. Visitor parking is always closed to students and employees and is always enforced. Register in person in the Campus Safety office before parking your vehicle. Campus Safety is reachable 24 hours a day at 507-933-8888 if you have any parking questions.

Please note that on Sat., Sept. 3 the Lund lot is closed for the annual Square Dance. Any vehicles in the Lund lot when setup begins for the dance will be towed at owner's expense. Please park in alternate lots on Saturday.

Lund Lot Closure...The Lund Parking Lot will be closed for roof and air conditioning repairs starting Tues., Sept. 6 through Fri., Sept. 9. Please contact Facilities 

Reminder to all users of Gustavus Motor Pool Vehicles: 
Certification is required for all Gustavus Motor Pool Vehicle drivers:
-Drivers of cars and 7-person minivans will need to be Defensive Driver online certified before keys will be issued. This certification level is valid for four years.
-Drivers of 8- or 10-person large vans will need to have the online certification as well as behind the wheel instruction through the Campus Safety office. This certification level is valid for two years.

Please take care of your certification needs and plan ahead for fall semester to complete this in a timely manner. To initiate certification, please fill out the web form at the following link: https://gustavus.edu/safety/policies/vehicle.php

To check the expiration date of a prior certification or to renew an expired certification, contact Lisa Octigan (eoctigan@gustavus.edu).

Title IX Training...In campus mail you recently received an updated copy of the brochure entitled “2016-2017 Faculty and Staff Guide to Helping Students Who Have Experienced Sexual Misconduct or Harassment.” Included was a letter with information about the new mandatory training procedure.  

Please be reminded that all College employees must participate in this required training every academic year. This year, the required Title IX annual training and post-training assessment must be completed before Friday, October 3, 2016.

If you need another copy of the “2015-2016 Faculty and Staff Guide to Helping Students who Have Experienced Sexual Misconduct or Harassment” or have any questions, please contact Title IX Coordinator, Julie Kline, at 507-933-6075  or TitleIXCoordinator@gustavus.edu.

State Fair...Remember to wear your Gustie gear to the great Minnesota get together this year. Make sure you stop and visit the Gustavus booth in the Education Building as well.

Take Your Professor to Lunch...The Student Senate's program Take Your Professor to Lunch (TYPTL) is a great opportunity for students to have a one-on-one with their professors. This program allows the student and the professor to connect in a more personal level than the classroom would allow for. If you have any questions please feel free to email Cristhian Martinez. 

Campus Activities/Reservations...Please be mindful that the Campus Activities Office and Information Desk will be busy welcoming and orienting more than 600 students to campus from Friday through Monday and to wait with requests for room and table reservations, poster and flier approval, equipment rentals, office keys for students, and the like. Regular office services are, as much as possible, suspended on move-in day. Thank you for your understanding and for the wonderful commitment and support of so many offices over the holiday weekend. Orientation is truly a College-wide effort and new students and families often comment on their positive experience on day one. Thank you! Here is a link to the schedule of events for the weekend.

Run for Kicks 5k...Check your calendars and sign up for the second annual Gustavus Women's Soccer Run for Kicks 5k through the arboretum on Sun., Sept. 18. Runners and walkers are welcome to participate in the 5k. The arboretum course includes paved and limestone trails. 

Included in registration, each participant will receive a custom designed shirt and post race goodies. The race will be individually timed and results will be posted at www.runningventures.com. The race start time is 10 a.m. Race headquarters, check in, and packet pick-up will be located at the arboretum entrance. Registration fee is $25 for adults, $15 for students. You can register online or students can register from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. outside the Market Place. Students must show school ID at packet pick-up. All proceeds will go to support the Gustavus Women's Soccer Team.

Swimming Lessons Available...Let the Gusties teach your children how to swim. Each teacher will work with an average of three children to guarantee your child plenty of expert personal attention. More personal attention means that your child will improve their swimming skills very quickly. Our instructors (Gustavus Adolphus College swimmers) have the teaching experience, skills, maturity, and passion to make this an enjoyable experience for children of all abilities and ages. Register on-line or contact Luke Weyandt for questions at 57-933-7693.

St. Peter Weekly Newsletter...As we continue to find ways to strengthen our partnership with the City of St. Peter we would like to share this link to their weekly newsletter.  Be sure to read it for the latest information about the greater St. Peter community. 

Campus Happenings   

Off Campus Events of Interest

Ben Franklin to Visit Saint Peter...Union Presbyterian Church will host “An Afternoon with Benjamin Franklin” on Sun., Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. Dr. Franklin, as portrayed by historian Christopher Lowell, will be speaking on faith, diplomacy, and his remarkable life on the eve of our own national elections and the anniversary (September 17) of the signing of the Constitution. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited.