Inside Gustavus October 19, 2017 | Volume 50, Number 8

Student Office Hours…an opportunity for current students to meet with the Provost. Stop by to share feedback, ask questions or enjoy a conversation with Provost Brenda Kelly. All meetings will take place in the Provost’s Office on the main floor of the Carlson Administration Building.

The following dates and times are available as walk-in meetings on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment necessary! Meetings can be with individual students or with groups of up to three students. To accommodate as many students as possible, each student or group will have about a 15-minute visit.

• Wed., Oct. 25, 2017 from 9-10 a.m.
• Wed., Nov. 15, 2017 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Mon., Dec 11, 2017 from 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Postage Stamps...A variety of holiday and winter stamps will be available at the college post office beginning November 1, 2017. You can purchase them at the window or order online and charge your personal account.

Library Hours for Fall Break...Friday, Oct. 20: 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 21: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 22: Noon-6 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 23: 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 24: 8 a.m.-1 a.m.

Telecommunication Updates...The following are additions/changes for the “Personnel and Department Phone Directory Spring 2017”:

• Simon Williams, Diversity and Career Center Intern, Phone: x7449, Email: swillia6, New
• Heather Kaasa, Counseling, Phone: x7154, Email: hkaasa, Delete
• Benjamin Miller, Advancement, Phone: x6519, Email: bmille11,New
• Rebecca Baker, Nursing adjunct, Phone: x7317, Email: rbaker4, New
• Larry Teat, Facilities, Phone: x7655, Email: lteat, New
• Christopher VanderHyde, Asst. Men’s Basketball, Phone: x7037,Email: cvanderh, New
• Marissa Haeny, Advancement, Phone: x6520, Email: mhaeny, New
• Thomas Miller, Dining Service, Phone: 7070, New
• Dawn Veldman, Counseling, Phone: 7027, Email: dveldman, New

For further information or corrections, contact Telecommunications at x6261 or e-mail: lmccabe@gustavus.edu.

Lund Center - Main Entrance Canopy Repairs...Beginning Monday, October 23, roofing contractors will be working on the repair and selective replacement of the metal canopy over the main entrance into the lower level of Lund Center. Please use the Southeast door as the main entrance during the implementation of this project. We hope to have this completed by mid-week, but depending on the weather it might take the entire week.

New Service-Learning and Travel Opportunities for Employees...The offices of Community-Based Service and Learning (CBSL) and Human Resources are offering Gustavus faculty and staff the opportunity to be Trip Advisers for upcoming Habitat for Humanity volunteer trips during spring break (April 1-April 8). This is an exceptional way for employees to grow in community service learning and professional development. Trip Adviser guidelines are posted on the CBSL website. There is no cost to participate and all employees are eligible (see guideline for approvals needed). Applications are online here (and on the CBSL website) and must be submitted by November 10, 2017. CBSL staff and campus Habitat for Humanity board representatives will review applications and select the individuals who meet the selection criteria. Please contact Amy Pehrson (apehrson@gustavus.edu or x6011) with questions or more information about this program.

Gustie Recognition Postcards...Have you recently noticed that someone in the Gustavus community is doing great things? Maybe someone went out of their way to help you with a project and you want to thank them. The Office of Marketing and Communication has several different postcards designed to send to people within the community to express your thanks and appreciation for their work. To request quantities of the postcards, contact the Office of Marketing and Communication at 933-7520 or marketing@gustavus.edu.

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

Campus Happenings

Fall Break...No classes will be held from October 21-24.

Off Campus Events of Interest

• All hunting widows and women looking to get away from it all, join us for a day away retreat. Bring your quilting, knitting, scrapbooking, painting or any other project you want to work on and let us pamper you with a wonderful breakfast, lunch and late afternoon high tea. If you don't have a project, join us with a puzzle, a book, or just come and socialize the day away with your friends. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 11 at First Lutheran Church in Le Sueur. To pre-register and for more information, click here. Sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter EA. All proceeds go to projects supporting women's education.