Inside Gustavus November 30, 2017 | Volume 50, Number 13

Faculty/Staff Activities and Student Achievements

Debra Pitton (Education) presented a session at the 2017 Association of Teacher Educators National Conference. Along with Laura Pitton Guerreo, a fourth grade Spanish immersion teacher in Eden Prairie; and Angela Pitton Abdo, a licensed art therapist and youth counselor at Headway Schools, she shared information on managing extreme behavior in the K-12 classroom. This presentation provided insights from three perspectives regarding teacher response to extreme behaviors and mental health issues in K-12 classrooms. The goal was to provide teacher educators with options for supporting new teachers as they face challenges in the classroom.

Blake Couey (Religion) presented an invited paper, "Poetry and Redaction in the Book of Isaiah," at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature. The paper will form the basis for a book chapter in a forthcoming volume on the formation of the Book of Isaiah, to be published with Mohr Siebeck. He also co-presented an invited paper, "What Kind of Poets Were the Prophets? Prophetic Poetry and Lyric," at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature. The paper was co-presented with Elaine James of St. Catherine University. Couey also published a chapter in The Bible and Disability: A Commentary (Baylor University Press, 2017). The Bible and Disability: A Commentary is the latest book in Baylor University Press's Studies in Religion, Theology, and Disability series. Couey's chapter covers the prophetic books from the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, critically examining their portrayals of and discourse about disability.

Thia Cooper (Religion) published a book, A Christian Guide to Liberating Desire, Sex, Partnership, Work and Reproduction (Palgrave, 2017).

Ellen Kneeskern '18 presented psychological science research at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Sciences. At the 2017 annual meeting, Kneeskern presented research on language development which she has been working on with Professor Kyle Chambers (Psychological Science) and his colleagues at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. The poster presented was entitled "Enhancing Sound-Sequence Learning: Does Being Monolingual vs. Bilingual Matter?". Along with presenting, Kneeskern had the opportunity to attend paper talks, keynote speaker presentations, and other poster symposiums in order to learn more about current research in the field, and invaluable experience.

Dr. Justin Knoepfel (Music) was invited to conduct the Iowa Junior High Festival Orchestra at Iowa State as part of the Iowa Music Educators Association (IMEA) annual conference on Nov. 20. Top string students from across the state of Iowa were hand selected to perform in this prestigious event.

Martin Lang (Communication Studies) and Noah O'Ryan '17 (Film Studies) released their new short documentary film "(Mid)west of Somalia" for community screenings and film festival consideration.

Michelle Twait (Library) authored a chapter, "Evidence and Authority in Health and Exercise Science Research," in Disciplinary Applications of Information Literacy Threshold Concepts (American Library Association, 2017), edited by Samantha Godbey, Susan Beth Wainscott, and Xan Goodman. This chapter explores HES students’ understanding of the constructed and contextual nature of authority, as well as how HES faculty members perceive students’ grasp of threshold concepts.

Yurie Hong (Classics) delivered an invited lecture "Classics at the Intersection of the Personal and the Professional" at Fairfield University's "21st Century Women and Greek Tragedy" event series on Nov. 2. She also delivered a presentation "Classical Connections: Science and the Humanities" to students and faculty involved in the Sunoikisis Classical Consortium on Ancient Medicine on Nov. 15. Each talk explored different aspects of the relationship between her research on ancient reproduction and this year's Nobel Conference on Reproductive Technologies.

Jill Locke (Political Science) delivered a keynote lecture, "'His Majesty the Baby': Donald Trump as the (Shameless) Child in Chief," for the Shame and Democracy Workshop at the University of Amsterdam in October.

Angelique Dwyer (Modern Language, Literature, and Cultures) presented at the XX Congreso Internacional de Literaturas Hispanas in Santiago de Compostela, Spain in June 2017. Her presentation was entitled “Cruzando fronteras geográficas, lingüísticas, textuales y pedagógicas en un curso de inmigración.” Dwyer presented on the varied pedagogical approach in her course SPA-200 Crossing Borders. The course combines Content-Based Instruction and Community-Based Learning with a social justice lens. This course follows the methodology of the sequential three-semester Spanish program. The objective of the presentation was to share with fellow Hispanistas the innovative curricular work the Spanish program is doing at Gustavus. The Spanish program is currently preparing a conference panel on the new curriculum. In addition, Dwyer's article “Performing Nation Diva Style: La Tequilera” has been accepted for publication in the anthology entitled Race and Cultural Practice in Popular Culture. Edited by González, Rachel & Pérez, Domino through Rutgers: New Jersey. 2017. Dwyer also published her article “De broma en broma la verdad se asoma: Lotería y dicotomía cultural en ‘Sístole, diastole’ de Carlos Cuarón" in a book entitled Literatura a través de las culturas edited by Williams, Raymond L. & Ponce de León, Gina through Diente de león publishers in Bogotá, Colombia. 2017. Finally, Dwyer published a creative non-fiction short story entitled "My Brother the Mexican" in the peer reviewed journal PORTAL Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies. Edited by Paul Allatson through UTS ePress. Volume 14. Nº 1 2017: In a special edition on "Cultural Works, Transitions and Dislocations."

Betsy Byers (Art and Art History) received a Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council/ Mcknight Professional Mid-Career Artist Grant. The grant funding awarded will be used to create work based on the melting glaciers at Glacier National Park. Paintings will be exhibited at Rosalux Gallery in a solo exhibition in February of 2018.

Position Openings

-Visiting Assistant Professor And Sculptor-In-Residence
-Assistant Professor of Economics and Management (Accounting)
-Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing/Poetry)
-Assistant Professor Of Geology (Solid Earth)
-Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics (Computer Science)
-Assistant Professor of Religion (Jewish Studies)
-Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
-Assistant Director Of Advancement Services
-Director of Prospect Management
-On-Call Campus Safety Officer
-Gift Planner
-Administrative Assistant
-On-Call Staff
-Accounts Coordinator (Auxiliary Services)
-Administrative Assistant
-Custodian

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

President Cabinet Summary

November 14 Cabinet Meeting Summary

Members discussed the successful Scholarship Days event on Saturday, November 18 and expressed appreciation to all employees who were involved in the planning and implementation of the day’s activities.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Coordinator Patty Dawson and Associate Vice President for Human Resources Julie Kline were present to discuss the status of a proposed employee conflict/resolution model and new and revised all-College policies, including harassment, sexual harassment, anti-bullying, and a nondiscrimination statement. The Cabinet will review proposed policies in early January to prepare for the Board’s review of the same at its January meeting. The hope is to request Board approval of the policies at its April meeting, with implementation in September 2018.
Discussion was held regarding hiring a plainclothes police officer for this year’s Christmas in Christ Chapel worship services. JoNes will ask Director of Campus Safety Carol Brewer to request assistance from the Saint Peter Police Department (or other departments if one is not available from Saint Peter). In addition, JoNes will ask Carol to present recommendations to the Cabinet regarding hiring a police officer to assist with other major campus events throughout the year.

News and Announcements

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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 last opportunity for this semester for walk-in meetings on a first-come, first-served basis is from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. on Monday, December 11. 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.

Christmas in Christ Chapel Parking Lot Closure notice...The Lund parking lot will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 1. Employees should make arrangements to move their vehicles prior to 4 p.m. or park in an alternate green permit lot. The lot will remain closed Saturday, December 2 for special event parking for Christmas in Christ Chapel events.
The Norelius visitor parking lot will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 1. Building Bridges will be offering Valet Parking for Christmas in Christ Chapel on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday prior to event start times. Visitors may access valet parking at three-flags circle during Christmas in Christ Chapel events or park in any Red or Green permit space between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 a.m.
Overnight parking is always enforced, 7 days a week: green permit lots are no parking from 2 a.m.-7 a.m., both rows of red permit parking in the stadium (Beck) lot are marked no parking between 2 a.m.- 7 a.m., and visitor permits are required for guests to park their vehicles after 2 a.m. in visitor parking. Contact Campus Safety with any questions.

Book Mark Holly Days Sale...The Book Mark is hosting its annual Holly Days Sale from November 27-December 21. See the calendar of daily deals online.

Newman Civic Fellowship...Students are invited to apply for the Newman Civic Fellowship. As Campus Compact member, President Bergman can nominate one student to become a Newman Civic Fellow, who will then represent Gustavus Adolphus College in a national group of public problem solvers. The Newman Civic Fellowship honors the late Frank Newman, one of Campus Compact's founders and a tireless advocate for the civic engagement of higher education. Fellows are students from across the nation who engage in collaborative action with others in order to create long-term social change; take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization; and demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement. The Fellowship is a one-year experience, during which students have access to learning opportunities, networking, and mentoring. Fellows are invited to attend a national gathering, as well as state and regional gatherings. If they choose to attend one of these gatherings, the Fellow may apply for a CBSL mini-grant to help cover travel costs. To learn more about the fellowship program components visit the CampusCompact webpage.

Gymnastics Open Gym...The Gustavus Gymnastics team is offering a youth open gym to all children of Gustavus employees. It is happening Friday, December 1 from 5-9 p.m. Ages for children range from pre-school (we ask that children be potty-trained) to 10 years old. This is the perfect opportunity for them to explore gymnastics and give parents a chance to get a date night in or some holiday shopping done. Cost is $10 for one child or $20 for two or more children. The open gym will be staffed by the entire gymnastics team and coaching staff. We hope to see all your kids there.

Need a gift for your pet?...The Gustavus Pound Pals will be selling homemade holiday treats for your cats and dogs on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (December 6-8) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. outside the Dining Room. Proceeds will be donated to the Saint Peter Pound in support of the animals.

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

Staff Holiday Parties...Please bring non-perishable food items, turkey/ham certificates, and/or monetary donations for the Saint Peter Food Shelf to your employee Holiday Party. The College will match cash donations up to $500 again this year. This is a way to really make your dollars count. There will be a collection table at the Faculty/Administrators Holiday gathering and at the Staff Holiday Luncheon.

Faculty and Administration Holiday Party: Tuesday, December 19, 4 p.m., Alumni Hall
Support Staff Holiday Luncheon: Wednesday, December 20, 11 a.m., Alumni Hall

If you are unable to attend your holiday celebration, please feel free to drop off food items or monetary donations to Heidi Wobbrock (Book Mark). Thank you in advance for your donation, and happy holidays.

Christmas in Christ Chapel...Christmas in Christ Chapel services are sold out! There are a few tickets remaining for the holiday buffets, tickets are available online. The buffets will be served beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday or at 1 p.m. on Satuday and Sunday. Treat your family to a wonderul holiday feast.

Weekend Home Athletic Events

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

Women’s basketball hosts UW-River Falls at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30
Men’s hockey hosts Bethel at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1
Men’s basketball hosts St. Olaf at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Women’s hockey hosts Bethel at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Women’s basketball hosts St. Olaf at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2

Fine Arts Events

Hillstrom Museum of Art

November 20 at 7–9 p.m., Opening Reception: Jerome Myers: The Ash Can Artist of the Lower East Side and Stuart Klipper: The World in a Few States

Music

December 5 at 10 a.m., Winds of Christmas featuring the Gustavus Wind Symphony and Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Christ Chapel
December 6 at 7:30 p.m., Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Concert with the Gustavus Cello Choir, Bjorling Recital Hall

Techology Tip

You may have heard about the Macintosh Root Vulnerability that garnered headlines on tech blogs across the web. To learn more about how this affects Macintosh computers on campus, please visit the User Services blog

In The News

The November 23 edition of the St. Peter Herald published a front page article on the 2000 (more or less) key chain collection of Gustavus retiree Mary Everett.

KEYC covered the Gustavus students organizing The Great American Smokeout on campus.

Gustavus women's hockey player Laine Fischer was profiled in the Northfield News.

Monday's anonymous $25 million grant to the College was covered by Minnesota Public Radio, the Linder Radio Network, KEYC, the Mankato Free Press, and the St. Peter Herald, among numerous business and philanthropy publications across the country. The Minneapolis Star Tribune plans to run a piece on Sunday.

The St. Peter Herald profiled chemistry professor Dwight Stoll in a front-page piece that ran today.

KEYC promoted tomorrow night's Teddy Bear Toss hockey game organized by The Hill Crew. The St. Peter Herald also previewed the event.

Minnesota Public Radio's Art Hounds previewed this weekend's Christmas in Christ Chapel worship services.

Obituaries

Violet Bauer, mother of Barb Rodning (Athletics and HES), passed away on Saturday, November 18. A full obituary can be found online. ^T^{o inform the campus community of the death of a current student, employee, or trustee; an emeritus professor or trustee; or an immediate family member of a current employee, contact the Office of the President (x7538 or}^{jnoren@gustavus.edu}^{). Death announcements and funeral notices for students, current and emeritus faculty and employees, and trustees will be sent to the community via written notice from the president, posted on community-l, the official campuswide e-mail list, and published in Inside Gustavus or the Summer Scoop. Notices for immediate family members of current employees will be published in Inside Gustavusor the Summer Scoop.}

Plugs

January House Sitter...Need a house-sitter for January to shovel your walks, keep the furnace on, and live gently in your home? I'm a adjunct faculty member teaching a class for IEX. I live in Stillwater but will be in Saint Peter during the week Monday-Thursday. References provided. Allergies prevent me from sitting in a home with cats. Please email

_{"Plugs" is maintained as a forum by which members of the Gustavus community may offer goods and/or services to others in the community, or seek the same from them. It is not meant to accommodate ads or announcements from area businesses such as real estate agents or retailers, although from time to time such announcements may be published when deemed to be of particular interest to the community.}

Upcoming events
Date	Event
Dec 23	Winter Break
Dec 24	Winter Break
Dec 25	Winter Break
Dec 26	Winter Break
Dec 27	Winter Break
Dec 28	Winter Break
Dec 29	Winter Break
Dec 30	Winter Break
	Grades due
Dec 31	Winter Break

To add or change items on the calendar, please fill out and submit a College Calendar event form. View the entire College Calendar online.

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