Inside Gustavus December 7, 2017 | Volume 50, Number 14

Faculty/Staff Activities and Student Achievements

Heidi Meyer (Nursing) received a Bremer Trust Fund grant to purchase a high-fidelity pediatric mannequin and additional supplies to furnish a simulation suite. This grant will help furnish one of the three simulation suites that the nursing department uses for innovative and engaged teaching and learning activities. Additionally, Meyer presented a podium session at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN's) 2017 Baccalaureate Education Conference. The conference was focused on leadership and innovation in delivering high quality nursing programs. This presentation, titled "Integrating Emotional Intelligence Concepts in Teaching Practices: Academic Nurse Educators' Experiences, Opinions, and Attitudes," discussed pilot study results and implications for further research on the concept of emotional intelligence in nursing education.

Lucie Holmgreen (Psychological Science) published a book chapter, "Conservation of resources theory: Resource caravans and passageways in health contexts" in The Handbook of Stress and Health: A Guide to Research and Practice. Holmgreen also published an article, "Men's sexual coerciveness, perceptions of women's attachment, and dating preferences" in Violence and Victims. Holmgreen published a study demonstrating that sexually coercive men may be more attracted to women with characteristics associated with sexual vulnerability. Additionally, her study shows that men perceive women differently based on women's characteristic ways of feeling, thinking, and behaving in relationships, and that sexually coercive men may perceive women differently
than do other men.

Julia Rydberg '17 (Communication Studies) presented her paper "Tank Man Image & Memes: Shifting Values and Actions of Chinese Citizens" at the 2017 St. Thomas Undergraduate Communication Research Conference. Rydberg's paper explores the use of social media among Chinese citizens to resist government control of information about the nation's past. Her analysis reveals how the creation and circulation of "Tank Man" memes helps to cultivate "counterpublic" spaces for restoring public memory of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 which has been largely lost due to government censorship.

Leila Brammer (Communication Studies) published a chapter, "Assessment though a Deliberative Pedagogy Learning Outcomes Rubric" in Deliberative Pedagogy (Michigan State University Press). Brammer also published a book chapter, "Deliberative Pedagogy as a Central Tenet: First-Year Students Develop a Course" in Deliberative Pedagogy (Michigan State University Press).

Elizabeth Baer (English) published her fifth book in November. Entitled The Genocidal Gaze: From German Southwest Africa to the Third Reich (Wayne State UP), the book delineates a genocide the Germans committed in their colony in Africa between 1904-1907, and demonstrates how that genocide served as a precursor to the Nazi Holocaust through the ideology and methodology used in both genocides. Baer's book is being co-published by the University of Namibia Press; Namibia is the current name of the country in which German held its colony in the early 20th century.

Eric Dugdale (Classics) and Loramy Gerstbauer (Political Science) published an article, "Forms of Justice in Aeschylus' Eumenides" in Polis, the Journal for Ancient Political Science. The article was part of the Möbius Initiative, which supports collaboration across disciplinary boundaries.

Amy Seham (Theatre and Dance) presented two invited talks on the emerging issue of sexism and sexual harassment in Improv and comedy performance. As the featured keynote speaker for the Comedy and Gender series at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Seham led a workshop, and gave a talk entitled “Yes-And All Women: Gender, Power and Agreement in Improv Comedy” in 2016. The following year, she was a featured Workshop Leader for the Ethics and Aesthetics of Comedy National Conference, Bucknell University,. focusing on “Negotiating between ‘Yes-and’ and ‘No means no’-- Games to reteach male and female players the true meaning of AGREEMENT.” She also contributed to panels and workshops on similar issues for the Association for Theatre in Higher Education annual conference and the Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed annual conference. She has recently signed a contract with Northwestern University Press to write a book about this material.
Beginning with her first book, Whose Improv Is It, Anyway? in 2001, Seham has been the nation's foremost scholar on gender, race and improv-comedy performance. In the last two years, women began using social media and other platrfoms to speak out about the pervasive problem of sexism and sexual harassment in Improv and other comedy performance contexts. Headlines in the Chicago Tribune and other media declared that women had finally "broken their silence." Northwestern University Press has invited Dr. Seham to write a follow-up book outlining the issues and developing new pedagogical techniques for teaching improvisers to resist stereotypes and power plays. The new book is expedcted in 2019.

Kristen Lowe (Art) served on a jury panel for the The Minnesota State Arts Board in the media arts category. Lowe served as a juror that selects recipients for a Minnesota state funded grant, The Artist Initiative Grant. The grant provides resources and time for artists to develop and advance their work in the public sphere.

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).

News and Announcements

Visit Gustie Newswire for more news...

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.

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 a 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.

USPS Announces 2017 Holiday Shipping Deadlines...The United States Postal Service is expecting to deliver about 15 billion pieces of mail and 850 million packages this holiday season. With an increase in early and online shopping for gifts, the USPS is no longer predicting a "busiest day" for holiday shipping. Instead, it states that the busiest time is two weeks before Christmas.
To ensure your packages and cards get to where they need to be on time, follow these key USPS suggested deadlines:
• Dec. 14: USPS Retail Ground
• Dec. 19: First Class Mail (including greeting cards)
• Dec. 20: Priority Mail
• Dec. 22: Priority Mail Express

Parking Info for Christmas Break, January, and Touring Week...If you are leaving your vehicle on campus during Christmas break you must park in the designated break parking in the Bjorling lot directly west of the music building or, if that fills up, the designated break parking section in the Arbor View lot. Any vehicles not moved to this location during break will be towed at the owner's expense. Look for the break parking signs to park in the correct area. Cars parked in the wrong rows of Arbor View/Bjorling will still be towed at owner's expense ($80 minimum).
Regular parking enforcement is in effect finals week, all of January, and Touring week; always assume parking is enforced. Please register your vehicle with Campus Safety and have a valid permit displayed before parking. Always park according to permit color and note that visitor parking is closed to students and employees at all times. Green permit parking lots are always no parking 2-7 a.m., seven days a week; as are the red permit parking rows in the Stadium (Beck) parking lot.
Please contact Campus Safety with any questions at 507-933-8888. Emails are answered during business hours.

Academic Building Hours...Academic buildings will be open normal hours through Tuesday, December 19 and from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, December 20 and Thursday, December 21. All academic buildings will be closed December 22 through January 1 (check Lund Center for different posted hours). Building hours will be 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, January 2 through Friday, January 5. Normal building hours resume Monday, January 8.
Students requiring access to academic buildings outside of these hours or when buildings are closed will need to have a gold "Permission for Admittance" card issued by a faculty or staff member. Supervisors can request cards in advance from Lisa Octigan, or contact their department's Administrative Assistant.

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.

Weekend Home Athletic Events

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

Men’s basketball hosts Hamline at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9
Gymnastics hosts its Alumni Meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9
Women’s basketball hosts Hamline at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9

Fine Arts Events

Music

December 7 at 8:30 p.m., Jingle Jam Jazz in the Courtyard Cafe
December 8 at 8 p.m., Gustavus Women’s A Capella Performance in Bjorling Recital Hall
December 9 at 1:30 p.m., Gustavus Woodwind Chamber Ensembles Fall Concert in Bjorling Recital Hall
December 9 at 3:30 p.m., Gustavus Percussion Ensemble in Bjorling Recital Hall
December 10 at 5:30 p.m., Legacy A Capella Concert in Bjorling Recital Hall
December 10 at 1:30 p.m., Alex Norderhus, baritone, senior recital in Bjorling Recital Hall
December 12 at 7:30 p.m., G Sharp Concert in Bjorling Recital Hall

Theatre/Dance

December 8 at 11 p.m., December 9 at 7 p.m., and December 10 at 2 p.m., Physical Theatre Project: Isabel Watching it Rain in Macondo, Black Box Theatre
December 8 at 6:30 p.m., December 9 at 5 p.m., December 10 at 5 p.m., Kinesthesis: Dance Honors Showcase in Kresge Dance Studio
December 8 at 8:30 p.m., December 9 at 2 p.m., and December 10 at 7 p.m., Currents: The 2017 Choreographers’ Gallery in Kresge Dance Studio
Tickets available at gustavustickets.com

Hillstrom Museum

Open until February 2, Stuart Klipper: The World in a Few States, and Jerome Myers: The Ash Can Artist of the Lower East Side

Techology Tip

Alternate Email Address...It is important to have an alternate email address on file in your Gustavus User Settings. An alternate email address allows you to self-reset your Gustavus User Account password. This quick and easy reset option is extremely useful if you forget your Gustavus email password when traveling abroad, after-hours, or when the College is on break and GTS is unavailable. To set up an alternate email address or modify your alternate email address, please go online and click on Contact Information.

Risk Management Minute

Winter is Suddenly Here...The snow and ice season has quickly arrived so it's time for some winter safety tips! Wear proper footwear with good traction and always look ahead at the walking surface. Keep your eyes and ears alert to what’s going on around you and put away the cell phone. Always look both ways in crosswalks and be aware that vehicles will have a harder time stopping on slippery surfaces. When snow removal equipment is trying to clear the snow, stay away from roadways, lots, and sidewalks being worked on. Be aware that snow removal equipment can suddenly move backwards, forwards, and may turn sharply. Never walk directly in front of or directly behind snow removal equipment. Make sure drivers see you by making eye contact and wait for them to pass before crossing. Contact Facilities Management (x7504) to report slippery areas. Contact Campus Safety (x8888) immediately if you may have been involved in a slip and fall injury.

In The News

Coverage of last week's $25 million grant to the College continued in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Alexandria's KXRA, and across the Learfield News Service.

KEYC covered last Friday's Teddy Bear Toss benefit hosted by the Hill Crew.

The St. Peter Herald wrote about the Delta Phi Omega sorority's $8,000 breast cancer fundraiser.

KEYC also previewed last weekend's Christmas in Christ Chapel worship services.

Off Campus Events of Interest

Winter Coat Drive...The Nicollet County Homeless Response Team is sponsoring a winter coat drive. Please bring new or clean gently used winter coats and snow pants for men, women and children to Trinity Lutheran Church, 511 South 5th Street, St. Peter from 1-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 or from 8 a.m.-3 p.m on Monday, December 18. For more information, please contact Deb or Gloria at 507-934-5224.

The Live Nativity...The First Lutheran Church in Saint Peter is again hosting The Live Nativity from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. This is an opportunity to experience the Christmas story through music, written panels and live actors (including sheep and a donkey) without leaving your vehicle. We encourage you to bring a car full of your friends and neighbors to share the Christmas message as you drive through our church parking lot. Entrance to The Live Nativity will be on Traverse Road and the Saint Peter Boy Scouts will also be collecting food for the Saint Peter Area Food Shelf at the exit on Sunrise Drive. Funding provided by Thrivent Financial.

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 Maureen Reed with any inquiries.

_{"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.

News

Gustavus Peer MALTs Pay It Forward

Last month by Taylor Storlien
From News

Dylan Halom ’27 and Conor Jolly ’26: Improv Jazz and Campus Bands

2 months ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

Schaefer Gallery showcases grant winners Kaelyn Lobalbo and Willa Brown

2 months ago by Moraya Patsy
From Fine Arts

What to Know about Dr. Heidi Johanna Miller

2 months ago by Moraya Patsy
From Fine Arts

Our Town: The Community of Theater at Gustavus

2 months ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

President’s Art Award Recipient: Mya Hanson ‘25

3 months ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

Gustavus Unveils 2024 Alumni Association Award Winners

3 months ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Gustavus Adolphus Establishes Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies

3 months ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Greek Life at Gustavus Opens Up New Worlds

3 months ago by Taylor Storlien
From News

Gustavus Shows Breadth, Depth in National Rankings

3 months ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

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

Around 2 years ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

Softball Has 12 Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes

Around 2 years ago by Jordan Modjeski
From Athletics

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

Around 2 years 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

Around 2 years ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

Men’s Hoops Earns NABC Academic Awards

Around 2 years ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

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