Inside Gustavus March 29, 2018 | Volume 50, Number 27

News and Announcements  

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Spring Break Building Hours...On Thursday, March 29, academic and administrative buildings will close by 8 p.m. and remain closed until 7 a.m. on Monday, March April 2. Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6, academic buildings will close at 6 p.m. each day. Please check the posted hours for the Campus Center, Lund Center, and the Library for specialized closing times. Normal building hours resume Sunday, April 8. If the closing schedule conflicts with programming needs, please contact Lisa Octigan or Campus Safety to make the necessary reservations. Students requiring access to academic buildings after-hours or to secured areas during this period will need to have a "Permission for Admittance Card" issued by a faculty or staff member. Additional cards can be requested in advance from Lisa Octigan.

Spring Break Parking Lot Closing Schedule...All vehicles remaining on campus over Spring Break must be parked in the designated break parking in the Bjorling lot (directly west of the Music building) or if that fills up, in the designated break parking section in the Arbor View lot. Please see the lot cleaning schedule for lots that are closed each night Tuesday, April 3-Thursday, April 5 (5 p.m.-4 a.m.). Look for the BREAK PARKING signs to be sure you are parked in the correct row(s).
Regular permit parking enforcement will also be in effect during spring break (red and green permit lots permit required 7 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, overnight parking restricted 2-7 a.m. in green permit parking and the Stadium lot seven days a week, Visitor parking closed to students and employees 24/7/365). Always assume that parking is enforced even if classes are not in session.

SCHEDULE OF PARKING LOTS TO BE CLOSED
The following Parking Lots will be closed for overnight cleaning according to the following schedule.

Lots CLOSED from 5 p.m. Tues., April 3 until Wed., April 4 at 4 a.m.
Norelius Lot (Green section)
Norelius Lot (Red section)
Arboretum Lot (between Fine Arts/Interpretive Center)
Sorensen Lot (west of North/Gibbs/Sorensen)
Stadium/Beck lot

Lots CLOSED from 5 p.m. Wed., April 4 until Thurs., April 5 at 4 a.m.
Visitor Lot (north of Campus Center)
Lund Lot (south of Lund Center)
Olin Lot (south of Olin / International Center)
Uhler Lot
Swanson Tennis Center Lot
Chapel Circle (west of Christ Chapel)
Southwest Lot (north of Southwest Hall)

Lots CLOSED from 5 p.m. Thurs., April 5 until Fri., April 6 at 4 a.m.
Nobel Lot (west of Nobel)
Heating Plant Lot (east of Heating Plant)
Rundstrom Lot
Sohre/Wahlstrom Lot
College View Lot
Bjorling Lot (west of Bjorling/south of Prairie View)
Arbor View Apartments Lot
Pittman Lot
Chapel View Townhomes Lot

Spring Break Library Hours...Thursday, March 29: 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Friday, March 30-Sunday, April 1: Closed. Monday, April 2-Friday, April 6: 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sat. April 7: Closed. Sunday, April 8: 6 p.m.-1 a.m.

Spring Break College Post Office Hours...The College Post Office will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 through April 6, 2018. The Mailroom and Print Services will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Saint Peter Chamber of Commerce Annual Social...As a member of the Chamber, all Gustavus employees are invited to attend the Saint Peter Chamber of Commerce annual social dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 6 starting at 5:30 p.m. in Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall. This year's theme is Second Chance Prom. This evening is a chance to have fun with prom stories that did not go as expected. Prom-themes attire is optional. Cost is $40 per person. For more information, visit stpeterchamber.com or call 934-3400.

Lecture on Government...Dr. Walter Williams is serving as the 2018 Lindau Resident in Conservative Thought. His lecture, titled "The Role of Government in a Free Society" is on Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall and will be live streamed. Williams is an economist, national media commentator, and academic who is a proponent of free market economics and opposes socialist systems of government intervention believing laissez-faire capitalism is the most moral and productive system. Dr. Williams will address why and how there has been a decline of constitutional values that has permitted the growth of the government. More information about the lecture is available online.

5th Annual Word Play...a gathering of readers and writers, June 22 and 23 in the Melva Lind Interpretive Center.
Organized by Gustie English major alums Julie Johnson, Jane Leitzman and Dave Solheim, and co-sponsored by the English department. This event is open to everyone who likes to read, write and listen. Donations only to cover facilities and refreshments. All donations above cost will go to the English Department.
Friday night: Readers' Theatre--Doug Huff's "Benedict Arnold," his newest play. (Award-winning playwright and emeritus Philosophy faculty member).
Saturday: Lawrence Owen (emeritus English faculty member) will lead a memoir writing workshop.
Athena Kildegaard (English alum) will read from her newest book of poems, Course.
Open Mic--for anyone interested in sharing their own work or favorite pieces others have written.
Lawrence Owen and Cheryl Downy (theatre alum) will close the day with a two-person theatre performance.
For more information, contact Julie Johnson.

Weekend Home Athletic Events

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

  • Women’s tennis hosts Saint Benedict at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30
  • Baseball hosts Macalester at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31

Fine Arts

Hillstrom Museum of Art

Through April 22, "Scharftopia: The Far-Out World of Kenny Scharf" and "Georges Rouault: Cirque de L'Etoile Filante"

In the News

The Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Mankato Free Press, Minnesota Public Radio, and KEYC covered the 20th anniversary of the Saint Peter Tornado. Kare 11, WCCO TV and radio, KSTP, and MPR also covered the anniversary.

A story was run in the Mankato Free Press on Gustavus Professor Karl Larson recieving a mentorship award.

Off Campus Events of Interest
 
Chipotle Fundraiser...Colleges Against Cancer is holding a Chipotle Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Chipotle at 1600 Warren Street, Mankato. Mention the Colleges Against Cancer fundraiser to the cashier or show them the photo from our Facebook page and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Relay For Life of Gustavus. Thank you for your consideration.

Plugs

Looking for a furnished rental?...Cozy home in Saint Peter available July 2018 to August 2019 academic year. Perfect for a new employee and family. A few blocks away from campus. Four bedroom historic home, 1 and 1/2 bath, big kitchen, lots of windows, big back yard with beautiful ferns and a pond. $1,500 a month (utilities included). Fully or semi furnished. Pets okay. No smoking. Must do own mowing and shoveling. Contact Angelique Dwyer if interested.
"Plugs" is maintained as a forum by which members of the Gustavus community may offer goods and 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 and retailers, although from time to time such announcements may be published when deemed to be of particular interest to the community.
Obituaries

Lorie Siebels, administrative assistant in the Office of Marketing and Communications, passed away on Sunday, March 25 due to complications stemming from a cardiac issue. Visitation and funeral arrangements can be found online.

To 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 Gustavus or the Summer Scoop.

 

Upcoming events
Date Event
Today Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
79 p.m. Women Are Funny!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/women-are-funnyCec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
Tomorrow Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Musical Showcase featuring Justice Choirhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-musical-showcase-featuring-justice-choirChrist Chapel
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
12:301:30 p.m. Teachers Talking: Designing Research Assignments for Information Literacyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/teachers-talking-designing-research-assignments-for-information-literacySt Peter Room
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
24:30 p.m. Earth Day 2024!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/earth-day-2024Johns Family Courtyard
3:306 p.m. Esports Open Househttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/esports-open-houseBeck Hall 303 (Esports Facility)
46 p.m. Climate Teach-In 2024https://gustavus.edu/calendar/climate-teachin-2024Campus Center banquet rooms
511 p.m. Relay For Life of Gustavushttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/relay-for-life-of-gustavus-2Lund Hockey Arena
6:309:30 p.m. African Nighthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/african-night-8Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
7:309 p.m. Durufle Requiem, with Gustavus Choir and Dr. Chad Winterfeldthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/durufle-requiem-with-gustavus-choir-and-dr-chad-winterfeldtChrist Chapel
Apr 27 Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
9 a.m. Women's Tennis hosts Macalesterhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-macalester-2St. Peter, Minn.
Men's Track & Field hosts Drake Alternative (Alumni Meet)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-hosts-drake-alternative-alumni-meetSt. Peter, Minn.
Women's Golf at St. Olaf Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-st-olaf-invite-2Northfield, Minn.
10 a.m. to noon Gustie Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-day-6Jackson Campus Center
10:30 a.m. Women's Track & Field hosts Drake Alternative (Alumni Meet)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-hosts-drake-alternative-alumni-meetSt. Peter, Minn.
Men's Tennis hosts Macalesterhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-hosts-macalester-2St. Peter, Minn.
Men's Tennis hosts St. Scholasticahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-hosts-st-scholasticaSt. Peter, Minn.
Men's Golf at Saint John's Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-saint-johns-invite-3Monticello, Minn.
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
1 p.m. Softball at St. Olaf (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-at-st-olaf-dh-4Northfield, Minn.
1 p.m. Baseball hosts Macalester (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-hosts-macalester-dh-3St. Peter, Minn.
1:303:30 p.m. Spring Bands Concert: Gustavus Chamber Winds, Gustavus Wind Symphony & Gustavus Wind Orchestrahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-bands-concert-gustavus-chamber-winds-gustavus-wind-symphony-gustavus-wind-orchestra-2Christ Chapel
2 p.m. Women's Tennis hosts St. Scholasticahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-st-scholastica-2St. Peter, Minn.
4:306 p.m. Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra and Campus Band, Spring Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-philharmonic-orchestra-and-campus-band-spring-concertJussi Björling Recital Hall
510 p.m. Diversity Ball 2024: Rooted In Diversityhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/diversity-ball-2024-rooted-in-diversityThe Capitol Room, 419 S Minnesota Ave, St Peter, MN 56082
Apr 28 Women's Golf at St. Olaf Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-st-olaf-invite-2Northfield, Minn.
Men's Golf at Saint John's Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-saint-johns-invite-3Monticello, Minn.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anna Stednitz, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/anna-stednitz-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
noon Women's Tennis hosts Bethelhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-bethel-2St. Peter, Minn.
1 p.m. Softball hosts St. Bens (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-hosts-st-bens-dhSt. Peter, Minn.
3:304:30 p.m. Heidi Engman, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/heidi-engman-student-recitalChrist Chapel
5:306:30 p.m. Solomon Quayle '25, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/solomon-quayle-25-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
6:307:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Community - Guest Richard Cogill '94https://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-guest-richard-cogill-94Christ Chapel
Apr 29 1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Holy Communion with Richard Cogillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-holy-communion-with-richard-cogillChrist Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
Apr 30 1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: chapel and chill with guest Richard Gogill and Kate Kellerhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-chapel-and-chill-with-guest-richard-gogill-and-kate-kellerChrist Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Open Prayer Timehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-open-prayer-time-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
56:30 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremonyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/phi-beta-kappa-induction-ceremony-6Three Crowns Room
6:308:30 p.m. Repairers of the Breach: Restorative Justice in a South African Context with Rev. Fr. Richard Cogill '94https://gustavus.edu/calendar/repairers-of-the-breach-restorative-justice-in-a-south-african-context-with-rev-fr-richard-cogill-94Heritage Room
May 1 1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
1011:30 a.m. MAYDAY! Peace Conferencehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mayday-peace-conference-7Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peace Justice and Conflict Studies 50th Anniversary Celebration Luncheonhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/peace-justice-and-conflict-studies-50th-anniversary-celebration-luncheonC. Charles Jackson Campus Center, Banquet Rooms
1 p.m. Women's Track & Field at MSU-Mankato Maverick Open #1https://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-msumankato-maverick-open-1Mankato, Minn.
Men's Track & Field at MSU-Mankato Maverick Open #1https://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-msumankato-maverick-open-1Mankato, Minn.
57 p.m. Grow Your Gratitude!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/grow-your-gratitudeOutdoor Location - John's Family Courtyard
May 2 Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championshipsNorthfield, Minn.
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: International Students Celebrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-international-students-celebrationChrist Chapel
Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshiphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championship-2Northfield, Minn.
57 p.m. Grow Your Gratitudehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/grow-your-gratitude-2Outdoor Courtyard, If rainy - Inside Courtyard
May 3 Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championshipsNorthfield, Minn.
Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Multi Championshiphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-multi-championship-2Northfield, Minn.
12:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Session: The Power of the Liberal Artshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-the-power-of-the-liberal-arts-2St. Peter Room
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Musical Showcase featuring Gustavus Wind Orchestra Sing Alonghttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-musical-showcase-featuring-gustavus-wind-orchestra-sing-alongChrist Chapel
1010:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
2:304:30 p.m. Faculty Meetinghttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-meeting-31Jackson Campus Center Banquet Rooms
35 p.m. Books in Bloomhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/books-in-bloom-14Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
3:306 p.m. Esports Open Househttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/esports-open-houseBeck Hall 303 (Esports Facility)
4:306 p.m. Faculty Shop Talk: Martha Ndakalakohttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-shop-talk-martha-ndakalakoInterpretive Center
711 p.m. Masquerading Murdererhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/masquerading-murdererArboretum
78 p.m. The Students for Reproductive Freedoms 2nd Annual Sex Toy Bingohttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/the-students-for-reproductive-freedoms-2nd-annual-sex-toy-bingoThe Courtyard Cafe
78:30 p.m. Gustavus Symphony Orchestra featuring Concerto Winnershttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-symphony-orchestra-featuring-concerto-winnersJussi Björling Recital Hall
May 4 Men's Track & Field at MSU-Mankato Maverick Open #2https://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-msumankato-maverick-open-2Mankato, Minn.
Women's Golf at Carletonhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-carletonTBD
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Books in Bloomhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/books-in-bloom-14Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
Men's Golf at Quadrangularhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-quadrangularTBD
11 a.m. Women's Track & Field at MSU-Mankato Maverick Open #2https://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-msumankato-maverick-open-2Mankato, Minn.
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
1 p.m. Softball hosts Carleton (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-hosts-carleton-dh-3St. Peter, Minn.
1:302:30 p.m. Honors Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/honors-recital-7Jussi Björling Recital Hall
46 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Exhibition Opening, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-exhibition-opening-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
46 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Seniors Exhibition, Opening Receptionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-seniors-exhibition-opening-receptionHillstrom Museum
6:30 p.m. Baseball at Hamline (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-at-hamline-dh-3St. Paul, Minn.
7:309:30 p.m. Choral Showcasehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/choral-showcase-2Christ Chapel
May 5 Men's Golf at Quadrangularhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-quadrangularTBD
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Books in Bloomhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/books-in-bloom-14Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Closing Event - MN Twins Gamehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/closing-event-mn-twins-gameTarget Field - Minneapolis, MN
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
1:303 p.m. Spring Jazz Showcase: Gustavus Jazz Ensemblehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-jazz-showcase-gustavus-jazz-ensembleJussi Björling Recital Hall
4:305:30 p.m. Spring Jazz Showcase: Jazz Combos, and Vocal Jazz Soloistshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-jazz-showcase-jazz-combos-and-vocal-jazz-soloistsJussi Björling Recital Hall
5:307:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Community Campfire Worshiphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-campfire-worshipChrist Chapel

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