Inside Gustavus April 19, 2018 | Volume 50, Number 29

News and Announcements  

Policy Reminder... The Cabinet asks that members of the campus community adhere to the policy barring the use of College funds for gifts or other recognitions. The full policy is listed in the All College Policies as the “Policy Regarding the Use of College Funds to Express Condolences at the Time of a Death or to Recognize an Individual.” Here is an excerpt of the policy: “…expenditures for gifts or flowers that a department would like to make to recognize a colleague or other community friend or family member on any occasion, i.e., birth, retirement, illness, etc., are encouraged and must be paid for by funds personally contributed by members and friends of the department.” Thank you for your cooperation.
 
Are you participating in a Gustavus Health Insurance plan?...Join us for a presentation by Andrew Roos, our Blue Cross Blue Shield representative, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Monday, April 23 in the Heritage Room. He will be sharing information about Preventive Care and ways to maximize your medical insurance benefits. For more information, contact Nicole Goebel.
 
Submit Your Information to the Parent Blog...Gustavus communicates with its parents electronically via a "Parent Blog" which comes out monthly from August - May. Currently over 2,500 parent emails are subscribed. If you have important information, deadline reminders, etc., that you think parents would be interested to know, send a pre-written post (less than 200 words please) to Megan Ruble. She will communicate with you about timing and appropriateness.
 
Discussion of the Challenge Curriculum...In cooperation with the Faculty Senate, the Curriculum Committee invites all members of the Gustavus community to discuss the Challenge Curriculum at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Alumni Hall. We hope to have a comprehensive discussion of the Challenge Curriculum and any proposed amendments at the meeting so there are few surprises when we assemble to vote on the proposal at the April 27, 2018, faculty meeting.

We have created an "FAQ" document to address common questions. Prior to the meeting, please review it and the most updated proposal, which is on the CC revision website.

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

MAYDAY! Peace Conference Featuring Nobel Peace Prize Winner...The MAYDAY! Peace Conference is on Wednesday, May 2 starting at 10 a.m. in Christ Chapel. Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee will share her inspiring story of working to end the civil war in Liberia and the role women serve in creating peace around the world. Following the keynote address is a luncheon sponsored by the Friends of the Library - Gustavus Library Associates. The luncheon will feature the remarks "Me and You, Too: Women Stories in Peace Building" given by Mikka McCracken '09 of ELCA World Hunger. At 1 p.m., there will be a movie screening of the documentary about Ms. Gbowee's life and 2:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall will be a discussion of the main themes of the day. Gustavus students, faculty, and staff will need to show their Gustavus ID for entrance into Chapel. To learn more about the event, visit the online page.

Save the Date: Fourth Annual Matthias Wahlstrom Lecture…Please mark your calendar for 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Beck Hall 101. Marie Walker, Professor of Psychological Science, will present her talk entitled “Liberal Arts and Diversity.” President Rebecca Bergman will introduce Walker, and refreshments will be provided for conversation after the lecture. For more information, visit the online page.

Gustavus Authors...Join us in the Book Mark April 24 at 3:30 p.m. as we celebrate our newly published Gustavus Authors. This year's honoree's are: Michele Koomen, Kathleen Keller, Thia Cooper, Priscilla Briggs, Marcia Bunge, and Paschal Kyoore. Refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by the Book Mark, the Folke Bernadotte Library, and the Kendall Center for Engaged Learning.

Weekend Home Athletic Events

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

• Women's tennis hosts Southwest Minnesota State at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 20
• Women's tennis hosts Carleton at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21
• Men's tennis hosts Carleton at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21
• Women's tennis hosts St. Thomas at noon Sunday, April 22
• Softball hosts Bethel at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 22

Fine Arts

Music

April 20 at 7:30 p.m., Michael McKenzie, bass-baritone, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 21 at 3:30 p.m., Kaitlyn Peroutka, soprano, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 21 at 5:30 p.m., Ryan O'Neil, bassoon, and Kelly Neubauer, clarinet, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 21 at 7:30 p.m., Ben Ventry, tenor, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 22 at 1:30 p.m., Antonia Hopkins, mezzo-soprano, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 22 at 3:30 p.m., Zachery Deetz, bassoon, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 22 at 7:30 p.m., Andy DeLuca, clarinet, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 23 at 7:30 p.m., Jazz Faculty Recital in Bjorling Recital Hall

Theatre & Dance

April 20-22, The Marriage of Figaro, at the St. Peter Yoga Studio.

Schaefer Art Gallery

April 15 – May 19, "Howard Quednau: Dioramas"

Hillstrom Museum of Art

April 22 at 4 p.m., Artist Kenny Scharf Gallery Talk at Hillstrom Museum of Art

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

Congregational Outreach

Retreats...The Office of Church Relations will host a weekend confirmation retreat for Trinity Lutheran of North Branch and Bethlehem Lutheran of Bayport from Friday, April 20 to Sunday, April 22. The retreat program is a resource offered to ELCA congregations that are also members of the Gustavus Association of Congregations.

The 6th Annual Faith Conference: Doubt and Difference: Finding Faith Through Authentic Engagement, will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Dr. Jacqueline A. Bussie and Reverend Munib Younan are the featured speakers. Tickets are $10/person, group rates are available. Buy tickets online. One complimentary ticket available for all Gustavus students, faculty, and staff.

In the News

The St. Peter Herald ran a story about the diorama exhibit currently being hosted in the Schaefer Art Gallery.

DVIDS wrote about student Jessica Backes playing in her final Gustavus concert before joining the Marine Corps.

KEYC covered Gustavus musicians playing with the Cuban American Youth Orchestra.

The St. Peter Herald covered a visit to campus by a group of young musicians from Cuba.

Plugs

Rental Available...Nice five bedroom country home available June 1, 2018. Located west of LeSueur only 1.5 miles off Highway 169. Five bedroom, three bath home on acreage with double attached heated garage. Three bedrooms upstairs. Full finished lower level with walkout overlooking wooded ravine. Lower level has large family room with gas fireplace and two more bedrooms. There is great storage throughout the house. $1,785 a month (plus utilities). No smoking. Tenant responsible for mowing and snow removal. Please contact Tricia Bergeson for more information.
"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.

 

Upcoming events
Date Event
Today Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
8 a.m. to noon Science on Saturdayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/science-on-saturday-29Nobel Hall of Science
Men's Track & Field at St. John's Invitationalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-st-johns-invitational-2Collegevill, Minn.
Women's Golf at Bethel Spring Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-bethel-spring-invite-2TBD
10 a.m. to noon Gustie Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-day-5Jackson Campus Center
Men's Tennis hosts Carletonhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-tennis-hosts-carletonSt. Peter, Minn.
Men's Golf hosts Bobby Krig Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-hosts-bobby-krig-invite-2New Prague and Le Sueur, Minn.
Women's Track & Field at Saint John's Invitationalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-saint-johns-invitational-3Collegeville, Minn.
1 p.m. Baseball hosts Concordia (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-hosts-concordia-dh-3St. Peter, Minn.
1 p.m. Softball at St. Scholastica (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-at-st-scholastica-dh-4Duluth, Minn.
2 p.m. Women's Tennis hosts Carletonhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-hosts-carleton-2St. Peter, Minn.
Tomorrow Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
Men's Golf hosts Bobby Krig Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-hosts-bobby-krig-invite-2New Prague and Le Sueur, Minn.
Women's Golf at Bethel Spring Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-bethel-spring-invite-2TBD
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Andrew Clark, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/andrew-clark-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
2 p.m. Women's Tennis at Saint Benedicthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-tennis-at-saint-benedict-2Collegeville, Minn.
6:30–7:30 p.m. United Christian Ministries Spring Vespers: Creationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/united-christian-ministries-spring-vespers-creationChrist Chapel
Apr 22 Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Holy Communionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-holy-communion-6Christ Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
Apr 23 Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Open Prayer Timehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-open-prayer-time-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Interfaith Discussion Series: Dr. Hagar Attia focusing on Muslim Faithhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-interfaith-discussion-series-dr-hagar-attia-focusing-on-muslim-faithChrist Chapel
2:30 p.m. Baseball at St. Olaf (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-at-st-olaf-dh-5Northfield, Minn.
2:30–4 p.m. Comparative Literature Spring Reception / Fika with OUT OF SCANDINAVIA artist in residence Antti Tuomainenhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/comparative-literature-spring-reception-fika-with-out-of-scandinavia-artist-in-residence-antti-tuomainenHumanities Resource Center, 230 Confer Hall
3:30 p.m. Softball at St. Catherine (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-at-st-catherine-dh-5St. Paul, Minn.
4:30–6:30 p.m. "Trample Yearn Crash and Burn",Junior Studio Art Majors Exhibition, Open Receptionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/trample-yearn-crash-and-burnjunior-studio-art-majors-exhibition-open-receptionSchaefer Art Gallery
Apr 24 Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Morning Praisehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-morning-praise-5Christ Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Running on Hopehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-running-on-hopeMinneapolis, Minn.
Men's Track & Field at Running on Hopehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-running-on-hopeMinneapolis, Minn.
5:30–6:30 p.m. First Forward Dinner celebrating first-gen students/staff/facultyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/first-forward-dinner-celebrating-firstgen-studentsstafffacultyHeritage Room
7–8:30 p.m. Out of Scandinavia - Finland is Fun, A Public Lecture by Antti Tuomainenhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/out-of-scandinavia-finland-is-fun-a-public-lecture-by-antti-tuomainenWallenburg Auditorium, Nobel Hall of Science
Apr 25 Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-8Bonnier Multifaith Center
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Conversation with Writer in Residencehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-conversation-with-writer-in-residenceChrist Chapel
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
5–7 p.m. Food truckhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/food-truckLund Circle
7–9 p.m. Women Are Funny!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/women-are-funnyCec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
Apr 26 Men's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Musical Showcase featuring Justice Choirhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-musical-showcase-featuring-justice-choirChrist Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gustie Gratitude Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-gratitude-week-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at Drake Relayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-drake-relays-5Des Moines, Iowa
12:30–1:30 p.m. Teachers Talking: Designing Research Assignments for Information Literacyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/teachers-talking-designing-research-assignments-for-information-literacySt Peter Room
2–4:30 p.m. Earth Day 2024!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/earth-day-2024Johns Family Courtyard
5–11 p.m. Relay For Life of Gustavushttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/relay-for-life-of-gustavus-2Lund Hockey Arena
6:30–9:30 p.m. African Nighthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/african-night-8Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
7:30–9 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. Baseball hosts Macalester (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-hosts-macalester-dh-3St. Peter, Minn.
1 p.m. Softball at St. Olaf (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-at-st-olaf-dh-4Northfield, Minn.
1:30–3:30 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.
4:30–6 p.m. Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra and Campus Band, Spring Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-philharmonic-orchestra-and-campus-band-spring-concertJussi Björling Recital Hall
5–10 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 Men's Golf at Saint John's Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-golf-at-saint-johns-invite-3Monticello, Minn.
Women's Golf at St. Olaf Invitehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-golf-at-st-olaf-invite-2Northfield, 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.
3:30–4:30 p.m. Heidi Engman, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/heidi-engman-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
5:30–6:30 p.m. Solomon Quayle '25, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/solomon-quayle-25-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
6:30–7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Communityhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-28Christ Chapel
Apr 29 10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Holy Communion with Richard Cogillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-holy-communion-with-richard-cogillChrist Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center

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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Lifelong Learning and Connection: Alumni Collaborate at MMEA

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

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

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MIAC nominates Nelson for NCAA Woman of the Year, Aney for DIIICA Men’s Sport Student-Athlete of the Year

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Men’s Hoops Earns NABC Academic Awards

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