Inside Gustavus April 26, 2018 | Volume 50, Number 30

President Cabinet Summary

April 17 Cabinet Meeting Summary

1.Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Alisa Rosenthal gave an update on the work of the President’s Council for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and reported that the Circle Drive cameras will be installed soon.

2.Special Assistant to the President for Strategy Kathi Tunheim gave an update on Gustavus Acts, especially the work in developing the key performance indicators for the seven priority strategies.

3. Members reviewed the agenda for the April 19-20 Board meeting, including the topics for the strategic discussion session on Thursday afternoon.

4. Provost Kelly indicated that continued discussions are being held on the harassment policy, but it will be ready for the Board’s review (not approval) at the April meeting. The discrimination and harassment policies will be available for the Board’s review and approval at the June Board meeting.]

April 24 Cabinet Meeting Summary

1.  Assistant Vice President for Human Resources Julie Kline and Human Resources Business Partner Ann Johnson were present to review the Gallup Employee Engagement survey results and to discuss next steps. Gallup representatives will be meeting with Cabinet members in early May to review the results in more detail. Employee focus groups will be conducted at a later date.

2. Julie and Ann also introduced draft statements for a Gustavus compensation philosophy and a performance management philosophy. The Strategy 3.3/3.4 Committee will update the draft philosophies applying suggestions made by Cabinet members.

3. Members approved the hiring of a full-time Student Life replacement position (Campus Safety Assistant Director).

4. Members approved the hiring of a full-time Chaplain’s Office replacement position (Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries).

5. Discussion was held regarding the activities related to the April 19-20 Board meeting.

News and Announcements  

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 1:15 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.

Fine Arts

April 24 - May 2

Music

April 28 at 10 a.m., Gustavus Woodwind Chamber Ensembles Spring Concert, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 28 at 1:30 p.m., Anna Batz, Mezzo-Soprano, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 28 at 5:30 p.m., Emily Sasik, Clarinet and Piano, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 28 at 7:30 p.m., Austyn Menk, Organ, in Christ Chapel

April 29 at 1:30 p.m., Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 29 at 3:30 p.m., 2018 Brassworks!, in Bjorling Recital Hall

Schaefer Art Gallery

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

Weekend Home Athletic Events 

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

  • Track hosts Drake Alternative at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28
  • Men's Tennis hosts St. Thomas at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28
  • Baseball hosts Macalester at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 29

In the News


The Free Press wrote a column on a Gustavus professor answering 'Heat Loss 101' questions.

The Free Press reported on Gustavus students participating in the first Earth Day in 1970.

KEYC talked about Gustavus students hosting 'Discover the Outdoors.'

Brenda Kelly being chosen as the next Provost was reported in The Free Press and the St. Peter Herald..

The Free Press ran a story on Nobel Peace Prize winner Gbowee coming to speak at Gustavus.


 

Upcoming events
Date Event
Today Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-championships-6St. Paul, Minn.
Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-championships-5St. Paul, Minn.
3:30–6 p.m. Esports Open Househttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/esports-open-houseBeck Hall 303 (Esports Facility)
5–8:30 p.m. Celebration of Philanthropy Dinnerhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/celebration-of-philanthropy-dinnerEvelyn Young Dining Room
7:30–8:30 p.m. Mikayla Bohner, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mikayla-bohner-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
8–10 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
Tomorrow Women's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-championships-5St. Paul, Minn.
Men's Track & Field at MIAC Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-miac-outdoor-championships-6St. Paul, Minn.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Faculty Writing Retreat at ASIhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-writing-retreat-at-asi-35American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gustie Entrepreneur Cuphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-entrepreneur-cup-7Beck Academic Hall, Torrey Atrium
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Daniel Williams & Dallas Carlson, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/daniel-williams-dallas-carlson-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
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
1:30–2:30 p.m. Eavan McCormick, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/eavan-mccormick-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
2–4 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
3:30–4:30 p.m. Sophie Norman, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sophie-norman-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
4–5 p.m. Retirement Reception for Terena Wilkenshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/retirement-reception-for-terena-wilkensSTEAMery Atrium
5:30–6:30 p.m. Kaylynn Weltzien, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/kaylynn-weltzien-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
8–10 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
8–10 p.m. Late Night Book Fairhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/late-night-book-fairHeritage Banquet Room
May 12 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
1:30–2:30 p.m. Handbell Spring Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/handbell-spring-concert-2Christ Chapel
2–4 p.m. Theatre Production: Peter and the Starcatcherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/theatre-production-peter-and-the-starcatcherRob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre
3:30–4:30 p.m. Aurora Schelmeske, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/aurora-schelmeske-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
4–5:30 p.m. The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble Mother's Day Concert @ Crooners Supper Clubhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/the-gustavus-jazz-ensemble-mothers-day-concert-crooners-supper-clubCrooners Supper Club, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432
6:30–7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Community: Blessing of Seniorshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-blessing-of-seniorsChrist Chapel
May 13 10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Holy Communionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-holy-communion-7Christ Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
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
8–9 p.m. Josh Newman & Cole Nolte, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/josh-newman-cole-nolte-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
May 14 10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Chapel & Chillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-chapel-chillChrist Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Open Prayer Timehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-open-prayer-time-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
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
1–3 p.m. Feminist Fika and Art Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/feminist-fika-and-art-breakHillstrom Museum of Art, lower level of Jackson Campus Center JCC 124
4–5 p.m. Birds and Brews - Outdoor Enthusiasts ERGhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/birds-and-brews-outdoor-enthusiasts-ergIntrepretiv e Center - Arboretum
May 15 10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Morning Praise with Choirhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-morning-praise-with-choirChrist Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-11Bonnier Multifaith Center
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
4–6 p.m. Parents and Caregivers Mixer and Garage Salehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/parents-and-caregivers-mixer-and-garage-saleInterpretive Center, Arboretum
4:45–7 p.m. BIPOC and accomplices Employee Resource Group year end celebrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/bipoc-and-accomplices-employee-resource-group-year-end-celebrationPatrick's on Third
May 16 Final Class Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-class-day-2Campus
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-9Bonnier Multifaith Center
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Ice Cream to Celebrate Last Day of Classhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-ice-cream-to-celebrate-last-day-of-classChrist Chapel
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2024 Kappa Car Smashhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/2024-kappa-car-smashParking Lot A (Visitor Parking Lot)
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
3 p.m. Men's Track & Field at UW-La Crosse Last Chance Meethttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-uwla-crosse-last-chance-meet-2La Crosse, Wis.
Women's Track & Field at UW-La Crosse Last Chance Meethttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-uwla-crosse-last-chance-meet-2La Crosse, Wis.
4:45–5:45 p.m. Uniquely Wired Employee Affinity Grouphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/uniquely-wired-employee-affinity-groupKonferensrum
5:30–7:30 p.m. Retirement celebration banquethttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/retirement-celebration-banquetJackson Campus Center
May 17 Reading Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/reading-day-26Campus
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
3:30–6 p.m. Esports Open Househttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/esports-open-houseBeck Hall 303 (Esports Facility)
May 18 Final Examshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-exams-9Campus
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
May 19 Final Examshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-exams-9Campus
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
May 20 Final Examshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-exams-9Campus
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
4:30–6 p.m. Celebration of Phil Bryant's Service to the College and Retirementhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/celebration-of-phil-bryants-service-to-the-college-and-retirementThe Interpretive Center
4:30–6 p.m. Open House Retirement Reception for Philip Bryanthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/open-house-retirement-reception-for-philip-bryantThe Interpretive Center at the Arboretum

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