Inside Gustavus September 6, 2018 | Volume 51, Number 1

President Cabinet Summary

September 4, 2018, Cabinet Meeting Summary

1. President Bergman reviewed the agenda for the October 4-5 Board meeting.

2. Members approved the hiring of two full-time advancement replacement positions (Director of Planned Giving and Special Gift Officer).

3. Members approved the hiring of a full-time facilities management replacement position (Chief Operating Engineer).

4. Provost Kelly presented an update on the Nobel Hall of Science renovation/expansion project, including interior renderings. Foam boards of the renderings will be developed for displaying at strategic locations on campus.

5. Interim CFO Westphal presented a list of occurrences on campus that are to be reported to the College’s insurance company, EIIA, within 24 hours. He also reminded members that the President and Provost, as approved by the Board of Trustees, are the only authorized contract signers.

6. Vice President VanHecke shared a department assessment template that she has begun using in the Student Life Division.

News and Announcements  

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Calendar Submissions and Gustavus-L... A reminder for members of the campus community about submitting events and announcements to the College calendar and how they appear on the gustavus-l email. Here are some helpful hints and instructions and, as always, feel free to call the Office of Marketing and Communication (933-7520) for further help.

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Nobel Conference Tickets...The 2018 Nobel Conference will be taking place on October 2 and 3. This year’s conference, Living Soil: A Universe Underfoot, invites participants to consider the vast diversity and complexity of soil, and to ponder the challenges we face in protecting this most fundamental resource. All employees and students may request a FREE ticket to attend. To learn more and to request a ticket, visit the online page or call 507-933-7520.

Tobacco Free Campus...Please be reminded that as of July 1, Gustavus is a tobacco free campus. Tobacco use, including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless and chewing tobacca, snus, snuff, and electronic cigarettes, is prohibited on all College grounds and in all College vehicles. For more information, including cessation resources, visit the tobacco free website.

ATM Removal...The Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the Jackson Campus Center that is operated by Nicollet County Bank will be removed by the bank in the coming weeks. At this time, there are no plans to remove the other Campus Center ATM. If you regularly use the Nicollet County Bank ATM, please plan ahead to make other arrangements.

Christmas in Christ Chapel - Reservable seating...Christmas in Christ Chapel is happening November 30, December 1 and 2. There is an exciting, significant change in how tickets will be sold this year. New this year, guests will select specific reservable seats in Christ Chapel at the time of ticket purchase. There will no longer be general admission seating. Employees will continue to receive one free ticket. Tickets go on sale September 17. For more information, visit the Christmas in Christ Chapel website.

Parking Reminders...Please park according to permit color. Parking enforcement for the year has begun and citations for non-registered vehicles in red and green permit lots are now being issued. Vehicles parked without displaying a valid parking permit or in the wrong colored lot will be cited. Visitor parking is always closed to students and employees and is always enforced. Register in person in the Campus Safety office before parking your vehicle. Campus Safety is reachable 24 hours a day at 507-933-8888 if you have any parking questions.

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. 

Weekend Home Athletic Events

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

• Football hosts UW-Stout at 1 p.m. Saturday
• Women’s soccer hosts Nebraska-Wesleyan at 1 p.m. Saturday
• Women’s soccer hosts Wartburg at 3 p.m. Sunday

Fine Arts

In the News

Obituaries

Joseph Ferragamo, Jr., father of Michael Ferragamo (Biology, Psychological Science, Neuroscience), passed away on August 29, 2018. A full obituary can be found online.

Inside Gustavus is a newsletter for Gustavus Adolphus College employees produced by the Office of Marketing and Communication. It is published weekly during the academic year (except during the week of Thanksgiving, the Christmas break, Touring Week, and the Spring and Easter breaks). Anyone may submit items by filling out an online submission form. While online submissions are preferred, items may also be submitted typewritten on a letter-sized sheet of paper. Send "snail mail" items to: Inside Gustavus, Office of Marketing and Communication. Items must reach the office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the Tuesday before publication. For more information, contact the Marketing and Communication office (marketing@gustavus.edu or x7520).

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