Inside Gustavus October 11, 2018 | Volume 51, Number 6

News and Announcements

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Last Chance-Nominations for Staff/Employee Awards...Nominations for the Augusta Carlson Schultz (outstanding support staff employee) and the Eric Norelius (outstanding administrative employee) awards should be turned in to the Office of Human Resources by Friday, October 12. Any member of the Gustavus community may nominate a deserving support staff employee and/or an administrative staff employee. We all work with remarkable colleagues worthy of recognition.

To make a nomination for the Norelius Award and/or Schultz Award, please download a PDF and submit the nomination by October 12, 2018 to:

The Norelius Award Committee or The Schultz Award Committee
c/o the Office of Human Resources

The Augusta Carlson Schultz Award and The Eric Norelius Award nominations are also available online.

Open Enrollment...Be sure to attend one of the annual Open Enrollment meetings the week of October 29-November 2 listed below. You will be introduced to the innovative new Sharecare tool from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, have an opportunity to pick up vendor sponsored products and information, and learn about benefit offerings in 2019. Open Enrollment system will be active from October 29-November 7; plan to go online and confirm your benefits for 2019 during this period.

Monday, October 29
9-10 a.m., Heritage Room
1-2 p.m., Heritage Room

Tuesday, October 30
1-2 p.m., Board Room

Thursday, November 1
10:30-11:30 a.m., Heritage Room
1:30-2:30 p.m., Heritage Room

Founder's Day Employee Awards Reception...All employees are encouraged to attend the Founder's Day Employee Awards Reception at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30 in Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall. Join the award recipients and celebrate with punch, coffee and carrot cake.

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

Family Weekend...Family weekend will be happening this Friday-Sunday, October 12-14, 2-18. Check the gustavus daily calendar for a detailed list and descriptions of all the events.

Fine Arts

Schaefer Art Gallery

Through November 1, "What to Do When Lost in the Woods"

Hillstrom Museum of Art

Through November 4, "10 AM, Zero One, and Other Settings: Paintings by Tony Martin" and "FOCUS IN/ON: Cameron Booth’s Toilers"

Music

October 12 at 7:30 p.m. Gustavus Artist Series: An Evening with the Minnesota Opera in Bjorling Recital Hall
October 14 at 10:30 a.m. Family Weekend Chapel Service in Christ Chapel
October 14 at 2 p.m. Family Weekend Showcase Concert in Christ Chapel

Plugs

Visiting professor of theatre seeks housing January-June 2019...I'm Matt Trucano, and am joining the theatre and dance faculty for January Interim and second semester. I am moving to Saint Peter from New York with my friendly and quiet senior-dog-citizen, and we need places to rest our heads. I aim to arrive in town on January 3, and will leave on June 1. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Please email me with information.

"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
Today 7–9 p.m. Gustavus Wind Orchestra: Fall Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-wind-orchestra-fall-concertChrist Chapel
7–11:59 p.m. Masquerading Murdererhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/masquerading-murderer-2Arboretum
Tomorrow 6:30–7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Community Dinner Church at Steamery in Nobelhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-dinner-church-at-steamery-in-nobelSteamery
Nov 4 noon to 1 p.m. Ice Skating in Lund with the Outdoor Enthusiasts ERGhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/ice-skating-in-lund-with-the-outdoor-enthusiasts-ergLund Ice Arena
Nov 5 Election Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/election-dayCampus
11:30–11:50 a.m. Praying the Rosary: Multifaith Centerhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/praying-the-rosary-multifaith-centerBonnier Multifaith Center, Anderson Hall
11:30–11:50 a.m. Guided Secular Meditation - Onlinehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/guided-secular-meditation-onlineOnline
11:30–11:50 a.m. Chapel Break: Morning Praise with Gustavus Wind Symphony & Blessing Student Senatehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-morning-praise-with-gustavus-wind-symphony-blessing-student-senateChrist Chapel
11:30–11:50 a.m. Meditation for Challenging Timeshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/meditation-for-challenging-times-2Online
Nov 6 noon to 4 p.m. AT Each Moment Virtual Program Fairhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/at-each-moment-virtual-program-fair-2Virtual
3:30–5 p.m. Faculty Meetinghttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-meeting-32Three Crowns Room
5–7 p.m. The Art of Self-Carehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/the-art-of-selfcareAlumni Hall
Nov 7 11:30–11:50 a.m. Chapel Break: Prayer Around the Crosshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-prayer-around-the-cross-3Christ Chapel
11:30–11:50 a.m. Guided Secular Meditation - In Personhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/guided-secular-meditation-in-personBonnier Multifaith Center, Anderson Hall
2–3 p.m. Parents and Caregivers ERG Fall Get-Togetherhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/parents-and-caregivers-erg-fall-gettogetherDining Hall (9/27 and 10/11) / STEAMery (11/7)
3:30–4:30 p.m. Advising 101 Sessionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/advising-101-sessionAnderson 214
6–8 p.m. Habitat for Humanity: Lego Building Competition!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/habitat-for-humanity-lego-building-competitionCourtyard Café - Jackson Campus Center
8–10 p.m. Our Town, Theatre Productionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/our-town-theatre-productionGardner Laboratory Theatre
Nov 8 2–6 p.m. Gustavus High School Theatre Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-high-school-theatre-daySTEAmery
8–10 p.m. Our Town, Theatre Productionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/our-town-theatre-productionGardner Laboratory Theatre
Nov 9 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Faculty Writing Retreat at American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Novemberhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-writing-retreat-at-american-swedish-institute-asi-in-november-2American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis
10 a.m. to noon Gustie Dayhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-day-13Jackson Campus Center
1:30–2:30 p.m. Gustavus Symphony Orchestra and Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra, Fall Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-symphony-orchestra-and-gustavus-philharmonic-orchestra-fall-concertJussi Björling Recital Hall
2–6 p.m. WOW! Zone Eventhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/wow-zone-eventWOW! Zone, Mankato
3:30–5:30 p.m. Our Town, Theatre Productionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/our-town-theatre-productionGardner Laboratory Theatre
8–10 p.m. Our Town, Theatre Productionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/our-town-theatre-productionGardner Laboratory Theatre
Nov 10 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Faculty Writing Retreat at American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Novemberhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/faculty-writing-retreat-at-american-swedish-institute-asi-in-november-3American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis
1:30–3:30 p.m. Fall Jazz Showcase: Gustavus Jazz & Jazz Lab Collectivehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-jazz-showcase-gustavus-jazz-jazz-lab-collectiveJussi Björling Recital Hall
2–4 p.m. Our Town, Theatre Productionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/our-town-theatre-productionGardner Laboratory Theatre
6:30–7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Communityhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-33Christ Chapel
Nov 11 7–8:30 p.m. Bards in the Arb: Philip Bryant Reading and Book Launchhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/bards-in-the-arb-philip-bryant-reading-and-book-launchThe Interpretive Center at the Arboretum
Nov 12 11:30 a.m. Chapel Break: Morning Praise with Lucia Singers and Message by Barb Larson Taylorhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-morning-praise-with-lucia-singers-and-message-by-barb-larson-taylorChrist Chapel
11:30–11:50 a.m. Guided Secular Meditation - Onlinehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/guided-secular-meditation-onlineOnline
11:30–11:50 a.m. Meditation for Challenging Timeshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/meditation-for-challenging-times-3Online
11:30–11:50 a.m. Praying the Rosary: Multifaith Centerhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/praying-the-rosary-multifaith-centerBonnier Multifaith Center, Anderson Hall

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

Our Town: The Community of Theater at Gustavus

4 days ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

President’s Art Award Recipient: Mya Hanson ‘25

3 weeks ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

Leading Through Service and Sound: Chance Korpela

3 weeks ago by Melissa Meinhardt
From Fine Arts

Gustavus Unveils 2024 Alumni Association Award Winners

3 weeks ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Gustavus Adolphus Establishes Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies

3 weeks ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

Orientation to Graduation: The Spirit of Community

3 weeks ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

Greek Life at Gustavus Opens Up New Worlds

Last month by Taylor Storlien
From News

From Gustavus to the Stage: Students Shine at Bayview Music Festival

2 months ago by Marisa Bacon
From Fine Arts

Gustavus Shows Breadth, Depth in National Rankings

2 months ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

How GIS helps Gusties Chart New Paths

2 months ago by Luc Hatlestad
From News

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

Last year by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

Softball Has 12 Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes

Last year by Jordan Modjeski
From Athletics

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

Last year 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

Last year by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

Men’s Hoops Earns NABC Academic Awards

Last year by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

 

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