Inside Gustavus October 18, 2018 | Volume 51, Number 7

News and Announcements

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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. The 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

Parking Lot Closures During Fall Break...The Lund Center parking lot and the first section of the Norelius Lot (lot "A," closest to the Jackson Campus Center) will be closed from Sunday, October 21 at 9 p.m. until early on Tuesday, October 23 for crack sealing. 

Employees who regularly park in these lots are welcome to park in Red (Student) parking in the Stadium parking lot outside Beck Hall or the Red parking areas of the Norelius Lot.

St. Lucia Nominations...Who is a light in your world? The people of Sweden honor St. Lucia for her service to others and standing up for her convictions. You are asked to nominate SOPHOMORE women who are similarly a light to others and exemplify these qualities:

· Courageous Leadership

· Service to Others

· Strength of Character

· Compassion

Please note that these women do not have to have any Swedish connection or the ability to sing. The Festival of St. Lucia will be celebrated on Thursday, December 6 during the morning Daily Sabbath service in Christ Chapel.

 

Please go to St. Lucia Nomination to provide:

Name of sophomore woman

Reason for your nomination

Your name

 

You may nominate as many women as you wish. Submit your nomination(s) by Thursday, October 25.

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.

Postal Increase...The United States Postal Service is seeking a price change to take effect January 27, 2019. The new prices, if approved, include a five-cent increase in the price of a First-Class letter from 50 cents to 55 cents. 

The complete list of changes are available on Postal Explorer.

Library Hours for Fall Break...
Friday, Oct. 19: 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 21: Noon-6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 22: 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 23: 8 a.m.- 1 a.m.

Looking for something to do during Spring Break?...The Community-Based Service and Learning (CBSL) office is looking for Gustavus faculty and staff to be trip advisers for upcoming Habitat for Humanity volunteer trips during spring break (March 30-April 7). This is an exceptional way for employees to grow in community service learning and professional development. Trip adviser guidelines are posted on the CBSL website. There is no cost to participate and all employees are eligible (see guidelines for approvals needed). Applications are online here (and on the CBSL website) and must be submitted by November 9, 2018. CBSL staff and campus Habitat for Humanity board representatives will review applications and select the individuals who meet the selection criteria. Please contact Amy Pehrson (x6011) with questions or more information about this program.

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.

• Volleyball hosts Concordia at 7 p.m. Friday
• Football hosts Augsburg at 1 p.m. Saturday
• Volleyball hosts St. Benedict at 5 p.m. Saturday

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.

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