Inside Gustavus October 25, 2018 | Volume 51, Number 8

News and Announcements

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Founder's Day Employee Awards Reception...Following the Daily Sabbath recognition of employee award winners in Christ Chapel at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30, employees are encouraged to attend the Founder's Day Employee Awards Reception at 10:30 a.m. Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall. Join the award recipients and celebrate with punch, coffee and carrot cake.

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

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 midnight on Thursday, October 25.

Christmas in Christ Chapel -- Tickets on sale now...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 are still available! For more information and to get your tickets, visit the Christmas in Christ Chapel website.

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.

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.

Campus Happenings

Nordic Folklore Lecture Tonight...Professor Stephen Mitchell of Harvard University will be presenting a lecture titled "The Ungrateful Dead Revisited." It will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 25 in Beck Hall 101.

Special Speaker at Daily Sabbath... Rev. Åke Gabriel Bonnier will be sharing a message during Daily Sabbath on Monday, October 29. Bonnier is Bishop of Skara in the Church of Sweden, where he has served since September 2012. Åke and Kristina Bonnier are the generous donors of the Åke and Kristina Bonnier Multifaith Center and the Åke and Kristina Bonnier Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies at Gustavus. 

Reception to Welcome Bonnier Chair in Jewish Studies... A reception to inaugurate the Bonnier Chair in Jewish Studies and to welcome Dr. Samuel Kessler will be held from 4-6 p.m. (with remarks at 4:30 p.m.) on Monday, October 29 in the Bonnier Multifaith Center.

Teach In: 1968 - A Legacy of Protest... On Monday, October 29 at 7 p.m. in Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall, members of the campus community are invited to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1968 protest movements. Faculty members will be discussing the legacy of these movements in different fields and from different disciplinary perspectives. Panelists will include Greg Kaster (History), Bonnie Reimann (Health and Exercise Science), Laura Triplett (Geology and Environmental Studies), and Joaquín Villanueva (Geography).

Fine Arts

Music
October 29 at 7:30 p.m., Yumiko Oshima-Ryan, Faculty Recital in Bjorling Recital Hall

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"

In the News

KEYC reported on the Public Health Summit held at Gustavus.

 

Upcoming events
Date Event
Today Cannabis Awareness Weekhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/cannabis-awareness-weekJohn's Family Courtyard
Fall Registrationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-registration-10Campus
4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shop Talk: Darío Sánchez-Gonzálezhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/shop-talk-daro-snchezgonzlezInterpretive Center
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Musical Showcase featuring A Capellahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-musical-showcase-featuring-a-capellaChrist Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Praying the Rosaryhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-praying-the-rosary-10Bonnier Multifaith Center
10–11 a.m. Career Expo!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/career-expo-6Jackson Campus Center
4 p.m. Withdraw Deadlinehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/withdraw-deadline-8Campus
8–11 p.m. NLE Choppa Concert (CAB)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/nle-choppa-concert-cabLund Center, Don Roberts Arena
Tomorrow 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.
Apr 21 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.
3:30–4:30 p.m. Alex MacLean '24, Student Recitalhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/alex-maclean-24-student-recitalJussi Björling Recital Hall
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
Men's Track & Field at Running on Hopehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-running-on-hopeMinneapolis, Minn.
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.
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: Conversation with Writer in Residencehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-conversation-with-writer-in-residenceChrist Chapel
10–10:20 a.m. Chapel Break: Mindfulness Meditationhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-mindfulness-meditation-8Bonnier Multifaith Center
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. Softball at St. Olaf (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/softball-at-st-olaf-dh-4Northfield, Minn.
1 p.m. Baseball hosts Macalester (DH)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baseball-hosts-macalester-dh-3St. Peter, 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

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

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How NLE Choppa Ended Up Playing Gustavus

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Gustavus Adolphus College President Rebecca Bergman Announces Retirement

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Junior Art Exhibition: Trample Yearn Crash and Burn

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Expressing Gratitude to the Gustie Community

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Christenson Lecture to Focus on Land Back Questions

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Emanate: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert

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Waking Hours – Gustavus Student Indie-Rock Band

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Exploring Paths: A Journey through Art, Psychology, and Identity with Jada Zevenbergen

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Lifelong Learning and Connection: Alumni Collaborate at MMEA

Last month by Chasey Wedge
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Aney, Nelson Receive DIIICA Regional Student-Athletes of the Year Honors

9 months ago by CJ Siewert
From Athletics

Softball Has 12 Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes

9 months ago by Jordan Modjeski
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Women’s Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll

9 months ago by Jordan Modjeski
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MIAC nominates Nelson for NCAA Woman of the Year, Aney for DIIICA Men’s Sport Student-Athlete of the Year

9 months ago by CJ Siewert
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Men’s Hoops Earns NABC Academic Awards

10 months ago by CJ Siewert
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