Inside Gustavus January 17, 2019 | Volume 51, Number 16
1. Members were reminded of the Exhibition Preview and Nobel Conference 55 Launch Party at the American Swedish Institute on January 25.
2. Members approved the hiring of a new full-time Church Relations position that is fully funded for five years through a grant from Lilly Endowment – Continuous Growth Pathway Program Coordinator. This position will be reviewed again after the grant period.
3. Members approved the hiring of two full-time TLC replacement positions -- Assistant Director, Operations (12 months) and Assistant Director, Tennis (11 months).
4. Members approved the hiring of two Print and Mail replacement positions – full-time Specialist/Student Employment Supervisor and part-time Specialist/Program Development (25 hours/week).
5. Members approved the hiring of two full-time CARE replacement positions – Accessibility Resources Coordinator (10.5 months) and Accessibility and Retention Specialist (10.5 months).
6. Discussion was held regarding planning the FY 2020 budget and beyond.
The 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture... The annual lecture will feature the Rev. Dr. Luke Powery as the keynote speaker on Monday, January 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Christ Chapel. The lecture, Diversity in Adversity: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Promise of the “World House,” will explore Dr. King’s idea of the “World House” and its relevance for living in today’s diverse world. The events include an afternoon critical dialogue symposium at Gustavus on how to build a more diverse community across many platforms as well as a regional community celebration at Minnesota State University, Mankato. More information about the event and event tickets can be found here.
Art exhibition preview and Nobel Conference Launch Party
Be the first to view the new exhibition at the American Swedish Institute, Imagine: Surreal Photography by Erik Johansson, from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, January 25. Meet exhibit artist Erik Johansson, Gustavus professor Betsy Byers and Gustavus student Emily Dzieweczynski, who will share their perspective on art, environment, and climate change. The preview party will include live music, in-the-moment drawing/visual notetaking, sampling from the Water Bar, and food and curated cocktails available for purchase from FIKA. Tickets for the Nobel Conference 55 will go on sale in conjunction with this event. Learn more and buy event tickets at the ASI website.
Risk Management Minute... Hand hygiene: Do you know how to wash your hands? Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
1) Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
2) Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
3) Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
4) Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
5) Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Following these simple hand washing techniques can help keep you and others healthy throughout the new year.
Free Tickets...Visit the Minnesota Home Expo this weekend, January 18-20 at Target Field's Delta Sky360 Legends Club in downtown Minneapolis. Click here for more details. Pick up your free tickets in the Office of Human Resources.
The John Dewey Kitchen Institute... Join Lisa Heldke and her co-leader in Burlington Vermont this summer. The two-and-a-half day workshop that explores cooking and eating as forms of classroom inquiry. This workshop will focus on using the pedagogical theory of John Dewey. Remember, the new Nobel Hall will have a teaching kitchen in it. Get ready to create classroom work that can put it to use. For more information click here.
"Thank You and Farewell"... Bonnie and Micheal Jorgensen will be presenting a "Thank You and Farewell" recital at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 in Bjorling Recital Hall.
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
Women's Hockey hosts Augsburg at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18
Women's Basketball hosts Concordia (Alumni Day) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19
Men's Basketball hosts Concordia at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19
Men's Hockey hosts Augsburg at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19
Fine Arts
Hillstrom Museum of Art
Through February 1, "Charles E. Burchfield: Oh My Heavens"
Plugs
For Sale...Custom built family home with attached garage and screen porch. 25 ft. cathedral ceiling and open, sunlit floor plan. New furnace. Hardwood maple flooring and cherry kitchen cupboards and island. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, (including Master suite with large, walk-in shower.) Ideal location within walking distance to middle school and College.
Please contact Greg Aune (218-290-5613) or Julie Aune (507-382-6722).
Apartment for Rent... Two-bedroom apartment located above the Swedish Kontur on Minnesota Avenue. Original woodwork and plaster make for old charm. Additional rooms include kitchen, living room, and bathroom in good condition. Rent is $600/month plus tenant pays gas, electric, and garbage/recycling. Utilities generally run $70-85 per month. You are the only tenant in the building. It is very quiet. If interested, please contact Anders Bjorling, owner of the Swedish Kontur, at 952-693-3946.
For Sale... Four-bedroom, two-bathroom home located close to campus on the corner of Valley View Road and Jefferson Avenue. This quiet home across the street Pittman Hall has been owned by the same family since 1952 and includes a basement that opens up to a backyard garden and a one-stall garage. For inquiries, please call Bea Martinson at Ecumen-Prairie Hill at 507-931-2776.
Obituaries
Kathleen "Kathy" Allen, 70, of St. Peter passed away on January 12, 2019. Kathy worked at Gustavus Adolphus College for almost 30 years cultivating lifelong relationships with students and colleagues. A full obituary including visitation and service information can be found online.
To inform the campus community of the death of a current student, employee, or trustee; an emeritus professor or trustee; or an immediate family member of a current employee, contact the Office of the President (x7538 or jnoren@gustavus.edu). Death announcements and funeral notices for students, current and emeritus faculty and employees, and trustees will be sent to the community via written notice from the president, posted on community-l, the official campuswide e-mail list, and published in Inside Gustavus or the Summer Scoop. Notices for immediate family members of current employees will be published in Inside Gustavus or the Summer Scoop.
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