Inside Gustavus March 7, 2019 | Volume 51, Number 23

President Cabinet Summary

March 5 Cabinet Meeting Summary
1. Discussion was held regarding the scheduled phone call with representatives from Moody's on March 13 and the narrative that will be provided to them.

2. Members affirmed an office name change -- Center for Academic Resources & Enhancement (CARE) to Academic Support Center (ASC).

3. Discussion was held regarding the FY 2020 budget.

4. Provost Kelly provided an update from GTS, including technology initiatives, ongoing challenges, and upcoming security awareness training sessions.
 
News and Announcements

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Scholarship Thank Yous... Just a friendly reminder that scholarship thank yous are due April 23, 2019. Gustavus alumni, parents, and friends have given millions of dollars to establish scholarships at Gustavus because they believe in the importance of a liberal arts education and they believe fully in you. Their gifts directly impact you and your financial aid, please take a few minutes out to tell them thank you, and that their support means a great deal to you and your family.

The link will be in your email. If you don't receive a link and wish to say thank you, email Maggie Forster '09, donor relations in the Office of Advancement or call her at 507-933-6513.

Donation request...Gustavus employees who would like to donate paid time off/vacation hours to a fellow employee who is on an approved FMLA leave and will run out of paid time off (PTO) prior to the end of the leave, may access the donation form here. Submit the form to the Payroll area in the Finance office.

54th Annual Psychology Conference...Save the date for the 54th Annual Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC), taking place from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on April 27, 2019 at Gustavus. This year the keynote speaker is Dr. Kathleen Vohs, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Land O'Lakes Chair in Marketing at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. She is also a Gustavus psychological science graduate. The title of her keynote is "The Hidden Costs of Decision Making." The lecture will take place in Bjorling Recital Hall at 10:15 a.m. Please visit here for more information on conference registration and details.

Dean Search On-Campus Visits…On March 11-13 and 18-20, we will welcome to campus six finalists for our two open Academic Dean positions. Please join us in welcoming the candidates to campus. Candidate information will be posted on the search website (https://gustavus.edu/provost/candidates.php). The schedule for open sessions is also below.

Open Sessions for Faculty:
March 11 at 2:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall
March 12 at 2:30 p.m. in Beck Hall 101
March 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room
March 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room
March 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room
March 20 at 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room

Open Sessions for All Campus Constituents:
March 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room
March 12 at 10:30 a.m. in Beck Hall 101
March 13 at 10:30 a.m. in Confer Hall 127
March 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room
March 19 at 10:30 a.m. in Beck Hall 101
March 20 at 10:30 a.m. in Confer Hall 127

Thank you again for your participation in this important process.

Fifth Annual Matthias Wahlstrom Lecture... Please mark your calendar for 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Beck Hall 101. Debra Pitton, Professor of Education, will present her talk entitled "The embedded skills within a liberal arts education -- the key to future success." President Rebecca Bergman will introduce Pitton, and refreshments will be provided for conversation after the lecture. More information can be found online.

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.

Fine Arts

Hillstrom Museum of Art
February 18-April 18, "For the Gods: Photographs of India by Priscilla Briggs," and "Recent Acquisitions of the Hillstrom Museum of Art."

Weekend Home Athletic Events

  • Women's Tennis hosts UW- Eau Claire 9 a.m. Saturday, March 9
  • Men's Tennis hosts Macalester 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9
  • Men's Tennis hosts Luther 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 
     

In the News
The Mankato Free Press wrote about the Building Bridges Conference. 

Tips and Reminders

Sustainability Tip... Did you know that many colleagues and students are engaged on Sustainability Research on our campus? Current Gusties Madison McMurray and Kyle Kleppner conduct research with physics professor Chuck Niederriter to determine ways to maximize the energy production from solar panels. They have employed a tracking system that allows solar panels to track the sun by rotating.
1) A 2-dimensional tracking system was designed, using mini computers, and constructed to hold four 65 Watt photovoltaic panels allowing them to track the sun and maximize power output.
2) 65 Watt solar panels produce 65 Watts only when the sun is shining directly on them, thus a rotating solar panel can maximize this energy production by remaining in the direct sunlight.
It is important to develop ways to maximize the energy production of photovoltaics using geometry, even as work continues on efficiency improvements. 

Social Security Information... If you missed the Social Security informational session this week, feel free to review the resources featured on the Gustavus Human Resources website.

Off Campus Events of Interest

Irish Fun Run Fundraiser... The Luck of The Irish Fun Run was started to help promote and raise funds for John Ireland Catholic School in Saint Peter. We are excited about this growing family event. Over the past five years, we have raised close to $25,000 for John Ireland with this race. The 7K is a chip timed race and all participants, young and old will receive a t-shirt. Taking place on Saturday, March 23, the 7K starts at 9:30 a.m. and the kids race will begin at 10:30 a.m. All races will begin and end at the Church of Saint Peter parking lot in Saint Peter. Join us for this family fun, community event. To register click here.For more about John Ireland Catholic School, you can visit our website.

Plugs

For rent... One bedroom (sleeps four) at Point Place at Breezy Point on Pelican Lake, Minn. Just steps from the beach, this unit has a full kitchen, hot tub, and has access to indoor pools and a waterslide. Available June 7-14, 2019. $800 for the week. ($1100 if you rent from the resort). Contact Dana Lamb for more information.

Obituaries

Marion Eleanor Pope, mother of Joe Pope (Campus Safety), passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. A full obituary can be found online.

 

Upcoming events
Date Event
Today 34:30 p.m. Gustavus Choir at St Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (Plymouth, Minn.)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-choir-at-st-philip-the-deacon-lutheran-church-plymouth-minnSt Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Rd 6, Plymouth, MN 55447, USA
6:307:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Communityhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sunday-worship-community-36Christ Chapel
78 p.m. Athletic Training Virtual Open Househttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/athletic-training-virtual-open-house-12Virtual on Google Meet
Tomorrow Pre- Spring Break Sale!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/pre-spring-break-saleThe Book Mark
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
57 p.m. Spring into Wellnesshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-into-wellnessLower Campus Center
Feb 25 Pre- Spring Break Sale!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/pre-spring-break-saleThe Book Mark
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
1111:30 a.m. Career and Vocation Champions - Explore, Experience, Transition: Our Model for Supporting Studentshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/career-and-vocation-champions-explore-experience-transition-our-model-for-supporting-studentsThe Center for Career Development, JSU Room 209
11:3011:50 a.m. Guided Meditation - Onlinehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/guided-meditation-onlineOnline
11:3011:50 a.m. Chapel Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-5Christ Chapel
3:305 p.m. Campus Conversation: AI at Gustavus in Class and at Workhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/campus-conversation-ai-at-gustavus-in-class-and-at-workHeritage, Three Crowns, and St. Peter rooms (JCC)
Feb 26 Pre- Spring Break Sale!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/pre-spring-break-saleThe Book Mark
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applause for the Cause - Gustavus Performing Arts Giving Dayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/applause-for-the-cause-gustavus-performing-arts-giving-daysJussi Björling Recital Hall lobby
36 p.m. Gustavus Women in Leadership International Women's Day Eventhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-women-in-leadership-international-womens-day-eventAlumni Hall
3:304:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation Session (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-required-for-tt-faculty-others-welcome-5Anderson Hall, Room 304
3:304:30 p.m. New Faculty Orientation session (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/new-faculty-orientation-session-required-for-tt-faculty-others-welcome-9Anderson Hall, Room 304
Feb 27 Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
Pre- Spring Break Sale!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/pre-spring-break-saleThe Book Mark
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applause for the Cause - Gustavus Performing Arts Giving Dayshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/applause-for-the-cause-gustavus-performing-arts-giving-daysJussi Björling Recital Hall lobby
11:30 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. Chapel Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/chapel-break-6Christ Chapel
11:3011:50 a.m. Guided Meditation - In Personhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/guided-meditation-in-personBonnier Multifaith Center, Anderson Hall
Feb 28 Pre- Spring Break Sale!https://gustavus.edu/calendar/pre-spring-break-saleThe Book Mark
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
1st half finalshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/1st-half-finals-2Campus
Mar 1 Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
34:30 p.m. Gustavus Choir at Augustana Lutheran Church (Washington D.C.)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-choir-at-augustana-lutheran-church-washington-dcAugustana Lutheran Church, 2100 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
Mar 2 Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
34:30 p.m. Gustavus Choir at Cathedral of the Incarnation (Baltimore, Md.)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-choir-at-cathedral-of-the-incarnation-baltimore-mdCathedral of the Incarnation, 4 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218
Mar 3 Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
Spring Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-break-11Campus
78:30 p.m. Gustavus Choir at The Church of the Holy Trinity (Philadelphia, Penn.)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-choir-at-the-church-of-the-holy-trinity-philadelphia-pennThe Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mar 4 Spring Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-break-11Campus
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. RESPOND Training: Supporting Student Mental Healthhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/respond-training-supporting-student-mental-healthJCC Heritage Room
58 p.m. Alumni Gathering with President Bergman in North Glendale, AZhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/alumni-gathering-with-president-bergman-in-north-glendale-azHome of Paul Batz '85 and Melinda Moen Batz '86
78:30 p.m. Gustavus Choir at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (Ridgewood, N.J.)https://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-choir-at-bethlehem-evangelical-lutheran-church-ridgewood-njBethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Mar 5 Spring Breakhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-break-11Campus
Unissued Diplomas Exhibithttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/unissued-diplomas-exhibitFolke Bernadotte Library

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

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From Athletics

Softball Has 12 Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes

Around 2 years ago by Jordan Modjeski
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Women’s Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll

Around 2 years ago 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

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Men’s Hoops Earns NABC Academic Awards

Around 2 years ago by CJ Siewert
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