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

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.

 

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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.



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