Inside Gustavus May 2, 2019 | Volume 51, Number 31

President Cabinet Summary

April 30, 2019, Cabinet Meeting Summary

1. Director of Campus Safety Carol Brewer was present to discuss updates to the College’s emergency preparedness plan and strengthening our relationships with key community partners. Carol will keep the Cabinet up to date on next steps.

2. Carol also led a conversation regarding challenges with the current policy/procedures related to the use/loss of Gustavus keys, including security risks and cost of replacing locks and keys. She reviewed possible solutions to mitigate some of these challenges.

3. Members approved the hiring of a full-time replacement Advancement position (Donor Relations Manager).

4. Vice President Tunheim presented the positive results of the Gallup employee engagement survey. She reported that Gustavus numbers are up in every category since last year. We had 433 respondents, for a percentage of 67 percent (up from 66 percent in 2018). Gustavus overall engagement score was 3.83, which is up from 3.68 last year. Results will be presented in an employee-l message and more specific results will be reported at the all-employee meeting in May. More discussion on the Gallup results will be held at the summer Cabinet retreat.

5. Vice President Kowaleski asked that Cabinet members submit any FY 2019 budget variances to him at their earliest convenience.

Winner of President's Award for Values in Actions... The President's Council for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (PCDEI) congratulates this year's inaugural winner of the President's Award for Values in Action, Daniella Habib. Daniella was selected from a robust list of nominees for the many ways she embodies and lives out Gustavus' five pillars and values, with particular talents in the areas of Justice and Community. This award, presented during D-Ball, includes a $500 cash award. Future President's Awards will again include a student winner, but will also recognize an outstanding employee and event that highlights, embodies, or creates greater awareness about the College's core values. Please watch for opportunities to nominate your favorite student, staff, or event in the 2019-20 academic year.

Rock Sale… The Gustavus Gelology Club is selling rocks, fossils, minerals, and more. Most samples are priced between 25 cents and $5, prices negotiable. We are also offering a rock cutting service for an additional fee if requested on any purchased samples. All proceeds will be used to purchased new scientific equipment for the Geology Department. The sale will be held in the Geology Museum on the first floor of Nobel Hall, room 122. Dates and times are as followes: 2:30-5 p.m. Friday, May 5, and , 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Come by to purchase some rocks and learn more about the Geology Club.

Scandinavian Studies Lecture and Reading... Join the Department of Scandinavian Studies as we welcome our 2018-19 Out of Scandinavia Artist in Residence, the contemporary Danish author Dorthe Nors. One of the most original voices in contemporary Danish literature Nors has written two celebrated short story collections, one novella, and five novels. Her short stories have appeared in countless publications, including The New Yorker. Her novel Mirror, Shoulder, Signal was a finalist for the 2017 Man Booker International Prize. While on campus May 6-10, Nors will visit classes and interact with students. She will also present the talk "From Denmark, via Sweden--to the World," at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 9, in the Interpretive Center in Linnaeus Arboretum. Copies of her books will be for sale through the Book Mark and a reception in her honor will follow her talk. As this year's Out of Scandinavia Artist in Residence Nors will also give a reading and book signing at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 7. Both evening events are free and open to public. All welcome.

Royal Kids Camp supplies... The Community-Based Service & Learning Center is gathering Summer Camp Supplies for Royal Kids Camps. Stop by the CBSL office to pick up a card (or two) and return items by May 22. All supplies will go to these campers. In Minnesota, there are approximately 2,253 children ages 6-12 in the foster care system. Royal Kids Camps currently have two camps in Minnesota serving these children, with wonderful volunteers who have dedicated thousands of hours to reach America's orphaned and abandoned children.

Retirement Celebration... The Gustavus community abounds with employees who dedicate themselves to their vocation and serve our mission with a steadfast commitment to the institution's core values. Each year, as members of our Gustavus family retire, we take time to show our gratitude for all they have done by hosting a celebration in their honor. This year, please join the Office of Human Resources in expressing our heartfelt thanks to the following individuals for their service to this institution:

Gregory Aune
Eric Carlson
Denis Crnkovic
Barbara Fister
Colleen Jacks
Cindy Johnson
Michael Jorgensen
Michele Koomen
Debra Pitton

This special evening promises touching tributes and emotional reflections on the lives and careers of our honorees. We hope you will help us celebrate their accomplishments and show support for all they have given our community as they mark this important milestone.

This event will take place Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Banquet Rooms, Jackson Campus Center
Doors Open at 5 p.m. with dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.

$20/person (includes dinner and wine service) Please register online to reserve your seat.

Thank you for being part of our community.

Farewell Reception for Rydell Professor David Montgomery… The campus is invited to a farewell reception for David Montgomery from 2:30-4 p.m. on Friday, May 10 in the Konferensrum in the Jackson Campus Center. Dr. Montgomery has been on campus this spring serving as the Rydell Professor, a scholar-in-residence program. During his time on campus he taught a course and visited with many other classes. The reception open to students, faculty, and staff.

Books in Bloom event... Friends of the Library - Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) is proud to present our seventh Books in Bloom event. This event takes place 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 5. Joanna Carlson Swanson '64 will present about her book, Bold Visions, Daring Dreams, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. All events are in the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library. Books in Bloom features floral arrangements by designers and florists who interpret a book, film, or other academic resource selected from the library's holdings. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

End of Year Department Purchases...If you or your department are considering technology purchases before the end of the fiscal year, we encourage you to contact Technology Services prior to making any decisions. Our agreements with local and national technology wholesalers routinely result in lower prices, and we're often able to answer questions about your intended purchases to ensure compatibility with pre-existing systems, networks, and software. Allow us to help you make the most of your purchasing decision by contacting Brianne Twaddle at x7180 before May 15, 2019. Purchases made after this date may not arrive in time to be charged to the current budget year.

Fellowship with Community Talks... Held the second Wednesday of each month from 1-2 p.m., afternoons at the American Swedish Institute invites artists, experts, and other fascinating folk to share their knowledge and insight in fellowship with the community. On Wednesday, May 8, retired professor Bob Douglas (Geography) will share about the building and restoration of the Borgeson Family Cabin in Gustavus's Linnaeus Arboretum.

Lindau Residency in Conservative Thought... The campus is invited to attend the Energy Policy and the Global Impact Q & A with Dr. Meghan O'Sullivan happening at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 in the Heritage Banquet Room. This will be a conversation to bridge partisan divides related to U.S. energy policy, environmental sustainability, and foreign relations. Dr. O'Sullivan is the Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs and the Director of the Geopolitics of Energy Project at Harvard University’s Kennedy School. O'Sullivan has extensive experience in policy formulation and in negotiation. She was special assistant to President George W. Bush and deputy national security advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan and vice chair of the All Party Talks in Northern Ireland. During her time at Gustavus inaddition to participating in this forum, she will be meeting with nine different classes and student groups. For more information, click here. Students interested in joining one of the group meals with Dr. O'Sullivan should email Barb Larson Taylor.

Gustavus Gratitude Campaign...Share a positive note during the Gustavus Gratitude Campaign. This campaign is sponsored by the College's insurance broker and is active from now through May 3. Click here to learn more. Go ahead, make someone's day today.



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