Inside Gustavus May 16, 2019 | Volume 51, Number 33

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.

Fine Arts

Music
May 18 at 3 p.m., Song Go Ever On: A Choral Celebration in Christ Chapel
May 19 at 3:30 p.m., Andy DeLuca, Conducting/Composition in Bjorling Recital Hall
May 19 at 5:30 p.m., Ellen Stoll, Piano in Bjorling Recital Hall
May 19 at 7:30 p.m., Nicole Waskosky, Mezzo-Soprano and Adam Bakken, Tenor in Bjorling Recital Hall

Theatre and Dance
May 17 at 8 p.m., Title and Deed by Will Eno in Anderson Theatre
May 18 at 8 p.m., Title and Deed by Will Eno in Anderson Theatre
May 19 at 2 p.m., Title and Deed by Will Eno in Anderson Theatre
Tickets available at gustavustickets.com

Hillstrom Museum of Art
May 4 - June 1, “Fruition: Senior Studio Art Majors Exhibition 2019”

Schaefer Art Gallery
April 23- May 24, "Imprecision: Recent Works by Jenna Hansen"

Tips and Reminders

Sustainability Tip... Are you in the mood for some spring cleaning?
In a review of more than 2,000 cleaning products, the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit advocacy organization, found that 53 percent contained ingredients known to irritate the lungs. According to the EPA the accumulation of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) is five times higher indoors than outside. Think about making some simple and cost-effective changes to your own cleaning habits that will benefit both your family’s health and the environment. You can make your own cleaning supplies with vinegar, Castile Soap, and baking soda. For some added "umph" to clean tough shower scum, mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide and liquid soap. Don’t forget that disposable cleaning supplies like sponges, wipes and mop pads eventually end up in the landfill. Try biodegradable sponges or washable, reusable mops.

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 and submit the form to the Payroll area in the Finance office.

Measles Information... Do you have questions about measles? Most people born in the U.S. before 1957 have immunity to measles. This can be verified via a blood test or individuals can choose to get an MMR vaccine. Those born after 1957 in the U.S. should have two documented MMR vaccines to ensure maximized protection. For more detailed information please reference this link.

In the News

KEYC television interviewed Isabel Gerencer '19 during a segment about this year's ROTC commissioning ceremony.

The Star Tribune profiled head baseball coach Brad Baker after the team secured the MIAC championship.

The Mankato Free Press and KEYC television covered Thomas Friedman's visit to campus for the MAYDAY! Peace Conference.

The Mankato Free Press did a feature on the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library in alignment with Friends of the Library-Gustavus Library Associates' Books in Bloom event.

Off Campus Events of Interest

Saint Peter Library Summer Reading Program... This program starts Friday June 3 and go until Friday August 9. Events and programs are as follows: A Universe of Stories. Every child; preschooler, school-ager, tween, or teen is sure to enjoy this summer’s program! The theme this summer is A UNIVERSE OF STORIES. New this year, there will be adult programming too.
Join us at the SUMMER READING LIFT OFF from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at Gorman Park. There will be kites in the park, a bounce house, rocket launching hosted by the Boy Scouts, Star Wars characters and more. A picture will be taken from above with a drone at 1:30 p.m. You don’t want to miss this.
Reading activities are FREE and take place at the Saint Peter Public Library unless otherwise noted.
FREE FAMILY EVENTS
See the calendar of events posted on the library website (www.saintpetermn.gov/library) or pick up one at the library. There is something for everyone.
STORYTIMES
Guest storytime readers will be at the library at 10:30 a.m. most Tuesdays. Check out Evening Story Times with Annie at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.
READING ROCKET
To participate, pick up reading rocket and special prize at the library to track your activities all summer long.
TEEN PROGRAM
Those going into grades six and up will receive scratch-off tickets when they check out books. One in three tickets is a winner. There are big winners in each category and non-winning tickets go into a drawing for a grand prize. Prizes include: Tori’s Precious Pets, Storywalks, Reading Marathon, Children’s Museum Tipi Building and Bison, Lunch Bunch Book Club, Musical Storytime, Launches and Light STEM Program, Movies in the Library, Children’s Museum Space Exploration Lab, Battle of the Books, VolunTeens Summer’s End Movie Party.

Plugs

Apartment for Rent... One bedroom apartment for rent fully furnished in home of retired professor. Within walking distance to campus, off street parking. Availible in July to non-smokers only. If interested or have any questions please contact Rebecca Otterness or call 507-931-1913.

Car for Sale... 2016 VW Sportwagon, 18,500 miles (stored indoor for one year during travels); terrific shape, lots of bells and whistles (sun/moon roof, heated seats, keyless entry, etc.), mileage in the upper 30s. Contact Cindy Johnson for more information.

Garage Sale... Antique furniture, oriental rugs, paintings records, dishes, clothes and lots of books
sale will be 10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. on Sat. May 18 at 1320 Pine Pointe Curve, Saint Peter. Contact Geoff Cohrt at 507-931-4139 for any questions.

Housing Search... In Geography, we have a new colleague who will be visiting for the coming academic year. She's not from the area and may not be around again until just before Fall begins. So to help her, I'm reaching beyond our department to see if any of you might have any housing tips or observations. She describes her ideal arrangement as:
-close to Gustavus or easy commute
-open to shared property in a respectful community but am good with solitude, too.
-not in basement/above ground floor
-off street parking or easy parking included
-quiet, clean, and functional place where I can do work and have peace
-$825 or less in rent
-access to full kitchen
-laundry on site (ideally in unit)
-bathtub
Please contact Jesse McClelland for any tips or suggestions.

Bookshelf for Sale... Douglas fir custom built bookshelves with adjustable shelving; 48"x 7ft x 10.5"; 36"x7ftx10.5". Contact Cindy Johnson.