Inside Gustavus September 26, 2019 | Volume 52, Number 4

News and Announcements

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Campaign Kickoff Event Tomorrow...Members of the Gustavus community are invited to join President Bergman, Board Chair Scott Anderson '89, Vice President for Advancement Tom Young '88, and the Office of Advancement for an on-campus kickoff to the College's comprehensive campaign at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 27 in Christ Chapel. If your schedule allows, please plan to be in Chapel for this important announcement and celebration as we move forward together in writing the next chapter in the College's history. 

KARE 11 to Visit Homecoming...Dave Schwartz of KARE 11 television will be on campus this Saturday to cover Homecoming and the football game versus Bethel University. Members of the Gustavus community are invited to be part of the live broadcast at 5 p.m. at Hollingsworth Field (rain location TBA).

Fall Fest in the Arb...Enjoy a fun-filled day of outdoor activities in the Linnaeus Arboretum with live music, live animals, and alpaca and border collie agility and herding demonstrations. Participate in the arboretum's unique treasure hunt. There will be games, hayrides, face painting, crafts, and more. Come join us from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in the Linnaeus Arboretum. 

Book Sale at the Library...The Library will be holding a book sale from Monday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 28. Paperback books: 25 cents; hardcover: 50 cents (with the weekend bringing discount prices). Come in with quarters and leave with books.

Christmas in Christ Chapel - Reservable seating...Plans are already well underway for Christmas in Christ Chapel, happening December 5-8. New this year is that the opening night will be on Thursday and the last service will be on Sunday afternoon. Like last year, guests will select specific reservable seats in Christ Chapel at the time of ticket purchase. There will no longer be general admission seating. Employees will continue to receive one free ticket. Tickets go on sale October 1. For more information, visit online.

A Royal Affair - A Gustie Gala...Get your crown on for the biennial A Royal Affair fundraiser happening Saturday, November 9 at the JW Marriott Hotel - Mall of America. This is a fun party with food, drinks, music, dancing, an auction, and amazing entertainment by Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling ’89 and Hollywood actor Peter Breitmayer ’87 serving as emcee. Funds raised will fund scholarships for first-generation college students with high academic performance and significant economic need, and strengthen the Gustavus library endowment. Get your tickets now using this link.

Patricia Lindell Scholarship Application Open...This $1,200 scholarship (established by the Gustavus Library Associates) is open to any junior or senior student to undertake a research project for the library that benefits the wider Gustavus community. The scholarship is awarded upon the successful completion of the project.
Applicants are strongly recommended to apply for independent study credit during the spring semester (up to .5 credits).
This year's project will explore how the library can improve its website to better serve student needs. The recipient will conduct qualitative research, investigate best practices for library websites, and propose changes to the website.
For more information and how to apply, please see attached pdf.
Applications are due Friday, November 1, 2019.

In the News

The Mankato Free Press wrote on Dr. Richard Alley's talk at the Nobel Conference.

Members of the Gustavus community took place in Saint Peter's climate rally on Friday, September 20. The St. Peter Herald covered the event.

Geography professor and Nobel Conference Chair Anna Versluis was interviewed on MPR News about the Nobel Conference. Conference speaker Dr. Amitav Ghosh was interviewed in a different story that related to Nobel Conference 55.

KEYC television covered the Nobel Conference, interviewing Dr. Richard Alley and Gustavus philosophy professor and Nobel Conference Director Lisa Heldke.

Obituaries

Conley G. Birr, father of Kevin Birr (Dining Service), passed away on September 17, 2019. A full obituary may be found online.

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Plugs

Fundrasier for Injured Professor...Deborah Downs-Miers, a retired English professor and longtime member of the community, is recovering from a serious spinal injury. Earliest prognosis suggested complete paralysis, but she's one tough cookie. Her daughter, Marilla (a Gustavus graduate herself) is working around the clock in Bath, Maine to procure resources for Deborah's care as they search for a rehab facility. Please consider donating to Deborah's GoFundMe site.

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