The Summer Scoop for June 26

Volume 16, Number 1

News & Announcements

Welcome to the Summer Scoop... The Summer Scoop will be published three times this summer: June 26, July 24, and Aug. 21. Anyone may submit items for consideration by e-mailing them to ga_news@gustavus.edu or by filling out an online submission form at http://gustavus.edu/news/submit/. The deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the publication date.

Volunteers Sought... The Office of International Education is looking for volunteers for its International Friendship Family Program. Each Gustavus international student is matched with a local family. The family will typically invite the student to their home for dinner, family functions, or trips, and go to events in which the student is involved. It is a great opportunity for the family and the student to share cultures. If interested, please contact Jeff Anderson (x7493 or jeffa@gustavus.edu) in the Office of International Education by July 21.

Looking for Hosts… Twenty college students from China will be on campus this July, and we hope to show them how families celebrate the 4th of July. Would you volunteer to host two of these students for the day's celebration in town? Transportation and expenses can be provided. If interested, please contact Bob or Judy Douglas at 507-931-6586.

Missing… Within the past six months, someone borrowed the Gustavus burning iron from the Physical Plant Department. Please look around your office areas for a wooden box with brass corners and handle on it with a burning iron inside that has the three crowns and Gustavus Adolphus College lettering on it. Please drop it off at the Physical Plant Office or call x7504 for pickup.

New Mileage Rate... Effective July 1, mileage reimbursements will be eligible for the new IRS guideline of 58.5 cents/mile. This can only be applied to business travel occurring after June 30.

Parade Volunteers Wanted... Gustavus will again have a "float" in the St. Peter 4th of July Parade. The St. Peter Chamber of Commerce has chosen a "circus" theme this year and we will rally around the “Circus Calliope” at the beginning of the parade. Volunteers are needed to march (or ride bikes, wagons, or strollers) and give away goodies and smiles to the parade watchers. All faculty and staff members, along with their spouses, partners, family members, and friends, are welcome to march in "circus" garb. Marchers are needed from about 9 a.m. until noon on July 4. If interested, or for more information, contact Jacob Seamans (x6213 or jseamans@gustavus.edu) or Dean Wahlund (x7521). The Chamber of Commerce is also looking for people to help with the 4th of July picnic (serve at the brat or chicken stands, staff the information booth) at Minnesota Square Park. If you can help, contact Dean or call the Chamber directly at 507-934-3400 by June 29.

Missing… A missing lion, answering to the name "Gus," was last seen at the Senior Week Fiesta. Anyone with information on the location of our friendly mascot is asked to contact Cassandra at x7598. Eyes: Large, plastic; height: 6-feet-plus; mane: golden.

Reminder… This is just a friendly reminder that, where thermostats can be adjusted, they should be set to 78 degrees F. during the air conditioning season. Many of the campus thermostats were set at 65 degrees F. all winter, so it might be worth a check in your work area to make sure they have been moved to the summer setting of 78 degrees F. If you have questions about how to do this or if equipment does not seem to be working as it should, please contact the Physical Plant office.

State Fair Booth... Gustavus is again planning a booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 21-Sept. 1, 2008. The booth, in the Education Building, will be "personed" by staff, faculty, alumni, and student volunteers. Four-hour shifts are available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day of the 12-day fair. Two or three people are needed for each shift. To sign up, call or e-mail Bob Neuman (x7681, bneuman@gustavus.edu). Times will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Prior to the fair, training will be provided. Training meeting information will be announced at a later date.

Valleyfair Tickets.... Discounted Valleyfair tickets are available for purchase in the Office of Human Resources, located in the lower level (west) of Uhler Hall.

Summer Parking... Summer parking rules are now in effect. Visitor parking is still closed to students and staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; however, vehicles may park in any red, green, or yellow parking space without regard to permits. Fire lanes, sidewalks, and spaces reserved by signs (e.g., 30-minute, Vendor/Maintenance, Head Resident) will still be enforced.

Severe Weather Reminder... Community members and their guests are reminded to tune ot the following media to be updated on local weather conditions:

  • Radio Stations — KRBI 105.5 FM / 1310 AM (St. Peter), KDOG 96.7 FM (Mankato), KEEZ 99.1 FM (Mankato), KYSM 103.5 FM (Mankato), or WCCO 830 AM (Mpls/St. Paul)
  • Television Stations — Channel 4 (Minneapolis/St. Paul), Channel 5 (Minneapolis/St. Paul), Channel 11 (Minneapolis/St. Paul), or Channel 12 (Mankato)

Severe weather shelters on campus include the following:

  • Anderson Social Science – basement, north end of building
  • Bernadotte Library – basement, AV classrooms
  • Carlson Administration Building – basement, interior rooms without windows
  • Christ Chapel – basement hallway
  • Confer/Vickner – basement, rooms without windows
  • Jackson Campus Center – basement, interior hallway
  • Johnson Student Union – basement bathrooms, Campus Center basement
  • Schaefer Fine Arts – 1st-floor rooms without windows
  • Lund Arena – basement, locker rooms
  • Mattson Hall – go to lower level of Fine Arts Building
  • Nobel Hall – basement, interior hallways
  • Old Main – basement, interior hallway
  • Olin Hall – basement, interior hallways
  • Swanson Tennis Center – bathrooms

For more information, contact Safety and Security (x8809).

Finance Window Summer Hours… The Gustavus Finance Office cashier window summer hours will be in effect from Monday, June 16, through Friday, August 15. The hours are as follows: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Vacation Donations Being Accepted... Employees who would like to donate vacation hours for a Gustavus employee who will be on an approved FMLA leave and will run out of paid-time benefits should complete and sign a request for transfer of vacation hours available at the Office of Human Resources (x7304).

Campus Happenings

Lutheran Summer Music Returns... Lutheran Summer Music, a four-week summer music training program founded in 1982, returns to the Gustavus campus this summer, running through July 20. More than 150 young musicians and an outstanding faculty of artists and musicians from across the United States are taking part in this intensive educational session and will present more than 20 recitals and concerts on the campus during the course of the month. Each event on the schedule is open to the public at no cost. A free-will offering will be taken to help defray some expenses.
     The schedule of events includes performances by faculty, guest artists, students, and student ensembles nearly every day of the camp. This summer's guest artists include the Rose Ensemble, the Praetorius Brass Quintet, Sine Nomine Vocal Ensemble, and the Movere Woodwind Quintet. In addition, Lutheran Summer Music is pleased to collaborate this summer with members of the Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir in a special concert in Christ Chapel at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1.
     For a complete schedule or up-to-date information regarding public performances at Lutheran Summer Music, please call the summer office at 507-933-7741 or log on at www.lutheransummermusic.org.

NYSP at Gustavus... Gustavus will host the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) July 7-26. The program serves youth ages 10-16 from communities surrounding St. Peter. The focus and purpose of the program is to improve the health, well-being, and physical fitness of qualifying young people, as well as to empower participants by giving them the chance to participate in athletics, academics, and creative activities. For more information, contact Rita Curtin (education; 507-933-6410 or rcurtin@gustavus.edu).

Summer Snapshots... On Monday, July 14, Friday, July 25, and Friday, August 8, 2008, the Admissions Office will host high school juniors, seniors, and their families to demonstrate Gustavus's strong academic, athletic, and fine arts credentials and give a “snapshot” of the Gustavus experience. Prospective students will also be given a tour of the campus and an overview of the financial aid and admissions timeline.

Off-Campus Events of Interest

Theatre Outing... Gustavus Library Associates invites community members to a special summer event, Forever Plaid, at the Old Log Theater, Thursday, July 17, beginning with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. Dinner follows at 6:30 p.m. with curtain time at 8 p.m. The Broadway hit Forever Plaid is the story of four singers who return from heaven for one last engagement. “The Plaids” blend witty comedy, outlandish choreography, and harmonize to some of the 1950s’ greatest hits, including "Catch a Falling Star," "Magic Moments," and "Three Coins in the Fountain." The cost for a “choice” dinner and the performance is $48 per person. Contact the Office of Marketing and Communication at x7550 before July 11 for an invitation flyer.

Obituaries

  • Lavinia Bloomquist, wife of the late Ross Bloomquist, former vice president for finance and treasurer of the College, died June 14. Lavinia taught nursing at Gustavus and also at Mankato State. A memorial service is scheduled for July 6 at 1:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, St. Peter.
  • Julie Orpen, wife of Rick Orpen (music) and mother of Nathan '04 and Joshua '08, died June 15 in St. Peter. A celebration of her life was held on June 20 at First Lutheran Church, St. Peter, and a memorial dedication will be held at Linnaeus Arboretum at a date to be announced.

To inform the campus community of the death of a current student, employee, or trustee; an emeritus professor or trustee; or an immediate family member of a current employee, contact the Office of the President (x7538 or pleagjel@gustavus.edu). Death announcements and funeral notices for students, current and emeritus faculty and employees, and trustees will be sent to the community via written notice from the president, posted on community-l, the official campus-wide e-mail list, and published in the Yellow Sheet or Summer Scoop. Notices for immediate family members of current employees will be published in the Yellow Sheet or the Summer Scoop unless they occur during a publication break, in which case they will be posted on employee-l.

New Faces

The following people have recently joined the Gustavus community:

     New Support Staff

  • Marilyn Frederick, administrative assistant (biology and geology)
  • Kari Hinden, custodian (custodial)
  • Rochelle Poehler, financial assistance clerk (student financial assistance)
  • Jodie Simonette, custodian (custodial)

In the Media

Here are some noteworthy Gustavus-related stories that recently appeared in print or broadcast media around the nation:

  • Gustavus was mentioned in a May 28 Star Tribune story about the state of Minnesota putting an emphasis on science and math skills.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a front page story on May 28 about the nine graduating seniors who are joining Teach For America this fall. Students Esther Mulder, Trevor Brown and Lindsay Cattau were all quoted in the story.
  • The Metro Lutheran printed a story about Gustavus hiring Jack Ohle as its next president in its June edition.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on the front of its May 29 Valley section about the 2008 Nobel Conference. Tim Robinson (psychology) was quoted in the story.
  • The St. Peter Herald printed a story about the Nobel Conference in its May 29 edition.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on May 30 about Greg Mason (English) being awarded a Fulbright grant.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a news brief on May 30 about the Paul Magnuson Student Leadership and Service Awards.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed an editorial on May 31 lauding the nine Gustavus seniors who participate in the Teach For America program next fall.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on June 1 about seniors Erin Luhmann and Jonathan Peasley, who will both enter the Peace Corps this July.
  • KEYC-TV ran a story on its June 1 newscasts about commencement.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on June 2 about commencement. The story featured senior Meagan Bachmayer and her senior address.
  • Chris Gilbert (political science) was interviewed for a June 2 Minnesota Public Radio story about the 2008 presidential race.
  • MinnPost.com ran a story about the best excerpts from college commencement speeches. An excerpt from Meagan Bachmayer’s speech was included in the piece.
  • The Minnesota Daily, the student newspaper at the University of Minnesota, printed a story on June 4 about test-optional admission policies. Mark Anderson (admission) was quoted.
  • Student John Castellano was named in a June 4 MinnPost.com story for being named an intern for the GOP convention.
  • Gustavus was mentioned in a story that appeared on mn2020.org and tcdailyplanet.net about colleges and universities hiring sustainability managers.
  • The St. Peter Herald printed stories about commencement, relay for life, and the Gustavus piano lab school in its June 5 edition.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on June 9 about student John Castellano being an intern at the Republican National Convention this summer.
  • The New Ulm Journal printed a story on June 12 about the Summer Solstice Garden Tour hosted by Friends of Linnaeus Arboretum.
  • The Mankato Free Press printed a story on the front page of its Currents section about waterfalls in the Mankato area. Bob Douglas (geography) was pictured and quoted in the story.
  • The St. Peter Herald printed stories about the Summer Solstice Garden Tour and the Petersons receiving the Greater Gustavus Award in its June 19 edition.

Anyone who has suggested additions for this list, suggestions for potential future media stories, or interest in being a media source should contact Marketing and Communication (x7520 or ga_news@gustavus.edu).

Plugs

For Active Seniors 55+, Realife Cooperative: 1 & 2 BR apartment/condominiums. Buy a share of the master mortgage and retain your equity, interest and tax benefits as in home ownership. We are located at 500 West Jackson street in St. Peter. Realife is "Independent living in a Cooperative setting" and is member owned and member controlled. Secure Building. Secure heated garage available. For more information, please contact our office manager, Stacy, at sdwitte@hickorytech.net or at 507-934-2902.

For Sale: Honda Reflex scooter (2005), just over 1,500 miles, excellent condition, 70 mpg, is highway legal, reaches 65 mph easily. Contact Paul at 382-4383.

For Sale or Rent: Newly refurbished 3 to 4 bedroom, 2 bath house. 1 block from Gustavus. Full basement with rec room. All appliances including microwave and dishwasher. Private large backyard with deck. Rent $975/month on years lease. No students. 1202 S. Washington. Call with inquiries to 380-2157 or 931-4806.

Piano for Sale: Baldwin Spinet Piano. Buyer moves. 507-243-4110 or dwaldr8@aol.com.

Home for Sale: Main floor finished: large master bedroom with walk-in closet and walk-through study/reading room/nursery; stainless appliances and silestone countertops in kitchen; modern bathroom; spacious living/dining with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors; lots of windows; two porches. Basement unfinished: wired and framed for two additional bedrooms; full bathroom; utilities/laundry; ample storage; huge family room; in-floor heat. Orchard and garden outside; city-maintained walking paths across the street. Very close to campus. If interested, e-mail klipke@gac.edu or call 507-327-2802.

For Sale by Owners: 315 N. 4th Street, St. Peter.  2,300+ sq. ft. house built in 1998; 3 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths; large master bedroom & bathroom suite; vaulted living room with floor to ceiling bookshelves; large 24' x 40' garage with insulated workshop; no maintenance steel siding on house & garage; double-wide driveway; beautifully landscaped yard; great location across from park & close to dowtown. $269,000. Call Gary or Brenda Reinholtz at 507-382-6433 or e-mail: garydeanr@comcast.net.

For Sale: Cute 1920s bungalow right across the street from Gustavus (1205 S. 7th street).  House sits on large corner lot and has four bedrooms, 2 baths (1500+ sq. feet), original hardwood throughout, awesome screened-in porch, unfinished basement. Lots of possibilities. Asking $149,000. Willing to consider rental for 2009-10 school year. Contact jkloubec@bastyr.edu.

For Rent: Basement apartment, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, large living area, dining area, private entrance, partially furnished. $425/month. Contact Mary at 507-934-0048 or everettmary@hotmail.com.

"Plugs" is maintained as a forum by which members of the Gustavus community may offer goods and services to others in the community, or seek the same from them. It is not meant to accommodate ads or announcements from area businesses such as real estate agents and retailers, although from time to time such announcements may be published when deemed to be of particular interest to the community.

 

 


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The Summer Scoop is published for the Gustavus Adolphus College community by the Office of Marketing and Communication. It is published monthly during the summer, on June 26, July 24, and Aug. 21 in 2008. Anyone may submit items by sending them to waldo@gustavus.edu by 4:30 p.m. on the Tuesday before publication. Submissions may include news announcements, upcoming events, building or office hours, plugs (advertisements like for sale or rent items), or off-campus events. Please save "Extraordinary People" items (professional accomplishments or presentations) for the Yellow Sheet, which is published weekly during the academic year. For more information, call x6213.

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