The Summer Scoop for August 18

Volume 43, Number 3

 

 

President's Cabinet Summary

The President’s Cabinet met on July 12 and 26, 2011, and discussed the following topics:

  • The agenda and timetable for the on-campus interviews with three architectural firms for the Nobel Hall of Science renovation project were reviewed.
  • A status report on the searches for the two Distinguished Professor positions was given.  President Ohle will be meeting with the Bernhardson Distinguished Chair search committee on July 14 and a consultant has been hired to assist in the search for the Economics/Management Distinguished Professor.
  • The search process for the Vice President for Marketing and Communication will be initiated in early August.
  • It was reported that Gustavus has been informally asked to participate in an instrumental case study concerning organizational development, specifically focusing on higher education and agility. 
  • Director of Human Resources Kirk Beyer has been asked and has accepted the appointment of Title IX Coordinator for the College.  Kirk will be joined by Assistant Dean of Students Pete Meagher and Associate Provost Barbara Kaiser in coordinating an institutional Title IX Committee.  The coordinators will attend a Title IX training program this fall.
  • The agenda for the President’s Colloquium, scheduled for Wednesday, August 31, 3:30 p.m., was reviewed.
  • The activities surrounding the Sesquicentennial and campaign kickoff dinner in late September, including the dinner for the Board of Trustees in the new academic building, Homecoming events, dedication of the new academic building, etc., were reviewed.
  • Vice President for Student Life JoNes VanHecke shared with the Cabinet the schedule for new student orientation.
  • Following a discussion about the Nobel Peace Prize Forum to be held in Minneapolis in March and coordinated by the Humphrey Institute, members discussed ways in which Gustavus can provide greater visibility to the Nobel Conference.  Further discussion will be held regarding the future leadership of the Conference and how Gustavus can differentiate the Nobel Conference from the Nobel Peace Prize Forum at a future Cabinet meeting.
  • President Ohle indicated that he would like the College to hold a brief installation service for Provost Braun, Senior Chaplain Anderson, and Chaplain Grady St. Dennis.  Following a discussion regarding appropriate timing, members agreed that an installation ceremony for Provost Braun should be held during the opening convocation and the installation service for Senior Chaplain Anderson and Chaplain St. Dennis should be held either during the Homecoming Worship Service on Sunday, October 2 or at the Chapel service on Friday, September 30, when the Board of Trustees is on campus. 
  • Discussion was held concerning the mandatory observance of Constitution Day on September 17 (observed Friday, September 16).  The Dean of Students Office will coordinate these activities.
  • The hiring of two replacement positions in GTS was approved (Web Developer and Multimedia Classroom Technology Specialist).
  • A brief discussion was held concerning email address retention at the conclusion of an employee’s tenure.  The Cabinet will discuss this issue at a future meeting.

News & Announcements

Last Edition of Summer Scoop...This is the final publication of the Summer Scoop for this year. To submit items for Inside Gustavus, the College's weekly newsletter during the school term, e-mail them to ga_news@gustavus.edu or fill out the online submission form at gustavus.edu/news/submit. The deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. on the Tuesday immediately prior to the publication date. The first edition of Inside Gustavus will be posted on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Colloquium...A state of the College presentation will be given in Alumni Hall from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. The annual President's Dinner will follow from 5-7 p.m. in the Evelyn Young Dining Room. All employees and their spouses/partners are invited. RSVP for the dinner to Pat Leagjeld at 507-933-7538 or pleagjel@gustavus.edu by Friday, Aug. 26.

Sesquicentennial Campus Launch...Join the campus community in celebrating the on-campus launch of the College’s 150th academic year. Gustavus employees and their families are invited to gather together to enjoy food, fun, and entertainment provided the Johnny Holm Band on Monday, September 5, 2011. Come to the Lund Arena anytime between 5 and 8 p.m. No RSVP required for this free event. If you have questions, contact the President’s Office at x7538, or e-mail presidentevents@gustavus.edu.

Sesquicentennial Letterhead...On September 1, 2011 we kickoff our Sesquicentennial Year. In honor of our 150th year, we’ve developed a special unit word mark (logo) to be used for thirteen months. That means the College website, letterhead, envelopes, and new print materials will all reflect this celebratory logo. We need your help to transition to the Sesquicentennial standard. So, please put away the usual Gustavus letterhead and envelopes for the next 13 months. Stop by Printing Services for a supply of the new letterhead and envelopes and start using it September 1. The Sesquicentennial images are also available to the campus at https://gustavus.edu/marketing/brand/. If you have questions on the use of these images, please consult with the Office of Marketing and Communication.

Process for Ordering Business Cards...The directions are as follows:

  • Go to the marketing home page (gustavus.edu/marketing).
  • On the left hand side of the page, click on "Order Business Cards." That link will bring you to the vendor.
  • Your user name is your e-mail address and your temporary password is the name before the @gustavus.edu. For example: Username:lsiebels@gustavus.edu Password: lsiebels (Once you have signed in the first time you can change your password)
  • Click on the business card and Create New. When your order has been created, our department receives an e-mail to approve the order. You can request e-mail updates so you can track the shipping information. This process for ordering saves each person as a separate order, so you don't have to re-enter the information for repeat orders.
  • By entering your Wells Fargo account number, it gets billed directly to you. You can order quantities of 100, 250, 500 or 1000. We don't have to wait for a minimum number of orders to have the cards printed and shipped, and they will be delivered to the delivery address you enter.
  • If you have any problems please contact Lorie Siebels in the Office of Marketing and Communication at 507-933-7520.

Mileage Reimbursement Rate...The IRS has released new rates for mileage reimbursements effective July 1, 2011. At this time the College will reimburse mileage at 55.5 cents/mile for qualified business travel in your personal vehicle.

Print and Mail Service Orientation Hours...Friday, September 2—8 to 4:30; Saturday, September 3—CLOSED; Sunday, September 4—CLOSED; Monday, September 5—8 to 4:30. If there is an emergency requiring immediate service, please contact Naomi Quiram at 507-382-6236.


Campus Happenings

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions...A TIAA-CREF representative will be on campus on September 21, 22, & 23, 2011 and November 21, 22, & 23, 2011 for individual counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment, contact (866) 843-5640, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

First-Year Move-In Day...The Class of 2015 will arrive on campus on Friday, Sept. 2. New Student Orientation will run from Sept. 2-5. Visit gustavus.edu/orientation for more details.

Opening Convocation...Opening Convocation will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 in Christ Chapel. Faculty are invited to gather outside the Chapel in full academic attire at 9:50 a.m.

Nobel Conference Preview Lecture...As a pre-cursor to this year's Nobel Conference, technology theorist Michael Chorost will speak at the College on Friday, Sept. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall. His talk is titled "World Wide Mind: How to Connect Your Brain to the Internet (And Would You Want To)"

Reading in Common Author on Campus...Kent Nerburn, the author of this year's Reading in Common selection The Wolf at Twilight will give a talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 in Alumni Hall.

 

Births

  • Yurie Hong and Seán Easton (both classics) are very happy to announce the birth of Eleanor Kilsoon Easton-Hong on Monday morning, August 1, at about 2:40 a.m. They're calling her Nora for short.
  • Kelsey Morgan Erlandsen was born to Kathy Erlandsen (Gustavus Annual Fund) and her husband Tyler on June 28.

 

New Faces

The following people have recently joined the Gustavus community:

* New Administrators

  • Kevin Byrne, Provost's Office, Associate Provost and Dean of the College
  • Kelsey Olson, Institutional Advancement, Assistant Director of the Gustavus Annual Fund
  • Peter Meagher, Assistant Dean of Students/Student Conduct Coordinator
  • Lawrence "Charlie" Potts, Director of Residential Life
  • Jeremy Sather, Assistant Football Coach
  • Emily Thayer, Admission Counselor
  • Her Vang, Assistant Director of Multicultural Programs

 

Position Openings

  • Director of the Gustavus Annual Fund, Institutional Advancement
  • Gift Accounting Specialist, Institutional Advancement

For more information on the aforementioned position(s), call Human Resources (x7304).

 

Plugs

For Sale By Owners...Classic, center-hall Colonial home on College Ave., a "Linden Hills" home just a few blocks from campus. 2,500 square feet, includes large living room with traditional fireplace, formal dining room, great sunroom, three bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. New roof, three-stall garage, and big shady yard add to its appeal. Home has been for sale only once in 71 years and has always belonged to Gustavus faculty. This home is meant for comfortable living and gracious entertaining. $229,000. Call John or Mimi at 931-2838, or write jbraun@gac.edu.

Retirement Housing...Are you retiring soon?! We have a wonderful option for you at Realife Cooperative in St. Peter (located just down the hill from GAC in a quiet neighborhood). It is gracious, independent living for anyone 55 and over. Call us for a tour anytime at 507-934-2902. Check out our website: www.realifecoopstpeter.com

Room for Rent...Very nice room for rent, close to campus, includes all utilities, furnished if needed, access to attached garage, wi-fi, private bathroom, no smoking or pets. Quiet home and neighborhood. $450/month. Call 507-340-5656.

"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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