The Summer Scoop for June 2013
Volume 45, Number 1
Faculty/Staff Activities
Lauren Hecht (Psychological Science) had a paper accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed journal, Acta Psychologica. The article, "Temporal processing of figures and grounds", will appear in a forthcoming Special Issue on "Temporal processing within and across senses".
Faculty member Kristen Lowe from the Art and Art History department has agreed to serve as juror of the Drawing/Pastels class for the 2013 Minnesota State Fair.
Rita Ray's (Economics and Management) paper "Wither Slumdog Millionaire: India’s Liberalization and Development Themes in Bollywood Films" has been published in World Journal of Social Sciences, March 2013.
Joel Carlin (Biology/Environmental Studies) presented two continuing education lectures to the Learning Is ForEver program in Rochester MN. The talks were "Cake of Power: the ecopolitics of caviar" and "From Jawless to Jaws!, 540 million years of fish evolution."
President's Cabinet Summary
The President's Cabinet met on June 4 and June 18 and discussed the following items:
- Discussion was held regarding the work of the Internal Budget Committee related to presenting a balanced budget for FY 2014 to the Board at its June meeting, as well as timing of posting departmental budgets on Datatel.
- The agenda for the June 20-21 Board meeting was reviewed.
- Members approved hiring a Chaplains' Office part-time replacement position (sexton).
- Members approved hiring a Chaplains' Office part-time replacement position (cantor).
- Members approved hiring a Dining Service full-time replacement position (Assistant Director for Dining Service).
- Members approved hiring an Institutional Advancement full-time position (Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement).
- Vice President Westphal shared and reviewed an agenda for the Moody's conference call scheduled for Tuesday, June 25.
- Members approved hiring a Campus Safety full-time replacement position (Director of Campus Safety).
News & Announcements
New Director of Multicultural Programs...Pearl Leonard-Rock will be joining the Gustavus community on July 1 as the new Director of Multicultural Programs. More information about Ms. Leonard-Rock will be announced soon on the College's website.
Volunteers Sought...The Center for International and Cultural Education (CICE) is seeking 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 Center for International and Cultural Education.
Harassment Advisors, Grievance Officers and Sexual Misconduct Investigators Needed...We are in the process of recruiting staff and faculty to serve in
employee or student investigations for sexual harassment or sexual
misconduct. For an allegation against an employee, positions for which
we are recruiting include Harassment Grievance Officers and Advisors. Harassment Grievance Officers conduct investigations of alleged
discrimination and/or harassment whether brought against faculty
members, staff members, or students and issue findings of fact and
recommendations for disposition of complaints according to Section 5 of the Gustavus Adolphus College
Policy Against Harassment and Sexual Harassment.
Harassment Advisors hear complaints regarding harassment and/or sexual harassment, speak with the complaining party to discuss any necessary interim accommodations and process the case according to Section 5 of the Gustavus Adolphus College Policy Against Harassment and Sexual Harassment.
Investigators of Student Sexual Misconduct meet with all parties in a sexual misconduct case, create a report of their findings and assist with adjudication of the complaint. It is expected that staff involved with this effort would be involved in one or two cases in a given academic year and the time commitment would be on the order of 10 to 12 hours over a two-week period.
We are seeking employees with a high degree of sensitivity and
empathy as well as a strong sense of confidentiality to serve in this
role. All positions will receive training in the early Fall. After consultation with your supervisor or chair, please contact Kirk
Beyer, x6075, Paula O’Loughlin, x7541, or Steve Bennett x7526 to
discuss your interest. For more information on the policies, go to: Policy Against Harassment and Sexual Harassment. Or, go to: Student Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Print and Mail Service Summer Hours...
- Post Office: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Mail Room: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Please drop off any outgoing college mail at the window of the Post Office from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Print Services: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Print and Mail Services is not open on College holidays. Please contact Naomi Quiram with any questions: x7599, nquiram@gustavus.edu.
Campus Happenings
Minnesota Private College Week...This annual event is scheduled for June 24-28. The Admission Office will be hosting events for prospective students and families to visit campus and get a taste of life on the hill. Contact Bob Neuman with questions.
Summer Slam Poetry Camp...The College's Slam Poetry Camp will take place June 23-29. This is an academic camp that invites high school students from all over the country to attend a seven day intensive course that is facilitated by the most successful poetry slam artists in the past decade.
Whitey Skoog Open...The Gustavus Whitey Skoog Open is a golf tournament that benefits the Gustavus men's and women's golf teams. Tournament will be held Monday, July 8 at the Le Sueur County Club. All alums, parents, and friends are welcome! Registration is at 11:30 a.m. with 12:00 shotgun start. For more information or to register for the Gustavus Whitey Skoog Open go to gustavus.edu/go/golf or email Coach Scott Moe at smoe@gustavus.edu.
Off-Campus Events of Interest
Fourth of July Events...St. Peter's Old-Fashtioned 4th of July Celebration is quickly approaching. A parade will take place at 10 a.m. on South Washington Avenue from Broadway Ave. to Elm Street. Food and activities will be available between noon and 4 p.m. at Minnesota Square Park with fireworks scheduled for 10 p.m. at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds.
Obituaries
- Ella Johnson, mother of Lynne Johnson (Insitutional Advancement) died Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, at the age of 93. Funeral services were held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa on May 16. Ella is survived by children Richard (Mary), Tom (Becky), Lorne (Barb), Lynne, and JoAnn (Mike), along with many grandchildren and great-children.
- W. Jean Eckerman, father of Deb Pitton (Education), passed away Tuesday, June 18 surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 21 at Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City, Iowa. He is survived by four children: Steve (Darlene) Eckerman, Deb (Jon) Pitton, MariBeth (Reed) Schulke, and John (Amy) Eckerman, 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
- Richard A. Hulseberg, father of Anna Hulseberg (Library), died on June 10 at the Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter at the age of 68. Funeral services were June 12 in St. Peter.
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 jnoren@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 campuswide e-mail list, and published in Inside Gustavus or the Summer Scoop. Notices for immediate family members of current employees will be published in Inside Gustavus 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 Administrators
- John Kupris, Gift Planner, Institutional Advancement
- Kyle Thomas, Admission Counselor, Admission
Position Openings
- Sexton, Chaplains' Office
- Interim Cantor/Organist, Chaplains' Office
- Part-time Program Assistant, Midstates Consortium for Math and Science
For more information on the aforementioned position(s), call Human Resources (x7304).
Telecommunication Updates
The following are additions/changes for the “Personnel Phone Directory 2012-13”:
Andrew Quist, Custodial, Phone: x 6115, Addition
Ryan Galindo, Athletics, Phone: x8449, Email: rgalindo, Delete
Nicholas Emich, Physical Plant, Phone: x 7625, Email: nemich, Addition
Jennifer Ehalt, Counseling Center, Phone: x 7027, Email: jhommerd, Name change
Adam Hussein, Custodial, Phone: x6810, Name change
Plugs
For Rent...House is energy efficient, partially furnished, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, bamboo floors, AC, stove, refrigerator, W/D, DW, 1-car garage, 3-season room, a clothesline in the backyard, nice neighbors, walking distance to schools and parks. $900 per month, plus utilities, no smoking, no pets, power lawn mower provided; renter in charge of snow removal, damage deposit, 30 days notice, available July 1, possibly sooner. Contact Ruth Johnson at 934-2075 or johnsonr@hickorytech.net.
For Rent...Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, listed below market value, are available at REALIFE COOPERATIVE OF ST. PETER. Independent living for anyone 55+, is located in a quiet residential neighborhood down the hill from Gustavus, at 500 West Jackson St. Call Stacy at 507-934-2902 for details. realifecoopstpeter.com.
For Sale...Classic 3 bedroom Saint Peter house custom built in the 1930s for famed Gustavus professor Ove Olson, this house has been home to three Gustavus professors. Built in a Tudor revival style, this home exudes old-world charm with maintenance-free stucco siding, hardwood floors on both levels, elegant plaster arches, cove ceilings, french doors, built-in oak bookshelves, stately fireplace, and original art deco light fixtures valued at over $5,000. Modern conveniences include a 3+ car garage with second level loft, all stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, and central air conditioning, Special features include a kitchen breakfast nook, formal living room, large deck on first floor, second-level deck, large master bedroom with spacious walk-in closet, and a beautiful office where you can write your next book, The basement level includes a finished family room, half bath with newly tiled shower, and a non-conforming fourth bedroom.The location is ideal. The hous e looks out on Minnesota Square Park and the Minnesota River Valley. It is within easy walking distance of Gustavus on a block with all owner-occupied houses.Priced at $185,000. To view, contact Patti Pherson at (507) 420-4005.
Seeking Home...Gustavus professor looking for 3 bedroom home (apartment, condo, townhouse, etc.) for family of four. We are flexible on lease terms and move-in/out dates (between August 2013 through May 2014). Open to sabbatical home. Good local references. Please call or email Kristian Petersen at 303-589-4395 or kpeter15@gustavus.edu.
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