The Summer Scoop for August 18, 2016

Volume 47, Number 3

Faculty & Staff News

Marie Walker (Psychological Science) and Emma Iverson '10, published an article in Emerging Adulthood titled, "Identity Development and Political Self-Regulation in Emerging Adult Political Attitudes and Behavior."

Jeff Jeremiason (Chemistry) received funding for a two-year project, through his collaboration with the University of Minnesota-Duluth, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the project "Refining Our Understanding of Methylmercury Production and Bioavailability in the St. Louis River Estuary."

Tom Huber (Physics) received a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation for the project "Detection of Ultrasound Waves in Water and Air Using a Laser Interferometer."

News & Announcements

2016 State Fair Training... If you have volunteered to work at the Gustavus booth at the Minnesota State Fair, there will be a 20-minute training opportunity prior to the event. Training will take place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 22 or at 10 a.m. on Tues., Aug. 23. Location is the Konferensrum in the Jackson Campus Center. Contact Bob Neuman in admission with your interest and availability. bneuman@gustavus.edu

Human Resources 101...Please join us for a meeting at 10 a.m. on August 23 at at 2 p.m. on August 25 in the Three Crowns room to learn more about our Human Resources team and what we are working on in our office to support our employees. Enjoy treats and door prizes as we share what we think will be exciting news about our vision. See you there.

Lund Center Repairs...Due to the construction on the Lund Center roof, we will have intermittent parking restrictions throughout the months of August and September. Please watch for barricade changes. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Please direct any questions/concerns to the physical plant office at 507-933-7504.

New Student Move-In Day Specific Information...Please note that from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept. 2, all traffic will enter the College either at the Sunrise Drive/Grace Street entrance or via the Jefferson Avenue entrance. Please allow extra time for arriving and parking on campus and comply with directions and requests of the Campus Safety officers and understand that the shortest route to your building or your usual parking spot might not be available to you. The College Avenue entrance will be routed as EXIT ONLY from campus so please do not plan on driving up College Avenue to enter campus. Attempting to enter on College Avenue will result in you being re-routed to either the Jefferson or Sunrise/Grace entrances.

Additionally, Campus Drive (Ring Road) between the Jefferson and College Avenue entrances will be restricted to ONE WAY traffic going down the hill. Campus Drive from the intersection closest to Uhler and North Halls to the College Avenue entrance will be restricted to ONE WAY traffic going down the hill as well.  

Finally, we will reserve the Norelius lot, the Guest lot, the Sohre lot and the Arboretum lot for first-year students and their families on Friday, Sept. 2. Employees and upperclass students should park in other lots on the morning of Sept 2. Beck, Lund, Southwest, College View or the Heating Plant lots will likely be the ones you should check first for parking availability. Please note that on Saturday, Sept. 3 the Lund lot is closed for the annual Square Dance. Any vehicles in the Lund lot when setup begins for the dance will be towed at owner's expense. Please park in alternate lots on Saturday.

Parking Permits...Don't forget to register for your parking permit online.  Online registration is open through Aug. 21, and permits will be delivered to campus mailboxes the week of Aug. 22. If you miss the online registration window, registration will be available in the Campus Safety office Aug. 29-Sept. 5. Please begin parking according to permit color starting that week, and note that any vehicle not displaying a new valid parking permit will be cited beginning 7 a.m. on the first day of class, Tues. Sept. 6. Students and employees are responsible for knowing the campus parking and traffic regulations at https://gustavus.edu/safety/policies/traffic.php   
Visitor parking is closed to students and employees at all times and can/will always be cited. Contact the Campus Safety office 24 hours a day at 507-933-8888 with any parking related questions, or email the Campus Safety Administrative Assistant Lisa Octigan at eoctigan@gustavus.edu

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions…A TIAA-CREF representative will be on campus Sept. 6-Sept. 8. To schedule an appointment, go to tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or contact (800) 732-8353, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (ET).

Volunteers Sought...The Center for International and Cultural Education (CICE) is seeking volunteers for its International Friendship Family Program. Gustavus international students are matched with local families. The family will typically invite the student to their home for an occasional dinner, family function, trip, or event. It is a great opportunity for the family and the student to share cultures! It does not take a large time commitment and is very rewarding. With the increase in international student enrollment, we need many more families. All families and individuals are welcome! If interested, please contact Jeff Anderson (x7493 or jeffa@gustavus.edu) in the Center for International and Cultural Education.

2016 Opening Reception...Please join us at at 3 p.m. Wed., Aug. 31, 2016 for the Opening Reception. All employees, including faculty, staff, and spouses/partners, are invited to attend. The program in Alumni Hall will begin at 3 p.m., and the reception will follow immediately on Eckman Mall.

Save the Date...2016/2017 All-Employee meetings include:
Thur., Feb. 9, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall
Thurs., May 18, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall

Nobel Conference Tickets – Available/On Sale Now...Nobel Conference 52: In Search of Economic Balance is September 27 & 28, 2016. All students, faculty, and staff receive one complimentary ticket. The 2016 Nobel Conference brings economists from around the world to help us understand some of the challenges facing real-world implementation of economic theories. To request your ticket, go to gustavustickets.com.

Christmas in Christ Chapel Tickets – Available/On Sale Now...Christmas in Christ Chapel is December 2, 3, & 4. All students, faculty, and staff receive one complimentary ticket for one service. The 2016 theme is "Ubuntu, Jesu: From the Cradle of Humankind to the Ends of the Earth,” which celebrates unity by connecting the incarnation of Christ with the creation of humankind in Africa.To request your ticket, go to gustavustickets.com.

Off-Campus Events of Interest

Please join the Le Sueur-Henderson Community Theatre for their first Magic the Gathering event. New and current players are welcome. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. will be registration & training for those who want to learn. Game time is 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 28, 2016 at the Le Sueur High School Commons.  $20 includes 3 booster packs & a drink. Winner of each of the three rounds receives a free pack. Hosted by Orville Tischer from Big T Hobbies in Saint Peter. Sponsored by the Le Sueur Community Foundation and SMIF. Pre-register at lshcommunitytheatre.org or register at the LSH Commons on the day of the event.

Obituaries

• Rev. Dr. Svante Bernhard Erling, professor emeritus of religon at the College passed away on Fri., July 1, 2016. Funeral Services were held on Fri., July 8. A full obituary can be read online.

• Joanne Braun, mother of Mark Braun, passed away on Sun., July 17, 2016. Funeral services were held on Thurs., July 21, 2016.  A full obituary can be read online.

• Steve Wesley Couey, father of Blake Couey (Religion),  passed away on Fri., July 22, 2016. Funeral services were held on Sun., July 24.  A full obituary can be read online.    

•  Glen R. Johnson, beloved alum and donor of Gustavus and benefactor of the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation, passed away on Mon., Aug. 1, 2016. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 10. A full obituary can be read online.   

• Louise M. Gabbert, mother of Donna Beck, passed away on Wed., Aug. 10, 2016. Funeral services were held on Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016.  A full obituary can be read online.   

• Elaine Schroer, Mother of Tim Schroer (Dining Services), passed away on Sun. Aug. 14, 2016. Funeral services were held on Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016.  A full obituary can be read online.  

• Jim "Moose" Malmquist '53, former Athletic Director and  passed away on Wed. Aug. 17, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending.  

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.

Position Openings

Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics and Management (Accounting) 
Visiting Assistant Professor of Scandinavian Studies
Bakery
Marketplace Cashier
Substance Use Educator 

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

In the Media

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

• Assistant Athletic Trainer Matt Eberhardt was interviewed by KEYC about the cupping method of recovery used by many Olympic athletes.

• The Mankato Free Press covered professor Laura Triplett's summer research project with three students that focuses on water quality in the Minnesota River basin. The Free Press followed up with an editorial about the importance of preserving the Seven Mile Creek.

• Brian Konkol's latest piece in the Huffington Post encourages students to choose a college based on its commitment to the common good.

• Professor Sarah Wolter was on WCCO Radio to comment on gendered coverage of the Olympics on Friday, August 12. You can download the interview here.

• Professor Leila Brammer was interviewed on WCCO Radio about campaign rhetoric on Sunday, August 14.

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Housing Opportunity...The Lodge in Saint Peter is now open offering multiple fully-furnished living options on a nightly/weekly/monthly basis. All rooms are beautifully furnished and include most everything you should need for your stay. Cable and wireless internet included. No smoking/no pets. Significant discounts for weekly/monthly rates. View listings on Airbnb or contact Scott at smoe@gac.edu or (507)382-8338

For Sale...I have for sale a beautiful queen size bedspread. It is dark brown made of velveteen and satin. It comes with two matching pillow shams and two decorator pillows. I am asking $45 or B/O. I also have a very nice shower/bathroom ensemble. There is a shower curtain with hooks, four large bath towels, two wash cloths and one hand towel. I would like $25 or B/O for those. The colors are purple, lavender and teal in the curtain, towels are purple with a strip of the curtain colors. If interested please contact Becky Barnes and I can send you pictures.

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