The Summer Scoop for July 20, 2017

Volume 48, Number 2

Faculty, Student & Staff News

Mark Braun (Communication Studies) completed the Executive Leadership Academy, a year-long program hosted by The American Academic Leadership Institute, and sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).

Angelique Dwyer (Modern Languages, Literature and Cultures) published her creative non-fiction story written in Spanglish entitled "My Brother the Mexican" in the peer reviewed online journal PORTAL: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies, Vol. 14. Number 1 (2017) edited by renowned academic Paul Allatson. This piece is part of a collection of short stories under the same title, all of which deal with the process of identity negotiation between two siblings. Angelique hopes to continue publishing the remaining stories and present them as performance pieces in future conferences.

Kathy Lund Dean (E/M) has published two articles examining the increasing impact of the scholarship of teaching and learning on scholarly production as a whole. One was published in the Journal of Education for Business, the other in the Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education. In separate news, three of Kathy’s articles published in the Journal of Management Education (two in 2008 and one in 2013) were among the top 10 most downloaded articles in 2016, garnering about 4,000 downloads among them. In June, Lund Dean and her colleagues presented a paper at the OBTC Teaching Conference for Management Educators entitled, “Just because we can doesn’t mean we should: Ethics in experiential learning.” In the paper they make the argument that moving from passive to active learning techniques requires specific skills that are rarely taught and supported, and this represents a significant ethical issue when facilitating activities with students. Finally,she and her co-editor for the Journal of Management Education have been re-appointed to another term, extending through 2021.

Thia Cooper (Religion) published an opinion piece entitled "What Does Liberty Look Like Now?" in the University of Edinburgh's Edit magazine, Summer 2017.

Tom Huber (Physics), Ian McKeag '17, and William Riihiluoma '17 presented a paper on ultrasound distributions at the June 2017 Acoustical Society of America Meeting in Boston, MA. Huber, with colleagues from Rhodes College, presented a paper on optical imaging of ultrasonic waves passing through a human heel bone at the June 2017 Acoustical Society of America meeting.

Margaret Bloch-Qazi (Biology) and Gustavus student collaborators Paige B. Miller '15, Penny M. Poeschel '15, Mai H. Phan '14, Joseph L. Thayer '15, and Christian L. Medrano '14 published an article "Transgenerational effects of maternal and grandmaternal age on offspring viability and performance in Drosophila melanogaster" in the Journal of Insect Physiology.

Bjorn Kjelstad'17 (Spanish & LALACS) recently had an article he wrote in Spanish published while studying abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico as a senior. His article is entitled: "Peldaños de la Historia: Boletín del Archivo Histórico del Archivo General del Poder Ejecutivo de Guanajuato."

Eli Larson '18 presented work with professor Dwight Stoll on computational chromatographic simulations at 2017 High Performance Liquid Chromatography International Symposium in Prague, Czech Republic.

News & Announcements 

Help Wanted...Employee Referral Program is now being offered at Gustavus.  Check out this link for details about the program. 

2017 Opening Reception...Please join us at at 3 p.m. Wed., Aug. 30, 2017 for the Opening Reception. All employees, including faculty, administrators, staff and spouses/partners, are invited to attend the Gustavus Adolphus College 2017 Opening Reception. The program in Alumni Hall will begin at 3 p.m., and the reception will follow immediately on Eckman Mall. A formal invitation and RSVP link will be sent in August.

State Fair Booth...Did you know that Gustavus hosts a booth at the Minnesota State Fair? We are looking for Gusties to staff the booth for a four-hour shift. The fair will be held Thur., Aug. 18 through Monday Sept. 4. Our booth is located in the Education Building. If you are interested in volunteering to work at the Gustavus Booth contact Bob Neuman in Admission.  

Save the Date...2017/2018 All-Employee meetings include:
Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at 3 pm in Alumni Hall
Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 3:30 pm in Alumni Hall
Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 2:30 pm in Alumni Hall

Nobel Conference Tickets – Available/On Sale Now...Nobel Conference 53: Reproductive Technology-How Far Do We Go? will be held on October 3 and 4, 2017. All students, faculty, and staff receive one complimentary ticket. The 53rd Nobel Conference invites participants to consider how continuing innovations in reproductive technology challenge us to think about what it means to be human. To request your ticket, go to gustavustickets.com.

Fresh produce available...The Big Hill Farm, a student run, organic farm will periodically have a surplus of fresh veggies this summer, that they will be selling to the campus. If you would like to be notified about this, please email Erin Baumann.

Valleyfair Tickets...Gustavus is participating in the “Good Any Day Ticket Program” at Valleyfair. Employees may purchase tickets for:

• Regular Admission (ages 3-61 and 48” or taller): $34.50,
• Junior/Senior (ages 3-61, under 48” tall or 62+ years & includes admission to Dinosaurs Alive!): $34.50
• Dinosaurs Alive! (with adult park admission): $3.00
• Ride & Refresh (ages 3-61 and 48” or taller plus unlimited drink wristband): $42.25
• Parking: $12.00

All tickets may be used any day of the Valleyfair 2017 operating season. Tickets are available for purchase in the Office of Human Resources in the Carlson Administration Building (cash or checks payable to Gustavus).

Enter to win a Fitbit from Gustavus...As a part of our commitment to employee health, Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to offer you the opportunity to win a Fitbit activity tracker.  A Fitbit tracks every part of your day—including activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep—to help you find your fit, stay motivated, and see how small steps make a big impact. In addition to activity, a significant component of your overall physical wellbeing is preventive care.  Click here to learn how your preventative care efforts will help you to win a Fitbit.

Introducing the Human Resources blog for the Gustavus employee community...This blog is designed to be an informative and helpful resource for all Gustavus employees. Each weekly blog post will focus on personal well-being or Gustavus employee benefits. Submit your ideas for blog posts to Nicole Goebel.

Off-Campus Events of Interest

Megan Ruble (Dean of Students Office) and her daughters Breeley (14) and Lyric (8) will be cast members in this summer's 40th annual Laura Ingalls Wilder pageant, held in Walnut Grove in July. Breeley will be playing the role of Nellie Olesen, Lyric will be Clara Bedal, and Megan will be Margaret Kennedy. It's a great family event. Dates and ticket information are available at http://walnutgrove.org/pageant.html.

Obituaries

• Vernon Weltsch father of Cassandra Nelson (Campus Activities) passed away Friday, June 30. The funeral was Thursday, July 6, 2017.  A full obituary can be read online.   

• Ruby Johnson mother of Cindy Johnson (Biology) passed away on July 7.  Her obituary can be found online.

• James Wilking the father of Bruce Wilking (Facilities Management) passed away Monday, July 10.  A full obituary can be read online.

• Rev. Harold S. Weiss, the father of President Bergman, passed away peacefully at his home on July 15.  A full obituary can be read online.  

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.

Position Openings

-Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (Public Discourse)
-Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics (Computer Science)
-Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
-Assistant Manager of the Gustavus Fund
-Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement
-Director of Planned Giving
-Director of the Gustavus Fund
-Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (part-time)
-Graduate Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
-Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track Coach
-Custodian (Sunday/Monday off)
-On-Call Campus Safety Officer
-Postdoctoral Researcher
-Market Place Supervisor
-Assistant Director of the Diversity Center
-Director of Building Services
-Accounts Payable Coordinator
-Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)
-Manager of Music Tours
-Administrative Assistant- Music 

For more information on the aforementioned position(s), call Human Resources (x7304).  An Employee Referral proram is now being offered at Gustavus. Check out this linkfor details about the program.  

New Faces

The following people have recently joined the Gustavus community:

• Ryan Meyers, Athletic Office, Assistant Baseball Coach
• Laura Diaz, Career Development, Career Development Specialist - Mentoring and Still Deciding Cluster
• Danielle Burger, Book Mark Bookstore, Support Specialist
• Karla Leitzman, Advancement, Special Gift Officer - Coordinator for Reunion Giving
• Daniel Sandberg, Residential Life, Assistant Director of Residential Life - Operations
• Mara Klein, Marketing and Communication, Director of Communication Services and Fine Arts Programs

In the Media

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

• The St. Peter Herald was on campus to photograph the launch of a high-altitude balloon by members of the physics department.

• Two pieces by students in Martin Lang's communication studies classes have run in the Mankato Free Press as part of the paper's Media Literacy Project.

• The St. Peter Herald ran an article about restorations to the Borgeson Cabin in the Linnaeus Arboretum.

• Student-athlete Tanner Sonnek was profiled in the Mankato Free Press for his local ties and athletic success.

• The College gained considerable press coverage for this month's anonymous $40 million gift commitment. Interviews included KEYC Television, The Mankato Free Press, WCCO Radio, Finance & Commerce, St. Peter Herald, and KARE 11 Television. The Associated Press bureau in Minneapolis picked up the story, which appeared in wide-ranging outlets including the Winona Daily News, WCCO Television, the Houston Chronicle, numerous small- and large-market radio stations, and The New York Times, among many others. Other key media mentions for the gift included the Minneapolis Star Tribune, FOX 9 Television, University Business, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and Minnesota Public Radio.

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Technology Tip

Software Installation - Managed Software Center and Software Center
Have you ever wanted to install software on your Gustavus-owned computer? Try using Managed Software Center (Mac) or Software Center (PC). These repositories have many Gustavus-licensed software packages available at the click of a button without needing to contact the Technology Helpline. Please visit the web pages for each of these to learn more.
https://gustavus.edu/gts/Managed_Software_Center
https://gustavus.edu/gts/Software_Center

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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@gustavus.edu or (507)382-8338

Sabbatical Rental Opportunity...Looking ahead to rent our St. Peter home during the 2018-19 sabbatical year (or ideally July 2018 to August 2019).  4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, office, dinning and living room, spacious kitchen, lots of windows, big back yard with beautiful ferns, a pond and a cabin. $1,300 a month + utilities. Fully furnished. Pets OK. No smoking. Must do own yard work. If interested, please email adwyer@gustavus.edu.

Housing Opportunity...My name is Jamie Hazelton. I am a new employee at Gustavus, I will be an Assistant Coach for the Women's Hockey program. I recently got a new town home at Aspen Meadows. It is a nice three story two bedroom place near campus. The basement can also be used as a third bedroom. If you know of anyone or are looking for housing next year please let me know! Please email me if interested.

"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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