The Summer Scoop for July 19, 2019

Volume 50, Number 2

President Cabinet Summary

July 18 Cabinet Meeting Summary

1. Provost Kelly introduced Gustavus's new Associate Provost and Dean of Arts and Humanities Elizabeth Kubek to the Cabinet.
2. Director of Institutional Research David Menk was present to review historical data related to Gustavus's retention and graduation rates. Members discussed gathering additional data that will help the College improve both its retention and graduation rates. Further conversation will be held at the Cabinet retreat in August.
3. Members reviewed the tentative Cabinet retreat agenda scheduled for August 20-21.
4. Members approved the hiring of a part-time replacement position of Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Chaplains and Church Relations.
5. Members approved the hiring of a part-time replacement Athletics position (Assistant Men's Tennis Coach).
6. Members approved the hiring of a full-time replacement Enrollment Management position (Admission Counselor).
7. Members approved the hiring of a full-time temporary Academic Affairs position (Study Away Program Coordinator), due to office restructuring in 2019-2020.
8. Members approved the hiring of a full-time replacement Finance position (Director of Print and Mail Services).
9. Provost Kelly presented a proposal to name the first floor of the north side of Nobel Hall the "Center for Earth, Environment, and Society." Members approved the request.

Faculty, Student & Staff News

Yurie Hong (Greek, Latin, and Classics) delivered a paper entitled "Between Appreciation and Complicity: A Korean-American Take on the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, Arranged Marriage, and Women's Honor" at the "Naked Soul" Classics Conference on June 22.

Blake Couey (Religion) was elected to a three-year term as Regional Coordinator of the Upper Midwest Society of Biblical Literature.

Patty Dawson (Dean of Students office) was interviewed for a KEYC Television story about sexual misconduct reporting at Minnesota colleges and universities.

Chuck Niederriter (Physics) and Tom Huber (Physics) were interviewed about the Gustavus pennant that accompanied NASA Astronaut Buzz Aldrin to the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Stories ran on WCCO Radio and in the Saint Peter Herald.

Scott Moeller (Linnaeus Arboretum) joined visiting lecturers in being interviewed by KEYC Television and the St. Peter Herald about the Linnaeus Symposium on Minnesota's changing climate that took place this week. The Mankato Free Press also wrote about the event.

Rev. Maggie Falenschek (Chaplains' office) was interviewed for a KEYC Television story on the Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and Ethics and the Cloud Cult concert that took place on June 27.

Julie Bartley (Geology) appeared in a KEYC Television segment about the opening of the Nobel Hall of Science expansion and connection with the Schaefer Fine Arts Center.

News & Announcements 

WebAdvisor and Self-Service Update... On July 31, 2019 Technology Services will be activating Single Sign-On for WebAdvisor and Self-Service (MyGustavus). After this date, you will no longer need a separate password for WebAdvisor/Self-Service, instead, you will see the standard Gustavus sign-on page, and you will need to provide your Gustavus username and password (the same credentials you use to sign into email, the Gustavus website, and a number of other systems). This change will offer easier access to these vital services by reducing the number of passwords you must remember, and also improve security through the addition of Single Sign-On and DUO two-factor authentication.

Position Openings

- Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (Russian)
- Assistant Director of the Gustavus Fund
- Assistant Football Coach (Part-Time)
- Assistant Football Coach Intern (Part-Time)
- Assistant Men's Tennis Coach (Part-Time)
- Study Away Program Coordinator
- Catering Supervisor
- Dishroom Staff
- Dining Service On-Call Staff
- Steamery Supervisor
- Administrative Assistant (Office of the Chaplains and Church Relations)
- Custodian (Full-time, Nights)
- Custodian (Full-time)

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. 

Obituaries

• Harold Hobday, former Physical Plant Employee, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. A full obituary may be found online.

Plugs

Home for sale by owner...1005 Wettergren Street, Saint Peter. 2200 sq ft; four bedrooms, two bathrooms; three levels plus a small basement; large lot. $215,000. These things have all been replaced and are new since the fall of 2017: Furnace, Water Heater, Washer, Dishwasher, Stove. Contact Denise Salisbury at 507-317-4496.

Home for sale by owner... $409,900. Just what you've been looking for! Country living, close to town. 3.4 acres of spacious lawn and wooded area on a private lane with wildlife aplenty. 30 minutes from Gustavus with an easy drive. Private and spacious. Perfect location to raise a family (Mankato Schools) or start Phase II, with room to spread out or start new hobbies. Open concept, 3250 sq. ft., five-bedroom, three-bath rambler built in 1997, with updates throughout, including master bath and kitchen. Three-stall attached garage, plus detached 24 x 36, two-story garage with in-floor heating. Additional garden shed. Qualified house hunters only. For sale by owner. No agents or brokers, please. (507) 278-3214 for appointment.

Seeking Rental... Post-doctoral fellow with focus on art history of Latin America seeking furnished room from late August through early May, typically Monday-Thursday nights. Seeking to spend around $400 per month but open to negotiation. Quiet non-smoker who would prefer to be within walking distance of campus. Contact Alexis at alexisnsalas@gmail.com or 512-508-0092.

Five-Bedroom Country Home for Rent... 2,750 square feet; Newer home with five bedrooms, three bathrooms; Lower level walkout overlooking forest with ravine. Home has heated double attached garage, generous storage throughout, new carpet, new kitchen and dining room flooring. 18 minutes from Gustavus. 2.5 miles west of Le Sueur, just 1.5 miles from Highway 169. $1,785 per month. Please contact Tricia Bergeson at 612-269-8620.

Apartment for Rent... Fully furnished, one-bedroom apartment. Reasonable rent includes all utilities, furniture, kitchenware, linens, and internet. Across the street from the south end of campus, in the home of a retired professor. Non-smokers only. Pictures upon request. Available before July 21 or after August 15. Text or call 507-327-9739.

Minneapolis Condo for Sale... Minneapolis/Linden Hills condo for sale, on market the first week of August. Two blocks from Lake Harriet and steps from restaurants and coffee shops. Rare three-bed, 1.5-bath with underground parking space and free wifi, basic cable, and laundry. New paint and flooring in living areas, fridge and dishwasher less than a year old, microwave/convection oven rarely used. No smoking, pet-friendly building. Priced at $250,000. To be put on an advanced-viewing list, email sash@gustavus.edu. 

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