Inside Gustavus April 12, 2018 | Volume 50, Number 28

President Cabinet Summary

April 2 Cabinet Meeting Summary

News and Announcements  

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Policy Reminder... The Cabinet asks that members of the campus community adhere to the policy barring the use of College funds for gifts or other recognitions. The full policy is listed in the All College Policies as the “Policy Regarding the Use of College Funds to Express Condolences at the Time of a Death or to Recognize an Individual.” Here is an excerpt of the policy: “…expenditures for gifts or flowers that a department would like to make to recognize a colleague or other community friend or family member on any occasion, i.e., birth, retirement, illness, etc., are encouraged and must be paid for by funds personally contributed by members and friends of the department.” Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Theatre Tickets Available...Tickets are now available online or by calling 507-933-7590 for the Department of Theatre and Dance production of The Marriage of Figaro, directed by Henry MacCarthy. Performances will be held April 20-21 at 8 p.m. and April 22 at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter Yoga Studio (112 Grace Street, Saint Peter). Tickets not sold before the event will be placed on sale one hour prior to curtain at the door. Gustavus students and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the production. Other tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and other students.

 

Are you participating in a Gustavus Health Insurance plan?...Join us for a presentation by Andrew Roos, our Blue Cross Blue Shield representative, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on April 23. He will be sharing information about Preventive Care and ways to maximize your medical insurance benefits. For more information, contact Nicole Goebel.

 

Submit Your Information to the Parent Blog...Gustavus communicates with its parents electronically via a "Parent Blog" which comes out monthly from August - May. Currently over 2,500 parent emails are subscribed. If you have important information, deadline reminders, etc., that you think parents would be interested to know, send a pre-written post (less than 200 words please) to Megan Ruble. She will communicate with you about timing and appropriateness.

Saint Peter Weekly Newsletter...As we continue to find ways to strengthen our partnership with the City of Saint Peter we would like to share this link to their weekly newsletter. Be sure to read it for the latest information about the greater Saint Peter community. 

From Print and Mail Services...Spring is in the air—and so is the spirit of letter writing. April is National Card and Letter Writing Month, an annual celebration of handwritten correspondence. Consider writing a letter to a friend or family member this month.

Weekend Home Athletic Events

Support the Golden Gusties at one or more of these home athletic events this weekend:

• Women’s tennis hosts Southwest Minnesota State at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15
• Baseball hosts Macalester at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 15
• Women’s tennis hosts Minnesota State-Mankato at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15

Fine Arts

Music

April 14 at 7:30 p.m., Christian Gustafson, Voice, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 15 at 5:30 p.m., Jessica Backes, Flute, in Christ Chapel

Schaefer Art Gallery

April 15 – May 19, "Howard Quednau: Dioramas"

Hillstrom Museum of Art

Through April 22, "Scharftopia: The Far-Out World of Kenny Scharf" and "Georges Rouault: Cirque de L'Etoile Filante"

Congregational Outreach

Retreats...The Office of Church Relations will host a weekend confirmation retreat for Peace Lutheran of Bloomington, Minnesota and Zion Lutheran of Milaca, Minnesota from Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15. The retreat program is a resource offered to ELCA congregations that are also members of the Gustavus Association of Congregations.

The 6th Annual Faith Conference: Doubt and Difference: Finding Faith Through Authentic Engagement, will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Jacqueline A. Bussie and Reverend Munib Younan are the featured speakers. Tickets are $10/person, group rates are available. Buy tickets at gustavus.edu/faithconference. One complimentary ticket available for all Gustavus students, faculty, and staff.

In the News

KEYC, WDIO, the Albert Lea Tribune, KIMT 3, and the Bristol Herald Courier, wrote reflections on the Saint Peter tornado.

WFMY News 2 covered a story on Gustavus students traveling to Winston-Salem for Spring Break with Habitat for Humanity.

 

Celebration of Life for Lorie Siebels…The Catholic Church of Saint Peter will host a celebration of life for Lorie Siebels, administrative assistant in the Office of Marketing and Communication, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.

Chipotle Fundraiser...Colleges Against Cancer is holding a Chipotle Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Chipotle at 1600 Warren Street, Mankato. Mention the Colleges Against Cancer fundraiser to the cashier or show them the photo from our Facebook page and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Relay For Life of Gustavus. Thank you for your consideration.

Saint Peter Fiesta...Join us for the Saint Peter Fiesta from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13 at the Saint Peter Community Center. This is a community festival uniting the Saint Peter area to celebrate and learn more about Spanish speaking cultures with cooking demonstrations, singing and dancing performances, educational displays, craft activities, and games. Free and open to all.

Looking for a furnished rental?...Cozy home in Saint Peter available July 2018 to August 2019 academic year. Perfect for a new employee and family. A few blocks away from campus. Four bedroom historic home, 1 and 1/2 bath, big kitchen, lots of windows, big back yard with beautiful ferns and a pond. $1,500 a month (utilities included). Fully or semi furnished. Pets okay. No smoking. Must do own mowing and shoveling. Contact Angelique Dwyer if interested.

 

Furniture Repair...Seeking a furniture repair guru to shore up a set of seven antique wooden chairs. No re-finishing needed; they are just wobbly and the pegs are coming out of their holes. Contact Tonya Kjerland, x6069, for more information.

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