Inside Gustavus April 19, 2018 | Volume 50, Number 29

News and Announcements  

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.
 
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 Monday, April 23 in the Heritage Room. 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.
 
Discussion of the Challenge Curriculum...In cooperation with the Faculty Senate, the Curriculum Committee invites all members of the Gustavus community to discuss the Challenge Curriculum at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Alumni Hall. We hope to have a comprehensive discussion of the Challenge Curriculum and any proposed amendments at the meeting so there are few surprises when we assemble to vote on the proposal at the April 27, 2018, faculty meeting.

We have created an "FAQ" document to address common questions. Prior to the meeting, please review it and the most updated proposal, which is on the CC revision website.

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. 

Campus Happenings

MAYDAY! Peace Conference Featuring Nobel Peace Prize Winner...The MAYDAY! Peace Conference is on Wednesday, May 2 starting at 10 a.m. in Christ Chapel. Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee will share her inspiring story of working to end the civil war in Liberia and the role women serve in creating peace around the world. Following the keynote address is a luncheon sponsored by the Friends of the Library - Gustavus Library Associates. The luncheon will feature the remarks "Me and You, Too: Women Stories in Peace Building" given by Mikka McCracken '09 of ELCA World Hunger. At 1 p.m., there will be a movie screening of the documentary about Ms. Gbowee's life and 2:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall will be a discussion of the main themes of the day. Gustavus students, faculty, and staff will need to show their Gustavus ID for entrance into Chapel. To learn more about the event, visit the online page.

Save the Date: Fourth Annual Matthias Wahlstrom Lecture…Please mark your calendar for 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Beck Hall 101. Marie Walker, Professor of Psychological Science, will present her talk entitled “Liberal Arts and Diversity.” President Rebecca Bergman will introduce Walker, and refreshments will be provided for conversation after the lecture. For more information, visit the online page.

Gustavus Authors...Join us in the Book Mark April 24 at 3:30 p.m. as we celebrate our newly published Gustavus Authors. This year's honoree's are: Michele Koomen, Kathleen Keller, Thia Cooper, Priscilla Briggs, Marcia Bunge, and Paschal Kyoore. Refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by the Book Mark, the Folke Bernadotte Library, and the Kendall Center for Engaged Learning.

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 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 20
• Women's tennis hosts Carleton at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21
• Men's tennis hosts Carleton at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21
• Women's tennis hosts St. Thomas at noon Sunday, April 22
• Softball hosts Bethel at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 22

Fine Arts

Music

April 20 at 7:30 p.m., Michael McKenzie, bass-baritone, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 21 at 3:30 p.m., Kaitlyn Peroutka, soprano, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 21 at 5:30 p.m., Ryan O'Neil, bassoon, and Kelly Neubauer, clarinet, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 21 at 7:30 p.m., Ben Ventry, tenor, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 22 at 1:30 p.m., Antonia Hopkins, mezzo-soprano, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 22 at 3:30 p.m., Zachery Deetz, bassoon, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 22 at 7:30 p.m., Andy DeLuca, clarinet, in Bjorling Recital Hall

April 23 at 7:30 p.m., Jazz Faculty Recital in Bjorling Recital Hall

Theatre & Dance

April 20-22, The Marriage of Figaro, at the St. Peter Yoga Studio.

Schaefer Art Gallery

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

Hillstrom Museum of Art

April 22 at 4 p.m., Artist Kenny Scharf Gallery Talk at 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 Trinity Lutheran of North Branch and Bethlehem Lutheran of Bayport from Friday, April 20 to Sunday, April 22. 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 at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Dr. Jacqueline A. Bussie and Reverend Munib Younan are the featured speakers. Tickets are $10/person, group rates are available. Buy tickets online. One complimentary ticket available for all Gustavus students, faculty, and staff.

In the News

The St. Peter Herald ran a story about the diorama exhibit currently being hosted in the Schaefer Art Gallery.

DVIDS wrote about student Jessica Backes playing in her final Gustavus concert before joining the Marine Corps.

KEYC covered Gustavus musicians playing with the Cuban American Youth Orchestra.

The St. Peter Herald covered a visit to campus by a group of young musicians from Cuba.

Plugs

Rental Available...Nice five bedroom country home available June 1, 2018. Located west of LeSueur only 1.5 miles off Highway 169. Five bedroom, three bath home on acreage with double attached heated garage. Three bedrooms upstairs. Full finished lower level with walkout overlooking wooded ravine. Lower level has large family room with gas fireplace and two more bedrooms. There is great storage throughout the house. $1,785 a month (plus utilities). No smoking. Tenant responsible for mowing and snow removal. Please contact Tricia Bergeson for more information.
"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.

 

Upcoming events
Date Event
Today Final Examshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-exams-9Campus
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
Trash2Treasure Move-Out Donation Collectionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/trash2treasure-moveout-donation-collectionCollege View lounge, Norelius lounge, North basement, Uhler basement, Sohre basement, Southwest kitchen/lounge
Tomorrow Final Examshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-exams-9Campus
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
Trash2Treasure Move-Out Donation Collectionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/trash2treasure-moveout-donation-collectionCollege View lounge, Norelius lounge, North basement, Uhler basement, Sohre basement, Southwest kitchen/lounge
May 20 Final Examshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-exams-9Campus
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
Trash2Treasure Move-Out Donation Collectionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/trash2treasure-moveout-donation-collectionCollege View lounge, Norelius lounge, North basement, Uhler basement, Sohre basement, Southwest kitchen/lounge
4:30–6 p.m. Celebration of Phil Bryant's Service to the College and Retirementhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/celebration-of-phil-bryants-service-to-the-college-and-retirementThe Interpretive Center
4:30–6 p.m. Open House Retirement Reception for Philip Bryanthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/open-house-retirement-reception-for-philip-bryantThe Interpretive Center at the Arboretum
May 21 Final Examshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/final-exams-9Campus
Spring Semester Endshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/spring-semester-ends-11Campus
Trash2Treasure Move-Out Donation Collectionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/trash2treasure-moveout-donation-collectionCollege View lounge, Norelius lounge, North basement, Uhler basement, Sohre basement, Southwest kitchen/lounge
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
6–8 p.m. Gustie Tailgatehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-tailgateThe Barrio
May 22 noon Senior Grades Duehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/senior-grades-dueCampus
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
Trash2Treasure Move-Out Donation Collectionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/trash2treasure-moveout-donation-collectionCollege View lounge, Norelius lounge, North basement, Uhler basement, Sohre basement, Southwest kitchen/lounge
9:30–11:30 p.m. Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe Triphttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mall-of-america-nickelodeon-universe-tripMall of America
May 23 Men's Track & Field at NCAA Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/mens-track-field-at-ncaa-outdoor-championships-5Myrtle Beach, S.C.
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
Trash2Treasure Move-Out Donation Collectionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/trash2treasure-moveout-donation-collectionCollege View lounge, Norelius lounge, North basement, Uhler basement, Sohre basement, Southwest kitchen/lounge
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at NCAA Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-ncaa-outdoor-championships-6Myrtle Beach, S.C.
5–8 p.m. Bingo and Trivia Nighthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/bingo-and-trivia-nightCec Eckhoff Alumni Hall
5–6 p.m. Pints with Purposehttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/pints-with-purpose-2Paddlefish Brewing -St. Peter
May 24 noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
Trash2Treasure Move-Out Donation Collectionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/trash2treasure-moveout-donation-collectionCollege View lounge, Norelius lounge, North basement, Uhler basement, Sohre basement, Southwest kitchen/lounge
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at NCAA Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-ncaa-outdoor-championships-6Myrtle Beach, S.C.
12:30–3:30 p.m. Life on the Hillhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/life-on-the-hill-2Jackson Campus Center
1–3 p.m. Gustie Grad Partyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustie-grad-partyEckman Mall
3:30–6 p.m. Esports Open Househttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/esports-open-houseBeck Hall 303 (Esports Facility)
7:30–9:30 p.m. Gustavus Wind Orchestra Finale Concerthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/gustavus-wind-orchestra-finale-concert-3Christ Chapel
May 25 9–10 a.m. Baccalaureate Services - 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baccalaureate-services-9-am-and-1030-am-2Christ Chapel
10:30–11:30 a.m. Baccalaureate Services - 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.https://gustavus.edu/calendar/baccalaureate-services-9-am-and-1030-am-2Christ Chapel
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Commencement Buffet Luncheonhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/commencement-buffet-luncheon-2Evelyn Young Dining Room
noon to 5 p.m. Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids, Senior Art Exhibition, HIllstrom Museum of Arthttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/sincerely-yours-the-comeback-kids-senior-art-exhibition-hillstrom-museum-of-artHillstrom Museum of Art
Trash2Treasure Move-Out Donation Collectionhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/trash2treasure-moveout-donation-collectionCollege View lounge, Norelius lounge, North basement, Uhler basement, Sohre basement, Southwest kitchen/lounge
12:30 p.m. Women's Track & Field at NCAA Outdoor Championshipshttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/womens-track-field-at-ncaa-outdoor-championships-6Myrtle Beach, S.C.
1:45–3:30 p.m. Commencement Ceremonyhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/commencement-ceremonyHollingsworth Field

To add or change items on the calendar, please fill out and submit a College Calendar event form. View the entire College Calendar online.

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