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News & Announcements Service Awards Dinner Set… The College and the Alumni Association will recognize the commitment of faculty and administrators who have served 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years and those who are retiring. The annual Faculty and Administrator Service Awards Dinner will be held May 22 in Alumni Hall, beginning with…

News & Announcements Tenure Service April 19… The following people will be installed as tenured members of the faculty during 10 a.m. Chapel service April 19: Gretchen Hofmeister — Department of Chemistry David Koppenhaver — Department of Education Richard Leitch — Department of Political Science Joyce Sutphen — Department of English Paula Swiggum — Department…

News & Announcements Input Sought on Campus Framework Plan… The draft of the updated Campus Framework Plan is now available online at http://gustavus.edu/campusplan/. The framework plan is the continuation of a planning process that began in the fall of 1994. It involves examining land use patterns, open space networks, circulation systems, utility infrastructure, and then…

News & Announcements Money Raised for AIDS Charities… The March 1-2 sculptural art exhibit and benefit auction “Small Objects, Big Differences: Art for AIDS Support” raised more than $1,650 for Minnesota AIDS charities. The exhibit included miniature clay sculptures from acclaimed artists, national celebrities, regional personalities, and Gustavus faculty, staff, and administration members. Artwork was…

News & Announcements Hello Walk Now Virtual Community. For decades, the sidewalk on campus overlooking St. Peter and known as “Hello Walk” was the main gathering point for students. This sidewalk’s spirit and tradition now lives on in a new online community for alumni. The recently launched Web site, fittingly called Hello Walk, is designed…

News & Announcements Employee Exercise Options… The Gustavus Health Promotion (GHP) program is offering noontime exercise to all employees and spouses during Spring Semester. On Tuesdays, step aerobics is offered from 11:40 a.m.-12:20 p.m. in the Lund Aerobics Room. On Wednesdays, water aerobics is offered from 12:40-1:20 p.m. in the Lund Pool. On Thursdays, step…

News & Announcements Gustie Basketball Tickets on Sale Today… The men’s basketball team will play in the second round of the MIAC playoffs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in Lund Center. Tickets will be on sale from 1-4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Barb Rodning’s desk in Lund Center, second floor offices. Tickets will also be…

News & Announcements Letters Sought for Promotion… The following faculty members have been nominated for promotion to full professor: Helen Baumgartner (music), Barbara Fister (library), Bruce Johnson (economics and management), Steve Mellema (physics), Doug Nimmo (music), and Brian O’Brien (chemistry). The Personnel Committee invites letters that address the criteria for promotion to full professor. Any…

News & Announcements Yellow Sheet Reminder… Due to touring week, The Yellow Sheet will not be published Feb. 7. Publication will resume Feb. 14. UPCOMING EVENTS: RoboPong Tournament Tonight. Student-built robots will compete in a “RoboPong” tournament at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 in Wallenberg Auditorium. The tournament concludes the month-long January Term course, “Robotics Workshop,”…

News & Announcements President Announces Resignation… Axel Steuer, the 13th president of the College, announced this week that he will resign at the end of the current academic year. He agreed to remain in an advisory capacity to the Board of Trustees through May 2003. “While it is difficult to leave this wonderful job at…

News & Announcements Employee Enhancement Days are scheduled for Feb. 5 and 7 with opportunities to hear from nationally recognized speakers on topics relevant to life at and away from Gustavus. Learn about the personal willingness to take risks, individual personality styles, and how to live dreams. All sessions will be held in Alumni Hall,…

News & Announcements Mileage Rate Change… Effective Jan. 1, the standard business mileage rate increased to 36.5 cents per mile (from 34.5 cents). The rate, established by the IRS, is used to determine how much an employee’s travel expenses (when using his or her own car) are deemed substantiated when the employer provides a mileage…