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News & Announcements Parking Rules… Parking in the “Three Flags Circle,” north of Eckman Mall, is prohibited 24 hours a day. Instead, 15-minute parking spaces are available in the Norelius parking lot (Lot A). Unless otherwise posted, open parking is provided in all Green, Red, Yellow, and Visitor Lots from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.…

News & Announcements Donations for El Salvador… The January Term class Children of Hope that was in El Salvador is collecting items to send to the earthquake-stricken country. A collection table is set up this week in the lower level of the Campus Center (by the P.O. boxes) from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Friday. Needed…

News & Announcements Taize Representative on Campus… Brother John from Taize, France — an ecumenical, international monastic community in central France — will be on campus Feb. 11-12 to teach people more about Taize and to help plan an ecumenical retreat at Gustavus in Oct. 2001. During his visit, Brother John will attend the college’s…

News & Announcements Take Precautions… During touring week some burglaries occurred in campus buildings and an investigation is underway. The Office of Safety and Security asks all campus community members to make sure that valuables are out of sight and locked up. Please make a special effort to lock desk drawers that contain campus keys.…

News & Announcements Chapel Update… Christ Chapel is open again. El Salvador Update… The 18 Gustavus community members who are in El Salvador for the class “Children of Hope: Health Care and Education in El Salvador” have decided to stay in the earthquake-stricken country. On Monday, the 16-student group assisted in relief efforts in the…

News & Announcements Chapel Spire Update…Work is continuing to reinforce the Christ Chapel spire and a crane is expected to arrive this week. Inspections are also underway. When final inspections are completed, Christ Chapel will be reopened. Watch The Yellow Sheet or community-l for updates. Yellow Sheet Reminder… Due to touring week, The Yellow Sheet…

News & Announcements Parking Lot Closed… The heating plant parking lot will be closed Friday, Jan. 5. Heavy equipment is being brought in for work to replace the boiler. Chapel Spire Update… During Christmas Recess problems developed with the Christ Chapel spire and action was taken immediately to secure it. The chapel is temporarily closed…

News & Announcements Mileage Rate Change… Effective Jan. 1, 2001, the standard business mileage rate increases to 34.5 cents per mile (from 32.5 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…

News & Announcements International Festival Online… A Webcast of the Nov. 2 Gustavus International Festival is available on the Mankato-based Lakes Internet (under Video Event Webcast, Gustavus International Festival). Temporary Parking Restrictions… The Lund Lot (Lot B) will be closed from 11 p.m. today (Nov. 30) until 11 p.m. Dec. 2 for Christmas in Christ…

News & Announcements College Receives Grant… The Bush Foundation recently awarded Gustavus a 3-year $300,000 grant to support faculty development activities that enhance teaching and student learning. The grant will fund a number of initiatives in a recently developed comprehensive faculty development plan. Some Christmas Tickets Remain… Tickets are nearly sold out for the 28th…

News & Announcements Long Term Care Insurance… Beginning Nov. 13 all College employees, retirees, and their families will be eligible to apply for long term care insurance coverage at a discounted rate through PFL Life Insurance Company. In most instances, spouses and families will also be able to apply using a 3 question medical application…

News & Announcements More on Lilly Grant… Following up on last month’s announcement of the nearly $2 million Lilly Endowment award, here is more information about this important grant. The award supports a comprehensive program that invites students to reflect on their “vocation” — that is, living lives of commitment to the welfare of the…