BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Â鶹ÊÓƵ//College Calendar//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:/calendar/export/ical?categories[0]=celebr ation X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:45562-72107@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Relay For Life of Â鶹ÊÓƵ DESCRIPTION:Relay For Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society to help fight cancer throught advocacy\, education\, research and patient s upport. This event brings organizations from campus together to celebrate survivors\, remember those that have passed from cancer and support those currently facing a cancer battle. You can join the Relay as a team member or cancer survivor at www.relayforlife.org/gustavusadolphus or you can don ate to someone who is walking.\nWe would love to recognize and celebrate ca ncer survivors\, so please consider joining us. Jodi Maas\, Church Relati ons\, will share her cancer story during the opening ceremony. Make a lum inaria\, participate in the free activities\, watch the Chuck Norris compet ition\, enjoy the programming and music\, and join us in the fight against cancer. LOCATION:Lund Arena CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/relay-for-life-of-gustavus-adolphus-colle ge-13 ORGANIZER;CN=Ann Volk:MAILTO:avolk@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Ann Volk\, avolk@gustavus.edu\, 507-933-6215 CREATED:20240515T142441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193415Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:9 DTSTART:20250404T220000Z DTEND:20250405T040000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46490-75198@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Annual D-Ball: Equity & Elegance Gala DESCRIPTION:The Diversity Leadership Council invites you to our Annual Div ersity Ball on Saturday\, April 5\, from 6:00–10:00 p.m. at The Capit ol Room in St. Peter.\nThis special evening is a celebration of diversity\ , equity\, inclusion\, and belonging (DEIB)—a chance to honor student per formers and nominees who have passionately advocated for these values.\nEve nt Details:\n\nLocation: The Capitol Room\, St. Peter\nTickets: $10 (Non- refundable) https://gustavustickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1 761&p=1\nDress Code: Black-Tie (Dress to impress)\nTransportation: Not pr ovided\n\nSchedule of Events:\n\nDoors Open & Welcome: 6:00 p.m.\nDinner & Live Band: 7:00–8:00 p.m.\nAwards Ceremony: 8:00 p.m.\nDJ & Dance: 9: 00 p.m.\n\nDon't miss out on an unforgettable night of celebration\, perfor mances\, and dancing!\nStudent IDs are required for entry.\nWe look forward to celebrating with you! LOCATION:The Capital Room CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/annual-d-ball-equity-elegance-gala ORGANIZER;CN=Adna Ali ’27:MAILTO:adnaali@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Adna Ali ’27\, adnaali@gustavus.edu CREATED:20250321T000805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211155Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:5 DTSTART:20250405T230000Z DTEND:20250406T030000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46390-74722@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student Employee of the Year Award Ceremony & Celebration DESCRIPTION:Please join the Student Employee of the Year nominees\, their s upervisors and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community to recognize the nominees and the con tributions of student employees across campus. During the ceremony\, all nominees will be recognized and the top three nominees will be named and pr esented with an award. There will be a cake to celebrate in the back of Cha pel following the ceremony. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGe7Noo6i0/q-3ztf RSgtPnJ0tTETCwnw/view?utm_content=DAGe7Noo6i0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_ medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hbc612c13c1 LOCATION:Christ Chapel CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/gustavus-student-employee-of-the-year-awa rd-ceremony-celebration ORGANIZER;CN=Erin Kuiper:MAILTO:ekuiper@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Erin Kuiper\, ekuiper@gustavus.edu\, 507-933-7501 CREATED:20250218T164952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T164956Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:7 DTSTART:20250408T163000Z DTEND:20250408T173000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46547-75476@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Retiree Open House Reception - Thursday\, April 24 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. DESCRIPTION:Join us today at the Retiree Open House Reception to recognize the 2024-2025 Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff retirees. Join us on Thursday\, Ap ril 24 between 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room. A short progra m will be held at 2:45 p.m. Refreshments and treats will be provided! LOCATION:Heritage Room CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/retiree-open-house-reception-thursday-apr il-24-from-230-pm-400-pm ORGANIZER;CN=Jean Noren:MAILTO:jean@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Jean Noren\, jean@gustavus.edu\, 507-933-6288 CREATED:20250415T151744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151756Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:7 DTSTART:20250424T193000Z DTEND:20250424T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46529-75407@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Jeff Dahlseid (BMB/Bio/Che) Retirement Open House DESCRIPTION:The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program cordially invite s you to attend an open house in honor of Jeff Dahlseid (BMB/Bio/Che)'s ret irement from Â鶹ÊÓƵ. The open house will be held at Paddlefish Brewing on Saturday\, April 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. All colleagues\, staff\, and students are welcome to join us in celebrating Jeff's 23 years as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ facult y member. Light refreshments will be available to accompany your beverage purchases. LOCATION:Paddlefish Brewing\, St Peter CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/jeff-dahlseid-bmbbioche-retirement-open-h ouse ORGANIZER;CN=Heather Haemig:MAILTO:hhaemig@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Heather Haemig\, hhaemig@gustavus.edu\, 507-933-7320 CREATED:20250409T155946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T030008Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:5 DTSTART:20250426T190000Z DTEND:20250426T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46566-75521@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Computer Science Project Showcase DESCRIPTION:Explore a diverse range of projects\, from cutting edge AI mode ls and game experiences to real-world software solutions. Students from Sof tware engineering\, Game development\, Machine learning and Individual rese arch projects will present their projects in a relaxed posted session. You will be able to demo their applications\, play their games and interact wit h the students and faculty in this end of the year event hosted by the Comp uter Science Faculty. LOCATION:The Center for Inclusive Excellence CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/computer-science-project-showcase ORGANIZER;CN=Guarionex Salivia:MAILTO:gsalivia@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Guarionex Salivia\, gsalivia@gustavus.edu\, 507-933-7007 CREATED:20250422T144353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152454Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:5 DTSTART:20250429T210000Z DTEND:20250429T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46569-75524@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Firethorne Launch Party and Reading DESCRIPTION:Firethorne\, the literary and arts journal of Â鶹ÊÓƵ\, celebr ates it's 2025 publication. Please join us to celebrate and hear some selec tions from the journal read by the authors. Free copies of the journal will be available. LOCATION:St. Peter Room\, Jackson Campus Center CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/firethorne-launch-party-and-reading ORGANIZER;CN=Matt Rasmussen ’98:MAILTO:mrasmuss@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Matt Rasmussen ’98\, mrasmuss@gustavus.edu\, 507-933-6052 CREATED:20250422T154421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152351Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:5 DTSTART:20250429T233000Z DTEND:20250429T233000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46416-74945@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Honors and Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The Honors and Awards Ceremony is a celebratory recognition of seniors for academic\, service\, and leadership achievements. Seniors who h ave received national\, state\, and college-wide awards will be honored dur ing the ceremony.\nSunday\, May 4\, 2025\n8:45-9:45 a.m.Lund Center Arena\n The event will be livestreamed and archived.\nNational and Statewide Awards Recognized\n\nAlpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society\nAsian Pacific American Inst itute for Congressional Studies Congressional Fellowship\nBarry M. Goldwate r Scholarship\nBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship\nBoren Award\nC ongressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Congressional Internship Prog ram\nCritical Language Award\nDAAD-Rise Scholarship\nDonald G. Paterson Awa rd\nFulbright Scholarship\nGeorge T. and Emma Torrison Scholarship\nJay and Rose Phillips Scholarship\nNational Science Foundation Graduate Research F ellowship Program\nPhi Beta Kappa\, Eta Chapter of Minnesota\nProject Go La nguage Scholarship\nPublic Policy and International Affairs - Junior Summer Institute\nRossing Physics Scholarship\nSchwarzman Scholarship\nScoville P eace Fellowship\nSwedish Council of America (SCA) Glenn T. Seaborg Science Scholarship\nSwedish Council of America (SCA) Humanities Award\nSwedish Cou ncil of America (SCA) Language Award\nThink Swiss Research Award\nToshizo W atanabe Scholarship\nTruman Scholarship\nUdall Undergraduate Scholarship\n\ nCollege-Sponsored Awards Recognized\n\nGuild of St. Ansgar\nGuild of St. L ucia\nPaul Magnuson Student Leadership and Service Award\nOvanlig Award\nSc hwalm-Brostrom Leadership in Service Award\nSchwalm-Brostrom Leadership in Faith Award\nBruce A. Gray Diversity Honors Award\nAlbert G. Swanson Schola rs \n\nDepartmental and Program Awards\nMany departments and programs have awards or honor cords that they distribute to their students before Commen cement in their own ceremonies or activities.\nDescription of awards\nHow i s a student recognized and do I need to RSVP?\nYes\, honoree names will be read so an RSVP is required for the student at honorsday@gustavus.edu. Stu dents will come to the stage area to be recognized and receive a certificat e.\nWho can attend the Honor Awards Ceremony and is seating limited?\nTicke ts are not required and seating is unassigned and unlimited. Family and fri ends attending Commencement are encouraged to attend. Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff are also welcome. LOCATION:Lund Arena CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/honors-and-awards-ceremony ORGANIZER;CN=Barb Larson Taylor ’93:MAILTO:btaylor@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Barb Larson Taylor ’93\, btaylor@gustavus.edu\, 507-933-7515 CREATED:20250224T145625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T145629Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:4 DTSTART:20250504T134500Z DTEND:20250504T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46432-74982@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Commencement Buffet DESCRIPTION:The Commencement Buffet is a wonderful assortment of brunch men u items conveniently located on campus. Buffet tickets are $20 each for adu lts ages 13 and older and $9 for children ages 4 to 12. Graduates need a ti cket. The buffet will be served from 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Evelyn Young Dining Room in the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center. Come to campus early\, attend the morning programs\, dine at the buffet and then head to the Lund Center after the doors open at 12:30 p.m. for the 2:00 p.m. Ceremo ny. Order your tickets at www.gustavustickets.com. LOCATION:Evelyn Young Dining Room CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/commencement-buffet ORGANIZER;CN=Ann Volk:MAILTO:avolk@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Ann Volk\, avolk@gustavus.edu\, 507-933-7520 CREATED:20250225T204654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T204658Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:4 DTSTART:20250504T154500Z DTEND:20250504T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46556-75496@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Employee Spring Fiesta DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Gusties on Cinco de Mayo for the All-Employee Sprin g Fiesta on Monday\, May 5 in the Evelyn Young Dining Room. The event begin s at 11:30 a.m. with a taco buffet. Program begins at 12:00 p.m. celebratin g community and recognizing achievements. This will include group photos of those celebrating work anniversaries. Stay for music\, giveaways and festi ve fun. The event will conclude at 1:00 p.m. LOCATION:Evelyn Young Dining Room CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/employee-spring-fiesta-2 ORGANIZER;CN=Ann Volk:MAILTO:avolk@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Ann Volk\, avolk@gustavus.edu\, 507-933-6215 CREATED:20250415T211204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T211208Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:4 DTSTART:20250505T160000Z DTEND:20250505T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46594-75649@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Farewell Open House for Sarah Bridges DESCRIPTION:​​​​The Provost's Office invites the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community to join us as we say goodbye and best wishes to Sarah Bridges. Refreshment s will be served. We hope you will stop by to wish Sarah well in her future endeavors. LOCATION:Saint Peter Room\, Jackson Campus Center CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/farewell-open-house-for-sarah-bridges ORGANIZER;CN=Shanon Nowell:MAILTO:snowell@gustavus.edu CONTACT:Shanon Nowell\, snowell@gustavus.edu\, 507-933-7541 CREATED:20250519T183924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T141735Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:6 DTSTART:20250523T183000Z DTEND:20250523T193000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC UID:46592-75647@gustavus.edu DTSTAMP:20250531T100102Z SUMMARY:Women of the ELCA Present: Luther\, Love\, and Marriage DESCRIPTION:Join Women of the ELCA for a special celebration: "Luther\, Lov e\, and Marriage" honoring the 500th anniversary of Katie and Martin Luther 's wedding and celebrating bold women leaders.\nDate: June 13\, 2025Time: 4 :00 p.m.Location: Christ Chapel\, Â鶹ÊÓƵ\nThe event will feature a worship service\, a charming play\, and insights into their hist oric marriage and its relevance today. Plus\, they'll be honoring the incre dible work of women leaders connected to the ELCA as they conclude their th ree-year capital campaign.\nFollowing the event\, there will be a reception at Paddlefish Brewery! LOCATION:Christ Chapel CATEGORIES:celebration URL:/calendar/women-of-the-elca-present-luther-love-and -marriage ORGANIZER;CN=Jennifer Hockenbery:MAILTO:Jennifer.Hockenbery@elca.org CONTACT:Jennifer Hockenbery\, Jennifer.Hockenbery@elca.org\, 773-380-2862 CREATED:20250513T125931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T144155Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:7 DTSTART:20250613T210000Z DTEND:20250614T000000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR