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Study POLI SCI Abroad and Get $1,000!
Calling all POLI SCI majors!
Participate in one of CGE's semester programs this Spring 2011 and receive a $1,000 CGE Auggie Grant...automatically!
•Nation Building, Globalization and Decolonizing the Mind (Southern Africa)
Course offerings
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Southern Africa
REL 346: Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
INS 312: The Development Process
4 credits. Meets AugExperience, Humanities LAF, and major/minor requirements. Offers internships for credit
•Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice and Community Engagement ( Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
Course offerings
SPA 111-411: One-on-one beginning to advanced Spanish courses
REL 366: Latin America Liberation Theologies
HIS/WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
POL 310: Citizen Participation within a Globalized Economy
4 credits. Meets AugExperience, Critical Thinking, Humanities LAF, Modern Language LAF
Program application deadline: October 1st
Find photos, syllabi, application, blogs and more at http://www.augsburg.edu/global/semesters/
Book Group: Einstein's God
Tuesdays, September 28-November 2, 12:00-1:30 pm, Cedar Room of Christensen Center
A book group is being formed to read and discuss Krista Tippett's Einstein's God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit, a collection of 10 interviews with scientists, surgeons, and writers on how the interplay of science and religion can help us live more meaningful lives. Participants are expected to attend at least four of the six sessions, and provide feedback on the experience. Readings and discussion topics are as follows:
September 28, Intro, Ch. 1-2: Einstein's God & The Biology of the Spirit
October 5, Ch. 3-4: Heart and Soul & Evolution and Wonder
October 12, Ch. 5-6: The Heart's Reason & Mathematics, Purpose and Truth
October 19, Ch. 7-8: Getting Revenge and Forgiveness & Stress and the Balance Within
October 26, Ch. 9-10: The Soul in Depression & Quarks and Creation
Nov 2: Wrap-Up
Participants will be invited to go through the cafeteria line.
Hosts: Garry Hesser, Mark Engebretson, Ben Stottrup, and David Murr.
Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu to reserve lunch and obtain a copy of the book.
Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences
Monday, October 11, 7:30-9:00 am, Oren Gateway 100
The second session of our Foundational Series on Student Learning will explore how to design meaningful learning experiences. Bring a course syllabus or program outline to get the most out of this workshop. Using L. Dee Fink's integrated approach to design, we will explore the 5 critical questions involved in design, provide examples, and give you an opportunity to reexamine your course or program and apply key principles to improve its design. We will also examine Fink's model of significant learning experiences which can help you discover ways to make the activities you use more impactful or create new ones that facilitate deeper learning. This series is designed to address the basic needs faced by anyone who designs learning for our students and is looking for new ways to have a more significant impact.
All faculty and staff are welcome to participate. Coffee and pastries will be served. Thanks to all of you who attended the opening session; we hope to see you again.
Facilitators: Stu Anderson, Physics, and Velma Lashbrook, MAL. Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu
International Scholarship Workshop - Friday
Got a Pell Grant? Apply for a Gilman International Scholarship to Study Abroad.
The Gilman International Scholarship offers up to $8,000 additional funding for semester (all majors) and summer (STEM majors) study abroad to students who have a Pell grant as part of their financial aid.
Attend a Gilman Workshop to learn how to apply before the upcoming October 5th DEADLINE!
Gilman Workshop-- Friday, 9/24/10 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oren Gateway 100
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
Graduate Writing Series Starts October 16
The Graduate Writing Workshop series is a supportive, interactive opportunity for students from all Augsburg graduate programs to focus on the development of basic writing skills. Augsburg staff members are also welcome.
Topics include the construction and development of a thesis statement and the correct use of syntax, grammar, and punctuation. The non-credit workshops are taught by Dr. Kathryn Swanson, professor of English.
Format: 3 Saturday mornings on non-WEC/Grad weekends
Dates: October 16, October 30, and November 13 (9 hours of instruction)
Time: 9:00 a.m.-noon
Location: Sverdrup 102
Cost: $400
Enrollment limited to 15 students.
For more information, contact Patty Park at 612-330-1150 or parkp@augsburg.edu.
Computer Science Advisory Board for 2010-2011
CSC Department is forming an Advisory Board to meet informally during the school year. The Board will discuss the Computer Science curriculum and how the department should adjust our courses in the future. Any students or staff interested should contact Noel Petit (petit@augsburg.edu).
General Announcements
Winter Break and Spring Abroad Deadline: Oct 1.
Steps to study abroad...
1. Attend a Group Advising Meeting.
Group Advising Meetings are held DAILY in the Study Abroad Library in Murphy Place. You'll find out about finances, academics, and how to research programs around the world. See schedule below.
2. Choose a program.
Choose from quality Augsburg College programs and many affiliated programs.
There are over 300 programs available in over 80 different countries.
3. Apply by the deadline.
OCTOBER 1st Spring Semester & Faculty-led Winter Break Programs
February 1st Faculty-led Summer/Spring WEC programs
March 1st Fall Semester, Academic Year & non-Augsburg Summer
-----Advising Hours----
Monday
3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM
4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM
3:00 pm (for CGE: Central America, Mexico & Namibia)
Thursday
9:00 AM
3:00 pm(for Faculty-led programs in Winter Break & Summer)
Friday
11:00 AM
2:30 PM
+ Evening hours by appointment for Weekend College students.
questions? abroad@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/
Free Lockers Available for Students
Campus Activities and Orientation has a limited number of lockers that students can reserve for their use for the academic year. These lockers are completely free and are located on the ground floor of Science Building. Lockers are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority is given to students who commute from off-campus. To find out more information on how to reserve a locker, contact Michael Grewe, CAO Assistant Director, via email at grewe@augsburg.edu as soon as possible!
Augsburg Yearbook- Become a Member
We are looking for students to write, edit, and manage the Augsburg Yearbook this year! If you are interested in writing, have a media major, or looking to put something on your resume- Join! Email steeles@augsburg.edu by Sept. 30th for more information.
Help Save Lives - Donate Blood
The Memorial Blood Center will be on campus Wednesday, October 6 in the East Commons from 10 - 4 p.m. Whether you are a veteran donor or this will be your first time -- we need your donation to help save lives.
Please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 to get your donation time. If you have any other questions, please let us know.
Study Abroad in Costa Rica & Nicaragua
Apply by Oct 1: Study Environmental Politics in Costa Rica & Nicaragua!
Join Professor Joe Underhill spring semester in a course like no other! For two weeks over winter break, analyze environmental challenges, opportunities and interrelationships as you visit eco-tourism sites, sustainable farming cooperatives and meet with local government officials, activists and business leaders in both Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Then spend the rest of spring semester synthesizing what you learned, and applying it to our context here in Minneapolis.
Course title: ENV 310: Environmental Politics Field Seminar OR POL 461: Topics in International Politics
Travel Dates: Dec. 31, 2010-Jan. 15, 2011 (course meets before travel and two hours a week Jan 19-March 9)
Cost: $4,589 for full-time Day students, $4,949 for WEC students
Fulfills: Augsburg Experience and Upper division requirement/elective for ES, POL and IR
Deadline to apply: Friday, October 1!
Financial aid is available too! For more information on studying abroad or about this program, please contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or stop by the study abroad library in Murphy Place!
Win a $25 Gift Card from the Bookstore
Hey Auggies!!! Do you want to win a free $25 gift card? Here's how…. Be the fan to recruit the most fans of the Augsburg College Bookstore on Facebook before October 1st! Suggest to your friends to become a fan of our bookstore and have them post your name on our wall so that you get credit. The fan with the most new recruits by October 1st will receive a $25 gift card good for anything in our store!
Winter Play - Topic Meeting and Workshop
THE LIVING NEWSPAPER PROJECT
Topic Meeting and Workshop
Thursday, September 23
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Foss TV/Film Studio
What topics would you like to see tackled onstage today? What issues are performance-worthy?
The original Living Newspapers of the 1930s dramatized problems faced by everyday people -- from lack of affordable energy and housing to racism and war. This meeting/workshop is your forum for bringing up issues you'd like to see explored onstage at Augsburg today. Come with ideas, debate suggestions, or listen to what your peers have to say. Any contemporary social issue or current event is on the table.
The Living Newspaper Project is the Theatre Arts Department's winter main stage play (with performances February 4 - 13, 2011). This meeting will determine the topic of that play. ALL ARE WELCOME -- whether you hope to be directly involved in the production or not!
ABOUT THE LIVING NEWSPAPER PROJECT
Inspired by the original Living Newspapers of the Federal Theater Project in the 1930s, this student-devised performance will use a range of nonfiction sources to explore a current social issue. Ensemble members will gather interviews, articles, and multimedia – and generate their own writing — to create and stage a totally unique piece of socially conscious theatre.
Please email Sarah Myers at myerss@augsburg.edu with any questions.
Event Announcements
Fall Student Involvement Fair
Do you want to get involved? Do you want to see all of the awesome student groups and organizations Augsburg has to offer? Do you like getting FREE CANDY? Then check out the Student Involvement Fair Wednesday, September 29th from 2-5 PM in the Christensen Center Lobby! It's a perfect opportunity to get involved on campus. If you have any questions, contact Abbi Weatherspoon at cao@augsburg.edu.
Men Ending Rape: Transforming A Rape Culture
On Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30pm, please come to the Chapel for Keith Edwards' talk, "Men Ending Rape: Transforming A Rape Culture." Keith is nationally recognized for his sexual assault prevention work with the organization, Men Ending Rape, and he speaks on diversity, social justice, and college men's issues. His talk will also kick off the formation of a student organization that will focus on sexual assault prevention and education. We hope to see you there – all are welcome!
Keith's appearance at Augsburg is sponsored by the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center, Dean of Students, Augsburg for Adults, Campus Activities and Orientation, American Indian Student Services, LGBTQIA Services, Department of Residence Life, and Counseling and Health Promotion.
Register Today for Seminary/Divinity School Day
Interested in exploring possibilities for various ministry-related roles and/or theological study opportunities?
Join us for Seminary and Divinity School Day on September 30. Students of ALL Denominations welcome to attend! Please register TODAY. For more information or to register, stop by the Campus Ministry Office or contact Lonna Field, fieldl@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1467.
Several students from other regional colleges will be on campus as well as representatives from 15 different Seminaries and Divinity Schools to explore possible callings.
Schedule for the Day:
9:30 a.m. - Registration and time to talk with Various Representatives
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Welcome, Introductions, Small Group Bible Study with Dr. Jeremy Myers
11:20 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. - Chapel with Joanna Flaten '08, Current Seminary Student
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch and Keynote Address by Dr. Matt Skinner
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Break-Out Session #1
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Break-Out Session #2
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Closing Session
3:45 p.m. - Sending Reception
Topics for the Breakout Sessions include:
- Navigating the Different Theological Pathways/What option might be right for you
- What is it really like to be a pastor? Ideas from a variety of panelists
- Details such as finances, ideas of how to prepare, field opportunities, and more
- Specialized Ministries that may or may not involve ordination
WRC and Feminist Collective Organizational Meeting
The Women's Resource Center and Feminist Collective what to do some GREAT things this year for Augsburg and to do this we want to hear from YOU!!!
So Let Us Know What You Think and What You Want To See Happen At The Organizational Meeting: September 30, Thursday at 5pm in the Women's Resource Center (WRC): SVE207
Any questions contact me at grantl@augsburg.edu
First Feminist Collective Meeting
It's a new year and we are SO excited!!! We will be having our first meeting October 5, Tuesday at 5pm in the Women's Resource Center: SVE207.
Snacks and Discussion (you know how we do!)
LET'S SPEAK OUR TRUTH!!!!
Employer Project Footsteps On Campus
A representative from Project Footsteps will be on campus this Friday, September 24th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Christensen Center. Stop by and learn more about their organization and how they work to connect young people to social change. Project Footsteps offers a variety of jobs, fellowships, and internships each season, for those with a strong connection to our mission and a desire to be a part of the team responsible for the success of that mission in our community.
http://www.projectfootsteps.org/wordpress/jobsvolunteer
Keeping Track of Auggies
Holley Locher-Stulen to Attend ASHE Policy Seminar
Holley Locher-Stulen, MSW Program Coordinator in the Social Work department, is also a PhD student in the department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development at the University of Minnesota. She was nominated by her department to attend the Graduate Student Policy Seminar at the 2010 Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) conference in Indianapolis this November. The Graduate Student Policy Seminar provides graduate students with opportunities to interact with researchers and policymakers who are knowledgeable about critical public policy issues in higher education. The seminar also offers students an opportunity to interact with other graduate students with similar interests from universities across the nation.
Auggie Athletics
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Wednesday, Sept. 22:
Volleyball -- Augsburg 3, Hamline 0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-17)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/9/22/vb092210.aspx?path=wvball
Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/
Thursday, Sept. 23:
Women's Golf -- Augsburg vs. Wisconsin-River Falls dual meet, Hiawatha GC, Minneapolis
Friday, Sept. 24:
Volleyball -- Augsburg vs. St. Benedict, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Macalester, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25:
Football -- Augsburg vs. St. John's, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg Alumnae Game (scrimmage), Edor Nelson Field, 5 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg vs. Macalester, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at St. Benedict Invitational
Sunday, Sept. 26:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg Alumni Game (scrimmage), Edor Nelson Field, 3:30 p.m.
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold Invitational
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at St. Benedict Invitational
Monday, Sept. 27:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold Invitational
Wednesday, Sept. 29:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at St. Olaf, 4 p.m.
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Gustavus, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg vs. St. Olaf, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.
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