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Blended Learning Series

Blended learning has come to mean everything from web-enhanced face-to-face learning to, but not including, courses that are fully online. Integrating online technologies can enhance and enrich learning; online tools also help differentiate instruction. A recent meta-analysis reported by the U.S. Department of Education found that blended learning produced higher performance on learning outcomes than either online or face-to-face learning alone.

As part of the Foundational Series, we introduce the use of online technologies to enhance face-to-face classes. This year, we are also introducing a series to explore strategies for using online applications to enhance learning. The Blended Learning Series, co-sponsored with IT, is offered from 8:30-10:00 on Third Wednesdays in Lindell 202, and includes the following remaining workshops:

November 16 – Designing and Facilitating Meaningful Online Activities (Cari Maguire and Heather Ek)
January 18 – Digital Video and Audio Tools (Anita Fisher, Scott Krenz, and Nathan Lind)
February 15 – Web Access: Universal Online Design Principles (Hans Wiersma, Eric Strom, and CLASS resources)
March 14 – Online Assessment Techniques and Academic Integrity (Scott Krajewski and Emily Hoisington)

Please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu), so we can have an appropriate number of handouts for these sessions.
CTL and IT also offer passes for faculty to explore online technologies through workshops offered by Sloan-C (Sloan Consortium of Institutions and Organizations Committed to Quality Online Education). Those interested in participating in these courses (see http://sloanconsortium.org/2011workshops) can request a pass from Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Speaking of Scholarship - NOON TODAY

These sessions provide an opportunity for scholars to share their work and engage in conversations about what they are doing. Sessions are scheduled from 12:00-1:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and include hors d'ouevres.

During the fall, the remaining presentations are:
November 9 , OGC 100 – Emmanuelle Wessels, Communication Studies, "Where were you when the monster hit? Media convergence, branded security citizenship, and the trans-media phenomenon of Cloverfield"
November 15, OGC 100 – Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Biology

If you plan to attend one of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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$1,000+ Summer Study Abroad Scholarship

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Augsburg Abroad in conjunction with Student Financial Services invites you to apply for the Augsburg Abroad Students of Color Scholarship.

The scholarship can be applied toward the following 2012 Summer Session Faculty-Led and CGE Summer Programs:

1.Civic Engagement: Egypt (2 credits)
• POL 160/461 AND HIS 195 (Humanities-LAF- HIS course, Social I Behavioral Science LAF- POL 160 course)

2. Thai Education & Culture: Thailand (1 credit)
• ENG 291/391 (Humanities LAF-ENL 291, Writing/Speaking skill, English Major/Minor elective)

3. International Management: Germany (1 credit)
• BUS 465 OR FIN460 (Int'l Business Major/Minor requirement, CCS & Int'l Relations Major/Minor elective, Finance Major requirement- FIN 460 only, Management Major requirement BUS 465 only)

4. International Theater: Scotland (1 credit)
• THR 1xx /495 (Fine Arts LAF – THR1xx only, Elective in Theater and Film)

5. AugCore Mexico Summer Session I or II: Mexico (2 Credits)
• One or two Spanish language courses (17 different courses offered)
• Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexico Art (Art/Spanish 231, Fine Arts LAF)
• Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II (Religion 200)
• Latin Dance (HPE 002)
• Internship or Independent Research

6. Social Change and Development in Southern Africa: Namibia (2 Credits)
• The Development Process – Southern Africa (Interdisciplinary Studies 312)
• Internship or Independent Research

Stop by the Augsburg Abroad office in Murphy Place for an application.

More information about these programs is available on our NEW online program search here: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

Questions? 612-330-1650 and abroad@augsburg.edu

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Staff Development Series

All staff are invited to participate in the ongoing series designed for staff. This series addresses both personal and professional development needs. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 8:00-9:30, and will include a continental breakfast. The remaining workshops scheduled for 2011-12 include:

November 15, OGC 200 – Managing Personal Well-Being (Dionne Doering)
December 6, OGC 200 – Using Your Strengths at Work (Velma Lashbrook)
January 17, OGC 100 – Embracing Change and an Entrepreneurial Spirit (President Paul Pribbenow)
February 28, TBD – Identifying Needs and Strategies for Change (Lori Peterson and Andrea Turner?)
March 20, OGC 200 – Building a Case for Change (Jim Erchul and Staney Rostad)
April 17, Riverside – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and Judy Johnson)
May 22-24 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference and working session
June 19, OGC 114 – Addressing Student Needs (Jennifer Simon and Ann Garvey)
July 17, OGC 114 – Getting Involved in Campus Work (Kelsey Richardson Blackwell and Nate Hallanger)
August 21, OGC 200 – Continuing to Learn: Preparing for the Future (TBD)

To rsvp for this series, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Leadership Development

To achieve Augsburg's mission, it is critical that we have effective leadership at all levels. Research consistently shows that work satisfaction and retention are most strongly affected by the quality of the relationship between employees and their direct managers.

Leadership Series
This series is designed for all campus leaders, and is offered on Tuesdays. The remaining sessions include:

November 22, 2011, OGC 100, 4:00-6:00 – Strategic Thinking: Seeing Things Whole (Tom Morgan)
January 17, 2011, OGC 100, 4:00-6:00 – Relationship Building: Developing Intercultural Competence (Karen Lokkesmoe)
February 14, 2012, OGC 100, 4:00-6:00 – Influencing: Adapting to Interpersonal Differences (Brad Lashbrook)
March 13, 2012, Marshall, 4:00-6:00 – Executing: Leading Teams (Aaron Griess)
April 24, 2012, Marshall, 4:15-6:00 – Innovating: Facilitating Social Change (Paul Pribbenow)

For more information, please contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu). To rsvp for this series, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). If you sign up, you will be expected to attend as many of these sessions as possible.

Leader-Manager Circle
Velma Lashbrook will lead a series of conversations about leader/manager responsibilities based on Jim Collins' Good to Great and his monograph for the social sector, Participant will also complete his diagnostic tool and identify strategies for improving performance within their work units. Sessions will be held on Mondays from 8:30-10:00 in Lindell 202, and will include coffee and bagels or muffins. The remaining sessions include:

November 21 – Disciplined Thought – Ch. 4-5
January 30 – Disciplined Action – Ch. 6-7
February 27 – Built to Last – Ch. 8-9
April 2 – How to Make Augsburg Great – conversation with Paul Pribbenow and Chris Szaj

Participants are expected to attend all sessions, if possible. Please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) to receive a book before the first session.

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Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills Workshops

AugCore is Augsburg's general education curriculum. This series introduces the curriculum, the first year Augsburg Seminar, the graduation skills, the concept of vocation, and the Keystone Seminar. The four graduation skills – critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, writing, and speaking – are embedded in every curriculum. Anyone who teaches a course with the embedded skill is expected to attend the appropriate workshop. These workshops, co-sponsored with General Education, help prepare faculty to understand the curriculum and effectively teach the graduation skills. The workshops will be held on Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 (except the last one). Remaining sessions include:

November 15, OGC 113 – Speaking (Kristen Chamberlain and Darcey Engen)
February 21, Marshall Room– Writing (Kathy Swanson and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)
March 27, OGC 113 – Quantitative Reasoning (John Zobitz and Stacy Freiheit)
April 17, OGC 100– Vocation and the Keystone Seminar (Mark Tranvick and Lori Brandt Hale)
May 21, 9:00-4:00, OGC 113 – AugSem and AVID Strategies (Lori Brandt Hale and AVID staff)

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)

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Well-Being Series - Get Your Book

Your personal well-being is important to your physical and mental health, and ability to contribute effectively to the Augsburg community. This series includes a broad look at well-being based on Rath & Harter's book Well-Being: The Five Essential Elements. This monthly series is held 12:00-1:30 pm on the second or third Friday in the Augsburg Room, and includes a copy of the book, a diagnostic, and lunch. The remaining sessions include:

November 11 – Career Well-Being (Lois Olson and Heidi Lender)
January 20 – Social Well-Being (Glenda Rooney)
February 17 – Financial Well-Being (Ashok Kapoor and Stephanie Ruckel)
March 16 – Physical Well-Being (Nancy Guilbeaut and Tony Clapp)
April 13 – Community Well-Being (Andrea Turner)

If you would like to participate in these sessions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Thinking About Teaching and Advising

Modeled after the popular Speaking of Scholarship Series, these presentations and conversations are designed to share what we are learning about teaching and advising. Sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 11:50-1:20, and involve presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by these experiences. The intent is to increase awareness of teaching innovations on campus and learn from each other's experiences. A light lunch is served. The remaining sessions this fall will include:

November 10, Marshall Room – Ben Stottrup, "Collaborative Learning in Research and Inquiry Experiences"
December 1, Foss 175 – Velma Lashbrook, "Lessons Learned from Using Team-Based Learning in a Research Methods Course"

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu), so we can have adequate food and handouts.

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Calling For Performers for MLK Convocation: UPDATE

For the 2012 MLK Convocation on Monday, January 16th, the MLK Committee would like to invite Augsburg students, staff, and faculty to participate through music, dance, spoken word, and short theatrical performances. Three pieces will be chosen by our Emmy Award-winning guest host, T. Mychael Rambo. All pieces should be about 3 minutes in length and should relate to Martin Luther King, Jr., peace, or social justice in some way. Auditions will be held on Thursday, November 17th in M5 (in the Music Building) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00pm. Please email Kasidy Moore at moorek1@augsburg.edu to sign up for your 5 minute audition time.

If you are unable to make that time, but want to be involved or have any questions, please email moorek1@augsburg.edu as well.

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Phillips Scholarship Information

The Phillips Scholars Program is administered by the Minnesota Private College Fund in partnership with the financial aid offices of 16 private colleges and universities. The program is funded by the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation which recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to create a better life for those with unmet needs.

Selection criteria includes:
2.75+ GPA
Must be a sophomore in the 2011-2012 academic year
Demonstrate current financial need
Committed to designing and implementing your own community service project

Please attend one of the informational sessions below to learn more about the Phillips Scholarship:
Tuesday, November 29 at 12 pm – 1 pm in Marshall Room
Thursday, December 1 at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm in Oren Gateway 100
Monday, December 5 at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm in Oren Gateway 114

To obtain the application and for more information please contact Jenny Yang at yangj@augsburg.edu or x1294 in the Financial Aid Office.

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Annual Benefit Enrollment

This message is intended for all benefits-eligible employees. The following communication is also being mailed to your home address and should arrive by the end of the week. Therefore, there is no need to print out the material included in the links below.

Annual benefit enrollment will start on Monday, November 7, 2011 and go through Friday, November 18, 2011. All forms must be turned no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, November 18.

We strongly encourage all benefits-eligible employees to attend one of the information sessions. Please bring your enrollment packet that you received in the mail. If you did not receive a packet, please contact HR. Sessions are scheduled as follows:

November 7, 2011 at 12:00 pm, Christensen Center, Marshall Room
November 9, 2011 at 12:15 pm, Christensen Center, East Commons
November 11, 2011 at 8:30 am, Christensen Center, East Commons
November 15, 2011 at 4:30 pm, Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
November 17, 2011 at 9:30 am, Christensen Center, Marshall Room

Please see the following links to access information on benefit changes and other helpful information for the 2012 plan year:

Employee letter:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2012_Benefits/RenewalLetter.pdf

Employee benefit information booklet:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2012_Benefits/BenefitsBooklet.pdf

Enrollment form:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2012_Benefits/EnrollmentForm.pdf

Please contact the human resources department with any questions at 612-330-1216.

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Dining Services Free Meal for Military Nov. 11

A'viands and Augsburg College Dining Services would like to honor all those who have served in the armed forces.

On Friday, November 11, 2011 – Augsburg Dining Services would like to treat our heroes to a FREE* meal in The Commons in celebration of Veterans Day.

*The FREE meal promotion in The Commons is open to Military Personnel who have one of the following forms of identification on November 11, 2011: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), DD214 Certificate, Veteran Identification Card (VIC), Photograph in Uniform or Wearing Uniform.

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Business Open Advising Gift Card Winners

Congratulations to both Chase Winger and Daniel Heu for winning a $25 Jimmy John's gift card.

Thanks to all who stopped by last week for some business advising!

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Dining Services

Nabo, still has dirty polar bears as well fresh made burgers and made to order pasta and sandwiches.

Einstein's has fresh hot soup and specialty coffee drinks.....

Have you seen the monthly special events sheets? They are located by the cashiers to see what's going on in dining service for the month.

Commons: Lunch

Market
Herb Roasted Chicken

Bravo
Seafood Lasagna
Herbed Garlic Pasta

Vegi
Spicy Curried Vegetables

Salad Bar
Deli Bar
Pizza
Yogurt Bar

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Spanish Conversation Meets this Thursday

Practice your Spanish, meet new people & learn about culture in Spanish conversation group! Our gatherings are relaxed and friendly, with no pressure and NO grammar lessons. All language levels are welcome to join us every Thursday from 11:00-12:30 in the Riverside Rm., 2nd fl. of the Christensen Center. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!

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"In the City" Admissions Event - Mill City Museum

The WEC and Graduate Studies Admissions Departments are hosting an "In The City" Information Session at the Mill City Museum.

Date: Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, 55401
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Referrals are one of the most important ways new students find out about degree programs at Augsburg! If you know of a friend or co-worker who is considering finishing their bachelor's degree or wants to earn a master's degree, please let them know about this "In the City" admissions event.

You are welcome to accompany a prospective student for a complimentary evening of fun! Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, February 1st to gradinfo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1101. The Mill City Museum event is for adults only.

Schedule of Events:

5:00-5:45 p.m.
Arrival and check-in at the Mill City Museum's main door, pick up bistro box dinner

5:45-6:45 p.m.
Information sessions on Augsburg's graduate programs (MBA, MAL, MAE, MAN/DNP)

6:45-8:00 p.m.
Tour the Mill City Museum and experience the Flour Tower and the video "Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat"

The admissions department will be collecting tube socks as a donation for the Augsburg Central Health Commons at the event. The Health Commons is a place where Augsburg nursing students work with people in need. All donations are greatly appreciated!

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Impressions of China – Artist Talk & Reception

Impressions of China
Gary Erickson

Gage Family Art Gallery
Exhibition Dates: October 31 – December 16, 2011

Reception: Friday, November 11, 6 – 8 p.m.
Artist Talk: Thursday, November 10, noon, Adeline Johnson Conference Center

Gary Erickson's exhibition features architectural tiles that incorporate and expand on the traditional Chinese technique of stamped impressions and under-glaze decals. Inspired by his travels to Jingdezhen, China, Erickson alters, cuts, and masks the decals in a process similar to printmaking to create a layered effect on the tiles as he explores imagery from his travels and nature.

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Lunch Conversation with Heid E Erdrich

Augsburg Indigenous Student Association hosts a Lunch Conversation with Heid E Erdrich, Organized and joined by Vice President/Chair of AISA, R. Vincent Moniz, Jr., a member of the Mandan, Hidasta, Arikara Nation of Fort Berthold North Dakota and second year student here at Augsburg College. Other Native American students and AISA members will also be present for, what is expected to be, a great conversation!! Please join them!

Tuesday, November 15th @ 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Marshall room, Christensen Center (22nd Ave. S. at 7 1/2 St. Minneapolis, MN 55454)

November is National Native American Heritage Month and the Augsburg Indigenous Student Association (AISA) at Augsburg College is truly honored to have poet, essayist, arts writer and playwright Heid E. Erdrich for a Lunch conversation for faculty, staff, students and administration at Augsburg College to listen and learn about Native people.

A member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibway, Heid Erdrich grew up in Wahpeton, North Dakota. She earned degrees from Dartmouth College and The Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars. Heid, is author of four poetry collections, most recently National Monuments from Michigan State University Press. Cell Traffic: New and Selected Poems is forthcoming in 2012. Her play Curiosities was produced by Pangea World Theater in 2010. A recipient of Minnesota State Arts Board fellowships, awards from The Loft Literary Center, the Archibald Bush Foundation and elsewhere, Heid Erdrich has four times been nominated for the Minnesota Book Award which she won in 2009. You can buy her books at www.birchbarkbooks.com

Come and join AISA members for a lunch time filled with great conversation and an opportunity to learn!!

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Veteran/Military Appreciation Event

Veteran/Military students, faculty, staff and their friends and supporters are invited to an Appreciation Reception on Friday, November 11, 3-5 pm in Oren Gateway, Room 100.

For more information or if you have questions, contact Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, at 612-330-1034 or kallesta@augsburg.edu

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Vocatio Chapel with Nadia Najarro Smith

"All Shook Up: The Call to Change"

Please join us for November's Vocatio Chapel as we engage in the ongoing discussion of how faith influences change and how change influences faith.

Wednesday, November 16 at 10:20 a.m. our guest will be Ms. Nadia Najarro Smith, a Spanish language certified court interpreter and translator with extensive legal education and experience. More information about Nadia Najarro Smith and the event can be found at http://web.augsburg.edu/~fieldl/NovVocatioPoster.pdf

Students, faculty, and staff interested in attending a luncheon with Ms. Najaroo Smith from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. that day should RSVP to Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu by November 14.

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Week Of Kindness - T-shirt Tuesday

This Thursday, November 10th STLF, QSU, ResLife, and Hesser Honors House - cosponsors of Augsburg's First Week of Kindness - will provide t-shirt decorating materials for you to create a t-shirt Tuesday shirt!

BRING YOUR OWN SHIRT and decorate it with lovely things such as "Free smiles" or "Free hugs" and then wear it on Tuesday November 15th for Week Of Kindness!

7 - 9:30 pm in the Auggies Nest (Basement of Christensen Center, across from the new Admissions)

Shirts are not provided, but paint and fun will be!

Also hit Attending on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=298314203514785

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Week of Kindness

The week before Thanksgiving, Nov. 14-18, Augsburg students, faculty, and staff will be able to participate in the Week of Kindness! There will be activities each day to show love and support for this community, see below:

THIS THURSDAY!- Come bring your own t-shirt and decorate it with words of kindness and awesome artwork! Then you can wear your shirt on Tuesday!! Meet anytime from 5:30-9:30pm in the Auggie Nest.

Prepare to be complimented, appreciated, and bedazzled with kindness!

**MUCH LOVE MONDAY: Walk by us in the Quad as we shout compliments to remind you how marvelous and beautiful you are. "Kindness Rally"

**T-SHIRT TUESDAY: Wear that t-shirt of yours that says "Free hugs!" and .. you guessed it... give and receive hugs free of charge. What is better than a free hug? I mean, really.

WARM YOUR HEART WEDNESDAY: Stop by our table and make kind cards for your friends to put in their mailboxes. Of course you can give cards in person too. We will provide stickers and sparkly cute things for the cards you make.

THANKFUL THURSDAY: Take time today to thank someone very special to you. It's all about the love, people!

FRIENDSHIP PHOTO FRIDAY: Make a friend and take a photo with them at our photo booth. We will take down your email address and send a copy of your photo of you and your new (or not new) friend!

** = starred days are days when we will be collecting food items for Augsburg's Turkeypalooza. We will be accepting:

Turkeys
Stuffing mix
Real and instant potatoes
Real and canned pumpkins
Frozen or canned green beans
Cream of mushroom soup
French fried onions
Cash/Check for the purchasing of whatever we don't receive

This week is going to be so kind and awesome, you'll hardly know how to contain yourself. Be excited !

Sponsored by
The Honors Program, Hesser House
QSU
Dept. of Res Life
STLF

Any questions? Wanna help out? Contact Jenny Pinther at pinther@augsburg.edu or Katie Nelson at nelsonk9@augsburg.edu

PS: You're beautiful!

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The Dark Truth About Chocolate –Reception Thursday

The Dark Truth About Chocolate
Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center

November 10 - 23, 2011

Reception: Thursday, Nov. 10, 5 - 7 p.m.
Show up for some fair trade chocolate!

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Thanksgiving = Turkeypalooza

It's that time of the year again, where families and friends come together to dine on pretty much the exact same thing. In the tradition of Thanksgiving, the Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College plans serve hundreds of turkey-centric meals to our neighbors in need during our 8th annual Turkeypalooza celebration.

As always, we look towards members of the campus community to donate the following ingredients:

Cash or check (lets us buy all the things that aren't donated)
Turkeys
Stuffing mix
Real and instant potatoes
Real and canned pumpkins
Frozen or canned green beans
Cream of mushroom soup
French fried onions

Can you or your office mates commit to collecting one or more of these ingredients? If so, please contact Elena at eveslage@augsburg.edu to let them know what you plan to contribute, and plan to bring them in on Monday 11/14 from 11-1 pm in the Christensen Center lobby (we will also be there Tuesday if you forget on Monday). Extra food items will be passed along to the Brian Coyle food shelf by the 21st so people can still make use of them on the 24th for Thanksgiving.

All the cooking shifts and deliveries will be filled by students and others through Students Today Leaders Forever and the Honor Society's Week of Kindness. Campus Kitchen thanks them dearly for making this all happen. Unfortunately, the Brian Coyle Community Center will not be hosting the Multicultural Dinner this year, and thus it is not in our schedule as it has been in years past.

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Food Policy Forum

This is your chance as a student of Augsburg College to understand more about how the food policy works on campus! There will be a forum held on Thursday November 15th, 1:30-3:00 PM in front of Einstein Bro's coffee. Please attend if you are interested in how we as a college interact with our food provider, and can change current rules that are in place. Maybe you have an issue with being required to use Aviand's catering for any event over 25 people on our campus? Or would like to see some part of the menu changed to better suit your needs? Your voice counts and matters, and as a part of the student body, it is your responsibility to be an active part of the change that you wish to see! Student Government would love to see a lot of active students be a part of this forum and really bring some fire to the forum!

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1999 Dodge Caravan for Sale

Our family is going down to one car so it's finally time to sell our 1999 Dodge Caravan. Doesn't look so pretty anymore, but it runs good. Asking $950. For more info and a photo, see: https://post.craigslist.org/manage/2691015462

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