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Creating an Inclusive Campus – Call for Proposals

This three-day annual conference will be held May 22-24 and is designed to feature key developments in fulfilling our commitment to intentional diversity and global learning at Augsburg College. It includes an opening session focused on one aspect of creating an engaged, inclusive learning community, and concurrent session tracks devoted to:

Engaging all students – These sessions explore student differences and what we can do to ensure that all students feel included and receive the support they need to be successful.
Embedding diversity and global learning in the curriculum – These sessions examine what departments are doing to address diversity and global learning in their courses and programs.
Developing our community – This track focuses on faculty, staff, and administrator skills and practices, and what we can do to ensure inclusiveness across the campus.

The third day consists of half-day workshops for faculty and staff to focus on setting departmental goals and action plans for creating inclusiveness. The conference is co-sponsored by CTL, the Office of International Programs, Human Resources, Student Affairs, and General Education.

We invite you to submit a proposal for a 90-minute session related to any of the 3 tracks. Please provide a title and list of presenters, along with a 150-200 word description of the session you would like to facilitate. Submit your proposal to Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu) by April 1.

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The Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat

The third annual Scholarly Writing Retreat will be held at Dunrovin Retreat Center near Marine on St. Croix from 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 29 to 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 31. Initiated by Jessica Nathanson, the retreat gives scholars time and space to work on scholarship, undistracted by meetings, classes, or even children and family responsibilities. Some come to plan an approach to a new project to be completed over the summer; others use it as an opportunity to finish articles they have been working on during the year. Those interested in participating should contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). Registrants are accepted on a first come-first serve basis.

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Remaining March CTL Activities At-A-Glance

Tuesday, March 6, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lindell 301 – Speaking of Scholarship: "Cinema as Sermon: Preaching Strategies of the Screen Pulpit" (Hans Wiersma)

*Wednesday, March 7, 4:00-5:30 pm, OGC 111 – Graduate Faculty Teaching Circle: Ch. 6: "Why Do Student Development and Course Climate Matter in Learning?" (Velma Lashbrook). Susan Ambrose et al.'s How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching.

*Wednesday, March 9, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Resilience Reading Circle: Welcome Silence, by Dr. Carol North (Sarah Hedstrom)

Tuesday, March 13, 8:00-9:30 am, OGC 100 – Foundational Series on Student Learning: "Designing and Assessing Group Assignments" (Kristen Chamberlain)

Tuesday, March 13, 3:30-5:00 pm, OGC 100 – Community Inclusiveness: Somali Voices: "Somali Student Experience at Augsburg" (Mohamed Sallam and student panel)

Tuesday, March 13, 4:00-6:00 pm, Marshall Room – Leadership Series: "Executing: Leading Teams" (Aaron Griess)

Wednesday, March 14, 8:30-10:00 am, Lindell 202 – Blended Learning Series: "Online Assessment Techniques and Academic Integrity" (Scott Krajewski and Emily Hoisington)

Thursday, March 15, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Thinking About Teaching and Advising: "Project Based and Applied Learning" (Joe Underhill)

*Thursday, March 15, 2:00-3:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Mindful Dialogue: Ch. 6-8: "We Know More Than We Can Say; Knowing, Making, and Playing; and Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out" (Annette Gerten). Douglas Thomas and John Seeley Brown's A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change.

Thursday, March 15 – Applications due for Instructional and Course Design (ICD) and Summer Scholarship Grants

Friday, March 16, 12:00-1:30 pm, Augsburg Room – Well Being Series: "Physical Well-Being" (Tony Clapp)

Tuesday, March 20, 8:00-9:30 am, OGC 200 – Staff Development Series: "Building a Case for Change" (Jim Erchul and Staney Rostad)

*Friday, March 23, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Resilience Reading Circle: Breaking Night, by Liz Murray (Sarah Hedstrom)

Tuesday, March 27, 12:00-1:30 pm, OGC 100 – Speaking of Scholarship Series: Social Work (Laura Boisen and Maryann Syers)

Tuesday, March 27, 3:00-5:00 pm, Marshall Room – Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills Workshops: "Quantitative Reasoning" (John Zorbitz and Stacy Freiheit)

*Wednesday, March 28, 12:15-1:15 pm, OGC 103 – Reading Circle: Ch. 13-18. David Brooks' The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Virtue, led by Jacqui DeVries.

Thursday, March 29, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Thinking About Teaching and Advising: "Teaching by Immersion: Interim Redux" (Garry Hesser)

*-These are continuing book groups, no longer open to new participants.

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The Census, Reapportionment and Redistricting

Karen Saxe, Professor of Mathematics at Macalester, will present a colloquium this Wednesday, March 7, in Oren Gateway Center 113.

The talk will run through the basics of congressional reapportionment and redistricting as they are done in the United States. Similar mathematical processes are used in other democracies around the world to determine the constitution of parliaments.

Everyone is welcome, no mathematics or political science background necessary.

There are refreshments.

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Speaking of Scholarship

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.

During the spring, the remaining presenters are:

March 6, Lindell 301- Hans Wiersma, Religion, "Cinema as Sermon: Preaching Strategies of the Screen Pulpit" (or session before or after)
March 27, OGC 100- Laura Boisen and Maryann Syers, Social Work

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

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CTL Grant Applications Due in 10 Days

Faculty Summer Scholarship Grant Applications due March 15
Two Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants ($4000) and two Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants ($2000) are available to support faculty summer scholarship activities. Applications should be submitted electronically no later than March 15. For more information and to receive an application form, contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu.)

Instructional & Course Design Grant Proposals due March 15
Up to eight Instructional and Course Design Grants ($3000 each) are available to support faculty summer course design activities, using L. Dee Fink's Creating Significant Learning Experiences and D. Randy Garrison & Norman D. Vaughan's Blended Learning in Higher Education. The purpose of these grants is to support the development of instructional design skills, as well as their application to a specific course. Tim Pippert and Cari Maguire serve as consultants for grant recipients. Applications are due no later than March 15. For more information and a proposal form, and to submit applications, contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu).

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Sustainable Urban Communities Symposium this Thurs

Sustainable Urban Communities, Redux - ACTC's annual Undergraduate Research Symposium - is this Thursday, March 8th from 1-6 PM at St. Kate's!

Join us for an afternoon of ACTC student presentations focusing on a broad range of sustainability topics, including the psychology of sustainable behaviors, civic engagement as action research, education quality and experience in Minnesota, access to resources, sustainable business practices, and more.

At 5 PM, Symposium attendees will gather for an hors d'oeuvre reception and sustainability fair featuring local foods and local sustainability organizations. Connect with local programs and initiatives including Mississippi Market, Nice Ride, the sustainability programs of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the NEC and HOURCAR, the Summer of Solutions, and the Met Council. Even if you can't join us for the afternoon presentations, be sure to stop by the reception.

Find additional information about the Symposium, the detailed schedule, and the link to (free) registration online at www.actc-mn.org/us/urs. Contact Stephanie at 651.556.1863 with questions.

We hope to see you there!

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13th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 13th annual Augsburg Leadership Awards! Students, staff, faculty, alums, and community members are strongly encouraged to nominate their fellow student leaders, student groups, and student group advisers for a variety of awards. People may also nominate themselves or a student group in which they are involved. Winners will be honored at the Augsburg Leadership Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 10th at 4:30 PM.

To submit a nomination, simply follow the link: http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_e4WUPOlfotM7LPS

Please keep in mind that all nominations are due by Friday, March 16 at 4:30 pm. For questions, contact Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Dining Services

Your feedback is important to us, that is why we're asking that you take a few minutes to complete the Augsburg Dining Services Survey and for your time you will be entered in to win a prize!

All you have to do is complete the survey and provide your contact information at the end to be entered for your chance to win!

Survey will be open March 1 - 16, 2012

To take the survey, please visit:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Augsburg_Dining_Service_Survey

Nabo
Lunch Special BLT Salad with a bread stick and a fountain drink for $5.99.


Einstein's Special Drink of the Week:
Snickers Frozen Blender

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Zyzzogeton Poster Making Workshop

If you want assistance with designing or editing your poster please attend a poster making workshop on March 8 from 4-5:15 pm in SVE 201.

URGO/McNair/LSAMP will cover the cost of posters submitted by Wednesday, March 28. Printing costs for posters submitted after March 28th will not be covered. To submit your poster, email it to urgo@augsburg.edu.

If you would like help reviewing your poster, make an appointment prior to Friday, March 16. Appointments can be made by e-mailing urgo@augsburg.edu.

Remember posters are due to urgo@augsburg.edu by March 28th.

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Need Plans for Spring Break?

Do you like doing service work to better your community and the greater world community? Are you looking for awesome looking t-shirts? Is having fun something you're interested in? Then check out the Greatest and Goodest Spring Break Ever – the STLF Pay It Forward Tour!

The Pay It Forward Tour (PIF) is a multi-day, multi-city experience engages students in service and leadership, travel to and service in a new city each day, learning about social issues, building lasting relationships, and making a commitment to continued action when they return home. PIF's are a program by Students Today Leaders Forever, STLF, a nation-wide, student-driven service leadership organization. The Augsburg PIF Tour travels to six cities on our way to Washington, D.C., with fun-filled stops including Charleston, West Virginia and Pittsburgh, PA over the course of nine days. It will be a spring break you will always remember. The Tour will fill up fast, so register early!

The cost of this awesome and inclusive trip is only $450, covering all travel and lodging expenses, 2 meals a day, 2 t-shirts and fantastic tourism options as well! Financial aid is available but limited.

Registration is open now at http://www.stlf.net/chapters/augsburg/events/ust-augsburg-college-tour. Registering and making a down payment of $75 is all one easy step.

Please direct any questions to stlf@augsburg.edu, check out stlf.net for even more info and tell your friends!

http://www.stlf.net/chapters/augsburg/events/ust-augsburg-college-tour

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Housing Expo Information

Selection numbers for all eligible current students have been e-mailed as of February 13th.
The e-mails are being sent by agr-reports@augsburg.edu. Students with ARHOLDS will be sent their selection numbers as soon as their holds are removed. For more information about your ARHOLD please contact enroll@augsburg.edu. For more information about the Housing Expo please stop by our table in Christensen Center main floor Wednesday, 3/7, 12:30 - 3:00 pm, and in East Commons Dining room 12:30-1:30pm on Wednesday, 3/7.


If you need help finding roommate(s) for 2012-2013, email Chue Xue Lee at rescomm@augsburg.edu and he will add you to the Residential Roommate Matching Moodle page.

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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. Please go to http://web.augsburg.edu/cao to find the locker request form and return it to the Auggie's Nest located on the basement level of Christensen Center.

For questions, email AuBri Weatherspoon at cao@augsburg.edu

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Snickers Blender Beverage Special at Einsteins

The Weekly Beverage Special at Einsteins this week is a Snickers Blender! Made with real snickers pieces, caramel, chocolate, and cappuccino mix, this tasty frozen treat is sure to sweeten up your day! It is topped with homemade whipped cream and drizzled with caramel sauce. Stop by the Einsteins Bros. Bagels Shop in the Christensen Center to try one today!

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Social Work Awareness Week March 5 - 9

The BSW Forum of the Social Work Department is hosting a week of information about the social work major and what social workers do in our society. Look for messages on the digital display boards highlighting misconceptions and affirming the daily good works of social workers. Tuesday and Thursday morning there will be tables in the lobby of the Christensen Center with social work students who can tell you about social work. Or if you don't want to talk there will be handouts, brochures and other documents with interesting facts about social work and social workers. You can also visit the BSW website at http://www.augsburg.edu/home/swk for a comprehensive look at the major. If you have any questions please contact Maggie Sponsel, the BSW Forum Social Work Awareness Week coordinator at sponselm@augsburg.edu

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Housing Expo

Date: April 3rd, 2012
Time: 3pm-10pm
Location: East Commons, Christensen Center

Please bring your Augsburg ID and printed selection number document to the Housing Expo.
New this year - choosing your actual apartment and the Anderson Hall Neighborhoods. For more information about joining a Neighborhood please contact Ali Pickens at pickens@augsburg.edu.
Students unable to attend the Housing Expo may contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu for permission to use the Power of Attorney (POA) process.

If you need help finding roommate(s) for 2012-2013, email Chue Xue Lee at rescomm@augsburg.edu and he will add you to the Residential Roommate Matching Moodle page.

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Anderson Hall Social

On Wednesday, March 7th at 8:30 Anderson Hall will be hosting a social to highlight the benefits of living in the Anderson Hall Community. This event will assist students who may be unsure about living in Anderson for the 2012-2013 school year. The Social will include tours of the four different dorm options, games, and snacks. Bring a few friends and your potential roommates.

In light of Housing Expo to be hosted on Tuesday, April 3rd from 3pm-10pm in the East Commons, the Anderson Hall Social will especially be beneficial.

The Anderson Hall Residence Life staff would love to see you there.

For further inquiries, contact: Joshua Peaslee - peaslee@augsburg.edu

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Jeremy Lin - Racism and Asian Stereotypes Forum

Jeremy Shu-How Lin an American professional basketball player with the New York Knicks of the NBA. After receiving no athletic scholarship offers out of high school and being undrafted out of college, the 2010 Harvard University graduate reached a partially guaranteed contract deal later that year with his hometown Golden State Warriors.

Lin seldom played in his rookie season and was assigned to the NBA Development League (D-League) three times. He was waived by Golden State and the Houston Rockets the following preseason before joining the Knicks early in the 2011–12 season. He was again assigned to the D-League and continued to play sparingly. In February 2012, he unexpectedly led a winning streak by New York while being promoted to the starting lineup, which generated a global following known as Linsanity.

** Lin is one of the few Asian Americans in NBA history, and the first American player in the league to be of Chinese or Taiwanese descent.


With all of this being said.. there are quite a few other remarks ...such as :
"Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he's Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don't get the same praise." - Floyd Mayweather

or..

"Chink in the Armor: Jeremy Lin's 9 turnovers cost Knicks..." - ESPN editor..


FORUM:

This FORUM will serve as a place where students and other community members can come together to talk about sports, issues regarding race, and to combat stereotypes. We hope that you invite as many people to come out to talk, listen, and get educated! All ages are welcome and all view points and perspectives are respected!


where:

March 16th Friday at 6:30 pm IN EAST COMMONS

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Women Making Changes with Sonia Davila-Poblete

Join Sonia Davila-Poblete as she explores critical issues around globalization and its effects on the environment, women, and indigenous communities during her presentation entitled, "Women Making Changes: From the Living Better to Living Well Paradigm."

This presentation will take place on March 14 at 4:30pm in the Hoversten Chapel. Open to the public.

Bolivian-born Sonia Davila-Poblete is the editor of the book "Opposing Currents: Politics of Water and Gender in Latin America." She has served as a technical advisor for the Global Water Partnership and currently works as a consultant and advisor to social organizations interested in the care and preservation of natural resources.

This presentation is brought to you by the Center for Global Education and the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center.

Immediately following the presentation, CGE invites you to join us for a toast (with food!) in honor of 2012 being our 30th anniversary year.

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Going Away Reception for Jenny Yang

Please join us on Monday, March 5th from 3:30-4:30 in OGC 100 for a going-away reception for Jenny Yang. Jenny began her career at Augsburg as an intern within the TRiO program during the 2007-08 academic year. She has since worked within Student Financial Services as a Senior Financial Aid Counselor. Jenny is moving on to a new job at St. Catherine University. Please join us in thanking her for her service to Augsburg College and wishing her well.

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Music Business Seminar

THE LIFE OF A COPYRIGHT
Featuring Nikki Marshall, Red Clay Clearances, Atlanta, Georgia
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
11 am - 1 pm
Sateren Auditorium, Augsburg College

The Life of A Copyright lecture series focuses on the basics of music publishing in an engaging and relatable manner. Nikki Marshall's goal is simple: to de-mystify music publishing and encourage young people pursuing careers in media and entertainment to understand the role rights management will inevitably play in their livelihood.

This seminar is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Ned Kantar, Assistant Professor, Music Department, Augsburg College, at kantar@augsburg.edu .

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Thomson Reuters - Interviewing on Campus 3/14/12

Thomson Reuters will be coming to Augsburg College to conduct on-site interviews for computer science & engineering majors for multiple full-time and internship opening. Here are the details:

When: Wednesday, March 14th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (must pre-register for an interview slot by this Friday, March 9th)

Who is eligible:
*Senior students with Computer Science or Engineering majors are eligible to interview for over 50 full-time job opportunities.
*Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students majoring in computer science or engineering are eligible to interview for summer internship opportunities.

Where: Interviews will be conducted in the Strommen Career & Internship Center on campus (located on the lower level of Anderson Hall)

How do students sign up?
To sign up for an interview, visit the Stommen Career & Internship Center (lower level of Anderson Hall) or call 612-330-1148. Please sign up for an interview slot by Friday, March 9th. When signing up, please indicate if you are interested in interviewing for a full-time job or the summer internship opportunities. Career counselors are available to assist with resume critiques and interviewing preparation prior to your interview.

For more information on the available opportunities, see the job descriptions below.

Technology job description (for new graduates/seniors): https://toc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=TEC00021767

Internship description (soph/junior/senior): https://toc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=ADM00004662

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Artist Talk with Xavier Tavera - Tomorrow

Artist Talk
Xavier Tavera

Tuesday, March 6, noon - 1 p.m.
Marshall Room

Xavier Tavera, photographer and resident artist at Augsburg this spring 2012, will be giving a talk about his work this Tuesday, March 6, noon - 1 p.m. in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center. Xavier explores issues of identity and race through his large format photographs. As viewers look closely at the portraits, his work challenges them to notice their own assumptions and prejudices.

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Week of Women

This week, March 5-8, is the Week of Women. A small group of students (Susie Mechtel, Megan Kaiser, Kendra McClausland, Samantha Cantrail, Melissa herrick, and Austin Erickson) from a communications class are hosting an activism project and have organized a week dedicated to women empowerment and awareness. This week, also, is connected with Women's History Month. The week will consist of the following;

Monday: Make a button, empower a friend and What it means to be a woman
10am-2pm in CC
Tuesday: Buttons and Photos, and Miss Representation screening in SCI 123 at 7pm
Wednesday: Nancy Donoval: The road to shameless Sateren Auditorium at 7pm, Free Panera!
Thursday: LET IT OUT! Open mic poetry slam, student lounge at 7pm

Come support women all week long!

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Augsburg in New York Times on Monday

A feature on the wrestling rivalry between Augsburg College and Wartburg College (Iowa) is in Monday's (3/5) New York Times. Read it here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/sports/colleges-locked-in-struggle-for-wrestling-supremacy.html?_r=1&ref=sports

The story is on the front page of the Times' sports section. Written by Greg Bishop, the story profiles the wrestling rivalry between the two Lutheran schools. Over the last 17 years, the NCAA Division III national championship in wrestling has been held by either Augsburg (nine of its 11 national titles) or Wartburg (eight titles).

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/sports/colleges-locked-in-struggle-for-wrestling-supremacy.html?_r=1&ref=sports

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Friday, March 2:
Softball -- Wisconsin-La Crosse 5-8, Augsburg 2-0 (2nd game 6 inn.)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/3/2/soft030312.aspx?path=softball

Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/3/3/mtrk030312.aspx?path=mtrack

Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/3/3/wtrk030312.aspx?path=wtrack


Saturday, March 3:
Softball -- Luther (Iowa) 7-13, Augsburg 0-6
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/3/2/soft030312.aspx?path=softball

Baseball -- Edgewood (Wis.) 6-6, Augsburg 5-5
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/3/3/base030312.aspx?path=baseball

Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/3/3/mtrk030312-1.aspx?path=mtrack

Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/3/3/wtrk030312-1.aspx?path=wtrack


Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

Thursday, March 8:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Wartburg (Iowa), HHH Metrodome, 8:45 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, March 9-10:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III National Championships, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, Wis.
Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III National Championships, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa.

Wednesday, March 14:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Wisconsin-Superior, HHH Metrodome, 7 p.m.

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1 Bedroom Apartment Near Campus

We are renting a 1 bedroom apartment that's in the lower level of the duplex where my family lives. Efficient and beautiful space that just designed and finished. It's available now with flexibility in the length of the lease.

Unit:
- French glass doors, Bamboo floors, exposed wood beams
- Large windows have open south view, tons of light
- Looks into adjacent park
- Open kitchen\dining\living\office space, large bath, and bedroom
- Cozy European radiators and Air conditioning
- Pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10100183709661300.2883188.13911694&type=3&l=20c5f9e187

Neighborhood:
- In the Corcoran neighborhood http://corcoranneighborhood.org/
- Quiet, very residential, between Longfellow and Powderhorn
- Great Midtown location, 3 blocks from YWCA, farmers market, close to Target, Cubs, and many other groceries
- Commuters dream - blocks from Cedar and Lake bus lines, LRT station, Greenway bike trail
- 10 minutes from Augsburg, University UMN, and downtown (5 minutes by car)

The Deal and Perks:
- Asking $750, includes utilities
- Deposit of $750 due at signing
- Application fee for credit\background checks apply
- Mostly furnished with dining table, couch, and other furniture
- Free wireless and free laundry
- Learn new skills: Metal\Wood workshop, homebrew, and canning equipment all available
- Plenty of garden space, 5 chickens, raspberries, apples, etc

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