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Community Inclusiveness: Somali Voices - Tour

To serve our neighbors and be inclusive of all members of our community, we need to learn more about each other. This year, CTL in conjunction with the Sabo Center and Pan-Afrikan Student Services is offering a series of opportunities to learn more. The final session is:

April 10, 2:00-5:00. meet in OGC Atrium – Walking Tour of Our Neighborhood with Mary Laurel True and Steve Peacock, Sabo Center

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

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AIS/ENL 355 Themes in American Indian Literature

This spring trimester, American Indian Studies is offering AIS/ENL 355 Themes in American Indian Literature for WEC. This class meets Sundays 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest, Poetics and Politics of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature, Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation. Students focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts. Course cross-lists with English.

(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)

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Well-Being Series - Friday

CTL sponsors a series focused on well-being. It includes a broad look at well-being based on Rath & Harter's book Well-Being: The Five Essential Elements. It consists of the following remaining session:

Friday, April 13, 12:00-1:30 pm, Augsburg Room – 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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Remaining April CTL Activities At-A-Glance

Tuesday, April 10, 8:00-9:30 am, OGC 100 – Foundational Series on Student Learning: "Integrating Online Learning Technologies" (Cari Maguire and Scott Krenz)

Tuesday, April 10, 2:00-5:00 pm, OGC Lobby – Community Inclusiveness: Somali Voices: Walking Tour of Our Neighborhood with Mary Laurel True and Steve Peacock, Sabo Center

Wednesday, April 11, 11:30-1:30 pm, Marshall Room – Christensen - New Staff Series - Fall Cohort: "Developing Productive Relationships" (Brad Lashbrook)

Wednesday, April 11, 11:30-1:30 pm, Augsburg Room - Christensen – New Staff Series – Spring Cohort: "Using Your Gifts in Meaningful Work" (Dionne Doering)

*Thursday, April 12, 2:00-3:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Mindful Dialogue: Ch. 9: "A New Culture of Learning for a World of Constant Change" (Annette Gerten). Douglas Thomas and John Seeley Brown's A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change.

Friday, April 13, 12:00-1:30 pm, Augsburg Room – Well Being Series: "Community" (Andrea Turner)

*Friday, April 13, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Resilience Reading Circle: The Other Wes Moore, by Wes Moore (Sarah Hedstrom)

Tuesday, April 17, 8:00-9:30 am, Riverside Room – Staff Development Series: "Collaborating Across Boundaries" (Jessica Fox-Wilson and Judy Johnson)

Tuesday, April 17, 3:00-5:00 pm, OGC 100 – Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills Workshops: "Vocation and the Keystone Seminar" (Mark Tranvick and Lori Brandt Hale)

Wednesday, April 18, 4:00-7:00 pm, OGC 114 – Graduate Faculty Workshop: "Designing Significant Learning Experiences" (John Schmit and Melissa Hensley)

*Thursday, April 19, 3:10-4:30 pm, OGC 100 – Reading Circle: Ch. 19-22. David Brooks' The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Virtue, led by Jacqui DeVries.

Tuesday, April 24, 4:15-6:00 pm, Marshall Room – Leadership Series: "Innovating: Facilitating Social Change" (Paul Pribbenow)

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

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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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American Indian Studies Courses for Fall 2012

The following are classes that will be offered this coming fall in the American Indian Studies Department.

AIS 105-Introduction to American Indian studies Tu/Th 9:40-11:10 Marubbio
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian Studies curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.(fulfills engaging MPLS)

AIS 264-American Indians in the Cinema Tu/Th 1:30-3 Buffalohead
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by Hollywood and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present, the course provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century, and how it is reflective of Western cultural and racial ideologies.

REL 370- American Indian Spirituality W 6-9 Jacobson
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (fulfills writing skills req.)


ENL 255-American Indian Literature Tu/Th 1:30-3 Marubbio
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores the richness and diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.(fulfills speaking skills req.)

OJB 111-Beginning Ojibwe MW 6:30-9:15 Greschyk
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.

HIS 236-American Indian History MWF 11-12 Buffalohead
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and inter-governmental relations.

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Core Curriculum - Keystone Workshop

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. Spring workshops will be held on Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 (except the last one).

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 Joe Cusco)

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

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Foundational Series - Online Learning Tuesday

These workshops address basic teaching strategies for creating learning-centered experiences. They are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:00-9:30 am in OGC 100. Spring sessions include:

April 10 – Integrating Online Learning Technologies (Cari Maguire and Scott Krenz)

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@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 from. The remaining workshops scheduled for Spring and Summer 2012 include:

Tuesday, April 17, 8:00-9:30, Riverside – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and Judy Johnson)
May 22-24 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference and working session
Tuesday, June 19, 8:00-9:30, OGC 114 – Addressing Student Needs (Jennifer Simon and Ann Garvey)
Tuesday, July 17, 8:00-9:30, OGC 114 – Getting Involved in Campus Work (Kelsey Richardson Blackwell and Nate Hallanger)
Tuesday, August 21, 8:00-9:30, 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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Learn Norwegian Well Before 2019

Snakker du norsk? As we move toward our sesquicentennial celebration, why not make it a goal to learn the language of our founders? Norwegian is really easy for anyone fluent in English. Advisors, tell your students about the fall offering of Beginning Norwegian I (NOR 111): MWF 1:20-2:20 and T 1:30-2:30. Staff and faculty are encouraged to audit for pure pleasure (and improved job performance!) Ring telefonnummer 1292 for mer informasjon!

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Transportation Survey

The Augsburg Environmental Stewardship Committee is conducting a survey of transportation choices made by campus commuters. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to respond to the brief survey at:

http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2mF98CdPhhWsLZ2

Completing the survey will take only a few minutes, and all responses will be kept anonymous, so please be as accurate as possible. This survey will allow us to update our information on transportation to and from campus in 2011, and will be used to help calculate our greenhouse gas emissions inventory.

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On-Campus Housing Available

There are 2 bedrooms, 4 people apartments available in Mortensen Hall, Anderson Hall, and Luther Hall. If you would like to get on-campus housing for 2012-2013 or would like more information, please contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu or (612) 330 - 1488.

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Fitness Incentive Reporting - Deadline TODAY

All employees who are enrolled in Augsburg's health plan were eligible to participate in the 2012 Fitness Incentive Plan.

To participate, enrollees must:

· Work out an average of 3 times per week from January 1 – March 31
· Work out an average of 4 times per week from April 1 – June 30

Enrollees in High Deductible Health Plan ($2500 deductible) have the potential to be rewarded with the following:

· $250.00 deposited into your Health Savings Account (HSA) in April for working out at an average of at least 3 times per week from January – March
· $250.00 deposited into your HSA in July for working out an average of least 4 times per week from April – June

Enrollees in the $1000 deductible plan and enrollees in the High Deductible Health Plan ($2500 deductible) that do not have an HSA account have the potential to be rewarded with the following:

· Entry into a drawing to happen in April for a chance to win one of 9 prizes for working out at least 3 times per week from January – March
· Entry into a drawing in July for a chance to win one of 9 prizes for working out at least 4 times per week from April – June

You MUST successfully complete phase one (working out 3 times per week from January – March) to be eligible for rewards for completing phase two (working out 4 times per week from April – June).

To track your workouts, you must fill out the tracking spreadsheet that is found on the Wellness Resources Community Moodle site.

You must submit your completed tracking spreadsheet via email to Kelly Crawford ( crawfork@augsburg.edu ) no later than MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012.

The tracking spreadsheet for the second phase (April 1 - June 30) can also be found on the Wellness Resources Community Moodle site.

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Marketing Internship Opportunity

To Augsburg Students looking for summer internship:


Airo Marketing Inc. / HailAppointments.com is currently seeking two interns to assist in Marketing, Design, and Production at our corporate headquarters in St. Paul, MN. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a plethora of digital mediums, including but not limited to: Adwords, Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter, Web 2.0, Adobe Creative Suite, SEO, etc.

HailAppointments.com serves home improvement contractors throughout the United States with the highest quality marketing and consulting strategies.​ Our services consist of unique marketing programs, business/marketing consulting, and technology.​ We deliver results based marketing and consulting for the home improvement industry.​ We are a technology-driven company that uses the latest in computer and communications technology to work with clients throughout the country.​

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports directly to Head of Social Media and Marketing and/or Marketing Manager

EDUCATION: In Pursuit of Bachelors Degree or recent graduate.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Office Administrative Support
Assist in Development and Execution of Marketing plans
Prepare Newsletters
Maintain Social Media Accounts
Produce Resource Articles (Blog posts and press releases)
Provide Business Development Support


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS
Goal-oriented work ethic and a demonstrated capacity for hard work
Ability to work effectively while under a deadline

Personal qualities which include:
High sense of urgency - high energy level
"Can-Do" attitude - perseverance
Highly competitive demeanor - professionalism
Integrity
Well-developed communication and people skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.​
Proven Computer skills.​
Organized and focused, with the ability to consistently reach goals.​
Ability to thrive in fast-paced work environment.​

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS
Previous marketing skills (e.g. Google Adwords)
Design skills a plus (Photoshop etc)
Office reception experience

Please e-mail your resume to joe.brown@airoinc.com if interested.

I started as an intern here last summer and now have been on full-time!

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Go-To-College Pass for All Augsburg Students

Augsburg for Adult and graduate program students at Augsburg are now officially eligible to purchase the GO-TO-COLLEGE passes at the Enrollment Center service counters in Sverdrup 100. Passes are good for a whole semester and cost only $150 for any student with a current college ID. College passes can save students over $109 compared to the cost of commuting to campus 5 times a week over a semester. Passes can be used on bus or light rail, twenty four hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Dining Services

Did you know you can purchase flex points online at Augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points.
You can pay with a credit card or charge to your student account.

Einstein's:
Einstein's has a new smart options menu featuring beverages and food with 350 calories or less. We now have Strawberry Banana and Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothies.
Stop in and try our new Buffalo Chicken Salad or Buffalo Chicken Bagel Thin Sandwich.


Thursday is Grilled Cheese Day and National Licorice Day, stop in for some Licorice during lunch.

On April 18th we will be having a Cooking Demo in the Commons with the Aviands Wellness Director.

On April 19th Dave from the Aviands Chef Xchange will be preparing his specialty during lunch in the Commons.

On April 24th the Commons will feature Asian Fusion with an Asian Specialty Menu during Lunch.

April 30th is Midnight breakfast in the Commons from 10:00pm-11:30pm. Must bring student ID to enter.

Hot food in the Commons is now closing at 7 pm, however we will still have deli bar available from 7-8 pm.

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Parker Palmer at Westminster Town Hall Forum

Parker Palmer will be speaking on "Healing the Heart of Democracy."
Westminster Town Hall Forum
Thursday, April 19, 12:00 PM
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Parker Palmer is a writer, activist, and founder of the Center for Courage and Renewal, a resource center that offers programs and retreats for individuals seeking to restore passion, commitment, and integrity to their life and work. He is the author of nine books, including Let Your Life Speak and The Courage to Teach. In his newest book, Healing the Heart of Democracy, he explores America's political tensions and suggests ways to rebuild a democracy that serves the common good. In a 2009 interview, Bill Moyers described Palmer as "a man whose lifelong mission has been to negotiate the difficult realities of life with the help of faith and spirit." In the fall of 2011, Utne Reader named Palmer one of 25 Visionaries "Who Are Changing Your World." A graduate of Carleton College, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley.

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Augsburg Associates Sale - April 13 & 14

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! The Augsburg Associates will be facilitating a moving sale for Augustana Lutheran Church located at 704 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis. Imagine what kinds of things a beautiful old church would accumulate and that's what's being sold. Please tell your churches, your friends with small businesses and anyone who you think might be interested. Word of mouth is what the Associates are counting on for the success of this sale.

Here is a partial listing of items available:
Book racks – Wood & Metal bookcases – Books
Computer tables – desks and workstations
File cabinets – Office Supplies
Chalk and Cork boards
Upholstered couches & Hide-a-bed – Loveseats & Chairs
Side chairs – Desk, table and floor lamps – end tables
Drapes – Wall Art
Pianos – Baby Grand Piano
Choir Robes – Choir Anthem (sheet music)
Fabric – Costumes – Costume fabric – sewing machines
Christmas trees – Christmas decorations
Tools and Misc Work Shop items – garden tools, rakes, lawn mower, snow blower
NO PEWS BEING SOLD

Open to the Public on Friday, April 13th 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, April 14th 9 am to 3 pm. All proceeds go to provide scholarships to Augsburg students.

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MPIRG Solar Panel

This Tuesday, April 10th, from 6-7:30pm, the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG) will be hosting a Solar Energy Panel in the chapel. This panel has the hope of raising awareness about solar energy viability in Minnesota as well as highlighting some key economic benefits that solar has to offer to any company or organization. The event will be mediated by Dr. John Zobitz of the Math Department and head of the Environmental Studies Department. The panelists will be Ken Bradley of Environment Minnesota and Lissa Pawlisch, director of CERTs U of M outreach. For more information, just go to the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/259460060812495/ or email mpirg@augsburg.edu.

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Lindell Library Celebrates National Library Week

It's National Library Week! 'Like' Lindell Library on Facebook and take part in our scavenger hunt and drawing to help us celebrate! Check our Facebook page for daily postings and find out how to join the fun. You may win a prize! The contest is open to currently enrolled Auggie students. Library employees are ineligible. Find us here http://on.fb.me/HluQsr .

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Zyzzogeton Poster Session-This Thursday!

Please join us for the Zyzzogeton Poster Session this Thursday, April 12 from 3-5 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby.

The poster session celebrates the research and creative activity being carried out on campus. Come and talk to fellow students from various discipline about their research and enjoy the nacho bar.

If you'd like a free t-shirt stop by the URGO office in SCI116 or the Christensen center this week to wear before the event.

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Interviewing for Success - Workshop

Interviewing for Success - Workshop Put Some Bling Into Your Step....
Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 4:45-6:00 p.m. in the Riverside Room, Christensen Center.

Auggie Alum from Aerotek Professional Services will lead this workshop on interviewing for success. You will learn how to get the job and/or internship you desire! They will also be sharing information on positions that their office has available. Open to all. Questions, email tilton@augsburg.edu

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Employers On Campus - To Give YOU tips

Employers On Campus - To Give YOU tips on your resume and the job and internship search - Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. located in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center

Drop by and stay for as long as you would like. No appointment necessary! Casual dress. Bring a copy of your resume or ask employers for job and internship tips. Door Prizes - Put your name into a drawing to win a Kindle, tickets to see Hairspray at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, and more...

Questions, email tilton@augsburg.edu

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