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Lindell Library Open until 1:00 a.m.
For late-night finals studying, Lindell Library will be open later:
Thursday-Friday, April 26-27: 1 am
Saturday, April 28: 6:00 pm
Sunday-Wednesday, April 29-May 2: 1 am
Come do some intense research, paper writing, and studying. We'll expect you!
Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library
Library resources are also available 24/7 from that web site.
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.
May Teaching and Learning Calendar
May 3, 11:45 am – 5 pm, East Commons – Scholarship and Teaching Showcase*, Faculty Recognition Luncheon and Faculty Meeting
May 9 or 10, 11:30 am – 1 pm, Lindell 301 – URGO Mentor Orientation (for all faculty mentoring undergraduate research projects this summer)
May 14, 10 am – 4 pm, OGC 100 - Graduation Skills Workshop
May 15-16, Dunrovin Retreat Center – New Faculty Retreat (for first and second year faculty)
May 17, 10 am – 3 pm, OGC 100 – Major/Program Assessment Workshop (at least two representatives for each major/program are expected to attend)
May 18, 9 am – 2 pm, OGC 100 – Instructional and Course Design Grant Kick-Off (for 2012-13 grantees only)*
May 21, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, OGC 201 – AugSem and AVID Strategies Workshop (for all faculty teaching AugSem in 2012-13)
May 22-23, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Hoversten Chapel and OGC Classrooms – Creating an Inclusive Campus Conference* (all faculty and staff are encouraged to attend)
May 24, 9 am – 12 noon, OGC Classrooms – Creating an Inclusive Campus Working Sessions (at least 2 representatives from each department should attend)*
May 24, 1 pm – 4 pm, Lindell 202 – CTP Portfolio Workshop (for faculty involved in CTP reviews)*
May 29-31, Dunrovin Retreat Center – Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat (for all faculty; requires preregistration with CTL)*
* Contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) for additional information about these events.
Faculty Showcase - Call for Materials
Scholarship and Teaching Showcase
Faculty Recognition Luncheon
May 3, 11:45 am -2:30 pm
East Commons
As part of our annual faculty recognition luncheon, CTL sets up tables to display faculty work. It includes both a focus on scholarship – books, articles, art, and performances by faculty – and teaching – Moodle sites, syllabi, significant learning experiences, and other course materials that illustrate diverse approaches to teaching that have been effective. If you have scholarship or teaching materials that we could display, please send your name, department, the materials you will provide, and your email address to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). Please deliver a copy to Sarah by May 1; she will return them after the luncheon.
General Announcements
Raspberry Plant Fundraiser
The Augsburg Community Garden is looking to fund raise by selling raspberry plants. A typical plant costs $5 in the garden store, is real small, and won't bear fruit for a year or two. We'll be taking from mature plants in the garden that may provide berries once or twice this year (our varieties are ever bearing).
If you are interested in purchasing a plant in a half gallon container for $5, please let me know. The money will be used to purchase compost, mulch, water, and all the other supplies needed to make the garden beautiful and nutritious.
Last Yoga Class TODAY
CCHP reminds all interested students, faculty and staff that the final yoga session for this academic year will be TODAY from 12 noon - 1 pm in the Wrestling Room of Kennedy Center. Please feel free to join us if you are able to do so.
This is the final yoga session for this semester. Thank you to all of the participants in this FREE class. We hope to offer it again next year beginning in September. If you have been a participant this year we ask you to take a short survey about the yoga class at the following link: http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2azryQ9OfTnf3sE
Thanks again. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.
On Campus Housing Available
There are 2 bedrooms, 4 people apartments available in Mortensen Hall and Anderson 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.
Free Lockers Available for 2012-2013
Campus Activities and Orientation has a limited number of lockers that students can reserve for their use for the 2012-2013. 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 web.augsburg.edu/cao/Student Locker Request Form.pdf 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
Last Gathering of Spanish Conversation Group
Please join us today as we celebrate a great year in Spanish conversation group! We want to thank all who have made Spanish conversation a fun and exciting experience - we couldn't have done it without you. We will meet this Thursday in the Riverside Rm., 2nd fl. Christensen, from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Drop in when you can and stay for as long as you like. If you have any questions, contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!
Pre-Finals Stress Relief TOMORROW
CCHP welcomes Auggie Alum Jennifer Troy and her furry friends from Paws for Learning for some pre-finals stress relief Thursday from 11:30 - 1:30 pm in the Christensen Center Lobby.
Please stop by and pick up some stress relief tips and visit with a few of the therapy dogs as well.
Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.
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Creating an Inclusive Campus – Save These Dates
Creating an Inclusive Campus Conference
May 22-24
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in the fourth annual conversation to co-create an inclusive campus. As our mission states, "The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community, committed to intentional diversity in its life and work." What does it mean to be committed to intentional diversity? It means that we recruit a diverse student body and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment that enables them to succeed . It means that we prepare all students to work collaboratively in a diverse, global environment. Finally, it means that we hire diverse faculty and staff, and create an inclusive, supportive work environment that enables them to be meaningfully involved in the work of Augsburg College. This conference allows us to celebrate what we are doing right and engage in dialogue about how we can continue to improve.
The opening session, "Transformative Conversations: The Art of Building Bridges and Civil Spaces," includes a panel of students sharing their experience of transformative dialogue across differences. You will explore concrete skills that can support the authentic connections necessary for creating an inclusive campus community.
Other sessions address the needs of adult learners, developing intercultural competence, using the neighborhood as a classroom, embedding global learning in a calculus course, undoing racism, understanding student experiences of racism, making use of our international resources, hiring diverse faculty, supporting LGBTQIA students abroad, reimagining the theater department, and developing intercultural leadership.
The closing session, "Fighting Poverty in Augsburg," is an outgrowth of last fall’s Life of the Mind retreat on global poverty and inequity, and efforts to address this issue locally. This session aims to: (1) raise awareness in the college community about the reality of poverty and its consequences for many Augsburg students; (2) provide resources for students, faculty, and staff to address some of the consequences of poverty, such as acquiring textbooks and finding housing options for homeless students; and (3) explore realistic short- and long-term solutions to address the issue of poverty among Augsburg students.
Please join us to help co-create a more inclusive campus. Look for posters and flyers that provide more information on the schedule and how to rsvp.
Attend the Virtual Job Fair
The Strommen Career and Internship Center would like to invite all students and alumni to attend the second annual Minnesota Private College Career Consortium Virtual Career Fair. Are you looking for a job or internship? Save valuable time and meet recruiters live online. Undergraduates, Graduate students and alumni are invited to participate! The virtual fair is free!
Date: May 2 & May 3, 2012
Register today at: www.minnesota.careerEco.net
Students and Alumni are invited to interact via chat sessions and meet employers which may not attend all day events.
What have others said about the Virtual Career Fair?
"I wish being in contact with recruiters was always this easy"
"This virtual career fair really rocks"
"It really takes some fear out of graduating"
Questions, call 612-330-1148
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Understand How to Practice Forgiveness, $10 Book
Due to an overstock, my department has 4 extra books, Forgive For Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness by the convocation speaker, Dr. Fred Luskin. We are selling them for $10 each just to cover costs. Retail is usually $14.99.
I highly recommend this book for readers who want a change in perspective about something that has been bothering them. This book provides a practical, step-by-step description of how to be happier and healthier through the practice of forgiveness. Dr. Luskin says, "Forgiveness does not necessarily mean reconciliation with the person that hurt you, or condoning of their action. What you are after is to find peace." "Forgiveness has been shown to reduce anger, hurt, depression and stress and leads to greater feelings of hope, peace, compassion and self confidence."
http://learningtoforgive.com/9-steps/
If you want o buy a book for $10, contact me at x1462 or youngs@augsburg.edu.
Couch For Sale
Fairly large brown couch with off-white slipcover for sale!
Includes wheels that connect to the couch legs for easy movement.
$30 or best offer.
Contact Megan at sutherla@augsburg.edu for more details.