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2012-13 Reading Circle
Julie Clow's The Work Revolution: Freedom and Excellence for All
Facilitator: Paul Terrio
Schedule: Tuesdays 8:30-10 a.m.
(October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2)
Location: Augsburg Room – Christensen Center
Embrace connectivity, increase empowerment, and achieve better work-life blending.
We live in a new age of global organizations, hyper-access to information, and accessibility to tools that enable us to bring any idea life. Strangely, our workplaces are lagging behind the promise of this open and collaborative world. Most organizations are rule-based, top-down, dreary environments optimized for conformity and little else. The Work Revolution creates a compelling portrait of a different kind of work.
"I believe freedom in the workplace is worth fighting for and every person and every organization can be excellent."
Julie Clow articulates the rules we follow today in our work force, the reasons they no longer work, and what we can do instead. The Work Revolution deconstructs the magic behind thriving, liberated organizations (such as Google, which is repeatedly named as the Best Workplace) into clear principles that any individual, leader, and organization can adopt to create sustainable and engaging lives.
• Provides actionable changes anyone can make, regardless of where they work, to create a more sustainable work-life blend
• Details concrete ways to influence existing organizations to change
• Guides leaders to make tangible changes in their teams to enable greater autonomy and impact
• Outlines organizational culture principles that support and nurture high-performance and healthy environments, providing clear options for instituting cultural change based on specific organizational challenges
Rejecting productivity Band-Aids and quick fixes, The Work Revolution conceptualizes a completely new workplace that embraces the always-connected reality to create organizations in which high achievers can sustainably thrive.
All faculty and staff are invited to participate in reading circles during the year. These circles are funded by Work Culture grants and led by faculty and staff. You are expected to attend at least four sessions and prepare by reading and identifying issues you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book. Let her know if you prefer to receive an e-book.
Community Building Series
2012-13 Reading Circle
Andrew Delbanco's College: What It Was, Is, and Should Be
Facilitator: Doug Green
Schedule: Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m.
(September 25, October 16, November 20, February 19, March 26, April 16)
Location: Lindell 301
As the commercialization of American higher education accelerates, more and more students are coming to college with the narrow aim of obtaining a preprofessional credential. The traditional four-year college experience--an exploratory time for students to discover their passions and test ideas and values with the help of teachers and peers--is in danger of becoming a thing of the past.
In College, prominent cultural critic Andrew Delbanco offers a trenchant defense of such an education, and warns that it is becoming a privilege reserved for the relatively rich. In arguing for what a true college education should be, he demonstrates why making it available to as many young people as possible remains central to America's democratic promise.
In a brisk and vivid historical narrative, Delbanco explains how the idea of college arose in the colonial period from the Puritan idea of the gathered church, how it struggled to survive in the nineteenth century in the shadow of the new research universities, and how, in the twentieth century, it slowly opened its doors to women, minorities, and students from low-income families. He describes the unique strengths of America's colleges in our era of globalization and, while recognizing the growing centrality of science, technology, and vocational subjects in the curriculum, he mounts a vigorous defense of a broadly humanistic education for all. Acknowledging the serious financial, intellectual, and ethical challenges that all colleges face today, Delbanco considers what is at stake in the urgent effort to protect these venerable institutions for future generations.
All faculty and staff are invited to participate in reading circles during the year. These circles are funded by Work Culture grants and led by faculty and staff. You are expected to attend at least four sessions and prepare by reading and identifying issues you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book. Let her know if you prefer to receive an e-book.
CTL Night at the Theater
During both fall and spring semesters, CTL reserves tickets to an Augsburg theater production and offers them to faculty, staff, and their significant others. Theater offers a unique way of learning or knowing – from stories that touch our hearts and mind. Experiencing it together adds a social dimension that allows us to discover what the stories mean to others and what new possibilities they see. Through theater we can be healed and transformed, as well as entertained. All productions are in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater.
Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to attend either or both of these productions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). This year, we have reserved tickets for:
Debt
Developed by Sarah Myers
Site Specific Performances: October 25-November 2
Town Hall Meetings: November 1
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center
What does debt mean to you?
Debt isn't a conventional theater production—it's not a production at all, in fact. The students who are chosen to be part of this project will lead a series of four town hall meetings about student debt using participatory, popular theatre techniques. Think of it as an interactive four-day forum. Leading up to this forum, there will also be a week of short performances, projects, and events throughout the Augsburg campus designed to generate conversation about student debt and encourage students, staff, and faculty to attend the town hall meetings.
As a Town Hall Nation project, Debt is part of a national engagement initiative inviting arts organizations, colleges, and other community groups to create events that demonstrate, present, or embody an ideal town hall meeting.
Cabaret
By Joe Masteroff
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Darcey Engen
Music Direction by Sonja Thompson
April 12, at 7 p.m.
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center
Set in the fictional Kit Kat Klub in 1930s Berlin, the musical Cabaret depicts the immense political upheaval taking place in Germany during the rise of Nazi power. Based on a book by Christopher Isherwood, with music by Kander and Ebb, the story portrays several couples that meet and fall in love, only to see their relationships unravel as the Nazis begin to infiltrate all elements of their lives.
Inclusiveness Series
2012-13 Reading Circle
Susan E. Pick and Jenna Sirkin's Breaking the Poverty Cycle: The Human Basis for Sustainable Development
Facilitators: Matt Maruggi and Joe Underhill
Schedule: 12:00-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays
October 10 - Marshall Room
November 7 - Riverside Room
December 5 - Riverside Room
January 23 - Riverside Room
Batalden Convocation, February 20 at 10 a.m.
Pick and Sirkin show how IMIFAP, a Mexican NGO, has employed a development strategy to encourage the establishment of a participatory, healthy and educated citizenry. IMIFAP was founded in 1984. Through its health promotion and poverty reduction work it has reached over 19 million people in 14 countries. Its mission is to enable society's poor and vulnerable to take charge of their lives through helping them develop their potential. The program strategy is grounded in Amartya Sen's approach to sustainable development through expanding individual's capabilities and freedoms.
The central premise of the book is that enhancing skills, knowledge and reducing psychological and contextual barriers to change are central (and often neglected) aspects of sustainable development.. Through powerful testimonies, the book shows how the IMIFAP "I want to, I can" programs assists people in taking the control of their lives. Our discussion will examine how this approach can apply to our work at Augsburg.
Susan Pick, a professor of psychology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, will give the Batalden Symposium in Applied Ethics on February 20.
All faculty and staff are invited to participate in reading circles during the year. These circles are funded by Work Culture grants and led by faculty and staff. You are expected to attend at least four sessions and prepare by reading and identifying issues you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book. Let her know if you prefer to receive an e-book.
Community Building Series
2012-13 Reading Circle
Seth Godin's Linchpin: An Unsettling Call to Be Indispensable
Facilitator: Ashok Kapoor
Schedule: Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
(September 20, October 18, November 15, February 7, and March 14)
Location: Augsburg Room-Christensen Center
First Reading: Chapters 1-4
In our society linchpins are those individuals that hold things together. Yes, organizations might succeed or thrive for a while without them, but eventually as pressure is applied and structures are tested, things will fall apart. Godin clearly illustrates that we are in a critical time in history when a new breed of worker and leader are required. We need linchpins to solve our problems, keep us connected, and inspire us with art. People who are linchpins are creative, good at connecting with others, and able to see solutions like no one else. They truly are indispensable.
As Seth Godin explains this concept to his readers, he turns their minds upside down in order to convince them that they are in some way capable of being one. He explains how we got here, criticizing the public education system for creating cogs to fill factories and consumers to buy what they produce. He argues that we get exactly what we focus on. In the end we wind-up with drones that do what they are told.
There is no shortage of pundits today that criticize the flaws of our education system, but few will offer a solution. He challenges teachers to inspire student to think instead of follow rulebooks and ace tests. He even goes as far as telling us to give ourselves a D for the rut we have fallen into.
Linchpin could be Mr. Godin's greatest work so far. He treats the subject with history and sociology as well as a compelling mix of fact, story and philosophy. Using examples that will both shock and inspire, Linchpin leaves you feeling like you have no choice but to reassess your current situation and make the changes he so eloquently urges us toward.
All faculty and staff are invited to participate in reading circles during the year. These circles are funded by Work Culture grants and led by faculty and staff. You are expected to attend at least four sessions and prepare by reading and identifying issues you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book. Let her know if you prefer to receive an e-book.
"Neighborhood Social Mix," Sabo Symposium, Sept. 26
Martin Olav Sabo Public Policy Symposium
Wednesday, September 26, 4-5:30 p.m., Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
"Neighborhood Social Mix: What Do We Know and What Should We Do?"
George Galster, Clarence Hilberry Distinguished Professor of Urban Affairs, Wayne State Univ., Detroit
Respondent: Michael Grover, Federal Reserve Bank, Mgr., Community Development Department
3 Scholarships & 7 Countries with CGE Study Abroad
The Center offers 3 scholarships for its spring 2103 programs in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Southern Africa.
• $1,000 CGE Auggie Grant: automatically applies to any CGE semester program
• CGE Need-Based Scholarship: up to $2,000 for any student with demonstrated
financial need
• CGE Diversity Scholarship: up to $6,000 for diverse and LGBT students
Awards can be combined and are offered in addition to your Augsburg Financial Aid
Spring 2013 programs include:
+ Caribbean
"History, Culture, and Politics of Cuba"
• Havana, Cuba
• 4 credits – ideal for HIS, IR, POL, Pre-Law, SOC and SPA major/minor
+ Latin America
"Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement"
• Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua
• 4 credits – ideal for HIS, IR, LCS, POL, SPA, REL and WST major/minor
• AugCore Courses: Modern Language 1 or 2, Humanities LAF
"AugCore Mexico- Migration and Globalization: Engaging our Communities"
Cuernavaca, Mexico
• 4 credits – ideal for ART, BUS, IR, LCS, POL, Pre-Med, REL, SPA and WST
major/minor
• AugCore Courses: Modern Language 1 & 2, REL 200, Fine Arts LAF,
Humanities LAF and Lifetime Activity
• Multiple internship and independent study opportunities for credit in
BUS, ENV, HIS, INS, LCS, MKT, POL, REL, SPA, WST, and YFM
+ Southern Africa
"Nation Building, Globalization and Decolonizing the Mind."
South Africa and Namibia
• 4 credits – ideal for HIS, IR, LCS, POL, Pre-Law, Pre-Med, REL, SOC, and
WST major/minor
• Courses: Lifetime Fitness, Social & Behavioral Sciences LAF,Humanities LAF
• Multiple internship and independent study opportunities for credit in
business, finance, healthcare, human rights, journalism, and social
services
APPLY to AUGSBURG ABROAD by OCT 1.
Haven't attended study abroad advising--come to the Nelson Room in CC, ASAP.
Walk-in Advising Times:
10:15 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.: M
11:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m.: T, TH
10:15 a.m. & 4 p.m.: W
10:15 a.m.: F
GET STARTED HERE:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/
Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1650
Leadership Series for Chairs
2012-13 Reading Circle
Don Chu's The Department Chair's Primer: What Chairs Need to Know and Do to Make a Difference
Facilitators: Joan Kunz and Merilee Klemp
Schedule: Thursdays 3:40-5 p.m. (Dates TBD)
The Department Chair Primer provides the practical information that chairs need to do their jobs well. Many of the book's ideas come from practicing chairs and are proven strategies for dealing with a variety of issues. Each chapter details a particular problem, includes a brief introduction to the topic, provides tips on how to deal with the situation, and concludes with targeted questions for further consideration. Its concise format is ideal for busy chairs which need a brief but informative resource.
The readings will serve as a catalyst for conversations among chairs about how to be more effective.
Adapting to a Changing Work Environment
Staff Development Series
Office moves, new co-workers, or updates to your job description can all change your work environment. At this Staff Development session, the facilitators will engage you in thinking about the impact of these changes on your work flow, communication, and relationships. They will also walk with you through an overview of the process of building a "public work environment." You will leave the session with a framework of tools for navigating workplace changes as a team with your colleagues.
About the facilitators:
Dennis Donovan works in the Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and also teaches community organizing at the U of M. He has previously worked with individual departments on campus to help them adjust to major changes in their areas, using a longer version of the process introduced in this session.
Jeff Rowdon works in the Information Technology department. At a previous job, he prepared ministry teams of 5-8 individuals for the dramatic change of working closely together as they traveled the United States for a year at a time.
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
Room: Riverside Room, 3rd floor- Christensen Center
Here is a link to RSVP- we hope to see you there!
http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8qDdyT9bTN9KbU9
Please contact Tracy Christianson or Erin Voss with any questions.
General Announcements
WordPress Training Sessions
Marketing and Communication is now holding training sessions on WordPress, the content management system for our new website. You may attend one of these sessions if:
- you have received an email from Marketing asking you to identify a content manager for your site(s) AND
- your content manager has met with Marketing to review your site(s).
RSVP to Wendi Wheeler wheelerw@augsburg.edu for one of the following sessions:
Tuesday, September 25, 8-9 a.m., SVE 205
Thursday, September 27, 8-9 a.m., SVE 205
Wednesday, October 3, 4-5 p.m., SVE 205
If you have questions about the WordPress system and the new site, please email Wendi Wheeler at wheelerw@augsburg.edu.
State of the College Materials Available Online
The audio recording, transcript, and slides from Monday's State of the College address are now available online. You must log into Inside Augsburg to access the materials.
Here is the link to the files:
https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/sept17/
The site also provides an online form for submitting follow-up questions about the State of the College address.
Influenza & Tdap Vaccination Clinic on Campus
Influenza and Tdap vaccination clinics are scheduled for faculty, staff, and students.
Flu Shots - Homeland Health provides flu vaccinations to patients ages 3 years and up. Please bring your health insurance card to the clinic. We are an in network provider for Medica, BCBS, HealthPartners, Preferred One, UCare, America's PPO, Prime West, South Country Health Care Alliance, and Medicare. We will bill your health plan. If you are not covered by one of these health plans, you may purchase a vaccination using cash on the day of the clinic.
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis "Whooping Cough")
Is available for those 18 to 64 years of age only. It is covered by HealthPartners, BCBS, and Medica at the Member's Benefit Level. Sorry we cannot accept other insurance.
The cash price for vaccine is $25 per Flu Injection, $35 per FluMist and $55 per Tdap injection. We accept cash only, no checks please. Individuals are responsible for the cost of their shots, which may vary depending upon insurance plans.
Flu and Tdap clinics are from:
9 a.m.-12 p.m., September 25, Christensen - Augsburg Room
12:30-3:30 p.m., September 27, Lindell Library 202
To register for the September clinics, visit Homeland Health at http://www.homelandhealthspecialists.com
In the bottom right corner of the main image on the Home Page, click the Customer Portal button (Client ID: HAIOY997). At this point Returning Users may sign in. Your email is your user name. If you have any questions, please contact 877-746-8060.
A walk-in clinic will be from 12-2 p.m., October 22, in the Marshall Room. Faculty and staff are welcome. Although pre-registration is not necessary, you must present an insurance card to receive the flu shot at no cost (coverage varies depending on member's benefit level). The cost for the flu shot is $29.
Dining Services
Einstein's is now hiring for all positions and for a variety of hours.
Stop by Einstein's for more information or to pick up an application.
Einstein's now has pumpkin. Stop by for a pumpkin bagel or a pumpkin scone. We also have the pumpkin spice drinks, try them iced or hot.
The Commons:
Lunch Today:
Marketplace: Ginger Glazed Salmon Fillet, Parsley Buttered New Potatoes, Chicken & Andouille Stew, White Rice
Bravo: Chicken Milanese, Garlic Breadsticks
World Flavors: Meatless Monday
Vege: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, Root Vegetable Gratin, Veg de Jour
Hours:
Breakfast: 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pizza, Sandwich, Salad Bar: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m.
Flex Points can be purchased online at augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points. You can pay with your student account or credit card.
Welcome, Sara Beverage
I am delighted to announce Sara Beverage has joined the Academic Affairs office as a temporary replacement while Naomi Hagen is on parenting leave. Sara brings extensive experience from her work at the University of Minnesota to her work in the Dean's office. You can reach Sara at ext.1024 or beverage@augsburg.edu.
Please join the Dean's office in welcoming Sara to Augsburg!
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Student Government Fall Elections
The Augsburg Day Student Government elections are coming up! Voting takes place over Homecoming weekend, beginning on Friday, September 28 and ending on Monday, October 1. The link to the online voting form will be sent to all day students via email. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to support the candidates who will represent your class in Student Government!
Event Announcements
Career & Internship Services Week of Homecoming
During homecoming week the Strommen Career & Internship Services would like to invite all students to stop by to see our new space in Suite 100 of the Christensen Center. We will have yummy treats!
Tuesday, September 25
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Hear about upcoming events and employers on campus, schedule appointments, and ask questions.
Wednesday, September 26
4:45-6:00 p.m.
Resume Writing Workshop
Nelson Room, CC
Thursday, September 27
10:00-1:30 p.m.
Hear about upcoming events and employers on campus, schedule appointments, and ask questions. On this day, staff will also be available to review resumes.
Questions, call us at 612-330-1148
Staff Senate Forum: President Pribbenow
All staff members are invited to the first Augsburg College Staff Senate forum of the academic year, taking place Tuesday, September 25 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Augsburg Room (3rd floor Christensen Center).
President Pribbenow will be taking questions from staff about his recent State of Augsburg address.
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Large Black Trestle Desk
We are selling a large Madison trestle desk, in great condition. We bought it from Target, and you can see it listed on their site for $239. It is antique black in color. We live east of Hudson, Wisconsin, but I can bring it to Minneapolis to save you the transportation cost.
Here is a link to the Target web site, for the desk
www.target.com/p/madison-large-trestle-desk-antique-black/-/A-526641
Send me a note if you'd like to see a picture of our desk.