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Off-Campus Summer Research Jobs

If you are looking for a fun and engaging summer job that allows you to learn and build skills in your major, you may want to consider an off-campus summer research program. Many universities throughout the country host summer research programs designed to provide undergraduates with paid research experience under the supervision of faculty mentors. The deadlines for these programs are most often in January or February, so check out URGO's website to see if there is one that is right for you!

http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/off-campus-research/

URGO provides advising and writing support for students applying to off-campus research programs, so please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu or visit us in Science 152 if you plan to apply.

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Years of Service Awards Preparation

Hello fellow staff members! As your Staff Senate, we are preparing for our Years of Service awards and want to make sure we have an accurate list. We celebrate 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. If you think you should or should not be on this list, feel free to contact me at Christi@augsburg.edu or ext. 1160.

5 Years
Ackerman, Kelly
Bekuto, Feyissa
Canada, DuShawn
Casperson, Sonja
Chamberlain, Mark
Collen, Jodi
Custer, Caren
Dida, Khadija
Erdman, Amanda
Fox Wassink, Sheila
Hamilton, David
Jarsso, Petrose
Kampf, Carole
Kershaw, Ryan
Larson, Leslie
Moore, Kasidy
Morales, Janet
Moulsoff, James
Noy, Brian
Otterson, Ericka
Panemalaythong, Sisavanh
Raven, Linda
Richardson Blackwell, Kelsey
Rowdon, Jeffrey
Scott, Douglas
Sedoro, Mulugeta
Shropshire, Lucas
Simon, Jennifer
Truax, Martha
Wanstall, David
Wolfe, Karl

10 Years
Benton, Carrie Ann
Dinger, Nicholas
Gonzales, John
Henslin, Lisbeth
Johnson, Judith
Phommapheng, Olee
Salmeri, Patrice

15 Years
Asmussen, Kevin
Benson, Avis
Green, Michael
Hemmingsen, Brenda
Hogan, Karen
Madigan, Arlen
Mariani, Carlos
Mata, Roberto
Stoner Jr, Donald

20 Years
Johnson, Sharon
McGoff, Regina
Peterson, Robert
Theophilos, Minasie

25 Years
Lester, Mark
Phinney, Jay

30 Years
Nielsen-Johns, Lois

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Nominations Open for 2012 Outstanding Staff Awards

Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the 2012 Augsburg College Outstanding Staff Awards. This award is intended to recognize exceptional Augsburg staff members who exemplify the mission statement of the college through their actions.

To be considered for this award, the nominee must have a complete nomination packet that includes:

* A nomination packet: http://web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/NominationForm2013.doc
* At least 2 letters of recommendation

Nomination forms and all letters of recommendation are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, to Jeff Rowdon at CB 316 or by email at rowdon@augsburg.edu.

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My Naked Self Workshop

MY NAKED SELF Workshop
created by 20% Theatre Company

Tuesday, February 26, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater in Foss Center

MY NAKED SELF is an introductory workshop for anyone interested in exploring their gender identity, sexuality, body/self-image, and/or awareness through guided writing exercises, improvisational movement, and encouraged sharing or performance. This workshop is a challenging, inspirational, and empowering examination of who others think we are, who we think we are, and the not-so-simple truth: who we are. No theatre or writing experience necessary! Please bring water and dress comfortably for movement. Feel free to bring a journal or notebook if desired, but we will provide paper and materials for the writing exercises.

Only 20 spaces available! Contact Sarah Myers (myerss@augsburg.edu) or Michael Grewe (grewe@augsburg.edu) to register. Email soon, as spots will fill up quickly!

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Considering Google Apps for Augsburg

After several months of weighing options, the IT Advisory Group is considering a recommendation that Augsburg transition to using the Gmail/Google Apps platform for email, calendaring, and network/file storage. The committee invites faculty, staff and students to any of several upcoming brown bag sessions to learn about this powerful framework for collaboration and to provide feedback on the idea of transitioning.

Please join us with your lunch in East Commons on

Thursday, January 17 from 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, January 22 from 12 noon – 1 p.m.

Rochester opportunities are being planned as well.

There will be a brief presentation on what the Google Apps platform provides the campus and time for questions and answers. A comprehensive and growing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list is available on the IT website at http://inside.augsburg.edu/it

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MN Private College Job & Internship Fair

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to invite undergraduates to attend the annual MN Private College Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. To register and learn more visit www.augsburg.edu/strommen Cost $10

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Augsburg Food Shelf Opening

Please Save the Date...

Grand opening of the food shelf (on campus) for Augsburg students!
Friday, February 1st
10:20 a.m. - Interfaith chapel service focused on hunger issues
11:00 a.m. - Ribbon cutting in the new food shelf in the Foss Center

Please bring as many food items as you can to the opening! We want to fill the shelves.

*Initiated and sponsored by the Poverty at Augsburg Food Shelf Committee made up of students, staff, and faculty.

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Needing Things for Food Shelf: Shelves, Music, Etc

The student food shelf (offering free food to students) will open up the first week of February, and we're looking for a few things to get it ready:

Wire shelves, similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6060-322-Supreme-4-Tier-Shelving/dp/B0007MHD1K/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1358284613&sr=8-6&keywords=wire+shelving
A radio/CD player to have some good music to make it inviting
Compact, modern lamps for nice lighting

And, of course, food. A'viands will be collecting non-perishable goods starting February 1st (special kick off in Chapel that day), so please keep our students in mind as you look in your kitchen cupboards over the next couple weeks. In the meantime, please let me know if you have anything that can help get the food shelf ready. Thanks!

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Scholastic Connections Applications Now Available

Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color (American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan-Afrikan, and Pan Asian) at Augsburg College. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate, receive a $5,000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color that serves as mentor for the Scholar.

Five "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2013-14.

Eligibility Criteria:
Current Augsburg student or advanced-standing transfer student
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
Demonstrated community involvement on or off campus
GPA of 2.0 or higher

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2013

Applications available at the SC web page – go to Inside Augsburg, click on A to Z Directory, go to S's and click on Scholastic Connections.

ATTENTION FACULTY AND STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and within a larger group of other high-achieving students of color and alumni mentors as well as receive scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student(s). Nomination forms are available at the SC web page. Go to Inside Augsburg, click on A to Z Directory, and go to S's, click on Scholastic Connections.

Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at 612-330-1754 or petersoc@augsburg.edu

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Goliard Board Game Night

The Goliard Society of Medievalists is hosting a board games night to welcome students back to campus. Come play old Medieval games with us, and have a little fun before the semester really gets started. There will be free pizza!

Where: Augsburg Room, Christensen Center

When: January 20th at 7 p.m.

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Welcome Back Bash

Today, Wednesday, Jan. 16th, Anderson Hall is having a welcome back bash to welcome students back on campus. Starting at 7:30 p.m. students are welcome to come to the Anderson Lobby and enjoy ice cream provided by ResLife. We hope to see all you new residents and Anderson Auggies there to meet and socialize with your neighbors!

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Amateur Queens Scouting

Like Drag shows? Interested in performing? Come be a part of the Drag Show hosted by QSU for Pride Week in April!

If interested in performing amateur drag, contact Katie at runningk@augsburg.edu

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LGBTQIA Ally Trainings Offered This February

LGBTQIA Ally Trainings are being offered this semester for all students, staff, and faculty:

*Ally Training I
Monday, February 11, 1-4 p.m.
OR
Tuesday, February 12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Marshall Room

Ally Training II
Wednesday, February 13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Marshall Room

Ally Trainings are offered for all faculty, staff, and students at Augsburg College to gain knowledge, skills, and resources around being intentionally supportive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) communities. Participants will learn about LGBTQIA history and culture, confront myths and stereotypes, discuss heterosexual and gender-conforming privilege, discuss potential scenarios, ask questions in a safe environment, and discuss next steps on how to be an effective ally to LGBTQIA individuals at Augsburg.

To RSVP, email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

*Those who attend Ally Training I receive an "Ally" placard.

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Staff Senate Forum on Tues, Jan 22

Staff Senate will hold its monthly forum on Tuesday, January 22 from 12:30-1:00 p.m. in Marshall Room. Jesse Cashman, Director of Public Safety, will be answering questions about the Campus Emergency Procedures Manual. All Augsburg staff members are welcome to attend!

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MFA Creative Writing Mentor Book Reading

Augsburg MFA-Creative Writing Nonfiction Mentor Jack El-Hai will read from his work on January 31 in the Admissions Lounge, ground floor of the Christensen Center. The reading is sponsored by the Augsburg Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, and begins at 6:30 p.m.

Lost Minnesota and The Lobotomist will be for sale, and Jack will be available to sign books. The Lobotomist is print on demand, so if you would like to purchase a copy, please email Laura Forgey at the bookstore at forgey@augsburg.edu by January 23 to make sure we have a copy for you.

Jack El-Hai is a writer of literary journalism and creative nonfiction. His books include The Nazi and the Psychiatrist (Public Affairs, forthcoming), Turbulent Air: A History of Northwest Airlines (University of Minnesota Press, forthcoming), and The Lobotomist: A Maverick Medical Genius and His Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness (Wiley). The Lobotomist is currently in production as a TV series pilot for HBO and was previously adapted as a PBS American Experience television documentary.

Jack's newest project, The Nazi and The Psychiatrist is slated for publication by PublicAffairs Books and has recently been optioned for stage and screen by Mythology Entertainment. The book explores the complex relationship between American psychiatrist Dr. Douglas M. Kelley and Nazi war criminal and Hitler's right-hand man Hermann Goering. It is the first to access Kelley's personal and professional papers from the Nuremberg Trial years, which the shrink's family had hidden away for years.

Jack's essays and articles have appeared in The Atlantic, Wired, Scientific American Mind, The History Channel Magazine, American Heritage, and The Saturday Evening Post. Winner of a Minnesota Book Award and a McKnight Artist Fellowship, he is a past president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. He holds an MFA in creative writing from Bennington College and an undergraduate degree in English from Carleton College.

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Augsburg College Knit Wits

This Thursday (1/15) will be the first meeting of the Augsburg College Knit Wits! It's a time for new and experienced knitters to come together and learn from each other. You may drop in anytime between the 5-6 on Thursdays. We will meet in the Fishbowl, all are welcome (all students, staff and faculty.) For more information or any questions feel free to contact: veitenhe@augsburg.edu

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