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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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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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Apply For Residence Life

Residence Life is looking for people just like you, so make sure to apply!

Applications can be found on the HR Website.

Applications are due by this Friday (1/18/2013).

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Years of Service Awards (With Updates)

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
Bereda, Eleni
Canada, DuShawn
Casperson, Sonja
Chamberlain, Mark
Collen, Jodi
Custer, Caren
Dida, Khadija
Erdman, Amanda
Fox Wassink, Sheila
Hamilton, David
Hamm, Michael
Jarsso, Petrose
Kampf, Carole
Kershaw, Ryan
Larson, Leslie
Moore, Kasidy
Morales, Janet
Moulsoff, James
Noy, Brian
Otterson, Ericka
Panemalaythong, Sisavanh
Peterson, Lori
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

Thank you!
Tracy Christianson

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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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Postage Increase Coming January 27, 2013

The US Postal Service announced postage increases effective January 27, 2013:
• 1st class letter not more than 1 ounce increases from 45 to 46 cents (Forever stamps are good forever, no matter what you paid for them). Additional ounces remain at 20 cents.
• 1st class postcard (up to 4 ¼" x 6") increases from 32 to 33 cents.
• All international letters not more than 1 ounce increase to $1.10 and the international stamp becomes a forever stamp.
• All package prices increase.
• For those of you involved with mail projects, standard mail increases an average of 2.57%.

The Mailroom is located on the main floor of Christensen Center, by the elevator. Regular hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Buy stamp singles, books, and rolls. We will sell the new stamps plus 1 cent stamps for those of you left with old value stamps.

Outgoing Mail/Shipping & Receiving is located on the lower level of Christensen Center behind the Copy Center. Regular hours are 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Buy single letter and postcard stamps and mail or ship packages.

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Team Henry Needs Your Support

I will be taking the Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 2, in support of my son, Henry, and need your help to make my plunge pledge goal! If you are willing to make a small donation or have an interest in joining Team Henry and plunging with us, please visit: http://www.plungemn.org/plunger/brendatalarico
Thank you!

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Faculty Open Hearings

All faculty are invited to share thoughts on the search for a new Provost/Vice President. The topics will include the timing of the search and the job title. Identical opportunities for sharing are:
Tuesday, January 22, 4-5:30 p.m., East Commons, Christensen Center
Wednesday, January 23, Noon-1 p.m., Oren Gateway 100

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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 20 at 7 p.m.

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2013 Multicultural Student Development Day

2013 Multicultural Student Development Day presented by Ameriprise
in collaboration with the University of St. Thomas

Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the
University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis Campus)
Students will have the opportunity to:

• Attend meaningful workshops that will help and sharpen their skills

• Receive career and internship fair tips from the experts

• Arrive at their job and internship fair feeling better prepared

• Enhance their "personal brand"

• Meet recruiters from companies participating in their job and internship fairs

• Learn about graduate programs and scholarship opportunities


Students will have the option to participate in concurrent workshops on a variety of topics including: Career Fair Preparation, Improving your Resume, Professional Etiquette, and Mock Interviews, Dressing for Success, Career Services Gems and Choosing a Graduate Studies program. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a networking session with recruiters at the end of the day. Workshop availability will be on a first come, first serve basis.

REGISTER FREE BY FEBRUARY 1 at this link: http://multiculturaldevelopmentday.eventbrite.com

Questions or to learn more contact: Sundraya Kase, Director of Community Initiative, Minnesota Private College Council, Fund and Research Foundation

skase@mnprivatecolleges.org

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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: Public Safety

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, as well as updating staff on new policies adapted by the department.

All Augsburg staff members are welcome to attend!

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Correction on Interfaith Dialogue Email

The email address to RSVP to participate in the interfaith dialogue is

Lfield@augsburg.edu

Sorry for the mistake.

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Inter-Faith Dialogues - Consider Participating

Are you interested in engaging on a deep level with people of different faith or non-faith perspectives/traditions? Augsburg's Center for Faith and Learning, the Multi-Faith Advisory Council are offering interfaith dialogue sessions this semester. A faculty-staff group will meet twice monthly on Friday afternoons. For staff, this will be considered as a work-activity; and for faculty, it will contribute as your community service.

Here are the specifics:

Time: 1:15 until 2:45 Friday afternoons

Dates: January 25
February 8 and 22
March 1 and 22
April 12 and 26.

This group has a limited number of spaces. If you are interested in participating, please contact

Lonna Field
Project Coordinator
Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning
& Campus Ministry
lfield@augsburg.edu
612-330-1467

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Be a Flu Fighter - Get Your Flu Shot

On behalf of your fellow students, faculty and staff, CCHP strongly encourages you to get a flu shot if you have not already done so this season. As you have heard on the news, there are widespread outbreaks of the flu being reported throughout the US and here in Minnesota as well and the best protection is being vaccinated.

The Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus administering flu shots on Wednesday 1/23/13 from 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. No appointments are needed as it is a walk-in clinic. Most insurances are accepted so bring your insurance card or plan to pay $29 cash or check on-site.

Please help protect yourself and your fellow Auggies and get your flu shot! If you have any questions, please call Dianne at the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Seeking Web Designer

I'm looking for a student to help me build an exciting new website from the ground up. Experience in open-source software and/or PHP a must. Background in art or graphic design a plus. Flat fee, negotiable. Contact: kidd@augsburg.edu

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Wanted: A Piano

The College of Visual Arts is looking for a fine piano. They are a non profit educational institution, which means a tax write-off for the donor. They do not have the funds to purchase a piano and need one for their students. They seek a spinet or an upright in excellent working condition. They have tried piano businesses-- and so far no response.

Please contact Maria, if you have a piano to donate: santiago@cva.edu

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