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URGO Summer Research App Due Feb. 4

The URGO Summer Research Program is a 10-week, on-campus program where students are funded to join a faculty member's on-going research/creative line or carry out an individually-designed project. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, weekly seminars, and roundtable discussions with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers with a $4,000 stipend while half-time researchers receive a $2,000 stipend. The program runs from the last week of May to the first week of August.

URGO is also rolling out a new Research Assistantship option this summer that provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,000 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

Visit the URGO website for directions on how to apply for these research opportunities:

http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research-funding/

Phase 1 of the application is due February 4th.

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Writing Lab Is Open

Fall term, tutors in the Writing Lab conducted nearly 1,400 conferences with students on their writing assignments and is now open for spring semester/winter trimester. Visit the WL, street level of Lindell Library, just left of the circulation desk.

Here are the hours:

Monday: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.

Faculty – If you would like a tutor to visit your class to present information on the WL, please contact K. Swanson, ext. 1010.
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Summer Study Abroad Info Hour - Monday at Noon

Interested in studying abroad this summer to Cambodia, Norway or Tanzania or a CGE summer program in Mexico or Namibia? Got some questions that need answers? Come to "INFO HOUR" next Monday the 28th noon-1 p.m. in the dinning Commons.

Faculty leaders for the programs and CGE staff will be on hand to answer detailed questions about their programs abroad and the courses they are offering. Stephanie Ruckel will be there from Student Financial Services (SFS) to answer questions about financial aid. And Augsburg Abroad staff will be there to answer study abroad questions and help you take the next step!

Stop by to get your questions answered - we can help you complete your application by the Feb 1 deadline!

Contact Andrea Dvorak for more information at dvorak@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1669.

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Staff Development Series

Understanding Intercultural Conflict Styles

January 29th, 2013

8-10 a.m.

Marshall Room

This staff development workshop will provide participants an opportunity to learn their personal intercultural conflict style, learn about the intercultural conflict styles of others, and takeaway strategies for working across these conflict style differences.

About the facilitator:
Joanne K. Reeck-Irby serves as Director of Campus Activities and Orientation at Augsburg and has trained students and staff in areas of cultural competency, anti-oppression, white privilege, and inclusive language for over 10 years.

Survey link for RSVPs:

http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bxYzJbGQII6Zj37

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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
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
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 and Staff Senate

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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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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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Dining Services

Nabo:
Nabo is offering a meal replacement special, one meal plan meal per week can be used to purchase the special of the day at Nabo from 1:30 p.m. to close.

The special today is a Three Cheese and Chicken Penne Pasta with a bread stick and a fountain drink.

Einstein Bros:

Stop in and try one of our Egg White Bagel Thin Sandwiches. We are also featuring a combo option with a sandwich and a coffee.

Einsteins will be closing at 7:00 p.m. this Friday for the All Nighter; we apologize for any inconvenience.

The Commons:

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 http://augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points/. You can pay with your student account or credit card.

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Join Us for Our Open House on January 25th

Please join Augsburg Abroad, International Student and Scholar Services, and Multicultural Student Services for an open house Friday, January 25 from 3-4:30 p.m. Come check out our new space in Christensen 2 (lower level) and have some treats!

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Amateur Queens & Kings Scouting

Interested in performing? Like Drag shows? Come be a part of the Drag Show hosted by QSU in April! We are looking for all types of performances: queens, kings, whatever you feel like!

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

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Gain Medical Field Experience as a Scribe

On January 30, URGO will be hosting an information session on medical scribing with an emergency department scribing agency from here in the Twin Cities. A scribe is a medical documentation specialist who works with an emergency department physician to produce medical notes recording what occurs during a patient's visit. The scribe is directly involved in patient interviews and physical exams and continues as an integral part of the treatment team throughout the patient's stay in the emergency department. Many students applying for medical school or other health-related fields have found scribing to be a great learning experience.

Scribe Information Session
Date: January 30th
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Science 212

Pizza will be provided!

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Art Reception for Christopher Houltberg - Friday

Reception: Friday, January 25, 6-8 p.m.
Gage Family Art Gallery, Oren Gateway Center

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Christopher Houltberg

Houltberg's multi-faceted installation explores how technology has altered our interactions and communications creating new systems of how we see the world around us, communicate with each other, and gain information.

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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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One Voice Mixed Chorus Concert

Ray Makeever (Campus Ministry)and Dee Vodicka (Education) will perform with One Voice Mixed Chorus, Minnesota's GLBT-Ally chorus, this weekend.

We Are One Voice
25th Anniversary Concert

Saturday, January 26, 2013 • 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
The Cowles Center
528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis MN

Choral favorites, story-telling, two-stepping and audience Tweets as One Voice celebrates 25 years of passionate and life-changing music! From gender-bending musicals to lush choral favorites, the chorus explores a rich history of collaborations, social activism, and community building with guests KAIROSalive!, alumni singers, smart phones, and a hearty dose of humor.

Buy your tickets through The Cowles Center:
http://www.thecowlescenter.org/calendar-tickets/one-voice
or 612-206-3600

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Like to Clean & Organize for $$?

Augsburg staff person who lives within walking distance of the college would like to hire someone to help clean and organize once a week for 2-3 hours, preferably on Thursday mornings or afternoons. $15 per hour.
Contact Vicki @ Keck@augsburg.edu or 612-791-9199

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