Snow Emergency Reminders

When a significant amount of snow falls, the city of Minneapolis declares a Snow Emergency to remove accumulating snow from the full width of city streets. If you are parked on a city street and do not follow the snow emergency rules, your vehicle will be ticketed and towed by the city.

If you park on city streets, please visit the city of Minneapolis snow emergency web site. Here you will find the snow emergency parking rules along with an interactive map showing where you can park and when. The snow emergency parking page is:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/index.htm

It is NOT Augsburg's responsibility to notify you of snow emergencies on city streets. If the city tows your car, it will cost you several hundred dollars to get it back. If you park on city streets, I STRONGLY recommend that you subscribe to e-mail/SMS and phone notification of snow emergencies. The following links will take you directly to those services:

To receive an e-mail or text message when a snow emergency is declared:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/snow_stay-informed

If you have an Augsburg parking permit and are properly parked in one of our lots, our maintenance crews will do their best to plow around your car. If we need you to move your vehicle, we can look you up by your license plate if it is registered in parking services. If need be, you can check out a shovel with your student or employee ID card at the DPS desk in the Urness/Mortenson lobby.

Day (temporary) parking passes for Augsburg lots are available for $5 through Augnet's Parking Services. Passes are limited.

BICYCLES:
Bicycles must be parked and locked in approved bicycle racks on campus. Bicycles parked along fences or other unapproved areas may be damaged during snow plowing or may be removed by Public Safety to allow for plowing.

Those who do not plan to ride during the winter months are encouraged to store their bicycles at their homes if possible. Thanksgiving break is a good time to load it up and take it home.

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CTL Summer Scholarship Grants

Applications due March 15
Applications should be submitted online at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/summer-scholarship-application/

The purpose of the Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grants and the Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants is to support well-defined faculty scholarship projects. The expectation is that receipt of the grant will make it possible for faculty to accelerate completion of a significant project.

Two $4,000 Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2013. All tenured or tenure-track, full-time faculty who are in at least the second year of their contract are eligible to apply.

Three $2,000 Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2013. All full-time faculty are eligible to apply; priority is given to tenure-track faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three years.

Please complete the online Summer Scholarship application form (available at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/summer-scholarship-application/) describing the project, explaining its potential significance, summarizing the work already accomplished, providing a timetable and plan for completion, explaining how it will accelerate project completion, and describing how it fits with your department’s definition of scholarship. Submit a curriculum vitae (pdf document, please) as an email attachment to ctl@augsburg.edu. Applications should be submitted no later than March 15, 2013.

Applications will be reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee, and awards will be announced in early April. All grant recipients must submit a progress report by September 1, 2013. Recipients of the Dean’s Scholarship Grant must submit a short final report by February 1, 2014.

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TFAPS – Hybrid Learning Implementation

All faculty are invited to participate in two workshops offered by CTL and IT to support weekend and graduate faculty who are creating “hybrid” courses for 2013-14. If you are satisfied with the basic design of your courses, you only need to participate in the Moodle Labs to learn best practices for online learning and how to meet GAAC/AAC requirements for hybrid learning.

If you would like to improve the underlying design of your courses, you will also benefit from the integrated course design workshop.

Prerequisite: Please watch the screencasts in the Overview section of the Course Design Support Site (http://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodle2013/course/view.php?id=35) before coming to these sessions.

Moodle Lab for Hybrid Learning.
The Moodle Labs are hands-on workshops that introduce and support development of your Moodle sites. These workshops are held on:

9-10:30 am, Wednesday, February 13, Foss 22A
10-12 noon, Saturday, February 16, SVE 201
3:10-4:40 pm, Tuesday, February 19, Foss 22A
9-10:30 am, Wednesday, February 27, Foss 22A

Additional spring and summer dates will be added later.

Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning.
The Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning is a hands-on workshop that explores Fink’s model for course design, which integrates situational factors, learning goals, learning activities, and assessment. It addresses how to choose face-to-face and online activities to create an engaged learning community, provide direct instruction, and facilitate active, collaborative learning. These workshops will be held on:

3:40-6:40 pm, Wednesday, February 20, OGC 112
9am-1pm, Saturday, March 9, Rochester
9-12 am, Tuesday, March 12, Marshall
9-12 am, Friday, March 15, OGC 100
3:40-6:40 pm, Monday, April 8, Marshall
9-12 am, Saturday, April 13, Marshall
3:40-6:40 pm, Thursday, April 25, Marshall
9-12 am, Tuesday, May 7, Marshall

Please rsvp to ctl@augsburg.edu

Additional support includes:

Moodle Template for developing your course in accordance with GAAC/AAC requirements.
Course Design Support Site to provide additional detail and examples for Moodle applications.
Technology Tapas to showcase a variety of technologies that can improve your work.
Sloan-C Online Workshop passes to participate in further study of online learning.

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Dean’s Internationalization Grant

Applications due February 15
Applications should be submitted online at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/deans-internationalization-application/

The purpose of the Dean’s Internationalization Summer Travel Grant is to support collaborations with our international programs and partners that will help internationalize scholarship, teaching, and service at Augsburg College. The expectation is that recipients will develop relationships with others in the Augsburg international partner network, identify opportunities for collaboration, and develop a plan to implement at least one of these opportunities.

Two Dean’s Internationalization Summer Travel Grants of up to $2500 are awarded to full-time faculty or staff for international travel to support teaching, scholarship, or service collaborations with Augsburg International Programs or Partner Institutions that facilitate internationalizing the Augsburg campus and curriculum.

Submit proposals using the Dean’s Internationalization Summer Travel Grant application (available at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/deans-internationalization-application/ ). Proposals will include a description of the collaboration, explanation of how it will facilitate internationalization of the campus or curriculum, and an outline of the tasks you intend to accomplish. Applications are due February 15, 2013 for travel during Summer 2013; these are reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee and Vice President of International Programs and announced in early March.

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Speaking of Scholarship Series

These sessions provide an opportunity for scholars to share their work and engage in conversations about what they are doing. Sessions are scheduled from 12:00-1:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The upcoming presentations are:
Tuesday, February 19, 12:30-1:30 (NOTE time change), OGC 100 – Adriane Brown and Arianna Genis (McNair Scholar) "Reproductive Justice: Coalition-Building in Marginalized Communities"

Wednesday, February 27, Marshall – Kevin Potts, Biology, "Seeing the forest for the apes: working toward the conservation of chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda"

Tuesday, March 5, OGC 100 – Matt Beckman, Biology, ”Front seat at the zooplankton rodeo: Studying motor control in Daphnia”

Wednesday, March 13, Lindell 301 – Sarah Myers, Theater, "Learning to Listen: Lessons for Teaching Artists from a Minneapolis Mosque"

Wednesday, March 27, Marshall – Annette Gerten, Social Work, “Sabbatical Reflections”

If you plan to attend one of these sessions, please rsvp to ctl@augsburg.edu

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Two New Reading Circles - Start This Week!

Inclusiveness Reading Circle
Book: Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America by Eboo Patel
Facilitators: Sonja Hagander, Matt Maruggi & Marty Stortz
Schedule: Tuesdays 12:00-1:30 on February 12, March 12, and April 9
Location: Marshall Room (Includes lunch provided by the Batalden Endowment)
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu

In Sacred Ground, author and renowned interfaith leader and last semester’s Christensen Convocation speaker Eboo Patel says this prejudice is not just a problem for Muslims but a challenge to the very idea of America. Patel shows us that Americans from George Washington to Martin Luther King Jr. have been “interfaith leaders,” illustrating how the forces of pluralism in America have time and again defeated the forces of prejudice. And now a new generation needs to rise up and confront the anti-Muslim prejudice of our era. To this end, Patel offers a primer in the art and science of interfaith work, bringing to life the growing body of research on how faith can be a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division and sharing stories from the frontlines of interfaith activism.

Please read the introduction and Part I (through p. 62) by the first session.

Community Reading Circle: Well-Being
Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
Facilitators: Melodie Lane
Schedule: Fridays 12:00-1:30
Location: OGC 103
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu

Readings:
February 15: Introduction and Principle #1 (pp. 3-61)
March 1: Principles #2 and #3 (pp. 62-104)
March 15: Principles #4 and #5 (pp. 105-144)
April 5: Principles #6, #7 and Ripple Effect (pp. 145-210)

Most people want to be successful in life. And of course, everyone wants to be happy. When it comes to the pursuit of success and happiness, most people assume the same formula: if you work hard, you will become successful, and once you become successful, then you'll be happy. The only problem is that a decade of cutting-edge research in the field of positive psychology has proven that this formula is backwards. Success does not beget happiness. Shawn Achor shares seven core principles of positive psychology that each one of us can use to improve our performance, grow our careers, and gain a competitive edge at work. He reveals how happiness actually fuels success and performance, not the other way around. Why? Because when we are happier and more positive we are more engaged, creative, resilient to stress, and productive. The Happiness Advantage will appeal to anyone who wants practical advice on how to become happier and also more successful.

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Sad news about a Weekend College student

Weekend College student Debra D. (Nielsen) Nelson died on February 5 after a courageous battle with cancer. Debra began taking classes at Augsburg in Fall 2012.

A celebration of Deb's life will be held 11 am Friday, February 15 at North Heights Lutheran Church (Entrance B), 1700 West Highway 96, Arden Hills. There is a visitation from 10-11 am Friday.

Please keep Debra and her family in your prayers.

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Scholastic Connections Applications Due 3/1

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 $5000 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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Nominations Open for Augsburg Leadership Awards

Nominations are open for the 2012-2013 Augsburg Leadership Awards!

Student leaders, student groups, and student group advisors can be nominated for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the Augsburg community this academic year.

To nominate a student, advisor, or student group, please submit the following materials to Michael Grewe via email at grewe@augsburg.edu or to Christensen Center Room 1D by Friday, March 8:

* A nomination packet: http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/ALA_Nomination_Packet.doc
* Optional: Any supplemental materials that would enhance nomination, including recommendation letters, resumes, etc.

Award recipients will be honored at the 14th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Tuesday, April 9. For questions, call 612-330-1499.

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TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF financial consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.

Date(s) Time(s) Location(s)
Tuesday, February 12 (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Sverdrup Hall, Room 102
Wednesday, February 13 (11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Sverdrup Hall, Room 102
Thursday, February 14 (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Sverdrup Hall, Room 102

SIGN UP TODAY:
To discuss your plan and options for managing your retirement savings or to
schedule an appointment with a TIAA-CREF Individual Consultant, please call TIAA-Cref at (866) 843-5640, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Internal Job Posting in Human Resources

Please check out the posting on the HR Moodle site. THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY.

BENEFITS AND COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST– Human Resources
The Benefits and Communication Specialist manages the communication of both day-to-day activities and on-going strategic initiatives for Human Resources. This position serves as a liaison with insurance brokers and vendors for the College, and coordinates communication and employee meetings for College benefits. This position serves as the first point of contact on workers’ compensation and wellness initiatives. This position will also manage several on-going projects, including updates to benefit materials, compliance documents, total reward statements, web and moodle content, employee surveys, and policy updates.

Requirements include:
A bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology or a related field required. Master’s preferred. Three or more years of experience coordinating communication, such as drafting high-level correspondence and updating web content required. Experience working with confidential or sensitive records required. Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases. Demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deadlines required.

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Bonner Leader Applications Now Available!

2013-2014 Applications are now available for the Bonner Leaders Program!

Students who are passionate about civic engagement and social justice work are encouraged to apply. The Bonner Leaders Program is a service-based work-study program that gives students the opportunity to make lasting change in their community around issues they care about while developing strong leadership skills.

To learn more about the Bonner Leaders Program, visit our website.
http://www.augsburg.edu/bonner

If you have any questions about the program, contact us at bonnerprogram@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 Sweet and Smokey Chicken Wrap with chips and a fountain soda.

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.

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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Make a card for someone!

Stop by Christensen Center on the 13th from 10-4 to make a card for someone you care about, love, admire, and/or don't know very well but would like get to know. There will be glitter, stickers and candy -yep, this is the big league of card making! Sponsored by Community LINK and Thrivent Fellows. Meetings every Tuesday @ 7 in the Auggies Nest (basement of Christensen).

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GET TICKETS NOW! Mardi Gras Madrigals is tomorrow!

Huzzah! It's time once again for Mardi Gras Madrigals! This is the midwinter party you cannot miss. Come celebrate with the Goliard Society of Medievalists.

As always, there will be a full medieval feast—eaten with your hands. This year, the internationally acclaimed early music group The Rose Ensemble will return to Mardi Gras Madrigals. We also have special guests: the Renaissance Quartet, a juggling troupe from Edina High School. There will be lots of goofiness, buffoonery, and, of course, beautiful music from invited high school choirs and Augsburg students and alums. Don't miss it!

Mardi Gras Madrigals takes place on Tuesday, February 12 in Hoversten Chapel. Doors open at 6:30pm. Box office opens at 6pm. Tickets are $20. Augsburg students get in free, but you must still make a reservation.

For tickets and reservations, go to:
http://www.augsburg.edu/medievalstudies/mardigras/

Questions: email adamo@augsburg.edu

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Project Warm Winter

Community LINK and Thrivent Fellows are hosting Project Warm Winter! Drop off thermals, bedding items, blankets, kitchen ware, backpacks and any other gently used items to the marked boxes in the residence halls and Strommen Center from February 12- March 12. All items will be donated to St. Stephens Human Services. Community Link meets every Tuesday @ 7 in the Auggies Nest (basement of Christensen)

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MPIRG Kick-off meeting!What do you want to change?

What do you want to change in your community?
MPIRG Kick-off: 5-6pm Marshall room 2/14/13 PLUS CANDY!

MPIRG (Minnesota Public Interest Research Group), is looking for ideas from Auggies on what we should work on in our community! Meeting is from 5-6pm in the Marshall room in Christensen on 2/14/13 (because MPIRG LOVES you)! Come share your ideas and have your voices heard!!!!

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PB&J Sandwich Making for Campus Kitchens

Help Community LINK & Thrivent Fellows make PB&J sandwiches for Campus Kitchens on Wednesday, Feb. 20th at from 4-6 in the Student Lounge. Community Link meets every Tuesday @ 7 in the Auggies Nest (basement of Christensen).

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Student and Alumni Networking Event

Wednesday, February 13
6-8 p.m. – Christensen Center Lobby

CONNECT WITH ALUMNI PROFESSIONALS! LEARN MAD NETWORKING SKILLS!

The Augsburg Alumni Board invites you to participate in this networking event for alumni and current Augsburg students. Connect with alumni from a variety of professions and hone your professional networking skills as you prepare to venture out into the working world.

RSVP online at www.augsburg.edu/alumni.

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Farewell to Scott Krenz, LFC to Humanities

Please join us on this Friday February 15 from 1pm - 2pm in Lindell 301 as we say farewell to T. Scott Krenz LFC to Humanities departments.

Scott is heading across the river to the U's College of Pharmacy to lead their online and hybrid course development. Scott joined Augsburg in 2006 and has been a key collaborator with CTL and a leader in our hybrid program development. He is currently in the U's Masters program in Learning Technologies Curriculum and Instruction.

Please come and wish him well and enjoy some refreshments.

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Fun day at Habitat for Humanity

Join Community LINK for a fun day at Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, Feb 23rd from 8:30am-4pm in Shakopee. Please contact commlink@augsburg.edu if you plan on attending or have any questions. Community Link meets every Tuesday @ 7 in the Auggies Nest (basement of Christensen).

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Fulbright Information Sessions - Tue & Wed

Fulbright Information Sessions
February 12th & February 13th
12-1pm @ Lindell 301

This month, URGO will be hosting two information sessions to highlight the exciting and prestigious academic programs funded by the Fulbright Foundation (both programs will be discussed at each session):

Fulbright Student Program: Students spend a year abroad after college 1) teaching English 2) attending graduate school or 3) conducting a research project. Seeking juniors & seniors.

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes: Students spend 3-6 weeks studying a particular issue at a UK university. Seeking freshmen & sophomores.

Pick which information session day works best for your schedule and come hear about these exciting programs! If you have any questions regarding Fulbright please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.

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Student Government Spring Elections

Elections for the 2013-2014 Augsburg Day Student Government are coming up! Run for Senator, President, and Vice President positions to represent the student body and become a leader in the Augsburg community. Petitions are available outside the Student Government office in the basement of Christensen Center, room 1C and are due with signatures by February 14th at 4:30pm. ADSG members will be tabling on the week of February 11th with petitions and more information.

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Only 5 more weeks left...

While no one knows how many more weeks of winter we have left, I do know that there are only five more weeks left to get your Girl Scout Cookies for 2013. If you don't already have a girl scout connection or you have eaten your first round of cookies, let me know. My two daughters in Troop 54067 would love to help you out. Boxes are $4 each. Send me an email (isaacson@augsburg.edu) and we will make arrangements to get you some of these tasty treats!

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